Advance Notice: NCL's Freestyle Resolution Sales Event!

Formerly know as the Sale of all Sails, the Freestyle Resolution Sales Event is NCL's largest sale of the year, typically starting in January (for "Wave" season). Kicking off a bit early this year, this is your exclusive advance notice! As I mentioned in the "When to Book" editorial, whenever possible with NCL you want to wait for one of their promotions. This is one of the richest offers of the year, so it's time to book!

"Wave" season is traditionally the months of January, February and March, when the majority of the bookings for that year are made. It's been a bit less dramatic the past 2 years, and it appears the cruise lines may be doing what they can to spur sales during this critical time. Holland America's "View and Verandah" sale is also a "Wave Season" promotion, though it always starts in December, so this year isn't as unusual for them.

Beginning on Monday, December 15, the following offers will be applicable for all 2009/2010/2011 bookings on NCL:

Per stateroom onboard credit on ALL 3-5 day cruises:

• $30 Inside (I-II)
• $40 Oceanview (H-CC)
• $80 Balcony (BI-BA)
• $100 Mini-Suite (AG-AF)
• $150 Suite and Villa (AE-A1)

Per stateroom onboard credit on ALL 6+ day cruises:

• $50 Inside (I-II)
• $100 Oceanview (H-CC)
• $150 Balcony (BI-BA)
• $300 Mini-Suite (AG-AF)
• $500 Suite and Villa (AE-A1)

Applicability:

• All published 2009-2011 sailings
• Combinable with all fare codes except travel agent and interline
• Does not include 1- and 2-night cruises
• Category AE aboard Norwegian Sun and Pride of America receives $300 onboard credit
• Booking Window December 15, 2008-February 1, 2009

Existing Bookings:

• Anyone outside of final payment can move to the promotion, but at current terms
• Current pricing would apply
• Current onboard credit would replace any other amenity

I've also been given a hint there may be a fleet-wide reduced deposit promotion as well, but have not gotten full confirmation on that.

Call or email me for more information and to take advantage of this terrific promotion!

Psst - Heads up on NCL Sale

As I mentioned in my newsletter this week (click the Subscribe to Newsletter link on the right if you're not getting this regularly direct from me), Norwegian Cruise Lines is going to have 6 weeks of specials in their Freestyle Resolution Sales Event (formerly known as the Sale of all Sails), with a different destination featured each week. The first two weeks are announced, though not publicly, and you're getting advanced notice!

Starting TODAY, January 1 through January 13, all European sailings are featured and offer onboard credit!

The second featured destination, on sale between January 14-20 will be ALASKA! Offers include onboard credit AND a 10% Suite discount. NCL has the best suites in the business, so if you've wanted to try one and are planning on Alaska next year, this is your chance!

Watch here and the newsletter for announcement of the other offers for later in January and into February. They will be featuring Caribbean, Hawaii, Mex Riv, Alaska, Bermuda, Europe, Canada/New England, and South American sailing one week at a time.

Call or email me for more information!