Norwegian Cruise Line

Since 1966, when we pioneered the very first Caribbean cruise, Norwegian Cruise Line has been the industry leader for innovation. From the first cruise line private island to Blue Man Group to our award-winning Freestyle Cruising, we do things differently. You'll feel it with the passion and dedication of every team member you meet, you'll see it in our commitment to the environment and you'll know it when you experience the best cruise vacation you've ever had. Come aboard our fleet of 11 ships and let us show you what Freestyle Cruising is all about.



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Norwegian Cruise Line Destinations

Norwegian Cruise Destinations

An African safari, a Mexican fiesta, the Alaskan wilderness, a Japanese shrine, a European masterpiece... Experience the world with Norwegian Cruise Line.

Norwegian Cruise Line Cruise Ships
Norwegian Cruise Line Ships

From the moment you step aboard one of our mid-sized cruise ships you will recognize the Norwegian Cruise Line difference. Our cruises sail with nearly one crew member for every two guests, providing the gracious, award-winning service that defines classic cruising. Our cruise ships feature spacious wraparound teak decks, panoramic views, abundant spacious private verandahs and large staterooms.

Norwegian Cruise Line Awards & Accomplishments

Frommer's – June 2011
Best Cruise Parties: White Hot Party

2011 Readers' Choice Platinum List - Celebrated Living Summer
Top Five Cruises, Large Resort Ships - #2 Norwegian Epic

Travel + Leisure Design Award – February 2011
Innovative design of Norwegian Epic's Studio stateroom awarded "Best Transportation"

2010 Green Gateway Partners Award
Norwegian recognized by the Port of Seattle for its comprehensive environmental achievements

2010 William M. Benkert Marine Environmental Protection Award
Gold in foreign vessel category

USA TODAY- January 2011
Norwegian Epic voted "Best Cruise Ship For Entertainment" by readers

Family Circle Magazine - January 2011
Norwegian Epic recognized as one of the "Best Family Cruises"

The World Travel Awards 2010
Norwegian Cruise Line named Europe's Leading Cruise Line

2010 Editors' Picks Awards - Cruise Critic
Norwegian Epic named Best for Evening Entertainment and Best for Gamblers

Norwegian Epic's Moderno Churrascaria named Best New Restaurant

Pride of America named Best for Honeymooners

2010 Editors' Picks Award - Cruise Critic UK
Norwegian Epic named Best for Non-Stop Fun

Norwegian Epic's Blue Man Group named Best Entertainment at Sea

2010 Magellan Awards - Travel Weekly
Gold awarded to Norwegian Epic in the Contemporary Ship category as "Best Cruise Ship Overall"

Gold awarded in the Cruise Elements/Contemporary Ship/Suite Design category for the Villas on Norwegian Epic

Gold awarded in the Advertising/Marketing category for Norwegian Epic's trade campaign; and the "Year of the Freestyle Vacation" trade campaign

Silver awarded in the Cruise Elements/Contemporary Ship Design categories for Norwegian Epic's Studios in Cabin Design (non-suite); Cirque® Dreams & Dinner in Restaurant Design; Mandara Spa in Spa Design; the Aqua Park for Pool Design

Silver awarded in the Advertising/Marketing category for Norwegian Epic's Digital and Out of Home Campaigns.

Lonely Planet Kauai 2nd Edition, 2009
Best Luau Show

Sherman's Travel January 2010
Best Big Ship Debut: Norwegian Epic

2010 Cruising the A-List: Norwegian Epic
Departures Magazine.

Frommer's Five-Star mainstream ship ratings for 2010
Winners: Norwegian Epic, Gem, Pearl, Jade, and Jewel

The World Travel Awards 2009
Norwegian Cruise Line named Europe's Leading Cruise Line

2009 Editors' Picks Award - Cruise Critic
Norwegian Cruise Line named Best for Big Ship Suites

TTG Travel Awards 2009
Cruise Line of the Year - under 75,000 passengers - Highly commended: Norwegian Cruise Line

Training Program of the Year for NCL University

2009 Magellan Awards - Travel Weekly
Gold awarded in the Advertising/Marketing category for Norwegian's Summer Blockbuster promotion and Norwegian's Awards campaign

Gold awarded in the Website category for the launch of NCLUniversity.com

Silver awarded in the Advertising/Marketing category for Norwegian's Alaska campaign and for the Norwegian Epic website

2009 Readers' Choice Platinum List - Celebrated Living Summer
Top Five Cruises, Large Resort Ships - #3

2009 World's Best Cruises - Forbes Traveler Magazine
Best Overall Vibe

2009 TravelAge West WAVE Editor's Pick Awards
Best Onboard Children's Program

Best New Ship: Norwegian Gem

13th Annual Cacique Awards - Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation
Norwegian Cruise Line named cruise line of the year

2009 Readers' Choice Award - Southern Living
NCL named as one of the top five best cruise lines

2008 10th Annual Readers' Choice Awards - Porthole Cruise Magazine
Best Alternative Dining Room Cuisine

Best Spa Facilities

Best Hawaii Itineraries

Best Bermuda Itineraries

2008 World Travel Awards
Norwegian Cruise Line named Europe's Leading Cruise Line

2008 TravelAge West WAVE Editor's Pick Awards
Best Value for a Contemporary Cruise Vacation

2008 TravelAge West WAVE Editor's Pick Awards
Norwegian Pearl - Best Cruise Ship for Families

2008 Editors' Picks Awards - Cruise Critic
Norwegian Cruise Line won for Best Entertainment and Best Suites

2008 Magellan Awards - Travel Weekly
Gold awarded in the Cruise Ship/Suite Design category for NCL's Garden and Courtyard Villas

Gold awarded in the Advertising/Marketing category for Norwegian Gem's "It Girl" campaign; NCL's overall brand print advertising; Partnership 2.0 print advertising; and the "Pity the Procrastinator" marketing promotion

Silver awarded in the Advertising/Marketing category for NCL's print advertising featuring its European and Hawai'i itineraries

2008 6th Annual SpaFinder Readers' Choice Awards - SpaFinder Magazine
Norwegian Cruise Line named one of the top ten best cruise ship spas

2008 World Savers Awards - Condé Nast Traveler
Norwegian Cruise Line named as finalist for its environmental programs

2008 Condé Nast Traveler - Cruise Issue
Norwegian Gem named one of the best cruise ships for "spa lovers"

Norwegian Jade named one of the best cruise ships for "foodies"

2008 World's Best Awards - Travel + Leisure
Top 10 Large-Ship Cruise Lines (Norwegian Cruise Line, #10)

2008 Readers' Choice Platinum List - Celebrated Living Summer
Top Five Cruises, Large Resort Ships - #2

2008 Best Family Cruises - Family Circle
Norwegian Cruise Line named the best cruise line for those who like to be independent

2008 8th Annual Readers' Poll - Condé Nast Traveler
Norwegian Pearl named one of the top large cruise ships worldwide

2008 Readers' Choice Award - Southern Living
One of the best cruise lines

2007 Best Cruise Value Award - Ocean & Cruise News
Norwegian Cruise Line named the best cruise value in the standard, 4-star category

2007 Reader's Choice Award - Leisure Group Travel
Favorite Cruise Line - Silver Level

2007 Readers' Choice Awards - Porthole Cruise Magazine
Best Website

Best Alternative Dining Room Cuisine

Best Hawai'i Itineraries

2007 Editor's Pick - TravelAge West Magazine WAVE Awards
Best Onboard Teen Program

Best Onboard Entertainment

2006 Readers' Choice Awards - Porthole Cruise Magazine
Best Alternative Dining Room Cuisine

Best Hawai`i Itineraries

Best South America Itineraries

2006 World's Best Awards - Travel + Leisure
Top Ten Large Ship Cruise Lines (Orient Lines, #5)

2006 Readers' Choice Platinum List - Celebrated Living
Top Five Cruise Lines (Large Ships) (#3)

2006 University of Miami School of Business
2006 Mid-Sized Employer of the Year (NCL Corp)
2006 Editor's Pick - TravelAge West Magazine

Best Onboard Children's Program

Best Cabin Configuration and Amenities - Mass Market Line

2006 Daily Cruise News
Best Large Cruise Ship - Norwegian Jewel (#5)

2005 Cruise Innovation Awards - Cruise Critic
Most Innovative in Developing Homeport Cruising

Most Innovative in Onboard Dining

2005 Readers' Choice Awards - Porthole Cruise Magazine
Best Alternative Dining Room Cuisine

Best Hawai`i Itineraries

2004 Readers' Choice Awards - Porthole Cruise Magazine
Most Romantic Dining Ambiance (Le Bistro)

2002 Readers' Choice Awards - Strictly Slots and Casino Players Magazines
Best Cruise Line