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Norwegian Cruise Line unveils immersive gaming venues and elevated spa offerings

October 23, 2024143 Views

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, has unveiled details about the brand-new onboard experiences and expanded venues that will be available aboard sister ships Norwegian Aqua and Norwegian Luna, the first two vessels in the cutting-edge Prima Plus Class set to launch in April 2025 and 2026, respectively. The soon-to-debut ships will feature the Company's first-ever Aqua and Luna Game Zone, an all-new gaming experience and evolution of NCL's popular Galaxy Pavilion and arcade venues. The sister vessels will boast even more expanded and redesigned spaces, including Bull's Eye Bar, a now complimentary experience with interactive dart games and a new full-service bar; and Tee Time, a supercharged version of mini golf where guests can play 12 interactive hole...

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Norwegian Cruise Line unveils its next cutting-edge vessel

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September 19, 2024201 Views

Norwegian Luna will be 21st ship in company’s fleet, opened for sale now Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, has unveiled and opened for sale the next evolution of its Prima Plus Class, the all-new Norwegian Luna. Marking the Company’s 21st ship in its cutting-edge fleet, Norwegian Luna has opened for sale for guests to choose from a variety of fun-in-the-sun voyages sailing roundtrip from Miami beginning 4 April 2026, through November 2026. Norwegian Luna will kick off its inaugural Caribbean season with two western itineraries to Roatan Island, Honduras; Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico; and Harvest Caye, Belize, the Brand’s resort-style destination. The ship will then sail seven-day cruises with calls to the beautiful Eastern Caribbean destina...

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Five reasons to chase the sun at sea with Norwegian Cruise Line

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December 9, 2023757 Views

Holidays can be very stressful for most travelers with a million things to tick off before actually embarking on the holiday with loved ones. Multiples levels of packing have to be done as per weather conditions and activities on your itinerary; cabs, trains and mini tours have to be booked well in advance; and restaurants have to be shortlisted across different venues. The frenzy of planning and prepping the holiday can drain you out even before you begin your vacation. So, have you ever thought about taking a holiday at sea? When you book a cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line, you can design the holiday of your dreams and each day can be different. You leave all the stress behind the moment you step aboard to chase the sun around the world, explore, relax - and repeat! No cookin...

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Oceania Cruises alters 2024 itineraries to skip Israel

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November 1, 2023627 Views

A unit of cruise operator Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is making changes to its 2024 itineraries, canceling stops in Israel due to the Israel-Hamas war, according to an email sent to travel agents seen by Reuters. The cruises will instead make port stops in cities such as Trieste, Italy instead of Israel, according to the email sent by Oceania Cruises, which is owned by Norwegian. Norwegian did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Oceania Cruises charts lesser-known coastlines and takes travelers to boutique ports and off-the-beaten-track islands Across Israel and the Palestinian territories of Gaza and the West Bank, travel has declined sharply. International air carriers have stopped trips to top destinations such as Jerusalem and Tel Aviv as the conflict cont...

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Climate change likely aiding Alaskan cruise season, Norwegian Cruise CEO says

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October 6, 2022179 Views

Climate change may be playing a role in extending the Alaskan cruise season, potentially opening up new revenue opportunities for the industry, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Chief Executive Officer Frank Del Rio said on Thursday. While climate change has warmed Alaska at more than twice the global rate, harming its fisheries and increasing the rate of wildfires, some parts of the state’s tourism have somewhat benefited from the extension of warm-weather weeks during the year. Alaskan sailings, which typically begin in mid-May and last until mid-September, are now starting as early as April and going on till October, Del Rio said during an investor day presentation, adding the company was investing more in new cruises and docks around America’s biggest state. “Alaska has not ...

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Norwegian Cruise Line to eliminate COVID-19 testing, masking requirements

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October 3, 2022777 Views

Norwegian Cruise Line said on Monday it was easing COVID-19 safety measures on its ships by dropping requirements for testing, masking and vaccination, as the pandemic loosens its grip on the world. The decision by the cruise line comes after several countries lifted testing requirements for international air travelers as people return to pre-pandemic lifestyles across the globe. The cruise line, owned by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd, said even with the easing of its health and safety protocols, which will be effective Oct. 4, it would continue to follow travel guidelines as required by the destinations it visits. The cruise industry was among the worst hit during the pandemic, as countries went into a lockdown mode to curb the spread of the virus. However, with the reo...

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Norwegian Cruise Line welcomes leading-edge Norwegian Prima

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August 30, 2022621 Views

NCL’s newest addition makes history as first major cruise ship christened in Reykjavik, Iceland Katy Perry, global superstar and Godmother to Norwegian Prima, delivers memorable performance following christening ceremony Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, christened its newest ship Norwegian Prima over the weekend, which made history as the first major cruise ship christened in Reykjavík, Iceland. The first of six ships in the groundbreaking Prima Class, Norwegian Prima, debuted to more than 2,500 guests who enjoyed an immersive experience in the beautiful Icelandic capital and a christening celebration like no other. "With her stunning design and unique offerings, Norwegian Prima is in a league of her own,” said Frank Del Rio, President ...

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Norwegian Cruise in choppy waters as pre-pandemic occupancy still a year away

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August 10, 2022533 Views

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd forecast a loss for the current quarter and revenue below estimates as occupancy rates remained stubbornly below pre-pandemic levels, sending its shares down 12% on Tuesday. Its second-quarter occupancy of 65% compared with more than 107% in 2019, a level the company does not expect to reach till the second quarter next year. In contrast, rival Royal Caribbean Group forecast triple-digit occupancy by the end of this year and Carnival Cruise Line expects to approach 110% during its current quarter. FILE PHOTO: The Norwegian Getaway and the Norwegian Pearl cruise ships are seen docked at Miami port, after Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd cancelled sailings amid rising fears of Omicron-related coronavirus infections, in Miami, Florida, U.S. Janua...

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Norwegian Cruise Line to drop requirement for COVID-19 test

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July 7, 2022703 Views

Norwegian Cruise Line is dropping a requirement that passengers test negative for COVID-19 before sailing unless it is required by local rules. The company said Wednesday that it will drop the testing requirement Aug. 1 except on ships sailing from places with local testing rules, including in the United States, Canada, Bermuda and Greece. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention requires pre-trip testing for passengers on 94 ships taking part in CDC’s voluntary COVID-19 program, including Norwegian ships that sail in the U.S. Norwegian requires vaccinated passengers in the U.S. to show a negative antigen test for COVID-19 within two days of their trip or a negative PCR test within three days of sailing. Unvaccinated children under 12 are subject to more testing when th...

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Cruise ship with Broadway stars to steam off in spring 2023

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June 29, 2022991 Views

The maiden voyage of a cruise ship starring a boatload of musical theater stars — like Tony Award-winners Laura Benanti, Kristin Chenoweth, Alan Cumming and Lena Hall — will set sail next spring. The Broadway Cruise — heading roundtrip from New York City to Bermuda, from March 31-April 5, 2023 — will also feature Tony-nominees Joshua Henry, Taylor Louderman and Jeremy Jordan, as well as Broadway favorites Randy Rainbow and Sierra Boggess. Producers promise “intimate and grand scale shows and cabarets from Broadway’s coolest talent” as well as “tips and techniques from some of the best and brightest creative talent working today.” This combination of photos shows, top row from left, Laura Benanti, Kristin Chenoweth, Alan Cumming, bottom row from left, Joshua Henry, Jeremy Jordan a...