NCL launches 2024 Europe Travel Season with spectacular itineraries
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) kicked off its 2024 Europe travel season on April 19, 2024, with the arrival of the Norwegian Epic to its seasonal homeport of Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy. The ship embarked on a 10-day Greek Isles and Italy voyage, marking the start of an exciting summer travel season in Europe.
Guests embarking on NCL cruises in Europe this season will have a wealth of options, with 101 distinctive itineraries to choose from. These include 38 roundtrip and 63 open-jaw sailings, visiting 140 captivating ports across Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, the Greek Isles, and the Atlantic Coast.
New Homeports and Ships
One of the highlights of this season is the opportunity for guests to fully explore popular destinations such as Istanbul, Turkey; Florence (Livorno), Italy; and Reykjavik, Iceland, with select itineraries offering overnight calls. This season, cruises will depart from 13 homeports, including three brand new options for NCL voyages to Europe: New York City; Le Havre (Paris), France; and Oslo, Norway.
NCL will have a total of nine ships in the region, including its newest vessels, Norwegian Prima, and Norwegian Viva, as well as Norwegian Escape, which returns to Europe following its successful season in 2022.
Unique Excursions
With an average of 10 hours in port, guests can explore each destination at their leisure or choose from a wide range of shore excursions. NCL provides exclusive experiences like ‘Beyond Blueprint,’ inviting guests to delve into the hidden marvels behind Europe’s renowned landmarks. Additionally, indulge in ‘Gourmet Tours’ tailor-made for culinary aficionados to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of local cuisines. For those seeking a deeper dive into European culture and history, NCL offers Cruisetours, which include roundtrip flights, hotel stays, transportation, and excursions. Cruisetours are available in 10 European destinations, including Istanbul, Turkey; Paris, France; and Barcelona, Spain.
Freestyle Cruising
In addition to the exciting destinations, NCL offers a variety of onboard activities, including high-production entertainment, world-class dining options, and activities suitable for the whole family. With NCL’s Freestyle Cruising philosophy, guests have the freedom to tailor their holiday experience to their preferences, with no fixed schedules or dinner times.
NCL’s European voyages across 20242025 offer great value and a significantly enhanced experience. With the convenience of unpacking just once and waking up in a new destination almost every day, guests are invited to explore the world while enjoying the comforts of home. With NCL’s ‘Free at Sea’ offer, guests can customise their holiday with perks such as specialty dining, unlimited beverage packages, shore excursion credits, and more.
Itinerary Highlights
Norwegian Star Sails a Series of OpenJaw Sailings to Iceland, Greenland, and Canada: Norwegian Star, NCL’s sole ship capable of polar navigation, can reach ports above the Arctic Circle, allowing for unique voyages. It will be the first in NCL’s fleet to offer a new summer series of 12-14-day open-jaw sailings between New York City and Reykjavik, Iceland, with stops in Akureyri and Grundarfjordur, Iceland; Qaqortoq, Greenland; and St. John’s (Newfoundland) and Halifax, Canada. These voyages will embark in July and August 2024.
Explore the Blue and Greek Isles with Norwegian Getaway: Beginning June 25, Norwegian Getaway will homeport in Athens (Piraeus), Greece, offering 7-10-day roundtrip Greek Isles itineraries. Each day, the ship will dock at a new port, allowing guests to explore destinations like Istanbul, Turkey; Iraklion, Santorini, and Mykonos, Greece, as well as Izmir (Ephesus), Turkey. Select departures include overnight stays in Istanbul, providing guests with more than 24 hours to visit key attractions.
Norwegian Viva’s Cruises to the Mediterranean: From May to November 2024, Norwegian Viva presents diverse open-jaw Mediterranean cruises lasting nine, 10, or 11 days. With varied embarkation and disembarkation ports like Athens (Piraeus), Lisbon, Venice (Trieste), and Rome (Civitavecchia), guests can plan extended preor post-cruise holidays.
No Days at Sea Onboard Norwegian Escape’s Mediterranean Sailings: Norwegian Escape, the Company’s largest vessel in Europe this season at nearly 165,000 gross tons, will homeport in Barcelona, Civitavecchia (Rome), and Trieste (Venice), Italy. It will sail 8-10-day roundtrip voyages in the Western Mediterranean, with daily stops at ports. Additionally, it will offer 7-11-day open-jaw voyages, visiting Italy, Greece, and France, with only one day at sea.
NCL cruises in Europe are already on sale through December 2025, giving guests the chance to plan and book their next European summer getaway early.