A Floating Cruise Ship Hotel for 2010 Olympics
Vancouver Gears Up for the Winter Games with Stunning Floating Hotel
Sep 18, 2009
The year 2010 is not only going to bring the Olympic Games to Vancouver, but a new cruise ship floating hotel option perfect for those looking to combine daytime island vacation with nighttime cruise options. Initially, this idea was proposed to deal with the shortage of hotel rooms for international visitors coming to Canada for the winter Olympics in February, 2010. However, it has since evolved to be a total vacation experience!
A Unique Solution to a Shortage of Hotel Rooms in Vancouver 2010
The travel industry news channels are buzzing, and it is true: NewWest is putting Norwegian Star on the water to serve as a cruise ship floating hotel throughout the duration of the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games. This is certainly an innovative lodging idea, but what does it mean?
Cruise Ship Floating Hotel Details
- The Norwegian Star has 1,119 rooms. Prices start at $350 a person per night, in a double, three-night stay minimum required.
- These rates include airport transfers, all meals, tours of the city, and guides for nightlife entertainment.
- The Norwegian Star has luxury facilities such as a fitness center, pools, and spas. They may still have deals available for early registration.
Last minute deals and plenty of 2010 cruise travel packages can be found on the NewWest website, with multiple departure dates to choose from. Currently there are 2010 cruise travel packages available between Los Angeles and Vancouver.
The Ultimate Cruise Ship Port of Call
Potential cruise passengers have the option to choose one out of ten possible dates to arrive at Vancouver. The big selling point for the Norwegian Star as a floating resort hotel is the fact that it can boast actually delivering its occupants almost to the door of the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver. Sure, a regular hotel can arrange for some free transportation on a bus or maybe even a private car for a fee, but this hotel can boast airport to door service. It is hard to beat a feature like that.
Vancouver’s North Shore will harbor the Norwegian Star, which is nearby the lovely, lush Stanley Park. Many establishments are located near the docked Norwegian Star and include anything from restaurants to novelty shops.
NewWest will offer ten arrival options known as “Wave One, Wave Two, Wave Three” etc., running from February 10th to March 2nd. Each wave is two nights long.
Package Arrival Date “Waves” All Boast the Following Features
- 24 room service complimentary as part of purchase, as well as all meals.
- For busy Olympic ticket holders and visitors, boxed lunches are available to go.
- Any time of the day, something to do! Many activities scheduled for every age all through the day on the Norwegian Star. Evening and night activities for appropriately aged adults available in a lounge and nightclub on the cruise ship.
- Many opportunities to catch some sightseeing in Vancouver with transfers back and forth from the Norwegian Star to a City Transit Hub in Vancouver via “Sea Bus”.
The timing of the cruise can offer a special Valentine’s Day for a couple, celebration of the Chinese New Year, or simply fully enjoying the2010 Vancouver’s Olympic Game Opening Ceremonies in person. For those with Olympic event tickets, It is still possible to book a room on this unique cruise ship floating hotel.
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