But what about the key demograph-
comedy by Levity Entertainment Group
It certainly seems that Sheehan and his
ics for Getaway – and beyond? Is there a
and the very first Grammy Experience at
crew know a thing or two about how to
“dream customer” that the CEO wants to
sea, with performances nightly by Grammy
win the people over. At the World Travel
reach? Sheehan explains that the Norwe-
winners and nominees.
Awards 2013, Norwegian Cruise Line
gian Getaway, and the company’s fleet in
“Also, with Norwegian Getaway,
walked away with the ‘World’s Leading
general, are custom-built for Norwegian’s
we are introducing the Illusionarium, an
Large Ship Cruise Line’ honours – making
Freestyle Cruising experience, which gives
all new mystical dining and entertainment
the company the top global cruise line for
guests the freedom and flexibility to de-
experience that is going to envelop guests
the second consecutive year.
sign their ideal vacation at sea.
in magic and supernatural effects.”
DOHA DOMINANCE
The honour was given at the World
“This means giving our guests a
Given the enormous choice in all ar-
Travel Awards‘ 20th annual Grand Final
range of dining options – up to 29 – and
eas, Sheehan feels that the cruise line has
Gala, held on November 30 in Doha, Qatar,
lots of variety in accommodations from
truly created a product that appeals to a
and is based on votes by travel agents and
Studios designed and priced for solo trav-
wide range of customers, from solo trav-
consumers across the globe to recognise
ellers to our luxurious suite complex The
ellers and couples to families and groups
travel companies that provide outstanding
Haven by Norwegian.”
of friends. And it looks like the Caribbean
is not going out of style – ever.
products and customer service. In addi-
“The Caribbean is one of the hottest
tion to the award for top cruise line world-
THE FUN PART
wide, Norwegian Cruise Line has also re-
And, yeah, there is no going around the
destinations and in high-demand from our
ceived the award for “Europe’s Leading
entertainment bit: according to Sheehan,
guests, so we’re thrilled to bring this brand
Cruise Line” for the past six consecutive
the cruise line offers “the most innova-
new ship to Miami and sail year-round to
years from the World Travel Awards, and
tive line-up at sea” including Broadway
the islands,” Sheehan sums up.
has been named “Caribbean’s Leading
shows like the musical Legally Blonde or
Cruise Line”.
the dance sensation Burn the Floor and
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