Lunar New Year is a time of reunion – when families gather, traditions are honoured, and shared meals create memories that linger long after the last house visit. Yet once the festivities wind down and daily routines resume, many are left wondering: how can we keep that spirit of togetherness alive throughout the year?
At Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL)®, we believe It’s Different Out Here – where effortless escapes at sea create space for families to reconnect more meaningfully. Away from crowded calendars and domestic responsibilities, shared discovery unfolds at a gentler pace, allowing conversations to linger, laughter to come easily, and togetherness to feel unhurried once again.
Northern Europe: Baltic Capitals from Helsinki to Copenhagen (Norwegian Sun)
12 to 19 July 2026; 29 August to 5 September 2026
Begin in Helsinki, where sea breezes and elegant Art Nouveau streets set a calm, reflective tone for the journey ahead. As Norwegian Sun weaves through the Baltic, wander the medieval lanes of Tallinn, pause before grand cathedrals, and explore storybook old towns where history feels close enough to touch. In Stockholm and Riga, colourful waterfronts and charming cafés invite unhurried strolls, the kind where conversations stretch naturally between landmarks and laughter echoes across cobblestone squares.
Further south, scenic countryside in Germany and the maritime heritage of Copenhagen offer space to slow down and savour the experience together. Whether learning about Northern Europe’s past, sampling local flavours, or simply enjoying sea days in between ports, the rhythm of the Baltic encourages families to rediscover one another without rushing from one obligation to the next.
Norwegian Sun will have its first-ever Baltic season from June to October 2026. Guests can choose seven- to ten-day itineraries that embark in Copenhagen or Helsinki, visiting ports nearly every day in Norway, Germany, Poland, Lithuania, Sweden, and more.
Mediterranean: Italy, France & Spain (Norwegian Epic)
5 to 12 July 2026; 19 to 26 July 2026; and seven more sailings until November 2026
Sailing from Rome, this Mediterranean journey blends dramatic coastlines with centuries of art, culture and culinary heritage. In Salerno and Catania, seaside promenades and vibrant town squares create easy moments for shared exploration, while Livorno opens the door to Florence and Pisa where awe-inspiring architecture becomes a shared memory etched into family albums. Along the French Riviera, pastel harbours and sun-drenched beaches offer a gentler pace, perfect for lingering lunches and long conversations.
From espresso breaks in Rome to sunset strolls in Barcelona, the Mediterranean invites you to reconnect through simple pleasures – good food, beautiful views and time spent wandering without a fixed agenda. It is reimagined under open skies, where each port offers both discovery and the freedom to slow down together.
Alaska: Glacier Bay, Skagway, Juneau & Ketchikan (Norwegian Encore)
5 to 12 July 2026; 12 to 19 July 2026; and 14 more sailings until October 2026
For those seeking something more awe-inspiring, Alaska offers a different kind of reunion, one shaped by vast landscapes and shared wonder. Departing from Seattle, the journey unfolds into glacier-carved fjords, frontier towns and pristine wilderness. In Juneau and Skagway, stories of gold rush adventures and railway journeys spark curiosity across generations, while Ketchikan’s boardwalks and salmon-filled waters invite relaxed exploration at nature’s pace.
Scenic cruising through Glacier Bay becomes a moment of collective pause, watching towering ice formations and distant whales in near silence, interrupted only by the crack of shifting glaciers. In Alaska, togetherness is found not in crowded celebrations, but in standing side by side before something truly extraordinary, creating memories that feel as expansive as the landscapes themselves.
