Norwegian Cruise Line proudly introduces Freestyle Cruising- the best idea in vacations since NCL pioneered the first Caribbean cruise! Imagine sailing on a world-class resort without boundaries. There's no need to hurry to breakfast or lunch. And you can spend the entire trip tie-free, unless you just want to wear one. With Freestyle Cruising, you can dine where you want, when you want, and with whomever you want. Choose from gourmet or ethnic cuisine, from a chocolate buffet or a White House presidential menu. Challenge your mind and body with classes ranging from health and wellness to financial planning and computer arts. With NCL's Freestyle Cruising, the sky's the limit.

Freestyle Cruising
Norwegian's Freestyle Cruising offers passengers a more relaxed, resort-style cruise product with complete flexibility and non-intrusive service of the highest standard. Hallmarks of this innovative onboard service concept include open seating and extended hours in the main restaurants, alternative dining facilities, "resort-casual" attire in the evening, increased crew-to-guest staffing, simplified tipping procedures, and a more leisurely disembarkation process.

Dining
One of the most innovative aspects of NCL's cruising concept is the Freestyle Dining component, allowing guests to eat whenever, wherever, and with whomever they wish.

Ten different themed restaurants offer an array of international and regional cuisine, including French bistro fare, trattoria-style Italian dishes, Asian fusion, sushi, teppanyaki, and Spanish tapas. Vegetarian, low fat, low calorie, and children's menu items are available at all restaurants, and NCL's popular "chocoholic buffet" is offered on all voyages. Guests can also order from a 24-hour room service menu.

All of NCL's full-service and specialty restaurant menus incorporate a variety of regional specialties to allow guests to savor culinary creations that are unique to the exotic destinations visited during their cruise.

Entertainment
Norwegian Cruise Line's Casinos at Sea are filled with exciting games of chance including baccarat, blackjack, craps, roulette, Caribbean stud poker, 3-card poker, video poker, mystery jackpots, and 24-hour slot machines ranging from one cent to $100. Guests can take advantage of the casino's membership club and player programs, or participate in the onboard slot and blackjack tournaments.

NCL was one of the first cruise lines to feature big-name entertainers and Broadway-caliber productions. Continuing its tradition of entertainment excellence, NCL has teamed with the top theatrical producers in the world to produce a series of award-winning musical productions for its fleet.

In addition to top-notch productions, NCL offers a range of evening entertainment that includes cabaret singers, stand-up comics, and specialty acts such as jugglers, ventriloquists, magicians, and comedy hypnotists. A dazzling nightclub is available for dancing the night away, and an array of themed lounges feature live entertainment.

Kids Crew and Teen Club
Norwegian Cruise Line makes cruising a fun experience for the entire family with the Kid's Crew and Teen Club program. The Kid's Crew program is for children ages 2-12 and features age-specific activities including a circus, painting, pizza making, treasure searches, scavenger hunts, parties, and storytelling, as well as family activities and a children's pool area. Children can purchase a Backpack with Unlimited Soda Program, which includes a Kid's Crew backpack with luggage tag, baseball cap, and a souvenir cup with free soda fountain refills. The Unlimited Beverage Program is also available separately.

The Teen Club is for teenagers ages 13-17 and features a teen social, sports, video arcade, movies, pool parties, and a teen disco available on selected ships. Teens can purchase a Teen Passport, which includes a booklet for 20 non-alcoholic drinks, a "Farewell Frat Party" on the last night of the cruise, and an afternoon dance party for a teen and guest featuring pizza and unlimited non-alcoholic drinks.

Norwegian Cruise Line is recommended for
First-time cruisers, active travelers of all ages who want an all-around fun vacation. Joiners. Repeaters and middle-income travelers who like entertainment and recreational variety of a large ship - but not as large as a megaliner. Those whose special interest relate to sports and music, particularly jazz and country. Those who vacation with their children.