NCL encourages agents to ‘plan ahead’ as long-haul demand rises
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As demand for long-haul cruising continues to rise, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is encouraging its travel agent partners to secure their guests’ once-in-a-lifetime itineraries now before cabins fill up
It’s safe to say cruise is enjoying its time in the sun so far in 2025. Bookings are up, companies are reporting record-breaking wave seasons, and the British public can’t get enough of holidays at sea.
And despite ex-UK and short itineraries continuing to perform well, travellers are picking cruise to satiate their desire to uncover the far-reaches of the world.
This increase in demand for once-in-a-lifetime trips is not lost on NCL, either. The cruise company is an expert in giving guests the kind of holiday they dream about.
With unique, immersive itineraries to bucket-list destinations like the Caribbean, Asia and the South Pacific, NCL has enough itineraries and onboard amenities to please all types of sailors.
Pair this with up to 20 dining options, including speciality restaurants serving cuisines from around the world like Brazilian and Japanese, and an eclectic selection of bars and lounges for guests to relax and enjoy a range of tipples, and travellers will struggle to consider a different type of holiday in the future.
On some ships, avid adrenaline junkies will enjoy the line’s high-octane go-kart racetracks, the largest rope courses at sea and an Aqua Park, while solo travellers can enjoy all the same as large groups but in quiet comfort of a stylish Studio stateroom.
On the flipside, guests can slow it down and enjoy a hot stone massage in the Mandara Spa® before browsing the onboard boutiques for high-end clothing and artwork.
Couple this with exceptional onboard service and the line’s More at Sea™ offering, which features premium beverages, speciality dining, Starlink Wi‑Fi and excursion credits from £249pp* based on a seven-to-eight-night cruise, and your customers’ wildest dreams will soon become reality.
Here, we break down a selection of NCL’s standout itineraries to some of the world’s most sought-after cruise destinations.
Caribbean
The Caribbean – where the line has sailed for more than 50 years – is such an integral part of the company’s DNA that NCL once stood for Norwegian Caribbean Lines – you can’t be more dedicated than that.
A seven-day Caribbean: Great Stirrup Cay & Dominican Republic cruise aboard the soon-to-launch Norwegian Aqua®, return from Miami via Puerto Plata, St. Thomas, Tortola and Great Stirrup Cay, has departures between October 2025-April 2026, from £911pp.
Asia
On the other side of the world, NCL offers itineraries to some of Asia’s most popular ports of call, including Fukuoka in Japan. As the country’s fifth largest city, this gem offers a bit of everything – ancient temples, contemporary shopping malls, popular beaches, prominent art galleries and some of the best food in the country.
An 11-day Asia: Kochi, Jeju & Nagoya cruise aboard Norwegian Spirit®, from Seoul (Incheon) to Tokyo via Jeju, Hakata (Fukuoka), Beppu, Hiroshima, Kochi, Himeji, Osaka (Wakayama), Nagoya and Mount Fuji (Shimizu), departs 4 June 2025, from £1,225p.
South Pacific
Meanwhile, in the South Pacific, NCL offers a selection of cruises which can be combined to create a truly unforgettable holiday experience.
This includes the 14-Day South Pacific: Fiji, Vanuatu & Airlie Beach from Sydney to Lautoka itinerary aboard Norwegian Sun®, which departs 20 August 2025 from £1,115pp, and the 14-Day South Pacific: Fiji & Samoa from Lautoka to Papeete (Tahiti) cruise, also aboard Norwegian Sun, which departs 3 September 2025 for £2,125pp.
If you have customers on the cusp of booking a once-in-a-lifetime trip, offer them an NCL itinerary to ensure their bucket-list holiday is ticked off with aplomb.
*More At Sea™ upgrade charge depends on cruise length: from £249 for cruises of 7-8 days; all offers: limits, conditions, restrictions and exclusions apply.
**Lead prices are correct at time of going to print, shown in £GBP and based on cruise only, dual occupancy including government taxes, port expenses & fees. NCL reserves the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions & to change or update fares, fees & surcharges at any time without prior notice. General excise tax (GET), discretionary onboard service charges & gratuities additional.
Terms and conditions apply to all offers, see norwegiancentral.com for details.
