Wiesbaden – Norwegian Cruise Line announced this week the introduction of new Speciality Dining Packages that allow guests the freedom to savour an array of tastes and unique experiences at the line’s signature speciality restaurants and the flexibility to choose the number of nights they’d like to dine for one set price. Norwegian guests sailing fleetwide from August 7* and beyond can enjoy a Speciality Dining Package ranging from three days to the length of their entire cruise, with pricing starting at $59 per person** for a three-day package when purchased online prior to sailing, providing cruisers with an excellent value.
Guests who purchase a Norwegian Speciality Dining Package can opt to go medium-rare at Cagney’s, Norwegian’s signature steakhouse; make it al dente at a Norwegian’s La Cucina Italian restaurant; enjoy an evening of fine Parisian dining at Le Bistro; and experience fun and fare at Teppanyaki, Norwegian’s signature Japanese Hibachi restaurant.
With Freestyle Cruising and Norwegian’s new Speciality Dining Packages, guests have the freedom to choose how, where and when they’d like to dine. Guests can tailor their taste buds to their cruising schedule and discover a different speciality restaurant each night or find a favourite and dine there a few nights during their holiday. Guests on a 7-night cruise can choose from packages ranging from three to seven nights, to make the most of their holiday experience and at savings from the restaurant’s individual cover charges.
Speciality Dining Packages are honoured in all speciality steakhouses, Brazilian churrascarias, French, Japanese Hibachi and Italian restaurants. Norwegian guests who have purchased a Speciality Dining Package additionally have the flexibility to indulge in their heart’s desire in select à la carte priced restaurants and entertainment-based restaurants for a small upcharge*** including:
- Ocean Blue (Norwegian Getaway/Norwegian Breakaway) - $15
- Cirque Dreams (Norwegian Breakaway/Norwegian Epic) - $10 general seats/$15 premium seats/$35 VIP seating on Norwegian Breakaway
- The Illusionarium (Norwegian Getaway) - $10 general seats/$15 premium seats
- For the Record: Dear John Hughes (Norwegian Escape) - $15
- Bayamo (Norwegian Escape) - $10
- Pincho Tapas Bar (Norwegian Escape) - $7
- The Raw Bar (Norwegian Getaway/Norwegian Breakaway) - $7
- Sushi Bar (fleetwide) - $7
Speciality Dining Packages can be pre-purchased prior to sailing for additional savings or on board during the first two days of the voyage; the dining packages are exclusively sold on the first day of the voyage on 3-night itineraries only. Norwegian guests who pre-purchase a Speciality Dining Package prior to sailing can make their dining reservations online within 90 days of their sail date or go Freestyle and decide when and where to dine once on board. Speciality Dining Packages are purchased individually and guests travelling in the same stateroom do not need to purchase packages as a group.
For more information on Norwegian Cruise Line’s new Speciality Dining Packages, visit www.ncl.eu/already-booked/
*Guests sailing aboard Norwegian Gem, Norwegian Getaway, Norwegian Jade, Norwegian Jewel, Norwegian Spirit, Norwegian Star and Pride of America can purchase packages beginning August 1, 2015. Guests sailing aboard Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Epic and Norwegian Pearl can purchase packages beginning August 2, 2015. Guests sailing aboard Norwegian Sky and Norwegian Sun can purchase packages beginning August 3, 2015.
**Pricing based on number of dinners purchased in package. An 18% gratuity and speciality service charge is added to all package pricing. Dining packages are not available on 1- and 2-night sailings. Speciality Dining Packages purchased online through MyNCL provide greater savings.
***Carlo's Bake Shop items, Ice Cream Bar, Gelato, Chef's Table, Special Occasion/Holiday menus (New Year's, Christmas, etc.), and beverages are not included as a part of Speciality Dining Packages.
