Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced its return to the Canary Islands for the first time since 2017

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that world-famous pop icon and American Idol judge Katy Perry will serve as the godmother to its newest ship, Norwegian Prima, debuting August

Regent Seven Seas Cruises hosted a christening gala in Miami to welcome its newest ship, the Seven Seas Splendor. Exclusive guests, including travel partners, local community leaders,…

Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled its updated cruise ship, Norwegian Spirit, following a USD 100-million overhaul as part of The Norwegian Edge programme. The ship emerged from a 43-day…

Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel with a 53-year history of breaking boundaries, is now single-use plastic beverage bottle free across its fleet. The brand…

Norwegian Cruise Line has taken delivery of its newest ship, the 17th on its fleet, Norwegian Encore in Bremerhaven, Germany.

Norwegian Cruise Line has provided further detail about Norwegian Spirit's upcoming renovation as part of The Norwegian Edge programme.

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced a partnership with JUST Goods Inc, which will enable the cruise line to replace all single-use plastic bottles across its fleet by January 2020.

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled its Encore Moments campaign to recognise and reward everyday heroes across North America.

In this week’s cruise news: AIDA Cruises signs for the world’s largest battery storage system, NCL announces Kelly Clarkson as godmother and more.

Norwegian Cruise Line announced that SIX, the critically-acclaimed British pop musical about Henry VIII’s six wives will debut on board Norwegian Bliss, Breakaway and Getaway beginning…

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Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship debuts in Europe before its inaugural tour around the U.S. and official christening in Washington.

Norwegian Cruise Line has marked the start of construction for its newest ship. Named Norwegian Encore, it will sail the Caribbean from Miami seasonally beginning in autumn 2019.…

Nick Wilkinson, vice president and managing director UK & Ireland and MEA for Norwegian Cruise Line, has urged the travel industry to continue to show support for the Caribbean following…

Norwegian Cruise Line has experienced rapid growth worldwide during the past few years, in particular in the UK market, which is now the company's largest international market outside of the…

Norwegian Cruises has  taken delivery of Norwegian Joy, the brand’s fifteenth ship and the first custom-designed for the Chinese cruise market, from Mayer Werft during an on board ceremony…

Norwegian Cruise Line has confirmed certified lifeguards will oversee safety at all family pools across its fleet of cruise ships. The first responders will be trained and certified by…

In a move to improve safety onboard, Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that they will begin employing certified lifeguards at all of the family pools across their fleet. The first…

Norwegian Cruise Line has introduced its latest innovative cruise concept for the UK market, changing the face of holidays at sea by bringing the all-inclusive holiday trend to the premium…

With five ships deployed in Europe this summer and on its 50th year of cruising, Norwegian is announcing its second top five list of the year. This time, the cruise line has picked out its…

Norwegian Cruise Line’s first ship designed specifically for the Chinese market has emerged from the shipyard in Germany. The 168,800-tonne Norwegian Joy has been under construction…

Guests of Norwegian Cruise Line will now have another dazzling entertainment experience to take in this summer on the line’s newest ships.  Norwegian is expanding the one-of-a-kind…

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) is ramping up its expansion plans with the announcement of a major order for up to six new cruise ships. The agreement will see Italian…

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced its summer 2018 and autumn/winter 2018/19 itineraries, featuring exciting new opportunities for guests to set sail to their dream destinations, while…

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that it has received approval from the government of the Republic of Cuba to operate cruises to Cuba, beginning March 2017. All three of the company’s…

Norwegian Cruise Line is celebrating the cutting of the first piece of steel for Norwegian Bliss, the line’s sixteenth ship and the first one designed for the ultimate Alaska cruising…

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) has reiterated its commitment to the Chinese market, with ships from all three of the company's brands scheduled to call at the country's ports in next year.…

Norwegian Cruise Line has been named “North America’s Leading Cruise Line” for the first time, along with being honoured as the “Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Line” for the fourth consecutive…

Norwegian Cruise Line has been named “Europe’s Leading Cruise Line” for the ninth consecutive year by the World Travel Awards, as well as receiving “Europe’s Responsible Tourism” and the…

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced alterations to Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Spirit’s 2017 summer season itineraries – two of five ships sailing in European waters in 2017. To meet…

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the details of its latest 7-Day Sale, offering up to £200 savings per stateroom when booking between 13 July to 19 July on sailings departing before 31…

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has launched Euro pricing for the Republic of Ireland.  The move to Euro pricing is another step forward in Norwegian’s “Growing Europe” strategy. It is…

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced its largest Europe promotion to celebrate the start of this summer’s Euro 2016 competition, offering a special 14-day sale from 9-22 June, which…

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the details of its latest 7-Day Sale, offering up to £200 savings per stateroom on sailings departing before 30 September. Destinations include the…

Norwegian Cruise Line has further strengthened of its Northern Europe and MEA operations, appointing former Carnival UK sales head Jeremy McKenna to head of Sales for UK and Jacqueline van…

Norwegian Cruise Line has celebrated the start of construction of its new Chinese ship, Norwegian Joy. A keel-laying ceremony was held at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany to mark…

Norwegian Cruise Line has ordered a new ship for its luxury brand, Regent Seven Seas Cruises. To be built in Italy by the Fincantieri shipyard, the new vessel will be a sister ship to…

Norwegian Cruise Line has revamped its European websites with a new user-friendly responsive design - www.ncl.co.uk.  The cruise operator says the new responsive design will provide…

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled the English and Chinese names of its first cruise ship designed specifically for the Chinese market. The new 164,600-tonne Breakaway Plus-class…

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced that for the first time in its history five ships will sail in European waters in the 2017 summer season. Marking Norwegian’s return to offering…

Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed The Norwegian Edge, a new corporate programme that involves a significant two-year $400 million investment by the company through 2017. The centrepiece of…

Norwegian Cruise Line has added to its ‘Free at Sea’ promotion with a ‘January Sail’, giving its UK guests more benefits and greater ability to customise their cruise holidays. For a…

Norwegian Cruise Line has launched a special Hawai’i Free At Sea promotion in the UK on its popular inter-Island Hawaii sailings, offering customers the opportunity to choose one of four…

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced the promotion of Nick Wilkinson to general manager Northern Europe, Middle East and Africa (NE/MEA). Nick will oversee the UK office in…

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has revealed the company’s new global brand campaign, “Feel Free”.  “The concept of ‘Feel Free’ transcends the idea of traditional cruising and speaks to the…

Norwegian Cruise Line has launched a special Freestyle Choice Boxing Day promotion in the UK, offering customers the opportunity to choose two of four complimentary offers. Customers…

Norwegian Cruise Line will base a ship in China for the first time in 2017, with the introduction of a new vessel purpose-built for Chinese passengers. Currently under construction,…

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has celebrated the opening of its first office the Pacific region. The new sales and marketing centre is located in Sydney, and forms part of the company's…

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has launched the Season of Norwegian in the UK & Ireland, offering travel trade partners the opportunity to engage with Norwegian in the next generation of…

Norwegian Cruise Line has published its 2016-17 UK brochure featuring the new European itineraries from Copenhagen, Barcelona, Venice and Istanbul as well as the new itineraries of Norwegian…

Norwegian Cruise Line's new cruise ship, Norwegian Escape, was floated out of the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany on 15 August. The 335-metre, 164,600-ton ship, which has been under…

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) will launch its first ever cruises to India, Sri Lanka and the Gulf region next year. The move marks part of the company's return to the Far East in the…

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) will return to the Far East for the 2016-17 winter season, for the first time in more than a decade. On 31 October 2016, the recently renovated Norwegian Star…

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) will introduce à la carte speciality dining options to its signature speciality restaurants.  Guests can experience the ultimate in Freestyle Cruising…

Norwegian Cruise Line has appointed Christian Boell managing director of the company’s European operations.  Boell is leading the company’s teams in its newly opened Southampton…

Viacom is launching a Nickelodeon-themed hotel brand in an effort to attract families.  Miami developer Karisma Hotels & Resorts has taken on the licence for a collection of…

Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled its Cruise Highlights Brochure for the April 2016 – April 2017 season.  The brochure focuses mainly on European itineraries, with four of Norwegian’s…

Norwegian Cruise Line has released details of new entertainment and dining options on new ship Norwegian Escape. Award-winning chef Jose Garces will open two restaurants on the ship…

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced its ship deployment for 2016 and into 2017. Four ships will be based in Europe for summer 2016 including Norwegian Epic sailing mainly from…

FREDERIC BAROU has been named as the new vice president of Asia Pacific distribution, products & operations for Amadeus. Barou has worked for the travel technology company since 1999…

Norwegian Cruise Line’s Francis Riley has become senior vice president, international following the cruise line’s acquisition of Prestige Cruises International. Riley will now be…

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced two Broadway shows and a Beatles-themed entertainment experience to Norwegian Epic for 2015. Ballroom dancing show ‘Burn the Floor’ will take to…

The MoneyCard loyalty scheme has announced a new mascot for the programme. Miss MoneyCard has been devised as the face for the scheme and will act as an ambassador through promotion…

Earnings before taxes and other fees have increased 20.5% for Norwegian Cruise Line in its third quarter results ending 30 September 2014. The cruise line’s EBITDA increased to…

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has confirmed it will acquire Prestige Cruises International, the parent company of Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. A definitive…

Norwegian Cruise Line’s new ship Norwegian Escape will launch in the UK at the end of October 2015 with a consumer mini cruise and trade launch in the pipeline. Francis Riley, vice…