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Miami-based Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel with a 54-year history of breaking boundaries, has announced an expanded partnership with Starbucks, delivering the world’s most recognized coffee experience across its 17-ship fleet and private resort destinations.
By the end of 2022, the company will be the first in the industry to offer the Starbucks experience across all ships, delivering high-quality Starbucks coffee made with 100 percent of the finest arabica beans sourced from the world’s premier coffee growing regions.
Through the extended partnership, licensed stores and “We Proudly Serve” cafes will be available across all of the company’s ships. Guests will enjoy the same favorite hot and cold handcrafted beverages, seasonal blends, and sweet and savory food items as they do at their neighborhood store. On select ships, where a licensed store is available, guests also will have access to the popular retail products and benefits of the Starbucks Rewards program while at sea.
Starbucks handcrafted espresso beverages will be available at all main dining room and specialty restaurants, with select ships offering self-pour coffee stations at Garden Café, the three-meal buffet.
“We are proud to announce our extended partnership offering the most robust Starbucks experience at sea for our guests just days before we restart our operations in Seattle, Starbucks’ hometown,” said Harry Sommer, president and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line.
“Our teams both share a similar passion for providing meaningful experiences and opportunities for people to connect, and together we are delivering on that commitment.”
Following the successful launch of the company’s first licensed store on Norwegian Bliss in 2018, Norwegian Joy, Sky, Getaway and Encore also offer a similar experience, with additional stores scheduled for Norwegian Gem, Epic, Breakaway, Pearl and Escape.
Norwegian Sky was the first ship in the industry to pour Starbucks’ Nitro Brew.
“Starbucks is proud to bring customers their favorite coffee experiences as they begin to reconnect, travel and socialize together,” said Mark Ring, senior vice president, U.S.
Licensed Stores and Latin America, Starbucks. “Bringing Starbucks menu to Norwegian Cruise Line provides a distinctive and premium experience for all travelers.”
Later this year, guests will be able to enjoy Starbucks on Harvest Caye, the company’s private resort area in Belize, and on the company’s private island in the Bahamas, Great Stirrup Cay, guests will be able to cool off with the ever popular Starbucks’ Cold Brew.
For more information about the company’s award-winning 17-ship fleet and worldwide itineraries, or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit www.ncl.com.
