When it comes to booking the perfect cruise, beyond the destination, you need to consider who’s travelling, what you most enjoy doing and what you want to get from the trip.
Fortunately Norwegian Cruise Line – sailing to over 118 ports across Northern Europe, the Mediterranean and the Greek Isles – has a wealth of incredible options to choose from, with more than 170 unique itineraries, a huge selection of onboard activities and entertainment, as well as specially curated experiences to allow you to explore and immerse yourself in each destination.
To make it easier for you to find your ideal holiday, we’ve curated an edit of the best cruises for different traveller types, so you can get on with the most important bit – enjoying the perfect break at sea…
The unmistakeable shoreline of Santorini will come shimmering into view on this sun-soaked cruise
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Best for travelling solo: Greece
Norwegian Cruise Line was the first cruise company to purposely build studio staterooms and common areas with solo cruisers in mind, making it simple to spend time on your own or socialise with others travelling by themselves (there’s often mixers and cruise ship pub crawls). A cruise through the Greek Isles gives a great opportunity to fully immerse yourself, uninterrupted, in all the delicious food and pretty beaches. NCL’s nine-day cruise to the Greek Isles takes in stops in Venice (Italy), Split (Croatia), Dubrovnik (Croatia), Corfu, Santorini, Kusadasi (Turkey), Istanbul (Turkey), Mykonos and Athens. This itinerary incorporates a great mix to be able to wander through cities as well as quieter, secluded spots.
Best for couples: Iceland and Norway
With large ships that offer an array of activities and adult-only spaces, NCL is a great option for a cruise with partners – or friends. On board there’s a spa to indulge in and award-winning entertainment during the night for bonding with your nearest and dearest, whether that’s via an intimate dinner for two, in a group over cocktails or catching a musical. Beyond the ship, the 11-day Northern Europe cruise that focuses on Norway and Iceland (with stops in Belgium and the Netherlands, too) is a great way to carve out new experiences together and enjoy serious quality time, with history, mythological lore and beauty intertwining amid breathtaking landscapes. Kayak amid the fjords of Ísafjörður, hike to the Storseterfossen Waterfall or take a gondola through Amsterdam’s…
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