Veterans Day 2023 marked the one-year anniversary of our Military Appreciation Program.
A message of thanks from our President, Army veteran, David J. Herrera.
Program Benefits & Eligibility
10% Off All Cruise Fares
Discount extends to the entire stateroom.
Combinable With Free At Sea
Our incredible program includes FREE Unlimited Open Bar, FREE Airfare^ and more.
^Buy an air ticket and the 2nd guest flies for free.
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U.S. Military, Veterans & Spouses
Active Military, Reserves, National Guard, and Veterans.
How to Enroll
Step 1Log in or register for a My NCL account.
Step 2Verify your status as a military service member, veteran, or spouse through ID.me.
Step 3Once verified, begin searching for your dream cruise vacation on NCL.com or contact your travel advisor to complete your booking. When you are logged in to My NCL, the prices displayed at checkout will reflect your 10% discount. You won't ever need to verify again.
- LOG IN OR REGISTER FOR MY NCL
NCL Supports
The Honor and Remember flag is a symbol of remembrance for the immediate families who have lost a loved one in military service. NCL proudly stands behind Honor and Remember's mission to publicly honor and remember every American fallen service member and recognize the enduring sacrifice of their families.
Together, we can ensure that these heroes are never forgotten and extend our gratitude to the families left behind. Join us and Together, We Remember Them All.
FOR VETERANS, BY VETERANS
Veterans at Norwegian
Luije Padron
GLOBAL CREATIVE DIRECTOR, NCL
U.S. Army
Luije Padron was a Corporal in the U.S. Army specialized as a Military Police Investigator from 2009-2016. He now works as the Global Creative Director at NCL. As to why he enlisted, Luije says, “The military on-base life always appealed to me growing up. The sense of community and camaraderie was great.”
As Global Creative Director at Norwegian, Luije says, “I lead a team of gifted storytellers and together we strategize to find creative ways to get people to cruise with us so they can have the time of their lives.” Luije was also lead designer on NCL’s new military program.Neshme Bazan
SENIOR MANAGER, NCL
U.S. Army
Neshme Bazan served as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army from 2010-2016, specializing in civil affairs. She now works as Norwegian’s Senior Finance Manager. Neshme says she joined the military because, “I wanted to serve the country that open up its arms to me and my family and provided me with opportunities I could have only dreamed of.”
Neshme says her favorite thing about working for NCL is, “the people. There is a great sense of belonging.” Neshme is also the co-founder of the Military Appreciation Program.
Matthew Lewis
SVP & CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER, NCLH
U.S. Navy
Matthew Lewis served in the United States Navy as a Navy SEAL from 1980-2001. He now works as Norwegian Cruise Line Holding’s Senior Vice President, Company Security Officer. “Our department is responsible for a myriad of areas including but not limited to all vessel, terminal, corporate office, international and domestic island and facilities; global intelligence, international ship and port security (ISPS), hot line investigations, casino surveillance, vessel/island/corporate CCTV as well as C-SUITE executive protection.
Matthew says he enlisted in the military because, “It was always impressed upon me that no matter what I did in life, I would owe a debt to this country. Nothing is free, and nothing is guaranteed. The only thing in life that is guaranteed is the opportunity to succeed and that my success would be a direct reflection of my efforts.” Matthew is also the co-founder of Norwegian’s Veteran Task Force.
NCL Military Appreciation Program FAQs
- 1.Who is eligible for the NCL military discount?
Active members, veterans, spouses and surviving spouses of the following branches of the United States military with a verified ID.me account:
- Army
- Navy
- Air Force
- Marine Corps
- Coast Guard
- Space Force
- National Guard
- NOAA Corps
- U.S. Public Health Service
- 2.How does NCL verify proof of military service?
NCL partners with ID.me, our trusted third-party verification service, which uses private and secure data sources to confirm the accuracy of the information you provide. The verification process typically takes five minutes or less. Once your credentials are verified, you will begin seeing your discounted rates on NCL.com at checkout when logged in. The discounted rate displayed at checkout is reflective of 10% off the cruise fare portion of any cruise.
- 3.Where can I learn more about ID.me?
To learn more about the offers and benefits of ID.me, or for company information, please visit www.ID.me
- 4.How much do I save with the NCL military discount?
After validating for the NCL Military Appreciation Program, you save 10% off the cruise fare portion of any cruise. To make it even sweeter, this discount is in addition to Norwegian’s Free at Sea promotion which includes unlimited open bar, free specialty dining, free excursions*, free airfare^ and more. It is also combinable with other promotions that are available, but subject to change.
* Receive $50 USD Discount Per Shore Excursion
^ Buy an air ticket and the 2nd guest flies for free.
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You must validate for the program prior to booking to receive the discount. - 5.Why do I need a My NCL account to receive my discount?
You will need a My NCL account so we can link your military discount to your account. This will allow you to see your discounted prices when logged in to NCL.com and/or allow your travel agent to see your discounted prices.
- 6.How do I apply for the discount?
- Visit www.ncl.com/military
- Login to your My NCL account and/or register to create one
- Follow the prompts to verify with ID.me which will pop up in a separate window.
- After you complete the ID.me registration and verification process, you will be returned to NCL.com to begin shopping for your next cruise vacation. If you are logged in to your My NCL account, the prices displayed will be inclusive of your 10% off.
- 7.Will my discount apply to all members of my group?
The discount will apply to the verified military member’s entire stateroom. The discount is limited to one stateroom per verified military member per sailing.
- 8.Can my spouse use my discount if I’m not traveling with them?
Yes, your spouse is also eligible for the discounted rates if verified via ID.me.
- 9.Can I provide my discount to non-eligible friends?
No, the discount is only for eligible members. ID.me’s identity platform can detect fraudulent use across accounts and reserves the right to revoke access/membership from anyone abusing the terms of usage.
- 10.What should I do if I have issues enrolling?
Visit https://help.id.me/hc/en-us for assistance with the registration process and/or to get additional information on the documents required for verification.
- 11.Can I book through my travel agent and still receive the discount?
Absolutely. All you have to do is visit www.ncl.com/military to enroll in the program. Then provide your travel agent with your My NCL/Latitudes number. The discount is tied to your account.
- 12.Do I have to verify with ID.me every time I want to book a cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line?
You only have to validate with ID.me once. Your eligibility will be permanently associated with your My NCL account.
- 13.Am I able to cancel my reservation due to active duty deployment?
Yes. Once your reservation is cancelled, please contact Guest Experience at https://www.ncl.com/case-submission. Here you will be directed to submit the request and attach the active duty military deployment orders. Upon receipt, orders will be reviewed, and if compliant, a Future Cruise Credit Certificate will be issued.
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