Norwegian Cruise Line Just Canceled A Slew Of Sailings Between Late 2026 And Early 2027 - What To Know

Natasha Decker

October 13, 2025 at 5:44 PM

A recent announcement of canceled sailings will impact many Norwegian Cruise Line vacationers. The cruise line shared the news in a statement published by USA Today on October 1.

In an email, the company explained that its Norwegian Gem and Norwegian Dawn vessels will swap homeports for the four months between November 2026 and March 2027. Additionally, some scheduled sailings on the Norwegian Getaway between November 2026 and December 2026, and during December 2026 on the Norwegian Joy, are also canceled. The cruise allegedly cited "port availability" as the reason for the late 2026 cancellations of cruises on the latter two vessels.

"Norwegian Gem will sail Caribbean and Bahamas cruises from Tampa, Fla., ranging from four to 11-day itineraries offering a wider variety of options for guests," said the cruise line. "Norwegian Dawn will sail shorter voyages to the Bahamas from Jacksonville, Fla."

"The new sailings will feature more immersive itineraries to the Caribbean and the Bahamas for guests looking for longer cruises during the holiday season," Norwegian Cruise Line added.

What Else Is There To Know About Norwegian Cruise Line's Canceled Sailings?

The cruise line's parent company is Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. The latter also oversees Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises.

Those impacted by the latest Norwegian Cruise Line canceled sailings should know that the brand will provide a full refund of their cruise fare. They'll also reportedly receive a 10% credit toward a future cruise.

The new "modified and enhanced" itineraries will be available to book "in the near future." However, the cruise line didn't disclose exactly when. Cruise Fever reported that over 50 cruises have been canceled in total.

"We are committed to providing exceptional vacation experiences, both aboard our ships and by taking our guests to some of the most sought-out destinations around the world," stated the cruise line. "While we try to maintain original itineraries as much as possible, at times modifications are made to optimize voyages to meet guest demand or due to changing port availability."

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