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NCL raises the curtain on new Cirque experiences aboard three ships

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Norwegian Cruise Line is expanding its theatrical dining experience, Cirque Dreams & Dinner, to Norwegian Getaway for the ship's summer season in Europe. It's also debuting a new dining format and show elements on Norwegian Breakaway beginning March 5 and Norwegian Epic starting April 14.

Featuring all-new menus, the reimagined shows will serve the gourmet dinner prior to the entertainment. Once coffee and dessert arrive, the show will commence with its performances and acrobatics under a colorful big top.

'Cirque Dreams Epicurean' will join Norwegian Epic’s lineup of new entertainment that rolled out in late 2015 following the ship's extensive refurbishment. Headlining Norwegian Epic’s Spiegel Tent theater, the all-new show will begin with an epicurean dining experience featuring crowd-warming interactive performers, followed by a 45-minute performance. Prices are $39.99 (premium seating) and $29.99 (standard seating).

'Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy: The Broadway Hit' was the first show of its kind to perform on Broadway. Norwegian passengers can now see this performance re-produced in the Spiegel Tent aboard Norwegian Breakaway. It features dramatic, theatrical and innovative acts, award-winning sculptured costumes, artistry and fantasy transformations. The price is $39.99.

The all-new 'Cirque Dreams and Steam,' meanwhile, will take center stage in the Illusionarium on Norwegian Getaway beginning May 16, in time for the 'Scandinavia, Russia & Baltic Capitals' itinerary from Copenhagen. The show features steam punk couture, artistic spectacles and variety acts. Prices are $29.99 (floor seats) and $24.99 (banquette seats).

For all the ships an 18% gratuity and service charge is added to each meal.

The new Cirque Dreams shows were developed exclusively for Norwegian by Broadway director and Cirque Dreams founder Neil Goldberg.

The artists rotate throughout the year so returning passengers can have a new experience each time they sail.