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IMO: 9128532

Norwegian Sky

Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.

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Norwegian Sky — exterior view

The Blueprint

Ship Class
Sun-class
Gross Tonnage (GT)
77,104
Length (FT / M)
846 / 258
Beam (FT / M)
105 / 32
Decks (Passenger / Total)
9 / 12
Shipyard
Bremer Vulkan / Lloyd Werft, Bremerhaven, Germany
Registry
Bahamas
Godparent(s)
The ship's crew
LNG Powered
No
Build Cost
$357,000,000
Class Sisters: Norwegian Sun

Timeline & Evolution

Inaugural Sail Year
1999
Major Refurbishments
2004 2017 2019 2022

Registry & Build Record

IMO Number
9128532
MMSI
308865000
Call Sign
C6PZ8
Classification Society
DNV
Former Names
Costa Olympia, Pride of Aloha
Hull / Yard Number
108
Maiden Voyage
9 August 1999
Maximum Draft
7.9 m (25.9 ft)
Maximum Beam
37.5 m (123.0 ft)

Capacity & Space

Double Occupancy
2,004
Maximum Capacity
2,405
Total Crew
899
Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
2.23:1
Space Ratio
38.48

Onboard Inventory

Swimming Pools
2
Hot Tubs / Whirlpools
5
Bars & Lounges
10
Complimentary Dining Venues
5
Specialty Dining Venues
3
À la Carte Dining
1
Elevators
8

Power & Propulsion

Propulsion
Diesel-electric
Fuel Type
Marine diesel / HFO with scrubbers
Installed Power
50.7 MW (67,990 hp)
Propulsion Power
30 MW (40,231 hp)
Maximum Speed
23 Knots
Engine Configuration
3x MAN B&W 6L58/64 + 3x MAN B&W 7L58/64

Logistics

Cruising Speed
21 Knots
Medical Center
Deck 4
Elevator Banks
Forward
Decks 4-11
Midship/Atrium
Decks 4-11
Aft
Decks 4-11
Designated Smoking Zones
  • Sky Club Casino designated smoking area
    casino
    Location: Deck 6
    Smoking permitted for actively-playing guests in the designated casino section.
  • Cigar bar / lounge
    indoor
    Location: Deck 7
    Cigar smoking permitted in the dedicated lounge.
  • Designated open-deck area
    outdoor
    Location: Pool deck (one side)
    Smoking permitted in the designated outdoor deck area only.

Cabin Summary

Total: 1,002
ADA Compliant: 7
Suites
15
Balcony
245
Oceanview
319
Inside
423
The Apex Suite
Owner's Suite
350 SQ FT

The ship's largest accommodation: an owner's suite of up to about 350 sq ft with separate living and dining rooms, a queen bedroom, a balcony with a round whirlpool tub, and a full bathroom.

Stateroom Taxonomy

Suites
  • Owner's Suite4
  • Penthouse Suite11
Balcony
  • Balcony (Midship + Guarantee)140
  • Balcony (Standard + Aft)75
  • Family Balcony30
Oceanview
  • Oceanview Picture Window120
  • Oceanview Porthole120
  • Oceanview (Porthole + Guarantee + Family)79
Inside
  • Inside (Guarantee + Midship)180
  • Inside (Standard)163
  • Inside (Family)80

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Features & Amenities

Family & Youth

  • Kids Club
  • Teen Club
  • Sports Court

Adults & Wellness

  • Spa
  • Thermal Suite
  • Casino

Entertainment & Culture

  • Production Theater
  • Library
  • Observation Lounge

Staterooms & Service

  • Butler Service
  • Open Seating Dining

Expedition & Marine

  • Tender-Port Capable

Signature Experiences

From Costa Olympia to Norwegian Sky
only
Pride of Aloha era (2004-2008)
unique
All-inclusive Bahamas short cruises
only
Two swimming pools
top-deck attraction
Hot tubs
top-deck attraction
Topsiders pool bar
top-deck attraction
Basketball/volleyball court
top-deck attraction
Jogging track
top-deck attraction
Golf nets
top-deck attraction

Ship-Specific Highlights

  • Freestyle Dining - open-seating, no fixed times or assigned seats.
  • Mandara Spa and Salon with thermal/thalassotherapy facilities.
  • All-inclusive beverages on Miami-Bahamas sailings.

Venues

Complimentary Dining
  • Palace Restaurant
    main_dining_room
    Location: Deck 5
    Forward main dining room, Freestyle.
  • The Crossings Restaurant
    main_dining_room
    Location: Deck 5
    Aft main dining room, Freestyle.
  • Garden Café
    buffet
    Location: Deck 11
    Complimentary buffet with multiple stations.
  • The Great Outdoors
    buffet
    Location: Deck 11
    Complimentary outdoor lido buffet.
  • The Local Bar & Grill
    pub
    Location: Deck 11
    $ extras
    24-hour complimentary pub fare.
Specialty Dining
  • Le Bistro
    restaurant
    Location: Deck 5
    French specialty restaurant.
  • Cagney's Steakhouse
    restaurant
    Location: Deck 6
    Prime steaks and seafood.
  • La Cucina
    restaurant
    Location: Deck 5
    Italian specialty restaurant.
À la Carte Dining
  • Starbucks
    cafe
    Location: Deck 7
    Starbucks coffee in the atrium.
Bars & Nightlife
  • Pinnacle Lounge and Sushi Bar
    lounge
    Location: Deck 12
    Sushi and small bites.
  • Atrium Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 5
    Sky Atrium bar.
  • Champs Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 12
    Sports bar.
  • Sugarcane Mojito Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 6
    Mojito and cocktail bar.
  • Topsiders Pool Bar
    pool_bar
    Location: Deck 11
    Pool-deck bar.
  • The Great Outdoors Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 11
    Outdoor lido bar.
  • Spinnaker Lounge
    lounge
    Location: Deck 11
    Forward observation lounge and bar.
  • Bliss Ultra Lounge
    nightclub
    Location: Deck 6
    Late-night lounge and nightclub.
  • Casino Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 7
    Bar within the Sky Club Casino.
  • The Local Bar & Grill
    pub
    Location: Deck 11
    24-hour pub and bar (also complimentary dining).
Pools & Aquatics
  • Swimming Pools
    pool
    Location: Deck 11
    Two outdoor swimming pools.
  • Hot Tubs
    hot_tub
    Location: Deck 11
    Five whirlpools on the pool deck.
Active Recreation
  • Basketball/Volleyball Court
    sports_court
    Location: Deck 12
    Multi-use sport court.
  • Jogging/Walking Track
    jogging_track
    Location: Deck 7
    Outdoor promenade track.
  • Golf Nets
    golf
    Location: Deck 12
    Practice golf nets.
Entertainment Venues
  • Stardust Lounge
    lounge
    Location: Deck 6
    Theater lounge and bar.
  • Stardust Theater
    theater
    Location: Deck 6
    ~1,000-seat main show theater.
  • The Broadway Cabaret
    cabaret
    Location: Deck 6
    Cabaret-style production shows.
  • Sky Atrium
    atrium_stage
    Location: Deck 7
    Midship atrium with LED screen, dance floor and live entertainment.
Casino
  • Sky Club Casino
    casino
    Location: Deck 6
    Casino with slots and table games.
Spa & Fitness
  • Mandara Spa and Salon
    spa
    Location: Deck 12
    Mandara Spa with treatment rooms, sauna, steam, thalassotherapy pool and salon.
  • Thermal Suite
    thermal_suite
    Location: Deck 12
    Thermal/thalassotherapy facilities.
  • Pulse Fitness Center
    gym
    Location: Deck 12
    Fitness center.
Youth & Teen
  • Splash Academy
    kids_club
    Location: Deck 10
    Kids club / youth program.
  • Entourage
    teen_club
    Location: Deck 10
    Teen club and lounge.
  • Video Arcade
    arcade
    Location: Deck 10
    Video games arcade.
Retail & Shopping
  • Galleria Shops
    shop
    Location: Deck 7
    Duty-free boutiques.
  • Colombian Emeralds
    shop
    Location: Deck 7
    Jewelry and watches.
Leisure & Public Spaces
  • Captain Cook's Cigar Bar
    cigar_lounge
    Location: Deck 7
    Cigar lounge with smoking permitted.
  • Mark Twain Library
    library
    Location: Deck 12
    Library and quiet lounge.
  • Internet Café
    internet_cafe
    Location: Deck 7
    24-hour internet café.
  • Photo Gallery
    gallery
    Location: Deck 7
    Photo gallery and shop.

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Data Provenance

Last Verified: 2026-06-29