Union Discounts on Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL)
The Union Plus Cruise Discount Difference:
- NCL America operates the only deep-sea, US-flagged cruise ship in the industry.
- Pride of America employs unionized workers. Shipboard personnel are represented by Seafarers International Union (SIU), Marine Engineers (MEBA) and Seafarers Entertainment (SEATU) unions.
- 5% - 30% discount for union members on all NCL cruises
- Unique member advocate program that helps you with customer service
Start saving on cruises
- Call 1-866-867-0593.
- Call your local travel agent and be sure to ask for your "Union Plus Freestyle Cruising discount" and provide your local union number. Find a list of knowledgeable travel agents in your area here.
Union members may be asked to show a union card, Union Plus Credit Card or pay stub showing dues payment as proof of union membership when boarding the ship.
Who deserves a great deal on an NCL or NCL America cruise more than union members and their families?
Cruises are a favorite vacation choice for people of all ages and they're more affordable than you may think.
As a union member, you can take advantage of great union members-only cruise discounts with Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) and NCL America. In fact, you can save 5% on all sailings and up to 30% on select sailings, just because you're a union member!
From Bermuda and the Caribbean to Alaska and the Hawaiian Islands, NCL can take you there. Maybe you'd prefer a cruise in Europe, South America, Canada and New England or the Mexican Riviera.
NCL has 11 convenient departure cities in the US and Canada, so hopping on a cruise is easier than you think.
A little thing like having a set dinner time can send a ripple through your whole day. That's why NCL invented Freestyle Cruising, a revolutionary concept where you can eat when you're hungry at your choice of up to 14 different onboard restaurants.
Experience Freestyle Cruising by taking an online tour on the NCL site.
Cruise discount features
- Union members save up to 30% off cruises
- NCL America operates the only deep-sea, US-flagged cruise ship in the industry and is the only cruise line that can offer you inter-island Hawaii cruises.
- Pride of America employs unionized workers. Shipboard personnel are represented by Seafarers International Union (SIU), Marine Engineers (MEBA) and Seafarers Entertainment (SEATU) unions.
- Sail from ports throughout the United States and Canada including Baltimore, Boston, Charleston, Honolulu, Los Angeles, Miami, New Orleans, New York, Philadelphia, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, and Vancouver, Canada.
- NCL offers more cruise choices than any other cruise line with ships sailing year-round to the Caribbean from New York and four big, modern cruise ships sailing all over the Caribbean from Miami.
- Freestyle Cruising is available exclusively with NCL.
- NCL is one of the fastest growing cruise lines in the travel industry, with 15 ships in operation or currently under construction. In fact, by 2010, NCL is right on track for earning the title, "Youngest Fleet in the Industry" (not too bad for just turning 40)! Explore the fleet.
- NCL is an innovator in the cruise industry:
- First Caribbean cruise line
- First mega ship
- First Internet café at sea
- First modern-day cruise line to offer year-round service out of New York City
- First bowling alley at sea
- First cruise line to have a Web site
- First cruise line to have a private island, Great Stirrup Cay
- First to offer WiFi and cell phone service
- First to have painted hull artwork
Freestyle Cruising
NCL is All About Freestyle Cruising®
A little thing like having a set dinner time can send a ripple through your whole day. That's why NCL invented Freestyle Cruising, a revolutionary concept where you can eat when you're hungry at your choice of up to 14 different onboard restaurants. And it's more than just Freestyle Dining:
- Freestyle Activities: there are lots of activities you can enjoy, like bowling at the first ever bowling alley at sea, indulging in spa treatments, trying any of NCL's Shore Excursions, testing your luck in the casino - or just sit back and relax - it's completely up to you.
- Freestyle Accommodations: If you want to take the whole family along with you, NCL offers plenty of connecting staterooms, as well as the exclusive Garden Villas - the largest, most opulent accommodations afloat.
- Freestyle Attire: dress up or dress down, it's completely up to you.
- Freestyle Disembarkation: no need to herd off the ship first thing in the morning. Relax, have breakfast, hit the gym. NCL has streamlined the process so you don't have to rush.
And remember, Freestyle Cruising is available exclusively with NCL
Cruise tips
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Explore an online cruising community
Find reader's reviews, ratings, and cruise profiles at CruiseCritic.com, a comprehensive cruise vacation planning guide.
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Travel Insurance 101
If you need to cancel or interrupt your trip, or if you become ill during your journey, travel insurance will reimburse you for the expenses you incur due to your bad luck. Find out more about the ins and outs of travel insurance here.
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Did you know?
The Union Plus Credit Card provides up to $250,000 complimentary Travel Accident Insurance. The policy covers cardmembers, their spouses, and unmarried dependent children when the full fare is purchased using the Union Plus Credit Card for travel on a licensed common carrier. The plan administrator is National Benefit Corporation.
Eligibility
Union Plus Cruise Discounts are for union member residents of the United States and not available in Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands, and Canada.
Who is eligible?
- All dues-paying labor union members only
- Union member retirees
Customer Service
Questions? Call Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) at 1-866-867-0593.
Find a travel agent in your area familiar with the Union Plus NCL discount here.
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NCL pre-cruise customer relations: Gift Orders, Payments, General Questions, Documentation Needs
1-866-234-0292
M- F: 8 am - Midnight ET
Sat, Sun: 9 am - 9 pm ET
NCL post-cruise customer relations/lost and found:
1-866-625-1164
M-F: 9 am - 5:30 pm ET
We realize that sometimes you may need help with a concern about using a Union Plus program. The Union Plus Member Advocacy Program, staffed by OPEIU Local 2 members, is here to help you resolve any problems. Contact us at 1-800-472-2005 (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET, weekdays) or online at UnionPlus.org/Customer.
