Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has opened the sale of new 2024/25 exotic itineraries, including the debut of Norwegian Spirit, Norwegian Sun and Norwegian Sky in Asia. The line will make inaugural calls to Manama, Bahrain; Rarotonga, Cook Islands; Sokhna, Egypt; and Akita, Japan.
With this new season of itineraries from October 2024 through December 2025, NCL is expanding its voyages to Antarctica, South America, Africa, Asia, Middle East, Australia and New Zealand by 37 percent; and its “Extraordinary Journeys,” the brand’s collection of port-rich voyages, overall by 15 percent.
Notable itineraries open for reservations include:
- NCL’s first voyage from Ushuaia, Argentina – Norwegian Star will sail a 14-day voyage to Brazil and Antarctica departing March 1, 2025, offering a port-intensive way to experience South America and cruise to Antarctica. Embarking from Ushuaia for this journey reduces the number of sea days needed for an Antarctica cruise providing more port time for travelers. Guests can cruise through Paradise Bay in Antarctica and witness the glacial mountains and local wildlife while also having the opportunity to experience the culture in Puerto Madryn, Buenos Aires, Montevideo, Punta Del Este and Sao Paulo
- NCL’s maiden call to Bahrain, its first dedicated Middle East sailing – The seven-day Middle East cruise on Norwegian Sun from Doha to Dubai, departing April 12, 2025. An overnight stay in Abu Dhabi provides travelers with more time to explore the destination. The voyage also includes visits to Saudi Arabia’s Dammam and Bahrain’s Manama, a first-time visit for NCL; besides Dubai and Sir Bani Yas, the largest natural island southwest of Abu Dhabi
- Three NCL ships to Asia for the first time – Together Norwegian Sun and Norwegian Sky will debut in Asia, offering an eight-month season from October 2024 through May 2025, sailing voyages in the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and Japan, including a collection of Japanese spring cherry blossom and fall foliage itineraries. For the first time, NCL will call to Akita during Norwegian Sun’s 12-day roundtrip sailing from Tokyo, embarking on October 23, 2024. Both ships will be joined in region by Norwegian Spirit, embarking on a new repositioning voyage from Australia to Asia on December 7, 2024, followed by its first voyage in Asia on December 21, 2024
- “Extraordinary Journeys” – NCL’s collection of immersive journeys will include two new back-to-back voyages aboard Norwegian Sky. Departing December 2024, the vessel will offer a 16-day Africa sailing to Seychelles, Kenya, Tanzania, Oman and more during its voyage from Dubai to Mauritius. Immediately following, it will offer a 17-day sailing from Mauritius to Singapore with calls to Seychelles, Maldives and Zanzibar. On April 19, 2025, Norwegian Sun will embark on a 16-day cruise from Dubai to Israel’s Haifa, featuring 10 ports of call including Sokhna, a new port for NCL. Visiting Sokhna allows for easier access to Cairo, where guests can explore the Great Pyramids of Giza
- New Australian itinerary – Norwegian Spirit returns Down Under for its third season and launches a new 14-day voyage from Sydney to Bali via the Queensland coast in December 2024. The voyage includes calls to Cairns and Darwin, Australia; as well as an overnight visit to Bali. In addition, the ship will make the brand’s first port of call to Rarotonga in November 2025
- Two NCL ships departing from Haifa – In November 2024, Norwegian Sky will sail a 16-day “Middle East Extraordinary Journey” from Haifa to Dubai, including the opportunity for guests to transit the Suez Canal. Guests can also choose from an 11-day Mediterranean cruise from Haifa to Istanbul aboard Norwegian Sun. Departing May 5, 2025, the voyage will call to destinations in Greece, Turkey and Egypt
For more information, visit www.ncl.com.
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