8 reasons why NCL has the cruise for you
Cruise ships are returning to the high seas and Norwegian Cruise Line offers some of the best value around. With over 300 destinations worldwide to choose from, excellent dining options and award-winning entertainment straight from Broadway, there are plenty of reasons to cruise the world with NCL.
More bang for your buck
A saving of up to 35% on fares is a good money-saving start. NCL also offers impressive free extras, like the specialty dining package, Wi-Fi package and – wait for it – the beverage package.
There are also shore excursion credits and a reduced rate for third and fourth guests on select cruises, which is a good deal for families.
This is a promotional offer, so get in soon.
Not just for adults
Sometimes, jaw-dropping scenery like ice-blue glaciers, soaring snow-covered mountains and breaching humpback whales just isn’t enough for kids. But there’s a fair chance they’ll enjoy the view of Alaska’s wonders from Norwegian Bliss’s top-deck, two-level go-kart track, where nippy electric racers hit speeds of up to 50km/h.
Or perhaps they could challenge their new friends on the thrilling laser tag course, hit the slides at the waterpark, or test their skills in the games room.
Who knows, maybe it’s the kids who’ll be awe-struck by leaping whales while mum and dad are battling it out on the racetrack.
Freestyle dining
Peckish at 3am? Order a burger from the 24-hour eatery and have it delivered to your room. On a cruise to Ireland but crave sashimi? Head to Bamboo restaurant for everything Japanese, Thai and Chinese fusion.
Eat inside, seaside, poolside ‒ NCL ships have restaurants and cafes just about everywhere, serving dishes from around the world, plus there are no pre-set dress codes or meal times. So, whenever you’re hungry, there’s a venue and a meal standing by.
Europe and Scandinavia ‒ from the Greek Islands to Norway and Iceland
Wander among the whitewashed buildings and blue-domed churches of stunning Santorini, hit the beach at Mykonos, and stroll along the medieval streets of Rhodes on a cruise of the Greek Islands.
Of course, NCL knows a thing or two about Scandinavia. Few countries are as breathtaking as Norway, from its deep blue fiords, flanked by mountains carpeted in green, to its storybook villages nestled at the water’s edge.
Iceland’s unique environment is a blend of fire and ice, with snow-capped peaks and glaciers sharing the landscape with crystal-clear hot springs, bubbling mud pools and hissing steam vents.
Year-round Hawaii
An iconic place in the sun, Hawaii is a bucket-list regular. Featured in over a hundred movies, from Elvis’s Blue Hawaii to the rampaging dinosaurs of Jurassic Park, the Aloha state is a scenic delight. Lush tropical rainforest, thundering surf, broad sandy beaches and rugged volcanic mountains make it one of the world’s most visited locations.
Now dinosaur-free, Hawaii is a regular destination for NCL, the only cruise company that visits the island chain year-round, departing every Saturday from Honolulu.
With no sea days, and overnight stays in Maui and Kauai, you’ll have plenty of time to hike among magnificent waterfalls, step back in time at Pearl Harbor or take in a dazzling show at an authentic lūʻau.
How about an exclusive island retreat?
Sun, crystal-clear water, swaying palms, delicious drinks with little umbrellas in them – there’s good reason The Bahamas is so popular. Even better if you have access to an exclusive island.
Every Norwegian Cruise Line trip to this tropical paradise includes a day at NCL’s own Great Stirrup Cay.
Snorkel with stingrays, zipline across the island, grab a snack from the beach grill, or swim with pigs on nearby Treasure Island – yes, it’s a thing. Or just flop by the beach with a cool drink and a sunny disposition.
You can even rent a cabana or villa for the day.
Sail from Australia on the fully renovated Norwegian Spirit
Before world travel took a holiday, the Norwegian Spirit was renovated from bow to stern with the adult cruiser in mind. Staterooms have been completely refurbished, six new restaurants and seven new bars have been added, and the Mandara Spa has been doubled in size and includes a Thermal Suite – so it’s a bit like a new ship.
In 2022/23 it will be sailing from Australia to New Zealand and the South Pacific.
Remember, book soon for all the free extras.
Fabulous new ships on the horizon
A seaside Ocean Boulevard, complete with infinity pools and a glass-bottomed ocean walkway, a three-level go-kart speedway, a 10-storey-high slide, and plenty of food, drink and entertainment options. And all this even before you reach destinations like Norway, Russia, Iceland, Bermuda and the sun-drenched islands of the Caribbean.
Norwegian Prima will set sail in August 2022 and Norwegian Viva in 2023.
