Norwegian Cruise Line
Set sail on one of Norwegian Cruise Line’s 19 innovative ships, where award-winning entertainment, spectacular dining options, and activities for every traveller await. Whether you are cruising through the glaciers of Alaska or the sundrenched Mediterranean, you can say goodbye to strict schedules and hello to a freestyle cruising experience that will make your holiday truly yours.
Set sail on one of Norwegian Cruise Line’s 19 innovative ships, where award-winning entertainment, spectacular dining options, and activities for every traveller await. Whether you are cruising through the glaciers of Alaska or the sundrenched Mediterranean, you can say goodbye to strict schedules and hello to a freestyle cruising experience that will make your holiday truly yours.
NCL at a glance...
Cruises
Departures
Reviews
Budget
Premium
Fleet Size
Ship Types
Mega Cruise Ships & Large Cruise Ships
Known For
Freestyle cruising
All-Inclusive Level
Standard
Shore Excursions
Not included and available at extra cost
Casinos
All ships
Adults Only
No
Family Friendly
Family-friendly facilities and children's programs
Airport Transfers
Available at extra cost
Gratuities
Not included, automatically added onboard
Guest Mix
Families and mixed-age international guests
Destinations Explored
Featured cruises
Showcasing our exclusive packages and NCL's most popular cruises
12 Days Sydney to Lautoka
Ship: Norwegian Spirit
From
3,251pp
12 Days Sydney to Auckland
Ship: Norwegian Spirit
From
3,864pp
12 Days Philadelphia to Philadelphia
Ship: Norwegian Pearl
From
2,446pp
12 Days Sydney to Lautoka
Ship: Norwegian Spirit
From
3,251pp
12 Days Sydney to Auckland
Ship: Norwegian Spirit
From
3,864pp
12 Days Philadelphia to Philadelphia
Ship: Norwegian Pearl
From
2,446pp
12 Days Sydney to Lautoka
Ship: Norwegian Spirit
From
3,251pp
12 Days Sydney to Auckland
Ship: Norwegian Spirit
From
3,864pp
14 Days Tahiti to Lautoka
Ship: Norwegian Spirit
From
4,346pp
Popular destinations
Explore the following regions on one of 1,520 cruises with NCL
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NCL's cruise fleet
Explore the itineraries, onboard facilities & deck plans of every NCL cruise ship
Ship Class:
Prima
Norwegian Aura is a stunning Prima-Plus-Class cruise ship blending modern design with expansive outdoor spaces, elevated venues, and...
Ship Class:
Prima
Embark on an unforgettable adventure aboard Norwegian Luna, the latest addition to the Prima Class fleet. On this extraordinary ship,...
Ship Class:
Prima
Embark on a journey like never before with Norwegian Aqua, the latest gem in Norwegian Cruise Line's Prima Class. Setting sail in 2025,...
Ship Class:
Breakaway Plus Class
A Breakaway Plus Class ship boasting expansive views from its Observation Lounge, Norwegian Bliss brings exhilaration and relaxation to...
Ship Class:
Breakaway Class
Connect with the sea like never before aboard Norwegian Breakaway. Relax along The Waterfront promenade lined with eateries and...
Ship Class:
Epic Class
Norwegian Epic brings guests over 20 dining options, award winning entertainment, a luxurious spa, and non-stop action that takes fun to a...
Ship Class:
Large Cruise Ship
Aloha! Welcome aboard Pride of America, offering round trip itineraries from Honolulu all year so you can holiday on your own schedule....
Ship Class:
Jewel Class
The namesake of the "Jewel Class" cruise ships, Norwegian Jewel is fresh from a refurbishment in 2018 and has it all. As well as offering...
Most recent NCL reviews
Hawaii Cruise on NCL 0
Barbara and Barry, Florida, United States, May 2026
Hawaii was beautiful and all of our excursions were well organized. NCL is ok but we have cruised other lines that offer better amenities like a free specialty coffee bar, self laundry and variety of entertainment. Food was good and service from staff very good! Travel agents at Global Journeys were very responsive with good communication!
Relaxing way to visit the South Pacific 0
South Pacific Cruise From Sydney To Lautoka
John and Janet, TAS, Australia, Apr 2026
Enjoyable cruise to Fiji. NCL Spirit very comfortable and every thing taken care of. We enjoyed having the more senior environment. Good poet visits and tendering process. Tracey was very helpful with our requests.
Sailed NCL PRIMA trans-Atlantic in October 2025 and really enjoyed it. This was my 2nd NCL repo (GETAWAY in October 2023). I LOVE At-Sea days. After a busy, very social, small group tour of England, the cruise was an ideal way for me to relax and transition. I really liked my cabin on the Prima (midship starboard deck 11) — very comfortable bed, plenty read more of storage space, roomy bathroom. (Sailing West, I discovered the sun was mostly on the port side, as was the view of the Statue of Liberty when entering NY harbor - the next time, I would request a cabin on the port side).
I liked the variety of food at the buffet and at Indulge. Dined at Hudson twice, it was very nice, beautifully decorated, gracious service - no one ever made me feel uncomfortable as someone dining solo.
Shore Excursions - Belfast to the Giant’s Causeway (I was on a waitlist - which never “officially” cleared, but there were some available seats at the last minute so I got on. I’d recommend booking those excursions ASAP) Cork — ship had to skip that port of call b/c stormy weather. Halifax - I went on excursion to Peggy’s Cove - cute, very New England, enjoyed a delish lobster roll.
Service - Cabin steward was efficient, friendly, helpful. Staff at dining establishments also very nice. Buffet got crowded but seating could always be found in the Palomar. Some of the staff for booking excursions or dealing with wi-fi were somewhat disorganized so definitely follow-up on questions or issues.
Downside: Ehe upselling! Starting from when I booked, all through the cruise. e.g. I missed getting daily itineraries and notices on paper delivered to my cabin - encouraged to always check on-line, but that wasn’t always up to date. Yes, it saves paper, but somehow the promos for pricey spa services and “art” auctions etc *were* delivered on paper to the cabin. I could barely hear announcements from the Captain but the announcements from the cruise director about opportunities to buy buy buy were always loud and clear. A friend had sent me a gift for the cruise — a 12-pack of bottled (actually canned) water, which I never received. And then it took weeks to get a refund (alto NCL reps kept calling back — to try and sell her a cruise). The nickel-and-dime-ing is annoying, but it’s probably the same on many other cruise lines.
Overall, I’ve learned to ignore the upselling, and enjoyed the cruise. I’d do it again (if the price hadn’t tripled since last year). There is an active FB group for NCL passengers, lots of reviews pros/cons there.
I liked the variety of food at the buffet and at Indulge. Dined at Hudson twice, it was very nice, beautifully decorated, gracious service - no one ever made me feel uncomfortable as someone dining solo.
Shore Excursions - Belfast to the Giant’s Causeway (I was on a waitlist - which never “officially” cleared, but there were some available seats at the last minute so I got on. I’d recommend booking those excursions ASAP) Cork — ship had to skip that port of call b/c stormy weather. Halifax - I went on excursion to Peggy’s Cove - cute, very New England, enjoyed a delish lobster roll.
Service - Cabin steward was efficient, friendly, helpful. Staff at dining establishments also very nice. Buffet got crowded but seating could always be found in the Palomar. Some of the staff for booking excursions or dealing with wi-fi were somewhat disorganized so definitely follow-up on questions or issues.
Downside: Ehe upselling! Starting from when I booked, all through the cruise. e.g. I missed getting daily itineraries and notices on paper delivered to my cabin - encouraged to always check on-line, but that wasn’t always up to date. Yes, it saves paper, but somehow the promos for pricey spa services and “art” auctions etc *were* delivered on paper to the cabin. I could barely hear announcements from the Captain but the announcements from the cruise director about opportunities to buy buy buy were always loud and clear. A friend had sent me a gift for the cruise — a 12-pack of bottled (actually canned) water, which I never received. And then it took weeks to get a refund (alto NCL reps kept calling back — to try and sell her a cruise). The nickel-and-dime-ing is annoying, but it’s probably the same on many other cruise lines.
Overall, I’ve learned to ignore the upselling, and enjoyed the cruise. I’d do it again (if the price hadn’t tripled since last year). There is an active FB group for NCL passengers, lots of reviews pros/cons there.
Panama Repositioning Cruise 0
Colin and Sonya, QLD, Australia, Sep 2025
This was a brilliant 3 week cruise. The vessel, amenities, food and stateroom were perfect. Only 2 negatives, due to 2 Hurricanes we were unable to get into the Mexico Ports and Costa Rica had its port closed by officials. But apart from that, we had a great time and saw a lot of amazing things. We are now looking for our 2026 holiday. And of course, read more many thanks to Rachel McSorley for her fantastic organising of the cruise and flights.
What's it like cruising with NCL?
Freedom Cruising
Imagine cruising just the way you want it: with no schedule to follow but your own. That is the freedom Norwegian Cruise Line provides with no schedules and no stipulations.
Indulge your taste buds at one of the wide-ranging dining options, or perhaps you would prefer a dinner and a show combination?
Relax in some of the most spacious and modern staterooms in the cruise industry before venturing out to experience the shore excursion of your choice.
Imagine cruising just the way you want it: with no schedule to follow but your own. That is the freedom Norwegian Cruise Line provides with no schedules and no stipulations.
Indulge your taste buds at one of the wide-ranging dining options, or perhaps you would prefer a dinner and a show combination?
Relax in some of the most spacious and modern staterooms in the cruise industry before venturing out to experience the shore excursion of your choice.
Award-Winning Entertainment
Bask in the bright lights of Broadway with performances like Rock of Ages or Tony Award®-winning musical Million Dollar Quartet.
Or watch in awe as world-class acrobats and aerialist twirl through the air in Cirque Dreams. Spend every day discovering award-winning entertainment that's beyond anything at sea.
Bask in the bright lights of Broadway with performances like Rock of Ages or Tony Award®-winning musical Million Dollar Quartet.
Or watch in awe as world-class acrobats and aerialist twirl through the air in Cirque Dreams. Spend every day discovering award-winning entertainment that's beyond anything at sea.
Top Deck Innovation
Experience the only race tracks and open-air laser tag courses at sea on board Norwegian Joy, Norwegian Bliss, and Norwegian Encore.
Hit the deck and dance the night away at NCL's popular parties, including White Hot, Caliente, Glow, and Nashville Nights.
Feel the warm sun and balmy ocean breezes along The Waterfront, Norwegian's revolutionary quarter-mile oceanfront promenade.
Experience the only race tracks and open-air laser tag courses at sea on board Norwegian Joy, Norwegian Bliss, and Norwegian Encore.
Hit the deck and dance the night away at NCL's popular parties, including White Hot, Caliente, Glow, and Nashville Nights.
Feel the warm sun and balmy ocean breezes along The Waterfront, Norwegian's revolutionary quarter-mile oceanfront promenade.
Spectacular Dining Choices
Savour a three-course meal and a great bottle of wine. Or grab a burger hot off the grill. Dress up. Dress down. Sit down with friends or make new ones.
Thanks to the flexibility of no fixed dining times or pre-assigned seating, you have the freedom to enjoy more dining options than days of your cruise.
Savour a three-course meal and a great bottle of wine. Or grab a burger hot off the grill. Dress up. Dress down. Sit down with friends or make new ones.
Thanks to the flexibility of no fixed dining times or pre-assigned seating, you have the freedom to enjoy more dining options than days of your cruise.
NCL Brochure
NCL Asia Pacific (2026-28)
Discover the mystique, beauty and timeless cultures of Asia and the Pacific with NCL. Enjoy a holiday to remember with unique itineraries and immersive experiences both on shore and on board. Unpack once, explore the other side of the world, and create memories for a lifetime.
Explore more with NCL
FAQs
What is My NCL, and what are eDocs?
Once your booking has been confirmed by your Global Journeys Cruise Advisor, you'll be able to sign up for "My NCL". This is done directly on the Norwegian Cruise website and allows you to access all of your important pre-cruise information, complete your online check-in and reserve shore excursions. Once you've completed your online check-in you can download eDocs - a detailed summary of your cruise that acts as your boarding pass.
How do I pay for on board expenses?
For your convenience, all shipboard expenses are charged to your Onboard Account. Sign up when you check in, establishing your method of payment with Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, JCB Card or Diner's Club. You may also use your debit card however please be advised that NCL obtain pre-authorisation, as they do for all credit cards, and some banks hold these funds for up to 30 days. Cash can also be used as a method of payment to settle your account with an initial deposit paid in advance.
When can I make specialty restaurant reservations?
Reserving dining and entertainment before your cruise can help you plan ahead and make sure that you do not miss out on NCL's most popular shows and restaurants. You can pre-book these on board activities in "My NCL" 120 days prior to sailing.
How many suitcases can I bring
Each person is allowed up to two pieces of personal luggage on board, with each piece weighing a maximum of 50 pounds (22kgs). However, if you're by air prior to your cruise, you need to check with your airline for specific restrictions.
Will I need an electrical adaptor for my cruise?
All Norwegian ships are equipped with North American standard, 110 volts AC and standard European 220/230 volts AC outlets. To use Australian or New Zealand electrical items on board, you will need to bring an adaptor with you.
What clothes should I pack?
When it comes to what to wear, you can go resort casual or get decked-out and look your best - it's your call. That's the freedom of Freestyle Cruising. NCL even have special "Dress-Up or Not Night." It's the perfect opportunity to get your portrait taken with your family, that special someone or even with the ship's Captain.
Great I can wear anything then?
NCL want you to be comfortable, but tank tops for men, thongs, baseball caps, visors and jeans that are overly faded, with holes or tears and worn below the hips are not permitted in main dining rooms or specialty restaurants.
Is there a doctor on board?
A physician and nurse are on each ship to provide medical care and services at customary charges. Commonly used medications are kept on board and may be prescribed by the ship's doctor.
Are there special rates for children or infants?
Norwegian Cruise Line is committed to offering an unforgettable cruise experience for the entire family. Children aboard NCL ships can enjoy a variety of activities, events and programmes including the newly redesigned Youth Programme with age specific activities for infants, kids & teens.
On most sailings, NCL offer significantly discounted rates for the 3rd - 8th guests. Infants under six months of age are not eligible to travel on Norwegian ships.
On most sailings, NCL offer significantly discounted rates for the 3rd - 8th guests. Infants under six months of age are not eligible to travel on Norwegian ships.
Will my Latitudes Rewards be credited to my account when we book with Global Journeys?
When making a booking with us, we encourage you to enter your existing Latitudes Rewards number in order for you to be accurately credited your Latitudes points and receive the on board benefits you earned.
When are Latitudes Rewards points applied to my account?
Rewards points are applied to your account after you return from your cruise. Points will be applied within 48 hours after you have completed a sailing.
Can I bring alcohol, water or soft drink on board?
Short answer is no. Guests are prohibited from bringing any beverages - including liquor, beer and non-alcoholic drinks such as water, soft drink and juices - on board either as carry-on or checked luggage. This policy brings NCL in line with other best practice travel security protocols and reduces the need for individual time consuming screening and package inspection of large volumes of beverages.
What if I purchase a beverage in a port of call?
Guests will not be permitted to bring any beverages onboard the ship in ports of call and any locally-purchased beverages will be disposed of prior to embarkation. No open containers of beverages, including water, will be allowed onboard during a port of call.
If you purchase any alcohol at one of our ports-of-call or in our onboard shops, we will safely store your purchase and either on the final night of the cruise or the morning of debarkation it will be available for pick up in a designated area.
If you purchase any alcohol at one of our ports-of-call or in our onboard shops, we will safely store your purchase and either on the final night of the cruise or the morning of debarkation it will be available for pick up in a designated area.
Can I still bring wine on board?
Yes, guests may bring sealed bottles of wine on board for personal consumption. They will be checked prior to embarkation and a corkage fee applied at that time of $15.00 USD for a 750 ml Bottle or $30.00 USD for a 1,500 ml Magnum bottle. Box wines are not allowed on board. Guests who purchase a beverage package, or who have a beverage package as part of the More At Sea promotion, will not be charged a corkage fee.
Why can I bring wine but not other beverages?
As very few guests bring wine onboard, the team is able to easily and quickly screen these items.
Are there any service charges or gratuities?
Service charges or gratuities are included in your cruise fare if you're an Aussie or Kiwi.
Is it true that my passport can’t expire within 6 months before sailing?
Yes, it is recommended for all guests to carry a valid passport, not expiring within six months of the return of your cruise. Requirements may vary by country.
How can I book a transfer from the airport to the pier?
Norwegian Cruise Line offers ground transfers between the airport and the pier and vice versa. To arrange for transfers, have your airline documentation ready, log in into your myNCL account and an option to purchase your transfer will appear during your online check-in.
Terms & conditions
All the boring small print - but we recommend you read them, as no one likes surprises!
- Please read Norwegian Cruise Line Terms & Conditions
- Please also read Global Journeys' Terms & Conditions if you haven't already.
