Norwegian Cruise Lines

Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed features and amenities for Norwegian Bliss, the line’s sixteenth ship, which will sail to Alaska and the Caribbean with select voyages to the Mexican…

A new cruise ship designed specifically for the Chinese market will feature the world’s first onboard Ferrari-branded race track. Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has formed a partnership…

Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled the design of its new Project Leonardo-class ships, which can literally be described as "cutting-edge". The sleek new prototype, which has been created…

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has resumed operations in Asia after a break of 15 years. The Norwegian Star cruise liner, which was completely refurbished in 2015, is embarked on a…

Norwegian Cruise Line has opened a new contact centre in Hong Kong, aimed at serving the region’s travel trade. A team of cruise consultants will be based at the facility, providing…

Norwegian Cruise Lines has confirmed that its Norwegian Jewel cruise ship will homeport in Australia in the 2017-18 season. Following a relocation cruise from Vancouver to Sydney,…

Norwegian Cruise Lines is aiming to tap the fast-growing Asian cruise market with the launch of a series of new products and itineraries across the region. Speaking to Travel Daily on…

Chinese cruise passengers will be offered a world-first  next year, when Norwegian Cruise Lines unveils the first ever onboard go-karting track. Go-kart company RiMO Supply revealed…

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has revealed the features and facilities its plans to introduce on Norwegian Joy, its first ever ship designed specifically for the Chinese market. The new…

Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) has continued its Asia Pacific expansion with the opening of its first office in Hong Kong. The office will handle all three of NCL's cruise brands:…

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced that from January 2016 all guests sailing aboard Norwegian Sky will enjoy an all-inclusive cruise experience with dining, entertainment and now free…

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has completed the acquisition of Prestige Cruises International, which operates the Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands. The deal is worth…

Louis Cruises has announced plans to launch a new brand in September. The Greece-based cruise line will launch Celestyal Cruises using Louis Cristal and Louis Olympia sailing out of…

Norwegian Cruise Line’s new Breakaway-class ships have helped the cruise line double its earnings for its second quarter results. The line’s second quarter figures, for the three…

Crystal Cruises has announced one of its itineraries will navigate the Northwest Passage in 2016. The cruise line will be the first in the luxury category to take on the 900-mile route,…

Norwegian Cruise Line has ordered an additional two new Breakaway-Plus cruise ships. The new ships will be built at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany that will delivered in the second…

Norwegian Cruise Line has ordered an additional two new Breakaway-Plus cruise ships. The new ships will be built at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany that will delivered in the…

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced it will invest more than US$250 million on revamping its fleet. The Norwegian NEXT programme will build on the success of its Breakaway-class ships…

Norwegian Cruise Lines has announced Norwegian Epic will return to Southampton next year for the first time since its inaugural in 2010. The ship will arrive in Southampton on 26…

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced its new ship Norwegian Escape will homeport in Miami year-round when it joins the fleet next year. The ship will join the fleet in October 2015 and…

Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) has cancelled all cruises to Tunisia after the country refused to allow its Israeli passengers to enter the country. The company confirmed today that…

Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled the staterooms that will be available on new ship Norwegian Escape when it is delivered in 2015. Options on the ship will include a ‘ship-on-a-ship’…

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has invested in the installation of new technology to reduce its ships' emissions. The company has decided to install 28 of Green Tech Marine's…

Norwegian Cruise Line UK has relaunched its travel partner website combining trade resources and its NCL U into one platform.  The new interface will cover education and communication…

The global cruise industry is adding extra capacity as it prepares to meet a 2% rise in passenger numbers this year. According to the latest data from Cruise Lines International…

Norwegian Cruise Lines showed off its new ship, the Norwegian Getaway, to the UK travel trade this week. The Miami-themed ship was delivered to the cruise line on Friday before…

Norwegian Cruise Line has put more confidence in the European cruise market by announcing Norwegian Epic will homeport in Europe year-round in 2015. On top of launching new ship…

Norwegian Getaway has been received by Norwegian Cruise Line ahead of its European launch next week. The delivery from the Meyer Werft shipyard comes after only 15 months of building…

Norwegian Cruise Line has opened bookings for its 2015 summer and year-round cruises. The cruise line will have four ships deployed in Europe for summer 2015, with Epic sailing from…

The Norwegian Getaway cruise ship has emerged from a shipyard in Germany, following 12 months of construction. The 146,600-tonne ship was floated out of Meyer Werft's building dock on…

Children under the age of 17 can cruise for free with Norwegian Cruise Lines as part of the company’s new promotion. The campaign, which will run from 23 October to 29 October, is for…

Norwegian Cruise Lines has launched a prepaid giftcard to its US market, it has announced. The cards, which can have any amount on them in denominations of US$25,can  be used towards…

The cheerleaders of the Miami Dolphins American Football Team are to godmother the next Norwegian Cruise Line ship, Getaway, it has been revealed. The christening, which is due to…

Norwegian Cruise Lines has announced it will hit the road in November for a series of travel trade roadshows in Glasgow, Belfast, Bristol and Birmingham. The masterclasses, which have…

Norwegian Cruise Line’s customers have chosen to call its two new ships Norwegian Escape and Norwegian Bliss. The cruise line’s Facebook fans chose the names for the two Breakaway…

Norwegian Cruise Line is to let its fans select the names of its next two ships through a Facebook campaign, it has been revealed. The campaign, which is available to fans in the UK,…

Norwegian Cruise Line will launch its Caribbean Bonus Week in the UK this Wednesday (28 August). In the promotion, the cruise line is offering up to US$200 onboard spending money per…

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the two captains for new launch Norwegian Getaway. Seasoned captains Rune Myre and Tommy Stensrud will take helm of the new ship for its inaugural…

Norwegian Cruise Line is to focus on destinations in its new Trade Partners campaign. In the scheme, the cruise line will be showcasing a different destination each month from August…

Norwegian Cruise Line is to develop a port in Belize after buying 75 acres of its islands. The cruise line is to develop Harvest Caye into an eco-friendly cruise destination with a…

Norwegian Cruise Line has signed up to the International Labour Organisation’s Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), which gives a set of rights and protections to its 17,000 crew members.…

Norwegian Cruise Line has posted a US$8.9 million (GBP5.8m) loss in its second quarter results ending 30 June compared to a profit in the same three months last year. The cruise…

Rocky Mountaineer has signed a new global partnership with Norwegian Cruise Line for its 2014 programme. The train company will be offering five packages combining its Coastal…

Norwegian Cruise Line and Belleair Cruise Holidays have announced a partnership with Midcounties Co-operative, producing fly and rail cruise packages for its customers. The packages,…

The third biggest cruise operator in the world, Norwegian Cruise Line, has confirmed the order for a second ‘Breakaway Plus’ ship which will be delivered in 2017. The 163,000GT vessel…

Norwegian Cruise Lines has revealed some of the features which will be present on its 2014 vessel – the Norwegian Getaway. Features including an ‘Illusionarium’, Fireworks at Sea,…

As we enter the final countdown to the launch of Norwegian Cruise Line’s new vessel the Norwegian Breakaway, Cruise News sat down with Nick Wilkinson, the company’s business…

Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed a number of the environmental innovations which will be present on its new ship – the Norwegian Breakaway. The advances, which range from emission…

Norwegian Cruise Line has celebrated the float out of the next ship to join its fleet – the Breakaway. The vessel, which was constructed by the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg,…

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that US celebrity chef, Geoffrey Zakarian will open a seafood restaurant onboard the Getaway – which will launch in February 2014. The Getaway will…

Norwegian Cruise Line, the industry’s third biggest operator, has announced that it will be adding Zumba classes to its fitness programmes from spring 2013. The dance classes, which…

US-cruise operator Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that it has launched a new international version of its NCL University (NCL U International).  The site is an expansion of Norwegian’s…

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that following the successful installation of Norwegian Breakaway’s bow, it is now in the process of putting a New York style ice bar in place. The ship,…

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced its results for the third quarter, ending 30 September 2012. Operating income increased 8.8% to US$174.1 million compared to US$160.0m in 2011 with an…

The Port of New York has closed in preparation of Hurricane Sandy – meaning that cruise lines, including Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Disney and Carnival have all had to alter…

Two of the UK’s largest travel consortia – The Travel Network Group and Advantage Travel Centres – have rejected the planned commission cuts put forward by some of the UK’s leading cruise…

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that it will be cutting its base commission to 10%, effective from 1 January 2013. The decision comes just a week after Royal Caribbean Cruise Line…

US-operator Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that cruises on its newest ship, the Getaway, are now open for sale to the general public. Cruises for the 4,000-passenger vessel will start…

US cruise operator Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced that it will be building a new cruise ship, ready for delivery in 2015. The deal, which has been penned with German ship builder…

US cruise operator Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has won the award for ‘Europe’s Leading Cruise Line’ at the World Travel Awards. The annual event, now in its 19th year, was held in Portugal…

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced that it will be launching its new ship, Norwegian Getaway, in January 2014 – three months ahead of schedule. The 4,000-passenger ship will sail…

The Martinique Tourism Authority is hosting a team from the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) in a drive to increase the island’s cruise traffic. The delegation, which is visiting…

The 2,124-passenger vessel will go in for 14 days worth of renovations on 23 March 2013 in Honolulu, Hawaii.  “As the only large US-flagged cruise ship, Pride of America offers a unique and…

The deal, which is available on bookings made between 15-23 September, allows agents to offer up to GBP400 in savings per stateroom.  “National Cruise Week seems to gather more pace each…

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has revealed the hull artwork for Norwegian Breakaway, designed by US pop artist, Peter Max. The 4,000-passenger ship, which will be the largest vessel to ever…

Tropical Storm Isaac’s forced closure of the Port of Miami – which shut its doors late on Saturday – has meant that many cruise itineraries have been severely affected. Companies including…

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that it will be expanding its offshore activity package to include new experiences, making the most of the line’s private Caribbean island. Great…

Norwegian Cruise Line has posted a second-quarter profit of £23 million – a 23.3% increased compared to its £18.5 million profit in 2011. Revenue was £371.3 million, up 2.6% from the same…

Norwegian Cruise Line has rolled out its innovative campaign – ‘The Great Upgrade Event’. Vacationers planning to sail on any three-day or longer cruise vacation in 2013 or 2014 will receive…

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the five-time Tony Award-nominated musical “Rock of Ages” will be featured on Norwegian Breakaway. The long-running Broadway and West End show, which…

Norwegian has opened its new ‘VIP cabanas’ on the line’s exclusive 250-acrem private island Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas. The 10 recently-completed cabanas form part of the lines £16…

Norwegian Cruise Line executives and officials from Meyer Werft took part in the keel laying ceremony of Norwegian Breakaway las week (4 May). During the official ceremony, at the Panenburg…

Norwegian line reported improved results for the first quarter ended 31 March 2012. Operating income for the quarter grew by 23.8 % to £28.7 million with adjusted EBITDA rising 10.3 % to…

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced Norwegian Breakaway will feature the first water park at sea and a three-story sports and recreation centre with five water slides. While water slides…

 Norwegian Cruise Line used ACE’s Cruise Convention to unveil its new ‘Partners First’ initiative to travel agents. The scheme launched in the US last year and has been adapted to the UK…

Norwegian Cruise Line is offering free shore excursions for children under the age of 12 onboard its 2012 cruises. Families who book by 13 May 2012 will be able to receive the free…