Norwegian Cruise Line Overview
Imagine cruising just the way you want it: with no schedule to follow but your own. That is what Norwegian's Freestyle Cruising provides for all ships and itineraries. Indulge your taste buds at one of the wide-ranging dining options, or perhaps you would prefer a dinner and a show combination? Relax at some of the most spacious and modern staterooms in the cruise industry before venturing out to experience the shore excursion of your choice.
Norwegian Cruise Line Onboard Activities & Entertainment
When it comes to the award-winning entertainment on board the ships, you won't believe your eyes or even your ears. Journey from the gritty streets of New Jersey to glamour and international fame with Jersey Boys. Put on your dancing shoes for Footloose. From hit Broadway musicals to buzzworthy original shows, discover the best entertainment at sea with Norwegian.
Browadway Shows
- Six: Introducing the cultural phenomenon musical sweeping the stages and now gracing the seas aboard Norwegian Bliss and Norwegian Breakaway - Six. From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a 75-minute celebration of 21st century girl power. Written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, Six is the sell-out award-winning musical that has not only taken the theater world by storm but also the charts. These Queens may have green sleeves, but their lipstick is rebellious red.
- The Choir of Man: Pull up a chair at The Choir of Man and raise your glass to high energy dancing, live percussion and hit songs that flow as freely as the beer. You'll feel right at home in The Jungle, the rockin' English pub where the talented cast performs everything from classic rock hits and pub tunes to sing-along favorites. Expanding on some of the most compelling entertainment at sea, The Choir of Man, which is exclusively featured on Norwegian Encore and Norwegian Escape, is a guest favorite and is certain to make for a toast-worthy night.
- Burn the Floor: Swiveling hips. Steamy embraces. High-octane tempos. The performances of Burn the Floor are not just hot - they sizzle! This ballroom and Latin dance theater company is renowned for its gifted dancers, selected from the most prestigious dance competitions around the globe. Together, they have traveled the world performing and astounding audiences in more than 300 cities in over 29 countries, including the Longacre Theater on Broadway.
Live Music
- Syd Norman's Pour House: Jam out to famous rock hits at the new Syd Norman's Pour House where live music and an interactive cast will have you toasting the rock-and-roll legends all night long.
- Howl at the Moon: For a big dose of feel-good, sing-along fun, nothing beats Howl at the Moon. Witness an electrifying blaze of ebony and ivory going head to head - while the audience instantly transforms into one giant happy wave of camaraderie. It's the World's Greatest Rock 'n' Roll Dueling Piano Show. It's contagious and unlike anything else at sea.
- The Cavern Club: Step into the legendary Liverpool club where the Beatles performed. Experience a vibrant rock-and-roll scene, featuring live music and even a Beatles cover band.
Exclusive Entertainment
- Production Shows: The Norwegian Production Cast takes you on a high energy, full scale production show to re-live your favorite memories and music.
- Deal or No Deal: Enjoy an exhilarating show where contestants play & deal for cash in a high-energy contest of nerves and intuition.
- Variety Shows: From standup comedy, unicycle-riding jugglers, to world famous "Fountains" skit you're invited for an evening of laughter.
- Comedy: Tickle your funny bone at Headliners Comedy Club on Norwegian Getaway with performances by Levity Entertainment Group's roster of topnotch comedians. Employing more than 300 artists nationwide, Levity is the largest producer of live comedy in the United States, creating tours and TV specials for the biggest names in the industry, including Daniel Tosh, Amy Schumer, Gabriel Iglesias and Jeff Dunham. Are you ready for a sidesplitting good time?
Norwegian Cruise Line Dining
Enjoy a four-course meal and a great bottle of wine. Or grab a burger hot off the grill. Dress up. Dress down. Sit with your friends or make new ones. Dine inside or Oceanside along The Waterfront. Only Norwegian offers the freedom and flexibility of Freestyle Dining, which means no fixed dining times or pre-assigned seating. So follow your mood, not a schedule.
Complimentary Dining
All ships offer beautifully crafted menus in up to three Main Dining Rooms, a Buffet and a variety of casual eateries. With chef's original dishes made with the finest ingredients, your dining can be as fine or as fun as you want.
Specialty Dining
When you want a unique culinary experience, specialty restaurants offer a variety of tastes for every palate. Now through The Norwegian Edge we are bringing an even higher standard of excellence to dining with upgraded menus and new exciting venues. Whether you're indulging in succulent meats at Moderno Churrascaria, savoring French cuisine in Le Bistro, or enjoying fresh Mexican flavors at Los Lobos, you'll be sure to discover menus as fresh as the ingredients and cuisine that looks almost too good to eat.
Family Dining
There's something for every taste bud in the family. Sit down and enjoy a pizza. Grab a tasty treat made-to-order buffet. Or stay in, order chicken fingers and make it a movie night. With so many choices, everyone leaves happy (and full).
- Main Dining Rooms: The whole gang can enjoy complimentary fine dining in up to three Main Dining Rooms. Come for a scrumptious breakfast, lunch or dinner and indulge in a four-course menu featuring everyone's savory favorites.
- Casual Buffets: Our quintessential complimentary buffet offers breakfast, lunch and dinner, satisfying even picky eaters. Action Stations include meat-carving, made-to-order pastas, omelets, waffles, soft-serve ice cream and more.
- 24-Hour Room Service: Stay in with the kids and relax with round the clock in-room dining. Enjoy breakfast in bed or satisfy a late-night craving. Anything goes!
Savor a three-course meal and a great bottle of wine. Or grab a burger hot off the grill. Dress up. Dress down. Sit down with friends or make new ones. Thanks to the flexibility of no fixed dining times or pre-assigned seating, you have the freedom to enjoy more dining options than days of your cruise.
Norwegian Cruise Line Accommodations
There's nothing like starting your morning with a glass of sunshine and fresh ocean breezes on your own private balcony. Or maybe you want to experience your vacation on another level - at the top of the ship - in The Haven by Norwegian, an exclusive enclave with the most luxurious, well-appointed and spacious accommodations. This award-winning fleet offers a wide range of contemporary and comfortable accommodations designed for you, your family or even your group.
- Discover the Haven by Norwegian: Hidden away at the top of the ship is The Haven by Norwegian, an exclusive enclave with the most luxurious, well-appointed and spacious accommodations. Not only will you have access to all the ship has to offer, you'll enjoy the personal service of a concierge and 24-hour butler throughout your entire stay.
- Explore Suites & Penthouses: Suites range from spacious to vast, perfect for a couple or up to eight guests. Expansive balconies, living rooms and lavish baths make this a sumptuous retreat. You'll also enjoy butler and concierge service, an exclusive Suite menu, complimentary champagne and other exclusive perks.
- Look inside Spa Staterooms: Our Spa Suites, Club Balcony Suites, and Balcony staterooms are ideal for those who seek a more pampering spa experience at sea. Providing easy access to the Spa and Fitness Center, these tranquil retreats include soothing colors and clean lines that add a unique and relaxing ambience. Another perk is complimentary access to the Thermal Spa Suites, which can be enjoyed during regular business hours. All you have to do is unpack and say ahhhh.
- Learn about Club Balcony Suites & Balconies: With dramatic, ever-changing views from your private balcony, you'll have a new perspective almost every day. All of Club Balcony Suites, (previously known as Mini-Suites), Family Balcony, or Balcony Staterooms feature comfy sitting areas, convertible and/or drop-down beds and plenty of storage space. So, if you're looking for an accommodation for two, a little more space for your family or the convenience of connecting staterooms, there's a choice that?s right for you.
- Learn about Oceanviews & Insides: Relax. Embrace your own personal space. Then get back to the action. A wide range of comfortable and well designed Oceanview and Inside Staterooms will suit you perfectly.
- Especially Built for Solo Cruisers, Studios: If you're traveling solo, Norwegian Getaway, Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Escape, Norwegian Encore, Norwegian Bliss and Pride of America feature award-winning Studios designed and priced for solo travelers, which also include exclusive access to the Studio Lounge.
- Learn about Staterooms for Groups: Traveling with a group of people? Stay close to them with convenient connecting staterooms. Available throughout the fleet and across various categories you'll be sure to find the perfect accommodations to suit your cruise. Look for the connecting stateroom icon in the stateroom options step when booking your vacation.
Norwegian Cruise Line Youth Program
Kids of all ages 3-17 can find their happy place thanks to these complimentary youth programs - Splash Academy and Entourage. Alongside our well-trained staff, your children will experience a wide range of exciting activities with kids and teens their own age. And while they're having the time of their lives, you can too, knowing they're in a safe and supervised environment.
- Splash Academy for Kids: When the youngest cruisers are having a great time, you're having a great time. Sign them up for our complimentary youth program programs where they can enjoy creative play, active games, and more; the youth staff have a knack for this stuff.
- Entourage for Teens: Run off and play while your teenagers hang out in a place filled with video games, movies, arts, music, sports and people their own age. From the coolest lounge at sea to the hippest dance club at night, there's always something going on at our teen centers. Best of all, it's all complimentary and supervised.
- Take Advantage of Late Night: Drop off the kids so you can enjoy a romantic night out. Available every evening for children ages 3-12.
Port Play: Want some alone time? Then drop off the little ones at Port Play for free. Only a small fee applies for the supervision of your child(ren) during breakfast, lunch, and dinner hours. Meal times are based on ship and itinerary.
Late Night Fun Zone: Planning a romantic dinner for two? Leave the children in safe hands any day of the week at Late Night Fun Zone. Small fee applies.
With NCL and Freestyle Cruising you will travel to unforgettable destinations, aboard spectacular ships. Where in the world would you like to go? Europe? Bermuda? Alaska? The Caribbean? Perhaps you've always wanted to cruise to the Hawaiian Islands? Or revel in the riotous colors of fall foliage along the New England and Canadian coast? With more than 120 ports of call, the world of Norwegian Cruise Line has something for everyone.
Whether it's lazy days and romantic nights or an action-packed week of adventure you desire, there's no better way to have the vacation of your dreams than with Freestyle Cruising and NCL.
Latitudes Rewards is Norwegians way of saying thank you to its most loyal past guests. Members enjoy exclusive onboard benefits, special offers and more.
Norwegian Cruise Line's Latitudes Rewards program membership is complimentary to all Norwegian cruise guests, all you need to do is cruise at least one time with Norwegian, enroll and activate your membership online!
Earn one cruise point for every cruise night you sail with NCL, and DOUBLE the points if you book a Suite or The Haven, book nine months or more in advance, or if you book with one of the Latitudes Insider Offers. There are four tier status levels: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. As your points grow, so do your benefits and tier level.
If you are Latitudes Member, please let your Cruise Specialist know at the time of your reservation so we can make sure to check for possible discounts and complimentary upgrades.
Norwegian Cruise Line's Accessibility Cruising
Please note: If you or a family member requires special assistance during your cruise, please do not book your cruise online. Instead, call our office and speak with a dedicated Cruise Specialist. Our agents will help you find the accommodations best suited to your needs and work out the details to make your trip a wonderful experience.
As one of the most accessible-friendly cruise lines at sea, Norwegian Cruise Line's goal is to extend the fun and excitement of Freestyle cruising to everyone.
Norwegian Cruise Line ships have up to 27 staterooms per ship that are wheelchair accessible with grab bars throughout the bathrooms, raised beds, adjustable hanging rods in closets, sinks and toilets, shower seats and extra wide doors for easy access. Five of their ships have alarm pull rods in bathrooms and alarm buttons beside the beds.
- Norwegian Cruise Line welcomes all service animals. For example, guests who have loss of vision or are blind sail with seeing-eye dogs will be provided a doggie box, which is changed daily by NCL personnel. Additionally, an NCL crewmember will tour the ship with the passenger on the first day to help them get their bearings.
- Many Norwegian ships have Braille indicators in the elevators as well as stateroom numbers in Braille text, and closed captioning TV available.
- Three NCL ships have staterooms for guests who are hard of hearing or deaf that include vibrating alarm clocks and an indicating light system that includes fire alarms, doorbells, smoke detectors and telephones to alert passengers.
- Those ships that do not have staterooms designated for the guests who are hard of hearing or deaf, do provide TDD kits, which contain smoke detectors, door knock alerts, wake-up systems and a telephone alert.
- All ships have accessible restrooms in a variety of public spaces.
- Many Norwegian ships have dedicated wheelchair positions in the main theaters. If not dedicated, wheel chair seating can be arranged.
- Norwegian Cruise Line can accommodate other needs including oxygen, special medical dietary needs, and diabetes, as well as those with cognitive, intellectual and developmental disabilities. Advance notice is helpful to the onboard staff by contacting your Cruise Specialist.
- At some ports, the ship will anchor off shore, and guests are taken to shore by small boats called tenders. Even if the ship is scheduled to dock at a pier, it can change to tendering. Guests with assistive devices who are unable to take a few steps will be unable to board tenders unless roll-on capability is available. Please contact your Cruise Specialist for a list of tendering ports.
What are you waiting for? Start planning your Norwegian Cruise Line vacation today. You can book online or call us to speak to one of our Cruise Specialists.
