The Planner’s Challenge

Do any of these scenarios resonate with you?

• You’re planning a small, high-profile event and security is a must.
• You want to reward your top achievers with a unique, luxury experience – without breaking the bank.
• Your incentive must create memorable experiences, foster stronger relationships, and ensure a positive return on investment.

 The Solution

A corporate event at sea is a creative, cost-effective option, but now you’re faced with tough choices: Do you:

A) Charter a yacht or small ship to guarantee exclusivity. (Chartering an upscale boutique vessel might be cost-prohibitive, and you’re sacrificing big-ship amenities, like world-class entertainment and variety of dining venues.)

Why settle for either option A or B when you can have the best of both? The answer is:

C) The Haven by Norwegian Cruise Line.

The Haven is hidden away on select Norwegian Cruise Line ships, including Norwegian Epic and the cruise line’s two new ships launching in 2013 and 2014. This unique complex of deluxe suites offers a world of affordable luxury, contemporary elegance, personalized service, and complete privacy at sea.

Imagine a “Boutique Hotel Within a Ship”

When you buy out The Haven for your VIP participants, they’ll enjoy the security and prestige of their own private-access sanctuary at sea. After unpacking once (with the assistance of their dedicated Butler), they’ll travel to multiple ports in the utmost style and comfort. It’s like having your own private “boutique hotel within a ship”!

But your group also has the entire ship to explore, with priority access to the first-class spa and fitness center. Plus, they’ll be free to experience Norwegian’s big-ship amenities like stellar entertainment, exciting nightlife, outdoor sports decks and multiple dining venues.

The Haven Courtyard – Your Private Sanctuary

As residents of The Haven, your group will have exclusive access to The Courtyard – a relaxing enclave of privacy, situated just steps from their suites. This unique complex features a private pool deck, complete with hot tub, pool and exercise area (not to mention a poolside valet to cater to their every need).

Personalized Service

The VIP treatment begins the moment you and your attendees arrive on board, and continues around-the-clock. After personally escorting each guest to their suite, professional butlers are available to offer the highest level of personalized service – from helping them unpack their luggage to serving champagne on their balcony.

Your dedicated concierge will help attendees plan their leisure time – whether it’s hosting a party in the privacy of the Courtyard, scheduling a rejuvenating treatment at the Spa, or dinner at one of the specialty restaurants.

VIP Amenities

When you reserve this exclusive complex for your group, they’ll enjoy enhanced services and amenities, including special theater seating, priority embarkation and disembarkation, gourmet treats delivered each evening, and a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine. (The Haven on Norwegian Epic also features a private restaurant and club.)

Complimentary amenities include:

• A shoreside concierge desk that can pre-arrange on-board services before the cruise begins. Services include making dining and entertainment reservations; booking shore excursions; spa and salon appointments.
• 24-hour Butler Service – Although butler service is offered in all suites, guests of The Haven will have a butler standing by day and night.
• Certified butlers – All of The Haven’s butlers receive formal training by the International Institutes of Modern Butlers.
• Poolside Valet- Your private pool will have a dedicated Valet to provide personalized service, whether it’s taking drink orders or providing an extra towel.
• Special Platinum-colored Keycards – To provide enhanced recognition throughout the ship, your guests in The Haven receive distinctive keycards.
• White Tablecloth In-suite Dining – Your Haven attendees can have their Butler serve a delicious meal in their suite for an upscale, fine-dining experience, complete with white tablecloth.
• Exclusive access to The Haven Courtyard with private pool, sundeck, hot tub and fitness area.
• Priority reservations in the ship’s specialty restaurants, spa, and entertainment venues; exclusive invitations to private events.

Dining – A World of Choices

Norwegian Cruise Line is all about choice. After all, this innovative cruise line introduced the concept of “Freestyle Cruising” and flexible dining that revolutionized the industry. When you book The Haven, your group will have additional private dining options beyond the main dining rooms and specialty restaurants on board. Enjoy breakfast and lunch in your private restaurant, or in-suite dining with white tablecloth service – the ultimate in privacy.

You might choose to plan a memorable night “on the town” with preferred reservations at one of the ship’s award-winning specialty restaurants, or plan a group dine-around. For something more casual, your attendees can enjoy complimentary dining in the main dining rooms, grills and cafés.

Entertainment Built In

From preferred seating at one of Norwegian Cruise Line’s sizzling production shows on board to hot action at the casino to hip DJ house music at one of the ship’s nightclubs, your group will quickly discover that when the stars come out, the shipboard excitement begins – without the costly ticket prices.

If they simply want to unwind with friends and colleagues and enjoy a cocktail under the stars, they can do so within the privacy and exclusivity of The Haven – the choice is theirs.

Meeting Facilities

When it’s time for your business sessions, Norwegian Cruise Line has you covered. Their ships feature a variety of spaces that can be used for meetings and group events, including dedicated conference rooms, unique lounges and a main theater – all with WiFi capabilities. These adaptable venues also boast state-of-the art audio visual equipment. Meeting space, use of A/V, afternoon snacks and coffee are all complimentary.

Where to Find The Haven by Norwegian

You’ll find The Haven complex on Jewel-class ships (Norwegian Jewel, Norwegian Jade, Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian Gem). These ships have up to 18 suites that surround The Haven Courtyard, which includes a pool, sun deck, hot tub and fitness room.

For groups of up to 150, the Norwegian Epic features the largest Haven complex, with 60 suites on two private decks at the top of the ship and an additional 15 suites. All 75 suites have exclusive access to The Haven and its Courtyard pool, two whirlpools, gym, saunas, sun deck, restaurant with indoor/outdoor dining, bar and concierge lounge.

The newest ships in the fleet – Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway – will also feature private access suites when they set sail in 2013 and 2014, respectively. The Breakaway Haven complex will include a private restaurant, a cocktail bar and a concierge desk where your group can relax, have a drink and make dining, entertainment and spa reservations.

The Haven Itineraries:

Your ocean-going sanctuary-at-sea is sailing to these exciting destinations:

Norwegian Gem is sailing to the Bahamas and Caribbean from New York City.

Norwegian Pearl is currently cruising from Miami to the Caribbean, before moving to Seattle for seasonal voyages to Alaska. In the fall of 2012, the Pearl will move to New York City to begin a series of 7-night cruises to the Bahamas.

Norwegian Jewel is now sailing to the Bahamas from New York, and will move to Seattle for summer cruises to Alaska. The Jewel will then reposition to Miami for 7-night Caribbean cruises.

Norwegian Jade offers year-round cruises in the Mediterranean and Europe.

Norwegian Epic is offering 7-night Caribbean cruises from Miami before moving to the Mediterranean for seasonal cruises.

Norwegian Breakaway, the newest ship in the fleet, will set sail in April 2013 from New York City to Bermuda.

For more detailed ship information, planner guides, and itineraries, check out the individual ship pages on Seasite.com.

 

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