Norwegian Cruise Line invites residents of Alabama, Georgia and Florida to experience a Freestyle Cruising vacation to the Caribbean or Bahamas with special rates on select sailings in 2011 and 2012 for new cruise reservations booked beginning Monday, August 15 through Sunday, August 21, 2011.

Norwegian’s cruises offer residents exceptional value and convenience to experience a vacation close to home with departures from Miami, Port Canaveral and Tampa, Florida.  Guests can choose from a variety of itineraries including quick three-day weekend getaways to the Bahamas or more relaxing 11-day voyages to the Southern Caribbean.

From Miami, guests can enjoy an exciting three or four-day cruise to the Bahamas on board Norwegian Sky; a seven-day cruise to the Western Caribbean on board Norwegian Pearl; or an Eastern Caribbean cruise on the line’s newest and most innovative ship, Norwegian Epic.  For a longer retreat, guests can set sail on a 10 or 11-day cruise to the Southern Caribbean on board the newly refreshed Norwegian Dawn.  From Port Canaveral, guests can experience the thrills and theme parks of Orlando then embark on a seven-day cruise on board Norwegian Sun to the Eastern or Western Caribbean; and in a first for the company, Norwegian Star will be home ported in Tampa sailing a seven-day Western Caribbean itinerary beginning October 16, 2011.

Norwegian’s signature Freestyle Cruising features award-winning entertainment; accommodations to suit an array of needs from solo travelers to families; and dining around the world with options ranging from Italian, French, Chinese and classic American to sushi, Teppanyaki and Brazilian churrasco.