Norwegian Cruise To Nowhere

Norwegian Cruise Lines emphasizes a distinctive experience on its vessels, and the Cruise to Nowhere concept reflects that. Norwegian Cruises also refers to the concept as dinner and dance cruises, billing them as a short weekend getaway lasting only one or two days. In effect, the cruise ship itself serves as a sort of floating resort. The vessel heads out of port and makes a slow circle in the open sea or along the nearby coastline before returning to port. During that time, the guests make use of the onboard facilities: dancing at the night clubs, gambling, participating in onboard activities such as wine tasting, swimming in the pool, exercising in the gym and generally enjoying the atmosphere of the sea.

Norwegian Lines' Cruises to Nowhere usually start in the evening and return to port the next morning or the morning after, turning the vessel into a grand nightclub at sea. Two-day trips focus a little more on more casual activities as well, such as swimming in the pool or taking a session in the spa. Norwegian Lines offers Cruises to Nowhere for North American coastal cities: New York, Boston, Seattle, Miami, Vancouver, and Honolulu.

An Online Travel Agency Can Find Last-Minute Specials

Fares for Cruises to Nowhere tend to be higher per day than those found on longer cruises, running around $150 to $250 a night. The fare includes a number of amenities, though spa sessions and extra-fee restaurants entail their own prices. A travel agency such as Direct Line Cruises can help arrange for a Cruise to Nowhere on short notice and often has a line on last-minute specials.