Norwegian Cruise Line® (NCL), the innovative global cruise line that has been disrupting the norm for 57 years, is inviting guests to experience even more by unveiling more than 400 new voyages for its Fall/Winter 2026/27 season on Black Friday.
NCL’s highly anticipated Black Friday begins November 15, 2024, and includes 50% off all advertised sailings, allowing guests to begin planning their dream cruise vacation well in advance while still scoring exceptional savings. With new sailings across 11 regions, including the Caribbean, Bermuda, Bahamas, Mexican Riviera, Asia and more, now available from September 2026 through April 2027, guests will be able to embark on unforgettable voyages from 20 distinct departure ports and visit 100 destinations in 38 countries.
Guests can also enjoy more perks during the Black Friday sale period by combining it with More At Sea™, the company’s newly added program that is available for all sailings beginning January 1, 2025. The year-round promotion includes more offers on guest-rated amenities, including 45% more premium spirits brands, such as Grey Goose Vodka, Casamigos Blanco Tequila, Hendrick’s Gin and Woodford Reserve Bourbon, all included in the unlimited beverage package. Guests can also choose from more than 100 specialty cocktails served at more than 80 bars. Plus, guests can enjoy more culinary experiences with additional specialty meals available for guests sailing on seven-day or longer voyages. More Wi-Fi minutes are included, with Starlink high-speed internet. The program also includes $50 USD credits toward shore excursions and the third and fourth guest sailing free on select cruises.
“Offering our loyal guests more ways to have their best vacation with more of what they love is core to our commitment,” said David J. Herrera, President of Norwegian Cruise Line. “With our new Fall/Winter 2026/27 itineraries, we are thrilled to offer them even more travel options, destinations and ships to choose from, including our newest state-of-the-art ships, Norwegian Aqua™ and Norwegian Luna™. For added convenience, we will feature weekend sailings from ports across the United States, 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 out of your vacation.”
NCL's new Fall/Winter 2026/27 season includes:
More Caribbean trips from Miami, New Orleans, New York, Philadelphia and other destinations
This season, 15 NCL ships will embark on five- to 13-day Western, Eastern and Southern Caribbean sailings from 10 homeports, including Miami and Port Canaveral, Florida; New Orleans; New York; Philadelphia; Galveston, Texas; and San Juan, Puerto Rico, among others. Additionally, the brand’s newest ships, including Norwegian Prima, Viva, Aqua and Luna, will offer a variety of fun itineraries throughout the season.
Norwegian Prima® will debut in New Orleans, marking her first season in “The Big Easy,” offering voyages to Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico, Roatan Island, Honduras, and more. Norwegian Viva® will return to Galveston, Texas, while Norwegian Aqua and Norwegian Luna will return to Miami. These ships will offer convenient weekend calls on Saturdays and Sundays and visit some of the most popular ports in the Caribbean. Each itinerary also includes calls at NCL’s private destinations, Harvest Caye in Belize, or Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas, which will feature a new multi-ship dock in late 2025.
Norwegian Breakaway® will make her debut in her seasonal homeport of San Juan, Puerto Rico, on November 15, 2026. From The Island of Enchantment, Norwegian Breakaway will offer seven-day Southern Caribbean itineraries, visiting iconic destinations nearly every day, including Bridgetown, Barbados; Castries, St. Lucia; La Romana, Dominican Republic; Willemstad, Curacao; and Philipsburg, St. Martin.
In the meantime, after relaunching operations from Philadelphia in April 2026 with Norwegian Jewel’s April-September 2026 season, NCL will remain the only cruise line sailing from SouthPort Marine Terminal Complex in fall-winter 2026/27. Norwegian Pearl® will then be the second ship in NCL’s fleet to sail from the brand’s new homeport, providing expanded access to Caribbean cruising for Mid-Atlantic U.S. residents from November 14, 2026 through March 20, 2027.
More experiences to enjoy along the Mexican Riviera from Los Angeles
Norwegian Encore will kick off her first full season on the Mexican Riviera from October 18, 2026 to April 4, 2027, with seven-day roundtrip itineraries from Los Angeles departing every Sunday, taking guests to popular ports of call including Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Guests will enjoy a variety of incredible experiences, including a thrilling multi-level racetrack, an adults-only lounge at Spice H2O and award-winning entertainment featuring world-renowned live music.
More immersive itineraries across Asia from Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong and Singapore
Following a season of Alaska voyages in summer 2026, Norwegian Jade ® will head east, marking her return to Asia for the first time since winter 2019/2020. Featuring some of the most diverse deployments across the region, the ship’s seven-month Asia Grand Season, from October 7, 2026, to April 10, 2027, will feature a total of 16 voyages between four seasonal homeports including Incheon, South Korea; Hong Kong; and Singapore, as well as two roundtrip voyages from Tokyo. Offering an exceptional variety of destinations, while underscoring NCL’s commitment to intensive itineraries, Norwegian Jade will visit Muara, Brunei Darussalam; Kaoshiung, Taiwan; Jeju (Jeju Island), South Korea; Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, as well as Coron, Philippines. Additionally, some voyages include an overnight stay in Hong Kong, as well as departures from ports in Japan and South Korea, such as Osaka, Kanazawa and Busan, offering guests the opportunity to immerse themselves more deeply in local nature, cuisine, culture and nightlife.
More to explore with Australian wine region cruises and wine tasting trips
Just in time for the holiday season, Norwegian Spirit ® will arrive in Sydney on December 12, 2026, following a repositioning from Lautoka, Fiji. During her deployment to Australia and New Zealand , she will offer a collection of five consecutive roundtrip voyages from Sydney, including two specially curated 11-day cruises embarking on December 12, 2026, and January 17, 2027, to some of Australia’s most prized wine regions. The voyages will head to Hobart, Tasmania, and Kangaroo Island, South Australia, alongside overnight stays in Adelaide, South Australia, and Melbourne, Victoria. These itineraries are designed to offer wine enthusiasts the opportunity to explore renowned vineyards near each port of call, including the iconic Barossa, Derwent and Yarra Valleys.
Guests looking for a shorter getaway to Australia can opt for a four-day “tasting” roundtrip voyage from Sydney with a stop in Hobart, Tasmania. For those interested in longer voyages, the 11-day cruises between Sydney and Auckland are a must for immersing yourself in the beauty and culture of Australia and New Zealand. These voyages include Eden and Melbourne, Australia, as well as Dunedin (Port Chalmers) and Tauranga, New Zealand, allowing guests to immerse themselves in stunning landscapes, vibrant cities and rich traditions. From the stunning scenery of New Zealand’s fjords to the dynamic atmosphere of Sydney, these cruises offer unforgettable memories and a chance to experience the best of both countries.
More short getaways to the Bahamas from Miami and Port Canaveral, Florida
As shorter Bahamas cruises continue to grow in popularity, NCL will launch Norwegian Joy®’s first season of Bahamas voyages beginning November 2, 2026. The three- and four-day sailings will feature convenient Friday and Monday departures from Miami.
Additionally, Norwegian Getaway’s Bahamas season will be extended through April 2027 with three- to five-day cruises visiting Nassau and Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas from Miami and Port Canaveral, Florida. These short, action-packed getaways offer the perfect opportunity for guests to escape to paradise for a few days, enjoying the sun, sand and NCL experiences that make every voyage memorable.
Source: Norwegian Cruise Line.