Norwegian Cruise Line 2028 Cruises from Southampton

Where Do Norwegian Cruise Line’s 2028 Southampton Sailings Go?

All 23 Norwegian Cruise Line sailings depart from Southampton throughout 2028, covering trips from 9 to 12 nights. The majority explore the waters closest to home — the British Isles and the wider United Kingdom coastline — while a strong run of itineraries heads north into Norway and, on one sailing, deeper still into the Arctic. Whether you want a no-fly round voyage that brings you back to Southampton or a one-way passage ending in Reykjavik, Copenhagen or Lisbon, the 2028 sailings cover a wide spread of ambition and length.

Round Britain and No-Fly Sailings

The biggest share of the 2028 sailings concentrates on the British Isles, the United Kingdom and England — in practice, voyages that circle our own coastline and the waters between Britain and Ireland. These are the most genuinely no-fly itineraries on the menu: you drive or take the train to Southampton, board, and the ship does the rest. There is no need to plan a return flight, and the median voyage length of 11 nights gives you a proper holiday rather than a long weekend.

If you have not cruised the British Isles before, these itineraries tend to surprise people. The variety of landscapes, harbours and coastal towns reachable by sea is considerable, and seeing the coastline from the water is a different experience entirely from a road trip. Families, couples and solo travellers all find a reason to sail here, and the fact that there is no flight — in either direction — keeps the logistics simple and the cost of getting to the ship low.

For a fuller picture of no-fly options sailing from Southampton in 2028, the all-inclusive no-fly Southampton 2028 cruises page brings together sailings across multiple lines. And if you want to compare the British Isles options across the whole year, our British Isles Cruises 2028 page is the place to start.

Norway and the Arctic from Southampton

Six sailings head into Norwegian waters, making Norway the second-largest group on the page. These are longer voyages — typically 11 or 12 nights — that sail north from Southampton into the fjords, giving you a meaningful time at sea without a connecting flight. Six of the one-way sailings end in Reykjavik, which means a flight home is needed after disembarkation; our team can book that flight, along with a pre- or post-cruise hotel, transfers and any tours you want to add, so you are not left to piece it together yourself.

One sailing ventures further north still, into Arctic waters. If that is what you are looking for, our Arctic Cruises page gives the wider picture, and the Norway 2028 Cruises from Southampton page covers all lines offering Norwegian itineraries that year. For a broader look at Norway sailings across 2028, the Norway Cruises 2028 page is worth a look too.

A Transatlantic Crossing

One sailing ends in Lisbon and another in Copenhagen — one-way passages that suit travellers who want to combine a cruise with time in a European city afterwards. As with the Reykjavik endings, we can arrange the return leg, any nights in port and transfers as part of the same booking, so nothing is left hanging.

Which Ships Sail from Southampton in 2028?

Three Norwegian Cruise Line ships operate the 2028 Southampton programme. Norwegian Star accounts for the largest share of sailings, followed by Norwegian Getaway and Norwegian Jewel. Each ship has its own character, and choosing between them is worth a conversation with our cruise experts before you book.

Norwegian Star

Norwegian Star carries 15 of the 25 sailings, making it the workhorse of NCL’s Southampton 2028 season. The ship is best known for its Garden Villas — private two-storey residences with their own pool and sun deck, offering up to 548 m² of private outdoor space. If you are travelling as a large group or simply want a level of space and privacy that no suite on another ship can match, the Garden Villa is worth knowing about.

For everyone else, the Mandara Spa provides a thermal suite and therapy pool, and the Spice H2O adults-only deck has six hot tubs and a cocktail bar — a genuinely useful space on northern European sailings where the weather can be brisk. Dining runs across a steakhouse, a French restaurant, a sushi bar and a Brazilian churrascaria, all under Norwegian’s Freestyle Dining model: no fixed sittings, no dress code, you eat when it suits you.

Norwegian Star Cabin Grades

Norwegian Star offers a wide range of cabin types. The Norwegian Star cabins and deck plans page shows every grade in detail. The main options are, from interior to suite:

• Family Inside cabin I4 — 13.2 m², sleeps 4. Upper-deck positions mean shorter walks to the pool and recreational areas — a practical detail for families.
• Ocean-view cabin O4 — 14.8 m², sleeps 4. A large picture window gives an unobstructed sea view and natural daylight throughout the day.
• Club Balcony Suite MA — 26.3 m², sleeps 2. A private balcony with direct access to fresh sea air, giving you outdoor space that inside and ocean-view cabins cannot offer.
• Garden Villa S1 with private garden and hot tub — 621.9 m², sleeps 7. At 621 m² of living space and 413 m² of garden, this is the largest accommodation on board — more than seven times the space of a Penthouse Suite.

Norwegian Getaway

Norwegian Getaway operates 7 sailings from Southampton in 2028. The ship’s defining feature on deck is The Waterfront, an oceanfront promenade that runs along the side of the ship and gives you open sea views while you walk, dine or simply sit. The Illusionarium is a dinner-and-entertainment venue with its own theatrical atmosphere, and the Savour restaurant offers a more relaxed, stylish setting for a quieter evening.

Norwegian Getaway Cabin Grades

See the full layout on the Norwegian Getaway cabins and deck plans page. Key grades, from interior to suite:

• Family Inside cabin I4 — 12.5 m², sleeps 4. Two fold-out extra beds provide more sleeping space than standard inside cabins, making this grade a practical choice for families.
• Family Ocean-view cabin O4 — 15.0 m², sleeps 5. Lower-deck position gives the quietest location with minimal wave motion on board.
• Club Balcony Suite with stern panorama M1 — 47.7 m², sleeps 2. A private balcony with a stern panorama offering a unique view of the open sea; only 2 of these suites exist on the ship.
• The Haven Deluxe Owner’s Suite with a large balcony — 86.6 m², sleeps 4. A wraparound balcony of around 19 m² — almost 3 times the outdoor space of smaller Haven penthouse suites — makes this an exceptional terrace for unhurried hours at sea.

Norwegian Jewel

Norwegian Jewel has 1 sailing from Southampton in 2028. The ship offers 13 bars and lounges to choose from, the Chin Chin Asian Fusion Restaurant for something different at dinner, and the Stardust Theatre for evening entertainment. Compact in the Norwegian fleet but well equipped for a 9- to 12-night voyage.

Norwegian Jewel Cabin Grades

Full deck plans are available on the Norwegian Jewel cabins and deck plans page. The main grades, from interior to suite:

• Family Inside cabin I4 — 12.8 m², sleeps 4. A flexible bed system with two lower beds convertible to a queen-size bed, plus 2 additional sleeping spaces — ideal for larger groups.
• Ocean-view cabin with obstructed view — 15.0 m², sleeps 4. At 15 m², this grade is 2 m² more spacious than standard ocean-view cabins, giving you more living space at the same price point.
• Club Balcony Suite MA — 25.3 m², sleeps 4. A private balcony with a direct sea view gives you your own outdoor space that inside and ocean-view cabins cannot match.
• The Haven Garden Villa with 3 bedrooms H1 — 454.4 m², sleeps 8. The largest accommodation on board, at more than 4 times the space of a Club Balcony Suite — suited to a large family or a group travelling together.

What Do the Fares Include?

Every sailing is all-inclusive, which on Norwegian Cruise Line means your meals in the main dining venues, entertainment and accommodation are covered in the base fare. Norwegian’s Freestyle Dining approach means you are not assigned a table time or a dining room: you pick from the restaurants available each evening and sit when you are ready. Fare types vary — promotional offers such as drinks packages, speciality dining credits or shore excursion allowances appear from time to time — so it is worth asking our team what is available for the sailing you have in mind, as these can change.

Prices start from £1,171 pp* for the 2028 sailings. A small number of sailings carry a reduction of up to 4% from the price previously listed for that cabin grade — in practice, most reduced sailings sit around the 4% mark, so this is a modest rather than dramatic saving. The biggest gains tend to come from choosing the right fare type for your circumstances, which is exactly where our expert advice earns its place.

Why Book Your NCL Southampton 2028 Cruise with Cruise1st?

Cruise1st is one of the UK’s leading cruise specialists, which in practice means the people answering the phone have sailed these ships or know the itineraries closely, rather than reading from the same screen you are looking at. That makes a real difference when you are deciding between a balcony on Norwegian Star and a Club Balcony Suite on Norwegian Getaway, or weighing up a round-trip British Isles sailing against a one-way Norwegian voyage that ends in Reykjavik.

Because every sailing here departs from Southampton, you can reach the terminal by road or rail from most of Britain — no early-morning flight, no airport queues, no hold baggage worry. For the one-way sailings that end abroad, we can arrange your return flight, any nights in port and transfers as part of the same booking. Our Cruise1st Packages bring flights, hotels, tours, transfers and insurance together with the cruise, so you have one itinerary, one point of contact and one booking to manage.

We are also ABTA and ATOL protected, and rated 4.5 out of 5 on Trustpilot from more than 7,000 reviews — so if something changes before or during your holiday, you have a specialist in your corner.

If you want to compare Norwegian Cruise Line’s full 2028 programme across all ports, the Norwegian Cruise Line 2028 cruises page covers every departure. For all lines sailing from Southampton, cruises from Southampton gives you the complete picture, and our cruises search is the broadest starting point of all.

Comparing Other 2028 Cruises from Southampton

Norwegian Cruise Line is not the only line sailing from Southampton in 2028. If you want to compare across lines and regions before committing, these pages cover the most popular alternatives:

• Princess Cruises 2028 from Southampton — a strong programme with a similar emphasis on longer voyages.
• Celebrity 2028 cruises from Southampton — worth comparing if you are weighing up modern fleet options.
• Caribbean 2028 cruises from Southampton — for those who want to head further afield on a longer voyage.
• Baltic Sea 2028 cruises from Southampton — a natural alternative to Norway if you prefer city port calls.
• All 2028 cruises from Southampton — every line, every itinerary, in one place.

For a broader 2028 view, the 2028 cruises hub covers every line and departure port, and P&O 2028 Cruises is the most popular single-line Southampton alternative we sell.

If you are also considering 2027 departures — perhaps to give yourself more time to plan — 2027 cruises from Southampton remains the most-visited departure-port page we have, and the Norwegian fjords 2027 cruises from Southampton page covers the same waters a year earlier. For the festive period specifically, Christmas cruises from Southampton and New Year cruises from Southampton are worth bookmarking.

*Prices are per person based on 2 people sharing, and are subject to change. This price is not kept up to date and therefore does not reflect live pricing and availability. Prices and any discounts shown were checked on 14 October 2026.

Where a discount is shown, it is a reduction from the price previously listed for that cabin grade on that sailing, not a comparison between cabin grades or against a brochure rate. Discounts and prices shown are not kept up to date: the reduction available now may be smaller, or may have ended, and prices may have changed.