The Norwegian Cruise was setup in 1966. It was founded with the purchase of an 830 ton steamer. The Cruise Norwegian today operates a modern fleet. Originally the Norwegian Cruises were famous for low cost Caribbean cruises. The NCL vessels are now found in Bermuda, Hawaii, Alaska, Canada and England.

In the year 2001 Norwegian Cruise Line made some radical changes and introduced the Freestyle Cruising. It was aimed at attracting the cruisers that seek a less regimented style of travel. This line of Norwegian Cruise features open seating and eating options in a lot of restaurants.

After the 9/11 incident the Norwegian Cruise line was the first liner to offer Homeland Cruising. This involved moving the Norwegian Dawn to New York. These involved inaugurating the NCL America program.
Some of the options by Norwegian Cruise are:

1. Pride of Aloha, 7-night Hawaii, $799
2. Norwegian Wind, 10-night Hawaii, $1,199
3. Norwegian Star, 7-night Alaska, $599
4. Norwegian Star, 8-night Mexican Riviera, $649
5. Norwegian Spirit, 9-night Caribbean, $799
6. Norwegian Spirit, 7-night Alaska, $699
7. Norwegian Sun, 7-night Alaska, $699
8. Norwegian Sun, 7-night Caribbean, $499
9. Norwegian Sea, 7-night Caribbean $499
10. Norwegian Majesty, 7-night Caribbean, $679
11. Norwegian Majesty, 7-night Bermuda, $699
12. Norwegian Dream, 12-night Europe, $1,799
13. Norwegian Dream, 7-night Caribbean
14. Norwegian Dawn, 7-night Bahamas & Florida, $549
15. Norwegian Crown, 7-night Bermuda $699

NCL created history in February 2003 when a bill was passed by Congress. The Norwegian American division purchased 2 former American flagships, the Independence and the S.S. United States.