Norwegian Cruise Line reportedly cancelled a visit to Willemstad in Curaçao due to naval exercises in the region.

According to a report by a local news outlet, the Norwegian Epic dropped its call to the port on December 17, 2025.

NL Times said that the decision was communicated to guests by the ship’s captain, who stated that the change was related to military exercises.

Citing guest reports on social media, the website added that the captain acted at the request of Norwegian Cruise Line’s management.

The report said that the island’s Minister of Economic Development, Roderick Middelhof, confirmed the cancellation but did not provide a reason for the change.

Sailing from Puerto Rico, the Norwegian Epic is currently offering a seven-night cruise to the Southern Caribbean.

After departing from San Juan on Sunday, the 2010-built vessel made a visit to Aruba on Tuesday. The ship was then scheduled to sail to Curaçao on Wednesday.

With the stop cancelled, the Epic sailed north to Barbados, making an unscheduled visit to the Port of Bridgetown.

The ship is now set to visit St. Kitts and St. Lucia before returning to Puerto Rico as planned on December 21, 2025.

While the Norwegian Epic skipped its visit to Curaçao, two other ships visited the destination on December 17, 2025.

Offering a 30-night cruise to the Amazon and the Caribbean, the Volendam called in Willemstad as scheduled on that day.

In addition to Curaçao, Holland America Line vessel’s itinerary also features visits to destinations in Brazil, French Guiana, Trinidad and more.

Sailing roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale, the Celebrity Silhouette also visited Curaçao as planned on Wednesday.

The Celebrity Cruises ship is currently offering an eight-night cruise to the Southern Caribbean that also features visits to Aruba and Bonaire.