Norweigen Cruise Line http://www.norweigen-cruise-line.com Norweigen Cruise Line Travel Sat, 11 Oct 2008 13:57:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 en The first Norwegian Cruise took place in 1882, and since nowadays it is one of the most famous in the world. http://www.norweigen-cruise-line.com/the-first-norwegian-cruise-took-place-in-1882-and-since-nowadays-it-is-one-of-the-most-famous-in-the-world http://www.norweigen-cruise-line.com/the-first-norwegian-cruise-took-place-in-1882-and-since-nowadays-it-is-one-of-the-most-famous-in-the-world#comments Sat, 11 Oct 2008 13:29:05 +0000 admin http://www.norweigen-cruise-line.com/the-first-norwegian-cruise-took-place-in-1882-and-since-nowadays-it-is-one-of-the-most-famous-in-the-world Is it the size of the ship? Is the sheer decadence with which you’re greeted the moment you step aboard? Is it the streamlined contours of this floating vacation that brings passengers from all over the world to Norwegian Cruise Line? The answer to all of these questions is an emphatic “yes”. Not only that, but in today’s atmosphere of shoddy service and poor customer service, Norwegian Cruise Line promotes themselves as managing the largest passenger to staff ratio in the industry. And this is apparent at every point during your cruise. Among the many pioneering elements that Norwegian Cruise Line has introduced to the industry, is free-style dining. Breaking tradition with the stuffy practice of a rigid dining schedule with pre-assigned seats, dress code and limited menus, NCL has brought the convenience of open dining to the sea. Not only do passengers have a range of anywhere between 6 to a dozen dining facilities from which to choose at any given time but each dining facility has a different genre of menu to offer. From pre-prepared cafeteria-style to be chosen and loaded onto your tray, to the main dining halls where menus are served around a theme and dress is casual, to the upscale dining experience that so many have come to expect and enjoy on a luxury cruise line. Of course, for an additional fee, passengers with a taste for the more exotic delicacies and the more discerning pallet can choose from a number of small, ethnically themed restaurants such as Ethiopian, French-Vietnamese and Italian to name a few.

For most of us, good food is always an attraction, and for the 7 pounds that the average passenger gains each week they’re on board the cruise, there are also a number of on-board activities and pursuits from which passengers may choose. An Olympic-sized pool is always a major attraction in the hot-summer months. And a fully-equipped gym allows the health-minded to mind their physique while vacationing. A number of lounges, dancehalls, bars and stages provide venues for theater, stand-up and musical performance which are also all included in the price of the vacation. So this leaves you with additional money with which you may choose to gamble away in international waters.

Norwegian Cruise Lines has ten large ships in it’s fleet, the most luxurious of the 10 being the Norwegian Star which alternately runs the Alaskan cruise in the Summer months and a Mexican cruise in the Winter months. The Norwegian Spirit also cruises out to Alaska but in the Summer it crosses down into the Caribbean. The Norwegian Wind will sail to many major areas through out the year. The Pride of Aloha, as one might think, focuses on cruises in and around the Hawaiian Islands. The New York to Florida and Caribbean routes are covered by the Norwegian Dawn. The Norwegian Sea sails from Houston to the Caribbean and the Norwegian Majesty sails through Mexico, the Caribbean and the Bahamas.

No matter where your tastes will take you, the Norwegian Cruise Line has your destination covered. From innovative techniques in boarding passengers and troubleshooting, to time-honored customs that involve full frills customer service and opulent productions, Norwegian Cruise Lines sets the bar for high-end quality and affordable luxury cruise at all price points. And they continue to improve on the old adage “Getting there is half the fun”.

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]]> http://www.norweigen-cruise-line.com/the-first-norwegian-cruise-took-place-in-1882-and-since-nowadays-it-is-one-of-the-most-famous-in-the-world/feed Norwegian Cruise by Tom Bernstein http://www.norweigen-cruise-line.com/norwegian-cruise-by-tom-bernstein http://www.norweigen-cruise-line.com/norwegian-cruise-by-tom-bernstein#comments Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:27:22 +0000 admin http://www.norweigen-cruise-line.com/norwegian-cruise-by-tom-bernstein The first Norwegian Cruise took place in 1882, and since nowadays it is one of the most famous in the world. Norwegian cruise journeys are unique along the 1.300 nautical miles long coastline and very interesting that gives each visitor a filing of a dreaming vacation like in heaven. Every year more than 30 harbors are visited.

The most admired areas for cruising are The Fjords, North- Cape, Spitsbergen and the Artic, Coastal cruises including the Lofoten isles as well as Southern Norway including Oslo, which is often included in routes with other Scandinavian capitals and destinations in the Baltic region.

The Norwegian coastline consists of more than 67.000 islands. The longest Fjord is 200 kilometers long which with its little isles creates a unique landscape with beautiful villages and amazing relief.

A norwegian cruise journeys is perhaps the best way to see Norway. In the many harbors along the shoreline it is possible to organize a great diversity of shore tours. The percentage of cruise passengers participating on shore excursions in Norway are very high compared to other destinations or regions.

Norway has a lot of attractions and beautiful places to show visitors, especially in the field of famous composers, painters, polar expeditions as well as traditional art. New and modern attractions are being developed and new niche products are developed to meet the needs of younger cruise passengers.

Norway is a modern Western European democratic country with a very old history. The Vikings are well known. The oldest towns have a history stretching back more than 1000 years.

Norway have a lot to offer in terms of cultural heritage like the famous Stave Churches, many museums, well preserved wooden buildings and the many picturesque villages by the fjords and in the mountains. The Norwegians are friendly and well educated and most Norwegians speak foreign languages.

The climate is very mild. That is because the Gulf Stream warms the Norwegian coast. Also Norwegian Cruise Line is a safe tourist destination. The cruise tour is sailing through a calm corner of the world.

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]]> http://www.norweigen-cruise-line.com/norwegian-cruise-by-tom-bernstein/feed Norwegian Cruise Line - The Classy Touch Of Elegance by Rolf Zimmerli http://www.norweigen-cruise-line.com/norwegian-cruise-line-the-classy-touch-of-elegance-by-rolf-zimmerli http://www.norweigen-cruise-line.com/norwegian-cruise-line-the-classy-touch-of-elegance-by-rolf-zimmerli#comments Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:26:19 +0000 admin http://www.norweigen-cruise-line.com/norwegian-cruise-line-the-classy-touch-of-elegance-by-rolf-zimmerli Norwegian Cruises are some of the most talked about cruise experiences and when you are searching for the perfect cruise, look no further than Norwegian Cruise Line. With a fleet of amazing ships to accommodate passenger of any age, income, or lifestyle you really have to look no further than the Norwegian Cruise Line experience for fun on the sea. The fleet of Norwegian Cruise Line ships is famous for the comfort and class they offer. Take for example the Norwegian Dawn, one of the Norwegian Cruise lines best cruise ships. This ship is an exquisite example of culture in Impressionism with artwork that rivals that of any art collector. With an itinerary whereby you can set sail from the New York harbor anytime of the year, the Norwegian Dawn also has tons of fun to go with the posh class of the Stardust Theater. If you have a large family and want to get everybody together, why not organize a cruise for the entire clan? Cruises are the most affordable fun way to orchestrate a family reunion in style. Norwegian Cruise Lines offer simple and affordable seven, ten, and eleven-day cruises in some cases. The fleet of ships offered to the cruise-goers is honest, old-fashioned fun mixed equally with state of the art magnificence. Art and culture are one attraction, culinary pleasures, sports, fun and action is the other side of the coin: The Norwegian Jewel is a fine example of this modern charm. When you take into account the absolute function from bow to stern a cruise ship such as the Norwegian Jewel has more action per square foot than any city in the world. Three swimming pools, ten distinct fine dining restaurants, and thirteen lounges and bars make every night on the Jewel a night to remember. When you have chosen to take a Norwegian Cruise Line cruise the possibilities for adventure are endless. You’re not obliged to keep going and run all the time, because if rest and relaxation are your ticket to a successful vacation you can have all the R and R you can tolerate. No matter where your destination the journey can be more than half the fun. Just launching on a deck chair, soaking in the fresh air and sun, wathcing people move by can be great fun too. Accommodations on the Norwegian Jewel are intriguing to say the least. The staterooms are remarkable and with the addition of ten penthouse suites that share a private courtyard there is very little left to the imagination. Family friendly staterooms interconnect so that you can open them for sharing or close them for privacy at your convenience. The timeless space and tanquility of the seas add a special touch to cruising: You can become one with the sea on board one of the fine choices of Norwegian Cruise ships. The choice of itineraries are endless, the activities both on board and beyond are priceless and well planned, and the time you spent enjoying your friends, family, and special someone is beyond your wildest dreams. So make reservations today for the Norwegian Cruise Line experience.

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]]> http://www.norweigen-cruise-line.com/norwegian-cruise-line-the-classy-touch-of-elegance-by-rolf-zimmerli/feed NCL Freestyle’s Newest Ship - Norwegian Pearl by Roy Witman http://www.norweigen-cruise-line.com/ncl-freestyles-newest-ship-norwegian-pearl-by-roy-witman http://www.norweigen-cruise-line.com/ncl-freestyles-newest-ship-norwegian-pearl-by-roy-witman#comments Wed, 08 Oct 2008 13:24:53 +0000 admin http://www.norweigen-cruise-line.com/ncl-freestyles-newest-ship-norwegian-pearl-by-roy-witman © 2006 The youngest fleet at sea. That’s the goal of NCL Freestyle, and they are continuing in their efforts with the call to service of Norwegian Pearl. Purpose-built to deliver Freestyle Cruising, Pearl is currently sailing through the Inside Passage of Alaska and to the southern and western Caribbean.

Shipboard Amenities

Several features set Pearl apart from other ships including her 14 bars and lounges, more than any other cruise line. Making use of an innovative Bar Central concept, Pearl offers a martini bar, champagne and wine bar, and a beer and whiskey pub all connected.

Exclusive to NCL Freestyle Cruising are Garden Villas. With shared access to a private pool, hot tub, sun deck and workout facility, families that opt for the Garden Villas can take advantage of a private staff of five butlers who are at your beck and call.

Families choosing NCL Freestyle Cruising have more options than the Garden Villas. Connecting rooms in almost every class make for family-friendly vacations regardless of budget. For those cruising as couples, other accommodations are available including value-minded inside staterooms that allow you to make the most of your vacation dollars. Each cabin includes TV, refrigerator, safe, duvet and hair dryer.

Another unique aspect of Pearl is her rock-climbing wall - a first on a NCL Freestyle cruise ship. Positioned high atop Deck 14, you can see for miles once you reach the top of the wall. But, the most innovative feature by far is her bowling alley at sea - a first on any cruise ship! Included within an entertainment complex called Bliss, passengers will be able to use the four-lane, 10-pin bowling alley during the day. This sports bar will also feature sporting events via television, air hockey, foosball and other arcade games. At night, however, Bliss will be transformed into a high-energy lounge with videos and music.

Destinations

Pearl is making her way through the frigid waters of Alaska’s Inside Passage. Sailing from Seattle, Pearl calls on ports including Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan, Alaska, plus Victoria, British Columbia.

While in the 49th US state, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to participate in excursions, including dogsled adventures, rainforest canopy and zip line exploits, whale encounters and wilderness kayaking.

If warm and sunny sounds more appealing to you than cold and frosty, then board Pearl in Miami for a southern or western Caribbean tour. Spending nine days flirting with the sun in balmy Barbados, Antigua or St. John is the perfect way to de-stress. Five-day cruises to Cozumel or Belize are also available.

Kid-Friendly Vacation

Of course, Pearl has plenty for the kids to do. With numerous age-appropriate group activities, kids of all ages can have a blast while at sea. The Kid’s Crew program provides a t-shirt (for painting), mom and dad’s night out, a chef’s hat (for cooking class), Crew News and more. Junior Sailors (ages 2-5), First Mates (ages 6-9) and Navigators (ages 10-12) all have special, supervised games and activities. Children under 12 are not allowed to leave the area unless picked up by a parent.

Teens also get special treatment onboard Pearl. With their own disco, movie events and teen parties, they’ll have a wonderful time meeting kids their own age.

NCL Freestyle Cruising allows you to choose how you dress, when you dine, who you dine with and what you do. This new freedom in cruising is only expanded with the addition of Pearl to the fleet of the youngest ships at sea.

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Roy Witman is Vice-President of Cruise Vacation Center. Visit them online today at http://www.cruisevacationcenter.com for the best deals including Alaska cruises.

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The following article acknowledges the information supplied by the Norwegian Tourist Office in their February news briefing. The Norwegian Tourist Office has been busy setting up its 2007 UK promotions, which include 400 posters on the London Underground under the theme “Norway Awaits”, and the forthcoming Norwegian Travel Workshop in Kristiansand from April 23-25.

The Norwegian Travel Workshop: The NTW is a meeting place for suppliers and buyers of Norwegian Travel products. Participants are given the opportunity to negotiate, update product knowledge, and increase the number of contacts within the Norwegian tourist industry. Last year’s event attracted 700 participants equally divided between suppliers and buyers.

Norway Airline and Tour Operator News: Scottish travellers can enjoy a new airline route from Edinburgh to Oslo with low-cost carrier Norwegian. Flying three times a week, the route will start on 15th April. Flights can be booked online at www.norwegian.no.

DFDS Seaways:. DFDS Seaways launched their second edition of ‘The Holiday Collection 2007′ in January, offering many ideas for holidays in Norway.

M.S. Princess of Norway - the newest addition to the DFDS Seaways fleet, sails overnight from Newcastle to Stavanger, Haugesund and the gateway to the fjordsand Bergen. raveller simply have to drive aboard the floating hotel and relax, and enjoy the array of leisure facilities, entertainment and fine cuisine on offer. The vessel is the starting point for a range of Norway holidays including getting back to nature on an activity holiday with prices from only £139 per person, or an idyllic cottage hideaway, or the magical Hurtigruten voyage, cruising along the spectacular coastline.

DFDS also have a choice of short breaks including city breaks in all ports of call, plus the activity hub of Voss.

Scantours: Scantours’ new catalogue ‘Summer Adventures’ has just been published and features some 25 tours to Norway’s fjord region and the north, including some new tours for this year. The tour emphasis in every case is on scenic or activity adventures with stay lengths from 4 to 14 days. Copies can be ordered via the Scantours web site www.scantours.co.uk

New for this year is an arrangement in Spitsbergen with several optional excursions; a seven-day excursion around the North Cape to see the Midnight Sun and new ‘Drive and Discover’ self drive tours. The perennially popular ‘Across the Roof of Norway’ tour also now has a mountain stay extension in Gol, as well as Voss and Balestrand on the Sognefjord. For people looking for escorted arrangements the catalogue has several options including extending their tour elsewhere in Scandinavia.

Skiing News: It was at Telemark in Norway that Sondre Norheim originated the modern sport of skiing. With his daring skiing competitions, ski jumps and Telemark swings in Morgedal valley.

Mount Gausta dominates the area and is also Telemark’s highest mountain at 1.883 metres above sea level. Here, in the southern part of the Hardanger highlands, is Telemark’s most beautiful high mountain terrain and miles of ski tracks.

Other activities are available in the area including horse-drawn sleigh rides, ice climbing and ice fishing. For more information about Telemark, go to www.visittelemark.com

Hemsedal Ski Center: Hemsedal Ski Center celebrated its 45th Anniversary at the end of last year. The ski centre opened on December 9th 1961 and was an extremely important day for everyone in Hemsedal. To celebrate the opening, all the schoolchildren got the afternoon off so that they could use the new lift free of charge and ski as much as their hearts desired.

Despite bad snow conditions across Europe, Norway’s ski resorts have been blessed with good powder on the slopes. Trysil has been no exception. Norway’s largest ski resort, lies in the east by the Swedish border. The first lifts opened here on 4th November and have remained so throughout the past three months.

Trysil: Trysil is perfect for families and those more experienced skiers as there are runs to sort all abilities. With a great range of accommodation and fantastic après-ski, it really is a must for any ski enthusiast.

Norway offers a long season with snow virtually guaranteed from November to May. Only two hours away by plane from the UK, most resorts can be reached from either the capital Oslo or Bergen in the west. Un-crowded slopes and short lift queues also add to its appeal. Trysil is just two-and-a-half hours from Oslo. For more information about Trysil, visit www.trysil.com.

Coastal Sailing: Hurtigruten, the new name for Norwegian Coastal Voyage, has launched a range of Spring offers running from March and May 2007 with prices starting from just £695 per person for a seven day trip between. These trips are ideal for those looking for a holiday away from the school holiday period and with stunning scenery to enjoy.

Springtime is a time when warmth returns to the shores of Norway and the sunshine rejuvenates life along the coast. Snow can still be seen around the North Cape area as winter struggles to maintain its grip on the arctic regions. For agents, the offers also tie in with departures over the Easter period and Norwegian National Day on 17 May.

Offers are available on the Voyage to the North, Voyage to the South and full Classic Round Voyage. A six night voyage from Bergen in the south to Kirkenes in the North cost from £695 per person on a half board basis. Flights can be added from £190 per person from Stansted or £250 per person from a range of regional airports across the UK.

Furthermore, Hurtigruten is to sell MS Narvik - one of its mid-generation ships which was built in 1982. The move comes as the cruise line invests in quality and adjusts its fleet for the arrival of MS Fram, its newest ship which comes into service in April 2007. For more information go to www.hurtigruten.co.uk

Easy to reach at low cost, with a choice of low cost air travel or more leisurely sea routes with comfort and style, Norway continues to offer an alternative to the crowded beaches and the more well-trodden sightseeing honeypots of Europe. Spectacular scenery, pure air and healthy living are the watchword for any successful, stress- reducing holiday, and Norway has it all.

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Jimi St. Pierre writes for several Travel Companies and Office Equipment suppliers and in the UK, including Officemagic, BCP Ltd and Country Connect , the latter being a publisher of a daily news feed to the UK travel industry via the ntl:telewest Traveleye extranet.

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]]> http://www.norweigen-cruise-line.com/norwegian-tourist-office-setting-out-its-stall-in-the-uk-for-2007-by-jimi-st-pierre/feed The Newest Treasure at NCL Freestyle - Norwegian Gem by Roy Witman http://www.norweigen-cruise-line.com/the-newest-treasure-at-ncl-freestyle-norwegian-gem-by-roy-witman http://www.norweigen-cruise-line.com/the-newest-treasure-at-ncl-freestyle-norwegian-gem-by-roy-witman#comments Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:22:32 +0000 admin http://www.norweigen-cruise-line.com/the-newest-treasure-at-ncl-freestyle-norwegian-gem-by-roy-witman © 2007, All Rights Reserved Norwegian Cruise Lines has announced another dazzling jewel in its fleet: Gem. In the tradition of Norwegian Cruise Line’s Jewel class of ships, Gem is artfully decorated inside and out; specially designed uniquely for NCL Freestyle Cruising with its appealing freedom. Gem will begin with pre-inaugural cruises in the Mediterranean, and will offer seven-day excursions to the Bahamas and Florida.

Aboard Gem

Passengers can feast on delicious cuisine, from French to Asian to Latin and everything in between. Gem has 12 restaurants to choose from, and unique to NCL Freestyle Cruising - dining options with no restrictive schedules or dress codes, so there are no limits to vacation enjoyment. Gem’s unique features include 11 bars and lounges to choose from, offering cocktails from such distinct settings as the basket of a hot air balloon, a martini bar adorned in Art Deco, or an elegant lounge where passengers can savor champagne and wine.

As the sister ship to Pearl, Gem offers the exclusive Courtyard and Garden Villas, experienced only with NCL Freestyle Cruising. Travelers wanting luxurious accommodations will be enchanted with over 4,000 square feet to relax in. The Garden Villas offer a full bath with a whirlpool, and access to the exclusive concierge lounge, including a private courtyard area with pool, hot tub, and sundeck. Butler service and concierge are available to pamper Villa vacationers.

NCL’s accommodations offer the most flexible choices of all cruise lines, with inter-connecting staterooms in nearly every class, making it easy to plan family or group vacations. From lavish Villas to cozy inside staterooms, every passenger will find the perfect stateroom, as affordable as desired, and with all the expected comforts of an NCL cruise. Every stateroom has TV, refrigerator, and hair dryers - and a chocolate on your freshly fluffed pillow each night.

Freestyle Cruising allows family vacations to be enjoyed as never before. A mood lit bowling alley - first ever in the cruise industry; a giant water slide, and arcade. Gem has clubs specially designed so teens can have their own space; and supervised, age-appropriate activities to keep everyone happy.

Passengers planning an enticing vacation for two will have all of the romantic allure of the tropics, casinos, and dancing, or rare, carefree time spent sharing life’s moments. Norwegian Cruise Line anticipates and fulfills passenger desires aboard Gem, with a fitness center, and courts for basketball, volleyball and tennis, as well as an Internet café, an art gallery, a library, a spa, and a theatre and more - there’s something to entertain everyone.

Itinerary

NCL Gem will be launched with pre-inaugural cruises, from Dover to Barcelona, Rome, Nice, Morocco, the Canary Islands, Gibraltar and Majorca. After crossing the Atlantic, cruises will be available from New York City, New York, with seven-day Bahamas and Florida destinations.

Whether you’re looking for family fun with theme parks in Florida, swimming, and snorkeling in the pristine waters of the Bahamas, or a dream vacation for two relaxing in tropical breezes before an evening at the casinos, NCL Freestyle Cruising allows the freedom to plan it your way, in advance or as you go.

Stops include a day on the private island Great Stirrup Cay where you can enjoy white sand beaches, kayaking, sailing, or simply unwinding in a hammock. Discover charming Key West on a trolley ride, the perfect place to de-stress and relax.

Norwegian Cruise Line’s Freestyle Cruising lets you create your ideal vacation with its vast choices in staterooms, major dining flexibility, and complete freedom to control your schedule - or to have no schedule at all. Gem’s addition to the fleet is another radiant jewel in this array of ships that are custom designed for passenger delight.

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Roy Witman is Vice-President of Cruise Vacation Center at http://www.cruisevacationcenter.com offering the best deals including European cruises.

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]]> http://www.norweigen-cruise-line.com/the-newest-treasure-at-ncl-freestyle-norwegian-gem-by-roy-witman/feed Why Norwegian Cruise Lines is So Popular by Denise Walker http://www.norweigen-cruise-line.com/why-norwegian-cruise-lines-is-so-popular-by-denise-walker http://www.norweigen-cruise-line.com/why-norwegian-cruise-lines-is-so-popular-by-denise-walker#comments Sun, 05 Oct 2008 13:21:46 +0000 admin http://www.norweigen-cruise-line.com/why-norwegian-cruise-lines-is-so-popular-by-denise-walker The Norwegian Cruise Lines offers freestyle travel experiences. Specifically, Norwegian Cruise Line offers exclusive Freestyle dining, activities, service, and gratuities. Additional features make the Norwegian one of the top cruise lines around. Norwegian Cruise Line Freestyle Dining is an exclusive feature. Norwegian offers thirteen restaurants on a single ship. Your cuisine choices range from sushi and Italian to pizza and buffets. You get to dine at any restaurant of your choice. You can eat anytime you want with anyone you want. Some cruises have seating assignments. Norwegian does not. And room service is available around the clock.

Freestyle Activities involves unscheduled fun. You can try your hand at yoga or bowling. You can learn kick-boxing or practice your karaoke. Like sports contests? Join a volleyball or basketball tournament. If you decide to go ashore, you can go snorkeling or learn to surf. You can sign up for scuba or kayak lessons. Many passengers enjoy the wine tasting and cooking demonstrations. Looking for something unique? Try your hand at ice carving or vegetable carving. You can also partake in the on board gambling activities or attend a show.

Freestyle Service is a hallmark of Norwegian Cruise Lines. They have superb service and more staff than other cruise lines. There is approximately one crew member for each stateroom. As a result, you are pampered the minute you step on board. With Freestyle Gratuities, service charges are included in your account so you don’t have to worry about tipping throughout your trip. The service charge is then shared among the crew. You can tip extra if you want. If you don’t, you don’t have to worry about it.

Norwegian has an agreement with Mandara Spa. The resort spa offers state-of-the-art spa treatments including lomi-lomi style massage, hot stones, and reflexology. The “Mandara” massage is the spa’s signature treatment and involves two therapists massaging you simultaneously.

Another unique feature of Norwegian Cruise Lines is its Dive In Program. This program includes snorkeling lessons provided by licensed instructors. You can snorkel with stingrays or explore underwater coral gardens. You can also take scuba lessons.

Norwegian Cruise Lines has special programs for children and teenagers. These programs allow you to enjoy time to yourself while your kids participate in age-appropriate experiences as well. Youth counselors are on board to organize crafts, sports, and games for the kids. They participate in t-shirt painting and cooking classes. So your kids get to have their own cruise experience while you have yours.

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Visit Cruise Simply to find out why Norweigan Cruise Lines is one of most popular European cruises around. Find out what you’re missing!

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]]> http://www.norweigen-cruise-line.com/why-norwegian-cruise-lines-is-so-popular-by-denise-walker/feed Unique Features Of Norwegian Cruise Lines http://www.norweigen-cruise-line.com/unique-features-of-norwegian-cruise-lines http://www.norweigen-cruise-line.com/unique-features-of-norwegian-cruise-lines#comments Sat, 04 Oct 2008 13:20:32 +0000 admin http://www.norweigen-cruise-line.com/unique-features-of-norwegian-cruise-lines The Norwegian Cruise Lines offers freestyle travel experiences. Specifically, Norwegian Cruise Line offers exclusive Freestyle dining, activities, service, and gratuities. Additional features make the Norwegian one of the top cruise lines around. Norwegian Cruise Line Freestyle Dining is an exclusive feature. Norwegian offers thirteen restaurants on a single ship. Your cuisine choices range from sushi and Italian to pizza and buffets. You get to dine at any restaurant of your choice. You can eat anytime you want with anyone you want. Some cruises have seating assignments. Norwegian does not. And room service is available around the clock.

Freestyle Activities involves unscheduled fun. You can try your hand at yoga or bowling. You can learn kick-boxing or practice your karaoke. Like sports contests? Join a volleyball or basketball tournament. If you decide to go ashore, you can go snorkeling or learn to surf. You can sign up for scuba or kayak lessons. Many passengers enjoy the wine tasting and cooking demonstrations. Looking for something unique? Try your hand at ice carving or vegetable carving. You can also partake in the on board gambling activities or attend a show.

Freestyle Service is a hallmark of Norwegian Cruise Lines. They have superb service and more staff than other cruise lines. There is approximately one crew member for each stateroom. As a result, you are pampered the minute you step on board. With Freestyle Gratuities, service charges are included in your account so you don’t have to worry about tipping throughout your trip. The service charge is then shared among the crew. You can tip extra if you want. If you don’t, you don’t have to worry about it.

Norwegian has an agreement with Mandara Spa. The resort spa offers state-of-the-art spa treatments including lomi-lomi style massage, hot stones, and reflexology. The “Mandara” massage is the spa’s signature treatment and involves two therapists massaging you simultaneously.

Another unique feature of Norwegian Cruise Lines is its Dive In Program. This program includes snorkeling lessons provided by licensed instructors. You can snorkel with stingrays or explore underwater coral gardens. You can also take scuba lessons.

Norwegian Cruise Lines has special programs for children and teenagers. These programs allow you to enjoy time to yourself while your kids participate in age-appropriate experiences as well. Youth counselors are on board to organize crafts, sports, and games for the kids. They participate in t-shirt painting and cooking classes. So your kids get to have their own cruise experience while you have yours.

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]]> http://www.norweigen-cruise-line.com/unique-features-of-norwegian-cruise-lines/feed Norwegian Cruise Line Reviews of Freestyle Cruising by Ann Richter http://www.norweigen-cruise-line.com/norwegian-cruise-line-reviews-of-freestyle-cruising-by-ann-richter http://www.norweigen-cruise-line.com/norwegian-cruise-line-reviews-of-freestyle-cruising-by-ann-richter#comments Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:19:37 +0000 admin http://www.norweigen-cruise-line.com/norwegian-cruise-line-reviews-of-freestyle-cruising-by-ann-richter Norwegian Cruise Line Reviews of Freestyle cruising can help you to understand this new concept. Just a few years ago, Norwegian had ships such as The Norway that were all about tradition and formality. The Norway was a dying breed and had its farewell season in 2001, although it still cruised for a few years after that. Now Norwegian is trying to capture a broader passenger base. Traditional aspects still remain.

One passenger traveled on the Norwegian Dawn, one of Norwegian’s newer ships. There was a focus on art all through the ship. Rather than using contemporary artists, the Norwegian Dawn’s art staff opted for work of master artists. From Van Gogh to Andy Warhol, this is not the kind of art you usually see on a cruise ship. However, it does go along with emphasizing the luxurious feeling of days gone by.

The woodwork and metals are made with the highest quality workmanship and materials. It gives you the feeling that you are in a well-kept mansion or grand hotel lobby. Nowhere in the public areas will you find less than top quality visual effects that signify a privileged lifestyle.

Freestyle Cruising

Cruise lines used to schedule nearly every minute of every day, including where and when to eat. Norwegian wanted to set itself apart by offering a way for passengers to have more choices in how they spent their time. This was a wise move for them because Americans are very inclined to go where they have the most freedom. It is a part of our national spirit.

One of the biggest changes in the way things are done is in the dining arrangements. No longer do you have to dine in the seat, at the table, with the people, at the hour you are assigned. There are many choices of where to eat.

All the different restaurants have different choices of what kinds of foods you like to eat and how formal you like to get. They are open for long periods of time, and with all these variables, you should be able to find a seat in one of them with no problem.

On older ships, and many ships of other lines, people had to get off the ship only when the cruise personnel allowed them to. With Freestyle cruising, you can still get off the ship later if you miss the time when other passengers debark. It keeps you from missing out on seeing the ports of call just because you are a little late.

Norwegian Cruise Line Reviews are filled with information about the Freestyle cruising concept, along with other aspects of the voyages. If you can take some time to find out more about this new type of cruise vacation, you may learn that it is just what you want.

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