– Focusing on 7-day voyages and weekend departures, NCL offers guests more opportunities and easy access to explore the world.
– The company's private island destination, the big stirrups and Belize Harvest Cay, which will soon be expanded in the Bahamas, will be featured on almost every Caribbean and Bahamas itinerary –
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is a global cruise travel innovator with a 58-year history of breaking the boundaries, revealing the developments for Spring/Summer 2027. The season will have over 500 individual voyages across 20 ships departing from nearly 30 home ports in the world, including Miami. Seattle; New York City; Southampton and Rome, England (Civitavecchia), Italy.
From April to October 2027, the NCL's award-winning fleet will call over 150 unique ports in 59 countries offering immersive itineraries that take more than 170 night stays at most popular destinations such as Istanbul. Reykjavik, Iceland. Royal Navy Dockyard in Bermuda. Whether you plan on a quick escape or longer adventures, the newly opened developments will increase the chances of guests making the most of their spring and summer breaks.
“We're looking forward to seeing you in the process of doing things,” said David J. Herrera, president of Norway's cruise line. “The spring and summer developments of 2027 clearly bring promises to our lives and offers something for everyone. Whether guests fly around between European cities almost every day, whether they bring custom builds and return to the beach on the beach, or kick on the beach with family and friends at the two resort Steel Steel settlements. The experience coming to Great Stirlap Cay, a private island in the Bahamas, offers guests a variety of options.
Here are some highlights from NCL's spring/summer 2027 unfolding:
Shorter escapes and island-filled adventures with 3-11 days of cruises to the Caribbean, Bahamas and Bermuda
An outstanding feature of the NCL's Caribbean and Bahamas itinerary is the Harvest Key in Belize, visiting the Bahamas' top rated port of the cruise line, Great Stirup Cay. Both islands have been featured on almost every voyage during the Spring/Summer 2027 season. These destinations offer a picturesquely perfect beach experience with pristine coasts and turquoise waters, and even more ways to create lasting memories through unique coastal excursions and curated island offerings. Starting in late 2025, Great Stirrup Cay will debut a series of enhancements designed to enhance the guest experience, including new multi-ship peers that guarantee guaranteed access to the island. Easy and convenient tram service. An oversized heated pool perfect for relaxing in the sun. It also illuminates the popular onboard experiences, such as an adult-only retreat with a private cabana, and Horizon Park, a family-friendly recreation area with grassy games and gathering spaces.
These updates to NCL's private islands are due to expanding the Caribbean and Bahamas developments towards the Spring/Summer 2027 season. Guests can choose from eight vessels, including some of the company's latest vessels, Norwegian Aquatm and Norwegian Viva®. Norwegian Viva will offer a hand-picked Caribbean voyage from Miamicole to both Harvest Cay and Great Stirlap Cay. From April to October 2027, Norway's Aqua sails itinerary in the Caribbean following a Sunday departure from Miami, followed by Orlando, Florida (Port Canaveral), making its debut in Falmouth, Jamaica and Georgetown, Cayman Islands. At the same time, Norway Getaway® and Norway Escape® will offer 3-5 days of sailing from Miami and Orlando, Florida (Port Canaveral), respectively, to the Bahamas and Caribbean.
The most popular island destination in spring and summer is Bermuda, with voyages departing from Philadelphia, New York City and Boston. In 2027, three NCL ships will set sail for Bermuda as part of the cruise line's seven-month season. From April to October, guests will have more opportunities than ever to experience the island's pink sandy beaches, historic sites and lush golf courses overnight at the Royal Navy dockyards on each sailing.
Norway's Lunathom made its grand debut in New York City on April 6, 2027, becoming the latest ship in the modern segment sailing from this iconic port. For the first time, the ship will offer a 5-7 day voyage of Bermuda. Following its Boston debut as the largest NCL vessel to sail from port in 2026, Norwegian Breakway® will return to seasonal home ports from April 18, 2027, sailing on Sunday's boarding for seven days in Bermuda, calling for Halifax (Nova Cotia), Canada, and reviving cruise operations from Philadelphia in April 2026, Norwegian Pearl® will extend its stay at the Southport Marine Terminal Complex. Once you begin sailing for the third season of the NCL from this home port, guests will visit Norfolk, Virginia and have a choice of seven days of Bermuda sailing, from April 8, 2027 to September 2, 2027.
Additionally, Norwegian Breakway and Norwegian Pearl will sail through itineraries in Canada and New England from August 29, 2027 to October 17, 2027, and will summon the most picturesque ports, including Charlottetown, Canada and Quebec City. On these voyages, guests can enjoy wine tasting at local wineries and estates, offering picturesque views of the northeast, infiltrated with the autumn leaves changing and delicacies of fresh local seafood.
Explore Europe on a 7-day voyage, one night, and a late departure
NCL will deploy eight ships across Europe, including some of the brand's latest and recently renovated ships. Guests who offer a predominantly 7-day itinerary starting and ending over the weekend have the option of sailing from 10 popular ports of boarding, including Barcelona, Spain. Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy. Athens (Piraeus), Greece. Reykjavik, Iceland. These port-intensive voyages spend more than 90% of their time at the port on an average 11-hour stay, and feature multiple overnight stays in cities like Istanbul. Copenhagen, Denmark. Late-night departures from favorites such as Hamburg, Germany and Santorini, Greece. Dubrovnik, Croatia. Ibiza, Spain, gives guests more time to explore Europe's most attractive destinations.
In the spring/summer 2027, Norway Prima® and Norway Viva will return to European waters, offering a variety of nine-day voyages across the continent. Norway's Viva sails itineraries in the Western Mediterranean and Greek Islands from four different home ports from June to October. Istanbul. Barcelona, Spain. Rome (Civitavecchia), and Ravenna (Venice), Italy. Meanwhile, Norwegian Prima offers a Mediterranean voyage, featuring maiden calls to Dubrovnik and Split in Croatia, and Kotor in Montenegro. For most of the summer, she will return to Northern Europe and depart from Southampton, England and Reykjavik, Iceland, running Guest Five Light Open Jaw voyages to Iceland and Norway. In September and October 2027, Norway's Prima will close out its European season with three Baltic open jaw sailing.
In addition to new and larger vessels, NCL will strategically deploy medium-sized vessels in the region, offering more intimate, destination-focused voyages, allowing guests to easily explore must-see and lesser-known ports. Travelers on Norwegian Sun® can sail on a 7-day port-intensive Mediterranean itinerary, departing from Rome (Civitavecchia) and Venice (Ravenna) for the first time, with no ocean days. These open jaw sailings include the maiden's call to historic ports in the Adriatic Sea, including the Greek Corfu. Furthermore, during the same period, Norwegian gems will return to Europe for the first time in over a decade, offering a seven-day Baltic voyage between Helsinki, where they first visited Klaipeda, Lithuania, between Copenhagen, Denmark and Helsinki. Latvia, Riga; Gdynia in Poland – Perfect for guests looking to jump into a city that boasts not only contemporary art, design and culture in Northern Europe, but also medieval architecture and history.
After the season, Norway's Epic® offers a 7-day Western Mediterranean voyage from Barcelona, Italy, Spain and Rome (Civitavecchia) from May to October, providing travelers with the opportunity to explore each destination before or after an extended holiday. Norway's Dawn® offers scenic open jaw sailing between Barcelona, Spain and Lisbon, Portugal, from May to October 2027, offering even more ways to experience the best southern Europe in the sea.
More ways to enjoy Alaska on a boat
With the “coolness” and the global rise in cool climates from holidays, Alaska is a major destination to escape the peak summer heat. The Alaska season for the NCL will sail from Seattle in late April. I ride Whittier, Angkor® from Alaska, Vancouver, British Columbia and Norway, Bliss® from Norway, and Joy® from Norway. Each was custom made into vast outdoor and indoor spaces marveling at the rich wildlife of Norwegian Jade, the beauty of nature, sturdy landscapes and the area's rich wildlife. Norwegian Encore, Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Joy sails a seven-day voyage departing from Seattle Pier 66 every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Plus, Norwegian delights offer a longer, more immersive 9- and 10-day voyage from May to the end of September.
From May 10, 2027 to September 20, 2027, Norway's Jade® cruises a seven-day open-jaw sailing between British Columbia and Vancouver in Whittier, featuring iconic scenic cruising along Hubbard Greisier or Gracie Bay at each Voage. Guests looking to get even more immersed in the “last frontier” can add NCL Cruisetour to their reservations, exploring the majestic Denali National Park, or ride fish and salmon in the historic tracks of the Alaska Railroad or in the cold waters of Kachemak Bay.
More exotic voyages in the Pacific Ocean
Following her Australian and New Zealand winter season, Norwegian Spirit® will remain in the Pacific until December 2027, offering a diverse open jaw voyage from south to north. The ship will take its home port in Sydney, Australia. Lautoka, Fiji; Papeete, French Polynesia, and Honolulu sail a total of 11 immersive itineraries throughout the region. For most of the season, Norwegian spirit operates 11-13 days of South Pacific voyages, calling exotic destinations such as New Caledonia, Fiji, the Samoa Islands, French Polynesia and the Cook Islands.
In addition to the Spring/Summer 2027 rollout, NCL will cruise to around 350 destinations around the world, offering guests the opportunity to plan and book ahead of the upcoming cruise vacation.
For guests looking to enhance the cruise experience, NCL's brand new More at Sea™ program offers more value to travelers with an unlimited open bar featuring premium beverage brands such as Casamigos Tequila, Woodford Reserve and Gray Goose Vodka. Just like special diets. High-speed Wi-Fi minutes; $50 coastal excursion credits at all call ports. For more information about NCL's New More at Sea Offering, visit www.ncl.com/cruise-deals/more-at-sea.
Contact a travel expert for more information about the NCL's award-winning fleet of 20 ships, as well as Norwegian Aqua, a itinerary from around the world. Call 021200 6586 or visit www.ncl.com.
