Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, today announced that Norwegian Bliss and Norwegian Breakaway
and will each undergo significant updates to offer more onboard guest
experiences, including a brand-new cinema and dining experience, Silver
Screen Bistro; a new outdoor recreational concept, Horizon Park; as well
as the extension of popular dining venues such as Cagney’s Steakhouse
and Teppanyaki; and expanded accommodations including The Haven by
Norwegian®.
“At Norwegian Cruise Line, our guests and what they value most is critical in order for us to develop experiences. Our goal is to provide them their very own best vacation,” said David J. Herrera, president of Norwegian Cruise Line. “From creating new concepts that offer more outdoor gathering spaces for making memories with friends and family, to expanding dining options that consistently bring joy to our guests across our fleet, we’re providing more to do and more to enjoy for all types of travelers.”
ALL-NEW OUTDOOR VENUE, UPGRADED STATEROOMS AND EXPANDED RESTAURANTS ABOARD NORWEGIAN BLISS
Following
Norwegian Bliss’ dry dock from Jan. 17, 2025 to Feb. 2, 2025, guests
can enjoy the addition of a brand-new venue, Horizon Park. The
versatile, outdoor gathering space will offer a variety of experiences
from lawn-style games such as cornhole to giant Jenga and reclining
loungers for optimal sunbathing on the top deck. Designed by NCL’s
Innovation Team in collaboration with SMC Design and Conductr, the area
will flaunt sweeping views of the ocean while providing a space for
guests to come together in a laidback, relaxed environment.
Building on the demand for the new three-bedroom category in The Haven by Norwegian®, which was first seen on Norwegian Prima® and then expanded to Norwegian Joy® and Norwegian Encore® in 2024, Norwegian Bliss will now also undergo updated accommodations for the Premiere Owner’s Suites with Large Balconies in the Brand’s ship-within-a-ship concept. These premium, top-tier suites will now include three bedrooms; three-and-a-half baths; a separate dining room overlooking The Haven Horizon Lounge; and fully refurbished living areas, master bedrooms and outdoor balcony furnishings. Repurposing a portion of the Observation Lounge on deck 15, the ship will also add 24 additional balcony staterooms and two additional club balcony staterooms.
As
a result of overwhelming guest popularity, enhancements to public areas
will include an expanded Cagney’s Steakhouse, replacing Los Lobos; an
expanded Teppanyaki, replacing Coco’s; and the introduction of Palomar,
the elevated seafood specialty dining restaurant that premiered on
Norwegian Prima in 2022, replacing Ocean Blue. Once the ship completes
the two-week dry dock, Norwegian Bliss will embark on a 13-day itinerary, beginning on Feb. 2, 2025, from Southampton, U.K. to Miami, before sailing to the Western Caribbean from Miami in February 2025; cruising to the Mexican Riviera in March 2025; and sailings from Seattle for its Alaska cruise season starting in April 2025.
Horizon Park, an Outdoor Recreational Space with Lawn-Style Games, to Premiere On Board Norwegian Bliss and Norwegian Breakaway in 2025.
INDUSTRY- FIRST MOVIE AND DINING EXPERIENCE AT SEA ON NORWEGIAN BREAKAWAY
As part of NCL’s commitment to its guest first philosophy, Norwegian Breakaway will also undergo enhancements from Feb. 19, 2025, to March 14, 2025. Developed by the Brand’s Innovation Team and Studio DADO, a longtime design partner of NCL, guests will have the opportunity to experience the all-new Silver Screen Bistro, an immersive movie and dining venue for guests of all ages to enjoy. Replacing the Spiegel Tent, the industry-first concept will offer comfortable, oversized recliners and retractable tables to revel in shareable handheld menu items including select dishes from the global fusion specialty restaurant, Food Republic.
Similar to Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Breakaway will also offer the brand-new Horizon Park, an outdoor recreation area on top of the ship to bring guests beautiful 360° views of the ocean. The al-fresco venue will boast an additional feature, an expansive stage for live music and entertainment, for guests to enjoy with friends, family and fellow cruisers.
As
a result of its popularity on the Prima Class ships, Norwegian
Breakaway will debut The Stadium, the complimentary outdoor activities
concept offering family-friendly games. Additionally, guest-favorite
restaurant Cagney’s Steakhouse will replace Moderno Churrascaria to add
more seating to the venue, and Ocean Blue will become Palomar. Lastly,
Vibe Beach Club, the adults-only outdoor venue, and The Haven Sundeck
will be expanded to feature additional seating and cabanas for guests to
take in more of the stunning sea and destination views.
Silver Screen Bistro to Debut On Board Norwegian Breakaway as the First-Ever Cinema and Dining Experience at Sea.
SET SAIL TO SUNSHINE ON A VARIETY OF CARIBBEAN AND BAHAMAS CRUISES
In addition to offering immersive European itineraries, Norwegian Cruise Line provides a variety of tropical cruise vacations to the Caribbean and Bahamas
from over 10 accessible embarkation ports including Miami; Orlando
(Port Canaveral), Florida; New York and San Juan, Puerto Rico. These
fun-in-sun sailings feature visits to some of the most beautiful
tropical destinations such as St. John’s, Antigua; Bridgetown, Barbados;
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; NCL’s resort style isle, Harvest Caye
in Belize; and the Company’s private island Great Stirrup Cay in the
Bahamas, which will feature a brand-new pier in late 2025.
Travelers
can now take advantage of special offers throughout the holiday season
and combine them with its year-round value-added package, More At Sea™,
which offers travelers more value with an unlimited open bar featuring
more premium beverage brands, more specialty dining credits and more
Wi-Fi minutes with faster, high-speed internet powered by Starlink. The
all-new More At Sea™ package is eligible for sailings beginning Jan. 1,
2025.