Norwegian Cruise Line Unveils Winter 2027/28 Deployment

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced its winter 2027/28 deployment and the return of its guest-favorite “Free at Sea Plus” package offering more unlimited amenities, including premium beverages, streaming Wi-Fi, Starbucks, and more.

Spanning over 370 voyages, the new season of sailings promises sun-soaked escapes, culturally enriching adventures, and the ultimate freedom and flexibility to design a personalized vacation experience—onboard and ashore. From September 2027 through April 2028, guests can choose from itineraries ranging from two to 22 days, calling at 144 destinations across 47 countries. With a strong focus on the Bahamas, the Caribbean, Bermuda, the Mexican Riviera, Asia, as well as Australia and New Zealand, this deployment offers unparalleled opportunities for discovery. Designed for deeper exploration, it features an average port time of 9.5 hours, 71 late departures across 31 ports and 70 overnight stays.

San Juan to Welcome Two Prima Class Ships

For the first time in the line’s history, two of NCL’s newest ships will homeport in San Juan, offering week-long voyages to the Southern Caribbean with each ship offering a distinct itinerary. From November 13, 2027 through April 22, 2028, Norwegian Prima will feature Saturday turnarounds and seven-day itineraries calling to Road Town (Tortola), Philipsburg, Bridgetown, Castries, Basseterre and St. Thomas. Complementing its sister ship’s itineraries, Norwegian Viva will operate Sunday turnarounds from November 14, 2027 through January 23, 2028, with more south-bound seven-day voyages, including calls in Aruba and Curaçao, delivering vibrant cultural encounters and sun-soaked escapes.

Florida Homeports

With seven ships departing from homeports across Florida, guests can choose from a variety of itineraries sailing to the Bahamas, the Caribbean and the Panama Canal. Many of these itineraries include a stop at NCL’s signature private destination in the Bahamas, Great Stirrup Cay.

From Miami, Norwegian Joy, Norwegian Jewel and Norwegian Luna offer everything from short Bahamas getaways to extended Caribbean and Panama Canal voyages. Norwegian Joy will feature three- and four-day Bahamas escapes between November 2027 and April 2028, while Norwegian Jewel presents a mix of 10- and 11-day voyages to the Southern Caribbean and Panama Canal from November 2027 through January 2028. Norwegian Luna delivers seven-day Eastern Caribbean sailings from October 2027 through April 2028 with Great Stirrup Cay included on every itinerary.

Departing from Port Canaveral (Orlando), FL, Norwegian Aqua, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Epic provide even more options. Norwegian Aqua will operate seven-day Western Caribbean cruises departing every Sunday starting October 2027 until April 2028, visiting the Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Mexico and Great Stirrup Cay. Beginning November 2027 through March 2028, Norwegian Breakaway offers a mix of four- and five-day Bahamas and Caribbean voyages; and Norwegian Epic sails seven-day Eastern Caribbean itineraries departing on Fridays.

On November 19, 2027, Norwegian Dawn will return to Jacksonville, FL, and kick off its second season from JAXPORT. Through April 2028, the ship will sail four- and five-day Bahamas itineraries calling to Freeport, Nassau as well as Great Stirrup Cay.

Year-Round Deployment from Philadelphia

After restarting cruise operations from the Port of Philadelphia in April 2026, NCL remains committed to the homeport with Norwegian Pearl sailing an exceptional selection of five- to 12-day itineraries to Bermuda, the Bahamas, and the Eastern and Southern Caribbean from the SouthPort Marine Terminal Complex between October 2027 and April 2028. The ship’s Bermuda voyages include overnight stays at the Royal Naval Dockyard, while its Bahamas sailings feature calls at Jacksonville and Port Canaveral, Grand Bahama Island, Nassau and Great Stirrup Cay. Eastern Caribbean itineraries include visits to Road Town, St. Thomas, San Juan and Puerto Plata. Longer, 11- and 12-day Southern Caribbean journeys will feature destinations such as Philipsburg, Bridgetown and St. John’s.

Western Caribbean Itineraries from Gulf Coast Cities

Between November 2027 and April 2028, two NCL ships will sail Western Caribbean voyages throughout the season, offering guests convenient departures from two Gulf Coast cities. Norwegian Escape will homeport in Galveston, TX, operating a full first season of seven-day itineraries departing every Saturday. Meanwhile, Norwegian Getaway will sail from New Orleans on Sundays. Both ships will visit some of the region’s most sought-after destinations, including Cozumel, Roatán (Islas de la Bahía) and Harvest Caye, NCL’s resort-style private destination off the Belizean coast.

Mexican Riviera Adventures from Los Angeles

Throughout the winter season, Norwegian Encore will sail seven-day roundtrip Mexican Riviera voyages, visiting Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta. From October 2027 through April 2028, Norwegian Encore departs every Sunday from Los Angeles, and will offer a plethora of activities catering to families, including a multi-level racetrack, Spice H2O adults-only lounge, and award-winning entertainment featuring live music and world-class shows.

Japan and Southeast Asia

From October 2027 through April 2028, Norwegian Jade will offer nine- to 14-day itineraries departing from homeports across the region, including Tokyo, Yokohama, Seoul (Incheon), Hong Kong and Singapore, showcasing a new city nearly every day. With Japan ranking among the world’s most sought-after destinations, guests can explore over 20 ports including Okinawa, Hakodate, Kagoshima and Akita, plus enjoy an overnight stay in Kobe with enough time to visit Kyoto’s temples and dive into Osaka’s nightlife. Select itineraries also feature an overnight in Hong Kong, blending harbor views and a vibrant culture for guests to explore. In addition, six Southeast Asia sailings between Singapore and Hong Kong will visit tropical gems such as Ko Samui, Phu My (Ho Chi Minh City), Kota Kinabalu and the pristine beaches of Coron and Puerto Princesa in the Philippines.

Australia and New Zealand

Norwegian Spirit will mark its fifth consecutive season in Australia and New Zealand between December 2027 through April 2028. Homeporting in Sydney, Auckland and Singapore, guests can choose from itineraries spanning eight to 21 days, including NCL’s debut in Esperance and overnight stays in Fremantle and Adelaide for deeper cultural and culinary immersion.

Return of Free at Sea Plus

Free at Sea Plus takes NCL’s guest-favorite “Free at Sea” program to the next level, giving travelers even more ways to enjoy a seamless, stress-free cruise for $49.99 per person per day. This enhanced offering includes unlimited Starbucks beverages, unlimited streaming Wi-Fi, wine and champagne from NCL’s signature collection, bottled water and 50 percent discount on any additional specialty dining cover charges. Moreover, by opting for Free at Sea Plus, guests can also indulge in unlimited open bar at Great Stirrup Cay, the line’s private island destination in the Bahamas. Combined with Free at Sea’s existing inclusions—specialty dining, unlimited open bar onboard the ship, high-speed Wi-Fi powered by Starlink, and shore excursion credits—Free at Sea Plus means even fewer logistics to manage, total budget control and more time to relax. Starting now, guests can add Free at Sea Plus to sailings departing from February 1, 2026 forward by calling 888-625-2784.

For more information, visit www.ncl.com.

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