On February 14, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) and NCL America’s signature French restaurant, Le Bistro, will offer a special menu that is sure to put couples in the mood for love, beginning with a bit of bubbly upon being seated.  Romance sparks with a specially-prepared six course Valentine’s Day menu, complete with a choice of strawberry and chocolate layered crème brulee and cheesecake St. Valentine for dessert.  Adding the final touch of romance on Valentine’s Day, a flower will be placed on each woman’s pillow during turndown service, and roses will be displayed around the ship upon embarkation.

Throughout the length of NCL’s Valentine’s Day cruises, guests can snuggle up with their sweetie and sip special, holiday-themed cocktails, such as the Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Martini made with wild strawberry liqueur, chocolate liqueur and vanilla vodka and the Valentine’s Kiss made with white chocolate liqueur, crème de cacao white, vanilla vodka and grenadine.

Sweet Deals

There’s no better way to show that special someone how much they are loved than with an NCL cruise. This year, NCL makes planning the perfect Valentine’s Day easy with these great deals on last-minute getaways that will have romantics saying “oh la la.”

Seventy percent of adult travelers* look forward to reconnecting with their spouse or partner when traveling.  NCL’s signature Freestyle Cruising helps lovebirds rekindle the magic by letting them do what they want, at their own pace.  With the flexibility of no fixed dining times or table assignments, couples can enjoy an intimate dinner for two; with a resort casual dress code, they can stay focused on each other without having to worry about dressing up every night.

For the more adventurous, NCL offers an array of romantic shore excursions that create a lifetime of memories and bring couples closer together. For instance, swim and snorkel among green and hawksbill sea turtles in a secluded bay in Barbados, or gallop on horseback along the crystal clear waters of Roatan’s Bay Islands in Honduras.

Setting the Mood in a Romance Suite

NCL and NCL America’s Jewel Class ships – Norwegian Jewel, Pride of Hawai`i (soon to be Norwegian Jade), Norwegian Pearl and its newest ship, Norwegian Gem – were designed with romance in mind. Romance Suites with floor-to-ceiling glass doors open to a private balcony where guests can enjoy breathtaking ocean sunsets. The suites come equipped with a queen-sized bed, sitting area, full bath with tub and shower, living and dining areas, multiple televisions with CD/DVD players and a library. Finished in rich cherry wood, these suites also provide a mini-bar, espresso maker, Internet connection and Wi-Fi.

Romance Packages to Fall in Love With

Chocolates and flowers are nice, but couples can also enjoy much more on board any NCL or NCL America ship with one of several romance packages:

• Romance Package – Includes sparkling wine and strawberries in guests’ stateroom upon embarkation, a traditional Mandara Spa® pedicure and manicure for one, two 25-minute Mandara Spa half-body Seven Seas Massages, and tea service in stateroom one afternoon. $249 per stateroom.
• Deluxe Romance Package – Includes sparkling wine and strawberries in guests’ stateroom upon embarkation, choice of Mandara Spa Exotic Frangipani Body Nourishing Wrap or Exotic Coconut and Milk Ritual Wrap for one, two 25-minute Mandara Spa half-body Seven Seas Massages, tea service in stateroom one afternoon, breakfast in bed on one day of guests’ choice, a keepsake formal portrait, and a romantic dinner for two with a complimentary bottle of wine in NCL’s signature restaurant, Le Bistro. $329 per stateroom.
• Honeymoon/Anniversary Package – Includes sparkling wine and strawberries in guests’ stateroom upon embarkation, canapés delivered to stateroom one evening, complimentary sparkling wine and cake party, a keepsake photograph, and a romantic dinner for two with a complimentary bottle of wine in Le Bistro. $79 per stateroom.
• Deluxe Honeymoon/Anniversary Package – Includes sparkling wine and strawberries in guests’ stateroom upon embarkation, canapés delivered to stateroom one evening, complimentary sparkling wine and cake party, a keepsake photograph, romantic dinner for two with a complimentary bottle of wine in Le Bistro, breakfast in bed on one day of guests’ choice, and two 25-minute Mandara Spa half-body Seven Seas Massages. $229 per stateroom.