INTRODUCTION:
NCL's Free at Sea ........................................................................................4
Why choose cruise? .....................................................................................5
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Embarkation & debarkation .........................................................................6
Onboard........................................................................................................8
Accommodation ..........................................................................................10
WHAT TO PACK:
General ......................................................................................................14
7-Day Caribbean or Mediterranean sailing .................................................16
7-Day Alaska or Norway sailing ..................................................................17
WHAT TO DO:
Family activities ..........................................................................................18
Couples activities........................................................................................20
Shore excursions ........................................................................................22
FURTHER INFORMATION:
The perfect cruise for everyone ..................................................................24
Jargon guide ...............................................................................................26
Cruise myths...............................................................................................28
Frequently asked questions........................................................................30
WHY BOOK AN NCL CRUISE?
When you cruise with NCL, you're free. Free to dine, dance, laugh, explore
and relax - free to follow the sun instead of a schedule. Our award-winning
ships are designed for you to enjoy as you choose while cruising to
beautiful destinations around the world.
Discover the freedom and flexibility of Free at Sea, offering you the
opportunity to add two extra benefits to create a bespoke cruise
holiday experience (see page 4).
Savour incredible culinary experiences with the freedom to dine when
and where you choose.
Enjoy award-winning entertainment including fully-staged Broadway
musicals, dinner shows and themed parties.
Choose accommodation to suit your style and budget, including
luxurious Suites in The Haven by Norwegian®, Balcony staterooms
with ever-changing views, and stylish Studios, designed and priced
for solo travellers (see pages 10 - 13).
NCL have been awarded 'Europe's Leading Cruise Line' for the 12th
consecutive year, "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" for the
sixth consecutive year, the "Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line" for the
fifth consecutive year, as well as "World's Leading Cruise Line" and
"North America's Leading Cruise Line" both for two straight years by
the prestigious World Travel Awards.
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WHAT TO EXPECT ONBOARD WHAT TO PACK WHAT TO DO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
AN INTRODUCTION
TO CRUISING
Are you thinking about booking a cruise, or have you just booked one and not sure
what to expect? We know that many people are a little uncertain about cruising and
what to expect from a holiday at sea, that's why we've created this handy little guide
to tell you everything you need to know about cruising.
Norwegian Epic in Livorno, Italy
EUROPE'S LEADING
CRUISE LINE
12 YEARS IN A ROW
WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS
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