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• Antigua and Barbuda St Johns, Antigua
• Argentina Buenos Aires, Argentina Ushuaia, Argentina
• Aruba Oranjestad, Aruba
• Australia Adelaide, Australia Brisbane, Australia Cairns, Australia Darwin, Australia Fremantle, Australia Hobart, Tasmania Melbourne, Australia Sydney, Australia
• Barbados Bridgetown, Barbados
• Belgium Antwerp, Belgium Zeebrugge (Bruges), Belgium
• Brazil Itajai, Brazil Maceio, Brazil Manaus, Brazil Paranagua, Brazil Recife, Brazil Rio De Janeiro, Brazil Salvador De Bahia, Brazil Santos (Sao Paulo), Brazil
• British Virgin Islands Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands
• Canada Halifax, Nova Scotia Montreal, Quebec Quebec City, Quebec St Johns, Newfoundland Vancouver, Canada
• Canary Islands Gran Canaria, Canary Islands Puerto del Rosario, Fuerteventura St Cruz De La Palma, Canary Islands Tenerife, Canary Islands
• Chile San Antonio, Chile Valparaiso, Chile
• China Hong Kong, China Shanghai, China Tianjin, China
• Colombia Cartagena, Colombia
• Costa Rica Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica Puntarenas, Costa Rica
• Croatia Dubrovnik, Croatia Split, Croatia
• Curacao Willemstad, Curacao
• Cyprus Limassol, Cyprus
• Denmark Copenhagen, Denmark
• Dominican Republic La Romana, Dominican Republic Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
• Egypt Alexandria, Egypt Safaga, Egypt
• Fiji Lautoka, Fiji
• Finland Helsinki, Finland
• France Bordeaux, France Cannes, France Fort de France, Martinique Le Havre (Paris), France Marseille, France Rouen, France Toulon, France Villefranche (Nice), France
• French Polynesia Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia
• Gambia Banjul, Gambia
• Germany Bremerhaven, Germany Hamburg, Germany Kiel, Germany Travemunde, Germany Warnemunde, Germany
• Ghana Tema, Ghana
• Greece Chania, Crete Corfu, Greece Iraklion, Greece Lavrion, Greece Piraeus (Athens), Greece Rhodes, Greece Thessaloniki, Greece
• Grenada St Georges, Grenada
• Guadeloupe Pointe A Pitre, Guadeloupe
• Iceland Reykjavik, Iceland
• India Cochin, India Mumbai, India
• Indonesia Bali, Indonesia
• Ireland Dublin, Ireland
• Israel Haifa, Israel
• Italy Ancona, Italy Bari, Italy Brindisi, Italy Cagliari, Sardinia Catania, Sicily Chioggia, Italy Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy Genoa, Italy Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy Messina, Sicily Naples, Italy Olbia, Sardinia Palermo, Sicily Ravenna, Italy Savona, Italy Taranto, Italy Trieste, Italy Venice, Italy
• Jamaica Montego Bay, Jamaica
• Japan Kobe/Osaka, Japan Naha, Japan Tokyo, Japan Yokohama, Japan
• Malta La Valletta, Malta
• Mauritius Port Louis, Mauritius
• Mexico Cozumel, Mexico
• Monaco Monaco
• New Zealand Auckland, New Zealand
• Norway Bergen, Norway Oslo, Norway Tromso, Norway
• Panama Colon, Panama Panama City, Panama
• Peru Callao (Lima), Peru
• Philippines Manila, Philippines
• Portugal Funchal, Madeira Lisbon, Portugal Porto, Portugal
• Puerto Rico San Juan, Puerto Rico
• Qatar Doha, Qatar
• Saudi Arabia Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Senegal Dakar, Senegal
• Seychelles Mahe, Seychelles
• Singapore Singapore
• South Africa Cape Town, South Africa Durban, South Africa
• South Korea Busan, South Korea Incheon, South Korea
• Spain Alicante, Spain Barcelona, Spain Bilbao, Spain Ibiza, Spain Malaga, Spain Palma De Mallorca, Spain Seville, Spain Tarragona, Spain Valencia, Spain
• St Maarten Marigot, St Maarten Philipsburg, St. Maarten
• Sweden Stockholm, Sweden
• Taiwan Keelung, Taiwan
• Thailand Laem Chabang (Bangkok), Thailand
• The Netherlands Amsterdam, Holland Ijmuiden, Holland Rotterdam (Amsterdam), Holland
• Turkey Antalya, Turkey Istanbul, Turkey Izmir, Turkey Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey Marmaris, Turkey
• United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• United Kingdom Belfast, Northern Ireland Bristol, England Cowes, Isle Of Wight Dover, England Dundee, Scotland Edinburgh, Scotland Falmouth, England Greenock (Glasgow), Scotland Liverpool, England London, England Newcastle, England Portsmouth, England Southampton, England Troon, Scotland
• United States Baltimore, Maryland Boston, Massachusetts Charleston, South Carolina Fort Lauderdale, Florida Galveston, Texas Hilo, Hawaii Honolulu (Oahu), Hawaii Jacksonville, Florida Juneau, Alaska Los Angeles, California Miami, Florida Mobile, Alabama New Orleans, Louisiana New York City, New York Norfolk, Virginia Palm Beach, Florida Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Port Canaveral, Florida San Diego, California San Francisco, California Seattle, Washington Seward, Alaska Tampa, Florida Whittier, Alaska
• Uruguay Montevideo, Uruguay
• US Virgin Islands St Thomas, US Virgin Islands
• Albania Durres, Albania Sarande, Albania Vlora, Albania
• Algeria Algiers, Algeria Bejaia, Algeria
• American Samoa Pago Pago, American Samoa
• Angola Lobito, Angola Luanda, Angola Namibe, Angola
• Anguilla Anguilla Prickly Pear Cays, Anguilla
• Antarctica Antarctica Peninsula South Shetland Islands, Antarctica
• Antigua and Barbuda Barbuda Falmouth, Antigua St Johns, Antigua
• Argentina Buenos Aires, Argentina Elephant Island, Argentina Paradise Bay, Antarctica Puerto Madryn, Argentina Ushuaia, Argentina
• Australia Adelaide, Australia Airlie Beach, Australia Albany, Australia Batemans Bay, Australia Brisbane, Australia Broome, Australia Bunbury, Australia Burnie, Tasmania Cairns, Australia Cooktown, Australia Darwin, Australia Eden, Australia Esperance, Australia Exmouth, Australia Fraser Island, Australia Fremantle, Australia Geelong, Australia Geraldton, Australia Gladstone, Australia Hamilton Island, Australia Hobart, Tasmania Kangaroo Island, Australia Kuri Bay, Australia Lizard Island, Australia Margaret River, Australia Melbourne, Australia Mooloolaba, Australia Moreton Island, Australia Newcastle, Australia Norfolk Island, Australia Percy Islands Phillip Island, Australia Port Arthur, Tasmania Port Douglas, Australia Port Lincoln, Australia Portland, Australia Robe, Australia Sydney, Australia Thursday Island, Australia Townsville, Australia Willis Island, Australia Yorkeys Knob, Australia
• Bahamas Andros Island, Bahamas Bimini Islands, Bahamas Castaway Cay, Bahamas Celebration Key, Bahamas Coco Cay, Bahamas Freeport, Bahamas Great Exuma Island, Bahamas Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas Half Moon Cay, Bahamas Lighthouse Point, Bahamas Long Island, Bahamas Nassau, Bahamas Ocean Cay, Bahamas Princess Cays, Bahamas Rose Island, Bahamas San Salvador Island, Bahamas Staniel Cay, Bahamas West End, Bahamas
• Bahrain Khalifa Bin Salman, Bahrain
• Belize Belize City, Belize Harvest Caye, Belize
• Benin Cotonou, Benin
• Bermuda Hamilton, Bermuda Kings Wharf, Bermuda St George, Bermuda
• Brazil Angra Dos Reis, Brazil Belem, Brazil Boca da Valeria, Brazil Buzios, Brazil Cabo Frio, Brazil Camboriu, Brazil Fortaleza, Brazil Ilha Grande, Brazil Ilhabela, Brazil Ilheus, Brazil Itajai, Brazil Macapa, Brazil Maceio, Brazil Manaus, Brazil Natal, Brazil Paranagua, Brazil Paraty, Brazil Parintins, Brazil Portobelo, Brazil Recife, Brazil Rio De Janeiro, Brazil Rio Grande, Brazil Salvador De Bahia, Brazil Santarem, Brazil Santos (Sao Paulo), Brazil Sao Francisco Do Sul, Brazil
• British Virgin Islands Jost Van Dyke, British Virgin Islands Norman Island, British Virgin Islands Tortola, British Virgin Islands Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands
• Brunei Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
• Cambodia Sihanoukville, Cambodia
• Canada Alert Bay, British Columbia Baie-Comeau, Quebec Bonne Bay, Newfoundland Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island Corner Brook, Newfoundland Gaspe, Quebec Halifax, Nova Scotia Havre St Pierre, Quebec Iles de la Madeleine, Quebec L'Anse Aux Meadows, Canada Lunenburg, Nova Scotia Montreal, Quebec Nanaimo, British Columbia Prince Rupert, British Columbia Quebec City, Quebec Red Bay, Labrador Saguenay, Quebec Saint John, New Brunswick Sept-Iles, Quebec Shelburne, Nova Scotia St Anthony, Newfoundland St Johns, Newfoundland Sydney, Nova Scotia Tadoussac, Quebec Trois Rivieres, Quebec Vancouver, Canada Victoria, British Columbia
• Canary Islands Arrecife, Canary Islands El Hierro, Canary Islands Gran Canaria, Canary Islands La Gomera, Canary Islands Puerto del Rosario, Fuerteventura St Cruz De La Palma, Canary Islands Tenerife, Canary Islands
• Cape Verde Boa Vista, Cape Verde Mindelo, Cape Verde Porto Novo, Cape Verde Praia, Cape Verde Islands Sal, Cape Verde
• Cayman Islands Cayman Brac George Town, Grand Cayman
• Channel Islands Guernsey, Channel Islands Jersey, Channel Islands Sark, Channel Islands
• Chile Antofagasta, Chile Arica, Chile Cape Horn, Chile Castro, Chiloe Island Coquimbo (La Serena), Chile Easter Island, Chile Iquique, Chile Isla Robinson Crusoe, Chile Laguna San Rafael, Chile Puerto Chacabuco, Chile Puerto Montt, Chile Puerto Williams, Chile Punta Arenas, Chile San Antonio, Chile Valparaiso, Chile
• China Dalian, China Dongtou, China Haikou, China Hong Kong, China Pingtan Island, China Qingdao, China Sanya, China Shanghai, China Shenzhen, China Tianjin, China Xiamen, China Zhoushan, China
• Colombia Cartagena, Colombia Isla De Providencia, Colombia San Andres Island, Colombia Santa Marta, Colombia
• Cook Islands Aitutaki, Cook Islands Rarotonga, Cook Islands
• Costa Rica Bahia Culebra, Costa Rica Curu, Costa Rica Golfito, Costa Rica Herradura, Costa Rica Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica Puerto Limon, Costa Rica Puntarenas, Costa Rica Quepos, Costa Rica Tortuga Island, Costa Rica
• Croatia Cres, Croatia Dubrovnik, Croatia Hvar, Croatia Komiza, Croatia Korcula, Croatia Krk, Croatia Mali Losinj, Croatia Opatija, Croatia Primosten, Croatia Pula, Croatia Rab, Croatia Rijeka, Croatia Rovinj, Croatia Sibenik, Croatia Split, Croatia Trogir, Croatia Zadar, Croatia
• Cuba Havana, Cuba Santiago de Cuba, Cuba
• Cyprus Ayia Napa, Cyprus Larnaca, Cyprus Limassol, Cyprus Paphos, Cyprus
• Denmark Aalborg, Denmark Aarhus, Denmark Copenhagen, Denmark Faaborg, Denmark Fredericia, Denmark Gudhjem, Bornholm Helsingor, Denmark Kalundborg, Denmark Nyborg, Denmark Ronne, Bornholm Skagen, Denmark
• Dominica Portsmouth, Dominica Roseau, Dominica
• Dominican Republic Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic Catalina Island, Dominican Republic La Romana, Dominican Republic Puerto Plata/Amber Cove, Dominican Republic Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Samana, Dominican Republic Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
• Ecuador Esmeraldas, Ecuador Guayaquil, Ecuador Manta, Ecuador Puerto Bolivar, Ecuador
• Egypt Alexandria, Egypt Port Said, Egypt Port Sokhna, Egypt Safaga, Egypt Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt Suez Canal
• El Salvador Acajutia, El Salvador
• Equatorial Guinea Annobon Island, Equatorial Guinea
• Estonia Saaremaa, Estonia Tallinn, Estonia
• Falkland Islands Port Stanley, Falkland Islands
• Faroe Islands Klaksvik, Faroe Islands Runavik, Faroe Islands Thorshavn, Faroe Islands
• Fiji Beqa Island, Fiji Dravuni, Fiji Kabara, Fiji Kadavu Island, Fiji Lautoka, Fiji Leleuvia, Fiji Levuka, Ovalau Port Denarau, Fiji Savusavu, Fiji Suva, Fiji Taveuni, Fiji
• Finland Helsinki, Finland Kemi, Finland Kotka, Finland Mariehamn, Finland Oulu, Finland Rauma, Finland Turku, Finland Vaasa, Finland
• France Ajaccio, Corsica Antibes, France Bandol, France Bastia, Corsica Belle Ile, France Bonifacio, Corsica Bordeaux, France Brest, France Calais, France Calvi, Corsica Cannes, France Cassis, France Cherbourg, France Concarneau, France Douarnenez, France Dunkirk, France Fort de France, Martinique Honfleur, France Iles Du Salut, French Guiana L'Ile Rousse, Corsica La Ciotat, France La Rochelle, France Le Havre (Paris), France Le Marin, Martinque Le Verdon, France Les Anses d'Arlet, Martinique Lorient, France Marseille, France Mayotte, Comoros Menton, France Port Vendres, France Porto Vecchio, Corsica Propriano, Corsica Rouen, France Saint Raphael, France Saint-Denis, Reunion Saint-Florent, Corsica Saint-Nazaire, France Sanary sur Mer, France Sete, France St Barthelemy St Jean de Luz, France St Malo, France St Pierre et Miquelon St Tropez, France Toulon, France Villefranche (Nice), France
• French Polynesia Atuona, French Polynesia Bora Bora, French Polynesia Fakarava, French Polynesia Fatu Hiva, French Polynesia Huahine, French Polynesia Moorea, French Polynesia Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia Raiatea, French Polynesia Rangiroa, French Polynesia Tahaa, French Polynesia Tahuata, French Polynesia Ua Pou, French Polynesia
• Germany Binz, Germany Bremerhaven, Germany Cuxhaven, Germany Hamburg, Germany Heligoland, Germany Kiel Canal Kiel, Germany List, Germany Sassnitz, Germany Travemunde, Germany Warnemunde, Germany Wismar, Germany
• Ghana Takoradi, Ghana Tema, Ghana
• Gibraltar Gibraltar, UK
• Greece Aegina, Greece Agios Nikolaos, Crete Amorgos, Greece Andros, Greece Argostoli (Kefallinia), Greece Chania, Crete Chios, Greece Corfu, Greece Corinth Canal (Cruising Canal) Delos, Greece Fiskardo, Cephalonia Folegandros, Greece Gythion, Greece Hydra, Greece Igoumenitsa, Greece Ikaria, Greece Ios, Nisos Ios Iraklion, Greece Itea, Greece Ithaca, Greece Kalamata, Greece Kamares, Nisos Sifnos Katakolon (Olympia), Greece Kavala, Greece Kos, Greece Kythnos, Greece Milos, Greece Monemvasia, Greece Mykonos, Greece Myrina, Nisos Limnos Mytilene, Greece Nafplion, Greece Naxos, Nisos Naxos Nisos Symi, Greece Nydri, Greece Paros, Greece Patmos, Greece Piraeus (Athens), Greece Poros, Greece Porto Carras, Greece Pylos, Greece Rethymnon, Greece Rhodes, Greece Sami, Cephalonia Samos, Nisos Samos Santorini, Greece Skiathos, Nisos Skiathos Skopelos, Greece Spetses, Greece Syros, Greece Thessaloniki, Greece Tinos, Greece Volos, Greece Zakinthos, Greece
• Greenland Ilulissat, Greenland Kangerlussuaq, Greenland Manitsoq, Greenland Nanortalik, Greenland Narsarsuaq, Greenland Nuuk, Greenland Paamiut, Greenland Qaqortoq, Greenland Qeqertarsuaq, Greenland Sisimiut, Greenland Tasiilaq, Greenland Uummannaq, Greenland
• Grenada Carriacou, Grenada St Georges, Grenada
• Guadeloupe Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe Deshaies, Guadeloupe Iles Des Saintes, Guadeloupe Pointe A Pitre, Guadeloupe Saint Louis, Guadeloupe
• Guatemala Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala Santo Tomas De Castilla, Guatemala
• Guyana Georgetown, Guyana
• Haiti Labadee, Haiti
• Honduras Roatan, Honduras
• Iceland Akureyri, Iceland Djupivogur, Iceland Eskifjordur, Iceland Grundarfjordur, Iceland Heimaey, Westman Islands Husavik, Iceland Isafjord, Iceland Patreksfjordur, Iceland Reykjavik, Iceland Seydisfjordur, Iceland Siglufjorour, Iceland Vigur Island, Iceland Vopnafjordur, Iceland
• India Bangaram, India Cochin, India Mangalore, India Mormugao (Goa), India Mumbai, India Thoothukudi, India
• Indonesia Bali, Indonesia Bangka Island, Indonesia Baubau, Indonesia Bitung, Indonesia Celukan Bawang, Bali Jakarta, Indonesia Jayapura, Indonesia Komodo Island, Indonesia Kupang, Timor Larantuka, Flores Lombok, Indonesia Padang Bay, Bali Pare Pare, Indonesia Probolinggo, Indonesia Pulau Bintan, Indonesia Pulau Menyawakan, Indonesia Pulau We, Indonesia Semarang, Indonesia Sumba, Indonesia Surabaya, Indonesia Terempa, Siantan Ternate, Indonesia Tolitoli, Sulawesi
• Ireland Cork, Ireland Dingle, Ireland Dublin, Ireland Foynes, Ireland Galway, Ireland Glengariff, Ireland Greencastle, Ireland Killybegs, Ireland Kinsale, Ireland Waterford, Ireland
• Israel Ashdod, Israel Eilat, Israel Haifa, Israel
• Italy Alghero, Sardinia Amalfi, Italy Ancona, Italy Bari, Italy Brindisi, Italy Cagliari, Sardinia Capri, Italy Carloforte, Sardinia Catania, Sicily Chioggia, Italy Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy Crotone, Italy Gaeta, Italy Gallipoli, Italy Genoa, Italy Giardini-Naxos, Sicily Golfo Aranci, Sardinia Isola di Pantelleria, Italy La Spezia, Italy Lipari, Italy Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy Marina di Carrara, Italy Messina, Sicily Monopoli, Italy Naples, Italy Olbia, Sardinia Otranto, Italy Palermo, Sicily Palmarola, Italy Piombino, Italy Ponza, Italy Porto Cervo, Sardinia Porto Empedocle, Sicily Porto Ercole, Italy Porto Santo Stefano, Italy Porto Torres, Sardinia Portoferraio, Italy Portofino, Italy Positano, Italy Pozzallo, Sicily Ravenna, Italy Reggio Calabria, Italy Salerno, Italy San Remo, Italy Santa Margherita, Italy Savona, Italy Siracusa, Sicily Sorrento, Italy Stromboli, Italy Taranto, Italy Trapani, Italy Trieste, Italy Tropea, Italy Venice, Italy Vibo Valentia, Italy
• Ivory Coast Abidjan, Ivory Coast
• Jamaica Falmouth, Jamaica Montego Bay, Jamaica Ocho Rios, Jamaica Port Antonio, Jamaica Port Royal, Jamaica
• Japan Aburatsu, Japan Akita, Japan Amami, Amami Island Aomori, Japan Beppu, Japan Fukuoka, Japan Hakodate, Japan Himeji, Japan Hiroshima, Japan Hitachinaka, Japan Ishigaki, Japan Ishinomaki, Japan Kagoshima, Japan Kanazawa, Japan Kitakyushu, Japan Kobe/Osaka, Japan Kochi, Japan Kumamoto, Japan Kumano, Japan Kushiro, Japan Maizuru, Japan Matsuyama, Japan Miyako, Japan Miyakojima, Japan Miyazaki, Japan Muroran, Japan Nagasaki, Japan Nagoya, Japan Naha, Japan Niigata, Japan Oarai, Japan Omaezaki, Japan Onahama, Japan Otaru, Japan Sakaiminato, Japan Sakata, Japan Sasebo, Japan Sendai, Japan Shimizu, Japan Takamatsu, Japan Toba, Japan Tokushima, Japan Tokyo, Japan Toyama, Japan Tsuruga, Japan Wakayama, Japan Yatsushiro, Japan Yokohama, Japan
• Jordan Aqaba, Jordan
• Kenya Mombasa, Kenya
• Kiribati Fanning Island, Kiribati
• Kuwait Kuwait City, Kuwait
• Latvia Liepaja, Latvia Riga, Latvia Ventspils, Latvia
• Lithuania Klaipeda, Lithuania
• Madagascar Diego Suarez, Madagascar Fort Dauphin, Madagascar Ile Sainte Marie, Madagascar Morondava, Madagascar Nosy Be, Madagascar Nosy Hara, Madagascar Tamatave, Madagascar Tulear, Madagascar
• Malaysia Klang (Kuala Lumpur), Malaysia Kotakinabulu, Malaysia Langkawi, Malaysia Malacca, Malaysia Penang, Malaysia
• Maldives Male, Maldives
• Malta La Valletta, Malta Mgarr, Gozo
• Marshall Islands Marshall Islands
• Mauritius Port Louis, Mauritius Rodrigues, Mauritius
• Mexico Acapulco, Mexico Baja Magdalena, Mexico Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Costa Maya, Mexico Cozumel, Mexico Ensenada, Mexico Guaymas, Mexico Huatulco, Mexico Isla Natividad, Mexico La Paz, Mexico Loreto, Mexico Manzanillo, Mexico Mazatlan, Mexico Progreso, Mexico Puerto Chiapas, Mexico Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Topolobampo, Mexico Zihuatanejo (Ixtapa), Mexico
• Micronesia Chuuk, Micronesia
• Montenegro Bar, Montenegro Kotor, Montenegro
• Montserrat Montserrat
• Morocco Agadir, Morocco Casablanca, Morocco Safi, Morocco Tangier, Morocco
• Mozambique Ilha de Mozambique, Mozambique Maputo, Mozambique Pomene, Mozambique Portuguese Island, Mozambique
• Namibia Luderitz, Namibia Walvis Bay, Namibia
• Netherlands Antilles Kralendijk, Bonaire Oranjestad, Sint Eustatius Saba, Netherlands Antilles
• New Caledonia Isle of Pines, New Caledonia Lifou, New Caledonia Mare, New Caledonia Noumea, New Caledonia
• New Zealand Akaroa, New Zealand Alofi, Niue Auckland, New Zealand Bay of Islands, New Zealand Bluff, New Zealand Christchurch, New Zealand Dunedin, New Zealand Fjordland National Park, New Zealand Gisborne, New Zealand Kaikoura, New Zealand Kaiteriteri, New Zealand Matiatia Bay, New Zealand Napier, New Zealand Nelson, New Zealand New Plymouth, New Zealand Oban, Stewart Island Picton, New Zealand Tauranga, New Zealand Timaru, New Zealand Wellington, New Zealand Whangarei, New Zealand
• Nicaragua Corinto, Nicaragua San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
• Northern Mariana Islands Saipan, Mariana Islands
• Norway Alesund, Norway Alta, Norway Andalsnes, Norway Arendal, Norway Bergen, Norway Bodo, Norway Bronnoysund, Norway Egersund, Norway Eidfjord, Norway Farsund, Norway Flam, Norway Flekkefjord, Norway Floro, Norway Froya Island, Norway Geiranger, Norway Gravdal, Norway Hammerfest, Norway Harstad, Norway Haugesund, Norway Hellesylt, Norway Honningsvag, Norway Kalvag, Norway Kristiansand, Norway Kristiansund, Norway Leirvik, Norway Longyearbyen, Spitzbergen Maloy, Norway Mandal, Norway Mo I Rana, Norway Molde, Norway Namsos, Norway Narvik, Norway Nordfjordeid, Norway Olden, Norway Oslo, Norway Reine, Lofoten Rorvik, Norway Rosendal, Norway Sandane, Norway Sandnessjoen, Norway Skarsvag, Norway Skjolden, Norway Sorfjord, Norway Sortland, Norway Stavanger, Norway Stranda, Norway Svartisen, Norway Svolvaer, Norway Tromso, Norway Trondheim, Norway Ulvik, Norway Vik, Norway Vikoyri, Norway
• Oman Khasab, Oman Muscat, Oman Salalah, Oman Sur, Oman
• Palau Koror, Palau
• Panama Bocas Del Toro, Panama Colon, Panama Isla De Coiba, Panama Isla Gamez, Panama Isla Iguana, Panama Panama Canal (Cruising Canal) Panama City, Panama Portobelo, Panama San Blas Islands, Panama
• Papua New Guinea Alotau, Papua New Guinea Conflict Islands, Papua New Guinea Kiriwina Island, Papua New Guinea Madang, Papua New Guinea Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea Rabaul, Papua New Guinea Samarai Island, Papua New Guinea
• Peru Callao (Lima), Peru Matarani, Peru Pisco, Peru Salaverry (Trujillo), Peru
• Philippines Bohol, Philippines Boracay, Philippines Busuanga Island, Philippines Calangaman Island, Philippines El Nido, Philippines Manila, Philippines Puerto Princesa, Philippines Romblon, Philippines Salomague, Philippines Subic Bay, Philippines
• Pitcairn Islands Pitcairn Island
• Poland Gdynia, Poland Szczecin, Poland
• Portugal Angra do Heroismo, Azores Funchal, Madeira Horta, Azores Lisbon, Portugal Ponta Delgada, Azores Portimao, Portugal Porto Santo, Portugal Porto, Portugal Praia Da Vitoria, Azores Setubal, Portugal Velas, Sao Jorge
• Puerto Rico Boqueron, Puerto Rico Culebrita Island, Puerto Rico Esperanza, Puerto Rico Fajardo, Puerto Rico Salinas, Puerto Rico San Juan, Puerto Rico
• Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha Saint Helena Tristan da Cunha
• Sao Tome and Principe Principe, Sao Tome and Principe
• Saudi Arabia Dammam, Saudi Arabia Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Sharma, Saudi Arabia Yanbu, Saudi Arabia
• Seychelles Curieuse Island, Seychelles La Digue, Seychelles Mahe, Seychelles Praslin Island, Seychelles
• Slovenia Koper, Slovenia Piran, Slovenia
• Solomon Islands Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands
• South Africa Cape Town, South Africa Durban, South Africa East London, South Africa Langebaan, South Africa Mossel Bay, South Africa Port Elizabeth, South Africa Richard's Bay, South Africa
• South Korea Busan, South Korea Cheju, South Korea Incheon, South Korea Sokcho, South Korea Yeosu, South Korea
• Spain Alicante, Spain Almeria, Spain Barcelona, Spain Benidorm, Spain Bilbao, Spain Cadiz, Spain Cartagena, Spain Castellon de la Plana, Spain Ceuta, Spanish Morocco Ferrol, Spain Gijon, Spain Huelva, Spain Ibiza, Spain La Coruna, Spain Malaga, Spain Melilla, Spanish Morocco Motril, Spain Palamos, Spain Palma De Mallorca, Spain Pasajes, Spain Peniscola, Spain Port Mahon, Minorca Puerto Banus, Spain Roses, Spain San Sebastian, Spain Santander, Spain Seville, Spain Tarragona, Spain Valencia, Spain Vigo, Spain Vilagarcia de Arousa, Spain
• Sri Lanka Colombo, Sri Lanka Galle, Sri Lanka Hambantota, Sri Lanka Trincomalee, Sri Lanka
• St Kitts and Nevis Basseterre, St. Kitts Nevis, St Kitts and Nevis
• St Lucia Castries, St Lucia Pigeon Island, St Lucia Soufriere, St Lucia
• St Vincent and the Grenadines Bequia, Grenadines Canouan Island, Grenadines Mayreau, Grenadines St Vincent, St Vincent and the Grenadines
• Sweden Goteborg, Sweden Harnosand, Sweden Helsingborg, Sweden Kalmar, Sweden Karlskrona, Sweden Lulea, Sweden Lysekil, Sweden Malmo, Sweden Nynashamn, Sweden Stockholm, Sweden Sundsvall, Sweden Umea, Sweden Visby, Sweden
• Taiwan Hualien, Taiwan Kaohsiung, Taiwan Keelung, Taiwan Magong, Penghu Islands
• Tanzania Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania Zanzibar, Tanzania
• Thailand Ko Kood, Thailand Ko Samui, Thailand Laem Chabang (Bangkok), Thailand Phuket, Thailand
• The Netherlands Amsterdam, Holland Harlingen, Holland Ijmuiden, Holland Oudeschild, Netherlands Rotterdam (Amsterdam), Holland Schveningen, Holland
• Timor-Leste Dili, Timor-Leste
• Togo Lome, Togo
• Tonga Nukualofa, Tonga Vava'u, Tonga
• Trinidad and Tobago Castara, Tobago Charlotteville, Tobago Scarborough, Tobago Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago
• Tunisia Sousse, Tunisia Tunis, Tunisia
• Turkey Alanya, Turkey Antalya, Turkey Bodrum, Turkey Bozcaada Canakkale, Turkey Cesme, Turkey Dalyan, Turkey Dikili, Turkey Fethiye, Turkey Istanbul, Turkey Izmir, Turkey Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey Marmaris, Turkey
• Turks and Caicos Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos
• United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Dubai, United Arab Emirates Fujairah, United Arab Emirates Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates Ras Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates Sir Bani Yas, United Arab Emirates
• United Kingdom Aberdeen, Scotland Bangor, Northern Ireland Belfast, Northern Ireland Bristol, England Cardiff, Wales Cowes, Isle Of Wight Dartmouth, England Douglas, Isle Of Man Dover, England Dundee, Scotland Edinburgh, Scotland Falmouth, England Fishguard, Wales Fort William, Scotland Fowey, England Great Yarmouth, England Greenock (Glasgow), Scotland Holy Loch, Scotland Holyhead, Wales Invergordon, Scotland Isle of Barra, Scotland Isles of Scilly Kirkwall, Scotland Lerwick, Shetland Isles Liverpool, England London, England Londonderry, Northern Ireland Milford Haven, Wales Newcastle, England Oban, Scotland Plymouth, England Port Ellen, Islay Portland, England Portree, Isle of Skye Portrush, Northern Ireland Portsmouth, England Rothesay, Isle of Bute Scrabster, Scotland Southampton, England St Kilda, Scotland Stornoway, Isle of Lewis Swansea, Wales Tobermory, Isle of Mull Torbay, England Troon, Scotland Ullapool, Scotland Warrenpoint, Northern Ireland Whitehaven, England
• United States Anchorage, Alaska Astoria, Oregon Baltimore, Maryland Bar Harbor, Maine Boston, Massachusetts Cape Cod Canal, Massachusetts Catalina Island, California Charleston, South Carolina Dutch Harbor, Alaska Eastport, Maine Eureka, California Fernandina Beach, Florida Fort Lauderdale, Florida Galveston, Texas Glacier Bay, Alaska Gloucester, Massachusetts Guam, Mariana Islands Haines, Alaska Hilo, Hawaii Homer, Alaska Honolulu (Oahu), Hawaii Hubbard Glacier, Alaska Icy Bay, Alaska Icy Strait Point, Alaska Jacksonville, Florida Juneau, Alaska Kahului (Maui), Hawaii Kailua Kona, Hawaii Ketchikan, Alaska Key West, Florida Klawock, Alaska Kodiak, Alaska Lahaina (Maui), Hawaii Los Angeles, California Miami, Florida Nawiliwili (Kauai), Hawaii New Orleans, Louisiana New York City, New York Newport, Rhode Island Nome, Alaska Norfolk, Virginia Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts Palm Beach, Florida Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Port Canaveral, Florida Portland, Maine Provincetown, Massachusetts Rockland, Maine San Diego, California San Francisco, California Santa Barbara, California Seattle, Washington Seward, Alaska Sitka, Alaska Skagway, Alaska Tampa, Florida Tracy Arm/Endicott Arm, Alaska Valdez, Alaska Whittier, Alaska Wrangell, Alaska
• Uruguay Montevideo, Uruguay Punta Del Este, Uruguay
• US Virgin Islands Lovango Cay, US Virgin Islands St Croix, US Virgin Islands St John, US Virgin Islands St Thomas, US Virgin Islands
• Vanuatu Champagne Bay, Espiritu Santo Luganville, Vanuatu Mystery Island, Vanuatu Vila, Vanuatu
• Vietnam Da Nang, Vietnam Halong Bay, Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Nha Trang, Vietnam Phu Quoc, Vietnam
• Western Samoa Apia, Western Samoa
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Saving money feels good — almost as good as sitting on the top deck of a Caribbean-bound cruise with a cocktail in hand. But why not have both? Saving money on that Caribbean cruise (or any cruise for that matter) is easier than you think — you just need to know how the industry works, including the best time to book a cruise, when you can score an upgrade, and how to get the sailing you want without breaking the bank.

Pricing fluctuates based on itinerary, the ship's age, the type of cruise, and how soon the vessel is scheduled to sail. But the best time to book a cruise depends heavily on you: when you want to travel, what you want out of the experience, and how comfortable you are waiting until the last minute.

When to Book Early

If you have your sights set on a high-demand sailing — on a new ship or during school holiday dates — the best time to book a cruise will be as soon as fares are released. This is the only way to guarantee a spot (and secure a particular cabin location).

Cruise Critic explains that many popular sailings offer their best rates when fares first go on sale and then increase prices as the ship fills up. This rule is especially true for luxury itineraries, Disney cruises , and new ships.

When to Wait

If you're not interested in high-season travel or experiencing the latest cruise ship, you can play the waiting game and pounce as soon as fares drop. As any seasoned traveler knows, you'll often find lower rates or free add-ons as the departure date approaches and the cruise line works to fill the ship.

While holding off may result in a once-in-a-lifetime deal, keep in mind that your cabin and category choices may be minimal and there's no guarantee you'll be able to book at all. This approach works best for people with flexible work schedules or retirees who can adjust their dates to snag these less expensive fares.

Tracking Fares

The only way to really know the best time to book a cruise is to track fares, which is not an easy task. Luckily, rate tracking on the Shipmate app and Cruise Critic make it a bit more realistic. They'll let you know if there's a price drop, taking some of the extra work off your plate.

Best Time of Year to Book a Cruise

The best time of year to book a cruise is often January through March. During this period — also known as wave season — industry-wide sales occur and the price of that cruise you've been dreaming of may drop significantly. It's also a good time to find booking promotions, like free upgrades, prepaid gratuities, or onboard spending money.

Best Time of Month to Book a Cruise

While there isn't a "best time of the month" to book a cruise, monitoring fare changes over several weeks can help you spot any price drops. Cruise prices fluctuate frequently based on availability, demand, and special deals. Unless you're interested in a high-demand sailing, be patient and look out for flash sales.

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People often wonder if there is a specific day of the week when cruise prices consistently drop. Unfortunately, fares don't rise and fall on a set schedule, and it's impossible to predict when they'll change. One 2016 study by CruiseWatch.com found that, on average, cruise fares dropped the most on Thursdays. The data also found that Wednesdays were the worst for price hikes. These data points are constantly fluctuating so your best bet is to track fares throughout the week.

Understanding When and Why Cruise Prices Drop

Wave season may be a popular time to find cruise deals, but not every company releases its best deals and promotions during that period. Sales (or lack thereof) are often based on what is and isn't selling. If a cruise is filling up quickly, the company has no reason to release a sale to entice customers. But if a cruise's departure date is fast approaching and the ship is only partially booked, prices will drop and complimentary add-ons will increase, resulting in some happy customers.

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Late vs. Early Booking: When to Book a Cruise for the Best Price

The biggest question on every cruiser's minds is, "When should I book my cruise to get the best price?" The cruise lines tell us to book early, announcing itineraries 18 months or more in advance and touting early booking specials. But our friends tell us stories of getting an amazing deal two months before sailing, and we're intrigued by the various last minute specials advertised by cruise sellers. We want a handy formula for determining that sweet spot when cruise fares are at their lowest.

Unfortunately, we haven't been able to find a one-size-fits-all rule for determining the precise day when your cruise fare will be lowest. What we can do is give you some advice about booking early vs. booking late, so you can find a great cruise deal -- if not the absolute lowest price -- on your next sailing.

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Many cruise lines come out with their best fares when itineraries first go on sale, and then raise the rates as the ships sell out. This is especially true with luxury cruises, new or popular mainstream ships and Disney cruises that tend to book up well in advance. Booking early also gets you your pick of cabins -- especially if you want a suite or a specific room, including solo cabins -- and dining times.

In addition to low introductory fares, cruise lines may also offer extra perks for early bookers, such as free airfare, a complimentary upgrades, drink packages or an onboard credit. Even better, most lines only require a small initial deposit to hold your cabin, so if your plans change in the following months, you can cancel without a hassle.

However, the cruise line's plans can also change between when you book and when you cruise. Be flexible when booking early because circumstances change and the cruise line reserves the right to alter the itinerary or bump you off the ship for a charter.

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For ships that sell out more slowly, or unexpectedly encounter a rash of cancellations before final payment, cruise lines may slash rates at the last minute to fill empty cabins. Look for deals starting 90 days before sailing. That's when you might find inside cabins for $50 per person, per night, on a weeklong cruise, and great deals on outside and balcony cabins.

What you won't find are low rates on fancy suites or prime cabin locations. You'll also need to be flexible on specific ships, itineraries and sail dates to make the most of booking a cruise late. You need to go where the inventory is; if your dream cruise is filling up, the last minute rates will be higher not lower.

Keep in mind as well that the days of the "fire-sale" are long gone. Rather than blowing out prices on last-minute voyages, many cruise lines have started upping their amenity games when it comes to attracting last-minute cruisers (though superb discounts can still be found).

Also, beware of booking late when you have to fly to reach your homeport. The cost of last minute airfare could eat up your cruise savings, and the hassle of obtaining the necessary visas, hotels and transportation could further diminish that initial deal.

Book a cruise early if ... you want to lock in a good rate, secure your favorite cabin and a pick specific ship and itinerary -- especially popular ones that tend to sell quickly, are one-off voyages, or are otherwise in high demand.

Book a cruise late if ... you want the cheapest possible price and don't mind being flexible about your cruise ship and itinerary. This strategy is best for cruisers who live close to a homeport and don't have to rely on last-minute airfare.

And if you miss out on booking early but a last minute cruise is too dicey, you can find a low price in between. Just look for cruise line promotions -- fare sales and extra-perk offers -- and book when you see a good offer. It might not be the absolute best price, but you will get a deal.

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Is there a way to sort all cruise lines with prices and find ones that are leaving from anywhere in the US but on a specific date instead of scrolling through the entire month? Need exact timing to make it work for our whole family and only have flexibility of leaving in one particular week. Would like to see all cruises departing those specific dates and prices. Please advise!

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Cruisetimetables.com.  Choose Cruises from.. and then your dates.  Will tell you every ship and itinerary sailing from that port on that date.  It may list suggested prices but I would t rely on that.  For me, it is a research and planning tool.  EM

9 hours ago, Essiesmom said: Cruisetimetables.com.  Choose Cruises from.. and then your dates.  Will tell you every ship and itinerary sailing from that port on that date.  It may list suggested prices but I would t rely on that.  For me, it is a research and planning tool.  EM

Thank you, I will try this site next. I hadn't heard of it before! Appreciate your help!

You’re welcome.  It’s one of my favorite sites.  You can spend hours wandering around in it.  EM

you can try FIND A CRUISE  at the top of the page

https://www.cruisecritic.com/cruiseto/

 Use the filters to pick a month/departure port   etc..

Another great site that I just learned about it CruisePlum.  They do not book any travel.  They have a search engine that you can filter for date, cruiseline, ship, price, price per day, etc...

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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).

Passenger shipping operations started with one vessel ( cruiseferry /combined cruise ship and car ferry) operating on short and cheap Caribbean roundtrips from the USA. When Ted Arison left NCL in 1972 (to establish CCL-Carnival Cruise Lines ), Knut Kloster acquired more ships for NCL's Caribbean operations.

Company history and changes

The 1966-founded NCLH-Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd is an American-Bermudian corporation headquartered in Miami (Florida USA) and a stock traded company (NASDAQ) listed on NYSE ( NYC ).

In 2014, NCLH's major shareholders were three corporations - Genting Group (Malaysian/25%), Apollo Global Management (American/24%), TPG Capital (American/7%), while the remaining stocks were publicly owned.

NCL's current President and CEO is David J. Herrera (since July 2023) who succeeded Harry J. Sommer (2020-2023).

NCLH's current President and CEO (since July 2023) is Harry J. Sommer, who succeeded Frank J. Del Rio (2015-2023). NCLH's Executive VP and CFO (Chief Financial Officer) is Mark Kempa.

In 2023-2025, Frank Del Rio serves NCLH as a Senior Advisor to the Board of Directors.

• David Herrera (with NCLH since 2015) previously served as NCL’s Chief Consumer Sales and Marketing Officer (as well as NCL's Senior VP of Strategy and Corporate Development). In the period 2012-2015, he was employed by Prestige Cruise Holdings as Senior Advisor to Jason Montague (Prestige's CEO and Chairman). Along with Herrera, in 2023, Adam Malone was promoted to Chief Marketing Officer, succeeding Michael Tomoleoni.
• Prior to his NCLH employment, Frank Del Rio founded Oceania Cruises in 2002 (together with (Bob Binder and Joe Watters) and in 2002-2014 was the President of Prestige Cruise International Inc (now Prestige Cruise Holdings Inc/the parent company of Oceania and regent) until its acquisition by NCL in September 2014.

NCLH's SVP, Port Development & Construction Management team is led by Juan Kuryla, who in 2014-2021 served as PortMiami's Director and CEO. NCLH's Executive VP of Vessel Operations is Patrik Dahlgren, who in June 2023 succeeded Robin Lindsay (now NCLH's Executive VP of Newbuilds and Refurbishments). NCL's CSMO (Chief Sales & Marketing Officer) is Jason Krimmel.

In 2017, NCLH had worldwide cruise market share 9,5% (passengers) and 12,8% (revenue). NCLH (shipowner) owns and manages the fleets of three subsidiary companies/sister-brands - NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania and RSSC-Regent Seven Seas . 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%).

NCLH's ownership is equally shared by Star Cruises (subsidiary of Genting Hong Kong / GHK multinational corporation specializing in resorts, leisure, and gambling) and Apollo Global Management (among the world's largest alternative asset management companies).

• In 2011, NCL had around 8% global market share. As of 2018, NCL's global market share is around 20%, ranking it world's 3rd largest passenger shipping company (after Carnival and RCCL-RCG).
• In January 2013 NCL went public. In 2013, the company had revenues USD 2,57 billion (13% increase over 2012).
• On August 31, 2014, was announced that NCLH is in "advanced talks" to buy the Miami-based Prestige Cruise Holdings Inc (owner of RSSC-Regent and Oceania /combined fleet of 8 top-luxury ships with total berths ~6500) for USD 3,025 billion (including debt's assumption). Prestige's owner (Apollo Global Management) also owns 20% of NCLH. On September 2 was announced the acquisition agreement. On November 19 the acquisition of Prestige Cruises International was completed.
• 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. Goldman Sachs). The negotiated fixed price per share was USD 54.57, or total value USD 0,8185 billion.
• Until 2015, GHK was NCLH's principal shareholder, when the corporation started selling down its stake in order to buy Crystal Cruises , expand Star Cruises in Asia and create (in 2016) the premium brand Dream Cruises .

On February 21, 2012, NCL Corporation Ltd (fully owned by NCLH) acquired Sixthman Ltd (2001-founded music festival company) for USD 7,5 million. Since 2012, Sixthman operates as a theme cruise charter company serving mainly NCL.

Company changes 2018-2021

In 2018, NCLH had 8 ships on order (7x for NCL, 1x for RSSC) with deliveries planned for 2019-2027. The newest class (PRIMA/fka LEONARDO) has GT tonnage 142,500 tons and passenger capacity 3300. For the PRIMA-class ships, NCL trademarked the names Aqua , Bella, Luna, Ombra, Prima , Vela, Viva , and Ultima (all with prefix Norwegian).

On July 30, 2018, following the industry's "eco-trend", NCL announced banning fleetwide single-use plastic straws. The policy also includes the private islands Great Stirrup Cay (Bahamas) and Harvest Caye (Belize). As result, annually are eliminated 50+ million plastic straws.

In June 2019, NCL announced its exclusive partnership with Scarpetta Restaurants via LDV Hospitality (USA-based boutique hospitality company specializing in unique restaurant and bar experiences). By this deal, on the newbuild Norwegian Encore (2019) was introduced fleet's first "Onda by Scarpetta" - specialty restaurant offering dining premium experiences fleetwide. The new restaurant joins Scarpetta's land-based restaurants in NYC , The Hamptons ( Long Island NY ), Miami FL , Philadelphia PA , Newport RI , Las Vegas NV, and London OH. "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. The new Scarpetta restaurant is similarly designed as a land-based venue, with an interior featuring walnut wood and Calacatta marble.

Since January 2020, NCL customers pay USD 9,95 per room service order. The mandatory fee was introduced in 2015 (April). Currently, from this rule are excluded only Haven Suite passengers and the Continental Breakfast orders.

On January 1, 2020, NCL became the industry's first major company to eliminate single-use plastic beverage bottles fleetwide (via partnership with the 2012-founded JUST Goods Inc).

In August 2021, NCL signed with Starbucks a partnership for delivering the coffee brand fleetwide (on all liners by 2022-Q4) as well as on NCL's private island resorts in Bahamas (Great Stirrup Cay) and Belize (Harvest Caye). 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). Starbucks was introduced by NCL in 2018 (on Norwegian Bliss), while Norwegian Sky became the world's ever-first ship to offer Starbucks' Nitro Cold Brew (nitrogen-infused beer).

Company changes 2022

On June 6, 2022, NCLH announced an expansion of its fleetwide sustainability program "Sail & Sustain". Extending its animal welfare policy, the shipowner is now fully committed to responsible animal food sourcing practices (regarding pork, chicken, eggs, and seafood) within the global fleet's supply chain. 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.

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. Flow Beverage's water is sourced from Seawright Springs (Augusta County, Virginia), has PH 8,1, and comes in a fully recyclable carton (made of 75% renewable materials) with a plant-based cap.

On October 3, 2022, NCLH signed with MAN Energy Solutions an MoU for retrofitting all MAN 48/60 diesel engines in the global fleet to dual-fuel (running on both diesel and methanol).

Since December 2022, fleetwide (on all NCL boats) are offered soft drinks from The Coca-Cola Company. By the new NCL-Coca-Cola contract, the brand's beverages replaced the onboard soda fountains and all the old bar equipment was changed.

Company changes 2023

In January 2023, NCLH announced its newly-established brand “Experiences At Sea”. The new program is a partnership with the NCL's subsidiary "Sixthman Festivals at Sea" and NCL’s CM&I division (Charters, Meetings & Incentives). NCLH's new brand annually schedules several themed B2Bs/back-to-back cruises/consecutive itineraries for Norwegian Pearl which target corporate clients as well as incentive and affinity-focused customers from NCLH's fleet (NCL-Norwegian, Oceania, RSSC-Regent). Experiences At Sea is managed by Anthony Diaz (Sixthman's CEO and CM&I's Senior VP). Voyages are usually themed on music (Rock, Country, Pop, Blues, Broadway celebrity performances, etc), also LGTBQIA+/Atlantis Events, Comedy Influencers, Sports, and others. 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.

In October 2023 NCL announced that starting January 2024, the company has ~1000 solo staterooms fleetwide (across 19 ships). NCL also introduced three new cabin categories (Solo Inside, Solo Oceanview, Solo Balcony) which pricing/availability depends on itinerary/destination and demand. Also were recategorized Spa Staterooms fleetwide (Jan 2024) to increase Mandara Spa's availability and allow access to the Thermal Suites for all cabin categories.

Company changes 2024

In January 2024, NCLH signed a 10-year partnership (thru 2034) with ABB Ltd (1988-founded, Swedish-Swiss technology corporation) for upgrades and new equipment for NCL-operated vessels. The deal was for 18 vessels (14 existing plus 4 newbuilds/2025-2028) and included preventive maintenance and scheduled ABB Azipod propulsion system maintenance fleetwide. Additionally, ABB will supply propulsion control system upgrades to 11 vessels and install shore-power connections on 4 vessels.

Fun facts (company & ships)

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 of ferrying 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 ). Both NCL's first vessels - Sunward (1966) and Starward (1968) - were car ferries, but later their car decks were refitted into cabin decks (housing staterooms) and a 2-deck high theatre lounge.

A new history page for NCL Norwegian was the year 1979 when was purchased the Transatlantic ocean liner SS France - thoroughly refitted and renamed SS Norway. The liner's drydock-conversion cost USD 100+ million, but it was money well spent. 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.

NCL-Norwegian is a travel brand representing one of the world's top 5 major cruise shipping companies (following Carnival, Royal Caribbean, MSC). It is best known for its revolutionary "Freestyle Cruising" (trademarked) concept signifying no fixed dining times or seatings, and no formal dress code required fleetwide.

The list of NCL's destinations includes all the world's most popular ship travel regions - Alaska and Hawaii, Europe (including UK itineraries), Bahamas-Caribbean and Bermuda, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Under the brand name "Norwegian Capricorn Line" (1997-2001), NCL operated exclusively in Australia and New Zealand. A whole new era for the company started in 2002 when it purchased the first Project America vessel (under construction at the time). 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.

Pride of America is the largest US- flagged passenger ship homeported in Honolulu for year-round roundtrips to the Hawaiian Islands. Due to financial considerations, the other NCL America ships in Hawaii - Pride of Aloha (now Norwegian Sky) and Pride of Hawaii (now Norwegian Jade) - were later transferred to the company's international fleet.

NCL's Caribbean itineraries always visit the company's Bahamian private island Great Stirrup Cay (purchased in 1977). A port of call exclusively for NCL ships, Great Stirrup's vacation experience starts and ends with the "Bahama Rama Mama" tender boat (capacity of 300 passengers).

On October 17, 2012, NCLH and Meyer Werft reached an agreement for the construction of two new Breakaway-Plus class vessels with scheduled delivery in 2015 and 2017. The order for the 2nd ship was placed in July 2013. In September 2013, the two new boats were named Norwegian Escape and Norwegian Bliss , through an online campaign. The "Breakaway-Plus" project's contract value was estimated to be EUR 1.4 billion (USD 1.92 billion). Two more ships were ordered on July 14, 2014, to enter service in 2018 and 2019.

For FY2017 (fiscal year) NCLH reported the following data:

• GAAP ("Generally Accepted Accounting Principle") net income was USD 760 million (USD 633,1 million FY2016).
• The adjusted GAAP was USD 907,7 million (USD 776,3 million in 2016).
• EPS ("Earnings Per Share") was USD 3,31 (USD 2,78 in 2016).
• The adjusted EPS was USD 3,96 (USD 3,41 in 2016).
• NCLH's Net Revenue was USD 4,2 billion (11,2% increase over 2016 / USD 3,8).
• The adjusted ROIC (Return On Invested Capital") for 2017 was 16,26%.
• NCLH's total revenue reached USD 5,4 billion (10,7% increase over 2016 / USD 4,9 billion).
• Gross Yield (yield on investments before deduction of taxes and expenses) increased 4,4%.
• Adjusted Net Yield increased by 5% (Constant Currency basis).
• Marine fuel expenses in 2017 were USD 361 million.

NCL ship refurbishments

Ship refurbishments were the biggest part of "The Norwegian Edge" (fleetwide upgrade program). Drydock refurbishments started in October 2015 with NCL Epic , followed NCL Gem in November 2015. Scheduled drydocks in 2016 were for Pride of America , NCL Dawn , NCL Sun . These dry docks were longer than usual for NCL ships (some up to 3 weeks).

All NCL liners (except NCL Jewel ) were refurbished by the end of 2017 (Jewel in 2018). The "Norwegian Edge" project covered 11 vessels - all older ships launched before NCL Breakaway (2013). On all these ships NCL added new venues, and did extensive restaurant makeovers (La Cucina Italian, Cagney's Steakhouse, Le Bistro French, Moderno Churrascaria Brazilia). Decors were changed in MDRs (main dining rooms) and Lido-buffets. Most public spaces (including all lounges, bars, complimentary food bars) received new furniture and flooring, some were completely re-designed.

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.

NCL's new drydock refurbishment program (2016-2018) was budgeted over USD 400 million. Along with the fleet upgrades, it also included updates of onboard culinary and enrichment programs, private island upgrades, enhanced cruisetour/destination amenities and services. Detailed refurbishment reviews per vessel you will find at their CruiseMapper's deckplan pages .

As part of the program was enhanced Great Stirrup Cay (NCL's private island in Bahamas), This project resulted in building new facilities, newly added bars, and lounges, redesigned and renovated venues, enhanced The Haven Suite passenger experience. Details on all these changes are available at the above island link.

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. MAN provided the necessary equipment for all engines with power output 375+ kW, which included heat insulation, spray protection, resistance to flammability and fluid density. Upgrades received all NCL ships with MAN marine diesel engines models 48/60B, 48/60A and 58/64. The project was scheduled for completion in 2018.

NCL cruise ship dining packages

On each of its ships, NCL offers up to 28 dining options. In 2016 on all ships were introduced upgraded main dining room menus (complimentary) with added new (a la carte priced) menu items. The upgraded complimentary food menus offer more variety of appetizers, soups, and salads, signature entrees, desserts. New are the seafood offerings (fresh grouper, shrimp ceviche, seared scallops).

• Since January 31, 2016, NCL expanded brand's specialty dining menus on Norwegian Escape and introduced them fleetwide. These new menus are for at-fee restaurants - Cagney's Steakhouse, Le Bistro (French cuisine), La Cucina (Italian cuisine), Moderno Churrascaria (Brazilian Steakhouse) and Teppanyaki (sushi). Among the new menu choices are Bouillabaisse, pan-seared scallops, and sea bass filet, veal medallions, antipasti, risotto, Osso Buco Alla Milanese.
• NCL has partnered with the ACF (American Culinary Federation) for training and certification of fleet's dining and culinary teams.
• Since August 2015, NCL offers specialty dining packages available fleetwide. The new packages prices start at USD 59 per person (3-day package purchased prior departure). These deals help save on the cover charges of all onboard specialty restaurants (including Teppanyaki, Cagney's Steakhouse, Moderno Churrascaria, La Cucina, Le Bistro).
• Specialty dining packages allow NCL passengers to dine at a la carte priced and cover charge restaurants at an additional cost raging USD 7-15. 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).
• Packages can be purchased at discounted pricing online (prior to departure) or onboard (but only during the itinerary's first 2 days). On 3-day itineraries, NCL dining packages are available for purchasing only on the 1st / embarkation day. Specialty dining reservations can be made online (within 90 days prior departure) or onboard.

NCL is noted for its high-quality shipboard foods, restaurants, unique dining concepts, well-trained certified chefs-waiters-sommeliers.

• Almost all the shipboard food (98%) is made on the ship and from scratch - including all sauces, bread, pastries, and desserts.
• All ships have full-service butcheries.
• All fish is bought whole and cut and trimmed on the ship.
• Itinerary-based regional dishes and local beers and wines are always available,
• On NCL Bliss were introduced the restaurants Q (Texas BBQ smokehouse serving smoked meats, brisket, beef-pork ribs, pulled pork, various sides) and Los Lobos (Mexican, also serving tequilas and mezcals).

Private cruise island enhancements

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) . Harvest Caye Port has 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.

Great Stirrup Cay was last enhanced in 2014 and by 2017 spring and now provides several new offerings and amenities (for details see the island's review above).

NCL's all-inclusive cruise package

Since 2017, NCL offers all-inclusive itineraries in some markets. The company's new program was named "Premium All Inclusive" and is included in NCL's fares. The new program is only available to travelers living in select countries and as destinations - on cruises to Alaska, Hawaii, Asia, Bermuda, Caribbean, Europe, Panama Canal , South America.

• 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 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. Even the NCL's 18% gratuity is included. A 20% discount is given on onboard purchased bottles of wine, champagne, sparkling wines.
• 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. Here also the 18% gratuity is included.
• The new NCL package also includes bottled water (1 L) per person per day (in the stateroom) and specialty coffees (in all restaurants at mealtimes).
• All gratuities and service charge related to the new all-inclusive onboard services are ticket price-inclusive.
• 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 "Premium All Inclusive" deals were introduced on April 3, 2017, and include all cabin categories. Since September 2017, NCL offers "Premium All-Inclusive Plus" package. The new offer includes 5 additional benefits for passengers booking a selection of port-intensive longer voyages (9 nights or longer) in all worldwide destinations. The additional perks are 250-min internet package, 120-min phone package, US$50 shore excursion credit (per call port), up to GBP 75 hotel credit (in select call ports) and up to GBP 150 flight credit.

In 2015, on NCL Sun and NCL Sky ships was introduced fare-inclusive open bars for all passengers 21 years and older. However, this program was terminated in 2019 (effective for itineraries on or after September 7, 2019).

Through NCL's "Free at Sea" program on both vessels, passengers continue to enjoy an unlimited open bar, complimentary specialty dining, free WiFi, excursion credits, and family members sail for free, reduced or free airfare.

NCL's Priority Access

In 2019, NCL started to test a program (Priority Access) that allows new customers to buy the perks generally associated with NCL's loyalty program (Latitudes). "Priority Access" is currently being tested on 2 liners ( Norwegian Sky and Norwegian Breakaway ) with pricing between USD 69 and 199 per stateroom.

NCL Priority Access passengers receive:

• Priority check-in, security, boarding, tendering, debarkation (homeport)
• Access to daily, complimentary Room Service Breakfast Menu
• Spa Credit (USD 50) on port days only
• Canapes (delivered on the 2nd day of the voyage)

NCL Priority Access prices (per stateroom) are:

• US$69 - for itineraries 3-5 days
• US$99 - for itineraries 6-9 days
• US$149 for itineraries 10-15 days
• US$199 for itineraries 16/16+ days

During this test period in 2019, Priority Access is limited to 25 cabins per voyage.

NCL cruise ship weddings

Since 2016, NCL offers weddings at sea, including same-gender ceremonies. The weddings are performed by the ship's Captain.

• For now, these offers are only for the company's newest (largest) vessels of the Breakaway- and Breakaway-plus classes.
• Formerly, couples were not allowed to marry at sea, but only ashore (in ports along the itinerary). They also had to produce a marriage certificate before participating in an onboard ceremony. By the NCL's new policy, cruise ship captains can perform the wedding ceremonies on the ship, with a Bahamas-issued marriage license.
• NCL also offers absolutely legal same-gender ceremonies. 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).
• NCL's new package "Wedding at Sea" includes a bridal bouquet, 1 matching boutonniere, 1 wedding cake for 2, champagne toast. The company also provides an experienced wedding coordinator.
• In addition to the "Wedding at Sea" program, NCL also offers harborside ceremonies (when the ship is docked in ports of call along the itinerary), also destination weddings (beach and resort) and vow renewals.

NCL cruise ship lifeguards

In April 2017, NCL announced it will employ certified lifeguards on some of its vessels (in summer 2017) and fleetwide (by the year 2018). The news made NCL the 3rd major cruise company with shipboard lifeguards - following Disney and Royal Caribbean .

• The onboard lifeguards are stationed only at the family pools during scheduled swimming pool hours. This staff will be "American Red Cross" trained and certified.
• NCL also offers complimentary swim vests for both adults and kids. Parents can obtain safety vests at Lido Deck's towel station during daytime hours.
• The first NCL ships with lifeguards will be Norwegian Epic (homeported in Port Canaveral), Norwegian Escape (Miami), Norwegian Getaway (Miami) and Norwegian Breakaway (NYC New York).
• NCL started testing monitoring through CCTV cameras at family pools (on fleet's largest ships only) since 2015. So adding full-time lifeguards was a decision for more safety on pool decks. However, it should be known that lifeguards don't replace parental supervision and that parents (legal guardians) remain the best form for preventing onboard accidents.
• DCL-Disney employs certified lifeguards since 2013. RCI-Royal Caribbean employs shipboard lifeguards since February 2017 (by the line's "water safety program"). RCI's onboard lifeguards are dressed in special uniforms (bright red and white) and stationed at every onboard swimming pool, including the Solarium (adults-only retreat) during the complex' opening hours.

NCL stateroom upgrades

In February 2017, NCL started a new (industry's first) cabin upgrade program that allows already booked passengers to bid for upgrades to higher-category staterooms.

• The new "Norwegian Upgrade Advantage" program was tested and approved by a group of top travel agencies. The entire system is automated and doesn't require travel agent intervention and pays commissions on the enhanced fare.
• NCL's senior sales VP Camille Olivere commented: "After final payment guests can bid on an upgrade and there's a little dial that will show them in red, yellow or green the likelihood their bid is going to be accepted. 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. The agency has to do absolutely nothing".
• Once the passengers' bids are accepted, they are assigned to an available higher-level stateroom - interior to oceanview, oceanview to balcony, balcony to Suite or The Haven staterooms. However, they can't choose the exact stateroom (number) to which they are assigned.

(NEW) NCL cruise gratuities (2022)

IMPORTANT : Since January 1, 2023, NCL's fleetwide daily tips are US$ 25 (The Haven staterooms) and US$20 (Club Balcony and below cabin categories).

Daily gratuities are per person (pp) and were effective between April 1st and December 6, 2022.

• USD 16 pp (interior, oceanview, balcony staterooms, both adults and kids) - increased from USD 13,99 pp (effective since April 1, 2018) and 14,50 (2021).
• USD 18 pp (Club Balcony Suites receiving concierge/butler services) - increased from USD 16,99 pp (effective since April 1, 2018) and 17,50 (2021).
• USD 20 pp (The Haven Suites)

Gratuities increases apply to all NCL vessels, except Norwegian Sky (which is drinks-inclusive). On NCL Sky ship, standard cabin and mini-suite passengers pay per person USD 19 per day, while suite passengers pay USD 22 per day.

Daily gratuity is an automatic service charge added to the passenger's onboard account each day.

Passengers can prepay gratuities.

The amount of gratuities is split between the ship's staff (dining, housekeeping, cabin stewards, butlers, concierges, support).

Onboard specialty restaurants (a la carte priced or cover charge venues) add an 18% gratuity service charge.

NCL Cruise Cancellation Policy

Since January 2016, NCL adjusted the company's final payment and cancellation policies. Under the new cruise cancellation policy, booked NCL customers will incur penalties further from departure date when canceling.

Before 2016, NCL itineraries 6 days or longer, canceled 56 to 75 days prior to embarkation date guaranteed full deposits back. 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). Cancellation penalties start 89 days prior to departure date.

NCL's cruise deposit schedule also shifted. Previously, for itineraries 6 to 9 nights long, booked customers had to put down a USD 250 pp (per person) deposit. After January 2016, that was changed to USD 250 pp for itineraries 7 to 9 days, and USD 100 pp for itineraries 2 to 6 nights long.

Final payments for holiday sailings (Christmas and New Year) are now due 120 days prior to departure dates, only excluding Norwegian Sky .

(Coronavirus crisis) passenger shipping pause 2020-2021

Due to the COVID pandemic, NCLH's entire fleet (all vessels of the brands NCL-Norwegian, RSSC-Regent, Oceania) is with an expanded cancellation policy. All bookings on pre-scheduled itineraries (departures March 14, 2020, through April 30, 2021) were given the option to cancel (up to 48 hours prior departure) without penalties.

Eventually, NCLH canceled all NCL voyages leaving between March 14, 2020, and July 2021.

Next are listed all NCL ships and their scheduled first departure dates/homeports - BLISS (Oct 24, 2021/Mexican Riviera from Los Angeles), BREAKAWAY (Sept 26, 2021/Bermuda from NYC), DAWN (Dec 8, 2021/Tampa), ENCORE (Aug 7, 2021/Alaska from Seattle), EPIC (Sept 5, 2021/Mediterranean-Barcelona), ESCAPE (Nov 13, 2021/Port Canaveral), GEM (Aug 15, 2021/Caribbean from La Romana Dominicana), GETAWAY (Sept 13, 2021/Mediterranean-Rome), JADE (July 25, 2021/Mediterranean-Athens), JEWEL (March 29, 2022/Miami), JOY (Nov 20, 2021/Miami), PEARL (Dec 23, 2021/Miami), SKY (March 2, 2022/Miami), SPIRIT (May 7, 2022/Alaska from Seattle), STAR (April 3, 2022/Mediterranean from Barcelona), SUN (May 5, 2022/Alaska from Seattle), PRIMA (Sept 3, 2022/ Maiden Voyage /Europe-Baltic from Amsterdam), VIVA ( June 15, 2023 / Maiden Voyage /Mediterranean), PRIDE OF AMERICA (April 9, 2022/Hawaii from Honolulu).

• In late-March 2021, NCL canceled through October-November all voyages scheduled for the ships ENCORE (Alaska from Seattle), JEWEL (Alaska from Vancouver-Seward), Sun (Alaska from Seattle), BLISS (Alaska from Seattle), JADE (Europe-Baltic-Mediterranean), JOY (Bermuda from New York), GEM (Bermuda from Boston, Canada New England from Boston-Quebec).
• 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). 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). JOY's ex-Greece program was canceled in May. GEM's ex-Dominicana program was canceled in June.
• 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).
• In late-June were delayed the restarts of 5 ships (Pride of America, DAWN, JOY, SKY, STAR thru 2022 March).

Itinerary of Norwegian Cruise Line

All NCL cruise ships are either new or recently refurbished. As you can see from their list below, the oldest one (NCL Sky) is just 14 years old. NCL's fleet is one of the world's biggest and most innovative ones. NCL ships are big (to really large), well-equipped, offering feature amenities and onboard activities, and sailing worldwide.

In 2023, NCL had its ever-biggest Europe-Meditarranean itinerary program by deploying in the region 10 ships (Breakaway, Dawn, Epic, Gem, Getaway, Jade, Prima, Sun, Star, Viva).

In 2008 (June-July-August) NCL started homeporting in Baltimore MD/at Maryland Cruise Terminal offering 10-day roundtrips to Bermuda (St George's) with the ship Norwegian Majesty/now Crown Iris (1992-built as Royal Majesty for Majesty Cruise Line, in service with NCL 1997-2009). In fall 2023, NCL restarted its ex-Baltimore operations and homeported 2 ships - Norwegian Sky (September-October) and Norwegian Sun (November-December).

NCL's 2024-2025 schedule includes 4 new/maiden call ports - Mina Salman-Manama Bahrain (visited by Norwegian Sky), Sokhna-Cairo Egypt (Norwegian Sun), Avarua/Rarotonga Island, Cook Islands NZ (Norwegian Sun) and Akita City Japan (Norwegian Spirit).

(NEW) NCL cruises from Jacksonville Florida

In January 2024, JAXPORT's Board of Directors approved a 3-year agreement with NCL for seasonal homeporting in  Jacksonville FL  (November to April every year through 2028).

Starting November 2025,  Norwegian Gem ship  offers roundtrip voyages visiting The Bahamas and Eastern Caribbean island destinations. Bookings opened on February 15th (2024).

Norwegian Gem's ex-Jacksonville schedule (during the inaugural season 2025-2026) included mainly 4-5-day itineraries to The Bahamas (Great Stirrup Cay, Freeport, Nassau) as well as 3x 12-day and 2x 11-day Eastern Caribbean itineraries (visiting Great Stirrup Cay, Puerto Plata Dominicana, St Thomas USVI, St John’s Antigua, Basseterre St Kitts, San Juan Puerto Rico).

NCL ships' itineraries overview

In 2021-2022, NCL has planned a collection of new European voyages with 7 liners deployed in the region and port-intensive itineraries that are often with late departure times. NCL's 2021-2022 Mediterranean program is based on homeporting in (departures from) Piraeus-Athens , Barcelona , Civitavecchia-Rome , Venice and Dubai UAE . NCL's Northern Europe cruises depart from Southampton , Amsterdam , Copenhagen , Stockholm and Reykjavik Iceland .

Ship deployments, homeports and itineraries 2023-2024-2025

In September 2020, NCL announced its winter 2022-2023 worldwide program for 13 (of its 18) liners.

EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEYS

The new sailings offer a selection of Extraordinary Journeys - longer, one-of-a-kind port-rich cruises.

• Beginning November 12, 2022, Norwegian Jewel offers a selection of Panama Canal cruises featuring 12-day experiences from Los Angeles , San Diego , and Colon Panama , allowing passengers to plan additional vacation days pre-/post-cruise. The itineraries call at Cabo San Lucas , Puerto Vallarta , Acapulco , Huatulco , Puerto Quetzal , San Juan del Sur , Puntarenas , and Acajutla .
• Norwegian Getaway embarks on a 13-day European trip from Southampton UK to Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy on November 14, 2022. The vessel is scheduled to debut in Oporto and Villefranche-sur-Mer and call at Cadiz-Seville ( Cadiz ), Malaga , Cartagena , Palma de Mallorca , Barcelona , Lisbon , Paris (Le Havre) , Florence/Pisa (Livorno) , and Naples .

PANAMA CANAL

Norwegian Encore transits the Panama Canal during the 21-day Extraordinary Journey (relocation voyage starting October 13, 2024/from Seattle WA to Miami FL) that visits San Francisco, Los Angeles, Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta, Acapulco, Puerto Quetzal, Panama City, Cartagena, George Town, and PortMiami.

Sailing roundtrip from New York , Norwegian Prima offers 10-to-12-day Caribbean cruises beginning November 2024 through to March 2025 visiting Puerto Plata, San Juan, Basseterre, St. Thomas, Tortola, and Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda.

For the 2nd year, Norwegian Viva homeports in San Juan Puerto Rico from December 2024 through to April 2025 offering 7-day roundtrip Southern Caribbean voyages with zero sea days. 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.

Norwegian Escape offers 7- and 14-day Caribbean voyages from December 2024 through to March 2025 from Galveston, Texas. The vessel's 7-day Western Caribbean itineraries visit Costa Maya, and Cozumel in Mexico; Roatan, Honduras; and Harvest Caye Belize. For guests searching for an extended vacation, the 14-day Eastern Caribbean voyages include visits to Cozumel, Mexico; St. Thomas, USVI; Castries, St. Lucia; George Town, Grand Cayman; Great Stirrup Cay Bahamas, and more.

(2025) GREEK ISLES and HOLY LAND (Israel and Egypt)

Norwegian Viva, the 2nd ship from the Prima Class set to debut in August next year, offers select roundtrip 7-day Greek Isles cruises from Athens (Piraeus), as well as 9-to-11-day voyages between Haifa (Tel Aviv-Nazareth, Israel), Athens (Piraeus), and Istanbul (Turkey) from May through November 2025. The sailings call at Iraklion, Santorini, Mykonos, and Rhodes in Greece, offer 15-hour long port stays in Ashdod (Jerusalem, Israel), and visit Alexandria and Port Said (Cairo), Egypt, allowing plenty of time for passengers to visit Giza's pyramids.

(2025) NORTHERN EUROPE

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. The itineraries also call to Alesund, Flam, Bergen, Brussels/Bruges (Zeebrugge), Akureyri, Isafjordur, and Amsterdam.

(2025) SOUTHERN EUROPE-MEDITERRANEAN

Starting April 2025 through to October 2025, Norwegian Breakaway offers a series of 9- and 10-day roundtrip Mediterranean cruises from Barcelona with an overnight in Livorno (to Florence and Pisa) providing 2 days to explore the destination. The two itineraries call to bucket-list destinations like Ibiza, Cagliari, Naples, Rome (Civitavecchia), Cannes, and more.

(2025) ALASKA

During the Alaska cruise season from late April through to October 2025, Norwegian Joy returns to The Last Frontier and offers 9- and 10-day roundtrip sailings from Seattle WA to allow for a longer experience for guests. Her voyages include scenic sailings to Glacier Bay NP ; and Hubbard Glacier . Select cruises also visit Ketchikan and Icy Strait Point .

NCL cruises to Cuba

In December 2016, NCLH (shipowner) received permission to operate cruises to Cuba, beginning March 2017. The first-ever NCL ship visiting Cuba was Norwegian Sky.

• NCL Sky's itinerary program offered 4-night roundtrips from Miami that included Havana overnights. The itinerary also visited Great Stirrup Cay (Bahamas) .
• In 2018, NCL expanded its Cuban program to a total of 63 itineraries, most of which offer Havana overnight.
• Norwegian Sun completed her first Cuban season (from Port Canaveral ) with the last roundtrip on September 3, 2018, then moved to Miami for select itineraries before the South American (fall/winter) season. Being the first Port Canaveral-homeported vessel to Cuba, NCL Sun served 30,000+ tourists on 15 roundtrips (4-day Cuba itinerary) during summer 2018 season, visiting Key West Florida and Havana (overnight). Following the successful first season, NCL Sun returned to Port Canaveral in April 2019 with Cuban itineraries.

IMPORTANT: On June 4, 2019, the US Government announced new regulations (economic sanctions) that ended group travel to Cuba, including via US-homeported cruise liners, effective immediately. The ban relates to "private and corporate aircraft, cruise ships, sailboats, fishing boats, and other similar aircraft and vessels". The US travel restrictions impacted hundreds of pre-scheduled itineraries, which were adjusted to no longer stop in Cuban seaports.

NCL's Cuban program was based on two Florida-homeported liners - Norwegian Sky (from Miami) and Norwegian Sun (from Port Canaveral). Following the US Gov's June 2019-issued ban on group travel to Cuba from the USA, NCL revised all its scheduled itineraries visiting Cuban seaports. All planned departures beyond September 2 (2019) were auto-canceled. Cuba-visiting itineraries prior to September 2nd were modified to exclude Havana and visit other Caribbean ports - including in Bahamas ( Great Stirrup Cay Island , Freeport , Nassau ) and Florida ( Key West )

According to the current Cuban law, US citizens of Cuban origin (born in Cuba) are not allowed to visit the island country (including on cruise vessels). Regardless of their US citizenship status, Cuba-born Americans were denied booking on itineraries visiting ports in Cuba. However, the situation changed in April 2016, after Carnival Corporation negotiated with the Cuban government for allowing ships with Cuban-born passengers, as such US citizens are allowed to visit the country on USA-Cuba charter flights. The Carnival-fathom line started Miami to Cuba voyages in May 2016.

Alaska Airlines offers regular nonstop flights to Havana from Los Angeles (California USA). An 80-min ling JetBlue flight from Fort Lauderdale (Florida) to Havana costs less than USD 100. Previously, air travel from the USA to Cuba was thought charter flights only.

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Nearly 2,000 US flights canceled as Tropical Storm Debby looms; cruises changed

Flight cancellations mounted in the U.S. on Sunday as Tropical Storm Debby neared Florida. The storm is expected to make landfall as a hurricane on Monday.

Nearly 2,000 flights had been canceled and close to 6,300 were delayed as of 5 p.m. ET, according to flight tracking site FlightAware . American Airlines and JetBlue saw the highest cancellation numbers among major carriers, both scrapping 17% of their schedules.

The following airlines are issuing waivers related to the weather, allowing impacted travelers to change their flights without penalty:

• Delta Air Lines
• Southwest Airlines
• Spirit Airlines
• United Airlines

Passengers are entitled to refunds if their flights are canceled, according to Department of Transportation rules.

Cruises adjust itineraries

Flights weren’t the only kind of travel impacted. Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Elation rescheduled its return to Jacksonville for Sunday, rather than Monday as planned. The ship departed from the Florida city for a Bahamas cruise on Thursday, according to CruiseMapper .

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“The safety of our guests and crew is our priority, and we are continuing to monitor forecasts and factor in guidance from the National Hurricane Center, U.S. Coast Guard and the local port authorities to provide timely updates to our guests as more information becomes available,” the cruise line said in an emailed statement.

Royal Caribbean International’s Symphony of the Seas also skipped a planned stop at Port Canaveral on Sunday, spending the day at sea instead, parent company Royal Caribbean Group said. The ship is on a week-long Bahamas cruise that left from Bayonne, New Jersey, on Friday.

Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Sky ship changed course, as well, visiting Nassau in place of Great Stirrup Cay on Sunday. The vessel, which left from Miami on Friday, also skipped a planned stop in Key West on Saturday, remaining at sea instead.

"As always, the health and safety of our guests and crew remains a top priority," the cruise line said in an emailed statement.

Margaritaville at Sea's Islander ship , which was scheduled to depart on a cruise to Key West and Cozumel, Mexico, on Sunday, will now leave on Monday because of closed waterways at Port Tampa Bay. The vessel will skip the stop in Key West as a result.

Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville. You can reach him at [email protected].