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Tranquility. Excitement. Natural beauty. Whatever paradise you seek, you can soak it all in on Norwegian’s private island, Great Stirrup Cay. From an exhilarating zip line over pristine waters and snorkeling a unique underwater sculpture garden to reclining at the all-new, exclusive Silver Cove – featuring a private beach and lagoon, Mandara Spa and luxurious villas – you can do it all, or nothing at all, on The Greatest Cay.

Norwegian Spirit will be emerging from dry dock on February 2020 after an over $100 million revitalization. This dramatic transformation will involve every part of the ship; from the spa to the restaurants and every single stateroom. As we prepare to welcome her back into action, let’s take a look at what you can expect from a day at sea on board the all-new Norwegian Spirit.

Have you been longing to travel to the same regions once explored by the Vikings? Now you can witness the beauty and culture that makes up the northernmost region of Europe with a Norwegian Cruise Line Baltic cruise. Step aboard your breathtaking cruise ship, unpack once and settle in for the Northern Europe cruise of a lifetime.

Booking a cruise to take advantage of Spring break guarantees you the easiest, most relaxing vacation that you will ever experience. While many popular beach destinations may become overcrowded and overpriced, you can avoid the throngs of visiting revelers by going on a spring break cruise that will take you away from the crowds. Not to mention that you get to do so while being whisked away to some of the most beautiful and exotic destinations in the world!

Thinking of cruising this summer? Memorial Day Weekend will soon be upon us. It’s a holiday that has come to signify the start of summer season in all its leisurely glory. For some, it’s simply a three-day weekend, maybe with a beach day or barbeque tradition. But sometimes traditions are meant to be broken. Especially when you consider that Norwegian Cruise Line offers amazing savings on 3-, 4-, and 5-day cruises to some of the sunniest places during this special time of year.

Norwegian Cruise Line has replaced all single-use plastic beverage bottles across its fleet with plant-based carton containers made of 82% renewable materials. This initiative is being facilitated in partnership with JUST® Goods, Inc. a global consumer goods company dedicated to producing responsibly sourced products, contained in sustainable packaging.

Birthdays are a big reason to celebrate, and Norwegian Cruise Line knows how to help you ensure the big day is memorable and exhilarating. Whether you are searching for a low-key birthday event with just you and your significant other, or if you are celebrating a milestone year with friends and family, why not celebrate in style at sea? With party packages, countless excursions, and cost-saving group cruise discount options available, you'll find that planning your birthday cruise is easier than most land-based options (and a lot more fun!). Let's take a took at why you should celebrate your upcoming birthday on a Norwegian cruise:

With over 80 upcoming cruises departing from Miami, Norwegian Cruise Line has your vacation covered. Whether you're only able to get away for a weekend or want to spend two weeks or more on vacation, there's a Norwegian cruise for you. Top cruise destinations for ships departing from Miami include The Caribbean, Bahamas, Belize, Mexico, Panama Canal, South America, and even a classic Transatlantic cruise.

You've booked your cruise. Now what do you do? When planning your getaway, cruising is about as easy as it gets. Norwegian Cruise Line takes care of almost everything you need, from meals and entertainment to child care and excursions. However, there are still some important things you need to complete before you get on that ship. Check out the following six tips for managing your cruise before you step foot on board so that you can relax and have fun the minute you set sail. 

On a Norwegian cruise to the the Caribbean, you'll discover one new experience after another. The only trouble is choosing where to go and what to do.

Norwegian Cruise Line has partnered with Kellie Pickler and Warner Chappell Music to host its second songwriters cruise through the “Free the Beat” program, a music platform through which the industry’s top songwriters, artists, talent and creators will develop content for Norwegian’s first-ever global music library. This month, Pickler and seven songwriters from Warner Chappell Music will set sail from Honolulu, Oahu on a seven-day cruise to the islands of Hawaii on the only U.S.-flagged cruise ship, Pride of America.

Norwegian Cruise Line announced the winners of its Encore Moments campaign, created to recognize and reward everyday heroes across the U.S. and Canada for the positive impact they have on their friends, families and communities.

A Christening ceremony must be befitting of its ship, and for that reason, Norwegian pulled out all the stops for Norwegian Encore. The much awaited day featured a showcase of onboard entertainment including “Choir of Man” and the Tony Award®-winning “Kinky Boots" and a special performance by honorary godmother, and GRAMMY Award-winning artist, Kelly Clarkson.

It is that time of the year again – when you feel like time has flown by and before you know it, you are making Thanksgiving plans and scouring the web for Cyber Monday deals. After all, long are the days when you needed to stand outside a retail store in the freezing cold on Black Friday. In fact, shopping online after Black Friday has become so popular, that analysts are predicting Cyber Monday sales to surge to record highs this year. Unsurprisingly, it is very easy to get wrapped up in the stress of the holiday deals craze. With that in mind, we wanted to share five ways to embrace the holiday shopping season if you love to travel.

New Orleans is one of the top tourist destinations in the United States, with a unique mix of culture, history, entertainment, and nightlife. While many cruisers may think only of Mardi Gras when it comes to New Orleans, there is so much more to the city. New Orleans is the home of Dixieland Jazz, as well as Louisiana Creole cuisine with its blend of French, Spanish, Italian, German, Haitian, and West African flavors. 

Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest, grandest ship, Norwegian Encore, has made her debut in the United States. The much-awaited ship arrived in New York City on November 10 after completing her first transatlantic voyage, with a two-day preview scheduled from Nov. 11 to 13.

It's never too early to start planning your next cruise vacation. Whether you dream of eating pasta in Italy or walking in the footsteps of Russian tsars, Norwegian has you covered. With European itineraries that take you everywhere from stunning Baltic capitals to jewels of the Mediterranean, Norwegian makes it easy to explore parts of the world you never thought possible. So go ahead and dream big.

Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel, today took delivery of its newest ship, Norwegian Encore, in Bremerhaven, Germany. This highly anticipated milestone begins a nearly month-long tour with preview events scheduled in Europe, New York and Miami, including the ship’s naming ceremony on Nov. 21, 2019.

Every curve. Every view. Every single space—completely reimagined. Get ready for the all-new Norwegian Spirit. Our most extensive ship renovation ever, harmonized to offer the best of Norwegian Cruise Line’s exceptional fleet. Every stateroom modernized. Every dining experience elevated. Every bar and lounge redesigned. And, with Norwegian Spirit’s extraordinary itineraries spanning multiple continents including Asia and Africa, you’ll have more time to soak up every last detail.

If you have teenagers and are planning an upcoming Norwegian cruise, you may be wondering whether you can keep your teens busy an entertained during your vacation. Norwegian Cruise Line has you covered with a special teens' youth program, plenty of outdoor activities, and no shortage of adventurous excursions to book.