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The Norwegian Fleet: 10 Ships
Fleet Capacity: Approx. 22,000 berths
NCL Fleet:
Norwegian Dawn
Norwegian Gem
Norwegian Jade
Norwegian Jewel
Norwegian Pearl
Norwegian Sky
Norwegian Spirit
Norwegian Star
Norwegian Sun
NCL America Fleet: Pride of America
Destinations: Alaska, the Mediterranean, the Bahamas, the Mexican Riviera, Bermuda, Canada/New England, the Caribbean, the Panama Canal, Europe, South America, and Hawai‘i.
Homeland Cruising Ports: New Orleans, Boston, New York, Honolulu, San Francisco, Seattle, Los Angeles, and Miami.
Lifestyle and Enrichment Programs
“Active Decompression” lifestyle programs offered on board and ashore aimed at stimulating the mind and challenging the body;
Components include everything from computer and cooking classes to yoga and mountain biking shore excursions;
Guests looking for something different on their cruise will be able to leave the ship with a sense of having learned something, achieved something or simply regained the balance in their lives;
Guests can still have a sense of “staying connected” through the Internet Cafés on every ship. In 1999, NCL pioneered the industry’s first Internet access on the high seas with its Internet Café. NCL is also the first cruise line to provide remote wireless Internet access (WiFi) to its guests. In 2006, NCL became the first cruise line to offer cell phone service fleet wide.
Freestyle Service
“Breakfast in bed – Wow! You really are on vacation.” A ratio of roughly one crewmember per stateroom ratio brings crew-to-guest ratio up to the level typically found at top land-based resorts;
More crewmembers provide a higher level of service and allow many public rooms and restaurants to stay open for longer periods each evening.
Service Charges
Simplified system eliminates the traditional last night rush to distribute tipping envelopes to dining staff and cabin stewards; Service charges are automatically added to each guest’s onboard account; Guests have the option of leaving an additional gratuity for exceptional service or can choose to deduct the service charge from their bill.
Simplified system eliminates the traditional last night rush to distribute tipping envelopes to dining staff and cabin stewards; Service charges are automatically added to each guest’s onboard account; Guests have the option of leaving an additional gratuity for exceptional service or can choose to deduct the service charge from their bill.
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Freestyle Cruising In 2001, NCL extended Freestyle Cruising to all of its ships. Beginning with Norwegian Sun and Norwegian Star in 2001, all new ships have been purpose-built for Freestyle Cruising. In 2008, NCL introduced Freestyle 2.0, on-board enhancements to further improve the guest experience. Enhancements included a major investment in the total dining experience; upgrading the stateroom experience across the ship; new wide ranging onboard activities for guests all of ages; and additional recognition, service and amenities for balcony, suite and villa guests. NCL is presently building a new third generation Freestyle Cruising ship named Norwegian Epic, for delivery in 2010. The 150,000 ton, 4,200 passenger ship will incorporate a world of new features and amenities, including curved New Wave staterooms and unique nightlife options. NCL will announce details and features of the ship closer to the delivery date. Guests can dine in their choice of main restaurants any time between the hours of 5:30 p.m. to midnight with seating until 10 p.m. Guests have the option to choose their dinner companions and request tables of any size from two to 10 each evening rather than being assigned to a specific table for the length of the cruise. Meals are cooked to order instead of prepared banquet style. Guests can linger over dinner or dessert without feeling rushed.
On May 28, 2000, Norwegian Cruise Line ushered in a new era of cruising when it introduced its innovative Freestyle Cruising aboard Norwegian Sky. Freestyle Cruising challenges the conventional model of cruising and is designed to meet the changing needs of today’s cruise passengers. Freestyle Cruising is characterized, in particular, by having no fixed dining times, relaxed attire, up to 11 distinct restaurants, relaxed disembarkation and even more lounges, bars, theatres and other entertainment and activity options.
Dining
Freestyle Dining – “Dinner will be served at whatever o’clock." Open seating and extended hours in the main restaurants allow guests to dine when they want, where they want and with whom they want;
NCL’s newest ships feature a Restaurant Reservation and Table Management system. Flat-screen TVs placed in key, high-traffic areas around the ship, show each restaurant’s current availability status. Indicator bars reflect when each restaurant is “full,” “short wait,” “filling up,” or “empty.” Screens also show an estimated wait time in each restaurant. If a restaurant is full and guests would like to wait for an opening, the hostess will quote a wait time and issue a pager that works all over the ship. This allows passengers to sit down in a bar, enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail, and listen to one of the ship’s many entertainers until their table is ready.
Freestyle Attire
“Come as you are, really.” Resort casual dress is the norm throughout the fleet; One completely optional “formal night” (two on cruises longer than seven-nights) is offered in various areas of the ship for those who enjoy dressing up for dinner.
Disembarkation
“You must board. You must disembark. Thus ends the lists of ‘musts.’”
NCL’s guest-friendly disembarkation system allows guests to enjoy the final morning of the cruise and depart the ship at their leisure;
Guests may stay in their cabins and enjoy continental breakfast, eat breakfast in one of the main restaurants or eat at the buffet or casual restaurant until their colored luggage tag is called or until the last and final call, which is normally around 10 a.m.
Freestyle Cruising is all about giving you the freedom and flexibility to have your style of vacation. Relax or be adventurous. Eat a burger or filet. Dress up or go casual. And never have a schedule or restriction to slow you down. It's your vacation, so make sure it's exactly what you've been daydreaming about. You'll find that NCL's fleet of new ships have everything you need to have your perfect cruise vacation.
There is endless entertainment awaiting on Norwegian's "Epic", NCL’s incredible new ship that reinvents cruising once again.
Blue Man Group is an award winning, unforgettable experience and nobody gets to see them on water except guests aboard Norwegian Epic. The world famous theatrical shows and concerts defy convention with an unexpected combination of music, comedy and multimedia theatrics.
Norwegian Cruise Line's largest, most elegant full-action casino offers high-roller ambiance, no matter what your game. Choose from poker, black jack, roulette, craps and hundreds of more-exciting-than-ever slot machines. And with the most rewarding Players Club Program at sea, there’s something for everyone, whether you’re a first-timer (don’t worry, we offer free gaming lessons) or a Vegas regular.
NCL's innovative accommodations feature amenities and modern styling that are sure to impress.
Suit up and splash down on the Epic's Aqua Park. Choose from three multi-story water slides of varying thrill factors. The Aqua Park also includes two main pools with arching water effects that illuminate at night, five hot tubs, a wading pool and a kid’s pool that features whimsical sculptures, water sprays and a slide.
This is merely one of the twenty dining options offered on board the Epic. Their eclectic assemblage of restaurants is designed to fulfill the most delectable of desires on your vacation.
