Norwegian Cruise Line Reveals Three-Ship 2024/2025 Asia Deployment
Norwegian Cruise Line is deploying a total of three ships to Asia for their 2024/2025 Season, with itineraries spanning Japan to Bali.
Norwegian Sun, along with Norwegian Sky will be deployed in Asia for the first time. Norwegian Spirit will also be sailing one-way cruises from Australia to Singapore in December 2024. PHOTO: NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is significantly expanding their Asia Cruise offerings, as the world’s third-largest cruise line has released their 2024/2025 Cruise Deployment for Asia. Following the 2023/2024 deployment with Norwegian Jewel, NCL will be tripling their fleet size here in Asia, deploying not one, not two, but three ships in the region, from October 2024 to April 2025.
Today’s Guests Seek Longer, Immersive & Unique Itineraries
The decision for this extensive and landmark Asia deployment, as well as the extensive deployments to more exotic destinations is the result of high demand for longer itineraries on roads less travelled. In a press release from Norwegian Cruise Line, Harry Sommer, CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line said “Our guests are craving longer, immersive and more unique itineraries that take them off the beaten path.” And with Asia sailings at a minimum of 10 nights, NCL has certainly delivered.
“These new sailings represent the most diverse itinerary program to date and feature many brand firsts, including an extended Asia offering and new ports in Argentina, Bahrain, Japan and Egypt. Coupled with NCL’s renowned onboard experiences – from spacious accommodations, exceptional entertainment and diverse dining options that rival land-based offerings, it truly is an unforgettable way to explore the world.” he added.
Deployment Breakdown By Ship
Norwegian Sun
March 2025
Norwegian Sun. PHOTO: NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE
The Norwegian Sun will be be making a stop in Singapore in March 2025, as she re-positions to Europe after her Australia season. She will operate a Benoa to Singapore Cruise and Singapore to Doha Cruise during this period.
Norwegian Sky
December 2024 - April 2025
Norwegian Sky. PHOTO: NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE
Norwegian Sky will begin her Asia season with a 17-Night Maldives, Thailand & Seychelles Cruise, a one-way voyage from Port Louis, Mauritius to Singapore in December 2024, making her maiden call in Singapore on 06 January 2025. The ship will then sail a series of Southeast Asia cruises from January to February 2025.
From March to April 2025, Norwegian Sky will sail a series of Spring Cherry Blossom cruises in Japan, taking advantage of the highly-popular Cherry Blossom Season which begins in Spring and draws a significant tourist crowd.
Norwegian Spirit
May 2024 - April 2025
Cruise fans in Asia from the late 1990s to early 2000s will remember that the Norwegian Spirit used to be SuperStar Leo for Star Cruises. The ship will be making her homecoming in May 2024, with cruises sailing around Japan, Taiwan and South Korea from May to November 2024. She will sail Southeast Asian cruises from November 2024 to January 2025, before returning to Yokohama and Incheon.
Notable Itineraries
Maldives, Thailand & Seychelles Cruise (17-Nights, One-Way from Port Louis, Mauritius to Singapore)
Norwegian Sky, 20 December 2024 - 06 January 2025
Ports-of-call on Norwegian Sky’s 17-Night Maldives, Thailand & Seychelles Cruise.
PHOTO: NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE
This cruise is part of NCL’s “Extraordinary Journeys” - a collection of immersive journeys that take guests to lesser-visited and once-in-a-lifetime destinations.
Indonesia, Malaysia & Vietnam Cruise (11-Days, One-Way from Benoa (Bali), Indonesia to Singapore)
Norwegian Sun, 17 - 28 March 2025
Norwegian Sun’s 11-Day Indonesia, Malaysia & Vietnam Cruise.
Osaka, Jeju, Nagoya & Mt. Fuji Cruise (One-Way from Tokyo, Japan to Incheon, South Korea)
Norwegian Sky, 03 - 13 March 2025 (10-Nights)
Ports-of-call on Norwegian Sky’s 10-Night Osaka, Jeju, Nagoya & Mt. Fuji Cruise.
PHOTO: NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE
Alaska & Japan: Hubbard Glacier, Skagway & Juneau (18-Days, One-Way from Vancouver, Canada to Tokyo, Japan)
Norwegian Spirit, 08 - 26 May 2024
Ports-of-call on Norwegian Spirit’s 18-Night Alaska & Japan: Hubbard Glacier, Skagway & Juneau Cruise
PHOTO: NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE
This cruise will be Norwegian Spirit’s return to Asia, since her transfer to NCL in 2004. She will sail from Canada, visiting Alaska and crossing the International Date Line, before arriving in Japan.
Philippines, Vietnam & Malaysia Cruise (14-Days, One-Way from Keelung, Taiwan to Singapore)
Norwegian Spirit, 22 December 2024 to 05 January 2025
Ports-of-call on Norwegian Spirit’s 14-Day Philippines, Vietnam & Malaysia Cruise.
PHOTO: NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE
The Philippines has been growing as a destination for cruise ships, and this itinerary visits five ports in the country. Other destinations include Vietnam, Brunei and Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.
Itineraries are now open for booking. For details and reservations, interested guests may visit www.ncl.com, or speak with their preferred travel professional.
DISCLAIMER: While due diligence has been taken to ensure all information presented is accurate and up-to-date, the information is subject to change, and discrepancies in, but not limited to, timings and/or ports-of-call may occur. In the event of such a discrepancy, the cruise line’s itinerary will prevail. You are advised to contact the cruise lines directly for information, or to speak with your preferred travel consultant. Singapore Cruise Society will not be held responsible for any discrepancies found in the information provided.
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