Norwegian Cruise Line® News
NORWEGIAN LUNA™ WELCOMES HER FIRST GUESTS IN EUROPE
Norwegian Cruise Line® (NCL), the global leader in innovative cruise travel, today revealed the first official architectural images and videos of Norwegian Luna, offering a first look at the ship’s striking next-generation design as she begins her inaugural transatlantic voyage. NCL’s newest ship welcomed her first guests in Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy, on March 10, 2026 and will make her U.S. debut in Miami, the Cruise Capital of the World, on March 23, 2026.
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE® UNVEILS SUN-SOAKED WINTER 2027/28 DEPLOYMENT AND BRINGS BACK FREE AT SEA PLUS
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel with a 59-year history of breaking boundaries, today announced its highly anticipated winter 2027/28 deployment and the return of its guest-favorite Free at Sea Plus™ package offering more unlimited amenities, including premium beverages, streaming Wi-Fi, Starbucks® and more.
OVER 70% OF TRAVELERS ARE EMBRACING THE “JOY OF MISSING OUT” AS THE NEW WAY TO VACATION
After years of “revenge travel” and jam-packed holidays, a new mindset is taking hold and reshaping how people think about vacation: the Joy of Missing Out (JOMO). Unlike tightly packed trips driven by the Fear of Missing Out (FOMO), where travelers raced to check off bucket-list destinations and capture every moment for social media, JOMO embraces a slower, more intentional approach. According to a new survey conducted by YouGov1 on behalf of Norwegian Cruise Line® (NCL), over 70% of travelers are moving away from fast-paced sightseeing toward more restorative, meaningful escapes that prioritize personal well-being, flexibility and choice.
NORWEGIAN AQUA™ MAKES GRAND DEBUT WITH INAUGURAL VOYAGE IN EUROPE
Norwegian Cruise Line® (NCL), a global leader in innovative cruise travel, has welcomed the first guests aboard the highly anticipated Norwegian Aqua as she embarks on her maiden voyage from Lisbon to Southampton, England. Marking a new chapter in NCL’s fleet evolution, Norwegian Aqua is hosting over 2,000 invited guests aboard to experience how the Brand is delivering MORE with its newest innovations and offerings. This is the first of a five-part inaugural series, before concluding in Miami with the official christening voyage in April.