Are you the type that thrives off of the energy in Las Vegas’ nightlife? Or how about the Latin spice of Miami’s South beach? Norwegian Cruise Line’s new freestyle cruising ships, F3 debuting in 2010, will give you just that and more, but at sea. Norwegian Cruise Line had a revealing at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas this month to showcase the five distinct hot spots of the new F3 ship. The five venues are:
- Inspired by the original ice bars and ice hotels in Scandinavia
- One of 14 ice bars in the entire world
- The frozen chamber is meant to simulate the Northern Lights: Set in shades of blue, green, and purple
- The centerpiece is a giant ice cube that glows and changes colors to the beat of music, adding energy of this unique nightlife attraction
- The Ice Bar will accommodate 25 guest. These guest will be present with fur coats, gloves, and hats. This will keep guest warm while lounging within a temperature that will not rise above 17 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Adult guests who purchase a POSH pass for the day or the week will take a private glass elevator to enter this luxurious and exclusive outdoor entertainment complex styled with Mediterranean flare and combined with the sizzle of South Beach and the Riviera.
- During the day, guests can lounge on white-cushioned day beds and in private cabanas in a sun-kissed setting and cool off in the 35-foot long cascading waterfall while the POSH VIP Host and crew cater to every whim.
- At night, things heat up as POSH Beach Club becomes an open air night club, complete with VIP bottle service, while the DJ sets the vibe for the non-stop party. Four POSH experiences a day are delivered
POSH Beach Club by time of day
- Early Morning (6 to 9 am) - POSH Vive
- Guests awake to yoga classes and body-and-soul treatments in private cabanas as the sun rises and the day starts anew.
- Morning (9 to Noon am) - POSH Rehab
- Guests can relax and recover from a night out with Salty Dogs, Bloody Mary’s, and mimosas combined with chill out tunes.
- Afternoon (Noon to 6 pm) - POSH Sol
- The best nightlife in the daytime with guests lounging on day beds, enjoying funky beach music and spiked POSH snow cones while chilling under a lit waterfall.
- Evening (8 pm to whenever) - Pure POSH
- A pure, sizzling, sexy, nightlife experience where guests enjoy sparkling drinks and bottle service served on silver trays. Look out Vegas, the vibe here is hot… guests can dance all night under the stars or lounge on a POSH bed… truly Riviera style.
- Garden and Courtyard villa guests have exclusive VIP access to this Über Bar located at the top of the ship on the private deck 16.
- This Über Bar showcases the best of the best, from the best liquors around the world to the best art featured and available for purchase with jewelry-clad servers displaying the best jewelry onboard for purchase.
- LED screens, framed like masterpieces and placed strategically around the room, set the mood with video montages showing the best artwork, music videos, films, iconic images of celebrities, places, fashion and more.
- Private gaming tables, including baccarat and blackjack, add to the sexy style in this adult-only club.
Bliss Ultra Lounge and Nightclub
- Bliss features NCL’s signature bowling alley at sea as part of this all-day entertainment and nightclub complex with the feel of a decadent Las Vegas nightclub.
- This hotspot is perfect for all-day bowling, dancing or just hanging out.
- In the evening, Bliss transforms into a hip, high-energy ultra lounge with plasma screens displaying music videos, shadow dancers entertaining the crowd and non-stop music.
- A dance floor, private VIP areas and mood-lit bowling complete this totally unique seagoing experience.
- Bliss features NCL’s popular White Hot Night, the ultimate dance party set in a wonderland of white. Guests are encouraged to wear white to the party and they can purchase specially designed “white hot” shirts and feather boas.
- Bliss on the F3 ships feature the addition of gaming tables with dealers.
- Infused with Latin and Asian influences, colors and vibes, this adults-only complex located at the back of the ship features a huge LED screen displaying vibrant video images from charging bulls to flamenco dancers, and synchronized swimmers to tap dancing Geishas all combined with dynamic music to create a truly unique and sensory experience.
- During the day, guests can soak up the sun in lounge beds around the pool while enjoying chill-out Asian tunes and Asian-inspired cuisine in Chinese to-go containers.
- As the sun sets, Spice H20 is transformed to an Ibiza-inspired beach club with live entertainment and dinner served tableside or directly on beds.
- At night, the mood is red-hot with Latin mash-up vibes, dancing and unique entertainment atop the covered pool.
Note: Guests will be able to purchase a Beyond the Velvet Rope package to gain access to the exclusive clubs.
Top Cruise Club would like to know if this is the type of cruise that you would want to try out. So please feel free to leave your comments about the new F3 ship, and what attracts you, or does not attract you, to it.









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