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According to early reports, this will be
been hugely popular on the Norwegian Joy,
the world's largest-"and most adventurepositioned in China, this is the first time
filled"-cruising ship, offering 28 more
this experience will be available aboard a
staterooms than her sister ship Harmony of
North American-based cruise ship. Andy
the Seas. Royal Caribbean fans will embrace
Stuart, president and CEO for Norwegian
their favorite experiences, including the
Cruise Line, underlined this fact during
Perfect Storm trio of waterslides and
the presentation and added that with these
Ultimate Abyss, the tallest slide at sea.
"exciting, different innovations, we are
But the cruise line promises that there'll
checking off every box."
be even more new features and amenities
After burning rubber at the track, guests
(visit recommend.com for updates). The
can test their agility at the open-air laser
ship's inaugural summer season will call at
tag course. Themed as an abandoned space
Barcelona and Palma de Mallorca, Spain;
station, the course comes to life both day
Provence, France; and Florence/Pisa, Rome
and night as guests go into stealth-mode and
and Naples in Italy.
compete against family and friends with
laser guns.
When it's time to cool down, guests will
is for Cherish the Moment!
find refuge in the ship's pool and sundeck
In partnership with the Wildlife
with its two spacious pools and six infinity
Conservation Society (WCS), Paul Gauguin
hot tubs that scale the side of the ship. The
Cruises' Stewards of Nature program aboard
ship's Aqua Park will boast two multi-story
the m/s Paul Gauguin-available during the
waterslides, including the high-speed Ocean
holiday season, as well as next summer-was
Loops free fall slide, which features two
created so families have the opportunity to
loops-one that extends out over the side
discover and value nature through hands-on,
of the ship and a second see-through loop
interactive learning.
that stretches down to
Every day of the voyage,
the deck below. The
there is a combination of
already-popular tandem
naturalist-led island and/or
With the Norwegian
Aqua Racer slide will
beach excursions, science
Bliss, we are debuting
also be featured on this
activities, crafts, games,
innovations and
ship, allowing guests
and other adventures.
combining them
to race side-by-side on
Depending on the itinerary,
inner tubes for more
children
might learn about
with the things
than 360 ft., with a
underwater life during
passengers really love.
semitransparent section
a snorkeling excursion,
-- Andy Stuart,
that provides stunning
observe the ocean or the
President & CEO,
ocean views as guests
stars through binoculars
Norwegian Cruise Line
twist and turn to the
or an onboard telescope,
finish line.
learn about different kinds
During her inaugural summer season,
of marine life and their habitats, reinforce
Norwegian Bliss will sail weekly 7-day Alaska
their discoveries by playing Ocean Trivia
cruises each Saturday from Pier 66 in Seattle.
or Oceanopoly, go on a dolphin-watching
The ship's itinerary will feature calls in
expedition, swim with sharks and rays, play
Ketchikan, Juneau, and Skagway in Alaska,
beach games and race hermit crabs, enjoy a
and Victoria, British Columbia, along with
dance performance or a movie and a pizza
scenic glacier cruising. Norwegian Bliss will
party on board, and learn what it means to
sail her inaugural winter season beginning
be a "Steward of Nature." While all of the
in November 2018, sailing 7-day Eastern
activities on the itinerary are included for
Caribbean cruises each Saturday from
children and teens through a fee that reserves
PortMiami, with stops in St. Thomas, the
the program for them, family members are
U.S. Virgin Islands; Tortola, British Virgin
invited and encouraged to participate in
Islands; and Nassau, Bahamas.
most activities for the additional cost of the
And keep your eye on Royal Caribbean
shore excursions.
International's latest Oasis-class ship,
The Stewards of Nature program, for
Symphony of the Seas, which will sail on
children and teens ages 7 to 17, is available
her inaugural voyage in the Med next April.
on the 7-night Tahiti & the Society Islands

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itinerary, departing Dec. 23 and 30, 2017,
June 16 and 23, 2018, July 28, 2018; and
Dec. 22 and 29, 2018; the 11-night Cook
Islands & Society Islands itinerary, departing
July 7, 2018; and the 10-night Society Islands
& Tuamotus, departing June 6, 2018, and July
18, 2018.
Lindblad Expeditions-National
Geographic's National Geographic Global
Explorers program, meanwhile, is an
exploration-based family program designed
in conjunction with National Geographic
Education that launched in the Galapagos
this past summer on board the 96-guest
National Geographic Endeavour ll and the
48-guest National Geographic Islander, but
will roll out to additional geographies
and ships in 2018. From earning their
Zodiac "driver's license" to "Spot It" infield
activities to locate and observe wildlife,
and storytelling challenges where children
learn how to create slow motion and time
lapse videos with a National Geographic
certified photo instructor, all activities
have been planned to develop the skills,
attitudes and knowledge of explorers age 18
and under. The program is organized into
two phases: independent experiences and
group experiences with a Field Educator.
In the first phase, young explorers will be
encouraged to utilize "field notebooks" to
mimic the research scientists conduct in the
field, use maps to keep track of the itinerary,
make wildlife checklists and more. During
this phase, "storytelling challenges" will
help them share their experiences from the
day via different mediums including photos,
videos, journaling, music and maps. The
group experiences, on the other hand, will
allow young travelers to actively participate
in discussions with naturalists, and work on
science projects such as helping to count
sea turtles during nesting season. While on
board, they will work with field educators
on group projects, such as creating a short
film of their adventures, or participating in
"mapping" to determine who traveled the
farthest, and what are the challenges of being
in such a remote place. ■

Contact Information

Carnival Cruise Line: carnival.com
Disney Cruise Line: disneycruise.disney.go.com
Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic: expeditions.com
Norwegian Cruise Line: bliss.ncl.com
Paul Gauguin Cruises: pgcruises.com
Royal Caribbean International: royalcaribbean.com
recommend.com
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