NORWEGIAN Cruise Line (NCL) is counting down to the return of Asian cruising after three years. NCL’s extensive six-month season begins on 19 Oct, when the newly revitalised Norwegian Jewel (pictured) makes her grand return to Tokyo. The cruise line will sail 16 voyages across 11 countries across its nine...
NORWEGIAN Cruise Line (NCL) is counting down to the return of Asian cruising after three years.
NCL’s extensive six-month season begins on 19 Oct, when the newly revitalised Norwegian Jewel (pictured) makes her grand return to Tokyo.
The cruise line will sail 16 voyages across 11 countries across its nine Asian homeports, with cruises ranging in length from 10-14 days, with fewer sea days, longer stays in port, and more overnights.
Jewel’s season will include two brand-new departure destinations – the Philippines and South Korea.
The ship will also sail from Yokohama, Taipei, Bangkok, Bali, and Kuala Lumpur.
The season features six new ports of call: Manila, Boracay, Palawan, Salomague, Bintan Island, and Hualien.
A focus on destination immersion means guests will enjoy country-intensive cruises which uncover trending destinations such as Japan, the Philippines, and Indonesia through open-jaw itineraries that allow cruisers to bookend their trip with land tours.
Jewel will also stay overnight in places which come alive after dark, such as Phuket, Osaka, and Bali.
“After more than three years, Asia is back in a big way,” Vice President & Managing Director, Ben Angell proclaimed.
“We know our Australian guests can’t wait to return to this incredible region and as a smaller ship, Norwegian Jewel is the perfect size to explore Asia’s lesser-known ports, while offering all the features we know local cruisers love.”
With capacity for 2,376 guests, Jewel boasts 13 bars and 15 dining options, including three Asian restaurants: Sushi, Teppanyaki, and Chin Chin, where friendly wait-staff serve up freshly prepared noodles and wok-fried dishes.
