Norwegian Cruise Line marks the successful return of Norwegian Escape, the first ship of the brand's highly successful Breakaway-Plus class, to Europe in 2015 when she completed her maiden voyage to the Eastern Mediterranean.
Norwegian Escape is NCL's largest ship in Europe and the first Breakaway-Plus class ship to sail European waters for a full seasonThe vessel will homeport in Civitavecchia, Rome, offering sailings ranging from seven to 11 nights. Each voyage offers unforgettable multi-country itineraries; such as the August 13 sailing that will give guests the opportunity to explore ports in Italy, Greece, Malta and France - four sun-softened Mediterranean countries.
The ship's itineraries feature calls at the region's most sought-after ports, including Santorini, Mykonos, Naples and Livorno, and hidden gems such as Valletta and Messina. Docking in five to eight ports until 1 p.m. and no more than two days at sea, guests can spend their days exploring ancient ruins and medieval architecture, admiring artistic masterpieces or simply enjoying the varied local cuisine.
Norwegian Escape will also debut NCL's popular Meet the Winemaker series in Europe as it sails around the Greek Islands and Italy. The July 17 sailing will feature certified Angus beef and renowned winemaker Antonio Hidalgo, from the family-run Spanish sherry house Bodegas Hidalgo La Gitana. The October 17th edition will be hosted by the globally acclaimed Sandro Bottega of Bottega S.p.A.
Norwegian Prima, the newest member of NCL's fleet and the first of the revolutionary Prima class, will also make its debut in European waters this year. NCL's eight ships for the 2022 European cruise season are Norwegian Dawn, Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Escape, Norwegian Gem, Norwegian Getaway, Norwegian Jade, Norwegian Star and Norwegian Prima. NCL offers passengers a wide range of itineraries this summer, from visiting the ancient ruins of the Greek islands, cruising the Norwegian fjords, to soaking up the Mediterranean sun.
"Europe has always been a top destination for travelers from around the world and is a key cruise destination for NCL," said Harry Sommer, president and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line.
"We strive to offer our new and loyal guests a wide range of destinations and itineraries." We are excited that this year's European season is our most extensive yet with eight ships and more than 100 ports. Our Guest First philosophy forces us to put our guests at the heart of every decision and development we make, which is why we continue to innovate our product offering, as we have done for the past 55 years.”
