NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE RETURNS TO ASIA FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THREE YEARS

• Norwegian Jewel Commences Extensive Six-Month Season of Asia Itineraries from Tokyo 
• NCL to Call to Six New Ports in the Philippines, Indonesia, and Taiwan, with First-Time Embarkation Ports in Manila, Philippines and Seoul, South Korea 

Norwegian Cruise Line celebrates its long-awaited return to Asia as Norwegian Jewel set sail from Tokyo. This commences the ship’s extensive six-month season of voyages in the region.

As the first ship in the NCL fleet to return to Asia in over three years, Norwegian Jewel will offer 16 immersive and port-rich itineraries. These itineraries will visit 11 countries and sail from nine different departure ports, including Bangkok (Laem Chabang), Thailand; Kuala Lumpur (Port Klang), Malaysia; Singapore; Taipei (Keelung), Taiwan; Bali (Benoa), Indonesia; Tokyo and Yokohama, Japan; and for the first time in NCL history Seoul (Incheon), South Korea. 

Cruises range in length from 10 to14 days with an average of less than two sea days per sailing. These itineraries invite guests to enjoy up to 13.5 hours in iconic destinations like Singapore and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. They also feature extended overnight stays in places that come alive at night, such as Phuket, Thailand; Osaka, Japan; and Bali (Benoa), Indonesia.  The brand will also make its first calls to Manila, Boracay, Palawan, and Salomague, Philippines; Bintan Island, Indonesia; and Hualien, Taiwan. 

“Today is a milestone moment, as we return to Asia with Norwegian Jewel’s arrival to Tokyo,” said David J. Herrera, president of Norwegian Cruise Line.  “We pride ourselves in delivering the best vacation experience and providing endless opportunities for our guests to explore the world…including Asia!  This region delivers some of the most intriguing history, cuisine, and culture for travelers to discover, and we are thrilled to deliver a diverse selection of port-rich voyages.  This market is important to us, and we are committed to servicing it in the long term.”

Underlying its commitment to Asia, NCL will have a record four ships deployed in the region during the 2024/25 season. In addition to Norwegian Jewel, Norwegian Spirit, Sun, and Sky will also visit the area’s most diverse ports. These ships will allow guests the opportunity to explore iconic and less discovered destinations. Some of these include Japan, Korea, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam, Philippines, and Malaysia.

Norwegian Sun Debuts in Australia, New Zealand, South Pacific and Asia

Making its premiere, Norwegian Sun will offer a six-month Asia Pacific season. This includes 13 exotic itineraries from October 2024 to April 2025, including three departures from Melbourne, Australia and an Auckland, New Zealand to Bali, Indonesia sailing in March 2025.

Departure ports include Melbourne and Sydney, Australia; Auckland, New Zealand; Honolulu; and Papeete, French Polynesia. Itineraries will showcase the scenery of each bucket-list worthy destination.

Norwegian Spirit Returns to Australia, New Zealand, South Pacific and Asia

After a successful maiden season, Norwegian Spirit will return to Australia and New Zealand for its second season from December 2023 through March 2024. This ship will sail a series of popular open-jaw itineraries between Sydney and Auckland.

It will then sail repositioning cruises in the South Pacific, before returning for a series of Asia voyages. During an eight-month season from September 2024 to April 2025, Spirit will depart from Manila, Singapore, Taipei, Tokyo, and Seoul.

Norwegian Sky Sails a Series of Exotic Itineraries in Asia, Asia Pacific and Africa 

Norwegian Sky’s four-month Asian season features seven sailings. These itineraries depart from Manila, Philippines; Singapore; Taipei, Taiwan; Tokyo; and Port Louis, Mauritius between December 2024 and March 2025. Sailings range from 10 to 17 days. They include several country-immersive voyages for a deeper discovery of fascinating destinations such as the Philippines and Japan.

For guests looking to immerse themselves in the destination, select sailings can be combined with a three night land exploration. NCL’s Cruise Tours explore Tokyo, Taipei, and Singapore. 

For a complete list of NCL’s Asia itineraries, click here.

SOURCE Norwegian Cruise Line

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