Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel with a 57-year history of breaking boundaries, revealed new Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries for Norwegian Getaway and Norwegian Epic from New Orleans and the port. Canaveral, Florida.
As a result of guest demand for warm-weather destinations this fall, the company will open for sale new seven-day roundtrip cruises to the Western Caribbean from the Big Easy beginning October 20, 2024 onboard on Norwegian Getaway , as well as sailings to the Eastern Caribbean from Port Canaveral, Florida, beginning October 30, 2024 on Norwegian Epic. Returning from Europe after a summer season of Mediterranean and Greek island travel, the ships' new fall itineraries will offer guests more opportunities to island-hop and visit multiple crystal-clear waters and sunny skies throughout. the Caribbean, including NCL's private destinations, Great Stirrup Cay. in the Bahamas and Harvest Caye in Belize. The new cruises will go on sale in February.
"The Caribbean continues to be a hotspot for our guests around the world, especially during the fall and winter seasons," said David J. Herrera, president of Norwegian Cruise Line. “We are constantly seeking to provide our guests with the best vacations possible, especially from accessible home ports, and it was a no-brainer to bring two of our largest ships to sail on the most scenic tropical cruises from New Orleans and Port Canaveral, Florida.”
Norwegian Getaway, the second Breakaway class ship, features 40 restaurants, bars and lounges; the Waterfront, a wraparound walkway for panoramic ocean views; the Mandara Spa and Salon with a rejuvenating Thermal Suite; a variety of spacious rooms; and world-class entertainment. The ship also offers exciting top deck activities for families, including a sports complex, an outdoor ropes course and the Aqua Park, which features five multi-story water slides, two pools, four hot tubs and two slides, Free Fall and The Whip, for maximum wet and wild fun.
As one of the largest ships in the NCL fleet, measuring 1,081 feet in length and seating 4,100 guests, Norwegian Epic features 19 bars and lounges; 15 complimentary and specialty restaurants; a spacious Mandara Spa and Salon; the exclusive adults-only oasis, Posh Beach Club; and the exciting Aqua Park, complete with two pools, five hot tubs, three multi-story water slides, the 200-foot Epic Plunge, and a kiddie pool. As the first ship to feature the revolutionary studio staterooms and luxurious private keycard access enclave, The Haven by Norwegian ® , Norwegian Epic also features a variety of spectacular accommodations and entertainment nightly, including the world's favorite guests “Burn the Floor.” ”, The Cavern Club and Deal or No Deal.
Norwegian Getaway and Norwegian Epic Caribbean voyages will be available on www.ncl.com in February and can be booked with NCL's value-added program, Free at Sea, which provides guests with complimentary amenities including a bar. unlimited free; Free WIFI; credits for specialized meals and shore excursions; and free airfare for the second guest on select cruises.