by Sarah Kuta
Last updated: 11:30 AM ET, Tue August 11, 2026
Bookings are now open for Norwegian Cruise Line’s 2028 summer season.
The brand is offering a full line-up of more than 450 sailings aboard 20 ships. Departures are available from 25 homeports, with visits to nearly 150 destinations in 51 countries.
Travelers can look forward to 175 overnight stays and late departures in 53 destinations, plus average port calls of more than 10 hours. Ships will spend roughly 80 percent of each sailing in port.
“It’s never too early to start planning your next vacation,” says Marc Kazlauskas, president of Norwegian Cruise Line. “From Northern Europe and Alaska to the Bahamas and South Pacific, this season brings together some of our most exciting voyages yet, with more opportunities for guests to immerse themselves in the destinations they visit.”
The summer 2028 season includes a variety of highlights, includin visits to Great Stirrup Cay, the brand’s private destination in the Bahamas. Guests will be able to explore the soon-to-debut Great Tides Waterpark and enjoy other recent upgrades.
NCL’s summer 2028 Europe deployment also features some exciting firsts, including Norwegian Getaway’s inaugural voyages between London (Southampton) and Reykjavik, Iceland, as well as Norwegian Jewel’s debut in Morocco, alongside returning guest-favorite sailings across the Mediterranean, Greek Isles, British Isles and Baltics.
Travelers looking to secure their upcoming summer vacation at the best value can take advantage of NCL’s End of Summer Sale now through August 18, offering 50 percent off all cruises, as well as $750 in onboard credit per stateroom on select sailings. The current promotion is also combinable with the guest-favorite Free at Sea package, which includes unlimited open bar, specialty dining meals, excursion credits and Wi-Fi.
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