Norwegian Cruise Line Adds Six-Day West Coast
Sailing To Norwegian Sky’s Spring 2000 Itinerary
April 30, 2000 Cruise to
Sail from Los Angeles to Vancouver
MIAMI, Fla., December 2, 1999 – Norwegian
Cruise Line today announced the addition of a six-day West
Coast sailing from Los Angeles to Vancouver aboard its brand
new vessel, the 2,002-guest Norwegian Sky. The April 30, 2000
cruise will also visit San Diego and San Francisco.
"We are delighted to offer this six-day
West Coast cruise aboard the Norwegian Sky," said Art
Sbarsky, NCL’s executive vice president. "The ship
has been very well-received and this itinerary is an excellent
way for our guests to explore the very best of the West Coast
aboard this beautiful new vessel."
Following the six-day sailing and a one-night
introductory "cruise to nowhere" for the travel
trade, the Norwegian Sky will begin her inaugural Alaska season
on May 7, offering round-trip Alaska cruises sailing from
the vessel’s summer homeport of Seattle.
The Norwegian Sky’s interiors feature the
world’s first Internet Café at sea, a towering eight-deck-high,
glass-domed atrium, two pools, five whirlpools, a separate
children’s splash pool with waterfall and a two-story
main show lounge with proscenium stage. Other amenities include
Checkers Cabaret lounge equipped with the longest cabaret
bar at sea, several intimate gathering spots including Gatsby’s
Wine Bar, The Atrium Bar, Sports Bar, Windjammer Bar and Churchill’s
Cigar Club, Monte Carlo Casino and shopping arcade. Public
areas also include a children’s playroom and separate
teen center, part of the line’s complimentary "Kid’s
Crew" children’s program, video arcade, full service
spa, 24-hour exercise gym with separate aerobics area, conference
room, library, card room, and beauty salon.
Dining options include three main dining rooms,
four casual eateries including Ciao Chow, a casual eatery
offering everything from fresh pasta to potstickers, Le Bistro,
Garden Café and the Great Outdoor Café, as well as a complimentary
24-hour room service menu.
Cruise-only fares for the six-day sailing from
Los Angeles to Vancouver start at $599 per person, based on
double occupancy, including port charges. Air add-ons are
available from most major North American gateways. For more
information and reservations, contact a travel agent or call
in the U.S. and Canada (800) 327-7030; in Dade County, Fla.,
(305) 436-0866.
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