Norwegian Launches Fall-Winter 2026-27 Season – Cruise Industry News

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has launched over 400 new sailings for its fall-winter 2026-27 season during its Black Friday Sale, offering 50 percent off all cruises.

Running through April 2027, the new itineraries cover 11 regions, including the Caribbean, Asia and the Mexican Riviera, with departures from 20 ports. Additionally, the line’s More at Sea package, effective from January 2025, provides perks such as premium spirits, extra dining options, expanded Wi-Fi and shore excursion credits, as well as free airfare for a second guest on select cruises.

 “Offering our loyal guests more ways to have their own best vacation with more of what they love is central to our commitment,” said David J. Herrera, president of Norwegian Cruise Line.

“With our new fall-winter 2026/27 itineraries, we’re thrilled to provide them with even more voyage options, destinations, and ships to choose from, including our newest cutting-edge vessels, Norwegian Aqua and Norwegian Luna. For added convenience, we will feature weekend turnarounds from ports across the U.S., including New Orleans, Miami, and Galveston, Texas, making it even easier for guests to set sail on their own schedule. The upcoming holiday season is the perfect time to start planning while getting the most value from your vacation.”

The 2026-27 fall-winter season includes new Caribbean voyages from U.S. ports like Miami, New Orleans and Philadelphia with ships including the Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva. 

The Norwegian Breakaway debuts in San Juan, offering Caribbean sailings, while the Norwegian Pearl will sail from Philadelphia. 

The Norwegian Encore will also launch its first Mexican Riviera season from Los Angeles, featuring week-long roundtrips.

Meanwhile, the Norwegian Jade will return to Asia for the first time since 2019, with a seven-month season from October 2026 through April 2027, featuring 16 voyages visiting Incheon, Hong Kong, Singapore and Tokyo. Highlights include maiden calls in Brunei, Taiwan and the Philippines, along with select overnight stays in Hong Kong. Additionally, the Norwegian Spirit will sail from Sydney, offering wine-themed cruises to regions in Australia and four-day “taster” sailings. Longer itineraries between Sydney and Auckland will include destinations across Australia and New Zealand.

The company will also launch the Norwegian Joy’s first Bahamas season on November 2, 2026, offering three- and four-day cruises with departures from Miami. The Norwegian Getaway will extend its Bahamas season to April 2027, with three- to five-day sailings from Miami and Port Canaveral, Florida, visiting Nassau and Great Stirrup Cay.