Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), has celebrated its long-awaited return to Asia as Norwegian Jewel set sail from Tokyo and commenced its extensive six-month season of voyages in the region.
As the first ship in the NCL fleet to return to Asia in over three years, Norwegian Jewel will offer 16 itineraries, visiting 11 countries and sailing from nine different departure ports, including Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Taipei, Bali, Tokyo, and Yokohama, and for the first time in NCL history, Seoul.
Cruises range in length from 10 to 14 days with an average of less than two sea days per sailing, inviting guests to enjoy up to 13 hours in iconic destinations like Singapore and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
“Today is a milestone moment, as we return to Asia with Norwegian Jewel’s arrival to Tokyo,” said David J. Herrera, president of Norwegian Cruise Line.
“This region delivers some of the most intriguing history, cuisine, and culture for travelers to discover, and we are thrilled to deliver a diverse selection of port-rich voyages. This market is important to us, and we are committed to servicing it in the long term.”
Firmly underlying the brand’s commitment to Asia, both as a source market and destination, NCL will have a record four ships deployed in the region during the 2024/25 season.
In addition to Norwegian Jewel, Norwegian Spirit, Sun, and Sky will also visit the area’s most diverse ports, offering guests the opportunity to explore iconic and less-discovered destinations including Japan, Korea, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam, Philippines, and Malaysia.
Making its premiere, Norwegian Sun will offer a six-month Asia Pacific season, including 13 itineraries from October 2024 to April 2025, four of which have never been offered before, including three departures from Melbourne and an Auckland to Bali sailing in March 2025.
Departure ports include Melbourne, Sydney, Auckland, Honolulu, and Papeete, with itineraries showcasing the sublime scenery of each bucket-list-worthy destination.
Norwegian Spirit will return to Australian and New Zealand waters for its second consecutive season from December 2023 through March 2024. It will then sail a number of repositioning cruises in the South Pacific, before returning to the region for a series of 14 Asia voyages during an eight-month season from September 2024 to April 2025, departing from Manila, Singapore, Taipei, Tokyo, and Seoul.
Norwegian Sky’s four-month Asian season features seven sailings departing from Manila, Singapore, Taipei, Tokyo, and Port Louis, between December 2024 and March 2025. Sailings range from 10 to 17 days and include several country-immersive voyages for a deeper discovery of fascinating destinations such as the Philippines and Japan.
