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Whether you want a warm-weather Caribbean escape, a relaxing Transatlantic cruise, educational and entertaining eco-tourism, or the experience of cruising through the Panama Canal, Norwegian Cruise Line can make it happen from one of our Florida ports. Escape for a quick weekend cruise to the Bahamas or a two week full-transit of the Panama Canal. Our 2021 cruises from Florida will embark in Tampa, Miami, or Orlando (Port Canaveral). If you are considering booking a cruise, here's everything you need to know about our 2021 Florida cruises.

Daydreaming about getting away? Now you can plan your next holiday with our new 2022 and 2023 sailings. There are new places to discover and new memories to make. So, whether you're excited to island hop in paradise on a Caribbean cruise, or can't wait to explore exotic destinations, like Antarctica, come aboard our award-winning fleet and experience the holiday of a lifetime with Norwegian.

New places. New cultures. New memories to be made. Choose from a wide-range of cruise holidays worldwide and turn your destination daydreams into a dream holiday.

If you're ready to start planning your next cruise holiday, you'll be excited to know that Norwegian Cruise Line just announced new itineraries for select ships. Stay tuned as many exciting new itineraries continue to be unveiled.

Booking a cruise to take advantage of Spring break guarantees you the easiest, most relaxing holiday that you will ever experience. While many popular beach destinations may become overcrowded and overpriced, you can avoid the throngs of visiting revelers by going on a spring break cruise that will take you away from the crowds. Not to mention that you get to do so while being whisked away to some of the most beautiful and exotic destinations in the world!

On a Norwegian cruise to the the Caribbean, you'll discover one new experience after another. The only trouble is choosing where to go and what to do.

New Orleans is one of the top tourist destinations in the United States, with a unique mix of culture, history, entertainment, and nightlife. While many cruisers may think only of Mardi Gras when it comes to New Orleans, there is so much more to the city. New Orleans is the home of Dixieland Jazz, as well as Louisiana Creole cuisine with its blend of French, Spanish, Italian, German, Haitian, and West African flavours. 

Do you think about escaping reality for a few days? Sometimes you simply need to take a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life to relax, recharge, and enjoy yourself. Norwegian Cruise Line allows you to easily drop everything and get away from it all thanks to its selection of affordable short cruise deals. All you need to do is choose the itinerary you like best, pack your bags, and head to port. Norwegian takes care of the rest.

If you've spent the summer leisurely sipping rosé by the pool, hiking in national parks, or relaxing at the beach, you're probably sad to realize that summer will soon be coming to an end. Fortunately, it is not too late to squeeze in one last trip before summer comes to a close. A Labor Day cruise is a cost-effective and fun way to end the summer. You can book a Labor Day cruise holiday now to take advantage of some great deals. Discover four of the best 2019 Labor Day cruises. 

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee and GRAMMY® Award-winning legendary superstar Jon Bon Jovi is offering 2,200 of his most passionate fans the holiday of a lifetime in two idyllic settings. Sail with Norwegian for the opportunity to enjoy two special fan cruise experiences to the Bahamas and the Mediterranean in 2019.

If you’re in the midst of planning a bachelorette party and searching for ways to make it an unforgettable event, consider breaking away from the usual land-locked soiree and planning a cruise! Instead of a single night out, consider several fun days and nights on board a unique and memorable bachelorette party cruise with Norwegian.

Get ready for an exciting weekend full of big wins! Norwegian Cruise Line is inviting fans to Feel Free to Play & Vacay on Sunday by answering at least one trivia question throughout the big game using #CruiseNorwegian and tweeting @CruiseNorwegian or posting to the @norwegiancruiseline Facebook wall for a chance to win a cruise through April 1, 2021. 

You have a lot of options when it comes to cruising from Florida. The Sunshine State has four major cruise ports — Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, and Port Canaveral (Orlando).

With a slogan like ‘Live it to Believe It,’ you know Mexico has to have so many more amazing experiences to offer besides its world-famous beaches. And the picturesque island of Cozumel off the Yucatan Peninsula is no exception. You can dive into the Mexican cultural experience through delicious foods and music, or actually dive into the warm, azure-coloured ocean waters. You can try a new adventure like swimming with the dolphins or wander back in time by exploring the incredible Mayan ruins. Here are some of the top Cozumel shore excursions to consider for your next cruise with Norwegian.

With an estimated 20 million passengers expected to cruise this coming year, where will you travel in 2019? Maybe you’ve always wanted to get up-close-and-personal with the whales in Alaska, sink your toes into the white sand beaches of the Caribbean, or to explore the rich history and cultures of Europe. Wherever you want to be in 2019, Norwegian Cruise Line has a cruise for you! Here are some great ideas for bucket list holidays to start planning for now

If you're ready to plan ahead for the best holidays, you'll be excited to know that Norwegian Cruise Line has announced its newest cruise itineraries for winter 2020-2021, which are now open for sale. Highlights include sister ships Norwegian Joy and Norwegian Encore cruising from Miami to The Caribbean, Norwegian Escape’s debut in Port Canaveral, and Norwegian Epic’s return to San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Norwegian Cruise Line held an unforgettable keel laying ceremony for Norwegian Encore today at the Meyer Werft shipyard, unveiling the award-winning entertainment lineup and onboard activities scheduled for the ship’s Fall 2019 debut.

If you're an avid cruiser, chances are your New Year's resolutions could go something like this: Learn a new language, go on more adventures, enjoy the moment, and, of course, travel more. Even the Dalai Lama suggests this: Once a year, we should go someplace we've never been before. He gets it. And so does travel photographer Matthew Karsten, who advises that an "investment in travel is an investment in yourself.” What are your travel plans and goals for 2019, and why not begin now? Here are seven fun and exciting ways to start the New Year on a cruise ship.

One of the most important things about taking a family cruise is making sure the kids are taken care of and having a great time. After all, it's their holiday, too. This year, we were lucky enough to receive a first-hand account of the Splash Academy experience from an attendee herself, aspiring young writer and Norwegian Cruise Line guest, Vanessa Kuznicki (10 yrs. old). Vanessa cruised with her mom Natalia on Norwegian Getaway to the Western Caribbean and loved the experience so much she wrote and illustrated a whole book about it! Just ahead, read through for an inside look at what it’s like to be a kid cruising with Norwegian’s Splash Academy.

Although significant contrasts in culture and geography exist among the different countries of The Caribbean, the one feature that all these islands have in common is the weather. Thanks to reliable sunny, warm weather for many of the months out of the year, The Caribbean is a great year-round cruise destination. This means that the best time to cruise to The Caribbean depends on personal preference. Explore the following guide to help you choose the best time for your Caribbean cruise.