New Season of Sailings Features 320 Voyages with Two Prima Class Ships in San Juan and Expanded Caribbean Adventures
MUMBAI (22 December, 2025) : Norwegian
Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel with a 59-year
history of breaking boundaries, has announced its highly anticipated 2027/28
northern hemisphere winter deployment, promising sun-soaked escapes, culturally
enriching adventures, and the ultimate freedom and flexibility to design a
personalised holiday experience – onboard and ashore.
Following last month’s announcement of 50 sailings
during Norwegian Spirit’s® 2027/28 return to Australia and New Zealand, as well
as an immersive Asia season for Norwegian Jade® and an extended Hawai’i season
for Pride of America®, NCL has launched an additional 320 voyages focused
on the Bahamas,
the Caribbean, Bermuda
and the Mexican
Riviera. Together, these announcements bring the total number of newly
released sailings to more than 370 voyages across 50 countries, offering guests
an unparalleled choice whether exploring near, or far.
San Juan, Puerto Rico to Welcome Two Award-Winning
Prima Class Ships
For the first time in the cruise line’s history, two
of NCL’s newest ships will homeport in San Juan, Puerto Rico offering
week-long voyages to the Southern Caribbean with each ship offering a distinct
itinerary. From 13 Nov. 2027 through 22 April, 2028, Norwegian
Prima® will feature Saturday turnarounds and seven-day
itineraries calling to Road Town (Tortola), British Virgin Islands;
Philipsburg, St. Maarten; Bridgetown, Barbados; Castries, St. Lucia;
Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis; and St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Complementing
her sister ship’s itineraries, Norwegian
Viva will operate Sunday turnarounds from 14 Nov. 2027 through 23
Jan. 2028, with more south-bound seven-day voyages, including calls in Aruba
and Curaçao, delivering vibrant cultural encounters and sun-soaked escapes.
Florida Homeports Set the Stage for Diverse
Bahamas, Caribbean and Panama Canal Voyages
With seven ships departing from homeports across
Florida, guests can choose from a variety of itineraries sailing to the
Bahamas, the Caribbean and the Panama Canal. Many of these itineraries include
a stop at NCL’s signature private destination in the Bahamas, Great Stirrup
Cay. The island will boast exciting upgrades and enhancements such as a new
pier, an oversized heated swimming pool and Great Tides Waterpark, creating an
elevated island experience that blends relaxation with adventure.
From Miami, the “Cruise Capital of the World”, Norwegian
Joy®, Norwegian Jewel® and Norwegian Luna™ offer
everything from short Bahamas getaways to extended Caribbean and Panama Canal
voyages. Norwegian Joy will feature three-
and four-day Bahamas escapes between November 2027 and April 2028, while
Norwegian Jewel presents a mix
of 10- and 11-day voyages to the Southern Caribbean and Panama Canal from
November 2027 through January 2028. Norwegian
Luna delivers seven-day Eastern Caribbean sailings from October 2027
through April 2028 with Great Stirrup Cay included on every itinerary.
Departing from Port Canaveral (Orlando), Fla.,
Norwegian Aqua®, Norwegian Breakaway® and Norwegian Epic®
provide even more options. Norwegian Aqua, one of NCL’s newest ships, will
operate seven-day
Western Caribbean cruises departing every Sunday starting October 2027
until April 2028, visiting the Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Mexico, and Great
Stirrup Cay. Beginning November 2027 through March 2028, Norwegian Breakaway
offers a mix
of shorter four- and five-day Bahamas and Caribbean voyages, and Norwegian
Epic sails seven-day
Eastern Caribbean itineraries departing on Fridays.
On 19 November , 2027, Norwegian
Dawn® will return to Jacksonville, Fla., and kick off her second
season from JAXPORT. Through April 2028, the ship will sail four- and five-day
Bahamas itineraries calling to Freeport, Nassau as well as Great Stirrup Cay.
NCL Continues Year-Round Deployment from
Philadelphia
After restarting cruise operations from the Port of
Philadelphia in April 2026, NCL remains committed to the homeport with
Norwegian Pearl® sailing an exceptional selection of five- to 12-day
itineraries to Bermuda, the Bahamas, and the Eastern and Southern Caribbean
from the SouthPort Marine Terminal Complex between October 2027 and April 2028.
The ship’s Bermuda
voyages include overnight stays at the Royal Naval Dockyard, while
its Bahamas
sailings feature calls at Jacksonville and Port Canaveral (Orlando), Fla.;
Grand Bahama Island, Nassau and Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas. Eastern
Caribbean itineraries include visits to Road Town (Tortola), British Virgin
Islands; St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and Puerto
Plata, Dominican Republic. Longer, 11- and 12-day Southern
Caribbean journeys will transport guests to stunning destinations such as
Philipsburg, St. Maarteen; Bridgetown, Barbados; and St. John’s, Antigua and
Barbuda.
Norwegian Escape® and Norwegian Getaway® to Sail Western Caribbean Itineraries from Two Iconic Gulf Coast
Cities
Between November 2027 and April 2028, two NCL ships
will sail Western Caribbean voyages throughout the season, offering guests
convenient departures from two iconic Gulf Coast cities. Norwegian Escape will
homeport in Galveston,
Texas, operating a full first season of seven-day itineraries departing
every Saturday. Meanwhile, Norwegian Getaway will sail from New
Orleans on Sundays, providing another flexible option for travellers. Both
ships will visit some of the region’s most sought-after destinations, including
Cozumel, Mexico; Roatán (Islas de la Bahía), Honduras; and Harvest Caye, NCL’s
resort-style private destination off the Belizean coast, delivering a perfect
blend of culture, adventure and relaxation.
Mexican Riviera Adventures from Los Angeles
Throughout the season, Norwegian Encore® will
sail seven-day roundtrip Mexican
Riviera voyages, visiting Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta.
From October 2027 through April 2028, Norwegian
Encore departs every Sunday from Los Angeles and will offer a plethora of
activities catering to families, including a multi-level racetrack, Spice H2O
adults-only lounge, and award-winning entertainment featuring live music and
world-class shows.
This expanded deployment builds on last month’s
announcement of a range of itineraries aboard Norwegian Spirit® and Norwegian
Jade® for the October 2027 through April 2028 season. These sailings range from
week-long escapes to immersive 21-day journeys, visiting nearly 70 unique ports
of call. Highlights include 22 ports across Japan, 54 overnight stays, and
NCL’s first-ever visit to Esperance plus an overnight in Fremantle, Western
Australia – reinforcing the brand’s commitment to delivering culturally rich
experiences and deeper destination immersion worldwide.
For more information or to book a cruise with NCL,
please contact a travel professional; or visit https://www.ncl.com