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Search Ends After Norwegian Viva Crew Member Overboard Near Mexico
The incident highlights how quickly a routine Caribbean sailing can become an international rescue effort, sharpening scrutiny of man overboard detection and crew protections.
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Norwegian Cruise Line Takes Delivery of Prima Plus Ship Norwegian Luna
Norwegian’s latest Prima Plus ship underscores how cruise lines are competing with bigger, attraction-led vessels and private-island stops to win short Caribbean getaways.
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Norwegian to Homeport Prima and Viva from San Juan in 2027/28
By leaning into longer days ashore and basing newer ships in Puerto Rico, Norwegian is chasing the industry’s push for more immersive itineraries and stronger Caribbean gateways.
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Norwegian Viva Starts Galveston Season of Weekly Caribbean Cruises
Norwegian’s move underscores how cruise lines are chasing drive-to travelers as Galveston’s new terminal turns Texas into a serious Gulf Coast rival to Florida homeports.
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Harborside Drive Road Work May Delay Holiday Cruises at Galveston
Galveston’s surge as a drive-to cruise hub is straining the island’s access roads. The construction underscores how ports are racing to match infrastructure with demand.
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Norwegian Cruise Line Launches Black Friday Sale With 50% Off
Norwegian is pushing early deals to lock in 2026 demand, highlighting how cruise lines compete on bundled value as new ships and private-island perks reshape pricing.
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MSC Seascape Begins Year-Round Galveston Cruises From New Terminal 16
MSC’s Galveston debut signals the Gulf Coast’s rise as a United States cruise hub, as lines chase Texas drive-market travelers and loosen Florida’s grip on Caribbean sailings.
NCL partners with Drinique for eco-friendly serveware
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) announced a partnership with sustainable serveware company Drinique, introducing eco-friendly bento box-style serveware for its in-room breakfast services. This initiative aligns with NCL's commitment to reduce single-use plastics while enhancing the guest experience onboard. The new serveware is crafted from 50% certified recycled materials
Norwegian Viva drops Bonaire, extends other ports
Norwegian Cruise Line has recently made changes to the itinerary of its new cruise ship, Norwegian Viva, affecting certain sailings scheduled for February 2025. The port of Kralendijk in Bonaire has been removed from several itineraries, prompting adjustments to the durations at other ports of call. This alteration affects the