Tagged: norwegian-cruise-line

Norwegian Aqua Ship Review: 'More' for Some but Less for Others

After years of market testing and product evolution, Norwegian Cruise Line executives think they have hit a sweet spot with regard to number of passengers (half as many as some of the…

No, That Norwegian Cruise Line Ship Never Had Cholera Aboard

You might have seen headlines like this earlier in the week about Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Dawn, which reported that some 20 passengers were feeling ill:"Thousands stranded on…

Norwegian Viva Ship Tour: Pluses, Minuses, and Oh-So-Many Upcharges

September 5, 2023 The second installment in Norwegian Cruise Line's Prima class of ships is called Norwegian Viva, but the vessel is so similar to its predecessor the newcomer might…

Norwegian Prima Review: Real Photos, Plus Real Tips for the Ship's Pitfalls

The Norwegian Prima began sailing in the summer of 2022 as the newest style of vessel in Norwegian Cruise Line's fleet. In time, this ship's style will dominate NCL's newest…

Cruise Lines Are Now So Understaffed They're Turning Customers Away and Cutting Services

In early 2020, the problem with cruises was people were forbidden to get off them. But now that Covid is more manageable, cruises have a new problem: People can't get on them.Travel…

Alaska Cruises Are Back! Congress Saves the 2021 Season and Trips Are Already on Sale

Vacationers had written off the 2021 cruise season in Alaska as another casualty of Covid-19. Canada, seeking to protect the health of its population, banned big cruise ships from…

Norwegian's Fully Vaccinated Return to Cruising Sets Up Tough Choices for Families

This summer, the cruise line that vacationers pick will say a lot about their vaccination status. We've already heard announcements of impending summer returns by Royal Caribbean (to…

The First Cruise Line Safety Plan Is Out: Acid Fogs and No Buffets

In April, the Centers for Disease Control extended a ban on large cruise ships calling on U.S. ports that is slated to expire in July. When the agency did that, it sent a strong…

Norwegian Encore: Take a Bow-to-Stern Tour of the Cruise Ship

The Norwegian Encore cruise ship has a fitting name. After all, this is a vessel that repeats the layout and most of the onboard thrills of its siblings in Norwegian Cruise Line’s…

Norwegian Joy Ride: A Tour of the Go-Kart-Topped Cruise Ship

This is the Norwegian Joy from Norwegian Cruise Line. The ship was originally used for Asian itineraries, but, following a $50 million makeover, it has been reassigned to North…

The Norwegian Bliss: See its Clubs, Private Pools, and (Yes) Racecars

The Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Cruise Line’s largest Breakaway Plus-class vessel, debuted in spring of 2018. The ship adds a new set of active pursuits to NCL’s formula of multiple…

Norwegian Cruise Line Drinks Package Now the Priciest at Sea

Norwegian Cruise Line has raised the price of its Ultimate Beverage package, covering all alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks that a passenger consumes while on board the ship (except…

The New Cruise Ship with a Go-Kart Track on Top

In case there was any doubt left that the cruise industry is turning away from retirees and toward Millennials, make way for the Norwegian Bliss.This cruise ship continues the long…

Will He or Won't He? Trump Has Not Withdrawn His Threat to Forbid Travel to Cuba

December 14, 2016In perhaps the biggest current travel news, Cuba has authorized six large and medium-sized American cruise ships to operate multiple cruises to Havana, Cienfuegos,…

Disneyland's "Star Wars," Airport Customs, and Other Magical Places: Today's Travel Briefing

Here's what happening today in the world of travel.* FUROR OVER NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE'S NEW BEVERAGE POLICY (USA Today). A new beverage policy adopted by Norwegian Cruise Line has…

Egypt Update: Post-Revolution Openings and Closings

A huge square right in the heart of Cairo: it is difficult to visit the Egyptian capital and escape the often congested Tahrir Square. It is here where most of the capital's traffic…

What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Tuscany and Umbria

Getting Around Taxis now charge a fixed fare for several popular tourist routes to and from Florence, most notably the run between the airport in Peretola and the city center. It now…