At the start of the pandemic two years ago next month, cruise lines had to think quickly about how to handle the passengers affected by hundreds of cancelled cruises. The answer: future cruise credits. Hundreds of millions of dollars worth of future credits were offered for when sailings returned – sometimes with an extra incentive … Read more
It’s a big year for cruise ship launches with a throng of new premium and contemporary ships, but there is a massive lineup of luxury vessels. Some of the highlights include the last of the Celebrity Edge class of vessels as well as the second Prima class ship from Norwegian Cruise Line, the Norwegian Viva. … Read more
It was a momentous occasion when the revitalised Norwegian Spirit arrived back in Sydney, the first time the brand has been back Down under in three years. Cruise Passenger was lucky enough to be onboard when the Spirit sailed in the Sydney Harbour with water cannons, tugboats and helicopters circling as she entered into Australia. … Read more
She’s perhaps the boldest and brightest in a new class of Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) vessels, with six more sister ships slated over the next five years.
By Bernadette Chua, on board Prima in America. On her inaugural American sailing, the Norwegian Prima, the first in her class has impressed with a grown-up sophistication. While she still boasts some cool and innovative rides like the signature Norwegian Cruise Line Speedway go-kart racetrack found on other vessels (albeit with some major improvements), the … Read more
NCL’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Harry Sommer has resumed his attack on the lack of port facilities in Sydney, saying it is stopping his line sailing its newest and most technologically advanced ships in our waters. Talking to Cruise Passenger aboard the first Prima Class ship in New York today, Mr Sommer said despite … Read more
The return of Norwegian Cruise Line to Australia and New Zealand means plenty of fun. And as the only cruise line to sail Hawaii year-round, the line also offers international options for Aussies looking to book their summer cruises. continues to thrive around the world, treating cruisers to sensational itineraries across Africa, Europe, Alaska, the Caribbean, … Read more
Today marks six months till the arrival of the new Norwegian Spirit, fresh from a $144 million refurbishment making it the most expensive in the line’s history. Norwegian Spirit arrives in Australia on December 22, 2022, and also marks NCL’s return to Australian waters. NCL APAC managing director Ben Angell said: “Australia, it’s time to get … Read more
Norwegian Cruise Line has kicked off the Alaska season with the arrival of Norwegian Bliss to Seattle. Having sailed the route since 2001, the Norwegian Bliss arrived in Alaska last weekend. “We have nearly three decades of history cruising Alaska, pioneering voyages to The Last Frontier from Seattle more than 22 years ago and christened … Read more
She's the most specious ship yet from luxury line Oceania Cruises. James Sitters tells Rose Kelly and Peter Lynch what's on board the new class of ship, including restaurants, spas and suites.
