Norwegian Cruise Lines

The Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) is one of the most consistent liners in the competitive cruising market, offering ample amenities to attract cruisers from all backgrounds. NCL offers reasonable, realistic cruises without the cloud of impracticality that draws seasoned cruisers as well as the first-timers alike.

In Europe, NCL’s innovative alternative dining, coupled with unconventional sports offerings have given it a unique edge amidst the competition. The company’s performance in different segments has enhanced considerably in the last few seasons—from the perspective of both the service and the superiority of its ships, since it came under the ownership of the famous Malaysian flag cruise provider, Star Cruises in 2000.

Since then, the company has completely revitalized its cruising ideology, giving the cruisers ample options and freedom whilst on their dream vacation onboard. This sensuous feeling of “Freestyle cruising” has certainly attracted the attention of the younger generation as well as the elder couples alike. The sagacity of being given abundant personal space, has certainly taken NCL up the ladder, in terms of overall cruiser satisfaction. NCL has also introduced innovation amidst all this traditional “Freestyle” ideology, which has made it a hit among first-time cruisers of all ages and backgrounds.

Moreover, introduction of spanking new ships in its fleet, has also given Norwegian Cruise Line a much needed fresh outlook, to suit its glorified ideals. The process will also be implied on the existing ships, which will be completely renovated to suit Star Cruises’ long term plans.

Pros

• Flexible dining regulations. Norwegian cruise line’s dining regulations allow the cruisers ample freedom, letting them sit anywhere and dress up as they want to. Moreover the long dining hours allow them ample options to satiate their hunger, only when they feel hungry.
 
• Sports. NCL continues to be trendsetter in terms of Sporting provisions. No other cruise liner can boast of such an assortment of sporting activities, ranging from playing basketball on the upper deck to playing cards at the bar.   

• Activities. From extensive dancing lessons to basic computer training classes, Norwegian Cruise Line is simply the best when it comes down to activities in the European cruising market.
 
Cons

• Forgettable food. Though the dining hours are quite flexible, the quality of dining is certainly not of the highest quality as compared to other cruise liners. If you are craving for the ultimate sophistication, then you’ll feel disappointed on the way back to the cabin.
 
• Service quality. Though the service quality is at times pretty good, the inconsistency in living up to the cruisers’ expectations, is certainly a road block for NCL’s progress.

THE FLEET

Norwegian Cruise Lines fleet has undergone a series of innovative makeovers in the last few seasons. Currently, its fleet is most noted for the attractive megaships including:

- Norwegian Sky
- Norwegian Sun
- Norwegian Star

The Norwegian Dream, though is not quite as sophisticated in terms of amenities, and structural prowess as the others, yet, it is a real hit among the first time cruisers as well as the younger cheerful batch of cruising fanatics.

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