In response to strong demand from Asia, Norwegian Cruise Line launched 24 new immersive itineraries as part of its most extensive Asia-Pacific offering to date.
“Demonstrating our continued commitment to the region, both as a destination and source market, NCL is offering 85 voyages to Asia-Pacific from September through March 2026 via three ships and 15 departure ports,” said Ben Angell, VP and MD APAC.
Departure ports include Auckland, Papeete, Manila, Bali, Bangkok, Seoul, Tokyo, Yokohama, Vancouver, Sydney, Melbourne, Cairns and Lautoka.
The 24 new immersive voyages, ranging from nine to 19 days, offer passengers an average of 10 hours in port at more than 60 locations, including NCL's first calls at Albany, Busselton, Fremantle, Port Douglas and Townsville in Australia, Matsuyama and Niigata in Japan, Aitutaki in the Cook Islands and Suva in Fiji.
Over the course of 18 months, the season will also include 36 overnight stays in port.
New releases
- The Norwegian Spirit will debut in Asia on May 26 with a 10-day cruise to Japan from Tokyo and will return to Asia-Pacific from September until November 17, 2025.
- The Norwegian Sun makes its debut in Australia and will arrive in Brisbane and Melbourne on December 18 and 21.
- Norwegian Sky will debut in Asia in January, offering 10- to 17-day cruises to Japan and Southeast Asia until March 2025.
For a limited time, NCL is offering a "Close to Home" Dealthat provides passengers with an additional savings of 500 Australian dollars on selected cruises in Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific, combinable with NCL's "Free at Sea" offer.
The company has also launched the "Partners First Rewards Incentive" which offers travel agents the opportunity to triple their money on certain cruises to Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific and Asia booked and deposited during the "Close to Home" offer.
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