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Norwegian Cruise Line Announces New Voyages For 2027/2028

17.11.25 | Open Jaw

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel for nearly 59 years, unveils nearly 50 new voyages of its 2027/2028 season to trending destinations across Asia Pacific including Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Australia, and New Zealand.

Providing guests with more time to explore these captivating destinations, this new deployment includes voyages ranging from week-long to 21-day journeys, with visits to nearly 70 distinct ports of call, including 22 across Japan, 54 overnights and NCL’s first-ever call to Esperance and overnight call to Fremantle, Western Australia.

With many of these destinations being on travelers’ bucket lists, guests can plan their dream getaway in advance and enjoy NCL’s Black Friday sale offering 50% off all cruises and more.

NCL’s Sailings in Asia

Norwegian Jade® returns to Asia from October 2027 through April 2028 with a series of nine- to 14-day roundtrip and open-jaw itineraries from Tokyo and Yokohama, Japan; Incheon, South Korea; Hong Kong and Singapore – a region that continues to experience significant traveler interest. Designed to showcase the beauty and culture of the region, this collection of itineraries features a new city nearly every day. And with Japan being a top-rated travel destination, this season includes over 20 distinct calls across Japan such as Hirara (Miyakojima) Naha (Okinawa), Hakodate, Kagoshima, Akita, Sendai, Aomori and others, in addition to an overnight in Kobe. Select itineraries also include an overnight call in Hong Kong, the dynamic gateway to Asia that combines world-class dining, iconic harbor views and rich traditions in one compact, thrilling destination.

Norwegian Jade will also operate six Southeast Asia itineraries between Singapore and Hong Kong, visiting tropical gems such as Ko Samui, Thailand; Phu My, Vietnam; Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia and the pristine beaches of Coron and Puerto Princesa in the Philippines.

Explore Australia and New Zealand

Norwegian Spirit® will mark its fifth consecutive season in Australia and New Zealand between December 2027 through April 2028, reinforcing NCL’s commitment to the region. Homeporting in Sydney; Singapore; and Auckland, New Zealand, guests can choose from itineraries that span eight to 21 days. For the first time, NCL will debut in Esperance on Jan. 12, 2028, and overnight in Fremantle on Jan. 14, 2028, in Western Australia.  Additionally, four overnight calls in Melbourne and one in Adelaide, allows guests to dive deeper into the cultural and culinary scenes of these Australian cities.

Redesigned in 2020 with a focus on the adult traveler, Norwegian Spirit boasts contemporary staterooms, sophisticated lounges and elevated dining experiences across multiple specialty restaurants. With a refined onboard atmosphere, it’s the perfect choice for couples and seasoned cruisers seeking a more relaxed, upscale escape.

Available now, NCL’s Black Friday sale offers up to 50% off all cruises and the popular Free at Sea™ package which includes over $2,000 in value with additional perks such as unlimited premium beverages; specialty dining meals; high-speed Wi-Fi package and shore excursion credits.

In the next few weeks, Norwegian Cruise Line will unveil the remainder of its 2027/2028 deployment across its fleet.

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