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NORWEGIAN’S ALASKANORWEGIAN’S ALASKA
AGENDAAGENDA
• Make More Money Selling Alaska• Alaska• Norwegian’s Alaska• Norwegian’s Itineraries• Norwegian’s Accommodations• Alaska for Families• Alaska Promotions• Resources
MAKE MORE MONEY SELLING ALASKAMAKE MORE MONEY SELLING ALASKA
MAKE MORE MONEY SELLING ALASKAMAKE MORE MONEY SELLING ALASKA
Commission: $1,244.16
Per Person, Per Day: $341.00
What They Get:
Norwegian Sun from Vancouver, August 26, 2013, Balcony – Party of 4, with Authentic Alaska CruiseTour
• 221 sq. ft. • Two lower beds that convert into a queen-
size bed • A convertible sofa sleeps two more• A sitting area • Floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open to a
private balconyAuthentic Alaska CruiseTour• All tours are fully escorted by local Alaskan
guides• All Cruisetours feature 2 nights in Denali• 4 and 5 night Cruisetours include a stop at
an Iditarod Sled Dog musher’s house
MAKE MORE MONEY SELLING ALASKAMAKE MORE MONEY SELLING ALASKA
Norwegian Pearl from Seattle, July 7, 2013, Garden Villa – Party of 6 Commission: $1,078.40
Per Person, Per Day: $290.00Grandpa, Grandma, Mom, Dad, 2 Kids
• Gourmet treats delivered to suite each night
• Bliss Collection by Norwegian Pillow-top mattress
• Fine linens• Feather duvet• Plush bathrobe &
slippers• Oversized towels
• Priority boarding of tenders ashore• Champagne, custom selection of liquor,
fruit, bottled water and sodas• Sparkling wine, bottled water and fruit on
embarkation day• 24- hour room service• Mini-bar and espresso/cappuccino
machine• Special Haven menu• Exclusive breakfast and lunch• Cocktail party with ship’s officers
What They Get:•3 Bedroom/3 Bathroom•4, 252 sq. ft•24-hour trained and certified butler•Concierge service•White table- cloth in-suite dining•Courtyard valet•Exclusive access to the Haven Courtyard•Priority embarkation and disembarkation•Complimentary limousine service from pier to airport•Distinctive platinum key card
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MAKE MORE MONEY SELLING ALASKAMAKE MORE MONEY SELLING ALASKA
Commission: $978.40
Per Person, Per Day: $235.00
What They Get:
Mom, Dad, 4 Kids
Norwegian Pearl from Seattle, July 7, 2013, 2 Bedroom Family Suite with Balcony – Party of 6
• 2 Bedrooms• 546 sq. ft. • Separate children's bedroom• Living area • Dining area• Private balcony • Luxury bath with separate
shower.• Trained and certified butler• Concierge service
MAKE MORE MONEY SELLING ALASKAMAKE MORE MONEY SELLING ALASKA
Commission: $385.60
Per Person, Per Day: $171.28
What They Get:
Mom, Dad, 2 Kids
Norwegian Pearl from Seattle, July 7, 2013, Balcony – Party of 4
• 205 sq. ft. • Two lower beds that convert into
a queen-size bed • Convertible sofa sleeps two more• Sitting area • Floor-to-ceiling glass doors that
open to a private balcony
MAKE MORE MONEY SELLING ALASKAMAKE MORE MONEY SELLING ALASKA
Another great way to earn incremental commissions is with group shore excursions!Volume discounts off the retail price shore excursions for groups of 40 or more
Reserve space on our most popular tours that sell out, such as:Juneau:
• Whale Watching and Wildlife Quest• Sled Dog Discovery and Musher’s Camp
Skagway:• White Pass Railway • Yukon Territory Scenic Drive
Ketchikan:• The Misty Fjords & • The Wilderness Explorer & Crab Feast
Victoria:• The Famous Butchart Gardens & Victoria Highlights
Available on published or custom shore excursions.
Our team does:• All the communications pre-cruise and during the cruise• Negotiations with local operators and vendors
Travel Partner prices the excursions to their clients an pays Norwegian the net rate quoted.
ALASKAALASKA
WHY SELL ALASKAWHY SELL ALASKA
• One of the most desirable vacation destinations. • One of the highest commissioned destinations.
WHY SELL ALASKAWHY SELL ALASKA
TOP 5 REASONS PEOPLE VISIT
ALASKA
MOUNTAINS
GLACIERS
WILDLIFE
MT. MCKINLEY
WILDERNESS
Every Season Offers Something Uniquely Different.
May - Clear Days, Trees Just Budding And Cooler Temperatures.
May - Clear Days, Trees Just Budding And Cooler Temperatures.
June Through August –Experience The Midnight Sun And The Resulting Brilliant
Flower Displays.
June Through August –Experience The Midnight Sun And The Resulting Brilliant
Flower Displays.
September Offers Spectacular Color Changes And The First
Glimpse Of Snow On The
Mountain Peaks.
September Offers Spectacular Color Changes And The First
Glimpse Of Snow On The
Mountain Peaks.
EVERYONE NEEDS TO BRING:
• Binoculars
• Great Walking Shoes
• Warm Clothing
NORWEGIAN’S ALASKANORWEGIAN’S ALASKA
YOUNGEST FLEETYOUNGEST FLEET
Why Norwegian?
• Norwegian delivers two new ships in Alaska, with Norwegian Jewel and Norwegian Pearl sailing every week from Seattle’s Bell Street Terminal – right across the street from waterfront sights, restaurants and attractions. These almost identical ships sail on your client’s choice of either Saturday or Sunday 7-day itineraries.
Norwegian Pearl – 2006
Norwegian Jewel - 2005
Norwegian Sun – 2001 – refurbished 2011
NEWEST SHIPS IN ALASKANEWEST SHIPS IN ALASKA
Why Norwegian?
• Norwegian Cruise Line is the only line giving your clients Freestyle Cruising in Alaska. Norwegian ships are built for the modern cruiser.
NORWEGIAN’S ALASKANORWEGIAN’S ALASKA
Why Norwegian?
• Every Norwegian Alaska cruise includes the Inside Passage as well as a once-in-a-lifetime, up-close view of either Sawyer Glacier or Glacier Bay. The entire experience is spectacular, but Norwegian takes the experience one step further with shore excursions built for any level of activity. From helicopter trips to the top of a glacier, to kayaking with whales to nature hikes, Norwegian offers a shore excursion for everyone.
FREESTYLE CRUISING IN ALASKAFREESTYLE CRUISING IN ALASKA
FREESTYLE CRUISING IN ALASKA
• Alaska on your clients’ terms, not those of the cruise line• No need to rush back to the ship for a set dining time• Dine where, when and with whom your clients choose• Up to 14 dining options – restaurants open until 10:00pm
The Haven
Luxury follows Norwegian in Alaska with The Haven and spectacular Courtyard and
Garden Villas on both ships. Norwegian also offers pre-
cruise and onboard concierge service.
LUXURYLUXURY
NORWEGIAN’S ITINERARIESNORWEGIAN’S ITINERARIES
NORWEGIAN’S ITINERARIESNORWEGIAN’S ITINERARIES
Similar Itineraries, Similar Ships, Weekend Departures
Viewing Norwegian’s Alaska itineraries side-by-side there are few differences…•Norwegian Jewel sails onSaturday to Sawyer Glacier•Norwegian Pearl sails onSunday to Glacier Bay•The ships are practicallyidentical as well
CRUISES FROM SEATTLECRUISES FROM SEATTLE
Norwegian Jewel and Norwegian Pearl
• Purpose-built for Freestyle Cruising– Alaska on your client’s terms, not those of the cruise line
• Sail from Seattle’s Bell Street Pier– Centrally located– Across the street from shopping and waterfront sights
CRUISES & CRUISETOURS FROMVANCOUVER & WHITTIER
CRUISES & CRUISETOURS FROMVANCOUVER & WHITTIER
OUR CRUISETOURS VENTURE EVEN DEEPER INTO THE
WILD.
EXCLUSIVE TO NORWEGIAN CRUISETOURS:
All Tours Are Fully Escorted
By Local Alaskan Guides.
All Tours Are Fully Escorted
By Local Alaskan Guides.
• ALWAYS local Alaskans
• First hand knowledge of the State!
4 And 5 Night Cruisetours Include
A Visit With An Iditarod Sled Dog Musher.
4 And 5 Night Cruisetours Include
A Visit With An Iditarod Sled Dog Musher.
All Cruisetours Feature All Cruisetours Feature TWO NIGHTS TWO NIGHTS
In Denali National Park.In Denali National Park.
It’s Your Best Chance For Wildlife Viewing
In The State!
Tundra Wilderness Tour
Natural History Tour
Alaska Railroad Adventure Alaska Railroad Adventure Class Railcars Allow Guests Class Railcars Allow Guests The Freedom To Dine Where The Freedom To Dine Where And When They Want – Not And When They Want – Not
On A Pre-determined On A Pre-determined ScheduleSchedule..
Alaska Railroad Adventure Adventure Class
Comparison
OUR ADVENTURE CLASS RAILCARS:
• Wide aisles.• Extra Large seats – all facing
forward• Dining Flexibility.• Large picture windows. Guests can
wander to the shared Vista Dome railcar at their leisure.
• Drinks are served in the Bistro cars and can be enjoyed train wide.
• Tour Guides are local Alaskans.
All Cruisetours Have All Cruisetours Have Schedules That Give Schedules That Give
Guests Plenty Of Time For Guests Plenty Of Time For
Optional ToursOptional Tours..
CHOOSE FROM ONE OF OUR FOUR CRUISETOUR
OPTIONS Available on Northbound and Southbound Norwegian Sun
itineraries
Easy to Remember, Easy to Sell
DENALI EXPRESS 11 Days
Fully Escorted
DENALI EXPRESS
• Best-value land and sea tour offers an up-close Denali experience for time conscious guests
• Target guests:cost conscious, time conscious
DENALI EXPRESSRoute
– Anchorage – Anchorage to
Denali • Adventure Class RR
– Denali • Natural History Tour
– Denali to Whittier
DENALI ALYESKA EXPLORER
12 Days Fully Escorted
DENALI ALYESKA EXPLORER
• The Best Way for Nature and Luxury Lovers to Experience Denali and the Heart of Alaska’s Wilderness
• Target Guests: Luxury Seekers
DENALI ALYESKA EXPLORER
Route
– Anchorage – Anchorage to
Denali – Denali
• Tundra Wilderness Tour
– Denali to Girdwood – Girdwood to
Whittier
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
• Fully Escorted by Local Alaskan Tour Director • Alaska Railroad - Adventure Class Anchorage to Denali National Park (8 Hours)• Tundra Wilderness Tour (8-9 Hours)• Deluxe Motorcoach Denali to Girdwood• Iditarod Musher’s Kennel Tour• Anchorage City Tour• Mt. Alyeska Tram Excursion• Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center• Deluxe Motorcoach Girdwood to Port of Whittier
DENALI FAIRBANKS EXPLORER12 Days
Fully Escorted
DENALI FAIRBANKS EXPLORER
• Culture Lovers get to experience Denali along with Fairbanks’ rich gold mining and First Nation Heritage
• Target Guests:
– History Lovers
– Last Frontier and “Real Alaska” Seekers
DENALI FAIRBANKS EXPLORER
Route
– Fairbanks – Fairbanks to
Denali – Denali
• Tundra Wilderness Tour
– Denali to Whittier• Talkeetna en route
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
• Fully Escorted by Local Alaskan Tour Director • Fairbanks City Tour• Riverboat Discovery Cruise• Alaska Railroad - Adventure Class Fairbanks to Denali National Park (4 Hours)• Tundra Wilderness Tour (8-9 Hours)• Iditarod Musher’s Kennel Tour• Anchorage City Tour• Deluxe Motorcoach Denali to Port of Whittier
AUTHENTIC ALASKA13 Days
Fully Escorted
AUTHENTIC ALASKA
• The most complete tour of Denali and Alaskan life in the past and present
• Target Guests:
- The tour person who doesn’t want to miss anything
AUTHENTIC ALASKA
Route
– Fairbanks • Riverboat Discovery
– Fairbanks to Denali – Denali
• Tundra Wilderness Tour
– Denali to Talkeetna – Talkeetna to
Anchorage– Anchorage to Homer
– Homer to Soldotna– Soldotna to Whittier
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
• Fully Escorted by Local Alaskan Tour Director • Fairbanks City Tour• Riverboat Discovery Cruise• Deluxe Motorcoach Fairbanks to Denali National Park• Tundra Wilderness Tour (8-9 Hours)• Iditarod Musher’s Homestead Tour• Alaska Railroad - Adventure Class Denali National Park to Talkeetna (4 Hours)• Deluxe Motorcoach Talkeetna to Anchorage• Deluxe Motorcoach to Homer• Homer City Tour• Islands & Ocean Center• Soldotna Visitors Center• Deluxe Motorcoach Homer to Port of Whittier
NORWEGIAN ACCOMMODATIONS & DINING
NORWEGIAN ACCOMMODATIONS & DINING
NORWEGIAN ACCOMMODATIONSNORWEGIAN ACCOMMODATIONS
ACCOMMODATIONS: Norwegian Sun Norwegian Pearl Norwegian Jewel
The Haven by Norwegian™:
____ 16 Villas, Suites, & Penthouses
16 Villas, Suites, & Penthouses
2-Bedroom Family Suites:
____ 10 10
Owner’s Suites: (Part of The Haven)
2 (Part of The Haven) (Part of The Haven)
Penthouses: (Part of The Haven)
18 (Part of The Haven) 20
Mini-Suites:
32 134 134
Balcony:
380 360 360
Oceanview:
224 189 189
Inside:
293 405 412
NORWEGIAN DINING
DINING OPTIONS: Norwegian Sun Norwegian Pearl Norwegian Jewel
Main Dining Room: Four Seasons Tsar’s Palace Summer Palace
Main Dining Room: Seven Seas Azura Indigo
Buffet: Garden Café Garden Café/Kids Café Garden Café/Kids Café
Outdoor Buffet: Great Outdoors Great Outdoors Great Outdoors
24-Hour Eatery: - Blue Lagoon Blue Lagoon
Main Pool Bar & Grill: - Topsider’s Bar & Grill Topsider’s Bar & Grill
Alternate Pool Bar & Grill: - Sky High Bar & Grill Sky High Bar & Grill
Steakhouse: East Meets West Cagney’s Steakhouse Cagney’s Steakhouse
French: Le Bistro Le Bistro Le Bistro
Italian: Il Adagio Mama’s Italian Kitchen La Cucina
Asian: Teppanyakii, Ginza Sushi Teppanyakii, Sushi Bar & Chin Chin
Teppanyakii, Sushi Bar & Lotus Garden
Brazilian: Moderno Churrascaria Moderno Churrascaria Moderno Churrascaria
Tapas Bar: Las Ramblas Tapas Bar & Restaurant
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Pizza Delivery: Yes, 24/7 Yes, 24/7 Yes, 24/7
Room Service Delivery:*Delivery charge from Midnight-5am
Yes, 24/7* Yes, 24/7* Yes, 24/7*
ALASKA FOR FAMILIESALASKA FOR FAMILIES
ALASKA FOR FAMILIESALASKA FOR FAMILIES
Norwegian Jewel and Norwegian Pearl each have 10, 2-bedroom Family Suites
ALASKA FOR FAMILIESALASKA FOR FAMILIES
Family-Friendly Itineraries
Kids can...
• Play interactive games by the pool with Team Nick• Dance and sing at Dora’s Music Party• Enjoy signature Nickelodeon main stage entertainment shows• Hang out and eat with SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer and more
during Breakfast with Nickelodeon (nominal charge)
Perfect for families, Nickelodeon aboard Norwegian Jewel is a great choice for family cruising to Alaska.
ALASKA FOR FAMILIESALASKA FOR FAMILIES
Family-Friendly Itineraries
Kids and teens on Norwegian Pearl can take advantage of Norwegian’s newly-enhanced onboard kids/teens programs.
The new curriculum launched aboard Norwegian Pearl in 2012 and has been enhanced to...
•Target better-defined age groups – 3-5, 6-8, 9-12•With two teen groups – 13-14 and 15-17•And babies/toddlers 6 months – 2 years
Focus of the program is on sporting activities, arts and crafts and theater and technology with activities changing every 30-60 minutes, depending on the age group.
ALASKA FOR FAMILIESALASKA FOR FAMILIES
YOUTH & FAMILY PROGRAMS:
Norwegian Sun Norwegian Jewel Norwegian Pearl• Age-appropriate
kids and teens programs Splash Academy Youth Center
• Entourage Teen Club
• Kid’s Pool
• Video Arcade
• Exclusive Nickelodeon™ events
• Character Breakfast and Slime Zone
• Splash Academy Youth Center
• Entourage Teen Club
• Kid’s Pool
• Video Arcade
• Age-appropriate kids and teens programs Splash Academy Youth Center
• Entourage Teen Club
• Kid’s Pool
• Video Arcade
ALASKA PROMOTIONSALASKA PROMOTIONS
ALASKA BONUS DAYSALASKA BONUS DAYS
Norwegians Go Wild With The Upgrade Wave
• Free Balcony Upgrades• Up to $200 to Spend on board Alaska cruises• Up to $500 in Air Credits• 50% Off Kids' Fares on Norwegian Sun• e-Coupons worth over $300
Booking Window: March 7 & 8
LITTLE NORWEGIANS CRUISE ALASKA FOR LESSLITTLE NORWEGIANS CRUISE ALASKA FOR LESS
Book a cruise to Alaska on Norwegian Sun and kids 17 and under cruise for 50% off*.
Booking Window: February 5, 2013 - March 31, 2013
ALASKA AIR CREDIT ALASKA AIR CREDIT
Up to $500* airfare credit per stateroom on flights to Seattle on select Alaska cruises.
RESOURCESRESOURCES
ALASKA PROMOTIONAL RESOURCESALASKA PROMOTIONAL RESOURCES
• Choose Your Media:• Free, customizable flyers,
email messages and more!!!
EVERYTHING LIVES ONMARKETING HEADQUARTERSEVERYTHING LIVES ONMARKETING HEADQUARTERS
Alaska Destination Resources:
•Alaska Cruise Tours brochure
•Top 10 Reasons to Choose Norwegian to Alaska
•Alaska Ship Comparison Flyer
•Alaska Video
•Free, customizable Alaska email messages, social media posts, banner ads and radio co-op spots
NORWEGIAN’S ALASKANORWEGIAN’S ALASKA