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Norwegian Cruise Lines
Discount Cruise Reservations
Freestyle Cruising means freedom of choice. Norwegian's fleet of first-class
ships offers up to 10 restaurants serving everything from tapas and sushi to
gourmet French and Italian. Dress for dinner is "resort casual," and formal
nights are optional. With the Mandara Spa, Lifestyle Program, and Kid's Crew
activities, the choices are endless.
Pictures Courtesy Norwegian Cruise Lines
Freestyle
Cruising
Norwegian's Freestyle Cruising offers passengers a more relaxed, resort-style
cruise product with complete flexibility and non-intrusive service of the
highest standard. Hallmarks of this innovative onboard service concept include
open seating and extended hours in the main restaurants, alternative dining
facilities, "resort-casual" attire in the evening, increased crew-to-guest
staffing, simplified tipping procedures, and a more leisurely disembarkation
process.
Great Stirrup
Cay
Norwegian was the first cruise line to offer a private tropical island
experience exclusively for NCL passengers. Great Stirrup Cay, located east of
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, is the northernmost island in a chain of islands known
as the Berry Islands in the Bahamas. The 2.5 by 1.5-mile island boasts
white-sand beaches lined with palms. Its pristine waters are home to an
abundance of colorful marine life that inhabit the surrounding coral reefs.
Paddleboats, sailboats, floats, kayaks, and snorkeling equipment are all
available.
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Dining
One of the most innovative aspects of NCL's cruising concept is the Freestyle
Dining component, allowing guests to eat whenever, wherever, and with whomever
they wish.
Ten different themed restaurants offer an array of international and regional
cuisine, including French bistro fare, trattoria-style Italian dishes, Asian
fusion, sushi, teppanyaki, and Spanish tapas. Vegetarian, low fat, low calorie,
and children's menu items are available at all restaurants, and NCL's popular
"chocoholic buffet" is offered on all voyages. Guests can also order from a
24-hour room service menu.
All of NCL's full-service and specialty restaurant menus incorporate a variety
of regional specialties to allow guests to savor culinary creations that are
unique to the exotic destinations visited during their cruise.
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Entertainment
Norwegian Cruise Line's Casinos at Sea are filled with exciting games of chance
including baccarat, blackjack, craps, roulette, Caribbean stud poker, 3-card
poker, video poker, mystery jackpots, and 24-hour slot machines ranging from one
cent to $100. Guests can take advantage of the casino's membership club and
player programs, or participate in the onboard slot and blackjack tournaments.
NCL was one of the first cruise lines to feature big-name entertainers and
Broadway-caliber productions. Continuing its tradition of entertainment
excellence, NCL has teamed with the top theatrical producers in the world to
produce a series of award-winning musical productions for its fleet.
In addition to top-notch productions, NCL offers a range of evening
entertainment that includes cabaret singers, stand-up comics, and specialty acts
such as jugglers, ventriloquists, magicians, and comedy hypnotists. A dazzling
nightclub is available for dancing the night away, and an array of themed
lounges feature live entertainment.
Mandara Spa
Norwegian Cruise Line offers the services of the Mandara Spa onboard all ships.
The beauty, spirit, and traditions of Bali are reflected in the spa's exotic
treatments. Guests can relax and enjoy rejuvenating treatments including Mandara
Four Hands Massage, Seven Seas Massage, Bali Press, Elemis Aroma-Star Ocean
Wrap, and Norway Aromapure Facials.
The Fitness Center allows guests to take advantage of state-of-the-art
facilities and exercise classes to achieve daily fitness goals. Guests can also
workout on the sports deck, featuring a jogging track, outdoor pool, and
volleyball court, or relax and unwind in the sauna and steam room.
Kid's Crew & Teen Club
Norwegian Cruise Line makes cruising a fun experience for the entire family with
the Kid's Crew and Teen Club program. The Kid's Crew program is for children
ages 2-12 and features age-specific activities including a circus, painting,
pizza making, treasure searches, scavenger hunts, parties, and storytelling, as
well as family activities and a children's pool area. Children can purchase a
Backpack with Unlimited Soda Program, which includes a Kid's Crew backpack with
luggage tag, baseball cap, and a souvenir cup with free soda fountain refills.
The Unlimited Beverage Program is also available separately.
The Teen Club is for teenagers ages 13-17 and features a teen social, sports,
video arcade, movies, pool parties, and a teen disco available on selected
ships. Teens can purchase a Teen Passport, which includes a booklet for 20
non-alcoholic drinks, a "Farewell Frat Party" on the last night of the cruise,
and an afternoon dance party for a teen and guest featuring pizza and unlimited
non-alcoholic drinks.
Overview
Norwegian Cruise Line is a global cruise company and industry innovator that
sails to more than 140 ports around the world. Norwegian has introduced two U.S
registered ships, the Pride of America and the Pride of Aloha, which will sail
under the U.S. flag and the NCL America brand. Through the "Homeland Cruising"
program, NCL offers regularly scheduled, roundtrip cruises from many U.S. and
Canadian ports, as well as global ports in Alaska, Bermuda, Canada and New
England, the Caribbean, Europe, Hawaii, the Panama Canal, and South America.
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