Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced its highly anticipated sale of the year for Black Friday, offering 50 percent off all cruises plus the guest-favorite “Free at Sea” package, back by popular demand.
The limited-time Black Friday sale applies to all Norwegian itineraries and ships, including the soon-to-debut Norwegian Luna. Sailing to nearly 350 destinations around the world, guests can take advantage of this offer to book their next bucket-list trip to Alaska, Europe, the Caribbean, the Bahamas—including NCL’s private island, Great Stirrup Cay—and more.
NCL is bringing back Free at Sea, one of its most popular promotions. The package offers guest-favorite amenities valuing over $2,000 in savings, including the most valuable beverage package at sea, Wi-Fi, dining experiences and shore excursion credits.
For a standard seven-night sailing, the enhanced Free at Sea package includes unlimited open bar including premium spirits; 20 percent off all bottles of champagne or wine; 150 minutes of high-speed internet; discounts off upgrades to the unlimited Wi-Fi package; three multi-course specialty dining meals for the first and second guest on the reservation; and a $50 credit off each shore excursion for the first guest on the reservation. The enhanced Free at Sea package is tailored to deliver more value to a greater percentage of guests as an expanded number of them will receive additional Wi-Fi minutes, enjoy added savings on the unlimited beverage package, and more dining credits. Guests are only responsible for covering gratuities. On over 650 select NCL sailings, kids can also sail free, and with free airfare for the second guest, Free at Sea makes it easier than ever for families to travel together.
Caribbean & Bahamas Itineraries
In 2026, NCL will offer an expansive lineup of 18 ships sailing the Caribbean and Bahamas . Debuting in spring 2026, NCL’s newest ship, Norwegian Luna, will feature many of the offerings available aboard sister ship Norwegian Aqua.
Guests can sail the Caribbean from nine homeports including Miami, Port Canaveral, Jacksonville, Tampa, Galveston, New Orleans, New York City, Punta Cana and San Juan. These sailings feature calls to St. Thomas, Tortola, Willemstad, Oranjestad, George Town, and more across the Eastern Caribbean. Western Caribbean highlights include Cozumel, Costa Maya, Roatan and Harvest Caye, NCL’s resort destination in Belize.
Many of Norwegian’s Caribbean and Bahamas voyages include a visit to the brand’s exclusive private island destination, Great Stirrup Cay. The island is set to open later this year, following a range of exciting upgrades. Guests will be able to enjoy a new 1.4-acre pool area complete with swim-up bars and a kids’ splash zone, as well as an all-new Vibe Shore Club, the adults-only area featuring plenty of loungers and umbrellas. Beginning summer 2026, guests will be among the first to experience the debut of the Great Tides Waterpark featuring 19 water slides, cliff jumps and a dynamic river.
Alaska Sailings
For travelers seeking to unplug and reconnect with the great outdoors, NCL’s Alaska sailings offer a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Cruising remains the most immersive way to explore the region, granting access to remote corners of Alaska including Glacier Bay National Park, which is not accessible by road.
Next summer, NCL will deploy Norwegian Encore, Norwegian Joy and the recently renovated Norwegian Bliss in the region. Guests can choose from seven-, nine- and 10-day sailings departing from Seattle, Vancouver and Whittier.
Norwegian Joy will sail nine- and 10- day voyages from Seattle, with visits to Sitka, Juneau, Skagway, Icy Strait Point, and more. Additionally, Norwegian Spirit will sail 16-day Fire and Ice Voyages between Honolulu and Vancouver, with visits across Alaska and the Hawaiian Islands from mid-July through mid-September 2026.
Immersive Experiences in Europe
NCL sails from many of Europe’s most iconic cities including Barcelona, Lisbon, Rome, Athens, Copenhagen, and others. In 2026, the line will deploy nine ships across the Mediterranean, Greek Isles and North Europe regions. These immersive European itineraries allow guests to explore multiple countries in a single voyage, with minimal sea days and extended port stays—often featuring over 10 hours in port—giving families the opportunity to connect, and explore culturally rich destinations.
For more information, call 888-625-2784 or visit www.ncl.com.
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