NORWEGIAN GETAWAY 2014 EASTERN CARIBBEAN SAILINGS NOW OPEN FOR SALE
MIAMI – October 22, 2012 – Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that the line’s newest ship, Norwegian Getaway, is now open for sale to the public. Starting February 1, 2014, the ship sails seven-day Eastern Caribbean cruises year-round from PortMiami
Norwegian Getaway will be the largest ship to home port year-round in Miami, carrying 4,000 guests, and will embody a unique Miami vibe. Each week, Norwegian Getaway will transport cruisers to tropical Caribbean destinations including Philipsburg, St. Maarten; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; and Nassau, Bahamas.
Currently being built at Meyer Werft in Germany, Norwegian Getaway will be 146,600 gross tons and offer a wide range of accommodations including The Haven by Norwegian, comprised of 42 Suites at the top of the ship in an exclusive, private key-card enclave and 22 additional Suites located throughout the ship; the innovative Studios, designed and priced for solo travelers; a wide range of Oceanview staterooms, Balcony and Mini-Suites; along with Spa Balcony, Mini-Suites and Suites in close proximity to the spa. Norwegian Getaway’s sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, will begin sailing from her year-round home port of New York City in May 2013.
About Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 46-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to “Cruise Like a Norwegian” on one of 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
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.
The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, under construction for delivery in April 2013 and January 2014, along with one larger “Breakaway Plus” vessel for delivery in fall 2015. Known as New York’s ship, Norwegian Breakaway will be the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city, sailing to Bermuda for the summer beginning May 12, 2013. Norwegian Breakaway’s features include hull art by legendary artist Peter Max, seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York chef Geoffrey Zakarian, and fitness classes and a retrospective display from the ship’s iconic godmothers, the Rockettes®. The entertainment lineup includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy. Norwegian Getaway, the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, will sail Eastern Caribbean voyages beginning in February 2014. Sailings for both vessels are now on sale.
For more information, contact Triton Cape Sea Travel on 021 4439030 or info.nclsa@galileosa.co.za
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
NORWEGIANS ARE FOODIES
NORWEGIANS ARE FOODIES
Norwegian to host international twitter #FoodieChats live from brand new test kitchen to showcase Norwegian Breakaway menu items
MIAMI – October 22, 2012 – Tonight, Norwegian Cruise Line will cook up some of its incredible culinary creations for an exclusive group of influential social media foodies as host of the weekly international #FoodieChats Twitter chat live from the company’s brand new, state-of-the-art test kitchen at its Miami headquarters.
The #FoodieChats Twitter chat takes place every Monday at 8pm EST and is extremely successful in generating buzz and creating conversations around the very popular topic of food. Since its inception in 2011, #FoodieChats has generated a world-wide following and averages 20 million weekly impressions, has over 2 million followers and involves over 500 contributors every week - from tweeters in every major city in the United States and internationally in countries such as Australia, Belize, Canada, Dominican Republic, France, Spain and more. Every Monday, creator Steve Green hosts the Twitter “chat” using the hashtag #FoodieChats asking the community 10 questions centered on that week's food-related theme. Participants respond to the questions via Twitter, sharing photos and personal experiences related to each question.
Tonight’s #FoodieChats theme is #NorwegianBreakaway and the conversation topics will be a celebration of the incredible food found on board Norwegian’s newest ship, launching in April 2013. To experience the flavors of Norwegian Breakaway first-hand, a select group of South Florida foodies received an exclusive invitation to eat and tweet live from a brand new test kitchen located in the Norwegian’s corporate offices in Miami, Florida. The line’s talented culinary team will be specially preparing and serving them some of the ship’s exciting new menu items.
The new test kitchen is the culinary hub of Norwegian Cruise Line from where Executive Chef Lars Kristiansen, Chef Colin Hudson and Chef Eric Bilodeau concept, create, test and taste all of Norwegian’s fleet-wide menu items. Currently, the team is hard at work cultivating innovative and delicious menu items for the line’s newest ship, Norwegian Breakaway which will homeport in New York City year-round starting in May 2013. Participating in #FoodieChats gives the team and Norwegian an opportunity to share Norwegian Breakaway menu concepts with the discerning palates of South Florida’s top foodies while spreading the word about Norwegian’s attention to culinary detail to a wide audience through social media.
Norwegian encourages all fans and followers to participate and follow along with the live chat tonight starting at 8pm EST on Twitter and view photos of the event on Instagram at hashtag #FoodieChats.
For more information, contact Triton Cape Sea Travel on 021 4439030 or info.nclsa@galileosa.co.za
Norwegian to host international twitter #FoodieChats live from brand new test kitchen to showcase Norwegian Breakaway menu items
MIAMI – October 22, 2012 – Tonight, Norwegian Cruise Line will cook up some of its incredible culinary creations for an exclusive group of influential social media foodies as host of the weekly international #FoodieChats Twitter chat live from the company’s brand new, state-of-the-art test kitchen at its Miami headquarters.
The #FoodieChats Twitter chat takes place every Monday at 8pm EST and is extremely successful in generating buzz and creating conversations around the very popular topic of food. Since its inception in 2011, #FoodieChats has generated a world-wide following and averages 20 million weekly impressions, has over 2 million followers and involves over 500 contributors every week - from tweeters in every major city in the United States and internationally in countries such as Australia, Belize, Canada, Dominican Republic, France, Spain and more. Every Monday, creator Steve Green hosts the Twitter “chat” using the hashtag #FoodieChats asking the community 10 questions centered on that week's food-related theme. Participants respond to the questions via Twitter, sharing photos and personal experiences related to each question.
Tonight’s #FoodieChats theme is #NorwegianBreakaway and the conversation topics will be a celebration of the incredible food found on board Norwegian’s newest ship, launching in April 2013. To experience the flavors of Norwegian Breakaway first-hand, a select group of South Florida foodies received an exclusive invitation to eat and tweet live from a brand new test kitchen located in the Norwegian’s corporate offices in Miami, Florida. The line’s talented culinary team will be specially preparing and serving them some of the ship’s exciting new menu items.
The new test kitchen is the culinary hub of Norwegian Cruise Line from where Executive Chef Lars Kristiansen, Chef Colin Hudson and Chef Eric Bilodeau concept, create, test and taste all of Norwegian’s fleet-wide menu items. Currently, the team is hard at work cultivating innovative and delicious menu items for the line’s newest ship, Norwegian Breakaway which will homeport in New York City year-round starting in May 2013. Participating in #FoodieChats gives the team and Norwegian an opportunity to share Norwegian Breakaway menu concepts with the discerning palates of South Florida’s top foodies while spreading the word about Norwegian’s attention to culinary detail to a wide audience through social media.
Norwegian encourages all fans and followers to participate and follow along with the live chat tonight starting at 8pm EST on Twitter and view photos of the event on Instagram at hashtag #FoodieChats.
For more information, contact Triton Cape Sea Travel on 021 4439030 or info.nclsa@galileosa.co.za
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
NORWEGIAN CELEBRATES NATIONAL CRUISE VACATION MONTH WITH “LET’S CRUISE” LIMITED TIME OFFER
NORWEGIAN CELEBRATES NATIONAL CRUISE VACATION MONTH WITH “LET’S CRUISE” LIMITED TIME OFFER
Receive up to $250 to spend on board, reduced deposits and an e-coupon booklet worth over $300 in savings
Norwegian Cruise Line kicks off National Cruise Vacation Month today, October 1, 2012 by launching its “Let’s Cruise” limited time sales event. Guests have the opportunity to receive up to $250 in on-board credit (based on cruise length and stateroom category), reduced deposits and an e-coupon booklet worth more than $300 in on board savings when they book any Norwegian cruise vacation by Saturday, October 13, 2012.
Vacationers are invited to see the world the Norwegian way and to discover the history of Europe, see the wildlife in Alaska up-close and personal, or just relax on the sandy beaches of the Caribbean, Bermuda, the Bahamas or one of the beautiful islands of Hawai`i.
Guests seeking a tropical escape to the Eastern Caribbean can set sail on Norwegian Epic for a seven-day cruise from Miami. Named “Best Overall Cruise Ship” by the readers of Travel Weekly, Norwegian Epic calls on Philipsburg, St. Maarten; St Thomas, US Virgin Islands; and Nassau, Bahamas.
Those looking to spend a little more time in the sun can choose from a 10 or 11-day Southern Caribbean cruise on board Norwegian Sun. Sailing from Miami, Florida on a 10-day voyage, guests will discover the tropical towns of St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands; Roseau, Dominica; Bridgetown, Barbados; Castries, St. Lucia; and Philipsburg, St. Maarten. Or guests can embark on an 11-day cruise and venture even further south to discover the tropical paradises of Catagena, Colombia; Oranjestad, Aruba; Willemstad, Curacao; Philipsburg, St. Maarten and St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands.
Cruisers looking for a shorter vacation option can set sail on a four-day cruise to the Bahamas from Miami. Guests will enjoy visits to Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas; Nassau, Bahamas; and Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas, Norwegian’s Private Island.
History buffs can set their sights on the most spectacular destinations in Europe while cruising on a 10 or 11-day European voyage on board Norwegian Jade between October 20, 2012 and April 6, 2013. Guests sailing from Rome can choose from a 10-day Eastern Mediterranean itinerary and enjoy visits to Olympia (Katakolon), Greece; Athens (Piraeus), Greece; Ephesus (Izmir), Turkey; and Alexandria, Egypt or the 11-day Mediterranean and the Holy Land voyage from Rome visiting Alayna, Turkey; Limassol, Cyprus; Haifa, Israel; Ashdod, Israel; Port Said, Egypt; and Alexandria, Egypt.
No matter which incredible itinerary they choose, guests sailing on board Norwegian Cruise Line will always enjoy an array of dining options, activities and entertainment along with the comfort of the line’s award-winning accommodations.
Receive up to $250 to spend on board, reduced deposits and an e-coupon booklet worth over $300 in savings
Norwegian Cruise Line kicks off National Cruise Vacation Month today, October 1, 2012 by launching its “Let’s Cruise” limited time sales event. Guests have the opportunity to receive up to $250 in on-board credit (based on cruise length and stateroom category), reduced deposits and an e-coupon booklet worth more than $300 in on board savings when they book any Norwegian cruise vacation by Saturday, October 13, 2012.
Vacationers are invited to see the world the Norwegian way and to discover the history of Europe, see the wildlife in Alaska up-close and personal, or just relax on the sandy beaches of the Caribbean, Bermuda, the Bahamas or one of the beautiful islands of Hawai`i.
Guests seeking a tropical escape to the Eastern Caribbean can set sail on Norwegian Epic for a seven-day cruise from Miami. Named “Best Overall Cruise Ship” by the readers of Travel Weekly, Norwegian Epic calls on Philipsburg, St. Maarten; St Thomas, US Virgin Islands; and Nassau, Bahamas.
Those looking to spend a little more time in the sun can choose from a 10 or 11-day Southern Caribbean cruise on board Norwegian Sun. Sailing from Miami, Florida on a 10-day voyage, guests will discover the tropical towns of St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands; Roseau, Dominica; Bridgetown, Barbados; Castries, St. Lucia; and Philipsburg, St. Maarten. Or guests can embark on an 11-day cruise and venture even further south to discover the tropical paradises of Catagena, Colombia; Oranjestad, Aruba; Willemstad, Curacao; Philipsburg, St. Maarten and St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands.
Cruisers looking for a shorter vacation option can set sail on a four-day cruise to the Bahamas from Miami. Guests will enjoy visits to Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas; Nassau, Bahamas; and Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas, Norwegian’s Private Island.
History buffs can set their sights on the most spectacular destinations in Europe while cruising on a 10 or 11-day European voyage on board Norwegian Jade between October 20, 2012 and April 6, 2013. Guests sailing from Rome can choose from a 10-day Eastern Mediterranean itinerary and enjoy visits to Olympia (Katakolon), Greece; Athens (Piraeus), Greece; Ephesus (Izmir), Turkey; and Alexandria, Egypt or the 11-day Mediterranean and the Holy Land voyage from Rome visiting Alayna, Turkey; Limassol, Cyprus; Haifa, Israel; Ashdod, Israel; Port Said, Egypt; and Alexandria, Egypt.
No matter which incredible itinerary they choose, guests sailing on board Norwegian Cruise Line will always enjoy an array of dining options, activities and entertainment along with the comfort of the line’s award-winning accommodations.
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