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Voyages by U.S. Tours presents its annual guide to cruise opportunities on the oceans and rivers of the world. This new division of respected operator U.S. Tours aims to become “group cruise central” for professional tour planners. In the guide, profiles of 8 partner lines provide highlights of each cruise company and suggested voyages. From beginning to end, Voyages by U.S. Tours handles all the details of planning a cruise, including collecting deposits and final payments, coordinating schedules, getting documents, arranging for special side trips and just going to bat for you should a problem arise. Its dedicated group department also can offer complimentary meeting space on the ship if needed and coordinate any special events you might wish to include.
Norwegian Cruise Line features unparalleled dining and entertainment for a memorable trip on its stylish ships
▸ Fleet Size
Of the line’s 19 ships, the largest are in the Breakaway and Breakaway Plus classes, carrying approximately 4,000 passengers and with the newest amenities. Jewel-class ships carry 2,500 passengers, while those in Sun-class hold 2,000 passengers. Dawn-class cruise ships carry approximately 2,300 passengers with the Epic-class carrying around 4,000. Norwegian Cruise Line’s new Prima-class takes over 3,000 passengers at a time on extraordinary journeys around the world. Each Norwegian Cruise Line docks at multiple stunning ports of call during your group getaway.
▸ Norwegian Cruise Line Destinations
Nearly 300 destinations ranging from the Caribbean and Bahamas to Alaska, Bermuda, Asia, Australia, Africa, Canada/New England, Europe, Hawaii, Mexico and the Panama Canal. Cruises range between 7 and 14 days, with special voyages up to 24 days. Norwegian has the industry’s only American-flagged passenger ship (2,200 passengers) sailing weekly cruises around the Hawaiian Islands. Ports of call on Caribbean cruises include private-island destinations in the Bahamas and Belize.
▸ Norwegian Cruise Amenities
Norwegian Cruise Line offers guests its signature freedom and flexibility experience with no assigned dining times or dress codes. It features a broad range of accommodations, including areas for suites and solo travelers that each have a private lounge, and there is a private restaurant and pool area for suite passengers. Dining options include the main dining room, casual buffet and grills; specialty dining (extra fee) ranges from Italian to French, BBQ, a steakhouse and Japanese-style hibachi grill. Amusements include outdoor sports areas, water slides and pools, with the newest ships offering rope courses, go-cart racetracks and laser tag. Entertainment options include headline shows, music clubs, a comedy club and deck parties.
▸ Travel Group Policies
Group allotments can range from eight to 199 cabins. Norwegian’s affinity program offers discounts based on when the group is booked (six to 15 months before sailing), the ability to tailor the group experience with more amenities, accelerated tour conductor incentives and reduced deposits.
Norwegian Cruise Line offers connecting staterooms allowing your group to stay closer than ever while on your voyage. Norwegian’s Sail Away staterooms offer the best fares available for all types of rooms including oceanview and balcony suites.
▸ What’s New
The Norwegian Encore, introduced in November 2019, features amusements such as a go-cart racetrack, laser tag and virtual reality pavilion. Norwegian is upgrading older ships in its fleet with enhanced decor and amenities. Itineraries are being enhanced with newer and larger ships in Alaska and new cruises in the Caribbean, Europe, Asia and South Pacific. By January 1, 2020, Norwegian will be the first major cruise line to eliminate plastic bottles across its entire fleet.
▸ Award-winning Cruise Line
Norwegian was named Europe’s Leading Cruise Line by the World Travel Awards for the 12th consecutive year. Also recognized as the Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Line for the seventh consecutive year and North America’s Leading Cruise Line for the fourth year in a row by the World Travel Awards. It was honored as Travvy Awards’ Silver Best Cruise Line, Contemporary in 2018, and in 2018 Top-Rated Cruise Line (Hawaii, Panama Canal & Central America, Mexican Riviera, South America & Antarctica) in Cruise Critic’s Cruisers’ Choice Awards. Most recently, Norwegian has garnered many awards including one for World’s Leading Cruise Line from World Travel Awards.
▸ Suggested Norwegian Cruises
Our favorite Norwegian Cruise Line created FreeStyle Cruising. They offer more open air deck space, more choices in dining and entertainment including dance parties. Norwegian offers a wonderful world for you to see. From Hawaii and Alaska, New England and the Caribbean, Europe and the Mediterranean.
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