Norwegian Cruises Lines 

Norwegian Cruise Lines is a private cruise company headquartered in Miami, Florida. It works on freestyle concept that is you do not have to wait for meal timings and go in a particular dress.

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When this company started in 1966 by Knut Kloster and Ted Arison, there was only one cruise ship/car ferry of 830-ton that cruise to Caribbean. Formally the name of Norwegian Cruise Lines was Norwegian Caribbean Lines. Many first things happened in Norwegian Caribbean Lines. These were air sea programs in which you can go anywhere at low prices, Out island cruise, New ports were developed in Caribbean one of which is named as Ocho Rios in Jamaica. The combined air sea program was marketed as "Cloud 9 Cruises". Norwegian Cruise Line offers a hybrid cruising experience, mixing traditional elements with innovative features, amenities and ambience. Decor is colorful, fun and occasionally loud, especially on newer ships. The dress code is flexible and very casual. It's not unusual to see T-shirt-clad passengers dining among their more dressed up shipmates. Norwegian Cruise Lines provides its passengers onboard activities and events both for kids and families.

They provide you with good times, entertainment for kids. It is kid's choice whether he or she wants to paint, or want to indulge in pajama party; everything is available at one click. Also the most important thing is that they will make new friends and improve their friends circle. Not only this, there are complimentary activities also for kids. Just think of it your kids will also get surprising gifts! Different entertainment options for different age group are storytelling and painting, age-specific games, treasure hunting, family games, pizza making party, sports games scavenger hunt, team building challenges, teen dance club, movies, teen dinner, etc.

NCL is the leader in roundtrip seven-day cruises from U.S. and Canadian ports with its homeland cruising program. Ships sail seasonally from Boston, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Miami, Seattle and Vancouver – and Port Canaveral, beginning in 2010 -- and year-round from New York. NCL America homeports in Honolulu and currently offers seven-night cruises on Pride of America.

In addition to Hawaii, Alaska and the Caribbean, NCL sails to Mexico and South America. NCL seriously ramped up its presence in Europe in 2008 and 2009, and that trend continues. In 2010, the line will have three ships -- including Norwegian Jade (homeported in Barcelona year-round), Norwegian Gem (launching NCL's first summer season from Venice) and Norwegian Sun (cruising from Dover, U.K.) -- in Europe. The ships will offer a variety of itineraries in regions like the Baltic, Eastern and Western Mediterranean and the British Isles.

NCL also offers a variety of short cruises. In addition to Norwegian Sky's three-night Bahamas itineraries, travelers looking for a quick getaway can sample one of NCL's one-, two- or three-night sailings in 2010-2011 on Norwegian Gem, Norwegian Pearl, Norwegian Jewel, Norwegian Star or Norwegian Spirit from Los Angeles, New York, Miami and Boston.

Original Article Written for Mediterranean “Fun” cruises