Norwegian Cruise Line Sails Into The New
Millennium With Spectacular Cruises To Remember
Extraordinary Cruise Experiences Highlighted
by Signature Itineraries and Amenities
Miami, Fla., May 19, 1999 – Norwegian Cruise Line has
announced a host of signature millennium cruises, highlighted
by unparalleled offerings and itineraries, specially designed
to create a "once-in-a-lifetime" guest experience.
With opportunities to kick-off the new millennium aboard
some of the finest ships at sea, NCL provides guests with
a spectacular array of itineraries, from the Caribbean to
South America. The dawn of the new millennium presents an
unforgettable New Year’s- at-sea aboard NCL ships with
special gala celebrations, memorable meals, events and other
offerings.
Millennium Itineraries
Guests can choose from several Millennium cruises,
which set sail in 1999 and return in the year 2000.
The M/S Norwegian Crown’s 14-day Millennium sailing
will depart Santiago (Valparaiso), Chile, on December 19,
1999, for a 14-day Chilean Fjords/Strait of Magellan voyage
to Buenos Aires, Argentina. Highlights of this cruise will
be the adventurous rounding of South America’s Cape Horn
and an optional "flightseeing" tour to Antarctica.
Ports of call include: Puerto Montt and Puerto Chacabuco,
Chile; cruising the Darwin Canal, Patagonic Channels, Chilean
Fjords and Strait of Magellan; Punta Arenas, Chile; cruising
the Beagle Channel; Ushuaia, Argentina; the Falkland Islands;
Puerto Madryn, Argentina, and Montevideo, Uruguay. Cruise-only
fares range from $3,899 to $9,999 per person, based on double
occupancy.
Fresh from a refurbishment and lengthened by 112 feet, the
1,462-guest M/S Norwegian Majesty will offer a 12-day Panama
Canal cruise from Acapulco to San Juan, departing December
26, 1999, with calls at Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala; Caldera,
Costa Rica; Oranjestad, Aruba and Great Stirrup Cay, NCL’s
private island in the Bahamas. Midnight festivities at sea
and a New Year’s Day 2000 transit of the Panama Canal
are highlights of this sailing. Cruise-only fares range from
$2,999 to $8,999 per person, based on double occupancy.
The M/S Norwegian Wind’s nine-day Millennium Celebration
will depart from Miami on December 30, 1999, with calls at
Roatan, Belize City, Cozumel, Cancun, Key West and NCL’s
private island in the Bahamas, Great Stirrup Cay. Cruise-only
fares range from $2,899 to $8,999 per person, based on double
occupancy.
The legendary S/S Norway will live up to her fabled history
as the "Grand Dame of the High Seas" with an eight-day
cruise to the Eastern Caribbean. Sailing round-trip from Miami,
this classic 2,032-guest vessel will depart December 28, 1999,
for St. Maarten, St. Croix, St. Thomas and Great Stirrup Cay,
NCL's private island in the Bahamas. On New Year’s Eve,
the Norway will rendezvous off the coast of St. Croix with
the M/S Norwegian Dream, allowing guests to be treated to
a festive celebration and fireworks. Cruise-only fares range
from $1,799 to $10,099 per person, based on double occupancy.
The 1,748-guest M/S Norwegian Dream will offer a seven-day
Southern Caribbean cruise round-trip from San Juan departing
December 26, 1999, to St. Lucia, Antigua, St. Kitts/Nevis,
St. Croix and St. Thomas. A nighttime rendezvous with the
Norway and a festive celebration with fireworks will take
place off the coast of St. Croix on New Year’s Eve. Cruise-only
fares range from $3,099 to $7,899 per person, based on double
occupancy.
The 1,518-guest M/S Norwegian Sea will offer a Texas-sized
celebration during its popular seven-day "Texarribean"
itinerary to the Western Caribbean departing December 26,
1999, from the Port of Houston and calling at Cancun, Cozumel
and Roatan in the Bay Islands of Honduras. Cruise-only fares
range from $2,349 to $6,999 per person, based on double occupancy.
Less than six months old, the 2,002-guest M/S Norwegian Sky
will be NCL's newest vessel to ring in the New Year, offering
an Eastern Caribbean cruise round-trip from Miami. Departing
December 26, 1999, this seven-day voyage includes calls at
Great Stirrup Cay, NCL's private island in the Bahamas; Eleuthera
in the Bahamas; St. Thomas; and San Juan. Singing sensation
Jane L. Powell, a.k.a. the "Queen of Chocolate Funk,"
will perform exclusively aboard the Norwegian Sky throughout
its inaugural season. Cruise-only fares range from $2,599
to $14,199 based on double occupancy.
Entertainment, Dining and Special Amenities
Guests sailing on these special voyages will feel
the excitement upon embarkation with champagne and canapés
being served during check-in. NCL’s marquee entertainment
will light up the lounges throughout the cruise, paying tribute
to the best of the past decades with brilliantly orchestrated
stage productions, while the bars will be filled with a rejoicing
repertoire of musical recollections. In the dining rooms,
NCL’s world-class culinary experts will create sumptuous
entrees and dessert specialties while each guest will receive
a keepsake commemorative New Year’s menu.
All millennium cruises aboard NCL will feature a host of
special amenities, including: welcome champagne gift box with
two etched flutes; New Year’s Eve costume party with
celestial theme; souvenir stationery, envelopes and postcards;
souvenir New Year’s Day New York Times Fax (special laminated
edition); certificate commemorating exact location at midnight
on New Year’s Eve, with coordinates and name of vessel,
etc.
Millennium offerings also include new special effects in
NCL’s entertainment program; countdown turn-down gifts;
an opulent "New Millennium" brunch on January 1,
2000; live music as well as 24-hour CNN coverage on wide-screen
televisions of millennium celebrations as they appear around
the world.
These cruises of a lifetime may also be a romantic dream
come true. In celebration of their commitment in the new millennium,
couples may choose to renew their marriage vows at sea in
a special ceremony by the ship’s captain on New Year’s
Day.
Available for sale during each cruise are special amenities
including signature NCL disposable cameras featuring "Millennium"
pre-engraved on film; customized souvenir videos of each cruise;
and special spa packages, offering massage, facial, pedicure,
and other treatments.
For reservations and more information, contact a travel agent
or call NCL in the U.S. and Canada at (800) 327-7030; in Dade
County, Florida, (305) 436-0866.
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