norwegian cruise line® More than 500 global cruises launched during peak travel season in 2027
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced its spring and summer deployment plans for 2027 to help plan spring and summer vacations in advance. There are more than 500 individual sailings on 20 ships this season, departing from nearly 30 of the world's top homeports including Miami; Seattle; New York City; Southampton, England; and Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy.
From April to October 2027, NCL's award-winning fleet will call at more than 150 unique ports in 59 countries, offering immersive itineraries with extended stays in port, including more than 170 overnight stops in favorite destinations such as Istanbul; Reykjavik, Iceland; and Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda. Whether planning a quick getaway or a long-distance adventure, the newly opened deployments provide guests with more opportunities to make the most of their spring and summer vacations.
“We are proud to be the cruise line of choice for travelers who want more from their vacation – more freedom, more destinations and more unforgettable experiences,” said David J. Herrera, president of Norwegian Cruise Line. “Our 2027 This spring and summer deployment clearly delivers on our promise to offer something for everyone. Whether guests are traveling between European cities almost every day, taking in the natural beauty of Alaska on a custom-built cruise ship, or relaxing on the beach with family and friends at one of our two resort-style destinations, there's no shortage of ways to relax, explore and create unforgettable memories on our private island, Great Stirrup Cay. We are particularly excited about the new experience in The Bahamas, which will truly offer guests a variety of options – all designed to give guests more of what they love.”
Highlights of NCL’s spring and summer 2027 deployment schedule include:
Enjoy more getaways and island adventures with 3- to 11-day cruises to the Caribbean, Bahamas, and Bermuda
A standout feature of NCL's Caribbean and Bahamas itineraries are visits to the company's private island destinations great stirrup islandthe cruise line's top-rated port in the Bahamas, and Harvest Island In Belize. Nearly all sailings in the spring and summer of 2027 will feature the two islands. These destinations offer the perfect beach experience, pristine shores and turquoise waters, while offering guests more ways to create lasting memories through unique shore excursions and carefully curated island services. Starting from the end of 2025, Stirrup Island will be launched for the first time Series enhancements Designed to enhance the guest experience, it includes a new multi-boat dock ensuring guaranteed access to and from the island; convenient trolley service for ease of use; an oversized heated pool, perfect for relaxing in the sun; and extensions of the popular onboard experience ashore, such as an adults-only retreat with private cabanas, and Horizon Park, a family-friendly recreation area with lawn games and gathering spaces.
These updates to NCL Private Island come as it expands its Caribbean and Bahamas deployments in the spring and summer of 2027. Guests will have eight ships to choose from, including the company's latest Norwegian AquaTM® and Norwegian Viva®as well as easy access to embarkation ports throughout Florida. Viva Norway will provide Choose a Caribbean itinerary from 18th April to 16, 2027th May 2027, calling from Miami to Harvest Caye and Great Stirrup Cay. From April to October 2027, norwegian aquarium The week-long Caribbean itinerary will sail, departing Miami on Sunday before heading to Orlando (Port Canaveral), Florida, with debuts in Falmouth, Jamaica, and Georgetown, Cayman Islands. During the same time period, Norway Getaway® and norway escape® will be provided Three- to five-day cruises to the Bahamas and Caribbean Departing from Miami and Orlando (Port Canaveral), Florida respectively, they are perfect for a short cruise vacation.
Another popular island destination to visit in the spring and summer is Bermuda, with sailings departing from Philadelphia, New York, and Boston. Three NCL cruise ships will sail to Bermuda in 2027 as part of the cruise line's seven-month season. From April to October, guests will have more opportunities to experience the island's pink sand beaches, historic ruins and lush green golf courses, and spend the night at the Royal Naval Dockyard during each cruise.
Norwegian LunaTM® It will make its grand maiden voyage in New York City on April 6, 2027, becoming the latest ship in the contemporary fleet to set sail from this iconic port. For the first time, the ship will offer five- to seven-day cruises to Bermuda. Following its debut in Boston in 2026, Norwegian Breakaway becomes the largest NCL ship to sail from the port® It will return to its seasonal home port and set sail on April 18, 2027 7-day Bermuda cruise, embarking on Sunday and calls into Halifax (Nova Scotia), Canada, one of the highest rated ports in Northeast Canada. After resuming cruise operations from Philadelphia in April 2026, Norwegian Pearl® Her stay at the Southport Marine Terminal Complex will be extended. kick off NCL's third season departs from this homeportguests can choose from a seven-day Bermuda cruise from April 8-2, 2027ND Visiting Norfolk, Virginia, September 2027.
In addition, Norwegian Getaway and Norwegian Pearl will both set sail Canada and New England itinerary from 29th August to 17, 2027th October 2027 calls at the most beautiful ports including Charlottetown and Quebec City in Canada. On these cruises, guests can enjoy the picturesque scenery of the Northeast as autumn leaves change, sample fresh local seafood delicacies, and sample wine at local wineries and estates.
Explore Europe with more seven-day cruises, overnights and delayed departures
NCL will deploy eight vessels in Europe, including some of the brand’s newest and recently refurbished vessels. Offering seven-day itineraries that mostly begin and end on weekends, guests can choose from 10 popular embarkation ports, including Barcelona, Spain; Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy; Athens, Greece (Piraeus); and Reykjavik, Iceland. These port-intensive cruises spend more than 90% of their time in port, with an average layover of nearly 11 hours and multiple overnight stops in cities such as Istanbul; Copenhagen, Denmark; and Hamburg, Germany, as well as late-night departures from favorites like Santorini, Greece; Dubrovnik, Croatia; and Ibiza, Spain, allowing guests more time to explore Europe's most stunning destinations.
Spring/Summer 2027, Norwegian Prima® Norwegian Viva will return to European waters, offering a variety of 9 to 11 day sailings across the continent. Norwegian Viva will set sail Western Mediterranean and Greek Islands itinerary Departs from four different homeports from June to October: Istanbul; Barcelona, Spain; Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy; and Venice (Ravenna). Norwegian Prima, meanwhile, will offer Mediterranean routes with maiden calls at Dubrovnik and Split in Croatia and Kotor in Montenegro. She will return to Northern Europe for much of the summer to run her business Guest favorites for open sailing Fly to Iceland and Norway from Southampton, UK and Reykjavik, Iceland. Norwegian Prima will conclude her European season with three open Baltic sailings in September and October 2027, which will also mark her first transition to Helsinki and her first call in Riga, Latvia.
In addition to newer and larger ships, NCL strategically deploys mid-sized ships to the region to provide more intimate, destination-focused sailings that allow guests to explore must-see and lesser-known ports with ease. Board the Norwegian Sun®passengers can continue sailing Seven-day port-intensive Mediterranean itinerary Departing from Rome (Civitavecchia) and Venice (Ravenna), Italy for the first time, between May and August 2027, no sea sailing days. These open sailings include first-ever calls to historic ports in the Adriatic, including the Greek island of Corfu. Additionally, during the same timeframe, Norwegian Jewel will return to Europe for a full season for the first time in more than a decade, offering Seven- and nine-day Baltic Sea cruises Routes between Copenhagen, Denmark and Helsinki, including first-time visits to Klaipeda, Lithuania; Riga, Latvia; and Gdynia, Poland – ideal for guests who want to explore in depth the cities of Northern Europe's medieval architecture and history, as well as modern art, design and culture.
After the season is over, norwegian epic®NCL's popular seven-day Western Mediterranean itineraries from Barcelona, Spain, and Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy will be available from May to October 2027, offering travelers the opportunity to explore each destination before and after sailing for a longer holiday. Norwegian Dawn® will also be provided Scenic splay sailing From May to October 2027, it will fly between Barcelona, Spain and Lisbon, Portugal, providing more ways to experience the beauty of Southern Europe at sea.
More ways to enjoy Alaska on a boat custom-built for the great outdoors
With the global rise in “cool vacations”—vacations to cooler climates— Alaska It is the first choice destination for summer vacation. NCL Alaska season begins in late April from Seattle; Norwegian Encore travels to Whittier, Alaska and Vancouver, British Columbia®Norwegian Bliss® Norwegian Joy®each room is custom-tailored to the destination, with generous outdoor and indoor spaces to marvel at the natural beauty, rugged landscape and rich wildlife of the area, as well as Norwegian emerald®. Norwegian Encore, Norwegian Bliss and Norwegian Joy will set sail Seven-day cruises departing every Friday, Saturday and Sunday Departing from Seattle Pier 66. Additionally, Norwegian Joy will offer longer, more immersive 9- and 10-day cruises from mid-May to mid-June and late August to late September.
Start 10th May to 20, 2027th September 2027, Norwegian Jade® will cruise a series Seven-day open sailing Traveling between Vancouver, British Columbia, and Whittier, Alaska, each voyage features a signature scenic cruise along Hubbard Glacier or Glacier Bay. Guests who want to be even more immersed in “The Last Frontier” can add NCL cruise Head to their reservation to explore majestic Denali National Park, take in the scenery by riding the historic tracks of the Alaska Railroad, or fish for halibut and salmon in the cold waters of Kachemak Bay.
More exotic sailings in the Pacific
Following Australian and New Zealand winter, Norwegian Spirit® The company will remain in the Pacific until December 2027, offering a variety of open sailings from south to north. The ship's home ports are Sydney, Australia; Lautoka, Fiji; Papeete, French Polynesia and Honolulu, with a total of 11 immersive itineraries traversing the region.
The Spirit of Norway operates throughout most of the season 11 to 13 day South Pacific cruisesflying to exotic destinations such as New Caledonia, Fiji, Samoa, French Polynesia and the Cook Islands.
In addition to the newly opened spring and summer deployment of 2027, NCL cruise lines cover nearly 350 destinations around the world Giving guests the opportunity to plan and book their upcoming cruise vacation in advance.
For guests looking to enhance their cruise experience, NCL’s new More at Sea™ The program offers travelers even more value with an unlimited bar offering premium beverage brands like Casamigos Tequila, Woodford Reserve, Gray Goose Vodka and more; as well as specialty dining; minutes of high-speed Wi-Fi; and a $50 shore excursion credit per port of call. More At Sea offers guests incredible value with savings of over 75%. For more details about NCL’s new More At Sea product, please visit www.ncl.com/cruise-deals/more-at-sea.
For more information about Norwegian Cruise Line's award-winning fleet of 20 ships and global itineraries, or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional on 03332412319 or visit www.ncl.com.
