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Posted: Sat Aug 16th, 2008 03:46 pm | 1st Post |
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Miami - Aug 11, 2008
Norwegian Gem, NCL's newest Freestyle Cruising ship, takes center stage in Fine Living Network's new one-hour special: The Ultimate Cruise Guide. The special was filmed during a seven-day Western Mediterranean cruise aboard Norwegian Gem and will premiere on Saturday, August 16, 2008 at 10 p.m. EST.
The show presents a complete guide to everything a viewer needs to know about cruising, featuring insider tips from Norwegian Gem's officers and a first-hand look at cruising through the eyes of the Walkers, a family of four from New York with children ages six and 10, and Joey and Joy, a young, professional couple on a romantic getaway, as they explore the ship's on-board amenities and NCL shore excursions.
"NCL's Freestyle Cruising allows guests the freedom and flexibility to cruise on their own schedule," said Colin Veitch, NCL's president and CEO. "During this special cruise guide on Fine Living Network, viewers will experience Freestyle Cruising and all it has to offer on our newest ship, Norwegian Gem. We hope that after watching the special, they will want to take their own cruise vacation aboard one of our 12 Freestyle Cruising ships."
Viewers will vacation alongside the Walkers and Joey and Joy as they set out on their European cruise on Norwegian Gem. During the cruise, Joey and Joy use the time to unwind and relax from their busy lifestyle with a romantic brunch in the ship's French restaurant Le Bistro; a private training session with a personal trainer in the Body Waves Fitness Center; and total relaxation on the ship's pool deck with Evian mists and cold towels from poolside attendants.
The Walkers maximize their time to the fullest with a family bowling tournament in Bliss Ultra Lounge; a relaxing couple's spa treatment in the Yin & Yang Spa while the children are playing in the Treetops Kids Club; an entertaining family dinner in the Teppanyaki restaurant; and a performance by the famed Second City comedy troupe in the Stardust Theater.
While off the ship, they visit unforgettable ports of call including Barcelona, Spain; Valetta, Malta; Naples, Rome and Florence, Italy; and Nice, France. The Walkers opt to explore Rome via an educational experience for their children with NCL's Ultimate Touring, allowing them to customize their own private tour of the Coliseum, the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon, while Joey and Joy decide to take in Malta's scenic beauty on their private tour of the island's beaches.
The Ultimate Cruise Guide is scheduled to air again on Fine Living Network (FLN) August 27 at 4 p.m.; August 30 at 11 p.m.; September 12 at 4 p.m.; September 14 at 11 p.m.; and September 24 at 10 p.m. From the makers of HGTV and Food Network, FLN is available nationwide on DirecTV channel 232 and DISH Network channel 113, and on local digital cable. To sample FLN programming, visit http://www.fineliving.com/TV.
http://www.ncl.com/nclweb/pressroom/pressRelease.html?storyCode=PR_081108
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Posted: Sat Aug 16th, 2008 04:16 pm | 2nd Post |
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Thanks for the heads up. I would like to try to catch this tonight, but I have to check and see if we get the Fine Living Network?!
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Posted: Sat Aug 16th, 2008 04:30 pm | 3rd Post |
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maryfrei wrote: Thanks for the heads up. I would like to try to catch this tonight, but I have to check and see if we get the Fine Living Network?!
I wasn't sure we got it either. Channel 260 in my neck of the woods.
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Posted: Sat Aug 16th, 2008 04:40 pm | 4th Post |
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maryfrei wrote: Thanks for the heads up. I would like to try to catch this tonight, but I have to check and see if we get the Fine Living Network?!
http://getfineliving.com/
Put in your zip and it will tell you.
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Posted: Sat Aug 16th, 2008 05:26 pm | 5th Post |
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Comcast has it on 122 in Danbury CT! Thanks, I will get to see the Gem again before next April, hope to see some familiar faces!
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Posted: Sat Aug 16th, 2008 06:18 pm | 6th Post |
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maryfrei wrote: Comcast has it on 122 in Danbury CT! Thanks, I will get to see the Gem again before next April, hope to see some familiar faces!
I can't get it on Long Island thru Cablevision. I wanted to see the ports of call, since we are considering the Gem for next year.
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Posted: Sat Aug 16th, 2008 06:22 pm | 7th Post |
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Got2Cruise wrote: maryfrei wrote: Comcast has it on 122 in Danbury CT! Thanks, I will get to see the Gem again before next April, hope to see some familiar faces!
I can't get it on Long Island thru Cablevision. I wanted to see the ports of call, since we are considering the Gem for next year.
We should PM 8888 to Tivo and post on his website
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Posted: Sat Aug 16th, 2008 07:37 pm | 8th Post |
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Cannel 133 "here in Germantown (WI)"
Recording is scheduled for 9 pm
Will post it on Monday cause I will be in Amsterdam tomorrow to meet some
friends from Canada who are currently on the Carnival Splendor.
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| This show has the production value of A Cruise Star Video. Just dropped in on it current quiz - what is a tender.
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Posted: Sun Aug 17th, 2008 03:58 am | 10th Post |
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shoreguy wrote: This show has the production value of A Cruise Star Video. Just dropped in on it current quiz - what is a tender.
Ummm, it's made of chicken?  
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Posted: Mon Aug 18th, 2008 01:23 am | 11th Post |
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I couldn't tune in at all, thanks Comcast!
All I got was an 800 number to call, guess I don't spend enough money with them.
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Posted: Mon Aug 18th, 2008 02:26 am | 12th Post |
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| Well that stinks. Do you think you'll be able to catch it on one of the other nights?
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Posted: Mon Aug 18th, 2008 02:40 am | 13th Post |
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maryfrei wrote: I couldn't tune in at all, thanks Comcast!
All I got was an 800 number to call, guess I don't spend enough money with them.
#8888 will have it online tomorrow. 
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Posted: Mon Aug 18th, 2008 09:33 am | 14th Post |
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shoreguy wrote: maryfrei wrote: I couldn't tune in at all, thanks Comcast!
All I got was an 800 number to call, guess I don't spend enough money with them.
#8888 will have it online tomorrow.
Thats handy was going to ask how we could get to see it,
Nice one J.
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Posted: Mon Aug 18th, 2008 09:36 am | 15th Post |
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insidecabin wrote: shoreguy wrote: maryfrei wrote: I couldn't tune in at all, thanks Comcast!
All I got was an 800 number to call, guess I don't spend enough money with them.
#8888 will have it online tomorrow.
Thats handy was going to ask how we could get to see it,
Nice one J.
Let him recover from our Amsterdam trip at work. :drugs:
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Posted: Mon Aug 18th, 2008 01:13 pm | 16th Post |
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Sellie wrote: insidecabin wrote: shoreguy wrote: maryfrei wrote: I couldn't tune in at all, thanks Comcast!
All I got was an 800 number to call, guess I don't spend enough money with them.
#8888 will have it online tomorrow.
Thats handy was going to ask how we could get to see it,
Nice one J.
Let him recover from our Amsterdam trip at work. :drugs:
OK I sure the folks here will give him 20 minutes to recover
Did you ever recover from the Norway Cold that refused to die.:sniffles:
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Posted: Mon Aug 18th, 2008 01:17 pm | 17th Post |
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shoreguy wrote: Did you ever recover from the Norway Cold that refused to die.:sniffles:
Yes, I had to stay home for two weeks after the cruise.
Now I'm back in shape and took two Canadians on an Amsterdam walking tour for seven hours before they had to return on the Carnival Splendor!!!
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Posted: Mon Aug 18th, 2008 02:03 pm | 18th Post |
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Thanks in advance to #8888!
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Posted: Mon Aug 18th, 2008 05:22 pm | 19th Post |
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| I'm sure Armando from themartini clinic would like to see this. He got to mention is signature martini on the show and they even gave him a special graphic.
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How can I see the show on internet - or is that at all possible ? We Canadians don't get that channel 
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Filomene123 wrote: How can I see the show on internet - or is that at all possible ? We Canadians don't get that channel
Stand by - help is on the way. Should be a link in a couple of days here.
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Posted: Mon Aug 18th, 2008 07:04 pm | 22nd Post |
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Sellie wrote: insidecabin wrote: shoreguy wrote: maryfrei wrote: I couldn't tune in at all, thanks Comcast!
All I got was an 800 number to call, guess I don't spend enough money with them.
#8888 will have it online tomorrow.
Thats handy was going to ask how we could get to see it,
Nice one J.
Let him recover from our Amsterdam trip at work. :drugs:
I am sorry but his time is up!!!  Was he weak again?
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Posted: Mon Aug 18th, 2008 07:25 pm | 23rd Post |
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shoreguy wrote: This show has the production value of A Cruise Star Video.
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Posted: Mon Aug 18th, 2008 10:26 pm | 24th Post |
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tanti wrote: Sellie wrote: insidecabin wrote: shoreguy wrote: maryfrei wrote: I couldn't tune in at all, thanks Comcast!
All I got was an 800 number to call, guess I don't spend enough money with them.
#8888 will have it online tomorrow.
Thats handy was going to ask how we could get to see it,
Nice one J.
Let him recover from our Amsterdam trip at work. :drugs:
I am sorry but his time is up!!! Was he weak again?
I think the poor lad is in shock.
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Posted: Mon Aug 18th, 2008 10:34 pm | 25th Post |
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insidecabin wrote: tanti wrote: Sellie wrote: insidecabin wrote: shoreguy wrote: maryfrei wrote: I couldn't tune in at all, thanks Comcast!
All I got was an 800 number to call, guess I don't spend enough money with them.
#8888 will have it online tomorrow.
Thats handy was going to ask how we could get to see it,
Nice one J.
Let him recover from our Amsterdam trip at work. :drugs:
I am sorry but his time is up!!! Was he weak again?
I think the poor lad is in shock.
If you ever went on a Sellie 7 hour death march it would take you days to recover. No reason to follow the beaten path. Far more difficult then an insidecabin circle tour.
Some folks who join those marches spend half the time relaxing on a bench whille the others take the hill. 
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