The Norwegian Star shines brightly in the Caribbean. The Star was built for Freestyle Cruising with a long list of options of things to do. Onboard she features 16 delicious dining options, 9 bars and lounges, a sprawling spa, an always-exciting casino, plus tons of fun for kids of every age. The Norwegian Star entered service in 2001 with refurbishments completed in 2010. She weighs in at 91,740 gross tons and carries up to 2,400 passengers in 1,122 staterooms. The Star’s country of registry is the Bahamas. Hungry? You can dine morning, noon and night in one of the many tempting restaurants, grills, buffets and cafés. If it's a three-course feast you're in the mood for, head to one of the Star’s beautiful dining rooms that serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. Or select from the Star’s "endless" buffets offering indoor and outdoor seating. Plus, there are casual grills by the pool, 24-hour eateries with your favourite comfort foods, lively sports bars, kid's cafés and of course dining à la pyjamas with room service. You can work off those extra calories in the Star’s state of the art fitness centre, jogging track, sports centre or dancing the night away in the nightclub. Head to the spa for a soothing treatment or sip a cool drink by the pool or hot tub. And for a good giggle don’t miss the Second City® comedy troupe. Afterwards, try your luck at the Star Club Casino. So go ahead and treat yourself with a no-rules, freedom filled cruise in the Caribbean.
Itineraries
Western Caribbean
Port
Arrival
Departure
Cozumel, Mexico
6:00 PM
At sea
Tampa, Florida
8:00 AM
4:00 PM
At sea
Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras
9:00 AM
5:00 PM
Belize City, Belize
8:00 AM
5:00 PM
Costa Maya, Mexico
8:00 AM
5:00 PM
Cozumel, Mexico
8:00 AM
Sailing Dates: Dec 16, 2011 to Mar 9, 2012
Onboard facilities include
Dining
The Star has tons of dining options. Guests can eat in a different restaurant every night of the week if they choose. Open seating and extended hours in the main restaurants allow guests to dine when they want, where they want and with whom they want plus, guests can dine in their choice of main restaurants any time between the hours of 5:30 p.m. to midnight with seating until 10 p.m. Guests can linger over dinner or dessert without feeling rushed.
Freestyle Dining
Freestyle Dining means Guests are not limited to eating at a fixed time or place on the ship. Instead, the choice of when and where they want to eat is flexible. Guests can eat in the formal dining room anytime between 5:30pm-10:00pm., tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Versailles
Aqua
Alternative/Specialty Dining
Norwegian restaurants are always in big demand and this ship’s options are no exception, serving up exquisite local specialties and gourmet favorites. Reservations recommended. Cover charge applies ($15-$30 pp).
Le Bistro (French)
Ginza (Asian)
Teppanyaki (Japanese)
Cagney’s Steakhouse
La Cucina (Italian)
Sushi (Japanese)
Casual
Guests can get a quick and satisfying bite whenever they like at the Casual Dining eateries.
Market Café / Kids Café Buffet
Blue Lagoon (24 hour eatery)
Topsiders Bar & Grill (pool side)
Endless Summer (Tapas Bar)
Java Café
Pizza 24/7 Delivery ($)
24 hour Room Service ($ from midnight to 5am)
Entertainment
The Norwegian Star offers a variety of bar and lounge venues. Each features a unique style and atmosphere, as well as differing hours of service.
Gatsby’s Champagne Bar
Star Bar
Bier Garden
The Red Lion Pub
Topsider Bar & Grill
Barong Juice Bar
Wine Cellar (Wine to sample & purchase)
Spinnaker Lounge
Havana Club
Activities
Complimentary activities happen every day. Freestyle Cruising with Norwegian Cruise Line means you will get what you want and so will your kids. They will enjoy plunging waterslides, a large Wii™ screen and special recreational programs that include supervision. So, you can enjoy time at the spa, a tour on shore, gaming in the casino or even a romantic dinner for two.
Pools and Spas
Sometimes floating serenely just isn't enough - splash around at Splash Down kids pool or take a dip in one of this ship's bubbling hot tubs. Or get pampered at the Barong Spa which is a full service beauty salon and spa offering a wide range of treatments to rejuvenate you.
Barong Fitness Centre
Basketball / Volleyball Sports Court
Golf Driving Net
Jogging / Walking Track
Barong Spa
Enrichment
Internet Cafe
Library
Wine Cellar - Tastings ($)
Art Gallery
Boutique
Need a new bathing suit? How about a surprise gift for your sweetheart? The Galleria is a store that offers a wide selection of brand names and specialty goodies. All of the products sold on board are Duty-Free.
Theatre
It's showtime!. Enjoy Broadway and Vegas-style shows with cocktails before or after dinner in a traditional European opera house style auditorium reaching up three decks.
Stardust Theatre
Hot Spots
The Hot Spots feature a dazzling casino, night clubs, dance floors and more.
Star club Casino
Spinnaker Lounge
Shore Excursions
Norwegian Star Kids
Norwegian’s complimentary kid's and teen's clubs give the kids time to explore and meet new friends, while the parents relax, have fun, grab a bite, go shopping and more. From the kid's pools & water slides, sports courts, a large Wii® screen and more – the Norwegian Star has fun for everyone.
It's their vacation too, so let the Star entertain, inspire and amuse your kids. Norwegian Cruise Line has top-notch Youth Staff, selected from university education and recreational programs, who know just what kids like. Each staff member is certified in CPR and first aid. Kids can play with friends, siblings, and other cruisers in their own age group and participate in age appropriate activities. And you? You'll have to find your own places to play. This is a kids-only zone.
Kids Crew (Ages 2-12)
Juniors (Ages 2-5)
Developmental activities, storytelling, arts and crafts, games, treasure hunts and parades
First Mates (Ages 6-9)
Spy/drama games, Wii, crafts, computer games, dance parties, video arcade, games and specialty classes
Navigators (Ages 10-12)
Wii, sports activities, computer games, arts and crafts, video arcade, scavenger hunts and team-building challenges
Teen Crew (Ages 13-17)
The Teen Center is a space designed for teens to hang out and meet friends their own age. The Teen Center offers air hockey, foosball, a video jukebox, televisions, a dance floor and Wii games. Activities and games vary per ship. The Teen Center is also the primary meeting place for the Teen's Crew™.
Teen's Crew™ (Ages 13-17)
Norwegian Cruise Line knows teens just want to have fun and hang out. Which is why their Teen's Crew program is designed around their interests and is supervised by well-qualified, enthusiastic members of our Youth Staff. There are theme parties, sports events, team building challenges, Wii, dining together, games, karaoke, dances and more
Group-Sitting Options for Kids (Ages 2-12) – Fee Based
The group-sitting services include Port Play and Late Night Fun Zone. Both services take place in the Kid's Crew facilities and are supervised by the Youth Staff. Port Play is scheduled when the ship is docked in port and Late Night Fun Zone is scheduled nightly. As a courtesy, Norwegian asks that guests sign up by 8:00 pm the evening prior to the desired group
sitting service.
Children must be at least two years old to participate in Kid's Crew based on date of birth at the time of sailing according to the ships manifest. No exceptions can be made. Children turning two years old during the cruise are welcome to participate on their birthday.
Norwegian offers Port Play, a group-sitting, fee-based service for children ages 2-12 years old. Port Play is run by the Youth Staff in the Kid's Crew Facility.
Norwegian offers Late Night Fun Zone, a group-sitting, fee-based service for children ages 2-12 years old. Port Play is run by the Youth Staff in the Kid's Crew Facility
Infants & Minors
All facts stated below apply at the time of embarkation. Infants sailing onboard an Norwegian Cruise Line vessel must be at least six months of age at time of sailing. However, for voyages that have 3 or more consecutive days at sea, the infant must be at least 12 months old at time of sailing. A minor is defined as an individual under 18 years of age at the time of embarkation. A young adult is defined as an individual between the ages of 18 and 20. Company policy dictates that a passenger under 21 years of age must be accompanied in the same or connecting stateroom by a passenger 21 years of age or older at the time of embarkation. For passengers under the age of 18 traveling with an accompanying adult, who is not the minor's parent or legal guardian, a PARENT/GUARDIAN CONSENT RELEASE FORM (PDF) that authorizes the minor's travel and further authorizes medical treatment in case of an emergency must be delivered to a Norwegian Cruise Line representative at the pier during check-in. Failure to produce this letter at embarkation may result in boarding being denied, with no refund of cruise fare provided. Note: Two people under the age of 21 may travel together in the same stateroom if they are a married couple and provide proof of marriage to a Norwegian Cruise Line representative at the pier before embarkation. Guests must be at least 18 years of age to gamble in any of our casinos on any of our ships.
Laundry / Valet Services
Onboard laundry and dry cleaning service is available for a nominal fee.
Reception Desk / Passenger Services
The Reception Desk / Passenger Services in the ship’s Grand Atrium is the place to cash traveller’s cheques, buy stamps, ask questions, settle your shipboard account and check Lost and Found.
Religious Services
Norwegian Cruise Line does not sponsor any religious services and only has a clergyman aboard for certain holidays such as Easter and Passover. Guests can use the chapel for non-denominational services. If there is a Priest on-board, mass may be held on Sundays.
Spa & Fitness Facilities
Barong Spa & Fitness
The Barong Spa features spa treatments, fitness classes and beauty salon services. The fitness centre offers the latest in equipment, as well as personal trainers and a variety of different classes throughout the day. Linger all day or enjoy a brief respite.
Barong Spa
If being pampered is your idea of a vacation, the Barong Spa is for you. It's a full service beauty salon and spa offering a wide range of treatments to rejuvenate you. A sample of Spa treatments include...
Seven Seas Massage
Manicure / Pedicure
Hot Stone Massage
Body Wraps
Barong Fitness
There are numerous ways to stay in shape while on-board. The Barong Fitness Center is open from 6am to 11pm with a full-service gym and aerobics/fitness classes offered daily.
Salon Services
While you're on vacation and feeling your best, you can still continue to look your best. Our full-service salon will keep you coiffed from head to toe.
Medical Centre
All Norwegian Cruise Line ships have both licensed doctors and nurses as members of the crew. There are published hours for non-critical care and they are available 24/7 in case of emergency. Charges for medical services will be added to the passengers’ shipboard account and they will be provided an itemized receipt to submit to their insurance company.
Pregnancy
Norwegian Cruise Line will not accept guests who will have entered their 24th week of pregnancy by the time their travel with Norwegian Cruise Line concludes. A statement from the expectant mother's doctor (letter head form required), stating her due date and fitness to travel must be sent to Norwegian Cruise Line's Access Desk. Norwegian Cruise Line will not be responsible or liable for any complications of pregnancy which arise or occur during the cruise.
Staying in Touch
If you bring your GSM or CDMA cell phone (with standard U.S. 1900 MHz) you’re all set. This also means you can use our WiFi capabilities on your personal computer in most areas throughout the ship. For those who prefer, the Internet Café offers computers for rent by the hour. Guests are provided with a personal email address printed on their cruise ticket. Telephone and fax service are available at applicable ship-to-shore rates, and you may also be contacted directly via the High Seas Operator at 1.800.SEA.CALL. You can also telephone, telex, radiogram or fax to anywhere in the world and be billed* at applicable ship-to-shore rates. When Calling from outside the United States: Dial 1.732.335.3280, select the ship, and enter your credit card information.
Onboard Expenses/Purchases
For your convenience, all shipboard expenses are charged to our special Onboard Credit program. Sign up when you check in, establishing your method of payment with Visa®, Mastercard®, American Express®, Discover® , JCB Card, Diner’s Club® , traveller’s cheques or cash. If you choose to settle your account with cash, a deposit will be required in advance.
Special Needs
Norwegian Cruise Line has a seasoned group of cruise professionals who are specifically trained to meet the needs of those who require special assistance through their dedicated toll free number for accessible travel (866-584-9756) (voice), fax (305) 468-2171, send an email to accessdesk@ncl.com.
Currency Exchange / ATM
The Norwegian Star has Currency exchange and an ATM onboard.
Library
Guests will find a well-stocked selection of things to read with all the elegant trimmings a good library deserves
Celebrations & Special Occasions
Guests may purchase wine, or bon voyage gifts, such as fruit baskets, champagne, birthday cakes, canapés, flowers or other gifts for their stateroom. Please let Norwegian Cruise Line know at least three weeks before sailing. Orders can be placed by phone 1.800.327.7030 or by filling out the Gift Order Form available on Norwegian Cruise Line's website (http://www.ncl.com/) and emailing to groupevent@ncl.com or fax to: 305.436.4147 . Details of Bon Voyage gifts available for purchase at www.ncl.com.
Wedding Information
Wedding packages are available and Norwegian Cruise Line's Wedding Planner will help make the guests day a memorable one. For additional information on, availability and package pricing, of Wedding Packages only, please contact The Wedding Experience Coordinators from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm EST, (Monday through Friday) or call toll free: 1.800.392.3472, direct: 305.421.1280, or email us at ncl@theweddingexperience.com.
Staterooms
Sunwing offers a variety of different categories on the Star - Interior, Oceanview, Balcony or Mini Suite .
Air conditioned staterooms include twin beds that convert to a queen size bed (unless otherwise noted), a mini fridge($), safety deposit box, hairdryer, flat screen TV, telephone and nightly turn-down service. Those staying in Balcony and Mini Suite accommodations have in-stateroom tea & coffee facilities in their staterooms.
In addition, each room is equipped with a 110-volt, 60-cycle alternating current (AC) with standard U.S. plug fittings.
Mini Suite - CAT MA
Balcony Stateroom - CAT BA & B3*
Mini-Suites feature a sitting area, private balcony and luxury bath with shower. Approx. Size: 283 sq. ft.
Features a sitting area and floor-to-ceiling glass door which opens to private balcony. Approx. Size: 203 sq ft. *Some connecting balcony staterooms available.
Ocean View Stateroom - CAT OB
Interior Stateroom - CAT IA
Features a picture or porthole window. Approx. Size: 159 sq. ft
Approx. Size: 142 sq. ft
Policies
Alcohol
Passengers must be 21 years of age or older to purchase or consume alcohol. Please note that with the exception of Wine and Champagne, all guests are prohibited from bringing alcohol on board Norwegian Cruise Line ships. If you purchase any alcohol at a port-of-call or in the onboard shops, Norwegian will safely store your purchase(s) and on the final night of the cruise it will be available for pick up in a designated area.
Wine & Champagne Policy
Guests are allowed to bring wine or champagne onboard. These will be subject to a $15 corkage fee regardless of size. Wines that are not featured on Norwegian's wine lists are subject to the corkage fee including wine sent directly to the ship by Travel Agents, friends, family, from another retail source, etc. The bottle will have a sticker or stamp placed on it showing that the fee was paid, and that the guest will be allowed to have the product onboard. This fee will be charged to the guest’s onboard account. Wines that come in boxes are not allowed onboard.
Smoking
All public areas throughout all Norwegian ships are smoke free. Guests can smoke cigarettes in their stateroom (see note below), or on their balcony, in the casino or Cigar Bar (where available). If your prefer pipes or cigars, you can smoke in the Cigar Bar or designated smoking lounge. Also, you can smoke cigarettes, pipes and cigars outside on open decks (just not around food venues, sport decks, kids' pool areas and other designated non-smoking areas). Cigar and pipe smoking inside your stateroom or on your balcony is prohibited.
NOTE:
Norwegian Cruise Line adjusted its smoking fleetwide, banning smoking in staterooms starting in January 2012. Guests will still be able to smoke cigarettes only on outside stateroom balconies. Cigar and pipe smoking is prohibited in staterooms and on balconies. Ashtrays will be available for use upon request through housekeeping staff.
In an effort to diminish the presence of smoke indoors, cigarette smoking will only be permitted in the casino, Smoking will be prohibited in all other public interior venues including all bars, restaurants, conference rooms, corridors, restrooms, staircases and landings.
In addition, the policy allows guests to smoke cigarettes, cigars and pipes in outdoor public guest spaces and open decks, where designated by the appropriate signage. Smoking is not permitted near outdoor venues which serve food, in open spaces such as the jogging track, sport complex and the children’s pool, etc.
Guests are asked to observe all safety precautions and the smoking policy is subject to change at any time.
Gratuities
Stateroom steward and dining room Gratuities are included in the cruise fare paid to Sunwing. Casino dealers and Barong Spa personnel do not share in the Hotel and Dining charge as not all passengers utilize these services. A 15% charge is automatically added to all beverages purchased onboard. This is shared amongst the beverage staff and their support staff, including cleaners and utility staff.
Attire
Freestyle Cruising® is not too dressy, not too casual. In fact, guests will find that there are really only two types of attire you’ll need.
Dress cruise casual anytime during the day, in the buffet and in most specialty restaurants. For women, it includes summer and casual dresses, skirts, regular or capri pants, shorts, jeans and tops. Khakis, jeans, shorts and casual shirts are fine for men. Swimwear is acceptable at the buffet and outdoor restaurant, but a shirt or a cover-up and footwear are required. Cruise casual is also allowed day and night on embarkation day.
Wear smart casual if eating dinner in the Aft Main Dining Room (Norwegian’s more formal Dining Room) and in Le Bistro, on cruises that are more than five days long. For women, it includes slacks or jeans, dresses, skirts and tops. For men, it’s jeans or slacks with a collared shirt and closed-toed shoes.
Norwegian wants guests to be comfortable, but tank tops for men, flip flops, baseball caps, visors and jeans that are overly faded, with holes or tears and worn below the hips are not permitted in any of the main dining rooms or specialty restaurants. Kids 12 and under are welcome to wear nice shorts in all restaurants. Guests may want to pack a sweater too—air conditioning can be chilly. Since all suitcases are collected the night before we return home, don’t forget an overnight bag for prescriptions and need-to-have items.
Norwegian Cruise Line Latitudes Program
The biggest compliment Norwegian can receive is someone choosing to cruise with them again. And the more you cruise with them, the more rewarding it gets. They reward your loyalty with valuable onboard rewards, priority service, exclusive offers and fun contests. The Latitudes program is divided into four tiers, Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum with benefits commensurate with your tier level.
How to Become a Member?
Once you complete your first Norwegian cruise, you receive complimentary enrollment into the Latitudes program. They make it very easy for their valued guests. More info can be found at www.ncl.com or by calling Latitudes Customer Service at 1.800.343.0098.
