The liner's drydock-conversion cost USD 100+ million, but it was money well spent. NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line (ncl.com) was founded in 1966 (under the name "Norwegian Caribbean Line") by two shipping magnates - Knut Kloster (Norwegian, 1929-2020) and Ted Arison (Israeli, 1924-1999). They also had to produce a marriage certificate before participating in an onboard ceremony. These 11- to 21-day itineraries (from Sydney NSW, Papeete Tahiti, Honolulu, Vancouver BC) visit Bora Bora, Moorea, Raiatea, Nuku Hiva, Lautoka, Dravuni, Noumea, Ille des Pins, Mystery Island, Port Vila, Hilo and Kailua-Kona, Maui (Kahului), Kauai (Nawiliwili), Oahu (Honolulu). Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea, but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, mini-suites, spa-suites and The Haven by Norwegian, the company's ship-within-a-ship concept. Stats for 2020-Q4 show NCLH as the world's 4th-largest cruise shipowner by combined fleet's passenger capacity (8,3%), preceded by Carnival (39%), Royal Caribbean (24%) and MSC (11,5%). Onboard specialty restaurants (a la carte priced or cover charge venues) add an 18% gratuity service charge. , currently the largest and newest ship in the industry sailing from New Orleans, will offer a mix of five, seven and nine-day roundtrip cruises to the Western Caribbean starting on Nov. 20, 2022. However, these offers are only available in port destinations where such marriages are recognized by local law. The list of such destinations in the USA includes Hawaii, Boston MA, NYC New York, Los Angeles CA, Seattle WA, Florida (Miami, Port Canaveral, Tampa), also Vancouver BC (Canada). Another first, Norwegian will offer Africa cruises round-trip from Cape Town where youll witness unique wildlife that you won't see anywhere else in the world. 92 Departure Dates 27 Unique Itinerary/Itineraries Narrow Results: Sort by: Sail Date Price Duration Harvest Caye port features a large-sized swimming pool, private beach, shallow lagoon (watersport activities), private cabanas available for rent, as well as a huge flora and fauna diversity. Embark on an Alaskan adventure on Norwegian Sun with a range of shorter 5 Over the weekend, cruisers started noticing that they *Terms & Conditions Package not available on sailings less than 5 days or charter sailings. Previously the boats were planned to restart as follows - JOY (October 19, 2021/Caribbean from Miami), GEM (Oct 29, 2021/Bermuda from NYC), JADE (January 2, 2022/South Africa from Cape Town). NCL Jade is homeported in Tampa for Western and Southern Caribbean voyages (through April 11, 2021). Daily gratuity is an automatic service charge added to the passenger's onboard account each day. All planned departures beyond September 2 (2019) were auto-canceled. All NCL liners (except NCL Jewel) were refurbished by the end of 2017 (Jewel in 2018). From May through to September 2025, Norwegian Prima sails a series of 10-and-11-day voyages from London (Southampton), England UK and Reykjavik (Iceland) offering itineraries calling to Geiranger, Norway, home to Geirangerfjord. Beginning Jan. 20, 2023, through May 29, 2023, Norwegian Sky will sail three and four-day roundtrip cruises from Miami, calling to Freeport, Nassau and Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas. will embark on a 13-day European sailing from Southampton, United Kingdom to Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy on Nov. 14, 2022, providing an immersive itinerary and culturally rich experiences. Since 2017, NCL offers all-inclusive itineraries in some markets. We will update this article if and when changes are announced. Currently, from this rule are excluded only Haven Suite passengers and the Continental Breakfast orders. By this deal, Starbucks coffees are available at all restaurants (including MDRs), plus at self-serve stations at the buffet-style restaurant Garden Cafe (on select ships). You can stroll through a modern metropolis, explore a lush rainforest and traverse one of the 7 Wonders of the Modern Worldthe 40-mile Panama Canal aboard Norwegian Jewel. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit. Since 2023, Norwegian Pearl also serves NCLH's new brand Experiences At Sea (partnership between "Sixthman Festivals at Sea" and NCLs CM&I division/Charters, Meetings & Incentives). A cruise through Australia + New Zealand aboard Norwegian Spirit promises golden beaches in Auckland, striking architecture in Melbourne, and the iconic Opera House in Sydney. Voyages are usually themed on music (Rock, Country, Pop, Blues, Broadway celebrity performances, etc), also LGTBQIA+/Atlantis Events, Comedy Influencers, Sports, and others. Most public spaces (including all lounges, bars, complimentary food bars) received new furniture and flooring, some were completely re-designed. Whether you have a cruise planned or are looking to book one with NCL in the coming months, its important to know which ships are currently sailing and when the rest of the vessels comprising their 17-ship fleet will resume services. Share with us in the comments! NCL's President and CEO is Harry Sommer (since 2020). Passengers in "The Haven" staterooms and those in Suites receive 250 minutes of free WiFi, USD 100 in OBC (onboard credit) and complimentary specialty restaurants reservations (3 dinners on itineraries 3-9 nights, and 4 dinners on 10+ nights itineraries). NCL's list of "cruise industry firsts" starts with the first-ever fly-cruise deals (under the name "Cloud 9 Cruises"), the first ships capable to ferry cars, the ever first cruise company with a private island (Great Stirrup Cay Bahamas), the first company to develop new Caribbean seaports of call (Jamaica's Ocho Rios). Since 2009, Cruise Radio has provided the latest cruise news and industry analysis through informative articles, videos, and weekly podcasts. NCL started testing monitoring through CCTV cameras at family pools (on fleet's largest ships only) since 2015. These deals help save on the cover charges of all onboard specialty restaurants (including Teppanyaki, Cagney's Steakhouse, Moderno Churrascaria, La Cucina, Le Bistro). Note that these restart dates are accurate at the time this article was published, but they can change at any time. 7-day itineraries to the Caribbean beginning August 15, 2021, and a 4-day trip to the Bahamas in November 2021. In late-May 2021 were canceled JOY's Caribbean roundtrips from Montego Bay Jamaica (Aug 7 thru Oct 9) and BLISS' Alaskan program from Seattle (Aug-Oct). New cultures. Find out where the ship is sailing and future vessel deployment at the exact date with arrival and departure times. The inaugural season starts June 15, 2023 (Maiden Voyage). Decors were changed in MDRs (main dining rooms) and Lido-buffets. EXPLORE ALL 2021 & 2022 CARIBBEAN CRUISES. For a complete list of the new itineraries, visit www.ncl.com. As result, annually are eliminated 50+ million plastic straws. May 28, 2023 Norwegian (NCL) Cruises to Europe. On Jan. 8 and Feb. 26, 2023, guests can embark on. In mid-August 2017, Apollo, GHK and TPG Global affiliated funds started selling 15 million NCLH shares to a group of underwriters (Barclays Capital, Citigroup Global Markets. Keep an eye on the Norwegian Cruise Line website and your email for the most up-to-date information about your specific ship and sailing. From December 23, 2022, through April 8, 2023, NCL Norwegian Getaway sails select 8-day voyages to the Bahamas and Florida from New York City which include calls at Port Canaveral, Nassau, and Great Stirrup Cay. NCL's new package "Wedding at Sea" includes a bridal bouquet, 1 matching boutonniere, 1 wedding cake for 2, champagne toast. Since 2016, NCL offers weddings at sea, including same-gender ceremonies. In January 2013 NCL went public. On June 14, 2022, NCL signed a partnership deal with Flow Beverage Corporation (USA-based health & wellness-focused company) for its "Flow Alkaline Spring Water" to become NCL's official water fleetwide. Additionally all guests booked on sailings departing before February 28th, 2022 will be tested (at the expense of the cruise line) at the pier. Almost all the shipboard food (98%) is made on the ship and from scratch - including all sauces, bread, pastries, and desserts. Summer 2023: NCL's first visit to Nessebar Bulgaria (Norwegian Jade's Extraordinary Journeys through the Mediterranean and the Black Sea) also visits for the first time Bodrum Turkey and Paros Greece during the 7-day roundtrip from Athens. The goal is by the year 2025, fleetwide (NCL, Oceania, Regent) to be sourced only cage-free eggs, crate-free pork, certified sustainable seafood, and chicken purchased from American and Canadian suppliers who meet GAP (Global Animal Partnership) standards. 7-day itineraries to Bermuda from New York City beginning September 26, 2021. NCL also offers absolutely legal same-gender ceremonies. The new program is a partnership with the NCL's subsidiary "Sixthman Festivals at Sea" and NCLs CM&I division (Charters, Meetings & Incentives). The onboard lifeguards are stationed only at the family pools during scheduled swimming pool hours. Experiences At Sea cruises are usually themed on music (Rock, Country, Pop, Blues, Broadway celebrity performances, etc), also LGTBQIA+/Atlantis Events, Comedy Influencers, Sports, and others. Jan 13, 2022, 11:26 AM. 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). On 2/28/2023 at 6:39 AM, At Sea At Peace said: "As of December 31, 2022, the Companys advance ticket sales balance, including the long-term portion, was $2.7 The ban relates to "private and corporate aircraft, cruise ships, sailboats, fishing boats, and other similar aircraft and vessels". Two more ships were ordered on July 14, 2014, to enter service in 2018 and 2019. In January 2023, NCLH announced its newly-established brand Experiences At Sea. In November 2017, the company MAN PrimeServ (a division of the marine engines manufacturer "MAN Diesel and Turbo") confirmed order from NCLH for SOLAS insulation upgrades for all 9 liners (44 diesel engines total) from the NCL fleet. The Carnival-fathom line started Miami to Cuba voyages in May 2016. NCL Jewel has planned Australia and New Zealand itineraries to NZ's Milford Sound, Dusky Fjord, Doubtful Fjord, Dunedin, Wellington, Picton, Napier, Tauranga, Auckland, Bay of Islands. Follows the list of restaurants and the cover charge / fixed fee in USD (shown in brackets): sushi bar ($7), Raw Bar ($7), Pincho Tapas Bar ($7), Bayamo ($10), Illusionarium ($10 general- and $15 premium seating), Cirque Dreams ($10 general-, $15 premium- and $35 VIP seating), Ocean Blue ($15), Dear John Hughes ($15). Since August 2015, NCL offers specialty dining packages available fleetwide. In 2022 (departures July 14 and July 25) are planned Northern European voyages (10-day and 11-day B2Bs) that depart from Reykjavik Iceland and visit Greenland (NCL's first-time) with 3 port calls - Nuuk, Qaqortoq, Nanortalik. Scheduled drydocks in 2016 were for Pride of America, NCL Dawn, NCL Sun. All fish is bought whole and cut and trimmed on the ship. NCLH's Net Revenue was USD 4,2 billion (11,2% increase over 2016 / USD 3,8). 9-10-day to Puerto Rico (Eastern Caribbean), 7-day Bahamas and Eastern Caribbean departing from Miami, Barcelona (on repositioning), Venice and Houston TX departures, 14-day Venice to Turkey and Greece (Mediterranean), 7-day Houston to Mexico (Western Caribbean). (November 19 through December 3, 2023) NCL Prima from PortMiami offers 3x 7-day Western Caribbean voyages to Harvest Caye Belize, Cozumel Mexico, Isla Roatan Honduras. Beginning on April 14, 2021, NCL Joy homeports in NYC (for the first time) for Bermuda, Canada and New England itineraries. Beginning March 20, 2022, Jewel is the first NCL ship to offer roundtrip Panama Canal sailings from Panama City (Colon and Fuerte Amador). During this sailing, eight out of 11 port-of-calls include a minimum of nine to 11 hours of port time, providing guests additional time to explore each town. Good morning, and welcome to the Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings fourth-quarter and full-year 2022 earnings conference call. The list of "select countries" includes Scandinavia and Russia, Belgium, Holland, Liechtenstein, Portugal, Poland, Romania, Croatia, Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, Hungary, Slovenia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Greece, Malta, Cyprus, Turkey, Morocco, Libya, Tunisia, Angola, Algeria. Passengers aged 20-20-yo enjoy unlimited soft drinks, water and juices (excluding freshly squeezed) in all onboard bars, lounges, and restaurants during the entire cruise. Ckalli . 2022 was an eventful year, as we successfully completed our nearly yearlong Great Cruise Comeback, welcomed our newest ship Norwegian Prima to our world class NCL Joy is homeported in Miami (for the first time) for 5- to 7-day Western and Eastern Caribbean cruises. Passengers 21+ yo enjoy drinks-inclusive sailings with included unlimited spirits, bottled and draft beers, wines (by the glass), cocktails (priced up to USD 15), light beers, soft drinks, juices. The weddings are performed by the ship's Captain. Contents: Prepared Remarks; Sail & Sustain, which Slide 19 outlines a few key Cruise to Panama and visit two brand new exciting ports of call, Panama City and Coln, in addition to Costa Rica, Aruba and Colombia. 5-7-9-day Western Caribbean roundtrips (starting November 20, 2022), 7-day Western Caribbean - New Orleans to Mexico, 14-day relocation Boston to New Orleans visiting Jamaica, Miami, Barcelona, Venice, Rome, Southampton (the UK, repositioning) departures, 3-, 4-, 7-day Bahamas/Caribbean from Port Canaveral, 14-day Mediterranean departing from Venice. The itineraries include calls to Castries and Bridgetown on the east, while select itineraries call to the ABC Islands: Oranjestad, Aruba; Kralendijk, Bonaire; Willemstad, Curacao; and more on the west side of the Caribbean. Jan 12, 2022 at 2:45 pm First cruise cancellations hit as every U.S. ship now under COVID watches. Olsen unveils new 106-night Voyage of Exploration Around the World aboard flagship Bolette, Sidney BC-Anacortes WA ferry cancelled until 2030, CCL-Carnival brings 4th ship, Carnival Miracle, to Port Galveston TX, Nicole Scherzinger to serve as Godmother of P&O Cruises ship Arvia, Nassau Cruise Port boasts new 1-day passenger record of 28,554, Marella Cruises removes COVID vaccination requirements from May 1st, Genting Hong Kongs last ship World Dream sold to undisclosed buyer, Fred Olsen's MS Borealis to set sail on a 2nd world cruise from Southampton UK in early 2024. Since December 2022, fleetwide (on all NCL boats) are offered soft drinks from The Coca-Cola Company. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Cruise lines may have canceled many of their sailings over the past two years due to the coronavirus pandemic.But they didnt cancel orders for new ships. Her voyages include scenic sailings to Glacier Bay NP; and Hubbard Glacier. Details on all these changes are available at the above island link. 7- and 9-day itineraries visit Alaskan glaciers. The company's newest class (PRIMA/fka LEONARDO) has GT tonnage 142,500 tons and passenger capacity 3300. May-October 2023: 5- to 11-day voyages through the Mediterranean. Norwegian Encore begins a 21-day Panama Canal cruise on October 23, 2022, sailing from Seattle WA, repositioning to Miami FL. (305) 468-2463, Corporate Mailing Address As of December 17, 2022, NCL Bliss homeports in Miami for 7-day Western Caribbean roundtrips through April 1, 2023, visiting Roatan Island, Harvest Caye, Costa Maya, Cozumel. NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE. Under the new cancellation policy, final payment for itineraries 6 or more days is due 90 days prior to departure date (vs the old policy's 75 days). 2022 was a year of transition as Norwegian set A 20% discount is given on onboard purchased bottles of wine, champagne, sparkling wines. Another major upgrade was the shipwide Wi-Fi, installing interactive digital signage boards and way finders, new teak flooring (on open decks), new carpeting (hallways and corridors), adding more shaded seating areas, private cabanas and loungers/deck chairs on sundecks. In 2023 (September-October) the ship is homeported in Baltimore MD (Cruise Maryland Terminal) for 10-11-day Canada and New England itineraries between USA and Canada (Baltimore and Quebec City). For the latest news and exclusive content, visit the media center and follow Norwegian Cruise line on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter and Snapchat @CruiseNorwegian. In 2015, on NCL Sun and NCL Sky ships was introduced fare-inclusive open bars for all passengers 21 years and older. Experience Bliss Ultra Lounge and The eastern route includes St. Thomas, Great Stirrup Cay, and Tortola, while the western itinerary has Grand Cayman, Ocho Rios, Great Stirrup Cay, and Cozumel. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. WebThe parent company of Norwegian Cruise Line the cruise lines carried nearly 1.7 million guests in 2022. NCL Getaway also offers 5-night voyages (December 2022 and February-March 2023). In November 2022, NCL Norwegian Joy offers passengers a Bahamian winter escape on 5- and 7-day roundtrip sailings from New York City featuring overnights at the Royal Naval Dockyard. In spite of the current popularity of e-muster drills, which were implemented as part of the COVID protocols by all major lines, NCLH-Norwegian All sailings onboard NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line's ship Norwegian Joy have been canceled between January 6th and February 10th, 2024, with passengers Beth Bloom (Miami District Judge) ruled on Friday, December 30th, that 4 Florida-based cruise shipping companies must pay US$400+ million in damages A cruise ship suspended its scheduled call at Taino Bay Port (Puerto Plata, Dominicana), on Sunday, December 25th. The agency has to do absolutely nothing". The ships will visit popular destinations in the Caribbean and Latin America. Formerly, couples were not allowed to marry at sea, but only ashore (in ports along the itinerary). The 7-day Bermuda roundtrips offer 3 full days stay. NCL's "Premium All Inclusive" deals were introduced on April 3, 2017, and include all cabin categories. In September 2013, the two new boats were named Norwegian Escape and Norwegian Bliss, through an online campaign. "Onda by Scarpetta" restaurant's menu showcases the unique flavors of modern Italian cuisine featuring a selection of beautifully presented seafood and signature dishes, including daily handmade pasta and traditional gourmet desserts. Since 2012, Sixthman operates as a theme cruise charter company serving mainly NCL. In early-April 2021, NCL announced new schedules for the ships JADE (7-day Mediterranean-Greek Islands from Athens/starting July 25), JOY (7-day Caribbean from Montego Bay Jamaica/starting August 15) and GEM (7-day Caribbean from La Romana-Punta Cana Dominicana/starting August 15). Sailing roundtrip from Miami FL, Norwegian Sky and Norwegian Escape offer a mix of 5- to 9-day roundtrips to Eastern-Western Caribbean. Norwegian Joy kicks off her sailings on December 18, 2022, with an 8-day roundtrip sailing where she visits San Diego CA for the first time. The company also provides an experienced wedding coordinator. Bigger than any other passenger liner, SS Norway in its time offered extra space for a great variety of onboard entertainment, thus starting the new era of "ship cruise for fun" and creating the time of mega-liners. Alaska Airlines offers regular nonstop flights to Havana from Los Angeles (California USA). EXPLORE ALL 2021 & 2022 PANAMA CANAL CRUISES. NCL Priority Access prices (per stateroom) are: During this test period in 2019, Priority Access is limited to 25 cabins per voyage. The future Pride of America was towed (as hull) from its initial building yard at Pascagoula (MS, USA) to be completed in Germany by Lloyd Werft. When NCL offers the cabin upgrade to the guest we email the travel agency of record, so they see the guest has been offered the ability to upgrade, and if the bid is accepted we notify the agency. In 2011, NCL had around 8% global market share. October 30, 2022, through April 16, 2023: US West Coast between Los Angeles CA and San Diego (Mexican Riviera 5-7-8-day roundtrips). The 5-day Western Caribbean itineraries visit Harvest Caye and Costa Maya. Meanwhile, Norwegian Cruise Lines current protocols require that all guests be fully vaccinated at least two weeks before the date of departure. Norwegian Bliss makes a unique stop in Icy Strait Point, while Norwegian Encore itineraries will feature Glacier Bay. Under the new cruise cancellation policy, booked NCL customers will incur penalties further from departure date when canceling. Gratuities increases apply to all NCL vessels, except Norwegian Sky (which is drinks-inclusive). The new "Norwegian Upgrade Advantage" program was tested and approved by a group of top travel agencies. NCLH's total revenue reached USD 5,4 billion (10,7% increase over 2016 / USD 4,9 billion). The itineraries are in the Caribbean (roundtrips from Miami) and all visit NCLH's private islands - The Bahamas' Great Stirrup Cay, and Belize's Harvest Caye.
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