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Norwegian Cruise Line UK launches Wave Season promotion

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Written by Kari Reinikainen Kari Reinikainen

Category: Latest offers Latest offers

Published: 06 January 2015 06 January 2015

Norwegian Cruise Line UK says it is introducing ‘Norwegian’s Freestyle Choice’ for its Wave campaign for 2015, giving guests more benefits and greater ability to customise their holidays than ever before.

The offer is available between 8 January and 27 February 2015 on any cruise of five nights or more departing between January 2015 and April 2017.

Guests booking an Oceanview Stateroom or higher can, depending on destination and stateroom category, choose one, two or even three complimentary offers to enhance their Freestyle Cruising® experience:

·         The Ultimate Dining Package. Guests can experience a different speciality restaurant every night of the holiday, along with the great variety of dining options already included in the cruise fare. Guests can savour French cuisine at Le Bistro, tuck into a sumptuous steak at Cagney’s steakhouse or watch delicious Asian cuisine being prepared and cooked before their eyes at Teppanyaki and more.

·         The Ultimate Beverage Package. Guests can enjoy their favourite wine, beer, cocktails and also a wide selection of premium spirits for as long as they sail in up to 22 bars and lounges. There’s a venue to match every mood from ambient champagne and piano bars to lively cocktail bars and night clubs.

·         On-board spending money. Guests can get up to $300 on-board spending money per stateroom to pamper themselves with a spa treatment, book one of many shore excursions be it enjoying a cocktail on a beach hideaway in the Bahamas or trekking a glacier in Alaska and much more.

Guests who book a cruise in Europe can choose any 2 offers, when sailing in an Oceanview Stateroom or above. If cruising in a luxury Suite or accommodation in The Haven by Norwegian guests will receive all three offers.

Those booking an Oceanview Stateroom or above in the Caribbean, the Bahamas & Florida, Bermuda, Alaska, Canada & New England, the Mexican Riviera or South America can choose one offer unless they are staying in a Suite or The Haven where they will receive all three.

Guests experiencing the beautiful islands of Hawai’i on board Pride of America in an Oceanview Stateroom or above will receive both the Ultimate Dining Package and up to $300 on-board spending money, regardless of the accommodation they choose.

And customers cruising the Panama Canal or enjoying Transatlantic or repositioning cruises booked into an Oceanview Stateroom or above will receive a choice between the Ultimate Dining Package and on-board spend, while guests in Suites or The Haven accommodation receive both.

Graham Sadler, Managing Director Norwegian Cruise Line, Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Oceania Cruises said: “We are thrilled to be offering this promotion as it allows guests to create the holiday that they want, which is what Freestyle Cruising is all about. By choosing the offer that suits them, guests can find out what “Cruising Like a Norwegian” really means on board 13 ships in destinations all over the world.”

The offers are valid on a huge array of destinations including early and late 2015 winter sun cruises to the Canary Islands or Mediterranean; summer 2015 and 2016 programmes, including Norwegian Epic’s first year-round itineraries in Europe; plus winter 2016 cruises, right up to April 2017.

Itineraries in ‘Norwegian’s Freestyle Choice’ promotion include:

A seven-night Western Mediterranean from Barcelona cruise on board Norwegian Epic departing various dates between 3 May and 22 November 2015. Travelling: Barcelona, Spain – Naples (Pompeii), Italy – Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy – Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy – Cannes, France – Palma (Majorca), Spain – Barcelona, Spain.

An Inside stateroom is priced from £579 and a Balcony stateroom is priced from £769 per person. Based on two people sharing on both the 15 and 22 November 2015.

A 14-night South America from Buenos Aires/Valparaiso cruise on board Norwegian Sun departing various dates between 21 November 2015 and 26 March 2016. Travelling: Valparaiso (Santiago de Chile), Chile – Puerto Montt, Chile – Puerto Chacabuco, Chile – Cruise Patagonic Channels – Cruise Chilean Fjords – Cruise Strait of Magellan – Punta Arenas, Chile – Cruise Beagle Channel (Glacier Cruising) – Ushuaia, Argentina – Cruise Cape Horn – Stanley, Falkland Islands – Puerto Madryn, Argentina – Montevideo, Uruguay (on 16 Jan Punta del Este replaces Montevideo) – Buenos Aires, Argentina or vice versa.

An Inside stateroom is priced from £1139 and an Oceanview stateroom is priced from £1389 per person. Based on two people sharing on 5 December 2015.

A seven-night Adriatic, Greece & Turkey from Venice cruise on board Norwegian Jade departing various dates between 25 April and 10 October 2015. Travelling: Venice, Italy – Dubrovnik, Croatia – Piraeus (Athens), Greece – Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey – Split, Croatia – Venice, Italy.

Bookings open for Britain's first cookery school at sea on Britannia

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Written by Kari Reinikainen Kari Reinikainen

Category: Latest offers Latest offers

Published: 17 December 2014 17 December 2014

Bookings are now open for Britain's first cookery school at sea on the new P&O Cruises ship Britannia, as well as availability for Eric Lanlard's afternoon tea and the new Limelight Club, the company said in a statement.

"Passengers with holiday bookings may now reserve places in advance through the cruise personaliser site up to three months before departure. https://cp.pocruises.com/login/

The Cookery Club run in consultation with Britain’s favorite TV chef James Martin is a unique opportunity to learn from one of the best chefs in the business through a series of fully interactive classes inspired by James’s favourite dishes and the destinations Britannia will visit. Classes start from £45 per person up to £100 for a hosted dinner.

James will be travelling on the following cruises:
B502 - Maiden cruise, 14 to 28 Mar, 2015   Bookings open December 17, 2015
B510 - Mediterranean, 13 to 27 Jun, 2015  Bookings open February 13, 2015
B513 - British Isles, 6 to 18 Jul, 2015         Bookings open March 8, 2015
B521 - Iberia, 14 to 25 Sept, 2015             Bookings open May 17, 2015
B523 - Mediterranean, 9 to 23 Oct, 2015    Bookings open June 11, 2015

Book for master pâtissier Eric Lanlards signature afternoon tea which is a far cry from traditional tea and scones. Expect the likes of edible Earl Grey perfumes, savoury gruyère cheese éclairs with brie, rocket and red onion marmalade, and exotic pop cones topped with orange blossom Persian candy floss. Eric’s unique twist on this classic British institution elevates the humble afternoon tea into something utterly decadent and indulgent. Served at 15.30, book a table for between one to six people from £15 per person.

Eric will be travelling on the following cruises:
B502 - Maiden cruise, 14 to 28 Mar, 2015  Bookings open December 17, 2015
B508 - Guernsey, Spain and France, 23 to 30 May, 2015 Bookings open January 1, 2015
B522 - Canary Islands, 25 Sep to 9 Oct, 2015 Bookings open May 28, 2015
B524 - Caribbean transatlantic, 23 Oct to 6 Nov, 2015 Bookings open June 25, 2015

A first for P&O Cruises, The Limelight Club is an adults only venue that combines great food and entertainment. Passengers can expect a lively and enjoyable evening in the company of some great performers that are exclusive to the Limelight Club whilst enjoying dinner.
Book a table for up to six people from £22 per person

Holland America Line's new 'ReadySetSail' promotion features upgrades and savings on select 2015 summer cruises

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Written by Teijo Niemelä Teijo Niemelä

Category: Latest offers Latest offers

Published: 05 December 2014 05 December 2014

With the 2015 cruising season quickly approaching, Holland America Line is launching a new ReadySetSail promotion that enables guests to take advantage of special offers, including an onboard spending credit for suite guests that can be put toward a variety of shipboard experiences. ReadySetSail offers are available on select 2015 summer sailings and feature savings for multiple destinations, so guests are encouraged to book early for the best stateroom selection.

Guests who book cruises or an Alaska Land+Sea Journey (offers on cruise portion only) with the ReadySetSail promotion will receive a complimentary stateroom upgrade from an interior to ocean-view or ocean-view to verandah stateroom, up to 10 percent savings on select shore excursions when booked before March 15, 2015, free or reduced third and fourth fares, and a reduction of 50 percent off the normal deposit rate. With complimentary upgrades, guests can sail in an ocean-view stateroom for the price of an interior or receive a free upgrade to a verandah when purchasing an ocean-view. Suite bookings receive a $300 onboard spending credit per stateroom ($150 per person), a complimentary three-bottle Wine Navigator Package and two free soda cards per stateroom in addition to the other ReadySetSail offers.

“This is a great time of year to introduce some of our best promotions when people are thinking about making their summer plans, and ReadySetSail features exceptional savings that we know will entice travelers to book a Holland America Line cruise,” said Orlando Ashford, president for Holland America Line. “It’s hard to beat the value of a cruise vacation, and ReadySetSail makes it even more inviting to take a dream holiday with family and friends.”

Cruise destinations featured in the ReadySetSail promotion include Alaska cruises and Land+Sea Journeys, Bermuda, Canada/New England and Europe.

Ideal Family Cruises with Extra Savings

Families reap vacation benefits from ReadySetSail with free or reduced third and fourth fares. With ReadySetSail, travelers also will enjoy fun and interesting experiences for the whole family with select summer shore excursion adventures that can be booked before March 15, 2015, at up to 10 percent off. These savings provide the perfect opportunity to visit some of the most recognizable monuments, photograph stunning scenic landscapes and embark on a memorable adventure.

By taking advantage of the 50 percent reduced deposit offer, guests will have more flexibility and time before paying the final deposit on their cruise or Alaska Land+Sea Journey. And a complimentary full category upgrade makes it possible to book a lower-fare cabin and cruise in a higher category.

Onboard Credit for Suite Guests

The onboard credit for suite guests can be used to enjoy a variety of shipboard experiences, including a treatment at the Greenhouse Spa and Salon, gift shop purchases, shore excursions, beverages or a dinner at an alternative venue such as the Pinnacle Grill, Canaletto, An Evening at Le Cirque or Tamarind.

Norwegian Cruise Line is offering 12 days of daily deals on new cruise bookings

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Written by Teijo Niemelä Teijo Niemelä

Category: Latest offers Latest offers

Published: 03 December 2014 03 December 2014

Norwegian Cruise Line is celebrating the holiday season with 12 Days of Savings, offering a different deal every day for guests who book a new cruise vacation. Deals will be announced every day via the cruise line’s website, NCL.com. This season of savings will run through December 14, 2014, and guests must visit the website each day for updates on the latest offer.

With 13 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, Norwegian Cruise Line provides guests with the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. The line’s 2015 sailing schedule offers itineraries in some of the world’s most sought after destinations including the Caribbean, Hawaii, Alaska, Canada and New England, the Panama Canal, Mexico, South America and Europe; all homeporting from convenient  US and international cities.

The line’s newest ship, Norwegian Getaway, offers guests a taste of the excitement and glamour of her homeport city, Miami, at sea. As Miami’s ultimate ship, she is outfitted with all of the flair of the Magic City including excitement and entertainment of 678 Ocean Place and The Waterfront, a variety of interconnected indoor and outdoor venues on three dynamic decks that creates a multiplex of dining, activities and more that enhance guests’ connection with the ocean. Norwegian Getaway sails a seven-day Eastern Caribbean itinerary, featuring ports of call in Philipsburg, St. Maarten; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; and Nassau, Bahamas. Fares start at $509*.

Vacationers looking to cruise around the majestic state of Hawaii can do so aboard the recently refurbished Pride of America. This port-packed itinerary gives guests the opportunity to explore the islands of Hawaii on seven-day inter-island cruises, year-round from Honolulu. Offering nearly 100 hours of port time, Pride of America visits Hawaii’s four main islands, including an overnight in Kahului, Maui; an overnight in Nãwiliwili, Kauai; stops in Hilo, Hawaii and Kona, Hawaii; as well as an afternoon cruise by the spectacular Nãpali Coast. Fares start at $1,029*.

The newly-refurbished Norwegian Jewel features fresh enhancements and additions such as Norwegian’s popular signature Sugarcane Mojito Bar and O’Sheehan’s, Norwegian’s classic Irish pub casual restaurant. Guests can enjoy all of Norwegian Jewel’s new features sailing from Houston, between now and April 18, 2015, to tropical Western Caribbean destinations including Cozumel, Mexico; Belize City, Belize; and Banana Coast, Honduras. Fares start at $269*.