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Miami Herald
20-06-2025
- Miami Herald
Norwegian Cruise Line reveals a lineup of summer deals
As summer hits full swing, millions of families begin searching for that perfect mid-year escape. School's out, vacation days are in reach, and the promise of new memories is calling. But as the cost of travel continues to rise, planning a family getaway can feel more daunting than exciting. When you add up airfare, hotels, meals, and entertainment, even a short vacation can break the bank, especially if the trip involves a large family or a multigenerational group. Cruising has become an increasingly popular option because it's possible to find packages that don't break the bank. Want the latest cruise news and deals? Sign up for the Come Cruise With Me newsletter. Cruise vacations offer a blend of convenience, value, and variety that's hard to match. Everything from lodging to meals to activities is bundled together, often at a fraction of the cost of a land-based trip. Plus, travelers get to explore multiple destinations without the hassle of constantly packing and unpacking. With ships designed to cater to kids, teens, parents, and grandparents alike, cruising is one of the few vacation styles where everyone finds something to enjoy. And this summer, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is raising the bar with deals that make a cruise vacation even more attractive. Norwegian Cruise Line is heating up summer travel with what it calls the "hottest deals at sea." Right now, guests can get up to $1,000 off any sailing, plus an added bonus: NCL's 'More at Sea' package, which delivers more than $2,000 in value through perks like unlimited open bar, specialty dining, shore excursion credits, and Wi-Fi. Related: Norwegian Cruise Line shares secrets from its kitchen Even better, the cruise line is making it easier for families to sail together. On select cruises, kids sail free - an offer that can translate into huge savings for parents planning that all-important summer vacation. It's all about helping families create unforgettable moments without the stress. "Now is the best time of year to go somewhere new and create unforgettable memories…with the people we love most," said NCL President David J. Herrera. Be the first to see the best deals on cruises, special sailings, and more. Sign up for the Come Cruise With Me newsletter. Looking to check a few destinations off your bucket list? Norwegian has nine ships sailing in Europe this summer, including the cutting-edge Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva. These ships offer everything from Greek Isles getaways to cultural tours through Italy, France, and Spain. Highlights include island-hopping itineraries through Santorini and Mykonos, and northern routes to Norway and Iceland - a rising favorite among adventure travelers. The newly renovated Norwegian Breakaway is another standout, now featuring a Silver Screen Bistro and a Horizon Park outdoor recreation area perfect for families. Meanwhile, the Norwegian Epic boasts an enhanced Aqua Park for kids and a revamped adults-only Vibe Beach Club, making it easy to please every member of the travel group. Prefer cooler weather? "Coolcations" are trending, and Alaska is at the top of the list. Norwegian will have some of its most popular ships in the region, including the Bliss, Joy, and Encore, offering seven- to 10-day itineraries out of Seattle, Vancouver, and Whittier. Guests will enjoy stunning natural landscapes, up-close wildlife experiences, and authentic cultural encounters, particularly at Icy Strait Point - a destination run by the Huna Totem Corporation that highlights indigenous traditions and breathtaking scenery. In addition to broad summer savings, Norwegian is offering special discounts to educators, active and retired military, and residents of specific U.S. states. Military members can now take advantage of 35% off cruises to Alaska and Europe through Sept. 30, 2025. Teachers receive up to 25% off the same itineraries, giving them the perfect excuse to decompress after the school year ends. And for residents of Florida, Louisiana, Texas, California, New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey, resident-only rates offer an extra 20% off select sailings. Norwegian Cruise Line continues to make cruising more accessible and personalized. Whether you're a solo traveler seeking peaceful ocean views or a family of four needing a balcony stateroom with connecting rooms, NCL has you covered. Onboard entertainment includes Broadway-style shows, award-winning dining, indulgent spas, and even racetracks at sea. With value-packed deals, globe-spanning itineraries, and family-friendly perks, Norwegian Cruise Line is making summer vacations easier - and more affordable -than ever. (The Arena Group will earn a commission if you book a cruise.) Make a free appointment with Come Cruise With Me's Travel Agent Partner, Postcard Travel, or email Amy Post at amypost@ or call or text her at 386-383-2472. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE'S SUMMER CRUISE SEASON IS IN FULL SWING WITH BUCKET-LIST ITINERARIES TO ALASKA AND EUROPE ON ITS NEWEST AND RECENTLY REVITALIZED SHIPS
- NCL Puts Its Best Foot Forward this Summer with the Youngest Fleet to Cruise Alaska, Revamped Ships in Europe for the Ultimate Dream Vacation, and the All-New Norwegian Aqua Sailing Fun-in-the-Sun Itineraries in the Caribbean - - Company Releases Brand-New Images Here of Recently Renovated Ships Sailing to Europe and Alaska this Summer – Norwegian Breakaway® and Norwegian Bliss® - - NCL's More At Sea™ Package Delivers Unmatched Value with Over 75% in Savings for Summer Cruisers - MIAMI, May 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Norwegian Cruise Line® (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, is unveiling brand-new, post dry-dock images of Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Bliss during the 2025 summer travel season showcasing the company's commitment to delivering guests MORE to do and MORE to enjoy. With summer in full swing, Norwegian Cruise Line is inviting guests to "Experience More at Sea" with the freedom and flexibility to design the cruise vacation of their dreams and sail to bucket-list destinations such as Alaska and Europe on newly revitalized ships as well as fun-in-the-sun itineraries in the Caribbean and Bermuda that are perfect for a summer family vacation. "In anticipation of this summer season, we have invested significantly in new and newly renovated ships to give our guests more to do, more to enjoy and more value for their vacation in some of the hottest destinations this summer," said David J. Herrera, president of Norwegian Cruise Line. "Summer travel season is here, and with the ability to unpack once and enjoy multiple destinations in one vacation, a cruise is the best option for travelers looking for incredible value. Whether you are dreaming of an adventure in Alaska, a cultural discovery in Europe or dipping your toes in the sand on a beach in the Caribbean, NCL has a great vacation for every type of traveler this summer." THREE REVITALIZED BREAKAWAY-PLUS CLASS SHIPS PURPOSE BUILT FOR CRUISING ALASKA SAILING THE LAST FRONTIER THIS SUMMER Through October 2025, Norwegian Cruise Line will boast the youngest fleet sailing to Alaska with five ships cruising to the region from convenient departure ports in the U.S. and Canada including Seattle, Washington and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, offering guests more opportunity to enjoy one of the most scenic destinations in the world. This summer, guests can enjoy three of NCL's recently renovated Breakaway-Plus class ships, Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Encore® and Norwegian Joy®, which were custom-built to cruise Alaska. The vessels feature expansive observation lounges for sweeping vistas as well as the Waterfront, the outdoor promenade designed to enhance guests' connection to the sea with al fresco dining, bars and lounge spaces. Additionally, just revitalized this year, Norwegian Bliss offers a brand-new outdoor venue, Horizon Park, a versatile, gathering space providing a variety of experiences from lawn-style games such as cornhole to giant Jenga and reclining loungers for optimal views of the Last Frontier. Sister ships, Norwegian Encore and Norwegian Joy, also feature refreshed spaces from recent dry docks such as the new addition of Spice H2O, the adults-only, complimentary outdoor area tucked away from the main pool deck, and a spacious and newly expanded Thermal Suite in the Mandara Spa and Salon, respectively. In addition to offering guests newly enhanced ships purposely built to sail Alaska, the brand provides adventure seekers and wildlife lovers with the most departure sailings from Seattle this summer season. Through October 2025, NCL offers guests round-trip, seven-day cruises every Saturday or Sunday aboard Norwegian Bliss and Norwegian Encore visiting some of the most beautiful locations in Alaska including Juneau, Ketchikan, Skagway, Sitka, and Victoria, British Columbia. The sailings also include a stop in Icy Strait Point, Alaska, home to the largest Native Tlingit village in the state and a true wilderness experience where the landscape is teeming with whales, bears, otters and more. Aboard Norwegian Joy, guests can enjoy a variety of round-trip nine and 10-day itineraries from Seattle with six to seven days in port to truly immerse themselves in the lush landscape and wildlife of the Last Frontier. For more time in the Alaskan region, guests can also take advantage of NCL's incredible Cruisetour offering which provides travelers with more days to explore the destination including a visit to the Denali National Park; a riverboat cruise and city tour in Fairbanks, Alaska; a tour of the Iditarod sled dog musher's camp; and so much more. ENDLESS EUROPEAN ADVENTURES AWAIT GUESTS ABOARD NEW AND RECENTLY ENHANCED SHIPS When cruising with NCL, guests have the freedom and flexibility to design the European summer vacation of their dreams with a variety of port-immersive sailings with almost no days at sea and an average of 10 hours at each stop. With over 150 unique itineraries for guests to choose and eight ships visiting the region, including two ships that were renovated just this year, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Epic®, and two of NCL's newest ships in the fleet, Norwegian Prima® and Norwegian Viva®. While sailing through the Mediterranean on the newly enhanced Norwegian Breakaway, guests can experience the all-new Silver Screen Bistro, an immersive movie and dining venue for the whole family to enjoy and the brand-new Horizon Park, an outdoor recreation area on top of the ship to bring guests beautiful 360° views of the ocean. Additionally, guests can kick off their European adventure on the revitalized Norwegian Epic, which just recently left her dry dock on May 8, 2025. Norwegian Epic features more expansive spaces for guests including a reimagined Kids' Aqua Park and a newly expanded Vibe Beach Club, the adults-only outdoor oasis, with more lounge chairs and private cabanas. Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Epic will sail a variety of nine, 10, 11 and 12-day cruises from Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy; Barcelona, Spain; and Venice (Trieste), Italy to some of the most historic cities in Europe including Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Salerno, and Messina (Sicily), Italy; as well as visits to the beautiful Greek Isles such as Santorini, Mykonos and Olympia (Katakolon), Greece. In addition to sailing aboard refreshed ships, guests can embark on their European dream vacation aboard some of NCL's newest ships in the fleet, Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva, sailing a variety of Baltic, Northern Europe and Greek Isles cruises. These bucket-list itineraries feature visits to Copenhagen, Denmark; Helsinki, Finland; Stockholm (Nynashamn), Sweden; Berlin (Warnemünde), Germany; Amsterdam (Ijmuiden), Netherlands; and Brussels / Bruges (Zeebrugge), Belgium. SAIL BEACH-BOUND CRUISES TO THE CARIBBEAN AND BERMUDA ON NCL'S NEWEST SHIP NORWEGIAN AQUA™ While school is out for the summer, NCL is offering guests more opportunities to experience the perfect vacation for the whole family with multiple ships sailing to the Caribbean and Bermuda including the Company's newest ship in the fleet, Norwegian Aqua. Complete with the first-of-its-kind attractions like the Aqua Slidecoaster, the fastest and longest slides at sea, and the Glow Court, a digital sports complex that transforms into a nightclub, as well as incredible entertainment and spa options, Norwegian Aqua provides guests with more of what they love about NCL and something for everyone in the family to enjoy while sailing fun-in-the-sun itineraries. Norwegian Aqua is currently offering round-trip, seven-day Caribbean cruises from Orlando (Port Canaveral), Florida, one of the busiest home ports in the United States, before sailing a series of five- and seven-day warm-weather voyages to Bermuda from New York City from August 2025 through October 2025. In the fall, the ship will return to Miami for a season of seven-day Eastern Caribbean cruises between October 2025 and April 2026, visiting Puerto Plata, St. Thomas, Tortola, and Great Stirrup Cay, Norwegian's private island in the Bahamas. Great Stirrup Cay will debut new family-friendly amenities in late 2025, including a multi-ship pier, a large heated pool and a swim-up bar. In addition to the all-new Norwegian Aqua, Norwegian Getaway® and Norwegian Jewel® will also offer round-trip seven-day cruises to the beautiful island of Bermuda, with these ships sailing from New York and Boston, respectively. Perfect for guests who are looking to soak up the sun on the sand this summer, these beach-bound itineraries feature overnight calls to Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda, providing guests with more time to enjoy and discover the island's turquoise blue waters and pink-sand beaches. FEEL FREE TO EXPERIENCE MORE WITH NCL'S VALUE ADDED PROGRAM – MORE AT SEA™ For guests planning their next cruise vacation this summer, the company's program, More At Sea™, provides travelers more value with unlimited open bar featuring premium beverage brands such as Casamigos Tequila, Woodford Reserve, Grey Goose Vodka and more; as well as specialty dining meals; high-speed Wi-Fi minutes; and $50 shore excursion credits at every port of call. More At Sea delivers guests an incredible value with savings of over 75%. The package also includes free airfare for the second guest and kids sail free on select sailings. For more details on NCL's new More At Sea offering, visit For more information about the company's award-winning fleet and worldwide itineraries, or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit About Norwegian Cruise Line As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line® has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for 58 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the opportunity to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, the company invites guests to 'Experience More at Sea' by providing them with more to see, more to do, more to enjoy, and more value on their vacation. To further deliver guests with more value, NCL's 'More At Sea™' package provides added benefits and inclusions such as unlimited open bar; specialty dining credits; high-speed Wi-Fi; shore excursions credits; as well as free airfare and third and fourth guests sail free on select sailings. Its fleet of 20 contemporary ships sail to nearly 350 of the world's most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company's private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize. Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, club balcony suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company's ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit For the latest news and exclusive content, visit the NCL Newsroom and follow Norwegian Cruise Line on Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter @CruiseNorwegian. Norwegian Cruise Line is a wholly owned subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. To learn more, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Norwegian Cruise Line Sign in to access your portfolio
Cision Canada
15-05-2025
- Cision Canada
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE'S SUMMER CRUISE SEASON IS IN FULL SWING WITH BUCKET-LIST ITINERARIES TO ALASKA AND EUROPE ON ITS NEWEST AND RECENTLY REVITALIZED SHIPS
With summer in full swing, Norwegian Cruise Line is inviting guests to "Experience More at Sea" with the freedom and flexibility to design the cruise vacation of their dreams and sail to bucket-list destinations such as Alaska and Europe on newly revitalized ships as well as fun-in-the-sun itineraries in the Caribbean and Bermuda that are perfect for a summer family vacation. "In anticipation of this summer season, we have invested significantly in new and newly renovated ships to give our guests more to do, more to enjoy and more value for their vacation in some of the hottest destinations this summer," said David J. Herrera, president of Norwegian Cruise Line. "Summer travel season is here, and with the ability to unpack once and enjoy multiple destinations in one vacation, a cruise is the best option for travelers looking for incredible value. Whether you are dreaming of an adventure in Alaska, a cultural discovery in Europe or dipping your toes in the sand on a beach in the Caribbean, NCL has a great vacation for every type of traveler this summer." THREE REVITALIZED BREAKAWAY-PLUS CLASS SHIPS PURPOSE BUILT FOR CRUISING ALASKA SAILING THE LAST FRONTIER THIS SUMMER Through October 2025, Norwegian Cruise Line will boast the youngest fleet sailing to Alaska with five ships cruising to the region from convenient departure ports in the U.S. and Canada including Seattle, Washington and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, offering guests more opportunity to enjoy one of the most scenic destinations in the world. This summer, guests can enjoy three of NCL's recently renovated Breakaway-Plus class ships, Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Encore ® and Norwegian Joy ®, which were custom-built to cruise Alaska. The vessels feature expansive observation lounges for sweeping vistas as well as the Waterfront, the outdoor promenade designed to enhance guests' connection to the sea with al fresco dining, bars and lounge spaces. Additionally, just revitalized this year, Norwegian Bliss offers a brand-new outdoor venue, Horizon Park, a versatile, gathering space providing a variety of experiences from lawn-style games such as cornhole to giant Jenga and reclining loungers for optimal views of the Last Frontier. Sister ships, Norwegian Encore and Norwegian Joy, also feature refreshed spaces from recent dry docks such as the new addition of Spice H2O, the adults-only, complimentary outdoor area tucked away from the main pool deck, and a spacious and newly expanded Thermal Suite in the Mandara Spa and Salon, respectively. In addition to offering guests newly enhanced ships purposely built to sail Alaska, the brand provides adventure seekers and wildlife lovers with the most departure sailings from Seattle this summer season. Through October 2025, NCL offers guests round-trip, seven-day cruises every Saturday or Sunday aboard Norwegian Bliss and Norwegian Encore visiting some of the most beautiful locations in Alaska including Juneau, Ketchikan, Skagway, Sitka, and Victoria, British Columbia. The sailings also include a stop in Icy Strait Point, Alaska, home to the largest Native Tlingit village in the state and a true wilderness experience where the landscape is teeming with whales, bears, otters and more. Aboard Norwegian Joy, guests can enjoy a variety of round-trip nine and 10-day itineraries from Seattle with six to seven days in port to truly immerse themselves in the lush landscape and wildlife of the Last Frontier. For more time in the Alaskan region, guests can also take advantage of NCL's incredible Cruisetour offering which provides travelers with more days to explore the destination including a visit to the Denali National Park; a riverboat cruise and city tour in Fairbanks, Alaska; a tour of the Iditarod sled dog musher's camp; and so much more. ENDLESS EUROPEAN ADVENTURES AWAIT GUESTS ABOARD NEW AND RECENTLY ENHANCED SHIPS When cruising with NCL, guests have the freedom and flexibility to design the European summer vacation of their dreams with a variety of port-immersive sailings with almost no days at sea and an average of 10 hours at each stop. With over 150 unique itineraries for guests to choose and eight ships visiting the region, including two ships that were renovated just this year, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Epic ®, and two of NCL's newest ships in the fleet, Norwegian Prima ® and Norwegian Viva ®. While sailing through the Mediterranean on the newly enhanced Norwegian Breakaway, guests can experience the all-new Silver Screen Bistro, an immersive movie and dining venue for the whole family to enjoy and the brand-new Horizon Park, an outdoor recreation area on top of the ship to bring guests beautiful 360° views of the ocean. Additionally, guests can kick off their European adventure on the revitalized Norwegian Epic, which just recently left her dry dock on May 8, 2025. Norwegian Epic features more expansive spaces for guests including a reimagined Kids' Aqua Park and a newly expanded Vibe Beach Club, the adults-only outdoor oasis, with more lounge chairs and private cabanas. Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Epic will sail a variety of nine, 10, 11 and 12-day cruises from Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy; Barcelona, Spain; and Venice (Trieste), Italy to some of the most historic cities in Europe including Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Salerno, and Messina (Sicily), Italy; as well as visits to the beautiful Greek Isles such as Santorini, Mykonos and Olympia (Katakolon), Greece. In addition to sailing aboard refreshed ships, guests can embark on their European dream vacation aboard some of NCL's newest ships in the fleet, Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva, sailing a variety of Baltic, Northern Europe and Greek Isles cruises. These bucket-list itineraries feature visits to Copenhagen, Denmark; Helsinki, Finland; Stockholm (Nynashamn), Sweden; Berlin (Warnemünde), Germany; Amsterdam (Ijmuiden), Netherlands; and Brussels / Bruges (Zeebrugge), Belgium. While school is out for the summer, NCL is offering guests more opportunities to experience the perfect vacation for the whole family with multiple ships sailing to the Caribbean and Bermuda including the Company's newest ship in the fleet, Norwegian Aqua. Complete with the first-of-its-kind attractions like the Aqua Slidecoaster, the fastest and longest slides at sea, and the Glow Court, a digital sports complex that transforms into a nightclub, as well as incredible entertainment and spa options, Norwegian Aqua provides guests with more of what they love about NCL and something for everyone in the family to enjoy while sailing fun-in-the-sun itineraries. Norwegian Aqua is currently offering round-trip, seven-day Caribbean cruises from Orlando (Port Canaveral), Florida, one of the busiest home ports in the United States, before sailing a series of five- and seven-day warm-weather voyages to Bermuda from New York City from August 2025 through October 2025. In the fall, the ship will return to Miami for a season of seven-day Eastern Caribbean cruises between October 2025 and April 2026, visiting Puerto Plata, St. Thomas, Tortola, and Great Stirrup Cay, Norwegian's private island in the Bahamas. Great Stirrup Cay will debut new family-friendly amenities in late 2025, including a multi-ship pier, a large heated pool and a swim-up bar. In addition to the all-new Norwegian Aqua, Norwegian Getaway ® and Norwegian Jewel ® will also offer round-trip seven-day cruises to the beautiful island of Bermuda, with these ships sailing from New York and Boston, respectively. Perfect for guests who are looking to soak up the sun on the sand this summer, these beach-bound itineraries feature overnight calls to Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda, providing guests with more time to enjoy and discover the island's turquoise blue waters and pink-sand beaches. FEEL FREE TO EXPERIENCE MORE WITH NCL'S VALUE ADDED PROGRAM – MORE AT SEA™ For guests planning their next cruise vacation this summer, the company's program, More At Sea ™, provides travelers more value with unlimited open bar featuring premium beverage brands such as Casamigos Tequila, Woodford Reserve, Grey Goose Vodka and more; as well as specialty dining meals; high-speed Wi-Fi minutes; and $50 shore excursion credits at every port of call. More At Sea delivers guests an incredible value with savings of over 75%. The package also includes free airfare for the second guest and kids sail free on select sailings. For more details on NCL's new More At Sea offering, visit For more information about the company's award-winning fleet and worldwide itineraries, or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit About Norwegian Cruise Line As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line ® has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for 58 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the opportunity to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, the company invites guests to 'Experience More at Sea' by providing them with more to see, more to do, more to enjoy, and more value on their vacation. To further deliver guests with more value, NCL's 'More At Sea™' package provides added benefits and inclusions such as unlimited open bar; specialty dining credits; high-speed Wi-Fi; shore excursions credits; as well as free airfare and third and fourth guests sail free on select sailings. Its fleet of 20 contemporary ships sail to nearly 350 of the world's most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company's private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize. Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, club balcony suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company's ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit Tik Tok and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter @CruiseNorwegian. Norwegian Cruise Line is a wholly owned subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. To learn more, visit
Globe and Mail
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Globe and Mail
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE® CELEBRATES TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK WITH RETURN OF ITS UPLIFTING NORWEGIAN'S GIVING JOY® CAMPAIGN
- NCL Is Awarding 20 Deserving Teachers with a Free Three or Four-Day Cruise, Plus Three Grand Prize Winners will Win a Vacation Aboard the Soon-to-Debut Norwegian Luna™, During Her Christening Voyage in Spring 2026 - - Norwegian's Giving Joy ® Contest is Now Open through May 31, 2025 and Accepting Nominations for Stellar Educators at - MIAMI , May 5, 2025 /CNW/ -- In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week ( May 5 to 9 , 2025), Norwegian Cruise Line® (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, proudly announces the return of its award-winning Norwegian's Giving Joy® annual teacher recognition program celebrating the inspiring work of educators across the U.S. and Canada and awarding 20 educators with a free cruise and the chance to sail aboard its newest cutting-edge ship, Norwegian Luna ™, in Spring 2026. Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here: From May 5 to May 31, 2025 , the public is invited to nominate certified or accredited educators at by submitting heartfelt stories on how their favorite teacher is making a lasting impact on the lives of students and their community; being recognized by their peers for their passion and dedication to the world of education; and lastly on their adaptability to overcome challenges and find creative and novel approaches to further the education of their students. Nominations will be evaluated against the aforementioned criteria by a three-person panel made up of NCL leaders and partners. The top 20 ranking teachers determined by the Norwegian's Giving Joy panel will be rewarded with a three or four-day cruise for two. In addition, the top three educators with the highest scores will be named a Grand Prize winner and will also win an exclusive invitation to the three-day christening voyage, sailing from Miami next spring aboard Norwegian Luna, the sister ship to the highly-rated Norwegian Aqua™. "At NCL we are all about delivering exceptional experiences, including honoring communities who make a difference in the world, such as teachers," said David J. Herrera , President of Norwegian Cruise Line. "We're so proud to celebrate six years of our Norwegian's Giving Joy program and continuing to shine a light on incredible teachers who are shaping our future generation. This year, we're excited to reward 20 exceptional teachers with an unforgettable vacation with MORE ways to relax and explore on board one of our many spectacular NCL ships." Since launching in 2019, Norwegian's Giving Joy campaign has received nearly 61,000 teacher nominations; awarded over 270 educators with a vacation of a lifetime; and donated over $515,000 to teachers and their schools with the support from NCL's valued partners. "Travel opportunities bring excitement, relaxation, and rejuvenation into the lives of so many," said Nancy Altimore , 2024 Norwegian's Giving Joy winner and educator from Pembroke Pines Charter High School in Pembroke Pines, Fla. "The NCL family, through its Giving Joy Program, celebrates educators and provides them with an incredible opportunity to travel. It was such a joy to be a Norwegian's Giving Joy winner and experience a pampered celebration for doing something I love – teaching! It was truly an honor to participate in this caring opportunity and experience a vacation with NCL." This year's Grand Prize winners will experience the stellar and soon-to-debut Norwegian Luna, during her christening voyage from Miami . As the sister ship to the all-new Norwegian Aqua , Norwegian Luna will mirror her innovative design, including the NCL exclusive Aqua Slidecoaster, a first-of-its-kind hybrid roller coaster and waterslide. As a leader in the industry of providing guests with variety of choice and the freedom and flexibility to design their ultimate vacation, the winners will also have a chance to enjoy new dining and bar experiences such as Sukhothai, the Company's Thai specialty restaurant with an eclectic menu of traditional and creative offerings, and Planterie, the brand's plant-based eatery at Indulge Food Hall. Next April, Norwegian Luna will offer a season of seven-day Eastern Caribbean roundtrip sailings from Miami to the breathtaking destinations of Puerto Plata , Dominican Republic ; Tortola, British Virgin Islands ; St. Thomas , U.S. Virgin Islands ; and Great Stirrup Cay, NCL's private island in the Bahamas , which will feature a brand-new pier by late 2025, an expansive pool area with a dedicated bar and kids splash zone and so much MORE. To nominate a deserving educator from now through May 31, 2025 or to review contest terms and conditions, please visit . For press materials on Norwegian Luna, visit the press kit here . Click here to download a variety of assets to help spread the word and help communities identify commendable teachers in their schools. In addition to the Giving Joy program, NCL continues to support educators year-round through its Teacher Cruise Discount which offers verified teachers and staff across the U.S. and Canada an exclusive year-round cruise fare discount and onboard credit. With this discount, all education professionals, including active Classroom Teachers (PreK-12), Principals and Assistant Principals (PreK-12), School Employees (PreK-12) and College/University Professors, can enjoy a five percent discount off any NCL voyage from anywhere in the world, as well as a $50 onboard credit to enhance their cruise vacation. To learn more, please visit . For more information about Norwegian Cruise Line or to book a cruise, visit , contact a travel professional, or call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784). About Norwegian Cruise Line As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line® has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for 58 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the opportunity to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, the company invites guests to 'Experience More at Sea' by providing them with more to see, more to do, more to enjoy, and more value on their vacation. To further deliver guests with more value, NCL's 'More At Sea™' package provides added benefits and inclusions such as unlimited open bar; specialty dining credits; high-speed Wi-Fi; shore excursions credits; as well as free airfare and third and fourth guests sail free on select sailings. Its fleet of 20 contemporary ships sail to nearly 350 of the world's most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company's private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize . Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, club balcony suites and The Haven by Norwegian ® , the company's ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit . For the latest news and exclusive content, visit the NCL Newsroom and follow Norwegian Cruise Line on Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter @CruiseNorwegian.
Cision Canada
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Cision Canada
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE® CELEBRATES TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK WITH RETURN OF ITS UPLIFTING NORWEGIAN'S GIVING JOY® CAMPAIGN
- NCL Is Awarding 20 Deserving Teachers with a Free Three or Four-Day Cruise, Plus Three Grand Prize Winners will Win a Vacation Aboard the Soon-to-Debut Norwegian Luna™, During Her Christening Voyage in Spring 2026 - - Norwegian's Giving Joy ® Contest is Now Open through May 31, 2025 and Accepting Nominations for Stellar Educators at - MIAMI, May 5, 2025 /CNW/ -- In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5 to 9, 2025), Norwegian Cruise Line ® (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, proudly announces the return of its award-winning Norwegian's Giving Joy ® annual teacher recognition program celebrating the inspiring work of educators across the U.S. and Canada and awarding 20 educators with a free cruise and the chance to sail aboard its newest cutting-edge ship, Norwegian Luna ™, in Spring 2026. Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here: From May 5 to May 31, 2025, the public is invited to nominate certified or accredited educators at by submitting heartfelt stories on how their favorite teacher is making a lasting impact on the lives of students and their community; being recognized by their peers for their passion and dedication to the world of education; and lastly on their adaptability to overcome challenges and find creative and novel approaches to further the education of their students. Nominations will be evaluated against the aforementioned criteria by a three-person panel made up of NCL leaders and partners. The top 20 ranking teachers determined by the Norwegian's Giving Joy panel will be rewarded with a three or four-day cruise for two. In addition, the top three educators with the highest scores will be named a Grand Prize winner and will also win an exclusive invitation to the three-day christening voyage, sailing from Miami next spring aboard Norwegian Luna, the sister ship to the highly-rated Norwegian Aqua™. "At NCL we are all about delivering exceptional experiences, including honoring communities who make a difference in the world, such as teachers," said David J. Herrera, President of Norwegian Cruise Line. "We're so proud to celebrate six years of our Norwegian's Giving Joy program and continuing to shine a light on incredible teachers who are shaping our future generation. This year, we're excited to reward 20 exceptional teachers with an unforgettable vacation with MORE ways to relax and explore on board one of our many spectacular NCL ships." Since launching in 2019, Norwegian's Giving Joy campaign has received nearly 61,000 teacher nominations; awarded over 270 educators with a vacation of a lifetime; and donated over $515,000 to teachers and their schools with the support from NCL's valued partners. "Travel opportunities bring excitement, relaxation, and rejuvenation into the lives of so many," said Nancy Altimore, 2024 Norwegian's Giving Joy winner and educator from Pembroke Pines Charter High School in Pembroke Pines, Fla. "The NCL family, through its Giving Joy Program, celebrates educators and provides them with an incredible opportunity to travel. It was such a joy to be a Norwegian's Giving Joy winner and experience a pampered celebration for doing something I love – teaching! It was truly an honor to participate in this caring opportunity and experience a vacation with NCL." This year's Grand Prize winners will experience the stellar and soon-to-debut Norwegian Luna, during her christening voyage from Miami. As the sister ship to the all-new Norwegian Aqua, Norwegian Luna will mirror her innovative design, including the NCL exclusive Aqua Slidecoaster, a first-of-its-kind hybrid roller coaster and waterslide. As a leader in the industry of providing guests with variety of choice and the freedom and flexibility to design their ultimate vacation, the winners will also have a chance to enjoy new dining and bar experiences such as Sukhothai, the Company's Thai specialty restaurant with an eclectic menu of traditional and creative offerings, and Planterie, the brand's plant-based eatery at Indulge Food Hall. Next April, Norwegian Luna will offer a season of seven-day Eastern Caribbean roundtrip sailings from Miami to the breathtaking destinations of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; Tortola, British Virgin Islands; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; and Great Stirrup Cay, NCL's private island in the Bahamas, which will feature a brand-new pier by late 2025, an expansive pool area with a dedicated bar and kids splash zone and so much MORE. To nominate a deserving educator from now through May 31, 2025 or to review contest terms and conditions, please visit For press materials on Norwegian Luna, visit the press kit here. Click here to download a variety of assets to help spread the word and help communities identify commendable teachers in their schools. In addition to the Giving Joy program, NCL continues to support educators year-round through its Teacher Cruise Discount which offers verified teachers and staff across the U.S. and Canada an exclusive year-round cruise fare discount and onboard credit. With this discount, all education professionals, including active Classroom Teachers (PreK-12), Principals and Assistant Principals (PreK-12), School Employees (PreK-12) and College/University Professors, can enjoy a five percent discount off any NCL voyage from anywhere in the world, as well as a $50 onboard credit to enhance their cruise vacation. To learn more, please visit For more information about Norwegian Cruise Line or to book a cruise, visit contact a travel professional, or call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784). About Norwegian Cruise Line As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line ® has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for 58 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the opportunity to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, the company invites guests to 'Experience More at Sea' by providing them with more to see, more to do, more to enjoy, and more value on their vacation. To further deliver guests with more value, NCL's 'More At Sea™' package provides added benefits and inclusions such as unlimited open bar; specialty dining credits; high-speed Wi-Fi; shore excursions credits; as well as free airfare and third and fourth guests sail free on select sailings. Its fleet of 20 contemporary ships sail to nearly 350 of the world's most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company's private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize. Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, club balcony suites and The Haven by Norwegian ®, the company's ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit Tik Tok and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter @CruiseNorwegian. Norwegian Cruise Line is a wholly owned subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. To learn more, visit
