Cruises on NCL - Norwegian Cruise Lines
Norwegian Cruise Line, founded in 1966 by Knut Kloster and Ted Arison, is notable for its "Freestyle" cruises, which abandon set schedules and organized activities. This page provides information and resources for your next freestyle cruise vacation. This type of cruising has become popular, since it allows you the freedom to do what you want, when you want. With this approach to vacation, you do not have a schedule or restrictions.
Exclusively on the NCL, they have "Nickelodeon at Sea". This one of a kind cruise vacation allows parents to relax and the kids to play, Nickelodeon style during the cruise. The entertainment is designed for everyone to enjoy. The shows star SpongeBob SquarePants and Dora the Explorer and other stars. http://www.ncl.com/nclweb/cruiser/cmsPages.html?pageId=Nickelodeon
Cruise Destinations
Bahamas Cruise
Bermuda Cruises
Canada and New England Cruises
Caribbean Cruises
Europe Cruise
Hawaii Cruises
Mexican Riviera Cruises
Panama Canal Cruise
South America Cruises
Weekend Cruises
Background
NCL is a subsidiary of Star Cruises and Apollo Management. It has a fleet of 11 ships with two more in the works, scheduled to be ready between 2009 and 2010. In 2001, NCL opened their sister company Norwegian Capricorn Line in Australia.
Norwegian Cruise Lines offers a wide assortment of cruises and cruise destinations. They sail to over 150 ports of call on five continents. They offer cruises and cruise vacations to the top cruise destinations in the world and is known for 'freestyle cruising'.
Key Dates
- 1966: Norwegian Caribbean Line was founded
- 1970: Maiden Voyage of M/S Skyward
- 1979: Acquired the France ship
- 1980: Maiden voyage of S/S Norway
- 1997: Norwegian Capricorn Line was founded
- 2000: Star Cruises acquire NCL
- 2000: First internet cafe at sea
- 2007: Star Cruises sells 50% of company to Apollo Management