Norwegian
Cruises has four ships based in Miami during the winter
months and usually one in the summer. Norwegian's "Freestyle
Cruising" offers passengers a more relaxed, resort-style cruise
product with flexibility and non-intrusive service. Hallmarks of this
onboard concept include open seating and extended hours in the restaurants,
resort-casual attire in the evening, simplified tipping procedures,
and a more leisurely disembarkation process.
Norwegian was also the first cruise line to offer a private tropical
island experience exclusively for NCL passengers. Great Stirrup Cay,
located east of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, is the northernmost island
in a chain of islands known as the Berry Islands
in the Bahamas. The 2.5 by 1.5-mile island boasts white-sand beaches
lined with palms. Its pristine waters are home to an abundance of
colorful marine life that inhabit the surrounding coral reefs. Paddleboats,
sailboats, floats, kayaks, and snorkeling equipment is also available.
