Imagine you’re planning a meeting or incentive program for your group, and you need a venue that provides the ultimate in exclusivity, privacy, and deluxe accommodations.  You’ve considered chartering an intimate boutique-style cruise ship; but you don’t want to sacrifice the variety of entertainment, dining options and other wow-factor amenities found on large resort ships. Here’s your solution – Norwegian Cruise Line now offers planners the option of buying an entire villa complex on their newest ship – Norwegian Epic (for groups of 150 – 215), or a beautiful Jewel-class ship (for smaller groups with 34 – 88 attendees).

Norwegian Cruise Lines’ Courtyards and Villa Complex  provides a charter experience within a mega ship. Your attendees will experience high-end luxury of a private yacht with an exclusive area that can be easily customizable to the group. At the same time, they’ll also enjoy a diverse choice of up to 21 dining options, ground-breaking entertainment (like the famous Blue Man Group), and jaw-dropping onboard facilities as they sail on one of the most innovative cruise ships in the world.

YOUR FLOATING SANCTUARY: THE COURTYARD AREA – Your attendees staying in Villa and other select suites on Norwegian Epic and Jewel-class ships will have exclusive access to the Courtyard. Unlike anything available at sea before, this private area at the top of the ship will be reserved exclusively for your group. It’s a sanctuary of comfort hidden away and accessible only by keycard; where comfy, Balinese-style daybeds surround the private pool. Where two whirlpools, a gym and sauna, sundeck, and concierge lounge are reserved exclusively for their use. And, on Norwegian Epic, where they also enjoy their own private restaurant and nightclub.

NORWEGIAN EPIC - Norwegian Cruise Line’s revolutionary new vessel, 4,200-passenger Norwegian Epic, features the biggest ship-within-a-ship suite complex at sea with 60 suites and villas on two private decks. Your group’s personal paradise is hidden away 16 decks high at the top of the ship and accessible only by private elevator. Here they’ll find their private pool area, sundeck, fitness facility and concierge lounge. Want even more exclusivity? How about your own indoor/outdoor restaurant, bar and South Beach-style beach club?

Norwegian Epic’s Villa Complex Accommodations include:

• 46 Courtyard Villas featuring two bedrooms and two bathrooms of ultimate luxury
• 6 Courtyard Penthouses including a bedroom with separate living and dining area
• 8 Deluxe Owner’s Suites with all-around floor to ceiling windows, bedroom and separate living and dining area
• 7 Penthouse Suites located in other areas of the ship
• 8 Spa Suites located on Deck 14

Norwegian Epic’s Courtyard and Villas Complex is perfect for groups of 150, but can accommodate up to 215 by including other luxury suites throughout the ship that will have private keycard access to the complex.

LARGEST SPA AT SEA: Norwegian Epic will feature the largest spa facility at sea, with 24 treatment rooms, two private couple’s villas, and a luxurious Hydrotherapy Courtyard & Thermal Suite. The 39 Spa Suites (8 with in-room whirlpool) are accessed via private key-card and offer complimentary access to the enclave surrounding the Hydrotherapy Courtyard & Thermal Suite.

JEWEL-CLASS SHIPS -  Norwegian Cruise Lines’ sparkling Jewel-class ships -Norwegian Gem, Norwegian Jade, Norwegian Jewel and Norwegian Pearl – are perfect for groups between 35 – 50. Groups of up to 88 can be accommodated by utilizing penthouses throughout the ship that have access to the complex through a private keycard.

Garden and Courtyard Villas – On the Jewel-class ships, two Garden Villas feature a private outdoor area with sun deck and terrace, three bedrooms each with bathroom, and a spacious living room for families and groups up to six people. Ten Courtyard Villas have access to a private courtyard area with pool, whirlpool, sundeck and fitness center.

AN EXPERIENCE AT SEA LIKE NO OTHER – Whichever Norwegian Cruise Line ship you choose, all your Suite and Villa guests will be pampered with privacy, personal service and a deluxe array of complimentary amenities such as:

• Butler and concierge service
• Access to Concierge Lounge
• Bottled water and sodas upon arrival
• Complimentary bottle of champagne or sparking wine
• Distinctive keycard for special shipboard recognition
• Invitations to exclusive breakfast, lunch and cocktail parties
• Priority restaurant reservations and guest services hotline
• 24-hour room service with special suite menu and full breakfast menu
• Mini-bar and espresso/cappuccino machine
• Treats delivered to their door each night
• Priority embarkation and debarkation
• Priority tenders ashore

Thoughtful Touches in the Suites and Villas include:

• Fresh flower arrangement
• Access to private sundeck and exclusive Courtyard area with private pool, sundeck, hot tub and fitness area
• Wireless Internet access, plus personal computer
• Bliss Collection by NCLâ„¢ featuring pillow-top mattresses, fine linens, duvet and pillow menu
• Plush bathrobes, towels and slippers
• Flat-screen TV with DVD & CD library

EXPLORE YOUR SHIP - Now that we’ve tantalized you with Norwegian Cruise Line’s exclusive Preferred Experience™ in the Courtyard and Villa Complex, we’d like to remind you that your attendees’ cruise experience will extend far beyond the privacy of their villa complex. Norwegian Cruise Line ships offer a world of possibilities – from sports courts, Aqua Parks, and pampering spas; to the most diverse collection of restaurants at sea and outrageous entertainment choices including Blue Man Group, Cirque Dreams and Dinner, The Second City, Howl at the Moon, and Legends in Concert. And of course, you’ll also appreciate Norwegian Cruise Line’s complimentary meeting space and state-of-the-art A/V equipment to support your business agenda.

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