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Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global
cruise travel with a 57-year history of breaking boundaries, today announced
its 2026 spring/summer itineraries to the Caribbean, Bahamas, Bermuda, Alaska, and Canada and New England, as well as a new season of
voyages from the Port of Philadelphia (PhilaPort) for the first time
in many years.
On April
16, 2026, Norwegian Jewel® will commence seven-to-nine-day cruises to Bermuda, launching the
city as a new cruise destination. Departing from the SouthPort Marine Terminal
Complex, where plans are currently underway with the local government to
develop a facility to welcome cruisers in 2026, Norwegian Jewel's Bermuda itineraries
will feature overnight calls to Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda, providing
guests more time to enjoy and discover the island's turquoise blue waters and
pink-sand beaches. This new homeport for NCL will provide residents in the U.S.
Mid-Atlantic region more access to cruising, as it will be the only cruise line
sailing from Philadelphia through Oct. 17, 2026.
"We
remain committed to delivering more experiences for our guests to create
unforgettable memories, so they can vacation better with us," said David
J. Herrera, president of Norwegian Cruise Line. "We are particularly proud
to partner with PhilaPort to launch cruising in the area, making it even more
accessible to the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region."
"The
Port of Philadelphia is extremely excited to partner with Norwegian
Cruise Line, one of the world's premier cruise lines," said Jeff
Theobald, executive director and CEO of PhilaPort. "Philadelphia has
so much to offer, as the birthplace of freedom and the home to much of our
nation's history, we look forward to connecting cruisers with our world class
city. This new service rounds out the portfolio of services offered at
PhilaPort, and we look forward to this next phase of growth."
The
Company's new 2026 spring/summer season includes nearly 250 itineraries for
nine of its soon-to-be 20 ships. Embarking from U.S. and Canadian ports between
April and November 2026, these voyages will call to 30 unique destinations
across the Caribbean, Bermuda, Bahamas, Canada and New
England, as well as Alaska. With an average of 10 hours in port, guests
can choose to enjoy the picture-perfect beaches, colorful cities and vibrant
culture of the Caribbean, Bahamas and Bermuda; enjoy the
rustic fall foliage of Canada and New England; or dive deep into the
pristine nature and abundant wilderness found in Alaska.
Herrera
continued, "Our new 2026 spring/summer deployment further meets the
vacation demands of our guests with more shorter cruise offerings to
fun-in-the-sun destinations, such as the Bahamas and the Caribbean,
as well as a variety of longer itineraries to bucket-list destinations, such
as Alaska."
Itinerary
highlights from NCL's spring/summer 2026 deployment include:
NEW BERMUDA, CANADA AND
NEW ENGLAND HOMEPORTS AND ITINERARIES
Following
Norwegian Jewel's first-ever season of Bermuda voyages from Philadelphia from April
16, 2026 to Aug. 27, 2026, it will sail immersive 10- and 11-day Canada and New England itineraries,
alternating embarkation ports between Philadelphia and Québec City.
Guests will enjoy quainter ports in the region like Saguenay, Charlottetown and Halifax,
Canada in addition to well-known ports, such as Bar Harbor, Maine and Boston.
On April
19, 2026, Norwegian Breakaway® will become the largest NCL vessel to offer
regular turnarounds in Boston with seven-day Bermuda voyages through November.
Throughout the peak summer season, voyages will feature an overnight stay at
the Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda and a day in Halifax, Nova
Scotia, one of the highest-rated ports in Northeast Canada. From late
August through mid-October 2026, the ship will embark on seven-day Canada and New England itineraries calling
to the most picturesque ports, including Bar Harbor, Maine, as well
as Saint John, New Brunswick and Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Moreover,
Norwegian Aqua, will return to New York City for its second Bermuda season sailing a
selection of five- and-seven-day itineraries with overnight stays at the Royal
Naval Dockyard, Bermuda.
LONGER
CONTINUOUS BAHAMAS SEASON
Due
to popular guest demand, NCL is expanding its short-cruise offering with nearly
40 voyages to the Bahamas from Miami in spring/summer 2026
aboard Norwegian Getaway® for a continuous season of cruises to the
island-chain nation. The three- to four-night cruises will visit Nassau,
and Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas, the cruise line's private
island and best guest-rated port in the region. As of late 2025, it will
feature a newly constructed multi-ship pier, enhancing the overall guest
experience to this exclusive destination.
CRUISE
TO THE CARIBBEAN ABOARD ONE OF NCL'S NEWEST VESSELS
Norwegian
Prima's sprawling outdoor space allows for some of the best island-hopping
itineraries in the Caribbean. The ship will extend its season in Port
Canaveral, Fla. and sail seven-day sailings to Eastern and Western Caribbean,
visiting the most sought-after ports in the region, including Montego Bay,
Jamaica; George Town, Cayman Islands and Puerto Plata, Dominican
Republic. For an extended vacation in the tropics, guests can book back-to-back
sailings to create a 14-day voyage to maximize their fun-in-the-sun experience.
THE
YOUNGEST FLEET IN ALASKA
Alaska remains a bucket-list destination for travelers
and explorers worldwide with its rugged coastal landscapes, majestic glaciers,
and local marine wildlife on display. The 2026 season will commence in late
April and deliver breathtaking voyages through October from Seattle; Whittier,
Alaska and Vancouver, British Columbia. Guests can enjoy a variety of
experiences with some of the newest ships in the region, Norwegian Encore®,
Norwegian Bliss® and Norwegian Joy®, all of which feature unmatched
onboard activities, including the industry's only racetracks at sea.
Custom-built for the Alaska experience, these ships feature expansive
outdoor and indoor spaces to marvel at the iconic beauty of the destination.
Embarking from Seattle's Pier 66, Norwegian Encore and Norwegian Bliss will sail seven-day voyages, while
Norwegian Joy will offer longer and more immersive nine- to 10-day itineraries.
Norwegian
Jade® will cruise a series of seven-day open-jaw sailings between Vancouver,
British Columbia and the new-to-NCL homeport Whittier, Alaska with
no days at sea. Guests aiming to immerse themselves even more in "The Last
Frontier" can add a NCL Cruisetour to their reservation, and explore the
interior of Alaska, take a ride on the narrow tracks of the Alaska
Railroad or fish halibut and salmon in the cold waters of Kachemak Bay.
In
addition to the newly opened spring/summer 2026 deployment, NCL cruises to more than 450 destinations worldwide giving
guests the chance to plan and book their upcoming cruise vacation well in
advance.
For
B-roll of Norwegian Cruise Line ships, please click here.
For
more information about the Company's award-winning 19-ship fleet and worldwide
itineraries, or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional, call
888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit www.ncl.com.
Image
Credit: © Norwegian Cruise Line
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