Want to heat up your bookings and commissions? Think Alaska

We're barely into spring, but as you can tell, your clients — everyone from couples to families to groups — are already thinking ahead to summer. And in case you don't know it, you're in a great position to help them — and yourself. Partner with NCL to offer a destination with great travel appeal, great itineraries, great ships, great pricing and — best of all — great commissions. It's the Great North — Alaska.

I'm a former travel agent — but did you know that I worked for several years in Anchorage, Alaska? From first-hand experience, I know that our 49th state is a one-of-a kind destination for your clients — and for you.

Many clients save for years to cruise Alaska, dreaming of close-up encounters with whales, eagles, bears, puffins and calving glaciers — not to mention 23 hours of sunlight. Selling the Great North is a great proposition for you, too — it's a premium destination, which means higher commissions, plus higher client satisfaction rates, thanks to all the great cruise combinations we offer.

But if you've never visited this vast state, how do you sell it? To match the right client with the right product, simply sell the industry's number one Inside Passage cruise line — NCL!

Here are a few talking points:

Tell your clients they can cruise Alaska in the newest ship in the industry, Norwegian Pearl.
NCL's ships sail from both Seattle and Vancouver to meet your client's needs.

Money talks, so tell them our round trip experience adds up to better value on round-trip air pricing.

They're virtually guaranteed to see all the Alaska wildlife they've dreamed about (tell them the Inside Passage is famous for it).

There's no better way to take advantage of every minute of 23 hours of sunlight than by going Freestyle — after all, who wants to rush back from a shore excursion for dinner?

Great Freestyle Cruising Ships & Intineraries This summer, NCL has three Freestyle Cruising ships in Alaska — Norwegian Star, Norwegian Sun and Norwegian Pearl — all loaded with choices in accommodations and amenities to please everyone from privacy seeking couples to families and large groups.

Star PowerNorwegian Star offers Freestyle Cruising choices galore, with 14 dining options (including 24-hour room service) and a selection of suites, including two Garden Villas — at 5,750 square feet. Can you imagine a better way for your clients to view the icescapes and wildlife than from the comforts of these luxurious quarters?

Let the Sun ShineNorwegian Sun, one of NCL's first ships specially designed and built for Freestyle Cruising, is a favorite among cruisers. Her choices in dining, entertainment and family friendly accommodations, like connecting staterooms, make her ideal for a comfortable and flexible Yukon adventure.

Lustrous PearlNorwegian Pearl, our newest Freestyle Cruising ship, is the youngest ship in Alaska. With the most innovative suite complexes at sea, Courtyard Villas, a bowling alley and a rock climbing wall, she's a great choice for anyone.

For complete details on cruise dates and itineraries, go to ncl.com. or click here. Great Family VacationsEven though school's not out yet, summer vacations are in. Parents and kids alike are already in planning mode for a vacation — and Alaska is it!

Our family friendly Freestyle Cruising ships offer tons of on-board activities, exciting shore excursions like whale watching glacier tours, panning for gold and lots more. And don't forget our Kid's Crew™ and Teen's Crew™ programs, tons of Freestyle dining choices and flexible accommodations for groups of any size (everything from inside staterooms to our luxurious Garden Villas).

Plus, there are no schedules or demands to worry about — except the ones from mom and dad. Alaska adds up to a great destinationSo when you combine this popular market with our sensational Freestyle Cruising ships and itineraries, great prices and big commissions, with your determination and talent, Alaska comes up a winner — and so will you!

Start generating interest in Alaska cruising among your client base using NCL's Xpress Marketing tool, or call your Business Development Manager for more ideas about developing an Alaska sales plan. And don't forget to check the Travel Partners section of ncl.com for reference tools and updated information about our Alaska itineraries.

Here's to great northern exposure!
Sincerely,Terri BurkeVice President, Business Development