Norwegian Cruise Line has announced significant changes to the November 16, 2024 itinerary for Norwegian Sky.
The 21-night cruise to the Canary Islands and Africa has had three ports changed and six ports updated with updated port times.
A call to action for Casablanca and Agadir in Morocco, citing fuel optimization efforts. and Banjul, Gambia.
The adjustments were made as part of Norwegian’s commitment to the environment, according to a statement sent to guests and travel partners.
“We are committed to providing the best vacations at sea, and we work tirelessly to continue to improve the overall quality of our guests’ experience while having a positive impact on society and the environment,” the company said in a statement. “
“As part of our commitment to the environment and sustainability, we have made adjustments to our itineraries as we continue to optimize our itineraries with fuel efficiency in mind,” Norwegian continued, apologizing for any inconvenience caused by the changes. .
“We recognize the importance destinations play in your holiday decision-making process and are committed to ensuring that these changes have been made with your optimal experience as our top priority. , we will no longer visit Casablanca and Agadir in Morocco and Banjul in Gambia,” the company said.
Instead, Norwegian Sky is currently scheduled to visit Funchal, Portugal, and Santa Cruz de la Palma and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain.
“These stunning destinations offer stunning natural landscapes, vibrant city life, and a rich cultural heritage,” Norwegian said.
The company also changed the port time of a previously scheduled visit to Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain. Dakar, Senegal. Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Sao Tome, Sao Tome and Principe; Luanda, Angola. and Walvis Bay, Namibia.
Sailing from Lisbon, Portugal to Cape Town, South Africa, the cruise also includes a visit to Arrecife in Spain’s Canary Islands.
In a statement, Norwegian Cruise Line will provide a non-refundable onboard credit of $100 per stateroom as a gesture of appreciation and recognition of the inconvenience caused by the adjustment.
Passengers will also receive a 10% discount in the form of Future Cruise Credits (FCC), which can be redeemed on any of the company’s published cruises until December 31, 2025.
