Norwegian Cruise Lines operates three ships that sail to Alaska each summer - the Norwegian Pearl, the Norwegian Star, and the Norwegian Sun - all sailing round trip to the Inside Passage in Lower Alaska and back again. These ships are state of the art and well-equipped with the best amenities (as if a cruise to Alaska would allow you any free time to go for on-board bowling alleys). But sailing on a cruise liner that is part of one of the most modern fleets of cruisers in the world certainly has its perks - and Norwegian Cruise Lines Alaskan fleet is the newest of all that are sailing to Alaska right now.

One reason that Alaskan cruises offered by Norwegian Cruise Lines are gaining in popularity is the advent of freestyle cruising. This concept allows for a relaxed and very contemporary cruise that is more enjoyable to most people. In lieu of the traditional large dining room, freestyle cruising offers smaller, specialized restaurants that offer a great variety of cuisine from all over the world. And since there is no formal dining room area, there are no set times for dinner. Guests may eat whenever they want and have a bigger selection of foods to choose from. And finally, the freestyle cruising concept means no more dressing up for dinner - which makes dining (and cruising) more comfortable and relaxing, as it should be!