Since the year 1966, Norwegian Cruise lines has become quite the cruising innovator and is duly noted for top quality, high-energy entertainment, excellent fitness facilities and programs that contain a variety of exciting activities.

If you are interested in taking your family on a cruise for your next vacation, the fleet that belongs to Norwegian Cruise lines consists of one of the “youngest” fleets at sea and has something to do for passengers of all ages.

One of the reasons that Norwegian Cruise lines is such a popular among people of all ages is simply because they have a relaxed and flexible Freestyle Cruising program on each and every one of their ships.

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What is Freestyle Cruising? Well, this concept allows passengers to choose open seating in the main dining rooms or even dine in any number of a la carte and specialty restaurants at any time of day and with whomever they choose to dine with.

In other words, there are no strict seating arrangements for lunch and dinner time. If you and your guest are interested in dining at a specialty restaurant, it is important that you realize that some of these restaurants do carry a cover charge. What kind of clothing is permitted on Norwegian Cruise lines? Casual attire is always appropriate, even for dining options.

However, if you are interested in attending a meal that is located in a formal dining room, you will have the option to choose a formal evening on cruises that are scheduled to be out at sea for seven days or longer. For passengers that have a sweet tooth, the Chocoholic Buffet is a favorite event and is open late into the evening.

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Norwegian Cruise lines also feature the Mandara Spa which offers a wide variety of exotic spa treatments as well as a wide range of salon services that passengers can take advantage of. So, if you are interested in getting a facial or wish to get a manicure or pedicure while you are on your cruise vacation, I suggest that you make it a point to visit the Mandara Spa.

What types of cruise itineraries are available through Norwegian Cruise lines? To answer that question, there are quite a few to choose from which include Eastern, Western and Southern Caribbean; Alaska, Bermuda, Panama Canal, Mexico, Hawaii, South America, Europe and even Transatlantic.

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What are the typical age ranges of passengers who book cruises through Norwegian Cruise lines? Most passengers are American and are active couples that range between the ages of the mid-30s to the mid-50s. Many families enjoy cruising on Norwegian Cruise lines during holidays and summer months, particularly on the Caribbean and Bermuda destination itineraries.

As of recently, the increase of ship reservations to travel to Alaska has increased dramatically indicating that this location is also a rather popular family destination. Typically, passengers who are older than 55 years of age, tend to reserve longer cruises than travel to exotic destinations.

As far as the younger passengers in the family are concerned, each vessel through Norwegian Cruise lines offers a program that is more commonly known as “Kids Crew” which features activities for young cruisers ages 3 to 17. If you and your spouse wish to spend part of the evening without having to worry about the children, there are even private babysitting services available for an additional fee.