Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the cancellation of nearly 40 sailings aboard three of its ships, leaving passengers searching for answers and alternatives. The affected ships include the Norwegian Jewel, Norwegian Star and Norwegian Dawn, whose voyages scheduled between November 2025 and April 2026 have now been removed from the route.

The cruise line has attributed the cancellations to fleet realignment, but has not yet announced new plans for the affected ships. According to News from the cruise sectorNorwegian has promised full refunds and additional compensation for inconvenienced travelers.

Affected cruises and their itineraries

The cancellations cover a variety of highly anticipated routes:

1. Norwegian Jewel: All cruises departing between November 23, 2025 and April 5, 2026 have been canceled. The ship would operate five- to 14-night cruises in the Caribbean and Bahamas from Tampa.

2. Norse Star: The ship’s entire season in South America and Antarctica, scheduled between November 20, 2025 and April 14, 2026, has been canceled. This included several cruises showcasing the breathtaking natural beauty of Antarctica and vibrant South American ports.

3. Norwegian Dawn: Travel between November 2, 2025 and April 12, 2026 has been canceled. The ship would operate 12- to 21-day cruises to Africa, Southeast Asia and the Middle East, offering a wide range of cultural and scenic experiences.

Compensation for affected passengers

Passengers affected by these cancellations will receive a full cash refund to the original payment method Travel weekly. In addition, Norwegian Cruise Line is offering a 10% discount in the form of a Future Cruise Credit (FCC), which can be applied to bookings for future voyages.

The cruise line has assured travel advisors that commissions will be protected for bookings that have already been paid in full.

Other cancellations in 2025 and 2026

In addition to the nearly 40 canceled cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line has made adjustments to other itineraries. The company canceled a 14-night South Pacific cruise aboard Norwegian Sun scheduled for August 7, 2025, due to rescheduling.

Two short cruises aboard the Norwegian Getaway, originally scheduled for August 17 and 21, 2026, have also been canceled due to a full ship charter.

While Norwegian Cruise Line has not announced specific details about the rescheduling of the affected ships, revised itineraries are expected to be announced in the coming months. The company has begun notifying passengers of the cancellations through detailed deployment change letters.

How passengers can proceed

For passengers affected by these cancellations, the first step is to contact Norwegian Cruise Line directly or through their travel advisors to confirm the refund and receive future cruise credits. Travelers should review their options for rebooking on alternate routes or securing new travel plans.

As Norwegian Cruise Line works to realign its fleet, customers are advised to monitor announcements for replacement sailings and updates on the affected ships. While the cancellations have disrupted travel plans, Norwegian’s compensation packages are providing some comfort to passengers who are inconvenienced.