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UK Travel Options
 
We're with you all the way
 
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If you've booked for Cruise & Stay Holidays 2008/9, please click here for Travel Extras

 

We do everything we can to make your trip to the ship as carefree as possible and that includes our great choice of UK connections.

FREE UK Connections

For a smoother journey from home to the airport, simply request your preferred UK connection# at the time of booking your holiday.

FREE connecting flights, or

FREE airport car parking, or

FREE parking at Dover, or

FREE coach transfer to/from central London to Dover, or

FREE National Express coach travel from selected city centres.

# UK connections are not applicable to Cruise Only bookings.

 
Choose one option from either FREE regional connecting flights

Get your trip off to a flying start, leaving from your nearest local airport and connecting in London, a European hub airport or a U.S. gateway city, before flying on to your destination. Flights are available from:


Aberdeen

Belfast

Birmingham

Bristol

Cardiff

Dublin

Durham Tees Valley

Edinburgh

Glasgow

Guernsey

Humberside

Inverness

Isle of Man

Jersey

Leeds/Bradford

Manchester

Newcastle

Norwich.

Availability depends on schedules from your local airport. Free UK flights may not be available with non-brochured special offers. Please ask at the time of booking.

 
Or FREE car parking*

Pre-book secure parking at your departure airport or Dover and that’s one less thing to think about. It’s available at:

Birmingham

Belfast International

Bristol

Dover

Edinburgh

Glasgow

London Gatwick

London Heathrow

Manchester.

*Free car parking must be booked at the time of making the reservation. Guests arriving at car parks without a reservation will have to cover their own costs. Free car parking is only available where the transatlantic flight departs from the airports listed above, or when sailing from Dover. Free car parking may not be available with non-brochured special offers. Please ask at time of booking.

 
Or FREE National Express coaches

Let someone else do the driving when you take National Express from selected city centres to London Heathrow or Gatwick airports. Departure points are:

Birmingham

Bristol

Cardiff

Leeds

Liverpool

London

Norwich

Nottingham

Plymouth

Southampton.

Free National Express coaches may not be available with non-brochured Special offers. Please ask at time of booking.

 
Easy come...easy go
 

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The last thing you want to think about when planning your holiday is how to get from here to there and back again. Book an NCL fly-cruise and it’s as easy as A to B. We include comfortable scheduled flights with well known international airlines, and all the airport and hotel transfers you need. This just leaves the holiday packing down to you.

 
Fly in style

At NCL, we count some of the world’s most respected airlines among our travel partners and for you that means a more relaxing flight to your destination. These include British Airways, American Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines, Delta Airlines, Continental Airlines, Air Canada, Iberia Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa German Airlines, Turkish Airlines, bmi, flybe and brussels airlines.

British Airways Preferred Partner

NCL is delighted to be a Preferred Partner of British Airways, an airline that offers exceptionally high standards of service both on the ground and in the air. They know that a journey is more than just a flight. That’s why they aim to offer the best total travel experience with time-saving innovations, such as Online Check-in and Check-in Kiosks at the airport. And in both instances you can choose your seat and also print your boarding pass. When you’re flying British Airways you can treat yourself to a flight upgrade and enjoy the extra comfort of Club Europe, World Traveller Plus, Club World or First.

British Airways Online Check-in & Check-in Kiosks

Start your journey from the comfort of your own home, office or hotel by checking in online from 24 hours* before your flight departs and minimise the queues at the airport.

You can select your preferred seat and print your boarding pass, all on your home PC.

If you don’t have online access you can still save time by using Check-in Kiosks# at the airport, giving you the same seating and boarding pass options as Online Check-In.

Afterwards, maximise your free time by leaving your baggage at a Fast Bag Drop† desk, allowing you to shop, dine or relax as you choose before boarding your flight.

*Check-in from 24 hours up to 1 hour before departure. For flights from the U.S. online check-in closes 2 hours before departure. #Available on selected routes. †Available at selected airports.

Shorthaul

Choose from a number of check-in options including Online Check-in and Check-in Kiosks.

Enjoy access to the British Airways Lounge at UK and European airports with complimentary drinks and snacks.

Sit back and relax in your comfortable leather seat with additional legroom.

Benefit from complimentary catering with a choice of hot meals and snacks.

Enjoy a complimentary bar service including champagne.

Full payment to be paid at time of booking.

Longhaul

British Airways World Traveller Plus logo

Relax and take advantage of the quieter, stress-free surrounding of the smaller and more private cabin with a maximum of five rows of seats.

Enjoy an additional 20% more personal space than World Traveller.

Stretch out in the additional 7” of legroom and benefit from the added recline, adjustable headrest, lumbar support, footrest and legrest.

British Airways Club World logo

Choosing Club World means travelling in comfort. Dedicated departure Lounges and Elemis Travel Spa† are designed to give you choice before your flight, whether you wish to relax, dine or be pampered.

The new Club World* seats give you your own space and time to do what you want, when you want. Bigger, wider and more comfortable than ever, you can guarantee complete comfort in any position.

The very best in local and international cuisine is available, along with a dedicated wine cellar. But if you’re still peckish you are free to help yourself to healthy snacks and tasty treats from the new Club Kitchen.

Arrivals Lounge available at London Heathrow. *The new Club World is currently being introduced across the longhaul fleet. †Travel Spa available at London Heathrow and New York JFK Terminal 7.


Fly in American Airlines Economy Class and you can sit back and relax as you enjoy a leisurely meal with a choice of main course and great entertainment, including seat back video on all Boeing 777 aircraft and complimentary headsets.

The Business Class seat has been designed with your comfort in mind featuring a six way adjustable headrest, lumbar support and up to five feet of legroom. Dine when you choose on tempting menus and award winning wines. In flight entertainment offers personal video screen with multichannel programming enhanced by Bose® Acoustic noise cancelling headsets and laptop power ports. At London Heathrow, Park AvenueSM is an innovative personal check-in service, exclusive to First and Business Class passengers and AAdvantage® elitestatus members. Take advantage of the Admirals Club® and First Class lounges on departure and Arrivals lounge on your return.

 

Britain’s second largest longhaul carrier now provides an award winning schedule of flights to 30 destinations around the globe and has gained a reputation for innovation, quality and the highest standards of customer care.

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There are three cabins of travel with Virgin Atlantic, so whatever class you fly in, you’ll always experience that little bit extra.

Your holiday begins as soon as you board the Virgin Atlantic flight. Economy is all about fun – with a comfortable seat, great entertainment, free drinks throughout the flight and you’ll even be offered an ice cream during the movies!

Travelling in Premium Economy you’ll be in a class of your own, with a whole range of additional comforts, perks and privileges. Or experience Upper Class for the ultimate door to door experience.

We continually seek new ways in which to serve our passengers and ensure they receive that little bit extra when travelling with us. A whole lot extra can now be found in our new Premium Economy cabin and new sumptuous seat*. Of course, that’s not forgetting Economy and Upper Class.

* The new seat is already available on selected flights and is rolling out across the fleet.

 
Upper Class

Upper Class offers more than just a superb flight. It’s the ultimate door to door travel experience.

    Four free chauffeur driven cars† to collect your customers from their office or home with Drive Thru Check In at Heathrow, Gatwick and Johannesburg.

    Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse†† offering beauty treatments, food and drink and full business facilities.

    Relax in the Upper Class Suite – the biggest fully flat bed in business class

    79.5” (202cm) long (82”/208cm on the upper deck).

The Upper Class Suite also has a 22” (56cm) wide seat, with full lumbar support and comes with it’s own ottoman, which doubles as a seat for a guest.

    Freedom menu service – your customers can eat what they want when they want.

    Onboard bar and inflight beauty therapy treatments.*

    Award winning entertainment on a wide screen personal TV.

    Revivals lounge at Heathrow where you can freshen up with a power shower while breakfast is prepared.

* Available on most flights
† Limo at most destinations and available with most Upper Class fares. Restrictions apply.
†† Lounge facilities vary at each destination.
††† Available on most flights

 
Premium Economy

Premium Economy is in a whole new class of its own. As well as the existing benefits you can now experience a whole range of added comforts, perks and privileges, making it an ideal service whether you’re travelling for business or pleasure.

    Dedicated Premium Economy Check In and priority boarding and disembarkation.

    The new Premium Economy seat is the widest in its class with an increased seat width of 21 inches (equivalent to other airlines’ business class).*

    Sumptuous purple leather seat with up to 38” of seat pitch and a recline of 16 degrees.*

    Lumbar support, an adjustable headrest and dual position footrest. *

    Inseat laptop power† and a redesigned table. †

    Personal seatback TV offering entertainment, from the latest blockbuster movies to the hottest TV shows and up to 14 audio channels ranging from pop to classical. We’re also rolling out video on demand across the fleet, which allows you to pause, rewind and fast forward the action.

    Preflight drink and free drinks throughout the flight.

    A choice of three tempting meals served on china dinnerware with accompanying stainless steel cutlery.**

    An after dinner liqueur and a selection of fruit from the bowl.**

    Dedicated cabin crew to ensure prompt and attentive service.

* The new seat is already available on selected flights and is rolling out across the fleet.
** Rolling out across the fleet from December 2006.
† Available on Heathrow routes.

 
Economy

Your holiday begins as soon as you board the Virgin Atlantic flight – a comfortable seat (with up to 32” seat pitch), great entertainment, free drinks throughout the flight and you’ll even be offered an ice cream during the movies!

    DIY check in – where you can save time at the airport by checking in online from the comfort of your home or office. Or you can use the DIY check in kiosks at London Heathrow.

    Hours of entertainment onboard, from the latest blockbuster movies, to the hottest TV shows around including a dedicated kids channel.

    A wide range of audio channels and on selected flights state of the art video games.

    Video on demand is rolling out across the fleet which allows you to pause, rewind and fast forward the action.

    Free amenity kit containing all the essentials.

    Three delicious meal choices, with a vegetarian option.

Serious Retail Therapy – Virgin Atlantic’s duty free service with great savings on high street prices.

 
Low cost flight upgrades

Tempted by that flight upgrade? Want a special treat for the family on the return journey? Here are the supplements, so, go on you deserve it.

 
Upgrade examples for Worldwide
Supplement per person ONE WAY from:
Destination
WTP/Premium Economy
Business Class
First Class
Buenos Aires
£269
£1099
£1899
Santiago
£299*
£1299
n/a
Calgary
£259
£749
£1649
Houston
£199
£799
£1499
Honolulu
£249**
£1099
£1999
Las Vegas
£269
£799
n/a
Los Angeles
£249
£899
£1599
Miami
£199
£799
£1499
New Orleans
£329**
£1099
£1999
New York
£199
£799
£1499
Orlando
£199
£599
n/a
San Francisco
£249
£899
£1599
Seattle
£249
£899
£1599
Vancouver
£229
£749
£1649

 

Upgrades shown are valid from Heathrow and Gatwick only, although other UK departure points are available on request. All upgrades are on the lowest available fares, are subject to availability, and must be booked at least 90 days prior to departure. Higher fares may apply if booking within 90 days of departure, please check at time of booking. First class upgrades available on request. On occasions other airlines may be offered. Higher fares may apply. Check at time of booking.
* Upgraded between UK & Buenos Aires only.
** Upgraded on Transatlantic sector only.

Upgrade examples for Europe †
Supplement per person ONE WAY from:
Destination Business Class
Athens £199
Barcelona £189
Istanbul £149

† Full payment to be paid at time of booking for Europe upgrades.

 
 
 
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