It’s a grand start to a new year meaning it’s time to take time to plan your travel itineraries for 2025. Just in time for those seeking an early start to get away from it all, Norwegian Cruise Line has added a fresh batch of offerings to entice travelers on some of their upcoming cruises. Here are a few expanded guest additions to two ships, Norwegian Bliss and Norwegian Breakaway.

“At Norwegian Cruise Line, our guests and what they value most is critical in order for us to develop experiences. Our goal is to provide them their very own best vacation,” shares Norwegian Cruise Line president David  Herrera. “From creating new concepts that offer more outdoor gathering spaces for making memories with friends and family, to expanding dining options that consistently bring joy to our guests across our fleet, we’re providing more to do and more to enjoy for all types of travelers.”

Following Norwegian Bliss’ dry dock from Jan. 17 to Feb. 2, guests can enjoy the brand new venue, Horizon Park. This versatile, outdoor gathering space is set to offer a variety of experiences from lawn-style games such as cornhole to giant Jenga and reclining loungers for optimal sunbathing on the top deck. Designed by NCL’s Innovation Team in collaboration with SMC Design and Conductr, the area will flaunt sweeping views of the ocean while providing a space for guests to come together in a laidback, relaxed environment. Norwegian Bliss will now also undergo updated accommodations for the Premiere Owner’s Suites. 

Enhancements to public areas will include an expanded Cagney’s Steakhouse, an expanded Teppanyaki, and the introduction of seafood specialty dining restaurant Palomar. Once the ship completes the two-week dry dock, Norwegian Bliss will embark on a 13-day itinerary, beginning on Feb. 2 from Southampton, UK to Miami, before sailing to the Western Caribbean from Miami and cruising to the Mexican Riviera in March. Sailings from Seattle for its Alaska cruise season will also start in April.

Meanwhile, for Norwegian Breakaway, guests will have the chance to experience the all-new Silver Screen Bistro, an immersive movie and dining venue for guests of all ages to enjoy. It will offer comfortable, oversized recliners and retractable tables to revel in shareable handheld menu items, including select dishes from the global fusion specialty restaurant, Food Republic. Similar to Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Breakaway will also offer the brand new Horizon Park as an outdoor recreation area on top of the ship to bring guests beautiful 360° views of the ocean.

Following the completion of her three-week dry dock, Norwegian Breakaway will sail a variety of itineraries visiting picturesque European locations from Italy, Spain, France, Greece, and more.