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Cruise to the Mexican Riviera on the Norwegian Star!
Norwegian Cruise Lines is ready to take you on the Norwegian Star to the world-famous Mexican playground of Acapulco, known for its beautiful beaches, legendary cli divers and exciting nightlife. You can spend the day basking in the natural beauty of Zihuatanejo; shop
for arts and crafts in Puerto Vallarta’s local markets, wander the harbor or snorkel in the topaz waters of Cabo San Lucas, and while you’re sailing from one fascinating port to another, you’ll be treated to relaxed, luxurious pampering and fantastic onboard casino action!
Cruise Round-Trip from Los Angeles. e eight-day round-trip cruise departs from Los Angeles and visits Acapulco, Zihuatanejo/Ixtapa, Puerto Vallarta, and Cabo San Lucas, with an overnight stay in Acapulco. e $400 million Norwegian Star has 10 fantastic restaurants, 13 bars and lounges, a world-class spa and indoor lap pool, a pool deck with water slides, and a gorgeous array of staterooms and suites — over two-thirds featuring a private balcony or ocean view! is is
a fun, exciting cruise perfect for a couple, singles, and families.
High-Seas Gaming Action. Southern California gamers will love the Norwegian Star’s Star
Club Casino that o ers the latest slots, blackjack, Mini Baccarat, roulette, craps, Pai Gow, and other table games. With more than 200 ticket-in/ticket-out slot machines in various denominations and 18-22 gaming tables, including high-limit tables where players can use pre-approved credit lines, the casino has its own player’s club that o ers rewards based on play, including on-board
amenities, account credits (for future cruises), and other fabulous gifts.
The Versailles restaurant features an elegant French- inspired six-course dinner menu feast.
“Freestyle Cruising.” e Norwegian Star is built for “Freestyle” Cruising—a Norwegian Cruise Lines innovation
that allows passengers more choices than traditional cruises, and a ords a casually elegant voyage with none of the traditional cruise restrictions like assigned tables, dinner seatings and formal dress. Guests dine when they want, where they want—de nitely a practical necessity for gamers.
e Norwegian Star has 10 di erent restaurants, each with a di erent ambience and menu. Cagney’s Steakhouse; Ginza, an authentic ai/Japanese/Chinese restaurant features sushi, tempura and sake bars; Le Bistro, re ects modern and classic French and Mediterranean fare; Aqua specializes in contemporary light cuisine; and Versailles features an elegant French-inspired six-course dinner menu feast. Other dining options include a 24-hour food court, a bu et-style restaurant, a pizza and pasta cafe; and a Spanish-style entertainment cafe. For dinner, restaurants are open 5:30 p.m. to midnight for whenever you want your meal — or there’s always the 24-hour superb room service.
A variety of elegantly appointed staterooms or luxurious penthouses and suites o er impressive amenities. e Garden Villa suites on the Norwegian Star are comparable to the best land-based casino resorts. All suites and penthouses feature oor-to-ceiling glass doors with private
The Star Club Casino has more than 200 ticket-in/ticket-out slot machines and 18 - 22 gaming tables.
balconies. All staterooms have a TV, refrigerator, safe, bathroom with shower and co ee and tea amenities.
ere are 13 lounges
and bars with a
variety of themes and
entertainment. Other
amenities include
shopping, enrichment
programs, a cinema,
library, plus an
Internet Café. An
onboard chapel is also
available for wedding ceremonies and vow renewals. e Norwegian Star also o ers fantastic entertainment with sensational Broadway-style shows, in its three-deck, 1150-seat Stardust Theater.
e beautiful Barong Spa has the longest indoor lap room at sea, steam and sauna baths, a unisex salon, and 21 treatment rooms for pampering indulgences including various types of massages, facials, body wraps, and hair and nail care. e 24-hour gym features all the latest tness equipment and o ers aerobics, yoga and other tness
The Penthouse includes living and dining areas, two bedrooms, private balcony, and luxury bath. Butler service is available.
classes. e Sports Deck has volleyball/basketball courts, golf driving nets and shu eboard. ere is also a jogging
and walking track.
e Planet Kids Center
has a playroom, movie theater, computer area, painting area and nursery. e Kid’s Crew program, ages 2-17, has a sta of specially trained youth counselors who arrange daily activities to keep
young people busy and entertained. e Teen Club has a disco strictly for teenagers, a cinema and Video
Zone with video games.
e Norwegian Star o ers a
winning combination — all the gaming you want and the relaxation of a world-class cruise to a spectacular destination! e eight-day round-trip cruises from Los Angeles are on February 1, 9, 17, and 25; March 5, 13, 21 and 29; and April 6, 14, 22 and 30. And look for cruises on the Norwegian Star to Alaska from Seattle starting in May! For more information call 1-800-327-7030 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. est. And check out the web site at
www.NCLcasino.com.
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