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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% discount for union members on NCL America cruises in Hawaii. Even better discounts on selected staterooms and sailings.
- 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.
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.
*Discounts only available by calling NCL directly or through a local travel agent. Not available through online booking.
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 of 5% with NCL America.
Check the NCL specials page for even more savings on selected staterooms and sailings.
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 even more on select staterooms and sailings
- 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
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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?
- Dues-paying labor union members of participating unions
- Union member retirees
- Union Plus credit cardholders
Customer Service
Questions? Call Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) at 1-866-867-0593.
Stay informed about the latest cruise specials by email.
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.
Member Comments
On 11/01/09 Craig said:
My wife & I saved over $800 on our cruise to Alaska's inside passage on the Norwegian Star out of Seattle. (Extra tips for the staff) This was our first cruise. We are wanting to plan another one :) The savings made it possible for us to Really enjoy our 10 year anniversary! I have been spreading the word at the hall & on job sites about the savings with Union Plus membership! Thank you to my Brothers & Sisters at Union Plus! Craig Prescott Local 76 IBEW Tacoma Wa.
On 08/04/09 Sandra said:
A group of about 15 people booked a cruise with cruises-n-more and was told if any one is a Union member we would get a discount. At least 4 cabins qualified for the discount, and it was great. Sandra Webb Local 1-S
On 06/26/09 Ann said:
We had already booked on NCL when we found out about the discount. We called NCL and received an addtional $500 discount on the published fare eventhought we had not paid full price to begin with. No problems what so ever. The $500 paid for all our extras such as the spa and shore trips and extra tips to the cabin stewards and waiters.
On 06/11/09 Patricia said:
Saved $300 with the union discount on an NCL cruise.
On 03/25/09 anonymous said:
This benefit saved me over $100.
On 03/19/09 Patricia said:
received a $400 discount on an aslaska cruise.
On 02/24/09 JACQUELIN Q said:
This is my third cruise with NCL and thanks to the union discounts we were able to take wonderful cruises to the Bahamas. We are going to Bermuda this year and hope to have as wonderful an experience as we have in the past years. Thank you. JQM, Queens, NY
On 02/10/09 Joseph said:
I was new to the cruise scene I drove to new orleans parked long term (7 days) and had the greatest time. I never had a dull moment NCL with free style dinning is the answer this is like Disney land on the ocean for adults
On 02/09/09 Cristobal said:
I was looking to save some money on my first cruise, I was very sorprised after I booked mu cruised to Hawaii , the travel agent from NCL called me back to let me know that I was elegible to get a discount for being a Union Member, let me tell you something she & the Union Benefits made my day. Thank You NCL & Uniom Plus as well CWA3204 to take care of us by helpimg us with thist great discounts. Sincerly , Cristobal Wainwright
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Union Leader Materials
- Leaders can order free bulk materials by calling the Union Plus Leader Line at 1-800-472-2005 or 202-293-5330 (M-F, 8:30 - 4:30 pm ET) in the Washington, D.C. metro area.
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On 04/13/10 anonymous said:
all good things, loved the ship and free style dining. The union discount made a difference in final pricing and ncl made it very easy to obtain. the cruise was from turkey to greece including greek islands.