Stardust Showtime: Band on the Run

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Wednesday,
23'dJanuary,2008
Location:Zihuatanejo
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Today'sforecast
MosflySunny,89F/32c
Sunrise
6:18am
Sunset
5:38pm
Arrival
7:00am
Departure
2:00pm
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Welcome
To ni ght's e nle rtai q m e nt
StardustShowtime:Band on the Run
to Zihuatanejo
Z i h u a t a n e j o& l x t a p a , o n t h e
"Mexican
R i v i e r a "a r e c o n s i d e r e d
Norwegian Cruise Line is proud to present The Jean Ann Ryan Company, in "Band on the Run".
We'll take you back to the 70's era where bell bottoms and platform shoes were in fashion. We
kindly requestthat no minors be seated on the first two rows of the theater.This show is PG 13.
two resorts in one. Located in the
Time: 7:30pm & 9:30pm, StardustTheater,Deck 6 & 7, Fwd
from Acapulco via coastal
northwestern part of the state of
Guerrero, 150 miles up the coast
Highway 200.
Spinnaker Comedy Showtime: Bud Andersen
Norwegian Cruise line is proud to bring back Comedian Bud Andersen in an all new show. Get
ready for more laughter tonight.
Time: 8:30pm & 10:00pm,SpinnakerLounge, Deck 12, Fwd
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when Fonatur began designing
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7:00am: Welcome to Zihuatanejo. The
NorwegianStar will anchor and use tender boats
to transportgueststo and from shore. Please
wait for the gangwaysto be set and secure
beforetenderservicewill begin,Guestson
Shore Excursions,pleasecheck your ticketsfor
meetingsand locations.Every individual.
includingchildren,needs to carry their Key Card
a n d P h o t ol . D .w h e n g o i n ga s h o r e .K e e p i n m i n d
that we will monitorthe trafficto the gangways
so pleaselistento announcements.The last
tenderdepartsZihuatanejoat 1:30pm.Please
keep watcheson the ship'stime at all times.
S t a r S e e k e r sT a l e n t S h o w S i g n u p : T h i s i s
your opportunityto be a performingsensationfor
your fellowguests.See your bandmaster.
Time:4:00pm
Star Bar, Deck '13, Mid
China Stars Acrobat Company: The acrobats
will give you a sneak previewof "CirquePacific",
the eveningshow in Cabo San Lucas.
T i m e : 6 : 4 5 o m& 9 : 3 0 o m
S p i n n a k e Lr o u n g e ,D e c k 1 2 , F w d
s t r u c t u r e sa r e l i m i t e d i n s i z e
M i l a n o D i a m o n dG a l l e r yJ a c k p o t B i n g o :
We're playingfour games with lots of cash at
stake and we will be givingaway a free
DiamondJewelrySet courtesyof Milano
DiamondGallery.Plus it's 2 for 1 drinksat the
bar. Jackpotis approaching$2,000.Get a
chanceto win $2,000 instantly.
Time: 3:00pm
S p i n n a k e Lr o u n g e ,D e c k 1 2 , F w d
Shopping Consultant: Don't forgetto pick up
V I P d i s c o u n st h o p p i n gc a r d sf o r s h o p p i n gi n t h e
two best shoppingports:PuertoVallartaand
Cabo San Lucas.Don't miss the live rafflewith
K a t h r y ni n D i a m o n d sI n t e r n a t i o n a lt 1 2 p m .
VIP Desk Hours:6:00pm-B:00pm
G r a n dA t r i u m ,D e c k7 , M i d
S t a r C l u b C a s i n o : H o t S e a t P r o m oa t
1 1 : 3 0 p m h; a v ea c h a n c et o w i n f r e e s l o t p l a y .
ParadiseLottojackpot is now over $146,000.
Only $2 a ticket.Quick picksare also available.
Try our Las Vegas stylesports bettingmachine
locatedin the Grand Atrium,Deck 7, Mid.
T i m e : 2 : 3 0 p m( a p p r o x . ) - C l o s e
D o n ' tm i s st h i r !
70's Groove Party: We'regoingbackto the 70's. JoinyourCruiseDirector's
Staffas we dancethe
nightawayto 70'stunesfrom KristenLee.Watchout for a specialappearance
of the VillagePeople.
T i m e : 1 0 : 3 0 p mS, p i n n a k eLro u n g eD
, e c k1 2 ,F w d
p r o p o r t i o n a t et o t h e i r l a n d a r e a .
"hotel
zone" extends
The entire
alongjust a 2-mile strip of wide
sandy beach called Playa del
P a l m a r .o n t h e o p e n P a c i f i c .
Z i h u a t a n e j o ,d o w n t h e c o a s t f r o m
lxtapa is an old fishingtown on a
p i c t u r e s q u es h e l t e r e d b a y t h a t i s
o n l y 1 . 6 m i l e s w i d e . U n t i lt h e
a d v e n t o f l x t a p a .Z i h u a t a n e j ow a s
hardly known. W'th the advent of
l x t a p a , Z i h u a t a n e j ob e g a n t o
g r o w & t h e l i t t l ed i r t s t r e e t s w e r e
p a v e d w i t h d e c o r a t i v eb r i c k . Y e t ,
the town retainsits original
c h a r m , t r a d i t i o n sa n d
congeniality.
W e r e s p e c t f u l l ya s k , b e c a u s e w e
care, that all guests use the hand
sanitizing stations at all times,
e s p e c i a l l yw h e n c o m i n g b a c k f r o m
all portsof call and before dining in
o u r r e s t a u r a n t s .l f y o u d e v e l o p a n y
k i n d o f g a s t r o i n t e s t i n asl y m p t o m s
then please report them
i m m e d i a t e l yt o t h e [ , 4 e d r c aCl e n t e r
on Deck 4, lvlid. No fee will apply for
c o n s u l t a t i o n ,o n l y f o r m e d i c a t i o n .
Bar Manager's Specials
Drink of the day: "Going Coco Nuts",$7.95 (Servedin a SouvenirGlass for you to keep)
Fruit Smoothie: "Papaya",$9.00;withoutalcohol $6.00 (Servedin a SouvenirSmoothieCup)
Coffee of the day: "Nutty Monk",Today's Shooter: "KahluaSombrero",$3.50
Martini of the day: "Sex at Sunset",99.75
Star Bar: Cheese plate availablewith wine from 5:00pm-9:00pm
Endless Summer: 2 for 1 MargaritaHappy Hour from 4:00pm-5:00pmwith free nachos
Endless Summer: Guacamoleand Tapas can be requestedwith Tequilacocktailspurchasedfrom 5:30pm-7:00pm
Dear
CruiseDirector,
What is the difference
betweensushiand
sashimi?
Sushihasthree
components:
fish,
vegetables,
andcooked
rice.Nigiri,or hand-made
sushi,is themostcommon
& is servedin pairs.Maki,
or sushirolls,aremade
withsheetsof seaweed
(nori)andservedas six
slices.Oshi,or pressed
sushi.is cutintosmall
squares.
Andfinally,
inarizushi
is a stuffedbean
curdroll.
Sashimiis rawslicedfish
servedwithgingerand
Japanese
horseradish,
wasabi.Themostpopular
kindsof sashimiare:
.
.
o
.
o
o
Maguro:Tuna
Toro: FattyTuna
Ebi: Prawn
Saba:Mackerel
lka:Squid
Tako:Octopus
As an alternative
to these,
be entertained
by the
cookingandknifejuggling
skillsof ourTeppanyaki
chefs.Theycut,stir,
Season,
anddivide
portions
in spectacular
displaysof dexterity.
To tastefor yourself,
sampleourAsiancuisine
at GinzaSushiand
Teppanyaki
Restaurant
on
Deck7.
ShoreExcursions
StarClubCasino
Try the Captain'sfavorite- ATV Adventure&
Village.Get readyto get dirty.Try the Royal
DolphinSwim- the mostcomplete
interaction
with these beautifulcreatures.PuertoVallarta
alwayshassomething
to offereverybody.
DeskHours:5:00pm-7:00pm
GrandAtrium.Deck7. Mid
Take advantageof our triple Play Chips
promotion.
Pay only $'10and receive$15 in
gamingchips;that'sa free$5 chipto get you
startedon anyof yourfavoritetablegames.You
can alsotakeup to $2,000thruyouron board
creditaccount
forcasinoplaypergamingday.
Time:2:30pm(approx.)-Close
GalleriaGiftShop
RhythmClocks- don't miss these amazing
timepieces.
Freeshipping
in theU.S.Swarovski
andLladrofigurines
areup to 30%off US retail
prices.Souvenirt-shirtsare $10 each in the
GrandAtrium.
Time:2:30pm-11:00pm
Galleria
Shops,Deck7, Aft
PhotoGallery
Areyourmemory
cardsgetting
full?Havethem
downloaded
to CD/DVDin the photogallery.
We offeron boardprintingservicefor only25
cents/print.
Professional
Portraitsalso will be
takentonightin theGrandAtrium.
Gallery:
3pm-1'lpm,
Deck7, Mid
Portraits:5pm-10pm,
Atrium,Deck7, Mid
BarongSpa& Salon
All natural weight loss and detoxification
products are available from the Fitness
Instructors.
Booka free15 minuteconsultation.
Try our celluliteand weightloss treatment
lonithermie
andlose1-8inchesin onesession.
Time:8:00am-10:00om
Barong
Spa,Deck11,Aft(Call11777\
SecureYour FutureCruiseNow
$250depositper cabin,$100instanton board
creditto spendon this cruise,that'sFreestyle
CruiseRewards.See yourCruiseConsultant
TeamRomeoandJennifer.
Time:7:30pm-9:00pm
Cruise ConsultantOffice, beside Shore
Excursions
Desk,GrandAtrium,
Deck7, Mid
Bags
Old MastersLecture& Art Auction
Bypass busy airport check-ins by taking
advantageof NCL'sexclusiveBAGS Program.
Haveyour luggagecheckedthroughall the way
to yourfinaldestination
from here,on boardthe
ship. BAGS givesyou all this freedom,security
and stressrelieffor just $15 per person.
Deadline:CaboSan LucasDay at Noon
ReceptionDesk,Deck7, Mid
Don'tmissouton ourFinalLecture
covering
the
greatestartistsof the 20'n centuryand the
largestandfinestauctionof the cruisewithan
amazing
collection
of over150worksof art.This
willfeaturefor thefirsttimethiscruise,a rare&
uniquecollection
of artworks.
Don'tmissit.
Time:3:00om
Carousel
Lounge,
Deck7, Fwd
Cagney'sSteakHouse
InternetCafe
Enjoy a 1930's style AmericanSteak House.
Cagney'sservesa varietyof steaks,including
Fillet Mignon,T-Bone, New York Cut Sirloin,
Porterhouseand Boneless Rib Eye. Cover
charge applies,we suggestreservations.
Call
#6767 for reservationsor visit the Restaurant
Reservation Desk located in the Endless
Summer,Deck8, Midfrom 7:00am-5:00pm.
Frequent
yoursecond
UserSpecial:
Purchase
Internet
Time Planand receivefree minutes.
30 minutes
freewithTimePlan'1(250mins.)
and 15 minutesfree with Time Plan2 (100
mins.).Justshowyourreceiptto the Internet
CafeManager.Caf6is accessible
24 hours.
Manager
Hours:4pm-6pm
& 7pm-1Opm
Internet
Cafe.Deck9. Mid
Stuff for the Morning People...
Wake up Stretchwith your FitnessInstructor
MorningTrivia#4
lnformalPictionaryPlaywith fellowguests
Arts & Crafts:BeadedBandana
Fitness Center, Deck, 12 Aft
Star Bar, Deck 13, Mid
Card Room, Deck 12, Fwd
Carousel Lounge, Deck 7, Fwd
7:30am
10:1Sam
11:30am
11:30am
Grand Atrium, Deck 7, Mid
Poolside,Deck 12, Mid
Poolside,Deck 12, Mid
Grand Atrium, Deck 7, Mid
Card Room, Deck 12, Fwd
Poolside,Deck 12, Mid
Barong Spa, Deck 11, Aft
Poolside,Deck 12, Mid
Carousel Lounge, Deck 7 Fwd
Fitness Center, Deck 12, Aft
SpinnakerLounge, Deck 12, Fwd
Poolside,Deck 12. Mid
Meet in the Stardust Theater. Deck 6 & 7. Fwd
Barong Spa, Deck 11, Aft
Endless Summer, Deck 8, Mid
Carousel Lounge, Deck 7, Fwd
Star Bar, Deck 13, Mid
Barong Spa, Deck 11, Aft
Endless Summer Bar, Deck 8, Mid
Spinnaker Lounge, Deck 12, Fwd
Sports Deck, Deck 14, Mid
Boardroom,Deck 12, Fwd
Red Lion Pub, Deck 7, Aft
Gatsby's, Deck 6, Mid
Noon-1:00pm
1:00pm-2:00pm
2:00pm
2:00pm-3:30pm
2:00pm-4:00pm
2:00pm-5:00pm
2:00pm-10:00pm
2:30pm
3:00pm
3:00pm
3:00pm
3:00pm-5:30pm
3:30pm
3.30pm
3:45pm
4:00pm
4:00pm
4:00pm
4:00pm-5:00pm
4:1Spm
4:30pm
5:00pm
5:30pm-6:15pm
5:45pm-6:30pm
Add pazzazzto your afternoon...
Wii Play by Nintendo
Live Music: Xcite (weather permitting)
Ms. Biceps Contest
Live Music: Jazzwith Alex Jackson & Company
Informal Bridge Play with Fellow Guests
Australian Airbrushed Tattoos (weather permitting)
Ladies Spa Night (bookings essential as spaces are limited)
lce Carving Demo
Final Art Lecture: Old Masters
Live Longer, Live Stronger Seminar
Milano Diamond Gallery Jackpot Bingo on the HzO
Live Music: Xcite (weather permitting)
Stardust Theater Backstage Tour with the production Cast
Learn the Benefits ofAcupuncture
Tanzanite Seminar
Champagne Art Auction (Preview at 3:00pm)
Star Seeker Talent Show Sign up
Go Smile Teeth Whitening Seminar
Margarita 2 for 1 Happy Hour
"Laugh
Till You Drop" with Comedian peter Sasso
Dodgeball (16 years & older) - Proper footwear required
Friends of Bill W. Meet
Live Music: Al Ventura "Classic Rock & More"
Live Music: Dmitriy Lukyanov "Piano Stylings,'
Everything's hotter when the sun goes down...
Australian Airbrushed Tattoos
Spinnaker Showtime: China Stars Acrobat Co.
Friends of Dorothy
Dali, Picasso & Chagall Art Exhibition
Country Time with DJ Jasper
Liquor Tasting
Live Music: Jane Seale "Acoustic Coffee House"
Live Music: Melodic Quartet "Vocal Harmonies"
Karaoke (for families)
Stardust Musical Showtime: Band on the Run (pG 13)
Progressive Team Trivia #5
Live Music: Richard Rogers "Lite Rock & pop',
Live Music: Dmitriy Lukyanov "Piano Stylings"
Spinnaker Comedy ShoMime: Bud Andersen
Flip a Coin for a Drink
Live Music: Kristen Lee "Dance'till you drop"
Live Music: Al Ventura "Classic Rock & More',
70's Disco Groove Party with Kristen Lee - Got a 70,s Geitup?
Paradise Lotto Drawing
DJ Jasper - Nightclub
Live Music: Kristen Lee "Dance'till you drop',
All Night Slots
Starboard Side, Deck 7, Mid
SpinnakerLounge, Deck 12, Fwd
Star Bar, Deck 13, Mid
Art Gallery, Deck 6, Fwd
Carousel Lounge, Deck 7, Fwd
Galleria, Deck 7, Aft
Gatsby's, Deck 6, Mid
Grand Atrium, Deck 7, Mid
Spinnaker Lounge, Deck 12, Fwd
Stardust Theater, Deck 6 & 7, Fwd
Star Bar, Deck 13, Mid
Carousel Lounge, Deck 7, Fwd
Star Bar, Deck 13, Mid
Spinnaker Lounge, Deck 12, Fwd
Red Lion Pub, Deck 7, Aft
SpinnakerLounge, Deck 12, Fwd
Red Lion Pub, Deck 7. Aft
Spinnaker Lounge, Deck '12,Fwd
Star Club Casino, Deck 6, Fwd
Carousel Lounge, Deck 7, Fwd
Spinnaker Lounge, Deck 12, Fwd
Star Club Casino, Deck 6, Fwd
6:00pm-9:30pm
6:45pm& 9:30pm
7:00pm
7:00pm
7:00pm-8:15pm
7:00pm-9:00pm
7:00pm-10:0Opm
7:00pm-'1
1:00pm
7:15pm-8:15pm
7:30pm& 9:30pm
8:00pm
8:15pm-11:30pm
8:30pm-10:30pm
8:30pm& 10:00pm
9:00pm
9:00pm-9:30pm
9:00pm-11:00pm
1 0 : 3 0 p m -11: 3 0 p m
10:45pm11:30pm-Close
11 : 4 5 p m - 1 2 : 3 0 a m
Continuous-Arrival
Ok, we know this looks like a sehefiule (gas7D, Gut nememhert qou'ne fnee to nhatettert!
Dining
Freestyle
Bar Services
Java Caf6
Deck 7, Mid
7:00am-Midnight
Barong Juice Bar
Deck 12, Aft
8:00am-9:00pm
Topsiders Poolside
Deck 12, Mid
8:00am-Close
Red Lion Pub
Deck 7, Aft
2:00pm-Close
Bier Garten
Deck 14, Fwd
1:00pm-Close
Open24 hours
menuavailable)
from4am-sam;
roomservice
Light bites/burgers(closes
RoomService(#10333)
Forwheneveryou'rehungry
MarketCaf6- Deck 12, Mid
Open24 hours
6:30am-11:00am
Versailles- Deck7, Aft
2:00pm-Close
Spinnaker Lounge
Deck 12, Fwd (over 18's after 11:00pm)
2:O0pm-Close
Carousel Nightclub
Deck 7, Fwd (over 18's after 11:30pm)
Pearl Martini Lounge
Deck 7, Fwd
2:00pm-Close
Casino Bar
Deck 6, Fwd
2:00pm-Close
Gatsby's Champagne Bar
Deck 6. Mid
5:00pm-Close
Star Bar
Deck 13, Mid
5:00pm-Close
Guest Services
Open 24 Hours
Reception Desk
Deck 7, Mid (#00)
7:00am-5:00pm
Restaurant Reservation Desk
EndlessSummer,Deck 8, Mid (#6767)
8:30am-10:00am
Medical Center
4:00pm-6:00pm
Deck4. Mid
1:00am
8:00am-1
On board Gredit Desk
5:00pm-7:00pm
Deck 7, Mid
8:00am-10:00pm
Outdoor Pool/Jacuzzi
Deck 12, Mid
10:00am-12:30om
Waterslides are open
2:00pm-3:00pm
& 5:30pm-7:00pm
Deck 12. Mid
9:00am-5:00pm
Kids Under 2 Play
Starboard Room, Deck 12, Fwd (EntranceSpinnakerLounge)
Library is open
Deck 12, Fwd
Arcade
Deck 12, Aft
Cruise Consultant
Cruise ConsultantOffice,Deck 7, Mid
Blue LagoonGaf6- Deck7, Aft
9:00am-1
1:00am
4:00pm-6:00pm
Open 24 Hours
7:30pm-9:00pm
E m e r g e n c i e s : S i m p l yd i a l # 9 1 1 f r o m a n y o n - b o a r ds h i p p h o n e .
A l l a b o u t a l c o h o l : l f y o u b o u g h t l i q u o ra n d o t h e r b e v e r a g e so n
shore, we'll hold them for you until the last night of your cruise.
Who can drink: Parental consent is required for 18 years old &
above to purchase & consume beer, wine & wine cooler.
O p e n F l a m e s : O p e n f l a m e s , l i k e b u r n i n gc a n d l e sa n d i n c e n s e ,
a r e n ' ta l l o w e d .
Outgoing Telephone Rates: Ship to shore calls can be made from
the phone in your stateroom. To the US & Canada $5.95 per
minute! Internationalcalls are billed at the rate of $6.95 per minute.
Toll-free numbers (800) and operator-assistednumbers are
charged the same rate as calls to the US & Canada. Credit cards &
calling cards are not accepted.
Environmental Hotline: To report any environmentalproblems,
call the Receotion Desk at 00 or send a letter to
Norwegian Cruise Line & NCL America, 7665
Corporate Center Drive, Miami, Florida
3 3 1 2 6 o r a n e m a i lt o
EnvironmentalHotline@ncl.com
All reoorts are confidential.
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7:00am-9:00am
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Complimentarylce Cream- Deck 12,Aft 1:00am-5:00pm
11:30am-3:00pm
MarketCaf6- Deck12, Mid
Noon-2:00pm
Versailles- Deck7, Aft
T h eG r i l l - D e c k1 2 ,M i d
BBQ- Deck12,Mid
Noon-Close
AfternoonSnacks- Deck 12,Aft
MarketCaf6- Deck 12. Mid
3:00pm-5:00pm
Versailles- Deck7, Aft
.Designated
diningroom
Aqua Deck6, Mid
Five-courses,
moreintimate
La Trattoria Deck 12,Mid
Nowthat'sltalian
EndlessSummer- Deck8. Mid
Tex Mex
Le Bistro*- Deck6, Mid
Frenchcuisinethat'smagnifique
5:30pm-10:00pm
Soho Room*- Deck6, Mid
Rim
ArtfulCalifornia/Pacific
5:30pm-Close
GinzaAsian/Sushi*-Deck7, Mid
Fusionof exoticAsianflavors
S:3Opm-Close
TeppanyakiRoom*-Deck7, Mid
dinnerexoerience
Authentic
Jaoanese
Cagney'sSteakhouse*- Deck 13, Mid
Grilledperfection,
elegantsetting
CasinoSnacks Deck6, Fwd
Spm,7pm& 9pm
1:00pm-Close
5:00pm-9:00pm
5:30pm-10:30pm
5:30pm-Close
5:30pm-Close
5:30pm-Close
S:3Opm-Close
1 1 : 0 0 0 m:-010 a m
.Theserestauranls
chargea cover,andfor whatyouget,you'llfindit'swellworthit.
& Cagney's
SoHo& Le Bistro$15.00,Ginza$10.00,Sushi$15.00,Teppanyaki
for La Trattoria
and Endless
arehighlyrecommended
$20.00.Reservations
To ensureeachof ourguestsreceiveour best
Cancellations:
Summer.Restaurant
for 15 minutes.lf you needto
service,
we canonlyholdyourdinnerreservation
cancel,pleasedo so by 5 pm on the day of your reservationto avoidhavingthe
call6767
coverchargefor up to twoguestsappliedto youraccounl.ForReservation
Jeans
Desklocatedin the EndlessSummer,Deck8, Midship.
or visitthe Reslaurant
"Designated"
in the
venuefor dinner.All otherdiningvenueswill
are NOTpermitted
jeansto be wornin the evenings.
Shorts,TrackSuits,T-Shirts,
ailowpresentable
in anydiningvenuefor dinner
CutOffs,TankTopsand FlipFlopsarenotpermitted
in any insidediningvenuesat
times.BareFeetandBathingSuitsareNOTpermitted
a n yt i m e .
Safety Equipment: Pleasedon't removeor damage with any
safetyequipmentonboard(such as smoke detectorsor fire
extinguishers).And, pleasefollow safety instructionsfrom the
crew members.
Casino: You have to be 1B (and have lD) to gamble or be in the
casino.Sorry,but no winningscan be paid to any personor bets
in violation.Also, drinks or glasswarecan't be taken out; pipesor
cigarscan't be taken in, but cigarettesmokingis ok. Slot
winningsof $1200 and above are subjectto W2-G tax
withholding.
Smoking Areas: Smokingof cigarettesis permittedin aUguests
respectivestaterooms(incl.balcony's),Casino- Deck 6, Havana
Club - Deck 6 (alsofor pipe and cigar smokers),Promenade
Deck 7 (outerdeck), Pool Deck 12 & 13 (portsideonly - seating
area),Sun tanningarea - Deck 13, Fwd, Bier Garten- Deck 14,
Fwd. Pleaseuse the ashtraysto fully extinguishall cigarettes&
refrainfrom throwingcigarettesor objectsover the ship's side.
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Port& Shopping
Guide
Pleasetakethisportguidewithyouashore.
Zihuatanejo
N O R W E C I A NC R U I S TL I N I
FREE9TYLE CRUISIil6'
History& HighlightsOverview
By historicalaccounts,Zihuatanejo
was a recreationsiteof a Taraskan
KingnamedCalzonzin.Veryoftenhe
traveledto theareawithall hiswives,
hishelpersanda fewguards,to
enjoythe sea,the sand,andthe
sun.Unbeknownst
to him.
Zihuatanejo
was maybethefirstpreColumbian
touristdestination
in
America.
Originally
Spaniards
calledthecity
"Ciguatan"
andlateradded
the
"ejo"
endingof
to referto a "small
place." Consequently,
in old
Spanishbooks,mapsand
documents,the city is markedas
Cigua,Ciguatanor Ciguatanejo.
About200 yearslater,the name
underwentitsfinalchangeto
Zihuatanejo,as it is knowntoday.
Around1575,manypirateslandedin
Zihuatanejo
to usethe bayas refuge
from badweatheror to tradefor
supplieswiththe townpeople.The
mostcommonand profitablereason
for theirvisitswas to use the bay as
a hidingplacefor attackswaged
againstthe SpanishArmandaand
merchantgalleonfleeton theirway
alongthe prosperous
commercial
routeto the Philippines
by wayof
Mexico.Amongtheseprivateers
wereSir FrancisDrakeandAdmiral
GeorgeAnson.
In recentyearswiththe discoveryof
manyancientruinscloseto
(including
Zihuatanejo
a bigpyramid
stillunderground),
manyrelicsand
carvedstonesin nearbyPetatl6n,
scholarsare speculating
thatthis
areaat one timehada very
important
Indiancivilization.
Untiltheearly1970'sZihuatanejo
wasa sleepyfishingvillagewithonly
a handfuloffamiliesandresidents.
lt
wasthen(andcontinues
to be)a
favoritegetawayfor Mexican
vacationers
andadventurous
foreigners.
Zihuatanejo
hastheoldfashionedcharmof traditional
Mexicanculture.
Zihuatanejo's
mainattractionis its
well-protected
baywheretraveling
boatersoftenspendthewinter
monthsmooredin its peacefulclear
waters.Thebayoffersvarious
beachesfor relaxation,
recreation,
dining,or simplyenjoyingthe
abundantlybeautifulsceneryand
laid-back
locallifestyle.
Themainpartofdowntown
(referredto as "El
Zihuatanejo
Centro")is stillratherold-fashioned
withnarrowstreetsmadeof pavingstonesand wheremostpeoplestill
walkto getaround.Thelocals(and
frequentvisitors)stillgreeteach
otherin the streets,causinga simple
strollaroundthe blockto sometimes
takequitea whileas theyget caught
up on the latestlocalgossip(a
favoritepastime).
Mariachis
andvarioustroubadours
can usuallybe foundat allthe
beachesandrestaurants
andwill
serenadeyouto romanticsplendor.
Theycanbe hiredfor privateevents
or simplyto serenadea lovedone
(anoldtradition
here).Theirmusic
fillsthe air likethe scentof fragrant
flowers.So pleaseleaveyour
boomboxat home.Be sureto ask for
the song"Zihuatanejo".
The pacein today'sZihuatanejois
veryrelaxedduringthedaytimeand
peacefulat night.Restaurants
and
watersportsincluding
fishingand
scubadivingarethereto completea
vacation.@
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ALBERTO'S
! ew etry Tra diti on Since l 9 77!
. Traditionaland exclusivehand-madedesignsin gold and silver.
. This uniquejewelry store was establishedsince the 1970's.
. Greatqualityon .925 silverand 14kt, 18 and 24kt gold.
. Certificatesof authenticityfor all of our exclusivedesigns.
. lf we don't have it, we will make it for you. (considertime to deliver)
. We offer qualityand our customdesignsfit every taste and budget.
. Must see Argentacollectionpieces.Free drink with your purchase.
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CASATEQUILA
The First Liquor &Tobocco Shop!
. CasaTequilahas beenaroundsince1961.
. A favoriteliquorshop among local dwellersand tourists.
. Over 200 brandsof Tequilas,such as Don Julio,Jose Cuervo.
. They also have a walk-inhumidor.
. Havanaand Mexicancigars,Cohiba,MonteCristo,Romeoy Julieta.
. Liquors:Kahlua,Bacardirum, amongother name brands.
. Comeand sampleour best teouilas.
. You can also find OrlandoVanilla,TurtleCream,and local coffee.
. Organic,low-fat,diabeticsuitableagave syrup, a sugar substitate.
MoneA&outthe Pont
Docking/Anchorage
The shipanchorsin Zihuatanejo
Bay.Ship
tendersare used to take guestsashore.
O u l l
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M c , r i r r ,
ShoreExcursionsDepartures
Pleasecheckyourticketfor the correct
meetingtime and locationfor yourtour.Your
ShoreExcursionTeamwill directyou to your
transportation.
Banking
Banksare open9am- Spm,Monday
throughFriday.Somebanksare openon
Saturdaysfrom 9 am to 2pm.
Post Office
The main post ofiiceCorreosMexicanosis
locatedfour blocksnorthof the municipal
pierin Zihuatanejo.
lt's openBam- 3pm,
MondaythroughFriday.
LocalDHLLocation
Losethe weightwith DHLand mailyour
packageshome.
MarinaNacional
No.71, LocalesD y E Col.
Centro,C.P.40880,Zihuatanejo,
Guerrero
Airport
The airportis locatedaboutB milesand 20
minutesfrom downtownZihuataneio
and
15 minutesfromlxtapa.
In Caseof Emergency
AgenciaMaritima
Mexicana,
S.A.TMMDeC.V.
Ave. CosteraMiguelAlemanS/N
MaleconFiscal,Col.Centro
Gro.C.P.39300 Acapulco
Contact:OctavioGonzalez,
GeneralManager
Phone:(52-744)482 00 30/ 483 56 00
Fax: (52-744)483 03 32
Email:octavio.gonzalez@tmm.com.mx
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P A C : I F I C
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Shop with Gonfidence Guarantee
Shop with confidenceat each of the recommendedstores.All stores listedon the map have paid a
promotionalfee and givenNoruvegianCruise Line passengersa Buyer'sGuaranteevalidfor 30 days
afterpurchase.
Thisguaranteeis validfor repairsor exchanges.Pleasenotethefollowingconditions
apply
to the guarantee:Buyersnegligenceor buyer'sregretis excluded.Only appraisals from properly
certified, independent gemologists not affiliated with a retail jeweler will be considered.
Electronicsandwatchesrequiringservicemustbe returnedby the consumerto the respectivemanufacturer.
Pricepaidfor merchandise
or verbalclaims/agreements
betweenmerchantandguestwillnotbe grounds
for return.All purchases,includingfragileitems,mustbe checkedbeforeleavingthe store.Do not mail
merchandise
withoutpriorauthorization.
Passengersare responsible
for postageand appraisalcosts.lf
you needassistance
duringthecruise,contactyourShoppingConsultant.
lf you needassistance
within30
daysof your purchase,e-mail,contact,or writedirectly(includea copyof your salesreceipt)to:
CustomerService: The PPI Group, Inc.
4517NW 31stAvenue,Ft Lauderdale.
FL 33309-3403.
Phone:954-377-7777,
1-BBB-77
447 68. Email:NCLservice@ppigroup.com
At a Glance
Capital:Chilpancingo
Location:Mexicanstateof Guerrero.140
milesnorthof Acapulco
Taxi:Taxisare olentiful
Currency:NuevoPeso
Language:Spanish
Population:
40,000
Tune in to the Port Channel
for the latest updated port
and shopping information.
Consultyour Freestyle Daily
for channel listino.
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Time: 3:00Pm-11:00Pm
Photo Gallery,Deck 7, Fwd
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This is our largest and finegJauction of
the cruise with an amazing collection of
over 15Oworks of art and featuring a
rare and unique collection of artworks
by Picasso, Dali, ChagSll,Miro and
Rembrandt. Be there in the Carousel
Lounge at 4pm. (Preview at 3Pm)
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$2000.
FreeDiamond
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willbe raffledoff.
Plusit's2for 1 drinksat thebar.
fime: 3:00pm,
Spinnaker
Lounge,
Deck12,Fwd
Stan Clufi.Casiw
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Texas Hold'emTournamentstartsat
3:00pmtoday;latesign-upsaccepted
until2:30pm.Hot seat promotionat
11:30pmto win free slot credits.Earn
triplepointsfrom Midnight-2:OOam
when playingon slots.
Time: 2:30pm(approx.)-Close
Kathryn recommends stocking your
bar with specialty spirits from Casa
Tequila, and find beautiful silver at
Alberto's today. Take your Port
ShoppingGuides ashore. Stores on
the map are guaranteed best bets.
Gangway time: 9:3Opm-10:30pm
&allenia 6lift 5W
lwtetnot Cafe
Surf the web with your laptop.
Hotspotsavailablein the
' InternetCaf6 and Deck 12 Fwd.
Internet Caf6 is accessible24 hours.
Manager's Desk Hours:
4:00pm-6:00pm& 7:00pm-1
0:00pm
InternetCaf6, Deck 9, Mid
ColombianEmeralds presents their
Fresh Water Pearls Collectionall at
5Oo/o
off, prices startingfrom $14.99.
Don't miss all of our fantastic
jewelry collectionsin the
Colombian Emeralds store.
Time: 2:3opm- 11:O0pm
GalleriaGift Shop, Deck 7, Aft
J-alies5?oNight
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amazing
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Facial,FootReflexology,
Frangipani
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Time:2:00pm-10:00pm,
Barong
Spa,Deck11,Aft