{"id":53410,"date":"2017-12-12T16:12:58","date_gmt":"2017-12-12T20:12:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/?p=53410"},"modified":"2026-02-27T12:41:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T18:41:09","slug":"best-norwegian-cruises-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2017\/12\/12\/best-norwegian-cruises-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Norwegian Cruises 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Searching for the Best Norwegian Cruises 2018? Pick from our list and call us direct to book the best deals!<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s no secret that cruising has become one of the most popular forms of travel with people of all ages throughout the world. But for the few that haven\u2019t experienced a cruise before, you may not be aware that each cruise line has its own amazing atmosphere and culture, offering specific benefits and amenities to its guests. For travelers who want to vacation on their own terms, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is often the top choice. Why? Because Norwegian has become synonymous with flexibility and freedom. The cruise line caters to guests who want complete freedom to do what they want, when they want during their trip. What does this mean for you on upcoming <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2017\/10\/17\/norwegian-cruises-out-of-new-orleans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NCL 2018 itineraries<\/a>? That whether you are dining with family, taking some down time, or enjoying a show, you get to do it on <em>your<\/em> terms.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/NCL-2018-itineraries.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><picture data-avif-picture=\"1\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/NCL-2018-itineraries-400x267.avif 1x\"><img data-avif-wrap=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-53415 size-medium\" title=\"NCL 2018 itineraries\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/NCL-2018-itineraries-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"NCL 2018 itineraries\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"><\/picture><\/a>While a number of other cruise lines have schedules prepared and serve those who prefer to have their day planned ahead of time, cruisers on Norwegian aren\u2019t held to rigid agendas. In addition to being one of the first \u201cfreedom to do what you want\u201d type of cruise lines, Norwegian was also the first to bring the private island experience to cruising. Great Stirrup Cay, their private island, is reserved just for guests and offers pristine white-sand beaches in addition to snorkeling, kayaking, or just downtime at the Bacardi Bar.<\/p>\n<p>In 2018, NCL cruises are also the place to find full Broadway productions at sea such as \u201cRock of Ages,\u201d a full onboard spa with over 50 treatments offered, incredible kids crew programs, rock climbing walls, immersive culinary experiences, freestyle dining and so much more.<\/p>\n<p>If you are ready to step aboard some of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2016\/10\/14\/cruise-to-caribbean-islands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best Norwegian Cruises of 2018<\/a>, here are a few of our top recommendations:<\/p>\n<h3>11 Day Southern Caribbean<\/h3>\n<p>Get out of the cold and celebrate the New Year in style in the Caribbean aboard the Norwegian Gem. Leaving from NYC, you will get to explore Basseterre, Bridgetown, Antigua, Saint Croix and more with prices starting at just $429 per person on this <a href=\"https:\/\/cs.cruisebase.com\/cs\/forms\/CruiseDetails.aspx?skin=585&amp;mon=1%2F1%2F2018&amp;dt=12%2F31%2F2018&amp;iid=3232449&amp;sno=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NCL 2018 itinerary<\/a>! This cruise also offers exclusive onboard credit and Norwegian\u2019s \u201cFree at Sea\u201d where you can choose up to five offers.<\/p>\n<p><picture data-avif-picture=\"1\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/best-ncl-cruises-400x267.avif 1x\"><img data-avif-wrap=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-53413 size-medium\" title=\"best ncl cruises\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/best-ncl-cruises-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"best ncl cruises\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"><\/picture><\/p>\n<h3>7 Day Western Caribbean<\/h3>\n<p>Departing from Port Canaveral, you can enjoy a <a href=\"https:\/\/cs.cruisebase.com\/cs\/forms\/CruiseDetails.aspx?skin=585&amp;mon=1%2F1%2F2018&amp;dt=12%2F31%2F2018&amp;iid=3229530&amp;sno=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">7-day cruise<\/a> aboard the Norwegian Epic that will transport you to Jamaica, George Town, and Great Stirrup Cay. With inside cabin prices starting at just $479, plus five \u201cFree at Sea\u201d offers, you can\u2019t beat this freestyle cruise price.<\/p>\n<h3>10 Day Western Mediterranean<\/h3>\n<p>Have you dreamed of sailing across the Mediterranean? Now is your chance with this incredible 10-day cruise aboard the Norwegian Spirit with prices starting at just $479! Leaving from Barcelona, you will travel to Casablanca, Funchal, Malaga, Las Palmas and more. Plus, enjoy onboard credits and \u201cFree at Sea\u201d offers in what us sure to be one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/cs.cruisebase.com\/cs\/forms\/CruiseDetails.aspx?skin=585&amp;mon=1%2F1%2F2018&amp;dt=12%2F31%2F2018&amp;iid=3195676&amp;sno=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best Norwegian cruises of 2018.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><picture data-avif-picture=\"1\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2018-NCL-cruises-400x267.avif 1x\"><img data-avif-wrap=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-53414 size-medium\" title=\"2018 NCL cruises\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2018-NCL-cruises-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"2018 NCL cruises\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"><\/picture><\/p>\n<h3>7 Day Mexico<\/h3>\n<p>Enjoy the sunshine and exotic cultures you will find in Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, Cabo San Lucas and more in this <a href=\"https:\/\/cs.cruisebase.com\/cs\/forms\/CruiseDetails.aspx?skin=585&amp;mon=1%2F1%2F2018&amp;dt=12%2F31%2F2018&amp;iid=3195676&amp;sno=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">7-day cruise<\/a> on the Norwegian Star. You will depart and return to Los Angeles, and inside cabins begin at only $549.<\/p>\n<p>With hundreds of NCL 2018 itineraries at your fingertips, why not let an experienced <a href=\"http:\/\/www.CruiseExperts.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.CruiseExperts.com<\/a> agent help you find the perfect vacation for you! Whether you long to see the Caribbean, Alaska, Europe, Asia or another global region, we have the best Norwegian cruise to fit your desires.<\/p>\n<p>Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.CruiseExperts.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.CruiseExperts.com<\/a> or contact us directly at <a href=\"tel:18888042784\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1-888-804-CRUISE (2784)<\/a> to learn more. And, don\u2019t forget to like us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CruiseExperts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a> and join our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/innercircle.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">InnerCircle<\/a> for exclusive offers and cruise news you can use! Also, check out our new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/resource-center\/resource-center.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Resource Center<\/a>, where you can receive expert knowledge from us before your next cruise or cruisetour.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/ncl-cruise-deals.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><picture data-avif-picture=\"1\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/ncl-cruise-deals-200x200.avif 200w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/ncl-cruise-deals-400x267.avif 400w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/ncl-cruise-deals.avif 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><img data-avif-wrap=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-53411 size-full\" title=\"ncl cruise deals\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/ncl-cruise-deals.jpg\" alt=\"ncl cruise deals\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/ncl-cruise-deals.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/ncl-cruise-deals-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Searching for the Best Norwegian Cruises 2018? Pick from our list and call us direct to book the best deals! It\u2019s no secret that cruising has become one of the most popular forms of travel with people of all ages throughout the world. But for the few that haven\u2019t experienced a cruise before, you may <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2017\/12\/12\/best-norwegian-cruises-2018\/\" class=\"more-link\">&#8230;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  Best Norwegian Cruises 2018<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":53412,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[972],"tags":[1445,1443,1444],"class_list":["post-53410","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-norwegian-cruise-line","tag-2018-ncl-cruises","tag-best-norwegian-cruises-2018","tag-ncl-2018-itineraries"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53410","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=53410"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53410\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/53412"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=53410"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=53410"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=53410"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}