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Norwegian Cruise Line    
Freestyle CruisingSM With Freestyle Cruising, you'll discover something you won't find on other cruise lines - freedom.
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Exhale. Relax. And take a look at all you can experience in Hawai'i with NCL and NCL America. NCL is mapping out new itineraries in Hawai'i that no other cruise line offers, giving you the Hawai'i you've been dreaming of.

Hawai'i is what NCL's Freestyle Cruising is all about -- equal parts of hang time, fun time and "my time". NCL's Freestyle Cruising gives you the only way to sail along the stunning shores of O'ahu, the Big Island of Hawai'i, Maui and Kaua'i, view their natural wonders and still have plenty of time on shore to discover Hawai'i's hidden scenic, cultural and historic treasures. Explore this paradise in a way no other cruise line offers.
Fleet Features
NCL's Freestyle ships are purpose-built for freedom. In Hawai'i, that means a more relaxed, casual atmosphere with more restaurant choices, more accommodations perfect for families and couples, more activities and entertainment.

Freestyle Disembarkation: Leave it to NCL to innovate this process. What used to be a lot of hurry up and wait is now a relaxing part of your last morning onboard. Go ahead, sleep in, have a cup of coffee and enjoy your last morning of Hawai'i's paradise without having to rush.
Norwegian Cruise Line: NCL America Fleet

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NCL's Freestyle Cruising ships will make you see the world from an entirely different vantage point. Each of NCL's ships features a wide array of world-class amenities, activities, and entertainment.
  • Broadway-style theaters
  • Up to 10 different International dining options
  • Exclusive onboard Hawai'i Ambassadors
  • U.S.-flagged Hawai'i fleet
  • Exclusive NCL Golf Hawai'i program
  • Luxurious Garden Villa accommodations
  • Relaxed Freestyle Disembarkation
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NCL's Golf Hawai'i
NCL's Golf Hawaii Program
Pride of Aloha, Pride of America and Pride of Hawaii offer fully stocked pro shops onboard. Renting Callaway Golf Clubs, the pro shops feature everything you'll need to play golf in paradise. A wide variety of balls, tees, clubs, hats, bags, shirts and more are available as well as information on which courses are right for your game. Tee times, club rentals, shuttles, valet service, club storage, playing partners and more can all be coordinated by NCL's friendly and knowledgeable pro shop staff.
Po'ipu Bay Golf Course, Kaua'i
NCL proudly rents Callaway woods and irons. All sets also include an Odyssey White Hot Putter. To reserve ahead of time, please visit www.ncl/golf.
NCL's Golf Hawai'i program offers many of Hawai'i's best courses. Here's a sample:
HAWAI'I'S BEST GOLF COURSES
COURSE
LOCATION
HOLES
PAR
YARDS
Mauna Kea Golf Course
Robert Trent Jones Sr. created this championship course, offering panoramas of snowcapped Mauna Kea and the sparkling Pacific.
Big Island of Hawai'i
18
72
7,114
Plantation Golf Course
Home of the PGA Tour's season-opening Mercedes Championships, this spectacular course is rated one of the best resort and island golf courses in the world.
Maui
18
73
7,263
Ko'olau Golf Course
Rated in Golf Magazine's "Top 100 Places You Can Play," there are views of cascading waterfalls, tropical rainforests and winding ravines.
O'ahu
18
72
7,310
Po'ipu Bay Golf Course
This beautiful championship course has been home to the PGA Grand Slam since 1994.
Kaua'i
18
72
6,959
Wailea Golf Club
Three different courses offer a variety of challenges and spectacular views.
Maui
18
72
6,765 to 7,078
The Prince Course
Line up your putt with a view of legendary Bali Hai on this spectacular Princeville course.
Kaua'i
18
72
6,960
Mauna Lani Resort
Wonderful oceanfront scenery and a championship course make this one of Hawai'i's favorites.
Big Island of Hawai'i
18
72
6,738
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Celebrate Your Wedding in Hawai'i
Hawai'i is described as idyllic, magical and a picture-perfect paradise. The islands are some of the most romantic places on earth, and that's why you want to plan your wedding here. Whether you choose the pristine beaches, tropical gardens or dramatic waterfalls of O'ahu, Maui or Kaua'i, you'll find your wedding experience is beyond anything you ever imagined. And NCL has coordinated all the details so you can concentrate on enjoying every moment of your wedding day.

Every celebration includes:
NCL Hawaii Weddings
  • Romantic island location
  • Transportation to and from the ceremony
  • Pre-cruise Hawaiian Aisles Wedding Coordinator
  • Onboard Wedding Coordinator
  • Wedding officiant
  • Exotic flower lei for the bride
  • Maile lei for the groom
  • Recorded Hawaiian music
  • Professional shipboard wedding photographer
  • One (1) 8 x 10 photograph
  • Hawaiian Aisles wedding photo album
  • Hawaiian Aisles commemorative wedding certificate
  • Bottle of sparkling wine for your wedding toast
  • Tropical wedding cake with fresh flowers (8-inch cake - serves up to 10 guests)
Additional romantic touches such as flowers, video packages, salon services and invitations are also available. Please contact your Cruise Specialist at 1-888-920-3973 for complete details on how to customize your NCL wedding package.
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Pre- and Post-Cruise Packages
Stay on Shore for more of O'ahu. When you sail with NCL, they can help you customize your Hawai'i vacation so that you don't have to worry about a thing. NCL wants your vacation to be stress-free, organized and fun. With a Pre or Post Hotel stay, you can avoid tight travel connections and have more time to explore O'ahu or Maui. NCL will make all the arrangements for any hotel stay, Land Adventures and your transportation to and from the ship at a price that won't stress you out either.

Pre and Post cruise land packages
NCL packages give you peace of mind and avoid last minute surprises by including many features and components that others charge additional for when service is given like ground transportation, government taxes and fees.

All NCL hotel packages include the following:
  • Luxury, deluxe or first-class hotel
  • Hotel taxes and fees
  • Bellman gratuities at hotel
  • One (1) transfer between hotel and pier
Kids Rate with NCL
NCL offers special children's rates for guests under 18 years of age at select hotels, during Pre- or Post-Cruise stays when they stay in the same hotel room as their parents and are the 3rd or 4th person in the room. It's a great way to stay together and stay on budget.
MAUI HOTELS
Sheraton Maui Resort
Located on the gold-sand beaches of Ka'anapali, this famous resort blends a picture-perfect natural setting with all the amenities you can dream of. Elegant and casual restaurants, beautiful swimming pools, a world-class spa and miles and miles of beaches. For a long-overdue romantic getaway, or a once-in-a-lifetime event, the Sheraton Maui Resort awaits you.
Maui Prince Hotel
Located in Makena, the Maui Prince Hotel is a sanctuary of seclusion and tranquility. The resort has no immediate neighbors and is built around an Asian meditation garden with stone paths, waterfalls, and streams swarming with red and gold carp. Each and every room is situated to allow guests to look out upon the ocean from personal lanais.
O'AHU HOTELS
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Steps away from world-famous Waikiki Beach, the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa enchants guests with more than five acres of tropical beauty. Here, the Marriott tradition blends with the "Aloha Spirit" to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. A luxurious resort by any standard, it offers a beautiful outdoor pool, a full spa and a full spectrum of water sports on spectacular Waikiki Beach. And, as an additional amenity, in the lobby of the hotel you will find the complimentary NCL Service Center. Here, a friendly representative will assist you with everything from pre-boarding arrangements for the ship to Shore Excursions, transfers and more.
Hilton Hawaii Village
Situated on Waikiki's best beach and set amid 22 acres of lush tropical gardens, with exotic wildlife and cascading waterfalls, this luxurious resort offers dramatic views of Diamond Head and world-class amenities.
Radisson Waikiki Prince Kuhio
Spectacular sunsets, sweeping view of the Pacific Ocean and Honolulu's twinkling city lights are on view from most guests rooms in this exceptional hotel. Elegance, comfort and value combine for your tropical island pleasure.
Ali'i Tower
Condé Nast Traveler rated Ali'i Tower within Hilton Hawaiian Village as one of the Top 25 Pacific Rim Resorts in 2001. Enchanting walkways, waterfalls and exotic gardens surround the Tower's ultra-deluxe guest rooms and suites.
Sheraton Princess Ka'iulani
Sitting proudly in the heart of Waikiki, on the site of the former home of Hawaii's last princess, the Sheraton Princess Ka'iulani is just a short crosswalk away from Waikiki Beach. 1,152 rooms offer captivating views of the Pacific, the Ko'olau mountains and Honolulu's fabled lights, while nearby Diamond Head promises hikers a vista that sweeps the horizon.
Sheraton Moana Surfrider
The First Lady of Waikiki combines the elegance of a bygone age with an abundance of modern amenities. A private stretch of ivory beach lies just steps from Sheraton Moana Surfrider's 793 elegant guest rooms. And when night falls, island melodies fill the legendary Banyan Court, the starlit venue that first brought the music of Hawaii to the world.
Kahala Mandarin Oriental
This luxurious resort is located on a secluded beach on the island of Oahu, just 10 minutes from Waikiki. The resort features 364 guest rooms with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, Ko'olau Mountain and the resort's Dolphin Lagoon. For the ultimate in pampering, spoil yourself with one of the hotel's new luxurious spa suites.
Sheraton Waikiki
Of all Waikiki Beach oceanfront hotels, one towers above the rest. The Sheraton Waikiki Hotel and Resort is a modern monument to traditional Hawaiian hospitality. The hotel is perfect for families seeking Hawaii activities, couples in search of romance or anyone seeking a rejuvenating escape.
Pre- & Post- Hotel Packages are operated exclusively by Norwegian Cruise Line. All rates are in U.S. dollars, and are per person, subject to change without notice. NCL reserves the right to substitute hotels of equal or greater quality. Individual and group hotel space is subject to availability, and to minimum participation and cancellation fees. Blackout dates may apply. Packages cancelled within 30 days of sailing are subject to a 100% cancellation policy. Unused portions of a land package are non-refundable.
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