There’s never been a better time to embrace the food travel trend on a dreamy Mediterranean escape with Norwegian Cruise Line’s (NCL) March Flash Sale. Guests booking between 1 and 14 March can access a bonus $500 discount towards their sailing on top of up to 50% off all cruise fares, adding even more value to their next cruise holiday. Plus, they can also take advantage of NCL’s popular ‘Free at Sea’ offer, including a complimentary beverage package, shore excursion credit, specialty dining package and wi-fi.
NCL has 12 ships sailing more than 208 itineraries visiting over 170 different destinations in Europe, ensuring there is a ship size, style and voyage to suit every type of traveller, from solo explorers to couples and multi-generational groups.
With Food Tourism being hailed as the top travel trend in 2024[i] as travellers seek authentic ways to connect with local cultures, NCL’s culinary inspired Go Local and Go Gourmet shore excursions are a favourite among foodie travellers.
These excursions are specifically designed for those looking to expand their palates and enjoy an epicurean adventure, taking guests behind the scenes with local experts to uncover the stories, characters, techniques and traditions behind some of the region’s most beloved dishes and delicacies.
Options range from learning to make authentic tapas at the Bodega Casa del Marques, a 19th-century palace which transports guests back in time, to visiting a local goat and sheep farmer in Cadiz, for an inside look at the artisan process and an opportunity to sample sublime cheeses.
Flash Sale voyages to explore the fabulous foodie scene in Europe:
7-day Mediterranean: Malta & Alicante from AUD$1,750pp/ NZD$1,900pp
The 7-day Mediterranean: Malta & Alicante voyage departing Athens (Piraeus) on 29 September 2024 aboard Norwegian Getaway takes advantage of sensational shoulder season weather and visits ports including historic Valletta in Malta as well as Alicante, Motril and Seville (Cadiz) in Spain. Don’t miss an excursion to the bustling Mercado Central de Abastos in Cadiz to taste your way through 150 stalls peddling fresh seafood and local delicacies, or a wine tasting tour in Motril, before disembarking in lively Lisbon.
12-day Europe: Italy, France, Spain & Portugal from AUD$3,850pp/ NZD$4,100pp
The 12-day Europe: Italy, France, Spain & Portugal sailing on Norwegian Prima visits 12 ports and departs London (Southampton) on 6 October 2024, calling at Bordeaux, Cannes and Florence (Livorno) en route to Rome, incorporating an array of ports in Spain and Portugal where guests can immerse themselves in the lively dining scene and ‘fiesta’ ambience for which the region is famous. Highlights included the medieval architecture and uber-modern Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, vibrant Old Town taverns in La Coruna, the magnificent UNESCO World Heritage-listed town of Oporto, and sensational seafood in the historic port of Cartagena.
9-day Cruise to Europe: Spain, Portugal & Gibraltar from AUD$2,100pp/ NZD$2,250pp
The 9-day Cruise to Europe: Spain, Portugal & Gibraltar from Paris (Le Havre) on Norwegian Pearl departing 21 November 2024, takes in some of Europe’s most romantic destinations and landmarks, including the Rock of Gibraltar, the dramatic cliffs and beaches of Ibiza and the rustic beauty of the island of Majorca. Visiting a new port almost every day, highlights include the fishing villages of Malaga, the bustling cities of Lisbon and Barcelona, and the fabulous foodie scene in Cadiz.
