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Since 1999, Norwegian has launched 10 new ships - Norwegian Sky (reflagged into the U.S. registry and renamed Pride of Aloha in 2004, returning to the NCL international fleet in July 2008), Norwegian Sun, Norwegian Star, Norwegian Dawn, Norwegian Spirit, Pride of America, Norwegian Jewel, Norwegian Jade (formerly Pride of Hawai`i), Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian Gem. Norwegian currently operates 10 ships with approximately 22,000 berths, which represents approximately 10 percent of the overall cruise capacity in North America in terms of berths.

Norwegian today has the youngest fleet in the industry (based on major North American cruise lines), providing guests the opportunity to enjoy the flexibility of Freestyle Cruising on the newest, most contemporary ships at sea.

Norwegian launched Norwegian Epic, the company's next generation of Freestyle Cruising ships, in summer 2010. The 4,200-passenger ship features world-class entertainment never before seen at sea including Blue Man Group, Cirque Dreams & Dinner, Legends in Concert, The Second City and Howl at the Moon. Norwegian Epic incorporates many innovations including several new types of accommodations - the curved New Wave staterooms; the largest Villas suite complex at sea, comprising 60 suites and villas on two private decks at the top of the ship; and spa and family-friendly accommodations. The ship also boasts unique nightlife options with the first Ice Bar at sea and Spice H20 with non-stop entertainment day and night; an expansive Aqua Park with the only tube slide and largest bowl slide at sea -- The Epic Plunge; seven decks of Freestyle Family Fun with highlights including a 33-foot high, 64-foot wide extreme rock climbing wall and the first ever rappelling wall at sea; the most bowling lanes at sea with six in two venues; a mixed-use sports deck with the ability for guests to engage in eight different athletic activities; as well as three separate kids' and teen activity areas. In addition, Norwegian Epic offers the next generation of Freestyle Dining with up to 21 dining options.

Freestyle Cruising

In May 2000, Norwegian announced Freestyle Cruising, which challenges the conventional model of cruising, and is designed to meet the changing needs of today's cruise passengers. Hallmarks of the innovative onboard program include up to 21 dining options, open seating and extended hours in the main restaurants, "resort-casual" attire each night, simplified tipping procedures, and a more leisurely disembarkation procedure.