NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line announced the cancellation of several voyages scheduled for 2025 across its fleet, citing necessary drydock maintenance/refurbishments and fleet redeployments as primary factors.
The decision to cancel specific voyages was communicated through a letter reportedly distributed to travel agents, where NCL attributed the cancellations to fleet reallocations, charter agreements, and a planned dry-docking period.
The impacted itineraries encompassed destinations such as Europe (Baltic, Mediterranean, Adriatic), the Caribbean, the Red Sea, the Middle East, and Asia.
Notably, visits to regions including Israel, the Holy Land, and the Red Sea have been omitted due to ongoing conflicts.
Reportedly, the canceled departures scheduled for 2025 are as follows:
- Norwegian Epic: November 1, 2025; and November 11
- Norwegian Jade: February 20; March 4; March 13; and March 24
- Norwegian Pearl: October 15
- Norwegian Sky: April 19; May 5; May 16; May 27; and June 5
- Norwegian Spirit: January 1
- Norwegian Star: May 17; May 29; and June 9
- Norwegian Viva: May 18; May 27; September 20; and September 29
Passengers affected by the cancellations will be offered alternative cruise options, with the opportunity to reschedule their voyages on similar itineraries for different dates.