Norwegian Cruise Line Expands Exotic Itineraries Collection for 2024-2025

Norwegian Cruise Line Expands Exotic Itineraries Collection for 2024-2025

NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE EXPANDS EXOTIC ITINERARIES COLLECTION FOR ITS 2024/25 SEASON

Norwegian Spirit, Norwegian Sun and Norwegian Sky to Debut in Asia for an Extended Eight Month Season

NCL to Make Inaugural Calls to Destinations in Bahrain, Cook Islands, Egypt and Japan

Norwegian Cruise Line announced the opening for sale of new 2024/25 exotic itineraries, including the debut of Norwegian Spirit, Norwegian Sun, and Norwegian Sky in Asia. The cruise line will also debut new ports of call toΒ Manama, Bahrain; Rarotonga, Cook Islands; Sokhna, Egypt; and Akita, Japan. Β Β 

With this new season of itineraries from October 2024 through December 2025, NCL is expanding its voyages to Antarctica, South America, Africa, Asia, Middle East, Australia and New Zealand by 37%.

Further, itsΒ Extraordinary JourneysΒ – the Brand’s collection of immersive and port-rich voyages – is expanding overall by 15%.Β This collection of itineraries only reaffirms the company’s commitment to providing guests with carefully curated voyages to some of the most sought-after destinations in the world.Β 

Norwegian Cruise Line Expands Exotic Itineraries Collection for 2024-2025

β€œOur guests are craving longer, immersive and more unique itineraries that take them off the beaten path,” said Harry Sommer, President and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line. β€œThese new sailings represent the most diverse itinerary program to date and feature many brand firsts, including an extended Asia offering and new ports in Argentina, Bahrain, Japan and Egypt.Β  Coupled with NCL’s renowned onboard experiences – from spacious accommodations, exceptional entertainment and diverse dining options that rival land-based offerings, it truly is an unforgettable way to explore the world.”

Notable NCL Itineraries Available to Book:

NCL’s first voyage from Ushuaia, Argentina

Norwegian Star will sail a 14-dayΒ South America voyage to Brazil and AntarcticaΒ departing March 1, 2025, offering a more immersive and port-intensive way to experience South America and cruise to Antarctica.

Embarking from Ushuaia, Argentina for this once-in-a-lifetime journey reduces the number of sea days needed for an Antarctica cruise providing more port time for travelers.

During the voyage, guests cruise through Paradise Bay in Antarctica and witness the surrounding glacial mountains and local wildlife while also having the opportunity to experience the culture in Puerto Madryn and Buenos Aires, Argentina; Montevideo and Punta Del Este, Uruguay; and Sao Paulo (Santos).

NCL’s maiden call to Bahrain, its first dedicated Middle East sailing

NCL will offer a seven-dayΒ Middle East cruise on Norwegian Sun from Doha, QatarΒ to Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) departing April 12, 2025. An overnight stay in Abu Dhabi, UAE provides travelers with more time to explore the culturally rich destination.

In addition, the voyage includes visits to Dammam, Saudi Arabia; Manama, Bahrain – a first time visit for NCL; as well as Dubai and Sir Bani Yas, the largest natural island southwest of Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Three NCL ships to Asia for the first time

TogetherΒ Norwegian Sun and Norwegian Sky will debut inΒ Asia. These ships will offer an extensive eight-month season from October 2024 through May 2025. They will sail country-intensive voyages in the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and Japan – including a collection of covetedΒ Japanese spring cherry blossomΒ andΒ fall foliage itineraries.

For the very first time, NCL will call to Akita, Japan. This visit will occur onΒ Norwegian Sun’s 12-day roundtrip sailing from Tokyo, embarking on Oct. 23, 2024. Both ships will be joined in region by Norwegian Spirit. Norwegian Spirit will embark on a brand-new repositioning voyage from Australia to Asia on Dec. 7, 2024, followed by her first voyage in Asia on Dec. 21, 2024. Β 

Norwegian Cruise Line Expands Exotic Itineraries Collection

Extraordinary Journeys

NCL’s collection of immersive journeys that take guests to lesser-visited and once-in-a-lifetime destinations will include two new back-to-back voyages aboard Norwegian Sky. Departing December 2024, the vessel will offer a 16-dayΒ Africa sailing to Seychelles, Kenya, Tanzania, OmanΒ and more during its voyage from Dubai, UAE to Mauritius.Β 

Immediately following, she will offer aΒ 17-day sailing from Mauritius to SingaporeΒ with calls to Seychelles, Maldives and Zanzibar. On April 19, 2025, Norwegian Sun will embark on aΒ 16-day cruise from Dubai, UAE to Haifa, Israel featuring 10 ports of call, including Sokhna, Egypt – a brand-new port for NCL. Visiting Sokhna, Egypt allows for easier access to Cairo, where guests can explore the ancient Great Pyramids of Giza. Β 

Brand-new Australian itinerary

Norwegian Spirit returns Down Under for her third season. This ship launches a newΒ 14-day open-jaw voyage from Sydney to BaliΒ via the Queensland coast in December 2024. The voyage includes calls to Cairns and Darwin, Australia. Additionally, there’s an overnight visit to Bali (Benoa), Indonesia, providing more time for cruisers to enjoy this exotic destination.

In addition, the ship will make the Brand’s first port of call to Rarotonga, Cook Islands in November 2025.

Two NCL ships departing from Haifa, Israel

In November 2024, Norwegian Sky will sail aΒ 16-day Middle East Extraordinary JourneyΒ from Haifa, Israel to Dubai, UAE. This sailing includes the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for guests to transit the Suez Canal in Egypt.

Guests can also choose from anΒ 11-day Mediterranean cruiseΒ from Haifa, Israel to Istanbul, Turkey aboard Norwegian Sun. Departing May 5, 2025, the voyage will call to sought-after destinations in Greece, Turkey and Egypt.

Additional details on NCL’s Extraordinary Journeys collection and the available 2023 sailings, can be found atΒ www.ncl.com.

SOURCE Norwegian Cruise Line

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