Cruise ship design news

Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) have released entertainment venue information for their new F3-class ships (scheduled to begin service in 2010).

Among the announced venues are:

Ice Bar: Inspired by the original Scandinavian Ice Bars and Ice Hotels, this area will contain a bar, walls, tables, stools, glasses and life-size sculptures all made from ice. The cover charge includes use of a parka, gloves and a hat.

POSH Beach Club:

Adult guests who purchase a daily or weekly pass will access this luxurious and exclusive outdoor entertainment complex in a private glass elevator.

POSH by day:

Guests can lounge on the white-cushioned day beds in private cabanas and cool off in the 35-foot long cascading waterfall, with the dedicated POSH VIP Host and crew providing guest services.

Early Morning (6 to 9 am) – POSH Vive

Guests awake to yoga classes and body-and-soul treatments in private cabanas as the sun rises and the day starts anew.

Morning (9 to Noon am) – POSH Rehab

Guests can relax and recover from a night out with Salty Dogs, Bloody Mary's, and Mimosas combined with a soothing music mix.

Afternoon (Noon to 6 pm) – POSH Sol

“The best nightlife in the daytime” with guests lounging on day beds, enjoying sun and surf music, sipping on spiked snow cones.

POSH by night / Spice H20 (6 PM to late):

The complex becomes an open air night club, where guests enjoy sparkling drinks and VIP bottle service served on silver trays. Guests can dance all night to a DJ vibe or lounge on a POSH bed under the stars.

Bliss Ultra Lounge and Nightclub:

Featuring a bowling alley and casino gaming tables

Halo, the Über Bar:

A venue reserved exclusively for guests who book stateroom suites in the Garden Villa or Courtyard Villa categories.

Venue pics at this link:

http://tinyurl.com/5rh9pn