NCL First-Ever Semi

Norwegian Cruise Line just dropped its first-ever Semi-Annual Sale — and the savings are hard to ignore.

What’s the Deal?

NCL is offering 50% off all cruises during this limited-time sale. Select sailings also come with free pre-paid gratuities. Prices start at just $280 for a standard seven-night cruise for two people.

When Can You Access the Sale?

If you’re an NCL Latitudes loyalty member, you get early access on July 8 and 9. The sale opens to everyone else from July 10 through July 16.

NCL President Marc Kazlauskas called it “the best deal of the season,” adding: “Combining incredible destinations, award-winning onboard offerings and the freedom and flexibility for our guests to design their dream vacation is what NCL stands for — and there is no better time to book and experience all that we have to offer.”

Where Can You Sail?

NCL has hundreds of itineraries available across several popular regions. Here’s a quick look at what’s on offer.

Caribbean

Caribbean sailings depart from several U.S. homeports. These include Miami, Port Canaveral (Orlando), Galveston, New York City, New Orleans, and Philadelphia.

The Norwegian Aqua and Norwegian Luna sail seven-night trips to the eastern and western Caribbean from Miami or Port Canaveral. The Norwegian Viva offers week-long trips from Galveston, Texas. Stops include Cozumel and Costa Maya in Mexico, Roatan in Honduras, and Harvest Caye — NCL’s private destination in Belize.

Want a shorter trip? The Norwegian Getaway and Norwegian Joy offer four- and five-day Bahamas roundtrips from Miami. You’ll visit Nassau and Great Stirrup Cay.

Looking further ahead, the brand-new Norwegian Aura sets sail from Miami in June 2027 with Caribbean itineraries.

Mexican Riviera

The Norwegian Encore sails a seven-day roundtrip from Los Angeles along the Mexican Riviera. The route includes stops in Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta.

Alaska

Several ships — the Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Encore, and Norwegian Joy — offer seven-day roundtrip sailings from Seattle. You’ll visit Juneau, Ketchikan, and Skagway, with stunning glaciers and wildlife along the way.

Europe

NCL has 12 ships sailing European waters through 2027. Routes cover the Mediterranean, Greek Isles, and Northern Europe.

Departure ports include Barcelona, Rome (Civitavecchia), Venice (Ravenna), Athens (Piraeus), Lisbon, and London (Southampton). The Norwegian Epic sails seven-day Mediterranean routes between Barcelona and Rome, with stops in Spain, France, and Italy. The Norwegian Dawn, Norwegian Star, and Norwegian Sun also cover the Mediterranean, British Isles, and Northern Europe.

Key Takeaways

This Semi-Annual Sale is a rare chance to save big on a Norwegian cruise. The 50% discount applies across all sailings, and free gratuities sweeten the deal even more. If you’re an NCL Latitudes member, mark July 8 on your calendar to get a head start.