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Company Opens for Sale Its Summer 2028 Season Featuring Over 450 Voyages
Across 20 Ships Sailing from 25 Homeports and Calling to Nearly 150 Unique
Destinations –
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Choice of Destination-Rich Itineraries, Accommodations and Value Across NCL’s
New Summer Season –
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Guests Will Enjoy More Time Ashore with Port Calls Making Up Almost 80%
of Voyage Days, 175 Overnight Stays and Late Departures Across 53 Destinations
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INDIA (Aug. 29, 2026) : Norwegian Cruise Line® (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel with a 59-year history of
breaking boundaries, opened bookings for its Summer 2028 itinerary season,
featuring over 450 voyages across 20 ships, giving travelers early access to
popular destinations with the cruise line’s global deployment.
From Alaska's glaciers and the Caribbean's turquoise
waters to the Mediterranean and South Pacific, NCL’s Summer 2028 season
features three- to 14-day voyages departing from 25 homeports, including Miami,
Seattle, Rome (Civitavecchia) and London (Southampton), with calls to nearly
150 destinations across 51 countries. With itineraries designed for deeper
exploration, ships will spend approximately 80% of each sailing in port, with
an average call exceeding 10 hours. The season also features 175 overnight
stays and late departures in 53 destinations, including Santorini, Greece;
Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy and Juneau, Alaska, providing more opportunities
to experience the world's most sought-after destinations beyond the typical
cruise schedule.
“It’s never too early to start planning your
next vacation,” said Marc Kazlauskas, president of Norwegian Cruise Line. “With
the Summer 2028 voyages now on sale, guests can take advantage of a greater
selection of destination-rich itineraries with almost 80% of voyages spent in
port, more choice of preferred staterooms and exceptional value. From Northern
Europe and Alaska to the Bahamas and South Pacific, this season brings together
some of our most exciting voyages yet, with more opportunities for guests to
immerse themselves in the destinations they visit.”
To showcase the new season of sailings, NCL highlights 10 can’t-miss reasons to plan a Summer 2028 cruise now.
- Make a Splash at Great Stirrup
Cay – A Destination for Every Generation
In Summer 2028, more guests than ever will have the
opportunity to experience Great Stirrup Cay, NCL's private island destination in the
Bahamas. At the heart of the island experience is Great Tides Waterpark,
featuring 19 waterslides, including the industry-first dueling Master Blaster
slides, tube slides and splash-filled attractions designed for every age group.
Families can spend the day exploring interactive water play areas and dedicated
children's experiences, while thrill seekers can chase adrenaline-fueled
adventures and adults can relax at the exclusive Vibe Shore Club. Whether
traveling with family, friends or as a couple, guests can enjoy their own
version of the perfect island day without compromising on the experiences they
truly want to enjoy.
Norwegian Aqua® will spend her first full summer season offering three- and four-night roundtrip Bahamas
cruises from Miami,
perfectly complementing the Great Stirrup Cay experience with something for
every type of traveler ashore and onboard with the Aqua Slidecoaster to
world-class entertainment and rejuvenating treatments at the award-winning
Mandara Spa®. Together, the ship and destination create a seamless
getaway where every guest can choose their own blend of excitement, relaxation,
and family fun.
- Explore the Caribbean aboard
NCL's Newest and Most Innovative Ships
From the Eastern to the Western Caribbean, NCL’s
newest fleet offers travelers a wide array of itineraries to discover the
region’s most sought-after destinations. Norwegian Aura™, one of NCL’s newest ships, will offer seven-day roundtrip Eastern Caribbean
voyages from Miami to
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; Tortola,
British Virgin Islands as well as Great Stirrup Cay. Designed with
multi-generational vacations in mind, the ship will feature Ocean Heights™,
NCL's first-ever open-air activities complex. Dedicated spaces for children and
teens will include Adventure Alley, Little Explorer's Cove and the Teen
Hangout, making her an ideal choice for families looking to make the most of
the summer travel season. In the Western Caribbean, Norwegian Prima® will return to Galveston, Texas, sailing seven-day Western Caribbean
roundtrip itineraries that include calls to Harvest Caye, Belize, NCL's resort-style destination known for its
pristine beaches, nature adventures and easy access to the region's tropical
beauty. For travelers seeking a longer Caribbean escape, Norwegian Luna™ will
sail a special 10-day repositioning voyage from Miami to New York City in May 2028,
featuring inaugural visits to Aruba, Curaçao and San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Additionally, Norwegian Escape® will offer alternating Eastern and Western
Caribbean roundtrip voyages with calls to Great Stirrup Cay from Orlando (Port Canaveral), Fla.,
giving guests the opportunity to combine sailings back-to-back and explore more
of the Caribbean in a single vacation.
- Sail Aboard Norwegian Jewel® as She Debuts in
Morocco
Norwegian Jewel will embark on one of her most diverse
European seasons to date. During a 12-day Canary Islands roundtrip voyage from Barcelona, Spain, she will debut in
Morocco with calls to Casablanca and Agadir, while also calling to Arrecife
(Lanzarote) and Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain, for the very first time.
Expanding NCL's offering in the Atlantic, the ship will also operate two
dedicated voyages showcasing destinations along the coasts of Spain, France and
Portugal - an 11-day repositioning sailing between Barcelona, Spain, and London
(Southampton) in May 2028 and a new nine-day roundtrip voyage from London (Southampton) in September 2028.
Together, these voyages highlight some of Atlantic Europe's most scenic
coastlines and cultural regions. In the Baltics, Norwegian Jewel will
offer seven-, nine- and 10-day voyages between London (Southampton), England,
Copenhagen, Denmark and Helsinki, as well as five roundtrip sailings from
Copenhagen, with visits to celebrated capitals including Tallinn, Estonia;
Riga, Latvia and Klaipeda, Lithuania.
- Chase the Midnight Sun Aboard
Norwegian Getaway®
Norwegian Getaway will sail 10- and 11-day Northern Europe
itineraries between
London (Southampton) and Reykjavik, Iceland, giving guests the chance to start
and end their cruise in two distinct destinations. The itineraries will take
place during the height of the midnight sun season, when extended daylight
means more time to explore ashore. The ship will visit destinations across
Norway, Iceland, Belgium, the Netherlands and France, while also making
inaugural calls to Grundarfjörður, Iceland and Vik, Norway, the latter marking
NCL’s first-ever visit to the destination. Later in the season, Norwegian
Getaway will sail three Baltic Sea voyages of nine
and 11 days where the
ship will have its first turnaround in Helsinki, as well as a maiden call to
Klaipeda, Lithuania.
- Discover Mediterranean Treasures
in Croatia and Sardinia
For the first time, Norwegian Dawn® will call to Zadar, Croatia and Cagliari, Sardinia, giving guests two
additional reasons to explore the Mediterranean with this ship. Throughout the
season, Norwegian Dawn will sail a series of 10- to 11-day voyages with distinct embarkation and disembarkation
ports including Lisbon, Portugal; Barcelona, Spain; Rome (Civitavecchia) and
Venice (Ravenna), Italy. With almost no days at sea, guests can experience
destinations ranging from Marseille, France to Salerno, Italy; Koper, Slovenia
and Kotor, Montenegro in a single vacation.
- Experience Europe with Fewer Sea
Days and More Time Ashore
From the Mediterranean and Greek Isles and the British
Isles, NCL gives guests more ways to explore the region with limited sea days
and more time ashore. Norwegian Viva® will continue offering nine-, 10- and 12-day voyages
between Rome (Civitavecchia) and Venice (Ravenna), Italy; Barcelona, Spain and
Istanbul, Turkey. Itinerary highlights include overnight stays in Istanbul and
late departures in Santorini and Mykonos, Greece, as well as Livorno
(Florence/Pisa), Italy. Norwegian Pearl®
returns with destination-rich seven-day Greek Isles
voyages between Venice
(Ravenna), Italy and Athens (Piraeus), Greece, allowing guests to experience
some of the region's most iconic destinations almost every day. For voyages to
the Greek Isles, Norwegian Epic® will sail roundtrip from Rome (Civitavecchia)
with nine- to 12-day itineraries. Norwegian Star® will
once again sail across the British Isles and Northern Europe, with calls to Belfast, Northern Ireland;
Newhaven (Edinburgh) and Invergordon, Scotland, the gateway to the Scottish
Highlands.
- Discover Alaska with Prime
Weekend Departures
NCL's award-winning Alaska program will take place
between April and October 2028 with four ships offering guests multiple ways to
experience the destination's glaciers, wildlife and rugged natural beauty.
Norwegian Encore®, Norwegian Bliss®
and Norwegian Joy® will sail seven-day roundtrip voyages departing from Seattle's Pier 66 on Fridays,
Saturdays and Sundays, giving guests prime embarkation days for planning a
summer escape. Glacier sightings will be featured on every sailing, including Norwegian Joy’s longer nine- to 11-day
itineraries. Norwegian
Jade® will return with seven-day voyages embarking and disembarking in Vancouver,
British Columbia and Whittier, Alaska, featuring scenic cruising through either
Glacier Bay or Hubbard Glacier. Guests can further extend their adventure
through NCL Cruisetours, which include iconic inland experiences such as Denali
National Park and the historic Alaska Railroad.
- Set Sail to Bermuda from New
York, Boston and Philadelphia – Including Norwegian Gem®'s Philadelphia Debut
NCL will sail for a fifth consecutive season from the
City of Brotherly Love with the regional debut of Norwegian Gem in April 2028.
She will offer a season of seven-day Bermuda sailings featuring overnight calls at Royal Naval
Dockyard, giving guests more time to enjoy the island's pink-sand beaches,
waterfront dining and laid-back island culture, as well as visits to Norfolk,
Va. Joining Norwegian Gem in Bermuda, Norwegian Luna will sail five- and seven-day voyages from
New York City, and Norwegian Breakaway®
will once again offer week-long sailings from Boston with additional calls to Halifax, Nova
Scotia, where guests can explore maritime heritage, sample fresh seafood and
take in Atlantic Canada's picturesque coastal scenery.
- Check Fiji, Australia, French
Polynesia and Hawaii Off the Bucket List and Head to the South Pacific
Norwegian Spirit®
will continue to offer immersive voyages across the Pacific, homeporting in
Sydney; Lautoka, Fiji; Papeete, French Polynesia and Honolulu from April
through October 2028. The ship’s 11- to 13-day itineraries connect some of the region’s most captivating
destinations with distinct embarkation and disembarkation ports, including New
Caledonia, Vanuatu, Fiji, Samoa, the Cook Islands, French Polynesia and Hawaii.
With calls to the islands of Bora Bora, Moorea, Raiatea, Rarotonga, Aitutaki,
Apia and Hawaii, guests can experience a mix of vibrant cultures, volcanic
landscapes, turquoise lagoons and relaxing days at sea.
- Book Early for the Best Choice
and Value
The best vacations rarely stay secret for too long.
From first-time calls in Northern Europe and new Mediterranean discoveries to
family-friendly escapes in the Bahamas and bucket-list adventures across Alaska
and the South Pacific, Summer 2028 is packed with experiences guests will not
want to miss. Travelers looking to secure their upcoming summer vacation at the
best value can take advantage of NCL’s End of Summer Sale now through Aug. 18, 2026, offering 50% off
all cruises, as well as $750 in onboard credit per stateroom on select
sailings.
For more information about the Company's award-winning
21-ship fleet and worldwide itineraries, or to book a cruise, please contact a
travel professional, visit www.ncl.com.