"Hawaii," a Familiar Overseas Destination You'll Want to Visit Again — Norwegian Cruise Line Proposes "Lighthearted Island Hopping" —

　

　As a global innovator in cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line® (Headquarters: Miami, USA; President: Mark Kazlauskas, hereinafter NCL) proposes a new travel style to enjoy "Hawaii," a familiar overseas destination long loved by Japanese travelers, in a way unique to cruising.

　Hawaii has been cherished across generations by many Japanese people, both as a first-time overseas travel destination and as a place for repeat visitors. With its warm climate, rich natural environment, and unique culture coexisting, Hawaii continues to be loved by many travelers as a special place that feels somehow familiar despite being overseas. Recently, a new change has been emerging in how people travel to Hawaii.

　In recent years, there has been a growing trend in travel to focus not only on "where to go" but also on "how to travel." The "Freestyle Cruising" proposed by NCL is a travel style that allows you to visit multiple destinations at your own pace, based around a comfortable stay on board. Its defining feature is the ability to enjoy each port of call in a relaxed atmosphere without having to repeatedly move with your luggage. For those seeking service, efficiency, and peace of mind in their travels, NCL's cruise experience responds to those needs while offering a style of travel that allows you to more deeply appreciate the lands you visit.

　Even for trips to Hawaii that involve visiting multiple islands, NCL proposes a cruise journey where you can comfortably tour each island with the ship as your base, rather than a trip where you repeatedly move from island to island carrying your luggage. With a cruise, once you board, you can enjoy the diverse charms of the Hawaiian Islands without the hassle of arranging hotel transfers or transportation. Waking up to the scenery of the next island spreading outside your window is an experience unique to cruising.

　The "Pride of America®," operated by NCL in Hawaii, is the only cruise ship to depart weekly from Honolulu year-round. The award-winning 7-day Hawaiian Islands round-trip cruise visits four islands: Oahu, Maui, the Island of Hawaii (Big Island), and Kauai, with a total port stay time of approximately 100 hours. Overnight stays are also scheduled in Kahului (Maui) and Nawiliwili (Kauai), allowing guests to leisurely enjoy not only daytime sightseeing but also the changing expressions of the islands from dusk to night.

　Over 100 types of sightseeing tours are available at the ports of call, allowing you to enjoy a wide variety of activities to experience Hawaii's nature and culture, such as snorkeling in Kahului, a jungle waterfall bike adventure in Hilo, and a Luau cultural experience in Nawiliwili.

　Because the Pride of America departs Honolulu every Saturday night, you can leave Japan on Friday and fully enjoy a 7-day cruise. For guests who want to enjoy Hawaii even longer, we also offer a 3-night Oahu land tour that can be enjoyed before the cruise. By combining the cruise with stays in Waikiki, visits to Pearl Harbor and the Polynesian Cultural Center, scenic drives, and experiences at Kualoa Ranch, it is possible to experience the charms of Hawaii even more deeply.

　Under the new brand message "It's Different Out Here," NCL has set forth the concept of "Escape Made Effortless." This is not a trip rushed by a packed schedule, but a way of thinking that allows you to naturally enjoy the time and connections with the people of the land with room to spare.

　NCL also offers the "Free at Sea™" benefit package, which allows you to enjoy cruise travel more freely and comfortably. This includes perks such as a premium beverage open bar, specialty dining, Wi-Fi packages, and shore excursion credits, allowing you to enjoy a fulfilling cruise experience from the ship to the ports of call.

　NCL will continue to propose trips that allow you to enjoy the familiar destination of Hawaii from the new perspective of a cruise exploring from the sea.

　For more information about NCL's award-winning fleet and worldwide itineraries, or to book a cruise, please contact your travel agent, call Norwegian Cruise Line at 0066-33-814567 (Japanese language support), or visit www.ncl.com.

About Norwegian Cruise Line

As an innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line® has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for 59 years. The tagline "It's Different Out Here" expresses the emotional connections guests experience on board, while paying homage to the company's history of pioneering the cruise experience.

In particular, the company revolutionized the cruise industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule, without assigned dining and entertainment times or formal dress codes. Today, the company continues to provide curated, effortless experiences for all types of travelers.

Through award-winning entertainment, globally inspired dining, and meticulously designed accommodations including Studio staterooms for solo travelers, Club Balcony Suites, and "The Haven by Norwegian®", a unique ship-within-a-ship concept, Norwegian Cruise Line ensures all guests can enjoy a seamless, personalized journey, savoring "the present moment" while deepening connections with their loved ones.

Furthermore, the company's signature "Free at Sea™" package offers perks such as an unlimited open bar, specialty dining, high-speed Wi-Fi packages, and shore excursion credits, with third and fourth guests sailing free on select voyages (terms and conditions apply). Guests sailing with Norwegian Cruise Line to the Caribbean can enjoy a special experience at the company's resort destination, "Harvest Caye" in Belize, as well as new experiences at the expanded private island, "Great Stirrup Cay" in the Bahamas. Norwegian Cruise Line sails to approximately 350 appealing destinations worldwide with a fleet of 21 state-of-the-art ships.

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Norwegian Cruise Line is a wholly owned subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. For more information, please visit www.nclhltd.com.