[4] The ship arrived in Southampton, England on 30 November and left on her first voyage with paying passengers on 2 December, travelling to Miami, Florida, where she was based for her first season.

As many as 42 musical groups provide passengers with special on-board experiences, activities, guest jams, unique collaborations, and multiple performances from each artist.

[citation needed] In January 2016, Norwegian Pearl took to the Caribbean with a ship full of Walker Stalkers, fans of Robert Kirkman's/Skybound Comic's "The Walking Dead".

With Sixthman Ninjas leading the way, the first ever "Walker Stalker Cruise" made its maiden voyage from Miami to the island of Freeport Bahamas with celebrity guests from AMC's, The Walking Dead.

[citation needed] The entire Impractical Jokers episode "Cruisin' for a Bruisin'" including all of the challenges and a double punishment of Murr and Joe were filmed on board Norwegian Pearl .

[13] In October and November 2023, the ship hosted the Headbangers Boat cruise featuring the metal bands Lamb of God, Mastodon, Gwar, Hatebreed, and Shadows Fall, among others.

On November 3, a 41-year old man attending the Headbangers Boat cruise fell overboard while the ship was sailing near the Bahamas en route to Miami.

[15] In April 2024, the ship will host the "Summer of '99" cruise, featuring performances by rock bands Creed, 3 Doors Down, Vertical Horizon, Tonic, Buckcherry, Dishwalla, Fuel, Tantric, The Verve Pipe, Louise Post of Veruca Salt, and Nine Days.