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With demand for European cruising showing no signs of slowing, now is the time for agents to lock in sales not just for 2026, but for those customers already looking ahead to 2027

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is responding to that demand with one of its most expansive Europe programmes to date, across the Mediterranean, Greek Isles and Northern Europe. This spans 12 ships, more than 130 ports and a diverse mix of itineraries designed to suit every type of guest.

From island-hopping in the Greek Isles to culturally rich Mediterranean sailings and longer, more immersive voyages across Northern Europe, NCL’s flexible 14-day cruises offer near-daily port calls, longer time ashore and authentic, locally devised experiences.

Add in multiple embarkation options across 14 ports and a fleet that ranges from intimate ‘home from home’ ships to next-generation Prima Class premium contemporary vessels. Agents have a compelling, easy-to-sell product for customers planning their next European escape, whether that’s this summer or the next one.

Itineraries with space still available for this year include a seven-day Mediterranean: Florence & Marseille itinerary from Rome (Civitavecchia) aboard Norwegian Epic®, which has departures from May through to October 2026. There’s also availability between June and October 2027, with prices starting from £405pp* (based on 24 May 2026 sailing).

On this port intensive itinerary, guests will visit seven ports in seven days, including a stop in Provence (Marseille). Located on the Mediterranean coast, Marseille is the oldest city in France and was founded in 600 BC. Amongst the terracotta-roofed buildings lies many intriguing sights including the Cathedral of Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.

Also with availability for this year is the seven-day Greek Isles: Italy, Greece & Croatia itinerary from Venice (Ravenna) aboard Norwegian Gem®. With departures from June-October 2026, this itinerary takes in eight ports including Kotor in Montenegro. Tucked away between the mountains and the Bay of Kotor, one of the most indented parts of the Adriatic Sea, is where your guests will find the picturesque town of Kotor.

As they arrive at this secluded city, they’ll immediately experience the dramatic 65-foot high protective walls, which date back to the Venetian period during the 9th century. Prices for this cruise start from £720pp* (based on 25 October 2026 sailing).

NCL’s seven-day Mediterranean: Gibraltar & Ibiza cruise onboard Norwegian Dawn®, meanwhile, has departures available from May-October 2026 and May-September 2027. Starting from £560pp* (based on 3 May 2026 sailing), this itinerary calls to Motril in Spain and Portimão in Portugal.

In Motril, the relaxing sands of Playa de Torrenueva await as a great place to spend a sunny day. For some inland exploring, visitors should head to the Cueva Del Capitan for a fantastic nature hike. There’s also plenty of history waiting to be experienced in the city, like the 17th Century Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Cabeza.

For guests on the lookout for a longer sailing, NCL is offering an 11-day Europe: Spain, France & Portugal cruise onboard Norwegian Star® on 9 November 2026. Prices start from £1,075pp* and this itinerary calls into the Canary Islands, Funchal and Paris (Le Havre).

In Las Palmas, guests will find a bustling, cosmopolitan city with plenty of Spanish ambience, culture and history to go around. Day trips include the chance to take a scenic drive through the Angostura Valley.

*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. Terms and conditions apply to all offers, see norwegiancentral.com for details.