Thursday, August 22, 2024 Norwegian Cruise Line® (NCL), a pioneer in global cruise travel, has announced an expansion of its 2026 spring/summer season, featuring a wide array of port-immersive European itineraries. The season includes 225 new voyages across Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Greek Isles, offering travelers diverse sailing lengths and embarkation ports to craft their ideal European getaway. Additionally, NCL is offering bucket-list itineraries through the South Pacific, Western Caribbean, Canada, and New England for those seeking other global destinations.
As part of its guest-focused itinerary planning, NCL is emphasizing seven-day European cruises with limited or no sea days, allowing guests to fully experience each destination. The itineraries also feature overnight stays in iconic cities like Reykjavik, Iceland; Copenhagen, Denmark; and Istanbul, Turkey, providing cruisers with 22 overnights in Europe to enjoy local dining and nightlife. With 11 unique embarkation ports across 10 European countries, including the introduction of Helsinki as a new homeport, NCL offers travelers flexible options to start and end their vacation in the destination of their choice.
Among the new European cruises, NCL will make its debut in Portree, Scotland; Leirvik (Stord), Norway; and Palamós, Spain. David J. Herrera, President of Norwegian Cruise Line, stated, “At NCL, we pride ourselves on offering a variety of options for our guests to plan their perfect vaca.