Advisor Alert: Norwegian Cruise Line Eliminates NCFs
In a major trade-friendly move, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has removed all NCFs (non-commissionable fares) as a commitment to its travel partners. (more…)
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Norwegian Cruise Line® Unveils Sun-Soaked Winter 2027/28 Deployment and Brings Back Free At Sea Plus™ by Popular Demand, Delivering Premium Offerings
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) today announced its highly anticipated winter 2027/28 deployment and the return of its guest-favorite Free at Sea Plus™ package offering more unlimited amenities, including premium beverages, streaming Wi-Fi, Starbucks® and more. (more…)
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Norwegian Viva® Debuts in Galveston, Texas for Inaugural Winter Season of Caribbean Voyages
Norwegian Viva arrived to the Port of Galveston for the first time on Dec. 13, 2025, sailing a season of Caribbean voyages between December 2025 and April 2026. (more…)
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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Appoints Marc Kazlauskas as President of Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) today (Dec. 11, 2025) named travel industry veteran Marc Kazlauskas as President of Norwegian Cruise Line (Norwegian), effective Jan. 19, 2026. (more…)
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Social Distortion Headlining Little Steven’s Underground Garage Cruise 2 In 2026
“Little Steven” Van Zandt and Sixthman, one of the live industry’s top producers in festival and music cruises, unveiled the headliners for Little Steven’s Underground Garage 2, sailing April 3-7, 20206, from Miami to Cozumel, Mexico on Norwegian Pearl. (more…)
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Norwegian Cruise Line® Invites Travelers to Embrace the Joy of Missing Out (JOMO) with Travel Week Deal
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) today announced its latest holiday promotion just in time for Travel Tuesday – 50% off all cruises and free prepaid gratuities for sailings three nights and longer. (more…)
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Norwegian Cruise Line® Ignites The Stage With “Rocket Man: A Celebration Of Elton John™” – A Glittering, High-Octane Tribute To The World’s Most Iconic Showman
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) announced the upcoming debut of what is sure to be its most electrifying entertainment experience yet — “Rocket Man: A Celebration of Elton John™,” (more…)
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NCL Opens Sales for its First Ships of the 2027/2028 Season
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled nearly 50 new voyages of its 2027/2028 season to trending destinations across Asia-Pacific, including Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Australia, and New Zealand. (more…)
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Norwegian Cruise Line® Announces Biggest Sale Of The Year For Black Friday: 50% Off All Cruises Plus The Return Of The Guest-Favorite Free At Sea™ Package
Norwegian Cruise Line® (NCL) announced its highly anticipated best sale of the year for Black Friday, offering 50% off all cruises plus the guest-favorite Free at Sea™ package, back by popular demand. (more…)
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Sixthman Announces (Separate) Bert Kreischer, Lamb Of God Cruises For Nov. 2026
Shirtless wonder and standup comic Bert Kreischer will set sail once again for year two of “Bert Kreischer’s Fully Loaded at Sea” Nov. 19-23 to Cozumel, (more…)
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2 Caribbean Kosher Cruises This Winter on Norwegian
A fully kosher cruise program is set to return to the Caribbean this winter, offering travelers the ability to enjoy a full week of island hopping with an onboard kosher dining experience. (more…)
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Norwegian Cruise Line Launches Voyages to the Bahamas and Caribbean from JAXPORT
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the City of Jacksonville, and the Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) today (Oct. 31, 2025) celebrated the cruise line’s first-ever voyage from Jacksonville, Fla., aboard Norwegian Gem. (more…)
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Norwegian cruise ship rescues 63 people in Ionian Sea
A Norwegian Cruise Line ship rescued 63 people in the Ionian Sea on October 22. The Norwegian Epic provided medical evaluation, food, and comfort to the rescued individuals. (more…)
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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and Repsol Sign Long-Term Agreement to Supply Renewable Fuels in Barcelona
This 8-year collaboration positions both companies at the forefront of the energy transition within the cruise and maritime sectors. (more…)
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Egypt’s cruise comeback highlighted by Norwegian Viva Alexandria Port calls
Egypt’s resurgence as a cruise destination is gathering pace, with Alexandria Port recording multiple high-profile visits this autumn, signalling renewed confidence in the country’s Mediterranean and Red Sea potential after a decade of gradual recovery. (more…)
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Over 70% Of Travelers Are Embracing the “Joy Of Missing Out” as the New Way to Vacation
After years of “revenge travel” and jam-packed holidays, a new mindset is taking hold and reshaping how people think about vacation: the Joy of Missing Out (JOMO). (more…)
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Starting in March 2026, NCL’s Shipboard Drink Package Will No Longer be Valid at Great Stirrup Cay
Changes are coming to Norwegian Cruise Line’s Great Stirrup Cay, but not just the private island’s massive overhaul that the cruise line announced last month. (more…)
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Norwegian Cruise Line celebrates the arrival of Norwegian Aqua to her new homeport of Miami
Norwegian Cruise Line yesterday celebrates the arrival of Norwegian Aqua to her new homeport of Miami, kicking off her winter season of Caribbean cruises with calls to the Company’s quintessential private island, Great Stirrup Cay. (more…)
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50+ Cruises Canceled by Norwegian Cruise Line as Ships Are Redeployed
If you were planning to cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line in late 2026 or early 2027, you may want to double-check your booking and email. (more…)
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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Launches Loyalty Status Honoring Program Across All Three Brands
Elevating recognition and rewarding brand loyalty, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. unlocks more ways for guests to explore the world across its three award-winning brands: Norwegian Cruise Line®, Oceania Cruises®, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises®. (more…)
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Norwegian Sky makes inaugural call at the Port of Dubrovnik
On Thursday, September 19, 2025, the cruise ship “Norwegian Sky” of the shipping company “Norwegian Cruise Line” arrived into the Port of Dubrovnik for the first time. (more…)
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Carnival, Norwegian cruise lines to boost Norfolk calls
Norfolk will soon see a major boost in cruising activity, with Carnival Cruise Line‘s popular ship Carnival Freedom homeporting there in 2027 and Norwegian Cruise Line‘s Norwegian Pearl making 20 calls that same year. (more…)
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Norwegian Cruise Line® Reveals Winners Of Its Annual Norwegian’s Giving Joy® Program
Norwegian’s Giving Joy 2025 Winners | NCL
Norwegian Cruise Line Announces the 20 winners of its annual Norwegian’s Giving Joy® contest awarding teachers with free cruises. (more…)
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Norwegian Aqua Completes First Cruise to Bermuda From Her New Homeport of New York City
Norwegian Cruise Line today announced the Company’s newest, cutting-edge vessel, Norwegian Aqua™, has completed her first sailing to the island paradise of Bermuda from her new seasonal homeport of New York City. (more…)
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David Herrera departs Norwegian Cruise Line
David Herrera, who served as President of Norwegian Cruise Line, departed Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. on August 20, 2025, as part of a strategic leadership change. (more…)
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Norwegian Cruise Line Launches Breakthrough Campaign For Its Private Island Transformation On Great Stirrup Cay In The Bahamas
Great Stirrup Cay | Escape To The Great Life
Norwegian Cruise Line® (NCL) recently unveiled additional details for its transformed private island in the Bahamas, Great Stirrup Cay, via a breakthrough integrated 360-campaign led by fast-growing indie creative advertising agency Super Nice. (more…)
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All Aboard the Annual “Big Nude Cruise” from Miami
No need to pack your bags to board an upcoming nude cruise departing PortMiami Feb. 9, 2026. (more…)
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Cruise Passengers Left Behind and ‘Terrified’ as Ship Departs amid Tsunami in Hawaii: ‘It’s Chaos’
“This is the first time I’ve never not made it to the ship.” These are the words of TikTok user @mandythecruiseplanner, a self-proclaimed “cruise addict” who documents her time aboard vessels on the platform. (more…)
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Tsunami Warning Halts Hilo Port Operations, Temporarily Strands NCL Passengers
Some guests sailing aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s Pride of America found themselves unexpectedly stranded ashore in Hilo, Hawaii this past Tuesday, following an emergency evacuation triggered by a tsunami warning. (more…)
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Norwegian Cruise Line Announces New Great Tides Waterpark And Other Industry-first Experiences To Debut At Great Stirrup Cay – The Greatest Island In The Caribbean
Great Stirrup Cay | Escape To The Great Life
In Summer 2026, Norwegian Cruise Line Will Open an All-New Nearly Six-Acre Waterpark with 19 Waterslides, an Almost 800-Foot Dynamic River, A New Jet Karts Water Track and More Experiences for Guests to Enjoy “The Great Life” at Great Stirrup Cay. (more…)
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Norwegian Cruise Line® Unveils Over 500 Voyages Worldwide During Peak 2027 Travel Season
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) today revealed its spring/summer 2027 deployment – allowing travelers to get ahead on planning their spring and summer break vacations. (more…)
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Power Problems Stall Norwegian Star in Hudson River
Cruise passengers expecting a breezy transatlantic trip to Canada and Iceland instead found themselves stuck in the middle of the Hudson River on Saturday — when the Norwegian Star suffered a power failure after departure from the Manhattan Cruise Terminal. (more…)
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Norwegian Cruise Line Names Kiran Smith as Chief Marketing Officer
Norwegian Cruise Line announced today the appointment of Kiran Smith as Chief Marketing Officer, succeeding Adam Malone, who will transition into the newly created role of Senior Vice President of Guest Experience. (more…)
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Steven Van Zandt And Sixthman Announce Little Steven’s Underground Garage Cruise 2
Little Steven” Van Zandt and festival producer Sixthman are once again teaming up for Little Steven’s Underground Garage Cruise 2. (more…)
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Port of Heraklion welcomes Norwegian Viva on her maiden call23 total calls by Norwegian Cruise Line in 2025
The Port of Heraklion welcomed on Sunday, June 15th the Norwegian Viva, one of the most modern and innovative cruise ships of Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), on her maiden call to the destination. (more…)
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Norwegian Epic breaks loose from mooring in Sicily, causing chaos
Passengers aboard Norwegian Epic faced a chaotic and unsettling day in Catania, Sicily, after the cruise ship unexpectedly broke free from its moorings on May 30, 2025. (more…)
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Norwegian Cruise Line’s Summer Cruise Season Is In Full Swing With Bucket-list Itineraries To Alaska And Europe On Its Newest And Recently Revitalized Ships
Norwegian Cruise Line® (NCL) is unveiling brand-new, post dry-dock images of Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Bliss during the 2025 summer travel season showcasing the company’s commitment to delivering guests MORE to do and MORE to enjoy. (more…)
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Norwegian Cruise Line® Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week With Return Of Its Uplifting Norwegian’S Giving Joy® Campaign
NCL Is Awarding 20 Deserving Teachers with a Free Three or Four-Day Cruise, Plus Three Grand Prize Winners will Win a Vacation Aboard the Soon-to-Debut Norwegian Luna™, During Her Christening Voyage in Spring 2026. (more…)
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Norwegian Cruise Line to Accelerate Cost Control Efforts
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings will be accelerating certain initiatives as part of its $300 million cost savings program, said Harry Sommer, president and CEO, speaking on the company’s first quarter 2025 earnings call. (more…)
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Norwegian Cruise Line® Announces Upgrades To Norwegian Epic™ And Pride Of America™
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) today announced that Norwegian Epic and NCL’s Pride of America will both undergo revitalization projects just in time for the 2025 summer travel season. (more…)
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