Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced its 2026 spring/summer itineraries to the Caribbean, Bahamas, Bermuda, Alaska, and Canada and New England, as well as a new season of voyages from the Port of Philadelphia (PhilaPort) for the first time in many years.
On April 16, 2026, Norwegian Jewel will commence seven-to-nine-day cruises to Bermuda, departing from the SouthPort Marine Terminal Complex, where plans are currently underway with the local government to develop a facility to welcome cruisers in 2026. Norwegian Jewel’s Bermuda itineraries will feature overnight calls to Royal Naval Dockyard, providing guests more time to enjoy and discover the island’s turquoise blue waters and pink-sand beaches.
The Philadelphia homeport for NCL will provide guests with another cruise gateway as it will be the only cruise line sailing from Philadelphia through Oct. 17, 2026.
2026 season
The cruise line’s new 2026 spring/summer season includes nearly 250 itineraries for nine of its soon-to-be 20 ships. Embarking from US and Canadian ports between April and November 2026, the voyages will call to 30 destinations across the Caribbean, Bermuda, Bahamas, Canada and New England, as well as Alaska, and feature both shorter and longer itineraries.
Itinerary highlights from NCL’s spring/summer 2026 deployment include:
New for Bermuda, Canada and New England
Following Norwegian Jewel’s first-ever season of Bermuda voyages from Philadelphia from April 16, 2026, to Aug. 27, 2026, it will sail 10- and 11-day Canada and New England itineraries, alternating embarkation ports between Philadelphia and Québec City. Guests will discover quainter ports in the region like Saguenay, Charlottetown, and Halifax, Bar Harbor, Maine, plus Boston.
On April 19, 2026, Norwegian Breakaway will become the largest NCL vessel to offer regular turnarounds in Boston with seven-day Bermuda voyages through November. Throughout the peak summer season, voyages will feature an overnight stay at the Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda and a day in Halifax, one of the highest-rated ports in Northeast Canada. From late August through mid-October 2026, the ship will embark on seven-day Canada and New England itineraries calling to the most picturesque ports, including Bar Harbor, Maine, as well as Saint John, NB, and Halifax.
And Norwegian Aqua, will return to New York City for its second Bermuda season sailing a selection of five- and-seven-day itineraries with overnight stays at the Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda.
Longer Bahamas season
Due to popular guest demand, NCL is expanding its short-cruise offering with nearly 40 voyages to the Bahamas from Miami in spring/summer 2026 aboard Norwegian Getaway for a continuous season of cruises to the island-chain nation. The three- to four-night cruises will visit Nassau, and Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas, the cruise line’s private island and best guest-rated port in the region. As of late 2025, it will feature a newly constructed multi-ship pier, enhancing the overall guest experience to this exclusive destination.
New vessels in Caribbean
Norwegian Prima will extend its season in Port Canaveral, Fla. and sail seven-day sailings to Eastern and Western Caribbean, visiting the most sought-after ports in the region, including Montego Bay, Jamaica; George Town, Cayman Islands; and Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. For an extended vacation in the tropics, guests can book back-to-back sailings to create a 14-day voyage to maximize their experience.
Youngest fleet in Alaska
The 2026 season will commence in late April and deliver breathtaking voyages through October from Seattle; Whittier, Alaska; and Vancouver. Guests can enjoy a variety of experiences with some of the newest ships in the region, Norwegian Encore, Norwegian Bliss and Norwegian Joy, all of which feature extensive onboard activities, including the industry’s only racetracks at sea.
Custom-built for the Alaska experience, these ships feature expansive outdoor and indoor spaces to marvel at the iconic beauty of the destination. Embarking from Seattle’s Pier 66, Norwegian Encore and Norwegian Bliss will sail seven-day voyages, while Norwegian Joy will offer longer and more immersive nine- to 10-day itineraries.
Norwegian Jade will cruise a series of seven-day open-jaw sailings between Vancouver and the new-to-NCL homeport Whittier, Alaska, with no days at sea. Guests aiming to immerse themselves even more in “The Last Frontier” can add a NCL Cruisetour to their reservation, and explore the interior of Alaska, take a ride on the narrow tracks of the Alaska Railroad or fish halibut and salmon in the cold waters of Kachemak Bay.
In addition to the newly opened spring/summer 2026 deployment, NCL cruises to more than 450 destinations worldwide giving guests the chance to plan and book their upcoming cruise vacation well in advance.