Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is known for having the youngest fleet on the planet, but they are also gaining worldwide recognition for their Freestyle 2.0 cruising. After polling cruisers and travel agents alike, NCL has published the Top Ten enhancements brought on by Freestyle 2.0 cruising. They weren’t listed from top to bottom, but rather just a compilation of all the things people like most about the new NCL! Here are the Top Ten:

1. NCL-U Educational Programs at sea – Fun, smart, exciting – that’s what people say about our cool NCL-U classes at sea. You can drink wine and sample delicious food and call it educational. Learn comedy from the professionals at Second City Comedy Troupe and show off in front of a crowd. Plus, you can sharpen your focus on how to take great photos, get into technology, speak with an author and tons more too.

2. Seaday Jazz Brunch – Needless to say, everyone looks forward to exploring the exciting destinations we travel to, but there’s something unique that only cruising offers: relaxing days at sea. It’s the perfect time to just chill out. And NCL makes sea days even better by offering tons of exclusive diversions. One of the favorites happens to be the new Jazz Brunch at the Bistro. It’s a great mix of cool jazz and hot cuisine with specials like Belgian waffles, French toast, eggs Benedict and even Chateaubriand.

3. Guilt-free “No Kids” Time – That’s right, now our guests can have even more grown up time if they prefer, because we’ve expanded our Kid’s Crew® hours. And the kids? Well, they’re enjoying their guilt-free “no grownups” time because kids can never have too much fun. And grown-ups and kids alike love our Nintendo Wii™ games with two-story high screens. Tennis, anyone?

4. Food, glorious food – Imagine your favorite pasta dish served up right before your eyes. Or your favorite omlette. Maybe you love your Caesar salad with feta cheese rather than Parmesan. We call this personal kind of attention our “action station” preparation and it’s where you’ll get exactly what you want. Plus there are dessert crêpes, fresh chocolate chip cookies, serve-yourself soft yogurt and so much more. What’s not to love?

5. Let’s Party – How does a sizzling White Hot Party Night sound? Or a big time Monte Carlo Casino night? Everyone’s invited to let the good times roll and have a blast on our theme party nights. They’re a hit.

6. You love lobster, he loves steak – You got it. Lobster, Alaskan king crab legs, juicy Premium Golden Angus beef. You’ll find great new signature dishes in specialty restaurants all over the ship. Plus, there’s at least one lobster feast in our main dining rooms one night of each cruise. We’re all about making you happy.

7. Make it your own version of the Olympics – Who doesn’t love to play a pick-up basketball game? Or soccer? With an audience? There’s always something going on out on the Sports Deck, and with 360º of ocean views, who can resist?

8. Celebrate good times, come on – Who’s going to say no to this? We start out your cruise on a high note with a complimentary glass of bubbly the moment you come aboard. See, you’re smiling already.

9. Chill out – At our pools, people love to be spoiled. Just hoist your drink flag when you’re thirsty. Enjoy an Evian® spritz and cool towels if you’re hot. And turn down the volume of life in our quiet zones.

10. Sweet dreams – The incredible Bliss Bed by NCL™ collection offers new pillow-top mattresses or memory foam mattress toppers, feather pillows, down comforters, amazingly soft linens and even a chocolate on your pillow at night. Now that’s sweet.