NORWEGIAN ANNOUNCES SUMMER 2013/14 DEPLOYMENT
Increased capacity and new Cruisetours in Alaska, four ships in Europe
and continued commitment to
Bermuda
Line also continues
Hawaii and Bahamas year-round cruises
MIAMI – Norwegian
Cruise Line has announced its summer deployment for the 2013/2014
season with the addition of a third ship in
Alaska.
Norwegian Sun, sailing seven-day open jaw itineraries between
Vancouver, British Columbia and Whittier, Alaska, will join Norwegian
Jewel and Norwegian Pearl in Alaska for the summer
of 2013, marking the first time the company has offered three ships in
Alaska since 2009. For a more in-depth Alaskan experience, the company
is also introducing land packages that can be combined with Norwegian
Sun’s itinerary. The line’s summer deployment
also features four ships sailing in Europe, including the continuation
of two year-round, along with two ships cruising to
Bermuda.
These
cruises* go on sale to Norwegian’s top travel partners and Latitudes
Rewards members (past guests) today, December 6, 2011, and to the
general public on Thursday,
December 8.
“Alaska,
with its extraordinary beauty and wildlife, continues to be an
extremely popular summer
destination for cruisers and therefore there is a lot of demand for
increased capacity and more varied and unique cruises,” said Kevin
Sheehan, Norwegian’s chief executive officer. “With the strides made by
the state government, we felt the time was right
to add a third ship in Alaska, and give our guests the once in a
lifetime opportunity to see more of this incredible destination. We’ve
also added the option of extending their stay with a Cruisetour
that will enhance their overall experience.”
Alaska
Deployment
In
Alaska,
beginning May 20, 2013, Norwegian Sun’s northbound itinerary departs
Vancouver, British Columbia on Mondays, and will cruise the Inside
Passage, Glacier Bay and Hubbard Glacier and make stops in the Alaskan
favorites of
Ketchikan, Skagway and
Juneau. On her southbound itineraries from
Whittier, Alaska, the ship will cruise the Inside Passage, Sawyer
Glacier and Hubbard Glacier, as well as making stops in
Ketchikan, Skagway,
Juneau and Icy Strait Point.
Beginning
May 18, 2013, Norwegian Jewel will sail a series of 18 seven-day Sawyer
Glacier itineraries
from Seattle, Washington every Saturday with stops in
Juneau, Skagway, and
Ketchikan, Alaska; along with
Victoria,
British Columbia. Norwegian Jewel not only offers a fantastic itinerary,
but also brings extra fun for the kids with Nickelodeon family
programming. The 2,394 passenger Norwegian Pearl begins a series of 18
seven-day Glacier Bay itineraries
from Seattle, Washington every Sunday with stops in
Juneau, Skagway, and
Ketchikan, Alaska; along with
Victoria,
British Columbia.
New
for the 2013 summer season in
Alaska are four Cruisetour options which provide the opportunity to
combine a pre or post-cruise land package with Norwegian Sun’s cruises
from
Whittier,
Alaska. Ranging in length from four to six days, the Cruisetours feature
two nights in Denali National Park and are fully escorted by a local
Alaskan tour guide for the most authentic experience possible.
Highlights of the Cruisetours
also include a stop at an Iditarod sled dog musher’s house (on four and
five-night tours), along with a ride on the Alaskan railroad. More
details on the Alaska Cruisetours will be available in early 2012.
Europe
Deployment
In
Europe, Norwegian Epic will return for her third season, sailing
seven-day Western Mediterranean
itineraries from Barcelona beginning May 5, 2013 through October 14,
2013. The new Western Mediterranean itinerary features five ports of
call in three countries --
Spain,
Italy and France -- and a call to
Palma, Majorca,
Spain. Guests will also have the opportunity to sail round-trip from
Rome (Civitavecchia),
Italy or
Marseille, France giving them the flexibility to choose the homeport
that is more convenient for them. There is also a four-day
Western Mediterranean sailing on May 1, 2013.
Norwegian Star will make her debut in the Baltic replacing Norwegian Sun and will offer a series of
15 nine-day Baltic Capital cruises from Copenhagen,
Denmark. Some highlights of this popular itinerary include two full days in
St. Petersburg, Russia and an afternoon cruise of the Stockholm Archipelago upon the ship’s departure from
Stockholm,
Sweden. Rounding out the season, Norwegian Star will offer a unique 14-day
Norway,
Iceland and Faroe
Island cruise from Copenhagen on September 19, 2013.
Norwegian Jade returns to
Venice on May 4, 2013 for the summer season and will offer alternating seven-day Greek Isles and seven-day
Adriatic, Greece and
Turkey itineraries. In the fall/winter, Norwegian Jade will reposition to
Rome (Civitavecchia) and offer a series of eight 10-day Eastern Mediterranean and nine 11-day Mediterranean & the
Holy Land beginning on October 26, 2013 through April 12, 2014.
Beginning
on April 17, 2013, Norwegian Spirit will once again sail the waters of
the Mediterranean
offering 12-day Grand Mediterranean open jaw itineraries from
Barcelona, Spain and
Venice,
Italy through October 14, 2013. The comprehensive itinerary highlights
the best of the Mediterranean with nine ports of call in five different
countries including an overnight in
Venice. On October 26, 2013, Norwegian Spirit begins a series of 20
nine-day
Canary
Island cruises. Guests will have the option to sail round-trip from
Malaga,
Spain giving them the flexibility to choose the homeport that is more
convenient for them.
Bermuda
Deployment
In the summer of 2013, Norwegian Cruise Line will significantly
increase its capacity
in Bermuda with the arrival of its newest ship, the 4,000-pasenger
Norwegian Breakaway, sailing a series of 22 seven-day cruises from
New York,
New York, beginning May 12, 2013. Departing on Sundays, the ship will
spend three full days in
Bermuda, along with three days at sea.
The newly refurbished Norwegian Dawn will return to
Boston, Massachusetts for the summer on May 3, 2013 and will sail a series of 22 seven-day
Bermuda cruises departing every Friday.
Hawaii
Deployment
Pride
of America will continue as the only US-flagged vessel sailing among
all four of
Hawai`i’s main islands. Because of popular demand for this itinerary,
the company is opening Pride of America’s seven-day Hawai`i inter-island
cruises departing Honolulu, Hawaii every Saturday
through April 18, 2015**. Ports of call include: an overnight in
Kahului, Maui;
Hilo, Hawaii;
Kona, Hawai`i; an overnight in Nãwiliwili, Kaua`i; and an afternoon
cruise of the breathtaking
Nãpali
Coast.
Bahamas
“Getaway” Cruises
For
a shorter cruise option, Norwegian Sky will continue sailing three- and
four-day cruises to the
Bahamas year-round from
Miami through April 25, 2014. The three-day
Bahamas cruise departs on Fridays and includes stops in
Nassau, Bahamas and Great Stirrup Cay, Norwegian’s private island in the
Bahamas, which has recently received $25 million in enhancements,
including a new dining facility, marina and expanded beachfront. On
Mondays, the ship departs
Miami on a four-day
Bahamas cruise with stops in Grand Bahama
Island, Great Stirrup Cay, Norwegian’s private island; and
Nassau,
Bahamas.
To book these new sailings, contact a travel professional, call 866-234-7350 or visit www.ncl.com. ; Also visit Norwegian’s Facebook page at
www.ncl.com/facebook to become a fan and be the first to boast about booking one of these exciting cruises.
*Please
note all summer cruises go on sale this week.
Europe fall/winter cruises will go on sale December 13 for top travel
partners and Latitudes Rewards members and December 15 for the general
public.
Alaska Cruisetours will go on sale in early 2012.
**Pride of
America’s cruises in 2015 will go on sale in January 2012.
About Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian
Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 45-year history of
breaking the boundaries
of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of
Freestyle Cruising which has revolutionized the industry by allowing
guests more freedom and flexibility.
Today,
Norwegian invites consumers to “Cruise Like a Norwegian” on one of its
11 purpose-built Freestyle
Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed
cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at
sea. The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway
and Norwegian Getaway, on order for delivery in April
2013 and April 2014.
Norwegian’s
largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic,
debuted in June 2010.
Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group,
appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the
official cruise line of Legends in Concert, Second City® Comedy Troupe,
Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, Gibson Guitar,
and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque
Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the
first show of its kind at sea under a big top.
High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook
and Twitter, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the
U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).
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