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NCL Norwegian Pearl Cruise Ship Profile

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NCL Norwegian Pearl for Families with Kids
Norwegian Pearl Metro Teen Center

Norwegian Pearl Metro Teen Center

Norwegian Pearl Metro Teen Center Picture (c) Linda Garrison
In addition to the many diverse "freestyle" dining options, entertainment and activities, the Norwegian Pearl has many other features that make it family-friendly. The first (and most expensive) are the large suites with more than one bedroom, which are perfect for family groups. The largest suites total almost 4,400 square feet! NCL also increased the number of connecting rooms in all cabin categories on the Norwegian Pearl, which is attractive to many families. You can purchase multiple connecting cabins and/or suites, with 2, 3, 4, or 5 bedrooms (and baths).

NCL has a large "Kid's Crew" area on the Norwegian Pearl called the Aqua Kid's Club. This educational and entertaining program is available to kids from 2 to 17 and is offered year-round on sea days and in the evenings when the ship is in port. In addition to the kids' program, the Norwegian Pearl has a group sitting service for ages 2 and up from 10 pm to 1 am and for certain hours when the ship is in port. Parents need time to have fun, too!

Parents may want to purchase a Kid's Crew backpack package for their kids that includes a baseball cap, sunglasses, luggage tags, t-shirt, souvenir cup, and unlimited sodas for the entire cruise. The backpack sells for $39.50 on seven-day cruises. The Kid's Soda package, which includes a cup, telescopic straw, and unlimited fountain sodas costs $16 on seven-day cruises.

Teenagers will love the Teen Metro Center, which is a teen-only theme club complete with large TV, disco, theme parties, and an arcade. Teens can purchase a "teen passport", which gives them a coupon book for $34.50 that they can use towards non-alcoholic specialty drinks, pizza parties, and a farewell party.

Families should love the cabins, activities, and programs on the ship.

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