Eastern Caribbean Cruise

Tour #16

Sailing from Miami to:
St. Maarten / St. Thomas / Nassau, Bahamas

December 4-11, 2010

In the summer of 2010, Norwegian Cruise Lines will begin sailing the largest cruise ship that has ever been built. It is called the Norwegian "EPIC" and can accommodate 4,200 guests. This one week cruise will sail from Miami to the popular islands of ST. MAARTEN, ST. THOMAS and NASSAU in the BAHAMAS. Besides its modern design, world-class restaurants, it has the first ever water Aqua Park. The most unusual feature is the EPIC "plunge," a slide that uses inner tubes as passengers zip down a 200 foot slide into a large bowl were centrifugal forces will spin them around before they splash down at the bottom of the slide. There's also a large sun deck to soak up the sun's rays. Believe it or not, the ship has six bowling lanes, a climbing wall, batting cage, basketball court and trampoline.

When it comes time to eat, there are 20 different restaurants for dining plus 18 bars and lounges. You can eat and dine at the time you prefer in the restaurant of your choice. One of the fun type dining experiences is the Japanese restaurant, where chefs prepare the food right inform of you on hibachi grills. The meal consists of meat, fish and vegetables while chefs entertain you with their knife acrobatics. There is also a sushi bar. In the Shanghai’s Chinese restaurant, you can taste dishes prepared in a noodle bar setting including dim sum. Then there is Cagney’s Steakhouse featuring great steaks and seafood presented on s skewer by waiters. For French food, don’t miss the Le Bistro Restaurant. If you prefer Italian food, try La Cucina with pizzas, pastas and other Italian specialties.

On one evening , enjoy the one of a kind “Cirque Dreams and Dinner” show featuring amazing acrobatic acts while enjoying dinner. If you get hungry anytime during the day of night, you can eat in O’Sheehan’s Bar and Grill that’s open 24 hours serving big juicy burgers and is where the bowling alleys, dart boards and pool tables are located. Enjoy the ocean air along with a great view of the Aqua park as you dine on dishes from around the world at The Great Outdoors Restaurant or at the pool grill. Visit the Garden Café, an English garden conservatory serving three meal’s per day. In the Manhattan Dining Room you’ll feel like you’re in a private New Your City supper club that has a dance floor and ocean views from the two story floor to coiling windows. As on all cruises, breakfast, lunch and dinner is included daily. Just imagine, no food to buy for a week!

There is still another first ever, the EPIC cruise ship will have the only true Ice Bar at sea as there are only 14 in the world. You’ll enter a frozen bar where all the walls, tables and stools are made of ice. Upon entering the room, you’ll be given a cozy fur coat and gloves to keep you warm in the chilly temperature of 17 degrees as you can only be in the room for 10 minutes. And that’s not all, another first will be the world renowned Blue Man Group known for their popular theatrical shows and concerts that combine music, comedy and multimedia theatrics.

Located at the back of the ship is a huge move screen above the swimming pool. Throughout the day you will see pictures from around the world including synchronized swimmers with music. This is where you can enjoy a perfect sunset while watching and listening to Spanish guitars, singers and dancers on the big screen. From state-of-the-art design to work-class restaurants and entertainment, you’ll never find a dull moment while cruising in the Caribbean in ideal warm weather.

As you can see all the ships amenities and activities will keep you busy including life Broadway musicals and other entertainment. Imagine, each morning you will wake up to sunny Caribbean days gazing at an emerald island and a blue sapphire sea. Don’t miss this one of a kind cruise!