Norwegian Cruise Line Cruises

Top Destinations

Being one of the world’s leading cruise lines, NCL cruises all over the world. The cruise line offers over 600 itineraries to the most beautiful destinations on Earth. Some of their most sought-after and award-winning routes are as follows:

• Norwegian cruises to Asia
• Norwegian cruises to Hawaii
• Norwegian cruises to Europe

Top Departure Ports

Miami is NCL’s biggest home port, a great number of cruises will depart from there:

• Norwegian cruises from Miami

Book a cruise holiday on board the Norwegian Spirit that will homeport Down Under starting in December 2021. Departure ports include:

• Norwegian cruises from Sydney
• Norwegian cruises from Auckland

Food & Drink

Norwegian is one of the few cruise lines out there that gives its passengers flexibility when it comes to dining. Freestyle Dining is all about you deciding when and how you want to eat on board.

Go with one of the included venues for fine dining or casual snacks:

• Main Dining Rooms, there are up to 3 on board every NCL ship, they serve fresh cuisine and boast daily rotating menus
• The Buffet offers daily breakfast, lunch and dinner
• 24 Hour Eatery will serve all your favourite comfort foods like fish and chips

Specialty restaurants come at an additional cost and offer a unique culinary experience. There is a fantastic variety of cuisines:

• American
• Italian
• Brazilian Steakhouse
• Japanese
• French
• Global
• Mexican
• Seafood
• Spanish

Entertainment

Award-winning entertainment is what NCL is world famous for. Every ship is unique when it comes to performance offerings, but one thing they have in common is that they are all knock-your-socks-off amazing.

• Award-winning musicals
• Broadway shows
• Sing-along competitions
• Dance productions
• Live music to suit every taste
• Parties
• Comedy shows
• ‘Deal or No Deal’

Health & Fitness

Staying fit and rejuvenated is made easy on board the Norwegian liners:

• – The onboard gym is well equipped with free weights, TRX training and advanced cardio equipment. Plus, there is a plethora of fitness classes such as yoga, Pilates, spinning, indoor cycling, boxing and more.
• – Check out the Sports Deck for basketball, volleyball or dodgeball with fantastic ocean views. Try out the ropes course or walk the plank 2,5m over the side of the ship. Bowling, rock climbing and mini golf are your other options.
• – Look no further than the award-winning Mandara Spa for some precious ‘you time’. The spa offers over 50 beautiful treatments, a Thermal Suite and a Salt Room.
• – Stay on top of your grooming needs at the onboard Salon. You will find all the usual suspects like manicures and pedicures, as well as hair and scalp rituals and men’s grooming.

Activities

Norwegian takes the concept of onboard activities to new heights, some are unique and all are innovative and exciting. Their ThrillPlex activity zones are full of adrenaline pumping action:

• Race-tracks
• Laser tag
• Ropes course
• Aqua Park
• Virtual games at the Galaxy Pavilion

The Norwegian ships are also well stocked up on all kinds of water fun with:

• Waterslides
• Swimming pools
• Splash parks
• Hot tubs
• Spice H2O – an adult-only space on the top deck

The onboard casino is equipped with the latest, greatest and most popular slots.

Children

NCL strives to provide unforgettable cruise experiences for the whole family. This means that all age groups are well catered to when it comes to all aspects of onboard life:

• – Special youth programmes are tailored to every age group, starting with the youngest passengers:
  • Guppies is a group designed for babies and kids aged 6 months to 3 years and their parents. The Norwegian Escape boasts a Guppies Nursery – a fee based drop-off nursery service.
  • Splash Academy is a programme dedicated to 3-12 year olds. Its complimentary and provides the kids with all kinds of fun activities like crafts, parties, sports and more.
  • Entourage is a cool hang out for teenagers aged 13 to 17. It is full of video games, movies, music, sports and, most importantly, people their age.
  • The Late Night/Port Play service is available at an additional cost. Enjoy a romantic dinner for two while your kids are being entertained by professional youth staff.
• – Accommodation for families is also thought through. Choose between Family Suites with two bedrooms, conveniently located near the kids’ play area or the Balcony, Outside or Inside Cabins that inter-connect.
• – Most restaurants boast a complimentary kids’ menu for passengers aged 4 to 12. Children under 3 years of age eat for free.
• – A great deal of activities on board is child-friendly and can be enjoyed as a family.

Inclusive Amenities

The following things are included in the price of your cruise holiday:

• Accommodation
• All main meals (please see the list of included restaurants above)
• Coffee Bar with regular coffee and pastries
• Most onboard entertainment (except for dinner and lunch theatre entertainment)
• Art auctions
• Kids’ and youth programmes
• Fitness centre access
• Poolside activities, plus use of outdoor pools and hot tubs
• Sports Deck activities
• Some presentations

Suite guests will enjoy additional inclusive amenities, depending on the category.

COVID-19 Safety

Please read through the Norwegian Health and Safety Protocols before booking your cruise holiday. It is important for the cruise line that the guests enjoy the cruise experience to the full while staying safe and healthy:

• All crew and guests have to be fully vaccinated before boarding the ships.
• All guests will need to be negatively tested before embarkation. The costs of testing are taken care of by the cruise line.
• Check-in documents can now be electronically signed in order to speed up the process and make it socially responsible.
• Ship capacities will, initially, be reduced to provide even more space per guest.
• Hand sanitizing stations are conveniently placed all over the ship, so the guests are required to regularly sanitize and wash their hands.

For more information, please refer to the following:

• CruiseAway Covid-19 updates
• Norwegian Cruise Line Covid-19 updates