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Norwegian Cruise Line formally names second Prima-class ship Viva

The ship’s godfather, Grammy-nominated singer and producer Luis Fonsi, formally christened Viva on Wednesday (29 November) in Miami

NCL claims world first with rollercoaster-waterslide hybrid on incoming vessel

Norwegian Aqua will be able to carry 10% more passengers compared with its sister ships Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva

NCLH credits ‘relentless’ focus on cost base for record quarterly revenue of $2.5bn

NCLH’s earnings for the year, though, are expected to be lower than anticipated due to the wildfires in Hawaii and the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Middle East

Cruise lines draw up new winter programmes avoiding Israel

MSC Cruises has axed two upcoming Red Sea programmes, while Royal Caribbean International has pulled all remaining ex-Haifa itineraries this year

Celebrity Ascent and 10 more essential cruise updates

From wellness workshops at sea to gourmet lunches in French vineyards, we round up the latest cruise updates.

Travel Village Group makes cruise site bookable in bid to capture ‘half of the market’

Southampton Cruise Centre has been part of the company’s portfolio for around 15 years

NCLH modifies final Prima-class ships to help reach carbon reduction goal

The ships, expected to be delivered in 2027 and 2028, will be able to use green methanol as an alternative fuel source

Cruise can't wait for carbon challenges to dissolve, says NCL parent

NCLH warns sector must embark on journey to decarbonise by 2050 now with technologies at its disposal rather than wait for more complete solutions

Norwegian Cruise Line to host 1,500 agents on UK and Ireland ship visits

The cruise line has also appointed Sabrina Greca as international senior corporate sales manager

The surprisingly affordable premium safari experience in Africa

A Norwegian Cruise Line voyage around the coast of South Africa blends safari thrills with cruise ship comforts.

NCLH chief Frank Del Rio to retire; Harry Sommer to step up

NCL boss Sommer will replace Del Rio in the summer, who departs after 30 years’ service to the cruise industry

Three Norwegian Cruise Line ships to make Asia debut

Norwegian Spirit, Norwegian Sun and Norwegian Sky will debut in Asia for an extended eight-month season

NCLH reports 'record-breaking' wave period and booked position

The Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruise Line and Regent parent entered the year with a ’record booked position and at higher pricing’

Every new ship you need to know about – and how best to sell them

There’s an abundance of exciting new vessels to sell – match the most suitable ship to the right client

NCL reintroduces Covid-19 tests for guests embarking in China

The move comes in response to an increase in Covid-19 cases recorded in the country

Norwegian Cruise Line delays Viva launch and cancels sailings

The line blamed global supply chain constraints for the delay

NCLH reports ‘positive trends’ as 2023 bookings equal 2019 levels

The parent company of Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises said 2023 pricing was “significantly higher” than 2019

Cruise line pledges to pay agents commission on non-commissionable fares

The payment of NCFs will go into effect on 1 January for new reservations made 120 days prior to sailing for cruises departing from 1 May 2023

NCL removes all Covid testing, vaccination and masking restrictions

From Tuesday (4 October), the line will remove all testing, masking and vaccination requirements

Norwegian Prima christened in Reykjavik by Katy Perry

The pop star and godmother to Norwegian Prima also performed at the ceremony

'We need our trade partners more than ever,' says NCL UK boss

Eamonn Ferrin voiced his appreciation of the line’s agent partners during the handover ceremony for NCL’s newest vessel, Norwegian Prima

Norwegian Cruise Line takes delivery of new ship Prima

The line welcome its first of six ships in its new Prima-lass, the brand’s first new class in almost a decade

NCL boss: 'We win when agents discuss product, not price'

NCL chief Harry Sommer hailed agents who spend time with their customers, opposed to online agencies which "lead with the price"

NCL to offer agents 10k Prima cabins across ship's first season

Boss Harry Sommer said the line is "committed to doing everything we can to see our trade partners succeed"