Norwegian Cruise Line
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Challenge
Norwegian Cruise Line had a small internal e-commerce team and were seeking guidance on how to properly redesign their website and build a successful content strategy. They asked us to inform them on best practices, teach them about user experience, collaborate with other partner agencies within the organization, gain stakeholder support, create their brand's e-commerce experience, and ultimately increase online bookings and onboard purchases.
Our Solution
Over a span of nine years, we maintained a close collaboration with the NCL team, serving as their strategic partner in UX, UI, and omni-channel digital strategy across various aspects of ncl.com, microsites, and the guest experience mobile app for bookings. During this period, we actively led the planning, design, and execution of numerous digital initiatives, which encompassed two redesigns of ncl.com, a revamp of the onboard mobile app, and the ongoing development of the agent booking portal. In addition, we played a central role in instigating significant organizational transformations, particularly in terms of enhancing team collaboration and adopting agile methodologies. We spearheaded the formulation and evolution of NCL's digital brand identity, culminating in the strategic repositioning of the e-commerce team as the company's leading channel. Our contributions consistently drove positive outcomes and played a pivotal role in shaping the digital landscape and overall success of Norwegian Cruise Line.
Knowledge labs
Product Design, User Experience
Industry
Travel, Technology, E-Commerce
Responsive Web UX & Design
We've delivered numerous big-impact designs solutions to NCL over the years–including everything from their first fully responsive site in 2014 to the new product and booking flow updates in 2023.
Cruises are one of the most complex purchases to make online. For the ncl.com booking flow, we are committed to consistantly and eagerly working through important business requirements, reservation system challenges, and unique technical capabilities while keeping the end users central to each design solution created.
We have relied on Gallardo Labs for several years to help us solve both large and small UX challenges. UX Knowledge, Quality, Dependable, and Easy to Work with; are all qualities that make Gallardo Labs a valuable partner.
- Roger Kline, Vice President, E-commerce Development
Mobile App UX & Design
The mobile app experience for NCL is available to guests after booking a cruise and on the ship. We collaborate closely with product owners and developers to launch regular UX and design enhancements and optimizations, ensuring we are providing the users with a continous brand experience from ashore to onboard.
The Numbers
76%
online booking revenue growth
330%
increase in onboard purchases
We are thrilled to be the UX & design partner of Norwegian Cruise Line for 8 years and counting.