Norwegian Announces 2016 / 2017 Itineraries

[seacruise9]

Hi,

 

This was recently posted to Norwegian's website:

 

Norwegian Cruise Line Unveils 2016/2017 Itineraries

 

Highlights include Norwegian Gem sailing from new seasonal homeport of San Juan, plus new six-and eight-day Norwegian Escape cruises from Miami

 

Miami - Dec 9, 2014 --- Norwegian Cruise Line today announced its 2016/2017 deployment. Highlights include the addition of San Juan, Puerto Rico as a seasonal homeport for Norwegian Gem, along with new eight-day Eastern Caribbean and six-day Western Caribbean Norwegian Escape sailings from Miami. In addition, all guests sailing a Western Caribbean itinerary in 2016/2017 will have the opportunity to enjoy a visit to Harvest Caye, Norwegian's new island destination in Belize.

 

Seasonally, Norwegian also continues to offer three ships in Alaska, four in Europe, two in Bermuda, as well as a variety of exciting South America; Bahamas & Florida; and repositioning cruises. Norwegian will also continue to offer its unique inter-island Hawaii cruises year-round on Pride of America from Honolulu and short Bahamas itineraries from Miami year-round on Norwegian Sky. The new itineraries open today for group bookings, and go on sale on December 16, 2014 for our Latitudes Rewards guests and President's Club travel partners and on December 18, 2014 for all bookings.

 

"Once again, Norwegian Cruise Line continues to offer a wide variety of exciting cruises for our guests to choose from in 2016 and early 2017," said Drew Madsen, Norwegian's president and chief operating officer. "Guests can cruise to the Caribbean year-round while experiencing the incredible innovations on Norwegian's newest ships, Norwegian Escape and Norwegian Getaway. In addition, we continue to offer the best of Europe on four beautiful ships including Norwegian Epic year-round, and the opportunity to experience the scenic beauty of Alaska on some of the youngest ships in the industry."

 

Bermuda

 

Norwegian will continue its tradition of sailing from both New York City and Boston to the pink sand beaches of Bermuda between April and October, 2016. Norwegian Breakaway will return to Bermuda, sailing from New York City on seven-day cruises every Sunday from April 24, 2016 through October 23, 2016. From Boston, Norwegian Dawn will sail seven-day cruises, departing every Friday, from June 3, 2016 through September 2, 2016 and from October 7, 2016 through October 21, 2016.

 

Caribbean

 

Norwegian's newest and largest ship, Norwegian Escape, will sail seven-day Eastern Caribbean sailings from Miami year-round. Ports of call include St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Tortola, British Virgin Islands and Nassau, Bahamas.

 

Norwegian Escape will sail an eight-day Eastern Caribbean itinerary from Miami on July 23, 2016, August 6, 2016, and August 20, 2016. Ports of call will include Philipsburg, St. Maarten; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; Tortola, British Virgin Islands; and Nassau, Bahamas. Norwegian Escape will also sail a six-day Western Caribbean itinerary from Miami on July 31, 2016, August 14, 2016, and August 28, 2016. Ports of call include Roatán, Bay Islands, Honduras; Harvest Caye, Belize; and Cozumel, Mexico. This six and eight-day itineraries can be combined to create an incredible 14-day Caribbean vacation.

 

Norwegian Getaway, Miami's Ultimate Ship, will sail from Miami to the Western Caribbean on seven-day cruises every Saturday from April 24, 2016 to April 23, 2017. Ports of call include Roatán, Bay Islands, Honduras; Norwegian's newest destination Harvest Caye, Belize; Costa Maya, Mexico; and Cozumel, Mexico.

 

Norwegian returns to homeport in San Juan, Puerto Rico in 2016 on Norwegian Gem. She will sail a seven-day Southern Caribbean itinerary from San Juan on October 23, November 6 and 20, and December 4, 2016. Ports of call will include Bridgetown, Barbados; Fort-de-France, Martinique; Basseterre, St. Kitts; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; and St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Norwegian Gem will also sail a variation of the seven-day Southern Caribbean itinerary on October 30, November 13, and November 27, 2016. Ports of call include St. George's, Grenada; Castries, St. Lucia; Roseau, Dominica; St. John's, Antigua; and Tortola, British Virgin Islands.

 

Norwegian Spirit will sail alternating seven-day Western Caribbean and Eastern Caribbean itineraries departing on Saturdays from Port Canaveral. The Western Caribbean itinerary begins December 10, 2016 and continues to April 15, 2017. Ports of call will include Cozumel, Mexico; George Town, Grand Cayman; Ocho Rios, Jamaica; and Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas. The Eastern Caribbean itinerary stops in Nassau, Bahamas; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; and Tortola, British Virgin Islands, from December 3, 2016 to April 8, 2017.

 

Norwegian Jade will sail a seven-day Western Caribbean itinerary every Saturday from Houston from November 19, 2016 to April 15, 2017. Ports of call include Cozumel, Mexico; Harvest Caye, Belize; and Roatán, Bay Islands, Honduras.

 

Norwegian Dawn will sail a seven-day Western Caribbean itinerary every Sunday from New Orleans from November 20, 2016 to April 16, 2017. Her stops will include Cozumel, Mexico; Roatán, Bay Islands, Honduras; Harvest Caye, Belize; and Costa Maya, Mexico.

 

Norwegian Star will sail a seven-day Western Caribbean itinerary every Sunday from Tampa from October 23, 2016 to April 16, 2017. Ports of call will include Cozumel, Mexico; Costa Maya, Mexico; Roatán, Bay Islands, Honduras; and Harvest Caye, Belize.

 

Alaska

 

Norwegian will continue to sail three ships in Alaska in the summer of 2016: Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian Jewel from Seattle, Washington and Norwegian Sun from Vancouver, British Columbia and Seward, Alaska.

 

Norwegian Jewel, departing Saturdays, will sail a series of seven-day Sawyer Glacier cruises from Seattle between May 7, 2016 and September 10, 2016. Departing Sundays, Norwegian Pearl will set sail on seven-day Glacier Bay itineraries from May 15, 2016 through September 18, 2016. Both itineraries feature stops in Ketchikan; Juneau; Skagway, Alaska; and Victoria, British Columbia.

 

For those wishing to cruise on a longer Alaska itinerary, Norwegian Jewel will sail one ten-day Glacier Bay itinerary on September 17, 2016, and will visit Ketchikan; Juneau; Skagway; Icy Strait Point; and Sitka, Alaska; and Victoria, British Columbia.

 

Norwegian Pearl will offer a 10-day Glacier Bay itinerary from Vancouver on May 5, 2016, stopping in Juneau; Skagway; Sitka; Icy Strait Point; and Ketchikan, Alaska; and Victoria, British Columbia.

 

Norwegian Sun will sail seven-day Glacier Bay one-way cruises between Vancouver, British Columbia and Seward, Alaska every other week from May 30, 2016 through September 5, 2016. Sailing north from Vancouver, guests will enjoy a cruise through the Inside Passage, Glacier Bay and Hubbard Glacier and visits to Ketchikan, Skagway and Juneau, Alaska. On Norwegian Sun's Southbound seven-day Sawyer Glacier one-way itineraries from Seward, Alaska, sailing every other week from June 6 to September 12, 2016, guests will cruise the Inside Passage, Sawyer Glacier and Hubbard Glacier and enjoy stops in Icy Strait Point, Juneau, Skagway, and Ketchikan, Alaska. Norwegian Sun's one-way cruises give guests the opportunity to see more of beautiful Alaska and make their cruise an adventure by adding on a pre or post-cruise CruiseTour, giving guests the chance to experience more of Alaska.

 

Norwegian Sun will also offer three seven-day Glacier Bay roundtrip cruises from Vancouver on May 16, 2016, May 23, 2016, and September 19, 2016. Ports of call will include Juneau, Skagway, and Ketchikan, Alaska, and will include cruising the Inside Passage and Glacier Bay.

 

Europe

 

Norwegian will offer a four-ship deployment in Europe during the summer of 2016. Norwegian Epic will remain in Europe year-round from her homeport in Barcelona, sailing seven-day Western Mediterranean itineraries from April 17, 2016 to November 20, 2016. Her exciting ports of call include Naples, Italy; Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy; Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy; Cannes, France; and Palma, Majorca, Spain.

 

On November 27 and December 28, 2016, and February 19, March 12, and April 13, 2017, Norwegian Epic will sail a 10-Day Canary Islands & Morocco itinerary. Her stops will include Tangier, Morocco; Las Palmas, Canary Islands; Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands; Funchal, Madeira; and Granada (Malaga), Spain. Norwegian Epic will also sail an 11-Day Western Mediterranean itinerary on December 7, 2016 and January 7 and 18, February 8, March 1 and 22, and April 2, 2017. Ports of call include Cagliari, Sardinia; Messina, Sicily; Naples, Italy; Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy; Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy; and Palma, Majorca, Spain.

 

Norwegian Star will return to the Baltic, offering nine-day cruises from Copenhagen, Denmark on May 8 and 24, June 2 and 25, and July 4 to September 5, 2016. This exciting itinerary includes an overnight in St. Petersburg, Russia, as well as a scenic sail through the Stockholm Archipelago following the ship's afternoon departure from Stockholm, Sweden. Other calls include Warnemünde, Germany; Tallinn, Estonia; and Helsinki, Finland.

 

On June 11, 2016, Norwegian Star will sail a 14-day North Cape itinerary, during the summer solstice. This incredible itinerary will set sail from Copenhagen, Denmark and will visit the best of Norway including Alesund, Hellesylt, Geiranger, Trondheim, Leknes, Tromso, Hammerfest, Honningsvag, Molde, and Bergen, Norway. This itinerary can also be combined with a nine-day Baltic Capitals itinerary for the ultimate northern Europe experience.

 

Norwegian Star will also sail two seven-day Norwegian Fjords itineraries from Copenhagen, on May 1 and 17, 2016. This breathtaking itinerary will sail through the beautiful fjords of southern Norway featuring stops in Alesund, Geiranger, Flam and Bergen.

 

Norwegian Star will also sail a 14-Day Norway, Iceland, & Faroe Islands cruise from Copenhagen on September 14, 2016. Port calls will include Bergen and Alesund, Norway; Lerwick, Shetland Islands; Thorshavn, Faroe Islands; Reykjavik, Iceland; Greenock, Scotland; and Dublin, Ireland.

 

Norwegian Jade will return to Venice and sail alternating seven-day Greek Isles and seven-day Adriatic, Greece & Turkey itineraries from May to October 2016. Guests may also choose to combine these two exciting itineraries to enjoy the ultimate 14-day adventure. The Greek Isles sailings will run from May 7, 2016 to October 1, 2016 with calls in Corfu, Santorini, Mykonos, and Olympia (Katakolon), Greece, while the Adriatic, Greece & Turkey itinerary includes Dubrovnik, Croatia; Athens (Piraeus), Greece; Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey; and Split, Croatia from May 14, 2016 to September 24, 2016.

 

For an incredible combination of eastern and western Mediterranean itineraries, guests can embark on Norwegian Spirit's 12-day Grand Mediterranean from Venice on May 19, June 12, July 6, August 1 and 25, September 18, October 12, and November 5, 2016. This incredible itinerary visits five different countries, with calls in Athens (Piraeus), Greece; Ephesus (Kusadasi) and Istanbul, Turkey; Mykonos, Greece; Naples, Rome (Civitavecchia), and Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy; and Provence (Toulon), France.

 

Additionally, Norwegian Spirit will sail a 12-day Grand Mediterranean one-way itinerary from Barcelona to Venice on May 7 and 31, June 24, August 13, September 16 and 30, and October 24, 2016. Her stops include Provence (Toulon), France; Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Rome (Civitavecchia), and Naples, Italy; Mykonos, Greece; Istanbul and Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey; Athens (Piraeus), Greece; and Venice, Italy.

 

Norwegian Spirit will also sail a spectacular 14-day Grand Mediterranean open-jaw itinerary from Barcelona to Venice on July 18, 2016. Port of call include Provence (Toulon), France; Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Rome (Civitavecchia), and Naples, Italy; Mykonos, Greece; Istanbul and Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey; Athens (Piraeus), Greece; Kotor, Montenegro; and Dubrovnik, Croatia.

 

Bahamas and Florida

 

Norwegian Gem will sail seven-day Bahamas & Florida cruises from New York in 2016 from April 30, 2016 to May 14, 2016 and from June 18, 2016 to August 27, 2016. This popular family-friendly itinerary includes visits to Orlando and the Beaches (Port Canaveral), Norwegian's private island Great Stirrup Cay and Nassau, Bahamas. Along with recent enhancements to add brand favorites Sugarcane Mojito Bar and O'Sheehans Neighborhood Bar & Grill, Norwegian Gem also features exclusive Nickelodeon? programming on board.

 

On May 21, 2016 and June 4, 2016, Norwegian Gem will sail eight-day Bahamas and Florida sailings that feature an additional sea day, as well as a full day in Orlando and the Beaches (Port Canaveral).

 

For a shorter cruise option, Norwegian Sky will continue sailing three and four-day cruises to the Bahamas year-round from Miami departing Fridays and Mondays. Ports of call include: Nassau, Grand Bahama Island, and Great Stirrup Cay, Norwegian's private island.

 

Norwegian Getaway will also sail a one-time two-day Bahamas itinerary from Miami on September 2, 2016, stopping in Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas.

 

Canada & New England

 

Norwegian Gem will again offer two summer Canada & New England roundtrip cruises from New York City in 2016. These six-day sailings on May 29 and June 12, 2016 call in Halifax, Nova Scotia; Saint John, New Brunswick; and Portland, Maine.

 

Norwegian Gem will also offer seven-day cruises roundtrip from New York City from September 3 to October 8, 2016, visiting four beautiful ports of call: Halifax, Nova Scotia; Saint John, New Brunswick; Portland, Maine; and Newport, Rhode Island.

 

Norwegian Dawn will offer one-way seven-day cruises between Boston, Massachusetts and Quebec City, Quebec from September 9 to 30, 2016. The northbound itinerary features visit to Portland, Maine; Halifax, Nova Scotia; Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island; Gaspésie, Quebec; and Saguenay (La Baie), Quebec, while the southbound route begins with an overnight in Quebec City, Quebec and then visits Sydney, Nova Scotia; Halifax, Nova Scotia; Saint John, New Brunswick; and Bar Harbor, Maine. These sailings can be combined for an ultimate 14-day Canada & New England experience.

 

Hawaii

 

The recently-enhanced Pride of America will continue to sail her very popular seven-day Hawaii itinerary departing from Honolulu every Saturday through April 2018. Offering more than 100 hours of sight-seeing time, ports of call include an overnight in Kahului, Maui; Hilo, Hawai`i; Kona, Hawai`i; an overnight in Nãwiliwili, Kaua`i; and an afternoon cruise past the breathtaking Nãpali Coast.

 

Panama Canal

 

Back by popular demand, Norwegian Pearl will sail 11- and 10-day Panama Canal itineraries from Miami beginning fall 2016. The 10-day Panama Canal sails November 28 and December 19, 2016, and March 13 and April 3, 2017, with calls in Oranjestad, Aruba; Cartagena, Colombia; Colon, Panama; and Puerto Limon, Costa Rica. The 11-day Panama Canal on December 29, 2016 will include port calls in Cartagena, Colombia; Colon, Panama; Puerto Limon, Costa Rica; Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras; Harvest Caye, Belize; and Costa Maya, Mexico.

 

An alternate 11-day Panama Canal round-trip itinerary on November 17 and December 8, 2016, and March 23, 2017 will include calls in Cartagena, Colombia; Colon, Panama; Puerto Limon, Costa Rica; Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras; Belize City, Belize; and Costa Maya, Mexico.

 

South America

 

Norwegian Sun returns to South America to sail 14-day South American one-way Westbound itineraries from Buenos Aires to Santiago (Valparaiso) and Eastbound from Santiago (Valparaiso) to Buenos Aires. The 14-day South America from Buenos Aires (Westbound) sails on December 3 and 31, 2016 and January 28, February 25, and March 25, 2017, with calls including Montevideo, Uruguay; Puerto Madryn, Argentina; Stanley, Falkland Islands; Ushuaia, Argentina; Punta Arenas, Chile; Puerto Chacabuco, Chile; and Puerto Montt, Chile. During the cruise, guests will sail Cape Horn, across the Beagle Channel offering breathtaking glacier views, the Strait of Magellan, the majestic Chilean Fjords, the Patagonic Channels, and Canal Moraleda.

 

The 14-day South America cruise from Santiago (Valparaiso) sails on November 19 and December 17, 2016 and January 14, February 11, and March 11, 2017 with calls in Puerto Montt, Chile; Puerto Chacabuco, Chile; Punta Arenas, Chile; Ushuaia, Argentina; Stanley, Falkland Islands; Puerto Madryn, Argentina; and Montevideo, Uruguay. During the Eastbound cruises, guests will also cruise the Patagonic Channels, Chilean Fjords, Strait of Magellan; Beagle Channel, and Cape Horn. Guests can also choose to extend their South American exploration with a CruiseTour, providing an unparalleled opportunity to explore this region's culture and spectacular destinations such as Machu Picchu, Iguazu Falls and Easter Island.

 

Mexican Riviera

 

Norwegian returns to the Mexican Riviera, offerings cruises from two different homeports. Norwegian Jewel will sail a seven-day itinerary from Los Angeles from October 2, 2016 to April 23, 2017, with calls in Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlán, and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Norwegian Sun will sail an 11-day Mexican Rivera itinerary from San Diego on September 30, 2016 and October 11 and 22, 2016. Ports of call will include Acapulco; Zihuatanejo/Ixtapa; an overnight call in Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlán; and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

 

Repositioning Cruises

 

In spring of 2015, Norwegian will offer a variety of once-in-a-lifetime repositioning cruises including Caribbean repositioning, Transatlantic cruises and Pacific Coastal itineraries.

[Winston Wolf]

So no more Eastern Carribean trips for Getaway then?!

 

Norwegian returns to homeport in San Juan, Puerto Rico in 2016 on Norwegian Gem. She will sail a seven-day Southern Caribbean itinerary from San Juan on October 23, November 6 and 20, and December 4, 2016. Ports of call will include Bridgetown, Barbados; Fort-de-France, Martinique; Basseterre, St. Kitts; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; and St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Norwegian Gem will also sail a variation of the seven-day Southern Caribbean itinerary on October 30, November 13, and November 27, 2016. Ports of call include St. George's, Grenada; Castries, St. Lucia; Roseau, Dominica; St. John's, Antigua; and Tortola, British Virgin Islands.

 

Nice!

Edited December 9, 2014 by Winston Wolf

[FIRELT5]

I guess the Gem is ending the year/round ITIN from NYC in Mid-October 2016. No mention on the Breakaways ITIN after Mid-October 2016 ????

[warriorking]

Been watching the website, No option or price available yet for the May 2016 Alaska cruise on the Pearl...

[trvlgirlmq]

Thanks! We're waiting for the mainstream lines to all have Mediterranean itineraries to compare. That 14 day that adds Dubrovnik would hit it all but looks like it would only have 2 sea days! Not sure if all those long, hot days are really considered a vacation.

[LEtue]

Thanks for posting this! I don't see any info on when the sailing will be available for booking?

 

Based on what I see I will be waiting for RCI and March to decide. The 9 night Serenade OTS sailing that I did in October was perfect and didn't require 2 weeks off :)

Edited December 9, 2014 by LEtue

[Cruisercl]

Thanks OP; appreciate your posting this. :)

Edited December 9, 2014 by Cruisercl

[buckirj1]

Just saw this on Facebook. I'm glad to see NCL has ditched Bar Harbor in favor of Portland in the 2016 Canada/NE itineraries. I like visiting Portland a lot better.

 

...and I sure wish I could go on one of those South America cruises.

[surran12]

Thanks for posting. I've been hoping to hear this announcement.

[warriorking]

Will contact my travel agent tomorrow and get the ball rolling for a 10 day 2016 Alaska cruise ...

Need to get a Aft Mini suite and I am quite sure they will sell out quickly...

[Briji04]

Thanks for posting this! I don't see any info on when the sailing will be available for booking?

 

 

 

 

The new itineraries open today for group bookings, and go on sale on December 16, 2014 for our Latitudes Rewards guests and President's Club travel partners and on December 18, 2014 for all bookings.

 

:)

[NYcruzzer]

I guess the Gem is ending the year/round ITIN from NYC in Mid-October 2016. No mention on the Breakaways ITIN after Mid-October 2016 ????

 

Perhaps the Breakaway will take over the Florida/Bahamas run late October to April ? Sandwiching 10 or 12 day Carribean itineraries January and February.

[hladygirl]

Perhaps the Breakaway will take over the Florida/Bahamas run late October to April ? Sandwiching 10 or 12 day Carribean itineraries January and February.

 

I can't believe that NCL is not going to break the monotony and give Boston a new cruise ship. The Dawn is fine but after 3 cruises on it and another one coming up next fall, it is getting boring. I will definitely be looking for a different ship my next booking even if I go to another cruise line. I don't even desire one of the big new ships, I just want a change. Big disappointment NCL. At least bring the Spirit back. She was a great ship.

Edited December 10, 2014 by hladygirl

[Shayhooper]

Time to start watching Bermuda in 2017!

[edawn]

I can't believe that NCL is not going to break the monotony and give Boston a new cruise ship. The Dawn is fine but after 3 cruises on it and another one coming up next fall, it is getting boring. I will definitely be looking for a different ship my next booking even if I go to another cruise line. I don't even desire one of the big new ships, I just want a change. Big disappointment NCL. At least bring the Spirit back. She was a great ship.

 

I agree except I'm sorry to see the Dawn sailing out of NOLA. Since the the dry dock she's just not the same.

 

 

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[delaware32]

I, too, would have loved a different ship to sail from Boston. We have done the last 3 years on the Dawn and are sailing on her again this Fall . Love the itinerary and we do like the Dawn but we were looking for a different ship. Size is not an issue.

[cliffd64]

I'm really pleased about the San Juan itineraries on the Gem!

 

Finally Norwegian had the good sense to return to San Juan where they can sail to some of the more exotic ports that the mega ships can't get to.

 

Awesome news!

[weltek]

I agree that the San Juan news is exciting. Our first cruise was out of San Juan and we'd love to go back.

[dalgirl]

Thanks for posting this, I have been waiting for the fall 2016 cruise schedule to be announced. The 10 day Panama Canal and the 10 day Canary Island/Morocco are now on my radar. I would love to sail on the Pearl again, but with Mom loving the Epic's studio cabins and wanting to visit Morocco, we may be "Barcelona Bound" again:D

 

I am worried about myself: When the new itineraries come out, I am more excited than Christmas morning:p

[warriorking]

:D Got off the phone with my TA this morning and she is getting the ball rolling for a May 5 2016 Alaska cruise on the Pearl...

[CruisinMaterial]

I can't believe that NCL is not going to break the monotony and give Boston a new cruise ship. The Dawn is fine but after 3 cruises on it and another one coming up next fall, it is getting boring. I will definitely be looking for a different ship my next booking even if I go to another cruise line. I don't even desire one of the big new ships, I just want a change. Big disappointment NCL. At least bring the Spirit back. She was a great ship.

 

I, too, would have loved a different ship to sail from Boston. We have done the last 3 years on the Dawn and are sailing on her again this Fall . Love the itinerary and we do like the Dawn but we were looking for a different ship. Size is not an issue.

 

As for the Dawn sailing from Boston again, I’m with bringing the Norwegian Spirit back. The Spirit was the best ship to sail from Boston. The Dawn was good before they mucked it up with moving the Spinnaker’s Lounge. Now going to Bermuda is a better option out of NYC than Boston. I was hoping Boston would either get a Jewel-class ship or would just get a different ship. Guess not…

 

Minus having the Gem sail from San Juan and all the ships in the Western Caribbean going to Harvest Caye in Belize, there’s nothing overly new or creative in this deployment. Funny how the investors who were concerned about NCLs deployment relying heavily on the Caribbean when looking at the Prestige Holding takeover said that a more spread out deployment, especially in the winter, would help NCLs credit ratings and borrowing costs. Now it seems like the spreading out only meant San Juan? Where is Asia? :(

[NYcruzzer]

You have to wonder if NCL pulling one ship out of NYC in the Winter has anything to do with RCI home porting their new Megaship Anthem of the Seas out of NJ ? Perhaps they feel The Breakaway and Anthem's cabin capacity is more than enough for the Fall/Winter NYC market ?

[shipfriend_max]

Some interesting itineraries, but more or less same procedure as every year... :rolleyes:

Dear NCL, please develop some new itineraries... because RCI, Celebrity, Princess etc do so!!!

Edited December 10, 2014 by celebrity_fan

[kollegekreed]

The GEM in San Juan is exciting!

[CruisinMaterial]

You have to wonder if NCL pulling one ship out of NYC in the Winter has anything to do with RCI home porting their new Megaship Anthem of the Seas out of NJ ? Perhaps they feel The Breakaway and Anthem's cabin capacity is more than enough for the Fall/Winter NYC market ?

 

I had wondered the same thing.

 

When you look at the capacity sailing out of San Juan in the winter for all the cruise lines, does it make sense to have the need to start marketing to the locals there to fill the ship when NCL has had a presence and marketed themselves in NYC for so long? Last minute cruisers are usually sourced from a local market so that means NCL would have to start spending advertising money in Puerto Rico. Is there enough of a last minute cruise market to fill the remaining berths. I know RCCL has a huge presence out of there and Carnival has a ship based out of there too.