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.