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Rendering of the new pool area at Great Stirrup Cay

Norwegian Pulls the Plug on Free Drinks at Great Stirrup Cay

10/09/2025 Scott Sanfilippo

If you’ve ever spent a day on Norwegian Cruise Line’s private island, Great Stirrup Cay, you know it’s the perfect place to kick back with a frozen drink in one hand as you work on a tan to make your friends back home jealous. But if you’ve got a cruise…

Norwegian Aqua in the turning basin at PortMiami

Norwegian Aqua Arrives in Miami for first Winter Caribbean Season

10/07/2025 Scott Sanfilippo

Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship, Norwegian Aqua, has officially arrived at her new home in PortMiami for her first winter season in the Caribbean. After her inauguration, she spent time sailing to Bermuda from New York City but now calls Miami home through April 2026, offering seven-day roundtrip cruises to…

Cruising in the Buff: Norwegian Pearl Gets Naked for 2026

08/21/2025 Scott Sanfilippo

One of the coolest things about cruising is that no two voyages are ever quite the same. Sure, the ship may sail the same itinerary week after week, but every so often, the whole vibe changes completely. That’s because cruise lines often charter their ships to private groups who buy…

Dynamic River - Great Stirrup Cay

Norwegian Cruise Line Announces Major Overhaul for Great Stirrup Cay

07/29/2025 Scott Sanfilippo

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is undertaking a massive expansion of its private island, Great Stirrup Cay, in the Bahamas, the latest cruise line to enter the race to redefine the private island experience for its guests. With a multi-phase development plan, NCL is investing heavily to introduce new attractions, and…

Rendering of the new pier at Great Stirrup Cay

Norwegian Cruise Line is the Latest to Up the Private Island Game

04/21/2025 Scott Sanfilippo

Cruise lines are investing heavily in their private island and destination experiences in the Bahamas and Caribbean as cruisers are growing tired of stops at places such as Nassau, and are looking for more resort-style experiences that offer a day of relaxation rather than high pressure from local mechants and…

Norwegian Sky leaving PortMiami

Norwegian Cruise Line Sells Norwegian Sun and Norwegian Sky

04/08/2025 Scott Sanfilippo

Norwegian Cruise Line is waving goodbye to two more ships —the Norwegian Sky and Norwegian Sun. But before we dive into that, let’s rewind a bit. Over the past few weeks, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) made headlines by offloading two older ships in their luxury brands: the Regent Seven…

Norwegian Encore

Norwegian Cruise Line Finalizes Order for Four Largest Ships in Its History

02/05/2025 Scott Sanfilippo

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is making a significant move toward the future with the confirmation of a new ship order from Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. Initially announced as a Letter of Intent in April 2024, the agreement has now been finalized, paving the way for the construction of four brand-new cruise…

Norwegian Cruise Line Introduces “More At Sea” Package

10/01/2024 Scott Sanfilippo

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) just leveled up with their latest offering: the “More At Sea” package. If you thought their old “Free At Sea” deal was great, wait until you hear what they’ve added. They’re all about giving you more of everything you love—more drinks, more food, more fun, and…

Norwegian Luna entering service in 2026

Introducing Norwegian Luna Sailing from Miami in 2026

09/18/2024 Scott Sanfilippo

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has just unveiled its newest ship, the Norwegian Luna, and bookings are now open for this highly anticipated addition to the Prima Plus Class fleet. Norwegian Luna, set to debut in March 2026, will offer seven-day Caribbean voyages from Miami. Norwegian Luna will be the 21st…

The new Spice H2O area coming to Norwegian Encore December 2024

Norwegian Encore to Get Makeover Before 2024-2025 Caribbean Season

08/01/2024 Scott Sanfilippo

Norwegian Cruise Line is rolling out the red carpet for the Norwegian Encore, with a wave of upgrades set to debut this December, just in time for the start of the ship's Caribbean season from PortMiami. Say hello to swanky new suites, chic adult-only lounges, and a taste of the…

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