Meetings at Sea

Have you heard about the Norwegian Epic yet?  It’s NCL’s newest ship that will debut in May 2010.

        

 

It is 150,000-ton, 4,200-passenger, the largest and most innovative ship ever built by Norwegian Cruise Line.

 

Included are some fabulous activities for the kids and the “kids young at heart”. There will be a sprawling Aqua Park consisting of three waterslides, including one that utilizes an inner tube; a twisty slide, and one just for kids that actually goes right through the rock-climbing wall. The most unusual is "Epic Plunge," the slide that uses inner tubes -- passengers will zip down a 200-ft. channel into a bowl where centrifugal forces will spin them for a bit before they splash down.

There will be two pools with lighting effects produced at night, five whirlpools and a kids' splash pool with water spouting sculptures

 

Sports & other fun-filled activities…..

Epic's rock climbing wall is 33 feet high, 64 feet wide. There will also be a rappelling wall, the first at sea. This is a wall where you work your way down a cliff by rappelling off of it.

There’s a multi-use sports deck which includes a full size basketball court, volleyball, soccer, dodge ball, batting cage, bungee trampoline, rope adventure course and a 24-foot tall enclosed climbing cage called the spider web. Norwegian Epic will also feature the first squash court at sea, located in the fitness center.

The Norwegian Epic will feature six bowling lanes split between two venues.

The kids' area includes a space-themed play area, air hockey table, pinball, foosball, a video jukebox, flat-screen TV's, dance floor, multiple Wii and PlayStation areas, computer games, movie time, private karaoke. These are all age-related activities.

Let’s not forget the arcade!

Dining Options…….

Taste. NCL says "traditional and contemporary cuisine" will be served in this atrium eatery decorated with velvet curtains, white walls and brick accents.

The Manhattan Room. This will be an two-story Art Deco supper club with a dance floor and live evening music.

Cafe Jardin & The Great Outdoors. Wonderful traditional cruise ship buffet

Cagney's Steakhouse & Churrascaria. Cagney's is NCL's signature steakhouse, This time, an Argentinean churrasco will be added - skewered meats presented by tableside passadors. (Surcharge required)

La Cucina. An olive tree and hanging lanterns; a Tuscan-style Italian eatery. (Surcharge required)

Le Bistro. NCL's French bistro, Le Bistro, will feature contemporary and traditional paintings and sculptures. (Surcharge required)

Shanghai's. will serve a mix of Chinese dishes in a noodle bar setting -- noodles, wok fried dishes and dim sum will be prepared in an open kitchen. (Surcharge required)

Wasabi. Located outside the Teppanyaki restaurant, Wasabi is an expansive sushi and sake bar. (Surcharge required)

 

Teppanyaki. This will be NCL's largest Teppanyaki yet, and the largest at sea, seating 115 guests. Up to 24 chefs will cook nightly. (Surcharge required)

 

O'Sheehan's Neighborhood Bar & Grill. This 24-hour sports bar, will have three lanes of bowling, dart boards, pool tables, foosball and arcade games.

The Epic Club and Courtyard Grill. Reserved exclusively for Norwegian Epic's suite and villa guests. The Epic Club will feature a large wine display, glass sculptures and pearl drapes. The Courtyard Grill is a casual, outdoor area which serves suite and villa guests breakfast and lunch.

Yes…..the sand is really pink!   

Summer is prime time for Bermuda cruises. There are ships that depart for Bermuda from a number of East Coast ports. They include Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Norfolk, as well as from Florida. For such a small island, Bermuda has two cruise ship ports - one at Hamilton, the island's capital, and the other at Kings Wharf.

Motor scooters and bicycles are available for rental to the visitors. Tourists are not allowed to drive cars in Bermuda. Upscale shops with fine products from around the world and especially Britain can be found. Bermuda also has an abundance of restaurants featuring the island's distinctively spicy cuisine.

    

HISTORY

Bermuda is a cluster of 150 small islands, arranged in the shape of a fish hook.  It is located 650 miles off the coast of North Carolina.  Bermuda has a semi-tropical climate, offering temperate summers and mild winters.

It was first inhabited in 1609. Bermuda has a population of 56,000 people with cultural backgrounds from United Kingdom, Africa, the West Indies and Portugal. It is one of Britain’s oldest, self-governing colonies

First inhabited in 1609, Bermuda is a cluster of 150 small islands, arranged in the shape of a fish hook and located 650 miles off the coast of North Carolina.  Comprising an area of a mere 21 square miles, it is blessed with a semi-tropical climate, offering temperate summers and mild winters.

 

·        Meeting and Breakout Space

·        Staging

·        Audio Visual Equipment

·        Deluxe accommodations and every amenity of a deluxe hotel.

·        Confirmed dining room seating if desired

·        24-hour complimentary room service - extended menu

·        Higher staff-to-guest ratio

·        All-inclusive; all costs are upfront

·        Far less expensive than a comparable land-based program

·        No menus to plan - all food is included

·        Can be upgraded by the traveler

·        3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or more night cruises allow more possibilities

·        Airport Meet, Greet & Transfers

·        Baggage Handling

                -    Something for everyone

·        Great mix of meeting and leisure time activities to accommodate your guests

·        Captive Audience - participants can't be off-site

·        Multiple destinations while unpacking only once

·        Shore excursions, full casinos, Island golf, live entertainment, spa facilities, duty free shopping....

·        Great spouse programs, themed events, and team building opportunities 
 
What's In It For The Meeting Planner? A More Successful Program with Far Less Work!

Organizing a group meeting at sea is extremely easy in the cruise environment.  Due to their all-inclusive nature, cruises offer one stop shopping. There are no menus to plan, no airfare to arrange, no transfers to coordinate, no special activities to plan, no entertainment to locate; it's all included.  Each ship has an on-board coordinator with whom we schedule meetings, audiovisual equipment and special events in advance of the sailing.  Dining room schedules and seating can be pre-selected.

A cruise is the easiest, most cost effective meeting or incentive program to prepare

Gourmet Dining
Cruises offer multiple destinations, rather than one, relaxation for sunbathers, and good weather most of the time due to their ability to move and avoid storms. Cruises offer, guest lecturers, and lessons in gambling, wine tasting, painting, and photography. Seminars at sea in various fields and themed sailings are also available. Cruises can offer access to parts of the world which would otherwise be inaccessible other than by water. With a staff/guest ratio of one staff for every two guests, the service is unparalleled.

Best of all, there are so many itineraries to choose from….. Eastern, Western, and Southern Caribbean, the Bahamas, and Bermuda. There’s Alaska the Mediterranean, the Greek Isle, the Baltic's, the Rhine, the Danube, and the Scandinavian Fiords.  Winter months offer the coast of South or Central America and the Panama Canal. Let’s not forget Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand, Tahiti and Asia.

What makes Meetings at Sea the planner’s dream? 
The answer: The combination of a private, complimentary meeting space and the desire for something different, with the ease of planning and taking budget considerations.