Norwegian Cruise Line has launched over 30 new cruises across Asia Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, to sail between September 2024 and March 2026 on its new ships, the Norwegian Spirit, Norwegian Sun and Norwegian Sky.
The voyages will depart from 15 ports: Auckland, New Zealand; Benoa, Bali; Laem Chabang, Thailand; Manila, Philippines; Papeete, French Polynesia; Incheon, South Korea; Singapore; Keelung, Taiwan; Tokyo and Yokohama, Japan; Vancouver, Canada; Sydney, Melbourne and for the first time, Cairns, Australia, and Lautoka, Fiji.
These new voyages range between nine and 19 days and offer guests an average of 10 hours of shore excursions to over 60 locations, including Matsuyama and Niigata in Japan, Aitutaki lagoon in the Cook Islands, and Suva in Fiji.
This season will also feature 36 overnight port stays in Asia Pacific to 11 unique places. Some highlights in Japan include Osaka, where guests can explore over 1 600 temples and fascinating heritage; Himeji, home to the iconic Unesco World Heritage Site Himeji Castle; and Tokushima, where guests can savour a wide variety of culinary specialities and visit the Tatsue-ji Temple.
Other overnight calls include Hong Kong, Asia’s culinary capital; Bangkok, home to the revered Temple of the Emerald Buddha and the opulent Royal Palace; and Melbourne, where guests can explore the striking architecture and chic galleries and encounter native wildlife at nearby parks. Additionally, for the first time, NCL will overnight in Bali and the idyllic island of Lembar, Indonesia.
