NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE TO HOST SECOND ANNUAL #SEATWEETUP
CRUISE ON NORWEGIAN SKY
Norwegian Cruise Line will host the second annual #SeaTweetup cruise on board Norwegian Sky from October 12-15, 2012. The social media infused sailing departs from Miami and will set sail on a weekend getaway to the Bahamas, visiting Nassau, Bahamas and Norwegian’s Private Island, Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas. The interactive cruise, coordinated by influential members of the South Florida social media community, allows enthusiasts to participate in special networking events throughout the cruise including group activities, social media marketing panels and discussions, giveaways and cocktail parties. Guests will also be amongst the first to experience the exciting new enhancements to Norwegian’s private island, Great Stirrup Cay.
The three-day cruise takes networking to the next level allowing social media insiders to share their experiences with followers, as they build and strengthen relationships, as well as create new ones. Participants will have access to the ship’s Internet CafĂ© and Wi-Fi network, as well as invitations to in-port events to post, tweet, and blog throughout the weekend to the twitter hashtag #SeaTweetup.
In addition to planned group activities, guests can enjoy the weekend at their leisure with the perks of Norwegian’s exclusive Freestyle Cruising. The 2,002-passenger Norwegian Sky sets sail year round from Miami to the Bahamas and has 10 dining options; more than 10 bars and lounges; a spa and fitness center; casino; and duty-free retail shops. For more information and to connect with other participants, follow @SeaTweetup and Norwegian (@CruiseNorwegian) on Twitter and include hashtag #SeaTweetup. Rates for the #SeaTweetup start at $264 per person.
About the #SeaTweetup
The first ever #SeaTweetup cruise took place on board Norwegian Sky from November 18-21, 2011. More than 45 social media enthusiasts came together to share and learn social media tips, tricks and best practices. The one-of-a-kind cruise allows attendees to enjoy a relaxed three-day getaway to the Bahamas while building lasting personal and business relationships. The planning committee includes members of the South Florida social media community including Soul Of Miami (@SoulofMiami), Cruise Source (@CruiseSource), Social Buzz TV (@socialbuzztv), Jeff Cohen (@iamJeffCohen), Social Esquire (@socialesquire), Aubrey Swanson (@AUBOOMmedia).
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For more information on Norwegian Cruise Lines or to book, please contact Triton Cape Sea Travel on: 021 443 9030 or email on info.nclsa@galileosa.co.za
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Monday, July 23, 2012
Norwegian Cruise Lines: Dash Sale: 24 to 27 July 2012: Upgrades, Onboard Spend and E-Coupon Discount Booklet
Norwegian Cruise Lines: Dash Sale: 24 to 27 July 2012: Upgrades, Onboard Spend and E-Coupon Discount Booklet
UP TO 4-CATEGORY UPGRADES
Book your 2013-2015 vacation with Norwegian Cruise Line now and you'll receive a free upgrade. It's that simple. That's every ship (including the brand new Norwegian Breakaway) and every destination. Just book your cruise between July 9 and August 12, 2012, and remember, the sooner you book, the better your upgrade.
AND THERE'S MORE
Book now and you also receive a 50% reduced deposit and over $300* in onboard e-coupons. It's the best vacation ever for the best value ever aboard Norwegian. Plus, book any cruise between July 24 and July 27 and get up to $250 to spend onboard.
SPECIAL FARES:
Norwegian Jade, Eastern Mediterranean, 2 January 2013, 10 Nights
Inside Cabin, IX Grade with Free Upgrade to IF Grade, Inside CabinUSD570 per person sharing
Inside Cabin, IE Grade with Free Upgrade to IA Grade, Inside CabinUSD580 per person sharing
Inside Cabin, I1 Grade with Free Upgrade to OK Grade, Outside Cabin (Obstructed View)USD630 per person sharing
Outside Cabin, OG Grade USD680 per person sharing
Outside Cabin, OF Grade with Free Upgrade to OB Grade, Outside CabinUSD690 per person sharing
Outside Cabin, OA Grade USD750 per person sharing
Outside Cabin, O1 Grade with Free Upgrade to BD Grade, Balcony CabinUSD900 per person sharing
Civitavecchia (Rome), Katakolon, Piraeus, Izmir, Alexandria (Overnight), Civitavecchia (Rome)
Norwegian Spirit, Canary Islands, 8 January 2013, 9 Nights
Inside Cabin, IX Grade with Free Upgrade to IF Grade, Inside CabinUSD725 per person sharing
Inside Cabin, IE Grade with Free Upgrade to IA Grade, Inside CabinUSD745 per person sharing
Inside Cabin, I2 GradeUSD785 per person sharing
Inside Cabin, I1 Grade with Free Upgrade to OG Grade, Outside Cabin USD795 per person sharing
Outside Cabin, OF Grade with Free Upgrade to OB Grade, Outside CabinUSD835 per person sharing
Outside Cabin, OA Grade USD875 per person sharing
Outside Cabin, O1 Grade with Free Upgrade to BD Grade, Balcony CabinUSD905 per person sharing
Barcelona, Funchal (Madeira), Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Arrecife, Malaga, Barcelona
All fares include Port Charges and Government Fees.
Fares, Onboard Credit and Upgrades are subject to availability at the time of booking, are capacity controlled and can change or be withdrawn at any time and without notice. Terms and Conditions apply.
UP TO 4-CATEGORY UPGRADES
Book your 2013-2015 vacation with Norwegian Cruise Line now and you'll receive a free upgrade. It's that simple. That's every ship (including the brand new Norwegian Breakaway) and every destination. Just book your cruise between July 9 and August 12, 2012, and remember, the sooner you book, the better your upgrade.
AND THERE'S MORE
Book now and you also receive a 50% reduced deposit and over $300* in onboard e-coupons. It's the best vacation ever for the best value ever aboard Norwegian. Plus, book any cruise between July 24 and July 27 and get up to $250 to spend onboard.
SPECIAL FARES:
Norwegian Jade, Eastern Mediterranean, 2 January 2013, 10 Nights
Inside Cabin, IX Grade with Free Upgrade to IF Grade, Inside CabinUSD570 per person sharing
Inside Cabin, IE Grade with Free Upgrade to IA Grade, Inside CabinUSD580 per person sharing
Inside Cabin, I1 Grade with Free Upgrade to OK Grade, Outside Cabin (Obstructed View)USD630 per person sharing
Outside Cabin, OG Grade USD680 per person sharing
Outside Cabin, OF Grade with Free Upgrade to OB Grade, Outside CabinUSD690 per person sharing
Outside Cabin, OA Grade USD750 per person sharing
Outside Cabin, O1 Grade with Free Upgrade to BD Grade, Balcony CabinUSD900 per person sharing
Civitavecchia (Rome), Katakolon, Piraeus, Izmir, Alexandria (Overnight), Civitavecchia (Rome)
Norwegian Spirit, Canary Islands, 8 January 2013, 9 Nights
Inside Cabin, IX Grade with Free Upgrade to IF Grade, Inside CabinUSD725 per person sharing
Inside Cabin, IE Grade with Free Upgrade to IA Grade, Inside CabinUSD745 per person sharing
Inside Cabin, I2 GradeUSD785 per person sharing
Inside Cabin, I1 Grade with Free Upgrade to OG Grade, Outside Cabin USD795 per person sharing
Outside Cabin, OF Grade with Free Upgrade to OB Grade, Outside CabinUSD835 per person sharing
Outside Cabin, OA Grade USD875 per person sharing
Outside Cabin, O1 Grade with Free Upgrade to BD Grade, Balcony CabinUSD905 per person sharing
Barcelona, Funchal (Madeira), Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Arrecife, Malaga, Barcelona
All fares include Port Charges and Government Fees.
Fares, Onboard Credit and Upgrades are subject to availability at the time of booking, are capacity controlled and can change or be withdrawn at any time and without notice. Terms and Conditions apply.
Friday, July 13, 2012
NORWEGIAN’S CRUISE EVENT OFFER OFFERS GUESTS ADDITIONAL PERKS
NORWEGIAN’S CRUISE EVENT OFFER OFFERS GUESTS ADDITIONAL PERKS
Receive on-board amenities based on stateroom category booked
Norwegian Cruise Line is launching its “Cruise Event” limited time offer on Sunday, July 15, 2012 giving guests the opportunity to earn additional on-board amenities when they book a new cruise vacation in 2012 to one of Norwegian’s popular destinations, including Europe, Alaska, Bermuda, Hawaii, Bahamas & Florida, the Caribbean, Canada & New England and more. Guests will receive a variety of exciting on-board amenities based on stateroom category booked, plus reduced deposits, when they book any 2012 five-day or longer Norwegian Cruise vacation by Sunday, July 21, 2012.
As part of this limited time offer, guests receive perks based on stateroom category booked. Solo travelers who book a studio stateroom on board Norwegian Epic, or those who book any inside stateroom will receive a bottle of wine in their stateroom to toast to their vacation. Guests who sail in an ocean view stateroom will receive a bottle of wine, plus a plate of decadent chocolate covered strawberries. Balcony guests will also receive a bottle of wine and chocolate covered strawberries, along with a complimentary dinner for two in Norwegian’s signature Italian restaurant. Mini-suite guests will enjoy all of the amenities received by those in a balcony stateroom, plus an additional dinner for two at Cagney’s Steakhouse, a guest favorite specialty restaurant, located on every Norwegian ship. Suite guests will receive all of the amenities entitled to guests sailing in a mini-suite, plus an additional $50 spa credit to use towards any pampering treatment in the Mandara Spas on board.
Guests who set sail in Norwegian’s luxurious suite complex, The Haven, available on board Norwegian Epic, Gem, Pearl, Jewel or Jade, will enjoy all of the amenities received by suite guests, plus dinner for two in Norwegian’s signature French restaurant, Le Bistro, and an additional $75 dollar on board credit to use towards another relaxing spa treatment, exciting shore excursions, dinner in another specialty restaurant or towards beverages in one of the many bars and lounges on board.
For more information contact Triton Cape Sea Travel on 021 4439030 or info.nclsa@galileosa.co.za
Receive on-board amenities based on stateroom category booked
Norwegian Cruise Line is launching its “Cruise Event” limited time offer on Sunday, July 15, 2012 giving guests the opportunity to earn additional on-board amenities when they book a new cruise vacation in 2012 to one of Norwegian’s popular destinations, including Europe, Alaska, Bermuda, Hawaii, Bahamas & Florida, the Caribbean, Canada & New England and more. Guests will receive a variety of exciting on-board amenities based on stateroom category booked, plus reduced deposits, when they book any 2012 five-day or longer Norwegian Cruise vacation by Sunday, July 21, 2012.
As part of this limited time offer, guests receive perks based on stateroom category booked. Solo travelers who book a studio stateroom on board Norwegian Epic, or those who book any inside stateroom will receive a bottle of wine in their stateroom to toast to their vacation. Guests who sail in an ocean view stateroom will receive a bottle of wine, plus a plate of decadent chocolate covered strawberries. Balcony guests will also receive a bottle of wine and chocolate covered strawberries, along with a complimentary dinner for two in Norwegian’s signature Italian restaurant. Mini-suite guests will enjoy all of the amenities received by those in a balcony stateroom, plus an additional dinner for two at Cagney’s Steakhouse, a guest favorite specialty restaurant, located on every Norwegian ship. Suite guests will receive all of the amenities entitled to guests sailing in a mini-suite, plus an additional $50 spa credit to use towards any pampering treatment in the Mandara Spas on board.
Guests who set sail in Norwegian’s luxurious suite complex, The Haven, available on board Norwegian Epic, Gem, Pearl, Jewel or Jade, will enjoy all of the amenities received by suite guests, plus dinner for two in Norwegian’s signature French restaurant, Le Bistro, and an additional $75 dollar on board credit to use towards another relaxing spa treatment, exciting shore excursions, dinner in another specialty restaurant or towards beverages in one of the many bars and lounges on board.
For more information contact Triton Cape Sea Travel on 021 4439030 or info.nclsa@galileosa.co.za
Monday, July 9, 2012
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE LAUNCHES THE GREAT UPGRADE EVENT
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE LAUNCHES THE GREAT UPGRADE EVENT
Receive free upgrades and reduced deposits on all 2013 and 2014 sailings Norwegian Cruise Line is offering guests the opportunity to receive free stateroom upgrades during “The Great Upgrade Event” starting today, Monday, July 9. Vacationers planning to set sail on any three-day or longer cruise vacation in 2013 or 2014 will receive an up to four category stateroom upgrade and reduced deposits on sailings to Alaska, the Bahamas & Florida, Bermuda, Caribbean, Canada & New England, Europe, Hawaii and the Mexican Riviera, when they book before August 12, 2012. In addition, those who take advantage of the offer will receive e-coupons worth up to $300 in on board savings.
Norwegian offers many exciting new cruise options during the 2013 and 2014 seasons, including the launch of Norwegian Breakaway. Departing from New York City on seven-day cruises to Bermuda beginning May 12, 2013, the ship will spend three full days in Bermuda, along with three days at sea giving guests the opportunity to experience all of the innovative public areas, exciting entertainment and incredible dining that will be found on board the line’s newest ship. Following her Bermuda season, Norwegian Breakaway will set sail on seven-day cruises from New York City to the Bahamas & Florida between October 13, 2013 and April 27, 2014.
With six ships sailing to the Caribbean and Bahamas & Florida from four different US homeports: Miami, New Orleans, Tampa and New York; there is no shortage of fun in the sun on Norwegian. Guests will enjoy free stateroom upgrades on Norwegian Epic, sailing seven-day Eastern Caribbean cruises from Miami between November 2, 2013 and April 19, 2014; seven-day Western Caribbean cruises on board Norwegian Pearl between October 20, 2013 and April 13, 2014; or 10 or 11-day Southern Caribbean cruises on board Norwegian Sun, from October 9, 2013 through April 16, 2014.
In an exciting first for the line, Norwegian Jewel will be the first Jewel-class ship to homeport in New Orleans, starting October 13, 2013, offering seven-day cruises to the Western Caribbean. Norwegian Dawn will return to Tampa for seven-day Western Caribbean sailings between November 17, 2013 and April 20, 2014.
Norwegian Gem will continue sailing from New York year-round offering seven-day Bahamas & Florida cruises between April 27, 2013 and September 7, 2013. Guests looking to sail through the Panama Canal can sail on 14-day cruises one-way from Los Angeles or Miami on board Norwegian Star from October 13, 2013 through February 16, 2014.
Norwegian Star will also offer seven-day Mexican Riviera cruises from Los Angeles on December 22 and 29, 2013 and from March 2, 2014 through April 13, 2014. For fall foliage viewing at its best, Norwegian Dawn will sail four Canada & New England itineraries between Boston and Quebec between September 13 and October 4, 2013. Norwegian Gem also offers a series of five seven-day Canada & New England cruises from New York between September 9 and October 12, 2013. For the perfect Hawaii vacation, guests can inter-island hop on board Pride of America, year-round on a seven-day cruise from Honolulu enjoying over 100 hours in port, and a sail past the scenic Na Pali Coast.
Now is also the perfect time to start planning a summer vacation in 2013. Guests can look forward to spending next summer cruising through Alaska on a seven-day cruise on board Norwegian Pearl, Norwegian Jewel or Norwegian Sun or through Europe on Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Jade or Norwegian Spirit.
For more information, please contact Triton Cape Sea Travel on 021 4439030
Receive free upgrades and reduced deposits on all 2013 and 2014 sailings Norwegian Cruise Line is offering guests the opportunity to receive free stateroom upgrades during “The Great Upgrade Event” starting today, Monday, July 9. Vacationers planning to set sail on any three-day or longer cruise vacation in 2013 or 2014 will receive an up to four category stateroom upgrade and reduced deposits on sailings to Alaska, the Bahamas & Florida, Bermuda, Caribbean, Canada & New England, Europe, Hawaii and the Mexican Riviera, when they book before August 12, 2012. In addition, those who take advantage of the offer will receive e-coupons worth up to $300 in on board savings.
Norwegian offers many exciting new cruise options during the 2013 and 2014 seasons, including the launch of Norwegian Breakaway. Departing from New York City on seven-day cruises to Bermuda beginning May 12, 2013, the ship will spend three full days in Bermuda, along with three days at sea giving guests the opportunity to experience all of the innovative public areas, exciting entertainment and incredible dining that will be found on board the line’s newest ship. Following her Bermuda season, Norwegian Breakaway will set sail on seven-day cruises from New York City to the Bahamas & Florida between October 13, 2013 and April 27, 2014.
With six ships sailing to the Caribbean and Bahamas & Florida from four different US homeports: Miami, New Orleans, Tampa and New York; there is no shortage of fun in the sun on Norwegian. Guests will enjoy free stateroom upgrades on Norwegian Epic, sailing seven-day Eastern Caribbean cruises from Miami between November 2, 2013 and April 19, 2014; seven-day Western Caribbean cruises on board Norwegian Pearl between October 20, 2013 and April 13, 2014; or 10 or 11-day Southern Caribbean cruises on board Norwegian Sun, from October 9, 2013 through April 16, 2014.
In an exciting first for the line, Norwegian Jewel will be the first Jewel-class ship to homeport in New Orleans, starting October 13, 2013, offering seven-day cruises to the Western Caribbean. Norwegian Dawn will return to Tampa for seven-day Western Caribbean sailings between November 17, 2013 and April 20, 2014.
Norwegian Gem will continue sailing from New York year-round offering seven-day Bahamas & Florida cruises between April 27, 2013 and September 7, 2013. Guests looking to sail through the Panama Canal can sail on 14-day cruises one-way from Los Angeles or Miami on board Norwegian Star from October 13, 2013 through February 16, 2014.
Norwegian Star will also offer seven-day Mexican Riviera cruises from Los Angeles on December 22 and 29, 2013 and from March 2, 2014 through April 13, 2014. For fall foliage viewing at its best, Norwegian Dawn will sail four Canada & New England itineraries between Boston and Quebec between September 13 and October 4, 2013. Norwegian Gem also offers a series of five seven-day Canada & New England cruises from New York between September 9 and October 12, 2013. For the perfect Hawaii vacation, guests can inter-island hop on board Pride of America, year-round on a seven-day cruise from Honolulu enjoying over 100 hours in port, and a sail past the scenic Na Pali Coast.
Now is also the perfect time to start planning a summer vacation in 2013. Guests can look forward to spending next summer cruising through Alaska on a seven-day cruise on board Norwegian Pearl, Norwegian Jewel or Norwegian Sun or through Europe on Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Jade or Norwegian Spirit.
For more information, please contact Triton Cape Sea Travel on 021 4439030
Thursday, July 5, 2012
BROADWAY’S “ROCK OF AGES” TO HEADLINE NORWEGIAN BREAKAWAY’S ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment Rocks on New York’s Newest and Biggest Cruise Ship with
Three Broadway Shows and More
NEW YORK – June 28, 2012 – Norwegian Cruise Line continued its legacy of innovating cruise ship entertainment as it announced that the five-time Tony Award nominated musical ROCK OF AGES will be featured on Norwegian Breakaway, along with two additional Broadway shows: the dance sensation BURN THE FLOOR and CIRQUE DREAMS & DINNER JUNGLE FANTASY. The line also introduced all of the varied and exciting entertainment acts and venues that will debut on the ship, including the famed comedy troupe The Second City and Howl at the Moon at Headliners Comedy Club and New York’s own Slam Allen in Fat Cats Jazz & Blues Club.
“As a lifelong New Yorker, it’s critically important to me that Norwegian Breakaway becomes New York’s ship – the only way to cruise from New York when she arrives next May. Our goal is to bring elements of New York on board so that guests will feel a real connection to the ship as New York’s true flagship,” said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line’s chief executive officer. “With ROCK OF AGES performing in the Breakaway Theater, along with BURN THE FLOOR, CIRQUE DREAMS & DINNER JUNGLE FANTASY in the Spiegel Tent, and all the other entertainment offerings, we are truly bringing Broadway to the high seas and delivering the high caliber entertainment that New Yorkers have come to expect.”
ROCK OF AGES is one of the longest running shows in Broadway history and offers Broadway’s best party. The New York Times has called the show, “Absurdly enjoyable! About as guilty as pleasures get!” The classic rock love story of the decade features such feel-good, sing-out-loud songs such as “Every Rose Has Its Thorn,” “I Wanna Know What Love Is,” “Here I Go Again,” “Don’t Stop Believin,” and more. The Broadway show is now also Hollywood’s biggest party as the film of the musical by New Line Cinema was released on June 15, 2012.
In addition to being a bona fide Broadway hit musical, ROCK OF AGES was a runaway success in Toronto and Australia; has a production running in London’s West End; and has several successful licensed productions in Asia.
ROCK OF AGES is lead produced on Broadway by Michael Cohl and Jonathan Linden of S2BN Entertainment and Matthew Weaver. Norwegian Breakaway will feature multiple, specially-designed entertainment venues throughout the ship so that guests can choose from a wide variety of entertainment each evening of their cruise with choices to appeal to a broad audience.
BURN THE FLOOR
Offering shows in both the 800-seat Breakaway Theater and more intimate performances in The Manhattan Room, dance sensation BURN THE FLOOR will dazzle guests with their re-invented ballroom dancing.
Beginning with, and maintaining all the wonderful traditions and the social history of the Ballroom dance art form, BURN THE FLOOR is a groundbreaking show, serving as a melting pot of styles, energy and excitement for today’s generation of dancers. It is Ballroom “supercharged.”
During the course of the show, the dancers perform all the Ballroom and Latin styles, including The Waltz, Cha Cha, Samba, Salsa, Rumba, Foxtrot, Quickstep, Mambo, Tango, Swing, Jive, Lindy Hop, Viennese Waltz, and Paso Doble. The music is eclectic, from Swing and Waltz classics to J-Lo and Credence Clearwater. Two vocalists perform in many languages during the show, including English, Spanish and Portuguese.
The show premiered in London in 1999 and toured the US for the first time in 2000, including performances at Radio City Music Hall. After touring around the world, in a variety of countries, including Japan, Singapore and Australia, BURN THE FLOOR premiered on Broadway in 2009. Originally intended to be a limited run, the show opened to rave reviews in New York and extended its original run into January 2010, performing 193 shows. Already staged in more than 300 cities globally, BURN THE FLOOR is currently in the midst of its World Tour of the Broadway Production with dates in Holland, Australia, South Africa, Singapore, Hong Kong, Korea and Japan, and will return to the US later this year before joining Norwegian Breakaway in 2013.
CIRQUE DREAMS & DINNER -- JUNGLE FANTASY IN THE SPIEGEL TENT
Following the huge success of the revolutionary CIRQUE DREAMS & DINNER on Norwegian Epic, famed producer/director Neil Goldberg will present an adaptation of the Broadway show CIRQUE DREAMS JUNGLE FANTASY featuring the best of both critically acclaimed productions. The new show will be entitled CIRQUE DREAMS & DINNER – JUNGLE FANTASY and will perform in the ship’s intimate Spiegel Tent.
Proclaimed “the grandest circus spectacle east of Vegas” by New York Magazine, CIRQUE DREAMS JUNGLE FANTASY debuted at the Broadway Theatre in 2008 and is, to date, the first and only show of its kind to ever perform on Broadway. The show received an American Theatre Wing, Best Costume Design nomination and has played to over 3.5 million people in more than 200 cities throughout the United States, as well as thousands of U.S. military troops and their families throughout 10 countries.
CIRQUE DREAMS & DINNER - JUNGLE FANTASY will feature an international cast of Cirque Dreamers performing amazing feats while bringing to life a soaring Ballet of Butterflies, Flipping Monkeys, Hopping Frogs, Spine-bending Lizards and Fanciful Birds in an exotic, awe-inspiring adventure.
FAT CATS JAZZ & BLUES CLUB FEATURING SLAM ALLEN
Following his extremely popular performance as the house band in the Jazz & Blues Club on Norwegian Epic, New York’s own Slam Allen will take the stage in Fat Cats Jazz & Blues Club on Norwegian Breakaway. Fat Cats will feature nightly live blues and jazz performances by Allen and other world-class talent. The urban setting creates a hipster vibe complete with full bar and comfortable leather sofas and chairs. Fat Cats will also feature outdoor seating on The Waterfront, a Norwegian Breakaway exclusive, where guests can enjoy a drink and the live music while feeling the warm ocean breeze.
For more than 20 years, Slam Allen has been entertaining audiences around the world with his unique blend of soul and blues. For the past eight years, he has played an important role, as the lead singer and guitarist, in the legendary James Cotton Band. Music is in Allen's blood -- he got his start from his father and uncles who were known as the Allen Brothers Band. On Norwegian Breakaway, Allen will play a wide range of songs from B.B. King and Otis Redding to his own original music in the intimate Fat Cats Jazz & Blues Club.
THE SECOND CITY AND HOWL AT THE MOON IN HEADLINERS
Headliners Comedy Club debuts on Norwegian Breakaway with the hilarious improvisational comedy of The Second City, as Norwegian continues its exclusive partnership with the famed troupe. For more than 50 years, The Second City has honed the skills of comedic legends such as Bill Murray, Chris Farley, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Gilda Radner, John Belushi, Tina Fey, Steve Carell and Jason Sudeikis. The ensemble aboard Norwegian Breakaway will perform a special customized comedy revue of satirical skits, hilarious songs and inventive improvisation. The venue’s design centers on a show lounge format with a small raised stage, concrete floors and brick walls with a full bar.
The world’s greatest rock n’ roll dueling piano show, Howl at the Moon, which received rave reviews on Norwegian Epic, will also be featured in Headliners on board Norwegian Breakaway. This total entertainment experience features talented piano players who not only entertain the guests; they make the guests part of the show. The fun is centered around two baby grand pianos and a full out rock show with Howl’s entertainers playing the best music from 70’s rock to hip-hop for four hours per show. Howl at the Moon, with multiple locations across the United States, encourages people to channel their inner rock star, so guests should get ready to clap, sing, dance and howl.
The 4,000 passenger Norwegian Breakaway will arrive in her year-round homeport of New York City in early May 2013. The ship will begin weekly summer seven-day cruises to Bermuda on Sunday, May 12, 2013. From October 2013 through April 2014, the ship will offer voyages from the heart of Manhattan to the Bahamas & Florida and the Southern Caribbean.
Norwegian Breakaway will be the largest ship ever to home port in New York City and will embark on weekly cruises from the Manhattan Cruise Terminal. The ship calls will bring an estimated 140,000 additional embarking passengers into New York City over two years, resulting in an estimated $35 million in additional direct spending in the City.
To date, the company has revealed the ship’s groundbreaking design, including The Waterfront and 678 Ocean Place, a wide range of indoor and outdoor venues on three dynamic decks that will create a whole new complex at sea that enhances guests’ connection with the ocean. The top decks of Norwegian Breakaway will feature the first Aqua Park at sea with five full-size water slides, including twin Free Fall slides, the first ever at sea, and a three-story sports complex that includes the largest ropes course at sea, a nine-hole miniature golf course, basketball court, rock climbing wall and more.
The ship will also feature a rich mix of stateroom options including The Haven by Norwegian, comprised of 42 Suites at the top of the ship and 18 additional Suites located throughout the ship; the innovative Studios, designed and priced for solo travelers; the re-introduction of Oceanview staterooms, Balcony and Mini-Suites; along with Spa Balcony, Mini-Suites and Suites in close proximity to the spa.
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. 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.
Three Broadway Shows and More
NEW YORK – June 28, 2012 – Norwegian Cruise Line continued its legacy of innovating cruise ship entertainment as it announced that the five-time Tony Award nominated musical ROCK OF AGES will be featured on Norwegian Breakaway, along with two additional Broadway shows: the dance sensation BURN THE FLOOR and CIRQUE DREAMS & DINNER JUNGLE FANTASY. The line also introduced all of the varied and exciting entertainment acts and venues that will debut on the ship, including the famed comedy troupe The Second City and Howl at the Moon at Headliners Comedy Club and New York’s own Slam Allen in Fat Cats Jazz & Blues Club.
“As a lifelong New Yorker, it’s critically important to me that Norwegian Breakaway becomes New York’s ship – the only way to cruise from New York when she arrives next May. Our goal is to bring elements of New York on board so that guests will feel a real connection to the ship as New York’s true flagship,” said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line’s chief executive officer. “With ROCK OF AGES performing in the Breakaway Theater, along with BURN THE FLOOR, CIRQUE DREAMS & DINNER JUNGLE FANTASY in the Spiegel Tent, and all the other entertainment offerings, we are truly bringing Broadway to the high seas and delivering the high caliber entertainment that New Yorkers have come to expect.”
ROCK OF AGES is one of the longest running shows in Broadway history and offers Broadway’s best party. The New York Times has called the show, “Absurdly enjoyable! About as guilty as pleasures get!” The classic rock love story of the decade features such feel-good, sing-out-loud songs such as “Every Rose Has Its Thorn,” “I Wanna Know What Love Is,” “Here I Go Again,” “Don’t Stop Believin,” and more. The Broadway show is now also Hollywood’s biggest party as the film of the musical by New Line Cinema was released on June 15, 2012.
In addition to being a bona fide Broadway hit musical, ROCK OF AGES was a runaway success in Toronto and Australia; has a production running in London’s West End; and has several successful licensed productions in Asia.
ROCK OF AGES is lead produced on Broadway by Michael Cohl and Jonathan Linden of S2BN Entertainment and Matthew Weaver. Norwegian Breakaway will feature multiple, specially-designed entertainment venues throughout the ship so that guests can choose from a wide variety of entertainment each evening of their cruise with choices to appeal to a broad audience.
BURN THE FLOOR
Offering shows in both the 800-seat Breakaway Theater and more intimate performances in The Manhattan Room, dance sensation BURN THE FLOOR will dazzle guests with their re-invented ballroom dancing.
Beginning with, and maintaining all the wonderful traditions and the social history of the Ballroom dance art form, BURN THE FLOOR is a groundbreaking show, serving as a melting pot of styles, energy and excitement for today’s generation of dancers. It is Ballroom “supercharged.”
During the course of the show, the dancers perform all the Ballroom and Latin styles, including The Waltz, Cha Cha, Samba, Salsa, Rumba, Foxtrot, Quickstep, Mambo, Tango, Swing, Jive, Lindy Hop, Viennese Waltz, and Paso Doble. The music is eclectic, from Swing and Waltz classics to J-Lo and Credence Clearwater. Two vocalists perform in many languages during the show, including English, Spanish and Portuguese.
The show premiered in London in 1999 and toured the US for the first time in 2000, including performances at Radio City Music Hall. After touring around the world, in a variety of countries, including Japan, Singapore and Australia, BURN THE FLOOR premiered on Broadway in 2009. Originally intended to be a limited run, the show opened to rave reviews in New York and extended its original run into January 2010, performing 193 shows. Already staged in more than 300 cities globally, BURN THE FLOOR is currently in the midst of its World Tour of the Broadway Production with dates in Holland, Australia, South Africa, Singapore, Hong Kong, Korea and Japan, and will return to the US later this year before joining Norwegian Breakaway in 2013.
CIRQUE DREAMS & DINNER -- JUNGLE FANTASY IN THE SPIEGEL TENT
Following the huge success of the revolutionary CIRQUE DREAMS & DINNER on Norwegian Epic, famed producer/director Neil Goldberg will present an adaptation of the Broadway show CIRQUE DREAMS JUNGLE FANTASY featuring the best of both critically acclaimed productions. The new show will be entitled CIRQUE DREAMS & DINNER – JUNGLE FANTASY and will perform in the ship’s intimate Spiegel Tent.
Proclaimed “the grandest circus spectacle east of Vegas” by New York Magazine, CIRQUE DREAMS JUNGLE FANTASY debuted at the Broadway Theatre in 2008 and is, to date, the first and only show of its kind to ever perform on Broadway. The show received an American Theatre Wing, Best Costume Design nomination and has played to over 3.5 million people in more than 200 cities throughout the United States, as well as thousands of U.S. military troops and their families throughout 10 countries.
CIRQUE DREAMS & DINNER - JUNGLE FANTASY will feature an international cast of Cirque Dreamers performing amazing feats while bringing to life a soaring Ballet of Butterflies, Flipping Monkeys, Hopping Frogs, Spine-bending Lizards and Fanciful Birds in an exotic, awe-inspiring adventure.
FAT CATS JAZZ & BLUES CLUB FEATURING SLAM ALLEN
Following his extremely popular performance as the house band in the Jazz & Blues Club on Norwegian Epic, New York’s own Slam Allen will take the stage in Fat Cats Jazz & Blues Club on Norwegian Breakaway. Fat Cats will feature nightly live blues and jazz performances by Allen and other world-class talent. The urban setting creates a hipster vibe complete with full bar and comfortable leather sofas and chairs. Fat Cats will also feature outdoor seating on The Waterfront, a Norwegian Breakaway exclusive, where guests can enjoy a drink and the live music while feeling the warm ocean breeze.
For more than 20 years, Slam Allen has been entertaining audiences around the world with his unique blend of soul and blues. For the past eight years, he has played an important role, as the lead singer and guitarist, in the legendary James Cotton Band. Music is in Allen's blood -- he got his start from his father and uncles who were known as the Allen Brothers Band. On Norwegian Breakaway, Allen will play a wide range of songs from B.B. King and Otis Redding to his own original music in the intimate Fat Cats Jazz & Blues Club.
THE SECOND CITY AND HOWL AT THE MOON IN HEADLINERS
Headliners Comedy Club debuts on Norwegian Breakaway with the hilarious improvisational comedy of The Second City, as Norwegian continues its exclusive partnership with the famed troupe. For more than 50 years, The Second City has honed the skills of comedic legends such as Bill Murray, Chris Farley, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Gilda Radner, John Belushi, Tina Fey, Steve Carell and Jason Sudeikis. The ensemble aboard Norwegian Breakaway will perform a special customized comedy revue of satirical skits, hilarious songs and inventive improvisation. The venue’s design centers on a show lounge format with a small raised stage, concrete floors and brick walls with a full bar.
The world’s greatest rock n’ roll dueling piano show, Howl at the Moon, which received rave reviews on Norwegian Epic, will also be featured in Headliners on board Norwegian Breakaway. This total entertainment experience features talented piano players who not only entertain the guests; they make the guests part of the show. The fun is centered around two baby grand pianos and a full out rock show with Howl’s entertainers playing the best music from 70’s rock to hip-hop for four hours per show. Howl at the Moon, with multiple locations across the United States, encourages people to channel their inner rock star, so guests should get ready to clap, sing, dance and howl.
The 4,000 passenger Norwegian Breakaway will arrive in her year-round homeport of New York City in early May 2013. The ship will begin weekly summer seven-day cruises to Bermuda on Sunday, May 12, 2013. From October 2013 through April 2014, the ship will offer voyages from the heart of Manhattan to the Bahamas & Florida and the Southern Caribbean.
Norwegian Breakaway will be the largest ship ever to home port in New York City and will embark on weekly cruises from the Manhattan Cruise Terminal. The ship calls will bring an estimated 140,000 additional embarking passengers into New York City over two years, resulting in an estimated $35 million in additional direct spending in the City.
To date, the company has revealed the ship’s groundbreaking design, including The Waterfront and 678 Ocean Place, a wide range of indoor and outdoor venues on three dynamic decks that will create a whole new complex at sea that enhances guests’ connection with the ocean. The top decks of Norwegian Breakaway will feature the first Aqua Park at sea with five full-size water slides, including twin Free Fall slides, the first ever at sea, and a three-story sports complex that includes the largest ropes course at sea, a nine-hole miniature golf course, basketball court, rock climbing wall and more.
The ship will also feature a rich mix of stateroom options including The Haven by Norwegian, comprised of 42 Suites at the top of the ship and 18 additional Suites located throughout the ship; the innovative Studios, designed and priced for solo travelers; the re-introduction of Oceanview staterooms, Balcony and Mini-Suites; along with Spa Balcony, Mini-Suites and Suites in close proximity to the spa.
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. 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.
CELEBRITY CHEF GEOFFREY ZAKARIAN TO DEBUT FIRST AT-SEA DINING CONCEPT ON NORWEGIAN BREAKAWAY
Iron Chef Zakarian set to open his next restaurant, Ocean Blue, on the largest ship to home port in New York Harbor
NEW YORK – June 28, 2012 – Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that it has engaged celebrity chef and Food Network star Geoffrey Zakarian to create and oversee a seafood concept to open May 2013 on the line’s newest ship, Norwegian Breakaway.
The restaurant, Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian, is envisioned as a luxury seafood dining experience, utilizing all of the ingredients and techniques that Zakarian would employ in a land-based establishment. In addition to the dining room that will focus on elegant modern presentations, Zakarian will have The Raw Bar, an adjacent bar highlighting crustaceans and wines by the glass; and Ocean Blue on The Waterfront, a more casual dining option serving fun and easy fare. With an eye for detail, Zakarian will orchestrate not only the menus, but every aspect of his dining areas, from the uniforms to the glassware. On select sailings, Zakarian will also host meet-and-greets with Norwegian Breakaway guests, along with in-person cooking demonstrations and intimate cooking experiences for smaller groups.
“It is an unbelievably exciting prospect to create a concept for such a groundbreaking ship. I am nostalgic at heart, so the thought of making a modern experience that harkens to the age of steamship travel is just terrific,” said Geoffrey Zakarian. “I am planning, preparing and recruiting for this restaurant the same as if I were opening on land, and truly, I have been humbled and inspired by Norwegian's vision to elevate hospitality on the seas.”
Zakarian's taste, style and passion for fine cuisine have defined his career, which has spanned more than 25 years. An accomplished chef who has presided over some of the country's top kitchens, he currently has two popular restaurants in New York City – The Lambs Club and The National; one in Atlantic City – The Water Club at Borgata; and a highly acclaimed cookbook “Geoffrey Zakarian’s Town/Country: 150 Recipes for Life Around the Table.” Zakarian emerged victorious in the recent fourth season of Food Network's The Next Iron Chef, Super Chefs. He appears regularly on Iron Chef America, demonstrating a razor-sharp knowledge of culinary techniques in this fast-paced cooking competition. When he's not battling in the kitchen stadium, Zakarian stays busy filming CHOPPED, where he is featured as a recurring judge, and highlights his favorite dishes on The Best Thing I Ever Ate.
“Geoffrey Zakarian is a renowned and critically acclaimed chef who has deep roots in New York City having begun his career at Le Cirque and the legendary 21 Club,” said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line’s chief executive officer. “Working with Geoffrey is like hitting the culinary lottery. In this case, not only do we win big, but so do our guests on Norwegian Breakaway who will get to experience his world-class cuisine in three dining outlets on the ship. We couldn’t be more excited to have Geoffrey on board with us and add yet another New York element to Norwegian Breakaway.”
Currently under construction at Meyer Werft in Germany, Norwegian Breakaway will arrive in her year-round homeport of New York City in early May 2013. The ship will begin weekly summer seven-day cruises to Bermuda on Sunday, May 12, 2013. From October 2013 through April 2014, the ship will offer voyages from the heart of Manhattan to the Bahamas & Florida and the Southern Caribbean.
Norwegian Breakaway will be the largest ship ever to home port in New York City and will embark on weekly cruises from the Manhattan Cruise Terminal. The ship calls will bring an estimated 140,000 additional embarking passengers into New York City over two years, resulting in an estimated $35 million in additional direct spending in the City.
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 11purpose-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. 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.
NEW YORK – June 28, 2012 – Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that it has engaged celebrity chef and Food Network star Geoffrey Zakarian to create and oversee a seafood concept to open May 2013 on the line’s newest ship, Norwegian Breakaway.
The restaurant, Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian, is envisioned as a luxury seafood dining experience, utilizing all of the ingredients and techniques that Zakarian would employ in a land-based establishment. In addition to the dining room that will focus on elegant modern presentations, Zakarian will have The Raw Bar, an adjacent bar highlighting crustaceans and wines by the glass; and Ocean Blue on The Waterfront, a more casual dining option serving fun and easy fare. With an eye for detail, Zakarian will orchestrate not only the menus, but every aspect of his dining areas, from the uniforms to the glassware. On select sailings, Zakarian will also host meet-and-greets with Norwegian Breakaway guests, along with in-person cooking demonstrations and intimate cooking experiences for smaller groups.
“It is an unbelievably exciting prospect to create a concept for such a groundbreaking ship. I am nostalgic at heart, so the thought of making a modern experience that harkens to the age of steamship travel is just terrific,” said Geoffrey Zakarian. “I am planning, preparing and recruiting for this restaurant the same as if I were opening on land, and truly, I have been humbled and inspired by Norwegian's vision to elevate hospitality on the seas.”
Zakarian's taste, style and passion for fine cuisine have defined his career, which has spanned more than 25 years. An accomplished chef who has presided over some of the country's top kitchens, he currently has two popular restaurants in New York City – The Lambs Club and The National; one in Atlantic City – The Water Club at Borgata; and a highly acclaimed cookbook “Geoffrey Zakarian’s Town/Country: 150 Recipes for Life Around the Table.” Zakarian emerged victorious in the recent fourth season of Food Network's The Next Iron Chef, Super Chefs. He appears regularly on Iron Chef America, demonstrating a razor-sharp knowledge of culinary techniques in this fast-paced cooking competition. When he's not battling in the kitchen stadium, Zakarian stays busy filming CHOPPED, where he is featured as a recurring judge, and highlights his favorite dishes on The Best Thing I Ever Ate.
“Geoffrey Zakarian is a renowned and critically acclaimed chef who has deep roots in New York City having begun his career at Le Cirque and the legendary 21 Club,” said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line’s chief executive officer. “Working with Geoffrey is like hitting the culinary lottery. In this case, not only do we win big, but so do our guests on Norwegian Breakaway who will get to experience his world-class cuisine in three dining outlets on the ship. We couldn’t be more excited to have Geoffrey on board with us and add yet another New York element to Norwegian Breakaway.”
Currently under construction at Meyer Werft in Germany, Norwegian Breakaway will arrive in her year-round homeport of New York City in early May 2013. The ship will begin weekly summer seven-day cruises to Bermuda on Sunday, May 12, 2013. From October 2013 through April 2014, the ship will offer voyages from the heart of Manhattan to the Bahamas & Florida and the Southern Caribbean.
Norwegian Breakaway will be the largest ship ever to home port in New York City and will embark on weekly cruises from the Manhattan Cruise Terminal. The ship calls will bring an estimated 140,000 additional embarking passengers into New York City over two years, resulting in an estimated $35 million in additional direct spending in the City.
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 11purpose-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. 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.
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