Unlike other companies who might sell you just the cruise, we've built the very best Exclusive and All Inclusive Package creating a hassle free and value based trip of a lifetime.  Step back in time and embark on what will be the most amazing journey you have ever experienced.  This is an unforgettable cruise, aboard a fantastic cruise ship sailing the med, to some of the world’s great cities. Hear echoes of ancient gladiators and relive the days of the Romans in the eternal cities of Florence and Rome, visit one of the medieval wonders of the world - the leaning tower of Pisa, visit the cathedrals and castles of Naples, or see life frozen exactly as it was thousands of years ago at the Pompeii ruins, gaze up at the awe-inspiring spires of Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, and take in a romantic ride along the canals of Venice Italy.  With Best of Times Travel EXCLUSIVE PACKAGE you will have time to enjoy both Barcelona Spain and Venice Italy with our 1 Night Pre & Post Cruise Package.  There are few trips where one can honestly say it is a trip of a lifetime.  This is one of those rare moments where price, time of year, and the itinerary all match up to be the perfect trip!

Here's What's Included as part of your Best of Times Travel FREE & EXCLUSIVE  Bundle Package:

• Roundtrip Transfers to Logan Airport - Home Town Pick-Up Guarantee*

• Roundtrip Airfare from Boston

• FREE & Exclusive 1 Night Pre-Cruise Package in Barcelona with Barcelona Tour Included

• FREE & Exclusive 1 Night Post-Cruise Package in Venice with Venice Tour Included

• FREE & Exclusive Rome Italy Tour Included

• 12 Day/11 Night Cruise On Board NCL Escape

  • FREE & Exclusive - ALL On-Board Gratuities are PRE-PAID!

• FREE & Exclusive Ultimate Beverage Package is INCLUDED - FREE beverages alcoholic/non-alcoholic throughout your cruise!

• FREE & Exclusive NCL Specialty Restaurants Dining Package INCLUDED (2 Specialty Nights Included)!

• FREE & Exclusive Wi-Fi Package (150 mins) & Shore Excursion Credit ($50 per tour per stateroom)+

• FREE & Exclusive Best of Times Travel Welcome Cocktail Party

• Driver Gratuities for Airport Transfers 

• Best of Times Professional Tour Manager Throughout**

• Optional Chubb Travelers Insurance Program Available.  For More Information on the Insurance Program Click Here. 

** There is a minimum requirement of 32 paying customers from Best of Times Travel to ensure the services of a Best of Times Professional Tour Manager Throughout. 

*Group Locations within 20 miles of Logan airport are ensured a pick-up in their home town.

+Please note: Oceanview, Balcony, and Mini-Suite Cabins get all 6 FREE Offers in Best of Times Travel EXCLUSIVE Package.  Inside Cabin Categories do NOT get the Shore Excursion or WiFi Offer.  

* Best of Times Travel will notify you of the closest designated pick-up location to where you live approximately 60 days prior to the sailing date.

Purchasing your trip on-line incurs bank service fees that are charged at the time of check-out and will also be charged on any installment payments as well.    

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Barcelona, Spain - Catalonia’s capital shines like a polished jewel. A cornucopia of architectural highlights line broad, tree-lined boulevards. Enticing seafood restaurants embellish a well-groomed port. Half a millennia separate Barcelona’s two great cathedrals, the massive Gothic structure in the Bari Gotic and Gaudi’s stunning and still unfinished Sagrada Familia. Full of life is the Paseig de Gracia with its fantasy architecture, shops and colorful street scenes.  Our EXCLUSIVE Package Includes - a tour of Barcelona, entry/visit into the Sagrada Familia, transfers, hotel accommodations, and breakfast.   

Palma (Majorca), Spain - On the one hand, this city, founded by the Romans some 2,100 years ago, is replete with (literally) wall-to-wall history and architectural splendor. You can journey back in time and wander the mazes of alleyways and cobblestone paths that surround the Gothic cathedral. On the other hand, Palma is bustling with life, showcasing the island’s best restaurants, shops, nightlife and a vibrant art scene.

Cannes, France - Drive up Suquet Hill for a view of the city, sea and Lerins Island - fabulous dahling! How many rich and famous can you spot, walk the palm-lined promenade de la Croisette and count. The French Riviera at its best...the International Film Festival calls this home.

Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy - Livorno, in the Tuscan region of Italy, is ideally located for exploring some of the most beautiful cities in Italy, including Florence and Pisa. Florence is most noted as the birthplace of the Renaissance.  Of course this is the home of one of Michelangelo’s masterpieces, the Statue of David.  Don’t miss the Duomo’s magnificent baptistery doors, and the Uffizi Gallery’s collection of artistic masterworks. Nearby is Siena, showplace of Italian Gothic; and Pisa, with its famous Leaning Tower. 

Rome, Italy - Civitavecchia is the gateway to all the magnificence of the ancient city of Rome. Whether it’s the Forum, the Sistine Chapel, the Pantheon or St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican that sparks your interest and intellect, Rome is home to a lifetime’s worth of historical, architectural and spiritual sites.  Our included tour today is going to include the very best of Rome including tour of the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, Spanish Steps, and Vatican City with St. Peter’s Basillica.  This truly is the tour you want and need to take if going to Rome!    

Naples/Pompeii, Italy - Naples is the perfect jumping off point for the jewels of the Amalfi Coast. Take a jetfoil ride to the cliffs of Capri, where you can float into the Blue Grotto or ascend to Anacapri to drink in the view. Tour eerie Pompeii in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius. Wind along the Amalfi Drive through a resort-dotted dreamscape to Sorrento. The vistas are worth every hairpin turn. 

Messina (Siciliy), Itlay - The third largest city on the island of Sicily, Messina welcomes cruise ship visitors with its lovely harbor, extraordinary architecture and wonderful food. Stroll through Messina’s Piazza Cairoli taking in magnificent fountains and cathedrals, or sip Marsala wine at a sidewalk cafe. 

Valletta, Malta - Although somewhat scarred by World War II, Valletta prides itself on its magnificent Baroque palaces, piazzas, gardens and churches. The Magisterial Palace, built between 1571 and 1574, now houses the Maltese Parliament and offices of the President of Malta.

Corfu, Greece - One of the lushest of the Greek Isles, Corfu is rimmed in dramatic blue waters and topped with tranquil hillside villages. A collection of quaint cafes in the town of Corfu feels very continental, but the island’s secluded coves and sandy beaches could only be found in the Greek Isles. 

Dubrovnik, Croatia - Despite the magnificent 13th century walls that surround the city, Dubrovnik is one of the most welcoming cruise destinations in all of Europe. Dubbed “the pearl of the Adriatic” by the poet, Lord Byron, this Croatian city exudes romantic charm and beautiful scenery with its shimmering marble streets, centuries-old buildings capped by bright orange roofs, and lovely beaches ensconced between awesome rocky ledges.

Split, Croatia - This Mediterranean city on the eastern shores of the Adriatic has a long and eventful history dating back to the awesome Diocletian’s Palace (circa 295 A.D.) in the center of the city. Split offers cruise guests a wealth of exciting places to visit, from the majestic cathedral and marble streets in the center of town to the harbour area with its caf-lined promenades and views of coastal mountains.

Venice, Italy - You could start a discussion about Venice by praising its restaurants, wine bars, marble churches or blown glass. But you probably won’t. You’ll likely start with the fact that Venice is built on water. It is a place where people either float slowly down palace-lined man-made waterways or stroll down narrow alleyways. There’s no more extraordinary place to find yourself, or lose yourself.  Our EXCLUSIVE Package Includes - a tour of Venice, transfers, hotel accommodations, and breakfast.   

THE NORWEGIAN ESCAPE - Get ready to sail on one of the most exciting ships on the seas! Norwegian Escape is ready to whisk you away to the Mediterranean in style. Indulging in every whim is what unforgettable vacations are made of. Get ready to chase sunsets on The Waterfront. Sip on some of Napa’s best blends at The Cellars Wine Bar. Discover a new world of freedom and flexibility on Norwegian Escape. That’s just the beginning - with 14 delicious dining options, 12 bars and lounges, the Escape Casino, Acqua Park,and the Mandara Spa & Fitness center at your fingertips.  Plus with the Award Winning Show Choir of Man, you’re ready to have a vacation of a lifetime!

Decks:  20

Guests: 4,266

Crew:  1,733

Gross Tonage: 164,998

Restaurants:  14

Bars & Lounges: 12

Full Service Casino

Aqua Park, Snow Room, Spa

Sports Complex, Mini Golf

The Choir of Man: Main Theatre - Pull up a chair at The Choir of Man and raise your glass to high energy dancing and hit songs that flow as freely as the beer. You’ll feel right at home in The Jungle, the rockin’ English pub where the talented cast performs everything from classic rock hits and pub tunes to sing-along favorites. Leave your worries behind and toast to a memorable night at this feel good show!

Levity Entertainment Group - Tickle your funny bone at Headliners Comedy Club with performances by Levity Entertainment Group’s roster of top-notch comedians. With 12 hilarious shows per week, prepare for a sidesplitting good time.

Howl at the Moon - Bring your friends and your favorite song requests for an unforgettable musical journey. This is Howl at the Moon, the world’s greatest rock ‘n’ roll dueling piano show. Come sing and dance the night away as our talented musicians jam out and perform your favorite songs from the 70s, 80s, 90s and today. From Billy Joel classics to modern-day Lady Gaga pop tunes, our versatile musicians can do it all. So get ready for a howlin’ good time.

Bamboozled - In this "POW"erful tabletop escape experience, you’ll join forces with other guests to help our superhero escape the ship to foil an evil villain’s plan before it’s too late. Save this time on your schedule if you want to try and save our super hero and save the world.

The Supper Club - Enjoy the ambiance in the Supper Club, our intimate theater experience featuring a variety of musical entertainment.

Spice H2O - Inspired by the renowned summer beach parties on the island of Ibiza, Spice H20 is an adult-only retreat. By day, you can lounge in hot tubs and a soothing waterfall grotto. By night, it’s a whole different beat. Let loose and dance beneath the stars as vibrant images display on the huge video screen.

O'Sheehans Bar & Grill -  Dine on reinvented Irish pub classics while sipping your favorite draft beer, all in a casual atmosphere open 24 hours a day. There's no cover charge to dig into your favorite comfort foods and savory Daily Specials, such as Prime Rib and all-you-can-eat Ribs, while taking in a sports game. 

The Cellars - A Michael Mondavi Family Wine Bar - Pull up a stool on The Waterfront and pair your favorite vintage with soothing waves. Step inside the main bar and sample a Merlot as you laugh with some of your closest friends. Or elevate your wine IQ with programs meant for experts and novices alike at the Tasting Table. For four generations, the Mondavi name has been intimately linked with prestige winemaking in Napa Valley. And now, they’re bringing their best blends and unparalleled knowledge to Norwegian Escape at our first-ever wine bar: The Cellars – A Michael Mondavi Family Wine Bar. A place where we let you enjoy your vino any way you like.

The District Brew House - Let your hair down in a never-before-seen party at sea. Order one of more than 50 different bottled beers or any of the 24 draft beers on tap, including local Miami craft beer from Wynwood Brewing Company – exclusively on Norwegian Escape. Sip on a specialty cocktail by Bar Lab, masterminds of internationally recognized cocktail creations. Scream your lungs out alongside live music. Or get a little wild inside the photo booth. What happens in The District, stays in The District.

 
Sugarcane Mojito Bar - Freshly muddled just the way you like, enjoy a refreshing mojito with friends – day or night. 

Aqua Park - Grab an inner tube, find a challenger and get to racing at Aqua Racer, the newest tandem waterslide at sea. Scream all the way down as you take the plunge with Free Fall – the fastest waterslides at sea. Get the whole gang together and give the Family Slide a whirl. Or call it a lazy day and lounge by the pools and hot tubs with a frozen drink in hand. However you like to make a splash, Aqua Park is overflowing with ways to do so.

Escape Casino -  Spin your way to the jackpot playing the most popular slots including reel and video slots. Or pull up a chair at your favorite table game, from blackjack to craps and more. Whatever games you choose, you can bet on a good time in our award-winning casino. 

Snow Room - Chill out, literally, in the all-new Snow Room, an ice-cold arctic environment that stimulates blood circulation throughout the body.

Different from anything else on water.  With Freestyle Cruising, you’ll discover something you won’t find on other cruise lines - freedom. An NCL Freestyle Vacation cruise offers diverse and exciting restaurants, a more relaxed dress code and more things to see and do. And that’s just the beginning. We’ve designed the entire cruise experience around giving you the option to choose. 

Attire - Wear what you want. Dress according to your mood. It is your vacation. “Resort casual” attire is as dressy as you’ll ever have to get for dinner. But if it’s elegance you’re dreaming of, we invite you to indulge. 

Dining - Dining aboard Norwegian is about having choices.  There are no fixed seatings. You’re free to dine where, when and with whom you choose. Just as it should be on your vacation.  The hardest part - selecting where you want to eat on our journey.  Enjoy delicious comfort foods as well as more exotic choices from our many specialty dining restaurants. Whether it’s a cheeseburger you have a desire for, or Coq au Vin, your dinner is ready when you are.   

Stateroom Options - Best of Times travel has secured various styles of staterooms to meet your personal preferences.  The Joy boasts stylish and sophisticated appointments whether you choose and inside cabin or choose to pamper yourself in a mini-suite.  The Joy has it all. 

ALL PRICES ARE PER PERSON AND ARE BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY.  IF YOU ARE A SOLO TRAVELER, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU SELECT THE OPTION FOR SOLO TRAVELERS WHEN CHOOSING YOUR STATEROOM.  IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR TRIPLE OR QUAD OCCUPANCY PRICING PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE DIRECTLY.

Enjoy all of the amenities you have come to expect from a modern day cruise ship and then some.  The Norwegian Pearl’s staterooms feature comfortable beds, plenty of storage for your clothes, and an easy entry shower.  All staterooms allow for the beds to be configured as either a Queen or two separate beds.  Additional cabin categories are available upon request at prevailing rates.  

Category - Inside Staterooms - With room for up to four guests, these Inside Staterooms come with two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and some staterooms will have additional bedding to accommodate up to two more guests. Approx. Size: 135  - 201 sq. ft.

Category - Oceanview Staterooms -  These comfortable staterooms accommodate up to three guests, making them ideal to kick back, relax and enjoy an amazing view from the big picture window. Two lower beds convert into a queen-size bed, and some have additional bedding for one more. Of course, you'll have room service and many other amenities. Plus some can connect, a great option to spread out even more.    Approx. Size: 161 - 252 sq. ft. 

Category - Balcony Staterooms - These staterooms sleep up to four guests and come with two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and a convertible sofa pulls out to sleep two more. Also includes a sitting area and floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open to a private balcony with a great view. The BA staterooms are primarily located mid-ship so that you’ll have easy access to everything on board.  Approx. Size: 207 - 322 sq. ft. Balcony Size 32 - 77 sq. ft.

Mini-Suite Staterooms - With room for up to four guests, you’ll love these Mini-Suites. Includes two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed as well as a sitting area, luxury shower, additional bedding to sleep two additional guests (in certain staterooms) and a private balcony with a great view.  Approx. Size 251 - 513 sq. ft. Balcony Size 44 - 210 sq. ft.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Responsibilities:  Best of Times Travel is acting solely as an agent for supplier(s) identified on accompanying documents in selling travel related services, or in accepting reservations or bookings for services that are not directly supplied by this agency.  Best of Times Travel is not responsible or liable for breach of contract or any other intentional or careless actions or omissions on part of such suppliers which result in any delays, missed connections, changes in ports of call, climatic conditions, losses, damages, or additional expenses owning to advertised schedules, change in any service or accommodations, or any other causes beyond our control.  Departure/arrival points will try to be satisfied but are not guaranteed.  In the event the services and accommodations set forth in this brochure cannot be supplied because of delays or other causes beyond our control, Best of Times Travel will use its best efforts, provided they have received notice of the delay or disruption, to arrange for comparable services and accommodations.  Rates and itineraries shown here were in effect at the time of printing and no changes are anticipated; however, Best of Times Travel reserves the right to withdraw any tour or to make any rate changes, as necessary.  Prices are subject to change.  A deposit is always required to confirm a reservation. A Deposit of $800pp, plus insurance premium (if selected) is due upon registration to confirm your reservation.  Travel Insurance: We recommend your purchase of optional travel insurance.  This optional travel insurance is per person and the premium is based on the overall trip cost.  Travelers MUST purchase the plan at the time of initial deposit.  Coverage will not be in place unless your full Deposit is received.   Cancellation schedule and fees are in place regardless of cancellation reason (including, but not limited to, force majeure, health pandemics or government restrictions).  Travel Insurance Premium is also Non-Refundable regardless of cancellation reason.   Payment in full must be received by Decmeber 29th, 2023 or this may result in an automatic cancellation.   Please note:  All cancellations must be made in writing and sent to Best of Times Travel.  The date of cancellation is deemed to be the date received by Best of Times Travel.  Cancellation Charges for this programs are as follows:  Cancellations from date of booking until 9/30/2023 have no cancellation fee.   Cancellations from 10/1/2023 until 12/29/2023 have a cancellation fee of $400.  Cancellations from 12/30/2023 until 2/29/2024 have a cancellation fee of 50% of the total fare. Cancellations from 3/1/2024 until 4/2/2024 have a cancellation fee of 75% of the total fare. Cancellations after 4/2/2024 will receive no refund, 100% of the total fare.  Best of Times Travel is not responsible for any refunds over and above said amount.  Best of Times Travel reserves the right to issue any refunds, in whole or in part, in the form of future travel credit. 

*Pre-Existing Medical Condition Exclusion Waiver has the following stipulations: plan must be purchased within 15 days of initial trip payment, insured must be medically able to travel at time of purchasing the plan, all pre-paid, non-refundable trip costs need to be insured.  This information is a brief description of the features of this insurance program. Coverage & pricing may vary by state. The provision of this document is for informational purposes only and is not an insurance contract. Coverage is being marketed by Chubb Insurance Solutions Agency, Inc. located at 202 Halls Mills Road, Whitehouse Station, New Jersey 08889. Insurance benefits are underwritten by ACE Property & Casualty Insurance Company located at 436 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106.

PASSPORT - A valid government issued passport is required for this trip, and must be valid for 90 days AFTER the date this trip returns.  *BEFORE BOOKING, PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU PROVIDE YOUR LEGAL NAME AND DATE OF BIRTH AS THEY APPEAR ON YOUR PASSPORT.  Errors in passenger information can result in your being denied boarding privileges. 

COVID VACCINATION - Guests will be notified by Best of Times Travel of any changes to requirements or mandates that take place prior to our trip departure date.   Best of Times Travel is not responsible for guests being denied boarding due to their inability to meet required mandates to sail.    

Here are some important details regarding the finalization of  your cruise booking once it is completed:  

Official Cruise Booking - Once you have made your booking with Best of Times Travel on-line through this site you will receive an email notification that your reservation has been placed and payment received.  This is NOT your official booking information with the cruise line.  Shortly after your booking you will receive a secondary email directly from Best of Times Travel Office with your official Cruise Registration Number and Cabin Number for the Cruise.  Any customers receiving a confirmation from our office with a Cabin Number that begins with a "GTY" means that your are guaranteed that cabin category or better on the ship.  It means the ship is getting full and the cruise line would only guarantee you that category or better.  If Best of Times Travel is unable to confirm your reservation with the Cruise Line you will be notified as such and a full refund of payments made upon registration will be issued.

Travel Insurance – If you have chosen the optional Chubb Travel Protection program, please print off a copy of the brochure for your records.  This has important information on it regarding coverage and services provided by the insurance program.

Final Payment – Please note that final payment is due into our offices no later than December 29th, 2023.  Please note that our on-line booking system is set up with automated installment payments on your account instead of making one lump sum payment at the end.  If you do not wish to be on the automated installment plan, please email our office at rtreat@bestoftimestravel..com and we will stop the automated payment plan.  You will be notified via email closer to the final payment time that your balance is due.  Please be reminded that failure to submit final payment on time may result in automatic cancellation and subsequent cancellation fees.

Online Check in Form – Please note that Norwegian Cruise Lines & U.S. and International Customs Authorities require accurate completion of the Online Check in Form. Please complete this form at least 21 days prior to trip departure. To complete the registration process go to www.ncl.com. Click on “REGISTER” in the upper right hand corner of the page if you have not sailed with NCL before or did not provide your latitudes number.  For customers that have sailed with NCL before and have an existing latitudes number Click on “LOG IN” in the upper right hand corner of the web page.  Follow the prompts from there to complete the registration. You will need your reservation/booking #, which will be emailed to you from our office once a cabin has been assigned.   You will need to provide NCL your passport information as well as other pertinent personal information.  

We recommend you go into your account shortly after you have made final payment on your booking.  Once you have logged into your account and have provided the necessary guest information you will also be able to do other tasks when logged into your account such as: 

• Reserve your specialty dining restaurant reservations
• Receive exclusive email updates, deals, and insider tips
• Explore and book shore excursions before they fill up
• Book onboard activities
• Check in online and prepare your boarding eDocs to save time at the pier
• Access your itinerary, cruise history and Latitudes Rewards Account information

Best of Times Travel can’t be held responsible for information submitted incorrectly that results in denial of boarding the ship. 

Final Documents - Please note that all of your final boarding documents and details regarding our Exclusive program will be mailed to you approximately 3 weeks prior to the sailing date.   In the meantime if you have any questions or concerns regarding your booking please feel free to contact our office via email or you may call us at 603-554-8901.

Warmest Regards,

Best of Times Travel