Norwegian Cruise Line® Gives Travelers 10 Can't-Miss Reasons to Plan Summer 2028 Now

Norwegian Cruise Line® (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel with a 59-year history of breaking boundaries, opened bookings for its Summer 2028 itinerary season, featuring over 450 voyages across 20 ships, giving travelers early access to popular destinations with the cruise line’s global deployment.

The 10 Highlights
1. Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas – Expanded with Great Tides Waterpark (19 slides, dueling Master Blasters, family zones, and adult-only Vibe Shore Club).

2. Caribbean Exploration – New ships like Norwegian Aura (Eastern Caribbean) and Norwegian Prima (Western Caribbean) plus inaugural calls in Aruba, Curaçao, and San Juan.

3. Norwegian Jewel in Morocco – Debuts in Casablanca and Agadir, plus diverse itineraries across Spain, France, Portugal, and the Baltics.

4. Midnight Sun Cruises – Norwegian Getaway sails Northern Europe during extended daylight season, with maiden calls in Vik, Norway and Grundarfjörður, Iceland.

5. Mediterranean Firsts – Norwegian Dawn adds Zadar (Croatia) and Cagliari (Sardinia) to its itineraries.

6. More Time Ashore in Europe – Ships like Norwegian Viva and Norwegian Pearl offer overnight stays in Istanbul and late departures in Santorini, Mykonos, and Florence/Pisa.

7. Alaska Adventures – Four ships with prime weekend departures from Seattle and Vancouver, glacier viewing on every sailing, plus Cruisetours to Denali and Alaska Railroad.

8. Bermuda Escapes – Norwegian Gem debuts in Philadelphia, with overnight stays at Royal Naval Dockyard; additional sailings from NYC and Boston.

9. South Pacific Voyages – Norwegian Spirit connects Fiji, French Polynesia, Australia, Samoa, Cook Islands, and Hawaii with immersive 11–13 day itineraries.

10. Early Booking Value – 50% off cruises, $750 onboard credit per stateroom, and the Free at Sea™ package (open bar, dining, excursions, Wi-Fi) if booked by Aug. 18, 2026.

📌 In short: NCL is emphasizing new destinations, longer port stays, family-friendly ships, and bucket-list itineraries — all wrapped in strong early-booking incentives.