Once again, FITUR will be held in Madrid from January 17th to 21st. This year, Norwegian Cruise Line will present its new offerings for 2018-2019 at Spain's most important tourism fair.
The company's commitment to Europe remains clear, with five ships sailing in Spanish waters. The shipping company also highlighted the importance of the Spanish market in its overall figures.
Although it was already announced, one of the important new features, which will be officially presented, is its Premium All Inclusive range, an innovative concept that is much more flexible for the passenger. Starting from a base fare, it offers Premium add-ons, including alcoholic beverages, from spirits and draft or bottled beer, glasses of wine and cocktails worth up to $15, a selection of Lavazza specialty coffees served in all restaurants during meal times, and service charges and all tips related to all-inclusive services, among other things.
Regarding the fleet and its expansion this year, the Norwegian Bliss will be unveiled. It will begin sailing in April , and I already shared some details about it in this article. This ship, with a capacity for 4.000 passengers, will offer 7-day cruises in Alaska during its summer season and, starting in November, voyages in the Eastern Caribbean. Another ship sailing to Alaska will be the Norwegian Jewel, which will have multiple itineraries, including seven- and nine-day trips from Seattle, Seward, and Vancouver.
Returning to the latest news from the European and Spanish market, three ships will have their port of departure in Spain:
- NorwegianEpic,
- Norwegian Spirit, and
- Norwegian Star.
The first of them, with a base port in Barcelona, ​​will increase its frequency of trips through the western Mediterranean. Norwegian Spirit will offer cruises from Barcelona or Malaga to the Canary Islands and Morocco throughout the year. And Norwegian Star, also departing from Barcelona, ​​will sail through Florence, Rome, Santorini and Athens to its final destination, Venice.