New “Legends” Set To Rock Norwegian Epic In Europe

To keep the Legends In Concert shows aboard Norwegian Epic fresh and exciting, Norwegian Cruise Line regularly changes up the trio of legendary performers they feature. With the ship's first season in Europe coming up, NCL has announced that three new Legends in Concert tribute artists will make their debut on Norwegian Epic’s May 18, 2011 Western Mediterranean sailing from Barcelona, Spain. The

Norwegian Pearl to Make Her Debut in the Big Apple

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced its Northeast deployment schedule for the 2012/2013 fall and winter season, which features two, large Freestyle Cruising ships sailing from New York on a variety of itineraries.For the first time, the 2,394-passenger Norwegian Pearl will sail from New York beginning in Oct 2012, offering a series of 21 week-long Bahamas and Florida cruises, along with three 12-

Norwegian Cruise Line to Increase Cruise Fares on April 1st

No, we’re not playing an early April Fool’s Day prank on you. Get out your credit card and start making your plans to cruise sooner rather than later because Norwegian Cruise Line has announced plans to raise its cruise fares up to ten percent on April 1, 2011.That’s the bad news, but here’s some good news as well for those who book this month. NCL also announced it will extend its “Free Upgrades

Norwegian Cruise Line First In The Industry To Be Awarded Travel + Leisure Design Award

As a rule we don’t pay much attention to awards given to cruise lines and ships here at Cruise Diva. It’s difficult to determine whether they are legitimate and how the award recipients are arrived at. This one is different and we’re pleased to share the news that Norwegian Cruise Line is the first in the cruise industry to be honored by Travel + Leisure, the popular guide for world travelers

Norwegian Cruise Line Opens New Marina & Dining Facility At Great Stirrup Cay

Norwegian Cruise Line has completed the first phase of enhancements at Great Stirrup Cay, the line’s 250-acre private island in the Bahamas. On Thursday, Feb 3, the new marina and dining facility opened for guests, representing a significant milestone in the more than $20 million enhancement project currently underway. Norwegian Sky’s 2,000 passengers were the first to experience the opening of

Norwegian Cruise Line's New Show Boat

Welcome aboard Norwegian Epic as Cruise Diva's contributor Robert W. Bone shows us around, points out the best spot for quiet relaxation with a book, and explains how the entertainment on Norwegian Epic sets the bar high at sea.After Bob explores the ship, activities, dining, and entertainment on a high energy one-week Western Caribbean sailing, he says, "On the Epic, the show must go on, and it

Three New “Legends in Concert” To Debut On Norwegian Epic

Let's hear it for a little R-E-S-P-E-C-T. For years that's been the lip-sync contest song for female passenger participants during 50s 'n 60s parties at sea. Entertainment afloat has taken a different turn, though, and gone are the days of passengers impersonating Elvis and Aretha. It's now up to the pros, and Norwegian Cruise Line has just announced that the next installment of Legends in

Undercover Boss’ Norwegian Cruise Line Episode to Air on Jan 2, 2011

Wouldn't you love to boss around your boss? Giving orders to the top guy might be even more satisfying. Each week that happens when "Undercover Boss" follows a different executive as he or she leaves the comfort of the corner office for an undercover mission to examine the inner workings of their companies. While working alongside their employees, they see the effects that their decisions have on

NCL to Take Europe by Storm in 2012/2013

Norwegian Cruise Line is bringing “homeland cruising” to a homeport near you, provided you live in Europe. The line has announced its largest European deployment ever for the 2012/2013 season with four Freestyle Cruising ships, including two that will remain positioned in Europe year-round. Norwegian Spirit will join Norwegian Jade sailing year-round in Europe beginning in April 2012. This is

Norwegian Declares ‘Free Upgrades For All’ During Wave Promotion

To celebrate Wave Season a bit earlier than normal (it usually doesn't begin until after the first of the year), Norwegian Cruise Line is launching its “Free Upgrades For All” Sales Event. All new reservations booked through March 27, 2011 on select sailings on any of the line’s 11 Freestyle Cruising ships will receive an up to a four-category upgrade, along with e-coupons in on-board savings of

Speed Counts With Norwegian Cruise Line’s Freestyle Dash Offer

Dash to book by Nov 12 for reduced deposits and up to $250 in on-board credit. Norwegian Cruise Line launches its 3-day Freestyle Dash limited time offer* on Wednesday, Nov 10, 2010 with a special preview day for its Latitudes members (past guests) on Tuesday, Nov 9.Get ready to escape the cold of winter and spend the holidays in the Caribbean on a 7-day getaway from Port Canaveral on Norwegian

Norwegian Cruise Line To Build Two New Next Generation Freestyle Cruising Ships

Following the successful launch of Norwegian Epic, the company’s largest and most innovative ship to date, Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that it has reached an agreement with MEYER WERFT GMBH of Germany to build two new next generation Freestyle Cruising ships for delivery in spring 2013 and spring 2014, respectively. Each of the 143,500 gross ton vessels (pictured here in an artists'

New Cruise Review: Norwegian Epic

This was Vincent & Mary Finelli's seventh cruise on a Norwegian Cruise Line ship, but their 87th cruise overall.There have been a lot of changes in cruising since Vincent's first transatlantic sailing in 1956 on the Greek Line's Olympia, a 22,000 gross tons liner. Vincent says changes have occurred not only in the size of the ships, but in the activities and entertainments they feature. Norwegian

Norwegian Cruise Line Parties In Pink To Promote Breast Cancer Awareness

If you are boarding a Norwegian Cruise Line ship this month, pack something pink. NCL has announced that their popular fleet-wide White Hot Party, the line’s signature dance party, on board its Freestyle Cruising ships turns pink for the remainder of the month of October to help commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month.The White Hot Party is a heavenly theme party held on board Norwegian’s ships

Cirque Dreams® & Dinner Aboard Norwegian Epic: Demand Fuels New Menu & Increased Charges

With the launch of Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Cruise Line also introduced a one-of-a-kind theatrical dining experience, which takes place under the unique Spiegel Tent. NCL describes it as “opulent eccentricity alà entertainment extravaganza presented with an array of world class talent, Broadway acrobatics, a touch of whimsy, and tasteful participation.” It is, they say, “a world where

Three New “Legends In Concert” Debut on Norwegian Epic

It's time to shake things up a bit aboard Norwegian Epic. Elvis has left the ship and taken Madonna and Tina Turner with him, although we are assured the latter pair are still alive. With their departure, Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that three new "legends" will take their place as part of the ship's Legends in Concert show. Starting this past weekend, the artists making appearances on

Hurricane Update from Norwegian Cruise Line

Update Sept 17, 2010 at 9:30 AMAt Norwegian Cruise Line, the safety and security of our guests and crew is of the utmost importance. Therefore, the company is closely monitoring the paths of Hurricane Igor, Hurricane Julia, and Hurricane Karl.As Hurricane Igor is forecasted to pass over the island of Bermuda this weekend, Norwegian Spirit’s itinerary has changed. The ship will now sail to Orlando

Hurricane Igor Scrambles Bermuda-Bound Cruise Ships

It's still hurricane season and the National Hurricane Center reports today that the large and powerful Hurricane Igor is currently churning out in the Atlantic on a northwest track.In anticipation, the island nation of Bermuda is preparing for the storm by announcing the closure of its port.Royal Caribbean InternationalUpdate Sept 16, 2010 at 1:00 pmThe Port of Bermuda will be closed beginning

Norwegian Cruise Line Kicks Off The NFL Season At Sea

Are you ready for some football?Norwegian Cruise Line will host America’s favorite pastime as the National Football League (NFL) season kicks off this fall by broadcasting 44 NFL regular season games, including three exciting match ups on Thanksgiving Day. In addition to the Sunday and Thursday night games, eight playoff games, the NFC and the AFC conference championships, the ultimate battle for

Cruise Travel: Deals For Cruisers

We don't often "advertise" (at least not for free), but we received a couple offers this week that readers of Cruise Diva might be able to take advantage of. Since we're into sharing good stuff when we find it and you might be considering a cruise vacation, we want you to get the best deal possible. While NCL's offer is short and offers the best deals to big spenders, Carnival's is restricted to