Norwegian Cruise Line has announced changes to its 2025 and 2026 itineraries, which will include the redeployment of several ships and the cancellation of certain voyages.
The affected ships include the Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Bliss, and Norwegian Encore, which will no longer operate as originally planned. Canceled sailings will be replaced by other Caribbean or West Coast cruises.
In a statement to Travel + Leisure, a Norwegian spokesperson said, “We are committed to providing exceptional vacation experiences, both aboard our ships and at the destinations we visit. While we strive to maintain original itineraries, cancellations can occur to allow for new, enhanced voyages that better meet guest demand and offer a more immersive experience.”
As part of the redeployment, the Norwegian Breakaway will now sail from New York City to the Southern Caribbean and the Bahamas. The Norwegian Bliss will stay on the West Coast, offering cruises to the Mexican Riviera from Los Angeles, while the Norwegian Encore will continue its sailings from Miami to the Western Caribbean.
Guests affected by the canceled cruises will be fully refunded and offered a 10% discount on a future sailing, valid until December 31, 2026.
This marks the second time in recent months that Norwegian has had to cancel multiple cruises. Earlier this year, the company scrapped more than a dozen voyages scheduled for 2025.
Despite these changes, Norwegian is expanding its reach. The company plans to launch a new homeport in Finland in 2026 and will also become the first cruise line to sail from Philadelphia in years. Additionally, Norwegian will introduce the Norwegian Luna in 2026, featuring a hybrid roller coaster and water slide combo, a digital sports complex, and other innovative amenities.
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