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Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel with a 53-year history of breaking boundaries, has launched a new booking incentive and giveaway for its valued travel partners in Australia and New Zealand. The incentive celebrates the all-new Norwegian Spirit’s inaugural local season, which sees her heading Down Under for the first time in December 2021.

Travel partners will be rewarded with a $100 gift card for every deposited booking made before 4 November 2020 on any Australia and New Zealand Norwegian Spirit sailing departing from Sydney or Auckland.

In addition, the top selling agents from each of NCL’s Business Development Managers’ districts who sell the most Norwegian Spirit Australia and New Zealand cruises will win an Oceanview Stateroom for two onboard Norwegian Spirit, so they can experience all of her exciting offerings and laidback luxury first-hand, with five cabins up for grabs.

This incentive is on top of NCL’s generous commissions – some of the best in the cruise industry – which are protected on fully paid bookings if they are cancelled as part of NCL’s Peace of Mind Policy. Commission is also paid on all new bookings that are made and paid for using a Future Cruise Credit (FCC).

Further to these exciting travel agent incentives, NCL is offering guests the chance to save up to AU$500 off their cabin fare on any of Norwegian Spirit’s Australia and New Zealand itineraries, as well as all five choices from NCL’s popular ‘Free at Sea’ offer, including a free beverage package, free shore excursion credit, free specialty dining package, free Wi-Fi package and access to NCL’s ‘3rd and 4th’ guest sail at a reduced rate’ (on select sailings) as part of its Close to Home sale. Latitudes members can save an additional 15% off the cruise fare on all sailings from 1 April 2020 and beyond. These offers are available until 12 October 2020.

“We are inviting travel partners to awaken their spirit and join us in celebrating the forthcoming inaugural local sailing season of the all-new Norwegian Spirit, by offering access to a variety of trade incentives, as well as compelling offers to assist them with securing new client bookings for our immersive local itineraries,” said Damian Borg, Norwegian Cruise Line Director of Sales, Australia and New Zealand.

“Norwegian Spirit, one of our more intimate ships, has undergone the most extensive bow-to-stern modernisation in NCL’s history, designed with the adult cruiser in mind, she offers a laidback luxury perfect for local cruisers. With no other ship like her in our waters, her deployment to Australasia demonstrates our commitment both to the Asia Pacific region and to giving local cruisers a first-in-class experience at sea,” Mr Borg concluded.

Norwegian Spirit’s inaugural 2021/2022 local summer sailing season offers a collection of eight 10- and 12- day port intensive itineraries departing from Sydney and Auckland that will reveal breathtaking beauty to even the most well-travelled. From cruising the scenic peaks and tree-lined cliffs of Milford Sound, to exploring the historic buildings and fine food of Akaroa – New Zealand’s only French settlement – or venturing to Eden’s Ben Boyd National Park for some snorkelling in the summer sunshine, guests will be spoilt for choice when it comes to activities to explore ashore.

Once onboard the all-new Norwegian Spirit, guests will experience laid-back luxury as they explore a completely enhanced ship, offering reimagined and refined adult-centric spaces, fresh staterooms and 14 new venues. Further updated elements include the second Onda by Scarpetta restaurant at sea, a doubled-in-size Mandara Spa, an expanded Pulse Fitness Center and the adult-only retreat Spice H2O. Guests can enjoy panoramic ocean views from Spinnaker Lounge, or a glass of bubbles in the Charles Rennie Mackintosh inspired Magnum’s Champagne & Wine Bar.

Norwegian Spirit boasts 10 bars and lounges and 14 dining options – from Teppanyaki, an NCL guest favourite, to fine French fare in Le Bistro or mouthwatering meats in Cagney’s Steakhouse, guests of all tastes will discover their inner foodie. For culinary connoisseurs, dining on exquisite Italian dishes in the second Onda by Scarpetta at sea will be a must.

Guests will be mesmerised with NCL’s award-winning entertainment including Palace of Lights; a vibrant musical set in 1950s Cuba, and Elements; a visual feast of flying, dance and magic, this dazzling show will revel in the four elements of Earth, Air, Water & Fire. After a day of exploring ashore, guests can relax in one of Norwegian Spirit’s reimagined staterooms, with a variety of different accommodation options available.

Itinerary highlights for Norwegian Spirit’s 2021/2022 AUNZ sailing season include:

· Celebrate Christmas and New Year with loved ones onboard NCL’s 12-day Australia and New Zealand from Sydney to Auckland itinerary, departing 23 December 2021. This voyage sees the line make its debut in Timaru, with Norwegian Spirit to also visit a range of lush local ports including Eden, Burnie, Napier and Akaroa.

· Norwegian Spirit’s 10-day Australia and New Zealand from Auckland voyage, departing February 21 2022, gives guests the opportunity of a lifetime to discover the renowned Milford Sound, with this itinerary also visiting a spectacular array of ports including Tauranga, Napier, Wellington and Akaroa for an immersive New Zealand cruise experience.

· NCL’s 12-day Australia and New Zealand from Auckland to Sydney itinerary, departing Auckland on 4 January 2022, allows for guests to cruise through some of Australia and New Zealand’s most scenic destinations, visiting a variety of colorful ports including Lyttelton, Dunedin (Port Chalmers), Burnie, Eden and an overnight stay in Melbourne.

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