{"id":714,"date":"2012-11-08T14:45:04","date_gmt":"2012-11-08T20:45:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/?p=714"},"modified":"2015-06-02T14:56:09","modified_gmt":"2015-06-02T19:56:09","slug":"ncls-pride-of-america-fares-to-increase-in-2013","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/?p=714","title":{"rendered":"NCL’s Pride of America Fares To Increase In 2013"},"content":{"rendered":"

Now is the time to book that Hawaiian cruise for 2013, as fares will go up in January. Here’s the official release from Norwegian Cruise Line:<\/p>\n


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MIAMI \u2013 November 8, 2012 \u2013 Norwegian Cruise Line today announced that based on strong demand for its Hawai`i cruise, it will raise fares an average of 10 percent on Pride of America for new bookings beginning January 1, 2013. The only large US-flagged cruise ship, Pride of America sails year-round from Honolulu on a spectacular seven-day inter-island Hawai`i cruise, featuring close to 100 hours in port and overnights in both Maui and Kaua`i. Ports of call include Kahului, Maui; Hilo, Hawai`i; Kona, Hawai`i; N\u00e3wiliwili, Kaua`i; and an afternoon cruise past the breathtaking N\u00e3pali Coast. This cruise was recently voted the \u201cBest Hawai`i\u201d itinerary by Porthole Cruise Magazine in their 13th Annual Readers\u2019 Choice Awards.<\/p>\n

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\u201cBecause she is US-flagged and crewed, Pride of America is in the unique position of being the only cruise ship that can sail to the four islands of Hawai`i from Honolulu without visiting a foreign port,\u201d said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line\u2019s chief executive officer. \u201cAs a result of this unique offering, there is strong, ongoing demand for the ship, propelled by record-breaking guest satisfaction scores. This is a spectacular one-of-a-kind itinerary and the cruise delivers an incredible value for the money compared to the high cost of land-based vacations in Hawai`i.\u201d<\/p>\n

As her name implies, the 2,124-passenger Pride of America, celebrates a \u2018Best of America\u2019 theme inspired by favorite places in the United States. From the Capitol Atrium to the Alaska-influenced Gold Rush Pub to a New Orleans\u2019 Mardi Gras Cabaret Lounge and Hawai`i-themed Aloha Caf\u00e9 and Waikiki Bars, guests experience the flavor of the U.S. while visiting the country\u2019s beautiful 50th state. The ship features 14 restaurants, nine bars and lounges, dynamic public rooms such as the Hollywood Theater, expansive children\u2019s area featuring Norwegian\u2019s new Splash Academy children\u2019s programs and the state-of-the-art Santa Fe Spa & Fitness Center. The heart of the ship, the Capitol Atrium, is inspired by the Capitol Building and White House and features a decorative stone floor and a stunning backlit glass dome.<\/p>\n

The company also recently announced that Pride of America will receive major enhancements beginning in March 2013, including the addition of 24 ultra-luxurious suites, four Studio staterooms and four inside staterooms; Moderno Churrascaria, the line\u2019s signature Brazilian-style steakhouse; ship wide wireless internet connectivity; new carpeting throughout; flat screen televisions in all staterooms; updated d\u00e9cor; upgrades to the fitness center; new directional signage; renovations to the gift shop, photo gallery and art gallery; and much more.<\/p>\n

About Norwegian Cruise Line<\/p>\n

Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 46-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to \u201cCruise Like a Norwegian\u201d on one of 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea.<\/p>\n

Norwegian\u2019s largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010 and has been named \u201cBest Overall Cruise Ship\u201d by the readers of Travel Weekly and \u201cBest Ship for Sea Days\u201d by Cruise Critic. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, The Second City\u00ae, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams\u2122 & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.<\/p>\n

The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, under construction for delivery in April 2013 and January 2014, along with one larger \u201cBreakaway Plus\u201d vessel for delivery in fall 2015. Known as New York\u2019s ship, Norwegian Breakaway will be the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city, sailing to Bermuda for the summer beginning May 12, 2013. Norwegian Breakaway\u2019s features include hull art by legendary artist Peter Max, seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York chef Geoffrey Zakarian, and fitness classes and a retrospective display from the ship\u2019s iconic godmothers, the Rockettes\u00ae. The entertainment lineup includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams\u2122 & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy. Norwegian Getaway, the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, will sail Eastern Caribbean voyages beginning in February 2014. Sailings for both vessels are now on sale.<\/p>\n

For more information or to book your cruise, please call Premier Custom Travel at (800) 304-6789.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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