Your sneak preview to the Star's dining options:

Aboard the Norwegian Star you’ll discover NCL has rolled out the red carpet for its guests. This is Freestyle Cruising™ at its finest. NCL has created a dining atmosphere that's as free-spirited as the islands and cities we will visit. Not only will you be able to select from 13 dining options with cuisine choices from all around the world, you’ll also have the freedom to dine whenever you want. You are welcome to come early and stay late because the Star's dining hours extend from 5:30 ‘til midnight. For casual dining, the Norwegian Star features 24-hour room service plus two cafes that offer savory choices ‘round the clock.

More choices then any other cruise line:

Norwegian Star's roster of 13 dining options has a very international flavor. No other cruise line has more dining choices. From the French elegance of Le Bistro to the exotic Asian allure of Ginza, the Star will treat you to a world of culinary options. The Star features Cagney’s Steak House. With generous steak and filet portions fit for king-sized appetites and delicious seafood, lamb and chicken dishes, this restaurant is bound to be a big hit. This is your inside pass to the newest, most tempting selection of dining options on the high seas.

	The SoHo Room [Fusion Cuisine] This high-end Pacific Rim restaurant features a fusion of Californian and Polynesian cuisines. Coriander, Garlic and Ginger Roasted Medallions of Monkfish, and a sizzling Szechwan Encrusted Beef Tenderloin Steak that's “to die for” are just a few of the delights that await you in SoHo. Or for something truly extravagant, pick your own lobster from the cold water lobster tank. Of special note: The SoHo Room features 3 exclusive private dining rooms — perfect for intimate gatherings.
	Ginza [Japanese/Chinese/Thai Restaurant Complex] Featuring a sushi bar, teppanyaki room and a Thai/Japanese/Chinese restaurant. Servers dressed in elaborate garb are happy to help you select from such specialty items as Sukiyaki, Peking Duck, or tempting steak and seafood combos. Chilled or warm sake served in a traditional wooden box is a popular accompaniment to any selection. À la carte menu pricing.
	Le Bistro* [French/Mediterranean Restaurant] While enjoying an intimate meal at Le Bistro, one could easily imagine sitting in a charming café on the Champs Èlysées. But the menu also reflects many delicious Mediterranean influences, it's clever mix of traditional specialties and inventive signature dishes has made Le Bistro "le favorite." Enjoy the best seat in the house as a Maître d' prepares a traditional Caesar salad tableside. Then get ready to say, "C'est bon!"
	Aqua [Contemporary Cuisine] With it's contemporary venue and menu, Aqua will clearly delight patrons. Aside from the regular menu, a variety of exclusive President's Menu selections can always be found. The chefs have also teamed up with Cooking Light® magazine to offer a variety of dishes which are low in cholesterol, salt, and fat yet high in flavor. The ever-changing selections include Baked Flounder with Thai Scallion Sauce, Sauteed Veal Scallopini topped with Crabmeat and Sauce Bearnaise, and a Red Currant Glazed Pork Chop served with Root Vegetables.
	Versailles [Traditional Cuisine] This elegant restaurant is reminiscent of an ornate French château, where master chefs prepare a sumptuous feast. Every artfully presented course is a delight to the senses. The traditional yet highly sophisticated dishes served include a wonderful Broiled Caribbean Lobster Tail, Duck â l'Orange, and Filet of Beef Wellington. An extensive wine selection makes it easy to choose the perfect complement to your meal.
	Market Café Featuring prepared-to-order omelets, waffles, fruit, soups, ethnic specialties, and pasta.
	Blue Lagoon 24-hour Food Court No midnight craving is left unsatisfied at the Blue Lagoon. This versatile, 24-hour eatery offers everything from hamburgers to fast-wok dishes, "food-court style" in a friendly atmosphere perfect for families and friends alike.
	La Trattoria [Italian Cuisine] Traditional, tasty and molto Italiano, this casual trattoria serves up perfect pasta with a choice of seven savory sauces. There are crispy fresh salads, authentic Italian desserts, a fine wine list and steaming espresso drinks to complement every meal.
	Endless Summer Restaurant A Tex-Mex-themed restaurant arranged around the central atrium incorporating a performance stage and large movie screen.
	Cagney's Steak House * A 1930’s-style steakhouse where perfectly grilled steaks are served. Aged, prime beef cooked at a searing temperature results in some of the most succulent steaks and prime rib meals anywhere. Choose from a menu of steaks, filet mignon, prime rib, lamb, fresh seafood and grilled chicken dishes.

We’re busy inviting this year’s list of star-studded entertainment. R Family Vacations offers the very best entertainment at sea from pop-stars to Broadway stars. Some big names and some you’ll meet for the first time and never forget! 

		Our past entertainers have included: Melissa Etheridge Cyndi Lauper Gloria Estefan Kathy Griffin Erasure Sheena Easton Sharon Gless Mario Cantone Jessica Kirson Julie Goldman Judy Gold John Tartaglia Esera Tuaolo Poppy Champlain Celebrity Chef Art Smith The Kinsey Sicks Seth Rudetsky Suzanne Buirgy Liz Calloway Gavin Creel Orfeh Michael Arden Andrea McArdle Our onboard entertainment includes themed parties, dance parties, cabaret shows and much more!

A true original: everyone is welcome
A true original: everyone is welcome R Family Vacations is the first gay travel company that caters to both the gay and lesbian community. We are also the first to truly design vacations for gay and lesbian travelers and their families (kids included!) and friends. Experience the magic when everyone comes together for the most inclusive cruise ever offered.

We offer something for everyone on-board
We design all our programs to offer the widest range possible of activities and entertainment for a broad audience. In our everyday lives, most of us have more than just gay friends or lesbian friends, so why can’t we travel together, too? A gay man and a lesbian founded the company. Kelli and Gregg are committed to creating vacations that appeal to both communities. On our cruises, the Family Equaility Council creates workshops and seminars that were developed for gay men, others for gay women, and some for both.

Single travelers are welcome. We offer the opportunity to meet other single travelers with our singles mixers, dinners, and special events. We offer events for Bears and events for our little ones! We can’t wait to welcome you aboard R Family.

We promise world class entertainment
The entertainment on an R Family Vacation is unlike any you’ve ever seen on another gay cruise or mainstream vacation. You’ll enjoy some of the funniest comedians, some gay, some not; and some of the best music ever heard at sea. The world-class talent brought onboard just for R Family ranges from current Broadway stars to soft rock and pop musicians.

R Family Vacations is the first GLBT travel company to welcome children aboard its cruises. For the teenagers, we have created an incredible week of programming, with entertainment designed just for them. For children with gay parents, an R Family Vacation is a unique opportunity to meet families who are just like theirs… Hundreds of them! Never again will these kids feel like “they are the only ones.”


R Family Vacations are like the best family reunion you can imagine
R Family Vacations are also perfect for extended families and friends. Most of our gay and lesbian guests bring parents, cousins, siblings, and friends. This is a unique opportunity to share a vacation where everyone is truly welcome.

Many gay events have a heavy emphasis on partying.  We realize that not everyone in the community enjoys all night parties and R Family Vacations is a great alternative to many of the existing travel options. Our cruises are a blast but also a very safe and welcoming environment for our entire community and their friends and families.

Reservations: For reservations, please contact Out & About Travel at Travlgrrl@aol.com or call toll-free 1-(800)-842-4753.

Rates: Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Prices do not include airfare, optional port excursions, bar charges, or spa services. All prices are subject to change.

Name Changes / Late Bookings: Reservations may be transferred to another guest for a penalty of $150 until 14 days prior to the departure. Anyone making reservations within 14 days of departure must pay for overnight charges of $25 for shipping of documents.

Deposits and Payments: We require a $1000 deposit to hold a stateroom. The final balance is due on April 1, 2009.

Payment/Cancellation Schedule:

Final payment is due on April 1, 2009. All cancellations must be requested in writing.

Payment Plans: R Family Vacations also offers an extended payment plan. Once an initial deposit is made, you may request a monthly payment amount to be paid through the final balance due date of April 1, 2009.

Travel Insurance: R Family Vacations strongly recommends purchasing trip cancellation insurance. 

Passport Requirements: For all U.S. citizens, a valid passport is required for travel to Canada. For all non-U.S. and Canadian citizens, please check with your consulate to determine what necessary paperwork is required for this itinerary.

Travel Documents: Travel Documents will be mailed approximately 3-4 weeks prior to the departure.

Gratuities: On all NCL ships, a pre-paid service fee is required. Gratuities will be charged to your onboard account at $12 per person per day. There is no charge for children under the age of three.

Fuel Surcharge: You probably know how much fuel prices have fluctuated in recent years. Because of this price volatility, NCL charges a fuel supplement of $11 per guest for the first two guests and $5 for each additional guest per cruise day. This charge may vary due to market conditions. Please note that on "family suites" the $11 fee will apply for the first two guests in the second stateroom.

Government Taxes and Fees: Currently $178. Once we have received your deposit or full payment, the cruise rate is secure except in the event of substantial increases in operating costs, tariffs, or taxes prior to the sailing date. In such cases, NCL reserves the right to add a surcharge.

Travel Documents: All reservations are subject to the R Family Vacations Terms and Conditions as well as the Norwegian Cruise Line Passenger Ticket Contract.