Kids get free shore excursions with NCL

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has launched a savings offer for families booking a 2012 cruise through May 13. With the “Little Norwegian’s Explore For Free”offer, children 12 years and younger receive complimentary Norwegian-sponsored shore excursions and teens (13 to 17 years old) will receive half-off shore excursions when in the same stateroom with a paying adult on the same excursion. This applies to all 2012 sailings fleet-wide for all ports of call. Families can whale watch in Alaska; explore ancient cities in Europe; or have fun in the sun on a snorkel excursion in the Caribbean, Bahamas, Bermuda or Hawaii. In conjunction with this offer, Norwegian has partnered with popular kid’s clothing retailer, The Children’s Place, on “A Place in the Sun Sweepstakes,”where participants can enter online at http://www.childrensplace.com or in retail stores to win a seven-day cruise to the Caribbean or Bermuda for a family of four. In addition, those who qualify for the complimentary shore excursion promotion will receive an e-coupon for 20% off a purchase of $50 or more at The Children’s Place (valid in Canada and the US). (http://www.ncl.com)