Revel in the glories of the East
FOR a 2020 adventure, why not switch to cruise control and sail away to Scandinavia and Russia – or even further afield to the dazzling wonders of the Far East?
Travels in the magnificent Baltic are like pages out of a storybook, while timeless Japan and China fuse ancient tradition with modern life as if it were the most natural thing in the world.
Whether you’re soaking up views of Mount Fuji, scaling the Great Wall, or appreciating St Petersburg’s onion domes, the array of sights is awesome.
What’s more, now is the time to plan a trip, as NCL is offering up to $500 onboard spending money per stateroom on cruises booked before November 24.
A BALTIC BLAST
A Scandinavia, Russia and Baltic journey on Norwegian Escape (July to October 2020) is steeped in art, history and culture. With more than 200 museums, glittering palaces, Tchaikovsky operas and the famous Kirov ballet, there is so much to fill a two-day stop in St Petersburg, known as the Venice of the North.
Follow in the footsteps of Catherine the Great, gaze on a Rembrandt at the Hermitage, or visit the palaces and fountains of Peterhof, built by Peter the Great to rival Versailles.
Art nouveau Helsinki boasts a coastline dotted with islands, on one of which you’ll find the Seurasaari open-air museum’s historic rural homes. In glamorous Berlin, walk through what used to be Checkpoint Charlie, a key symbol of the Cold War.
Discover Viking ways in Stockholm at the interactive
Vikingaliv museum – or chill out, literally, at an ice bar in the Old Town.
And step back in time in the hip gastro-capital Copenhagen, with its medieval Latin Quarter.
On board Norwegian Escape, delight your inner foodie with up to 28 dining experiences, including oceanside meals and drinks on the quarter-mile-long Waterfront promenade.
FABLED FAR EAST
Tokyo showcases stunning digital art and other high-tech wonders. And there’s Michelinstarred sushi, sumo wrestling, and the tranquil gardens around the Imperial Palace.
Experience the capital’s neon glow and regal temples from your base on Norwegian Spirit, fresh from a revolutionary renovation.
A 15-day Asia: Japan And China cruise from Tokyo features overnight stays in Osaka, Shanghai and Hong Kong.
Mount Fuji is one of the world’s must-sees. And the gracious spirit of old Japan lives on in alluring Kyoto (from Osaka), home to atmospheric temples, sublime gardens and traditional teahouses.
Explore centuries-old shrines or take a cable car or harbour tour in Nagasaki, where a turbulent history is movingly remembered.
Next stop is Beijing. In the Forbidden City, visit the exquisite Temple of Heaven, where the emperor prayed for good harvests. Walk along the Great Wall, or even venture to Xian to see the Terracotta Warriors.
Dalian brings museums and scrumptious seafood, while prosperous Shanghai mixes sky-scraping razzmatazz with indulgent shopping.
Vivid memories can be made at every turn when you take a scenic route through the aweinspiring Baltic or Far East with award-winning NCL next year.
Find out more at ncl.com or call 0333 222 6505.