Exciting News from NCL

We've been hearing alot about NCL's new program, Freestyle 2.0 and we're happy to say that the details of the program have been released. Here's what you can look forward to on your upcoming NCL vacations

The rollout of Freestyle 2.0 will start on Norwegian Jade's first Mediterranean cruise on March 30, and go fleetwide by June 1.

The enhancements include:
* Freestyle Dining: a welcome aboard glass of bubbly; new menus with expanded choices in every restaurant; lobster in the main restaurant twice per cruise and in every specialty restaurant every night of the cruise; Steak & Eggs Breakfast Feast in Teppanyaki restaurant with unlimited Bloody Mary's and mimosas; Lavazza coffee in all Java Cafes and top suites; and a signature specialty dish in every restaurant.

The action station restaurants will include chocolate fountains and also receive plasma menu boards, a world-class salad bar, soft serve ice cream machines, and improved service and nighttime ambiance with tablecloths and candlelight.There will also be a new and expanded room service menu.

* Stateroom Experience: Elemis bathroom amenities; memory foam mattress toppers; pillow upgrade and addition of Euro pillows to all beds; upgraded linens; all beds will receive a top sheet; expanded mini-bar options and item customization option; and upgraded room service menus.

* Balcony and Mini Suites, all of the above plus: bathrobes; customized fruit menu; fresh-baked cookie at turndown on last night of cruise; escort to stateroom on embarkation day; special color keycard; priority restaurant reservation and reception hotlines.

* Suites and Villas, all of the above plus: NCL branded bedding collection; upgraded mattress, linens and feather pillows. upgraded sofa bed; MP3 Player connections; pillow menu; plush bathrobes; customized fruit menu; customized canapé menu; turndown cookie last night of cruise; personal escort to stateroom on embarkation; bottle (or half bottle depending on category of suite) of Moet Chandon White Star Champagne upon embarkation; priority restaurant reservation and reception hotlines; special color keycard for ship-wide recognition; VIP Breakfast & Lunch in Cagney's; private Breakfast & Lunch with action station set-up in Courtyard for Villa Guests; dedicated Butler in Courtyard.

* On-board activities: an enhanced educational, entertainment and lifestyle program - NCL "U" - offering a range of new classes in humor hosted by Second City; food, wine and spirits; destination education and digital technology. The library transformed into a coffee shop atmosphere with an honor system for book borrowing; complimentary coffee and tea; plasma screens (muted) broadcasting news. Enhanced nightlife with new party experiences, such as NCL's White Hot party and NCL's Monte Carlo night.

An enhanced Pool Deck experience with relaxing ambient music; drink flags on all deck chairs; pool of indulgence - Evian sprits, cold towels, etc.; quiet zones and times.

Freeestyle 2.0 will also incude X-box game consoles in video arcades; expanded and increased flexibility of Kids Crew hours; and enhanced Teen Centers.