In a glamorous ceremony at Port Miami on Tuesday, November 28, Puerto Rican singer and songwriter Luis Fonsi christened the Norwegian Viva, the latest addition to Norwegian Cruise Line's (NCL) fleet. The event included appearances by fellow musicians Pedro Capó and Paulina Rubio, as well as comedian Marcello Hernández from 'Saturday Night Live (SNL).'

As the Israel-Gaza conflict continues to intensify, major cruise lines have made the difficult decision to either cancel or indefinitely postpone multiple voyages to the Middle East. The Israel-Hamas war, which erupted on October 7, has seen violence escalating in the past month.  Majour cruise companies have taken proactive measures to revise their itineraries, specifically avoiding the Red Sea and the surrounding region, with sailings impacted until the year 2024.

Norwegian Cruise Line marked a momentous occasion with the return of its voyages to Asia. The Norwegian Jewel, the first vessel from the NCL fleet to make its way back to Asia in over three years, embarked on its journey from Tokyo on October 20, kicking off a six-month season of exploration in the region.

The cruise ship Norwegian Epic arrived at the French port of Marseille hosting a warm welcome for rugby fans flocking to the city for the Rugby World Cup. The vessel, already at full capacity, has become a floating hotel, offering a unique solution to the accommodation shortage during this event.

The cruise ship Norwegian Epic experienced an oil spill during the pumping out of oil residues at the port of Split, Croatia. The spill affected the sea and coastline, but immediate actions by the ship's crew and a specialized company contained the spill.