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Norwegian Cruise Line

Freedom at Sea

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Norwegian Dawn NYC

The Norwegian Dawn in New York Harbor.

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Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) offers more roundtrip cruises from U.S. and Canadian ports than any other cruise line. Why is that important? Depending where you live, you may be able to drive (or in some cases, taxi) to the port without having to board a plane.

The line’s innovative “freestyle cruising” concept — marked by open seating, extended restaurant hours, multiple alternative dining spots, and resort-casual attire at night — makes for a relaxing, varied vacation.

The stylish, 2,224-passenger Norwegian Dawn, for example, which sails out of New York City year-round, contains ten restaurants, including a sushi bar.

NCL’s fleet of a dozen ships sails to some 140 ports around the world.

Most feature a Monte Carlo-style casino, spa, lavish production shows, an Internet café, and a wide array of activities and entertainment from morning to night.

Modern and brightly decorated -- even on ships' hulls -- Norwegian Cruise Line ships attract passengers of all ages.

Just for Couples

"We know there's no better vacation and romantic experience than a cruise with the one you love," says NCL President and CEO Colin Veitch. "For decades, NCL has offered wedding, honeymoon, and anniversary packages on board all of our ships, filled with special touches like breakfast in bed, a massage for two, and a cozy dinner with views of paradise."

NCL Wedding, Honeymoon & Romance Packages

Intimate Wedding Package. Package accommodates a maximum of 15 guests including bride and groom. Includes officiant, recorded musical selections, personalized keepsake marriage certificate, ten personalized wedding announcements, priority check-in, deluxe photograph album, one hour of open bar with cold canapés, champagne toast, snacks and refreshments, a two-tiered wedding cake and a bottle of NCL's Private Selection Champagne for a reception.

Deluxe Honeymoon Package. Includes sparkling wine and strawberries in the stateroom upon embarkation, canapés delivered to the stateroom one evening, complimentary champagne and cake party, keepsake photograph, romantic dinner for two in the Le Bistro with a complimentary bottle of wine, breakfast in bed on one day and two 25-minute Mandara Spa half-body massages.

Romance Package. Includes sparkling wine and strawberries in the stateroom upon embarkation, a pedicure and manicure for one, two 25-minute Mandara Spa half-body massages and afternoon tea service in the stateroom.

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