Norwegian Cruise Line has expanded its Military Appreciation Program to include active Canadian service members, veterans, and their dependents from the Canadian Army, Royal Canadian Navy, Royal Canadian Air Force and Canadian Coast Guard. Eligible members of the Canadian armed forces will receive special onboard experiences, amenities, and a 10 percent cruise fare discount across all sailings on all ships throughout the entire NCL fleet.

“The NCL family is committed to supporting the military community, and it is an honour to expand the benefits of our Military Appreciation Program to our allies in Canada,” said David J. Herrera, who served in the US Army National Guard and is the President of Norwegian Cruise Line. “It is a privilege to welcome men and women who have bravely served their countries, along with their families, on board our ships.”

The ongoing offer can also be combined with the company’s ‘Free at Sea’ package, which provides guests with an unlimited open bar, specialty dining, shore excursion credit and more.

In addition, military guests and their families receive special amenities and experiences once board, including an invitation to a special on-board reception, a welcome packet, and more.

Service members are validated through ID.me, a secure digital identity network that allows active and retired US military members and Canadian armed forces to verify their identity once, and never have to re-verify their identity again across any organization where ID.me is accepted.

“The expansion of our Military Appreciation Program is a testament to our organization’s passion for supporting and giving back to military service members,” said Derek Lloyd, Norwegian Cruise Line’s Canada-based VP of Sales for North America. “Fostering a sense of community and providing military members with a welcoming environment to relax with family and friends is an honour for Norwegian Cruise Line.”

Norwegian Cruise Line launched its Military Appreciation Program in the US in November, 2022, and since then, more than 190,000 military members have registered for the program, of which 150,000 have booked a cruise vacation with NCL.

For more on the program, visit www.ncl.com/ca/en/military