Upgrades coming to Norwegian Encore include more adult-only space
In November 2024, Norwegian Encore heads to a two-week dry dock for a refurbishment that includes the addition of an adults-only outdoor lounge, a new Mediterranean specialty restaurant named Palomar, and 24 new balcony staterooms. Norwegian Encore will also expand two dining venues, Cagney’s Steakhouse and Teppanyaki. Other changes to...
Norwegian Jewel sails out of Philadelphia in 2026
Cruise lovers in the northeast have another option as Norwegian Cruise Line announces sailings out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in April 2026. The Norwegian Jewel will sail seven- to nine-day cruises to Bermuda from April through August 2026, staying overnight at the island’s Royal Naval Dockyard. Following the inaugural Bermuda...
Norwegian Cruise Line offers year-round teacher cruise discount
Norwegian Cruise Line now offers a teacher cruise discount to educators and staff across the US and Canada. This teacher cruise discount is available year-round and also includes an onboard credit. “We are proud of our history of thanking educators for their hard work and commitment to shaping the next generation of future leaders,”...
Norwegian Aqua floats out from Italian shipyard
Norwegian Cruise Line celebrated the float out of Norwegian Aqua from dry dock at Fincantieri’s Marghera, Italy shipyard. Following the successful debut of Norwegian Prima, the Norwegian Aqua will be the first ship for Norwegian Cruise Line’s next-generation Prima Plus Class of vessels, and the float out is the first time the ship...
Cruise Askew: Set sail with Jay & Silent Bob
Snoochie Boochies! If you’re a fan of Actor/Director/Podcaster Kevin Smith’s Askewniverse, then you’ll want to sign up asap for the first ever Jay & Silent Bob Cruise Askew. Jay & Silent Bob Present Cruise Askew will be sailing Feb. 23-26, 2024, from Miami to Nassau, Bahamas aboard the Norwegian Pearl....
Chris Jericho to hold another Rock ‘N’ Wrestling Rager at Sea
The ayatollah of Rock and Rolla himself, professional wrestler Chris Jericho is bringing his rock and wrestling connection to the sea. Chris Jericho’s Rock ‘N’ Wrestling Rager at Sea: Five Alive, will be sailing Jan. 26-30, 2024 from Miami, Fla. to Cozumel, Mexico aboard Norwegian Pearl. This fifth voyage of Chris Jericho’s...
Trip Report: A few fun days on the new Norwegian Prima
Norwegian Cruise Line recently invited my husband Matt and I on a three-night media cruise to check out the brand new Norwegian Prima.
Carlo’s Bake Shop to be on the Norwegian Getaway
Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that Master Baker Buddy Valastro, star of the popular TLC television series “Cake Boss” and “Next Great Baker,” will open his second Carlo’s Bake Shop at sea on the new Norwegian Getaway, coming to Miami in February. Valastro first partnered with Norwegian Cruise Line when he opened...
NCL Plans to Develop an Eco-Friendly Destination in Belize
Norwegian Cruise Line announced that it has purchased approximately 75 acres in Southern Belize for the planned development of an eco-friendly cruise destination. The land, called Harvest Caye, is made up of two adjoining islands in the Stann Creek and Toledo districts that had previously been approved for a resort development with an...
Norwegian Cruise Lines Loves Weddings at Sea
Norwegian Cruise Line announced three new, customizable destination wedding experiences for guests wishing to celebrate their nuptials on one of Norwegian’s ships or in one of the line’s spectacular destinations. In partnership with Vancouver-based Royal Ocean Events, Norwegian offers couples the opportunity to have the wedding of a...