Angela Middleton, Director of Sales AU/NZ, shares the top reasons to book your clients Near or Far with NCL.
NCL has just wrapped up their inaugural Experience MORE of the World with NCL campaign—a fun six-week virtual voyage featuring weekly destination-focused quizzes, each crafted to spotlight the key selling points for their top-performing destinations. Nearly 1,300 travel agent partners signed up to join the virtual journey around the globe, diving into modules covering the South Pacific, Asia, Hawai’i, Alaska, Europe, as well as Australia & New Zealand.
As valued trade partners would have discovered from the campaign, cruising with Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is such a compelling choice—whether you’re exploring far-flung destinations or discovering gems closer to home.
In a world where travellers want more—more destinations to discover, more time in port for immersive experiences and more choice—NCL is delivering. For agents, that means more reasons for your clients to come back to you to plan their next unforgettable holiday.
With 21 ships visiting 400 destinations worldwide, your clients can see more of the world their way. Whether they dream of the Mediterranean’s picturesque ports or Alaska’s dramatic scenery or prefer to stay closer to home, discovering the cultural treasures of Asia, the stunning South Pacific, or the glorious coastlines of Australia and New Zealand, there’s an NCL itinerary to suit.
Knowing your time is precious, NCL were thrilled to see such strong engagement: nearly 700 agents completed modules weekly, and a huge shout-out to the 501 who filled their passport and collected all 6 destination stamps!
Angela notes that she loved seeing so many of you engaging with her on NCL’s Facebook Lives each week as part of the campaign journey.
Congratulations to the two well-deserving major prize winners—one cruising near, one far
Thomas Liardo from Cruiseabout Narellan has won NCL’s NEAR cruise, and Amy Mortimer from Clean Cruising has won their FAR Cruise, with the prizes being for a 2026 cruise of up to 10 nights in a Balcony cabin for two!
The NCL team can’t wait for you to come aboard and experience the Norwegian Cruise Line difference firsthand!
NCL thanks all the participants for their support and for helping your clients choose to cruise with them, hoping that the campaign makes it easier for you to share and sell the NCL experience.
Top reasons to book your clients Near or Far with NCL
Alaska – a bucket-list experience
Continuing the spirit of discovery, here is a reminder of NCL’s top reasons to sail in each of their best-selling destinations, kicking off with Alaska, which is still fresh in Angela’s mind from her incredible family cruise aboard Norwegian Bliss. And what an experience! From the magnificent scenery, which is a little difficult to put the scale and drama into words, and unforgettable wildlife encounters to unwinding in the Observation Lounge with panoramic views, it’s easy to see why Alaska is a must-see on the bucket list for so many travellers.
- 7-16-day itineraries from Seattle, Vancouver, Honolulu and Whittier
- Six ships, including the Breakaway Plus class or smaller vessels, for a more intimate experience
- Custom-built features like The Waterfront® and Observation Lounge connect guests to the outdoors
- 11-14-day Cruisetours combine land and sea, including Denali National Park
- Unique 16-day Fire & Ice sailing (Hawai’i & Alaska)
Europe – immersive & port-rich
There is more to see, more to do and more to enjoy with NCL’s immersive & port-rich Europe itineraries.
- Explore a new iconic port nearly every day – 130 ports across Europe
- 10 ships, including the new Prima Class
- 7–14-day itineraries from 14 ports, e.g. Lisbon, Le Havre, Helsinki, Rome, Athens, Barcelona
- Average 10 hours in port, with select overnight stays, e.g. Copenhagen, Hamburg, Reykjavik, Istanbul
- Go Local shore excursions for authentic experiences
Hawai’i – seamless island-hopping
A guest favourite, Hawai’i is ideal for those who want maximum scenery with minimal logistics.
- Exclusive 7-day inter-island itinerary aboard Pride of America®, weekly from Honolulu
- Four islands and two overnight stays in Maui and Kaua’i, plus nearly a 100 hours of port time
- 200+ shore excursions across 16 ports
- 12-14-day itineraries combining French Polynesia & Hawai’i
- 16-day Fire & Ice (Hawai’i & Alaska)
Asia – fastest-growing destination
Asia blends ancient traditions with modern wonders and continues to be a top-selling destination for NCL.
- Choose from 40+ itineraries of 9–19 days
- Take your pick from 7 vibrant departure ports across Asia’s most impressive cities
- Unrivalled choice with open-jaw, round-trip and back-to-back itineraries
- Choose from 3 smaller ships for a more immersive & intimate cruise experience
- A rich mix of ancient traditions, natural wonders & modern culture including Japan’s 2027 cherry blossom season
South Pacific – close to home, world’s away
The islands of the South Pacific offer some of the most spectacular and dreamy scenery at sea.
- Choose from more than 20 immersive journeys ranging from 11-14 days
- Convenient sailings departing from Australia, Fiji, Tahiti, and Hawaii
- Extended shore time, with an average of 10+ hours in port and overnight stays in Bora Bora and Tahiti on select itineraries
- Norwegian Sun® and Norwegian Spirit® offer an intimate, refined, adult-friendly cruising experience
- Dive deeper with curated shore excursions to explore culturally rich and unspoilt islands
Australia & New Zealand – spectacular scenery
Norwegian Spirit ® returns for her third season in local waters in December 2025 with a series of 11-19-day immersive itineraries across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific! Set sail from your doorstep and experience more on a boutique-style ship designed with adult cruisers in mind. Modernised from bow to stern, Norwegian Spirit® offers the very best of NCL’s exceptional fleet.
- 4-14-day itineraries from Sydney, Auckland or Lautoka, Fiji
- Over 15 ports, with immersive excursions
- Two exclusive 4-day Tasmania cruises (an NCL first!)
- Guest favourite Norwegian Spirit® offers a smaller, adult-centric experience
- Extraordinary scenery close to home, including the spectacular Sounds
Why now’s the time to book NCL
The world is waiting, and there has never been a better time to help your clients explore it.
Whether they’re dreaming of cruising near or far, Norwegian Cruise Line has an itinerary to match. With the insights you’ve gained from the virtual voyage, you’ll feel even more confident connecting your clients with their ideal NCL cruise holiday.
To keep this information top of mind, check out NCL’s range of destination flyers available from their Marketing HQ here. Each features a comprehensive destination overview, including which ships are sailing in the region, the departure ports your clients can choose from, and a complete list of sailings to help you match the right itinerary to the right traveller.
The journey doesn’t stop here – join NCL’s Craig McLaurin this Wednesday for a webinar to learn about our most popular itineraries in 2026 – register here.
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