Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), a pioneer in global cruise travel with a 57-year history of innovation, has announced an expanded collection of European Cruisetours. These pre-cruise programs are available in 11 ports through November 2025, combining select sailings with multi-day immersive land explorations for a seamless and enriched holiday experience.
NCL has recently added Lisbon, Portugal, to its collection of pre-cruise land programs. Other iconic cities included in this offering are Athens, Greece; Barcelona, Spain; Copenhagen, Denmark; Istanbul, Turkiye; London, United Kingdom; Paris, France; Reykjavik, Iceland; Rome and Venice, Italy; and Tromso, Norway.
NCL’s Cruisetours enable guests to immerse themselves in a destination either before or after their sailing. These programs offer the convenience of a fully planned holiday that includes the cruise, transfers, hotels, and tours exploring the chosen city, ensuring a hassle-free and enriching travel experience.
Recognised as Europe’s leading cruise line for 17 consecutive years, NCL boasts an extensive offering across the Mediterranean, Greek Isles, and Northern Europe. With 12 departure ports across 14 award-winning ships, including the Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva, guests can enjoy overnight calls in destinations such as Istanbul, Turkey; Florence (Livorno), Italy; and Reykjavik, Iceland.
“As the leader in Europe for contemporary cruising, we are continually looking to create innovative and meaningful experiences for our guests. Our expanded Cruisetour land programs provide even more opportunities for our guests to explore, with the flexibility and choice to travel their own way,” said Ben Angell, Vice President and Managing Director, NCL APAC. “We continue to see demand for cruising in Europe go from strength to strength, not only because of the incredible value and convenience we offer but also the extensive choice of immersive itineraries, departure ports, and ships.”
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NCL has expanded its pre-cruise land program by adding Lisbon, Portugal to its list of destinations. This program now features iconic cities like Athens, Barcelona, Copenhagen, Istanbul, London, Paris, Reykjavik, Rome, Venice, and Tromso. With enhanced holiday experiences, these programs include pre-planned cruises, transfers, hotels, and tours. NCL’s Mediterranean, Greek Isles, and Northern Europe cruises have been award-winning for 17 years.NCL’s new programs offer a chance for deeper immersion in each destination. The cruises include everything from hotels to tours. This makes traveling with NCL easier and more relaxed. The company’s Cruisetours bring flexibility and choice. They allow guests to explore in depth.
With these new offerings, NCL continues to set a high standard for cruise travel. These programs are curated to ensure that guests have memorable and stress-free holidays.
