Norwegian Star
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced it will be expanding its exotic itineraries in destinations including Asia and South America
As part of its 2024-25 season, NCL is placing three ships in Asia for the first time. From October 2024 to May 2025, Norwegian Sun and Norwegian Sky will be sailing country-intensive voyages in the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and Japan – including a collection of Japanese spring cherry blossom and fall foliage itineraries.
Both ships will be joined in the region by Norwegian Spirit, which will embark on a brand-new repositioning voyage from Australia to Asia in December 2024.
Elsewhere, NCL is expanding its voyages to Antarctica, South America, Africa, Asia, Middle East, Australia and New Zealand by 37%, and its Extraordinary Journeys – the line’s collection of immersive and port-rich voyages – by 15%.
Notable new itineraries include NCL’s first voyage from Ushuaia, Argentina; Norwegian Star will sail a 14-day South America voyage to Brazil and Antarctica departing March 1, 2025.
Norwegian Sun
The line will also embark on its first dedicated sailing in the Middle East on Norwegian Sun from Doha on April 12, 2025.
Two NCL ships will also depart from Haifa, Israel – In November 2024, Norwegian Sky will sail a 16-day Middle East Extraordinary Journey from Haifa, Israel to Dubai, UAE, including a transit through 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 May 5, 2025.
New ports of call for NCL’s 2024/25 season include Manama, Bahrain; Rarotonga, Cook Islands; Sokhna, Egypt; and Akita, Japan.
Harry Sommer, President and chief executive of Norwegian Cruise Line, said: “Our guests are craving longer, immersive and more unique itineraries that take them off the beaten path.
“These new sailings represent the most diverse itinerary programme 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 accommodation, exceptional entertainment and diverse dining options that rival land-based offerings, it truly is an unforgettable way to explore the world.”
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