Norwegian Cruise Line has signed an agreement to transfer two of its longtime Sun-class vessels — Norwegian Sky and Norwegian Sun — to Cordelia Cruises, India’s leading cruise line. The move, announced by Cordelia Cruises this week, will significantly expand the brand’s capacity in the region.
According to the agreement, Norwegian Sky will transfer in 2026, followed by Norwegian Sun in 2027.
Norwegian Aqua’s inaugural transatlantic voyage has been extended by three days due to severe weather conditions, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) confirmed. Originally scheduled to arrive in Boston on April 4, the ship will now reach U.S. shores on April 7, docking in New York City instead.
In a letter sent to guests onboard, NCL stated:
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has officially taken delivery of Norwegian Aqua, the 20th ship in its fleet and the first in the new Prima Plus Class. Built at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy, Norwegian Aqua is 10% larger than its Prima-class predecessors, offering enhanced open spaces and upgraded amenities.
Meanwhile, NCL celebrated another milestone with the float-out of Norwegian Luna, marking the completion of the ship’s external construction. Now in the floating dock, Norwegian Luna will undergo interior finishing ahead of its scheduled launch in April 2026.
Norwegian Cruise Line officially welcomed its latest addition, Norwegian Aqua, on Thursday, March 13, 2025, as shipbuilder Fincantieri delivered the vessel at Marghera shipyard near Venice. The 156,300-gross-ton ship is the first in NCL’s new Prima Plus class, an evolution of the Prima-class ships that is roughly 10% larger than its predecessors.
Ben Gravy, the New Jersey-based surfer and vlogger known for his wild and wacky "novelty wave" pursuits, has done it again! This time, he's taken his talents to the high seas riding the waves created by some of the largest cruise ships sailing out of Miami.
Move over, food fights—this cruise ship spectacle is next-level condiment combat! A wild scene unfolded on what’s believed to be Norwegian Getaway when a female passenger absolutely lost it, turning a casual night into an all-out ketchup brawl.
In a now-viral TikTok video, the woman is seen furiously arguing with two men after allegedly being called the B word. But instead of just yelling back, she grabs a bottle of French’s ketchup and douses them in the red stuff, covering their faces and shirts.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCL) has announced signing of an agreement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri to construct four new state-of-the-art cruise ships valued at approximately $9.34 billion.
The order is the largest ever signed by Fincantieri, marking a major expansion for NCL. The massive vessels—each weighing around 226,000 tons—will be built at Fincantieri’s Monfalcone shipyard in northeastern Italy. The first ship is set for delivery in 2030, with the others following in 2032, 2034, and 2036.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) and leaders from the Bahamas marked a significant milestone Friday, breaking ground on a new cruise pier at Great Stirrup Cay.
The $150 million project, scheduled for completion in late 2025, will enable two large ships to dock simultaneously, improving access to the private island for guests sailing on Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), has announced strategic leadership changes to lead the growth of its premium cruise brands, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Effective February 17, 2025, industry veteran Jason Montague will assume the role of Chief Luxury Officer, overseeing both brands as part of NCLH’s "Charting the Course" strategy.
Two-time Emmy Award-winning actor Eric Stonestreet, best known for his role as Cameron Tucker on Modern Family, is Norwegian Cruise Line's (NCL) new brand ambassador and the face of its "Experience More" advertising campaign.
The campaign includes 30- and 15-second commercials that showcase Stonestreet enjoying a variety of experiences aboard an NCL ship, from dining on deck and unwinding in the Mandara Spa's Thermal Suite to racing on the world’s only racetracks at sea and exploring destinations in the Caribbean and Europe.
