Enjoy Everything Under the Sun on NCL's first ship purposely built for Freestyle Cruising.

Ever wanted to run noses with a dolphin? Swim over coral gardens and rainbows of fish? Kayak down a river where sea turtles and crocodiles peer silently from a shore? Or perhaps you'd rather delve into the mysteries of the Mayas, with their ancient pyramids, scared temples and mystical gods. Whatever it is that quickens your pulse, just follow the Sun to the West - the Norwegian Sun, that is. Our newest ship is a marvel of innovation, the perfect vantage point to explore the treasures of the Western Caribbean. Expansive decks. Private balconies in every other guest room. Nice exotic restaurants, gleaming lounges, a glittering casino and more. Looking for a vacation that give your everything under the sun? Welcome aboard.

The new Norwegian Sun offers guests the same amenities as a five-star land-based resort with outstanding restaurants, excellent service and an inviting and elegant atmosphere. NCL's first ship purpose-built for Freestyle Cruising, features nine different restaurants for guests to enjoy superb international cuisine, spacious staterooms, a dazzling casino, an Internet Cafe with 24 computer stations, 2 large pools and more. You'll have everything under the SUN.

Different from anything else on water.
With Freestyle Cruising, you'll discover something you won't find on other cruise lines freedom. Freestyle Cruising offers diverse and exciting restaurants, a more relaxed dress code and more things to see and do. And that's just the beginning. We've designed the entire cruise experience around giving you the option to choose. It's proven to be very popular with our guests, and it's only available with NCL. Now is the time to come see how different a cruise can be.

Service
You're about to be pampered. By adding additional crew members to every ship in our fleet we're able to offer exceptional service. With almost one crew member per stateroom, you can be assured you'll be very well taken care of when you cruise with us.

Dining
The choice is yours. With Freestyle Cruising, you travel a world of dining options all in one week. From elegant French bistros and Italian trattorias to sushi and tapas bars, and more, there's a different dining option for almost every night of your cruise. With up to 10 different restaurants, each featuring a diverse an ever-changing menu, you'll always find exactly what you're in the mood for. And there are no fixed seatings. Imagine restaurants open from 5:30 pm to midnight so that you can choose from an early dinner before the show or a later romantic dinner for the two of you. And of course there's always the option of 24-hour room service. You're free to dine where, when and with whom you choose. Just as it should be on your vacation.

Depart on a exciting 14-night South America from Buenos Aires, Argentina to Valparaiso, Chile aboard the Norwegian Sun on the following Dates:

     DECEMBER 6, 2009

     JANUARY 31, 2010

    FEBRUARY 28, 2010

**MARCH 14, 2010***................... $200.00 PERPERSON ADDITIONAL  

    MARCH 28, 2010...........................$330.00 PER PERSON ADDITIONAL

Buenos Aires, Argentina
A stunning city of complex culture, tradition and charm, Buenos Aires is an extraordinary melting pot of the various civilisations that have contributed to its development. The years immediately after its colonization by Spain in the 16th Century — it was founded by Spanish noble Pedro de Mendoza in 1536 — were marked by turbulence and resistance at the hands of the native Indian tribes, the Querandý. Development of the town was interrupted several times and in 1580 it was rebuilt at the mouth of the Paraný river. But by the time of Argentine independence in 1816 and into the 20th Century, Buenos Aires had become one of the most dynamic cities in South America, attracting thousands of European immigrants. The Italians, French, English, Germans, Dutch and Belgians all established their own distinctive communities, contributing to what French architect Le Corbusier described in 1922 as a giant urban centre of insatiable energy. The Buenos Aires of today is no less energetic, evident in every metre of the huge conurbation that is home to 12 million people, one third of the total population of Argentina. The setting of Buenos Aires is spectacular, lying on the estuary of the River Plate and surrounded by vast pampas. The city is blessed with numerous art galleries and museums reflecting its multi-cultural influences. Tree-lined streets and various plazas give the city centre a pleasant, European atmosphere and the downtown area is packed with restaurants, bars and fashionable shops. The nearby barrios are particularly interesting, home of some of the city's wealthiest citizens. One of the most colourful quarters is the Italian suburb of La Boca, lined with wooden houses painted in yellow and blue, the colour of the Boca Juniors soccer team. The residents can be heard speaking in the Ligurian dialect of their Italian ancestors.

Montevideo, Uruguay
Montevideo is the picturesque capital city of Uruguay, nicknamed the "South American Switzerland", and the country's commercial and cultural centre. It is a highly prosperous city with many historical and architectural attractions and a lively social life often centred around the many street cafes. 'Love your guest' is a popular local saying. The heart of Montevideo is the atmospheric old city, a stone's throw away from ultra modern skyscrapers. The city enjoys an atmosphere similar to Rio de Janeiro, Salvador Bahia and Buenos Aires, and its one-and-a-half-million inhabitants account for half the country's total population. Particularly attractive is Plaza Independencia and the Sarandi area, the cultural centre of the city, where the Torres Garcia a Museum is located, nearby to where Jorge Luis Borges used to stroll. The Cathedral is the spiritual centre of the city. The best shopping is to be found near the port where there are colourful market stalls open 24 hours a day, plus entertaining street artists and musicians. The area also includes several restaurants where dishes such as parrillada chivito, a highly flavoured steak sandwich, are among the staple diet. Other notable shopping districts include the Pocitos, Carrasco, Punta Carretas and Tres Cruces quarters.

Puerto Madryn, Argentina
Situated at the centre of Argentinean Patagonia on the Guelfo Nuevo, in the province of Chubut, Puerto Madryn is at the heart of one of the wildlife wonders of the world. Whales, sea-lions, seals, penguins, and millions of birds gather on the surrounding coastline. Such is variety of God's creatures that visit the remote area — which is protected by Unesco — that it is known by the locals as 'el arca', their own version of Noah's Ark. As a perfect vantage point from which to witness this extraordinary kaleidoscope of nature, Puerto Madryn has become a centre of pilgrimage for nature lovers and natural scientists the world over. Each year researchers gather at Puerto Madryn to discuss how best to preserve one of the planet's most precious natural environments. Puerto Madryn is one of the major ports in the outlying uncontaminated 3,625 sq km region of Peninsula Valdes, connected to the rest of the continent by an isthmus, a strip of land just 35km wide. Among the best observation points are at Punta Tombo, home of teeming penguin nurseries, Dique Florentino Ameghino and the Rio Chubut valley. Once there, all visitors have to do is feast their eyes on the natural extravaganza laid out before them. Similarly to other cities on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, Puerto Madryn also offers various seaside attractions, particularly windsurfing.

Port Stanley, Falkland Islands
Port Stanley is the capital of the British island protectorate of the Falklands. The Falklands, named after a British naval officer, comprise two main islands, East and West Falklands, divided by Falkland Sound. The combined size of the islands is 13,000sq km, moderately smaller than Northern Ireland. Since the end of the Falklands War between Britain and Argentina, which calls them Islas Malvinas, the islands have returned to a quiet existence. But armed conflict is nothing new to the Falklands, due to their strategic position in the South Atlantic. The first chronicled hostilities go back to the 17th Century, when the French staked a claim on the apparently uninhabited islands east of Patagonia. (Studies in recent years by palaeontologists and archaeologists suggest that the archipelago was in fact inhabited many centuries before, by Patagonian Indians.). The French army was soon defeated by English troops, but after 50 years of conflict, the Falklands finally fell under Spanish rule and the larger island was turned into a penal colony. In the early 19th Century, the archipelago became the dominion of a governor, Luois Vernet from Buenos Aires, not long after Argentina declared independence from Spain. A few years later, in an attempt to stop the hunting of whales and seals, Vernet seized three ships belonging to the Americans, who promptly invaded Port Louis on East Falkland. The Argentine military presence became severely diminished and the islands fell to the British. The Argentine claim on the islands continued, culminating in the Falklands War. Since the end of the war, and the opening of an international airport, the islands have developed a significant tourist industry centred on Port Stanley on East Falkland. Visitors are particularly attracted by the wildlife on and around the Falklands, including whales, seals, sea-lions and hundreds species of birds.

Ushuaia, Argentina
Once a small fishing village, Ushuaia is today a welcoming, busy town with a growing population, at present numbering about 50,000 inhabitants. It is the southernmost town in the world, and its proximity to Antarctica has heavily influenced its culture. From Ushuaia along the RN3 highway is Bahia Lapatia in the heart of the Tierra del Fuego ('Land of Fire') national park. The park is visited by thousands of people every year who come to enjoy its beauty and take part in outdoor pursuits such as trekking, horse-riding and cycling. The origins of Ushuaia are relatively recent. The South American Missionary Association settled in the area in 1870. Some years later, Argentina chose the remote area to establish an isolated penal colony, from which the inmates usually left only for their final destination, the cemetery. Chile and Argentina have both laid claim to Ushuaia, but the town remains Argentinean, politically and militarily. Most tourist sites are concentrated along Avenida San Martin, but the main attraction in the town is the Territorial Fin del Mundo Museum ('End of the World Museum'). The museum has hundreds of archaeological and historical exhibits from Tierra del Fuego. It also features evidence of the community of aborigines who originally inhabited the region, but of whom practically all trace has been lost.

Punta Arenas, Chile
Punta Arenas lies at the entrance to the Strait of Magellan and is the gateway to Antarctica, a land of snowcapped mountains, icebergs and frozen fjords. The Strait is named after Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan, whose expedition in the 16th Century was the first to circumnavigate the world. The Strait separates the southern tip of the South American mainland from the island of Tierra del Fuego. The capital of the Magellanes region, Punta Arenas is a derivation of a name whose literal meaning is sandy point. Founded in the 17th Century by J. Byron, the port, which lies on the edge of the Brunswick peninsula, quickly became a substantial centre of culture and commerce, greatly influencing the growth of the whole region. The city centre, at Plaza de Armas, houses the region's governmental offices and features a renowned bronze monument to Magellan. Other attractions in the city include a number of Salesian churches such as the cathedral and Maria Auxiliadora Sanctuary. The city is dominated by the mountain Cerro de la Cruz, from which there is a spectacular view of Punta Arenas and the Tierra del Fuego. The Salesians long remained in Punta Arenas, spreading Christianity and building churches, schools and a large library. The first church was entirely made of wood. Unfortunately a fire destroyed it at the end of last century, but it was almost identically reconstructed. The activities of the Salesians are also described in a museum dedicated to them. Animals are the main attraction of this extraordinary part of the world, a unique natural environment. Colonies of penguins and sea-lions live a short distance away, sometimes displaying the boldness to approach visitors.


Puerto Montt, Chile
Puerto Montt, in the style of its Bavarian settlers, features homes with steeply pitched roofs and elaborate balconies. A trip inland through the Lake District, former stronghold of the Auraucanian Indians, leads to fragrant eucalyptus and pine forests, pristine lakes and snow-capped volcanoes.

Valparaiso (Santiago), Chile
Explore the serpentine streets and steep hills of Valparaiso, where 15 ascensores (romantic wooden trams) connect the city's sights. Nearby is Chile's main seaside resort, Vina del Mar, with beaches, beautiful parks and gardens, and an impressive casino. Or, partake in an excursion to Chile's capital city, Santiago.



Accommodations will be provided in an Inside Cabin for two people.

High bidders who wish to upgrade to an Oceanview Cabin may request an upgrade quote at time of submission.

Tax and port charges of $442.00 per person are additional.