As Indians prepare for the festive holiday season by booking long-awaited vacations, Europe is calling again, and Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the pioneer in global cruise travel with a 55-year history of breaking boundaries, is highlighting four itineraries to four distinct destinations that Indian guests can book and enjoy with their loved ones in 2022 and 2023.
As Indians prepare for the festive holiday season by booking long-awaited vacations, Europe is calling again, and Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the pioneer in global cruise travel with a 55-year history of breaking boundaries, is highlighting four itineraries to four distinct destinations that Indian guests can book and enjoy with their loved ones in 2022 and 2023.
Mediterranean: Italy, France & Spain
Discover the wonders of the Mediterranean on a 7-day roundtrip cruise on Norwegian Epic from Barcelona, Spain, between May and October 2022, visiting six ports with numerous departures. Ajaccio, on the French island of Corsica; Rome, Naples, and Florence, Italy; Cannes, France; and Palma, Spain are all on the itinerary.
After seeing Barcelona’s iconic La Rambla’s traditional tapas and open-air market stalls, travelers fly to Ajaccio, France, home to palm-lined boulevards, bayside pavement cafes, and mouth-watering cheese.
Cruisers will next have the opportunity to spend time at Naples, on the Amalfi Coast, which is known for its churches and castles, as well as the birthplace of pizza, before sailing to Rome to see the Vatican City and the art and architectural marvels of the Sistine Chapel and Trevi Fountain.
The last port of call is Palma de Mallorca, Spain, which was founded by the Romans over 2,000 years ago and is rich in history as well as great local cuisine.
Onboard Norwegian Epic, the gastronomic adventure continues with daily changing menus, 16 dining options, and no set meal times. After dinner, relax at the Wave Pool Bar before hitting the Bliss Ultra-Lounge or Spice H2O to dance the night away.
Baltic: Germany, Russia, Sweden & Finland
This 9-day roundtrip Baltic cruise on Norwegian Getaway departs Copenhagen, Denmark, with numerous departure dates between July and August 2022.
Warnemuende (Berlin), Germany; Tallinn, Estonia; St. Petersburg, Russia; Helsinki, Finland; and Stockholm, Sweden are among the ports visited on the voyage.
Following your exploration of Copenhagen’s canals and cobblestone squares, pay tribute to Berlin’s past at the Berlin Wall, the Holocaust Memorial, and Charlottenburg Palace.
In St. Petersburg, where travelers stay overnight, fill your day with art and history and end your night with traditional Russian ballet. Visit the eccentric city of Helsinki, Finland, before sailing into Stockholm, Sweden, to admire the Royal Palace’s sophistication and unique design of the Nordic Hotel, which features the world’s first permanent ice bar made entirely of ice!
Compare ice bars at Norwegian Getaway’s Skyy® Vodka Ice Bar – an arctic attraction for a cold evening drink – or pick up the pace at the ship’s Aqua Park, which features the fastest waterslides at sea, or the multi-level sports complex with a Zip-line and gravity-defying ropes course.
Northern Europe: Iceland & Norway to Reykjavik
Discover Northern Europe’s dramatic landscapes and vibrant destinations on Norwegian Prima’s 8-day cruise from Amsterdam, Netherlands to Reykjavik, Iceland, departing on August 17, 2022, and stopping at seven incredible ports of call, including Brussels, Belgium; Bergen and Geiranger, Norway; and Akureyri, Isafjordur, and Reykjavik, Iceland.
Before exploring the historic Hanseatic port city of Bergen, Norway, take in the ambiance of world-renowned landmarks in Amsterdam, such as the floating Flower Market and Dam Square. From here, you’ll sail through Geirangerfjord, one of the world’s most beautiful fjords. Next, travel to Iceland, the country of fire and ice. You’ll see floral gardens, trek along with breathtaking panoramas, and eat Nordic specialties like fresh salmon and smoked lamb in Akureyri, a center of Icelandic folklore.
Cruisers will enjoy the beautiful outdoors and mountain scenery in Isafjordur. Finally, arrive in Reykjavik, Iceland’s small capital, where exquisite dining meets hot springs.
Guests onboard the all-new Norwegian Prima, the industry’s most spacious new contemporary or premium cruise ship, can expect to get some great camera angles at The Concourse, a seaside sculpture garden with interactive art installations that transform with the light; swim to the edge of infinity at Infinity Beach; and walk over water at Oceanwalk, NCL’s first glass bridge.
Greek Isles: Santorini, Mykonos & Istanbul
Explore the beautiful Greek Islands on Norwegian Jade’s 7-day roundtrip cruise from Athens, with no sea days and seven ports of call, ensuring that every visitor has an enriching experience. Norwegian Jade departs from Athens, the cradle of civilization, and stops in Turkey’s Kusadasi and Istanbul – formerly the heart of the Ottoman Empire – before sailing to the Greek islands of Volos, Mykonos, Rhodes, and Santorini.
Istanbul’s iconic Hagia Sophia is a must-see, as are Mykonos’ magnificent blue-domed churches, which wonderfully complement the blue skies and turquoise sea.
Santorini’s whitewashed villages and volcanic black-sand beaches are a must-see before returning to Norwegian Jade for a stunning show. Choose from the captivating Elements, which have a visual feast of acrobatics; Blazing Boots, a full-scale theatrical country music event; or Palace of Lights, which is dedicated to the music of 1950s Cuba.
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