Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), an innovator in global cruise travel with a 57-year history of breaking barriers, has launched the 2024 European travel season with the arrival of Norwegian Epic in the seasonal port of Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy, before embarking on a 10-day cruise around the Greek Islands and Italy.
During this summer travel season, guests embarking on Norwegian cruises in Europe will have the opportunity to choose from 101 distinct itineraries, with 38 round-trip sailings and 63 sailings that begin in one port and end in another, visiting 140 captivating ports across Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, the Greek Islands and the Atlantic Coast.
Additionally, guests can explore top destinations such as Istanbul, Türkiye; Florence (Livorno), Italy and Reykjavik, Iceland, with selected itineraries offering overnight stays. The cruises will depart from 13 base ports, with New York; Le Havre (Paris), France; and Oslo, Norway, with three new home port options for Norwegian cruises to Europe.
The company will have a total of nine ships in the region, including the newest and most innovative Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva, as well as Norwegian Escape, which returns to Europe after a successful first
season in 2022.
Guests looking to spend even more time in Europe and delve deeper into the region's rich history can take advantage of Norwegian's expanding Cruisetours program, a pre- or post-cruise option that includes round-trip flights, hotel stays, transportation and excursions. Cruisetours are currently available in 10 European destinations, including Istanbul, Türkiye; Paris, France; Barcelona, Spain; Reykjavik, Iceland, Rome and Venice, Italy, among others.
"As we return to Europe for this season, our goal remains consistent - to create unparalleled and captivating experiences for guests to immerse themselves in Europe's most iconic and sought-after destinations, whilst delivering value for them to maximize their journey with us" , says David J. Herrera, president of Norwegian Cruise Line.