Norwegian Cruise Line unveils 50 new voyages for 2027/2028 season in Asia Pacific

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), a pioneer in the global cruise industry for almost 59 years, has launched nearly 50 new voyages for the 2027/2028 season, offering travellers a chance to explore some of Asia Pacific’s most captivating destinations.

This new season includes journeys to Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, Australia, New Zealand, and Hawai’i, with voyages ranging from one-week to 21-day itineraries, taking guests to nearly 70 different ports of call.

Ben Angell, Vice President and Managing Director of NCL APAC, stated, “This season’s voyages are designed to provide our guests with the ultimate freedom to explore diverse destinations, offering extended stays and flexible itineraries. With three ships, eight departure ports, and almost 50 distinct itineraries, we are giving travellers more options to experience the best of Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and Hawai’i, all with the effortless cruising experience NCL is renowned for.”

A closer look at Asia and Oceania

The Norwegian Jade will return to Asia from October 2027 to April 2028, offering nine to 14-day round-trip and open-jaw itineraries from cities such as Tokyo, Yokohama, Incheon, Hong Kong, and Singapore.

Notable stops will include over 20 ports in Japan, including popular destinations like Okinawa, Hakodate, and Sendai, as well as an overnight in Kobe. The ship will also sail through Southeast Asia, visiting tropical locales such as Ko Samui in Thailand and Coron in the Philippines.

Meanwhile, the Norwegian Spirit will continue its successful voyages in Australia and New Zealand for the fifth consecutive year. Guests can embark on itineraries between eight and 21 days, departing from Singapore, Sydney, or Auckland.

 New for this season, NCL will make its inaugural call to Esperance, Australia, on January 12, 2028, and include an overnight stay in Fremantle. The ship will also offer a special 35-day holiday journey, with a combination of voyages between Sydney, New Zealand, Indonesia, and Singapore, making it an unforgettable holiday getaway.

Hawai’i awaits

NCL’s Pride of America will continue to offer its popular seven-day inter-island cruises in Hawai’i, with weekly departures from Honolulu. These cruises offer an unparalleled way to experience the islands, including overnight calls in Maui and Kauai, with almost 100 hours of port time in total.

To mark the launch of these new voyages, NCL has introduced a special promotion, the ‘Black Friday Cruise-A-Thon’, offering up to US$1,000 onboard credit per stateroom and the popular ‘Free at Sea’ package.

Norwegian Cruise Line’s 2027/2028 deployment across its entire fleet will be unveiled in the coming weeks, promising even more exciting travel options for guests.

-ASEAN FOOD & TRVEL