Enjoy a Thanksgiving repast cruising through the Mexican Riviera, a white sand Christmas in the Caribbean, or even ring in the New Year on the steps of the pyramids in Egypt all while cruising on one of 11 Norwegian Cruise Line (“NCL”) ships in November and December.
While on board, guests can dine on fabulous holiday feasts in their choice of 12 restaurants, enjoy Vegas and Broadway-style shows just steps away, cool off swimming, challenge family to a bowling game, or play Nintendo Wii on a two-story screen – all on an entire ship decked out for the holidays. Guests can also take advantage of NCL’s suites and villas with flexible space for the entire family. The best part is NCL does all the work, so there’s more time to celebrate the spirit of the holidays.
All NCL ships feature holiday caroling by members of the staff, Christmas Eve services, and a holiday show in which both crew members and children participate. While kids enjoy NCL’s youth program, parents can check out the high-energy parties on New Year’s Eve, featuring NCL’s White Hot Party and NCL’s Monte Carlo Night.
Thanksgiving – Thursday, Nov. 27
Ships are festively adorned with Thanksgiving decorations to put guests in the holiday mood. Special Thanksgiving-themed menus are available in the main dining rooms featuring culinary delights such as smoked duck breast, pumpkin soup, and of course traditional roast turkey with chestnut sage dressing, mashed potatoes and pumpkin cheesecake.
Chanukah – Sundown, Sunday, December 21
A rabbi is on board each ship to conduct services for the holiday period, and a menorah is placed in a central location and lit each day to commemorate the eight-day celebration.
Christmas – Thursday, Dec. 25
NCL makes Christmas at sea an unforgettable experience. To help guests get into the holiday spirit, select public areas are outfitted with a variety of festive holiday decorations. Crew members stage an interactive holiday show in the ship’s theater, while the cruise director and staff add to the merriment by performing carols. A priest and a minister are on board each ship to conduct Christmas Eve services for guests who choose to partake, and Santa takes time out of his busy schedule to hand out gifts on Christmas Day. NCL ships also offer special holiday-themed menus in the main dining rooms with dishes such as honey-glazed Black Forest ham with sweet potato mash, roasted turkey with apple and apricot stuffing, pumpkin soufflé and a pear and chestnut torte.
New Year’s Eve – Wednesday, Dec. 31
After enjoying a special menu in the main dining rooms including decadent fare such as foie gras, Blue Point oysters, and oxtail, party-goers are given hats, noisemakers and colorful streamers. Each ship’s captain leads a special countdown from the bridge to usher in the New Year.
NCL’s holiday cruises include:
The Caribbean
Ship Itinerary Date Pricing
Norwegian Pearl
7-day Western Caribbean, round-trip from Miami November 23
December 21, 28 From $549
Norwegian Dawn
7-day Eastern Caribbean, round-trip from Miami November 22
December 20, 27 From $549
Norwegian Spirit
7-day Exotic Western Caribbean, round-trip from New Orleans November 23
December 21, 28 From $799
Norwegian Jewel
5-day Western Caribbean, round-trip from Miami November 23
December 21 From $349
9-day Southern Caribbean, round-trip from Miami December 26 From $1,549
14-day Western & Southern Caribbean, round-trip from Miami December 21 From $2,219
Bahamas & Florida
Ship Itinerary Date Pricing
Norwegian Gem 7-day Bahamas & Florida, round-trip from New York December 20, 27 From $1,189
Norwegian Sky 4-day Bahamas, round-trip from Miami November 24
December 22, 29 From $229
Norwegian Majesty 7-day Bahamas & Florida, round-trip from Charleston November 22
December 20, 27 From $419
Europe
Ship Itinerary Date Pricing
Norwegian Jade 14-day Eastern Mediterranean, round-trip from Barcelona December 21 From $1,699
Hawai’i
Ship Itinerary Date Pricing
Pride of America
7-day Hawaii, round-trip from Honolulu November 22
December 20, 27 From $1,229
Mexican Riviera
Ship Itinerary Date Pricing
Norwegian Star
7-day Mexican Riviera, round-trip from Los Angeles November 22
December 20, 27 From $699
South America
Ship Itinerary Date Pricing
Norwegian Sun
14-day Chilean Fjords/Strait of Magellan, from Santiago to Buenos Aires November 23
December 21 From $1,149
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