"Norwegian Star" was repositioned in October 2011 to Tampa, Florida and the western Caribbean Sea instead of returning to the Mexican Riviera. In summer 2012, she was moved from Alaska to New York City. "Norwegian Star" replaced "Norwegian Gem" in cruises to Bermuda from April to October. In return for coming to New York, the slightly larger "Norwegian Jewel" replaced "Norwegian Star" in Alaska. She wintered in New Orleans, Louisiana where she replaced "Norwegian Spirit". Starting 2013, "Norwegian Star" alternates between northern Europe and the Baltic Sea in the summer, and the Mexican Riviera and Panama Canal cruises in winter.