NCL Latitudes is Norwegian Cruise Line's loyalty program that rewards cruisers who frequently sail with the line.
After your first NCL cruise, you are automatically enrolled in the Norwegian Latitudes program. The more you sail with Norwegian, the better perks you'll unlock.
There are several NCL Latitudes tiers, starting with Bronze. Cruisers advance through Silver, Gold, and Platinum before eventually reaching the top tier, Ambassador.
Here's everything you need to know about the NCL Latitudes loyalty levels and tips to make the most of your Norwegian status.
NCL Latitudes tiers
When it comes to ascending the ranks of Latitudes, NCL has seven levels, each requiring a set number of points to be earned. Points are accrued 1:1, one point for each night you cruise.
However, if you book a suite, The Haven, or though a Latitudes Insider Offer, you'll score double points for each night. All cruisers 18+ will reach Bronze status after their first Norwegian cruise.
- Bronze: 1 point
- Silver: 20 points
- Gold: 45 points
- Platinum: 75 points
- Sapphire: 150 points
- Diamond: 350 points
- Ambassador: 700 points or more
NCL Latitudes rewards
After your first Norwegian cruise, you'll become a Bronze Latitudes member. Because it's the entry-level tier, you shouldn't expect a ton of perks. Nonetheless, here's what being part of the Norwegian bronze level gets you:
- 10% discount in the onboard duty-free shops
- Free artwork for attending an art auction
- Onboard Latitudes rewards representative
- Access to onboard rewards representative
- Keycard recognition
- Signature tier pin
- 30% Unlimited Open Bar package discount
- Monthly insider offers on select sailings
- Latitudes e-letter, early access to product information, and member-only offers.
After obtaining 20 cruise points you will achieve NCL Silver benefits. Like the Bronze perks, they are not really worth writing home about, but it's nice to know about the small milestones as you climb the ranks toward Ambassador:
- All Bronze perks
- Exclusive cocktail party
- 15% discount in the onboard duty-free shops
- 40% Unlimited Open Bar package discount
- 15% shore excursion discount
- 20% discount on photos
- 15% discount on spa treatments while the ship is in port
Upon accumulating 45 cruise points, you'll reach NCL Gold status. At this point, you are one step closer to Platnium, where you'll have access to some of the best perks within the Latitudes loyalty program. Here's what you can expect with the NCL Latitudes Gold benefits:
- All Bronze and Silver perks
- 15% discount in the onboard duty-free shops
- 40% Unlimited Open Bar package discount
- 15% shore excursion discount
- 25% discount on photos
- 20% discount on spa treatments while the ship is in port
- 50% off one bag of laundry
- Free sustainably sourced water carton
- Priority tender tickets (where applicable)
- Priority disembarkation
You're a pretty dedicated Norwegian cruiser if you reach the Platinum tier. Whether you enjoy the Freestyle Cruising mantra or are a fan of the line's worldly itineraries, Norwegian lets the perks really shine after you've earned 75 cruise points:
- All Bronze, Silver, and Gold perks
- 1 free bag of laundry
- 15% discount in the onboard duty-free shops
- 45% Unlimited Open Bar package discount
- 15% shore excursion discount
- 30% discount on photos
- 25% discount on spa treatments while the ship is in port
- 15% Wi-Fi package discount
- Priority Check-In / Embarkation
- Specialty dinner for two on sailings 5+ nights
- Wine Around The World tasting
- Prebooking for dining, entertainment, and activities 125 days in advance
- Chocolate-covered strawberries
- Behind-the-scenes ship tour
- Concierge service
- Dedicated pre-cruise Service Desk
Get comfortable with Platinum because it'll take another 75 cruise points to work your way up toward the Sapphire tier. Overall, many of the perks earned with Platinum status stay the same. Perhaps the greatest addition is the priority restaurant & entertainment seating and exclusive dinner wit,h the ship's Officers.
- All Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum perks
- Dinner with officers
- 20% Wi-Fi package discount
- Priority restaurant & entertainment seating
- Extra carton of water (per member)
Diamond is the second-to-last tier within NCL's Latitudes program. No, you don't get a free cruise (yet), but that doesn't mean Norwegian won't further reward you for earning 350 (yes, 350!) cruise points:
- All Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Sapphire perks
- One-time Free Cabin Upgrade
- 50% Unlimited Open Bar package discount
- 25% Wi-Fi package discount
- Exclusive Sail & Sustain Mixology Experience
Becoming an Ambassador cruiser is nothing short of an amazing achievement with Norwegian Cruise Line. You can officially say you're one of NCL's most loyal cruisers. What better way to celebrate than with a free cruise?
- All Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Sapphire, and Diamond perks
- Free 7-day cruise
- New Specialty Ambassador Gift. This is a one-time benefit
Norwegian Latitude rewards FAQ
How do I enroll in Latitudes?
All cruisers 18 years and older will be automatically enrolled in the Latitudes program after their first voyage with Norwegian Cruise Line.
When does my loyalty status take effect?
Reward points are awarded within 48 hours after each cruise is completed. So, if a sailing gives you enough points to bump you to the next level, you won't be able to take advantage of the higher tier's perks until the sailing after the one on which you reached the new status.
I’m cruising with my friends/spouse, and we're at different loyalty tiers. Can perks be shared?
No. Points and perks cannot be shared or transferred. Each cruiser must earn his or her own respective points and status to take advantage of the associated benefits and amenities. The only exceptions are rewards offered on a per-cabin basis, as opposed to a per-cruiser basis.
If I have status and I'm cruising with my child(ren), will my status carry over?
No. Children must earn their own points. Because Latitudes members must be at least 18 years of age, points will be accrued, held, and added to their Latitudes accounts upon completion of their first sailing after turning 18. The loyalty status they're awarded will directly correlate to the number of points they accumulated before that point.
Do Latitudes points and loyalty status expire?
No, your status will never expire, no matter how long since there has been qualifying points activity.
Are there any cruises excluded from receiving reward points that go towards loyalty status?
If you booked your fare at a reduced rate ("travel agent rates, IATA rates, Interline rates, employee rates, [and] vendor rates"), you will not earn points. Additionally, complimentary cruises and those redeemed with a cruise certification, such as Bingo winners, are ineligible for rewards points.
However, if you are an existing rewards member you will receive the benefits and discounts with your current tier level, even if you aren't earning new points.
Will other Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings brands honor my Latitudes status if I sail with them?
No. Your loyalty status will not be honored, nor will perks be given, on voyages with Regent Seven Seas Cruises or Oceania Cruises. Similarly, sailing with one of those lines will not earn you reward points toward your Latitudes standing.
Chantal McPhee
Chantal McPhee has a great passion for travel since first venturing to the Bahamas as a child with her grandparents. Today, she loves cruising with her husband and two daughters to new places and aspires one day to do a world cruise. Living on the east coast of Canada, she shares cruising tips and information with fellow Canucks seeking a reprieve from the great white north. She also teaches business studies at a university, with a focus on strategy
