Norwegian Cruise Line Offers Contest to Name New Kids Program

Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that it is seeking the help of parents and kids to name its new Youth and Teen programs. The company today launched the “Up2YOU” naming contest inviting cruisers to submit names for the company’s youth and teen programs, along with names for each of the new age groups.

The contest runs from today through February 13, 2012 and the winners who name the new kids or teen program will receive a seven-day Caribbean cruise for a family of four. Those who submit the winning names for the six age groups within the new programs will receive a $100 American Express gift card. Norwegian announced earlier this month that it is revitalizing its current youth program and will implement a new best in class program fleet wide beginning on Norwegian Gem in mid-February and rolling out to all of the line’s Freestyle Cruising ships subsequently.

“We want to ensure that we have the best youth programs at sea for the more than 150,000 children and teens that sail with us each year,” said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line’s chief executive officer. “In the spirit of Freestyle Cruising, we thought that the parents and kids who utilize the programs would be the best to suggest names for them. We are looking for lots of originality and creativity along with names that really speak to today’s kids and teens.”

To enter, contestants should head to Norwegian’s website, fill out the online entry form and submit name options for one, any, or all of the following: the new Kids program; the new Teen program; and the six new age groups: six months to two years old; three to five years old; six to nine years old; 10 to 12 years old; 13-14 years old; and 15-17 years old.

There is no maximum amount of entries per person. The contest is open to residents of the United States and Canada (excluding Quebec ) 18 years of age and older or, for entrants who are younger than 18, their entries can be submitted by a parent or guardian on the entrant’s behalf. For more information on how to enter and for the official rules and details on the prizes, visit Norwegian’s website.

Norwegian’s New Youth Programs

The line’s current program, Norwegian’s Kid’s Crew in place since 1999, is being redefined to better address the skills and interests of children. The new fully developed and enhanced curriculum tailored to each age group is being produced in conjunction with The King’s Foundation and Camps, a United Kingdom-based organization that provides high quality sport and activity programs designed to make a positive impact on children. More focus will be placed on sporting activities, arts and crafts, theater and technology. Activities will change every 30 to 60 minutes depending on the age group and will be set within blocks of programming time in the morning, afternoon and evening.

More details of the new youth and teen program will be released in the coming months. Further information on Norwegian’s family offerings can be found on the line’s website. Families wanting to book a cruise on Norwegian to a variety of family-friendly destinations such as the Caribbean, Bermuda , Alaska , Europe and more, should contact a travel professional, call 866-234-7350 or visit www.ncl.com.

About Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 45-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which has revolutionized the industry by allowing guests more freedom and flexibility.

Today, Norwegian invites consumers to “Cruise Like a Norwegian” on one of its 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, on order for delivery in April 2013 and April 2014.

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Crystal Cruises Holds Valentines Day - Why I Love Crystal Cruises Contest

Amour. Sayang. Ást. Die Liebe. Ahave. Amore. No matter how you say it in any of the 75+ countries Crystal Cruises visits, love is in the air in February. So, starting Valentine’s Day, the ultra-luxe line is inviting its travelers past and present to share an essay of Crystal-adulation on its Facebook page, with the chance to win a free cruise for two worth up to $15,000. The “Crystal Love Stories” essay contest—the company’s first-ever Facebook “competition”—calls for 100-500-word personal stories about cherished Crystal experiences, either shared with a loved one while vacationing aboard Crystal Symphony or Crystal Serenity, or made special because of Crystal, thus creating a lovely, touching memory.

“Our past guests are passionate about their Crystal experiences, and love to tell their friends, family, and us about all the little details, and big experiences, that made their vacations so memorable,” says Jack Anderson, crystal’s senior vice president, sales and marketing. “Now, travelers can share those stories with the world and possibly win a free cruise for having the most beloved story of all.”

Examples of potential story topics include a romantic memory with a loved one, a Crystal Adventure ashore, pampering service, a learning experience, cuisine, the spa, entertainment, or just a magical travel moment with Crystal anywhere in the world.

Contest Details:

Entrants from the U.S., U.K. (excluding Northern Ireland), and Canada (excluding Québec) will have two months to submit their story, after which submissions will be available for Facebook users to read and vote upon for two weeks. The two top vote-getters will be guaranteed a spot in the “Final Five”; a panel of Crystal-selected judges will select the remaining three finalists and the Grand Prize Winner.

• · Submission Period: Mon., February 14, 9 am PST to Mon., April 16, 12 pm PST
• · Voting Period for Facebook Users: Mon., April 16, 12:01 pm PST to Mon., April 30, 5 pm PST
• · Crystal Judging Period: Tue., May 1, 9 am PST to Mon., May 7, 12 pm PST
• · Five Finalists Announced: Mon., May 7, 12:01 pm PST
• · Grand Prize Winner Announced: Mon., May 7, 12:01 pm PST

In addition to the cruise for the Grand Prize winner, all five finalists will receive a $500 shipboard credit.

No purchase necessary; entrants must be Crystal Society members to win. Further contest details will be available on Crystal’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/crystalcruises, starting February 14. Terms and conditions apply.

Royal Princess To Feature Passenger Photos as Part of Contest.

Princess Cruises is looking for 1,000 passenger-submitted cruise vacation photos to permanently showcase aboard its new Royal Princess when the ship debuts in spring 2013.

The line has launched a “1,000 Memories at Sea” contest inviting passengers to submit their best cruise vacation shots, which will be displayed on the walls of hallways between staterooms and in other locations around the ship. In addition, one lucky photographer will win a cruise for two, including airfare, on Royal Princess.

Whether they captured the perfect Caribbean sunset, caught Alaska wildlife in action, found a breathtaking rainbow over Hawaii, or snapped a meaningful moment onboard, passengers can submit their favorite cruise photos on Facebook, at princess.com/royalprincesscontest or by mail. The “1,000 Memories at Sea” contest will be judged by a panel which is looking for creativity, originality, style, and images that capture the spirit of what it means to “escape completely.” Contest judges include Rai Caluori, Princess’ executive vice president of fleet operations; Teresa Anderson, the line’s vice president of interior design, and Ian Johnson, director of photography and video for Princess.

“With the introduction of Royal Princess, we wanted to pay tribute to our passengers and their vacation memories made aboard our ships,” said Jan Swartz, executive vice president for Princess. “This contest will be a fun opportunity for 1,000 of our passengers to be permanently recognized aboard our new ship, so they should start sifting through their travel photos now, and submit a remarkable shot to be considered.”

The “1,000 Memories at Sea” contest runs through March 31, 2012 and is open to entrants 21 years of age or older, residing in the United States, Canada (excluding Quebec), the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand.

Full entry details for the contest can be found at princess.com/royalprincesscontest.

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Luxury Cruise Operator SeaDream Yacht Offers Win a Honeymoon Sweepstakes

When Romance Blossoms SeaDream Has the Answer

5/27/2010- SeaDream Yacht Club believes that romance and yachting go together like love and marriage and has launched a honeymoon contest for those couples planning to be married this summer. The winning couple will receive a $20,000 honeymoon sailing in the Greek Isles aboard the ultra-luxurious, mega-yacht cruiser SeaDream I.

Applicants are invited to seek the support of friends and family in promoting them through various social media including Email, Facebook, MySpace, Twitter and personal blogs. A jury selected by SeaDream will review all applications and comments of friends and family and then choose the winner.

The seven-day, luxury honeymoon voyage, September 11-18, includes such romantic ports-of-call as the Greek Islands of Sifnos, Itea, Mykonos and Santorini.

Entries must be received from May 26 through July 30. The winning couple will be announced early August.

Some Conditions apply.

Details and applications are available on SeaDream’s website---www.seadream.com or www.win-a-honeymoon.com. It is also possible to follow updates at www.facebook.com/SeaDreamYC or at www.twitter.com/SeaDreamYC.

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