NCL adds special Dover sailings
Norwegian Cruise Line is to bring a new ship to the UK for three special sailings.
The vessel Norwegian Jewel will run inaugural itineraries from Dover after being delivered from its shipyard in Germany.
The 92,000-ton vessel is to operate the three cruises next summer – covering the Mediterranean, Baltic and then a transatlantic crossing to New York.
The 2,400-passenger Norwegian Jewel will then be based in Miami offering Caribbean sailings next winter following four New England itineraries from New York.
The three itineraries departing from Dover are: 13-night Mediterranean Treasures (August 10), 12-night Baltic Capitals (August 23) and 14-night transatlantic Path of the Vikings (September 4).
Prices start at £1,499 for the 13-night Mediterranean trip, £1,399 for the Baltic cruise and £1,049 for the 14-night transatlantic voyage.
Norwegian Jewel, the 11th ship in the NCL fleet, will offer 10 restaurants including: Cagney’s Steak House, Le Bistro (French), Tango’s (Tapas), Chin Chin (Asian), Tsar’s Palace and Mama’s Italian Kitchen.
The new ship claims to have more interconnecting cabins for small or large families, a sports deck containing basketball, volleyball and tennis court and 10 new “villas” with a private courtyard and sundeck. The ship will feature a children’s club and pool and a Teen’s Club.
NCL UK general manager Stephen Park said: “The UK is a growing market for NCL, with more and more UK guests – singles, couples and families.
“We are absolutely delighted by the decision to offer these exclusive, UK-focused voyages out of Dover, reflecting the importance of the UK market to NCL and giving the UK the first look at our new ship.”
Report by Phil Davies
Phil Davies
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