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Cruising to Portland, Maine offers the chance to experience a port that gives off a small-town vibe despite world-class food and endless culture and entertainment, making it a must-visit destination. The vibe in Portland is unlike anything else. There are few other places where you can indulge in affordable, world-class lobster, boutique shopping, eclectic lighthouse visits, and some of the best craft beer in the world. Add in all the fun of Norwegian Cruise Line, and you're in for the trip of a lifetime.

When you think about taking a cruise, the first thing that comes to mind is likely all the incredible ports of call you get to visit. From the pristine beaches of Bermuda to the cobblestone streets of London, you get to see many extraordinary places when you cruise on Norwegian Joy. Check out the following top things to do on Norwegian Joy to get started.

Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that Norwegian Joy will undergo enhancements in January 2024 to to elevate the onboard guest experience with popular offerings. Norwegian Joy sailings will start sailing again on February 13, 2024, when she embarks on an 11-Day Transatlantic voyage from Southampton, United Kingdom to Miami. In March 2024, Joy will cruise seven-day round-trip Caribbean voyages from Miami before sailing to Bermuda from New York for summer 2024.

If you've been eyeing a Mediterranean cruise, now is the time to book. Norwegian has a number of new itineraries, including ones with several stops in Italy. Choose from cruises that depart from either Venice (Trieste) or Rome and stop in cities like Naples and Florence. Here is a look at what you can expect in each of these Italian ports. 

Are you looking at a Mediterranean cruise on Norwegian? If so, consider one that stops in one of our newest port cities—Trieste, Italy. It's one of the most beautiful cities in Italy, although often overlooked by tourists heading to big cities like Venice and Milan. Now is the perfect time to book a cruise to Trieste.

Dream of going to Europe? What if you could get the Europe experience while staying in North America? Québec City, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has to be the most European-like city in the U.S. and Canada – it’s full of charm, romance, beautiful architecture, along with shops and très magnifique restaurants – and it’s so close, just so close. Do you need to know how to speak French? Non. This walkable city welcomes everyone at any time of the year, so it’s no wonder Québec City is the top destination to visit in Canada according to recent Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards. Let’s take a look at the Top 4 Things to do in Québec City on a Canada cruise.

Boston, Massachusetts, is one of Norwegian Cruise Line's popular embarkation and disembarkation ports for cruise itineraries. Boston is a fascinating and historic city. While there is plenty to do on a cruise from Boston, make the most of your time before or after your cruise vacation. Are you looking for ideas on what to see and do in Boston? Read on to see some of our top picks.

We’re so excited to reveal the godparent of our newest ship, Norwegian Viva. We’re pumped about this one. He’s a chart-topping, GRAMMY® nominated and five-time Latin GRAMMY®-winning singer, songwriter, musician and producer. He's the artist behind the historic global phenomenon Despacito. That’s right, Puerto Rican superstar Luis Fonsi is joining previous NCL godparents like Katy Perry and Pitbull.

Sparkling pools, luxurious spas, clubs and bars of all types, delicious restaurants and spectacular entertainment, these are just some of the typical experiences you can expect aboard Norwegian Cruise Line ships. But have you ever wondered how these extraordinary floating cities function? It’s not magic, it takes a huge staff of specially trained individuals working 24/7 to maintain everything the average cruiser may not have ever thought about.

London (Southampton) is one of the most popular embarkation/disembarkation ports for cruise ship passengers in the U.K. London and Southampton are both rich in history, culture, and entertainment, making them the perfect places to spend some time before or after your cruise. Are you looking at upcoming cruise vacations in London? Learn more about some of our top picks for things to do and places to visit in these cities as part of your Norwegian vacation.