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Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled its 2026 spring/summer itineraries. These exciting new routes will take travellers to the Caribbean, Bahamas, Bermuda, Alaska, Canada and New England. In a significant development, NCL also announced a new season of voyages from the Port of Philadelphia (PhilaPort) for the first time in many years.
A New Jewel in the Crown: Bermuda
On 16 April 2026, the Norwegian Jewel® will embark on seven-to-nine-day cruises to Bermuda, marking the city’s debut as a new cruise destination. Departing from the Southport Marine Terminal Complex, where plans are currently underway with the local government to develop a facility to welcome cruisers in 2026, Norwegian Jewel’s Bermuda itineraries will feature overnight calls to Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda. This will give guests more time to enjoy and discover the island’s turquoise blue waters and pink sand beaches.
This new homeport for NCL will increase access to cruising for residents in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region. It will be the only cruise line sailing from Philadelphia through 17 October 2026.
A Partnership for Growth: PhilaPort
“We remain committed to delivering more experiences for our guests to create unforgettable memories so they can vacation better with us,” said David J. Herrera, president of Norwegian Cruise Line. “We are particularly proud to partner with PhilaPort to launch cruising in the area, making it even more accessible to the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region.”
Jeff Theobald, executive director and CEO of PhilaPort, echoed this sentiment: “Philadelphia has so much to offer. As the birthplace of freedom and the home to much of our nation’s history, we look forward to connecting cruisers with our world-class city. This new service rounds out the portfolio of services offered at PhilaPort, and we look forward to this next growth phase.”
Expanding Horizons: Spring/Summer 2026 Itineraries
The Company’s new 2026 spring/summer season includes nearly 250 itineraries for nine soon-to-be 20 ships. Between April and November 2026, these voyages will embark from U.S. and Canadian ports and visit 30 unique destinations across the Caribbean, Bermuda, Bahamas, Canada, New England, and Alaska.
With an average of 10 hours in port, guests can choose to enjoy the picture-perfect beaches, colourful cities, and vibrant culture of the Caribbean, Bahamas, and Bermuda; the rustic fall foliage of Canada and New England; or dive deep into the pristine nature and abundant wilderness of Alaska.
“Our new 2026 spring/summer deployment further meets the vacation demands of our guests with shorter cruise offerings to fun-in-the-sun destinations, such as the Bahamas and the Caribbean, as well as a variety of longer itineraries to bucket-list destinations, such as Alaska,” Herrera continued.
Highlights from NCL’s Spring/Summer 2026 Deployment
New Bermuda, Canada and New England Homeports and Itineraries
Following Norwegian Jewel’s first-ever season of Bermuda voyages from Philadelphia from 16 April 2026 to 27 August 2026, it will sail immersive 10-—and 11-day Canada and New England itineraries, alternating embarkation ports between Philadelphia and Québec City.
On 19 April 2026, Norwegian Breakaway® will become the largest NCL vessel to offer regular turnarounds in Boston, with seven-day Bermuda voyages through November.
Moreover, Norwegian Aqua will return to New York City for its second Bermuda season, sailing a selection of five- and seven-day itineraries with overnight stays at the Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda.
Longer Continuous Bahamas Season
Due to popular guest demand, NCL is expanding its short cruise offering with nearly 40 voyages to the Bahamas from Miami in spring/summer 2026 aboard Norwegian Getaway® for a continuous season of cruises to the island chain nation.
Cruise to the Caribbean Aboard NCL’s Newest Vessel
Norwegian Prima’s sprawling outdoor space allows for some of the best island-hopping itineraries in the Caribbean. The ship will extend its season in Port Canaveral, Fla. and sail seven-day sailings to the Eastern and Western Caribbean, visiting the most sought-after ports in the region, including Montego Bay, Jamaica, George Town, Cayman Islands and Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.
With these exciting new itineraries and partnerships, NCL continues to innovate and expand, offering travellers more opportunities to create unforgettable memories. So, get ready to set sail for new horizons with Norwegian Cruise Line in 2026!
THE YOUNGEST FLEET IN ALASKA
Alaska remains a bucket-list destination for travellers and explorers worldwide, with its rugged coastal landscapes, majestic glaciers, and local marine wildlife on display. The 2026 season will commence in late April and deliver breathtaking voyages through October from Seattle, Whittier, Alaska and Vancouver, British Columbia.
Guests can enjoy a variety of experiences with some of the newest ships in the region, Norwegian Encore®, Norwegian Bliss®, and Norwegian Joy®. All these ships feature unmatched onboard activities, including the industry’s only racetracks at sea.
Custom-built for the Alaska experience, these ships feature expansive outdoor and indoor spaces to marvel at the destination’s iconic beauty. Embarking from Seattle’s Pier 66, Norwegian Encore and Norwegian Bliss will sail seven-day voyages, while Norwegian Joy will offer longer and more immersive nine—to.
Norwegian Jade® will cruise a series of seven-day open-jaw sailings between Vancouver, British Columbia and the new-to-NCL homeport Whittier, Alaska, with no days at sea. Guests aiming to immerse themselves even more in “The Last Frontier” can add an NCL Cruisetour to their reservation and explore the interior of Alaska, take a ride on the narrow tracks of the Alaska Railroad or fish halibut and salmon in the cold waters, of Kachemak Bay.
In addition to the newly opened spring/summer 2026 deployment, NCL cruises to more than 450 destinations worldwide, giving guests the chance to plan and book their upcoming cruise vacation well in advance.
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