Save big on your next cruise vacation by booking on the biggest shopping day of the year: Friday, November 26, 2010. Norwegian Cruise Line is launching its Book Save Sail event on Black Friday this year. A special preview day is available for Latitude members (past guests) on Thursday, November 25, 2010.

Cruise vacation shoppers who make reservations through November 30, 2010 will be able to reap savings on NCL's cruises to Alaska; Bahamas and Florida; Bermuda; the Caribbean; Hawaii and Europe. Norwegian offers sailings on 11 Freestyle Cruising ships, including the new and innovative Norwegian Epic. This offer* includes 50% off standard cruise deposits on selected sailings and up to $250 in on-board credit per stateroom, based on cruise length and category.

The On-board credit offered during Book Save Sail this holiday season can be used in many ways. It can be applied toward amenities such a spa treatments, shore excursions, gifts in the duty free shop, and dinners in any of Norwegian's specialty Freestyle Dining Restaurants. Cruisers who purchase sailings of up to six days and longer will receive $250 in on-board credit when sailing in a Garden Villa; $150 for suites; $100 for mini-suites and deluxe balcony staterooms; $75 for balcony staterooms; $50 for oceanview cabins; $25 for inside staterooms and $12.50 for the Norwegian Epic's exclusive Studio staterooms. For sailings of five days or less, guests will receive $100 in on-board credit per stateroom in a Garden Villa; $75 for suites; $50 for mini-suites; $40 for balcony staterooms; $20 for oceanview cabins and $15 for inside staterooms.

Cruise lovers may find this sale to be the perfect opportunity to book a cruise on the new Norwegian Epic. At 153,000 tons in size, the Norwegian Epic is one of the largest ships at sea. It’s a ship filled with endless entertainment possibilities for both adults and children. In addition to Nickelodeon, guests can enjoy performances of the Blue Man Group – a first at sea. There's also the Second City Comedy Troupe, Legends in Concert with impersonators of performers like Tina Turner and Elvis, Cirque Dreams & Dinner, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos Show, and other favorites. And that's just the beginning of all this ship has in store. There are also six bowling lanes, three huge waterslides, an ice skating rink, a 31,000 square foot spa, a rock climbing and rappelling wall, and much, much more. On the Norwegian Epic, entertainment is king. There's something for everyone here.

To take advantage of the Book Save and Sail event this Black Friday, call Norwegian at 866-NCL-CRUISE (866-625-2784), visit www.ncl.com, or contact your favorite travel professional.

* This offer cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions.