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Norwegian Spirit arrives Down Under marking the brand’s return to Australia after three years

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 […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Dec 23 2022
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First in class: Onboard the first sailing of the Norwegian Prima

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. 

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Nov 30 2022
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VIDEO: Take a walkthrough onboard the new Norwegian Prima

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 […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Oct 14 2022
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Norwegian wants to bring Prima to Sydney and demands action on a new port

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 […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Oct 7 2022
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Norwegian Cruise Line heads back Down Under with a brand new Spirit

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 […]

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Jul 7 2022
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Norwegian Cruise Line celebrates six months till the arrival of Norwegian Spirit

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, […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jun 22 2022
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Norwegian Cruise Line kicks off their Alaska season

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 […]

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Apr 27 2022
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6 of the ultimate spa experiences on cruise ships

Sailing away to the horizon, surrounded by water and deeply inhaling that salty air is inherently calming, so cruise aficionados want more than the average relaxation offerings. Increasingly, people are looking for inner and outer […]

WORDS BY Louise Goldsbury . Apr 7 2022
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The secret door: Inside Norwegian Cruise Line’s The Haven

As soon as you step aboard the Norwegian Cruise Line ship, a butler escorts you past the bustling promenades, speciality restaurants and eateries to an unassuming elevator. Only the cognoscenti know this is the gateway […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Apr 1 2022
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EXCLUSIVE: First look inside the Norwegian Prima

It was the first glimpse of Norwegian Cruise Lines’ epic new ship Prima the first of NCL’s new class of vessels in a decade. She is currently nearing the end of its 27-month build in […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 17 2022
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Cruise lines cancel calls to Russia after conflict with Ukraine

Travellers booked on cruises that stop in Russia may have their travel plans disrupted due to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is closely monitoring the situation, with CEO Mr […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 25 2022
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NCL rolls out details of their newest ship, the Norwegian Viva

Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled the name of its newest ship, the Norwegian Viva which will be launched in June 2023. She’ll be sailing on a series of Mediterranean itineraries, homeporting in Southern European cities […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jan 13 2022