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Whether you're a first-time cruiser or an experienced traveller, here is some advice that's always a helpful reminder: Try something - anything - new every day of your cruise. Granted, such a suggestion is easy to indulge because you’re likely to explore a different port city every day. However, I find that when it comes to food, we tend to stick to the first onboard dining experience we like, rather than explore our way through Norwegian’s diverse culinary selections

Since COVID-19 first reared its ugly head in early 2020, people everywhere wanted to know what cruise lines plan to do to ensure their safety the next time they board a ship. Norwegian Cruise Line knows that now, more than ever, sanitation is top of mind for cruisers. That's why we're going the extra mile to ensure your well being with enhanced health and safety protocols.

The thrills are bigger at sea. When you come aboard one of our newest Breakaway Plus or Breakaway class ships, you can step into a world of excitement and exhilaration in our ThrillPlex activity zones. Where the thrills are bigger. Where the technology is cutting edge. And the excitement comes in all sizes with family-friendly activities.

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.

Norwegian Encore successfully completed another major construction milestone, when she departed the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany and sailed down the Ems River towards Eemshaven, Netherlands, with crew members on board already preparing to welcome her first guests this November.

Norwegian Escape has been a fan-favorite ship ever since her launch in 2015. It may be because she has a little bit of everything: fantastic dining, dazzling entertainment and a wide variety of options for families. Keep scrolling to learn why Norwegian Escape was awarded 2017 Ship of the Year by Ocean & Cruise News.

Cruisers looking to experience some of the most beautiful views available from the sea flock to Alaska. With snowy mountain peaks, stunning glaciers and lush Pacific forests, Alaska's landscapes are breathtaking, to say the least. And, what better way to experience this than onboard a smaller cruise ship, where you can get more up close and personal to the action?

Are you considering an Africa cruise? Norwegian has three cruise ships traveling to exotic ports in South Africa to help challenge your idea of a great vacation. Currently, three Norwegian ships visit various ports in Africa — Norwegian Dawn, Norwegian Jade, and Norwegian Spirit. Here's what you can expect onboard each of these cruise ships.

Just in time for summer, Norwegian Getaway is ready to cruise to some of your favorite vacation destinations following an extensive refurbishment with bow-to-stern renovations. The ship, which boasts over 145,000 gross tons and capacity for nearly 4,000, spent two weeks in Brest, France for a dry dock as part of The Norwegian Edge program. Now, it’s ready to re-join the fleet and offer cruises to The Caribbean, Bahamas & Florida, and Europe, while showing off her new looks.

Get a first look at Norwegian Encore's completed hull art by award-winning Spanish artists Eduardo Arranz-Bravo in this exclusive video. A representation of his modern and abstract style, the ship's hull will feature a labyrinth of color inspired by Arranz-Bravo's life by the sea in Barcelona and paying tribute to the vibrant guest experience for which the Norwegian brand is recognized.