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Norwegian Cruise Line Invites Guests to Cruise Into Savings

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Spring is the time to save with Norwegian Cruise Line. (photo courtesy Norwegian Cruise Line)

Cruise fans have yet another reason to book a getaway with Norwegian Cruise Line this spring.

The company just announced it’s offering a bonus onboard credit of up to $1,000 on select cruises between now and May 17, 2018. The credit is also combinable with the cruise line’s Free at Sea promotion, providing guests as much as $3,700 in value on a cruise.

Norwegian has also extended its Free at Sea promotion through May 17. The signature value-added promotion provides guests who book a new three-day or longer cruise the choice of up to five free offers.

Options include free unlimited open bar, $50 credit per stateroom that can be used for port excursions, a free speciality dining package, 250-minute internet package or Norwegian’s Friends & Family Sail Free, which allows the third and fourth guests to sail complimentary on select cruises.

Offers are based on the stateroom category selected by passengers. For instance, those who reserve an inside cabin or Norwegian’s studio staterooms, which are specifically designed for solo travellers, receive one free offer.

Ocean view, balcony, and mini-suite category rooms include up to two free offers. Guests who book Norwegian’s ultimate luxurious offerings, which include butler service, will receive all five free amenities.

Free at Sea All-Inclusive All-Inclusive has also been extended through May 17. This offer is aimed at new three, four or the five-day Bahamas or Cuba voyages on Norwegian Sun or Norwegian Sky. Guests on these trips can take advantage of the promotion, in addition to the already included complimentary unlimited open bar.

The promotion allows guests to choose up to five onboard amenities. Options include a $50 speciality dining credit per stateroom, a $50 credit per stateroom that can be applied toward shore excursions, 100-minute Internet package, a photo package with ten free images, or Norwegian’s Friends & Family Sail Free offer that allows the third and fourth guests to sail complimentary on select cruises.

The Free at Sea Hawaii promotion, which has been extended like the other promotions, is designed for those who book a new cruise vacation aboard Pride of America, the only ship to sail a seven-day inter-island itinerary roundtrip from Honolulu all year.

The promotion offers include a free one-night pre-cruise hotel stay with an option to select reduced airfare starting at $399 from select gateways, a free specialty dining package, free pre-paid service charges for the first and second guest in the stateroom, free $50 credit per stateroom that can be applied towards shore excursions in each port, or Norwegian’s Friends & Family Sail Free offer, allowing the third and fourth guests in each stateroom to sail for free on many 2018/2019 sail dates. Guests who book a suite aboard Pride of America receive all five offers.

Norwegian Cruise Line Announces New Terminal at PortMiami

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Cruising from Miami is about to become even more stylish. Norwegian Cruise Line has announced plans for a new and exclusive terminal at PortMiami slated for completion by fall 2019, just in time to welcome Norwegian Encore to her homeport where she will offer seasonal cruises to The Caribbean. Pending final approval by the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners, the project will begin May 2018.

“Norwegian has been sailing from Miami for over fifty years, longer than any other cruise line, and we are honored to be partnering with PortMiami and Miami-Dade County to construct an iconic terminal that will contribute to Miami’s world-famous skyline and strengthen its position as the Cruise Capital of the World,” said Frank Del Rio, President and Chief Executive Officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.  “We look forward to welcoming Norwegian Encore and the thousands of guests sailing on Norwegian Cruise Line and her sister brands to this state-of-the-art terminal.”

So if you’re cruising from Miami, what can you expect? At nearly 166,500 square feet, the new Norwegian Cruise Line Terminal, designed by Miami-based global architecture firm Bermello Ajamil & Partners, will accommodate ships of up to 5,000 passengers, and feature new technology to support faster and more efficient embarkation and disembarkation processes, as well as expedited security screening and luggage check-in.

Groups and charters will also feel a warm welcome arriving at a dedicated lounge and service area.  A new parking garage and valet parking area with direct access to the terminal and lounge are also scheduled to be completed. The project will be constructed to LEED Silver standards, focusing on innovation in design and terminal operation to create a platform that will optimize energy performance, indoor air quality, water efficiencies and maximize the use of local materials and resources.

The modern terminal design draws inspiration from a nautilus, with a spiralled and multi-level façade opening up to grand ocean views. Innovative lighting, inviting indoor and outdoor waiting areas, and other guest-centric elements will enhance the overall passenger experience in what will surely be a gem in Miami’s skyline. Take a look at renderings of PortMiami’s upcoming Norwegian Cruise Line Terminal below.

PortMiami Norwegian Cruise Line Terminal
PortMiami Norwegian Cruise Line Terminal
PortMiami Norwegian Cruise Line Terminal
PortMiami Norwegian Cruise Line Terminal
PortMiami Norwegian Cruise Line Terminal

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings’ momentum accelerates into 2018

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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings’ net income rose 23% last year to $780 million, as European pricing and bookings recovered faster than expected and the booking curve extended to a near-optimal length.

Revenue rose 10.7%, to $5.4 billion.

The Wave season for 2018 has started strong and the outlook for 2018 is bullish, driven by a strong economy and consumer demand, CEO Frank Del Rio said.

“This year is by far the most excited, the most energized and the most optimistic I have ever been at the start of a new year,” Frank Del Rio said.

He said the strong demand environment of late 2016 and 2017 has “accelerated through this year’s early Wave season, as both the number of bookings sold and the price points achieved reach record levels” across all three brands — Norwegian Cruise Line, Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Oceania Cruises.

“Our overall booked position during the first seven weeks of 2018 further improved compared to the same time last year,” he said.

He said on average NCLH guests are booking five weeks earlier than at the end of 2016.

Del Rio said the weak link if there is one, is China. “I don’t think China is hitting on all cylinders as it can,” he said, referencing the continued tensions with South Korea and the resulting uniformity of short cruise itineraries, which can only visit Japan. Nevertheless, he said China was profitable in 2017.