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Enjoy Norwegian Cruise Line's onboard entertainment, including Broadway productions, comedy clubs, dueling pianos and much more. Savor Freestyle dining aboard Norwegian Cruise Line, including the specialty restaurants like Ocean Blue, Cagney's, Le Bistro, Moderno Churrascaria, The Haven Restaurant, the main dining rooms and several pubs, bars, grills and cafes. The TravelPulse staff is comprised of experienced journalists and award-winning editors and writers. The first two Breakaway-class ships entered service in 2013 and 2014 as Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway. On October 17, 2012, Meyer Werft and Norwegian reached a second agreement for the construction of two new vessels,[36] slated for delivery in October 2015 and 2017, respectively.
Vancouver, British Columbia
While under Genting's leadership, Norwegian acquired Independence and SS United States, historic ships which never actually sailed. The line also shed some Norwegian cruise liners in the 90s, including Skyward and Sunward II in 1991, Southward in 1994 and Starward in 1995. The vessel was notable because it was Norwegian's first new build and was named after one of the line's previous ships, which never actually sailed before it was sold. Alaska Airlines offers regular nonstop flights to Havana from Los Angeles (California USA). An 80-min ling JetBlue flight from Fort Lauderdale (Florida) to Havana costs less than USD 100.
Cholera fears prompt Mauritius to refuse entry to NCL cruise ship Norwegian Dawn
Out of Port Canaveral, the ship's winter schedule lists 7-day Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries, all of which visit Great Stirrup Cay (Bahamas). Other popular destinations include St Thomas USVI, Puerto Rico, Dominicana (Puerto Plata), BVI (Tortola), Mexico (Cozumel), Grand Cayman, Jamaica (Ocho Rios). NCL ships are big (to really large), well-equipped, offering feature amenities and onboard activities, and sailing worldwide. Norwegian Sun will also offer three seven-night Glacier Bay roundtrip cruises from Vancouver on 16 May 2016, 23 May 2016, and 19 September 2016.
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MSC is developing a private marine reserve island in the Bahamas called Ocean Cay MSC, with a view to open in October 2018. The 95-acre former sand extraction station lies 20 miles south of Bimini and 65 miles east of Miami. Cunard removed all ports of call in Turkey from all 2017 itineraries in December 2016. Carnival returned to Alabama's Mobile terminal in November 2016, where Carnival Fantasy operates year-long four- and five-day Western Caribbean cruises.
Norwegian Reveals Summer 2017 Itineraries
Ports of call include Cozumel, Mexico; Harvest Caye, Belize; and Roatán, Bay Islands, Honduras. See the beautiful sights of Cape Town, South Africa’s most visited city, which offers cruisers natural beauty, plentiful wine, historical significance and a sense of peace. The cruise line was founded in 1966 by Norwegian Knut Kloster and Israeli Ted Arison, with the 8,666-ton, 140 m long cruise ship/car ferry, Sunward,[4] which in 1966 operated as a car ferry between Southampton UK and Gibraltar, for that one short season only. The Sunward was first managed under the Arison Shipping Company, and marketed as Ensign Cruises.[5] Arison soon left to form Carnival Cruise Lines, while Kloster acquired additional ships for Caribbean service, with the line renamed and marketed as Norwegian Caribbean Lines.
In August 2025, NCL Aqua starts homeporting in NYC (New York USA) offering 5- and 7-day voyages to Bermuda (King's Wharf). In 2016 on all ships were introduced upgraded main dining room menus (complimentary) with added new (a la carte priced) menu items. The upgraded complimentary food menus offer more variety of appetizers, soups, and salads, signature entrees, desserts. Pride of America is the largest US-flagged passenger ship homeported in Honolulu for year-round roundtrips to the Hawaiian Islands. Due to financial considerations, the other NCL America ships in Hawaii - Pride of Aloha (now Norwegian Sky) and Pride of Hawaii (now Norwegian Jade) - were later transferred to the company's international fleet. On 21 May 2016 and 4 June 2016, Norwegian Gem will sail eight-night Bahamas and Florida sailings that feature an additional sea day, as well as a full day in Orlando and the Beaches (Port Canaveral).
Pride of Aloha was reflagged a year later, and its name was changed back to Norwegian Sky. Pride of America remains the line's only American-flagged and full-time Hawaii vessel amongst Norwegian’s Cruise Line ships. During construction, however, a storm caused the ship to partially sink, which set the project back. To meet its deadline, the company renamed Norwegian Sky as Pride of Aloha and had its flag changed to the U.S. so it could begin round-trip voyages from Honolulu.
Norwegian Cruise Line adds Cuba cruises from Port Canaveral - USA TODAY
Norwegian Cruise Line adds Cuba cruises from Port Canaveral.
Posted: Mon, 10 Jul 2017 07:00:00 GMT [source]
Norwegian Getaway's sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, was named "Best New Ship of 2013" by the editors of Cruise Critic and "Best Rookie Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city. The Company currently has four vessels on order at Meyer Werft for delivery in fall 2015, spring 2017, spring 2018 and fall 2019.
Acquisition by Star Cruises & Freestyle Cruising
In April 2017, NCL announced it will employ certified lifeguards on some of its vessels (in summer 2017) and fleetwide (by the year 2018). The news made NCL the 3rd major cruise company with shipboard lifeguards - following Disney and Royal Caribbean. NCL Norwegian expanded the company's plans for its Bahamian privately-owned island Great Stirrup Cay and the exclusive luxury resort destination Harvest Caye (Belize).
"Around the World in 180 Days" will circumnavigate the globe on a comprehensive world cruise, tackling 98 ports in 36 countries across six continents. MSC Musica is offering South America and transatlantic crossing itineraries before returning to Europe in April 2017. MSC Orchestra will begin 2017 based in Buenos Aires, where it will offer South America itineraries until repositioning to Europe in April 2017. A seven-night itinerary, sailing from Vancouver, also departs July 17, 2017; with Disney Wonder sailing a five-night cruise from Vancouver to Tracy Arm and Ketchikan on August 2, 2017. Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity added a significant number of new ports in 2016, with 27 maiden calls -- the most debuted in a single year.
This incredible itinerary will set sail from Copenhagen, Denmark and will visit the best of Norway including Alesund, Hellesylt, Geiranger, Trondheim, Leknes, Tromso, Hammerfest, Honningsvag, Molde, and Bergen, Norway. This itinerary can also be combined with a nine-night Baltic Capitals itinerary for the ultimate northern Europe experience. Norwegian Spirit will sail alternating seven-night Western Caribbean and Eastern Caribbean itineraries departing on Saturdays from Port Canaveral. The Western Caribbean itinerary begins 10 December 2016 and continues to 15 April 2017. Ports of call will include Cozumel, Mexico; George Town, Grand Cayman; Ocho Rios, Jamaica; and Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas.
In Miami, you’ll enjoy a small taste of the tropical weather many of you will experience during your cruise, and you’ll see why Miami is one of the most popular places to live in America. This enchanting city along the Chao Phraya River offering rich and ancient culture can be known as Laem Chabang (Bangkok) Thailand. Honolulu, with its near perfect weather every day and beautiful mountains and tropical landscapes, is a destination not to be missed. Glaciel views, incredible wildlife, and once-in-a-lifetime cultural experiences await you on your Alaskan cruise tour with Norwegian Cruise Line. Norwegians's second and third ship, the Starward and Skyward, were the first newly built ships designed for the cruise line.[5] Like the original Sunward of 1966, they had the capability to carry automobiles through a well-concealed stern door.
The near perfect days, beautiful scenery, pristine beaches and sparkling water offer the perfect backdrop for any dream adventure in Sydney, Australia. The beautiful small coastal town of Seward, which is most known for its picturesque scenic views and many visitors’ attractions, is a perfect addition for your next Alaska cruise. On a visit to Seoul, you’ll enjoy serene gardens, magnificent art and vibrant folklore along with new age technology, ultra-modern skyscrapers and a fast-paced city life. Rio de Janeiro, one of the most visited cities in the southern hemisphere, has numerous activities for every desire. Cruise to Rio for the Carnival celebrations, natural environment, beautiful beaches and famous landmarks.
Azamara Quest will offer a special four-night Grand Prix Weekend Voyage on May 24, 2018. In spring of 2015, Norwegian will offer a variety of once-in-a-lifetime repositioning cruises including Caribbean repositioning, Transatlantic Cruise and Pacific Coastal itineraries. Back by popular demand, Norwegian Pearl will sail 11- and 10-day Panama Canal itineraries from Miami beginning fall 2016. The 10-day Panama Canal sails November 28 and December 19, 2016, and March 13 and April 3, 2017, with calls in Oranjestad, Aruba; Cartagena, Colombia; Colon, Panama; and Puerto Limon, Costa Rica. The 11-day Panama Canal on December 29, 2016 will include port calls in Cartagena, Colombia; Colon, Panama; Puerto Limon, Costa Rica; Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras; Harvest Caye, Belize; and Costa Maya, Mexico. Norwegian Star will also sail two seven-day Norwegian Fjords itineraries from Copenhagen, on May 1 and 17, 2016.
Costa Favolosa will sail to destinations including St. Kitts, St. Maarten and Martinique in the Caribbean before returning to Europe in April 2017. Costa Luminosa is currently offering lengthy voyages from Savona to Los Angeles and then to Singapore, before returning to Europe in April 2017. To help plan your next cruise, we've rounded up the best new itineraries and destinations from the major cruise lines for sailings throughout 2017 and beyond.
Guests can also choose to extend their South American exploration with a CruiseTour, providing an unparalleled opportunity to explore this region's culture and spectacular destinations such as Machu Picchu, Iguazu Falls and Easter Island. These six-day sailings on May 29 and June 12, 2016 call in Halifax , Nova Scotia; Saint John, New Brunswick; and Portland , Maine. For an incredible combination of eastern and western Mediterranean itineraries, guests can embark on Norwegian Spirit's 12-day Grand Mediterranean from Venice on May 19, June 12, July 6, August 1 and 25, September 18, October 12, and November 5, 2016.
