Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has published its
2024/25 itineraries.
The season includes the debut of Norwegian Spirit,
Norwegian Sun and Norwegian Sky in Asia, and new ports of call to
Manama, Bahrain; Rarotonga, Cook Islands; Sokhna, Egypt; and
Akita, Japan.
With these new itineraries, which sail 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%, and its Extraordinary Journeys, the brand’s collection of immersive and port-rich voyages, by
15%.
Notable itineraries which are now available to book,
include:
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Norwegian Star will sail a 14-day South America voyage to Brazil
and Antarctica departing 1 March 2025, offering a more immersive
and port-intensive way to experience South America and cruise to
Antarctica.
Embarking from Ushuaia, Argentina, the 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 will offer a seven-day Middle East
cruise on Norwegian Sun from Doha, Qatar to Dubai, United Arab
Emirates (UAE) departing 12 April 2025. An overnight stay in Abu
Dhabi, UAE provides travelers with more time to explore the
culturally rich destination. In addition, the open-jaw 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.
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Together Norwegian Sun and Norwegian Sky will debut in Asia,
offering an extensive eight-month season from October 2024 through
May 2025, sailing country-intensive voyages in Philippines,
Indonesia, Malaysia and Japan – including a collection of coveted
Japanese spring cherry blossom and fall foliage itineraries.
For
the very first time, NCL will call to Akita, Japan during
Norwegian Sun’s 12-day round trip sailing from Tokyo, embarking on
23 October 2024.
Both ships will be joined in region by Norwegian
Spirit, who will embark on a brand-new repositioning voyage from
Australia to Asia on 7 December 2024, followed by her first voyage in
Asia on 21 December 2024.
: 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-day Africa sailing to Seychelles, Kenya, Tanzania,
Oman and more during its voyage from Dubai, UAE to Mauritius. Immediately following
that, she will offer a 17-day sailing from
Mauritius to Singapore with calls to Seychelles, Maldives and
Zanzibar.
On 19 April 2025, Norwegian Sun will embark on a 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.
: Norwegian Spirit
returns Down Under for her third season and launches a new 14-day
open-jaw voyage from Sydney to Bali via the Queensland coast in
December 2024.
The voyage includes calls to Cairns and Darwin,
Australia, as well as an overnight visit to Bali (Benoa),
Indonesia, providing more time for cruisers to enjoy this exotic
destination. In addition, the ship will make the NCL’s first
port of call to Rarotonga, Cook Islands in November 2025.
: In
November 2024, Norwegian Sky will sail a 16-day Middle East
Extraordinary Journey from Haifa, Israel to Dubai, UAE, including
the unique opportunity for guests to transit the Suez
Canal in Egypt. Guests can also choose from an 11-day
Mediterranean cruise from Haifa, Israel to Istanbul, Turkey aboard
Norwegian Sun. Departing 5 May 2025, the voyage will call to
sought-after destinations in Greece, Turkey and Egypt.
“Our guests are craving longer, immersive and more
unique itineraries that take them off the beaten path,” said Harry
Sommer, President and CEO of NCL. “These 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. 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.”
