Norwegian Cruise Line, Your holiday, your way.
NCL have reimagined the concept of freedom, flexibility and choice with their superb premium cruise product – Free at Sea…
As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for 56 years. The company now has a fleet of 19 contemporary ships open for sale, including the brand-new Norwegian Prima, and Norwegian Viva arriving 2023.
They cruise to over 300 of the world’s most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas, and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize. As always, Norwegian Cruise Line is looking to the future with a further four new-builds on the horizon.
NCL not only provides superior guest service from land to sea, but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as an extensive range of accommodation, including solo-traveller Studios, Club Balcony Suites, Spa Suites and The Haven by Norwegian®. There’s a perfect NCL cruise holiday for everyone!
Discover what it really means to Feel Free at Sea…
Free at Sea
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Free at Sea: Exceptional value and a great deal more
Feel Free to experience the utmost in freedom and flexibility at sea with so much included in your cruise fare.
Plus, with Free at Sea you can choose to elevate your cruise experience to the next level. Upgrade from as little as £149 per person and receive all applicable Free at Sea packages! Premium Beverages gives you unlimited branded alcoholic and soft drinks, while Speciality Dining offers access to our exclusive speciality restaurants and a truly unique dining experience at sea. Get discounts off your chosen shore excursions, access WiFi to keep in touch with friends & family and take 3rd & 4th guests along for the journey (select sailings).
- Premium Beverages: Enjoy unlimited branded drinks up to US$ 15 per glass, including cocktails and premium spirits, in every bar and restaurant throughout your cruise.
- Speciality Dining: Eat in amazing speciality restaurants from Cagney’s Steakhouse to sampling the finest French cuisine, Japanese Teppanyaki to Italian classics and more–dine around the globe wherever you’re cruising.
- Internet package: Keep in touch with friends and family with onboard ship Wi-Fi.
- Excursion Discounts: $50 discount per port per stateroom.
- 3rd and 4th Guests: Bring the whole gang as the 3rd and 4th guests in your stateroom pay applicable taxes only (select sailings).
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NCL’s Freestyle Dining lets you eat when and where you choose with up to 21 exciting dining options on a single ship. With complimentary dining, many are already covered by your cruise fare like two or more stylish Main Dining Rooms with daily-changing menus, pan-Asian restaurants, big buffets featuring live cooking stations, casual grills and informal eateries, serving comfort food around the clock.
For a truly exceptional meal we recommend that you book a table at their speciality restaurants, available as part of your Free at Sea upgrade, or for an additional supplement but well worth it. You can feast on authentic global cuisine, like French fare in Le Bistro, a contemporary take on Italian classics in Onda by Scarpetta, great steaks and more exotic choices including the Japanese Teppanyaki grill, succulent meats carved tableside Brazilian style in Moderno Churrascaria and Mediterranean seafood in Palomar aboard Prima class ships.
Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva are also the home of the Indulge Food Hall, 11 diverse culinary venues in one central mouth-watering marketplace. And the great thing is that you can pick and choose just as your fancy takes you.
Entertainment
Feel Free to enjoy the very best of award-winning entertainment when you cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line. See the curtain rise on spectacular musical production shows, or catch a fully staged, blockbuster Broadway musical, such as Priscilla, Queen of the Desert–The Musical or Kinky Boots, SIX: The Musical and Donna Summer The Musical. Listen to live music in laid-back lounges and unique settings, like Sugarcane Mojito Bar or a recreation of Liverpool’s legendary Cavern Club.
Dance the night away in stylish lounges and cool clubs, and you’re always invited to the hottest parties at sea. Aboard select ships there are dazzling dinner shows staged in specially designed big top-style venues. And thanks to NCL’s Freestyle experience, a wide variety of on-board entertainment, including Broadway shows, is covered by your cruise fare, so you can plan your evening in advance or simply relax and go with the flow.
Onboard activities
Boring sea days? Not on Norwegian Cruise Line! You’ll amazed by how much they pack into their modern ships. There’s plenty of on-deck fun and action with swimming pools, hot tubs and loungers perfectly positioned to catch some rays. You can up the pace at the Aqua Park with thrilling, white-knuckle water slides or rise to the challenge of the exciting ropes course and ‘walk the plank’ high above the ocean. And don’t forget you can race your family as you wizz around the largest race tracks at sea!
Experience complete rest and relaxation in the luxurious Mandara Spa®, where the facilities include health-giving salt rooms and a huge menu of pampering treatments. If your preference is for gentler activities, Norwegian Cruise Line offers activities like wine tasting, dance classes, comedy workshops and boutique browsing. There is something for everyone and almost everything’s included in your cruise fare.
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Kids on-board
Feel Free to take the whole family when you cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line, because they really offer one of the best family holidays ever. Key to the kids’ enjoyment are the complimentary, professionally supervised youth and teen programmes, with a whole range of activities from Circus School to arts and crafts, treasure hunts to pool parties.
Splash Academy offers age-appropriate fun in three age groups from five to 12, while Entourage is a cool teen zone for 13 to 17-year-olds. There are even activities for under-2’s and their parents. It’s also easy for you to enjoy quality time together with fun stuff like Aqua Parks, ropes courses and just chilling in the pool. NCL knows that families don’t come in one size only, so you’ll find that accommodation is designed to be adaptable with space for everyone, while Freestyle Dining offers the most flexible family dining experience at sea.
Couples
Feel like taking a cruise holiday that’s all about the two of you? Feel Free. Because when you sail with Norwegian Cruise Line you’ll discover that they’re stylish, contemporary ships have more of everything, along with a unique sense of freedom that lets you both create your perfect holiday.
Choose a dreamy place to rest your heads from a wide choice of accommodation, including luxury Suites and Penthouses, heaven sent for special occasions. Indulge in breakfast in bed or on your own private balcony. Head for the pampering spa or feel like kids again splashing out in the Aqua Park or whizzing round the racetrack.
Linger over cocktails and then reserve a table for two in their signature speciality restaurants enjoying authentic cuisine from all over the world. Take a front-row seat for award-winning entertainment or a blockbuster Broadway musical. Or how about a starlit stroll on deck? Feel Free to rekindle the romance.
Accommodation
Feel Free to dream happy dreams. No matter what your cruising style, you’ll find accommodation to match. Hidden away at the top of many ships is The Haven by Norwegian®, an exclusive enclave of their most spacious and luxurious Suites with private access to The Haven courtyard and pool with butler and concierge on call. Luxury Suites and Penthouses with exclusive services and privileges are also available across the fleet.
Take in the sea breezes and ever-changing views from your Mini Suite or Balcony Stateroom or choose a comfortable Inside Stateroom for the most affordable way to cruise.
Travelling solo? Perfect! Their chic Studios located in their own private area with dedicated Studio Lounge are designed and priced with you in mind.
And if you’re bringing the whole family, you’ll find flexible, adaptable accommodation with all the room you need for you and yours. So, kick off your flip-flops wherever you like and feel right at home.
Spa, Wellness and Relaxation
Feel like revitalising your mind and body? Feel Free. On Norwegian Cruise Line, everything is in place for you to indulge in ‘me’ time, however you choose to spend it. Make a date in the Mandara Spa® for an oh-so relaxing hot-stone massage, just one of 50 specialist treatments. And feel your cares drift away in the thalassotherapy pool, sauna, salt room or snow room.
When it comes to breaking a sweat, the state-of-art gym comes into its own. Follow your own regime or ask the professional team to help create a fitness plan tailored to your needs and expectations. Relax your mind at a yoga session and tone up your body by taking a spin with Flywheel Sports®, Pilates or TRX suspension training. Let the sea breezes and ocean view inspire you on the jogging track and play your favourite games on the sports court.
Feel Free to go home a brand-new person.
Norwegian Cruise Line Destinations
10 ships in Europe in 2023.
Winner of Europe’s Leading Cruise Line award for 15 consecutive years at the prestigious World Travel Awards, NCL is bringing 10 contrasting ships to Europe in 2023 with an exciting programme of cruises from 17 convenient ports. Step aboard long-time favourites like Norwegian Jade, Norwegian Gem and
Norwegian Epic – now offering longer Mediterranean cruises with new embarkation ports including Marseille and Ravenna for Venice and exciting new ports of call.
Join one of the newest ships in the fleet, Norwegian Prima, sailing from Southampton to the scenic spectacle of the Norwegian fjords and geo-thermal wonderland of Iceland. Prima class sister ship, Norwegian Viva, joins the fleet in 2023, and will sail 8-, 9- and 10-day Mediterranean and Greek Isles cruises. Both ships are designed to offer experiences beyond your expectation, like the 360-degree Ocean Boulevard with infinity pools, sumptuous outdoor seating with stunning views and a glass bridge over the ocean.
Step aboard your NCL ship in Europe and rediscover what it really is to Feel Free.
The Mediterranean
Feel Free to see the Mediterranean in a different light with Norwegian Cruise Line. They bring new levels of freedom and relaxation to Med whether you’re planning a fun-packed family holiday, seeking cities and culture or beaches and islands, Norwegian Cruise LineL has got the Mediterranean covered. Summer 2023 sees Norwegian Epic sailing longer Mediterranean cruises, with stops in beautiful cities like Marseille, Barcelona & Naples plus exciting new ports of call along the way.
The magnificent Norwegian Getaway has also been redeployed to the area and will accommodate showstopping visits to Bordeaux, Bilbao, Lisbon and more. Norwegian Prima will dazzle and elevate every expectation as she shows guests the best of Valencia, Palma, Genoa as well as others. And be among the first to cruise aboard Norwegian Viva, joining the fleet in 2023 and sailing sail 8-, 9- and 10-day cruises later in the year. From bustling cities to traditional cities, kick back and enjoy Mediterranean in style.
Norwegian Cruise Line: Northern Europe
Feel Free to see Northern Europe in a different light in the long days of summer with Norwegian Cruise Line. Explore grand, historic cities and awe-inspiring landscapes, and enjoy unparalleled levels of freedom and relaxation. Discover the treasures of the Baltic Sea – medieval Tallinn with its storybook architecture and Stockholm’s charming Old Town and the Finnish capital Helsinki.
And be among the first to sail on board Norwegian Prima, an exciting new ship designed to offer experiences beyond your expectations, like the 360-degree Ocean Boulevard with infinity pools, sumptuous outdoor seating with stunning views and a glass bridge over the ocean, as you cruise from Southampton to Reykjavik exploring the towering Norwegian fjords and the geo-thermal wonders and waterfalls of Iceland. For something different cruise round-trip from Southampton down the coastlines of France, Spain and Portugal aboard Norwegian Star.
Asia
Create memories to last a lifetime, as Norwegian Jewel takes you on a voyage rich with the contrasts of the Far East. Discover the futuristic skyscrapers of Hong Kong and Singapore where a taste of history is never far below the surface and catch a glimpse of the revered Emerald Buddha in Bangkok’s gilded Royal Palace.
Take a cruise of Vietnam’s island-studded Ha Long Bay from Hanoi, savour sukiyaki before strolling through Japan’s classical gardens and temples and dim sum served up in Hong Kong. Uncover the temples and palaces tucked into Cambodia’s untouched landscapes.
Own the beach for a day on Malaysia’s beautiful Langkawi Island, shop for souvenirs and more in colourful bazaars and ultra-modern shopping centres and absorb the culture, cuisine and traditions of multiple countries in just one holiday experiencing the freedom and flexibility of cruising with Norwegian Cruise Line.
Australia & New Zealand
Catch the laid-back spirit of life Down Under cruising aboard the all-new Norwegian Spirit and taking in all that’s best in Australia, New Zealand and beyond.
Experience the thrill of sailing past Sydney’s iconic Opera House and under the Harbour Bridge–a fitting start to your holiday. Witness a Koala up close in Melbourne and see where the fantasy world of Lord of the Rings was brought to life among the rugged peaks and valleys close to Wellington.
Cruise past towering cliffs and waterfalls in Milford Sound at the heart of New Zealand’s Fiordland National Park and stroll past the charming Art Deco architecture of Napier. You might choose to start your journey in Bali, the Island of the Gods, calling at Komodo famed for its ‘dragons’. Or head for the paradise islands of Polynesia… Fiji, Papeete, Bora Bora and more.
Africa
Escape the British winter and head to the southern hemisphere for a cruise around South Africa or to the idyllic islands of the Indian Ocean. Discover scenery as wild and diverse as the creatures that wander freely through South Arica’s game reserves on a day safari from Richards Bay or visit Addo Elephant National Park near Port Elizabeth.
Take in the stunning views from Cape Town’s Table Mountain, hang out with adorable African penguins at the city’s Boulder Beach and head out to the fertile Cape Winelands for a tasting of the finest vintages. From Namibia’s Walvis Bay travel inland for a hike on the towering sand dunes including Dune 7, a staggering 1,256 feet tall. Check out the lemurs and chameleons at Madagascar’s Lokobe Reserve, explore the granite boulder-backed beaches on Mahé in the Seychelles or find your island paradise on La Digue.
Extraordinary Journeys
NCL’s collection of uniquely designed Extraordinary Journeys offers longer voyages taking you well off the beaten tracks and allowing more immersive experiences in some of the world’s most fascinating destinations and creating lasting memories you’ll want to share.
Set off on a journey from Argentina, south to the Falkland Islands and down to the extraordinary frozen landscapes and wildlife of Antarctica. Sail from Honolulu, hopping through the Hawaiian Islands bound for French Polynesia with its impossibly romantic and scenic isles–a real taste of paradise. Take a trans-Pacific voyage from Yokohama in Japan to Seattle with leisurely days at sea interspersed with fascinating ports like Hakodate, crossing the international dateline and the unforgettable glaciers of Alaska.
Closer to home, cruise from Southampton via Scottish ports to the breath-taking Norwegian fjords and adventures among the wild volcanic landscapes of Iceland.
Alaska
We know you won’t want to miss a moment of Alaska’s boundless, spectacular scenery, so you’ll want your cruise to offer the ultimate in freedom and relaxation. That’s why we recommend Norwegian Cruise Line and upgrading your holiday with a Cruisetour, so you can see Alaska from every angle and explore even deeper into the Alaskan wilderness.
Marvel as your Norwegian Cruise Line ship cruises up close to glaciers, calving icebergs into the water around you and watch out for wildlife–whales, eagles, and even black bears on the shoreline. Be sure to take some of our customers’ favourite excursions, like the White Pass narrow-gauge railway, dating from the 1890s Gold Rush and passing through spectacular scenery, or a seaplane flight over the forests, waterfalls and mountain peaks. Try glacier hiking, salmon fishing or gold panning.
The Caribbean
Cruising with Norwegian Cruise Line in The Caribbean is as laid back as the islands themselves. You can sail from six U.S. ports and experience everything The Caribbean offers in your style and at your pace. Just like the cocktails poured freely on your ship, you can mix up
The Caribbean just the way you like it. Chilling on white beaches beside gin-clear sea one day… wandering through the Spanish colonial streets of Cartagena or old San Juan the next. We like the way that Norwegian Cruise Line is always looking for new experiences, so how about keeping it colourful with the colonial architecture in Curaçao or being castaway for the day on their private island resorts of Great Stirrup Cay in The Bahamas or Harvest Caye in Belize?
Hawaii
If you really want to experience the Aloha-spirit of Hawaii, we recommend Norwegian Cruise Line and their U.S.-flagged ship, Pride of America.
Why? Because they’re the only cruise company to sail to all four main Hawaiian islands in just one week, giving you more time ashore to do what you came to paradise for. And thanks to Free at Sea, you receive all applicable packages, such as Premium Beverages and Speciality Dining, by upgrading for as little as £149pp – making your holiday as carefree and relaxing on board as it ashore in Hawaii.
So, Feel Free to discover scenery beyond your imagination–towering mountains, flower-filled forests, rivers, and waterfalls, and the extraordinary lava fields of active volcanoes. Take a helicopter flight over stunning valleys inaccessible by land, chill on black and gold beaches, learn to surf or to hula and explore the colourful undersea world. Plus, explore even deeper with a Cruisetour, so you can really capture that Hawai’ian spirit.
Norwegian Cruise Line – Ships
NCL has a ship for everyone, from more intimate vessels that can access smaller ports to contemporary floating resorts packed with innovations, style, experiences and even surprises. It’s one of the most modern fleets afloat, and whether you’re tackling the biggest ropes course at sea, speeding around a three-deck-high electric-kart race track, dining at the Teppanyaki grill, applauding a Broadway musical or chilling in your Spa Suite private hot tub, you’ll discover Norwegian Cruise Line ships are like no other.
And now they’re investing in a whole new class of ships! The new Prima class is designed to offer experiences beyond expectation, like the 360-degree Ocean Boulevard with infinity pools, outdoor lounge with fire pit and a glass bridge over the ocean. The first ship, Norwegian Prima, debuted in 2022, Norwegian Viva will launch in 2023 and there are four more to follow.
Feel Free to step aboard and be amazed.