Australia has begun another chapter in cruising with the arrival of the first Norwegian Cruise Line ship Norwegian Jewel to homeport locally for a full cruise season.
Norwegian Jewel’s arrival reflects Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings long-term focus on the region, following similar announcements from sister brands – Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises – that they are more dedicated than any time in recent memory to Australia and New Zealand.
The arrival of Norwegian Jewel echoes Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings long-term focus on the region, following comparable declarations from sister brands – Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises – that they are more committed than any other time in recent memory to Australia and New Zealand.
On the off chance that you don’t get an opportunity to cruise onboard Norwegian Jewel this season, don’t lose hope she will come back to our waters in 2018/19 in the wake of a multi-million-dollar bow-to-stern renovation, this further demonstrates the cruise lines long haul plans for the local region.
Norwegian Jewel’s arrival is set to increase present expectations for the Australian cruise industry, and will turn out to be a game changer with her extraordinary cruising concept, world-class dining choices, award-winning entertainment, immersive destination encounters, diverse on board activities and the most stretched out scope of accommodation options to suit every need, taste and budget.
“We are thrilled to welcome Norwegian Jewel to Sydney for her highly anticipated inaugural Australia and New Zealand season. Norwegian Jewel’s arrival breaks the mould when it comes to freedom and flexibility, ushering in a new style of cruising with no set dining times, no pre-assigned seating and no dress codes, giving Australian travellers the unique opportunity to create bespoke cruise holiday experiences any way they want,” enthused Steve Odell, Senior Vice President and Managing Director Asia Pacific for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings.
“The way Australian cruisers and our trade partners have embraced Norwegian Jewel’s inaugural season has exceeded our expectations, with the current booking season already close to capacity before it has even started – testament to the strong support we’ve received from our travel partners. Norwegian Jewel’s 2018/19 season is now on sale, and early booking activity indicates it is set to be another ground-breaking one,” he added.
With regards to entertainment Norwegian Jewel has it all! Regardless of how old you are, how fussy you are, or even if you’re in the mood to splurge for a special occasion, Norwegian Jewel is set to delight your senses. Highlights incorporate the exclusivity of Norwegian Cruise Line’s private enclave – The Haven by Norwegian® including the most extravagant accommodation on board with a 24-hour butler, dedicated concierge service and a private sundeck. From interconnecting rooms to balcony suites and villas offering stupendous coastal views, Norwegian Cruise Line is famous for giving the widest choice of accommodation options at sea.
Foodies with a desire for foreign flare, specifically, will salivate over the rundown of eateries on board Norwegian Jewel — everything from Brazilian and Japaneses to American flare and Authentic Tuscany cooking. With 16 dining venues, and 15 bars and lounges including champagne, sake, mojito, bourbon and cabaret, and in addition a poolside bar for afternoon cocktails at sea.
Including never-ending excitement with a broad collection of entertainment, guests on board Norwegian Jewel can treat themselves to Australia’s very own electrifying Burn the Floor that sets the stage ablaze with the most dance performance adrift, enjoy a charming night with an magic or drama show, or hypnotising trapeze artistry by Le Cirque Bijou. Late night revellers can participate in the enjoyment of the White Hot Party and dance the night away in their best white attire, or groove to 70’s disco tunes at Club Band on the Run.
Amid her November 2017 to February 2018 time in local waters, Norwegian Jewel will set out on a sum of nine sailings. Season features incorporate a nine-day voyage calling at local gems, for example, Eden, Kangaroo Island and Burnie, and a progression of ten to 16-day Australia and New Zealand itineraries going to destinations including Milford Sound and the Bay of Islands.
Following her inaugural Australian and New Zealand season, Norwegian Jewel will go to Asia, and after that on to Alaska for the Northern Hemisphere summer before advancing back to Australia and New Zealand one year next year. The 2018/2019 homeported sailings are currently on sale and offer various new destinations, for example, Cairns, Hobart, Milford Sound, and Tauranga, and also sailings to the South Pacific, Southeast Asia, and a transpacific voyage from Vancouver to Tokyo (Yokohama).
Norwegian Jewel can have up to 2,376 guests, with personalised attention from 1,069 professional crew.
