Norwegian

Radiance of the Seas in Sydney after the NZ Government cancelled cruises
News

Royal Caribbean halts all Australian cruises for 30 days

Royal Caribbean has halted sailings in Australia and worldwide for 30 days due to COVID-19 concerns. The line had announced the voluntary halt in America on Friday but said it would continue sailings in Australia […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Mar 14 2020
Ocean Cruise Destination
Saving Tips & Deals

The best of the best: Cruise deals for every budget

Here it is! The list of all the best cruise deals currently on offer across all the major lines – from the luxe to the large, the boutique and the fabulous-for-families. We’ve uncovered the best […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 7 2020
Cruise lines rally for Hurricane Dorian relief in the Bahamas
News

Cruise lines rally for Hurricane Dorian relief in the Bahamas

Cruise lines are rallying too help with hurricane relief for the Bahamas, including millions in donations, food and ships for evacuations. Hurricane Dorian struck the Bahamas last Sunday and left behind “generational devastation” in the […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Sep 6 2019
Norwegian Bliss
Ships

Norwegian Bliss wins the race for new activities

As we approached the Norwegian Bliss while she was docked at the World Cruise Terminal in Los Angeles, the first thing to notice is the beautiful scene of wildlife painted on her hull.

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . May 31 2018
Steve Odell
News

Steve Odell named in top 50 LGBTI leaders in Australia

Norwegian Cruise Line’s senior VP and managing director Steve Odell has been named one of Australia’s outstanding 50 LGBTI (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex) leaders of 2018. “I am a vocal and proud member […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . May 7 2018
Cruise heads warn Sydney is now at crisis point - and the ships will not come
News

Minister studies report as Sydney reaches “crisis point”

Amid figures showing cruise contributed over $5 billion to the economy last year, there was one issue which continued to cast a shadow over what should have been a triumphant event –  Sydney’s cruise capacity […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Oct 5 2017
Experience luxury in the 'ship within a ship'
News

Experience luxury in the ‘ship within a ship’

The Norwegian Jewel’s arrival in Sydney won’t just be the city’s first experience of a Norwegian ship in a long time. It will also herald the arrival of The Haven – its incredibly upmarket ‘ship […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Sep 8 2017
Kids Cruise Free: Where to get the best family deal
News

The best ‘Kids Cruise Free’ offers at sea

Family holidays can be expensive, but cruise lines are upping their game when it comes to facilities, activities, and pricing for kids at sea. Kids Sail Free deals are fantastic for families because they offer […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jul 28 2017
a large NCL cruise ship in the water
Opinion

Norwegian Sky Day 4: It’s all Greek to me

After such a jam packed day and night in Great Stirrup Cay, I was relatively glad I didn’t have too much planned for my day in Nassau, a sleep in was very much needed!

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . May 28 2012
a group of people in a beach
Opinion

Norwegian Sky Day 3: Great Stirrup Cay

Regardless of the myriad of ports visited by cruise lines, my favourite always remains the same...a tropical island. Give me sunshine and a postcard perfect beach and I am in heaven!

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . May 28 2012
a view of a city from a cruise ship
Opinion

Norwegian Sky, Part 1: Cruising like a Norwegian

What exactly does it mean to ‘Cruise like a Norwegian’? I'm spending a week discovering what this term means aboard the Norwegian Sky in the Bahamas.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . May 22 2012