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Norwegian’s specialty restaurants to go a la carte

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Norwegian Cruise Line said most of its alternate dining venues will move to a la carte pricing rather than cover charges starting next year.

The line is introducing a la carte pricing on the Norwegian Escape, due in November, for three of its specialty restaurants that now have cover charges. In addition, it will also introduce a new dining concept.

The restaurants are La Cucina, Le Bistro, Cagney’s Steakhouse and the new Bayamo by chef Jose Garces. At the same time, diners will be able to choose how many courses to order.

At Cagney’s Steakhouse, starters on the new a la carte menu range from $4.99 to $7.95 and main courses from $17.99 to $29.99. Main courses at Le Bistro start at $15.99 and $12.99 at La Cucina.

Moderno Churrascaria and Teppanyaki will remain at a cover charge of $19.95 and $29.95 respectively, and entertainment dining will also stick with a single fee.

The new a la carte pricing will apply to Ocean Blue restaurants on the Norwegian Getaway and Breakaway starting Oct. 3. The plan will then go fleetwide in January.

Norwegian said anyone buying a specialty dining package will have access to all menu items at La Cucina, Le Bistro and Cagney’s Steakhouse at no additional charge, while dining in Bayamo by Jose Garces will cost an extra $15.

Norwegian Cruise Line and Nickelodeon part ways

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Norwegian Cruise Line said its partnership with Nickelodeon won’t be renewed when it expires at the end of the year.

Nickelodeon characters such as SpongeBob Square Pants and Dora the Explorer have been on select Norwegian ships for the past three years.

“These experiences will not appear on Norwegian Escape and on Norwegian Epic as of October 2015 and on the remaining four ships beginning in January 2016,” the statement said.

In some cases, Norwegian will have to dismantle fixtures, such as the SpongeBob characters that decorate its water play parks. There have also been Nickelodeon character meet-and-greets, a poolside show, an arts and crafts experience and a Nickelodeon-themed Pajama Jam Breakfast.

Norwegian said it will continue to make investments “to further elevate our family programming” on its ships.

Norwegian Cruise Line to host millennial agent groups

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Norwegian Escape

Two millennial travel professional groups are co-hosting a leadership retreat to be held on the inaugural cruise of Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Escape, Nov. 9-14.

The event is open to all active members of ASTA’s Young Professionals Society and Millennials in Travel under the age of 40.

The five-night, six-day leadership retreat will include business roundtables, networking with industry leaders and informal idea-sharing.

Accommodations are complimentary, but there is a $175 registration fee to cover taxes and fees, gratuities, special events, and a participant welcome gift. There are 40 spaces available.

“Millennials and young travel professionals are key to the longevity and healthy future of all leisure travel,” said Jason Krimmel, Norwegian Cruise Line’s director, field sales. “The entire Norwegian team looks forward to partnering with the YPS chapter of ASTA and Millennials in Travel to provide in depth knowledge on today’s Norwegian that will help them grow their business and reach new clients.”