Experience MORE at sea with NCL

Can there be any better tonic for the winter blues than planning an escape, preferably to somewhere sunny?

And can there be any more exhilarating way to escape than on a cruise – you’ll get to discover the sights, sounds and tastes of a cornucopia of countries in a single trip while only unpacking once.

When it comes to choosing who to set sail with, NCL – the line that has been shaking things up in the cruise world for nearly 60 years – gets our vote.

In 1977, when other cruise companies were visiting existing Caribbean ports, NCL bought a private Bahamian island, transforming it into Great Stirrup Cay – an exclusive idyll reserved for NCL passengers. Other cruise outfits (Disney, Princess, Royal Caribbean, HAL et al) followed suit but not until the nineties.

NCL was also the first to introduce the industry to the ship within a ship concept – think of it as a VIP enclave featuring luxury suites and a private pool. Called The Haven by Norwegian, the initiative can be found on every new NCL ship.

However NCL is arguably best known for pioneering its approach to cruising with freedom & flexibility whereby you eat where, where, and with whom you want. Needless to say that a number of NCL competitors soon started ditching their own traditional two-sitting dining system and followed, once again, in NCL’s innovative footsteps.
 

Most recently NCL became the first line to construct ships with staterooms and lounge areas specifically for single travellers.

Speaking of NCL’s ships they are sure to elate with their stylish good looks and dynamic vibe – Norwegian Joy, Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Prima, Norwegian Viva and Norwegian Encore all have the only racetracks at sea, while the all-new Norwegian Aqua (launching March 2025) features the world first hybrid rollercoaster and waterslide, the Aqua slidecoaster.

With NCL you get more of what you love: be it restaurants specialising in everything from Japanese at Teppanyaki to high-end Italian staples at Onda by Scarpetta (all with first-rate service) or award-winning shows that are guaranteed to get your toes tapping.

And when you upgrade to the More At Sea™ package (from £249 per person based on a seven to eight-day cruise), you can enjoy your ship in style with premium beverages, speciality dining, WiFi minutes powered by Starlink and excursion credit in the upgrade cost.

All you have to do is sit back, enjoy the ride, and look forward to waking up each day with a different view. But don't just take our word for it, see for yourself. Here are some of the cruising highlights to look out for in 2025.

SHORT HAUL
Mediterranean: Nice, Florence & Amalfi coast
Fall in love with the dramatic landscapes and rich cultures of Europe on this seven day sailing onboard Norwegian Epic.  Departing from Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, you’ll call at Provence for Marseille (the oldest city in France), Villefranche on the French Riviera, lovely Livorno, Sicily and Salerno before disembarking in Civitavecchia for Rome, the eternal city. One full sea day affords plenty of time to take advantage of Norwegian Epic with its water park, bowling alley, sports complex and spa. 
Departures from May through October 2026. From £955 per person (excluding flights).

Mediterranean: Italy, France & Spain round-trip Barcelona
Experience the best of Europe on this nine-day sailing. All the big hitters – Cannes, Florence/Pisa, Rome, Naples, and Ibiza – feature as does one day at sea on board NCL’s giant 18-deck Norwegian Breakaway ship.
Departures from April through October 2025.  From £749 per person (excluding flights).

France, Spain & England
From scenic vineyards to pristine beaches to medieval castles, Europe has it all. Departing from Copenhagen, this 11-day sailing onboard Norwegian Sky takes in 10 classic ports – Amsterdam, Brussels, London, Paris, Bordeaux, Bilbao, La Coruna, Porto – before concluding in Lisbon.
Departs August 3, 2025. From £1,280 per person (excluding flights).

MID HAUL
Caribbean: Dominican Republic & St. Lucia from New York
Get ready to experience your own slice of paradise on this 11-day roundtrip cruise to the Caribbean onboard Norwegian Escape. Standouts include snorkelling among colourful tropical fish and green sea turtles in St. Thomas at Turtle Cove; uncovering the local history at the 16th century Fortaleza San Felipe in Puerto Plata; and embarking on a jungle adventure to see Damajagua's Waterfalls.
Departs September 8, 2025. From £929 per person (excluding flights).

Canada & New England: Bar Harbor & Halifax from New York
Fall in love with the Northeast onboard Norwegian Getaway. Browse Bar Harbor's many boutique shops; hike to a scenic overlook in famed Acadia National Park; and savour a classic New England lobster bake. These are just some of the wow moments you’ll experience on this seven day sailing.
Departures from August through October 2025. From £789 per person (excluding flights).
 

LONG HAUL
Mexican Riviera: Cabo San Lucas & Puerto Vallarta round-trip from San Diego
Embark on a Mexico cruise to remember onboard Norwegian Jade. Journey to the jewel of the Baja Peninsula, Cabo San Lucas; take a drive along the foothills of the Sierra Madre Mountains in Mazatlán; and immerse yourself in the small village charm of Puerto Vallarta, with its 26 miles of spectacular beaches along the Banderas Bay.
Departs October 18, 2025. From £769 per person (excluding flights).

South Pacific: Fiji, Vanuatu & Airlie Beach from Sydney to Lautoka
Discover a treasure trove of stunning and secluded islands as you sail from Sydney to Lautoka. Nineteen ports in 14 days all adds up to one amazing holiday onboard Norwegian Sun, one of the fleet's smallest ships that underwent a refurbishment in 2018. You’ll be spoilt for choice for entertainment, with 14 dining venues, 12 bars, lounges and nightclubs to choose from.
Departs August 20, 2025. From £1,175 per person (excluding flights).