Sunday, November 24, 2024 Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced the cancellation of 40 sailings, affecting popular destinations like the Caribbean, South America, Africa, Antarctica, and more. The cancellations are due to fleet redeployment, as NCL adjusts its operations to better align with market demand. If your upcoming cruise is among the affected sailings, here’s everything you need to know, including the full itinerary details and compensation options to help ease the inconvenience.
Here are the ships and their affected itineraries: To minimize the impact of these cancellations, NCL is offering a comprehensive compensation package. Affected passengers will receive a full refund for their cruise fare, credited to the original payment method. Additionally, NCL is offering a 10% Future Cruise Credit (FCC), which can be applied to future bookings.
Travel advisors are also covered, with commissions for fully paid bookings remaining intact. NCL has started reaching out to passengers directly, providing detailed information about the refund process and the available options. In addition to the 40 cancelled cruises, NCL has made further changes to its upcoming schedules.
The Norwegian Sun will no longer operate its 14-night South Pacific cruise, originally scheduled for August 7, 2025, due to fleet redeployment. Also, two short cruises on the Norwegian Getaway planned for August 17 and 21, 2026, have been canceled because the ship has been fully chartered. Passengers can .
