- Immersive Port-Centric Itineraries: Sailings feature an average of 10-plus hours in port, accounting for nearly 80% of voyage days, along with 175 overnight stays across major global destinations.
- Private Island and Fleet Upgrades: Great Stirrup Cay features the new Great Tides Waterpark, complementing new ships like Norwegian Aqua, Norwegian Aura, and Norwegian Luna.
- Expanded Regional Homeports: Norwegian Gem makes its Philadelphia debut for Bermuda cruises, while Seattle, New York, Boston, and Miami serve as major seasonal launchpads.
- Global Destination Milestones: New itineraries include maiden calls in Morocco, Croatia, and Sardinia, alongside midnight sun sailings in Iceland and South Pacific island-hopping
Norwegian Cruise Line has officially opened bookings for its expansive Summer 2028 season, offering travelers early access to more than 450 voyages across a modern 20-ship fleet. Sailing from 25 homeports to nearly 150 unique destinations in 51 countries, the newly announced itineraries are crafted for deep cultural immersion. Ships will spend roughly 80% of their sailing time in port, averaging over 10 hours per call, alongside 175 overnight stays and late departures in iconic locations like Santorini, Florence, and Juneau.
A major highlight of the deployment includes enhanced Caribbean options anchored by NCL’s private island destination in the Bahamas, Great Stirrup Cay, which will feature the newly debuted Great Tides Waterpark. Ships such as Norwegian Aqua, Norwegian Aura, and Norwegian Luna will offer flexible Caribbean sailings alongside multi-generational recreation areas. In addition, Norwegian Gem will mark NCL’s regional debut from Philadelphia with dedicated Bermuda itineraries, while Norwegian Prima returns to Galveston for Western Caribbean adventures.
Across Europe, NCL introduces exciting fleet debuts and maiden ports, including Norwegian Jewel visiting Morocco and Norwegian Getaway sailing Northern Europe during the peak midnight sun season. Travelers looking for exotic escapes can also explore the Greek Isles, British Isles, and Mediterranean coastlines, or book bucket-list voyages aboard Norwegian Spirit across Fiji, French Polynesia, and Hawaii. Backed by weekend-friendly Alaska sailings from Seattle and special booking promotions, NCL offers exceptional value and choice for proactive vacation planners worldwide.