Norwegian Aura to Start Sailing in Early May 2027 With Two Added Greek Isles Trips
Norwegian Cruise Line expects its new ship early and has put two Mediterranean cruises on sale before the planned May 21, 2027 first voyage.
Norwegian Cruise Line has opened two new sailings for sale on the Norwegian Aura. They take place before the ship's first voyage, which was earlier set for May 21, 2027. Cruise Hive says this moves the debut 19 days earlier than planned.
According to Cruise Industry News, the cruise line said the extra trips are possible because the ship is expected to be handed over early. The vessel was floated out at the Fincantieri shipyard in April.
The first trip lasts 10 days and leaves Trieste on May 2. It stops in Dubrovnik and Split in Croatia, Bar in Montenegro, and Corfu, Santorini and Mykonos in Greece. It ends in Athens (Piraeus).
The second trip lasts nine days and leaves Athens (Piraeus) on May 12. The notes list Rhodes, Mykonos, Santorini and Corfu in Greece as stops, but the source text is cut off, so the full route is not confirmed here.
What it means for travelers
Travelers who want to be among the first guests on the Norwegian Aura now have two earlier dates to pick from. Both trips visit well-known Croatian and Greek ports. The early start depends on the ship being delivered ahead of time, as the cruise line expects.
What to watch next
Check Norwegian Cruise Line's official website for full itineraries, prices and booking details, since the notes do not include them.
How the story unfolded
- Cruise Industry News Expecting Early Delivery, Norwegian Moves Up Aura’s Debut With 2 Sailings
Read the original reporting
- Cruise Hive – Norwegian Aura Will Now Debut 19 Days Earlier Than Planned ↗
- Cruise Industry News – Expecting Early Delivery, Norwegian Moves Up Aura’s Debut With 2 Sailings ↗
Quick questions
What happened?
Norwegian Cruise Line expects its new ship early and has put two Mediterranean cruises on sale before the planned May 21, 2027 first voyage.
What does this mean for travelers to Greece?
Travelers who want to be among the first guests on the Norwegian Aura now have two earlier dates to pick from. Both trips visit well-known Croatian and Greek ports. The early start depends on the ship being delivered ahead of time, as the cruise line expects.
What should I do now?
Check Norwegian Cruise Line's official website for full itineraries, prices and booking details, since the notes do not include them.
Which outlets reported this?
This brief is based on reporting from Cruise Hive and Cruise Industry News. Links to the original stories are listed on this page.
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