06 November 2008

NCL offers deal after Carnival cancels Dover sailings

Norwegian Cruise Line is offering a special rate to passengers left stranded with the withdrawal of Carnival Cruise LinesÃ¢â¬â¢ Dover departures next summer.

The unspecified deal is subject to availability and agents must contact NCL by November 14 to take up the offer.

NCL is making its 12-night Baltic Capitals itinerary from Dover on Norwegian Jewel to ports including Copenhagen, Tallinn and St. Petersburg available at the special rate to passengers affected by the cancelled Carnival itineraries from the port.

UK general manager Stephen Park said: Ã¢â¬ÅâœIt is unfortunate that these sailings have been cancelled.

Ã¢â¬ÅâœUnder these circumstances, we would like to offer agents the chance to give their disappointed customers travelling from Dover the opportunity to salvage their cruise and enjoy a fantastic itinerary.

Ã¢â¬ÅâœCruising from the UK is becoming increasingly popular because it is an accessible, no-fly choice and customers should not have to compromise on this.

Ã¢â¬ÅâœThis offer means that our travel partners will be able to offer a well suited alternative to their customers, delivering the best outcome for both parties.Ã¢â¬~

by Phil Davies