Freestyle Cruising to the Bahamas
A cruise to the Bahamas with NCL is all about you. Our exclusive Freestyle Cruising® offers you the freedom and flexibility to spend your time the way you want with no one telling you where to be or even how to dress. Play on the white sand beaches, explore the colorful coral reefs, or plant yourself under a palm tree and rest up for an evening of fun and games in the casino, there's always something happening. Start planning your 3-, 4- or 7-day Bahamas getaway today. With NCL, you're free to whatever.
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 | Bahamas & Florida
Make it a family affair. Take the ride of a lifetime at one of Orlando's many theme parks. Then swim, play, snorkel or just unwind in the sunny Bahamas.
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 | 3 & 4-Day Bahamas
Fun in the sun is an understatement when you cruise to Nassau, Grand Bahama Island and our private island, Great Stirrup Cay from Miami. Explore the colorful reefs, parasail, build a sandcastle with the family or soak up some vitamin D.
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Welcome to NCL's Bahamas Fleet
The youngest fleet on the planet
Set sail to the Bahamas and Florida. Choose from these spectacular ships including the new Norwegian Gem, Norwegian Sun, Norwegian Jewel, and Norwegian Sky. Freestyle Cruising lets you choose.  | Norwegian Breakaway Introducing our latest expression of Freestyle Cruising, Norwegian Breakaway. Her design will offer the best of our current fleet while infusing a variety of new innovations to create the best vacation ever. She will be setting sail in the summer of 2013 from New York to the pink sand beaches of Bermuda, and in the winter to the warm tropics of the Caribbean and Bahamas & Florida. Stay tuned for more exciting announcements to come. Itineraries | Staterooms | Deck Plans |
 | Norwegian Gem
The youngest of our Jewel class of ships, Norwegian Gem has plenty to enjoy ?13 dining options, 11 bars and lounges, the Gem Club Casino and more.
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 | Norwegian Jewel
The first of our Jewel class of ships, Norwegian Jewel has 16 delicious dining options, 13 bars and lounges to enjoy, the Jewel Club Casino, along with plenty of options and the freedom of Freestyle Cruising.
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 | Norwegian Sky
Refurbished in 2009, Norwegian Sky offers something for everyone like 10 delicious dining options, 11 bars and lounges, two swimming pools and the freedom and flexibility of Freestyle Cruising.
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 | Norwegian Sun
Refurbished in 2011, Enjoy 12 dining options, 10 bars and lounges, 2 swimming pools, the Sun Club Casino and a Body Waves Spa & Fitness Center and more aboard Norwegian Sun.
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10 Most Popular Panama Canal Shore Excursions.
No risk, all reward.
If you're planning a cruise or you're already booked, shore excursions are the best way to maximize your fun. Shore Excursions sell out fast, so book now to reserve your spot. Shore Excursions can be booked online up to 4 days prior to your sailing date.  | Enjoy this opportunity to learn about, meet and interact with the most beloved mammal in the ocean - the bottlenose dolphin. The goal of the program is to foster a greater respect for dolphins and marine mammals, as well as the environment.
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 | Atlantis Aquaventure
It's new; it's big; and it's fun for the entire family. Come play at Aquaventure, the centerpiece of the Atlantis Resort's recent billion-dollar development. Containing over twenty million gallons of water, this non-stop water experience consists of thrilling new water slides, a mile-long river ride with high intensity rapids, wave surges, and never-before-seen special effects.
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 | Atlantis Dolphin Cay Interaction
Enjoy a fun-filled day at Atlantis. Wade into the waters of one of the world's newest and largest dolphin habitats where you'll touch, hug, and even kiss your new dolphin friends. Watch as they show off their playful side through some of their favorite behaviors. This intimate interaction begins with an orientation and includes 30-minutes in the water.
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 | Nassau Segway
Experience the natural beauty of Nassau riding your own Segway transporter. After a short 15-minute drive you'll arrive at one of Nassau's truly natural areas, Coppice Forest canopy. Here you'll meet your forest guide and be assigned your personal segway after a short orientation. You'll be surprised how quick you'll learn to master this fun, battery-powered machine. After some refreshments, continue onto the hand cut trails that breeze through the low-lying forest, where your guide will provide you with interesting information about the plants, fruits and trees in the area.
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 | Sheraton Resort Beach Day
Enjoy a fun filled day at the Sheraton Beach Resort, a Starwood newest Caribbean resort in Nassau. You'll be treated to gracious Bahamian hospitality, thoughtful amenities, and an abundance of activities such as swimming, tennis, snorkeling, sailing, and exciting water sports for you to enjoy.
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 | Stingray Adventure & Snorkel
Enjoy a scenic boat ride to the private Island of Blackbeard's Cay. Once at 'Stingray Adventure', you'll be briefed on how to use the snorkeling equipment and receive safety tips and details about the Atlantic Southern stingrays. Once in the water, enjoy snorkeling and the thrill of hand-feeding stingrays as they gracefully glide around you.
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 | Eco-horseback Adventure
This exciting two-hour tour begins with a ride along the beach and into the ocean on well-trained horses. You'll also ride through the unique eco-system of the Grand Bahamas and past Cooper's castle. As you ride, your guide will tell you the story of the Bahamas as they point out flowers, trees and bush medicine plants.
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 | Private Island Snorkeling
If you know how to swim then we recommend you dive into the snorkel program. You'll have your equipment all day, so you can snorkel when you feel like it. Swim or wade around in the sandy shallows to check out the many schools of fish and our artificial reef. Or if conditions permit, swim outside the cove and discover deeper water and coral formations.
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 | Parasailing
Sail 400 feet above the pristine waters of the Bahamas in tandem while being towed by a brand new parasail boat off the beach of Great Stirrup Cay.
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 | Bahamas Jeep Safari
See the best of the vibrant Grand Bahama Island in this adventurous jeep tour. Your adventure begins as you hop into your jeep and drive off, on the left side of the road, following British tradition. En route to your first stop you'll see Taino Beach. Your adventure continues with the off-road segment through Grand Bahamas' pine forest over some of the island's highest ridges. Enjoy a short hike to an inland Blue Hole and then, back in your jeep. Afterwards, refresh yourself with a dip in the crystal clear waters on a beautiful beach and enjoy a native light snack.
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Freestyle Cruising®
On NCL, you're always free to... whatever
With Norwegian Cruise Line, Freestyle Cruising® is all about flexibility and freedom. Freedom from stress. Freedom from schedules. Freedom to create your own vacation. On an NCL cruise, you can eat where you want, when you want, with whom you want. And with up to 13 different restaurants and dining rooms on board, you can certainly eat whatever you want. You can also dress the way you want and, at the end of your cruise, get off the ship whenever and however work best for you.
Because NCL has the youngest fleet on the planet, you also know you're getting the coolest, hippest, most innovative vacation on water. There are activities galore both on board and on shore. And, with the widest array of accommodations, you're sure to find the perfect combination of staterooms no matter how many people are cruising with you.  | Freestyle Accommodations NCL has the widest choice of accommodations afloat, the largest suites, extraordinary villas and the most interconnecting suites and staterooms to fit groups of any size, so whether it's two for a romantic getaway or 20 for a family reunion, you'll find the stateroom or suite that's perfect for you. Learn More |
 | Freestyle Dining Dining on an NCL cruise is unlike any other cruise line. We have no set dining times, dining partners or dress codes - plus up to 13 restaurants and dining rooms on board every ship for cuisine to suit your every mood. On NCL, you're always free to eat whatever you want, whenever you want and with whomever you want. Learn More |
 | Freestyle Fun NCL has the youngest fleet on the planet, which means you'll get the most innovative experience on water. Exciting nightlife, tons of family fun, shore excursions for everyone and much more. There are so many things to do both on board and on shore that boredom isn't even an option. Learn More |
