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Norwegian Cruise Line recently updated the itinerary of the farewell cruise of the Norwegian Sky, which will start in Greece on September 9, 2026.
Sailing from Athens, the 21-night itinerary was originally scheduled to end at the port of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.
According to a statement sent to booked guests, the repositioning voyage will now head to a different destination in the Middle East, ending in Muscat, Oman.
"As the sailing approaches, we would like to share an important itinerary update," Norwegian said in its letter.
"While the voyage is still several months away, we believe a proactive approach is appropriate given the evolving conditions in the Middle East," the company continued.
"As such, we are revising the voyage accordingly, and we will continue to monitor the situation for the safety and security of all onboard."
Norwegian said the cruise will now operate as an 18-night itinerary ending with an overnight call in Muscat.
With the change, the Norwegian Sky is no longer scheduled to visit Dubai and will also drop planned visits to Doha in Qatar and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates.
The new itinerary also drops the vessel's transit through the Strait of Hormuz, where transit was restricted due to military conflicts earlier this year.
Norwegian said it will refund guests an amount equal to 15 percent of the originally paid cruise fare while protecting all existing promotions for passengers' reservations.
Prepaid services, such as drink and internet packages, will also be adjusted accordingly, the company added in its statement.
"Additionally, in appreciation of your patience for this unfortunate event, we're providing all guests with a 15 percent discount in the form of a Future Cruise Credit (FCC)," Norwegian stated.
The new credit can be used toward any of the company's published sailings through December 31, 2027.
If they wish, passengers can also cancel their bookings for a full refund with no penalties, the company continued.
For guests who opt to keep their reservations and have made independent travel plans, Norwegian also said it will cover up to $300 per person for change or cancellation fees that are not covered by their insurance or the airline.
Passengers who purchased their transfers and/or air travel through the company will have their plans automatically adjusted.
Norwegian said shore excursions for the canceled ports will be refunded to their original form of payment.
In addition to Piraeus and Muscat, the itinerary features visits to other destinations in Greece, Egypt, Jordan and Saudi Arabia, such as Rhodes, Alexandria, Port Sokhna, Safaga and Sharm El Sheikh.
The cruise is also highlighted by transits of the Suez Canal and the Red Sea, as well as stops in Jeddah and Aqaba.
Acquired by Cordelia Cruises as part of a deal announced in early 2025, the Norwegian Sky will be delivered to its new operator following the voyage.
Joining the former Empress of the Seas, the 1999-built vessel will offer itineraries departing from a range of ports in India starting in late October 2026.
The Norwegian Sun is also scheduled to be transferred to Cordelia next year, after a similar repositioning voyage that is scheduled for October 2027.
Source: cruise industry news
