Norwegian Cruise line

From: European Cruise Guide

ABOVE: The Norwegian Jade. INSET BELOW: A "Garden Villa" suite on an NCL ship, and the Norwegian Epic.

Norwegian Cruise Line is offering several dozen European and transatlantic cruises in 2012, with itineraries ranging from 1 to 25 days. The majority (31 out of 35) are in the Mediterranean and Greek Islands.

Three ships are featured: the 2,736-passenger Norwegian Jade, the 2,400-passenger Norwegian Sun, and NCL's newest megaghip, the 4,200-passenger Norwegian Epic.

NCL emphasizes "Freestyle Cruising," which lets passengers choose from a variety of dining and dress options.

The line is also family-friendly, with a university-trained "Youth Staff" on each ship and special activities for children and teenagers.

Cruise line's Web site:

Norwegian Cruise Line

Cruise video:

Norwegian Gem in Venice, Italy

Photos copyright © Norwegian Cruise Line.

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