Deal watch: Norwegian Cruise Line extends promotion

Norwegian Cruise Line has extended a promotion that brings free perks with new bookings.

The Miami-based cruise operator says customers now have until Sept. 18 to get up to five value-added options that include an Unlimited Beverage Package, a Specialty Dining Package and prepaid service charges.

The other options are a package for 250 minutes of WiFi and, on select sailings, the ability to bring a third and fourth passenger in a cabin for free.

Dubbed Free at Sea, the promotion is available with any sailing of three nights or longer with the exception of trips on Norwegian's Pride of America and Norwegian Sky.

Norwegian says customers booking an ocean-view cabin, balcony cabin or mini-suite during the promotion can choose from two of the five options. Those who book a room in one of the exclusive Haven complexes on Norwegian ships or a suite will get all five perks. Those booking a windowless "inside" cabin or a one-person studio cabin only will get one of the perks.

Norwegian's Specialty Dining Package includes dinners at specialty restaurants that normally come with an extra charge. The Ultimate Beverage Package includes wine, beer and cocktails. A caveat: While the packages are free under the promotion, passengers still must pay a mandatory 18% gratuity on their retail value.

Paste BN Cruise last fall got exclusive access among U.S. media to Norwegian's newest ship, the Norwegian Escape. For our 'first look' tour of the vessel, click through the carousel at the top of this story. Click through the carousel below for a first look at Escape's swankiest suites and standard cabins.