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Norwegian Aura arrives early, adding two extra Mediterranean sailings

Norwegian Cruise Line's largest ship so far, Norwegian Aura, is now expected to be delivered early and will start sailing on 2 May 2027. Two new voyages have been added: a 10-day trip from Trieste to Athens (Piraeus), and a nine-day return from Athens to Trieste from 12 May. The ship then sails from Trieste to Barcelona from 21 May, via Valletta, Salerno and Civitavecchia, before crossing to Miami for the Caribbean.

“The early delivery of Norwegian Aura allows us to welcome guests aboard sooner than expected”Gary Anslow, NCL vice-president for the UK, Ireland, Middle East and Africa

Source: Travel Weekly (UK) ↗ · 12 Oct