When booking a state room on a cruise ship, you want to stay away from areas where there's a potential for noise; near an elevator, near stairways, near laundry room, above the theater, below the fitness center, etc. There are also oceanview or balcony state rooms that have partially or fully obstructed views.

Our Fleet. With 19 world class vessels, Norwegian Cruise Line has one of the most nimble and contemporary fleets in the industry. Sixteen ships are divided among six different classes, including the Sun, Dawn, Jewel, Breakaway, Breakaway Plus Class, and Prima Class.

Smoking is permitted in designated outdoor areas, must be properly disposed of, and never be thrown overboard. We'll have visible signage posted in areas where smoking is permitted, and ashtrays that are provided for use. Cigar and pipe tobacco are limited to designated outdoor areas and Cigar Bars.

The hull of a cruise ship, which is the outermost layer of the ship's underwater part, is typically about 30-40% submerged. This part of the ship is specially designed to be watertight and withstand the pressures of the ocean.