Norwegian Getaway Alters Itinerary for Oct. 2025 Cruise

Norwegian Cruise Line has updated the itinerary for the Norwegian Getaway’s October 29, 2025, sailing, citing port availability issues in the Bahamas.

According to a notification sent to affected passengers, the original five-night voyage from PortMiami was set to include stops at Nassau, Bimini, and Great Stirrup Cay. However, visits to both Nassau and Bimini have now been removed from the schedule.

“Every now and then, unexpected changes like port availability can shake up even the best-laid plans,” Norwegian explained in its message to guests. The company added that while they typically coordinate logistics with port authorities well in advance, “circumstances may shift, and sometimes we are informed that space is no longer available.”

In place of the dropped Bahamian destinations, the updated itinerary now features a visit to Cozumel, Mexico, in addition to Norwegian’s private island, Great Stirrup Cay. The revised plan also includes an additional day at sea, giving travelers more time to enjoy the ship’s onboard amenities.

“These changes are often beyond our control, and as passionate cruisers ourselves, we truly understand how disappointing they can be,” Norwegian stated. The cruise line has promised full refunds for any shore excursions booked through them for the canceled ports.

Acknowledging the effort guests invest in planning their vacations, Norwegian continued: “We know that planning a vacation is practically a full-time job. Between researching, coordinating and cramming everything you might need into a suitcase that barely zips, it’s a whole production, and we see you. So when we make an itinerary change, it’s never just a line on a map. It’s a decision we consider carefully, always keeping your experience at the heart of it.”

The Norwegian Getaway is wrapping up its seasonal deployment in Canada and New England and is slated to reposition to Miami by late October. From there, the vessel will begin a series of short cruises to the Bahamas. At this time, no additional changes to its schedule have been announced.