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Norwegian invented freestyle cruising: no fixed dining times, no dress code, and lots of restaurants that cost extra. Its suite tier is The Haven, a keycard complex with its own pool, restaurant and butlers. The line sails from Miami and Port Canaveral, with some Tampa sailings in winter. Kathryn has stayed in the Haven and knows exactly which suites sit inside the complex.
Norwegian Prima - The Haven Deluxe Owner's Suite with Large Balcony - H2 - Living Room - Rendering. Press photo, Norwegian Cruise Line
The Haven by Norwegian
- The Haven is a private complex, usually at the top of the ship, with a courtyard pool, sundeck, restaurant, bar and concierge desk.
- Every Haven suite has a butler. Some Haven suites on older ships sit outside the complex and only get the perks.
- Prima-class ships have the newest Haven with an infinity pool at the stern.
- Below the Haven, Norwegian sells Club Balcony Suites, which are large balcony cabins with a few perks and no Haven access.
The deep page: The Haven.
What comes with it
- Butler and concierge for every Haven suite
- The Haven Restaurant and Lounge
- Private pool courtyard and sundeck
- Priority boarding and tender
- Free at Sea perks, which change by promotion
From Florida
Norwegian sails from Miami year round and from Port Canaveral in most seasons. Great Stirrup Cay, its private island, is on most Bahamas and Caribbean sailings. Winter brings a ship to Tampa some years.
The ships
Norwegian Luna · Norwegian Aqua · Norwegian Viva · Norwegian Prima · Norwegian Encore · Norwegian Bliss · Norwegian Joy · Norwegian Escape
Casual and busy, with more speciality restaurants than any other big line. Go-karts on some ships. The Haven is a quiet floor above all of it.
Norwegian Cruise Line in pictures
Norwegian Prima - The Haven Deluxe Owner's Suite with Large Balcony - H3 - Balcony Hot Tub - Rendering · Press photo, Norwegian Cruise Line
Who it fits
- Families who want a two-bedroom suite and a pool that is never crowded.
- Groups who like eating somewhere different every night.
- Travellers who dislike dress codes and set dinner times.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who resents paying extra on board. Speciality dining and drinks add up fast outside a package.
- Couples who want a small or formal ship.
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