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NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE® UNVEILS NEARLY 500 VOYAGES WORLDWIDE DURING PEAK 2027 TRAVEL SEASON
NCL to deploy eight ships in Europe including Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva, with 10 embarkation ports, multiple overnight stays & late night departures. With an Expanded Focus on Seven-Day Voyages and Weekend Departures, NCL Delivers Guests MORE Opportunities and Easy Access to Explore the World. MUMBAI (28 July 2025) - Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel with a 58-year history of breaking boundaries, has revealed its Northern Hemisphere spring/summer 2027 deployment – allowing travellers to get ahead on planning their ideal holiday. The season features nearly 500 individual voyages across 20 ships, departing from nearly 30 of the world's top homeports, including Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy; Southampton, England; Helsinki, Finland; Istanbul, Turkey; Copenhagen, Denmark and Reykjavik, Iceland. From April through October 2027, NCL's spectacular fleet of ships will call to over 150 unique ports across 59 countries delivering immersive itineraries with MORE time in port, including over 170 overnight stays in the most sought-after destinations such as Istanbul, Turkey; Reykjavik, Iceland; and Copenhagen, Denmark. Whether planning a quick escape or longer adventure, the newly opened deployment delivers MORE opportunities for guests to make the most out of the prime travel season. 'With our most expansive deployment yet, we're giving Indian guests even more ways to explore the world—with itineraries now open from 2025 through 2027,' said Ben Angell, Vice President and Managing Director of NCL APAC. 'From more ways to enjoy an exhilarating Alaska holiday to more seven-day Mediterranean and Northern Europe sailings we're delivering more of what matters to our guests: longer port stays, more overnight calls, more value and greater flexibility to create the perfect cruise holiday.' 'We're proud to be the cruise line of choice for travelers who want MORE out of their vacation – MORE freedom, MORE destinations and MORE unforgettable experiences,' said David J. Herrera, president of Norwegian Cruise Line. 'Our spring and summer 2027 deployment clearly brings our promise to life, offering something for everyone. Whether guests are hopping between European cities nearly every day, taking in Alaska's natural beauty from ships custom-built to bring the outdoors in, or kicking back on the beach with family and friends at one of our two resort-style destinations, there's no shortage of ways to relax, explore, and create unforgettable memories.' Itinerary highlights from NCL's Northern Hemisphere spring/summer 2027 deployment include: EXPLORE EUROPE WITH MORE SEVEN-DAY VOYAGES, OVERNIGHTS & LATE DEPARTURES NCL will deploy eight ships, including some of the brand's newest and recently renovated vessels, across Europe. Offering mostly seven-day itineraries that begin and end on weekends, guests have the option to sail from 10 popular embarkation ports, including Barcelona, Spain; Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy; Athens (Piraeus), Greece; and Reykjavik, Iceland. These port-intensive voyages spend over 90% of their time in port with an average stay of nearly 11 hours and feature multiple overnight stays in cities like Istanbul, Turkey; Copenhagen, Denmark; and Hamburg, Germany, as well as late-night departures from favourites like Santorini, Greece; Dubrovnik, Croatia; and Ibiza, Spain, giving guests MORE time to explore Europe's most captivating destinations. In spring/summer 2027, Norwegian Prima® and Norwegian Viva® will return to European waters offering a variety of nine-to-11-day voyages across the continent. Norwegian Viva will sail the Western Mediterranean and Greek Isles itineraries from June through October from four different homeports: Istanbul, Turkey; Barcelona, Spain; Rome (Civitavecchia) and Ravenna (Venice), Italy. Meanwhile, Norwegian Prima will offer Mediterranean voyages, featuring maiden calls to Dubrovnik and Split, Croatia and Kotor, Montenegro. For the majority of the summer, she will make her return to Northern Europe to operate guest-favorite open-jaw voyages to Iceland and Norway, departing from Southampton, England, and Reykjavik, Iceland. In September and October 2027, Norwegian Prima will close out her Europe season with three Baltic open-jaw sailings, which will also mark her inaugural turnaround in Helsinki, Finland and her maiden call in Riga, Latvia. In addition to its newer and larger ships, NCL strategically deploys its mid-size ships to the region to deliver more intimate, destination-focused voyages allowing guests to explore must-see and lesser-known ports with ease. Aboard Norwegian Sun®, travellers can sail seven-day, port-intensive Mediterranean itineraries with no sea days between May and August 2027 departing for the first time from Rome (Civitavecchia) and Venice (Ravenna), Italy. These open-jaw sailings include maiden calls to historic bucket list ports including Corfu, Greece. Moreover, Norwegian Jewel® will return to Europe for a full season for the first time in over a decade, offering seven- and nine-day Baltic voyages between Copenhagen, Denmark and Helsinki featuring first-time visits to Klaipeda, Lithuania; Riga, Latvia; and Gdynia, Poland - ideal for guests seeking to dive into cities that boast Medieval architecture and history as well as modern art, design and culture in Northern Europe. Rounding out the season, Norwegian Epic® will offer NCL's ever-popular seven-day Western Mediterranean voyages from Barcelona, Spain and Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy from May through October 2027, providing travellers the opportunity to explore each destination pre- or post-cruise for an extended vacation. Norwegian Dawn® will also offer scenic open-jaw sailings from May through October 2027 between Barcelona, Spain and Lisbon, Portugal, providing even more ways to experience the best of Southern Europe by sea. MORE WAYS TO ENJOY ALASKA ABOARD SHIPS CUSTOM-BUILT FOR THE GREAT OUTDOORS With the global rise of 'coolcations,' holidays to cooler climates, Alaska is the prime destination to experience an exhilarating holiday. Commencing in late April, NCL's Alaska season sets sail from Seattle; Whittier, Alaska and Vancouver, British Columbia aboard Norwegian Encore®, Norwegian Bliss® and Norwegian Joy®, each of which were custom-built for the destination with expansive outdoor and indoor spaces to marvel at the natural beauty, rugged landscapes, and the area's rich wildlife as well as Norwegian Jade, Norwegian Encore, Norwegian Bliss and Norwegian Joy will sail seven-day voyages departing each Friday, Saturday and Sunday from Seattle's Pier 66. Furthermore, Norwegian Joy will offer longer and more immersive nine- and 10-day voyages from mid-May to mid-June as well as end of August to end of September. Beginning 10 May 2027 through 20 Sept. 2027, Norwegian Jade® will cruise a series of seven-day open-jaw sailings between Vancouver, British Columbia and Whittier, Alaska and feature iconic scenic cruising along Hubbard Glacier or Glacier Bay on each voyage. Guests aiming to immerse themselves even more in the 'Last Frontier' can add an NCL Cruisetour to their reservation and explore the majestic Denali National Park, take a scenic ride on the historic tracks of the Alaska Railroad or fish halibut and salmon in the cold waters of Kachemak Bay. GUEST FAVOURITE NORWEGIAN SPIRIT TO OFFER EXTENDED SOUTH PACIFIC SEASON Following her 2026/2027 summer season in Australia and New Zealand, Norwegian Spirit® will remain in the Pacific through December 2027, offering a diverse range of open-jaw voyages across Australia, New Zealand, South Pacific, Hawaii and Alaska. The ship will homeport in Sydney, Australia; Lautoka, Fiji; Papeete, French Polynesia and Honolulu, and sailing a total of 11 immersive itineraries across the region. Norwegian Spirit will offer an expansive South Pacific season with a choice of 11- to 13-day voyages, calling to exotic destinations such as New Caledonia, Fiji, the Samoan Islands, French Polynesia, and the Cook Islands. MORE SHORT ESCAPES AND ISLAND-FILLED ADVENTURES WITH THREE- TO 11-DAY CRUISES TO THE CARIBBEAN, BAHAMAS & BERMUDA A standout feature of NCL's Caribbean and Bahamas itineraries is a visit to the company's private island destinations Great Stirrup Cay, the cruise line's top-rated port in the Bahamas, and Harvest Caye in Belize. Both islands are featured on nearly every voyage during the spring/summer 2027 season. These destinations deliver a picture-perfect beach experience, complete with pristine shores and turquoise waters, while offering guests even MORE ways to create lasting memories through unique shore excursions and curated island offerings. Beginning in late 2025, Great Stirrup Cay will debut a series of enhancements designed to elevate the guest experience, including a new multi-ship pier that ensures guaranteed access to the island; a convenient tram service for ease; an oversized heated pool perfect for relaxing under the sun; as well as the extension of popular onboard experiences ashore, such as an adult-only retreat with private cabanas, and Horizon Park, a family-friendly recreation area with lawn games and gathering spaces. These updates to NCL's private island come as it's expanding its Caribbean and Bahamas deployment for the spring/summer 2027 season. Guests will have eight ships to choose from including some of the Company's newest, Norwegian AquaTM and Norwegian Viva®, as well as easy access with embarkation ports across Florida. Another popular island destination best enjoyed during the spring and summer is Bermuda, with voyages departing from Philadelphia, New York City, and Boston. In 2027, three NCL ships will sail to Bermuda as part of the cruise line's seven-month season, including Norwegian Breakaway®, Norwegian Pearl® and to-soon-be the Company's newest ship – Norwegian Luna®. Running from April through October, guests will have MORE opportunities than ever to experience the island's pink sand beaches, historical sites and lush green golf courses through overnights at the Royal Naval Dockyard on each sailing. Moreover, both Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Pearl will sail Canada & New England itineraries from 29 Aug 2027 to 17 Oct. 2027 calling to the most picturesque ports, including Charlottetown, Canada and Quebec City. Onboard these voyages, guests can savor the picturesque scenery of the Northeast tinted with the changing fall foliage, feast on fresh, local seafood delicacies and enjoy wine tastings at regional wineries and estates. In addition to the newly opened 2027 deployment, NCL cruises to nearly 350 destinations worldwide giving guests the chance to plan and book their upcoming cruise vacation well in advance. For guests looking to elevate their cruise experience, NCL's More At Sea™ is a must. Available across the whole fleet, this all-in-one offering delivers incredible value and includes unlimited premium beverages with brands such as Casamigos Tequila, Woodford Reserve, and Grey Goose Vodka; specialty dining package; high-speed Wi-Fi minutes; and US$50 shore excursion credits at every port. (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with NRDPL and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.). PTI PWR This is an auto-published feed from PTI with no editorial input from The Wire.
Travel Weekly
09-07-2025
- Business
- Travel Weekly
Norwegian Prima and Breakaway port swap causes cancellations
A port swap has resulted in a season's worth of canceled sailings on two Norwegian Cruise Line ships. The affected sailings were scheduled for between Nov. 8, 2026, and March 28, 2027, on the Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Prima, according to letters the cruise line distributed to booked guests. Norwegian Breakaway, which was originally going to be homeporting in San Juan, will now sail from New Orleans during that period. Prima will take its place in San Juan. Its first affected sailing was scheduled to depart Nov. 15, 2026. The cruise line declined to provide a reason for the port changes. Customers booked on canceled sailings are being offered refunds and 10% discounts on any sailing through Dec. 31, 2027. The original itineraries will still be available on the replacement ships and open for bookings beginning Aug. 8, the cruise line wrote. The sailings from San Juan are through the southern Caribbean and those from New Orleans will sail the western Caribbean. "As passionate cruisers ourselves, we know this wasn't part of your plan, and we truly apologize for any disruption or disappointment this has caused," read the July 7 letter to booked guests. "We want to assure you that we're here to make this process as smooth as possible." The Prima and the Breakaway are from different ship classes, are different sizes and offer different amenities. The Prima is just three years old and has a smaller, 3,099-passenger capacity but has 20 decks and four outdoor pools. The Breakaway was built in 2013 and can sail with close to 4,000 passengers. It has 18 decks and two outdoor pools.
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
This Cruise Line Just Canceled 41 Sailings—What Travelers Should Know
Norwegian Cruise Line canceled dozens of cruises throughout 2026 and 2027, according to industry reports. Travelers have shared their personal experience of receiving cruise cancelation notices on social media. Travelers with a cruise booking should carefully review their upcoming Cruise Line (NCL) recently advised customers it would be canceling dozens of sailings in 2026 and many as 41 different cruises were canceled, as Norwegian modified its schedules for a "fleet redeployment," according to customer letters viewed by Travel + Leisure. The affected cruises are the Norwegian Prima, which was expected to leave out of New Orleans between Nov. 15, 2026 and March 28, 2027, and the Norwegian Breakaway, which was set to to depart from San Juan from Nov. 8, 2026 through March 28, 2027. On social media, cruise passengers expressed frustration with the itinerary changes. In one post on Reddit, a person who was celebrating their partner's military retirement after 25 years would be changed due to the new itinerary. 'This trip is extra special for my family, and I want it to be a great time for everyone,' the user claims. Dozens of travelers also shared their experience of the NCL route adjustments and cancelations in a Cruise Critic message board, with one passenger sharing they are "disappointed" with the change."I understand these things happen, but we are sort of bummed because we used a 20% off coupon my husband had on his account that we can no longer use," another person shared. "Oh well."Despite the cruises being canceled and refunded, passengers will be able to re-book on similar itineraries after Aug. 8, 2025, according to letters sent to guests and travel partners. 'As passionate cruisers ourselves, we know this wasn't part of your plan, and we truly apologize for any disruption or disappointment this has caused,' Norwegian said in the letters. 'We want to assure you that we're here to make this process as smooth as possible.'This is not the first time that reports have surfaced of cruise cancelations. NCL canceled cruises for 2025, a spokesperson for the cruise line previously confirmed to T+L in April 2024. That time, the cruise line advised passengers to reach out to the customer service team and provided a 10 percent discount on future bookings to help with the challenges of the cancelation. Read the original article on Travel & Leisure
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Travel + Leisure
09-07-2025
- Business
- Travel + Leisure
This Cruise Line Just Canceled 41 Sailings—What Travelers Should Know
Travelers with a cruise booking should carefully review their upcoming itinerary. Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) recently advised customers it would be canceling dozens of sailings in 2026 and 2027. As many as 41 different cruises were canceled, as Norwegian modified its schedules for a "fleet redeployment," according to customer letters viewed by Travel + Leisure. The affected cruises are the Norwegian Prima , which was expected to leave out of New Orleans between Nov. 15, 2026 and March 28, 2027, and the Norwegian Breakaway, which was set to to depart from San Juan from Nov. 8, 2026 through March 28, 2027. On social media, cruise passengers expressed frustration with the itinerary changes. In one post on Reddit, a person who was celebrating their partner's military retirement after 25 years would be changed due to the new itinerary. 'This trip is extra special for my family, and I want it to be a great time for everyone,' the user claims. Dozens of travelers also shared their experience of the NCL route adjustments and cancelations in a Cruise Critic message board, with one passenger sharing they are "disappointed" with the change. "I understand these things happen, but we are sort of bummed because we used a 20% off coupon my husband had on his account that we can no longer use," another person shared. "Oh well." Despite the cruises being canceled and refunded, passengers will be able to re-book on similar itineraries after Aug. 8, 2025, according to letters sent to guests and travel partners. 'As passionate cruisers ourselves, we know this wasn't part of your plan, and we truly apologize for any disruption or disappointment this has caused,' Norwegian said in the letters. 'We want to assure you that we're here to make this process as smooth as possible.' This is not the first time that reports have surfaced of cruise cancelations. NCL canceled cruises for 2025, a spokesperson for the cruise line previously confirmed to T+L in April 2024. That time, the cruise line advised passengers to reach out to the customer service team and provided a 10 percent discount on future bookings to help with the challenges of the cancelation.
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
This cruise line canceled more than 4 months of sailings. These are the impacted dates.
Norwegian Cruise Line canceled more than four months of cruises on two ships. Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Breakaway will swap places due to 'a fleet redeployment' in 2026, according to letters sent to guests and travel partners, which the cruise line shared with USA TODAY. Prima will sail Breakaway's planned Southern Caribbean cruises from Puerto Rico, while Breakaway will offer Prima's previously scheduled Western Caribbean itineraries from New Orleans. The following dates were impacted: Norwegian Prima: Cruises between Nov. 15, 2026, through and including March 28, 2027 Norwegian Breakaway: Cruises between Nov. 8, 2026, through and including March 28, 2027 Your cruise was canceled: Now what? The original itineraries will still be available on the new ships and will open for bookings on Aug. 8. 'As passionate cruisers ourselves, we know this wasn't part of your plan, and we truly apologize for any disruption or disappointment this has caused,' Norwegian said in the July 7 letters. 'We want to assure you that we're here to make this process as smooth as possible.' Guests booked on the previous sailings will receive a full refund of their paid fare and 10% future cruise credits. Cruise cancellations are relatively rare but do happen for other reasons, including full-ship charters or when a ship needs to go into dry dock. Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville. You can reach him at ndiller@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Norwegian scraps more than 4 months of cruises: See the impacted dates
