NCL Unveils Hundreds of Winter Voyages and Brings ...

Bing Crosby dreamed of a white Christmas, however for these cruisers in search of a winter of sunshine, seashores, and open ocean, Norwegian Cruise Line has you lined.

The favored cruise line has unveiled deployments for the 2027/2028 winter season which are positive to deliver holly jolly vibes on the excessive seas. Spanning from September 2027 to April 2028, this season brings thrilling itineraries to cruisers everywhere in the world.

For the winter season, Norwegian Cruise Line’s fleet will sail from 15 homeports:

• Miami, Florida
• Port Canaveral, Florida
• Jacksonville, Florida
• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Galveston, Texas
• New Orleans, Louisiana
• Los Angeles, California
• Tokyo, Japan
• Yokohama, Japan
• Seoul, South Korea
• Hong Kong
• Singapore
• Sydney, Australia
• Auckland, New Zealand

And, for the primary time, two of Norwegian’s latest ships, the 143,535 gross ton Norwegian Prima, and her sister ship, the 142,500 gross ton Norwegian Viva, will homeport from San Juan, Puerto Rico.

These voyages will sail to 144 locations throughout 47 totally different nations.  They vary from fast two-day weekend getaways to large 22-day journeys for probably the most devoted cruisers.

The cruise line is placing specific emphasis on Bahamas and Caribbean voyages, with a plethora of sailings going to widespread locations reminiscent of Freeport, Nassau, Philipsburg, St. Maarten, and Antigua.

After all, what would a cruise be with no non-public island getaway?  

Norwegian Cruise Line’s non-public locations, Harvest Caye and Nice Stirrup Cay, will even function in lots of of those Caribbean and Bahamas sailings.

By then, Nice Stirrup Cay may have accomplished a number of large upgrades, together with a brand new pier and a brand new massive waterpark, introduced earlier this yr.

For cruisers crusing out of Los Angeles, Galveston, and New Orleans, you possibly can sit up for journeys to Mexico, that includes widespread ports like Cozumel, Cabo San Lucas, and Puerto Vallarta.

Ships crusing from these ports embody Norwegian Encore out of Los Angeles, Norwegian Escape out of Galveston, and Norwegian Getaway out of New Orleans.

Moreover, sailings to locations throughout Australia, New Zealand, and Asia can be out there for our mates to the east.  These sailings embody locations like Fremantle, Adelaide, Okinawa, Kobe, Ko Samui, and Coron.

Australia and New Zealand voyages sail on the 1,972 passenger Norwegian Spirit, whereas Japan, Hong Kong, and Singapore provide sailings aboard the two,352 passenger Norwegian Jade.

When you’re nervous about feeling rushed, relaxation simple. To provide company ample time to discover every vacation spot, the typical port time is a leisurely 9.5 hours.

This thrilling deployment will even embody 71 late departures at 31 ports and 70 in a single day stays.

NCL Stays Dedicated to Flexibility with Free at Sea Plus

Plenty of cruisers desire to not have their holidays prescribed too rigidly. Like ordering a sandwich at a deli, they wish to fastidiously curate their journey, piece by piece.

With the varied number of choices coming, operating the gamut of size, locations, and actions, Norwegian appears to know this need.

“We’re thrilled to unveil our new immersive winter season, giving vacationers the last word freedom to create their very own journey,” mentioned Harry Sommer, President and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. 

“Whether or not it’s an unique Asia voyage, a fast Bahamas escape or a sun-soaked Caribbean getaway, our itineraries are designed for flexibility and selection.”

Additional demonstrating this dedication to freedom, Norwegian Cruise Line additionally unveiled a brand new improve to its Free at Sea program, Free at Sea Plus.  

This new improve offers cruisers thrilling further perks throughout their voyage, together with limitless streaming WiFi, wine, bottled water, and (for the caffeine lovers) limitless Starbucks drinks.

Moreover, Free at Sea Plus supplies company with an enormous 50% low cost on further specialty eating cowl expenses, in addition to an infinite open bar at Nice Stirrup Cay.

The brand new program improve prices $49.99 per particular person, per day.  Not a foul deal for many who will take full benefit of the free drinks and reductions.

So, for those who’re seeking to ditch the frosty climate in favor of a tropical paradise in 2027, you’ll want to regulate Norwegian Cruise Line’s choices for a brand new sort of winter wonderland.