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Union Discounts on Norwegian Cruise Line

The Union Plus Cruise Discount Difference:

As of the end of April, NCL changed its marketing strategy and will no longer offer guaranteed discounts to union members on NCL cruises. 

NCL will continue the practice of offering discounts on selected cruises to members who sign up for their e-mail promotions.  Members may sign up for these promotions at www.ncl.com.  

The cruise line continues to employ union members as crew for the Hawaiian cruises and we urge union members to continue to cruise on NCL ships.

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  • Union members save even more on select staterooms and sailings
  • Norwegian Cruise Line America operates the only deep-sea, US-flagged cruise ship in the industry and is the only cruise line that can offer you inter-island Hawaii cruises.
  • Pride of America employs unionized workers. Shipboard personnel are represented by Seafarers International Union (SIU), Marine Engineers (MEBA) and Seafarers Entertainment (SEATU) unions.
  • Norwegian sails from ports throughout the United States and Canada including Boston, Honolulu, Los Angeles, Miami, New Orleans, New York, Orlando, Seattle, Tampa, and Vancouver, Canada.
  • Norwegian offers more cruise choices than any other cruise line with ships sailing year-round to the Caribbean from New York and five big, modern cruise ships sailing all over the Caribbean from Miami, including the line's newest and most innovative ship Norwegian Epic.
  • Freestyle Cruising is available exclusively with Norwegian Cruise Line and offers freedom and flexibility in everything from dining to entertainment.
  • Norwegian Cruise Line is one of the fastest growing cruise lines in the travel industry, with 11 ships in operation. In fact, Norwegian boasts the title, "Youngest Fleet in the Industry" with the newest ships cruising to ports around the world. (not too bad for just turning 40!)  Explore the fleet.
  • Norwegian is an innovator in the cruise industry:
    • First Caribbean cruise line
    • First mega ship
    • First Internet café at sea
    • First modern-day cruise line to offer year-round service out of New York City
    • First bowling alley at sea
    • First cruise line to have a Web site
    • First cruise line to have a private island, Great Stirrup Cay
    • First to offer WiFi and cell phone service
    • First to have painted hull artwork
    • First to have a true Ice Bar
    • First to have staterooms for the solo traveler with its Studios

Freestyle Cruising

Norwegian Cruise Line is All About Freestyle Cruising®

A little thing like having a set dinner time can send a ripple through your whole day. That's why Norwegian invented Freestyle Cruising, a revolutionary concept where you can eat when you're hungry at your choice of more than 20 different dining options onboard. And it's more than just Freestyle Dining:

  • Freestyle Activities: there are lots of activities you can enjoy, like bowling at the first ever bowling alley at sea, indulging in spa treatments, trying any of Norwegian's Shore Excursions, testing your luck in the casino - or just sit back and relax - it's completely up to you.
  • Freestyle Accommodations: If you want to take the whole family along with you, Norwegian offers plenty of connecting staterooms, as well as the exclusive Garden Villas - the largest, most opulent accommodations afloat.
  • Freestyle Entertainment: Norwegian offers never before seen at sea entertainment onboard their newest ship, Norwegian Epic, such as Blue Man Group, Legends in Concert, Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner and Howl at the Moon, giving you a wide array of choices during your cruise to choose the type of entertainment you're in the mood for.
  • Freestyle Attire: dress up or dress down, it's completely up to you.
  • Freestyle Disembarkation: no need to herd off the ship first thing in the morning. Relax, have breakfast, hit the gym. Norwegian has streamlined the process so you don't have to rush.

And remember, Freestyle Cruising is available exclusively with Norwegian Cruise Line

Cruise tips

  • Explore an online cruising community

    Find reader's reviews, ratings, and cruise profiles at CruiseCritic.com, a comprehensive cruise vacation planning guide.

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    Be careful when you pack your carry-on bag. Of course, any kind of weapon is prohibited, but so are everyday items like sports equipment (bats, hockey sticks) and tools (screwdrivers, hammers). Check out the Transportation Security Administration's website for the list of items banned from carry-on baggage.

  • Travel Insurance 101

    If you need to cancel or interrupt your trip, or if you become ill during your journey, travel insurance will reimburse you for the expenses you incur due to your bad luck. Find out more about the ins and outs of travel insurance here.

  • Did you know?

    The Union Plus Credit Card provides up to $250,000 complimentary Travel Accident Insurance. The policy covers cardmembers, their spouses, and unmarried dependent children when the full fare is purchased using the Union Plus Credit Card for travel on a licensed common carrier. The plan administrator is National Benefit Corporation.

Eligibility

Union Plus Cruise Discounts are for union member residents of the all US states, territories, and Canada. Must depart from a NCL home port.

Who is eligible?

  • Dues-paying labor union members of participating unions
  • Union member retirees
  • Union Plus credit cardholders

Customer Service

Questions? Call Norwegian Cruise Lines at 1-866-867-0593.

Stay informed about the latest cruise specials by email.

Norwegian Cruise Line pre-cruise customer relations: Gift Orders, Payments, General Questions, Documentation Needs

1-866-234-0292
M- F: 8 am - Midnight ET
Sat, Sun: 9 am - 9 pm ET

Norwegian Cruise Line post-cruise customer relations/lost and found:

1-866-625-1164
M-F: 9 am - 5:30 pm ET

We realize that sometimes you may need help with a concern about using a Union Plus program. The Union Plus Member Advocacy Program, staffed by OPEIU Local 2 members, is here to help you resolve any problems. Contact us at 1-800-472-2005 (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET, weekdays) or online at UnionPlus.org/Customer.


Member Comments

On 01/19/11 marc said:

This discount isn't really a discount. Got the same price on priceline without union id. NCL needs to offer real discount.

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Norwegian Cruise Line's Travel Protection Program

Your plans may change or there may be an emergency that keeps you from your cruise. If you don't sail all your money is gone.

Travel Insurance protects your vacation investment. Travel insurance will totally reimburse you if you are unable to take a cruise because of an emergency. It may provide partial reimbursement for other reasons.

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