Six ships to sail to the
Caribbean and Bahamas & Florida from four homeports;
Line plans return to Mexican Riviera; Continued commitment to Canada & New England
Norwegian
Cruise Line has announced its winter deployment for the 2013/2014
season with six ships sailing to the Caribbean
and Bahamas & Florida from four homeports: Miami,
New Orleans, Tampa and
New York. Norwegian Jewel, the first Jewel class ship to homeport in
New Orleans, will make her debut there on October 13, 2013, offering
seven-day
Western Caribbean itineraries.
The line also plans to return to the
Mexican Riviera from
Los Angeles, with Norwegian Star sailing seven-day cruises in December
2013, March and April 2014, along with a series of Panama Canal voyages
between
Los Angeles and Miami. Norwegian will also continue its commitment to
Canada & New England with two ships sailing to the region: Norwegian
Gem from
New York and Norwegian Dawn from
Boston and Quebec. The line also is offering four transatlantic
crossings and several repositioning cruises.
These
cruises go on sale to Norwegian’s top travel partners and Latitudes
Rewards members (past guests) today, December 13, 2011, and to the
general public on Thursday,
December 15.
“The
Caribbean
and the Bahamas & Florida represent the majority of our winter
cruising destinations and therefore we are pleased to offer a variety of
itineraries, ships and homeports,” said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian’s
chief executive
officer. “Following a two-year hiatus, we are also pleased to bring
Norwegian Star back to the West Coast to sail to the Mexican Riviera and
through the
Panama Canal.”
Caribbean
and Bahamas & Florida Deployment
Norwegian will have three ships sailing from
Miami in the winter of 2013/14. Norwegian Epic returns for her fourth
season in
Miami, sailing a series of 25 seven-day Easter Caribbean cruises from
November 2, 2013 to April 19, 2014 departing on Saturdays. Norwegian
Pearl is set to embark on a series of 26 seven-day
Western Caribbean cruises from October 20, 2013 through April 13, 2014.
Offering a longer cruise option, Norwegian Sun will sail 10 and 11-day
Southern Caribbean cruises with Sunday and Wednesday departures from
October 9, 2013 through April 16, 2014. Ports of call on the 10-day
cruise include: St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands; Roseau, Dominica;
Bridgetown, Barbados;
Castries, St. Lucia; and Philipsburg, St. Maarten; along with four
relaxing days at sea. On the 11-day cruise, Norwegian Sun’s ports of
call include:
Cartagena, Colombia;
Oranjestad, Aruba; Willemstad, Curacao; Philipsburg, St. Maarten and
St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands; as well as five relaxing days at sea.
In
New
Orleans, Norwegian Jewel will make her debut on October 13, 2013,
offering a series of 26 seven-day
Western Caribbean cruises through April 13, 2014. This is the first time
the line is bringing a Jewel class ship to the Big Easy, offering
increased capacity. Additional features include The Haven by Norwegian,
a deluxe enclave
of suites, pool and other amenities in a private access area on the top
of the ship, along with Nickelodeon programming. New for 2013,
Norwegian Jewel will sail alternating
Western Caribbean itineraries in November and December. The first
Western Caribbean itinerary features Costa Maya and Cozumel,
Mexico; Roatan, Bay Islands Honduras; and
Belize City,
Belize. The second itinerary includes Ocho Rios or
Falmouth, Jamaica;
George Town, Grand Cayman; and Cozumel,
Mexico
Norwegian Dawn will return to
Tampa and sail a series of 22 seven-day
Western Caribbean sailings from November 17, 2013 through April 20,
2014. The ship will also offer a two-night cruise on November 15, 2013.
From
New York, Norwegian Gem will continue her year-round sailings offering
seven-day Bahamas & Florida cruises from April 27, 2013 through
September 7, 2013. The port order of the Bahamas & Florida
sailings has been changed to include more port time in Orlando &
the Beaches (Port Canaveral). The ship’s first port of call will be
Nassau, Bahamas, followed by Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas, Norwegian’s
private island; followed by Orlando & the Beaches (Port Canaveral)
and three relaxing days at sea. Beginning October 19, 2013, Norwegian
Gem will sail 21 nine-day Eastern Caribbean cruises through April 23,
2014 with stops in
San Juan, Puerto Rico;
Philipsburg, St. Maarten; St. Thomas,
US Virgin Islands; and
SamanĂ¡,
Dominican Republic,
along with four relaxing days at sea. The ship will also offer a series
of six one-night cruises from
New York offering a quick getaway on November 15 and December 13, 2013,
along with January 10, February 7, March 7 and April 4, 2014.
Panama Canal and Mexican
Riviera Deployment
For the first time since April 2011, Norwegian will seasonally base a
ship in
Los Angeles, sailing a series of both 14-day
Panama Canal and seven-day Mexican Riviera voyages. Beginning on
October 13, 2013, Norwegian Star is scheduled for eight Panama Canal
cruises between
Los Angeles and Miami. The nine seven-day Mexican Riviera sailings are
interspersed in December 2013 and March and April 2014. Ports of call
include: Cabo San Lucas,
Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta,
Mexico, along with three relaxing days at sea.
Canada & New England
For fall foliage viewing at its best, Norwegian Dawn will embark on four Canada & New England itineraries between Boston and Quebec from September 13 through October 4, 2013. These sailings can also be combined for an ultimate 14-day Canada & New England experience.
For fall foliage viewing at its best, Norwegian Dawn will embark on four Canada & New England itineraries between Boston and Quebec from September 13 through October 4, 2013. These sailings can also be combined for an ultimate 14-day Canada & New England experience.
Norwegian Gem offers a series of five seven-day Canada & New England cruises from
New York from September 9 through October 12, 2013. Ports of call include:
Halifax,
Nova Scotia; Saint John, Bay of Fundy,
New Brunswick; Bar Harbor,
Maine; Boston,
Massachusetts; and Newport,
Rhode Island.
Transatlantics/Repositionings
In addition, Norwegian Epic will make two transatlantic voyages: an 11-day sailing on April 20, 2013 from
Miami to Barcelona and a 13-day cruise October 20, 2013 from
Barcelona to Miami. Norwegian Star will also make two transatlantic crossings: a 16-day from
New Orleans to Copenhagen on April 21, 2013 and a 12-day voyage from
Copenhagen to Miami on October 1, 2013.
There
are also a number of repositioning cruises available between various
departure ports that visit exotic destinations in the Southern Caribbean
and
Panama Canal. Norwegian Dawn will set sail on a 12-day Caribbean Escape
from
Tampa to Boston on April 21, 2013. The ship will return to
Tampa from Boston on November 1, 2013 on a 14-day Caribbean Escape.
Norwegian Jewel,
Pearl and Sun will also offer a number of Panama Canal repositioning cruises between
Miami and Los Angeles varying in length from 14 to 17 days.
To
book these new sailings in conjunction with the company’s “Norwegians
Take it to the Next Level” sales event, contact a travel professional,
call 866-234-7350
or visit www.ncl.com. ;
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.
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