MIAMI
– Norwegian Jewel has made her inaugural debut in
Alaska this season.
This is the first time that Norwegian
Cruise Line will have two Jewel-class ships sailing in
Alaska.
Norwegian Pearl, sister ship to Norwegian Jewel, will also be
cruising in Alaska, giving guests the options to sail on one of two
Jewel-class Freestyle Cruising ships enjoying all the
amenities of these large, modern vessels while enjoying the beauty and
wilderness of Alaska.
Norwegian
Jewel’s weekly Sawyer Glacier cruises depart on Saturdays until September 8, 2012 with ports of call including:
Ketchikan, Juneau and
Skagway, Alaska; and
Victoria,
British Columbia. Norwegian Jewel will also sailed a seven-day Sawyer
Glacier cruise from Vancouver to
Seattle on May 19, 2012 and a seven-day Sawyer Glacier from
Seattle to Vancouver is set for September 15, 2012.
On
Norwegian Jewel, families will delight in the exclusive Nickelodeon
programming. Activities include
breakfast with the characters, where kids – and adults – can eat, sing
and play with SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, Patrick, Diego
and more;
Dora’s Dance Party, where
kids can join Dora and the Nickelodeon cast to dance and sing along;
meet and greets with popular Nickelodeon characters, including SpongeBob
SquarePants, Dora the Explorer and many more.
There are also other family activities offered, including Nick Jr.
story time, family trivia and special arts and crafts sessions.
Norwegian
also recently announced the introduction of a new youth program that
includes enhanced curriculum
and creative themes, such as circus day, theater/technology/sports and
port of call day. The new youth program are offered on Norwegian
Jewel for the
Alaska season and on Norwegian Pearl since June 18.
The
2,394-passenger Norwegian Pearl returned to
Seattle sailing weekly seven-day Glacier Bay cruises departing on
Sundays to September 9, 2012 with ports of call
including:
Juneau, Skagway and
Ketchikan, Alaska; and
Victoria,
British Columbia. Norwegian Pearl will also sail a seven-day Glacier
Bay cruise Seattle to
Vancouver on September 16, 2012.
Both
Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian Jewel offer guests the opportunity to
sail
Alaska in style in The Haven, Norwegian’s exclusive and luxurious
accommodations which include the largest suites at sea – the 5,000
square foot, three-bedroom Garden Villas. Guests can dine
around the world with 14 dining options including French, Asian,
American, and the line’s newest restaurant, Moderno Churasscaria, a
Brazilian steakhouse. Families will also enjoy kid-friendly activities
such as bowling and rock climbing on Norwegian Pearl.
For
a day of family fun in
Alaska, guests can board a catamaran specially designed for wildlife
viewing on the Whale Watching and Wildlife Quest shore excursion. The
captain guides the boat through
Auke
Bay, giving guests the chance to see whales, sea lions, porpoises and
seals. Another family-friendly excursion is a trip to Denver Glacier to
meet professional mushers and their dogs.
Children and adults alike will
enjoy the thrilling
helicopter ride over the glaciers to the dog camp. Once at the dog
camp, guests will have the opportunity to drive the sled or just sit
back and relax while enjoying the breathtaking scenery. For those who
want to experience
Alaska on rail, as well as at sea, the White Pass Scenic Railway is the
perfect excursion. Guests will board the old-fashioned parlor car for a
40-mile round trip and travel through a panorama
of wilderness.
Contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) 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
and has been named “Best Overall Cruise Ship” by the readers of Travel Weekly.
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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