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Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is once again gearing up for another summer season of immersive itineraries in Europe. Nick Dalton takes a closer look at what the line has on offer for your guests in 2026

Europe’s a big place, particularly when it comes to cruises. From the mighty fjords in the north to the chink of ice in the cocktails as you make the deck your new home way to the warmth of south, from the coast of Britain to the continent’s very edge, there’s a whole world of experiences. It’s a big challenge to unite the continent and Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) does that with a vast fleet of big, beautiful ships.

There are 21of them and 9 will be sailing in Europe in 2026. Destinations to dream of… Iceland, where puffins fill the clifftops, Istanbul, the Turkish city that drifts across the Bosphorus into Asia, the beaches of Greek and Italian islands, and history-filled capital cities such as Athens and Rome.

NCL pledges to give guests the kind of holiday they dream about – but coming at it from a different angle. For Europe in 2026 the line will offer your customers:

* 150 ports in countries from Montenegro, the breathtaking fjord setting of Kotor, to Malta, the magnificent, fortified port of Valletta. There’s also the historic beach city of Cadiz, Spain, the undiscovered Koper, Slovenia’s only port on its 28-mile coastline. Then there’s the Baltic, the chance to visit nine countries – Denmark, Sweden, Poland, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Germany and Norway – in nine sensational days.

* A dozen ships to consider, from cosy 1,900-guest Norwegian Sun, a timeless cruise experience, to 3,200-guest Norwegian Viva, a futuristic, snub-nosed beauty topped with The Drop, a twisting tube slide pouring over the side, and with the outdoor Soleil bar at the rear, one of the great places to drink at sea.

* Many cruises with few sea days – some with none at all – and longer times in port, giving more chance to explore.

* A chance to see inside the countries guests visit rather than simply skimming the surface with Go Local shore excursions. For example, a guided wander through Barcelona’s lesser-known neighbourhoods, with tapas, or meeting folk at a refreshingly uncommercialised fishing village near Oporto in Portugal, with a trip to a tavern.

Sailing with NCL gives guests a taste for the good life – and it’s there on every ship. Wonderful restaurants such as panoramic Hudson’s, curving around the front of Viva (steak’s always on the menu), or NCL’s innovative Indulge Food Hall, part buffet, part made-to-order, with festival-like stands serving Texan, Mexican and a world of other cuisines in a casual setting.

Have guests who you think will fit the bill? If so, recommend the seven-day Greek Isles from Ravenna, south of Venice to Rome’s port, Civitavecchia, on Norwegian Gem®, taking in Italy, Greece & Croatia from May – October 2026, from £835pp**.

Or the 10-day Greek Isles voyage from Istanbul to Ravenna on Norwegian Viva, sailing in June/July 2026, from £2,605pp**. For the best value at sea, encourage your customers to upgrade to the Free at Sea™ package, so they can enjoy premium drinks, wifi, speciality dining and excursion credits.

There’s a big world out there in Europe – find out where your customers should go first at Norwegiancentral.com.

Free at Sea Upgrade offer varies by cruise length – £249 per person for cruises of 7-8 days for example. FAS Upgrade charge is per person, applicable to all guests in the same stateroom of applicable age in Studio staterooms through to Club Balcony Suites. New, fleetwide promotion valid for 2+ day sailings in all cabin categories inc IX, OX, BX and MX for bookings made on or after 5 November 2025. New individual FIT reservations and, for groups, new Traditional groups and new allotment (Club Balcony Suite categories and below) only. Upgrade charge is per person, applicable to all guests in the same stateroom in Studio staterooms through to Club Balcony Suites based on sail length at time of booking excluding guests 3 to 8 aged under 18 / 21 at point of departure for sailings from USA, Canada and Asia. Offer cannot be substituted or customised. Guest(s) 1-8 must be at least 18 at time of sailing to qualify for the Premium Beverage Package except for sailings that start or end in the USA, Canada or Asia where guests must be at least 21. Guest(s) 1-2 under 18/ receive the Soda Beverage Package instead. For guest(s) 3-8 under 18/21, the Premium Beverage Package does not apply, and Soda Beverage Package will not be provided. Speciality Dining Package applicable to guests 1 and 2 in the stateroom only. Internet (Wi-Fi) Package is applicable to all guests in the same stateroom. Usage is limited to 150 minutes per person. Guest 1 receives a non-transferable $50 USD Shore Excursion Credit per tour. Guests 3 and 4 sharing the same stateroom as guests 1 and 2 pay taxes only on select sailings instead of applicable cruise fare when guests 1 and 2 pay full cruise fare. Promotion not applicable to CHARTERS, CMI OP EVENT, CMI OP LG EVENT, INCREDG and INCLARGE. Non-transferable, non-refundable, has no monetary value and cannot be substituted. NCL has right to cancel or withdraw offer, which is capacity controlled, at any time. Other terms, limits, conditions and exclusions apply to all FAS offers. All offers and their combinability are subject to change at any time.

**Lead prices are shown in £GBP and based on cruise only, dual occupancy including government taxes, port expenses and fees. NCL reserves the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions and to change or update fares, fees and surcharges at any time without prior notice. Government taxes, port expenses & fees, general excise tax (GET), discretionary onboard service charges and gratuities additional. Offers non-transferable, non-refundable, have no monetary value and cannot be substituted or customised. Offers and combinability subject to availability, capacity and change or withdrawal at any time. Full terms and booking conditions available at ncl