Norwegian Majesty - NCL
Overview
NCL's Norwegian Majesty first entered service in 1992. It was stretched in 1999 by inserting a 112 foot midsection, resulting in a ship weighing 40,876 tons and capable of accommodating 1,462 passengers.
Its calendar for 2008 includes:
- 7-night cruises from Charleston to Bermuda (St George)
- 7-night cruises from Baltimore to Bermuda (St George)
- 7-night cruises from Philadelphia to Bermuda (St George)
Accommodation
The Norwegian Majesty offers 731 staterooms and suites (22 suites, 459 ocean view staterooms, and 250 inside staterooms). None have balconies.
Staterooms vary but typically include:
- Television
- Safe
- Sitting area
- Bathroom with shower and toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Coffee/tea making facilities
Suites usually have the above plus:
- Floor to ceiling glass doors
- Separate sitting/dining area
- DVD player
- Tub
- Concierge service
Dining
NCL operates a policy of Freestyle Dining. This means:
- No fixed times for dinner. Take your seat between 5.30 pm and 10 pm.
- Open-seating dining.
- Dress how you want. One restaurant each is reserved for those that want to dress formally.
- NCL also operates its unique Freestyle Dining Ashore Programme.
The main restaurants on the Norwegian Majesty are the Four Seasons and the Seven Seas. There is a cover charge in Le Bistro.
- Café Royale – Casual buffet on Sun Deck 10 open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Four Seasons – One of the Norwegian Majesty’s main restaurants. Seats 241.
- Le Bistro French Restaurant – Upscale French restaurant. Seats 62. Cover charge $15.
- Pasta Café – In the evening the Royal Observatory offers a buffet of fresh Italian pasta. Seats 64.
- Piazza San Marco – Alfresco dining on Sun Deck 10. Pizzas, burgers and other fast foods. Open 23 hours every day. Seats 60.
- Room Service - Available 24 hours a day. No charge.
- Seven Seas – Main restaurant with seating for 470.
Entertainment & Public Areas
- Coffee Bar/Lounge – Speciality coffees, and full bar.
- Frame 52 Disco – Nightclub. Accommodates 130.
- House of Lords Lounge – Lounge available for weddings and family gatherings. Features a full bar.
- Library and Game Room
- Monte Carlo Casino – 158 slot machines plus blackjack, roulette, craps and Caribbean stud poker tables.
- Palace Theatre – Main show lounge. Accommodates 590.
- Polo Club Piano Bar – Intimate piano bar offering 31 Martinis.
- Pool Bar
- Queen of Hearts Card Room
- Rendezvous Lounge
- Royal Fireworks – Entertainment and dancing every night.
- Royal Observatory
- Topsiders Bar – Poolside bar on Sun Deck 10.
Spa & Fitness
- Bodywaves Fitness Centre – Gym and aerobics area.
- Hot Tubs – Sun Deck 10 features 2 hot tubs.
- Jogging/Walking Track – Outdoor track.
- Mandara Spa – Full-service beauty salon and spa.
- Swimming Pools – The Norwegian Majesty boasts two swimming pools on Sun Deck 10.
Other
- Boardroom
- Columbian Emeralds International
- Galleria Gift Shop
- Internet Café - $0.75/minute. 250 minutes for $100, 100 minutes for $55.
Kid Stuff
- Children’s Splash Pool – Pool with slides.
- Kid’s Korner – Supervised children’s playroom.
- Video Arcade – Games.
Effective January 2007 NCL does not allow infants less than 6 months old to sail on any of its ships.