MIAMI – Norwegian Cruise Line has been named “Europe’s Leading Cruise Line” by
the World Travel Awards for the fifth consecutive year.
The 19th annual awards recognize travel companies for delivering an outstanding customer experience and are voted by travel
agents and consumers worldwide.
Norwegian, which has been honored with the accolade in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011, has four ships that
offer magnificent cruise vacations through Europe ranging from seven to 14 days.
“We are incredibly honored to be
recognized with this prestigious award for the fifth year running. We
appreciate the support of travel partners and consumers from all around
the world who voted for us,” said Kevin Sheehan,
Norwegian Cruise Line’s chief executive officer. “Norwegian is
dedicated to
offering an array of exciting itineraries that make it easy and
convenient for guests to explore Europe’s most popular ports of call all
while enjoying the freedom of Freestyle Cruising on the most
contemporary ships at sea.”
Named
“Best Overall Cruise Ship” by the readers of
Travel Weekly, and “Best Ship for Sea Days,” by Cruise Critic, Norwegian’s newest ship, Norwegian Epic, sails on seven-day Western Mediterranean itineraries
from May 5, 2013 - October 13, 2013. Ports of call include
Naples, Rome (Civitavecchia) and Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy; Palma,
Majorca, Spain and Provence (Marseilles), France.
Guests have the flexibility to
begin their cruise in either Barcelona, Rome (Civitavecchia), or
Provence (Marseilles), France, allowing them to customize a vacation that suits their
specific needs.
Beginning
last November, Norwegian Spirit began nine-day Canary Islands
cruises, departing from Barcelona
through April 8, 2013, calling on exotic European ports including
Funchal, Madeira; Santa Cruz de Tenerife, and Arrecife, Lanzarote,
Canary Islands; along with Granada (Malaga), Spain.
Norwegian Star offers nine-day Baltic Capitals voyages from May 7, 2013
through September 10, 2013.
Sailing from Copenhagen, Denmark, this voyage includes an overnight
stay in St. Petersburg, Russia. Additional ports of call include Berlin
(Warnemunde), Germany; Tallinn, Estonia; Helsinki, Finland; and
Stockholm, Sweden.
To
book an award-winning cruise through Europe with Norwegian, 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 early 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 and “Best Ship for Sea Days” by
Cruise Critic. 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, The
Second City®, Howl at the Moon Dueling
Pianos, 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.
For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit
www.ncl.com, follow us on
Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on
Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).
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