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Saint Greg's Alaska Jewel - Live - August 28, 2023

By Saint Greg , August 19, 2023 in Norwegian Cruise Line

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This is my first cruise on NCL, my second cruise to Alaska, and my 23rd cruise overall. My first 22 cruises have all been on Carnival. I'm crossing over with NCL now and Princess in November. There will definitely be some comparisons in this thread. Hopefully that doesn't bother anyone. I'll probably have some questions along the way. 

A week from now I will be on my way to Anchorage. I typically start my threads a week early. That gives new people a chance to look at my old threads if they want to. I will post them all below. My Alaska cruise on Carnival Splendor last year will be the most relevant since we are re-visiting most of those ports.

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Here are my prior trip threads. A lot of catching up for anyone new.

https://saintgregtravel.com/breezy-like-sunday-morning/

https://saintgregtravel.com/seven-days-of-freedom/

https://saintgregtravel.com/i-will-triumph/

https://saintgregtravel.com/leaving-the-elation/

https://saintgregtravel.com/r1-my-intro-to-cruising/

This is my first time booking with NCL. The Carnival prices this summer were outrageous. I decided to open it up to all cruise lines. I wanted something different so if I did the Caribbean I was going to book Allure of the Seas out of Galveston which was comparable to Carnival prices out of Galveston and New Orleans.

In Alaska I was looking at Majestic Princess and NCL Jewel. With NCL they weren’t charging me double as long as I booked an inside guarantee cabin. They also had airfare included for about half of the price it was going to cost me to fly up there. I still really wanted to book Majestic Princess. Ultimately the NCL cruise running Monday-Monday with one the second Monday being Labor Day is what clinched it for me.  Flights to Anchorage are not plentiful and that allows me plenty of time to get there over the weekend.

My guarantee room was assigned at least two months out. I think it’s fine. It’s a basic interior room on deck 10, midship. I have cabins above and below me. I’m close to the midship stairs. It’s two decks down to O’Sheehan’s and two decks up to lido. I think it’s a nice central location where I’ll be able to avoid using elevators.

I took the chance booking my flights with NCL for $623. They had a deal where the second person flies free so it would’ve been an even better deal for two people. All of my flight research came up with the flight costing north of $1,000 booking it myself. More like $1,200 for reasonable flights.

My initial impression with booking through NCL vs. booking through Carnival is Carnival allowed me to pick my flights prior to agreeing to book Fly2Fun. With NCL I just had to take a chance. My personal vacation planner told me I would be able to contact their air department 30-75 days out. I would return from my transatlantic about 75 days prior to this cruise so that was at the top of my list upon my return. 

You are able to request a deviation for up to three days for $25. I requested a Saturday flight that way at a minimum I have a full day Sunday in Anchorage.

As I mentioned when I booked this my vacation planner told me I could work with the air department 30-75 days out. What a surprise I got when my flights were booked and sent to me exactly 75 days out. It turns out you have to work with them before that. I’m perfectly happy with my flight to Anchorage. It’s Alaska Air and connects through Seattle, getting me into Anchorage at 1pm on Saturday. My return flight? They booked me on Air Canada out of Vancouver at 11:30pm. I have to fly all the way over to Toronto to change planes before heading down to Dallas. That gets me in to day at 10:30am on the day I was planning on returning to work. 

I called the vacation planner. She said it was a misunderstanding. She gave me the number of the air department. All they could do for me was cancel the entire flight and keep 50% of my money or keep 100% of my money and allow me to book a different return flight. At the 60 day point the 50% refund goes down to 25%.

If I had booked the cruise in June, I probably would’ve just booked my own air because at that point I could’ve picked my flights for about $100 more than what I paid through NCL. The problem is the cheaper of the two flights would’ve been the one I wanted to keep. If I took either of their two options my flights would’ve gone up over 1,000 just for base tickets. And I always like to pay for additional legroom.

I ended up just taking an extra day off of work. That wipes out the benefit of booking the Monday-Monday cruise ending on Labor Day and limits my options for a Fall cruise.

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The “Free At Sea” deal I booked under included all drinks up to $15. It did not include specialty coffee or bottled water. It also included $50 off of each excursion, two meals at specialty restaurants, and 150 minutes of wifi. The wifi part is the most ridiculous one. I told the vacation planner they might as well advertise “free cruises” then tell people only the first 150 minutes of the cruise are free.

I had to upgrade wifi. That was going to cost me $200-300. For $294 I could just upgrade my Free at Sea and get more expensive drinks, unlimited wifi, and two more specialty dinners. That’s what I did. Add in another $300. They also charged $156 beverage gratuity on the initial “Free at Sea.”

At first I thought the $50 off of excursions was a bunch of baloney sandwiches. Just mark the price up $50 and give everyone $50 off. But that doesn’t seem to be the case. There are some $50 excursions that you can book for free.

Cabin Upgrade

A couple weeks after booking I received an email with an opportunity to bid on upgrades. The minimum bids were $100 for an ocean view, $200 for a balcony, or $600 for a club suite. I didn’t see a large amount of value in the ocean view myself because I rarely used my window in Alaska last year. I did put in a $110 bid just to be ahead of any other minimum bidders. I put in a $310 bid on a balcony and did not bid on the suite. They say bids are evaluated 1-14 days before the cruise. I put those in three months out.

Anchorage Accommodations

I struggled to find a hotel in Anchorage. Everything near downtown was $350 and up with extremely mixed reviews. There wasn’t much savings away from downtown. I was still going to pay $300/night and have to find transportation.

Even the Sheraton and Hilton hotels had bad reviews. Every hotel had these “old and dirty” reviews. The one I found that didn’t have those reviews was $900/night. If I were looking to start a business I would buy a hotel in Anchorage. It seems like you could make a fortune with just a  simple modern, clean hotel.

I decided to look at VRBO and Airbnb. I haven’t had much luck with these in the past. Normally the cleaning fees double the price of the room. Last year in Miami I had an apartment canceled last minute and wasn’t a huge fan of the one I ended up in.

For Anchorage VRBO seemed to have the ridiculous cleaning fees but Airbnb did not. I ended up booking an Airbnb. I’m taking a chance on a new listing with no reviews. The host has all great reviews at her other listing just a couple blocks away. That one is a bigger place with multiple rooms and it costs and additional $100/night.

I picked the new listing which is a smaller place but big enough for me. I know I’m taking a gamble on this one, but I figured I’m taking a gamble on any hotel I book with those reviews. At least this way I’m saving money. I paid $378 total for the two nights. 

The location is just outside of downtown about a block away from the 49th State Brewing Company and about two blocks from the Trolley Station.

Anchorage Tours

My flight lands at 1pm and my Airbnb check-in time is 3pm. Maybe my room will be ready earlier. In Little Havana I booked a place to hold my suitcase on   Luggage Hero , but I couldn’t find any listings for Anchorage. I may have to take my suitcase with me to lunch.

Since check-in is at 3pm I went ahead and booked the latest   Anchorage trolley tour   which is a 4-6pm.  They have a basic 1-hour tour for $25 and a deluxe 2-hour tour for $50. I want to see as much as I can during my time in Anchorage so I booked the deluxe tour. 

On the second day I booked a day trip to Matanuska Glacier. I’ve been wanting to walk on a glacier but I don’t want to have to fly to the glacier. You can’t really drive glaciers on cruise excursions, but you can from Anchorage. I looked at a bunch of local companies. Some of them are closed on Sunday. One of them only booked private tours and another was just significantly more expensive for the same tour and required me to leave at 8am. I ended up booking the   Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike and Tour   with Viator. The meeting spot is the trolley station which is two blocks from where I’m staying and it’s a 9:30 meet time so hopefully I can get coffee and breakfast before the tour. 

Alaska Railroad

One of the unique things about cruising from Seward is you can take the Alaska Railroad from the airport to the cruise terminal. I have heard it’s a scenic ride that lasts 4-5 hours. This was definitely on my list. To get on this railroad they recommend you have a flight that comes in by 11am. Because of that I had to at a minimum request a Sunday flight to ensure I would be there in time for the train. To ensure I had to spend time in Anchorage, I requested the Saturday flight that I got.

I had two options for booking the train ride. Through NCL I could book it   as an excursion . They are giving me $50 off of excursions making it a $69 train ride. Or I could book directly through   Alaska Railroad   for $119. If I booked through the railroad my only option was a 6:45am train. With the cruise line my only option was 1pm. I decided to book through the cruise line and spend more time in Anchorage instead of getting on the ship earlier.

Excursion decisions are much easier on your second trip to Alaska. Last time I did   Tracy Arm Glacier Explorer ,   Mendenhall Glacier   in Juneau,   Eagles, Totems, & Lighthouses   in Ketchikan, and   Whale Watching   in Icy Strait.

The main excursion I missed out on last year since it was early in the season was bears. I did get to see one bear on my Tracy Arm excursion. This time I want to see more. I researched the various bear watching locations available to me and found Neets in Ketchikan to be the best option. There was a cheaper option accessible by car in Ketchikan but my research said it wasn’t as reliable of a bear location as Neets.

Dog sledding in Juneau was an excursion I looked at last year. I had to pick between that and Mendenhall. I picked Mendenhall. Last year Skagway was replaced with Icy Strait but I knew if I went to Skagway, White Pass Railroad would be on the list. 

I’m a big fan of the   Icy Strait cruise port . There’s an eagle that lives there. There’s a whale that lives there. There are bars and restaurants with good food and local beer. There’s the beach, the tram, the zipline, and the free cultural show.

Last time I missed the cultural show. This time I want to make sure I see it. I also want to take the tram up to the top of the mountain. This is a good place to mention the “Free at Sea” $50 off of excursions. I know that tram up to the top of the mountain cost $50 last year. You can book it for free through NCL. Instead of just booking the tram for free I booked one that includes a tour at the top of the mountain. That cost me $20 instead of $70.

I was not sure whether or not to book the Hubbard Glacier Explorer. For me Tracy Arm last year was a no-brainer. Tracy Arm isn’t out in the open so the ship didn’t get anywhere near as close as we did. Bonus I got to see a whale and a bear on that excursion so it was totally worth it.

In the videos I’ve seen of Hubbard, it looks like the ships are able to get pretty close to it. And the cost of that excursion was significantly more than what I paid for Tracy Arm. But I ended up booking it. I look at this as a once in a lifetime deal. While I think I’m going to come back to Alaska, I may never go back to Hubbard glacier and I don’t want to miss anything. 

In the beginning I said I would probably want to make sure I have extra time in Vancouver the next time I do an Alaskan cruise. Since my flight doesn’t leave until 11:30pm, I think I’m going to get all I could ever want of Vancouver this time.

debenson0723

Welcome to the Dark Side.  😁 I have read a few of your reviews (though I have only sailed on Carnival once) and look forward to your observations and opinions. 

Great beginning Greg.

Hogladyrider

@Saint Greg ...all signed up and following.

We have at least one thing in common, first 20+ cruises all on Carnival.  Now that we have branched out and we no longer are Florida residents with access to all the Florida ports we are testing waters like you.

I am fascinated with all your research and love it, as I do the same and find it enjoyable.

This time of year in Anchorage is amazing due to the long daylight hours, the flowers are specatcular.  Downtown Anchorage has a great Visitors Center and there are many FREE places to see at well.  

I hope you enjoy the trolley ride we found it very informative but again that was in 2014.  Looking forward to following along this one since we have booked B2B in Alaska for 2025!

SenatorsFan

Great start, Greg! I'm following.  😁

Looks like you're a convert from Carnival.  Welcome.

NCL Jewel class ships are quite nice.  Not TOO big, and not TOO small.  

Free at Sea (or FAS, as we like to call it) is a great way to get some perks, mainly cheap drink package.  For about $20/day/pp you get just about any alcoholic drink your heart desires unless you are married to some specific brand that NCL considers super premium.  

I've toured their water filtration system.  I'd venture to say the tap water on an NCL ship may just be better than anything sold in the bottles/cartons.

Not sure if you're a Latitudes member (which nets you some other perks). With FAS you're going to get some Specialty Dinners.  Just a suggestion, but check out LeBistro and Cagney's.

Good luck on your bids.  My bet is you're going to have a great time!

Looking forward to this, Greg.  Maybe consider sending Megan a personal invite to this thread - we don't want any hurt feelings this time around.  😁 😉

princess76021

Greetings!  Glad I'm not late again!

Hugs from the oven (Texas)

Great! I think NCL to Alaska would be a good fit for me. I've only done one NCL, in the Caribbean. I thought the entertainment and food was great but the pool areas did not flow well (and did not want to shell out the dollars for Haven). That's very important for me in the Caribbean....

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Here reporting from the tribe!!!  Looking forward to this!

11 minutes ago, HxFx said: the pool areas did not flow well (and did not want to shell out the dollars for Haven). That's very important for me in the Caribbean....

 Very important. I would even say with no flow there really is no pool.

Really enjoyed your blog when I tried Carnival Mardi Gras last minute when our NCL Escape cruise was cancelled.  Feel free to look over my blog Alpacamybagsblog with a few NCL cruises and ask any questions.  Lots of knowledgeable people here!

Looking forward to seeing what you think of Ncl.

Have a fabulous cruise.

Welcome to NCL, Saint Greg!

Before I forget, you better do this quickly - book the Goldbelt Tram tour in Juneau ! It costs you nothing due to the $50 credit, and it's nice to have the ticket in hand because when you have some free time in Juneau hop into a tram and head up. The views are speculator! The tickets for the Goldbelt tram themselves are at eye-watering $50 per person roundtrip!

We did two B2B Alaska cruises on the Norwegian Spirit back in early June - we started and ended in Anchorage, and it was about the best time we've ever had, and we were thankful that we flew to Anchorage instead of Vancouver.

I'm sure you'll find NCL different from Carnival, but please go along with the flow, and don't compare!

Thanks for inviting us along - Alaska is amazing and you seem to have a good selection of excursions.

Have cruised to AK several times, all in May & Sept and all on HAL. So I'm very interested in seeing it from a couple different perspectives  - diff cruiseline and diff month.

I have B2B Venezia coming up as well as a TA out of Rome and followed your TA to get insights into both. Got some great tips  - I know you'll deliver here, too!!

Love all your research, pictures and tips!!

Safe travels  - enjoy your cruise!

33 minutes ago, bluesea777 said: Welcome to NCL, Saint Greg!   Before I forget, you better do this quickly - book the Goldbelt Tram tour in Juneau ! It costs you nothing due to the $50 credit, and it's nice to have the ticket in hand because when you have some free time in Juneau hop into a tram and head up. The views are speculator! The tickets for the Goldbelt tram themselves are at eye-watering $50 per person roundtrip!   We did two B2B Alaska cruises on the Norwegian Spirit back in early June - we started and ended in Anchorage, and it was about the best time we've ever had, and we were thankful that we flew to Anchorage instead of Vancouver.   I'm sure you'll find NCL different from Carnival, but please go along with the flow, and don't compare!   ENJOY!!    

That’s a good tip. Definitely something I would like to do if time allows. I didn’t know you could use that credit for more than one excursion in a single port but apparently you can.

7 minutes ago, Saint Greg said: That’s a good tip. Definitely something I would like to do if time allows. I didn’t know you could use that credit for more than one excursion in a single port but apparently you can.

Yes, the credit is per excursion - so there's no harm/no foul in booking the "free" trams, city tours, etc. that are in the $50 range and aren't time specific. No loss if you decide you don't want to go. But you can't overlap timewise.

16 minutes ago, julig22 said: Yes, the credit is per excursion - so there's no harm/no foul in booking the "free" trams, city tours, etc. that are in the $50 range and aren't time specific. No loss if you decide you don't want to go. But you can't overlap timewise.

Yup, that's true!

We were on two B2B and we purchased tickets for Goldbelt tram on each leg, in case the weather turned out to be bad on the first leg and we'd have the 2nd leg. It turned out we went on the tram on the first leg, and when we were walking by the tram station on the 2nd leg we overheard a couple gasping at the prices and wishing they'd booked them while on ship. We whipped our tickets out and handed them over to them.

balcony bound

So happy to follow your adventures again!  Wow, lots of balls in the air, your planning always does you justice.  Thanks for making this thread easy to find.

28 minutes ago, julig22 said: Yes, the credit is per excursion - so there's no harm/no foul in booking the "free" trams, city tours, etc. that are in the $50 range and aren't time specific. No loss if you decide you don't want to go. But you can't overlap timewise.

Do you know if you have to use that tram ticket at a certain time? It said 2pm. I know my other excursion is at 3pm.

7 minutes ago, Saint Greg said:   Do you know if you have to use that tram ticket at a certain time? It said 2pm. I know my other excursion is at 3pm.

If it's just one of the sky trams (Juneau and IcyStraitPoint), it is an open ticket, you can use at any time.  If there is something attached to it like a tour, then you'd have to go at the time listed.

SomewhereGirl

I'm sailing this itinerary two weeks after you.  I've sailed to Alaska a few times so I'm taking it easy this time as far as excursions. I do have a couple questions for you though if you don't mind:

1.  Free cultural show at Icy Strait.  Do you have any more information on this? I can't find anything online about a free show.

2.  You had an option for a gondola with tram for $70?  I only see a gondola option for $69.  Maybe the other is sold out.  I only booked last week.

Looking forward to your review!

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Departure Date: 31 August, 2023 ;

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Norwegian Announces New Season of Sailings for Summer 2023

The holidays are nearly upon us and we are thrilled to help you start planning ahead with a new season of sailings for Summer 2023 . Coupled with our Black Friday Sale, where you can get the best cruise deals of the year, we’re sure you’ll find more than a few vacations to add to your shopping list this year.

Norwegian’s summer 2023 itineraries offer cruisers even more choices. From Caribbean island hopping to Alaskan glacier viewing , or even European explorations, our newly released itineraries offer experiences to satisfy that wanderlust we’ve been missing this year – an opportunity to recharge, connect and discover.

Ready to start planning? Explore all Summer 2023 cruises .

A Season of Firsts

Break out of the ordinary and enjoy some notable firsts on board our ships, such as our first visit to beautiful Nessebar, Bulgaria on Norwegian Jade’s Extraordinary Journeys sailing through the Mediterranean and Black Sea; the debut of Norwegian Bliss at the Royal Naval Dockyard during her seven-day roundtrip cruise to Bermuda from New York; Norwegian Jade’s first visit to Bodrum, Turkey and Paros, Greece during her seven-day roundtrip sailing from Athens (Piraeus), Greece; and more.

“Now is the time to break free from the hold 2020 has had on us, dream big and plan for the cruise vacation we’ve all been waiting for,” said Harry Sommer, Norwegian Cruise Line president and chief executive officer. “Our newest itineraries along with our incredible, limited-time Black Friday deal provides guests with the perfect opportunity to book, save and indulge in a cruise vacation of a lifetime. We can’t wait to return to sea, but until we can do so, we are proud to be able to provide our guests with a bit of inspiration, entertainment and behind-the scenes action with the launch of ‘EMBARK – The Series’ .”

Mediterranean & Greek Isles Cruises

Take in sweeping vistas and experience the sunny and gorgeous Mediterranean on a cruise vacation on board Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Gem and Norwegian Jade. The four ships will sail a selection of five to 11-day cruises through the Mediterranean from May through October.

Norwegian will visit the ancient city of Nessebar, Bulgaria for the first time during Norwegian Jade’s March 30 Extraordinary Journeys sailing. This nine-day roundtrip cruise from Athens (Piraeus), Greece through the Mediterranean and Black Sea includes a port-rich itinerary with no sea days, allowing more time to explore a new town each day.

Norwegian Jade will make her debut in Bodrum, Turkey and Paros, Greece on her May 21 st sailing as she embarks on a selection of seven-day Greek Isles roundtrip cruises from Athens (Piraeus), Greece, available through Oct. 15.

From May 6 through Oct. 13, Norwegian Breakaway will offer port intensive itineraries during her 10-day Greek Isles roundtrip cruises from Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy, visiting Santorini, Greece ; Dubrovnik, Croatia; Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy; Cannes, France and more.

RELATED CRUISES: 7-Day Greek Isles Cruise from Athens (Piraeus) 5-Day Mediterranean Cruise from Venice

Northern Europe Cruises

Sail with Europe’s Leading Cruise Line and explore art, history and culture on a series of Northern Europe cruises from May 8 through Oct. 17. Norwegian Getaway’s nine-day Baltic roundtrip sailings from Copenhagen, Denmark feature an overnight stay, a total of 36 hours in port, in the culturally rich and scenic St. Petersburg, Russia. The itinerary also includes calls to Warnemünde, Germany; Tallinn, Estonia; Stockholm, Sweden; and Helsinki featuring extended port times, from nine to 15 hours, providing additional time to absorb each city’s unique offerings.

Bermuda Cruises

For the first time on her May 21 st sailing, Norwegian Bliss, one of our newest ships, will call to Norfolk, Virginia – the gateway to Virginia Beach and the historic area of Colonial Williamsburg. The ship will also make her debut at the Royal Naval Dockyard in Bermuda as she begins a series of five and seven-day roundtrip cruises sailing out of New York.

These itineraries include two overnight stays at the Royal Naval Dockyard, giving you more time to explore its shops, restaurants and pristine beaches at your own pace. After exploring the best Bermuda has to offer, return to the ship and continue the adventure onboard with laps around the Speedway - Norwegian's racetrack at sea - or unwind with a visit to Mandara Spa's Thermal Suite to experience the Salt Room, a dramatic grotto surrounded with layers of body-cleansing salt crystals.

RELATED CRUISES: 5-Day Bermuda Cruise from New York

Alaska Cruises

Explore more of the last frontier and get up close and personal with glaciers and awe-inspiring scenery when you cruise to Alaska with Norwegian. Between April 22 and Oct. 15, Alaska will welcome four Norwegian Cruise Line ships: Norwegian Jewel, Norwegian Sun, and two of our newest Breakaway Plus Class ships – Norwegian Encore and Norwegian Joy.

The ships will sail a variety of five to nine-day cruises from Seattle ; Vancouver, Canada; and Seward, Alaska, and every seven and nine-day itinerary will offer a glacier experience where it’s easy to observe Alaska’s majestic wonders from the top deck as the ship sails by. Select itineraries for Norwegian Joy, Norwegian Jewel and Norwegian Sun will call to Norwegian Cruise Line Holding’s new pier at Icy Strait Point where guests can disembark and immerse themselves in the wilderness and support the local shops and community.

RELATED CRUISES: 16-Day Alaska, Japan and Russia Cruise from Tokyo

Bahamas Cruises

If short cruises are calling your name, prepare for getaways that are sure to get you on island time. Starting June 2 through Dec. 29, Norwegian Sky will sail three and four-day roundtrip cruises from Miami, calling to Freeport, Nassau and Great Stirrup Cay – Norwegian’s private island resort in the Bahamas .

On this retreat, cruisers can reserve one of the luxurious private villas within Silver Cove , an exclusive beachfront area on Great Stirrup Cay, recharge with a massage on the island’s Mandara Spa, or simply relax along the beachfront. The choice is yours and there’s no wrong answer on this island oasis.

RELATED CRUISES: 4-Day Bahamas Cruise from Miami 8-Day Bahamas Cruise from New York

Caribbean Cruises

Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Magic City before sailing off to Paradise. Cruising roundtrip from Miami , Norwegian Escape and Norwegian Sky will offer a mix of five to nine-day sailings between the Eastern and Western Caribbean islands.

The various itineraries include calls to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; Road Town (Tortola), British Virgin Islands; Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas; George Town, Cayman Islands; Roatan Island, Honduras; Cozumel, Mexico; Harvest Caye - Norwegian's resort destination in Belize, and more. Feel free to unwind with visits to these warm tropical destinations all year-round as visits to the Caribbean start April 16 through Dec. 6.

RELATED CRUISES: 7-Day Caribbean Cruise from Miami 7-Day Caribbean Cruise from New Orleans

Canada & New England Cruises

Deep blues meet Autumn hues along the Canada & New England coastline. Witness the changing fall foliage, one of nature’s most amazing spectacles, when sailings begin in late August. Norwegian Escape will homeport in New York City offering seven-day roundtrip cruises to Canada & New England from Aug. 27 through Oct. 29, making calls to Newport, Rhode Island; Portland and Bar Harbor, Maine; Saint John, and Halifax, Canada. Norwegian Pearl will sail a series of seven-day cruises to and from Boston and Quebec City, Canada from Aug. 25 through Oct. 13 with visits to Bar Harbor, Maine; Halifax, Sydney, Charlottetown and Saguenay, Canada.

RELATED CRUISES: 7-Day Canada & New England Cruise from New York 7-Day Canada & New England Cruise from Boston

Black Friday Cruise Deals

Ready to shop like a cruise expert? Dive into the season’s best deals with Norwegian’s Black Friday Sale. In addition to saving 30% off a cruise vacation on any ship, with options spanning more than 300 destinations worldwide, Norwegian’s Black Friday sale also includes ALL FIVE Free at Sea offers including free open bar, free specialty dining, free shore excursions credits, free Wi-Fi, and discounted rates for friends and family. The Black Friday offer is available on all departures, all itineraries and all published voyage dates from 2021 through the newly released 2023 itineraries. So, start shopping , and start saving!

Explore these and the many more amazing new  cruise vacations  Norwegian has to offer for Summer 2023. Let us know which destinations you can’t wait to explore in the comments below!