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Norwegian Star Southampton: terminal, sailings and parking
Norwegian Star usually sails from the City Cruise Terminal. Here are its upcoming Southampton dates, departure times where published, and the best parking for that terminal.
Quick answer
- Terminal
- City Cruise Terminal (Berth 101)
- Entrance
- Dock Gate 8
- Next sailing
- Fri 20 Nov 2026
- Sailings in the next year
- 16
- Parking from
- £97.95 for 7 nights
Terminals can change between sailings. Always check your cruise documents. First time? Read what happens at the terminal.
Best parking for this ship
ABP's own car parks are right next to City Terminal for Celebrity, Disney, MSC, Norwegian, Royal Caribbean and some Fred Olsen sailings. The terminal is also about a 15-minute walk from Southampton Central station.
The official option for Norwegian Cruise Line is ABParking (£129 for 7 nights in January 2027).
Compare City Terminal parkingAbout Norwegian Star
Ship facts
- Entered service
- 2001 (refitted 2021)
- Guests
- 2,298 (double occupancy)
- Crew
- 1,031
- Size
- 91,740 gross tons
- Length
- 294 m
- Passenger decks
- 11
- Who it's for
- Families welcome (kids' club: Splash Academy)
What it has
- Spice H2O is an adults-only deck: sun loungers by day, a party spot after dark.
- Two included main restaurants, Versailles and Aqua, plus the Garden Café buffet and O'Sheehan's pub.
- Extra-charge options include Cagney's Steakhouse, Le Bistro, La Cucina, Moderno Churrascaria and Teppanyaki.
- Two three-bedroom Garden Villas of about 220 square metres, with private garden and sundeck.
- Mandara Spa with thermal suite, six hot tubs, and Splash Academy and Entourage youth clubs.
Places to eat
- Versailles
- Cagney's Steakhouse
- Le Bistro
- La Cucina
- Moderno Churrascaria
- Teppanyaki
Ship facts from Wikipedia, ncl.com, ncl.com, checked early October 2026. Cruise lines change venues and facilities, so check Norwegian Cruise Line's website before you sail.
Upcoming Norwegian Star sailings from Southampton
Terminals and departure times come from the port's provisional schedule (published up to Fri 29 Jan 2027); later dates show the usual terminal. Length is worked out from the ship's next Southampton call. 6 of these sailings are on busy days, with 3 or more cruise ships in port. The next is Sun 9 May 2027, with 5 ships in. Allow 1–2 hours to board on those days. What to expect on the day
| Date | Terminal | Departs | Next Southampton call | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov 2026 | City Cruise Terminal · Berth 101 | — | Thu 29 Apr 2027 | Long voyage |
| Thu 29 Apr 2027 | Usually City Terminal | — | Sun 9 May 2027 | 10 nights |
| Sun 9 May 2027Busy day: 5 ships in | Usually City Terminal | — | Sun 23 May 2027 | 14 nights |
| Sun 23 May 2027Busy day: 3 ships in | Usually City Terminal | — | Thu 3 Jun 2027 | 11 nights |
| Thu 3 Jun 2027 | Usually City Terminal | — | Sun 13 Jun 2027 | 10 nights |
| Sun 13 Jun 2027 | Usually City Terminal | — | Thu 24 Jun 2027 | 11 nights |
| Thu 24 Jun 2027 | Usually City Terminal | — | Sun 4 Jul 2027 | 10 nights |
| Sun 4 Jul 2027Busy day: 5 ships in | Usually City Terminal | — | Thu 15 Jul 2027 | 11 nights |
| Thu 15 Jul 2027 | Usually City Terminal | — | Sun 25 Jul 2027 | 10 nights |
| Sun 25 Jul 2027Busy day: 4 ships in | Usually City Terminal | — | Thu 5 Aug 2027 | 11 nights |
| Thu 5 Aug 2027 | Usually City Terminal | — | Sun 15 Aug 2027 | 10 nights |
| Sun 15 Aug 2027Busy day: 3 ships in | Usually City Terminal | — | Thu 26 Aug 2027 | 11 nights |
| Thu 26 Aug 2027 | Usually City Terminal | — | Sun 5 Sep 2027 | 10 nights |
| Sun 5 Sep 2027Busy day: 4 ships in | Usually City Terminal | — | Thu 16 Sep 2027 | 11 nights |
| Thu 16 Sep 2027 | Usually City Terminal | — | Sun 26 Sep 2027 | 10 nights |
| Sun 26 Sep 2027 | Usually City Terminal | — | — | — |
Norwegian Star: ship and parking questions
Which terminal does Norwegian Star use in Southampton?
Norwegian Star usually sails from the City Cruise Terminal (Berth 101, Western Docks, Dock Gate 8).
What is Norwegian Star like?
Spice H2O is an adults-only deck: sun loungers by day, a party spot after dark. Two included main restaurants, Versailles and Aqua, plus the Garden Café buffet and O'Sheehan's pub. Extra-charge options include Cagney's Steakhouse, Le Bistro, La Cucina, Moderno Churrascaria and Teppanyaki. Two three-bedroom Garden Villas of about 220 square metres, with private garden and sundeck.
How many passengers does Norwegian Star carry?
Norwegian Star carries about 2,298 guests (double occupancy) and about 1,031 crew.
How big is Norwegian Star and when was it built?
Norwegian Star is 91,740 gross tons and 294 metres long; it entered service in 2001 and was refitted in 2021.
Is Norwegian Star good for children?
Yes. Norwegian Star has a kids' club (Splash Academy). Check Norwegian Cruise Line's website for age groups and opening times.
What restaurants are on Norwegian Star?
Places to eat include Versailles, Cagney's Steakhouse, Le Bistro, La Cucina, Moderno Churrascaria and Teppanyaki. Some may cost extra.
Where can I park for a Norwegian Star cruise?
ABP's own car parks are right next to City Terminal for Celebrity, Disney, MSC, Norwegian, Royal Caribbean and some Fred Olsen sailings. The terminal is also about a 15-minute walk from Southampton Central station. The official option for Norwegian Cruise Line is ABParking (£129 for 7 nights in January 2027). Compare City Terminal parking →