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Illustration of the Aqua Slidecoaster hybrid rollercoaster waterslide on Norwegian Luna

Norwegian Luna: The Aqua Slidecoaster and Thrills

Alexander Sotropa

A guide to Norwegian Luna's Aqua Slidecoaster, the first hybrid rollercoaster-waterslide at sea, plus the Moon Climber and the Luna Midway, and how to ride.

Illustration of a Roatan reef and beach scene seen from Norwegian Luna

Norwegian Luna: Western Caribbean from Miami

Alexander Sotropa

A guide to Norwegian Luna's Western Caribbean cruise from Miami: Roatan, Harvest Caye, Costa Maya, and Cozumel, and how to plan each beach and reef day.

Illustration of Ocean Boulevard and public spaces aboard Norwegian Luna

What to Expect on Norwegian Luna

Alexander Sotropa

What to expect on Norwegian Luna: the Aqua Slidecoaster, Ocean Boulevard, the Luna Midway, the Moon Climber, The Haven, and Freestyle dining explained.

Illustration of Norwegian Luna at the pier with travelers looking up at the ship

Norwegian Luna Cruise Guide: What to Know

Alexander Sotropa

A complete guide to Norwegian Luna, NCL's newest Prima Plus ship, sailing Western and Eastern Caribbean voyages from Miami with the Aqua Slidecoaster.

Illustration of guests boarding Norwegian Escape on embarkation day in New York

First-Time NCL: Norwegian Escape Freestyle Guide

Alexander Sotropa

A first-timer's guide to NCL Freestyle Cruising on Norwegian Escape: how dining works, booking, embarkation in New York, the app, and mistakes to avoid.

Illustration of the Bay of Fundy tides at Saint John on a Norwegian Escape cruise

Norwegian Escape: Bay of Fundy and Acadia Ports

Alexander Sotropa

A ports guide for Norwegian Escape: the Bay of Fundy tides at Saint John and Acadia at Bar Harbor, plus Halifax and Cape Breton, and how to plan each day.

Cutaway illustration comparing studio, inside, balcony, and Haven cabins on Norwegian Escape

Norwegian Escape Cabins and Solo Studios Guide

Alexander Sotropa

A guide to Norwegian Escape cabins and its large solo studio complex: how the Studio Lounge works, which cabins to book, and which rooms to avoid.

Illustration of autumn fall foliage over Acadia National Park on a Norwegian Escape cruise

Norwegian Escape: Fall Foliage New England Cruise

Alexander Sotropa

A guide to a fall foliage cruise on Norwegian Escape: when the colors peak, the best leaf-peeping ports, what to pack, and how to plan your autumn sailing.

Illustration of the Halifax waterfront and harbor on a Norwegian Escape cruise

Norwegian Escape: Canada and New England Guide

Alexander Sotropa

A guide to Norwegian Escape's Canada and New England cruise from New York: Newport, Boston, Portland, Bar Harbor, Saint John, Halifax, and Cape Breton.

Illustration of the Waterfront promenade aboard Norwegian Escape

What to Expect on Norwegian Escape

Alexander Sotropa

What to expect on Norwegian Escape: the Free Fall slides, the three-story ropes course, the Waterfront, The Haven, the solo studios, and Freestyle dining.