Glossary of Cruising Terms

The price level of a stateroom that is usually based on location, size & amenities.

These staterooms do not feature a window or porthole.

These staterooms are larger than standard accommodations and feature additional amenities. May or may not include a balcony.

A round window found in Oceanview accommodations.

Your cabin.

These staterooms are larger than standard accommodations and feature additional amenities. May or may not include a balcony.

Norwegian’s signature onboard dining experience where guests can dine when, where and with whomever they please throughout the day.

Available 24-hours a day for in-room dining (convenience fee may apply).

Savor an array of tastes and unique experiences at our specialty restaurants for one set price. Specialty Dining Packages can be purchased pre-cruise or onboard during the first or second day of the cruise.

In charge of all on board activities and Cruise Staff.

In charge of everything financial onboard.

The person whose responsibility it is to maintain the guests’ staterooms while onboard.

The central court (or center area) of a cruise ship, usually rising through more than one story of the ship's interior.

The front of the ship.

The group of people who operate a ship.

An overhead diagram of the stateroom and the public rooms.

On board shopping where guests do not pay taxes on items purchased.

The front or near the front of the ship.

A civilian who is invited to “sponsor” a vessel, presumably to bestow good luck and protection over the ship and all that sail aboard. Traditionally this is a woman, but Norwegian recently changed that when Pitbull christened Norwegian Escape. He/she blesses before its inaugural voyage. Norwegian Godmothers through the years have included: Barbara Bush, Diana Ross, Kim Cattral, The Rockettes, Brooke Burke, and many more.

the distance measured from the very front of the ship to the very back of the ship.

The very first sailing of a brand new ship. Often shortened to “Inaugural.”

To come together or assemble aboard ship for inspection or roll call. Safety drill required of all guests prior to sailing.

6,080.2 feet or slightly more than 1.15 land miles.

The left side of the ship when facing forward. Opposite of starboard. *Trick to remember this is port and left have the same amount of letters.

The place on board where guests can receive assistance with questions.

You always cruise on a "ship," never a "boat."

Ships built of the same design often referred to as class of ships.

The right side of the ship when facing forward.

Where your ship 'parks' when in port.

A destination where the ship docks or anchors and guests disembark and explore.

Norwegian’s onboard pool and waterslide area.

An optional package ranging from soda packages for kids & teens to cocktails, wine, and beer selections for adults.

Norwegian’s exclusive way of cruising. Guests can do what they "want", when they want.

A variety of gift options and conveniences ranging from spa gift certificates to wine delivered to your stateroom to make a cruise even more carefree and enjoyable.

Dining Venue with made-to-order favorites where a variety of artisanal mini-restaurants and food trucks serve everything from tacos to tandoori.

Norwegian’s loyalty program consisting of 6 loyalty tiers, each with its own benefits.

One-of-a-kind cruising package with more value at the best quality.

Gift Cards are available to purchase by guests or travel partners and can be used towards the purchase of a cruise, or for onboard purchases.

An industry-first 360° wraparound open-air oceanfront promenade lined with restaurants, bars, & areas to relax.. Featured on Prima & Prima Plus Class ships.

• Norwegian’s private islands Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas
• Harvest Caye in Belize is our exclusive island, Norwegian’s newest premier resort-style destination

• Guppies: Norwegian’s onboard infant/toddler program. Ages 6 months to 2 years
• Splash Academy: Norwegian’s onboard children’s programs. Age groups are divided into:
  • Turtles ages 3-5 years old
  • Seals ages 6-9 years old
  • Dolphins ages 10-12 years old
• Entourage: Norwegian’s onboard teen’s programs where teens are grouped in ages 13 to 17 years.

Exclusively onboard Breakaway Plus Class and Breakaway Class ships. Mult-level ropes course where guests can get their adrenaline up.

The Thermal Suite is part of the Mandara Spa. The Thermal Suite Pass includes access to the heated ceramic lounge chairs, a Thalasso Therapy Pool, hot tubs, steam room, sauna, and tropical rain shower and the Salt Room (on Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Encore, Norwegian Escape, and Norwegian Getaway.)

(Applicable to U.S. markets only) BookSafe Travel Protection provides reimbursement for the prepaid, non-refundable, unused portion of a vacation should our client need to cancel or interrupt our vacation due to unexpected illness, injury, job termination, and other covered reasons as listed in the plan.