Norwegian Cruise Line has announced its 2011/2012 summer deployment which includes increased capacity in Europe, Copenhagen as the new homeport for Norwegian Sun and a year-round commitment to New Orleans. Norwegian Sun will sail nine-night Baltic Capitals fly-cruises from Copenhagen, whilst Norwegian Spirit will homeport year-round in New Orleans - both firsts for the company. 
 
The announcement means a trio of ships will be based in Europe next summer including newest and largest ship Norwegian Epic which will sail Western Mediterranean itineraries, whilst Norwegian Jade will sail the popular seven-night Venice and Greek Isles sailings. 
 
Stephen Park is general manager at Norwegian Cruise Line, “Our summer worldwide 2011 deployment is filled with exciting itineraries and new choices, so that our guests can enjoy Freestyle Cruising to a fantastic variety of destinations around the world during the popular summer travel season.“
 
UK guests and travel agents will be able to pre-register their interest in summer 2011 / 2012 sailings by visiting ncl.co.uk and a Norwegian Cruise Line representative will contact them once more details are available.   
 
In Alaska, Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian Star will sail seven-day Glacier Bay and Sawyer Glacier cruises respectively, both from Seattle, Washington and Norwegian Sky will continue sailing three-and four-day cruises to the Bahamas year-round from Miami through April 20, 2012. 
 
Norwegian Jewel will continue her year-round deployment in New York sailing seven-night Bahamas & Florida itineraries through to April 2012. Norwegian Jewel will offer Nickelodeon™ at Sea exclusive on Norwegian Cruise Line and will feature Nickelodeon-themed family programming on all sailings where guests will have the opportunity to experience character meet and greets and take part in interactive game shows.
 
Continuing its ongoing commitment to Bermuda, Norwegian Cruise Line is also deploying Norwegian Gem from New York for the first time and Norwegian Dawn from Boston.