Plan ahead to 2025 with these can't-miss destinations with Norwegian Cruise Line

31.07.2024 - 17:50 / thepointsguy.com

Make 2025 the year you realize your travel dream. Maybe that's flying in a helicopter to an Alaskan glacier where you can ride on a dogsled pulled by adorable huskies. Or, perhaps it's sipping wine at vineyards across Italy, Spain and France. Your bucket list might simply include visits to new countries across the globe, such as Japan, New Zealand or Thailand, or be as specific as watching the sun set over Hawaii's Haleakala Crater or snorkeling amid brightly colored coral and fish in Bonaire's Marine Park.

You could put in a lot of time and effort to create the perfect travel itinerary, spending hours researching hotels and tour operators. Or, you could book a Norwegian Cruise Line sailing, letting the line's travel planners do the heavy lifting while you choose the prearranged experiences you're most excited to try.

An NCL cruise makes travel planning easy. Norwegian Cruise Line ships sail to a variety of destinations, from tried-and-true vacation hot spots in the Caribbean to far-flung destinations in Asia. You don't have to worry about how to get from Greece to Turkey or from Sydney to Melbourne, Australia; the ship will take you there. There are no train tickets to buy or ferry schedules to puzzle out.

Once you've decided where to go, you can craft that experience to your preference with the line's shore excursions. A Norwegian cruise is not one-size-fits-all; you can customize your vacation to your liking. In Alaska, you can choose to go kayaking, sample local food and beer, take a wildlife cruise, or learn about totem poles. In Italy, you could take a pasta-making class, immerse yourself in Florence's art museums, drink wine at a Tuscan castle or get your steps in climbing the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

No matter how you wish to spend your time ashore, NCL has already crafted excursions to give you the best day out. And did we mention that some of those tours will be subsidized by Norwegian, thanks to excursion credits on every cruise? That's in addition to the line's other inclusive Free at Sea offerings, such as unlimited open bar and Wi-Fi and specialty dining credits.

NCL has always been a leader in letting guests shape their own cruise experience, and that philosophy applies to the ship as well. You won't be told when to eat (or forced to dine with strangers), what to wear (no ties and jackets required) or how to spend your time on board.

Spend your days at sea pampering yourself at your ship's expansive spa, racing your family and friends around an onboard go-kart track, winning big at the casino or watching award-winning shows in a grand theater. With dozens of dining options covering a range of cuisines, you don't have to agonize about making dinner reservations in a foreign language.

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