https://www.ncl.com//nclweb/pressroom/feed.htmlNCL.com Press Releases2024-03-28T13:22:35-04:00https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-just-goods-inc-and-will-jada-smith-family-foundation-donate-waterNorwegian Cruise Line, Just Goods, Inc. and The Will & Jada Smith Family Foundation Donate Much-needed Drinking Water to Those Impacted by Severe Storms 2021-03-18T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel, in partnership with </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://justwater.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">JUST<sup>®</sup> Goods, Inc.</span></a></span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"> and </span></span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.wjsff.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">The Will & Jada Smith Family Foundation</span></a></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk66954004;"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">,</span></span></span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"> joined efforts in a multi-city donation by providing JUST Water to 17 Feeding America member food banks and other nonprofit organizations in the U.S. located in areas ravaged by severe storms. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">The organizations provided 16 truckloads</span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> - more than 532,000 responsibly packaged, plant-based cartons of JUST Water - to benefit people affected by the extreme weather.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">“We were so saddened to hear about the immense impact to those devastated by the unprecedented storms this year,” said Harry Sommer, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. “We are happy that with the support of our team members and partners, we’re able to help by providing much needed water to communities in need.”</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">“JUST is humbled to be able to support communities struggling with access to fresh water after the recent storms that hit Texas and Gulf states. It’s our highest definition of partnership to work alongside Norwegian Cruise Line and The Will & Jada Smith Family Foundation to make sure people who need water have access to it. We’re so proud of the water we source and, in this moment, to put it to the best use possible,” said Kara Rubin, vice president of brand & product strategy at JUST Goods, Inc. </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">The joint efforts provided water to the following food banks and nonprofits across the Southern U.S.:</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Houston Food Bank (Houston, Texas)</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Friendship West Baptist Church (Dallas, Texas)</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Austin Disaster Relief Network (Austin, Texas)</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">North Texas Food Bank (Plano, Texas)</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">South Texas Food Bank (Laredo, Texas) </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">6.<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">San Antonio Food Bank (San Angelo, Texas)</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">7.<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley, Inc. (Pharr, Texas)</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">8.<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">East Texas Food Bank (Tyler, Texas)</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">9.<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">West Texas Food Bank (Odessa, Texas)</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">10.<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Southeast Texas Food Bank (Beaumont, Texas)</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">11.<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">God's Pantry Food Bank, Inc. (Prestonsburg, Ky)</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">12.<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Mississippi Food Network (Jackson, Miss)</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">13.<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Boys and Girls Club of Central MS (Jackson, Miss) </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">14.<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">New Horizon Church (Jackson, Miss) </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">15.<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana (Monroe, La)</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">16.<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">SH Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana (New Orleans, La)</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">17.<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Food Bank of Central Louisiana (Alexandria, La)</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">"Our hearts go out to all the people that have been impacted by the brutal storms that have recently overwhelmed Texas and our Gulf states,” Jana Babatunde-Bey, president & CEO of the Will & Jada Smith Family Foundation. “WJSFF's community partners on the ground have expressed immediate and long-term challenges with facilitating access to clean water, food and housing supplies to those most in need. We hope that this contribution can provide some relief and encourage others to send support as well. We are grateful for our partnership with JUST and Norwegian Cruise Line to provide these much-needed resources.”</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">This latest collaboration follows the recent effort between Norwegian Cruise Line and </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://justwater.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">JUST<sup>®</sup> Goods, Inc.</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">, to support the worldwide generosity movement </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://hq.givingtuesday.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">GivingTuesday</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">. The cruise line donated a case of JUST Water to local food banks in Miami and New York City for every case purchased through the JUST Goods, Inc. </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.shopjustwater.com/?_ga=2.127286159.38308558.1606772740-1759663448.1605800900" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">online store</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> during the month of December. The joint effort resulted in the delivery of nearly 150,000 JUST Water cartons into the hands of those who need it most with donations benefitting </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://feedingsouthflorida.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">Feeding South Florida</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">, </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.cityharvest.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">City Harvest New York</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> and </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.foodbanknyc.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">Food Bank for New York City</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">“Feeding America member food banks are on the ground meeting the needs of communities impacted by disasters,” said Liz Baldridge, managing director of manufacturing food industry partnerships at Feeding America. “We are incredibly grateful to JUST Goods, Inc. and Norwegian Cruise Line for their generous support of local food banks. This critical donation will help people when they need it most.”</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">For more information on how you can support efforts benefiting local Feeding America member food banks, please visit </span><a href="http://www.feedingamerica.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">www.FeedingAmerica.org</span></a><span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">For more information about Norwegian Cruise Line ships and their itineraries, or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://www.ncl.com/"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in; color: #0000ff;">www.ncl.com</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">About Norwegian Cruise Line</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for 54 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, its fleet of 17 contemporary ships sail to over 300 of the world’s most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea, but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, mini-suites, spa-suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company’s ship-within-a-ship concept. 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For the latest news and exclusive content, visit the media center and follow Norwegian Cruise line on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter and Snapchat @CruiseNorwegian. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"> </span></span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">About JUST Goods, Inc.</span></span></strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">JUST Goods, Inc. is a global consumer goods company dedicated to producing responsibly sourced, sustainably packaged products. The company's first product, JUST Water, is 100% spring water ethically sourced from Upstate New York, packaged in a bottle made of 88% renewable resources. A Certified B-Corp, the company's mission to create environmental and social value along the supply chain extends to partnerships with environmental non-profits, key members of the science and innovation community, as well as university collaborations, hospitality partnerships, event alliances and community projects. JUST Water is now being produced in three countries - the US, the United Kingdom and Australia. JUST products can be found in a growing number of grocery retail locations, hotels, schools, cultural locations and entertainment venues worldwide.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For more information please visit<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span lang="EN"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.justwater.com_&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=3Zgl7Scl3hAzWxDI0mHBhhaLNGYS6GhhraWSop8qo_g&m=5_RA_8i6ESOjnAZliCC50ewqeX-ApKuRW7ATUUY1WKU&s=Spz-HzHmV_ok7I5HL4jQ06YbFD1eWH34dI-hZ893CWE&e="><span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: black;" lang="EN-US">www.justwater.com</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span></strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">About The Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation</span></span></strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The Will & Jada Smith Family Foundation (WJSFF) is a non-profit organization that sits at the convergence of philanthropy, media and social impact. We are an incubator and accelerator that ignites the next generation of big ideas, cutting-edge artists, thought leaders, change-makers and social innovators. Together with grantees and partners, we invest in organizations and initiatives that empower traditionally overlooked communities and affect real change. Join us at www.wjsff.org.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Media Contacts:</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #0000ff;" lang="EN"><a href="mailto:PublicRelations@ncl.com"><span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; color: #0000ff;" lang="EN-US">PublicRelations@ncl.com</span></a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Norwegian Cruise Line </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Bonnie Boyes, Director of Marketing</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="mailto:bonnie@justwater.com"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">bonnie@justwater.com</span></a></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">JUST Goods, Inc</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; line-height: normal;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span></p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-commemorates-international-womens-dayNorwegian Cruise Line Commemorates International Women's Day with Month-Long Empowerment Program2021-03-08T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;" lang="EN"><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/ncl-intl-womens-day.png" alt="" /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;" lang="EN"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;" lang="EN">In honor of the 110th anniversary of International Women’s Day, Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel, is launching a month-long effort encouraging team members to "Step Up, Speak Up, Stand Up, and Never, Ever Give Up."</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;" lang="EN">This message of empowerment comes at a time when the Cruise Line is poised to cross the one-year mark of its temporary suspension of operations as a result of the global pandemic.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;" lang="EN">Throughout the month of March, Norwegian Cruise Line will be hosting speed-mentoring sessions, conversations with female leaders and encouraging team members to both share their empowerment stories and show their appreciation of team members around the globe. In addition, the team will have a front-row seat to a conversation with radio’s leading ladies, Danielle Monaro and Medha Gandhi of Elvis Duran and The Morning Show, a leading American syndicated weekday morning radio program and beloved Norwegian Cruise Line partner.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;" lang="EN">"The past 12 months have undoubtedly been some of the most challenging in our lives," said Norwegian Cruise Line President and CEO Harry Sommer. "Given our year-long suspension of sailing and all that implies, we are happy to take this time to recognize and celebrate the women across our organization who are helping see us through this unprecedented time, and who will inevitably help lead us into a future characterized by innovation and success. Today, and every day, we want to empower all of our team members to challenge the status quo and rise to the occasion all challenges pose."</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;" lang="EN">Last month, the Cruise Line's parent company Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. was featured in Forbes' 2021 list of America's Best Large Employers, ranking in the top 75 companies in the overall Large Employer category and among the top 10 companies in the Travel and Leisure sector.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">As part of its International Women's Day effort, Norwegian Cruise Line's leaders are sharing personal messages of empowerment and inspiring team members to do the same. For a short video message, click </span><span style="color: #0000ff;" lang="EN"><a title="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a76hjee4lsc" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A76HJEe4lSc" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; color: #0000ff;" lang="EN-US">here</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">, and to share their messages, click </span><span lang="EN"><a href="https://ncl.box.com/v/NCLInternationalWomensDay2021"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;" lang="EN-US">here</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;" lang="EN">To learn more about Norwegian Cruise Line's 17-ship fleet and worldwide itineraries, or to book a cruise, please call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), visit www.ncl.com or contact a travel professional.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;" lang="EN"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;" lang="EN">###</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;" lang="EN"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;" lang="EN">About Norwegian Cruise Line</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;" lang="EN">As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for 54 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, its fleet of 17 contemporary ships sail to over 300 of the world’s most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea, but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, mini-suites, spa-suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company’s ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit </span><span style="color: #0000ff;" lang="EN"><a href="http://www.ncl.com/"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; color: #0000ff;">www.ncl.com</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;" lang="EN">. For the latest news and exclusive content, visit the media center and follow Norwegian Cruise line on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter and Snapchat @CruiseNorwegian.</span></p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-closes-2020-with-global-accoladesNorwegian Cruise Line Closes 2020 with Global Accolades2021-01-04T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel with a 54-year history of breaking boundaries, rounds up an unprecedented year by achieving more than 20 top honors across multiple categories from leading industry organizations and publications.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">The brand’s newest innovative ship, Norwegian Encore, received award-winning praise following her November 2019 debut, including “Best New Ship” or “Best Ocean Ship” by Cruise Critic, <em>Porthole Cruise</em> Magazine, <em>TravelAge West</em> and <em>Travel Weekly</em>, as well as being included on <em>Condé Nast Traveler’s</em> coveted “2020 Hot List.” <span> </span>Reaffirming the Company’s commitment to industry leading offerings, the 1,100-foot Norwegian Encore Speedway, the largest and most thrilling at sea, earned the ship <em>Travel Agent Central’s</em> “Coolest Cruise Award.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">“Despite this historical year, where we’ve missed connecting with our guests and delivering to them the experiences they have come to know and love of us, it brings us great pride to be recognized by these esteemed organizations,” said Norwegian Cruise Line President and CEO Harry Sommer. “These honors remind us, inspire us and propel us forward in our continued effort to <span> </span>elevate the cruise experience, allowing us to better serve our guests in 2021 and beyond. I share these accomplishments with our nearly 30,000 team members worldwide, whom without this would not be possible.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">In 2020, Norwegian Cruise Line was presented with the following awards:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">- Best Cruises: Norwegian Encore –</span><em><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"> Condé Nast Traveler’s</span></em><span style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"> “</span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.cntraveler.com/the-bests/hot-list"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; color: #0000ff;">2020 Hot List</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">”</span><br /><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">- Best Multi-Concept Hospitality Beverage Program<strong><span style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">: </span></strong></span><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">Norwegian Cruise Line</span></span><span style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">–<span style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"> <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://cheersonline.com/2020/01/30/bevx-2020-how-beverage-boosts-norwegians-guests-spirits/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Cheers Beverage Excellence (BevX) Awards</span></a></span></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">- Wine Spectator’s 2020 Restaurant Award: Cagney’s Steakhouse </span><em style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">– Wine Spectator Magazine</span></em><br /><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">- Coolest Cruise Award: <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.travelagentcentral.com/cruises/coolest-cruise-awards" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Coolest Cruise Ship Feature</span></a></span>, Norwegian Cruise Line's Racetrack on Norwegian Encore – </span><em style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Travel Agent Central</em><br /><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">- <a href="https://www.cruisecritic.com/editors-picks/ocean/" target="_blank">Best New Ship</a> (ocean): </span><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Norwegian Encore </span><em style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">– Cruise Critic</span></em><br /><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">- <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.cruisecritic.com/articles.cfm?ID=419" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Best Cruise Lines for Solo Travelers</span></a></span> (ocean): </span><em style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">Norwegian Cruise Line – Cruise Critic</span></em><br /><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">- <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.travelpulse.com/news/features/2020-travvy-awards-honors-travel-industrys-best-and-brightest.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Best Cruise Line</span></a></span> – Hawaii: Norwegian Cruise Line </span><em style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">– </em><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Travvy Awards</span><br /><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">- <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.porthole.com/editor-in-chief-awards-2020/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Best Art Collaboration</span></a></span>: Norwegian Cruise Line and Eduardo Arranz-Bravo, Norwegian Encore </span><em style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">–</span></em><em style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Porthole Cruise</em><em style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">Magazine’s</span></em><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> 2020 Editor-in-Chief Awards</span><br /><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">- <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.porthole.com/editor-in-chief-awards-2020/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Best New Ship</span></a></span>: Norwegian Encore </span><em style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">–</span></em><em style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Porthole Cruise</em><em style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">Magazine’s 2020</span></em><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> Editor-in-Chief Awards</span><br /><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">- <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.porthole.com/editor-in-chief-awards-2020/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Best Hawaiian Itineraries</span></a></span>: Norwegian Cruise Line </span><em style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">–</span></em><em style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Porthole Cruise <em><span style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">Magazine’s</span></em></em><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> 2020 Editor-in-Chief Awards</span><br /><em><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">- </span></em><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.porthole.com/rca-2020/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Best Ocean Ship</span></a></span>:</span><em><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"> Norwegian Encore – Porthole Cruise Magazine’s 2020 Reader’s Choice Awards</span></em><br /><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">- <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.porthole.com/rca-2020/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Best Cruise Line for Solo Travelers</span></a></span></span><em style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">: Norwegian Cruise Line – Porthole Cruise Magazine’s 2020 Reader’s Choice Awards</span></em><br /><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">- <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.porthole.com/rca-2020/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Best Casino Rewards Program</span></a></span></span><em style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">: Norwegian Cruise Line – Porthole Cruise Magazine’s 2020 Reader’s Choice Awards</span></em><br /><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">- <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.porthole.com/rca-2020/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Best Nightlife</span></a></span></span><em style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">: Norwegian Cruise Line – Porthole Cruise Magazine’s 2020 Reader’s Choice Awards</span></em><br /><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">- <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.worldtravelawards.com/award-worlds-leading-cruise-line-2020" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">World's Leading Cruise Line</span></a></span></span><em style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">: Norwegian Cruise Line – World Travel Awards 2020</span></em><br /><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">- <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.worldtravelawards.com/award-europes-leading-cruise-line-2020" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Europe's Leading Cruise Line</span></a></span></span><em style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">: Norwegian Cruise Line – World Travel Awards 2020</span></em><br /><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">- <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.worldtravelawards.com/award-caribbeans-leading-cruise-line-2020" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line</span></a></span></span><em style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">: Norwegian Cruise Line – World Travel Awards 2020</span></em><br /><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">- <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.worldtravelawards.com/award-north-americas-leading-cruise-line-2020" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">North America's Leading Cruise Line</span></a></span></span><em style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">: Norwegian Cruise Line – World Travel Awards 2020</span></em><br /><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">- <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.travelagewest.com/Events/Best-of-the-Best-Honored-With-2020-WAVE-Awards-From-TravelAge-West" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Best New Ship (ocean-going)</span></a></span>: Norwegian Encore </span><em style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">– TravelAge West's WAVE (Western Agents’ Votes of Excellence) Awards</span></em><br /><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">- <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.travelagewest.com/Events/Best-of-the-Best-Honored-With-2020-WAVE-Awards-From-TravelAge-West" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Best Cruise Line for Hawaii Sailings</span></a></span></span><em style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">: Norwegian Cruise Line – TravelAge West's WAVE (Western Agents’ Votes of Excellence) Awards</span></em><br /><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">- <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://whereverfamily.com/whereverfamily-com-announces-the-winners-of-the-wherever-awards/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Best Family-Friendly Cruise Line Kids Club</span></a></span>: Norwegian Cruise Line, Splash Academy </span><em style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">– 2020 Wherever Awards</span></em><br /><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">- <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.travelagentcentral.com/your-business/oasis-travel-network-concludes-annual-conference-names-2020-award-recipients" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Cruise Supplier of the Year</span></a></span>: Norwegian Cruise Line</span> <em><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">– </span></em><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">Oasis Travel Network</span><br /><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">- <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.travelweekly.com/Readers-Choice/2020/The-2020-Readers-Choice-Awards-winners" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Best Advisor Loyalty Program</span></a></span>: Norwegian Cruise Line</span> <em><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">– </span></em><em><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">Travel Weekly's</span></em><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"> Readers Choice Awards</span><br /><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">- <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.travelweekly.com/Readers-Choice/2020/The-2020-Readers-Choice-Awards-winners" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Best Cruise Ship (new)</span></a></span>: Norwegian Encore </span><em style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">– </span></em><em style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Travel Weekly's</em><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> Readers Choice Awards</span><br /><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">- <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.travelweekly.com/Readers-Choice/2020/The-2020-Readers-Choice-Awards-winners" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Best Cruise Line Hawaii/Pacific</span></a></span>: Norwegian Cruise Line </span><em style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">– </span></em><em style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Travel Weekly's</em><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> Readers Choice Awards</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">For more information about the Company’s award-winning 17-ship fleet and worldwide itineraries, or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://www.ncl.com/"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">www.ncl.com</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">.</span></p><p> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">###</span></p><p> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">About Norwegian Cruise Line</span></span></strong></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for 54 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, its fleet of 17 contemporary ships sail to nearly 300 of the world’s most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize. Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea, but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, mini-suites, spa-suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company’s ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://www.ncl.com/"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">www.ncl.com</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">. For the latest news and exclusive content, visit the media center and follow Norwegian Cruise line on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter and Snapchat @CruiseNorwegian.</span></p><p> </p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p> </p><p> </p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-premieres-embark-spotlight-ncl-live-broadway-episode-tonightNorwegian Cruise Line Premieres EMBARK Spotlight "NCL: Live From Broadway" Episode Tonight 2020-12-17T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black;">Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel with a 54-year history of breaking boundaries, showcases its commitment to the performing arts community with its second <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/embark"><span style="color: #0000ff;">“EMBARK NCL Spotlight”</span></a></span> episode, “Live From Broadway,” tonight at 9 p.m. ET. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black;">“Live From Broadway” reunites musical theater industry veterans Brenda Braxton, Alan Mingo, Stephanie Pope and more in New York City for sit-down interviews and exclusive unplugged performances of the Broadway and West End caliber productions in residence across Norwegian’s 17-ship fleet, including the Tony Award®-winning musicals “Kinky Boots,” “Jersey Boys,” “Million Dollar Quartet,” “Footloose,” “After Midnight” and more. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black;">“Entertainment is one of the most uplifting ways to connect with people, whether you’re on stage or in the audience,” said Norwegian Cruise Line Senior Vice President of Entertainment and Cruise Programming Richard Ambrose. “It brings us together, broadens our horizons and for a moment in time, it lets us forget our worries. While we haven’t been able to connect in person with our guests, cast and crew during this extraordinary time, we wanted to deliver our friends at home an intimate showcase of some of the top productions across our fleet, while offering these incredible talents a stage to share their musical gifts with viewers around the world.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black;">The highly viewed first “EMBARK NCL Spotlight” episode featured a reimagined production of the Company’s top guest-rated show, “The Choir of Man,” and received a flurry of praise and comments from viewers. The complete “The Choir of Man” episode is available on-demand at <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="www.ncl.com/embark"><span style="color: #0000ff;">www.ncl.com/embark</span></a></span>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black;">The nearly 40-minute “EMBARK NCL Spotlight” episode, “Live From Broadway,” will stream live tonight at <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="www.ncl.com/embark"><span style="color: #0000ff;">www.ncl.com/embark</span></a></span> at 9 p.m. ET before being made available on-demand.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black;">In a continued effort to support the performing arts community, Norwegian Cruise Line is encouraging the public to donate to <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://secure2.convio.net/afa/site/Donation2;jsessionid=00000000.app20117a?idb=347130568&DONATION_LEVEL_ID_SELECTED=1&df_id=4897&mfc_pref=T&4897.donation=form1&NONCE_TOKEN=03CD3C15C256195534B7A2DBB995B71D&idb=0"><span style="color: #0000ff;">ActorsFund.org/NCL</span></a></span> in the U.S., <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://theatreartists.fund/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">TheatreArtists.fund</span></a></span> in the U.K., or similar organizations which provide assistance in times of need. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black;">NCL showcases its continued support to the entertainment community with EMBARK Spotlight “NCL: Live From Broadway.” </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black;">To learn more about the Norwegian Cruise Line’s 17-ship fleet and worldwide itineraries, or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">https://www.ncl.com/</span></a></span>. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black;">For assets and press materials, click <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://ncl.app.box.com/s/o6cc4000ke2lm0mrwdbzboznn2hy9p96"><span style="color: #0000ff;">here</span></a></span>. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black;">###</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black;">About Norwegian Cruise Line As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for 54 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, its fleet of 17 contemporary ships sail to over 300 of the world’s most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea, but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, mini-suites, spa-suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company’s ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">https://www.ncl.com/</span></a></span>. For the latest news and exclusive content, visit the media center and follow Norwegian Cruise line on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter and Snapchat @CruiseNorwegian. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-wraps-week-youNorwegian Cruise Line Wraps Up "Week of You"2020-12-14T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel with a 53-year history of breaking boundaries, today concludes its most extensive travel partner engagement initiative to date, “Week of You,” a complimentary five-day series featuring thoughtfully curated virtual events designed to inspire and support travel advisors as they prepare for the industry’s highly-anticipated comeback and upcoming Wave season.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">From Dec. 7 to 11, 2020 the cruise line engaged nearly 5,000 participants by providing lifestyle and educational workshops, featuring a stellar lineup of lifestyle experts and business leaders, including <em>The New York Times</em> best-selling author and wellness guru Jay Shetty, “Queer Eye’s” design buff Bobby Berk, award-wining winemaker and NCL partner Michael Mondavi, Karrikins Group founder Peter Sheahan, Facebook’s Head of Travel Colleen Coulter and leading business communications expert and one of Amazon’s best-selling authors Jill Schiefelbein.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Travel advisors were encouraged to rate their favorite session and will receive </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">commemorative <span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">gifts, with a number of lucky viewers winning</span> a three, five or seven-day cruise for two. From Dec. 9 to Dec. 31, participants have the opportunity win a home office makeover styled by Bobby Berk himself, by visiting the “Week of You” </span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><a href="https://weekofyou.com/home/"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">site</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"> and watching the full segment “Set Yourself Up for Success: Home Office Makeover.” The winner will be announced on Jan. 4, 2021 on the Norwegian Cruise Line Partners First Facebook </span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/PartnersFirst/"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">page</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The weeklong celebration culminated with a showstopping production of the Tony Award</span><sup style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">®</sup><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">-winning musical “Million Dollar Quartet.” The guest-favorite act with residency on Norwegian Getaway, reunited the cast for the first time in several months to deliver an unforgettable performance for “Week of You” participants.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">“The past several days have been nothing short of inspiring,” </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">said Katina Athanasiou, chief sales officer at Norwegian Cruise Line. “The positive feedback we received from advisors about the quality programming, caliber of speakers and engaging content was spectacular. We were able to put them in a better place personally and professionally going into 2021 – this is exactly what we aimed to achieve. For us to succeed our partners need to succeed!”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">For more information about “Week of You” and to access the program’s on-demand content, visit </span><a href="http://www.ncl.com/weekofyou"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">www.ncl.com/weekofyou</span></a><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">. To download images from the “Week of You” lifestyle and educational series, click </span><a href="https://ncl.box.com/s/x0bse6d1ig3zfa892nqsyj10fmapf1z0"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">here</span></a><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">For more information about the Company’s 17-ship fleet and worldwide itineraries, or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit </span><a href="http://www.ncl.com/"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">www.ncl.com</span></a><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">###</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;" lang="EN-AU"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">About Norwegian Cruise Line</span></span></strong></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for 53 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, its fleet of 17 contemporary ships sail to nearly 300 of the world’s most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize. Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea, but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, mini-suites, spa-suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company’s ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit </span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><a href="http://www.ncl.com/"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">www.ncl.com</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">. For the latest news and exclusive content, visit the media center and follow Norwegian Cruise line on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter and Snapchat @CruiseNorwegian.</span></p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-delivers-great-value-freedom-and-flexibility-guests-new-cruisefirst-programNorwegian Cruise Line Delivers Great Value, Freedom and Flexibility to Guests with New CruiseFirst Program2020-12-07T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Noto Sans; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;" lang="EN">Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel with a 53-year history of breaking boundaries, launched CruiseFirst, a value-add program offering guests both increased flexibility and additional savings when booking their dream cruise vacation in 2021 and beyond.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Noto Sans; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;" lang="EN"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;" lang="EN">CruiseFirst certificates offer guests a $300 value for the cost of $150 and allow them three years from purchase date to apply their certificate to any new reservation across NCL’s award-winning 17-ship fleet visiting more than 300 destinations worldwide. CruiseFirst certificates are combinable with nearly all public promotions including our currently running bestselling deal of the year: 30% off a voyage on any ship plus</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;" lang="EN">all five Free at Sea offers including free open bar, free specialty dining, free shore excursions credits, free WiFi and discounted rates for friends and family-- a value of more than $2,900.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">“As we look at breaking free from the boundaries of 2020 and think of better days ahead, we want to inspire our guests to dream big about their future vacation at sea with us,” said Harry Sommer, Norwegian Cruise Line president and CEO. “Our CruiseFirst program, launched just in time for the holiday season, provides unbeatable value and serves as a great gift for those planning to turn their vacation daydreams into vacation reality.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Noto Sans; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;" lang="EN">Guests can purchase CruiseFirst certificates by calling <span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or contact their travel professional. </span>A maximum of ten coupons may be purchased per person with one coupon valid per reservation. Voyage date must be more than 120 days from original purchase date. For more information about the CruiseFirst program, please visit </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;" lang="EN"><a href="http://www.ncl.com/terms/cruisefirst"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; color: #0000ff;">www.ncl.com/terms/cruisefirst</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Noto Sans; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;" lang="EN">.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Noto Sans; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;" lang="EN"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;" lang="EN">For more information about Norwegian Cruise Line ships and their itineraries, or to book a cruise, please call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), visit </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; color: #0000ff;" lang="EN"><a href="http://www.ncl.com/"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in; color: #0000ff;">www.ncl.com</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;" lang="EN"> or contact a travel professional.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;" lang="EN">###</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;" lang="EN"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;" lang="EN">About Norwegian Cruise Line</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;" lang="EN">As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for 53 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, its fleet of 17 contemporary ships sail to over 300 of the world’s most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea, but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, mini-suites, spa-suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company’s ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit </span><span style="color: #0000ff;" lang="EN"><a href="http://www.ncl.com/"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; color: #0000ff;">www.ncl.com</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;" lang="EN">. For the latest news and exclusive content, visit the media center and follow Norwegian Cruise line on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter and Snapchat @CruiseNorwegian.</span></p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/ncl-reunites-award-winning-broadway-stars-embark-ncl-spotlight-episodeNorwegian Cruise Line Reunites Award-Winning Broadway Stars For "Embark NCL Spotlight" Episode, "Live From Broadway"2020-12-03T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel with a 53-year history of breaking boundaries, showcases its continued commitment to the performing arts community with its second "EMBARK NCL Spotlight" episode, "Live From Broadway," following the highly successful debut of its first "EMBARK NCL Spotlight" episode, "The Choir of Man – Live From London," which was viewed by over 500,000 people in the first week since it aired.</p><p> </p><p>For Norwegian's "Live From Broadway" episode, the Company reunites top talent from the musical theater world in New York City for an exclusive showcase of the Brand's Broadway and West End caliber entertainment available across its fleet, including performances by:</p><p>• Michael Fasano, singing "Can't Take My Eyes Off of You" from the Tony Award®-winning musical "Jersey Boys" available on <a href="/cruise-ship/bliss">Norwegian Bliss</a>; </p><p>• Brenda Braxton, singing "On the Sunny Side of the Street" from "After Midnight" available on <a href="/cruise-ship/escape">Norwegian Escape</a>; </p><p>• Marissa Rosen, singing Cyndi Lauper's "True Colors" from "Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" available on <a href="/cruise-ship/epic">Norwegian Epic</a>; </p><p>• Stephanie Pope, singing Donna Summer's "Last Dance" featured in the Australian musical "Velvet" available on <a href="/cruise-ship/jewel">Norwegian Jewel</a> and <a href="/cruise-ship/breakaway">Norwegian Breakaway</a>; </p><p>• Leandra Ellis-Gaston and Zach Cossman, performing a duet to "Almost Paradise" from "Footloose" available on <a href="/cruise-ship/joy">Norwegian Joy</a>; </p><p>• Colin Summers, singing "Blue Suede Shoes" from "Million Dollar Quartet" available on <a href="/cruise-ship/getaway">Norwegian Getaway</a>; and</p><p>• Alan Mingo, singing "Land of Lola" from the Tony Award®-winning musical "Kinky Boots" available on <a href="/cruise-ship/encore">Norwegian Encore</a>, the Company's newest innovative ship.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>"It brings us tremendous joy to be able to share our award-winning entertainment with our friends during a time like this and seeing our family of performers relish the opportunity is incredibly heartwarming," said Norwegian Cruise Line President and CEO Harry Sommer. I cannot wait for our guests to see their favorites again at sea very soon."</p><p> </p><p>In addition to stellar performances, the public will get a front row seat to behind-the-scenes conversations with cast members regarding what it means to them to perform for the first time in many months. The nearly 40-minute "EMBARK NCL Spotlight" episode, "Live From Broadway," will stream live at <a href="http://www.ncl.com/embark">www.ncl.com/embark</a> on Dec. 17, at 9 p.m. ET, before being made available on-demand. </p><p> </p><p>"Entertainment is one of the most uplifting ways to connect with people, whether you're on stage or in the audience," said Norwegian Cruise Line Senior Vice President of Entertainment and Cruise Programming Richard Ambrose. "It brings us together, broadens our horizons and for a moment in time, it lets us forget our worries. While we haven't been able to connect with our guests, cast and crew during this extraordinary time, we wanted to deliver our friends at home an intimate showcase of some of our top productions across our fleet, while also offering this marquis of talent a stage to share their musical gifts with viewers around the world." </p><p> </p><p>The highly viewed first "EMBARK NCL Spotlight" episode featured a reimagined production of the Company's top guest-rated show, "The Choir of Man," and received a flurry of praise and comments including:</p><p>• "This is encouraging to see you bring the entertainment together again. I hope we'll see them in person soon. I need a cruise!"</p><p>• "Mahalo for this! It's what we need to heal our souls this 2020." </p><p>• "Sept 2021 cannot come quick enough for me to sail again." </p><p> </p><p>The complete "The Choir of Man" episode is currently available on-demand at <a href="http://www.ncl.com/embark">www.ncl.com/embark</a>. </p><p> </p><p>For assets and press materials, <a href="https://ncl.box.com/s/o6cc4000ke2lm0mrwdbzboznn2hy9p96">click here</a>.</p><p> </p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/ncl-and-just-goods-inc-launch-water-donation-effort-support-giving-tuesday-movementNorwegian Cruise Line and Just Goods, Inc. Launch Water Donation Effort in Support of Giving Tuesday Movement2020-12-01T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel with a 53-year history of breaking boundaries, today announced a joint effort with its partner JUST® Goods, Inc. to support the worldwide generosity movement GivingTuesday, with the cruise line donating a case of JUST Water to local food banks in Miami and New York City for every case purchased through the JUST Goods, Inc. online store during the month of December.</p><p> </p><p>In a continued partnership with JUST, both companies are collaborating to get JUST Water into the hands of those who need it most with donations benefitting Feeding South Florida, City Harvest New York and Food Bank for New York City.</p><p> </p><p>“During this unprecedented holiday season, we are even more inspired to support the communities we are a part of and to do so alongside JUST Goods,” said Harry Sommer, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. “Now more than ever, kindness is key and having the opportunity to work with organizations that contribute to global good and directly impact the lives of individuals through sustainable efforts is part of what inspires our innovative spirit.” </p><p> </p><p>Last year Norwegian Cruise Line partnered with JUST to become the first major cruise company to eliminate single-use plastic water bottles across its fleet and private resort-style destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas and Harvest Caye in Belize. The landmark change is set to replace over six million single-use plastic water bottles every year. These efforts are driven by the Company’s Sail & Sustain Sustainability Program, which is its commitment to minimize waste to landfills, reduce its CO2 emissions rate, increase sustainable sourcing and invest in emerging technologies.</p><p> </p><p>“JUST is thrilled to extend the definition of our partnership with Norwegian Cruise Line in this way,” said Kara Rubin, vice president of brand and product strategy at JUST Goods, Inc. “We believe that small steps can have a big impact. When we’re able to join forces with a partner like NCL, those steps actually aren’t that small. We’re happy to be able to do our part to support local communities with our matching donation to three incredible organizations that are making sure that people have access to the food they need.” </p><p> </p><p>Envisioned and founded by American artist, actor, fashion designer and activist Jaden Smith and family, JUST takes an innovative approach to sourcing and packaging the world’s most valued resource—water. The revolutionary company focuses on an impact model, taking into consideration both how the water is sourced and packaged. JUST is 100% naturally high alkaline, responsibly-sourced spring water in a plant-based carton. The carton is made of 88% renewable materials – the paper carton is made from trees grown in responsibly-managed forests and the cap and shoulder are made from a sugarcane-based plastic. It is refillable and recyclable. JUST has a global presence with bottling facilities in Glens Falls, NY; Tipperary, Ireland; and Melbourne, Australia, thus allowing the company to meet demand around the world without shipping water from a single production source. </p><p> </p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line and JUST encourages those looking to support them in this buy-one-give-one partnership effort to do their part and visit www.shopjustwater.com to make their purchase and make a difference. </p><p> </p><p>For more information about Norwegian Cruise Line ships and their itineraries, or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit www.ncl.com.</p><p> </p><p>###</p><p> </p><p>About JUST Goods, Inc. </p><p>JUST Goods, Inc. is a global consumer goods company dedicated to producing responsibly sourced, sustainably packaged products. The company's first product, JUST Water, is 100% spring water ethically sourced from Upstate New York, packaged in a bottle made of 88% plant-based materials. A Certified B-Corp, the company's mission is to empower people to make the world cleaner, healthier and more just by producing sustainable everyday goods. JUST Water is now being produced in three countries - the US, the United Kingdom, and Australia. JUST products can be found in a growing number of grocery retail locations, hotels, schools, cultural locations, entertainment and hospitality venues worldwide. For more information please visit www.justwater.com.</p><p> </p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-celebrates-travel-partners-week-youNorwegian Cruise Line Celebrates Travel Partners With A “Week Of You” 2020-12-01T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel with a 53-year history of breaking boundaries, today announced the launch of “Week of You”, a complimentary series featuring thoughtfully curated virtual events designed to inspire and support travel advisors as they prepare for the industry’s highly-anticipated comeback. </p><p> </p><p>From Dec. 7 to 11, 2020, the “Week of You” will provide travel partners with access to exclusive content and opportunities to engage with A-list lifestyle experts and business leaders, including The New York Times best-selling author and purpose coach Jay Shetty, “Queer Eye’s” design guru Bobby Berk, award-wining winemaker and NCL partner Michael Mondavi, Karrikins Group founder and leader of the business growth advisory council Peter Sheahan, Facebook’s Head of Travel Colleen Coulter and renowned business communications expert and one of Amazon’s best-selling authors Jill Schiefelbein. Topics will range from tips on how to establish and maintain healthy mental well-being and mindfulness, to do-it-yourself home office makeovers for a more productive work environment and leveraging social media platforms for client engagement and to grow sales. </p><p> </p><p>In addition to the lifestyle and educational workshops, the Company will host dedicated sessions where travel partners will have the opportunity to engage with NCL executives and sales representatives to prepare them for the brand’s upcoming return to cruise. Attendees will further their knowledge on the NCL guest experience and innovative product offerings with discussions focused on group sales, upcoming promotions, highlighted itineraries and more. Advisors are invited to sign up to attend the Metro Meeting that accommodates their region and time zone and best serves their business goals and clients’ needs. </p><p> </p><p>“As a former travel advisor, myself, I understand firsthand the work that goes into and is needed to support a successful business,” said Harry Sommer president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. “With ‘Week of You’ we took a vested approach to go beyond conventional thinking and methods to really provide our travel partners with actionable takeaways that they can use to not only better their business, but themselves as well. As I’ve said before, we are in this together, and together we will overcome the challenges from this historical year and soon deliver the vacation dreams our guests have been long waiting for.” </p><p> </p><p>With new content made available daily, travel advisors are encouraged to review each lifestyle and educational workshop completed for a chance to win a commemorative gift. In addition, for every session attended, participants will be entered into a drawing for a seven-day cruise. The more sessions travel partners participate in, the greater their chances to win a cruise aboard one of the award-winning 17 ships within the Company’s fleet.</p><p> </p><p>“2020 has been a challenging year for our travel partner community and we are celebrating them like never before with the launch of ‘Week of You’,” said Katina Athanasiou, chief sales officer at Norwegian Cruise Line. “Fueled by the spirit of our Partners First philosophy, which places a special focus on our travel advisors, we understand that in order for us to be at our best, our travel partners have to be at their best, which is why we’re rolling out programming that’s intended to reinvigorate, refocus and reenergize them in a holistic way.” </p><p> </p><p>The five-day “Week of You” event will close out with a stellar performance from the Tony Award®-winning production “Million Dollar Quartet,” featured on Norwegian Getaway. Recorded live at the world-famous Hernando’s Hideaway in the heart of Memphis, Tenn., this special rendition of “Million Dollar Quartet” reunites the cast for the first time in several months to deliver an unforgettable performance exclusively for “Week of You” participants. </p><p> </p><p>To register and learn more about Norwegian Cruise Line’s “Week of You” and its full schedule of events and guest speakers, visit <a href="http://www.ncl.com/weekofyou">www.ncl.com/weekofyou</a>. </p><p> </p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-encourages-travelers-dream-big-and-break-free-2020-new-and-first-global-campaignNorwegian Cruise Line Encourages Travelers to Dream Big and "Break Free" From 2020 With a New - and First - Global Campaign2020-11-24T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel with a 53-year history of breaking boundaries, launched its new global brand campaign, “Break Free,” encouraging travelers to look beyond the confines of 2020 and towards a future when they can reconnect with the people and places they have missed most.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Encouraging travelers to revive their destination dreams and make them vacation realities, the campaign which is a global effort and which will run across print, digital, radio and television, marks Norwegian’s return to the mass media marketplace since March, when the Company voluntarily suspended all voyages due to the growing concern of the global pandemic.</span> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">“At Norwegian, we have a history of innovation, and we have always had a fighting spirit,” said Chief Executive Officer Harry Sommer. “Our team has been using this pause to prepare for our comeback, and the creative minds and incredible talent we have in-house truly delivered. Feeling the weight of 2020, our internal team developed a campaign that portrays the all too familiar imagery and rhetoric of 2020 before calling to the traveler in each of us and our collective desire to feel free again. With this new campaign, we hope to reignite travelers’ optimism for the future.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">The spots, set to the uplifting lyrics of “I Want to Break Free,” by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Queen, air domestically in key cities including New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Philadelphia, Miami, and Tampa and Orlando, Fla., as well as internationally in Australia, Latin America, Brazil, Middle East, United Kingdom, Germany and Spain. A long-form version of the commercial is available on the brand’s </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://youtu.be/CxQNUuiRdrQ"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">YouTube</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"> channel.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">“We are an international brand with a team that thinks globally and acts locally,” said Chief Marketing Officer Isis Ruiz. “This time, however, everyone is sharing the same desire to ‘Break Free’ and to rediscover their passion for traveling and experiencing the world, so for the first time, we have introduced a truly global campaign. We are closer now than ever before to our return sea and are looking forward to welcoming our guests back very soon.”</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;">Launched in tandem with </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://www.ncl.com/travel-blog/norwegian-new-sailings-summer-2023-itineraries?intcmp=pdt_sl_NEWDEPLOYMENT1120"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">new itineraries</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;"> available across its fleet as well as the </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://www.ncl.com/cruise-deals"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">Black Friday Sale</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;">, Norwegian’s best deal of the year, guests can plan their next cruise vacation well into 2023 while taking advantage of 30% off any voyage and receiving all five Free at Sea offers including free open bar, free specialty dining, free shore excursions credits, free WiFi and discounted rates for friends and family.</span> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">For information about Norwegian Cruise Line ships and their itineraries, or to book a cruise, please call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), visit </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://www.ncl.com/"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">www.ncl.com</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> or contact a travel professional.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">###</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"> </span></span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">About Norwegian Cruise Line</span></span></strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><br /> As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for 53 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, its fleet of 17 contemporary ships sail to over 300 of the world’s most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize. Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea, but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, mini-suites, spa-suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company’s ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://www.ncl.com/"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">www.ncl.com</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">. For the latest news and exclusive content, visit the media center and follow Norwegian Cruise line on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter and Snapchat @CruiseNorwegian.<br /> <br /> <br /> <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Media Contact:</span></span></strong><br /> </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="mailto:PublicRelations@ncl.com"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">PublicRelations@ncl.com</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><br /> Norwegian Cruise Line</span></p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-announces-black-friday-sale-and-launches-summer-2023-itinerariesNorwegian Cruise Line Announces Black Friday Sale and Launches Summer 2023 Itineraries2020-11-18T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="MsoNormal">Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel with a 53-year history of breaking boundaries, today opened for sale summer 2023 itineraries while also launching its Black Friday Sale, the brand’s best deal of the year. </p><p class="MsoNormal">In addition to 30% off a voyage on any ship visiting more than 300 destinations worldwide, guests booking a cruise during Norwegian’s Black Friday sale will also be entitled to all five Free at Sea offers including free open bar, free specialty dining, free shore excursions credits, free WiFi and discounted rates for friends and family. The Black Friday offer is available on all departures, all itineraries and all published voyage dates from 2021 through the newly released 2023 itineraries.</p><p class="MsoNormal">With today’s launch of Norwegian’s summer 2023 itineraries, cruisers have even more choices. From Caribbean island hopping to Alaskan glacier viewing to European explorations, the newly released itineraries offer experiences that will provide travelers with what they have been missing this year – an opportunity to recharge, connect and discover. The new itineraries include noteworthy firsts such as the brand’s first visit to beautiful Nessebar, Bulgaria on Norwegian Jade’s <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/extraordinary-journeys-cruises"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Extraordinary Journeys</span></a></span> sailing through the Mediterranean and Black Sea; the debut of Norwegian Bliss at the Royal Naval Dockyard during her seven-day roundtrip voyage to Bermuda from New York; Norwegian Jade’s first visit to Bodrum, Turkey and Paros, Greece during her seven-day roundtrip voyage from Athens (Piraeus), Greece; and more. This is the furthest in advance that Norwegian has ever launched its itineraries, giving guests the ultimate freedom of time in this uncertain environment.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Further, to inspire guests and remind them about the unforgettable experiences available across the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet, the brand last week announced a new docuseries, <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://www.ncl.com/embark"><span style="color: #0000ff;">“EMBARK - The Series,”</span></a></span> inviting armchair travelers to enjoy a front row seat to its highly-anticipated comeback. The docuseries kicks off with a special showcase at London’s historic West End Garrick Theatre for a special reunion that brings <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://www.ncl.com/embark"><span style="color: #0000ff;">“The Choir of Man”</span></a></span> cast together for the first time in many months. The nearly 40-minute episode will first stream live at <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://www.ncl.com/embark"><span style="color: #0000ff;">www.ncl.com/embark</span></a></span> on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020 at 9 p.m. EST, before being made available on-demand.</p><p class="MsoNormal">“Now is the time to break free from the hold 2020 has had on us, dream big and plan for the cruise vacation we’ve all been waiting for,” said Harry Sommer, Norwegian Cruise Line president and chief executive officer. “Our newest itineraries along with our incredible, limited-time Black Friday deal provides guests with the perfect opportunity to book, save and indulge in a cruise vacation of a lifetime. We can’t wait to return to sea, but until we can do so, we are proud to be able to provide our guests with a bit of inspiration, entertainment and behind-the scenes action with the launch of ‘EMBARK – The Series’.” </p><p class="MsoNormal">Summer 2023 notable itineraries include: </p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">MEDITERRANEAN</span></strong></p><p>Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Gem and Norwegian Jade will sail a selection of five to 11-day cruises through the <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/mediterranean-cruises"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Mediterranean</span></a></span> from May through October. For the first time, Norwegian Cruise Line will visit the ancient city of Nessebar, Bulgaria during Norwegian Jade’s March 30 <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/extraordinary-journeys-cruises"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Extraordinary Journeys</span></a></span> sailing. This nine-day roundtrip voyage from Athens (Piraeus), Greece through the Mediterranean and Black Sea includes a port rich itinerary with no sea days allowing travelers to explore a new town each day.</p><p>On her May 21 sailing, Norwegian Jade will make her debut in Bodrum, Turkey and Paros, Greece as she embarks on a selection of seven-day Greek Isles roundtrip voyages from Athens (Piraeus), Greece, available through Oct. 15.</p><p>From May 6 through Oct. 13,Norwegian Breakaway will offer port intensive itineraries during her 10-day Greek Isles roundtrip cruises from Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy, visiting Santorini, Greece; Dubrovnik, Croatia; Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy; Cannes, France and more.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">NORTHERN EUROPE</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk56291392;">Sailing a series of </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/northern-europe-cruises"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk56418904;">Northern Europe</span></span></a></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk56291392;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk56418904;"> cruises from May 8 through Oct. 17, Norwegian Getaway’s nine-day Baltic roundtrip voyages from Copenhagen, Denmark feature an overnight stay, a total of 36 hours in port, in the culturally rich St. Petersburg, Russia. The itinerary also includes calls to Warnemünde, Germany; Tallinn, Estonia; Stockholm, Sweden; and Helsinki featuring extended port times, from nine to 15 hours, allowing travelers additional time to absorb each city’s culture, history and art.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">BERMUDA</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal">For the first time on her May 21 sailing, Norwegian Bliss, one of the Company’s newest ships, will call to Norfolk, Virginia – the gateway to Virginia Beach and the historic area of Colonial Williamsburg. The vessel will also make her debut at the Royal Naval Dockyard in <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bermuda-cruises"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Bermuda</span></a></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk56499703;"> as she begins a series of five and seven-day roundtrip cruises sailing out of New York. The itineraries include two overnight stays at the Royal Naval Dockyard to allow flexibility for guests to explore its shops, restaurants and pristine beaches on their own time. </span>After exploring the best Bermuda has to offer, guests can return to the ship and continue the adventure onboard with laps around the Speedway – Norwegian’s racetrack at sea – or unwind with a visit to Mandara Spa’s Thermal Suite to experience the Salt Room, a dramatic grotto surrounded with layers of body-cleansing salt crystals.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ALASKA</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal">Between April 22 and Oct. 15, <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/alaska-cruises"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Alaska</span></a></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk56423460;"> will welcome four Norwegian Cruise Line ships: Norwegian Jewel, Norwegian Sun, and two of the brand’s newest Breakaway Plus Class – Norwegian Encore and Norwegian Joy. The ships will sail a variety of five to nine-day voyages from Seattle; Vancouver, Canada; and Seward, Alaska, and every seven and nine-day itinerary will offer a glacier experience where guests can observe these majestic wonders from the top deck as the ship sails by. Select voyages for Norwegian Joy, Norwegian Jewel and Norwegian Sun will call to Norwegian Cruise Line Holding’s new pier at Icy Strait Point where guests can disembark and immerse themselves in the wilderness and support the local shops and community.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">BAHAMAS </span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal">Starting June 2 through Dec. 29, Norwegian Sky will sail three and four-day roundtrip cruises from Miami, calling to Freeport, Nassau and Great Stirrup Cay – the Company’s private island resort in the <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bahamas-cruises"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Bahamas</span></a></span>. On this retreat, cruisers can reserve one of the luxurious private villas within <a href="https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-offers-sneak-peak-exclusive-beachfront-area-within-its-private-island-gsc">Silver Cove</a>, an exclusive beachfront area on Great Stirrup Cay, recharge with a massage on the island’s Mandara Spa, or simply relax along the beachfront.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">THE CARIBBEAN </span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal">Cruising roundtrip from Miami, Norwegian Escape and Norwegian Sky will offer a mix of five to nine-day sailings between Eastern and Western <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Caribbean</span></a></span>. The various itineraries include calls to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; Road Town (Tortola), British Virgin Islands; Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas; George Town, Cayman Islands; Roatan Island, Honduras; Cozumel, Mexico; Harvest Caye – the Company’s resort destination in Belize, and more. Travelers can unwind with visits to these warm tropical destinations all year-round as visits to the Caribbean start April 16 through Dec. 6. </p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CANADA AND NEW ENGLAND </span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal">Beginning Aug. 27 through Oct. 29, Norwegian Escape will homeport in New York City offering seven-day roundtrip cruises to <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/new-england-cruises"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Canada and New England</span></a></span> making calls to Newport, Rhode Island; Portland and Bar Harbor, Maine; Saint John, and Halifax, Canada. Norwegian Pearl will sail a series of seven-day open-jaw cruises to and from Boston and Quebec City, Canada from Aug. 25 through Oct. 13 with visits to Bar Harbor, Maine; Halifax, Sydney, Charlottetown and Saguenay, Canada.</p><p class="MsoNormal">For a complete list of itineraries, information about Norwegian Cruise Line ships and their itineraries, or to book a cruise, please call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), visit <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://www.ncl.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">www.ncl.com</span></a></span> or contact a travel professional.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span>To download images, click</span> <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://ncl.box.com/v/NCLSummer2023Itineraries"><span style="color: #0000ff;">here</span></a></span><span>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: center;" align="center">###</p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">About Norwegian Cruise Line</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for 53 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, its fleet of 17 contemporary ships sail to over 300 of the world’s most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize. Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea, but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, mini-suites, spa-suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company’s ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://www.ncl.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff; text-decoration: none;">www.ncl.com</span></a></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">. For the latest news and exclusive content, visit the media center and follow Norwegian Cruise line on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter and Snapchat @CruiseNorwegian.<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /> <!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /> <!--[endif]--></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"> </span></span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Media Contact:</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:PublicRelations@ncl.com"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">PublicRelations@ncl.com</span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Norwegian Cruise Line</span></p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-launches-embark-ncl-experience-docuseriesNorwegian Cruise Line Launches 'EMBARK - The Series'2020-11-12T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel with a 53-year history of breaking boundaries, today announced a new docuseries, “</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://www.ncl.com/embark" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">EMBARK - The Series</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">,” inviting the public to experience the Brand and enjoy a front row seat to its highly-anticipated comeback.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">The docuseries kicks off with an “EMBARK NCL Spotlight Series,” two episodes showcasing the iconic Broadway and West End caliber entertainment found across the Norwegian fleet. The first episode invites viewers into London’s historic West End Garrick Theatre for a special reunion that brings </span><a href="http://www.ncl.com/embark" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">“<span style="color: #0000ff;">The Choir of Man</span>”</span></a><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"> cast together for the first time in many months.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"> The episode will include performances of guest favorites including “Save Tonight,” “Escape (The Piña Colada Song),” “Hello” and “Some Nights” as well as an inside look at how the cast is managing through this historic time and how the talented performers are remaining optimistic about the future.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Highly praised for its high energy, live music and foot stomping choreography,</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"> “The Choir of Man” is an immersive pub experience featuring ordinary guys who perform everything from sing-along classics to classic rock. Traditionally set in a neighborhood pub, the show highlights the importance of community and human connection through a series of songs, poetry and intimate conversations.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">“Now more than ever, we are longing for connection,” said Richard Ambrose, senior vice president of entertainment and cruise programming at Norwegian Cruise Line. “Entertainment unites us, allowing us to forget our worries, even if just for a short while. We have long been advocates for the entertainment community and are committed to providing high-caliber performances for our guests. While theaters are closed and gatherings are limited, we want to support our fellow performers while connecting with guests in a meaningful way. Through this exclusive offering, we showcase human resiliency and offer hope for a better tomorrow. In the end, we are in this together and that’s why we will all persevere.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">In addition to its residency on </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/escape"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">Norwegian Escape</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"> and </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/encore"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">Norwegian Encore</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">, “The Choir of Man” has performed across the globe in iconic venues including Chicago’s Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place and Washington D.C.’s John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and just announced that it will return to the Sydney Opera House for the third time beginning February 2021.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Produced and directed by Nic Doodson, one of the creative minds behind “The Choir of Man,” the nearly 40-minute episode will first stream live at </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://www.ncl.com/embark" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">www.ncl.com/embark</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"> on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, at 9 p.m. EST, before being made available on-demand.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">“’The Choir of Man’ family and I were absolutely thrilled when NCL asked us to come together to create an exclusive performance of the show that guests could enjoy from home, until they have the chance to cruise again,” said Doodson. “The world of theater has had a particularly hard year, so this opportunity to sing, dance and perform together again was an incredible feeling, not only for the guys, but for everyone involved. I hope that the positive and uplifting energy comes across in this episode and inspires those tuning in to continue to look ahead to brighter days. The cast appreciated this opportunity to reconnect on and off stage, and now more than ever are looking forward to entertaining guests again soon in our pub on land, at sea or wherever people enjoy gathering with those closest to them.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Further details regarding “EMBARK – The Series,” will be shared in the coming weeks.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">To learn more about the Company’s 17-ship fleet and worldwide itineraries, or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://www.ncl.com/"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">www.ncl.com</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">For the additional assets and press materials, click </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://ncl.box.com/s/o6cc4000ke2lm0mrwdbzboznn2hy9p96" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">here</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">###</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">About Norwegian Cruise Line</span></span></strong></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for 53 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, its fleet of 17 contemporary ships sail to over 300 of the world’s most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize. Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea, but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, mini-suites, spa-suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company’s ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://www.ncl.com/"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff; text-decoration-line: none;">www.ncl.com</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">. For the latest news and exclusive content, visit the media center and follow Norwegian Cruise line on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter and Snapchat @CruiseNorwegian.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">About The Choir of Man</span></span></strong></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">“The Choir of Man” is the runaway hit of the international music and theater scene from the creative minds of Nic Doodson and Andrew Kay – the team behind “Gobsmacked!,” “The Magnets” and the “Soweto Gospel Choir.” Making its world premiere in 2017 at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the show is 80 minutes of unadulterated entertainment that combines high energy dance, live music and foot stomping choreography with the incredible talent of nine ordinary guys who perform everything from sing-along classics to classic rock. The production has </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #333333; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">toured around </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">the globe performing in iconic venues and cities including Chicago’s Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place, San Diego’s Balboa Theatre and Washington D.C.’s prestigious John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. In February 2021, “The Choir of Man” will make its third appearance at the Sydney Opera House with performances on sale now through April 4, 2021.</span></p><p> </p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-reveals-winter-2022-2023-itinerariesNorwegian Cruise Line Reveals Winter 2022 - 2023 Itineraries2020-09-24T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel with a 53-year history of breaking boundaries, opened for sale a wide-range of winter 2022 – 2023 worldwide cruises for 13 of its 18 ships, providing travelers with a wide array of warm-weather destinations to choose from for their next cruise vacation.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">In addition, Latitudes Members will receive an exclusive limited-time offer available on all ships and all destinations. The limited-time offers include 15% off cruise fares plus Bonus Latitudes Points for Latitudes Members. In addition, and for a limited time only, all guests can book all FIVE Free at Sea Offers including Free Open Bar, Free Specialty Dining, Free Excursions, Free WiFi and Free Kids — a $2,900 value.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">From eight- to 21-day sailings transiting the impressive Panama Canal; Caribbean voyages offering calls to the enhanced </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-offers-sneak-peak-exclusive-beachfront-area-within-its-private-island-gsc"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">Great Stirrup Cay</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">, the Company’s private island resort in the Bahamas; and sailings out of the West Coast on Norwegian Bliss and Norwegian Joy, the industry’s largest and newest ships cruising the Mexican Riviera, the variety of itineraries offer experiences that appeal to everyone. <br /> <br /> “As we all continue to daydream of our next cruise vacation, we are excited to open for sale new itineraries for those eager to visit a tropical destination or dive into cultural experiences through one of our Extraordinary Journeys,” said Harry Sommer, Norwegian Cruise Line president and chief executive officer. “We are very hopeful we will resume operations soon but for now, our new itineraries will allow travelers to start planning ahead for their next cruise vacation with Norwegian Cruise Line.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEYS</span></span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">The new cruises offer a selection of </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/extraordinary-journeys-cruises"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">Extraordinary Journeys</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> – a collection of longer, one-of-a-kind port-rich voyages, that inspire a sense of discovery and broader connection with places around the world.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><strong><em>Notable Voyages</em></strong></span></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; margin-bottom: 8.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Beginning Nov. 12, 2022, <strong>Norwegian Jewel </strong>will sail a selection of Panama Canal voyages offering 12-day open-jaw cruises from San Diego, Los Angeles and Colon, Panama; allowing guests to plan additional vacation days pre-or-post cruise. The ship’s itineraries call to the picturesque destinations of Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, Acapulco, and Huatulco, Mexico; Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala; San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua; Puerto Caldera (Puntarenas), Costa Rica; and Acajutla, El Salvador.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; margin-bottom: 8.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><strong style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Norwegian Getaway</span></strong><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> will embark on a 13-day European sailing from Southampton, United Kingdom to Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy on Nov. 14, 2022, providing an immersive itinerary and culturally rich experiences. The vessel will make her debut in Oporto, Portugal and Villefranche-sur-Mer, France and call to Seville (Cadiz), Malaga, Cartagena, Palma de Mallorca, and Barcelona, Spain; Lisbon, Portugal; Paris (Le Havre), France; Florence/Pisa (Livorno) and Naples, Italy.</span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">PANAMA CANAL</span></span></strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><br /> From October 2022 through March 2023, the Company will offer a variety of itineraries ranging from eight to 21-day voyages traversing the </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/panama-canal-cruises"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">Panama Canal</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> on Norwegian Encore, Norwegian Jewel, Norwegian Pearl, Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Gem and Norwegian Joy. The ships will visit popular destinations in the Caribbean and Latin America.<br /> <br /> <strong><em>Notable Voyages</em></strong> </span></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; margin-bottom: 8.25pt; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Norwegian Encore, </span></strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">the company’s newest ship, will begin a 21-day Panama Canal voyage on Oct. 23, 2022, sailing out of Seattle, repositioning to Miami. During this sailing, eight out of 11 port-of-calls include a minimum of nine to 11 hours of port time, providing guests additional time to explore each town. </span></li></ul><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; margin-bottom: 8.25pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Norwegian Joy</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> will make her debut in Port Canaveral, Fla. as she departs on a 14-day sailing from Orlando, Fla. to Los Angeles on Dec. 4. During this voyage, she will also call to San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua, for the first time and visit Cartagena, Colombia; Puerto Caldera (Puntarenas), Costa Rica; Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala; Puerto Vallarta, and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. </span></li></ul><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; margin-bottom: 8.25pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Kicking off the New Year, <strong>Norwegian Gem</strong> will offer a handful of open-jaw 11-and-12-day cruises to and from New York and Panama City in January and February 2023. During her 12-day voyage from New York on Jan. 2, she will make her debut in Puerto Limon, Costa Rica, as well as the Pacific Cruise Terminal in Panama City during her 11-day voyage on Jan. 14. </span></li></ul><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">CARIBBEAN</span></span></strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><br /> Guests can bask in the warm </span><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: #0563c1;">Caribbean</span></a><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> sun beginning Jan. 28, 2022, through May 17, 2023 as the cruise line offers a range of five to 14-day voyages across the Eastern, Western and Southern Caribbean. The itineraries include calls to Harvest Caye, the Company’s resort destination in Belize; as well as visits to its private island resort in the Bahamas, Great Stirrup Cay. The island features Silver Cove, an exclusive beachfront area offering luxury private villas, a private restaurant, Moët bar and Mandara Spa. Ships sailing the Caribbean include Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Dawn, Norwegian Encore, Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Escape, Norwegian Gem, Norwegian Getaway, Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian Sky.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><em><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Notable Voyages</span></em></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; margin-bottom: 8.25pt; margin-left: 42.0pt; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Encore</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> will sail an 11-day roundtrip Southern Caribbean voyage from Miami on Dec. 23, 2022, making her debut in Castries, St. Lucia and St. John’s, Antigua; and visiting Oranjestad, Aruba; Willemstad, Curaçao; Kralendijk, Bonaire; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; and Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; margin-bottom: 8.25pt; margin-left: 42.0pt; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Breakaway</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">, currently the largest and newest ship in the industry sailing from New Orleans, will offer a mix of five, seven and nine-day roundtrip cruises to the Western Caribbean starting on Nov. 20, 2022. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; margin-bottom: 8.25pt; margin-left: 42.0pt; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">As of Dec. 17, 2022, <strong>Norwegian Bliss</strong> will call Miami home as she embarks on a season of seven-day Western Caribbean roundtrip voyages through April 1, 2023 with calls to Roatan Island, Honduras; Harvest Caye, Belize; Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; margin-bottom: 8.25pt; margin-left: 42.0pt; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">On Jan. 8 and Feb. 26, 2023, guests can embark on <strong>Norwegian Getaway</strong> for a 12-day Southern Caribbean roundtrip sailing out of New York. She will make her debut in St. John's, Antigua and will call to San Juan, Puerto Rico; Basseterre, St. Kitts; Castries, St. Lucia; Bridgetown, Barbados; Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; and St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"> </span></span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">MEXICAN RIVIERA</span></span></strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><br /> Sailing out of the West Coast between Los Angeles and San Diego, guests can take in the beauty of the </span><a href="https://www.ncl.com/vacations?cruise-destination=mexico"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: #0563c1;">Mexican Riviera</span></a><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> with a mix of five, seven and eight-day roundtrip voyages between Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Joy and Norwegian Jewel beginning Oct. 30, 2022, through April 16, 2023.<br /> <br /> <strong><em>Notable Voyages</em></strong> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; margin-bottom: 8.25pt; margin-left: 42.0pt; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Joy</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> will kick off her sailings on Dec. 18, 2022, with an eight-day roundtrip cruise where she will visit San Diego for the first time. </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">BAHAMAS </span></span></strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><br /> From Dec. 23, 2022, through April 8, 2023, <strong>Norwegian Getaway</strong> will sail select eight-day cruises to the </span><a href="https://www.ncl.com/vacations?cruise-destination=bahamas"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: #0563c1;">Bahamas</span></a><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> and Florida from New York which will include calls to Port Canaveral, Fla.; Nassau and Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas. Beginning Jan. 20, 2023, through May 29, 2023, <strong>Norwegian Sky</strong> will sail three and four-day roundtrip cruises from Miami, calling to Freeport, Nassau and Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas.<br /> <br /> <br /><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">BERMUDA </span></strong><br /> In November 2022, <strong>Norwegian Joy</strong> will offer guests a winter escape to </span><a href="https://www.ncl.com/vacations?cruise-destination=bermuda"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: #0563c1;">Bermuda</span></a><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> on five and seven-day roundtrip cruises from New York featuring overnight stays at the Royal Naval Dockyard. <strong>Norwegian Getaway </strong>will also offer a selection of five-night voyages in December 2022, February and March 2023.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">For a complete list of the new itineraries, visit </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://www.ncl.com/"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">www.ncl.com</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_Hlk39875223"></a><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">For more information about Norwegian Cruise Line ships and their itineraries, or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://www.ncl.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">www.ncl.com</span></span></a></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk39875223;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">To download images, click </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/ncl.box.com/s/pwztsza483fx6ch3hyf311bkjzhp19um__;!!FFCGzLe4Qw5Kesk!EW6aOvF8GhOnTzD_pa2i3sMZ6Z0jT8dXqvBcuYEhlhAjmIVII4e13vkk7bK6saI$"><span style="color: #0563c1;">here</span></a>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: center; tab-stops: 357.8pt;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">###</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">About Norwegian Cruise Line</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for 53 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, its fleet of 17 contemporary ships sail to over 300 of the world’s most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize. Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea, but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, mini-suites, spa-suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company’s ship-within-a-ship concept. 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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/experts-recommend-heightened-protocols-healthy-return-sailingExperts Recommend Heightened Protocols for the Healthy Return of Sailing 2020-09-21T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; border: none;">New recommendations from a panel of globally recognized medical and scientific experts say that by relentlessly focusing on prevention and other measures – including the testing of guests and crew members – public health risks associated with the pandemic can be mitigated in a cruise ship environment.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; border: none;">The Healthy Sail Panel submitted its recommendations today to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in response to a CDC request for public comment that will be used to inform future public health guidance and preventative measures relating to travel on cruise ships. The Panel was formed in June by Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH).</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; border: none;">The Panel comprises globally recognized experts in medical practice and research, public health, infectious diseases, biosecurity, hospitality and maritime operations that have applied the best available public health, science and engineering insights to their recommendations.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; border: none;">The Healthy Sail Panel’s 65-plus-page report includes 74 detailed best practices to protect the public health and safety of guests, crew and the communities where cruise ships call. Recommendations include testing, the use of face coverings, and enhanced sanitation procedures on ships and in terminals. The Panel is chaired by Governor Mike Leavitt, former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, and Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; border: none;">“The Healthy Sail Panel spent the last four months studying how to better protect the health and safety of guests and crew aboard cruise ships,” said Dr. Gottlieb. “Taken as a comprehensive approach, we believe the Panel’s robust public health recommendations will help inform strategies for a safe resumption of sailing.”</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; border: none;">Gov. Leavitt said: “This Panel undertook an ambitious, cross-disciplinary, public health examination to develop standards and guidelines that create the highest level of safety in the complex environment of a cruise ship. We studied the industry’s experiences combating the pandemic – and we then incorporated the many lessons learned and advances made by medicine and science over the past six months. The Panel’s recommendations are grounded in the best scientific and medical information available and are intended to meaningfully mitigate public health risks to those who sail.”</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; border: none;">“We understand our responsibility to act aggressively to protect the health and safety of our guests and crew, as well as the communities where we sail, and we asked the Panel to help us learn how to best live up to that responsibility,” said Richard D. Fain, chairman and CEO of Royal Caribbean Group. “We were inspired by the depth of the Panel’s work and their determination to help us establish the strongest protocols in the travel industry.”</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; border: none;">“The Healthy Sail Panel’s recommendations are robust and comprehensive, and they reflect the intense focus the panelists brought to their work,” said Frank Del Rio, president and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. “We know that both authorities around the globe and consumers expect cruise lines to provide the safest, healthiest vacations we can, and this work demonstrates our commitment to doing just that.”</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; border: none;">Fain and Del Rio said each company will use the Panel’s recommendations to inform the development of new, detailed operating protocols, which will be submitted to the CDC and other authorities around the globe for review and approval– an important milestone in the process of resuming sailing around the world. The Panel’s work is open sourced for others to incorporate in their protocols as well; Governor Leavitt and Dr. Gottlieb expressed appreciation that authorities and other cruise companies had already engaged in the Panel’s work as observers.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; border: none;">The Healthy Sail Panel identified five areas of focus every cruise operator should address to improve health and safety for guests and crew, and reduce the risk of infection and spread of COVID-19 on cruise ships:</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: .75in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.5in; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; border: none;">1)<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; border: none;">Testing, Screening and Exposure Reduction </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: .75in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.5in; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; border: none;">2)<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; border: none;">Sanitation and Ventilation </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: .75in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.5in; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; border: none;">3)<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; border: none;">Response, Contingency Planning and Execution </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: .75in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.5in; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; border: none;">4)<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; border: none;">Destination and Excursion Planning </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: .75in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.5in; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; border: none;">5)<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; border: none;">Mitigating Risks for Crew Members</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; border: none;">In each category, the Healthy Sail Panel created practical and actionable recommendations to address specific safety concerns. Among the recommendations are key strategies such as:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">- Taking aggressive measures to prevent SARS-CoV-2 from entering a ship through robust education, screening and testing of both crew and guests prior to embarkation</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">- Reducing transmission via air management strategies and enhanced sanitation practices</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">- Implementing detailed plans to address positive infection on board, including contingencies for onboard treatment, isolation and rapid evacuation and repatriation</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">- Closely controlling shore excursions</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">- Enhanced protection for crew members</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">The full Healthy Sail Panel report can be found here: </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.royalcaribbeangroup.com/healthy-sailing"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">Royal Caribbean Group</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> or </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/Pc0mCR6XQBCZAGoRSNF5ws?domain=nclhltdcorp.gcs-web.com"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.</span></a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; border: none; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-border-shadow: yes;"><strong><span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; border: none; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-border-shadow: yes;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">Some of the statements contained in this release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this release, including, without limitation, those regarding business strategies, plans, and objectives for future operations (including those regarding efforts made by the panel and future health and safety protocols and mitigation efforts) are forward-looking statements and we cannot guarantee that our protocols and mitigation efforts will be successful. Many, but not all, of these statements can be found by looking for words like “expect,” “plan,” “will,” “may,” and similar words. Forward-looking statements do not guarantee future performance and may involve risks, uncertainties and other factors which could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied in those forward-looking statements. Examples of these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to the impact of: the spread of epidemics, pandemics and viral outbreaks and specifically, the COVID-19 outbreak, including its effect on the ability or desire of people to travel (including on cruises); the ability to develop strategies to enhance health and safety protocols to adapt to the current pandemic environment’s unique challenges once operations resume and to otherwise safely resume operations when conditions allow; coordination and cooperation with the CDC, the federal government and global public health authorities to take precautions to protect the health, safety and security of guests, crew and the communities visited and the implementation of any such precautions; and other factors set forth under “Risk Factors” in each respective company’s most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. It is not possible to predict or identify all such risks. While we believe that the recommendations of the panel will make cruise vacations safer, we cannot guarantee or assure that our protocols and mitigation efforts will effectively eliminate the risk of contracting COVID-19. There may be additional risks that are considered immaterial or which are unknown. The above examples are not exhaustive and new risks emerge from time to time. Such forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs, assumptions, expectations, estimates and projections regarding present and future business strategies and the environment in which we expect to operate in the future. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made. We expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto or any change of events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement was based.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Media Contacts</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Andrea DeMarco</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="mailto:NCLHMedia@nclcorp.com"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">NCLHMedia@nclcorp.com</span></a></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Royal Caribbean Group</span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Rob Zeiger</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="mailto:corporatecommunications@rccl.com"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">corporatecommunications@rccl.com</span></a></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">Healthy Sail Panel</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">Sara Singleton</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;"><a href="mailto:Sara.Singleton@LeavittPartners.com"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">Sara.Singleton@LeavittPartners.com</span></a></span></p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-holdings-ltd-honors-founder-knut-klosterNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Honors Founder Knut Kloster2020-09-21T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 12.0pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; color: black; border: none;">Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) solemnly marks the passing on Sept. 20, 2020 of one of its founders, Knut Kloster, at the age of 91. In his honor the Company will dedicate a section of its yet-to-open terminal at PortMiami in Miami, Fla. and introduce an annual team member recognition award in memory of his humanitarian, environmentalist and innovative spirit.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 12.0pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; color: black; border: none;">“We are incredibly saddened by the loss of the visionary who not only brought our Company, but our industry, to life,” said Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings President and CEO Frank Del Rio. “Knut was a pioneer in our industry and certainly ahead of his time, exploring every opportunity to be at the forefront and break boundaries. His passion went beyond cruising with contributions to social, cultural, humanitarian and environmental causes worldwide.”</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 12.0pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; color: black; border: none;">Kloster’s influence on the Company and the industry is profound. Starting in 1966, he tapped into America’s growing demand for international travel by offering roundtrip cruises from the then-nascent Port of Miami on the 550-passenger M/S Sunward, in the process creating the modern cruise industry we know today. His innovations continued, founding the industry’s first private island in Great Stirrup Cay and launching the industry’s first mega-ship in the Caribbean with the SS Norway. </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 12.0pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; color: black; border: none;">Born in Oslo, Norway in 1929, Kloster became head of his family’s shipping company at an early age.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In an effort to diversify, he expanded operations to include a passenger ship to sail voyages in Gibraltar and Morocco which were complicated by geopolitical events in the region. He would receive a fortuitous communication from one Ted Arison, inviting him to come to Miami to inspect the facilities and perhaps reposition his M/S Sunward to the Caribbean. Norwegian Caribbean Lines was soon formed and in December 1966, the first voyage from Miami, FL to Nassau, the Bahamas departed, ushering in a new era of cruising.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 12.0pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; color: black; border: none;">Despite being a titan of the industry, he was most renowned for his extraordinary character; he espoused an unwavering belief that lasting commercial success rested in social and environmental responsibility as much as in financial accountability. </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 12.0pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; color: black; border: none;">In addition to his deep appreciation and care for the environment, Kloster was a humanitarian. With crews hailing from multinational backgrounds, he developed a culture of inclusion and understanding on board his ships. For his efforts, he received permission from the United Nations to fly its flag atop SS Norway's mast. </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 12.0pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; color: black; border: none;">Del Rio added, “Knut Kloster’s legacy lives on throughout the cruise industry with every new vessel that is launched and every new innovation that is introduced. It is with great pride and a tremendous sense of responsibility, that we carry on with the vision he created many years ago. The design for the Pearl of Miami, our iconic, state-of-the-art terminal at PortMiami, took inspiration from the “white ships” that defined our Company’s growth in the late 1960s, so it is only fitting that we dedicate the main hall of the Pearl of Miami as Kloster Hall in his memory. Mr. Kloster’s biggest contribution to our Company and the industry was his penchant for innovation and I am proud to establish the Knut Kloster Team Member Award for Innovation, a $10,000 award to be presented annually to a shipside or shoreside team member who has consistently demonstrated our Company’s ideals of innovation.”</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 12.0pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="Title2" style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">About Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 8.0pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; color: black; border: none;">Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) is a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands. With a combined fleet of 28 ships with approximately 59,150 berths, these brands offer itineraries to more than 490 destinations worldwide. The Company will introduce nine additional ships through 2027. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Investor Relations & Media Contact</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Andrea DeMarco</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">(305) 468-2339</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="mailto:InvestorRelations@nclcorp.com"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">InvestorRelations@nclcorp.com</span></a></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"> </span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Jessica John</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">(786) 913-2902</span></p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-puts-guests-first-extended-peace-of-mind-cancellation-policy-and-final-paymentNorwegian Cruise Line Puts Guests First With Extended Peace of Mind Cancellation Policy and Final Payment Schedule2020-07-29T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel with a 53-year history of breaking boundaries, today announced the extension of its Peace of Mind cancelation policy into 2021 as well as a protracted final payment schedule in an effort to instill consumer confidence and inspire guests to transform their destination daydreams into vacation reality.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; border: none;">Guests sailing on cruises booked by Aug. 31, 2020 with embarkation dates from Jan. 1, 2021 to Oct. 31, 2021, now have the flexibility to cancel their cruise 15 days prior to departure. Those who take advantage of the Peace of Mind policy will receive a full refund in the form of a future cruise credit which may be applied to any sailing through Dec. 31, 2022. The Peace of Mind policy, which also allows guests to cancel up to 48 hours prior to embarkation for 2020 sailings, was initially launched in March 2020 to reassure guests during this extraordinary time.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; border: none;">In addition, the Company has introduced a new final payment schedule for all 2020 voyages which requires payment 60 days prior to embarkation versus the standard 120 days.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; border: none;">“Now more than ever, travelers are looking for freedom and flexibility and that is what Norwegian Cruise Line is all about,” said Harry Sommer, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. “Our <em>Guests First</em> philosophy compels us to put guests at the heart of every decision, which is exactly what we are doing by enabling them to cancel very close-in to their anticipated embarkation date and by delaying final payment to just 60 days prior to departure. We recognize the uncertainty we are all feeling right now so it is important guests know that we have their best interests in mind.”</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; border: none;">The company recently unveiled a year’s worth of aspirational voyages with itineraries sailing to all seven continents through April 2023, including more than 20 new ports of call.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; border: none;">“We are optimistic about the future and remain committed to the safety, health and well-being of our guests, crew and the communities we visit,” said Sommer. “We recently announced our participation in the Healthy Sail Panel comprised of leading experts working to help ensure cruising remains one of the safest and most beautiful ways to see the world. With all voyages currently suspended through Oct. 31, 2020, we are taking the time to focus on health and safety standards by continuing to lead and innovate, as we have done for the last 53 years.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk34983558;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">For more information about Norwegian Cruise Line’s Peace of Mind policy and its new health and safety protocols, visit </span></span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://www.ncl.com/peaceofmind"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">www.ncl.com/peaceofmind</span></a></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk34983558;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk34983558;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">To learn more about the Company’s 17-ship fleet and worldwide itineraries, or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit </span></span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://www.ncl.com/"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">www.ncl.com</span></a></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk34983558;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk34983558;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; border: none;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center; line-height: 115%;" align="center"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk34983558;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; border: none;">###</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk34983558;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;" lang="EN-AU"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">About Norwegian Cruise Line</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for 53 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, its fleet of 17 contemporary ships sail to nearly 300 of the world’s most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize. Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea, but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, mini-suites, spa-suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company’s ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit </span><a href="http://www.ncl.com/"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">www.ncl.com</span></a><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">. For the latest news and exclusive content, visit the media center and follow Norwegian Cruise line on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter and Snapchat @CruiseNorwegian.<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /> <!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /> <!--[endif]--></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">About Norwegian’s Peace of Mind</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian’s Peace of Mind philosophy encompasses the cruise line’s health and safety program as well as its flexible cancelation policies, providing guests the reassurance that their health and safety onboard and ashore is the ultimate priority, while affording them the freedom and flexibility to book knowing they can change plans as needed. 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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/leading-public-health-experts-oversee-development-enhanced-cruise-line-health-and-safetyLeading Public Health Experts to Oversee Development of Enhanced Cruise Line Health and Safety Standards2020-07-06T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 12.0pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; color: black; border: none;">Cruise industry leaders Royal Caribbean Group and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. announced a collaboration to develop enhanced cruise health and safety standards in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 12.0pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; color: black; border: none;">The companies have asked Governor Mike Leavitt and Dr. Scott Gottlieb to serve as co-chairs of a newly formed group of experts called the “Healthy Sail Panel.” The panel is tasked with collaboratively developing recommendations for cruise lines to advance their public health response to COVID-19, improve safety, and achieve readiness for the safe resumption of operations.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 12.0pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; color: black; border: none;">The expert panel has been working for nearly a month and will offer its initial recommendations by the end of August. The cruise lines said its work will be “open source,” and could be freely adopted by any company or industry that would benefit from the group’s scientific and medical insights.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 12.0pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; color: black; border: none;">“This unprecedented disease requires us to develop unprecedented standards in health and safety,” said Richard D. Fain, chairman and CEO of Royal Caribbean Group. “Bringing aboard these respected experts to guide us forward demonstrates our commitment to protecting our guests, our crews and the communities we visit.”</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 12.0pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; color: black; border: none;">“We compete for the vacationing consumer’s business every day, but we never compete on health and safety standards,” said Frank Del Rio, president and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. “While the cruise industry has always had rigorous health standards, the unique challenges posed by COVID-19 provide an opportunity to raise the bar even higher.”</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 12.0pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; color: black; border: none;">“Health and safety are the highest priority for all CLIA cruise line members as demonstrated by this initiative on the part of two of our largest members. We commend this and parallel efforts of all of our members, large and small, who are working tirelessly to develop appropriate protocols based on input from health authorities and medical experts in the U.S. and abroad,” said Kelly Craighead, president and CEO of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 12.0pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; color: black; border: none;">Fain and Del Rio said they initiated the panel to assure the plans they will submit to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other regulators apply the best available public health, science and engineering insights. The work of the panel will be shared with the entire industry and regulators.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 12.0pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; color: black; border: none;">“In convening the Healthy Sail Panel, we sought the participation of a diverse group of leading experts in areas of science and public health that are directly relevant to the considerations listed by the No Sail Order,” said Governor Leavitt. “We view our work as a profoundly important public health effort. The health and safety of passengers, crew, and the communities that cruise ships visit will be the principal focus of this project.”</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 12.0pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; color: black; border: none;">Dr. Gottlieb said, “We know that the public health issues that must be addressed are complex, and in some areas, tackling them will require novel approaches. Our goal in assembling this team of leading experts was to develop best practices that can improve safety and provide a roadmap for reducing the risks of COVID-19.” </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 12.0pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; color: black; border: none;">The panel is co-chaired by Governor Leavitt, former Secretary of the U.S. Department Health and Human Services (HHS), and Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The panel’s members are </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; color: black; border: none;">globally recognized experts from various disciplines, including public health, infectious disease, biosecurity, hospitality and maritime operations.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 12.0pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; color: black; border: none;">The members of the expert panel are:</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Governor Mike Leavitt</span></strong></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Mike Leavitt was a three term Governor of Utah and served as Administrator of the EPA and Secretary of HHS under President George W. Bush. He is the founder of Leavitt Partners, a firm that provides investment support, data and analytics, member-based alliances, and direct services to clients to support decision-making strategies in the value economy.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><strong style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Dr. Scott Gottlieb</span></strong></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">Dr. Scott Gottlieb was the Commissioner of the FDA from 2017-2019 and served as the agency’s Deputy Commissioner for Medical and Scientific Affairs from 2005-2007. He is a physician trained in internal medicine and is currently a resident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute.</span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 106%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">Helene Gayle MD, MPH</span></strong></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: DengXian; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Dr. Gayle is CEO of the Chicago Community Trust, one of the nation’s leading community foundations. Prior to this role, f</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">oralmost a decade, she was president and CEO of CARE, a leading international humanitarian organization. An expert on global development, humanitarian and health issues, Dr. Gayle spent 20 years with the CDC, working primarily on HIV/AIDS. She worked at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, directing programs on HIV/AIDS and other global health issues. She also launched the McKinsey Social Initiative (now McKinsey.org), a nonprofit that builds partnerships for social impact. Dr. Gayle serves on public company and nonprofit boards, including The Coca-Cola Company, Colgate-Palmolive Company, the Brookings Institution, the Center for Strategic and International Studies, New America, the ONE Campaign, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and the Economic Club of Chicago. She is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, the American Public Health Association, the National Academy of Medicine, the National Medical Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics.</span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 106%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">Julie Gerberding, MD, MPH</span></strong></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">Dr. Julie L. Gerberding is Executive Vice President and Chief Patient Officer for Merck, leading all aspects of strategic communications, global public policy, population health and patient engagement. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">A former head of the CDC and a world-renowned public health expert, Dr. Gerberding is deeply committed to achieving sustainable global health impact and tackling some of the most challenging health priorities of our time. This includes addressing critical issues such as affordable access to important therapies, advocating for health policies that promote and sustain innovation of new medicines and vaccines, and improving maternal mortality through the Merck for Mothers program — a public-private partnership helping to meet the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal to reduce maternal mortality.<br /> <br /> Prior to joining Merck, Dr. Gerberding served as the Director of the CDC from 2002-2009 and was the first female to hold that position. While at the agency, she led more than 40 emergency responses against crises such as anthrax, SARS, bird flu, food-borne outbreaks and natural disasters. Previously, Dr. Gerberding was a tenured faculty member in Infectious Diseases at the University of California at San Francisco (UCSF). She continues as an Adjunct Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCSF.</span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 106%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">Steven Hinrichs, MD</span></strong></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">Dr. Steven Hinrichs is Professor and Chair in the Department of Pathology and Microbiology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha and the Director of the Nebraska Public Health Laboratory (NPHL), and Director of the University of Nebraska Center for Biosecurity. In his position as laboratory director he has been responsible for the development of a statewide program for the rapid identification of biological agents of mass destruction. He is principal investigator of multiple national awards from the Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) and the CDC and the U.S. Department of Defense for the development of an outreach program to extend training and expertise in the early recognition of biological warfare agents. Dr. Hinrichs received his MD from the University of North Dakota and is board certified in Anatomical and Clinical Pathology. His research laboratory focuses on molecular diagnostics and the role of viruses in cancer. Dr. Hinrichs has published over 130 papers in basic science and medical journals.</span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 106%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">Michael Osterholm, MD, PhD</span></strong></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">Michael Osterholm is one of the nation’s foremost experts in public health, infectious disease and biosecurity. As the director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, he is an international leader on the world’s preparedness for pandemics. He has led numerous investigations into internationally important disease outbreaks, including foodborne diseases, hepatitis B in health care settings, and HIV infection in healthcare workers, and he is a frequent consultant to the World Health Organization, the National Institutes of Health, the FDA, the U.S. Department of Defense and the CDC. From 2001 to 2005, Dr. Osterholm served as a special advisor to the Secretary of HHS on issues related to bioterrorism and public health preparedness. From June 2018 through May 2019, he served as a Science Envoy for Health Security on behalf of the U.S. Department of State. He has also been appointed to the National Science Advisory Board on Biosecurity and the World Economic Forum’s Working Group on Pandemics, among other prominent advisory positions.</span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 106%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">Stephen Ostroff, MD</span></strong></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">Dr. Ostroff brings years of experience in public health, having served at high level positions at the FDA and CDC. He was the Acting Commissioner of the FDA from 2015-2016, and before that served as the FDA’s chief scientist. Ostroff joined the FDA in 2013 as chief medical officer in the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition and senior public health advisor to FDA’s Office of Foods and Veterinary Medicine. Prior to that he served as deputy director of the National Center for Infectious Diseases at the CDC, where he was also acting director of CDC’s Select Agent Program. While at the CDC he focused on emerging infectious diseases, food safety, and coordination of complex outbreak response. He retired from the Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service at the rank of Rear Admiral (Assistant Surgeon General). Ostroff was also the director of the Bureau of Epidemiology and acting physician general for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and has consulted internationally on public health projects in South Asia and Latin America. Ostroff graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 1981 and completed residencies in internal medicine at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and preventive medicine at CDC.</span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 106%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">William Rutala, PhD, MS, MPH</span></strong></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: DengXian; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Dr. Rutala has experience medically managing a variety of diseases and extensive experience studying epidemiology and virology, particularly managing outbreaks and emerging pathogens.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"> Dr. Rutala’s research interests are the etiology and prevention of healthcare-associated infections with a special focus on disinfection and sterilization of reusable medical and surgical devices (e.g., endoscopes, surgical instruments). Other areas of active research include contribution of the hospital environment to disease transmission, hand hygiene, preventing transmission of infectious agents, including multiply-drug resistant organisms, prevention of healthcare-associated Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, investigation of healthcare-associated outbreaks, and new and emerging pathogens in healthcare.</span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 106%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">Kate Walsh, PhD</span></strong></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">Kate Walsh is the Dean at the School of Hotel Administration at Cornell University and E.M. Statler Professor. A professor of management, she is a leader in education for the global hospitality industry; and a renowned expert in organizational service design, leadership and career development, as well as the impact of strategic human capital investments. In addition to authoring and contributing to books, Dr. Walsh’s articles have appeared in numerous research outlets. She has over 20 years of academic experience, including in her current role as dean.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">In addition, Dean Walsh holds extensive industry knowledge from serving as the former director of training and development for Nikko Hotels International, corporate training manager for the former Bristol Hotels, and senior auditor for Loews Corporation. She is also a former New York State Certified Public Accountant. Since the beginning of her administration as dean, Dean Walsh has focused on positioning the school for the future of education. This includes undertaking a comprehensive renewal of the graduate and undergraduate curricula, developing the school's online global presence, identifying international partners for master-level program development, and providing thought leadership for the hospitality industry, most notably through the creation of industry research partnerships for faculty, fostering new initiatives through the school's six centers and institutes, and providing faculty-developed resources to guide the industry. Dr. Walsh received her Ph.D. from the Carroll School of Management at Boston College and her M.P.S. degree from Cornell’s School of Hotel Administration.</span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 106%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">Captain Patrik Dahlgren</span></strong></h2><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">Captain Patrik Dahlgren is the Senior Vice President of Global Marine Operations and Fleet Optimization for all Royal Caribbean Group global brands. Dahlgren’s seagoing experiences started as a bridge officer aboard tugboats, yachts and an array of cargo vessels and ferries. He rose through the ranks with over 15 years onboard Royal Caribbean International cruise ships, with his last seagoing command as Master of <em>Oasis of the Seas</em> and <em>Quantum of the Seas</em>. He was a lead contributor to the <em>Quantum of the Seas</em> development and received the esteemed RINA (Royal Institute of Naval Architects) award for its innovation and contributions to maritime safety.</span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 106%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">Robin Lindsay</span></strong></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">Robin Lindsay is the Executive Vice President of Vessel Operations for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Lindsay was appointed to this position in January 2015. In this role, Lindsay is responsible for Marine & Technical Operations, Hotel Operations, Entertainment, Product Development, Port & Destination Services, Fleet Personnel, Out Islands and New Build & Ship Refurbishment for all three of the company's brands – Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">Prior to joining Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., Lindsay served in a similar capacity as Executive Vice President of Vessel Operations at Prestige Cruise Holdings, the parent company of Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Lindsay's history with the company goes back to the inception of Oceania Cruises in 2003, where he joined as Senior Vice President, Hotel Operations and Vessel Operations. Lindsay earned his B.S. degree from Louisiana Tech University. </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 12pt; line-height: 150%; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; color: black; border: none;">In addition, several experts will also serve as senior advisors to the panel, including Dr. Caitlin Rivers, who is a faculty member and epidemiologist at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and an expert in emerging infectious disease epidemiology and outbreak science, and Dr. Phyllis Kozarsky, who is a professor emerita of medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Emory University School of Medicine and an expert in pre-travel health advice and education, global health, and the epidemiology of travel related infections and infectious diseases. Dr. Kozarsky serves as an expert consultant to the Division of Global Migration and Quarantine in travelers’ health with the CDC.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; color: black; border: none;"> </span></p><p class="Title2" style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">About Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; color: black; border: none;">Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) is a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands. With a combined fleet of 28 ships with approximately 59,150 berths, these brands offer itineraries to more than 490 destinations worldwide. The Company will introduce nine additional ships through 2027.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; color: black; border: none;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">About Royal Caribbean Group</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; color: black; border: none;">Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) is a global cruise vacation company that controls and operates four global brands: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Azamara and Silversea Cruises. 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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-opens-sale-years-worth-aspirational-voyagesNorwegian Cruise Line Opens for Sale a Year's Worth of Aspirational Voyages2020-05-11T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel with a 53-year history of breaking boundaries, today announced that is has opened more than a year of wish-list worthy sailings for 2021 through 2023, with voyages to over 20 new destinations across all seven continents.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Among the notable itineraries are:</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Star’s first voyage to </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruises-to/antarctica-cruises"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">Antarctica</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> beginning in 2021 when she sails from Buenos Aires, Argentina for a season of 14-day </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/extraordinary-journeys-cruises"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">Extraordinary Journeys</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">, visiting five ports of call across Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and the Falkland Islands, including a majestic sailing by Deception Island and Elephant Island/Cape Lookout.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-left: .5in;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Star’s March 2022 </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/south-american-cruises"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">South America</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> sailing when she will become the first in the fleet to visit Fortaleza and Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, during a 15-day itinerary departing from Rio de Janeiro.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Star’s July 14 and July 25, 2022 </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/northern-europe-cruises"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">Northern European</span></a></span> <span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">sailings, when she will make the brand’s debut in Greenland with calls to Nuuk, Qaqortoq and Nanortalik during two back-to-back 10-and -11-day sailings from Reykjavik, Iceland. </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-left: .5in;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Jade’s 12-day Extraordinary Journey sailings from December 2021 through January 2022, when she will make Norwegian Cruise Line history as the first ship to offer roundtrip cruises from Cape Town, South </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/africa-cruises"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">Africa</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">. The voyages will include visits to Luderitz and Walvis Bay, Namibia; Durban, and will feature overnight calls in Cape Town and Richard’s Bay, South Africa. </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Sun’s November 2021 sailing, when she will make her </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/asia-cruises"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">Asia</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> debut and will become the first in the fleet to visit the exotic destinations of Nagoya, Beppu and Himeji Japan; Manila and Coron, Philippines; Kota Kinabalu and Melaka, Malaysia; Muara, Brunei and Kampot, Cambodia.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">“The just-announced itineraries for 2021 through 2023 are designed to provide guests with vacations of a lifetime,” said Harry Sommer, Norwegian Cruise Line president and chief executive officer. “At this moment, we are in our respective corners of the world destination daydreaming. We wanted to use this time to provide our loyal guests with the best-of-the-best itineraries. We’ll set sail to more than 20 new incredible destinations including Antarctica, Greenland and South Africa while also sailing to the over 300 destinations our guests have come to love. This time around, we’re giving our guests more time to plan their long-awaited vacations as well as additional extraordinary ports-of-call. We can’t wait for them to experience these vacations of a lifetime.”</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Among the new destinations featured in the itineraries are:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Elephant Island, Antarctica (No disembarkation) – January 2021 (Norwegian Star)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Deception Island, Antarctica (No disembarkation) – January 2021 (Norwegian Star)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Nagoya, Japan – November 2021 (Norwegian Sun)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Beppu, Japan – November 2021 (Norwegian Sun)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Durban, South Africa – December 2021 (Norwegian Jade)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Luderitz, Namibia – December 2021 (Norwegian Jade)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Walvis Bay, Namibia – December 2021 (Norwegian Jade)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Timaru, New Zealand – December 2021 (Norwegian Spirit)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Manila, Philippines – February 2022 (Norwegian Sun)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Coron, Philippines – February 2022 (Norwegian Sun)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia – February 2022 (Norwegian Sun</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Muara, Brunei Darussalam – February 2022 (Norwegian Sun)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Melaka, Malaysia – February 2022 (Norwegian Sun)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Miyakojima (Okinawa), Japan – March 2022 (Norwegian Sun)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Himeji, Japan – March 2022 (Norwegian Sun)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Fortaleza, Brazil – March 2022 (Norwegian Star)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-language: ES-CO;" lang="ES-CO"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: ES-CO;" lang="ES-CO">Salvador de Bahia, Brazil – March 2022 (Norwegian Star)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Nuuk, Greenland – July 2022 (Norwegian Star)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Qaqortoq, Greenland – July 2022 (Norwegian Star)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Nanortalik, Greenland – July 2022 (Norwegian Star)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Yangon, Myanmar – November 2022 (Norwegian Spirit)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-language: ES-CO;" lang="ES-CO"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: ES-CO;" lang="ES-CO">Maputo, Mozambique – January 2023 (Norwegian Jade)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Kampot, Cambodia – January 2023 (Norwegian Sun)</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">For a complete list of the new 2021 to 2023 itineraries, visit </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://www.ncl.com/"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">www.ncl.com</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">For more information about Norwegian Cruise Line ships and their itineraries, or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://www.ncl.com/"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">www.ncl.com</span></a></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk39875223;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk39875223;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">To download images, click </span></span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://ncl.box.com/s/ehdvb3ezabtfjyycfnht1x411z2a0hol"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">here</span></a></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk39875223;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: center; tab-stops: 357.8pt;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">###</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">About Norwegian Cruise Line</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for 53 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, its fleet of 17 contemporary ships sail to nearly 300 of the world’s most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize. Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea, but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, mini-suites, spa-suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company’s ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit </span><a href="http://www.ncl.com/"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">www.ncl.com</span></a><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">. For the latest news and exclusive content, visit the media center and follow Norwegian Cruise line on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter and Snapchat @CruiseNorwegian.<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /> <!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /> <!--[endif]--></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Media Contact:</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="mailto:PublicRelations@ncl.com"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; text-decoration: none; color: #0000ff;">PublicRelations@ncl.com</span></a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Cruise Line </span></p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-jewel-arrives-hawaiiNorwegian Jewel Arrives to Hawaii2020-03-23T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Jewel, which arrived in Honolulu on Sunday, March 22, 2020, is scheduled to disembark guests beginning March 23, 2020, when they will board chartered flights home.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Despite there not being any confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19 associated with the ship, all guests will undergo enhanced medical screening prior to disembarkation.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Approximately 1,000 crew members will remain aboard.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">“We are so very thankful to our Hawaiian partners and friends, especially Governor David Ige, Attorney General Clare Connors and Hawaii Department of Transportation Director Jade Butay and Deputy Director Derek Chow for their assistance in developing a coordinated disembarkation plan which keeps both guests and Hawaii residents safe and secure,” said Harry Sommer, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. “The spirit of Aloha is alive and well. We have been sailing the Hawaiian Islands for over 15 years, drawing well over 100,000 travelers to the state each year. We look forward to returning and to continuing to celebrate the culture, history and people of Hawaii.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Norwegian Jewel was the last vessel in the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet with guests aboard at sea. All ships will soon be berthed in ports around the world until the temporary sailing suspension is lifted.</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: center; tab-stops: 357.8pt;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">###</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">About Norwegian Cruise Line</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for 53 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, its fleet of 17 contemporary ships sail to nearly 300 of the world’s most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize. Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea, but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, mini-suites, spa-suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company’s ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://www.ncl.com/"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff; text-decoration: none;">www.ncl.com</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">. For the latest news and exclusive content, visit the media center and follow Norwegian Cruise line on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter and Snapchat @CruiseNorwegian.<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /> <!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /> <!--[endif]--></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Media Contact:</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:PublicRelations@ncl.com"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">PublicRelations@ncl.com</span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Cruise Line </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">+1 (305) 436-4713</span></p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/public-invited-help-choose-artist-paint-new-ncl-terminal-portmiamiPublic Invited to Help Choose Artist to Paint New NCL Terminal at PortMiami 2020-03-10T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; color: black; border: none;">Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands, in collaboration with The Nader Museum, today opened the public voting for its first ever Call to Artists.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; color: black; border: none;">The submissions for the masterpiece to be featured at Norwegian’s new state-of-the-art terminal were narrowed down to 20 local artists, who will be celebrated at the Gary Nader Art Centre in Wynwood, Miami. The public has an opportunity to help choose the winner by reviewing the 20 finalists’ submissions </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://www.nadermuseum.com/PDF/Call_to_Artists/index.html"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; border: none; color: #0000ff;">here</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; color: black; border: none;"> and submitting a vote to </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="mailto:info@nadermuseum.com"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; border: none; color: #0000ff;">info@nadermuseum.com</span></a></span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; border: none;">.</span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; color: black; border: none;"> Voters need only email the artist name and number associated with the artwork. Voting begins today and closes on Sunday, March 15, 2020.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; color: black; border: none;">In addition to his/her artwork featured on the terminal wall for a year, the winner will receive $100,000 and a 10-day artist residency at the Artist Loft on an Oceania Cruises ship. The artwork will debut in June at the grand opening of the new terminal, dubbed the “Pearl,” where it will be viewed by millions of guests who arrive or depart from PortMiami as well as all those transiting the MacArthur Causeway.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; color: black; border: none;">“We received an overwhelming response from the South Florida art community, and we’re honored that so many talented artists are looking to be a part of our story,” said Frank Del Rio, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. “The ‘Pearl’ will be a significant part of Miami’s iconic skyline, which is why we invite the public to help us choose the artwork that will reside on our terminal and be reflective of our city’s unique flair.”<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /> <!--[endif]--></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; color: black; border: none;">The artwork of the 20 finalists is currently on display through Thursday, March 19, 2020 in a special exhibition open to the public at the Gary Nader Art Centre located at 62 NE 27th Street Miami, Florida 33137. The winner will be chosen through a combination of public votes and by a selection committee comprised of art experts. The winner will be announced at an invitation-only function on Thursday, March 19, 2020.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; color: black; border: none;">At nearly 166,500 square feet, the new Norwegian Cruise Line terminal, designed by Miami-based global architect firm Bermello, Ajamil & Partners Inc., will accommodate ships of up to 5,000 passengers. The modern terminal draws its inspired design from the Fibonacci nautilus, with its spiraled and multi-level façade, providing vast grand water views. A dedicated lounge and service area will offer a warm and welcoming arrival for guests, and a new parking garage and valet parking area with direct access to the terminal will streamline the arrival and departure process for more efficiency.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center">###</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">About Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) is a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With a combined fleet of 27 ships with approximately 58,400 berths, these brands offer itineraries to more than 490 destinations worldwide. The Company will introduce ten additional ships through 2027. </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Media Contacts:</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="mailto:PublicRelations@ncl.com"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">PublicRelations@ncl.com</span></a></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Norwegian Cruise Line</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">+1 (305) 436-4713</span></p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-offers-travelers-peace-mind-new-48-hour-cancelation-policy-sailNorwegian Cruise Line Offers Travelers Peace of Mind with New 48-Hour Cancelation Policy for Sailings through September 30, 20202020-03-06T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is encouraging travelers to plan their next vacation with its new Peace of Mind policy, offering guests who book voyages through Sept. 30, 2020 the opportunity to cancel up to 48 hours prior to the sail date and receive a 100% future cruise credit for use on any sailings through Dec. 31, 2022.</p><p> </p><p>This new offer applies to all new guests as well as those already booked on voyages beginning March 10, 2020. </p><p> </p><p>“We understand travelers are thinking carefully about their next vacation, and we are here to reassure them that now is the right time to start planning,” said Harry Sommer, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel. “Taking time off is important. It allows us to reconnect with the ones that mean the most to us. As a matter of fact, this summer, I’m looking forward to cruising to Europe with my family and discovering the incredible destinations we will visit together. I encourage our guests to do the same and to feel confident in spending their valuable time off with us.”</p><p> </p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line is recognized for providing guests with freedom and flexibility and a breadth of experiences across its 17-ship fleet, while calling to over 300 destinations around the world. Guests can plan as little or as much as they want, discovering the tropical islands of the <a href="/vacations?destinations=Caribbean_Cruises" target="_blank">Caribbean</a> or <a href="/cruise-destinations/hawaii-cruises" target="_blank">Hawaii</a>, exploring the natural wonders of <a href="/cruise-destinations/alaska-cruises" target="_blank">Alaska</a> or immersing themselves in the culturally rich itineraries of the Company’s new <a href="https://www.ncl.com/vacations?destinations=Extraordinary_Journeys" target="_blank">Extraordinary Journeys</a>. </p><p> </p><p>For additional information about Norwegian’s Peace of Mind policy, please <a href="/why-cruise-norwegian/book-with-confidence" target="_blank">click here</a>, and for updates about existing policies and protocols, please <a href="/travel-alert/coronavirus" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p><p> </p><p style="text-align: center;">###</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-announces-extraordinary-journeys-and-new-2021-itinerariesNorwegian Cruise Line Announces "Extraordinary Journeys" and New 2021 Itineraries2020-02-24T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel with a 53-year history of breaking boundaries, introduces “Extraordinary Journeys,” a curated portfolio of port-intensive itineraries designed to offer more immersive and meaningful experiences around the world, and opens for sale select 2021 itineraries on Norwegian Jade, Pearl, Sky, Star and Sun.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">The new destination category, </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/extraordinary-journeys-cruises"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">Extraordinary Journeys</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">, features a collection of longer, one-of-a-kind port-rich voyages, that inspire a sense of discovery and broader connection with places around the world. From the 22-day African Safari and Seychelles voyage on Norwegian Dawn, to the 15-day Alaska journey on Norwegian Sun, these immersive expeditions have guests globetrotting across continents and to the most desired destinations on Earth</span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">“The new Extraordinary Journeys itineraries are meant to stir a sense of wonder and encourage meaningful travel, whether you’re looking to disconnect or reconnect with the people and world around you,” said Harry Sommer, president and chief executive officer for Norwegian Cruise Line. “Travel broadens our horizons and allows us to reset. With cruises from 11 to 22 days sailing and calling to nearly every continent, we are inspiring our guests to discover their own extraordinary journey with us.”</span></p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">NEW 2021 EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEYS</span></span></strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><br /> From Jan. 2 to April 16, Norwegian Star will sail eight Extraordinary Journeys, seven in South America and one in Northern Europe. She will sail a series of 14-day voyages from Santiago (San Antonio), Chile and Buenos Aires, Argentina, from Jan. 2 to March 13, offering guests the opportunity to explore the continent’s Pacific and Atlantic coasts by sailing around its southernmost point – Cape Horn. Throughout her voyage, she will visit Puerto Montt, Puerto Chacabuco and Punta Arenas, Chile; Ushuaia and Puerto Madryn, Argentina; Stanley, Falkland Islands; and Montevideo and Punta del Este, Uruguay.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">On March 27, travelers will discover six countries and transit the Panama Canal on Norwegian Star’s 17-day South America itinerary before arriving to Miami. She will visit Coquimbo and Arica, Chile; Pisco, Lima (Callao) and Trujillo (Salaverry), Peru; Puerto Limon, Costa Rica; Roatan, Honduras; Harvest Caye, Belize; and Costa Maya, Mexico.<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Returning to Europe on April 16, Norwegian Star will depart New York on a 16-day Extraordinary Journey to Southampton, United Kingdom, cruising to the British Isles, France and Iceland. She’ll call to Halifax, Nova Scotia; Belfast, Northern Ireland; Dublin and Cork (Cobh), Ireland; Liverpool and Portland, United Kingdom; Paris (Le Havre), France; and an overnight in Reykjavik, Iceland, allowing guests more time to discover the city’s stunning natural beauty.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Jade will feature a 15-day Extraordinary Journey on April 22, from New York to Amsterdam visiting Halifax, Nova Scotia; an overnight in Reykjavik, Iceland; Belfast, Northern Ireland; Holyhead, United Kingdom; Paris (Le Havre), France and Brussels/Bruges (Zeebrugge), Belgium.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">To explore the complete list of Extraordinary Journeys available, click </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/vacations/?destinations=Extraordinary_Journeys"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">here</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">PANAMA CANAL</span></span></strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><br /> <br /> Beginning Jan. 13, the Company will introduce roundtrip </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/panama-canal-cruises"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">Panama Canal</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> cruises from Panama City. Eight to 16-day itineraries will be available on Norwegian Sun through March 17 and nine-day voyages on Norwegian Sky from Nov. 2 to 29. Guests will begin or end their cruise from either side of the Panama Canal, in Colon or Fuerte Amador, Panama, sailing from coast-to-coast and exploring some of the most sought-after destinations in the Caribbean and Latin America. Ports of call include Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; Puerto Limon and Puntarenas, Costa Rica; San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua; Acajutla, El Salvador; Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala; Huatulco, Cozumel, Costa Maya, Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; Cartagena, Colombia; Kralendijk, Bonaire; Oranjestad, Aruba; Willemstad, Curacao; Ocho Rios, Jamaica; Georgetown, Grand Cayman; Roatan, Honduras; Castries, St. Lucia; Basseterre, St. Kitts; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; Tortola, British Virgin Islands; the Company’s private resort area in Belize, Harvest Caye and its private island in the Bahamas, Great Stirrup Cay. <br /> <br /> Norwegian Sun will also feature select Panama Canal voyages between Port Canaveral, Fla. and Panama City in January and February. On March 25, she will cruise from Panama City to Seattle to reposition to Alaska. In October and December, Norwegian Sky will sail select Panama Canal cruises between Miami and Panama City. On Dec. 23, Norwegian Pearl will offer an 11-day voyage roundtrip from Miami.<br /> <br /> <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">EUROPE</span></span></strong><br /> Beginning in May, Norwegian Star and Norwegian Jade will sail nine to 12-day voyages to the British Isles. Visiting the culturally rich cities of Brussels/Bruges (Zeebrugge); Amsterdam; Belfast, Northern Ireland; Dublin (Dun Laoghaire) and Cork (Cobh), Ireland; Holyhead, London (Tilbury) and Liverpool, United Kingdom; Glasgow (Greenock), Kirkwall, Inverness (Invergordon) and Edinburgh (Newhaven), Scotland; Paris (Le Havre); and Akureyri, and an overnight call to Reykjavik, Iceland. Norwegian Star will cruise from Southampton, United Kingdom through May 14, and Norwegian Jade from Amsterdam through June 25.<br /> <br /> On July 4, Norwegian Jade will reposition to the Baltic region to sail 10-day cruises from Stockholm; Copenhagen, Denmark; and Amsterdam; in addition to select seven-day roundtrip voyages from Copenhagen. Travelers will journey across </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/northern-europe-cruises"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">Europe</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> visiting the historical sites of Berlin (Warnemünde and Rostock) and Kiel, Germany, Tallinn, Estonia, Helsinki and Kotka, Finland; Stockholm and Visby, Sweden; Gdynia, Poland; Riga, Latvia; Klaipeda, Lithuania; including an overnight call to St. Petersburg, Russia.<br /> <br /> <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">MEDITERRANEAN</span></span></strong><br /> On April 5, Norwegian Pearl will depart Miami on a 16-day transatlantic voyage, visiting Ponta Delgada, Azores; Seville (Cadiz), Granada (Malaga), Valencia and Barcelona, Spain; Cannes, France; and Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy, before arriving to Rome (Civitavecchia) to commence a season of cruises to the </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/mediterranean-cruises"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">Greek Isles</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">. She will sail a port-rich 11-day itinerary from Rome (Civitavecchia), exploring the most coveted cities in Italy, including Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Naples, and Messina (Sicily); the Greek isles of Rhodes, Mykonos, Volos and Santorini; and Kusadasi and Istanbul, Turkey, before homeporting in Athens (Piraeus), Greece for her first season of seven-day roundtrip journeys. <br /> <br /> From May 2 to Nov. 7, she will offer destination-intensive itineraries to Greece, Turkey, Cyprus and Israel from Athens (Piraeus), calling to one or two ports a day and delivering only seven days at sea during the entire season. Guests will explore the historical, religious and beautiful sites of the region with full days in Ashdod and Haifa, Israel; Istanbul, Turkey; and Mykonos and Santorini, Greece. Additional ports of call include Kusadasi, Turkey; Patmos, Volos and Rhodes, Corfu and Argostoli, Greece; Limassol, Cyprus; and Palermo, Italy.<br /> <br /> Returning to Miami, on Dec. 7, Norwegian Pearl will embark on a 16-day voyage from Rome (Civitavecchia) and visit Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy; Provence (Marseille), France; Barcelona, Valencia, Alicante, Seville (Cadiz) and Granada (Malaga), Spain; Lisbon, Portugal; and Ponta Delgada, Azores.<br /> <br /> From Oct. 24 through Nov. 4, Norwegian Jade will offer 11-day itineraries to the Greek Isles from Venice, Italy and Barcelona, Spain. Visiting the picturesque coastal towns of Dubrovnik, Croatia; Kotor, Montenegro, Corfu, Santorini, Athens (Piraeus), Olympia (Katakolon) and Volos, Greece; Naples, Rome (Civitavecchia), Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Messina (Sicily), Italy; Provence (Marseille), France; and Kusadasi and Istanbul, Turkey, guests will enjoy only one or no days at sea.<br /> <br /> For travelers looking for an extended voyage, Norwegian Jade will embark on an 18-day journey from Athens (Piraeus), Greece to Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Guests will explore the highly regarded wonders of the Middle East and Africa with overnight calls to Ashdod, Israel and Safaga, Egypt. The itinerary also includes visits to Haifa, Israel; Port Said and Suez Canal, Egypt; Aqaba, Jordan; Salalah, Khasab and Muscat, Oman; and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.<br /> <br /> <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">AFRICA</span></span></strong><br /> Departing Dubai, United Arab Emirates on Dec. 3, Norwegian Jade will sail an 18-day itinerary calling to Muscat, Oman; La Digue and Port Victoria Seychelles; Nosy Be, Madagascar; Port Louis, Mauritius; Pointe Des Galets, Reunion; Port Elizabeth, Mossel Bay, Richard’s Bay overnight, before arriving to Cape Town, South </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/africa-cruises"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">Africa</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">.</span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /> <!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /> <!--[endif]--></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">ALASKA</span></span></strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><br /> Joining Norwegian Jewel, Bliss and for the first time Norwegian Encore in </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/alaska-cruises"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">Alaska</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">, Norwegian Sun will sail a mix of five, seven and nine-day voyages from Seattle beginning April 27 through Oct. 7. Guests will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the beauty and culture of Alaska, with calls to Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway and Icy Strait Point; as well as discover the charm of Victoria, British Columbia.<br /> <br /> <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">BAHAMAS</span></span></strong><br /> Throughout 2021, Norwegian Sky will offer warm-weather escapes with three, four and five-day cruises to the </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bahamas-cruises"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">Bahamas</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> from Miami, calling to Key West, Fla.; Nassau, Grand Bahama Island and the Company’s recently enhanced private island Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas. Norwegian Pearl will also offer select three and four-day cruises to the Bahamas in January and April.<br /> <br /> <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">CARIBBEAN</span></span></strong><br /> Norwegian Pearl will sail a series of five and 10-day itineraries to the </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">Caribbean</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> from Miami over select dates in January and March. Guests can relax in the sun with calls to Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas; Willemstad, Curacao; Oranjestad, Aruba; Kralendijk, Bonaire; Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; Harvest Caye, Belize; and Costa Maya, Mexico. <br /> <br /> On April 11, Norwegian Jade will sail an 11-day itinerary from Tampa, Fla. to New York, calling to the Caribbean ports of George Town, Grand Cayman; Oranjestad, Aruba; Kralendijk, Bonaire; Castries, St. Lucia; and St. John’s, Antigua.<br /> <br /> Beginning April 19 to Oct. 17, guests can explore the best the Caribbean has to offer with Norwegian Sky’s five to nine-day Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries from Miami, calling to Puerta Plata, Dominican Republic; St. Thomas, U.S Virgin Islands; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; San Juan, Puerto Rico; Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas; Key West, Fla.; Cozumel, Mexico; Tortola, British Virgin Islands; Georgetown, Grand Cayman; Roatan, Honduras; Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos, and Harvest Caye, Norwegian’s private resort area in Belize.<br /> <br /> For more information about Norwegian Cruise Line or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional, call </span><a href="tel:888-NCL-CRUISE"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">888-NCL-CRUISE</span></a><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> (</span><a href="tel:625-2784"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">625-2784</span></a><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">) or visit </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://www.ncl.com/"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">www.ncl.com</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">.<br /> <br /> For images, click </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/ncl.box.com/s/ccwqstdpyutmy9hwo7e6i89an89v361n__;!!FFCGzLe4Qw5Kesk!AbbfV62Q9PRWwIdIs8m1BgckHLmUWrewScz0F9lryPd1fZsnQrz1IHqQWs4RbZc$"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">here</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">. <br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /> <!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /> <!--[endif]--></span></p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: center; tab-stops: 357.8pt;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">###</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">About Norwegian Cruise Line</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for 53 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, its fleet of 17 contemporary ships sail to nearly 300 of the world’s most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize. Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea, but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, mini-suites, spa-suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company’s ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://www.ncl.com/"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff; text-decoration: none;">www.ncl.com</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">. 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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-introduces-all-new-norwegian-spirit-following-over-100-million-Norwegian Cruise Line Introduces All-New Norwegian Spirit Following an over $100 Million Revitalization2020-02-14T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel, today unveils the all-new Norwegian Spirit following an over $100 million renovation as part of </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/norwegian-edge"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">The Norwegian Edge® program</span></a></span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">, </span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">which reaffirms the Company’s commitment to elevating the standard of excellence across the fleet.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Spirit emerged from a 43-day dry dock in Marseille, France to arrive to Civitavecchia, Italy, boasting 14 new venues, additional and updated staterooms, enhanced public areas and new hull art. She will set sail on a series of immersive 17, 20 and 28-day exotic expeditions spanning three continents, departing from Civitavecchia, Italy on Feb. 14, 2020; Dubai, United Arab Emirates on March 2, 2020; and Cape Town, South Africa on March 22, 2020, before homeporting in Athens (Piraeus), Greece for the first time on April 19, 2020.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">She will offer a season of seven-day voyages to the Greek Isles, Turkey, and Israel through Nov. 8, 2020. Open for sale on Feb. 15, 2020, the new destination-rich itineraries, many which boast extended port times, will explore seven or eight ports in seven days, calling to sought-after destinations including Rhodes, Mykonos; Santorini and Corfu, Greece; Kusadasi and Istanbul, Turkey; Ashdod and Haifa, Israel; Limassol, Cyprus as well as two new ports of call for the brand, Patmos and Volos, Greece.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">As the most extensive bow-to-stern revitalization of any ship in the Company’s history, Norwegian Spirit’s enhancements include a doubled-in-size Mandara Spa, complete with a new thermal suite and relaxation area; an expanded Pulse Fitness Center; and the second Onda by Scarpetta restaurant at sea. New complimentary dining venues include an additional main dining room, Taste; the 24-hour eatery, The Local Bar and Grill; the all-day dining outlet, Garden Café; the Great Outdoors Bar; and Waves Pool Bar. Making their debut are Bliss Ultra Lounge and Spinnaker Lounge, which features the Humidor Cigar Lounge, as well as the adults-only retreat Spice H2O, a daytime lounge featuring two new hot tubs and a dedicated bar, which transforms into an after-hours entertainment venue.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Spirit will emerge from dry dock single-use plastic beverage bottle free as part of a significant effort towards providing guests with more sustainable options at sea. As of Jan. 1, 2020, Norwegian Cruise Line is the first major cruise line to eliminate single-use plastic beverage bottles across its entire fleet, an effort made possible through a recent partnership with JUST Goods, Inc.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span class="bumpedfont20"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">“It is truly exciting to celebrate Norwegian Spirit’s sail out of dry dock to incredible destinations following her significant renovation,” said Harry Sommer, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. “Europe is the number one destination for international arrivals, and we are very proud to position Norwegian Spirit for her first post-dry-dock season in this high-demand region. Our brand has been recognized 12 times in a row by the World Travel Awards as ‘Europe’s Leading Cruise Line’ and we are thrilled to offer our guests even more great itineraries in the region, allowing them to explore multiple destinations while unpacking only once.”</span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">The revitalized Norwegian Spirit further strengthens the Company’s presence in Europe, where the cruise line will position a total of seven ships in 2020: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;" lang="EN-AU">Norwegian Spirit, Norwegian Escape, Norwegian Getaway, Norwegian Dawn, Norwegian Star, Norwegian Epic and Norwegian Jade.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">For more information about Norwegian Cruise Line ships and their itineraries, or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://www.ncl.com/"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">www.ncl.com</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Click <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://youtu.be/ab--_NzpGtA"><span style="color: #0000ff;">here</span></a></span> for an inside look into the all-new Norwegian Spirit.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center">###</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">About Norwegian Cruise Line</span></span></strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><br /> As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for 53 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, its fleet of 17 contemporary ships sail to nearly 300 of the world’s most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize. Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea, but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, mini-suites, spa-suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company’s ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://www.ncl.com/"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">www.ncl.com</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">. For the latest news and exclusive content, visit the media center and follow Norwegian Cruise line on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter and Snapchat @CruiseNorwegian.<br /> <br /> <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Media Contacts:</span></strong><br /> </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;"><a href="mailto:PublicRelations@ncl.com"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">PublicRelations@ncl.com</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><br /> Norwegian Cruise Line<br /> +1 (305) 436-4713</span></p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-encourages-americans-travel-intention-recognition-national-planNorwegian Cruise Line Encourages Americans to Travel with Intention in Recognition of National Plan for Vacation Day2020-01-28T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">According to the U.S. Travel Association, more than 768 million vacation days went unused in 2019 and 55% of Americans didn’t take all of their allotted time off.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">“That is unfortunate! We can do better.” says Harry Sommer, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">The team at Norwegian Cruise Line believes that taking a vacation is essential to increased happiness, well-being and productivity, so the cruise line is encouraging travelers to be intentional with their vacation time by helping them plan for their ideal getaway on National Plan for Vacation Day and beyond.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">The company developed a fun and helpful quiz to inspire vacationers to commit to taking their well-deserved time away in 2020. The <em>Travel with Intention </em>survey was designed to match vacation goals such as relaxation, adventure and entertainment with incredible destinations around the world.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">“Taking time off allows us to reconnect with the people and places that mean the most to us,” said Sommer. “Travel encourages awareness and understanding, broadens our perspectives and promotes an overall sense of happiness. As we begin a brand-new year, we have a chance to intentionally plan those moments that ultimately mean the most to us.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">To take the <strong><em>Travel with Intention</em></strong> quiz, visit </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://www.ncl.com/travelwithintention"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">www.ncl.com/travelwithintention</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Cruise Line is recognized for providing guests with freedom and flexibility and a breadth of experiences across its 17-ship fleet. Guests can plan as little or as much as they want, and they have an opportunity to discover over 300 destinations around the world.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">“Whether travelers are looking for a beach getaway, a historical immersion or an adventure in a far-off land, we hope they vacation with us,” said Sommer. “There is an ease of travel with cruising that allows vacationers to relax, disconnect and experience a variety of destinations without the hassle of driving or flying from place-to-place or packing and unpacking.”</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #323232; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">For more information or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional, call </span><a href="tel:888-NCL-CRUISE"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">888-NCL-CRUISE</span></a><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #323232; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"> (</span><a href="tel:625-2784"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">625-2784</span></a><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #323232; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">) or visit </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://www.ncl.com/"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">www.ncl.com</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #323232; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">.</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #323232; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #323232; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">For the Norwegian Cruise Line press kit, click </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://ncl.box.com/v/NCL-Press-Kit"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; color: #0000ff;">here</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #323232; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">.</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #323232; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #323232; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">###</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">About Norwegian Cruise Line</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for 53 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, its fleet of 17 contemporary ships sail to nearly 300 of the world’s most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize. Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea, but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, mini-suites, spa-suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company’s ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit </span><a href="http://www.ncl.com/"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: windowtext; text-decoration-line: none;">www.ncl.com</span></a><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">. For the latest news and exclusive content, visit the media center and follow Norwegian Cruise line on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter and Snapchat @CruiseNorwegian.<br /> <!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--><br /> <!--[endif]--></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Media Contact:</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="mailto:PublicRelations@ncl.com"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; text-decoration-line: none; color: #0000ff;">PublicRelations@ncl.com</span></a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Cruise Line </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">+1 (305) 436-4713</span></p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-becomes-first-major-global-cruise-company-eliminate-single-use-Norwegian Cruise Line Becomes First Major Global Cruise Company to Eliminate Single-Use Plastic Beverage Bottles Across Fleet2020-01-02T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel with a 53-year history of breaking boundaries, is now single-use plastic beverage bottle free across its fleet. </p><p>The brand announced last year that it partnered with JUST® Goods, Inc., which enabled the Cruise Line to replace all single-use plastic water bottles across its 17-ship fleet, beginning with its most recent ship, Norwegian Encore.</p><p>The achievement is one of the latest sustainable steps forward for Norwegian Cruise Line. In 2018, the Company eliminated single-use plastic straws across its fleet and private destinations, and as a result of this most recent initiative, it will replace over six million single-use plastic water bottles every year. In addition, the brand is working to eliminate single-use plastic shampoo and conditioner bottles later this year. These efforts are driven by the Company’s Sail & Sustain Environmental Program, which is its commitment to minimize waste to landfills, reduce its CO2 emissions rate, increase sustainable sourcing and invest in emerging technologies.</p><p>“This is a very special and very proud moment for us,” said Harry Sommer, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. “As a leading cruise line, we are thrilled to make such an impact by eliminating single-use beverage bottles across our fleet. It’s just one of the ways we are working to preserve our oceans and the destinations we visit. While this is just the beginning of what we and others can do, we are incredibly committed to our Sail & Sustain program and believe wholeheartedly in the importance of preserving our natural resources. We will continue to strive towards making environmentally conscious decisions to benefit our earth.”</p><p>Envisioned and founded by American rapper, songwriter, actor and activist Jaden Smith and family, JUST takes an innovative approach to sourcing and packaging the world’s most valued resource - water. The revolutionary company focuses on an impact model, taking into consideration both how the water is sourced and packaged. JUST is 100% spring water in a plant-based carton. The carton is made of 82% renewable materials – the paper carton is made from trees grown in responsibly-managed forests and the cap and shoulder are made from a sugarcane-based plastic. It is refillable and recyclable. JUST has a global presence with bottling facilities in Glenn Falls, NY; Ballymena, Northern Ireland; and Ballarat, Australia, thus allowing the company to meet demand around the world without shipping water from a single production source. JUST takes care to use the most efficient shipping options available.</p><p>For more information about Norwegian Cruise Line ships and their itineraries, or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional, call <a href="tel:888-NCL-CRUISE">888-NCL-CRUISE</a>(<a href="tel:625-2784">625-2784</a>) or visit <a href="http://www.ncl.com/">www.ncl.com</a>. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>###</strong></p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">About JUST Goods, Inc. </span></strong></p><p>JUST Goods, Inc. is a global consumer goods company dedicated to producing responsibly sourced products, contained in sustainable packaging. The company's first product, JUST Water, is 100% spring water ethically sourced from Upstate New York, packaged in a bottle made of 82% renewable resources. A Certified B-Corp, the company's mission to create environmental and social value along the supply chain extends to partnerships with environmental non-profits, key members of the science and innovation community, as well as university collaborations, hospitality partnerships, event alliances and community projects. JUST Water is now being produced in three countries - the US, the United Kingdom and Australia. JUST products can be found in a growing number of grocery retail locations, hotels, schools, cultural locations and entertainment venues worldwide. For more information please visit <a href="http://www.justwater.com">www.justwater.com</a>.</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">About Norwegian Encore </span></strong></p><p>At nearly 1,100 feet long, with a gross tonnage of almost 170,000, Norwegian Encore has a guest capacity of nearly 4,000. She is the fourth and final ship of the very successful Breakaway Plus class, and features many of the highly rated restaurants and lounges that have made this class one of the most innovative in the Company’s history. In addition, Norwegian Encore features a new elevated Italian dining experience, Onda by Scarpetta, in collaboration with LDV Hospitality. The Tony Award®-winning musical, “Kinky Boots” headlines the world-class entertainment on board, with returning guest favorites “The Choir of Man,” “Happy Hour Prohibition: The Musical” and the rocking Beatles cover band of The Cavern Club. </p><p>As part of a recent partnership with JUST Goods, Inc., Norwegian Encore is the first ship in the Company to be single-use plastic beverage bottle free. By Jan. 1, 2020 Norwegian Cruise Line will be the first major cruise line to eliminate single-use plastic beverage bottles across its entire fleet, a significant effort towards providing guests with more sustainable options at sea.</p><p>Norwegian Encore will offer seven-day voyages to the <a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises">Eastern Caribbean</a> from Miami beginning Nov. 24, 2019; <a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bermuda-cruises">Bermuda</a>, and <a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/new-england-cruises">Canada and New England</a> itineraries from New York City beginning Apr. 22, 2020; voyages to the <a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruises-to/western-caribbean-cruises">Western Caribbean</a> from Miami beginning Dec. 12, 2020; and in the spring of 2021 will make her West Coast debut and sail to <a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/alaska-cruises">Alaska</a> from Seattle.</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">About Norwegian Cruise Line</span></strong></p><p>As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for 53 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, its fleet of 17 contemporary ships sail to nearly 300 of the world’s most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize. Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea, but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, mini-suites, spa-suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company’s ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit <a href="http://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>. For the latest news and exclusive content, visit the media center and follow Norwegian Cruise line on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter and Snapchat @CruiseNorwegian.</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-recognizes-everyday-heroes-celebration-aboard-norwegian-blissNorwegian Cruise Line Recognizes Everyday Heroes with Celebration Aboard Norwegian Bliss in New York2019-12-13T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/550px_Encore_Moments_Campaign_Winners.jpg" alt="" width="550" height="366" /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"> <em><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">Today in New York City, Norwegian Cruise Line celebrated the winners of its Encore Moments Campaign,</span></em></p><p class="MsoCaption" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><em><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">honoring everyday heroes who make a difference in the lives of others.</span></em></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel with a 53-year history of breaking boundaries, today hosted a celebration in New York City aboard Norwegian Bliss to honor the 51 winners of its Encore Moments Campaign, an initiative created to recognize and reward everyday heroes across the U.S. and Canada for the positive impact they have on those around them. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">The winners, who were nominated for their selfless efforts, were treated to an afternoon appreciation event and award ceremony aboard Norwegian Bliss, the Company’s newest ship to sail from New York City with seven-day cruises to Bahamas and Florida and 14-day voyages to the Caribbean. The nominees enjoyed a preview of the experiences available across the Company’s 17-ship fleet, including its Broadway-caliber entertainment, with performances by the recently debuted “Six: The Musical” and the Tony Award<sup>®</sup>-winning “Jersey Boys;” and its world-class culinary offerings, with an elegantly prepared lunch in the Manhattan Main Dining Room.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">“It is truly inspiring to be here with these individuals who put their family, friends and communities before themselves,” said Harry Sommer, incoming president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. “We believe it is important to recognize the honorable people in this world who are doing good. We are proud to provide a platform to recognize these heroes who go out of their way to lift people up. We are humbled to celebrate Norwegian’s Encore Moments winners today and look forward to creating a memorable experience for them when they cruise with us soon.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Norwegian Cruise Line’sEncore Moments Campaign, which ran from Sept. 18, 2019 to Oct. 18, 2019, recognized and rewarded people across the U.S. and Canada. The nominees with the most votes in their state, province or territory won their choice of a three-to-five-day cruise for two on almost any Norwegian Cruise Line ship. They were also provided with airfare and accommodations for the award ceremony in New York City. For a complete list of the winners, click </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-announces-encore-moments-campaign-winners"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">here</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">The </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-launches-encore-moments-campaign-reward-everyday-heroes"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><em><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Encore Moments</span></em></span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"> Campaign is just one in a series of efforts that showcases the Company’s commitment to awarding individuals who are dedicated to spreading acts of kindness. In May, Norwegian Cruise Line honored 30 teachers as part of its </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/over-100000-awarded-schools-honor-norwegian-joys-debut-north-america-during-teacher-a"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><em><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Giving Joy</span></em></span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"> Campaign, and in September, the Company rewarded </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-names-kelly-clarkson-godmother-its-newest-ship-norwegian-encore"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">20 music educators</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"> on “The Kelly Clarkson Show.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">For more information about Norwegian Cruise Line or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional, call </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="tel:888-NCL-CRUISE"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">888-NCL-CRUISE</span></a><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> (</span><a href="tel:625-2784"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">625-2784</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="color: #0000ff;">)</span> or visit </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://www.ncl.com/"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">www.ncl.com</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">For the Norwegian Cruise Line press kit and assets from today’s event, click </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://ncl.box.com/v/NCL-Press-Kit"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">here</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">###</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">About Norwegian Cruise Line</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #323232; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;" lang="EN-GB">As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for 53 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, its fleet of 17 contemporary ships sail to nearly 300 of the world’s most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize. Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea, but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, mini-suites, spa-suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company’s ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://www.ncl.com/"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; color: #0000ff;" lang="EN-GB">www.ncl.com</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #323232; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;" lang="EN-GB">. For the latest news and exclusive content, visit the media center and follow Norwegian Cruise line on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter and Snapchat @CruiseNorwegian.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">Media Contact:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">Glodow Nead Communications</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="mailto:nclpr@glodownead.com"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">nclpr@glodownead.com</span></a></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><a href="tel:(415)%20395-6500"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;">(415) 394-6500</span></a></span></p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-recognized-three-world-travel-awardsNorwegian Cruise Line Recognized with Three World Travel Awards2019-12-12T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="DE">Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel with a 53-year history of breaking boundaries, has been named “World’s Leading Cruise Line” for the fourth consecutive year at the 2019 World Travel Awards (WTA)</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The brand also claimed two additional top honors at WTA’s grand finale gala ceremony in Muscat, Oman, winning the categories of “World’s Leading Large Ship Cruise Line” for the eighth consecutive year, and for the seventh time, the title of “World’s Leading Cruise Line Website.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Earlier this year the brand was named “Europe’s Leading Cruise Line" for the twelfth consecutive year, “Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Line” for the seventh consecutive year, and “North America’s Leading Cruise Line” for the fourth year in a row. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">“We are humbled and honored to once again be recognized by our travel partners, guests and everyone who voted for us,” said Harry Sommer, incoming president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. “These accolades are a representation of our brand’s continued commitment to providing guests superior service and exciting experiences across our fleet of 17 ships and two resort-style destinations, Great Stirrup Cay and Harvest Caye.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">With the debut of Norwegian Encore, the newest </span><span class="bumpedfont20"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="DE">and most</span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">innovative ship in the company’s fleet and part of the </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="DE">most successful class in the </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">brand’s</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> <span lang="DE">history, Norwegian</span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> Cruise Line continues to pioneer creative, unique and meaningful guest experiences. From </span><span class="bumpedfont20"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="DE">the only</span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">at sea go-kart racetrack, </span><span class="bumpedfont20"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="DE">the virtual reality Galaxy Pavilion</span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">and open-air laser tag arena, to a wide variety of high-caliber dining venues, </span><span class="bumpedfont20"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="DE">including Onda by Scarpetta</span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">and award-winning entertainment, the company is focused on providing guests the freedom and flexibility to design their dream holiday. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">In 2020, Norwegian Cruise Line will unveil the most extensive bow-to-stern renovation in the company’s history with the reimagined <span class="MsoHyperlink">Norwegian Spirit</span>. Drawing inspiration from the brand’s most recent and highly successful newbuilds, the updated elements on board Norwegian Spirit will take guest experiences to the next level. Norwegian Spirit will sail extended itineraries from five to 24 days, calling to some of the most desired destinations across multiple continents including </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/vacations/?destinations=Asia_Cruises"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">Asia</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> and </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/vacations/?destinations=Africa_Cruises"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">Africa</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">.<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /> <!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /> <!--[endif]--></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">For more information or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://www.ncl.com/"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">www.ncl.com</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">. </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">###</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">About Norwegian Cruise Line</span></span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><br /> </span></strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for 53 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, its fleet of 17 contemporary ships sail to nearly 300 of some of the world’s most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize. Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea, but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, mini-suites, spa-suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company’s ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://www.ncl.com/"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">http://www.ncl.com</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">. For the latest news and exclusive content, visit the media center and follow Norwegian Cruise line on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter and Snapchat @CruiseNorwegian.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="DE"> </span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="DE">About World Travel Awards</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="DE">WTA was established in 1993 to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the tourism industry. Today, the WTA brand is recognised globally as the ultimate hallmark of quality, with winners setting the benchmark to which all others aspire. Each year, WTA covers the globe with a series of regional gala ceremonies staged to recognise and celebrate individual and collective success within each key geographical region. WTA gala ceremonies are widely regarded as the best networking opportunities in the travel industry, attended by government and industry leaders, luminaries and international print and broadcast media.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="DE">For more information about WTA visit </span><span style="color: #0000ff;" lang="DE"><a href="http://www.worldtravelawards.com/"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">www.worldtravelawards.com</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="DE">.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="DE"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="DE">Media Contact<br /> </span><span style="color: #0000ff;" lang="DE"><a href="mailto:PublicRelations@ncl.com"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;">PublicRelations@ncl.com</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="DE"><br /> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: ES-US;" lang="ES-US">+1 (305) 436-4713</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: ES-US;" lang="ES-US"> </span></p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-announces-free-beat-songwriters-cruise-hosted-kellie-picklerNorwegian Cruise Line Announces "Free the Beat" Songwriters Cruise Hosted by Kellie Pickler2019-12-03T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel, has partnered with Kellie Pickler and Warner Chappell Music to host its second songwriters cruise through the brand’s “Free the Beat” program, a music platform through which the industry’s top songwriters, artists, talent and creators have the opportunity to develop content for Norwegian Cruise Line’s first-ever global music library.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">This month, Pickler and seven songwriters from Warner Chappell Music will set sail from Honolulu, Oahu on a seven-day cruise to the islands of <span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/hawaii-cruises"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Hawaii</span></a></span> on the only U.S.-flagged cruise ship, Pride of America.<br /> <!--[endif]--></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">“I am so excited to host Norwegian Cruise Line’s special songwriters cruise on Pride of America,” said Kellie Pickler, American country music artist. “I am always inspired by the places I visit, and on this trip, the other songwriters and I will have the beautiful Hawaiian Islands as our backdrop to inspire us on new songs! It’s going to be a really unique experience. I can’t wait!”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">“We are thrilled to be partnering with Norwegian Cruise Line to continue to build their brand music library,” said Katie Jelen, Director of Synchronization for Warner Chappell Music. “This collaboration allows us to extend a fun opportunity to our writers and help tell Norwegian’s brand story through the power of music.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">Songwriters include:</span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Al Bayan Plain';">- Liz Rose</span></strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Al Bayan Plain';"> </span><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">known for “You Belong with Me” by Taylor Swift, “Cry Pretty” by Carrie Underwood, and “Girl Crush” by Little Big Town</span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Al Bayan Plain';">- Abram Dean</span></strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Al Bayan Plain';"> </span><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">known for “Red Eye” by Andy Grammer and “Celebrate” by lunsford, which has been featured in a recent Norwegian Cruise Line advertising campaign</span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Al Bayan Plain';">- Audra Mae</span></strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Al Bayan Plain';"> </span><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">known for “Little Red Wagon” by Miranda Lambert, “Heartbeat Song” by Kelly Clarkson and “Who I Was Born to Be” by Susan Boyle</span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Al Bayan Plain';">- Mark Trussell</span></strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Al Bayan Plain';"> </span><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">known for “RSVP” by Maren Morris, “Details” by Billy Currington and “Beside you Babe” by Blake Shelton</span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Al Bayan Plain';">- Kallie North </span></strong><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">known for “American Woman” by Muddy Magnolias, “Like It Or Not” by Willa J and “When I Get Going” by Kallico</span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Al Bayan Plain';">- Brandon Day </span></strong><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">known for “Top Of The World” by the Plain White T’s, “Break it In” Eli Young Band and “Fire’t Up” by Brantley Gilbert</span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Al Bayan Plain';">- Johnny Simmen </span></strong><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">known for producing the albums “The Fifth” by Birds of Bellwoods and “Beauty Fools” by The Naked Wild, as well as co-writing “Games” from the forthcoming Caitlyn Smith record</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">The songwriters will gain inspiration by experiencing everything this majestic archipelago has to offer, from the historical sites, to the waterfalls, volcanoes, beaches and the natural beauty of each destination, including Maui, Hilo, Kona, Kauai and the Nā Pali Coast, all while writing songs for the cruise line’s global music library.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Cruise Line’s goal is to encourage and enable songwriters to freely develop content to enhance the guests’ experiences through onboard curated playlists from the world’s most beautiful destinations that one can discover on and off the ship. During the cruise, they will have the opportunity to enjoy 15 restaurants, spacious suites and a family-fun packed itinerary from snorkeling to surfing lessons, a traditional luau, relaxing on Hawaii’s finest beaches and so much more.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">In August 2019, Norwegian Cruise Line launched the ‘Free the Beat’ program and the brand’s first global music library. Multi-platinum recording artist and songwriter Andy Grammer hosted the first seven-day songwriters cruise to <span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/alaska-cruises"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Alaska</span></a></span> from Seattle with writers from Family Affair Productions. Content and music were inspired by the exploration of the Mendenhall Glacier, snorkeling among the marine life and experiencing Alaska’s native culture.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">For the video recap of the first songwriters cruise, click <span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/youtu.be/i6lRxNgcE6c__;!!FFCGzLe4Qw5Kesk!DenwaaCuPPDYkDyK0ACFWVYfDdn2iO5DFNtpzTe6hJzp4XGHuNoQnlLeAkLk$"><span style="color: #0000ff;">here</span></a></span>. For the Free the Beat and Pride of America press kit, click <span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://ncl.box.com/s/cjeif5yf2uysx6qokjzgj30a2rngsz7f"><span style="color: #0000ff;">here</span></a></span>. <br /> <br /> For more information or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional; call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784); or visit <span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://www.ncl.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">www.ncl.com</span></a></span>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Al Bayan Plain';">###</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Al Bayan Plain';"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="center"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">ABOUT KELLIE PICKLER:</span></span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></strong><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Kellie Pickler grew up immersed in country music in the small town of Albemarle, North Carolina with the words of Tammy Wynette, Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn and Dolly Parton shaping her musical footing. After gaining fame as a contestant on the fifth season of “American Idol,” she signed with 19 Recordings/BNA Records and released her debut album, “Small Town Girl”, which has gone on to sell more than 900,000 copies worldwide and produce three hit singles: “Red High Heels,” “I Wonder” and “Things That Never Cross a Man’s Mind.” She followed that in 2008 with her self-titled sophomore record, featuring country radio hits “Don’t You Know You’re Beautiful,” “Best Days of Your Life” (co-written with Taylor Swift and her first Top 10) and “Didn’t You Know How Much I Loved You.” Having established herself as not only a powerful vocalist but also a songwriter, Pickler released her third studio album, “100 Proof”, in 2011 to huge critical acclaim. The album was named the No. 1 Country Album of The Year by </span><em style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Rolling Stone</em><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> and was listed on the “Best of 2012” list by </span><em style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">The Washington Post</em><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">. In 2013 she competed on ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars,” taking home the mirror ball trophy with partner Derek Hough while simultaneously releasing “The Woman I Am”, her fourth studio album. In 2015, she starred alongside her husband—producer and songwriter Kyle Jacobs—in the network’s highest-rated show, CMT’s docu-series “I Love Kellie Pickler.” While filming around the world, the multi-talented star landed a co-hosting opportunity on the daytime talk show “Pickler & Ben” which aired for two seasons and received multiple Emmy nominations. Last year, Kellie starred in Hallmark Channel’s highest-rated and most-watched movie of 2018, “Christmas at Graceland,” where she played a finance executive who rediscovers her passion and talent for singing. For the film, Kellie recorded and performed beloved Christmas songs including: “Silent Night,” “Silver Bells,” “First Noel,” “I’ll Be Home For Christmas,” “Joy To The World” and “O Come All Ye Faithful.” In June of 2019, Pickler reprised the role in the sequel titled “Wedding at Graceland,” and her third film “The Mistletoe Secret” which premiered Nov. 10. Recently, she recorded “It’s Such a Good Feeling, the closing theme of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” for the “Thank You, Mister Rogers: Music & Memories” album. Pickler is an avid supporter of our servicemen and women. She has completed 11 USO Tours, performing for those serving abroad and has received both the Department of Defense Spirit of Hope Award and the USO Heart for the Warrior Award. </span><span class="MsoHyperlink" style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.kelliepickler.com__;!!FFCGzLe4Qw5Kesk!DenwaaCuPPDYkDyK0ACFWVYfDdn2iO5DFNtpzTe6hJzp4XGHuNoQniUsvwUz$"><span style="color: #0000ff;">www.kelliepickler.com</span></a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><strong style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Al Bayan Plain'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">About Norwegian Cruise Line:</span></span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Al Bayan Plain'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"> </span></strong><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for nearly 53 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, its fleet of 17 contemporary ships sail to nearly 300 of some of the world’s most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize. Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea, but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, mini-suites, spa-suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company’s ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit </span><span class="MsoHyperlink" style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://www.ncl.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">http://www.ncl.com</span></a></span><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">. For the latest news and exclusive content, visit the media center and follow Norwegian Cruise line on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter and Snapchat @CruiseNorwegian.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">About Warner Chappell Music:</span></span></strong><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Warner Chappell Music, the global music publishing company of Warner Music Group, is home to a wide array of legendary songwriters and a rich catalog of contemporary hits and influential standards. With offices in more than 40 countries, Warner Chappell Music provides deep expertise across a range of creative services and the most innovative opportunities for songwriters and copyright holders. With a history dating back more than 200 years, the company currently publishes and administers music from Steve Aoki, Beyoncé, Blur, Eric Clapton, The Dream, Gamble & Huff, Green Day, Lukas Graham, Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Led Zeppelin, Little Big Town, Madonna, Alan Menken, George Michael, Julia Michaels, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Katy Perry, Radiohead, Roc Nation, Stephen Schwartz, Slash, Stephen Sondheim, Chris Stapleton, Rod Temperton, Tove Lo, Justin Tranter, Twenty One Pilots, and Pharrell Williams, among many others.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Al Bayan Plain';"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">Media Contacts</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">Cindy Finke </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">FlyteVu </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><a href="mailto:Cindy.Finke@FlyteVu.com"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Cindy.Finke@FlyteVu.com</span></a></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;">Glodow Nead Communications</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><a href="mailto:nclpr@glodownead.com"><span style="color: #0000ff;">nclpr@glodownead.com</span></a></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><a href="tel:(415)%20395-6500"><span style="color: black;">(415) 394-6500</span></a></span></span></p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-announces-encore-moments-campaign-winnersNorwegian Cruise Line Announces Encore Moments Campaign Winners2019-11-25T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="xmsonormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel with a nearly 53-year history of breaking boundaries, today announced the winners of its <em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Encore Moments</em> campaign, created to recognize and reward everyday heroes across the U.S. and Canada for the positive impact they have on their friends, families and communities.</span></p><p class="xmsonormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Fifty-one nominees were chosen for their outstanding, and often selfless, efforts. The below winners will enjoy a three-to-five-day cruise for two as well as a weekend in New York City, where they will be celebrated at an award ceremony aboard Norwegian Bliss, one of the most innovative ships in the Company’s 17-ship fleet.</span></p><p class="xmsonormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">“We are excited to honor these inspiring individuals from around the U.S. and Canada,” said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. “Their kindness, dedication and passion to help others is truly moving. From first responders, to those helping family members in need, to those who go out of their way to lift others up, we are happy to acknowledge these heroes through our <em>Encore Moments</em> campaign.”</span></p><p class="xmsonormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">The <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-launches-encore-moments-campaign-reward-everyday-heroes"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><em>Encore Moments</em></span></a></span> Campaign is just one in a series of efforts that showcases the Company’s commitment to awarding individuals who are dedicated to spreading acts of kindness. In May, Norwegian Cruise Line honored 30 teachers as part of its <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/over-100000-awarded-schools-honor-norwegian-joys-debut-north-america-during-teacher-a"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><em>Giving Joy</em></span></a></span> campaign, and in September, the Company rewarded <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-names-kelly-clarkson-godmother-its-newest-ship-norwegian-encore"><span style="color: #0000ff;">20 music educators</span></a></span> on “The Kelly Clarkson Show.”</span></p><p class="xmsonormal"> </p><p class="xmsonormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Encore Moments Winners</span></p><p class="xmsonormal"> </p><p class="xmsonormal" style="tab-stops: 1.5in;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">United States of America</span></span></p><p class="xmsonormal" style="tab-stops: 1.5in;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Alabama: James Patrick Aitkin</span></p><p class="xmsonormal" style="tab-stops: 1.5in;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Arizona: Lance McKinnie</span></p><p class="xmsonormal" style="tab-stops: 1.5in;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Arkansas: Patricia Pratt</span></p><p class="xmsonormal" style="tab-stops: 1.5in;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">California: Holly Teixeira</span></p><p class="xmsonormal" style="tab-stops: 1.5in;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Colorado: Natalie Barnard</span></p><p class="xmsonormal" style="tab-stops: 1.5in;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Connecticut: Katy Bell</span></p><p class="xmsonormal" style="tab-stops: 1.5in;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Delaware: Amanda Valentin</span></p><p class="xmsonormal" style="tab-stops: 1.5in;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Florida: Carlos Martinez</span></p><p class="xmsonormal" style="tab-stops: 1.5in;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Hawaii: Danielle Egeberg</span></p><p class="xmsonormal" style="tab-stops: 1.5in;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Idaho: Fred McDonald</span></p><p class="xmsonormal" style="tab-stops: 1.5in;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Illinois: Claire Crone</span></p><p class="xmsonormal" style="tab-stops: 1.5in;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Indiana: David Sklar</span></p><p class="xmsonormal" style="tab-stops: 1.5in;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Iowa: Kortney Gaura</span></p><p class="xmsonormal" style="tab-stops: 1.5in;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Kansas: Michael Brandhorst</span></p><p class="xmsonormal" style="tab-stops: 1.5in;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Kentucky: Alisa Blanton</span></p><p class="xmsonormal" style="tab-stops: 1.5in;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Maryland: Joseph Kerr</span></p><p class="xmsonormal" style="tab-stops: 1.5in;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Massachusetts: Jessica Fellows</span></p><p class="xmsonormal" style="tab-stops: 1.5in;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Michigan: Christopher Swanson</span></p><p class="xmsonormal" style="tab-stops: 1.5in;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Minnesota: Leah Egan</span></p><p class="xmsonormal" style="tab-stops: 1.5in;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Mississippi: Jeremy McCarty</span></p><p class="xmsonormal" style="tab-stops: 1.5in;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Missouri: Elizabeth Leiva</span></p><p class="xmsonormal" style="tab-stops: 1.5in;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Montana: Amber Duncan</span></p><p class="xmsonormal" style="tab-stops: 1.5in;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Nebraska: Chastity VonWonder</span></p><p class="xmsonormal" style="tab-stops: 1.5in;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Nevada: Kristyne Kaahea</span></p><p class="xmsonormal" style="tab-stops: 1.5in;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">New Hampshire: Maureen Cronin</span></p><p class="xmsonormal" style="tab-stops: 1.5in;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">New Jersey: Jeffrey Leider</span></p><p class="xmsonormal" style="tab-stops: 1.5in;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">New Mexico: Mary Tovey</span></p><p class="xmsonormal" style="tab-stops: 1.5in;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">New York: Donald Deitz</span></p><p class="xmsonormal" style="tab-stops: 1.5in;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">North Carolina: Amber Smith</span></p><p class="xmsonormal" style="tab-stops: 1.5in;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">North Dakota: Kenneth Hinton</span></p><p class="xmsonormal" style="tab-stops: 1.5in;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Ohio: Tyler Mangas</span></p><p class="xmsonormal" style="tab-stops: 1.5in;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Pennsylvania: Nancy James</span></p><p class="xmsonormal" style="tab-stops: 1.5in;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Puerto Rico: Eddie Irizarry Olivo</span></p><p class="xmsonormal" style="tab-stops: 1.5in;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Rhode Island: Stephanie Potts</span></p><p class="xmsonormal" style="tab-stops: 1.5in;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">South Carolina: Edward Rothrock</span></p><p class="xmsonormal" style="tab-stops: 1.5in;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">South Dakota: Aimee Chase</span></p><p class="xmsonormal" style="tab-stops: 1.5in;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Texas: Rachelle Boyd-Huff</span></p><p class="xmsonormal" style="tab-stops: 1.5in;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Utah: Rachel Robison</span></p><p class="xmsonormal" style="tab-stops: 1.5in;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Vermont: Shawn Blake</span></p><p class="xmsonormal" style="tab-stops: 1.5in;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Virginia: Daniel Boothe</span></p><p class="xmsonormal" style="tab-stops: 1.5in;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Wisconsin: David Gehringer</span></p><p class="xmsonormal" style="tab-stops: 1.5in;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Wyoming: Shelly Allen</span></p><p class="xmsonormal" style="tab-stops: 1.5in;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="xmsonormal" style="tab-stops: 1.5in;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Canada</span></span></p><p class="xmsonormal" style="tab-stops: 1.5in;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Alberta: James Lee</span></p><p class="xmsonormal" style="tab-stops: 1.5in;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">British Columbia: Jennifer Monaghan</span></p><p class="xmsonormal" style="tab-stops: 1.5in;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Manitoba: Marshall Mann</span></p><p class="xmsonormal" style="tab-stops: 1.5in;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">New Brunswick: Katherine Cougle</span></p><p class="xmsonormal" style="tab-stops: 1.5in;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Newfoundland and Labrador: Joan Aucoin</span></p><p class="xmsonormal" style="tab-stops: 1.5in;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Nova Scotia: Clayton Drysdale</span></p><p class="xmsonormal" style="tab-stops: 1.5in;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Ontario: Stephen Piccott</span></p><p class="xmsonormal" style="tab-stops: 1.5in;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Prince Edward Island: Kimberly Mullett</span></p><p class="xmsonormal" style="tab-stops: 1.5in;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Saskatchewan: Brandon Mudry</span></p><p class="xmsonormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Encore debuted last month and began offering seven-day voyages to the Eastern Caribbean from Miami on Nov. 24, 2019; Bermuda, and Canada and New England itineraries from New York City beginning Apr. 22, 2020; and voyages to the Western Caribbean from Miami beginning Dec. 12, 2020. In the spring of 2021, she will make her West Coast debut and sail to Alaska from Seattle.</span></p><p class="xmsonormal"> </p><p class="xmsonormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">For more information about Norwegian Cruise Line ships and their itineraries, or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit <span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://www.ncl.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">www.ncl.com</span></a></span>.</span></p><p class="xmsonormal"> </p><p class="xmsonormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">For Norwegian Encore’s press kit and assets, click <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #0000ff;"><span style="background: #ffffff;"><a href="https://ncl.app.box.com/v/norwegian-encore-press-kit"><span style="color: #0000ff;">here</span></a></span></span>.</span><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p><p class="xmsonormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">###</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">About Norwegian Encore</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: #323232; background: white;" lang="EN-GB">At nearly 1,100 feet long, with a gross tonnage of almost 170,000, Norwegian Encore has a guest capacity of nearly 4,000.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She is the fourth and final ship of the very successful Breakaway Plus class, and features</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"> many of the highly rated restaurants and lounges that have made this class one of the most innovative in the Company’s history.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In addition, Norwegian Encore features a new elevated Italian dining experience, Onda by Scarpetta, in collaboration with LDV Hospitality. The Tony Award<sup>®</sup>-winning musical, “Kinky Boots” headlines the world-class entertainment on board, with returning guest favorites “The Choir of Man,” “Happy Hour Prohibition: The Musical” and the rocking Beatles cover band of The Cavern Club. </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">As part of a recent partnership with JUST Goods, Inc., Norwegian Encore is the first ship in the Company to be plastic bottle free. By Jan. 1, 2020 Norwegian Cruise Line will be the first major cruise line to eliminate plastic bottles across its entire fleet, a significant effort towards providing guests with more sustainable options at sea.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">Norwegian Encore will offer seven-day voyages to the </span><span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Eastern Caribbean</span></a></span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"> from Miami beginning Nov. 24, 2019; </span><span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bermuda-cruises"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Bermuda</span></a></span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">, and </span><span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/new-england-cruises"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Canada and New England</span></a></span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"> itineraries from New York City beginning Apr. 22, 2020; </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: windowtext;" lang="EN-GB">and </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">voyages to the </span><span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruises-to/western-caribbean-cruises"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Western Caribbean</span></a></span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"> from Miami beginning Dec. 12, 2020</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: windowtext;" lang="EN-GB">. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: windowtext;" lang="EN-GB">In the</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"> spring of 2021</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: windowtext;" lang="EN-GB">, she</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"> will make her West Coast debut and sail to </span><span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/alaska-cruises"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Alaska</span></a></span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"> from Seattle. </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">About Norwegian Cruise Line</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for nearly 53 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, its fleet of 17 contemporary ships sail to nearly 300 of the world’s most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize. Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea, but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, mini-suites, spa-suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company’s ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit </span><span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.ncl.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">www.ncl.com</span></a></span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">. 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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-christens-newest-innovative-ship-norwegian-encore-miamiNorwegian Cruise Line Christens Newest Innovative Ship, Norwegian Encore, in Miami2019-11-22T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel with a nearly 53-year history of breaking boundaries, hosted a christening ceremony in Miami for its newest innovative ship, Norwegian Encore. </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">Over 3,500 guests consisting of travel partners, investors, government officials, media, and family and friends of Norwegian Cruise Line were invited to the pier-side ceremony and celebration at Port Miami. An interactive arrival experience indicative of the brand’s commitment to world-class entertainment and innovative and meaningful experiences, encouraged attendees to share the moment and to make lasting memories.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">During the ceremony, guests enjoyed a showcase of the Company’s onboard entertainment, which included “Choir of Man” and the Tony Award<sup>®</sup>-winning “Kinky Boots.” Frank Del Rio, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings; Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line; and Harry Sommer, incoming president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line welcomed attendees and spoke to the Company’s history and commitment to Miami, the beauty of the new ship, her industry-leading amenities, and their gratitude for all those who ensure a memorable guest experience aboard Norwegian Encore.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">“Norwegian Cruise Line has been sailing from Miami for over 50 years,” said Frank Del Rio, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings. “We were the first to offer weekly cruises to the Caribbean from Miami, which shaped the city’s reputation as the ‘Cruise Capital of the World.’ Five years ago, we launched our history-making Breakaway Plus class and today, we are proud to christen Norwegian Encore, the final ship of this class and a true representation of the evolution of the brand, right here in our hometown of Miami.”</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">After the traditional b</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #323232; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;" lang="EN-GB">lessings, honorary godmother and </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">GRAMMY Award-winning artist, Kelly Clarkson, </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #323232; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;" lang="EN-GB">officially christened Norwegian Encore with the champagne bottle break across the ship’s hull. Guests were then treated to a live performance of Clarkson’s “Miss Independent,” “Stronger,” “Since U Been Gone,” and other chart-topping hits.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">This milestone marks the closing of the Company’s most successful class of ships, the Breakaway Plus class, which first debuted in Miami with the introduction of Norwegian Escape in 2015. Norwegian Escape, Joy, Bliss and now Encore, have revolutionized the cruising industry with elevated experiences that include the world’s only racetracks and open-air laser tag arenas; the most sophisticated gaming and virtual reality complexes; world-class entertainment that rivals anything on land; and new, creative culinary offerings.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">Norwegian Encore will offer seven-day voyages to the </span><span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Eastern Caribbean</span></a></span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"> from Miami </span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">beginning Nov. 24, 2019</span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">; </span><span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bermuda-cruises"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Bermuda</span></a></span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="color: #0000ff;">,</span> and </span><span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/new-england-cruises"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Canada and New England</span></a></span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"> itineraries from New York City </span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">beginning Apr. 22, 2020</span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">; and voyages to the </span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: purple;" lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruises-to/western-caribbean-cruises"><span style="color: purple;"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Western Caribbean</span></span></a></span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"> from Miami </span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">beginning Dec. 12, 2020</span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">. In the spring of 2021, she will make her West Coast debut and sail to </span><span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/alaska-cruises"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Alaska</span></a></span></span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"> from </span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">Seattle. </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">For more information about Norwegian Cruise Line ships and their itineraries, or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional, call </span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">888-NCL-CRUISE</span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"> (</span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">625-2784</span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">) or visit </span><span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"><a title="www.ncl.com" href="http://www.ncl.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">www.ncl.com</span></a></span></span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">For Norwegian Encore’s press kit and assets, click </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://ncl.box.com/v/norwegian-encore-press-kit"><span style="color: #0000ff;">here</span></a></span></span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">.</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span lang="EN-GB">#</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">About Norwegian Encore</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: #323232; background: white;" lang="EN-GB">At nearly 1,100 feet long, with a gross tonnage of almost 170,000, Norwegian Encore has a guest capacity of nearly 4,000.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She is the fourth and final ship of the very successful Breakaway Plus class, and features</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"> many of the highly rated restaurants and lounges that have made this class one of the most innovative in the Company’s history.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In addition, Norwegian Encore features a new elevated Italian dining experience, Onda by Scarpetta, in collaboration with LDV Hospitality. The Tony Award<sup>®</sup>-winning musical, “Kinky Boots” headlines the world-class entertainment on board, with returning guest favorites “The Choir of Man,” “Happy Hour Prohibition: The Musical” and the rocking Beatles cover band of The Cavern Club. </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">As part of a recent partnership with JUST Goods, Inc., Norwegian Encore is the first ship in the Company to be plastic bottle free. By Jan. 1, 2020 Norwegian Cruise Line will be the first major cruise line to eliminate plastic bottles across its entire fleet, a significant effort towards providing guests with more sustainable options at sea.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">Norwegian Encore will offer seven-day voyages to the </span><span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Eastern Caribbean</span></a></span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"> from Miami beginning Nov. 24, 2019; </span><span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bermuda-cruises"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Bermuda</span></a></span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">, and </span><span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/new-england-cruises"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Canada and New England</span></a></span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"> itineraries from New York City beginning Apr. 22, 2020; </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: windowtext;" lang="EN-GB">and </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">voyages to the </span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruises-to/western-caribbean-cruises"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Western Caribbean</span></a></span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"> from Miami beginning Dec. 12, 2020</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: windowtext;" lang="EN-GB">. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: windowtext;" lang="EN-GB">In the</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"> spring of 2021</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: windowtext;" lang="EN-GB">, she</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"> will make her West Coast debut and sail to </span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/alaska-cruises">Alaska</a></span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"> from Seattle. </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">About Norwegian Cruise Line</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for nearly 53 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, its fleet of 17 contemporary ships sail to nearly 300 of the world’s most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize. Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea, but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, mini-suites, spa-suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company’s ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit </span><span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.ncl.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">www.ncl.com</span></a></span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">. For the latest news and exclusive content, visit the media center and follow Norwegian Cruise line on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter and Snapchat @CruiseNorwegian.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">Media Contact:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">Glodow Nead Communications</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"><a href="mailto:nclpr@glodownead.com"><span style="color: #0000ff;">nclpr@glodownead.com</span></a></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">(415) 394-6500</span></span></p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-offers-sneak-peak-exclusive-beachfront-area-within-its-private-island-gscNorwegian Cruise Line Offers Sneak Peak at Exclusive Beachfront Area Within Its Private Island, Great Stirrup Cay2019-11-19T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;"><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/Silver_Cove_NCL_GSC.jpg" alt="Silver Cove, Great Stirrup Cay" width="800" height="372" /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;"><em><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">The new reception area of Silver Cove located on Great Stirrup Cay,<br /> Norwegian Cruise Line's private island in the Bahamas.</span></em></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel with a nearly 53-year history of breaking boundaries, today unveiled Silver Cove, the new exclusive oceanfront resort-style destination on the Company’s private island in the Bahamas, Great Stirrup Cay. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">As part of The Norwegian Edge<sup>®</sup> program, which reaffirms the brand’s commitment to elevating the standard of excellence across its fleet and destinations, Great Stirrup Cay is undergoing a number of enhancements, elevating the offerings available across the 270-acre tropical oasis. During Norwegian Encore’s inaugural call to Great Stirrup Cay, guests discovered the new oceanfront lagoon area including private beach access, 38 beachfront villas, a Mandara Spa as well as a new Moet Bar and the Silver Cove Restaurant and Bar. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">The Villas at Silver Cove were designed to provide guests with the same experience available across the 17-ship fleet. The 38 air-conditioned villas range from studios to larger one-and-two-bedroom villas, and they are equipped with a full bathroom, daybed, club chairs, TV with on-demand entertainment and outdoor patio and lounge seating. They also include access to a private beach and the Silver Cove Restaurant and Bar. Six lagoon one-bedroom villas include an expanded living area with a wet bar and a private king-bedded master bedroom. Two lagoon two-bedroom family suite villas also feature a private dining area, entertainment area and a larger master bedroom with a spa tub and shower. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">“We were the very first in the industry to have a private island, Great Stirrup Cay, offering our guests a chance to enjoy the very best of an exclusive island experience,” said Norwegian Cruise Line President and CEO Andy Stuart. “Today, we are providing our guests with a preview of how Great Stirrup Cay is evolving and showcasing our vision for the future with the unveiling of Silver Cove, our exclusive beachfront area. Similar to the last few ships we have debuted, we are committed to elevating the Norwegian Cruise Line experience, not only at sea, but also ashore. We are excited to have Norwegian Encore call here today for the first time!”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">As the first in the industry to offer a private island experience, Norwegian Cruise Line continues to enhance and evolve its available offerings ashore as an extension of the innovative amenities on board. With over 1,500 feet of accessible beachfront; over 50 cabana and villa options; an array of shore excursions to choose from, including a new zipline experience that extends up to nearly 3,000 feet in length; nearly a dozen food and beverage options ashore; and its natural tropical setting, Great Stirrup Cay continues to be one of the highest guest-rated ports in the Caribbean. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">For more information about Norwegian Cruise Line ships and their itineraries, or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit <span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://www.ncl.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">www.ncl.com</span></a></span>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">For Norwegian Encore’s press kit and assets, click <span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://ncl.box.com/v/norwegian-encore-press-kit"><span style="color: #0000ff;">here</span></a></span>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: center; line-height: normal;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: center; line-height: normal;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">###</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">About Norwegian Cruise Line</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for nearly 53 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, its fleet of 17 contemporary ships sail to nearly 300 of the world’s most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize. Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea, but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, mini-suites, spa-suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company’s ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit <span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://www.ncl.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">www.ncl.com</span></a></span>. For the latest news and exclusive content, visit the media center and follow Norwegian Cruise line on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter and Snapchat @CruiseNorwegian.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Media Contact:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Glodow Nead Communications</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;"><a href="mailto:nclpr@glodownead.com"><span style="color: #0000ff;">nclpr@glodownead.com</span></a></span></span></p><p><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="tel:(415)%20395-6500"><span style="color: black;">(415) 394-6500</span></a></span></span></p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-holdings-ltd-announces-strategic-initiatives-strengthen-position-alaska-cruise-marketNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Announces Strategic Initiatives to Strengthen Position in Fast Growing Alaska Cruise Market2019-11-05T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: center;"><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/850px_Norwegian_Joy_Icy_Strait_Point_Adventure_Landing.jpg" alt="" width="850" height="478" /> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) (the “Company”), a leading global cruise company operating the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands, today announced strategic initiatives that further strengthen its position in the fast growing, popular Alaska cruise market. The Company recently entered into a 30-year preferential berthing agreement with Ward Cove Dock Group, LLC. This agreement allows for construction of a new double ship pier in Ward Cove, Ketchikan, Alaska. The pier will be built to simultaneously accommodate two of Norwegian Cruise Line’s 4,000 passenger Breakaway Plus class ships and is expected to be ready for the summer 2020 season. In addition, the Company recently won a competitive bid for the last waterfront parcel in greater Juneau, Alaska and is engaging local stakeholders, including government, business and community leaders to develop a plan which will benefit both the city and its various stakeholders and the Company. These investments follow the Company’s announcement earlier this year of its partnership with Alaska Native-owned Huna Totem Corporation to develop a second cruise pier in Icy Strait Point, Huna Totem’s world-class cruise ship destination in Hoonah, Alaska.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">“The natural beauty of Alaska makes it one of the most popular destinations to visit, and our investments in the region will enable us to provide our guests with a best-in-class experience as they explore the wonders of the Last Frontier,” </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">said Frank Del Rio, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> “These strategic initiatives mark the latest steps in our ongoing efforts to promote economic development in the region and make a positive economic and environmentally sensible impact on the Alaska tourism industry.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">T</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">he Icy Strait Point development will provide more cruise passengers with access to Icy Strait’s newly upgraded retail, restaurant and shore excursion amenities, including the world’s longest ZipRider zip line, the most accessible coastal brown bear viewing platforms in Southeast Alaska, whale watching and fishing excursions. Scheduled for completion prior to the summer 2020 Alaska cruise season, the pier will be built to accommodate Norwegian Cruise Line’s Breakaway Plus class ships. The partnership will provide the three Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings’ brands with preferential berthing rights in this popular port destination and allow the Company’s ships to increase calls to Icy Strait Point.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">The new Wilderness Landing will cater to visitors in search of individualized experiences with the land, wildlife and native peoples of Alaska. As part of the expansion, Huna Totem Corporation is installing two gondolas and developing the upper part of Hoonah Mountain near its ZipRider attraction to offer additional experiences for visitors in 2020. To elevate the experience and maintain its natural setting, the Wilderness Landing will be a vehicle-free zone. Instead of needing an estimated 72 buses to move guests around the site, travelers will be able to move through the treetops between the Historic Cannery and Wilderness Landing on the Transporter, a high-speed gondola system installed by the world’s premiere lift manufacturer, Doppelmayr Lift Systems. The gondola is wheelchair and scooter accessible and capable of moving more than 5,600 visitors per hour in eight-person cabins.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Opening a few months later in mid-summer, a second gondola will take guests up the 1,600-foot Hoonah Mountain to the forested area around the ZipRider launch. The six-minute ride will unlock additional areas for exploration and afford spectacular views of icefields, the Fairweather Range and Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, the ancestral homeland of the Huna Tlingit people. The mountain’s cliffs and rock formations naturally invite Alaska-sized adventure. Huna Totem Corporation will develop the wilderness expanse with new attractions for guests: a network of walking trails; a 340-foot suspension bridge swaying over a box-canyon with a 900-foot vertical drop; and a tour departure center for bear searches, ATV adventures, helicopter flightseeing and more will be added during the 2021 season. Guests may also enjoy an extended, top-of-the-mountain nature trail loop around a glacially carved reflecting pond.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">In addition to its development initiatives in Alaska, the Company was awarded a much sought-after concession contract through 2029 allowing Norwegian Cruise Line to operate cruises within Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. Contracts were granted based on a competitive bid process which focused on various factors and environmental commitments such as air emissions, waste and wildlife protection. This contract went into effect October 1 and will enable the Company to provide premier Alaskan itinerary offerings to its guests as the spectacular scenery and wildlife of Glacier Bay is a must-see destination for any Alaska cruise. Covering 3.3 million acres of rugged mountains, dynamic glaciers, temperate rainforest, wild coastlines and deep sheltered fjords, Glacier Bay National Park is a highlight of Alaska's Inside Passage and part of a 25-million-acre World Heritage Site—one of the world’s largest international protected areas. In addition to the spectacular sights, guests will also enjoy hearing from Cultural Heritage Guides which will accompany each voyage that sails into Glacier Bay as part of the Company’s partnership with Alaska Native Voices.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Previous investments in the region include a groundbreaking 15-year agreement with the Port of Seattle to collectively invest $30 million to upgrade the Pier 66 facilities to further enhance the overall guest experience. This investment was made in advance of the 2018 launch of Norwegian Bliss, which was designed with features and amenities for the ultimate Alaska cruising experience. The enhancements were designed to provide guests with the perfect send-off to start their Alaskan adventure and included the expansion of guest check-in space by 300% to more than 150,000 square feet, a new VIP lounge with expansive views of Elliott Bay and the addition of two new elevated passenger boarding bridges to provide easy and comfortable passenger boarding. Norwegian Cruise Line was the first cruise line to begin cruising to Alaska from Seattle in 2000.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">While guests experience all the beauty Alaska has to offer, the Company will continue to minimize its environmental footprint while sailing these pristine waters as part of the Company’s Sail & Sustain Environmental Program which is its commitment to minimize waste to landfills, reduce its CO2 emissions rate, increase sustainable sourcing and invest in emerging technologies such as hybrid exhaust gas cleaning systems, which can be operated in a closed-loop setting. In 2017, the Company partnered with the Alaska Raptor Center (ARC), an avian hospital and rehabilitation center located in Sitka, Alaska, to help reduce the center’s energy consumption and waste production by investing in energy efficient equipment and the expansion of its recycling program. In 2018, the Company continued efforts to help the center inspire visitors to protect the environment by funding an interpretive nature trail on ARC’s 17-acre conservation property with the aim of connecting people to the natural environment through educational recreation and to enrich their experience as they learn more about the ecology of Southeast Alaska.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">About Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:NCLH) is a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands. With a combined fleet of 27 ships with approximately 58,400 berths, these brands offer itineraries to more than 450 destinations worldwide. The Company will introduce ten additional ships through 2027.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Certain statements in this release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this release, including, without limitation, those regarding our strategic investments, expected port development plans, partnerships, preferential berthing rights and economic impacts, are forward-looking statements. Many, but not all, of these statements can be found by looking for words like "expect," "anticipate," "goal," "plan," "believe," "will," "may," "intend," and similar words. Forward-looking statements do not guarantee future performance and may involve risks, uncertainties and other factors which could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied in those forward-looking statements. Examples of these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to, the impact of: adverse events impacting the security of travel, such as terrorist acts, armed conflict and threats thereof, acts of piracy, and other international events; adverse incidents involving cruise ships; adverse general economic and related factors, such as fluctuating or increasing levels of unemployment, underemployment and the volatility of fuel prices, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; the spread of epidemics and viral outbreaks; breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; the risks and increased costs associated with operating internationally; changes in fuel prices and/or other cruise operating costs; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; our expansion into and investments in new markets; overcapacity in key markets or globally; the unavailability of attractive port destinations; our inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage; evolving requirements and regulations regarding data privacy and protection and any actual or perceived compliance failures by us; our indebtedness and restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility in operating our business, including the significant portion of assets that are collateral under these agreements; volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets, which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; our inability to recruit or retain qualified personnel or the loss of key personnel; delays in our shipbuilding program and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments; our reliance on third parties to provide hotel management services to certain ships and certain other services; future increases in the price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues; pending or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions; our inability to keep pace with developments in technology; seasonal variations in passenger fare rates and occupancy levels at different times of the year; changes involving the tax and environmental regulatory regimes in which we operate; and other factors set forth under "Risk Factors" in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and subsequent filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. 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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-takes-delivery-norwegian-encoreNorwegian Cruise Line Takes Delivery of Norwegian Encore2019-10-30T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/750px_Norwegian_Encore_PR_DSC2287.jpg" alt="" width="750" height="515" /></p><p style="text-align: center;"> <em><span style="font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Norwegian Cruise Line takes delivery of Norwegian Encore from Meyer Werft in Bremerhaven, Germany. (From left to right: Yard Captain Wolfgang Thos of Meyer Werft; Captain Niklas Persson of Norwegian Encore; Tim Meyer, managing director of Meyer Werft; Andy Stuart, president and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line; and Harry Sommer, incoming president CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line)</span></em></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel, today took delivery of its newest ship, Norwegian Encore, in Bremerhaven, Germany.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">This highly anticipated milestone begins a nearly month-long tour with preview events scheduled in Europe, New York and Miami, including the ship’s naming ceremony on Nov. 21, 2019. In attendance were Norwegian Cruise Line and Meyer Werft executives.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; background: white;">“Today we celebrate the delivery of our 17<sup>th</sup> ship and the close of our history-making Breakaway Plus class – a feat that was made possible through a special collaboration with our partners at Meyer Werft,” said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. “Our dedication to creating next-level offerings on board, will allow us to continue to deliver meaningful experiences for our guests, when Norwegian Encore arrives home to Miami.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">The nearly 1,100-foot-long Norwegian Encore, with a gross tonnage of almost 170,000 and a guest capacity of nearly 4,000, will embark on her first preview cruise from Bremerhaven, Germany on Oct.31, arriving to Southampton, England on Nov. 2. During the two-day voyage, guests will enjoy the Company’s newest offerings including the largest and most exciting race track in the industry, the new Onda by Scarpetta, enhanced Galaxy Pavilion and open-air laser tag attractions, and the at-sea debut of the Tony Award<sup>®</sup>-winning Kinky Boots.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Noto Sans;">“We’re happy to deliver another world-class ship to Norwegian Cruise Line,” said Tim Meyer, managing director of Meyer Werft. “We are extremely proud of our partnership of over 16 years and honored to have been part of Norwegian Cruise Line’s most successful class of ships. We are confident that Norwegian Encore will continue Company’s legacy of exceeding the expectations of its guests.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">On Nov. 2, Norwegian Encore will commence her transatlantic voyage to the U.S., arriving to New York on Nov. 10 with a two-day preview scheduled from Nov. 11 to 13. She will then voyage to Miami for a series of events, concluding with the christening ceremony and celebration on Nov. 21, which includes a live performance by Norwegian Encore’s godmother and <span style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">Grammy Award-winning singer and television host Kelly Clarkson.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">Taking the brand’s exclusive, stand-out attractions to the next level, Norwegian Encore will feature the world’s longest race track at sea at 1,100 feet with four high-speed curves extending up to 13 feet over the side of the ship; the largest outdoor laser tag arena at nearly 10,000 square feet with the addition of augmented reality elements; and new immersive escape room and interactive theatre experiences in the 10,000-square-foot Galaxy Pavilion.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">In addition to featuring many of the highly rated restaurants and lounges that have made the Breakaway Plus class one of the most innovative and successful in the Company’s history, Norwegian Encore will debut a new elevated Italian dining experience, Onda by Scarpetta, in collaboration with LDV Hospitality. The Tony Award<sup>®</sup>-winning musical, “Kinky Boots” will headline the world-class entertainment on board, with returning guest favorites “The Choir of Man,” “Happy Hour Prohibition: The Musical” and the rocking Beatles cover band of The Cavern Club. </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">As part of a recent partnership with JUST Goods, Inc., Norwegian Encore will be the first ship in the Company to be plastic bottle free when she debuts. By Jan. 1, 2020 Norwegian Cruise Line will be the first major cruise line to eliminate plastic bottles across its entire fleet, a significant effort towards providing guests with more sustainable options at sea.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">Launching this fall, Norwegian Encore will offer seven-day voyages to the </span><span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Eastern Caribbean</span></a></span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"> from Miami beginning Nov. 24, 2019; </span><span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bermuda-cruises"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Bermuda</span></a></span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">, and </span><span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/new-england-cruises"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Canada and New England</span></a></span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"> itineraries from New York City beginning Apr. 22, 2020; </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: windowtext;" lang="EN-GB">and </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">voyages to the </span><span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruises-to/western-caribbean-cruises"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Western Caribbean</span></a></span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"> from Miami beginning Dec. 12, 2020</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: windowtext;" lang="EN-GB">. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: windowtext;" lang="EN-GB">In the</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"> spring of 2021</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: windowtext;" lang="EN-GB">, she</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"> will make her West Coast debut and sail to </span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/alaska-cruises">Alaska</a></span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"> from Seattle. </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">For more information about Norwegian Cruise Line ships and their itineraries, or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit </span><span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"><a title="www.ncl.com" href="http://www.ncl.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">www.ncl.com</span></a></span></span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">For Norwegian Encore’s press kit and assets, click </span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://ncl.box.com/v/norwegian-encore-press-kit"><span style="color: #0000ff;">here</span></a></span>.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;">###</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">About Norwegian Cruise Line</span></span></strong><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"><br /> </span></strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for over 52 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, its fleet of 17 contemporary ships sail to nearly 300 of some of the world’s most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea, but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, mini-suites, spa-suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company’s ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit www.ncl.com. For the latest news and exclusive content, visit the media center and follow Norwegian Cruise line on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter and Snapchat @CruiseNorwegian.</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: 13.5pt; background: white; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">About Meyer Werft </span></span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: 13.5pt; background: white; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Founded in 1795, Papenburg-based MEYER WERFT has been managed by the sixth and seventh generation of the Meyer family. This well-established company has approximately 3,300 employees. MEYER WERFT's extensive production program covers a wide range of ship types, from cruise ships, gas tankers, to car and passenger ferries. In order to stay successful in worldwide competition, production technology has been continuously improved and extended. Today, MEYER WERFT has the most modern production premises in the shipbuilding industry. For more information, go to </span><span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.meyerwerft.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">www.meyerwerft.com</span></a></span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;">Media Contact:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;">Glodow Nead Communications</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><a href="mailto:nclpr@glodowneadpr.com">nclpr@glodowneadpr.com</a></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><a href="tel:(415)%20395-6500"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">(415) 394-6500</span></a></span></span></p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-spirit-undergo-over-100-million-revitalizationNorwegian Spirit to Undergo Over $100 Million Revitalization2019-10-28T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/850px_ncl_spirit_Hongkong_2_ext_newHullArt.jpg" alt="" width="850" height="474" /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Norwegian Spirit to debut new hull art following renovation. Click <span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://youtu.be/l2RJ8qOYEoE"><span style="color: #0000ff;">here</span></a></span> for a video of the upcoming transformation.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel, today provided further detail about Norwegian Spirit’s upcoming renovation as part of <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/norwegian-edge"><span style="color: #0000ff;">The Norwegian Edge<sup>® </sup>program</span>,</a></span> which reaffirms the company’s commitment to elevating the standard of excellence across the fleet.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Spirit will enter dry dock in Marseille, France on Jan. 2, 2020 for an over $100 million revitalization. As part of the nearly 40-day renovation, the ship will emerge featuring 14 new venues, additional staterooms and an expanded Mandara Spa. New complimentary dining venues will be introduced including an additional main dining room, Taste; the 24-hour eatery, The Local Bar and Grill; the all-day dining outlet, Garden Café; the Great Outdoors Bar; and Waves Pool Bar. Making their debut are Bliss Ultra Lounge and Spinnaker Lounge, which features the Humidor Cigar Lounge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Splash Academy, the children’s waterpark, will be replaced with the adults-only retreat Spice H<sub>2</sub>O, a daytime lounge featuring two new hot tubs and a dedicated bar, which transforms into an after-hours entertainment venue.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mandara Spa will double in size to nearly 7,000 square feet and include a relaxation area with heated loungers, a new Jacuzzi room, a sauna, steam room and water therapy experience. The expansion of Pulse Fitness Center will allow guests to begin or maintain their fitness routine while at sea. The ship will also debut contemporary hull art.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">In addition, the Company is announcing the introduction of Onda by Scarpetta on board Norwegian Spirit, joining the portfolio of critically acclaimed Scarpetta restaurants in New York City and the Hamptons, N.Y.; Miami; Las Vegas; Philadelphia; Newport, R.I.; London; and aboard Norwegian Encore debuting this November. The name Scarpetta is derived from the Italian expression, 'fare la Scarpetta,' which means to savor a meal to the last bite. Onda, or 'wave' in Italian, will adapt the same ethos and bring the charm and effortless elegance of its urbane Scarpetta sister to the sea.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Reaffirming the Company’s commitment to providing elevated dining experiences across the fleet, guests will enjoy the rich and bold flavors the modern Italian restaurant will be known for, including a selection of beautifully prepared seafood.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Drawing inspiration from the brand’s most recent and highly successful newbuilds, the updated elements on board Norwegian Spirit will take the guest experience to the next level.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">“As we continue to introduce new innovative ships to our fleet, with Norwegian Encore making her debut next month, we are committed to ensuring that the experiences our guests have come to enjoy are available on even our most storied ships,” said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer Norwegian Cruise Line. “We are excited to reinvigorate Norwegian Spirit so that she continues to provide lasting memories for guests as they sail to some of the most exotic destinations around the world.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">With extended itineraries of eight to 24 days calling to some of the most desired destinations across three continents – <span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/vacations/?destinations=Asia_Cruises"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Asia</span></a></span>, <span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/vacations/?destinations=Africa_Cruises"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Africa</span></a></span> and <span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/vacations/?destinations=Europe_Cruises"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Europe</span></a></span> - Norwegian Spirit will emerge from Marseille featuring more elevated and sophisticated offerings.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Spirit will sail out of dry dock in February 2020 to offer some of the most sought-after itineraries around the world including 10 new ports of call.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She will be the first in the Company’s fleet to visit Bali (Celun Bawang), Jakarta and Surabaya, Indonesia; Beppu, Kumamoto, Nagoya and Tokyo, Japan; Taipei (Keelung) Taiwan; and Yangon, Myanmar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Following two, 20-day exotic expeditions exploring Greece, Israel, Egypt and Abu Dhabi from Rome (Civitavecchia); and Seychelles, Madagascar and South Africa from Dubai; she will offer a series of destination-rich voyages to Southeast Asia, China and Japan from Singapore; Hong Kong, China; and Tokyo and Yokohama, Japan through 2020.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">For more information about Norwegian Cruise Line ships and their itineraries, or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit <span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://www.ncl.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">www.ncl.com</span></a></span>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; background: #ffffff;">For renderings and video of Norwegian Spirit’s upcoming renovation, click <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://ncl.app.box.com/v/Norwegian-Spirit-Press-Kit"><span style="color: #0000ff;">here</span></a></span>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">#</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">About Norwegian Cruise Line</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for over 52 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, its fleet of 16 contemporary ships sail to nearly 300 of some of the world’s most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea, but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, mini-suites, spa-suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company’s ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit www.ncl.com. For the latest news and exclusive content, visit the media center and follow Norwegian Cruise line on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter and Snapchat @CruiseNorwegian.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;">Media Contact:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;">Glodow Nead Communications</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><a href="mailto:nclpr@glodowneadpr.com"><span style="color: #0000ff;">nclpr@glodowneadpr.com</span></a></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;"><a href="tel:(415)%20395-6500"><span style="color: black;">(415) 394-6500</span></a></span></span></p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-holdings-announces-organizational-changes-ncl-brandNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings Announces Organizational Changes at the Norwegian Cruise Line Brand2019-10-03T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS';">Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) (the “Company”) today announced organizational changes at the Norwegian Cruise Line brand. These changes include the planned departure of Andy Stuart, President and Chief Executive Officer of Norwegian Cruise Line (“Norwegian”), following the launch of Norwegian Encore and the appointment of Harry Sommer, current President, International for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, as Stuart’s successor. Stuart will step down from his role on December 31, 2019 and remain with the Company as Senior Advisor through March 31, 2020 to ensure a smooth transition. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS';">Stuart joined Norwegian in 1988 and held several key executive positions during his tenure of more than three decades, including: President and Chief Operating Officer; Executive Vice President, Global Sales and Passenger Services; Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer and Executive Vice President of Marketing, Sales and Passenger Services. Stuart was instrumental in many of the line’s key achievements including the introduction of its revolutionary Freestyle Cruising offering where, in an industry first, guests were freed from traditional set dining times in a single venue and given the freedom and flexibility to dine at whatever time they chose in a variety of dining venues.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS';">“I could only have dreamed about my journey at Norwegian when I joined the company in 1988 and am extremely fortunate to have witnessed firsthand the incredible evolution of this pioneering brand,” said Andy Stuart, President and Chief Executive Officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. “I am honored to have played a role in the leadership position Norwegian now holds in this incredible industry and continue to be proud of the commitment, dedication and passion of our team for delivering a best-in-class vacation experience. I have worked closely with Harry and am confident he is the right person to take the helm and continue the journey for Norwegian Cruise Line.” </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS';">“Andy has accomplished everything possible in the cruise industry, including leading its most storied and innovative brand. He will leave on a high note after delivering the brand’s latest ship, Norwegian Encore, the last ship in the most successful ship class in the Company’s history,” said Frank Del Rio, President and Chief Executive Officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. “We are extremely grateful for his leadership and contributions to Norwegian Cruise Line, our company and the cruise industry.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; color: windowtext;">Del Rio continued, “Over the last several years, Norwegian’s management and Board of Directors have worked closely on a comprehensive succession plan that leveraged the considerable bench strength across the organization. The Board and I are confident that Harry is the right person to succeed Andy as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Norwegian Cruise Line brand and look forward to him leveraging his breadth of knowledge and extensive experience in the industry and our Company to take the brand to new heights.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; color: windowtext;">“Andy and I have worked closely together over the last several years and I am humbled and honored to follow in his footsteps and lead this renowned brand,” said Harry Sommer, President, International for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. “I look forward to working with all of our incredible partners worldwide, building off the strong position the brand holds today and charting the strategy for the next phase of Norwegian’s journey.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; color: windowtext;">Sommer currently serves as President, International for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. where he is responsible for all sales, marketing, public relations and office operations for Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises in all markets outside of the United States and Canada. He previously served as Executive Vice President, International Business Development and Executive Vice President and Chief Integration Officer for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and held various executive positions for Prestige Cruise Holdings including Chief Marketing Officer; Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Information Officer and Chief Accounting Officer. Sommer holds a MBA from Pace University and a BBA from Baruch College.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; color: windowtext;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; line-height: 150%;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">About Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) is a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands. With a combined fleet of 26 ships with approximately 54,400 berths, these brands offer itineraries to more than 450 destinations worldwide. The Company will introduce eleven additional ships through 2027.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Noto Sans Unicode MS'; color: windowtext;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Certain statements in this release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this release, including, without limitation, those regarding our executive succession plans or expectations for executive performance, are forward-looking statements. Many, but not all, of these statements can be found by looking for words like "expect," "anticipate," "goal," "plan," "believe," "will," "may," "intend," and similar words. Forward-looking statements do not guarantee future performance and may involve risks, uncertainties and other factors which could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied in those forward-looking statements. Examples of these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to the impact of: adverse events impacting the security of travel, such as terrorist acts, armed conflict and threats thereof, acts of piracy, and other international events; adverse incidents involving cruise ships; adverse general economic and related factors, such as fluctuating or increasing levels of unemployment, underemployment and the volatility of fuel prices, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; the spread of epidemics and viral outbreaks; breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; the risks and increased costs associated with operating internationally; changes in fuel prices and/or other cruise operating costs; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; our expansion into and investments in new markets; overcapacity in key markets or globally; the unavailability of attractive port destinations; our inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage; evolving requirements and regulations regarding data privacy and protection and any actual or perceived compliance failures by us; our indebtedness and restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility in operating our business, including the significant portion of assets that are collateral under these agreements; volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets, which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; our inability to recruit or retain qualified personnel or the loss of key personnel; delays in our shipbuilding program and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments; our reliance on third parties to provide hotel management services to certain ships and certain other services; future increases in the price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues; pending or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions; our inability to keep pace with developments in technology; seasonal variations in passenger fare rates and occupancy levels at different times of the year; changes involving the tax and environmental regulatory regimes in which we operate; and other factors set forth under "Risk Factors" in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and subsequent filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The above examples are not exhaustive and new risks emerge from time to time. Such forward-looking statements are based on our current beliefs, assumptions, expectations, estimates and projections regarding our present and future business strategies and the environment in which we expect to operate in the future. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made. We expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto or any change of events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement was based, except as required by law.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Investor Relations & Media Contact</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Andrea DeMarco</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">(305) 468-2339</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">InvestorRelations@nclcorp.com</span></p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-encore-sails-open-water-first-timeNorwegian Encore Sails in Open Water for the First Time2019-10-01T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/850px_ncl_encore_conveyance_2.jpg" alt="" width="850" height="478" /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Encore completes conveyance from Papenburg, Germany to Eemshaven, Netherlands. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; background: #ffffff;"> For the video</span><span style="font-size: 9pt;">, click <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/youtu.be/BDWZLmJVu0k__;!IdCfvEULBh3FvSA!G2irJTBz2nfdCa-8bDxgoW4w351AQ5-GFXwUz4pjlDTc4zBjCyMgnxkUsZdZ$"><span style="color: #0000ff;">here</span></a></span>.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel, today announced that its newest innovative ship, Norwegian Encore, successfully completed another major construction milestone, when she departed the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany and sailed down the Ems River towards the North Sea.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">On Monday, Sept. 30, 2019, Norwegian Encore began her conveyance to Eemshaven, Netherlands, <span style="background-color: #ffffff;"><span style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">with initial crew members on board already preparing to welcome her first guests this November.</span> </span> At nearly 1,100 feet long, with a gross tonnage of almost 170,000 and a guest capacity of 3,998, the ship will be delivered to the cruise line on Oct. 30, 2019. She will be christened by Grammy Award-winning artist Kelly Clarkson in Miami on Nov. 21, 2019 and will commence seven-day voyages to the Caribbean on Nov. 24, 2019.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">“Today we celebrate a huge milestone for our history-making ship,” said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. “Now is when the anticipation truly begins to build. Our partners at Meyer Werft have collaborated with us to bring the industry-leading experiences from the successful Breakaway Plus class ships to Norwegian Encore, making her truly the best in class.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Taking the brand’s exclusive, stand-out attractions to the next level, Norwegian Encore will feature the world’s longest race track at sea at 1,100 feet with four high-speed curves extending up to 13 feet over the side of the ship; the largest outdoor laser tag arena at nearly 10,000 square feet with the addition of augmented reality elements; and new immersive escape room and interactive theatre experiences in the 10,000-square-foot Galaxy Pavilion.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">In addition to featuring many of the highly rated restaurants and lounges that have made the Breakaway Plus class one of the most innovative and successful in the company’s history, Norwegian Encore will debut a new elevated Italian dining experience, Onda by Scarpetta, in collaboration with LDV Hospitality. The Tony Award<sup>®</sup>-winning musical, “Kinky Boots” will headline the world-class entertainment on board, with returning guest favorites “The Choir of Man,” “Happy Hour Prohibition: The Musical” and the rocking Beatles cover band of The Cavern Club.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">As part of a recent partnership with JUST Goods, Inc., Norwegian Encore will be the first ship in the Company to be plastic bottle free when she debuts. By Jan. 1, 2020 Norwegian Cruise Line will be the first major cruise line to eliminate plastic bottles across its entire fleet, a significant effort towards providing guests with more sustainable options at sea.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Launching this fall, Norwegian Encore will offer seven-day voyages to the <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises?cid=pr_"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Eastern Caribbean</span></a></span> from Miami beginning Nov. 24, 2019; <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bermuda-cruises?cid=pr_"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Bermuda</span></a></span>, and <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/new-england-cruises?cid=pr_"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Canada and New England</span></a></span> itineraries from New York City beginning Apr. 22, 2020; and voyages to the <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruises-to/western-caribbean-cruises?cid=pr_"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Western Caribbean</span></a></span> from Miami beginning Dec. 12, 2020. In the spring of 2021, she will make her West Coast debut and sail to <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/alaska-cruises?cid=pr_"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Alaska</span></a></span> from Seattle. <br /> <br /> For more information about Norwegian Cruise Line ships and their itineraries, or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit <a title="www.ncl.com" href="http://www.ncl.com/">www.ncl.com</a>.<br /> <br /> For a video of Norwegian Encore’s conveyance, click <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/youtu.be/BDWZLmJVu0k__;!IdCfvEULBh3FvSA!G2irJTBz2nfdCa-8bDxgoW4w351AQ5-GFXwUz4pjlDTc4zBjCyMgnxkUsZdZ$"><span style="color: #0000ff;">here</span></a></span>.<br /> <br /> For Norwegian Encore’s press kit and assets, click <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/ncl.box.com/v/norwegian-encore-press-kit__;!IdCfvEULBh3FvSA!G2irJTBz2nfdCa-8bDxgoW4w351AQ5-GFXwUz4pjlDTc4zBjCyMgn8bTHJvm$"><span style="color: #0000ff;">here</span></a></span>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> # # #<br /> <br /> <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">About Norwegian Cruise Line</span></strong><br /> As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for over 52 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, its fleet of 16 contemporary ships sail to nearly 300 of some of the world’s most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize. Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea, but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, mini-suites, spa-suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company’s ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit <a href="http://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>. For the latest news and exclusive content, visit the media center and follow Norwegian Cruise line on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter and Snapchat @CruiseNorwegian. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"> <br /> <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Media Contact</span></strong>: <br /> <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="mailto:PublicRelations@ncl.com"><span style="color: #0000ff;">PublicRelations@ncl.com</span></a></span><br /> (305) 436-4713</span></p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-holdings-ltd-reaches-2-million-fundraising-goal-hope-starts-hereNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Reaches $2 Million Fundraising Goal for Hope Starts Here Hurricane Relief Campaign2019-10-01T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/Hope_Starts_Here_Press_Release.png" alt="" /></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/Hope_Starts_Here_Press_Release_20190904.jpg" alt="" width="650" height="290" /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH), a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands, today announced it has met the company’s goal of raising $2 million for the <em>Hope Starts Here </em>hurricane relief program. In less than one month, the program received donations from the company’s valued team members, loyal guests, travel partners and business partners, which the company has matched with a $2 million contribution in order to assist All Hands and Hearts with emergency response efforts across the Bahamas, including debris cleanup and removal, and the rebuilding of community infrastructure such as houses or schools.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">“Our company has always stood ready to help our neighbors in times of need, and now is no exception,” said Frank Del Rio, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. “We are extremely grateful to everyone who contributed to the <em>Hope Starts Here</em> hurricane relief program and helped us meet our goal of raising $2 million to assist with emergency response and rebuilding efforts across the Bahamas. We could not have met this goal without your generosity.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">“We have committed to work alongside the people of The Bahamas for at least the next two years and we are proud to partner with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings to bring support to the communities that have been struck by Hurricane Dorian,” said Erik Dyson, Chief Executive Officer of All Hands and Hearts. “This $4 million now raised is critical to ensure that we can be there to provide sustained support as the media’s attention has now moved on and our past experience shows that funding interest will drop off even as the hard work of recovery is just beginning.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">About Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) is a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands. With a combined fleet of 26 ships with approximately 54,400 berths, these brands offer itineraries to more than 450 destinations worldwide. The Company will introduce eleven additional ships through 2027.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">About All Hands and Hearts</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">All Hands and Hearts is a volunteer-powered nonprofit that effectively and efficiently addresses the immediate and long-term needs of communities impacted by natural disasters around the globe. By listening to local people, and deploying our direct-impact model, we are able to rebuild safe, resilient schools, homes and other community infrastructure. Learn more at allhandsandhearts.org. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Certain statements in this release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this release, including, without limitation, those regarding our objectives for charitable contributions, are forward-looking statements. Many, but not all, of these statements can be found by looking for words like "expect," "anticipate," "goal," "plan," "believe," "will," "may," "intend," and similar words. Forward-looking statements do not guarantee future performance and may involve risks, uncertainties and other factors which could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied in those forward-looking statements. Examples of these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to the impact of: adverse events impacting the security of travel, such as terrorist acts, armed conflict and threats thereof, acts of piracy, and other international events; adverse incidents involving cruise ships; adverse general economic and related factors, such as fluctuating or increasing levels of unemployment, underemployment and the volatility of fuel prices, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; the spread of epidemics and viral outbreaks; breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; the risks and increased costs associated with operating internationally; changes in fuel prices and/or other cruise operating costs; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; our expansion into and investments in new markets; overcapacity in key markets or globally; the unavailability of attractive port destinations; our inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage; evolving requirements and regulations regarding data privacy and protection and any actual or perceived compliance failures by us; our indebtedness and restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility in operating our business, including the significant portion of assets that are collateral under these agreements; volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets, which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; our inability to recruit or retain qualified personnel or the loss of key personnel; delays in our shipbuilding program and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments; our reliance on third parties to provide hotel management services to certain ships and certain other services; future increases in the price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues; pending or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions; our inability to keep pace with developments in technology; seasonal variations in passenger fare rates and occupancy levels at different times of the year; changes involving the tax and environmental regulatory regimes in which we operate; and other factors set forth under "Risk Factors" in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and subsequent filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The above examples are not exhaustive and new risks emerge from time to time. Such forward-looking statements are based on our current beliefs, assumptions, expectations, estimates and projections regarding our present and future business strategies and the environment in which we expect to operate in the future. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made. We expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto or any change of events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement was based, except as required by law.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Investor Relations & Media Contact</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Andrea DeMarco</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">(305) 468-2339</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> <span style="font-size: 10pt;">InvestorRelations@nclcorp.com</span></span></p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-celebrates-travel-partners-week-thanksNorwegian Cruise Line Celebrates Travel Partners with a Week of Thanks2019-09-30T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel, celebrated 1,000 travel agencies across North America with the launch of <em>Partners First – Week of Thank You</em>, an initiative designed to recognize and reward valued partners and reinvigorate the company’s Partners First philosophy.<br /> <br /> From Sept. 23-27, 2019, the company celebrated its first-ever <em>Partners First – Week of Thank You</em> by sending packages filled with branded treats and giveaways to many top agencies to acknowledge and inspire them to continue selling the Norwegian Cruise Line experience.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">In addition, through its <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/PartnersFirst/__;!IdCfvEULBh3FvSA!E-UXuipyT51E0KOELSe2yUkQHVaq44uo9cYIL4k_8-dU_jkoxfiTN9TMEsZG$"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Partners First Facebook</span></a></span> page, the Company encouraged travel advisors to submit for a chance to attend the christening ceremony and inaugural sailing of its latest innovative ship, Norwegian Encore, in Miami from Nov. 21-24, 2019. Airfare will be included! Today, Sept. 30, 2019, five winners will be selected and announced on the <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/PartnersFirst/__;!IdCfvEULBh3FvSA!E-UXuipyT51E0KOELSe2yUkQHVaq44uo9cYIL4k_8-dU_jkoxfiTN9TMEsZG$"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Partners First Facebook page</span></a></span>.<br /> <br /> The debut of <em><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Partners First – Week of Thank You</span></em>, follows the appointment of Katina Athanasiou as the Company’s Chief Sales Officer.<br /> <br /> “We created the <em><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Partners First Week of Thank You</span></em> to express our sincere gratitude and reinforce our commitment to our valued travel partners,” said Athanasiou. “This is our way of formally showing our thanks to them for allowing us to be a part of their client’s vacation experience. While <em><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Partners First - Week of Thank You</span></em> was just a week-long event, our commitment to our esteemed travel partners remains our top priority year-round. We have much that is new and exciting on the horizon as we start to plan for the 10<sup>th</sup> anniversary of our Partners First philosophy so stay tuned!”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">As part of the outreach effort, nearly 100 Metro Meetings will be held around the country through December 2019. These intimate gatherings provide a forum where travel partners can connect with the Norwegian Cruise Line North American Sales team about topics that enhance advisors’ product knowledge and educate them on the latest Company news. To learn more about these Metro Meetings, advisors should visit the <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/PartnersFirst/__;!IdCfvEULBh3FvSA!E-UXuipyT51E0KOELSe2yUkQHVaq44uo9cYIL4k_8-dU_jkoxfiTN9TMEsZG$"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Partners First Facebook page</span></a></span>.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Norwegian Cruise Line takes delivery of Norwegian Encore in Bremerhaven, Germany on Oct. 30, 2019, launching a series of preview cruises allowing partners from all over the world a chance to experience firsthand the Company’s newest ship, including the largest racetrack at sea, the Tony Award<sup>®</sup>-winning <em>Kinky Boots</em> and a new restaurant concept in collaboration with LDV Hospitality, Onda by Scarpetta.<br /> <br /> For more information or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional; call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784); or visit <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://www.ncl.com"><span style="color: #0000ff;">www.ncl.com</span></a></span>.<br /> <br /> For more photos and videos during Partners First Week of Thank You, click <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/ncl.box.com/v/NCL-Partners-First-Thank-You__;!IdCfvEULBh3FvSA!E-UXuipyT51E0KOELSe2yUkQHVaq44uo9cYIL4k_8-dU_jkoxfiTN3242qSP$"><span style="color: #0000ff;">here</span></a></span>.<br /> <br /> For Norwegian Encore’s press kit and assets, click <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/ncl.box.com/v/norwegian-encore-press-kit__;!IdCfvEULBh3FvSA!E-UXuipyT51E0KOELSe2yUkQHVaq44uo9cYIL4k_8-dU_jkoxfiTN9FxTmnx$"><span style="color: #0000ff;">here</span></a></span>.<br /> <!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--><br /> <!--[endif]--></span></p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">About Partners First</span></span></strong><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><br /> The Norwegian Cruise Line Partners First philosophy demonstrates the company’s longstanding commitment to the success of its trusted travel partners by maintaining them at the forefront of all business decisions and providing them with best-in-class tools and experiences. As such, advisors have access to the award-winning NCLU, a comprehensive educational platform featuring a wide range of sales, product and destination learning modules; Marketing Headquarters where partners can design customized promotional assets to support their selling efforts; and NCL Help, a centralized hub where partners can easily and quickly find answers to their clients’ most common questions. <br /> <br /> In 2019, a new Affinity Group Program launched, offering both guests and partners with more customized options and overall value. Two new features to the Company’s advisor resource portal also debuted – a live chat feature where agents can receive immediate assistance with their bookings, and a Cruise Next reporting tool, which alerts advisors if any of their clients have un-redeemed Cruisenext certificates. <br /> <br /> To learn more about the tools available to travel partners, visit <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://sso.ncl.com/secureauth1/?SAMLRequest=jZFBT8MwDIX%2FSuR72qa0bIvWTgM0MWmIaus4cAuZu1VqkxGng59PVajYCXG0%2FOzn93m%2B%2BGwbdkFHtTUZiCAChkbbQ22OGezLFZ%2FCIp%2BTapuzXHb%2BZLb43iF51s8ZkkMjg84ZaRXVJI1qkaTXcrd82sg4iOTZWW%2B1bYAtidD53ujeGupadDt0l1rjfrvJ4OT9mWQYGus%2B8Fgro9F4p5rA6CbQtg0Hq6Y71iZUmoCtrNM4nJRBpRpCYOuHDBJVRWmlBNfp9MATjAVXCmOezJLkRqSTiah0r6RCEdUX%2FJ0l6nBtyCvjM4gjMePRjMeTUiQyFTK9DZI0fQVW%2FMS5q803pL%2Byv32LSD6WZcGL510J7GWE3QtgRDu4u%2F9DVSNKyEdwRHZkNQ%2Bvt%2BZjef2%2F%2FAs%3D&RelayState=%2F&cid="><span style="color: #0000ff;">norwegiancentral.com</span></a></span>.<br /> <br /> <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">About Norwegian Encore</span></strong><br /> Taking the brand’s exclusive, stand-out attractions to the next level, Norwegian Encore will feature the world’s longest race track at sea at 1,100 feet with four high-speed curves extending up to 13 feet over the side of the ship; the largest outdoor laser tag arena at nearly 10,000 square feet with the addition of augmented reality elements; and new immersive escape room and interactive theatre experiences in the 10,000-square-foot Galaxy Pavilion.<br /> <br /> In addition to featuring many of the highly rated restaurants and lounges that have made the Breakaway Plus class one of the most innovative and successful in the company’s history, Norwegian Encore will debut a new elevated Italian dining experience, Onda by Scarpetta, in collaboration with LDV Hospitality. The Tony Award®-winning musical, “Kinky Boots” will headline the world-class entertainment on board, with returning guest favorites “The Choir of Man,” “Happy Hour Prohibition: The Musical” and the rocking Beatles cover band of The Cavern Club.<br /> <br /> Launching this fall, Norwegian Encore will offer seven-day voyages to the Eastern Caribbean from Miami beginning Nov. 24, 2019; Bermuda, and Canada and New England itineraries from New York City beginning Apr. 22, 2020; voyages to the Western Caribbean from Miami beginning Dec. 12, 2020; and in the spring of 2021 will make her West Coast debut and sail to Alaska from Seattle.<br /> <br /> <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">About Norwegian Cruise Line</span></strong><br /> As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for over 52 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, its fleet of 16 contemporary ships sail to nearly 300 of some of the world’s most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize. Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea, but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, mini-suites, spa-suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company’s ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://www.ncl.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">www.ncl.com</span></a></span>. For the latest news and exclusive content, visit the media center and follow Norwegian Cruise line on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter and Snapchat @CruiseNorwegian.<br /> <br /> <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Media Contacts:</span></strong><br /> <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="mailto:PublicRelations@ncl.com"><span style="color: #0000ff;">PublicRelations@ncl.com</span></a></span><br /> Norwegian Cruise Line<br /> +1 (305) 436-4713<br /> <!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--><br /> <!--[endif]--></span></p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-partners-just-goods-inc-eliminate-single-use-plastic-bottles-across-fleetNorwegian Cruise Line Partners with JUST® Goods, Inc. to Eliminate Single-Use Plastic Bottles Across Fleet2019-09-25T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel with a 52-year history of breaking boundaries, today announced another first as a result of its partnership with JUST<sup>®</sup> Goods, Inc., which will enable the Cruise Line to replace all single-use plastic bottles across its fleet by January 1, 2020, beginning with its newest innovative ship, Norwegian Encore. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">The decision is the latest sustainable step forward for Norwegian Cruise Line. In 2018, the Company eliminated single-use plastic straws across its 16-ship fleet and private destinations, and as a result of this most recent initiative, it will replace over six million single-use plastic bottles every year. These efforts are driven by the Company’s Sail & Sustain Environmental Program which is its commitment to minimize waste to landfills, reduce its CO</span><sup><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">2</span></sup><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"> emissions rate, increase sustainable sourcing and invest in emerging technologies.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">“We are a leading Company – one that is in the business of creating memorable experiences for our guests,” said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. “It is imperative that we take meaningful steps to preserve our oceans and the destinations we visit. Partnering with JUST is one of my proudest moments as the head of our pioneering brand. This latest effort – the elimination of single-use plastic bottles across our fleet – is just the latest environmentally responsible action we are taking to reduce our footprint and encourage others to protect our natural resources. While we are aware that this is just the beginning of what we and others need to do to be good stewards of our environment, we are committed to our Sail & Sustain initiatives and will continue to innovate for the overall benefit of the planet and its future.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">Envisioned and founded by American rapper, songwriter, actor and activist Jaden Smith and family, JUST takes an innovative approach to sourcing and packaging the world’s most valued resource - water. The revolutionary company focuses on an impact model, taking into consideration both how the water is sourced and packaged. JUST is 100% spring water in a plant-based carton. The carton is made of 82% renewable materials – the paper carton is made from trees grown in responsibly-managed forests and the cap and shoulder are made from a sugarcane-based plastic. It is refillable and recyclable. JUST has a global presence with bottling facilities in Glenn Falls, NY; Ballymena, Northern Ireland; and Ballarat, Australia, thus allowing the company to meet demand around the world without shipping water from a single production source. JUST takes care to use the most efficient shipping options available.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">“It’s critical that businesses take a leading role in efforts to lighten the impact we have on our planet,” said JUST Goods, Inc. CEO Ira Laufer. “We created JUST to do just that – to be a better option in a category that has created a lot of the damage and continues to do so. The JUST team couldn’t be happier to now share this goal with our partner, Norwegian Cruise Line. We’re deeply appreciative of Norwegian’s commitment that’s so similar to ours – the Company is pushing the boundaries of what’s always been done because it knows we all need to do better. We’re thrilled to be taking steps in the right direction alongside NCL.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">For more information about Norwegian Cruise Line ships and their itineraries, or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://www.ncl.com"><span style="color: #0000ff;">www.ncl.com</span></a></span>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">For Norwegian Encore’s press kit and assets, click <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://ncl.box.com/v/norwegian-encore-press-kit"><span style="color: #0000ff;">here</span></a></span>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">###</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">About JUST Goods, Inc.</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">JUST Goods, Inc. is a global consumer goods company dedicated to producing responsibly sourced products, contained in sustainable packaging. The company's first product, JUST Water, is 100% spring water ethically sourced from Upstate New York, packaged in a bottle made of 82% renewable resources. A Certified B-Corp, the company's mission to create environmental and social value along the supply chain extends to partnerships with environmental non-profits, key members of the science and innovation community, as well as university collaborations, hospitality partnerships, event alliances and community projects. JUST Water is now being produced in three countries - the US, the United Kingdom and Australia. JUST products can be found in a growing number of grocery retail locations, hotels, schools, cultural locations and entertainment venues worldwide. For more information please visit <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://www.justwater.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff; text-decoration-line: none;">www.justwater.com</span></a></span>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12.0pt; text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">About Norwegian Encore</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">Taking the brand’s exclusive, stand-out attractions to the next level, Norwegian Encore will feature the world’s longest race track at sea at 1,100 feet with four high-speed curves extending up to 13 feet over the side of the ship; the largest outdoor laser tag arena at nearly 10,000 square feet with the addition of augmented reality elements; and new immersive escape room and interactive theatre experiences in the 10,000-square-foot Galaxy Pavilion.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">In addition to featuring many of the highly rated restaurants and lounges that have made the Breakaway Plus class one of the most innovative and successful in the company’s history, Norwegian Encore will debut a new elevated Italian dining experience, Onda by Scarpetta, in collaboration with LDV Hospitality. The Tony Award®-winning musical, “Kinky Boots” will headline the world-class entertainment on board, with returning guest favorites “The Choir of Man,” “Happy Hour Prohibition: The Musical” and the rocking Beatles cover band of The Cavern Club.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">Launching this fall, Norwegian Encore will offer seven-day voyages to the Eastern Caribbean from Miami beginning Nov. 24, 2019; Bermuda, and Canada and New England itineraries from New York City beginning Apr. 22, 2020; voyages to the Western Caribbean from Miami beginning Dec. 12, 2020; and in the spring of 2021 will make her West Coast debut and sail to Alaska from Seattle.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12.0pt; text-align: justify;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12.0pt; text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">About Norwegian Cruise Line</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for over 52 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, its fleet of 16 contemporary ships sail to nearly 300 of some of the world’s most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize. Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea, but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, mini-suites, spa-suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company’s ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://www.ncl.com"><span style="color: #0000ff;">www.ncl.com</span></a></span>. For the latest news and exclusive content, visit the media center and follow Norwegian Cruise line on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter and Snapchat @CruiseNorwegian.</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Media Contacts:</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"><a href="mailto:PublicRelations@ncl.com"><span style="text-decoration-line: none;">PublicRelations@ncl.com</span></a></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Cruise Line </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">+1 (305) 436-4713</span></p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/NORWEGIAN-CRUISE-LINE-HOLDINGS-LTD-INCREASES-TOTAL-COMMITMENT-FOR-BAHAMAS-HURRICANE-RELIEF-TO-2-MILLIONNORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE HOLDINGS LTD. INCREASES TOTAL COMMITMENT FOR BAHAMAS HURRICANE RELIEF TO $2 MILLION 2019-09-18T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/Hope_Starts_Here_Press_Release.png" alt="" /></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/Hope_Starts_Here_Press_Release_20190904.jpg" alt="" width="650" height="290" /><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333px;"><strong>MIAMI, Florida – September 9, 2019</strong> - Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH), a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands, today announced the increase of its total commitment to its Hope Starts Here hurricane relief campaign in partnership with All Hands and Hearts, to $2 million, inclusive of its matching contributions. All Hands and Hearts will use these funds for the emergency response efforts across the Bahamas, including debris cleanup and removal, and the rebuilding of community infrastructure such as houses or schools. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333px;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333px;">The company will also resume calls to the Bahamas and its private island, Great Stirrup Cay, later this week. Great Stirrup Cay, experienced minimal beach erosion as a result of the storm, and has already been restored with sand that had been previously ordered.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333px;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333px;">“We understand that tourism represents a significant portion of the Bahamas’ annual GDP and we are actively involved in helping our neighbors get back on their feet by returning to the islands and providing them with the supplies necessary to rebuild along with the needed economic support that tourism brings,” said Frank Del Rio, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. “The response to our Hope Starts Here hurricane relief campaign has been so overwhelming, we have increased our total commitment to $2 million. We encourage our guests to join us by continuing to support and visit this beautiful destination.”</span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333px;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333px;">Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. continues to coordinate with local Bahamian authorities to bring needed provisions to the affected areas. On September 5, Norwegian Breakaway departed Miami with hurricane relief supplies donated by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. employees, in addition to items collected by the City of Miami, Baptist Health South Florida, the 305 Gives Back foundation, and other organizations, which were delivered to Nassau, and the company’s private island Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas. The company will continue to transport supplies to the Bahamas each week on Norwegian Sky and Norwegian Sun to support shelters in Nassau for Abaco evacuees. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333px;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333px;">"It is becoming ever more evident that the scale of Hurricane Dorian’s devastation on the Bahamas is unprecedented," said Erik Dyson, chief executive officer of All Hands and Hearts. "As such, Norwegian’s generous commitment of $2 million is critical to support our efforts to come early and stay late to help those in need."</span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333px;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333px;">To support the hurricane relief efforts of Hope Starts Here, please visit </span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><a href="http://www.nclhltd.com/hurricanerelief"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333px;">http://www.nclhltd.com/hurricanerelief.</span></span></a></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-launches-encore-moments-campaign-reward-everyday-heroesNorwegian Cruise Line Launches Encore Moments Campaign to Reward Everyday Heroes2019-09-18T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://encoremoments.ncl.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/850px_Norwegian_Encore_Moments_Campaign.jpg" alt="" width="622" height="414" /></span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Nominate and vote for a hometown hero making a positive impact on others and within their communities.<br /> To watch the video, click <span style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://ncl.box.com/v/NCL-Encore-Moments-Video-2019"><span style="color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;">here</span></a></span>.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel with a 52-year history of breaking boundaries, today unveiled its <em>Encore Moments </em>campaign to recognize and reward everyday heroes across North America. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Launched in advance of the debut of the brand’s newest innovative ship, Norwegian Encore, the company is encouraging the public to nominate those who deserve an encore - applause - for the positive impact they have on their friends, family and communities. Leveraging the ship’s festive name for an engaging campaign, <em>Encore Moments</em> will recognize the good works of individuals across the U.S. and Canada by awarding a cruise to one winner from every state and province. This new campaign was developed on the heels of the brand’s wildly successful <em>Giving Joy</em> campaign which recognized and rewarded teachers who spread joy in the classroom.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">“We are in the people business, delivering positive, memorable experiences around the world,” said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">“We believe it is very important to make the time to celebrate and thank the people whose acts of kindness and compassion make a difference in the lives of their friends, families and communities. We are very proud and excited to launch <em>Encore Moments</em> and we encourage the public to bring these hometown heroes to the forefront for a well-deserved encore.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">Norwegian Cruise Line’s<em> Encore Moments</em> campaign, which runs from Sept. 18, 2019 to Oct. 18, 2019 will recognize and reward 52 people across the U.S. (one person from each state including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico), and one person from each of Canada’s provinces and territories (excluding Quebec). The 64 nominees with the most votes in their state</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">, province or territory will win their choice of a three-to-five-day cruise for two on almost any Norwegian Cruise Line ship. They will also be provided airfare and accommodations for an award ceremony taking place in New York City on December 16, 2019. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">To nominate a hero, vote and review the terms and conditions, please visit </span><span style="background-color: #ffffff;"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://encoremoments.ncl.com/"><span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #0000ff;">encoremoments.ncl.com</span></a></span>.</span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">For more information about Norwegian Cruise Line or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional, call </span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><a href="tel:888-NCL-CRUISE">888-NCL-CRUISE</a></span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"> (</span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><a href="tel:625-2784">625-2784</a></span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">) or visit </span><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.ncl.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;">www.ncl.com</span></a></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">###</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">About Norwegian Cruise Line</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for over 52 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, its fleet of 16 contemporary ships sail to nearly 300 of some of the world’s most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize. Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea, but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, mini-suites, spa-suites and The Haven by Norwegian<sup>®</sup>, the company’s ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call </span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><a href="tel:888-NCL-CRUISE">888-NCL-CRUISE</a></span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"> (</span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><a href="tel:625-2784">625-2784</a></span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">) or visit </span><span style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.ncl.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;">www.ncl.com</span></a></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">. For the latest news and exclusive content, visit the media center and follow the company on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter and Snapchat @CruiseNorwegian.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">Media Contact:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">Glodow Nead Communications</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink" style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><a href="mailto:nclpr@glodowneadpr.com"><span style="color: #0000ff;">nclpr@glodowneadpr.com</span></a></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"><a href="tel:(415)%20395-6500"><span style="color: black; text-decoration-line: none;">(415) 394-6500</span></a></span></span></p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-names-kelly-clarkson-godmother-its-newest-ship-norwegian-encoreNorwegian Cruise Line Names Kelly Clarkson Godmother to Its Newest Ship, Norwegian Encore2019-09-10T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><img src="sites/default/files/Kelly_Clarkson_Andy_Stuart_Encore_Godmother.jpg" alt="" /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/Kelly_Clarkson_Andy_Stuart_Encore_Godmother.jpg" alt="" width="502" height="751" /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel, announced today on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” that GRAMMY Award-winning artist and superstar Kelly Clarkson will serve as the godmother to its newest ship, Norwegian Encore, debuting in Miami in November.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">The cruise line’s President and Chief Executive Officer Andy Stuart appeared on Clarkson’s new nationally syndicated daytime show produced and distributed by NBCUniversal Domestic Television Distribution, to invite her to join the Norwegian Cruise Line family as godmother to Norwegian Encore. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">As godmother, she will perform at the christening ceremony in Miami on Thursday, Nov. 21, as well as fulfill the longstanding maritime tradition of blessing and officially naming the beautiful Norwegian Encore. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">“We knew we wanted someone who represents our core values,” said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer. “Kelly is a role model who is passionate about family and community, as well as music and entertainment. These are our passions too! We are honored to have her join our family of godparents and look forward to celebrating Norwegian Encore’s debut in Miami with her, this November.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">To celebrate her new title as godmother to Norwegian Encore, Clarkson and Norwegian Cruise Line recognized and awarded 20 deserving music educators on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” with a seven-day cruise, showcasing the mutual appreciation for education and travel as a powerful tool that connects people and promotes awareness and understanding around the world.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">“I am so honored to be named the godmother to Norwegian Encore, and to get to be a part of such a special ceremony to christen the new ship in Miami,” said Kelly Clarkson. “I believe that surrounding yourself with the ones you love and taking time for them is important while having the most amazing and unforgettable vacation, which is what Norwegian Cruise Line stands for and provides for its guests.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">Taking the brand’s exclusive, stand-out attractions to the next level, Norwegian Encore will feature the world’s longest race track at sea at 1,100 feet with four high-speed curves extending up to 13 feet over the side of the ship; the largest outdoor laser tag arena at nearly 10,000 square feet with the addition of augmented reality elements; and new immersive escape room and interactive theatre experiences in the 10,000-square-foot Galaxy Pavilion.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">In addition to featuring many of the highly rated restaurants and lounges that have made the Breakaway Plus class one of the most innovative and successful in the company’s history, Norwegian Encore will debut a new elevated Italian dining experience, Onda by Scarpetta, in collaboration with LDV Hospitality. The Tony Award</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">®</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">-winning musical, “Kinky Boots” will headline the world-class entertainment on board, with returning guest favorites “The Choir of Man,” “Happy Hour Prohibition: The Musical” and the rocking Beatles cover band of The Cavern Club.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">Launching this fall, Norwegian Encore will offer seven-day voyages to the Eastern Caribbean from Miami beginning Nov. 24, 2019; Bermuda, and Canada and New England itineraries from New York City beginning Apr. 22, 2020; voyages to the Western Caribbean from Miami beginning Dec. 12, 2020; and in the spring of 2021 will make her West Coast debut and sail to Alaska from Seattle.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">For more information about Norwegian Cruise Line ships and their itineraries, or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit www.ncl.com.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">For Norwegian Encore’s press kit and assets, click </span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><a href="https://ncl.box.com/v/norwegian-encore-press-kit">here</a></span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">###</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12.0pt; text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">About Norwegian Cruise Line</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for over 52 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, its fleet of 16 contemporary ships sail to nearly 300 of some of the world’s most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize. Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea, but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, mini-suites, spa-suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company’s ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit www.ncl.com. For the latest news and exclusive content, visit the media center and follow Norwegian Cruise line on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter and Snapchat @CruiseNorwegian.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12.0pt; text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">About Kelly Clarkson</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Kelly Clarkson, who recently released her critically acclaimed Grammy nominated eighth studio album, “Meaning of Life,” is among the most popular artists of this era with total worldwide sales of more than 25 million albums and 36 million singles. The Texas-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter first came to fame in 2002 as the winner of the inaugural season of “American Idol.” Clarkson’s debut single, “A Moment Like This,” followed and quickly went to #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100, ultimately ranking as the year’s best-selling single in the U.S. Further, Clarkson is one of pop’s top singles artists, with 18 singles boasting multi-platinum, platinum and gold certifications around the world, including such global favorites as “Miss Independent” and “Because of You.” Clarkson has released eight studio albums (<em>Thankful</em>, <em>Breakaway</em>, <em>My December</em>, <em>All I Ever Wanted</em>, <em>Stronger</em>, <em>Wrapped In Red</em>, <em>Piece By Piece, Meaning of Life</em>), one greatest hits album, and two children’s books (New York Times Top 10 best seller <em>River Rose and the Magical Lullaby</em> and the recent follow up <em>River Rose and the Magical Christmas</em>). She is the recipient of an array of awards including three GRAMMY Awards, four American Music Awards, three MTV Video Music Awards, two Academy of Country Music Awards, two American Country Awards, and one Country Music Association Award. She is also the first artist to top each of Billboard’s pop, adult contemporary, country and dance charts. 2019 has already seen Clarkson host the Billboard Music Awards for a second consecutive year, voice the character of Moxy in STXFilms’ <em>UglyDolls </em>and reclaim her red chair for the 16<sup>th</sup> season of <em>The Voice</em> following back-to-back wins as coach last year on seasons 14 and 15. Clarkson also made her daytime debut with her very own talk show, “The Kelly Clarkson Show” this September 2019 on NBC.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">“The </span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: #954f72;"><a href="x-apple-data-detectors://7"><span style="color: #954f72;">Kelly Clarkson</span></a></span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"> Show” airs in national syndication in 100% of the country. The program is produced and distributed by NBCUniversal Domestic Television Distribution. To find out where to watch, visit<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: #954f72;"><a href="https://www.kellyclarksonshow.com/exclusives/where-to-watch"><span style="color: #954f72;">Kellyclarksonshow.com</span></a></span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12.0pt; text-align: justify;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12.0pt; text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Media Contacts:</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Heather Hourigan</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">FlyteVu </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><a href="mailto:Heather.Hourigan@FlyteVu.com">Heather.Hourigan@FlyteVu.com</a></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><a href="mailto:PublicRelations@ncl.com">PublicRelations@ncl.com</a></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Cruise Line </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">+1 (305) 436-4713</span></p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-holdings-ltd-increases-total-commitment-bahamas-hurricane-relieNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Increases Total Commitment for Bahamas Hurricane Relief to $2 Million2019-09-09T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/Hope_Starts_Here_Press_Release.png" alt="" /></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/Hope_Starts_Here_Press_Release_20190904.jpg" alt="" width="650" height="290" /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH), a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands, today announced the increase of its total commitment to its <em>Hope Starts Here </em>hurricane relief campaign in partnership with All Hands and Hearts, to $2 million, inclusive of its matching contributions. All Hands and Hearts will use these funds for the emergency response efforts across the Bahamas, including debris cleanup and removal, and the rebuilding of community infrastructure such as houses or schools. </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">The company will also resume calls to the Bahamas and its private island, Great Stirrup Cay, later this week. Great Stirrup Cay, experienced minimal beach erosion as a result of the storm, and has already been restored with sand that had been previously ordered.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">“We understand that tourism represents a significant portion of the Bahamas’ annual GDP and we are actively involved in helping our neighbors get back on their feet by returning to the islands and providing them with the supplies necessary to rebuild along with the needed economic support that tourism brings,” said Frank Del Rio, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. “The response to our Hope Starts Here hurricane relief campaign has been so overwhelming, we have increased our total commitment to $2 million. We encourage our guests to join us by continuing to support and visit this beautiful destination.”</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. continues to coordinate with local Bahamian authorities to bring needed provisions to the affected areas. On September 5, Norwegian Breakaway departed Miami with hurricane relief supplies donated by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. employees, in addition to items collected by the City of Miami, Baptist Health South Florida, the 305 Gives Back foundation, and other organizations, which were delivered to Nassau, and the company’s private island Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas. <a name="_Hlk18933498"></a>The company will continue to transport supplies to the Bahamas each week on Norwegian Sky and Norwegian Sun to support shelters in Nassau for Abaco evacuees.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">"It is becoming ever more evident that the scale of Hurricane Dorian’s devastation on the Bahamas is unprecedented," said Erik Dyson, chief executive officer of All Hands and Hearts. "As such, Norwegian’s generous commitment of $2 million is critical to support our efforts to come early and stay late to help those in need."</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">To support the hurricane relief efforts of <em>Hope Starts Here</em>, please visit <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="http://www.nclhltd.com/hurricanerelief">http://www.nclhltd.com/hurricanerelief</a></span>.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center">###</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">About All Hands and Hearts</span></strong></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">All Hands and Hearts is a volunteer-powered nonprofit that effectively and efficiently addresses the immediate and long-term needs of communities impacted by natural disasters around the globe. By listening to local people, and deploying our direct-impact model, we are able to rebuild safe, resilient schools, homes and other community infrastructure. Learn more at allhandsandhearts.org.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">About Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:NCLH) is a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With a combined fleet of 26 ships with approximately 54,400 berths, these brands offer itineraries to more than 450 destinations worldwide. The Company will introduce eleven additional ships through 2027.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements</span></strong></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Certain statements in this release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this release, including, without limitation, those regarding our objectives for charitable contributions, are forward-looking statements. Many, but not all, of these statements can be found by looking for words like "expect," "anticipate," "goal," "plan," "believe," "will," "may," "intend," and similar words. Forward-looking statements do not guarantee future performance and may involve risks, uncertainties and other factors which could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied in those forward-looking statements. Examples of these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to the impact of: adverse events impacting the security of travel, such as terrorist acts, armed conflict and threats thereof, acts of piracy, and other international events; adverse incidents involving cruise ships; adverse general economic and related factors, such as fluctuating or increasing levels of unemployment, underemployment and the volatility of fuel prices, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; the spread of epidemics and viral outbreaks; breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; the risks and increased costs associated with operating internationally; changes in fuel prices and/or other cruise operating costs; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; our expansion into and investments in new markets; overcapacity in key markets or globally; the unavailability of attractive port destinations; our inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage; evolving requirements and regulations regarding data privacy and protection and any actual or perceived compliance failures by us; our indebtedness and restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility in operating our business, including the significant portion of assets that are collateral under these agreements; volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets, which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; our inability to recruit or retain qualified personnel or the loss of key personnel; delays in our shipbuilding program and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments; our reliance on third parties to provide hotel management services to certain ships and certain other services; future increases in the price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues; pending or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions; our inability to keep pace with developments in technology; seasonal variations in passenger fare rates and occupancy levels at different times of the year; changes involving the tax and environmental regulatory regimes in which we operate; and other factors set forth under "Risk Factors" in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and subsequent filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The above examples are not exhaustive and new risks emerge from time to time. Such forward-looking statements are based on our current beliefs, assumptions, expectations, estimates and projections regarding our present and future business strategies and the environment in which we expect to operate in the future. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made. We expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto or any change of events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement was based, except as required by law.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Investor Relations & Media Contact</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Andrea DeMarco</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">(305)468-2339</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">InvestorRelations@nclcorp.com</span></p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-holdings-ltd-commits-1-million-hurricane-relief-bahamasNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Commits to $1 Million for Hurricane Relief for the Bahamas2019-09-04T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/Hope_Starts_Here_Press_Release.png" alt="" /></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/Hope_Starts_Here_Press_Release_20190904.jpg" alt="" width="650" height="290" /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands, today announced the relaunch of <em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Hope Starts Here</em>, the company’s hurricane relief campaign in partnership with <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://give.allhandsandhearts.org/campaign/hope-starts-here-norwegian-cruise-line/c248179">All Hands and Hearts</a></span>, and pledged a minimum commitment of $1 million dollars toward immediate short-term relief for those affected by Hurricane Dorian. </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">The Company has also vowed to match donations dollar-for-dollar to assist with rebuilding efforts across the Bahamas, including debris cleanup and removal, and the delivery of supplies and temporary shelters. </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">“Our hearts are heavy after witnessing the impact and devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian across the Bahamas,” said Frank Del Rio, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. “We have been cruising to these islands for over 50 years and remain committed to its wonderful people during this unprecedented event. Through our partnership with All Hands and Hearts, we vow to match all donations collected to support the country’s rebuilding efforts.” </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is also coordinating with local Bahamian authorities to bring needed provisions to the affected areas, as quickly and as humanly possible. On Sept. 5, Norwegian Breakaway will depart Miami with hurricane relief supplies donated by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and its employees, in addition to items collected by the City of Miami, Baptist Health South Florida, the 305 Gives Back foundation, and other Miami-based organizations, to be delivered to Nassau, Great Harbor Cay, the company’s private island Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas. </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">"We are pleased and humbled to again partner with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, to bring both immediate and long-term support to those who have so tragically suffered from Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas," said Erik Dyson, chief executive officer of All Hands and Hearts. "We partnered, after Hurricanes Irma and Maria, to help respond to and rebuild communities in Key West, St. Thomas, Tortola, Puerto Rico, and Dominica - this resulted in helping literally tens of thousands of people moving forward on their path to recovery. We look forward to continuing this joint impact working with and for the people of the Bahamas." </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">In 2017, the company launched Hope Starts Here in partnership with All Hands and Hearts following the aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. The company exceeded its goal of $2.5 million in donations to support immediate relief efforts in impacted areas including Key West, Fla.; Puerto Rico; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; St. Maarten; and Dominica, and Tortola, British Virgin Islands where two schools were built following the storms.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">To support the hurricane relief efforts of Hope Starts Here with a donation that will be matched by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., please visit <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="http://www.nclhltd.com/hurricanerelief">http://www.nclhltd.com/hurricanerelief</a></span>.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center">###</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">About All Hands and Hearts</span></strong></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">All Hands and Hearts is a volunteer-powered nonprofit that effectively and efficiently addresses the immediate and long-term needs of communities impacted by natural disasters around the globe. By listening to local people, and deploying our direct-impact model, we are able to rebuild safe, resilient schools, homes and other community infrastructure. Learn more at allhandsandhearts.org.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">About Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:NCLH) is a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With a combined fleet of 26 ships with approximately 54,400 berths, these brands offer itineraries to more than 450 destinations worldwide. The Company will introduce eleven additional ships through 2027.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements</span></strong></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Certain statements in this release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this release, including, without limitation, those regarding our objectives for charitable contributions, are forward-looking statements. 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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-completes-first-songwriters-cruise-hosted-andy-grammarNorwegian Cruise Line Completes First Songwriters Cruise Hosted by Andy Grammer2019-08-27T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"> <img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/850px_Andy_Grammar_group_20190826.jpg" alt="" width="850" height="615" /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/sh/rlpbgpnokc6pp69/AAA87ImkJPL8ZIPz4KMgDimua?dl=0"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></strong></a></span></strong></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">MIAMI (August 27, 2019) </span></strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">– </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">Norwegian Cruise Line, </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">the innovator in global cruise travel, in partnership with multi-platinum recording artist and songwriter Andy Grammer, hosted its first songwriters cruise as part of the company’s new ‘Free the Beat’ program, a music platform for curated music content inspired by the world's most beautiful destinations.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">On Aug. 17, 2019, six songwriters from Family Affair Productions embarked on a seven-day Alaska voyage from Seattle aboard Norwegian Joy, with Grammer serving as their host and mentor. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">Songwriters included:</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent: -.25in; line-height: 115%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">-<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">Julian Bunetta</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"> known for “Center Point Road” by Thomas Rhett, “Girl” by Maren Morris, and “Story of My Life” by One Direction</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -.25in; line-height: 115%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">-<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">Liza Owen</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"> known for “Airplane Pt. 2” by BTS, “Somebody New” by Cedric Gervais and “Nightmares and Dreams” by After the Rain</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -.25in; line-height: 115%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">-<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">Ian Franzino</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"> known for “Flicker” by Niall Horan, “Made in the A.M.” by One Direction and “Remedy” by Alesso</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -.25in; line-height: 115%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">-<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">Andrew Hass</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"> known for “Can’t Stay Mad” by Danielle Bradbery, “Wolves” by One Direction and “O.D.D” by Hey Violet </span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -.25in; line-height: 115%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">-<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">John Ryan</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"> known for “Wait” by Maroon 5, “Slow Hands” by Niall Horan and “Two Ghosts” by Harry Styles</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent: -.25in; line-height: 115%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"> </p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -.25in; line-height: 115%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">-<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">Shungudzo Kuyimba</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"> known for “It Won’t Kill Ya” by The Chainsmokers, “Toast to our Differences” by Rudimental and “Come on Back from Fifty Shades Free” by Shungudzo</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">Destination-inspired experiences were arranged for the songwriters and Grammer to showcase and immerse them in the natural wonders of Alaska, while inspiring them to create dedicated content for the brand’s first global music library. In Ketchikan, Alaska, Grammer and his father explored the native marine life while snorkeling at Mountain Point; songwriters ascended Mendenhall Glacier by helicopter for a guided walk while in Juneau, Alaska; and in Icy Strait Point, Alaska, awe</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">d by the destination’s natural beauty, the group learned about the native culture and history of one of Alaska’s emerging destinations.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">“Getting to come on a cruise with the purpose to write music is something I never would have even thought of,” said Andy </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Grammer. “It means so much for a brand like Norwegian to champion songwriters who are the unspoken heroes of music.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">During the cruise, the</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> songwriters enjoyed the freedom and flexibility that sailing with Norwegian Cruise Line provides through its breadth of innovative experiences, including the industry’s only racetrack and open-air laser tag arenas; over 30 restaurant and lounge options; Broadway-caliber entertainment; and design elements that bring guests closer to the beauty of the ocean, including The Waterfront, a quarter-mile promenade complete with outdoor dining and lounging, as well as the Observation Lounge, offering unobstructed 180-degree views. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">As the first songwriters to sail as part of the recently announced ‘Free the Beat’ program, the music inspired from the Alaska</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">n voyage will be initial contributions to the brand’s global music library. As part of the new initiative, the company will team up with leaders in the music industry to curate a portfolio of exclusive content that will be leveraged through multiple guest-facing channels, including on board the 16-ship fleet. From hosting exclusive songwriter cruises to releasing never-before-heard uncut tracks from world-renowned music powerhouses, such as Family Affair Productions and Warner Chappell Music, the program will deliver the brand’s first music library. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">“Alaska continues to be one of our most popular itineraries,” said Meg Lee, senior vice president and chief marketing officer for Norwegian Cruise Line. “Its natural beauty has a way of slowing down the world and grounding you. It’s hard not to be inspired by this authentic destination. I cannot wait to hear how these talented songwriters translate the experiences they had on Norwegian Joy and throughout Alaska into music that our guests around the world</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> are sure to enjoy.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">The seven-day voyage to Alaska began in Seattle with calls to Ketchikan, Juneau and Icy Strait Point, Alaska; as well as Victoria, British Columbia. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">A second songwriter cruise</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> in collaboration with Warner Chappell Music will be announced later this year.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"> </span></span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">For more information or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional; call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784); or visit <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="http://www.ncl.com/">www.ncl.com</a></span>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; line-height: 115%;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">For the Norwegian Joy press kit and assets from the songwriters cruise, click <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://ncl.box.com/s/xhavricqrh95tp226ger3pmesf864bjs">here</a></span>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">###</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"> </span></span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">About Norwegian Cruise Line</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for over 52 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, its fleet of 16 contemporary ships sail to nearly 300 of some of the world’s most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea, but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, mini-suites, spa-suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company’s ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit www.ncl.com. For the latest news and exclusive content, visit the media center and follow Norwegian Cruise line on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter and Snapchat @CruiseNorwegian.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></strong></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">About Andy Grammer</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Since his 2011 self-titled debut, multi-platinum singer and songwriter Andy Grammer has consistently delivered stratosphere-size smashes buoyed by impressive range, deft musicality and endless charisma. By 2019, he scored six chart-topping hits – each certified gold or better by the RIAA. The artist’s breakout “Fine by Me” and its follow-up “Keep Your Head Up” are both certified platinum. His 2014 sophomore offering, Magazines or Novels, went gold and yielded the gold ‘Good to be Alive (Hallelujua).” During this chapter, the single “Honey, I’m Good” reached quadruple-platinum status globally, emerging as “one of the best-selling songs of 2015.” He maintained this streak on 2017’s The Good Parts. The standout “Fresh Eyes” tallied over 350 million streams, achieving the platinum plaque. Not to mention, he consistently sold-out headline gigs everywhere. Building upon that foundation, his 2019 fourth full-length, <em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Naive</em>, amplifies both the message and the musicianship. This uplifting spirit defines the first single “Don’t Give Up On Me.” Featured in the big screen drama Five Feet Apart, the song clocked 18 million Spotify streams in three weeks between original and R3HAB remix. From the bright “Wish You Pain” to the epic Lady Blacksmith Mambazo-assited “She’d Say,” these moments commute and inspire happiness in its purest form on Naive and beyond.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">About Family Affair Productions </span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">Family Affair Productions is a boutique production company whose producers and songwriters have created multiple worldwide hits and streamed in excess of 10 billion times with hits from artist like One Direction, Maroon 5, Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Jason Derulo, John Legend, Thomas Rhett and Maren Morris, among others.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"> </span></span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">About Warner Chappell Music</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;">Warner Chappell Music, the global music publishing company of Warner Music Group, is home to a wide array of legendary songwriters and a rich catalog of contemporary hits and influential standards. With offices in more than 40 countries, Warner Chappell Music provides deep expertise across a range of creative services and the most innovative opportunities for songwriters and copyright holders. With a history dating back more than 200 years, the company currently publishes and administers music from Steve Aoki, Beyoncé, Blur, Eric Clapton, The Dream, Gamble & Huff, Green Day, Lukas Graham, JAY-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Led Zeppelin, Little Big Town, Madonna, Alan Menken, George Michael, Julia Michaels, Lin Manuel Miranda, Katy Perry, Radiohead, Rihanna, Roc Nation, Stephen Schwartz, Slash, Stephen Sondheim, Chris Stapleton, Rod Temperton, Tove Lo, Justin Tranter, Twenty One Pilots, and Pharrell Williams, among many others.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"> </span></span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">Media Contacts</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">Heather Hourigan</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">FlyteVu </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><a href="mailto:Heather.hourigan@flytevu.com">Heather.hourigan@flytevu.com</a></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><a href="mailto:PublicRelations@ncl.com">PublicRelations@ncl.com</a></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Cruise Line</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: ES;" lang="ES">+1 (305) 436-4713</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-encore-emerges-shipyard-first-timeNorwegian Encore Emerges from Shipyard for the First Time2019-08-17T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel, today announced that its latest ship, Norwegian Encore, successfully completed a major construction milestone, when it emerged for the first time from the Meyer Werft ship building dock in Papenburg, Germany. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">Norwegian Encore will remain in the shipyard port for the final phase of construction, before her conveyance up the Ems River and towards the North Sea at the end of September. At nearly 1,100 feet long, with a gross tonnage of almost 170,000 and a guest capacity of 3,998, the ship will be delivered to the cruise line on Oct. 30, 2019. She will be christened in Miami on Nov. 21, 2019 and will commence seven-day voyages to the Caribbean on Nov. 24, 2019.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">“To see the ship emerge from the shipyard is always one of the most exciting construction milestones,” said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. “Our partners at Meyer Werft have been committed to our vision for not only Norwegian Encore, but for this industry leading class of ships, supporting our dedication to delivering our guests the best cruise vacation at sea.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">Taking the brand’s exclusive, stand-out attractions to the next level, Norwegian Encore will feature the world’s longest race track at sea at 1,100 feet with four high-speed curves extending up to 13 feet over the side of the ship; the largest outdoor laser tag arena at nearly 10,000 square feet with the addition of augmented reality elements; and new immersive escape room and interactive theatre experiences in the 10,000-square-foot Galaxy Pavilion.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">In addition to featuring many of the highly rated restaurants and lounges that have made the Breakaway Plus class one of the most innovative and successful in the company’s history, Norwegian Encore will debut a new elevated Italian dining experience, Onda by Scarpetta, in collaboration with LDV Hospitality. The Tony Award<sup>®</sup>-winning musical, “Kinky Boots” will headline the world-class entertainment on board, with returning guest favorites “The Choir of Man,” “Happy Hour Prohibition: The Musical” and the rocking Beatles cover band of The Cavern Club. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">Launching this fall, Norwegian Encore will offer seven-day voyages to the <span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: windowtext;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises?cid=pr_"><span style="color: windowtext;">Eastern Caribbean</span></a></span></span> from Miami beginning Nov. 24, 2019; <span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: windowtext;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bermuda-cruises?cid=pr_"><span style="color: windowtext;">Bermuda</span></a></span></span>, and <span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: windowtext;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/new-england-cruises?cid=pr_"><span style="color: windowtext;">Canada and New England</span></a></span></span> itineraries from New York City beginning Apr. 22, 2020; voyages to the <span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: windowtext;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruises-to/western-caribbean-cruises?cid=pr_"><span style="color: windowtext;">Western Caribbean</span></a></span></span> from Miami beginning Dec. 12, 2020; and in the spring of 2021 will make her West Coast debut and sail to <span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: windowtext;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/alaska-cruises?cid=pr_"><span style="color: windowtext;">Alaska</span></a></span></span> from Seattle. </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 13.5pt; background: white; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">For more information about Norwegian Cruise Line ships and their itineraries, or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit www.ncl.com.</span><span lang="EN-GB"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 13.5pt; background: white; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Noto Sans;" lang="EN-GB">For Norwegian Encore’s press kit and assets, click <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #1f497d; mso-themecolor: text2;"><a href="https://ncl.box.com/v/norwegian-encore-press-kit"><span style="color: #1f497d; mso-themecolor: text2;">here</span></a></span></span>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Noto Sans; color: windowtext;" lang="EN-GB"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">About Norwegian Cruise Line</span></span></strong><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"><br /> </span></strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for over 52 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, its fleet of 16 contemporary ships sail to nearly 300 of some of the world’s most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea, but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, mini-suites, spa-suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company’s ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit www.ncl.com. For the latest news and exclusive content, visit the media center and follow Norwegian Cruise line on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter and Snapchat @CruiseNorwegian.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; line-height: 150%;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Noto Sans;" lang="EN-GB"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; line-height: 150%;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Noto Sans;" lang="EN-GB"># # #</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Noto Sans;" lang="EN-GB">Media Contact</span></span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Noto Sans;" lang="EN-GB">: </span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Noto Sans;" lang="EN-GB">PublicRelations@ncl.com</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Noto Sans;" lang="EN-GB">(305) 436-4713</span></p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-announces-katina-athanasiou-chief-sales-officerNorwegian Cruise Line Announces Katina Athanasiou as Chief Sales Officer2019-08-13T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Noto Sans;" lang="EN-GB">Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel, today announced Katina Athanasiou as the Company’s Chief Sales Officer, responsible for driving the cruise line’s sales strategy by maximizing opportunities across all third-party booking channels and deepening travel partner relationships. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Noto Sans;" lang="EN-GB">Reporting to President and Chief Executive Officer Andy Stuart, this newly created role reaffirms the cruise line’s commitment to its Partner’s First philosophy, which puts travel partners at the center of business decisions. Partners First celebrates its tenth anniversary in 2021.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Noto Sans;" lang="EN-GB">“With the launch of our latest ship, Norwegian Encore, in November and the much-anticipated debut of our Leonardo class ships, it is more important now than ever that we enhance our efforts and have a laser focus on driving results,” said Stuart. “As such, we are making the most of the exceptional talent we have across the organization. We are very excited that Katina will lead this already exceptional team in delivering truly meaningful results.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Noto Sans;" lang="EN-GB">Working hand-in-hand with Athanasiou is Camille Olivere, Senior Vice President of Sales and Trade Partnerships. A travel business expert with deep relationships across the industry, Olivere will directly lead Norwegian Cruise Line’s efforts with Strategic Accounts, reinvigorating the Partners First philosophy to showcase the strengths of the Company to some of its most significant partners. She will continue to lead the charge with senior executives across the trade while fortifying our connection to independent travel advisors.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Noto Sans;" lang="EN-GB">A cruise industry veteran for over 20 years, Athanasiou most recently served as Senior Vice President of Charters, Meetings, Incentives and Events (MICE market), overseeing the sales efforts for all full-ship charters and corporate and incentive groups across Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings brands. Previously, she led the MICE sales effort for</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Noto Sans;" lang="EN-GB">Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Sea Cruises. Athanasiou has spent her career developing and implementing successful business strategies, helping her exceed sales goals across every measure.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Noto Sans;" lang="EN-GB">Commenting on the new opportunity, she said, “It is a privilege to lead this powerful sales team. I am thrilled to work alongside our travel advisors and support everything our Partners First philosophy embodies.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in; background: white;" lang="EN-GB">For more information about Norwegian Cruise Line, or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a title="www.ncl.com" href="http://www.ncl.com/">www.ncl.com</a>.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Noto Sans;" lang="EN-GB"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center; line-height: 150%;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Noto Sans;" lang="EN-GB">###</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center; line-height: 150%;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Noto Sans;" lang="EN-GB"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">About Norwegian Cruise Line</span></span></strong><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"><br /> </span></strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for over 52 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, its fleet of 16 contemporary ships sail to nearly 300 of some of the world’s most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea, but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, mini-suites, spa-suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company’s ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit www.ncl.com. For the latest news and exclusive content, visit the media center and follow Norwegian Cruise line on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter and Snapchat @CruiseNorwegian.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; line-height: 150%;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Noto Sans;" lang="EN-GB"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; line-height: 150%;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Noto Sans;" lang="EN-GB"># # #</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Noto Sans;" lang="EN-GB">Media Contact</span></span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Noto Sans;" lang="EN-GB">: </span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Noto Sans;" lang="EN-GB">PublicRelations@ncl.com</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Noto Sans;" lang="EN-GB">(305) 436-4713</span></p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-enhances-award-winning-entertainment-program-six-musicalNorwegian Cruise Line Enhances Award-Winning Entertainment Program with Six: The Musical2019-08-06T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p><img style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: block;" src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/700x418_NCL-Six-Entertainment-Bliss-Getaway.jpg" alt="SIX to Debut this Year on Norwegian Bliss, Breakaway and Getaway" width="700" height="418" /></p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel, today announced that SIX, the critically-acclaimed British pop musical about Henry VIII's six wives will debut on board Norwegian Bliss, Breakaway and Getaway beginning next month.</p><p>From Tudor queens to pop princesses, SIX is a historical retelling of Henry VIII's six wives. Each leading lady takes centerstage to share her personal story and reclaim her identity. Remixing 500 years of heartbreak into a celeb'ration of 21st century girl power, the production features lively performances and music by an all-female band. </p><p>"Guests will be mesmerized by the comical and powerful leading ladies who will have them laughing, singing and dancing their way out of the theatre," said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. "SIX is an excellent example of the exceptional entertainment we feature across our innovative fleet; we are really proud to add this amazing musical to our lineup." </p><p>From the premiere at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2017 to its recently announced debut at the Brooks Atkinson on Broadway in spring 2020, the musical was written by aspiring young playwrights Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss and produced by Andy and Wendy Barnes of the Global Musicals theatre company, award-winning songwriter George Stiles, the acclaimed West End producer Kenny Wax and Broadway impresario Kevin McCollum. </p><p>"We're thrilled to be partnering with Norwegian Cruise Line to showcase this award-winning musical for the first time at sea," said Kenny Wax, one of the producers of SIX. "Originating from the minds of two senior Cambridge University students in the U.K., the show has surprised and delighted audiences around the globe." </p><p>SIX will appear first on Norwegian Bliss on September 1, 2019, followed by Norwegian Breakaway on November 10, 2019 and Norwegian Getaway on April 23, 2020. </p><p>Norwegian Bliss offers seven-day Alaska cruises from Seattle through September 29, 2019, seven-day itineraries to the Mexican Riviera from Los Angeles beginning October 6, 2019, and seven-day Bahamas and Florida voyages from New York starting November 24, 2019. Norwegian Breakaway is currently sailing seven-day cruises to the Eastern and Western Caribbean from Miami through November 22, 2019 before heading to Port Canaveral, Fla. to sail seven-day Caribbean cruises. In April 2020, Norwegian Getaway will offer seven-day voyages to the Western Caribbean from New Orleans before returning to Europe to sail a mix of 10-to-11-day Greek Isles and Italy cruises from Rome. </p><p style="text-align: center;"> <a title="Download SIX entertainment assets here" href="https://ncl.app.box.com/s/neq2bkprfp921qyce09d9rbu6r64ordu" target="_blank">Download SIX Entertainment Assets here</a></p><p style="text-align: center;">###</p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line </strong></p><p>As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for over 52 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, its fleet of 16 contemporary ships sail to nearly 300 of some of the world's most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company's private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize. Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea, but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, mini-suites, spa-suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company's ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit www.ncl.com. For the latest news and exclusive content, visit the media center and follow Norwegian Cruise line on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter and Snapchat @CruiseNorwegian.</p><p> </p><p><strong>About SIX: The Musical </strong></p><p>Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor queens to pop princesses, the wives of Henry VIII take the mic to reclaim their identities out of the shadow of their infamous spouse—remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an exuberant celebration of 21st century girl power. The female cast are backed by an all-female band, the "Ladies in Waiting." Songs from the studio album are streamed on average 350,000 per day making it the second highest streaming cast recording in the world. SIX is a new musical phenomenon by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, co-directed by Lucy Moss and Jamie Armitage, and features choreography by Carrie-Anne Ingrouille. The design team includes Emma Bailey (Set Design), Gabriella Slade (Costume Design), Paul Gatehouse (Sound Design) and Tim Deiling (Lighting Design). The score features orchestrations by Tom Curran with music supervision and vocal arrangements by Joe Beighton.</p><p> </p><!--EndFragment-->
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-partners-guy-harvey-ocean-foundation-host-third-annual-conservaNorwegian Cruise Line Partners with Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation to Host Third Annual Conservation Cruise2019-08-01T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/920x550_Norwegian_Escape_Aerial_Press_Release.jpg" alt="" width="920" height="550" /> </p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel, is partnering with the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation (GHOF) and Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Guy Harvey Research Institute to host the third annual ocean conservation-themed cruise on Norwegian Escape this fall. </p><p>Departing September 15, 2019 from New York, guests who sail on this unforgettable cruise will experience a week full of opportunities to meet Guy Harvey, world renowned marine artist, scientist, conservationist, entrepreneur and hull artist of Norwegian Escape, as he hosts curated events about ocean conservation on board and at each port of call.</p><p>“We’re thrilled to once again host our friend and partner, Guy Harvey, aboard Norwegian Escape to showcase to our guests the importance of preserving the beauty and well-being of marine life,” said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. “As one of the leaders in conservation education, Guy Harvey has an incredible passion for the ocean that extends beyond his artwork and we’re honored to partner with him and the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation once again on this special cruise.” </p><p>During this cruise, guests will learn about the GHOF’s efforts to conserve the ocean environment and hear from a panel of marine life experts and scientists from NSU about the importance of continued support for cleaner and safer waters through conservation and sustainability efforts. They will also learn about how Guy Harvey went from marine biologist to one of the world’s foremost marine wildlife artists, during live painting sessions. At each port of call, Guy Harvey and a team of experts will lead interactive presentations at local schools, educating children on a variety of marine life and ocean conservation topics, with the goal of inspiring environmental awareness for the future of our oceans. </p><p>The conservation cruise is one of the initiatives associated with Norwegian’s Sail and Sustain program, which is the Company’s commitment to preserving the oceans and protecting the environment.</p><p>Displaying Guy Harvey’s spectacular marine life artwork on her hull, Norwegian Escape features over 19 bars and lounges including the District Brewhouse and The Cellars, a Michael Mondavi Family Wine Bar; a three-level ropes course and sports complex; Broadway-style entertainment including After Midnight; and a variety of delectable dining options including the first Food Republic, a modern food emporium featuring global cuisine. </p><p>For the first time in three years, the conservation cruise will sail to Canada and New England from New York with visits to Portland and Bar Harbor, Maine; Saint John, New Brunswick; and Halifax, Nova Scotia. </p><p>For more information about Norwegian Escape or to book the Guy Harvey conservation cruise on September 15-21, 2019, please contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888 - NCL - CRUISE (625 - 2784) or visit <a href="http://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>. </p><p style="text-align: center;">Link to images <a href="https://ncl.box.com/s/u8pzdskjjwfugjbhk6n48d15tk0p53pu">here</a>. </p><p> </p><p>###</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong></span></p><p>As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for over 52 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, its fleet of 16 contemporary ships sail to nearly 300 of some of the world’s most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize. Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea, but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, mini-suites, spa-suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company’s ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit www.ncl.com. For the latest news and exclusive content, visit the media center and follow Norwegian Cruise line on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter and Snapchat @CruiseNorwegian.</p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">About Guy Harvey</span></strong></p><p>Guy Harvey is a unique blend of artist, scientist, diver, angler, conservationist and explorer, fiercely devoted to his family and his love of the sea. His childhood passion for the ocean and its living creatures not only inspired him to draw, but fueled a burning interest that prompted a formal education in marine science. Having graduated with honors in Marine Biology from Aberdeen University in Scotland in 1977, Guy returned home to Jamaica to resume his education, earning his Ph.D. from the University of the West Indies in 1984. Though he gave up a budding career as a marine biologist for that of a highly acclaimed artist, Guy has continued his relentless pursuit to unravel the mysteries of the sea, traveling the world to better understand the habits and habitats of the marine wildlife he paints. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.guyharvey.com">www.guyharvey.com</a>.</p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>About the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation</strong></span></p><p>The Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation (GHOF) conducts scientific research and hosts educational programs aimed at conserving the marine environment. The GHOF also funds affiliated researchers working to better understand our ocean ecosystem and educators helping to foster the next era of marine conservationists. The GHOF will help ensure that future generations can enjoy and benefit from a properly balanced ocean ecosystem.</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">About NSU’s Guy Harvey Research Institute</span></strong></p><p>Established in 1999, the Guy Harvey Research Institute (GHRI) is a collaboration between the renowned marine artist, scientist and explorer, Dr. Guy Harvey, and Nova Southeastern University’s Halmos College of Natural Sciences and Oceanography. The mission of the GHRI is to provide the scientific information necessary to understand, conserve, and effectively manage the world’s marine fishes and their ecosystems. The GHRI is one of only a handful of private organizations dedicated exclusively to the science-based conservation of marine fish populations and biodiversity. The research, education and outreach activities of the GHRI are supported by the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation, AFTCO Inc., extramural research grants, philanthropic donations by private businesses and individuals, and NSU. Please visit <a href="nova.edu/ocean/ghri/index.html">nova.edu/ocean/ghri/index.html</a> for more information.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Norwegian Cruise Line Media Contact</strong></p><p>PublicRelations@ncl.com</p><p>+1 (305) 436-4713</p><p> </p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-launches-free-beat-programNorwegian Cruise Line Launches 'Free the Beat' Program2019-07-22T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">Norwegian Cruise Line, </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">the innovator in global cruise travel, today announced the ‘Free the Beat’ program, a platform where the music industry's best songwriters, artists, talent and creators have the freedom to develop curated content for the brand’s first global music library inspired by the world's most beautiful destinations.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">As part of the new initiative, the company will team up with leaders in the music industry to curate a portfolio of exclusive content that will be leveraged through multiple guest-facing channels, including on board the 16-ship fleet. From hosting exclusive songwriter cruises to releasing never-before-heard uncut tracks from world-renowned music powerhouses, such as Family Affair Productions and Warner Chappell Music, this program will deliver the brand’s first global music library. The music created will also enhance the guest experience by bringing the cruising experience to life with destination-inspired onboard playlists. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">Multi-platinum recording artist and songwriter Andy Grammer, whose song ‘Good to be Alive (Hallelujah)’ can be heard in one of Norwegian Cruise Line’s latest advertisements, will host the brand’s first songwriters cruise. Select songwriters will be invited to sail on board the recently revitalized Norwegian Joy on a seven-day voyage to Alaska from Seattle. The goal is to inspire content creation through the world-class experiences available on board and ashore within the destinations they will visit. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">“The place that you’re in affects the art that comes out of you,” said Andy Grammer, multi-platinum recording artist and songwriter. “In my career, I’ve been lucky enough to participate in writing trips around the world and can’t think of a cooler place than Alaska to feel inspired to create. I am thrilled to be a part of this amazing program with Norwegian Cruise Line and can’t wait to experience their first songwriters cruise to kickoff of their first-ever global music library.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">During the cruise, the songwriters will have the opportunity to enjoy the freedom and flexibility that sailing with Norwegian Cruise Line provides through its breadth of innovative experiences. Onboard offerings include the world’s only racetrack and open-air laser tag arenas at sea; over 30 restaurant and lounge options; Broadway-caliber entertainment; and design elements that bring guests closer to the beauty of the ocean, such as The Waterfront, a quarter-mile promenade complete with outdoor dining and lounging, as well as the Observation Lounge, offering unobstructed 180-degree views. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">“We are dedicated to providing meaningful experiences to our guests and leveraging new and innovative ways to connect with them,” said Meg Lee, senior vice president and chief marketing officer for Norwegian Cruise Line. “Music is a universal way to engage with people, and the ‘Free the Beat’ program will allow us to enhance our storytelling with exclusive content created for us and inspired by the places we take our guests. We look forward to partnering with the best in the industry to grow our global library with music that aligns with our brand, connects guests to the nearly 300 destinations we visit and showcasing it around the globe.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">The first songwriters cruise will take place in August aboard Norwegian Joy with Andy Grammer and Family Affair Productions. The seven-day voyage to Alaska will begin in Seattle with calls to Ketchikan, Juneau and Icy Strait Point, Alaska; as well as Victoria, British Columbia. The second cruise will be announced later this year and will be in collaboration with </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">Warner Chappell Music. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">For more information or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional; call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784); or visit </span><a href="http://www.ncl.com/"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">www.ncl.com</span></a><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"># # #</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">About Norwegian Cruise Line</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for over 52 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, its fleet of 16 contemporary ships sail to nearly 300 of some of the world’s most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize. Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea, but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, mini-suites, spa-suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company’s ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit www.ncl.com. For the latest news and exclusive content, visit the media center and follow Norwegian Cruise line on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter and Snapchat @CruiseNorwegian.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"> </span></strong></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">About Andy Grammer</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Since his 2011 self-titled debut, multi-platinum singer and songwriter Andy Grammer has consistently delivered stratosphere-size smashes buoyed by impressive range, deft musicality and endless charisma. By 2019, he scored six chart-topping hits – each certified gold or better by the RIAA. The artist’s breakout “Fine by Me” and its follow-up “Keep Your Head Up” are both certified platinum. His 2014 sophomore offering, Magazines or Novels, went gold and yielded the gold “Good to be Alive (Hallelujua).” During this chapter, the single “Honey, I’m Good” reached quadruple-platinum status globally, emerging as “one of the best-selling songs of 2015.” He maintained this streak on 2017’s The Good Parts. The standout “Fresh Eyes” tallied over 350 million streams, achieving the platinum plaque. Not to mention, he consistently sold-out headline gigs everywhere. Building upon that foundation, his 2019 fourth full-length, Naïve [S-Curve Records/BMG], amplifies both the message and the musicianship. Robust instrumentation upholds a feeling of unabashed positivity for Grammer throughout. This uplifting spirit defines the first single “Don’t Give Up On Me.” Featured in the big screen drama Five Feet Apart, the song clocked 18 million Spotify streams in three weeks between original and R3HAB remix. From the bright “Wish You Pain” to the epic Lady Blacksmith Mambazo-assited “She’d Say,” these moments commute and inspire happiness in its purest form on Naïve and beyond.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"> </span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">About Family Affair Productions</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">Family Affair Productions is a boutique production company whose producers and songwriters have created multiple worldwide hits and streamed in excess of 10 billion times with hits from artist like One Direction, Maroon 5, Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Jason Derulo, John Legend, Thomas Rhett and Maren Morris, among others.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"> </span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">About Warner Chappell Music</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">Warner Chappell Music, the global music publishing company of Warner Music Group, is home to a wide array of legendary songwriters and a rich catalog of contemporary hits and influential standards. With offices in more than 40 countries, Warner Chappell Music provides deep expertise across a range of creative services and the most innovative opportunities for songwriters and copyright holders. With a history dating back more than 200 years, the company currently publishes and administers music from Steve Aoki, Beyoncé, Blur, Eric Clapton, The Dream, Gamble & Huff, Green Day, Lukas Graham, JAY-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Led Zeppelin, Little Big Town, Madonna, Alan Menken, George Michael, Julia Michaels, Lin Manuel Miranda, Katy Perry, Radiohead, Rihanna, Roc Nation, Stephen Schwartz, Slash, Stephen Sondheim, Chris Stapleton, Rod Temperton, Tove Lo, Justin Tranter, Twenty One Pilots, and Pharrell Williams, among many others.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"> </span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">Media Contacts:</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">Heather Hourigan</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">FlyteVu </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><a href="mailto:Heather.hourigan@flytevu.com">Heather.hourigan@flytevu.com</a></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><a href="mailto:PublicRelations@ncl.com">PublicRelations@ncl.com</a></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Cruise Line</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: ES; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;" lang="ES">+1 (305) 436-4713</span></p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-named-europes-leading-cruise-line-world-travel-awardsNorwegian Cruise Line Named "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" at World Travel Awards2019-07-19T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in international cruise travel, was recently named "Europe’s Leading Cruise Line," by the World Travel Awards for the 12<sup>th</sup> consecutive year. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">“It is an honor to be recognized for our continuous commitment to the region and to hold the title as ‘Europe’s Leading Cruise Line,’ for the last 12 years,” said Harry Sommer, international president for Norwegian Cruise Line. “We have focused on maintaining a strong presence year-round, and for the first time, have the largest European fleet in the company’s history, with itineraries calling to some of the most incredible destinations on the continent.” </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Earlier this year, the World Travel Awards also recognized the brand as the “Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Line” for the seventh consecutive year, as well as “North America’s Leading Cruise Line” for the fourth year in a row. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">With six ships sailing in Europe – Norwegian Epic, Jade, Star, Spirit, the recently renovated Norwegian Getaway, and for the very first time, Norwegian Pearl – the company offers itineraries to multiple destinations including the Mediterranean; Greek Isles; French, Spanish and Italian Rivieras; and voyages to the Baltic, from various ports throughout the continent. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">In the summer of 2020, Norwegian Escape, the first ship of the company’s most successful and innovative class, the Breakaway Plus class, will make her European debut with nine, 12 and 14-day cruises from Southampton, England; Civitavecchia, Italy; and Copenhagen, Denmark, offering new and exciting guest experiences on both land and sea.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">For more information or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="http://www.ncl.com/">www.ncl.com</a></span>. </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">###</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">About Norwegian Cruise Line</span></span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><br /> </span></strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for over 52 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, its fleet of 16 contemporary ships sail to nearly 300 of some of the world’s most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize. Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea, but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, mini-suites, spa-suites and The Haven by Norwegian<sup>®</sup>, the company’s ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="http://www.ncl.com/">www.ncl.com</a></span>. For the latest company news and exclusive content, visit our media center and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter and Snapchat @CruiseNorwegian.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="DE"> </span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="DE">About World Travel Awards</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="DE">WTA was established in 1993 to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the tourism industry. Today, the WTA brand is recognised globally as the ultimate hallmark of quality, with winners setting the benchmark to which all others aspire. Each year, WTA covers the globe with a series of regional gala ceremonies staged to recognise and celebrate individual and collective success within each key geographical region. WTA gala ceremonies are widely regarded as the best networking opportunities in the travel industry, attended by government and industry leaders, luminaries and international print and broadcast media.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="DE">For more information about WTA visit <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="http://www.worldtravelawards.com/">www.worldtravelawards.com</a></span>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;" lang="DE"> </span></p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-announces-new-immersive-2020-itineraries-eu-enNorwegian Cruise Line Announces New Immersive 2020 Itineraries2019-06-27T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
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</xml><![endif]--><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/press-img-jade-europe.jpg" alt="" width="700" height="392" /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel, opened for sale <strong><a href="https://www.ncl.com/vacations/?destinations=Europe_Cruises&ships=Norwegian_Jade">Norwegian Jade’s Greek Isles and Italy cruises</a></strong>, which will feature compelling, wish list destinations including Santorini and</span> <span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Mykonos, Greece and Monte Carlo, Monaco.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Also open for sale are port-intensive itineraries on <strong><a href="https://www.ncl.com/vacations/?destinations=Asia_Cruises&ships=Norwegian_Spirit">Norwegian Spirit</a></strong> and <strong><a href="https://www.ncl.com/vacations/?destinations=Alaska_Cruises&ships=Norwegian_Sun">Norwegian Sun</a></strong>.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Spirit</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Following a multi-million-dollar, bow-to-stern revitalization in January 2020, <strong><a href="https://www.ncl.com/vacations/?destinations=Asia_Cruises&ships=Norwegian_Spirit">Norwegian Spirit will return to Asia</a></strong> for a series of immersive itineraries.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>From May 9 through December 21, 2020, she will sail a mix of nine-to-15-day voyages showcasing the very best of the region including four new ports of call for the brand. These new ports are Beppu, Kumamoto, Niigata and Nagoya, Japan. <strong><a href="https://www.ncl.com/vacations/?destinations=Asia_Cruises&ships=Norwegian_Spirit">Norwegian Spirit</a></strong> will also overnight in Tokyo and Kyoto (Osaka), Japan; Shanghai, China; and Hong Kong. During these unique itineraries, guests will have the chance to witness the historic Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan; view the colorful fall foliage in Taipei,Taiwan; visit the largest temple in Shanghai, the Longhua Temple; walk the Great Wall of China, the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China; or drift down the Love River in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Sun </span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Following a three-year hiatus in the region, <strong><a href="https://www.ncl.com/vacations/?destinations=Alaska_Cruises&ships=Norwegian_Sun">Norwegian Sun returns to Alaska</a></strong> on May 21, 2020 joining Norwegian Bliss, Joy and Jewel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She will offer the brand’s most extensive itineraries in the area with nine-to-12-day voyages from Seattle with calls to Sitka, Glacier Bay, Hubbard Glacier, Holkham Bay, Juneau and Ketchikan, Alaska; as well as a stop in Victoria, British Columbia.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Guests can spend a full day exploring Icy Strait Point, one of the most naturally-beautiful destinations in Alaska, providing a more culturally authentic experience. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">In April 2018, Norwegian Sun underwent a three-week bow-to-stern renovation as part of </span><strong><a href="https://www.ncl.com/norwegian-edge"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">The Norwegian Edge</span></a></strong><sup><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">® </span></sup><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">program, the company’s commitment to elevating the standard of excellence across the fleet. Enhancements were made <span style="color: black;">to every part of the onboard experience. The ship now features refreshed staterooms and public spaces and three new venues including Los Lobos Cantina, Bliss Ultra Lounge and Spinnaker Lounge.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Jade</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Beginning Sept. 8, 2020, <strong><a href="https://www.ncl.com/vacations/?destinations=Europe_Cruises&ships=Norwegian_Jade">Norwegian Jade</a></strong> will offer a variety of one-way, 10-to-11-day Greek Isles, Italy, and Mediterranean cruises departing or returning from Barcelona, Spain; Venice, Italy; and Athens (Piraeus), Greece, where the company will homeport for the first time.<strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></strong>These port-intensive itineraries offer guests two distinct homeports to explore and the chance to discover <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>a new destination every day with calls to Monte Carlo, Monaco; Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Rome (Civitavecchia), Naples and Messina, Italy; Olympia (Katakolon), Santorini, Rhodes and Mykonos, Greece; and Kusadasi, Turkey. </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">For more information or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional; call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784); or visit </span><strong><a href="http://www.ncl.com"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">www.ncl.com</span></a><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">.</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><strong><a href="https://ncl.box.com/s/fou1wqnl6pzfukyrqo5fn11g3wgvxyki"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Link to images here</span></a></strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"># # #</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">About Norwegian Cruise Line</span></span></strong></p><p><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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Attendees will also enjoy a variety of first-rate entertainment including a performance of “Kinky Boots,” the Tony Award<sup>®</sup>-winning musical, which will be the headlining act on Norwegian Encore.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;">Sponsorships above $50,000 will have access to Norwegian Encore’s specialty restaurants including Cagney’s Steakhouse, Food Republic, Le Bistro, Los Lobos, Ocean Blue, Q, Teppanyaki, American Diner and the recently announced Onda by Scarpetta. Sponsorships at $50,000 and below will have access to The Manhattan Room, Savor and Taste, the ship’s complimentary dining rooms. All guests will enjoy open bar throughout the ship.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;">The “Wild About Kids” Gala is co-chaired by Norwegian Cruise Line President and CEO Andy Stuart and his wife Allison Stuart, both avid supporters of Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade. The goal of this year’s event is to double the attendance of last year’s gala and raise over $1.5 million. Every cent of the proceeds raised from sponsorship sales and cruise revenue from this monumental event will fund crucial Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade programs which help children realize their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;">“This year’s ‘Wild About Kids’ Gala is the hottest ticket in town,” said Andy Stuart. “Taking place on our brand new billion-dollar ship which sets sail on her first revenue cruise after this epic Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade fundraising celebration, the gala provides attendees access to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity while doing a world of good for thousands of local children. I implore both loyal and first-time Boys & Girls Club supporters to take part in this truly meaningful experience!”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;">Gala sponsorships and underwriting opportunities are now available. Sponsorships and tickets range from $1,750 to $100,000. For information about sponsorships and underwriting, visit<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><a href="https://bgcmia.org/wild-about-kids-gala/"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">https://bgcmia.org/wild-about-kids-gala/</span></a><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;">, or contact Rhia Hunter at 305-446-9910 ext. 30 or<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="mailto:rhunter@bgcmia.org"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: purple;">rhunter@bgcmia.org</span></a><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;">.<br /> <br /> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">For event images and additional assets from Norwegian Cruise Line and Boys and Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade, click </span><a href="https://ncl.box.com/v/ncl-bgc-gala-donation"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">here</span></a><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;">###</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;"> <strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><br /> About the Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade “Wild About Kids” Gala </strong></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;">Now in its thirteenth year, Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade “Wild About Kids” Gala is the single most important fundraising initiative the nonprofit organization hosts each year. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">This year, Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade celebrates 73 years of offering hope and a future to thousands of Miami’s children. The “</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;">Wild About Kids” Gala chairs are Andy Stuart, member of Boys & Girls of Miami-Dade’s Executive Board, and president and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line; and his wife Allison Stuart. Olga Guilarte is the special event chair. Gala committee members are Jane Barrelier, Tom Bezold, Belinda Biggs, Liana de Mena, Stacy Donayre, Karen Dudley, Marisa Farrell-Arteaga, Lynda Gordon, Alicia Hawkins, Judy Kramer, Melissa Pallett-Vasquez, Jennifer Price, Gabriela Rachadell de Delgado, Eris Thomas and Durée Ross.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;"> </span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;">About Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;">Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade has been serving youth in the community since 1940. What once was a single building and site for boys has grown to five Clubs serving thousands of boys and girls year-round, providing programs in the areas of character and leadership development, educational enhancement, career preparation, health and life skills, cultural arts and sports, fitness and recreation. Club staffing, initiatives, and programs are designed to inspire and enable young people and provide them with the resources to succeed and share in the American Dream. 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Today, its fleet of 16 contemporary ships sail to nearly 300 of some of the world’s most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize. Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea, but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, mini-suites, spa-suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company’s ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit www.ncl.com. For the latest news and exclusive content, visit the media center and follow Norwegian Cruise line on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter and Snapchat @CruiseNorwegian.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Cruise Line Media Contact<br /> </span></strong><a href="mailto:PublicRelations@ncl.com"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">PublicRelations@ncl.com</span></a><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><br /> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: ES;" lang="ES">+1 (305) 436-4713</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade Media Contact </span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: ES;" lang="ES">Durée & Company, Inc.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:BGC@dureeandcompany.com"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: ES;" lang="ES">BGC@dureeandcompany.com</span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: ES;" lang="ES">+1 (954) 723-9350 </span></p><!--EndFragment-->
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<![endif]--><p> </p><!--StartFragment--><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/main-image-norwegian-encore-dining.jpg" alt="" width="700" height="392" /></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel, today announced an exclusive collaboration with LDV Hospitality to bring the critically-acclaimed Scarpetta concept to Norwegian Encore with Onda by Scarpetta, reaffirming the company’s commitment to providing elevated dining experiences across the fleet.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">The new restaurant is the first of its kind, and will join the Scarpetta portfolio’s locations in New York, the Hamptons, N.Y., Miami, Las Vegas, Philadelphia, Newport, R.I., and London.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">The name Scarpetta is derived from the Italian expression, 'fare la Scarpetta,' which means to savor a meal to the last bite. Onda, or ‘wave’ in Italian, will adapt the same ethos and bring the charm and effortless elegance of its urbane Scarpetta sister to the sea. The menu will showcase the rich and bold flavors the modern Italian restaurant is known for, including a selection of beautifully prepared seafood and signature dishes, such as <em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Yellowtail Crudo</em>, <em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Branzino,</em> pastas made in-house daily such as Scarpetta’s famous <em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Spaghetti Tomato and Basil</em>, and the very best desserts of the region, providing guests with a true ‘la dolce vita,’ or ‘the good life,’ experience. </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">“We are passionate about delivering innovative and exceptional experiences to our guests, and this exciting collaboration with LDV Hospitality showcases that commitment beautifully,” said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. “Onda by Scarpetta will be the perfect complement to the variety of spectacular offerings available on our soon-to-launch Norwegian Encore.” </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Onda captures the core design aesthetic of the land-based Scarpetta restaurants, bringing natural materials such as walnut and calacatta gold marble together in effortlessly elegant harmony while delivering a balance of comfort and refinement created by a contemporary, minimalist, Italian aesthetic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The new venue will feature an elegant atmosphere, modern design and expansive views available from within the restaurant or while dining outdoors on The Waterfront.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">“We are excited to launch Onda, our first Scarpetta experience on the seas,” said John Meadow, founder and president of LDV Hospitality. “Partnering with Norwegian Cruise Line and allowing us to connect with guests across the world is an extraordinary opportunity for us.” </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Many of the highly rated restaurants and lounges that have made the Breakaway Plus class one of the most innovative and successful in the company’s history will be present on Norwegian Encore. With over 34 venues to be enjoyed, the ship will offer an eclectic blend of culinary fare for every palate, including:</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><strong>Specialty Dining</strong></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">American Diner, for all-American classics</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Cagney’s Steakhouse, serving premium cuts</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Food Republic, for a fusion of worldly flavors</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Le Bistro, serving the finest in French cuisine </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: .5in; 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font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Canada and New England</span></a><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> from New York City beginning April 22, 2020; five, six and seven-day cruises to the </span><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruises-to/western-caribbean-cruises?cid=pr_"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Western Caribbean</span></a><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> from Miami beginning December 12, 2020; and in the spring of 2021 will make her West Coast debut and sail to </span><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/alaska-cruises?cid=pr_"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Alaska</span></a><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> from Seattle. <span style="color: black; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in; background: white;">To learn more about Norwegian Encore and her itineraries, click</span><span style="color: #323232; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;"> </span></span><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/encore"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in; background: white;">here</span></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in; background: white;">.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in; background: white;">For more information about Norwegian Cruise Line ships and their itineraries, or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit </span><a title="www.ncl.com" href="http://www.ncl.com/"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in; background: white;">www.ncl.com</span></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in; background: white;">.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">For Norwegian Encore’s press kit and assets, click </span><a href="https://ncl.box.com/v/norwegian-encore-press-kit"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">here</span></a><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">. </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">###</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">About LDV Hospitality</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">LDV is a boutique hospitality group that creates authentic and unique restaurant and cocktail bar experiences inspired by La Dolce Vita, "The Good Life." The group was founded by John Meadow in 2008, with critically acclaimed flagship Scarpetta restaurant, followed by signature brands American Cut and Dolce Italian. With its home based in New York City, LDV spans across nine cities throughout the country, including The Hamptons, Miami and Las Vegas. In addition to its signature brands, LDV develops tailor-made concepts for its hotel partners, working with iconic hotel partners such as The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, The Fontainebleau of Miami, Gurney's Resorts, The James New York – NoMad and most recently, the first international debut at Bvlgari Hotel London. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">About Onda</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Onda, or ‘wave’ in Italian, brings the charm and effortless elegance of its urbane Scarpetta sister restaurant to the sea. Onda takes the social conviviality, culinary indulgence, and genuine hospitality of Scarpetta and pairs it with its own unique seafood dishes and ambiance. Scarpetta is LDV Hospitality’s Flagship concept. The restaurant’s name is derived from the Italian expression, “fare la Scarpetta,” which means to savor a meal to the last bite. The philosophy of Scarpetta’s kitchen is to create bold flavors by amplifying the essence of seasonal ingredients. The signature pastas are made in-house daily and are paired with the highest quality, locally-­sourced ingredients. Scarpetta’s famous Spaghetti Tomato & Basil is nothing short of classic simplicity in both taste and preparation. With Onda we bring ‘la dolce vita’ to our Norwegian Cruise Line guests.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">About Norwegian Cruise Line<br /> </span></strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for over 52 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, its fleet of 16 contemporary ships sail to nearly 300 of some of the world’s most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea, but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, mini-suites, spa-suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company’s ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit www.ncl.com. For the latest news and exclusive content, visit the media center and follow Norwegian Cruise line on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter and Snapchat @CruiseNorwegian.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Cruise Line Media Contact<br /> </span></strong><a href="mailto:PublicRelations@ncl.com"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">PublicRelations@ncl.com</span></a><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><br /> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: ES;" lang="ES">+1 (305) 436-4713</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">LDV Hospitality Media Contact<br /> </span></strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: ES;" lang="ES">Tara Halper</span><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><br /> </span></strong><a href="mailto:thalper@keygroup.tv"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">thalper@keygroup.tv</span></a><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><br /> </span></strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: ES;" lang="ES">+1 (212) 998-7702</span></p><!--EndFragment-->
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-getaway-completes-first-sailing-after-extensive-bow-stern-renovationNorwegian Getaway Completes First Sailing After Extensive Bow-To-Stern Renovation2019-06-10T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel, celebrates the completion of Norwegian Getaway’s first sailing after the ship’s extensive refurbishment as part of The <a href="https://www.ncl.com/norwegian-edge" target="_blank">Norwegian Edge</a>® program, reaffirming the company’s commitment to elevating the standard of excellence across the fleet.</p><p>Following a two-week dry dock in Brest, France in late May, Norwegian Getaway returned to Copenhagen, Denmark after completing her first sailing showcasing new venues and artwork, updated social spaces and refreshed accommodations and décor. The renovations were completed just in time for a summer of Scandinavia, Russia and Baltic cruising.</p><p>“Norwegian Getaway is the youngest ship in our fleet to cruise Europe this season,” said Andy Stuart, President and Chief Executive Officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. “We are proud to showcase her and the new experience she delivers to guests exploring the region this summer. A season of European sailing immediately following her multi-million-dollar renovation showcases our commitment to the market, where our brand has been honored as “Europe’s Leading Cruise Line” by the World Travel Awards for the 11th consecutive year.”</p><p>New outlets aboard Norwegian Getaway include the company’s first on-board, full-service Starbucks® licensed store available in the European market, and the popular rock ‘n’ roll-themed entertainment venue, Syd Norman’s Pour House. Debuting on Norwegian Breakaway in 2018, Syd Norman’s Pour House is inspired by the greatest rock clubs and features rock-themed events, cocktails, movies and live tribute bands performing hits from the 60s, 70s and 80s.</p><p>In addition, as part of the revitalization, nearly 800 pieces of art were incorporated aboard the ship, and over 20 percent of those works of art are original pieces. Notable works include an original installment by sculptor Eric Levy, whose work is also featured on Norwegian Joy and Norwegian Escape. The piece is displayed prominently in the ship’s atrium. A striking original work by renowned Barcelona artist and Norwegian Encore Hull Artist, Eduardo Arranz-Bravo, is also featured in The Haven by Norwegian®, the company’s ship-within-a-ship concept.</p><p>Norwegian Getaway will complete her Scandinavia, Russia and Baltic cruising in late October 2019. She will then return to North America to homeport for the first time in New Orleans for a winter and spring of Western Caribbean cruising in November 2019 with routine calls to Norwegian’s premier island destination in Belize, Harvest Caye. In 2020, Norwegian Getaway will return to Europe to sail the Mediterranean for the first time while homeporting in Rome (Civitavecchia) for a summer of cruising Italy and the Greek Isles.</p><p>For more information or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit <a href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com.</a></p><p class="MsoNormal">For the Norwegian Getaway press kit and assets, click here.</p><p class="MsoNormal">###</p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong>About Norwegian Getaway</strong></p><p class="MsoNormal">The 13th ship in the company’s modern fleet, Norwegian Getaway is the last of the brand’s Breakaway class. This award-winning ship was inspired by Norwegian Cruise Line’s home city of Miami boasting a mythical mermaid on its hull designed by local artist Lebo, and the Miami Dolphin Cheerleaders serving as the ship’s Godmothers. The ship features a comprehensive Aqua Park with five multi-story waterslides, a three-story ropes course, and the Illusionarium, a steam punk-style dinner theater unique to Norwegian Getaway. The ship also offers Broadway entertainment, such as the Tony Award®-winning musical, Million Dollar Quartet and Burn the Floor.</p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong></p><p class="MsoNormal">As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for over 52 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, its fleet of 16 contemporary ships sail to nearly 300 of some of the world’s most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize.<span> </span>Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea, but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, mini-suites, spa-suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company’s ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit <a href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>. For the latest news and exclusive content, visit the media center and follow Norwegian Cruise line on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter and Snapchat @CruiseNorwegian.</p><!--EndFragment-->
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-lines-20192020-meet-winemaker-series-be-featured-norwegian-joy-and-Norwegian Cruise Line’s 2019/2020 Meet the Winemaker Series to Be Featured on Norwegian Joy and Sister Ships2019-06-06T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="s8" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"> <img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/main-image-andrea-robinson.jpg" alt="" width="700" height="400" /></p><p class="s8" style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt; mso-line-height-alt: 1.0pt;"> </p><p class="s8" style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt; mso-line-height-alt: 1.0pt;"><span class="bumpedfont20"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The 2019/2020 season of </span></span><span class="bumpedfont20"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Cruise Line’s popular <em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Meet the Winemaker</em> series is available on the brand’s latest and most innovative ships and will feature accomplished experts including Gerard Bertrand of Languedoc Roussillon; Juan Munoz of Columbia Crest; Bob Bertheau of Chateau Ste. Michelle; and Master Sommelier and three-time James Beard Award-winner, Andrea Robinson.</span></span></p><p class="s8" style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt; mso-line-height-alt: 1.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="s8" style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt; mso-line-height-alt: 1.0pt;"><span class="bumpedfont20"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">The experience will be available on </span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">select cruises aboard Norwegian Joy, Norwegian’s latest ship in North America; her sister ships Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Escape and soon-to-debut Norwegian Encore; as well as on the newly renovated Norwegian Dawn.</span></p><p class="s8" style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt; mso-line-height-alt: 1.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="s8" style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt; mso-line-height-alt: 1.0pt;"><span class="bumpedfont20"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">The seasonal program provides enthusiasts with exclusive opportunities to engage with winemakers and other experts through a variety of enriching seminars and activities including open-forum discussions, meet-and-greets, intimate wine tastings and wine-paired dinners, interactive </span></span></p><p class="s8" style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt; mso-line-height-alt: 1.0pt;"><span class="bumpedfont20"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">cooking demonstrations and educational sessions in The Cellars, A Michael Mondavi Family Wine Bar available on Norwegian Bliss, Joy, Escape and Dawn.</span></span></p><p class="s8" style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt; mso-line-height-alt: 1.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-line-height-alt: 1.0pt;"><span class="bumpedfont20"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">This year, Robinson, who in 1997 was the first female Master Sommelier to be recognized by the Sommelier Society of America, kicked off the <em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Meet the Winemaker</em> cruises on Norwegian Escape, alongside notable winemaker Antonio Hidalgo of the globally recognized, family-owned Spanish Sherry house - Bodegas Hidalgo La Gitana. Robinson, also a known chef, television personality, author and recipient of three James Beard Awards in the categories of broadcast and restaurant/chef, will host an additional two cruises in the series. </span></span></p><p class="s8" style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt; mso-line-height-alt: 1.0pt;"><span class="bumpedfont20"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Andy Stuart, president and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line, said, “Our <em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Meet the Winemaker</em> series showcases our commitment to providing guests with one-of-a-kind experiences by providing them with access to today’s most innovative beverage and culinary leaders. We are very proud of this season’s lineup and excited to share it with our guests.”</span></span></p><p class="s8" style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt; mso-line-height-alt: 1.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="s8" style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt; mso-line-height-alt: 1.0pt;"><span class="bumpedfont20"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Each of the cruises feature vintages chosen by the expert and brought on board our ships for the exclusive events. Wine experiences range from $19.95 to $60 per person plus tax, and gratuity and may be reserved once on board.</span></span></p><p class="s8" style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt; mso-line-height-alt: 1.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="s8" style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: 16.2pt;"><span class="bumpedfont20"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">The complete lineup of the 2019/20 <em>Meet the Winemaker</em> series includes:</span></span></p><p class="s8" style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: 16.2pt;"> </p><p class="s8" style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: 16.2pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">June 8, 2019<br /></span></strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Joy: Bob Bertheau, head winemaker of Chateau Ste. Michelle</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">August 17, 2019<br /></span></strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Joy: Rob Mondavi Jr.,son of Isabel and Michael Mondavi and a fourth-generation Napa Valley winemaker</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">October 6, 2019<br /></span></strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Bliss: Rob Mondavi Jr.,son of Isabel and Michael Mondavi and a fourth-generation Napa Valley winemaker</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">October 20, 2019<br /></span></strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Escape: <span>Salvatore Ferragamo</span>, heir of famed Italian fashion house and owner of Il Borro Winery in Tuscany, Italy</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">November 3,</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> <strong>2019<br /></strong></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Bliss: <span>Aarón Sánchez</span>, award-winning chef and owner of Johnny Sánchez restaurant, official chef ambassador for Terrazas de los Andes and one of the world’s leading contemporary Latin chefs</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">November 24, 2019<br /></span></strong><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Norwegian Joy: </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Juan Munoz Oca, </span><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">head winemaker at Columbia Crest producing the winery’s portfolio of Reserve, H3, and Grand Estates wines</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">December 1, 2019<br /></span></strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Encore: Rob Mondavi Jr.,son of Isabel and Michael Mondavi and a fourth-generation Napa Valley winemaker</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">January 4, 2020<br /></span></strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Escape: Master Sommelier Andrea Robinson, Chef to be announced</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">January 26, 2020<br /></span></strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Encore: Jacques Lardiere<strong>, </strong>French winemaker recognized for Maison Louis Jadot Wines</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">February 2, 2020<br /></span></strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Dawn: Master Sommelier Andrea Robinson and Celebrity Chef J.J. 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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/over-100000-awarded-schools-honor-norwegian-joys-debut-north-america-during-teacher-aOver $100,000 Awarded To Schools In Honor of Norwegian Joy's Debut In North America During Teacher Appreciation Week2019-05-06T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel, awarded cruises to 30 educators as well as thousands of dollars to their schools as part of its Giving Joy campaign, an effort to reward teachers who inspire students and bring joy into the classroom.</p><p>The month-long campaign, which recognized the powerful connection between travel and education, launched in advance of the newly revitalized Norwegian Joy’s North American inaugural sailing during Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6- 10, 2019). The 30 teachers with the most votes won a seven-day cruise for two and were provided with airfare and accommodations for an award ceremony in Seattle on May 3, 2019. There, the three grand prize finalists were awarded with $25,000, $15,000 and $10,000 for their schools.</p><p><strong><img style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;" src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/Giving-Joy-Winners-checks.jpg" alt="Giving Joy Winners" width="566" height="478" />The grand prize winners are:</strong></p><p>- Nicole Conlisk from One World Middle School in Bronx, N.Y. ($25,000)</p><p>- Jason Seaman from Noblesville West Middle School in Noblesville, Ind. ($15,000)</p><p>- Ashley Kuzma from McDowell Intermediate High School in Erie, Penn. ($10,000)</p><p>Conlisk was surprised with additional prize money for her school thanks to Norwegian Cruise Line partners and others who were moved by her story and the Giving Joy campaign. In addition to the $25,000, Conlisk walked away with:</p><p>•$15,000 from PepsiCo </p><p>•$15,000 from MJM Marine</p><p>•$15,000 from Margaritaville</p><p>•$10,000 from ExxonMobil </p><p>•$5,000 from Scanship </p><p>•$5,000 from Samsung</p><p>•$5,000 from Wilhelmsen </p><p>•$3,000 from Greater Victoria Harbour Authority</p><p>•$2,500 from Allen Marine Tours</p><p>Education technology company Nearpod, the comprehensive Student Engagement Platform, and its recently-acquired Flocabulary business, offered 30 year-long Platinum memberships ($10,470 value) and 30 year-long Lite memberships ($3,600 value) respectively to the 30 winners. Nearpod is also extending a three-month Gold membership trial for any teacher, using the code “NP-GivingJoy.” In addition, the teachers were rewarded with $100 hotel coupon codes ($3,000 value) from Expedia Group; $100 Norwegian Cruise Line gift cards ($3,000 value) courtesy of iHeartMedia for winners to use onboard during their cruise; and $50 gift cards ($1,500 value) from Costco Travel. PepsiCo donated $5,000 towards the “Big Moment of Joy” event and Chateau Ste. Michelle provided the wine for the evening.</p><p>“I could not be happier with the tremendous response our Giving Joy campaign has received,” said Norwegian Cruise Line President and CEO Andy Stuart. “Through this effort, we were able to raise awareness of the important work teachers do every day and reward truly amazing educators for their meaningful contributions.”</p><p>The teachers were invited to join a public pier side celebration at the Port of Seattle’s Bell Street Pier prior to Norwegian Joy’s first sailing from Seattle, Wash. The event featured a performance by Norwegian Joy’s cast of “Footloose;” the live music of Caety Sagoian and band; a dance performance from the Northwest Tap Connection youth program; free Starbucks beverages; and a variety of family-friendly activities including a ‘Wall of Joy,’ which invited attendees to share what brings them joy. To recognize the occasion, the mayor of Seattle also proclaimed the day, May 4, 2019, as the “Day of Joy.” </p><p>“I’ve been a part of the cruise industry for over 30 years and I can’t remember a time when we launched a ship with so much joy,” said Stuart. “We have been sailing from Seattle for 20 years - the first cruise line to do so - so I am tremendously grateful to the Port of Seattle for their partnership and to Mayor Jenny Durkin for the proclamation of “Seattle Day of Joy!” </p><p>As the 15th ship within the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet, Norwegian Joy made her U.S. debut following an over $50 million renovation, bringing her amenities and experiences nearly identical to her sister ship, Norwegian Bliss. She features an extended go-kart track, enhanced gaming and virtual reality complex – Galaxy Pavilion – and new dining and bar venues. </p><p>Norwegian Joy will cruise a variety of Alaska itineraries featuring Juneau, Ketchikan, Skagway, Holkham Bay and Icy Strait Point, long recognized for its untouched wilderness, rich culture and fresh seafood. She will also call into Victoria, British Columbia. </p><p style="text-align: center;">For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; line-height: 16.866666793823242px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: center;" align="center"><a style="color: purple;" href="https://ncl.box.com/v/NCL-Giving-Joy" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">Link to Event Images and Assets</span></strong></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; line-height: 16.866666793823242px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: center;" align="center"><strong><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKaLQmiY-lc&feature=youtu.be" target="_blank">Watch the Video</a></span></strong></p><p> </p><p style="text-align: center;">###</p><p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong></p><p>As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for over 52 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, its fleet of 16 contemporary ships sail to nearly 300 of some of the world’s most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize. Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea, but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, mini-suites, spa-suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company’s ship-within-a-ship concept. </p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-announces-winners-giving-joy-campaignNorwegian Cruise Line Announces Winners Of Giving Joy Campaign2019-04-24T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
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The campaign generated over 46,000 nominations and 1.43 million votes. </p><p class="MsoNormal">The 30 winners are from all over the U.S. and Canada, including Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Montana, New Mexico, New York, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Wisconsin. </p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong>The 30 winners are:</strong></p><p class="MsoNormal">• Alexandra Durr, George Washington Carver Elementary School – Coral Gables, Fla.</p><p class="MsoNormal">• Ashley Lantes, Windy Hill Middle School – Clermont, Fla.</p><p class="MsoNormal">• Bethany McAfee, Sheridan Technical High School – Fort Lauderdale, Fla.</p><p class="MsoNormal">• Christopher Wikfors – Randall Middle School – Lithia, Fla.</p><p class="MsoNormal">• Kendall Carrier – Manatee High School – Bradenton, Fla.</p><p class="MsoNormal">• Rachael Spires, Imagine Schools at Town Center – Palm Coast, Fla.</p><p class="MsoNormal">• Traviera Sewell – Long Cane Middle School – LaGrange, Ga.</p><p class="MsoNormal">• Wendolyn Camp, Dodge County High School – Eastman, Ga.</p><p class="MsoNormal">• Jason Seaman – Noblesville West Middle School – Noblesville, Ind.</p><p class="MsoNormal">• Jordan Ryan Price, Lincoln Performing Arts Elementary – Louisville, Ky.</p><p class="MsoNormal">• Ashley Chauvin, Young Audiences Charter School – Gretna, La.</p><p class="MsoNormal">• Kate Drury, Vestaburg Community School – Vestaburg, Mich.</p><p class="MsoNormal">• William Becker, Ronan Middle School – Ronan, Mont.</p><p class="MsoNormal">• Arnel Dela Cruz, Miyamura High School – Gallup, N.M</p><p class="MsoNormal">• Christopher Shepherd, Jackson Middle School – Albuquerque, N.M.</p><p class="MsoNormal">• Beth Devlin, Dutch Lane Elementary School – Hicksville, N.Y.</p><p class="MsoNormal">• Brian J. O’Neill, Patchogue-Medford High School – Medford, N.Y.</p><p class="MsoNormal">• Erin Degnan – Walter S. Boardman Elementary School – Oceanside, N.Y.</p><p class="MsoNormal">• Jonathan Chiaramonte – Sachem North High School – Lake Ronkonkoma, N.Y.</p><p class="MsoNormal">• Nicole Conlisk – One World Middle School – Bronx, N.Y.</p><p class="MsoNormal">• Noelle Files – Corcoran High School – Syracuse, N.Y.</p><p class="MsoNormal">• Samantha Guglieri – Woodland Avenue Elementary School – Hicksville, N.Y.</p><p class="MsoNormal">• Nancy Kawaja, Catholic Education Centre – Ottawa, Ontario </p><p class="MsoNormal">• Ashley Kuzma – McDowell Intermediate High School – Erie, Pa.</p><p class="MsoNormal">• Melissa Owens, Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 – Easton, Pa.</p><p class="MsoNormal">• Shaughn Thomas, Lake Olympia Middle School – Missouri City, Texas</p><p class="MsoNormal">• Rachelle Jodie Durrant, Uintah High School – Vernal, Utah</p><p class="MsoNormal">• Amber Pereira, Emerick Elementary School – Ashburn, Va.</p><p class="MsoNormal">• Monte Syrie, Cheney High School – Cheney, Wash.</p><p class="MsoNormal">• Lindsey Ward – Northland Pines-Eagle River Elementary – Eagle River, Wis.</p><p class="MsoNormal">“We are so pleased with the overwhelming response we received for this campaign and we are very happy to announce and celebrate these thirty deserving winners,” said Andy Stuart, Norwegian Cruise Line president and ceo. “Thanks to all who participated and helped spread awareness of the power of education and travel. I can’t wait to announce the Grand Prize winners!” </p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">###</p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong>About Norwegian Joy<br /></strong>As the 15th ship within the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet, Norwegian Joy will make her U.S. debut in late April following an over $50 million renovation, bringing her amenities and experiences nearly identical to her sister ship, Norwegian Bliss. She will feature an extended go-kart track, enhanced gaming and virtual reality complex – Galaxy Pavilion – and new dining and bar venues. On May 4, 2019, in advance of Teacher Appreciation Week, she will embark on her first sailing of the season, offering seven-day Alaska cruises from Seattle with calls to Ketchikan, Juneau, Icy Strait Point and Skagway, Alaska, and Victoria, B.C. Beginning in the fall, Norwegian Joy will offer itineraries to the Mexican Riviera from Los Angeles and Panama Canal from Los Angeles and Miami. She will cruise to the Caribbean from Miami beginning in 2020.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line<br /></strong>As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for over 52 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, its fleet of 16 contemporary ships sail to nearly 300 of some of the world’s most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize. Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea, but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, mini-suites, spa-suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company’s ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit www.ncl.com. For the latest news and exclusive content, visit the media center and follow Norwegian Cruise line on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter and Snapchat @CruiseNorwegian.</p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><!--EndFragment--></p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-announces-select-2020-and-2021-itinerariesNorwegian Cruise Line Announces Select 2020 and 2021 Itineraries2019-04-15T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
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Further, Norwegian Spirit, which will undergo an extensive multi-million-dollar revitalization in early 2020, will sail a variety of port-intensive itineraries from Tokyo, Japan and Hong Kong, China. Norwegian Jewel will sail French Polynesia, Hawaii and South Pacific cruises in spring 2020 and spring 2021.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">“We are very excited to have opened for sale incredibly appealing itineraries across our innovative fleet,” said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line.<span style="color: black;"> “</span>With these compelling sailings as well as the introduction of our latest ships, Norwegian Joy and <span style="color: black;">Norwegian Encore</span>, and the revitalization of our mid-size vessels, we are confident guests will continue to savor every moment of their cruise vacation when they travel with us.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Following are the itineraries announced today: </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Alaska</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Bliss, which launched last year, will be joined in Seattle this year and next by Norwegian Joy and in 2021 by the soon-to-debut Norwegian Encore. Both Norwegian Bliss and Norwegian Encore will offer a variety of seven-day cruises. Norwegian Bliss will call to Juneau, Ketchikan and Icy Strait Point, Alaska as well as to Victoria, British Columbia beginning April 24, 2021. Her first visit to Icy Strait Point will be on May 12, 2021. Norwegian Encore will commence her Alaska season on May 2, 2021, sailing to Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan, Alaska; and Victoria, British Columbia.All of Norwegian Encore’s Alaska itineraries will feature Glacier Bay. Norwegian Joy will sail to Alaska, visiting Juneau, Ketchikan and Icy Strait Point as well as Victoria, British Columbia from April 2020 to October 2020. 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Her Western Caribbean cruises feature visits to Roatán Island, Honduras; Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico; and the Caribbean’s premier resort-style destination in Belize, Harvest Caye. Norwegian Breakaway’s Southern Caribbean cruises will visit Oranjestad, Aruba; Willemstad, Curaçao; Kralendijk, Bonaire; and Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Bermuda, Canada and New England </span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Beginning April 14, 2021, Norwegian Joy will homeport in New York City for the first time, sailing a mix of Bermuda as well as Canada and New England cruises. Her seven-day Bermuda sailings will offer guests three full days to explore the island, while her five-day Canada and New England voyages will feature visits to Portland, Maine and Halifax, Nova Scotia. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">From April 18, 2021, Norwegian Gem will sail a mix of seven-day Bermuda cruises from Boston as well as seven-day Canada and New England cruises from Boston and Quebec City, Canada. 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These 11 to 15-day itineraries will feature bucket-list worthy destinations including calls to Shanghai and Beijing, China; Osaka, Okinawa, Mount Fuji (Shimizu) and Sapporo, Japan; and Taipei (Keelung), Taiwan. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">In early 2020, as part of the company’s Norwegian Edge® program, Norwegian Spirit will undergo an extensive multi-million-dollar revitalization including new venues, updated staterooms and public spaces.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Jewel will sail a variety of French Polynesia, Hawaii, and South Pacific cruises in spring 2020 and spring 2021. 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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-bliss-completes-caribbean-inaugural-seasonNorwegian Bliss Completes Caribbean Inaugural Season 2019-03-29T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; mso-no-proof: yes;"><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/700x392-bliss-ship.jpg" alt="" width="700" height="392" /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; mso-no-proof: yes;">Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in cruise travel, today celebrates the end of </span><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/bliss?cid=pr_"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-no-proof: yes;">Norwegian Bliss</span></a><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; mso-no-proof: yes;">’ </span><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises?cid=pr_"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-no-proof: yes;">Caribbean</span></a><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; mso-no-proof: yes;"> season as well as her return to the West Coast for a summer of </span><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/mexico-cruises?cid=PR_"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-no-proof: yes;">Mexican Riviera</span></a><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; mso-no-proof: yes;"> and </span><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/alaska-cruises?cid=PR_"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-no-proof: yes;">Alaska</span></a><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; mso-no-proof: yes;"> cruising beginning April 14, 2019.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; mso-no-proof: yes;">Departing tomorrow for the West Coast, Norwegian Bliss will cross the </span><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/panama-canal-cruises?cid=pr_"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-no-proof: yes;">Panama Canal</span></a><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; mso-no-proof: yes;">, returning to Los Angeles for Mexican Riviera sailings throughout April before joining sister ship, Norwegian Joy, in Seattle for a summer of Alaska cruising. Both ships are the largest to homeport on the West Coast and will continue to expand Norwegian’s presence and the popularity of cruising in the region.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; mso-no-proof: yes;">“Norwegian Bliss continues to exceed our expectations as our guests and travel partners continue to truly enjoy her stunning design and innovative offerings,” said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. “We are thrilled that Norwegian Bliss homeported in our home of Miami and we are looking forward to seeing her once again return to the West Coast to meet her sister, Norwegian Joy, for the first time.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; mso-no-proof: yes;">Norwegian Bliss has set a new standard for contemporary cruising and holds several world records on the West Coast, including being the largest ship to be christened in Seattle, homeport in Los Angeles, call to Vancouver and San Francisco, and traverse the new locks of the Panama Canal from both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Norwegian Bliss will return to the East Coast in November 2019 for a winter season of Caribbean cruising from New York City through early 2020.</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; mso-no-proof: yes;">For more information about Norwegian Cruise Line ships and their itineraries, or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit </span><a href="file://nclmiami/dfs/Public%20Relations/Press%20releases/2019/www.ncl.com"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-no-proof: yes;">www.ncl.com</span></a><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; mso-no-proof: yes;">.</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://ncl.box.com/v/blissphotos"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">For images, click here.</span></a></p><p style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; text-align: center; line-height: 12.65pt;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;">###</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;">About Norwegian Cruise Line</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><br /> As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for over 52 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, its fleet of 16 contemporary ships sail to nearly 300 of some of the world’s most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea, but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, mini-suites, spa-suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company’s ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit www.ncl.com. For the latest news and exclusive content, visit the media center and follow Norwegian Cruise Line on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter and Snapchat @CruiseNorwegian.</span></p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-campaign-recognizing-teachers-surpasses-one-million-votesNorwegian Cruise Line Campaign Recognizing Teachers Surpasses One Million Votes2019-03-25T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Not even two weeks in and Norwegian Cruise Line’s Giving Joy campaign, an effort developed to recognize and reward deserving teachers, has garnered over 40,000 nominations and over one million votes.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Recognized as the innovator in cruise travel, the brand launched the campaign on March 12 to celebrate the North American debut of its 15th ship, Norwegian Joy. The ship’s inaugural cruise coincides with Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6-10, 2019).</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">“We knew this campaign would strike a chord, but we have been blown away by the response,” said Andy Stuart, President and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line. “Recognizing and rewarding teachers, who often are unsung heroes in our society, is resonating with our guests and we couldn’t be happier. As I’ve said, through this effort, we are able to celebrate the power of education and travel, and reward those who have taken responsibility for our future, our children.”</span><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Norwegian Cruise Line’s Giving Joy campaign, which celebrates the intersection of travel and education, runs through April 12, 2019. The company is asking for nominations of certified or accredited teachers in the U.S. and Canada who are inspiring joy in the classroom. The 15 teachers with the most votes will win a seven-day cruise for two. They will also be provided airfare and accommodations for an award ceremony taking place in Seattle on May 3, 2019, where they will have the chance to win $15,000 for their school.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">“I encourage everyone to nominate the teachers in their life,” said Stuart. “This is an opportunity to publicly say ‘thank you’ and recognize the outstanding efforts they make every day.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">To nominate a favorite teacher, to vote and for terms and conditions, please visit </span><a href="http://nclgivingjoy.com/"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">nclgivingjoy.com</span></a><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">For more information about Norwegian Cruise Line and to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit </span><a href="http://www.ncl.com/"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">www.ncl.com</span></a><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12.0pt; text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">###</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;">About Norwegian Cruise Line</span></strong><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><br /> As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for over 52 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, its fleet of 16 contemporary ships sail to nearly 300 of some of the world’s most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea, but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, mini-suites, spa-suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company’s ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit www.ncl.com. For the latest news and exclusive content, visit the media center and follow Norwegian Cruise line on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter and Snapchat @CruiseNorwegian.</span></p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/sail-spring-norwegian-cruise-lineSail Into Spring with Norwegian Cruise Line2019-03-21T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in cruise travel, offers guests a chance to escape the winter blues with three-to seven-day vacations to the Bahamas, Bermuda, Caribbean and Cuba as well as an exclusive <em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Runaway To Paradise</em> experience with Grammy Award-winner Jon Bon Jovi.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">With stress-free planning, flexibility to design a vacation that meets just about any budget and expectation, and the opportunity to experience multiple destinations, cruising is the ideal option for this spring break.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Jon Bon Jovi’s <em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Runaway To Paradise</em> Cruise</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">For the ultimate spring break vacation, Norwegian Cruise Line will host Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee and Grammy<sup>®</sup> Award-winner Jon Bon Jovi’s <em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Runaway To Paradise</em> cruise, in partnership with Sixthman and Runaway Tours, creators and leaders of world-class intimate artists experiences.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Sailing from Miami on Norwegian Jade on April 12, 2019, guests will enjoy a three-day cruise to Nassau, Bahamas and an immersive experience which includes a full rock show starring the world-renowned music artist himself and the 11-piece Kings of Suburbia bands; a second acoustic storyteller set during which cruisers can ask Jon all of their burning questions; multiple shows from support artists; panels with key figures from Bon Jovi’s storied history; and much more.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A second sailing is available on Norwegian Pearl from Barcelona to Palma, Majorca, Spain on August 26, 2019.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">2019 Spring Cruises</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Guests can choose from a quick three-day cruise, extended seven-day itineraries or all-inclusive options available on select sailings aboard Norwegian Sky and Sun, from convenient embarkation ports around the country. </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Sailings from Boston and New York</span></em></strong></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Guests can sail to Bermuda from Boston on Norwegian Gem and from New York on Norwegian Escape on seven-day cruises that include two overnights on the island.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Norwegian Escape also offers seven-day cruises to Bahamas and Florida, with calls to Port Canaveral, Fla; and Nassau and Great Stirrup Cay. Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Pearl will also offer 10-day cruises with calls to Bermuda; Port Canaveral, Fla; and Nassau and Great Stirrup Cay.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Sailings from New Orleans</span></em></strong></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Breakaway offers five-to-seven-day cruises to the Western Caribbean with calls to Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico as well as Belize City and the company’s private resort destination Harvest Caye, Belize.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong><em><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Sailings from Tampa and Port Canaveral, Fla.</span></em></strong></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Pearl is sailing four-day cruises to the Bahamas with a call to Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas and seven-day voyages to the Western Caribbean with calls to Harvest Caye, Belize; Costa Maya, Mexico; Roatan, Honduras; and George Town, Grand Cayman.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">From Port Canaveral, Fla., guests can sail to the Bahamas on Norwegian Epic with four-day cruises, and three-day voyages on Norwegian Sun with free open bar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Port of calls include Great Stirrup Cay, Nassau and Grand Bahama Island.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Sun returns for a second season of cruises to Cuba with four-day all-inclusive itineraries to Havana, including an overnight, with select sailings also calling to Key West, Fla.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Epic also sails seven-day Eastern Caribbean cruises with calls to Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; and Tortola, British Virgin Islands.<span> </span>Five-and-seven-day cruises to the Western Caribbean are also available and include calls to Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas; Ocho Rios, Jamaica; George Town, Grand Cayman; and Cozumel, Mexico.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><em><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Sailings from Miami</span></em></strong></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Those escaping from the cold can enjoy three-and-four-day cruises to the Bahamas on Norwegian Dawn, and on the recently refurbished Norwegian Sky with free open bar, with calls to Great Stirrup Cay, Nassau and Grand Bahama Island.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Sun and Sky offer four-and-five-day cruises to Cuba that include overnights in Havana and additional calls to Great Stirrup Cay and Nassau, Bahamas; and Key West, Fla. Select sailings on Norwegian Sky include free open bar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Seven-day Eastern Caribbean itineraries are available on Norwegian Star and include calls to Nassau, Bahamas; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; and Tortola, British Virgin Islands.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Four to seven-day cruises to Western Caribbean are available on Norwegian Dawn, Sun, Getaway, Breakaway and Star, and include calls to Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico; Harvest Caye, Belize; Roatan, Honduras; Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas; Ocho Rios, Jamaica; and George Town, Grand Cayman.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Sailing year round to the tropics and the company’s private resort destinations – Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas and Harvest Caye in Belize – Norwegian offers a variety of experiences across its 16-ship fleet for travelers looking for a memorable vacation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On board, guests enjoy the freedom and flexibility to design their dream vacation with the no set dining times, world-class entertainment, comfortable accommodations, stand-out attractions and no formal dress codes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">For more information or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit www.ncl.com.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">###</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<![endif]--> <!--StartFragment--> <!--EndFragment--></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">About Norwegian Cruise Line</span></span></strong><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><br /> </span></strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for over 52 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, its fleet of 16 contemporary ships sail to nearly 300 of some of the world’s most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea, but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, mini-suites, spa-suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company’s ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit www.ncl.com. For the latest news and exclusive content, visit the media center and follow Norwegian Cruise line on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter and Snapchat @CruiseNorwegian.</span></p><p><!--EndFragment--></p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-holdings-ltd-announces-plans-new-state-art-staff-training-facilNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Announces Plans for New, State-of-the-art Staff Training Facility 2019-03-21T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., a leading global cruise company, today announced plans for the development and construction of the Norwegian Cruise Line Center of Excellence, a new state-of-the-art shipboard team member training facility near Manila in the Philippines.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">The 200,000-square-foot Center of Excellence will serve both new and existing shipboard team members across the Company and will provide training for various onboard service areas. The world class training campus will enable the Company to fully immerse trainees in their coursework, reduce onboard training time and further improve upon the already industry-leading service levels.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">The facilities have been designed to provide trainees with realistic work and living experiences aboard a cruise ship, which will include replicas of staterooms, a shipboard galley, a casino floor, a full service bar as well as safety and security training areas. Slated for 2020 completion, the center will provide annual training for as many as 8,000 shipboard team members each year. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">“As the Company continues to grow and execute on our disciplined newbuild pipeline with eleven ships on order through 2027, the Center of Excellence will enable us to train and develop shipboard staff to meet the growing demand for top talent and to provide our guests with the high level of service and best-in-class vacation experience they have come to expect,” said Frank Del Rio, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. “With our global fleet of 26 ships carrying over 2.5 million guests a year, this new facility will give us the ability to fully immerse shipboard team members in their coursework and ensure we continue to provide exceptional vacation experiences for our guests.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;">The Company has secured a 7.2-acre parcel of land near Manila, where it plans to develop the center. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2019 with the Center of Excellence slated to open its doors in late 2020. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">The Company currently sources approximately 65 percent of its shipboard talent from Southeast Asia and anticipates an even higher demand for personnel from the region in the coming years. The central location of the Philippines, as well as its high percentage of multi-lingual citizens, has proven to be an ideal location for the Company’s training and development facility.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; line-height: 150%;" align="center"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://ncl.box.com/v/center-of-excellence">Link to Norwegian Cruise Line Center of Excellence Assets</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; line-height: 150%;" align="center"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; line-height: 150%;" align="center"># # #</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p style="background: #FEFEFE;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">About Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /> Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:NCLH) is a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands. With a combined fleet of 26 ships with approximately 54,400 berths, these brands offer itineraries to more than 450 destinations worldwide. The Company will introduce eleven additional ships through 2027.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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Many, but not all, of these statements can be found by looking for words like “expect,” “anticipate,” “goal,” “project,” “plan,” “believe,” “seek,” “will,” “may,” “forecast,” “estimate,” “intend,” “future” and similar words. Forward-looking statements do not guarantee future performance and may involve risks, uncertainties and other factors which could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied in those forward-looking statements. Examples of these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to the impact of: adverse events impacting the security of travel, such as terrorist acts, armed conflict and threats thereof, acts of piracy, and other international events; adverse incidents involving cruise ships; adverse general economic and related factors, such as fluctuating or increasing levels of unemployment, underemployment and the volatility of fuel prices, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; the spread of epidemics and viral outbreaks; our expansion into and investments in new markets; the risks and increased costs associated with operating internationally; breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; changes in fuel prices and/or other cruise operating costs; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; overcapacity in key markets or globally; the unavailability of attractive port destinations; evolving requirements and regulations regarding data privacy and protection and any actual or perceived compliance failures by us; our indebtedness and restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility in operating our business; the significant portion of our assets pledged as collateral under our existing debt agreements and the ability of our creditors to accelerate the repayment of our indebtedness; volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets, which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; our inability to recruit or retain qualified personnel or the loss of key personnel; delays in our shipbuilding program and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments; our reliance on third parties to provide hotel management services to certain ships and certain other services; future increases in the price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues; our inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage; future changes relating to how external distribution channels sell and market our cruises; pending or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions; our ability to keep pace with developments in technology; seasonal variations in passenger fare rates and occupancy levels at different times of the year; changes involving the tax and environmental regulatory regimes in which we operate; and other factors set forth under "Risk Factors" in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and subsequent filings by Norwegian with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The above examples are not exhaustive and new risks, uncertainties and other factors may emerge from time to time. Such forward-looking statements are based on our current beliefs, assumptions, expectations, estimates and projections regarding our present and future business strategies and the environment in which we expect to operate in the future. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made. We expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto or any change of events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement was based, except as required by law.</span></p><p><!--EndFragment--></p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-unveils-photos-norwegian-skys-2019-bow-stern-renovationNorwegian Cruise Line Unveils Photos of Norwegian Sky’s 2019 Bow-To-Stern Renovation2019-03-19T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
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<![endif]--> <!--StartFragment--> <!--EndFragment--></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="color: black;">About Norwegian Cruise Line</span></strong><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><br /> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for over 52 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, its fleet of 16 contemporary ships sail to nearly 300 of some of the world’s most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea, but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, mini-suites, spa-suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company’s ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit www.ncl.com. For the latest news and exclusive content, visit the media center and follow Norwegian Cruise line on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter and Snapchat @CruiseNorwegian.</span></p><p><!--EndFragment--></p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-launches-giving-joy-campaign-reward-educatorsNorwegian Cruise Line Launches Giving Joy Campaign to Reward Educators2019-03-12T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;">Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel with a 52-year history of breaking boundaries, today unveiled the <em>Norwegian Cruise Line Giving Joy </em>campaign, developed to recognize and reward educators in the U.S. and Canada.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;">In advance of Teacher Appreciation Week </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">(<span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><a href="x-apple-data-detectors://14"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">May 6-10, 2019</span></a></span></span>) <span style="color: black;">and the North American debut of the cruise line’s 15<sup>th</sup> ship, Norwegian Joy, the company is leveraging the ship’s heartwarming name for a compelling campaign that acknowledges and celebrates the intersection of travel and education by honoring deserving teachers that are doing the most to bring joy to their students. </span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;">“Travel is a powerful means of education,” said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. “It brings people closer to each other and to diverse cultures around the world. It promotes awareness and understanding...it broadens perspectives. Through our <em>Norwegian Cruise Line Giving Joy</em> campaign, we celebrate the power of education and travel, and reward teachers who have taken responsibility for our future, our children, and who lean into that responsibility with all they’ve got.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><em><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;">Norwegian Cruise Line’s Giving Joy</span></em><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;"> campaign runs from March 12 to April 12, 2019. The company is asking for nominations of certified or accredited teachers in the U.S. and Canada who are inspiring joy in the classroom. The 15 teachers with the most votes will win a seven-day cruise for two. They will also be provided airfare and accommodations for an award ceremony taking place in Seattle on May 3, 2019, where they will have the chance to win $15,000 for their school. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;">To nominate a favorite teacher, to vote and for terms and conditions, please visit </span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><a href="http://nclgivingjoy.com/">nclgivingjoy.com</a></span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;">. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;">For more information about Norwegian Cruise Line and to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional, call </span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><a href="tel:888-NCL-CRUISE">888-NCL-CRUISE</a></span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;"> (</span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><a href="tel:625-2784">625-2784</a></span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;">) or visit </span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a></span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;">. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;">###</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;">About Norwegian Joy</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;">As the 15<sup>th</sup> ship within the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet, Norwegian Joy will make her U.S. debut in late April following an over $50 million renovation, bringing her amenities and experiences nearly identical to her sister ship, Norwegian Bliss. 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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-holdings-ltd-celebrates-international-womens-day-offices-arounNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Celebrates International Women’s Day at Offices Around the World2019-03-08T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH), a leading global cruise company operating the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands, today rallies behind the 2019 International Women’s Day #BalanceForBetter Campaign by celebrating its women team members around the globe.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> <img style="float: right; margin: 5pxpx;" src="http://staging.ncl.com/sites/default/files/pressroom/Screen%20Shot%202019-03-08%20at%202.39.12%20PM.png" alt="" width="200" height="292" /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: small;">In an industry first, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, the leading luxury ocean cruise line, today announced that Captain Serena Melani will helm the brand’s upcoming ship, Seven Seas SplendorTM, making her the first woman in cruise industry history to captain a new cruise ship at launch. Captain Melani joined Regent in 2010 and served in various roles before being named the Company’s first female Master Captain in 2016, leading three of the brand’s ships, Seven Seas Explorer, Seven Seas Mariner and Seven Seas Navigator, during her tenure.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: small;">“At Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings one of our key values is dedication to family and community, and nothing exemplifies this more than our support of a balanced workforce. We believe in creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace, which ultimately strengthens our business and enables us to attract and retain top talent around the globe,” said Frank Del Rio, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. “On International Women’s Day we couldn’t be more proud to announce that Captain Serena Melani will lead the industry as the first female captain to launch a new ship when we launch Seven Seas Splendor next year.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: small;">The Company's support for women also extends to its communities. In honor of International Women's Day, a $25,000 donation has been made to Babson College's Miami WIN (Women Innovating Now) Lab®, a five-month accelerator program designed for women entrepreneurs looking to build high-growth businesses. The Company's donation will support the WIN Lab's® mission of broadening the possibilities </span><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: small;">for women entrepreneurs while giving them the network, feedback, and resources they need to scale their businesses and create social and economic impact.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Additionally, the Company has partnered with the International Women’s Forum (IWF), an invitation-only, membership organization comprised of more than 7,000 diverse and accomplished women from 33 nations on six continents. The Company will sponsor IWF’s bi-annual events as well as nominate a female leader from the Company to participate in the IWF Fellows Program, a leadership development program which aims to accelerate the careers of top-performing women through world-class leadership training and mentoring from executive women leaders.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> <img style="float: left;" src="http://staging.ncl.com/sites/default/files/pressroom/Screen%20Shot%202019-03-08%20at%202.39.05%20PM.png" alt="" width="350" height="399" /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">International Women's Day, March 8, is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women and marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Today, team members at offices around the world will be celebrating and honoring the accomplishments of the women at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings. Men and women across the organization will be wearing purple in support of the 2019 International Women’s Day campaign, #BalanceForBetter, to forge a more gender-balanced workplace and world. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">To learn more about the exceptional women executives at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and the celebrations for International Women’s Day, follow along on Facebook @NCLHCareersCorporate and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. LinkedIn. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">About Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.</span></span></strong><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><br /></span></strong><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:NCLH) is a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands. With a combined fleet of 26 ships with approximately 54,400 berths, these brands offer itineraries to more than 450 destinations worldwide. The Company will introduce eleven additional ships through 2027.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: small;">As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for over 52 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, its fleet of 16 contemporary ships sail to nearly 300 of some of the world’s most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize. 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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/cruise-norwegian-app-now-available-fleetwideCruise Norwegian App Now Available Fleetwide2019-02-28T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
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Guests can also make outbound calls to nearly every country in the world starting at just $0.79 per minute. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Before disembarkation, guests using the app can track and review their onboard purchases as well as view helpful disembarkation information including immigration and Easy Walk-off details. 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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/vibe-recognizes-norwegian-cruise-line-best-spirits-and-best-overall-program-awardsVibe Recognizes Norwegian Cruise Line with Best Spirits and Best Overall Program Awards2019-02-27T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in cruise travel, has once again been recognized for its award-winning beverage program with two wins at the 2019 Vista Awards held yesterday in San Diego, Calif. during the VIBE Conference, </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">the premiere beverage conference. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Norwegian was the only cruise line honored at the award ceremony, winning both <em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Best Spirits Program</em> and <em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Best Overall Program</em> across the portfolio of hotels, cruise lines and casinos considered for the recognition. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">“These awards are a testament to our commitment to providing guests with interesting and innovative food and beverage options,” said Norwegian Cruise Line President and CEO Andy Stuart. “We have worked hard to amplify our programs to feature unique offerings including <em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Cocktails on Tap</em>, which features a spectacular cocktail menu carefully curated for us by Seattle-based celebrity mixologist and chef, Kathy Casey.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Among Norwegian’s food and beverage offerings are the District Brewhouse, where guests can enjoy a variety of craft beers, and The Cellars, a partnership with the Michael Mondavi Family, which offers guests wine pairings and classes. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The company hosts an exclusive <em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Meet the Winemaker series</em> which allows guests to engage with winemakers and industry experts through a variety of enriching seminars and activities. 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In 2017, the company was awarded <em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Best Beer Program</em> and <em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Best Wine Program</em>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The VIBE Vista Awards recognize the top performers in the beverage industry. 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Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, its fleet of 16 contemporary ships sail to nearly 300 of some of the world’s most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea, but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, mini-suites, spa-suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company’s ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit www.ncl.com. 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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/cut-loose-norwegian-cruise-line-reveals-footloose-headline-entertainment-lineup-norweCut Loose! Norwegian Cruise Line Reveals Footloose as Headline of Entertainment Lineup on Norwegian Joy2019-02-26T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
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Although he finds himself at odds with most of the town, including the influential local reverend, he and his friends eventually convince local leaders to lift the ban and allow the town to heal from a tragedy that affected them all. Featuring the hit music of Grammy Award®-winning artist, Kenny Loggins, Footloose celebrates warm and open minds.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal; page-break-after: avoid;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> </span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">“We are very excited to showcase <em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Footloose</em>, a feel-good, positive show that encourages people to embrace new ideas, stand up for what they believe in and dance their hearts out,” said Norwegian Cruise Line President and CEO Andy Stuart. “We’re certain it will have guests ‘kicking off their Sunday shoes’ as they enjoy their cruise vacation aboard Norwegian Joy as she makes her debut in Alaska in May 2019.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Sharing the main stage with this revamped 80s classic will be the aerial acrobatics show, Elements. 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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-gives-away-cruises-during-cbs-sports-telecast-super-bowl-liiiNorwegian Cruise Line Gives Away Cruises During CBS Sports’ Telecast of Super Bowl LIII2019-02-01T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-holdings-ltd-announces-opening-second-school-proceeds-hope-starNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Announces Opening of Second School with Proceeds from Hope Starts Here Hurricane Relief Campaign2019-01-14T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
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<![endif]--> <!--StartFragment--></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/1000px_400_2217_Event_Handover_Students_0207_19.01.10.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="537" /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;">Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH), a leading global cruise company operating the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands, today announced the re-opening of the Morne Prosper Pre and Primary Schools in Morne Prosper Village, Dominica, the second school to benefit from the company’s Hope Starts Here hurricane relief campaign.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 16.5pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;">Together with All Hands and Hearts, the company raised over $2.5 million dollars to deliver early relief response and rebuild safe, resilient schools in the Caribbean communities impacted by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. A portion of the proceeds was used to rebuild the pre and primary schools in Morne Prosper Village, which suffered extensive damage from Hurricane Maria. For the primary school, two classrooms that were completely destroyed were rebuilt while new, much-needed kitchen and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities were also constructed for the school. The entire pre-school was also rebuilt with the addition of a new playground.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 16.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">On January 10, officials from Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and All Hands and Hearts along with local representatives from Dominica attended the grand opening celebration of the pre-Kindergarten through sixth grade school, which will open its doors to teachers and students today.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 16.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">“We are thrilled to celebrate the opening of the second school in the Caribbean that has benefited from our Hope Starts Here hurricane relief campaign in partnership with All Hands and Hearts,” said Frank Del Rio, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. “We are incredibly thankful for all those who have brought lasting hope to children, families and the Dominica community by contributing to the re-opening of the Morne Prosper Pre and Primary Schools.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 16.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">“We’re grateful for partners like Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings who support our response and recovery efforts,” said David Campbell, Co-Founder and Chairman of All Hands and Hearts. “At the center of our work are Build Back Better techniques to make schools, like Morne Prosper, resistant against future natural disasters. Working closely with the Ministry of Education, other NGOs, the schools and local communities, this essential work will create much safer, resilient learning environments, and also serve as evacuation shelters for surrounding communities.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 16.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The Hope Starts Here hurricane relief program launched in late September 2017, when the company partnered with relief organization All Hands and Hearts to help provide immediate relief in Key West and reconstruct schools and critical infrastructure in affected islands in the Caribbean including St. Thomas, St. Maarten and Tortola. It has been the largest fundraising campaign in the company’s history. Within 90 days of the launch, Hope Starts Here reached its goal of raising $2.5 million to assist All Hands and Hearts. The program received more than $1.25 million in donations from the company’s valued team members, loyal guests, travel partners and business partners, which Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. matched.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 16.5pt;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 16.5pt;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;">About Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 16.5pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;">Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:NCLH) is a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands. With a combined fleet of 26 ships with approximately 54,400 berths, these brands offer itineraries to more than 450 destinations worldwide. The Company will introduce ten additional ships through 2027.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 16.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 52-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising. Most notably, Norwegian revolutionized the cruise industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal cruise vacation on their schedule with no set dining times, a variety of entertainment options and no formal dress codes. Today, Norwegian invites guests to enjoy a relaxed, resort- style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea with a wide variety of accommodations options, including The Haven by Norwegian®, a luxury enclave with suites, private pool and dining, concierge service and personal butlers. Norwegian Cruise Line sails around the globe, offering guests the freedom and flexibility to explore the world on their own time and experience up to 27 dining options, award-winning entertainment, superior guest service and more across all of the brand’s 16 ships.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 16.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Oceania Cruises is the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line. The line’s six intimate and luxurious ships which carry only 684 or 1,250 guests offer an unrivaled vacation experience featuring the finest cuisine at sea and destination-rich itineraries that span the globe. Expertly crafted voyages aboard designer-inspired, intimate ships call on more than 450 ports across Europe, Alaska, Asia, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, New England-Canada, Bermuda, the Caribbean, Panama Canal, Tahiti and the South Pacific and epic Around The World Voyages that range from 180 to 200 days. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 16.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Regent Seven Seas Cruises is the world’s most inclusive luxury experience with a modern, five-ship fleet that visits more than 450 iconic and immersive destinations around the world. The cruise line’s fares include all-suite accommodations, round-trip business-class air on intercontinental flights from U.S. and Canada, the largest collection of free, unlimited shore excursions, unlimited internet access, highly personalized service, exquisite cuisine, fine wines and spirits, prepaid gratuities, ground transfers and one-night, pre-cruise hotel package for guests staying in Concierge-level suites and higher. Its spacious and intimate ships have a capacity of up to 750 guests. Seven Seas Mariner’s 2018 dry-dock refurbishment concluded the line’s $125 million refurbishment program to elevate the fleet’s elegance to the standard set by Seven Seas Explorer, the most luxurious ship ever built. 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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-gem-traverse-panama-canal-first-timeNorwegian Gem to Traverse Panama Canal for the First Time 2019-01-08T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Last week, Norwegian Gem embarked on her first Panama Canal cruise, calling to 10 new ports and debuting on the West Coast when she concludes her itinerary in Los Angeles.</p><p>On Jan. 10, Norwegian Gem will be the 10th ship of the modern Norwegian Cruise Line fleet to cross the Panama Canal, visiting 10 new port cities during that sailing.</p><p>Among the new ports Norwegian Gem is sailing this season are Oranjestad, Aruba; Kralendijk, Bonaire; Santa Marta and Cartagena, Colombia; Puntarenas, Costa Rica; Willemstad, Curacao; Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala; Los Angeles; Manzanillo, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta, and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; and Corinto, Nicaragua.</p><p>“We are very excited to showcase another one of our incredible ships on the West Coast, offering guests there a chance to experience our fleet and enjoy the freedom and flexibility that comes with cruising Norwegian,” said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line.</p><p>Norwegian Gem is the final ship of the Jewel Class. She welcomes over 2,300 guests each sailing and features one of the largest suites in the fleet, the Garden Villas. These suites are over 4,000 square feet and sleep up to eight guests. They include three spacious bedrooms, a living room and a private garden with a hot tub. The ship is also home to a kid’s aqua park, a climbing wall, an expansive casino, over 15 dining options and 14 bars and lounges.</p><p>For more information or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit www.ncl.com.</p><p><a href="https://ncl.app.box.com/v/Gem" target="_blank">Link to images of Norwegian Gem here</a>.</p><p>###</p><p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong></p><p>As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for over 52 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, its fleet of 16 contemporary ships sail to nearly 300 of some of the world’s most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize. Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea, but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, mini-suites, spa-suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company’s ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit www.ncl.com. For the latest company news and exclusive content, visit our media center and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter and Snapchat @CruiseNorwegian.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-rings-2019-limited-time-take-all-six-offerNorwegian Cruise Line Rings in 2019 with Limited-Time Take All Six Offer 2018-12-31T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in cruise travel, today announced an unparalleled, value-added initiative just in time for the new year, allowing guests to enjoy all six “Free at Sea” options at no cost.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">On the heels of its recent offer for 2019 Norwegian Joy cruises, the company launched “Norwegian’s New Year – Big Savings” promotion available on many of the innovative ships across its fleet. All guests who book a balcony stateroom or higher category stateroom will receive a beverage package, shore excursion credits, a specialty dining package, and an internet package – all for free. They can also take advantage of the free and reduced airfare initiative as well as Norwegian’s <a name="_Hlk532977473"></a>Friends and Family Sail Free option, which allows the third and fourth guests in a stateroom to sail complimentary. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">“In celebration of an incredible year for our brand, including the unprecedented and incredibly successful debut of Norwegian Bliss, we are so pleased to offer our guests all six Free at Sea options across many of the ships in our fleet,” said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. “We’re ready to cruise into the new year providing guests the best vacation possible, allowing them to create unforgettable experiences with friends, family and loved ones.” </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><a name="_Hlk532980794"></a><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Norwegian’s New Year – Big Savings </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">initiative, which equals up to $4,000 in savings, is available through Jan. 2, 2018.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/guest-celebrates-100th-birthday-aboard-norwegian-epic-amid-4100-new-friendsGuest Celebrates 100th Birthday Aboard Norwegian Epic Amid 4,100 New Friends2018-12-29T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/rose-birthday.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="400" /></p><p><a href="https://ncl.app.box.com/v/N-Epic-Rose-Zelman-100-B-day" target="_blank">For images and b-roll, click here</a>.</p><p>This evening, Norwegian Epic hosted a centennial birthday for guest Rose Zelman, during her 32nd voyage with the cruise line. </p><p>Following an exclusive dinner with the captain at Cirque Dreams Epicurean, the ship's signature acrobatic production, she was invited on stage and presented with a larger-than-life cake to commemorate her milestone birthday among all of her new friends, some of the 4,100 passengers aboard the vessel. As balloons dropped from the stage, the captain, crew, performers and audience all joined in to sing happy birthday.</p><p>A native New Yorker, Ms. Zelman traveled the globe with her husband Bob, but never on a cruise. After his passing in 2001, she met and became friends with Omar O'Besso, who later joined Norwegian Cruise Line as an on-board concierge. In 2005, he convinced her to begin cruising and she embarked on her first voyage, where she learned a new way to travel and see the world.</p><p>Since then, Ms. Zelman has cruised three times a year on ships where O'Besso is sailing, celebrated eight birthdays at sea, and visited destinations including <a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/alaska-cruises?cid=pr_" target="_blank">Alaska</a>, the <a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruises-to/mediterranean-cruise?cid=pr_" target="_blank">Mediterranean</a> and <a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/european-cruises?cid=pr_" target="_blank">Europe</a>. Currently she is enjoying back-to-back cruises to the <a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises?cid=pr_" target="_blank">Caribbean</a> on Norwegian Epic from Port Canaveral.</p><p>"Cruising is my favorite way to vacation" said Rose Zelman. "It is hassle-free with so much to do on board from entertainment to activities. I have the chance to meet new people an can explore new destinations with ease, including the Caribbean, Alaska, Europe and even <a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruises-to/baltic-cruises?cid=pr_">Russia</a>. I was so happy and thankful to celebrate my 100th birthday with my friend Omar and the Captain, crew and my new friends on Norwegian Epic, and I'm looking forward to the rest of the cruise and sailing into 2019." </p><p>Norwegian Epic is currently offering seven to eleven-day voyages to the Caribbean from Port Canaveral, before returning to Europe in April for a summer season of Mediterranean cruises.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-introduces-4000-savings-norwegian-joy-2019-sailingsNorwegian Cruise Line Introduces Up to $4,000 in Savings on Norwegian Joy 2019 Sailings2018-12-19T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-reveals-winter-2020-2021-itinerariesNorwegian Cruise Line Reveals Winter 2020-2021 Itineraries2018-12-18T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/main-joy-miami-2018.jpg" alt="" width="700" height="392" /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in cruise travel, today <a name="_Hlk532278766"></a>opened for sale its winter 2020/2021 itineraries. Highlights include sister ships, Norwegian Joy and Norwegian Encore, sailing from Miami to the Caribbean; Norwegian Escape’s debut in Port Canaveral; and Norwegian Epic’s return to San Juan.</span></p><p class="s3" style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">“We are so pleased with the variety of itineraries we are providing, including positioning sister ships, Norwegian Joy and Norwegian Encore, to sail from the Cruise Capital of the World, where we can showcase the ship’s stand-out amenities to thousands of guests each week,” said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"> </span></span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Caribbean, Bahamas & Florida and Panama Canal</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Norwegian Joy will set sail from Miami for the first time and cruise a mix of five-to-seven-day Western and Eastern Caribbean voyages. Beginning Oct. 24, the ship’s Western Caribbean cruises will include calls to Roatan Island, Honduras; Harvest Caye, Belize; Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico while its Eastern Caribbean voyages will include Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; Tortola, British Virgin Islands and the company’s private island, Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Following her first summer season in the Big Apple, Norwegian Encore will return to Miami to sail seven-day cruises to the Western Caribbean with calls to Roatan Island, Honduras; Harvest Caye, Belize; and Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico. She will also sail 12-to-13-day cruises through the Panama Canal, with visits to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; Kralendijk, Bonaire; Willemstad, Curacao; Oranjestad, Aruba; Santa Marta and Cartagena, Colombia; Colon, Panama; and Puerto Limon, Costa Rica. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">For the first time, beginning Nov. 21, Norwegian Escape will homeport in Port Canaveral, sailing five-and-seven-day Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries with calls to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; Tortola, British Virgin Islands; Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas; Cozumel, Mexico; George Town, Cayman Islands; and Ocho Rios, Jamaica. The ship will also sail two, four-day Bahamas cruises with visits to Nassau, Freeport and Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Following her summer season in Miami, Norwegian Breakaway will return to New Orleans on November 22, cruising seven-day voyages to the Western Caribbean with calls to Roatan Island, Honduras; Harvest Caye, Belize; and Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Beginning Dec. 20, Norwegian Epic returns to San Juan, Puerto Rico to sail seven-day cruises to the crystal blue waters of the Southern Caribbean with visits to Willemstad, Curacao; Oranjestad, Aruba; Castries, St. Lucia; Basseterre, St. Kitts; and Kralendijk, Bonaire. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Also beginning in December, Norwegian Getaway will sail select seven-and-eight-day cruises to the Bahamas and Florida from New York which will include calls to Port Canaveral, Florida; Nassau and Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas. The ship will also cruise five-day Eastern Caribbean voyages out of Miami, with stops in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic and Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas as well as seven-day Western Caribbean cruises with calls to Roatan Island, Honduras; Harvest Caye, Belize; and Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">As of Nov. 30, Norwegian Gem will return to New York cruising a variety of 10,11,12 and 14-day Southern Caribbean voyages with calls to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; St. John’s, Antigua; Tortola, British Virgin Islands; Bridgetown, Barbados; Castries, St. Lucia; Basseterre, St. Kitts; St. Maarten, Netherlands; and San Juan, Puerto Rico. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Norwegian Jade will call Tampa, Fla. her home beginning Nov. 22 and will sail a variety of Western and Southern Caribbean cruises through April 11. Seven-day cruises to the Western Caribbean will include calls to Roatan Island, Honduras; Harvest Caye, Belize; and Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico while Southern Caribbean cruises will visit George Town, Cayman Islands; Oranjestad, Aruba; Willemstad, Curacao; Kralendijk, Bonaire; Castries, St. Lucia; Basseterre, St. Kitts; St. John’s, Antigua; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; and Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"> </span></span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Norwegian Pearl will also sail a mix of Western and Southern Caribbean cruises as well as Panama Canal and Bahamas itineraries from Miami beginning Nov. 4. The ship’s five-day Western Caribbean voyages will include visits to Harvest Caye, Belize and Costa Maya, Mexico. Norwegian Pearl’s 11-day Panama Canal cruises will sail to Cartagena, Colombia; Colon, Panama; Puerto Limon, Costa Rica; Roatan Island, Honduras; Harvest Caye, Belize; and Costa Maya, Mexico. Her 14-day voyage to the Southern Caribbean will stop in Oranjestad, Aruba; Willemstad, Curacao; Kralendijk, Bonaire; Castries, St. Lucia; Bridgetown, Barbados; St. John’s, Antigua; St. Maarten, Netherlands; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. The ship’s four-day Bahamas cruise will include visits to Freeport, Nassau and Great Stirrup Cay. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"> </span></span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"> </span></span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Mexican Riviera</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Beginning Oct. 18, Norwegian Bliss will return to Los Angeles to sail an array of voyages including five-to-seven-day cruises to the Mexican Riviera with visits to Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta and Ensenada. She will embark on select 16-day Panama Canal cruises from Los Angeles to Miami and back, featuring calls to Santa Marta and Cartagena, Colombia; Willemstad, Curacao; Oranjestad, Aruba; Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica; Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala; and Puerto Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. While in Miami, she will sail seven-day Eastern Caribbean voyages with stops in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; Tortola, British Virgin Islands; and Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Australia</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Recently renovated with bow-to-stern enhancements, Norwegian Jewel will embark on Australia and New Zealand cruises beginning Oct. 9. Her popular Australia and New Zealand cruises will visit some of New Zealand’s most beautiful destinations including Milford Sound, Doubtful Fjord, Dusky Fjord, Dunedin, Picton, Wellington, Napier, Tauranga, Bay of Islands and Auckland. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">South America</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Beginning Dec. 19, Norwegian Star will sail 14-day South American cruises with calls to Montevideo and Punta Del Este, Uruguay; Puerto Madryn, Argentina; Stanley, Falkland Islands; Ushuaia, Argentina; Punta Arenas, Cape Horn, Puerto Chacabuco and Puerto Montt, Chile.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">All itineraries are open for sale today with the exception of the Norwegian Jewel, Pearl and Star sailings which will open for sale on Dec. 21.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">For more information or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional; call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784); or visit </span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"># # #</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"> </span></span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">About Norwegian Cruise Line</span></span></strong></p><p class="s3" style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-recognizes-top-travel-partnersNorwegian Cruise Line Recognizes Top Travel Partners2018-12-17T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in cruise travel, has named its top U.S. travel partners for the record-breaking 2018 cruise season. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Awards were given across several categories, with the cruise line’s most coveted award, </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">Elite Partner of the Year, bestowed upon Expedia Group of Seattle, Washington, for its distinguished, ongoing </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">commitment to the success of Norwegian Cruise Line through its robust sales and unwavering loyalty to the brand. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">“Norwegian Cruise Line continues to be a fantastic partner to Expedia Group,” says Matthew Eichhorst, global cruise leader at Expedia Group and president of Expedia CruiseShipCenters.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“It has been impressive to watch the organization grow not only in capacity but also guest satisfaction. Norwegian continues to be a leader in innovation whether it is the physical product, the guest experience or its private island destinations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Expedia Group is confident that our partnership will continue to flourish as we expand additional points of sale, share our mutual learnings and help our customers travel on the ever-expanding fleet.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><a name="_Hlk532807302"></a><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Norwegian Cruise Line’s longstanding Partners First program puts its trusted travel partners at the forefront of all business decisions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With a deeply rooted commitment to their growth, the program provides a variety of communication and educational tools including Norwegian Central, trade-facing social media channels, Norwegian Cruise Line University (NCLU), which is now available in French Canadian, and more. Travel partners can access Partners First tools by logging on to </span><a href="http://www.norwegiancentral.com"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk532807302;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Central</span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk532807302;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">“2018 has been a record-breaking year for Norwegian Cruise Line, and we want to take the time to thank all of our travel partners for their instrumental role in our company’s continued success,” said Camille Olivere, senior vice president of sales for Norwegian Cruise Line. “We congratulate our Partners of the Year in every channel and area of expertise and look forward <a name="_Hlk532381646"></a>to an exciting 2019 with the introduction of two of our most innovative ships – Norwegian Joy in Seattle in April and Norwegian Encore debuting in Miami in November.” </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Norwegian Cruise Line recognized the following travel partners in their respective categories:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Elite Partner of the Year: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">Expedia Group-<em> Seattle, WA</em></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Breakout Partner of the Year: InteleTravel- <em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Delray Beach, FL</em> </span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Online Partner of the Year: Avoya- <em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Ft. 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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-unveils-entertainment-and-recreation-line-norwegian-encore-keelNorwegian Cruise Line Unveils Entertainment and Recreation Line-Up for Norwegian Encore at Keel Laying Ceremony2018-11-28T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/881x400-encore-hero-2018.jpg" alt="Norwegian Encore Announced" width="700" height="392" /></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Today at the Meyer Werft shipyard, Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in cruising, held an unforgettable keel laying ceremony for Norwegian Encore, unveiling the award-winning entertainment line-up and leading recreational amenities scheduled for the ship’s fall 2019 debut.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Following the major construction milestone and maritime tradition of embedding a “commemorative coin” within the keel blocks of the ship, attendees were treated to an unexpected presentation. Four performers appeared in extravagant costume with the lead singer in the show’s iconic boots, providing a surprise performance from “Kinky Boots,” confirming the Tony Award<sup>®</sup>-winning musical as the headlining act on Norwegian Encore. Lola, the lead character, and her three dancing angels sang “Land of Lola,” one of the 16 original songs by Grammy Award<sup>®</sup> winner Cyndi Lauper. </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">“Norwegian Encore’s keel laying ceremony was not only special because we crossed a key construction milestone, but because we celebrated the incredible partnership we have had with the Meyer Werft team - a team of talented individuals who have built some of our most innovative ships,” said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. “Today’s surprise ‘Kinky Boots’ performance showcases the evolution of the meaningful and unforgettable experiences we are dedicated to providing our guests. We are very excited to be the first to feature this award-winning musical at sea.”</span><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">"We are honored to celebrate the construction milestone and keel laying of Norwegian Encore, another ship of the brand’s fleet built by Meyer Werft during the long-term relationship with Norwegian Cruise Line,” said Stephan Schmees, project manager and member of the board for Meyer Werft.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“We look forward to delivering this incredible ship in the fall of 2019 and showcasing the technology and innovation made in Germany."</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Staying true to the company’s commitment to delivering unrivaled entertainment options; the freedom and flexibility for guests to express themselves and design their ideal cruise experience; and providing one of the most inclusive vacation options available, the offerings soon-to-be-available on Norwegian Encore are a testament to the continued evolution of the Breakaway-Plus class, the most successful class of the company’s history.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><img style="float: left; padding-right: 10px!important;" src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/881x400-kinky-boots--hero-2018.jpg" alt="Norwegian Encore Entertainment Kinky Boots" width="400" />Entertainment at Sea</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Exclusively on Norwegian Encore, “Kinky Boots” is a story about an unlikely partnership between a fabulous entertainer and factory owner, who through compassion and understanding embrace their differences and work together to create something the world has never seen before. Featuring original songs by Cyndi Lauper, the Broadway hit inspires audiences to feel free to be who they want to be.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Expanding on some of the most compelling entertainment at sea, “The Choir of Man,” which recently debuted on Norwegian Escape, combines high energy music, dance, live percussion and foot stomping choreography by the incredible talent of nine ordinary guys who perform everything from sing-along anthems to classic rock.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Additional entertainment that made a debut on Norwegian Bliss and will be available on Norwegian Encore include “Happy Hour Prohibition: The Musical,” the interactive cocktails and theater show, and guest favorite – The Cavern Club, which transports audiences back to the legendary Liverpool club with live musical performances from a Beatles cover band. </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Recreation Activities for All Ages</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">As the only company to offer go-karts at sea, Norwegian Cruise Line is expanding its portfolio with a bigger and better two-level race track on Norwegian Encore. At nearly 1,150 feet, ten exhilarating turns and four points that extend up to 13 feet over the side of the ship, guests will enjoy the largest race track at sea. Additional upgrades include a covered viewing area in the center of the track where guests can provide passing go-karts with an additional turbo boost by tagging them with a laser beam.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Encore will also feature the Galaxy Pavilion, a more than 10,000-square-foot indoor virtual reality complex, showcasing cutting-edge technology and interactive gaming. From multisensory virtual experiences, simulators to an escape room taking guests on a labyrinth of adventures, guests of all ages will be able to find something to enjoy. </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">The industry’s only open-air laser tag arena made popular on Norwegian Bliss will reappear on Norwegian Encore, but this time as the resurrected lost city of Atlantis, with new elements for a more exciting and interactive experience. The ship will also feature the Aqua Park, which guests have come to expect of the Breakaway and Breakaway-Plus class, including two multi-story waterslides, one of which extends 11 feet over the edge of the ship and loops down to the deck below. </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">At approximately 169,000 gross tons and accommodating up to 4,000 guests, Norwegian Encore will cruise out of Miami every Sunday and sail seven-day voyages to the <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises?cid=pr_">Eastern Caribbean</a></span>, beginning with her first journey on November 17, 2019 through April 12, 2020.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">To learn more about Norwegian Encore and her itineraries, click <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/encore">here</a></span>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>More details on the ship’s offerings will be shared in the coming months.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in; background: white;">For more information about Norwegian Cruise Line ships and their itineraries, or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit </span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: #245f85; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in; background: white;"><a title="www.ncl.com" href="http://www.ncl.com/"><span style="color: #245f85;">www.ncl.com</span></a></span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in; background: white;">.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">For images and video, click <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://ncl.box.com/v/norwegian-encore-press-kit">here</a></span>. </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">###</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;"> </span></strong></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">About Norwegian Cruise Line</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 51-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising. Most notably, Norwegian revolutionized the cruise industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal cruise vacation on their schedule with no set dining times, a variety of entertainment options and no formal dress codes. Today, Norwegian invites guests to enjoy a relaxed, resort-style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea with a wide variety of accommodations options, including The Haven by Norwegian®, a luxury enclave with suites, a private pool and dedicated dining room, concierge service and personal butlers. 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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-enhances-free-sea-program-addition-free-and-reduced-airfareNorwegian Cruise Line Enhances Free at Sea Program with the Addition Of Free and Reduced Airfare2018-11-20T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="s3" style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span class="bumpedfont20"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in cruise travel, today announced the addition of free and reduced airfare to its long-standing <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Free at Sea</span> </strong>program, providing guests with even more freedom, flexibility and value to design their ideal cruise vacation.</span></span></p><p class="s3" style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="s3" style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span class="bumpedfont20"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">With over 200 airports across the U.S., Canada and Europe included, guests can take advantage of free or reduced roundtrip airfare for up to two guests when flying to some of Norwegian Cruise Line’s most popular homeports including Barcelona, Honolulu, Miami and Seattle. </span></span></p><p class="s3" style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="s3" style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span class="bumpedfont20"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">In addition to airfare, guests can select beverage packages, shore excursion credits, specialty dining packages, internet packages and Norwegian’s Friends & Family Sail Free initiative, which enables the third and fourth guests in a stateroom to sail complimentary.</span></span></p><p class="s3" style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="s3" style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span class="bumpedfont20"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">With Norwegian’s Free at Sea program, cruisers who book a studio or inside stateroom will receive one free option; those who book an ocean view, balcony or mini-suite stateroom will receive three free options; and guests in Concierge class and The Haven by Norwegian® will receive all six options. </span></span></p><p class="s3" style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="s3" style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span class="bumpedfont20"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">“Not only are we known for offering guests the freedom and flexibility to cruise how and when they want, but we are also recognized as one of the most inclusive vacation experiences available,” said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. “With the addition of free and reduced airfare to Free at Sea, we continue to give guests even more reasons to vacation with us.”</span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Available for a limited time, the free and reduced airfare is assessible on over half of the cruise line’s sailings and includes roundtrip economy class airfare from select airports. Additional <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-deals/choice">terms and conditions</a></span> apply.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">For more information about the Free at Sea offer or to book a cruise aboard one of Norwegian’s ships, please contact a travel professional; call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784); or visit <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="http://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a></span>.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">###</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">About Norwegian Cruise Line</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;">Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 51-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising. 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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-lines-record-breaking-norwegian-bliss-arriving-miami-winter-seasonNorwegian Cruise Line’s Record-Breaking Norwegian Bliss Arriving to Miami for Winter Season2018-11-15T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
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In April, she’ll cross the Panama Canal, returning to Los Angeles for select sailings to the Mexican Riviera before moving to Seattle to meet her sister ship, </span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/joy?cid=pr_">Norwegian Joy</a></span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;">, who will make her U.S. debut on Apr. 25, 2019.</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;">“Norwegian Bliss’s inaugural season surpassed anything we could have imagined, with guests and travel partners alike championing her innovation and beauty,” said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. “Miami has long been home to Norwegian Cruise Line, and we are especially excited to bring Norwegian Bliss, our latest ship, and one of our most innovative vessels, to the East Coast for a winter of Caribbean cruising.”</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;">Following a record-setting </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">inaugural <span style="color: black;">season of Alaska cruises from Seattle and a month-long period of voyages to the Mexican Riviera from Los Angeles, Norwegian Bliss continues to break records from port-to-port. </span>She is the <span style="color: black;">largest ship to be christened in Seattle, homeport in Los Angeles and call to Vancouver and San Francisco</span>. Norwegian Bliss is also <span style="color: black;">the largest cruise ship to traverse the Panama Canal f</span>rom both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;">For more information about Norwegian Cruise Line ships and their itineraries, or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit </span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><a title="www.ncl.com" href="http://www.ncl.com/">www.ncl.com</a></span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;">.</span></p><p> </p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;"><a href="https://ncl.box.com/v/blissphotos">For images, click here.</a></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p> </p><p style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; text-align: center; line-height: 12.65pt;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;">###</span> </p><p style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: 12.65pt;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;">About Norwegian Cruise Line</span></strong></p><p style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: 12.65pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;">Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 51-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising. Most notably, Norwegian revolutionized the cruise industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal cruise vacation on their schedule with no set dining times, a variety of entertainment options and no formal dress codes. Today, Norwegian invites guests to enjoy a relaxed, resort-style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea with a wide variety of accommodations options, including The Haven by Norwegian®, a luxury enclave with suites, a private pool and dining, concierge service and personal butlers. Norwegian Cruise Line sails around the globe, offering guests the freedom and flexibility to explore the world on their own time and experience up to 27 dining options, award-winning entertainment, superior guest service and more across all of the brand’s 16 ships.</span></p><p> </p><p style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: 12.65pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;">For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line visit </span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.ncl.com/">www.ncl.com</a></span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: black;">; contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784); or follow us on the following social channels for the latest company news & exclusive content: Facebook, Instagram and YouTube: @NorwegianCruiseLine; Twitter and Snapchat: @CruiseNorwegian; and WeChat: @gonclcn. 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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-jewel-will-arrive-sydney-after-bow-stern-renovationNorwegian Jewel Will Arrive to Sydney After Bow-To-Stern Renovation2018-11-09T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
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<![endif]--><p> </p><!--StartFragment--><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/jewel-australia-110918.jpg" alt="Cruise Ship Norwegian Jewel in Australia" width="700" height="392" /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in cruising, today announced the completion of the refurbishment of Norwegian Jewel as part of <span style="color: blue;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/norwegian-edge"><span style="color: blue; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">The Norwegian Edge</span></a></span><sup>® </sup>program, reaffirming the company’s commitment to elevating the standard of excellence across the fleet.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal; page-break-after: avoid;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Following a two-week dry dock in Singapore for the company’s most extensive enhancement project in 2018, Norwegian Jewel will debut in Sydney, Australia on Saturday, Dec. 1, showcasing refreshed venues, updated spaces, premiere entertainment and redesigned staterooms. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Offering seven to 19-day itineraries to some of the region’s most exotic destinations, she’ll spend her winter 2018 and spring 2019 seasons cruising from Sydney, Hong Kong and Singapore, before joining Norwegian Bliss and Norwegian Joy in Alaska for the summer.<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /> <!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /> <!--[endif]--></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">“Norwegian Jewel’s complete renovation showcases our dedication to providing guests with quality experiences across the fleet and around the world,” said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer of </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Norwegian Cruise Line. “Not only are we </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">revealing updated designs and accommodations throughout the ship, but guests will also enjoy new venues and three incredibly exciting shows, one of which premieres for the first time on Norwegian Jewel.” </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Debuting<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span>Entertainment</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Norwegian Jewel will feature three new shows – “Rock You Tonight,” and ship exclusives “Le Cirque Bijou” and “Velvet,” illustrating the company’s commitment to providing high-caliber entertainment. The Australian hit musical “Velvet" makes its debut at sea with disco classics, a stellar combination of circus acrobatics, cabaret and burlesque elements, and features the talented Brenda Edwards of “X Factor UK” as the lead, with “The Voice” finalist, Frenchie Davis to follow. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">“Le Cirque Bijou,” only showing on Norwegian Jewel, provides a mesmerizing journey of artistic and high-flying acrobatic performances, while “Rock You Tonight” showcases a medley of songs from the best bands of the 70s, including Queen, Journey and The Who. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"> </span></span></span></strong></p><p><img style="float: left; padding-right: 10px!important;" src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/jewel-cagneys-110918.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="224" /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">New<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span>and<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span>Updated<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span>Restaurants,<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span>Bars<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span>and<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span>Lounges</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Nearly all dining, bar and lounge offerings on Norwegian Jewel were updated, and two new venues were opened – The Pit Stop and Bliss Ultra Lounge, replacing the Sky High Bar and FYZZ Cabaret Lounge.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Drawing inspiration from the 1950’s, The Pit Stop is an all-American bar retrofitted with vintage license plates, gas station signage and other classic car elements of the era. Bliss Ultra Lounge offers late-night entertainment in a modern and upscale setting, with more intimate seating options now available. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"> </span></span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Redesigned Staterooms</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">All 1,188 staterooms were upgraded with new televisions and USB outlets, as well as new carpet, artwork and furniture. The Haven by Norwegian<sup>®</sup> received updates to the courtyard, additional cabanas on the sun deck and new finishes, carpets, tiles, drapes, artwork and furniture for all suites and villas. The ship also boasts two new Haven Deluxe Owner’s Suites, at nearly 1,200 square feet and featuring large, 567-square-foot balconies, two private jacuzzies and accommodates up to four guests. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Enhanced<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span>Public Spaces<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span>and Recreation Areas</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">As the heart of the ship, the Atrium has been revitalized with an entirely refreshed look centered around a custom-design chandelier and includes updated flooring, refurbished reception and shore excursion desk areas, the addition of relaxed banquette seating and a large TV screen. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: center; line-height: normal;" align="center"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><a href="https://ncl.box.com/v/JewelDryDock2018">Link to Norwegian Jewel Assets</a></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">###</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: 16.2pt;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">About Norwegian Cruise Line</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for over 51 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no set dining times and no formal dress codes. Today, across its fleet of 16 contemporary ships that sail to over 200 desirable destinations across the world, Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service, it offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations including solo-traveler staterooms, mini-suites, spa-suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company’s ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.ncl.com/"><span style="color: blue; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">www.ncl.com</span></a></span>. For the latest company news and exclusive content, visit our <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.ncl.com/media-center"><span style="color: blue; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">media center</span></a></span> and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; Twitter and Snapchat @CruiseNorwegian;</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> and WeChat @gonclcn.</span></p><!--EndFragment-->
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-breakaway-debuts-new-orleans-biggest-ship-sail-big-easyNorwegian Breakaway Debuts in New Orleans as the Biggest Ship to Sail from the Big Easy 2018-11-07T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/breakaway-new-orleans-110618.jpg" alt="Norwegian Breakaway New Orleans" width="700" height="392" /></p><p> </p><p>On Sunday, November 11, 2018, Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel, returns to New Orleans introducing Norwegian Breakaway to the Big Easy with five to 11-day cruises to the Caribbean. </p><p>At 1,068 feet and 145,655 gross register tons, the recently renovated Norwegian Breakaway is the largest cruise ship to homeport in the city of New Orleans, as well as the youngest in port this season. The namesake ship of the Breakaway class offers guests the freedom and flexibility to design their dream vacation at sea with no assigned dining and entertainment times, 25 dining options, 22 bars and lounges, a comprehensive water park featuring the fastest waterslide at sea, one of the largest ropes courses of any ship and an entertainment program that mirrors the vibrancy of the Big Easy. </p><p>“We are excited to introduce Norwegian Breakaway to New Orleans, providing our guests with another premium destination to cruise from when sailing to the Caribbean,” said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. “New Orleans is well known for its lively music, culinary scene and entertainment, a perfect complement to the high-caliber experiences guests will discover on Norwegian Breakaway.”</p><p>Following her renovation in May 2018, Norwegian Breakaway debuted refreshed staterooms and public areas and introduced a new bar and lounge concept to the fleet with Syd Norman’s Pour House. Modeled after influential rock houses such as CBGB’s, The Rainbow and The Fillmore, Syd Norman’s is a tribute to the grandfather of “Rock of Ages” playwright Chris D’Arenso and features vintage décor, diner-style seating, signature cocktails and an unforgettable playlist of classic rock from the late 1960s to 1980s. Additional entertainment options on board include the Tony Award®-nominated Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy, all of which attest to the company’s commitment to providing world-class entertainment at sea.</p><p>“Norwegian Cruise Line is a valued cruise line partner and we are thrilled to welcome Norwegian Breakaway as the largest cruise ship ever to sail from Port NOLA,” said Brandy D. Christian, Port of New Orleans president and chief executive officer. “With our commitment to high-level service and the Crescent City’s vibrant energy, we look forward to offering Norwegian Cruise Line passengers a memorable cruise experience as they begin and end their vacations in our unique American city.”</p><p>Norwegian Breakaway will sail from New Orleans through April 12, 2019, offering five, seven, ten and eleven-day Western Caribbean cruises with calls to some of the top Caribbean destinations, including Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico; Roatan, Honduras; Belize City and Harvest Caye, the company’s resort-style experience in Belize named the “Best New Cruise Port” by Porthole Cruise Magazine in 2017.</p><p> For images of Norwegian Breakaway, <a href="https://ncl.app.box.com/v/n-breakaway-pk-images-1" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>About Norwegian Breakaway</strong></p><p>Built in 2013 at the Meyer Werft Dockyard in Papenburg, Germany, Norwegian Breakaway is the 11th ship in the modern Norwegian fleet, and the first, and namesake, of Norwegian’s Breakaway class. This award-winning ship introduced many of Norwegian’s latest concepts, including The Waterfront, a quarter-mile-long oceanfront promenade, and the interactive bar and performance venue Syd Norman’s Pour House, modeled after the influential rock houses of the 60s, 70s and 80s. Other prominent attractions on the ship include one of the largest ropes courses at sea, five multi-story water slides and Broadway entertainment, such as Rock of Ages and Burn the Floor. The ship features 25 dining options, 22 bars and lounges, children’s program for a variety of ages, accommodations of all kinds, from Studios for solo travelers to The Haven by Norwegian®, a private enclave complete with luxurious suites, dedicated pool and restaurant, concierge service and personal butlers. </p><p>For more information about Norwegian Breakaway, <a href="/cruise-ship/breakaway" target="_blank">visit here</a>. </p><p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong></p><p>As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for over 51 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining times and no formal dress codes. Today, its fleet of 16 contemporary ships sail to nearly 300 of some of the world’s most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize. Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea, it offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, mini-suites, spa-suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company’s ship-within-a-ship concept.</p><p> </p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-holdings-ltd-introduces-first-school-built-proceeds-hope-startsNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Introduces First School Built with Proceeds from Hope Starts Here Hurricane Relief Campaign2018-10-08T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;">Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH), a leading global cruise company operating the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands, today announced the opening of Ivan Dawson Primary School, the first school to be constructed as a result of the company’s Hope Starts Here hurricane relief campaign.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 16.5pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;">Together with All Hearts and Hands – Smart Response, the company raised over $2.5 million dollars to deliver early relief response and rebuild safe, resilient schools in the Caribbean communities impacted by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. A portion of the proceeds was used to build the primary school on Tortola, British Virgin Islands. On October 5, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings officials attended the grand opening celebration of the Kindergarten through sixth grade school, which will open its doors to students on October 31.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 16.5pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;">“We are incredibly proud to celebrate the opening of this first school in partnership with All Hearts and Hands – Smart Response, which is a direct outcome of our Hope Starts Here hurricane relief campaign,” said Frank Del Rio, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. “We are immensely grateful for all those who have contributed to the construction of the Ivan Dawson Primary School and who have helped restore hope to families in the community.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 16.5pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;">The Hope Starts Here hurricane relief program launched in late September 2017, when the company partnered with relief organization All Hands and Hearts – Smart Response to help provide immediate relief in Key West and reconstruct schools and critical infrastructure in affected islands in the Caribbean including St. Thomas, St. Maarten and Tortola. It has been the largest fundraising campaign in the company’s history. Within 90 days of the launch, Hope Starts Here reached its goal of raising $2.5 million to assist All Hands and Hearts – Smart Response. The program has received more than $1.25 million in donations from the company’s valued team members, loyal guests, travel partners and business partners, which Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. has matched.</span></p><p><strong style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;">About Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 16.5pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;">Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:NCLH) is a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands. With a combined fleet of 26 ships with approximately 54,400 berths, these brands offer itineraries to more than 450 destinations worldwide. The Company will introduce eight additional ships through 2027.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 16.5pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;">Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 51-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising. Most notably, Norwegian revolutionized the cruise industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal cruise vacation on their schedule with no set dining times, a variety of entertainment options and no formal dress codes. Today, Norwegian invites guests to enjoy a relaxed, resort- style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea with a wide variety of accommodations options, including The Haven by Norwegian®, a luxury enclave with suites, private pool and dining, concierge service and personal butlers. Norwegian Cruise Line sails around the globe, offering guests the freedom and flexibility to explore the world on their own time and experience up to 27 dining options, award-winning entertainment, superior guest service and more across all of the brand’s 15 ships. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 16.5pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;">Celebrating its 15<sup>th</sup> anniversary in 2018, Oceania Cruises is the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line. The line’s six intimate and luxurious ships which carry only 684 or 1,250 guests offer an unrivaled vacation experience featuring the finest cuisine at sea and destination-rich itineraries that span the globe. Expertly crafted voyages aboard designer-inspired, intimate ships call on more than 450 ports across Europe, Alaska, Asia, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, New England-Canada, Bermuda, the Caribbean, Panama Canal, Tahiti and the South Pacific and epic Around The World Voyages that range from 180 to 200 days. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;">Regent Seven Seas Cruises offers the industry’s most inclusive luxury experience aboard its all-suite fleet. Seven Seas Mariner’s 2018 dry-dock refurbishment will conclude the line’s $125 million refurbishment program to elevate the elegance of the whole fleet to the standard set by Seven Seas Explorer. In early 2020, Regent will perfect luxury with the launch of Seven Seas Splendor. A voyage with Regent Seven Seas Cruises includes all-suite accommodations, round-trip air, highly personalized service, exquisite cuisine, fine wines and spirits, unlimited internet access, sightseeing excursions in every port, gratuities, ground transfers and a pre-cruise hotel package for guests staying in concierge-level suites and higher.</span></p><p> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 16.5pt;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;">About All Hands and Hearts– Smart Response</span></span></strong> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 16.5pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;">All Hands and Hearts – Smart Response effectively and efficiently addresses the immediate and long-term needs of communities impacted by natural disasters. By listening to local people, and deploying our unique model of engaging volunteers to enable direct impact, we rebuild safe, resilient schools, homes and other community infrastructure.</span> </p><!--EndFragment-->
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-offers-free-airfare-cruises-hawaii-caribbean-and-top-destinatioNorwegian Cruise Line Offers Free Airfare for Cruises to Hawaii, the Caribbean and Top Destinations2018-10-05T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in cruise travel, today announced an expansion of the free and reduced roundtrip airfare offer for new reservations on select cruises sailing from November 2018 through September 2019.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">The company has extended the recent free and reduced airfare offer for Norwegian Joy’s inaugural season in Alaska in 2019 to include additional itineraries sailing from the U.S. This limited-time offer is available through October 16 for sailings to the Caribbean and North America, with no official end date for Hawaii cruises. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">The promotion includes free or reduced roundtrip economy class airfare for up to two guests from over 100 airports across the U.S. and Canada flying to Norwegian’s most popular homeports including Honolulu, Los Angeles, Miami, New Orleans, New York, Port Canaveral, San Juan, Seattle and Tampa. Guests reserving an oceanview, balcony and mini-suite stateroom receive free or discounted airfare from select gateways.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Haven and Concierge level receive complimentary airfare at all eligible airports. The <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="http://www.ncl.com/cruise-deals/air-promotion?cid=pr_">Free Air</a></span> promotion is also combinable with <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-deals/choice?cid=pr_">Norwegian’s Unlimited Internet Package</a></span>, and Norwegian’s <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-deals/choice?cid=PR_">Free at Sea</a></span> offer, which allows guests to select up to five specified amenities of their choosing. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Available on 12 of Norwegian’s award-winning ships, including Norwegian’s newest sister ships: Norwegian Joy and Norwegian Bliss, the promotion applies to select sailings of the brand’s top itineraries including <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/alaska-cruises?cid=pr_">Alaska</a></span>, <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bahamas-florida-cruises?cid=pr_">Bahamas and Florida</a></span>; <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bermuda-cruises?cid=pr_">Bermuda</a></span>; the <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises?cid=pr_">Caribbean</a><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/new-england-cruises?cid=pr_">; Canada and New England</a></span>; <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/hawaii-cruises?cid=pr_">Hawaii</a></span>; <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/mexico-cruises?cid=pr_">Mexican Riviera</a></span>; and the <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/panama-canal-cruises?cid=pr_">Panama Canal</a></span>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">“We believe the vacation experience begins well before our guests board our ships, and that the perfect cruising getaway includes a stress-free way of getting there,” said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. “The overwhelming success of our Free Air promotion with Norwegian Joy has proven that our guests feel the same, and inspired us to expand the promotion to allow for even greater access to more of our incredible destinations.” </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">The limited-time Free Air offer is also available for new reservations on Pride of America, the only ship to offer seven-day inter-island Hawaii cruises from Honolulu.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The promotion is available in all stateroom categories, excluding Sail Away categories and must be combined with a one-night pre-cruise hotel stay. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">The Free Air promotion is based upon availability and offered through October 16 for select sailings to the Caribbean and North America, with no official end date for Hawaii cruises at this time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The promotion includes roundtrip economy class airfare from select airports.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; 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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-hosts-jon-bon-jovis-runaway-paradise-cruises-spring-and-summNorwegian Cruise Line Hosts Jon Bon Jovi’s ‘Runaway To Paradise’ Cruises in Spring and Summer 20192018-10-04T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in cruise travel, today announced it will host Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee and Grammy® Award-winner Jon Bon Jovi’s Runaway To Paradise cruise vacations in partnership with Runaway Tours, creators of world-class intimate artists experiences, and Sixthman, the industry leader in music festival vacation experiences. </p><p>Norwegian Jade will be hosting Runaway To Paradise’s Caribbean cruise, which will be sailing from Miami to Nassau, Bahamas on April 12-16, while Norwegian Pearl will host the Mediterranean cruise from Barcelona to Palma, Majorca on August 26-30. </p><p>The Runaway To Paradise immersive fan experience will feature Jon Bon Jovi joining cruisers on board the ship at each destination port. Guests will be treated to a full rock show on the pool deck starring Jon Bon Jovi and the 11-piece Kings of Suburbia band, a second acoustic storyteller set where cruisers can ask Jon all of their burning questions, multiple shows from support artists (to be announced), and panels with key figures from Bon Jovi’s storied history, all the while sipping Jon and Jesse Bongiovi’s new wine, Hampton Water rosé and enjoying the stunning amenities of Norwegian Cruise Line Jewel class ships. </p><p>The action on Runaway To Paradise goes far beyond the music. Guests will get up close with historic memorabilia in the Jon Bon Jovi Gallery, shop for new looks in the Hart N Dagger pop up shop, and even enjoy a meal while giving back to those in need at The JBJ Soul Kitchen that will be brought to life on board. All guests will take home an autographed event lithograph, and fans who book in the first 400 staterooms on each cruise will get an opportunity to take a picture with Jon Bon Jovi. </p><p> “Ever since we started Runaway Tours, it’s given me such joy to entertain the fans and tell them the stories of where my songs came from. What I’ve realized after all these years is that they’ve found not only my stories, but their own,” said Jon Bon Jovi. “Hundreds of people have gotten together every time we take off for a destination, and long-lasting friendships are born. We want to continue that tradition in Runaway’s fully-immersive vacation trips. Get ready, we’ll see you out there!” </p><p>Designed with Norwegian’s signature cruising freedom and flexibility in mind, the award-winning sister ships Norwegian Jade and Pearl allow for guests to create their ideal cruise vacation on their schedule with no set dining times, a variety of world-class entertainment options and no formal dress codes. As part of Norwegian’s famed Jewel class, the ships, which can accommodate upwards of 2,400 guests, feature some of the industry’s top amenities, including 14 bars and lounges, 15 unique dining experiences, the first bowling alleys at sea and more. Both Norwegian Jade and Pearl were refurbished in 2017 as part of the Norwegian Edge™ program, with Norwegian Jade now featuring new venues and concepts, such as The Pit Stop, Sugarcane Mojito Bar, and the Bliss Ultra Lounge, and both ships featuring modernized accommodations and public spaces. </p><p>“We are beyond excited to host Runaway to Paradise aboard Norwegian Jade and Pearl” said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. “Hosting an international rock and roll sensation like Jon Bon Jovi is a testament of our commitment to offer world-class entertainment for all who sail with us. With the recent refurbishments, both of the ships are ideal venues to host this musical experience and will certainly provide our guests with the vacation of a lifetime.” </p><p>Double occupancy staterooms on Runaway To Paradise begin at $1,895 (USD) per person for the Caribbean sailing, and $2,221 (USD) per person for the Mediterranean sailing, plus taxes and fees. Low deposits and flexible payment plans are available. For the best selection of staterooms, fans are encouraged to register for the cruise pre-sale at runawaytoparadise.com</p><p>For more information on Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Pearl, or to book a cruise aboard one of Norwegian’s ships, please contact a travel professional; call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784); or visit www.ncl.com. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>###</p><p> </p><p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong></p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 51-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising. Most notably, Norwegian revolutionized the cruise industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal cruise vacation on their schedule with no set dining times, a variety of entertainment options and no formal dress codes. Today, Norwegian invites guests to enjoy a relaxed, resort-style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea with a wide variety of accommodations options, including The Haven by Norwegian®, a luxury enclave with suites, a private pool and dining, concierge service and personal butlers. Norwegian Cruise Line sails around the globe, offering guests the freedom and flexibility to explore the world on their own time and experience up to 27 dining options, award-winning entertainment, superior guest service and more across all of the brand’s 16 ships.</p><p>For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line visit www.ncl.com; contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784); or follow us on the following social channels for the latest company news & exclusive content: Facebook, Instagram and YouTube: @NorwegianCruiseLine; Twitter and Snapchat: @CruiseNorwegian; and WeChat: @gonclcn. High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/media-center.</p><p><strong>About Jon Bon Jovi</strong></p><p>Self-reliance, optimism, and a community are key concepts that define Jon Bon Jovi’s music and charitable efforts. The front man for the Grammy Award-winning band Bon Jovi has not only written and performed countless rock anthems, he has utilized his spotlight and raised millions of dollars to aid the working poor, the homeless, and the hungry. After selling more than 130 million albums and performing in over 50 countries for more than 37.5 million fans, the band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018 in recognition of their longevity and impact on popular music for the past three decades. </p><p>Jon is also the Chairman of the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing about positive change and helping those in need “one SOUL at a time.” The Soul Foundation funds partnerships that address the issues of food and shelter, benefitting temporary shelters, transitional housing for teens, permanent supporting housing (including housing for vents and special needs populations), and providing home ownership opportunities. In October 2011, the Foundation opened the first JBJ Soul Kitchen in Red Bank, NJ, then a second location in Toms River, NJ in 2016. These community restaurants have since served over 80,000 meals. </p><p><strong>About Sixthman</strong></p><p>Sixthman festivals tear down walls between artists and fans by creating community-inspired vacation experiences on land and at sea. Since 2001, Sixthman has set the stage for moments that make life rock, serving more than 250,000 guests on unforgettable vacations at sea with their favorite bands and brands. These carefully curated, intimate events bring non-stop performances, artist collaborations and a truly immersive experience that celebrates community and changes expectations of what a vacation should be. Sixthman’s domestic home ports include New Orleans, Miami, and Tampa, travelling to dream destinations in the Virgin Islands, Belize, Honduras, Mexico, and The Bahamas. Beginning in 2019, Sixthman will expand their festivals at sea to Europe, sailing from Barcelona, Spain to exotic Mediterranean ports, and bring their innovative festivals to world class, all-inclusive resorts in the Dominican Republic. LIVE LOUD. </p><p><strong>About Runaway Tours </strong></p><p>Runaway Tours, in partnership with EBG (Entertainment Benefits Group) was created with one goal in mind: to super-serve the super-fan. Dedicated to creative once-in-a-lifetime, unique travel experiences for fans, Runaway Tours offers exclusive vacation packages available nowhere else. Only Runaway Tours will host you in a luxurious hotel, welcome you with private receptions and cocktail hours, provide great tickets to concerts and/or exclusive performances, throw members-only parties, and offer you the opportunity to meet your favorite performer! If you want to be a part of this experience, you need to book a Runaway Tours adventure!</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-bliss-completes-inaugural-season-alaskaNorwegian Bliss Completes Inaugural Season to Alaska2018-09-26T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 12.65pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;">Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Cruise Line’s latest and most innovative ship to date, will complete her inaugural season to </span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; color: black;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/alaska-cruises?cid=PR_"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: purple;">Alaska</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"> from Port of Seattle, Washington when she returns to the city on September 29, 2018. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 12.65pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; line-height: 12.65pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;">She will then make her way to Los Angeles, offering </span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; color: black;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/mexico-cruises?cid=PR_"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: purple;">Mexican Riviera</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"> cruises before repositioning to Port Miami, Florida for her fall/winter season sailing to the Caribbean. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; line-height: 12.65pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;">Following the most successful ship launch in the company’s history, Norwegian Bliss was christened in Seattle on May 30. On June 2,<sup> </sup>she commenced her first summer season of seven-day Alaska cruises welcoming nearly 77,000 guests over 17 voyages calling to Ketchikan, Skagway and Juneau in Alaska as well as to Victoria, British Colombia. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; line-height: 12.65pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;">“The Port of Seattle thanks Norwegian Cruise Line for building and bringing Norwegian Bliss, the largest cruise ship on the West Coast, to Seattle for the Alaska market,” said Port of Seattle Commission President Courtney Gregoire. “Thanks to partners like Norwegian Cruise Line, Seattle is proud to be a sustainable leader in cruise while creating more economic opportunities for businesses in our region. We appreciate the efforts of Norwegian Bliss to conserve water, reduce waste, and making cruising healthy for our environment and communities.” </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; line-height: 12.65pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;">Norwegian Bliss returns to Seattle on May 5, 2019 for her second Alaska season. At that time, she will be joined by Norwegian Joy sailing from Seattle and Norwegian Jewel cruising from Vancouver, and Seward, Alaska. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; line-height: 12.65pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;">“Norwegian Bliss was one of the most highly anticipated ships in the company’s history and was well received by our loyal guests and travel partners,” said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. “Her success surpassed anything we could have imagined, and as a result, we are very enthusiastic about our decision to introduce her sister ship, Norwegian Joy, to the U.S. market in April 2019, when she joins Norwegian Bliss and Norwegian Jewel in Alaska.” </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; line-height: 12.65pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;">As the largest and one of the newest ships to cruise from the Port of Los Angeles, Norwegian Bliss will offer seven-day cruises to the Mexican Riviera with calls to Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas, from October 5 – 27, 2018. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; line-height: 12.65pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;">For more information or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit </span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; color: black;"><a title="www.ncl.com" href="http://www.ncl.com/"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: purple;">www.ncl.com</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;">.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; line-height: 12.65pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; color: black;"><a href="https://ncl.box.com/s/61abfc9cidsz67h9s8hel18h8d82c5go"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; color: purple;">Link to Assets</span></a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; text-align: center; line-height: 12.65pt;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;">###</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 12.65pt;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;">About Norwegian Cruise Line</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 16.5pt;"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-wins-top-honors-world-travel-awardsNorwegian Cruise Line Wins Top Honors at World Travel Awards2018-09-24T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 16.5pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;">World Travel Awards named Norwegian Cruise Line “North America’s Leading Cruise Line” and “Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Line,” for the third and sixth consecutive year respectively, at a regional gala ceremony in Montego Bay, Jamaica this past Saturday.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 16.5pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; letter-spacing: -.1pt;">Norwegian Cruise Line is currently the most awarded cruise line of the 2018 World Travel Award season, having also secured its 11-year title as “Europe’s Leading Cruise Line” earlier this year in Athens, Greece. These three </span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;">highly regarded awards further emphasize the cruise brand’s status as the innovator in cruise travel in the most sought out cruise destinations in the world – the Caribbean, </span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/european-cruises?cid=PR_"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; color: purple;">Europe</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"> and North America.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 16.5pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;">“We are incredibly honored to have been awarded with such prestigious accolades,” said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. “What makes these even more special is the strong support we continue to receive from our travel partners, guests and everyone who voted for us. We will continue to strive for excellence across our 16-ship fleet, two resort-style destinations and every new and pioneering experience we offer guests who sail with us.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 16.5pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; letter-spacing: -.1pt;">With the company’s recent debut of Norwegian Bliss in June, the 16<sup>th</sup> ship of the modern and dynamic fleet, the brand continues to lead in creative, innovative and meaningful guest experiences. From its multi-level go-kart track and open-air laser tag arena to a 200,000-square-foot observation lounge featuring 180-degree vistas to a wide variety of high-caliber dining and entertainment venues, Norwegian Cruise Line is focused on providing guests the freedom and flexibility to design their dream vacation. </span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; letter-spacing: -.1pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 16.5pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; letter-spacing: -.1pt;">In 2019, the company will introduce two ships to the U.S. market. </span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/vacations?ships=Norwegian_Joy?cid=PR_"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; color: purple; letter-spacing: -.1pt;">Norwegian Joy</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; letter-spacing: -.1pt;"> moves to Seattle in April to join </span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/vacations?ships=Norwegian_Bliss?cid=PR_"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; color: purple; letter-spacing: -.1pt;">Norwegian Bliss</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; letter-spacing: -.1pt;"> with seven-day cruises to </span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/alaska-cruises?cid=PR_"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; color: purple; letter-spacing: -.1pt;">Alaska</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; letter-spacing: -.1pt;">, while </span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/vacations?ships=Norwegian_Encore?cid=PR_"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; color: purple; letter-spacing: -.1pt;">Norwegian Encore</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; letter-spacing: -.1pt;"> debuts in Miami in November offering seven-day cruises to the </span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises?cid=PR_"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; color: purple; letter-spacing: -.1pt;">Caribbean</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; letter-spacing: -.1pt;">.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 16.5pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;">For more information or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional; call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784); or visit </span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"><a href="http://www.ncl.com/"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; color: purple;">www.ncl.com</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;">.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; line-height: 16.5pt;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"># # #</span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;">About World Travel Awards</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;">Celebrating its 25<sup>th</sup> anniversary, the World Travel Awards is renowned as the most prestigious and comprehensive awards program in the global industry, recognizing and acknowledging excellence amongst companies involved in worldwide travel and tourism industries since 1993. The annual awards are voted on by thousands of travel and tourism professionals from across the globe and honor travel companies that provide outstanding products and customer service. Each year, WTA covers the globe with a series of regional gala ceremonies held to recognize and celebrate individual and collective success within each key geographical region.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;">WTA gala ceremonies are widely regarded as the best networking opportunities in the travel industry, attended by government and industry leaders, luminaries and international print and broadcast media. 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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-announces-summer-2020-itinerariesNorwegian Cruise Line Announces Summer 2020 Itineraries2018-09-18T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in cruise travel, today opened for sale summer 2020 itineraries for 11 of its 17 ships, including upcoming voyages for Norwegian Encore, the company’s highly anticipated ship setting sail in 2019. The cruise line also opened summer 2021 through spring 2022 sailings on its Pride of America ship.</p><p>With voyages to the most popular destinations in the world, the summer 2020 schedule includes three ships cruising to Alaska, four ships voyaging in Europe and two sailing to Bermuda from New York City and Boston, including Norwegian Encore, which begins sailing from the city that never sleeps on April 22, 2020. </p><p>“We’re proud of the itineraries we’ve carefully curated for our guests, which allow them to experience some of the most sought-after destinations around the globe,” said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. “Summer 2020 is especially exciting as our Breakaway-Plus class will be making waves all over the world, from Norwegian Joy and Norwegian Bliss in Alaska to Norwegian Encore in Bermuda and Norwegian Escape’s debut in Europe as our newest ship in the region.”</p><p><strong>Alaska – Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Joy and Norwegian Jewel</strong></p><p>Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Joy and Norwegian Jewel will sail to <a title="Alaska Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/alaska-cruises" target="_self">Alaska</a> in summer 2020, as the youngest and most exciting fleet in the region. Sister ships, Norwegian Joy and Norwegian Bliss, return to the state with seven-day cruises from Seattle, Washington beginning May 9 and May 10 respectively. In Alaska, Norwegian Joy will call to Holkham Bay, Icy Strait Point, Juneau, Ketchikan, and in British Columbia, she will call in Victoria. Norwegian Bliss will call to Glacier Bay, Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan, Alaska as well as Victoria, British Columbia. </p><p>Rounding out the Alaskan fleet, beginning May 11, Norwegian Jewel returns to Vancouver, British Columbia and Seward, Alaska to sail her incredibly popular seven-day Glacier Bay Northbound and Inside Passage itineraries.</p><p><strong>Europe – Norwegian Escape, Norwegian Dawn, Norwegian Getaway and Norwegian Epic</strong></p><p>Norwegian Escape will make her European debut on May 29 offering nine-day cruises to the Baltic region from Copenhagen, Denmark with calls to Warnemünde, Germany; Tallinn, Estonia, Helsinki, Finland; Stockholm (Nynashamn), Sweden and an overnight in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Norwegian Escape will be one of the newest and largest Norwegian ships to homeport in Europe offering guests flexibility and choice with over 27 dining options, 21 bars and lounges, Broadway-style entertainment and more. </p><p>For the first time, beginning May 15, Norwegian Dawn will cruise from Europe offering seven-to-eleven-day sailings to the Greek Isles from Venice, Italy. From May 8, Norwegian Getaway will offer ten-and-eleven-day cruises to the Greek Isles and Italy from Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy. Both Norwegian Dawn and Norwegian Getaway will visit Kotor, Montenegro; Dubrovnik, Croatia; Corfu, Santorini and Mykonos, Greece, among other Mediterranean cities. Norwegian Epic’s European summer 2020 itineraries will open for sale on October 16, 2018.</p><p><strong>Bermuda – Norwegian Encore and Norwegian Gem</strong></p><p>Following her inaugural season in the Caribbean, Norwegian Encore will reposition from Miami, Florida to New York City offering seven-day cruises to Bermuda beginning April 22, while Norwegian Gem will offer seven-day voyages from Boston to Bermuda beginning May 1. Both ships’ seven-day itineraries overnight in port offering guests three days in Bermuda. </p><p><strong>Caribbean – Norwegian Breakaway</strong></p><p>Beginning April 23, Norwegian Breakaway returns to Miami with a selection of five-and-seven-day Western <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean Cruises </a>to Roatan and Bay Islands, Honduras; Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico; and the resort-style island destination of Harvest Caye in Southern Belize. She will also sail a variety of three-and-four-day cruises to the Bahamas calling to Nassau and Great Stirrup Cay, Norwegian’s private island.</p><p><strong>Bahamas & Florida / Canada & New England – Norwegian Pearl</strong></p><p>As of May 23, for the first time, Norwegian Pearl will homeport in New York City offering select seven, ten and eleven-day cruises to Canada and New England with calls to Halifax, Nova Scotia; Saint John, New Brunswick; Bar Harbor and Portland, Maine; and Newport, Rhode Island. She will also offer seven-day voyages to Bahamas and Florida with visits to Port Canaveral, Florida; Nassau and Norwegian’s private island paradise, Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas, which will have recently undergone enhancements as part of Norwegian Edge®, the company’s commitment to elevating the standard of excellence across its fleet and resort-style destinations.</p><p><strong>Hawaii – Pride of America</strong></p><p>Pride of America will continue the <a title="Hawaii Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/hawaii-cruises" target="_self">Hawaii Cruises </a>with her seven-day inter-island itinerary that offers nearly 100 hours of port time in Hawaii’s main islands, including calls in Hilo, Kona, and overnight stays in Kahului, Maui and Nãwiliwili, Kauai with an afternoon cruising past the breathtaking Nãpali Coast. Norwegian’s Pride of America will depart from Honolulu every Saturday beginning May 1, 2021 through April 2022.</p><p>For more information or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional; call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784); or visit www.ncl.com.</p><p># # #</p><p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong></p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 51-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising. Most notably, Norwegian revolutionized the cruise industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal cruise vacation on their schedule with no set dining times, a variety of entertainment options and no formal dress codes. Today, Norwegian invites guests to enjoy a relaxed, resort-style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea with a wide variety of accommodations options, including The Haven by Norwegian®, a luxury enclave with suites, a private pool and dining, concierge service and personal butlers. Norwegian Cruise Line sails around the globe, offering guests the freedom and flexibility to explore the world on their own time and experience up to 27 dining options, award-winning entertainment, superior guest service and more across all of the brand’s 16 ships.</p><p>For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line visit www.ncl.com; contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784); or follow us on the following social channels for the latest company news & exclusive content: Facebook, Instagram and YouTube: @NorwegianCruiseLine; Twitter and Snapchat: @CruiseNorwegian; and WeChat: @gonclcn. High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/media-center.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><!--EndFragment--></p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-offers-limited-time-free-airfare-norwegian-joy-alaska-sailingsNorwegian Cruise Line Offers Limited-Time Free Airfare for Norwegian Joy Alaska Sailings2018-09-13T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in cruise travel, today announced a free and reduced roundtrip airfare offer for new reservations on <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/joy?cid=PR_">Norwegian Joy’s</a></span> seven-day <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/alaska-cruises?cid=PR_">Alaska</a></span> itineraries beginning April 2019 through September 2019.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">The offer will be available to the general public for one day only on September 14, with past guests gaining early access on September 13.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>New bookings for a balcony or better will be eligible for free or reduced roundtrip economy class airfare for up to two guests from over 100 airports across the U.S. and Canada. Guests reserving The Haven or Concierge level will receive complimentary airfare at all eligible airports.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Guests may opt for a discount up to $1,000 per stateroom instead of the airfare offer. The Free Air promotion is also combinable with Norwegian’s <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-deals/choice?cid=PR_">Free at Sea</a></span> offer, where guests can select up to five amenities of their choosing. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">The promotion celebrates the repositioning of Norwegian Joy to the U.S. for year-round sailings on the west coast.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Prior to her arrival in Seattle, Norwegian Joy will undergo approximately $50 million in upgrades to enhance her already popular features and bring her designs and offerings to be virtually identical to those of her sister ship, Norwegian Bliss, the newest and most successful ship in the line’s 51-year history.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>From dining and entertainment to recreational activities, guests will have more opportunities to experience the innovative features expected of the modern and dynamic fleet while discovering the natural beauty of Alaska.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">“Alaska itineraries are some of our most popular cruises amongst travelers nationwide, as they offer one of the best ways to see and experience the Last Frontier,” said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“We’re extremely excited to have Norwegian Joy join her sister Norwegian Bliss in Seattle next year, so we’re asking guests to join us in celebrating her arrival with this new and exciting free airfare promotion.” </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_Hlk524530019"></a><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Joy will cruise a variety of itineraries featuring Juneau, Ketchikan, Skagway, Holkham Bay and Icy Strait Point, long recognized for its untouched wilderness, rich culture and fresh seafood. She will also call into Victoria, British Columbia.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Following her first season in Alaska from Seattle, she will remain on the west coast with cruises to the </span><a href="https://www.ncl.com/vacations/?destinations=Mexican_Riviera_Cruises?cid=PR_"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk524530019;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Mexican Riviera</span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk524530019;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> and </span></span><a href="https://www.ncl.com/vacations/?destinations=Panama_Canal_Cruises?cid=PR_"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk524530019;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Panama Canal</span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk524530019;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> from Los Angeles, as one of the newest and largest ships in the area, growing the brand’s presence in the underserved market. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">The Free Air promotion will be available on September 14, with past guests gaining early access on September 13. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is only available with seven-day Alaska itineraries on Norwegian Joy and is based on availability.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The offer includes roundtrip economy class airfare from select airports.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">not applicable with Sail Away categories.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Additional <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/termsandconditions/promotions#air?cid=PR_">terms and conditions</a></span> may apply. </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">For more information about the free air fare offer, Norwegian Joy or to book a cruise aboard one of Norwegian’s ships, please contact a travel professional; call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784); or visit <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="http://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a></span>. </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">For images, click <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://ncl.box.com/v/N-Joy-Free-Airfare-Alaska-2019">here</a></span>.</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">###</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">About Norwegian Cruise Line</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans',sans-serif;">Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 51-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising. 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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-encore-hull-artwork-unveiledNorwegian Encore Hull Artwork Unveiled2018-09-11T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p><!--StartFragment--></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><!--StartFragment--></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;"><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/encore-press-release.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="312" /></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">Norwegian Cruise Line today revealed that Eduardo Arranz-Bravo, the award-winning Spanish artist, created the hull artwork for the fourth and final ship of its Breakaway-Plus class, Norwegian Encore, debuting in Miami in November 2019.<span> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">A representation of his modern and abstract style, the ship’s hull will feature a labyrinth of color inspired by Arranz-Bravo’s life by the sea in Barcelona and paying tribute to the vibrant guest experience for which the Norwegian brand is recognized.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">“Norwegian Cruise Line is a dynamic, pioneering company known for its innovative experiences and breathtaking collection of beautifully designed ships,” said Arranz-Bravo. “I am honored to not only bring that vibrancy to life even more on Norwegian Encore but also showcase my love for the ocean and my hometown of Barcelona.”</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">Frank Del Rio, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, played a key role in the selection of Arranz-Bravo as the hull artist for Norwegian Encore, having been inspired by his work for many years. Del Rio’s passion for the arts has helped elevate Norwegian’s on-board experience, most recently with the multi-million-dollar-art collection curated for Norwegian Bliss.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">“We are well-known for our iconic hull designs and know that Arranz-Bravo’s lively design will complement the colorful destinations in the <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean</a> that Norwegian Encore will visit when she debuts next year,” said Del Rio.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">Recognized for his inventive and humanistic approach to abstract art, Arranz-Bravo’s work is showcased throughout the world and portrays a constant evolution that some refer to as futuristic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is highly regarded, having been the recipient of countless awards and accolades, and was one of three artists chosen to represent the 1992 Olympic games in Barcelona.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">“Eduardo’s design will be a perfect complement to the collection of hull artwork within our fleet and is a testament to the dynamic experience our guests will have on board,” said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“We are proud to welcome him to our Norwegian Cruise Line family.”</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">At approximately 167,800 gross tons and accommodating up to 4,000 guests, </span><strong><a href="https://www.ncl.com/vacations?ships=Norwegian_Encore?cid=PR_"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">Norwegian Encore</span></a></strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;"> will complete the Breakaway-Plus class, the most successful class in the company’s history. She is currently being built at Meyer Werft, in Papenburg, Germany and will feature many innovative dining, entertainment and recreational activities that guests have come to expect from the industry-leading brand. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">Following her unveiling, she will cruise out of Miami every Sunday and sail seven-day voyages to the </span><strong><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises?cid=PR_"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">Eastern Caribbean</span></a></strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">, beginning with her first journey on November 17, 2019 through April 12, 2020.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">More details on the ship’s design, accommodations, dining and onboard offerings will be shared in the coming months.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">For more information on Norwegian Encore or to book a cruise aboard one of Norwegian’s newest ships, contact a travel professional or call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit </span><strong><a href="http://www.ncl.com"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">www.ncl.com</span></a></strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">###</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">About Norwegian Cruise Line</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 51-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising. 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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-sun-completes-first-season-cruises-cuba-port-canaveralNorwegian Sun Completes First Season of Cruises to Cuba from Port Canaveral2018-08-30T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Norwegian Sun will complete her first season of cruises to </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; color: blue;">Cuba </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">from Port Canaveral, Florida with her last sailing on September 3, 2018 before she moves to Miami, Florida for select sailings then repositioning to </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; color: blue;">South America </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">for her fall/winter season.</span></p><p class="Default"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">The first and only homeported ship to cruise to Cuba from Port Canaveral, Norwegian Sun, during her summer season, welcomed over 30,000 guests on 15 voyages on her four-day Cuba cruise itinerary with port of calls in Key West and an overnight in Havana. The final, and 16</span><span style="font-size: 6.5pt;">th </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">sailing to Cuba from Port Canaveral, departs September 3</span><span style="font-size: 6.5pt;">rd </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">for a five-day voyage to Key West, an overnight in Havana and a visit to Great Stirrup Cay, Norwegian’s private island in the Bahamas. </span></p><p class="Default"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Following this successful first season, Norwegian Sun will return to Port Canaveral in April 2019 with even more Cuba itineraries, offering travelers the chance to experience the warm culture and people of the Caribbean island through a variety of Office of Foreign Assets Control compliant excursions available through Norwegian Cruise Line.</span></p><p class="Default"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">“Since we first sailed to Cuba in 2017 from Miami, it has become one of our most popular destinations,” said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. “Norwegian Sun last homeported in Port Canaveral in the 2011/2012 fall/winter season and we were excited to return and showcase her latest enhancements and offer a new itinerary in the region.”</span></p><p class="Default"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">“We’re very proud of the success of the Norwegian Sun sailings from Port Canaveral and thrilled that Norwegian Cruise Line has chosen to continue its very popular Cuba itineraries from here,” said Captain John Murray, chief executive officer of Port Canaveral. “This important decision by Norwegian to bring Norwegian Sun ‘back home’ to our port validates our commitment to meeting the needs and expectations of our valued cruise partners.”</span></p><p class="Default"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Port Canaveral was Norwegian Sun’s first homeport, following a three-week, bow-to-stern renovation in April in Victoria, BC as part of </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; color: blue;">The Norwegian Edge</span><span style="font-size: 6.5pt; color: blue;">®</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; color: blue;">, </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">the company’s program designed to elevate the standard of excellence across its fleet. Built in 2001, Norwegian now features refreshed staterooms and public spaces, and </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">boasts three new venues including Los Lobos Cantina, a Mexican restaurant offering a modern take on traditional favorites; Bliss Ultra Lounge, a new bar and nightclub; and Spinnaker Lounge, featuring a larger than life dance floor.</span></p><p class="Default"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"> All 968 staterooms were upgraded with smart televisions and USB ports as well as new carpet, artwork and select furniture. The newly revitalized accommodations pay tribute to the beauty of the surrounding ocean with a palette of cool blue hues and silver and turquoise accents. The abstract art within the staterooms and suites are the ideal complement to the new and modern feel.</span></p><p class="Default"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">The renovations also touched dining outlets and public spaces including Cagney’s, La Cucina, Le Bistro, Teppanyaki, the Mandara Spa, Stardust Lounge Theater, Splash Academy and more. </span></p><p class="Default"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">For more information about Norwegian Cruise Line ships and their itineraries, or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; color: blue;">www.ncl.com</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">. </span></p><p class="Default"><strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; color: blue;">Link to Norwegian Sun Assets</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination: none; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"> ###</span></p><p class="Default"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">About Port Canaveral </span></strong></p><p class="Default"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Led by the elected five-member Canaveral Port Authority Board of Commissioners and Port Director and CEO, Captain John Murray, Port Canaveral is one of the world's most dynamic and exciting ports. A world-class gateway for cruises, cargo, recreation and logistics, as well as a gateway to new frontiers, including space, Port Canaveral hosts nearly 5 million revenue cruise passengers through its state-of-the-art terminals and 6 million of tons of cargo annually, including bulk, break-bulk, project, and containerized. The Port is strategically located to service all Florida markets, as well as the Southeastern United States. In addition to world class cruise facilities and diverse cargo operations, Port Canaveral offers more recreational opportunities than all other Florida deep-water seaports combined, including public parks, free public boat ramps, marinas, an entertainment district, and the seven-story interactive exhibit and event venue Exploration Tower. 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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-escape-lights-stage-broadway-star-powerNorwegian Escape Lights Up the Stage with Broadway Star Power2018-08-16T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination: none; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans;">Norwegian Cruise Line today announced that three award-winning Broadway songstresses, Melinda Doolittle, Sharon Wilkins and Melba Moore, will be performing in the Tony Award</span><sup><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans;">®</span></sup><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans;">-winning musical, <em>After Midnight</em>, as well as their own Supper Club Cabaret Show, aboard <a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/escape"><span style="color: blue;">Norwegian Escape</span></a> beginning August 19, 2018.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination: none; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans;">The announcement, which illustrates the company’s dedication to high-caliber entertainment, comes on the heels of its successful</span><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans;">launch of Tony Award</span><sup><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans;">®</span></sup><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans;">-winning musical <em>Jersey Boys</em> and its original production <em>¡HAVANA!</em> as well as the debut of Syd Norman’s Pour House, an authentic and immersive experience inspired by the greatest clubs in American rock ‘n’ roll history. The increase in star power is in response to the incredible reception of Broadway’s own, Tony Award</span><sup><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans;">®</span></sup><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans;">-nominated, Brenda Braxton, who has routinely starred in <em>After Midnight </em>aboard Norwegian Escape since its introduction into the fleet in 2015. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination: none; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans;">“We are thrilled to engage these celebrated Broadway stars and very happy to welcome Melinda, Sharon and Melba to the Norwegian Cruise Line family,” said Richard Ambrose, the company’s vice president of entertainment. “We have long invested in elevating entertainment on board our ships and working with these powerhouse singers is yet another example of our commitment to exceeding guest expectations with world-class entertainment.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination: none; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans;">Beginning August 19, <em>American Idol</em> alumnus and soul songstress, <a href="http://melindadoolittle.com/"><span style="color: blue;">Melinda Doolittle</span></a>, will make her at-sea debut as the lead in the critically-acclaimed Broadway show <em>After Midnight</em>, which celebrates Duke Ellington’s time at Harlem’s famed Cotton Club during the Jazz Age. Doolittle will perform for six weeks aboard Norwegian Escape with Broadway veteran and television actress, Sharon Wilkins, taking over the role on September 30. A 21-year Broadway veteran, Wilkins is an accomplished on-screen actress having performed in films and television series including <em>Maid in Manhattan</em>, <em>National Treasure</em>, <em>Law and Order: SVU</em> and <em>Rescue Me</em>. Wilkins will perform until December 9, 2018 and will reprise her role in February 2019.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination: none; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans;">From December 9, 2018 to February 1, 2019, three-time Grammy Award-nominated and Tony Award</span><sup><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans;">®</span></sup><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans;">-winning R&B singer, <a href="https://www.melbamoore.com/"><span style="color: blue;">Melba Moore</span></a><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: blue;">, will take over for Wilkins as the lead in <em>After Midnight.</em> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14.5pt; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"> </span><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans;">Recognized as a notable figure within the R&B music genre throughout the 1970s, 80s and 90s, Moore has long been a prominent Broadway vocalist with performances in the Grammy and Tony Award</span><sup><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans;">®</span></sup><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans;">-winning musicals <em>Hair</em>, <em>Les Misérables </em>and<em> Purlie, </em>where she won the Tony Award</span><sup><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans;">® </span></sup><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans;">for best performance by a featured actress in a musical in 1970.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination: none; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans;">In addition to performing in <em>After Midnight</em> in the Escape Theater, the three stars will host their own Cabaret Show in The Supper Club, offering guests a more intimate performance including solo singing acts with a three-piece band.</span><span style="font-size: 14.5pt; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination: none; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans;">The ship’s entertainment schedule features a rotation of these stars well into the 2019 cruise season. </span><span style="font-size: 14.5pt; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination: none; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans;">“It is incredibly exciting to be working with Norwegian Cruise Line, a company that is truly redefining entertainment at sea,” said Melba Moore. “I’ve performed in many different arenas throughout my career and am very impressed with the dedication and passion of the team at Norwegian. They really do push the limits to deliver an unforgettable experience for guests. I am anxiously looking forward to joining my fellow cast mates aboard the stunning Norwegian Escape later this year.” </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination: none; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans;">Norwegian Cruise Line’s award-winning entertainment features ten Broadway shows across its 16-ship fleet, including Tony Award</span><sup><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans;">®</span></sup><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans;">-winners and nominees including <em>After Midnight</em>, <em>Jersey Boys</em>, <em>Rock of Ages</em> and <em>Million Dollar Quartet</em>. 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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-continues-raise-bar-its-award-winning-beverage-program-seaNorwegian Cruise Line Continues to Raise the Bar For Its Award-Winning Beverage Program at Sea2018-08-15T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;">Norwegian Cruise Line was once again celebrated for its distinguished onboard beverage program with Norwegian Bliss’ head mixologist named as one of the 2018 Diageo Global Travel’s Best Bartenders, and Norwegian Escape’s upscale steakhouse Cagney’s recognized with the “Award of Excellence” by Wine Spectator.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;">The accolades were announced in advance of the cruise line’s third season of Meet the Winemaker cruises available on select ships and itineraries now through February 16, 2019. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;">Head mixologist, Razvan Dorel Cordea, of the recently debuted Norwegian Bliss, was one of three cruise industry professionals recognized as a “2018 Diageo Global Travel’s Best Bartender” and as a semi-finalist for “2018 Diageo World Class Bartender of the Year.” After successfully completing two challenges during the semifinals in Miami, Cordea will represent Norwegian Cruise Line at the global finals in Berlin on October 5-8, 2018. There, he will compete against 50 of the world’s best bartenders. This is the third time Norwegian Cruise Line has been represented at this prestigious beverage competition.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;">The carefully crafted wine selection at Cagney’s on Norwegian Escape was also recognized by Wine Spectator with the “Award of Excellence.” A celebrated favorite among guests, Cagney’s is Norwegian Cruise Line’s classic American-style steakhouse featuring mouthwatering, premium meats and delectable sides including parmesan truffle fries and caramelized Brussel sprouts. To complement the decadent dishes, the wine selection has been fashioned to include over 100 selections from 30 regions around the globe.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;">“Gastronomy has become such an important element of traveling today that we are more committed than ever to exceptional culinary experiences across our 16-ship fleet,” said Wes Cort, vice president of food and beverage at Norwegian Cruise Line. “I’m proud of our creative and innovative teams both on land and sea who are dedicated to curating programs and partnerships that our guests will remember and look forward to time and again.”</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;">The accolades were announced as in advance of Norwegian Cruise Line’s third season of Meet the Winemaker cruises, which invite guests sailing on select itineraries on Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Escape and Norwegian Dawn, to participate in a robust program of private wine dinners and tastings, seminars and meet-and-greets with experts in the winemaking industry, including Salvatore Ferragamo, Rob Mondavi Jr., and Gerard Bertrand. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;">“Last season was such a success that we are thrilled to bring back this series of incredible wine cruises,” said Mark Kansley, senior vice president of hotel operations at Norwegian Cruise Line. “It has been a great honor to collaborate with these remarkable industry visionaries and provide an innovative culinary program and a one-of-a-kind cruise experience to our guests.”</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;">Guests have several opportunities to engage with winemakers and other experts through a variety of enriching seminars and activities including open-forum question and answer sessions and meet-and-greets. 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Seating is limited for both the tasting and wine pairing dinners so reservations are highly encouraged and available once on board the ship. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><strong>The 2018/19 Meet the Winemaker series will be featured on the following sailings:</strong></p><p>• September 23, 2018 on Norwegian Escape -- Aarón Sánchez, celebrity chef and James Beard award winner, is the official ambassador and spokesperson for Moët-Hennessy’s Argentinian wine, Terrazas De Los Andes</p><p>• October 12, 2018 on Norwegian Dawn -- Dina Mondavi, daughter of Isabel and Michael Mondavi, represents four generations of winemaking with Michael Mondavi Family Estate</p><p>• October 27, 2018 on Norwegian Bliss -- Salvatore Ferragamo, son of Ferruccio Ferragamo heir of famed Italian fashion house, and CEO of Il Borro Winery in Tuscany, Italy</p><p>• December 8, 2018 on Norwegian Bliss -- Bob Bertheau, head winemaker at Chateau Ste. Michelle, has maintained the vineyard’s legacy of crafting awarding-winning Chardonnay, Riesling, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, while putting his own signature on the wines</p><p>• January 12, 2019 on Norwegian Bliss -- Juan Munoz Oca, head winemaker at Columbia Crest produces the winery’s portfolio of Reserve, H3, and Grand Estates wines</p><p>• February 16, 2019 on Norwegian Bliss -- Gerard Bertrand is the renowned vintner of Languedoc-Roussillo </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;">Meet the Winemaker cruises onNorwegian Bliss take place on the seven-day itineraries to Alaska from Seattle during the summer months, the Mexican Riviera in the fall from Los Angeles and the Eastern <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean</a> from Miami in the winter. On Norwegian Escape, the cruises are available on itineraries from New York,and on Norwegian Dawn, they are available on seven-day itineraries from Boston to Canada and New England offering guests a beautiful way to witness the fall foliage.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;">Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 51-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising. Most notably, Norwegian revolutionized the cruise industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal cruise vacation on their schedule with no set dining times, a variety of entertainment options and no formal dress codes. Today, Norwegian invites guests to enjoy a relaxed, resort-style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea with a wide variety of accommodations options, including The Haven by Norwegian®, a luxury enclave with suites, private pool and dining, concierge service and personal butlers. Norwegian Cruise Line sails around the globe, offering guests the freedom and flexibility to explore the world on their own time and experience up to 27 dining options, award-winning entertainment, superior guest service and more across all of the brand's 16 ships.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;">Norwegian recently launched their most innovative ship, Norwegian Bliss, offering many firsts-at-sea for the global market including the largest race track at sea, award-winning Broadway entertainment, two observation lounges for guests to enjoy stunning ocean and glacier views and more. Norwegian's next new build, Norwegian Encore, will be the final ship of the “Breakaway-Plus” class, the most successful class of the company’s history, and will be delivered in October 2019, offering seven-day cruises to the Eastern Caribbean from Miami commencing in November 2019. Beginning in 2022, Norwegian will introduce six additional ships.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;">To learn more about our fleet or for further information about Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com; contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784); or follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Youtube: @NorwegianCruiseLine; Twitter and Snapchat: @CruiseNorwegian; and WeChat: @gonclcn. High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/media-center. </p><!--EndFragment-->
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-transforms-three-ships-bow-stern-enhancementsNorwegian Transforms Three Ships with Bow-To-Stern Enhancements2018-08-10T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Noto Sans;">Norwegian Cruise Line today announced the completed refurbishments of three ships, </span><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/breakaway?cid=PR_"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Noto Sans;">Norwegian Breakaway</span></a><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Noto Sans;">, </span><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/sun?cid=PR_"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Noto Sans;">Norwegian Sun</span></a><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Noto Sans;"> and </span><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/star?cid=PR_"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Noto Sans;">Norwegian Star</span></a><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Noto Sans;">, further showcasing its commitment to extraordinary quality and the guest experience. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Noto Sans;">As part of </span><a href="https://www.ncl.com/norwegian-edge?cid=PR_"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Noto Sans;">The Norwegian Edge<sup>®</sup>,</span></a><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Noto Sans;"> the company’s program designed to elevate the standard of excellence across its fleet, the revitalized ships now feature new designs and venues including Los Lobos Cantina, an upscale Mexican restaurant; the adults-only enclave, Spice H<sub>2</sub>O; and Syd Norman’s Pour House – an American rock ‘n’ roll bar and lounge, which makes its debut aboard Norwegian Breakaway.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Noto Sans;">“What a year this has been for us at Norwegian Cruise Line,” said Andy Stuart, the brand’s president and chief executive officer. “Not only did we introduce our latest and record-breaking ship, Norwegian Bliss, and announce the redeployment of her sister ship Norwegian Joy, but we are now unveiling our newly revitalized ships, Norwegian Breakaway, Sun and Star. This is a testament to how invested we are in our guests’ experience. Although we are one of the youngest fleets in the industry, we are very committed to The Norwegian Edge program which allows us to remain consistent, relevant and exciting.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Noto Sans;">Norwegian Breakaway</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Noto Sans;">Norwegian Breakaway, which was built in 2013, debuts the new American rock ‘n’ roll bar and lounge Syd Norman’s Pour House as well as upgraded accommodations, public spaces and more, following a two-week dry dock in Brest, France.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Noto Sans;">A testament to Norwegian Cruise Line’s commitment to providing the best entertainment at sea, Syd Norman’s Pour House is an authentic and immersive experience inspired by the greatest clubs in American rock ‘n’ roll history.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Replacing Fat Cats Jazz & Blues Club, Syd Norman’s is a tribute to the grandfather of “Rock of Ages” playwright Chris D’Arenso and modeled after influential rock houses such as CBGB’s, The Rainbow and the Fillmore.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Vintage décor, diner-style seating and an unforgettable playlist of classic rock from the late 1960’s to 1980’s come together to bring this high-caliber entertainment offering to life. Three times a week, cast members from “Rock of Ages” will treat guests to specialty cocktails named after rock ‘n’ roll classics such as “The Witchy Woman” among others in the interactive Syd Norman’s Experience. Guests will also rock-out to a five-person band playing classics six nights a week. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Noto Sans;">Additional upgrades include enhancements to Bliss Ultra Lounge with new, premium furniture; new carpet in all 2,014 staterooms and suites; a full transformation of the gift shop; and new carpet installations in the staircases, elevators and lobbies.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Noto Sans;">Norwegian Sun</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Noto Sans;">Built in 2001, Norwegian Sun underwent a three-week bow-to-stern renovation in Victoria, BC.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As a result, she now features refreshed staterooms and public spaces, and boasts three new venues including Los Lobos Cantina, Bliss Ultra Lounge and Spinnaker Lounge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Noto Sans;">Los Lobos Cantina is a Mexican restaurant offering a modern take on traditional favorites like guacamole prepared tableside, al pastor tacos, enchiladas de mole and handcrafted margaritas. 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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-holdings-announces-efforts-reduce-single-use-plasticsNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings Announces Efforts to Reduce Single-Use Plastics2018-07-30T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans;" lang="EN-AU">Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (Norwegian) (NYSE: NCLH), a leading global cruise company </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" lang="EN-AU">which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans;" lang="EN-AU">, announced the important next step in its efforts to reduce its environmental impact by eliminating single-use plastic straws across its fleet of 26 ships and two island destinations, Great Stirrup Cay and Harvest Caye. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">The Company anticipates that it will eliminate over 50 million plastic straws each year across its fleet with these changes.</span></p><p> <span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans;" lang="EN-AU">As a member of </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Ocean Conservancy’s Trash Free Seas Alliance<sup>®</sup>, the Company is actively working towards solutions that will mitigate plastic waste entering the ocean.<span> </span>The transition away from single-use plastics across the Company’s fleet and island destinations builds upon the Company’s environmental efforts already underway to increase sustainable sourcing, minimize waste to landfills, invest in emerging technologies and reduce CO<sub>2</sub> emissions.</span> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">“Eliminating single-use plastic straws across our global fleet and island destinations builds on our global environmental program ‘Sail & Sustain’ and further reduces our environmental footprint," said Frank Del Rio, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“As a member of the Trash Free Seas Alliance®, we are committed to doing our part to protect the world’s oceans for future generations to enjoy.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">“We commend Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings for this important step to reduce single-use plastics,” said Janis Searles Jones, chief executive officer of Ocean Conservancy. “Plastic straws are just a fraction of the plastic in the ocean, but they are always among the top ten items collected during Ocean Conservancy’s annual International Coastal Cleanup and can be deadly to ocean wildlife, which is why we have long urged our supporters to skip the straw when they can.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Founded in 2012, the Trash Free Seas Alliance® brings together thought leaders from industry, conservation and academia to create a forum for pragmatic, real-world collaboration focused on the measurable reduction of ocean trash.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" lang="EN-AU">Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings’ global environmental program, ‘Sail & Sustain’, reflects the Company’s mission of providing truly exceptional cruise vacation experiences for all of its guests while minimizing its impact on the environment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To learn more about Norwegian’s commitment to environmental stewardship, visit </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans;" lang="EN-AU">the company’s website at </span><span lang="EN-AU"><a href="http://www.nclhltd.com/Stewardship"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans;">http://www.nclhltd.com/Stewardship</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" lang="EN-AU">.</span></p><p> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-outline-level: 1; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; color: black;" lang="EN-AU">About Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans;" lang="EN-AU">Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:NCLH) is a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands. With a combined fleet of 26 ships with approximately 54,400 berths, these brands offer itineraries to more than 450 destinations worldwide. The Company will introduce eight additional ships through 2027.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" lang="EN-AU"> </span></p><p> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-outline-level: 1; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; color: black;" lang="EN-AU">About Ocean Conservancy</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" lang="EN-AU">Ocean Conservancy is working to protect the ocean from today’s greatest global challenges. Together with our partners, we create science-based solutions for a healthy ocean and the wildlife and communities that depend on it. For more information, visit oceanconservancy.org, or follow us on </span><span lang="EN-AU"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/oceanconservancy/"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Facebook</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" lang="EN-AU">, </span><span lang="EN-AU"><a href="https://twitter.com/OurOcean"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Twitter</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" lang="EN-AU"> or </span><span lang="EN-AU"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/oceanconservancy/?hl=en"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Instagram</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" lang="EN-AU">.</span></p><p> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; letter-spacing: -.1pt;" lang="EN-AU">Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" lang="EN-AU">Certain statements in this release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this release, including, without limitation, those regarding our business strategy, financial position, results of operations, plans, prospects and objectives of management for future operations (including expected fleet additions, development plans, environmental sustainability objectives and objectives relating to our activities), are forward-looking statements. Many, but not all, of these statements can be found by looking for words like "expect," "anticipate," "goal," "project," "plan," "believe," "seek," "will," "may," "forecast," "estimate," "intend," "future," and similar words. Forward-looking statements do not guarantee future performance and may involve risks, uncertainties and other factors which could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied in those forward-looking statements. Examples of these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to the impact of: adverse events impacting the security of travel, such as terrorist acts, armed conflict and threats thereof, acts of piracy, and other international events; adverse incidents involving cruise ships; adverse general economic and related factors, such as fluctuating or increasing levels of unemployment, underemployment and the volatility of fuel prices, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; the spread of epidemics and viral outbreaks; our expansion into and investments in new markets;<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the risks and increased costs associated with operating internationally; breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; changes in fuel prices and/or other cruise operating costs; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; overcapacity in key markets or globally; the unavailability of attractive port destinations; our indebtedness and restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility in operating our business; the significant portion of our assets pledged as collateral under our existing debt agreements and the ability of our creditors to accelerate the repayment of our indebtedness; volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets, which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; our inability to recruit or retain qualified personnel or the loss of key personnel; delays in our shipbuilding program and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments; our reliance on third parties to provide hotel management services to certain ships and certain other services; future increases in the price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues; our inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage; future changes relating to how external distribution channels sell and market our cruises; pending or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions; our ability to keep pace with developments in technology; seasonal variations in passenger fare rates and occupancy levels at different times of the year; changes involving the tax and environmental regulatory regimes in which we operate; and other factors set forth under "Risk Factors" in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The above examples are not exhaustive and new risks emerge from time to time. Such forward-looking statements are based on our current beliefs, assumptions, expectations, estimates and projections regarding our present and future business strategies and the environment in which we expect to operate in the future. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made. We expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto or any change of events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement was based, except as required by law.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Investor Relations & Media Contacts</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Andrea DeMarco</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">(305) 468-2339</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><a href="mailto:InvestorRelations@nclcorp.com"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">InvestorRelations@nclcorp.com</span></span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><a href="mailto:InvestorRelations@nclcorp.com"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"> </span></span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Jordan Kever</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">(305) 436-4961</span></span></p><!--EndFragment-->
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-partners-guy-harvey-ocean-foundation-host-second-annual-conse-1Norwegian Cruise Line Partners With Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation to Host Second Annual Conservation Cruise2018-07-27T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
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<![endif]--><p> </p><!--StartFragment--><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Norwegian Cruise Line is partnering with the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation (GHOF) and Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Guy Harvey Research Institute to host the second annual ocean conservation-themed cruise on Norwegian Escape this fall.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Departing October 21 from New York, guests who sail on this unforgettable cruise will experience a week full of opportunities to meet Guy Harvey, world renowned marine artist, as he hosts specially-planned events about ocean conservation</span><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;">.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">“We’re honored to continue our relationship with Guy Harvey, as one of the leaders in conservation education, and to further showcase the importance of preserving the beauty and well-being of marine life for future generations to enjoy,” said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. “His passion for the ocean is inspiring and extends beyond his canvases. We’re thrilled to be partnering with him and the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation once again on this special cruise on Norwegian Escape.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Guests will learn about the GHOF’s efforts to conserve the ocean environment and hear from a panel of marine life experts and scientists from NSU about the importance of continued support for cleaner and safer waters through conservation and sustainability efforts. They will also learn about how Guy Harvey went from marine biologist to one of the world’s foremost marine wildlife artists during live painting sessions.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">At each port of call, Guy Harvey and the team of experts will lead interactive presentations at local schools, educating children on a variety of marine life and ocean conservation topics with the ultimate goal of inspiring environmental awareness for the future of our oceans. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Featuring Guy Harvey’s spectacular marine life artwork on her hull, Norwegian Escape is the first of the Breakaway-Plus class, the most successful class of ship in Norwegian’s history, and the largest ship in the fleet, by guest capacity. The conservation cruise will depart from New York on October 21 with calls to Port Canaveral; Great Stirrup Cay, Norwegian’s private island in the Bahamas; and Nassau.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;">For more information about Norwegian Escape or to book the Guy Harvey conservation cruise on October 21-28, 2018, please contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888 - NCL - CRUISE (625 - 2784) or visit </span><a href="http://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/escape"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/escape</span></a><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;">For images of Norwegian Escape and the 2017 conservation cruise, </span><a href="https://ncl.box.com/v/EscapeImages"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">click here</span></a><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;">.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: 150%; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;">###</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: 150%; text-align: center;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: 150%;"><strong><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;">About Norwegian Escape<br /></span></strong><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;">Norwegian Escape offers five to 14-day voyages to the Southern and Western Caribbean, Bahamas and Florida, Canada and New England, and Bermuda. On board amenities include 27 dining choices, 21 bars and lounges, and recreational options to thrill cruisers of all ages with the largest ropes course at sea, an aqua park complete with multiple pools, slides and hot tubs, and dedicated adults-only and kids-only spaces, including the brand’s first nursery offering supervised care for young cruisers ages six months to two years old. The ship’s headlining entertainment includes the Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical After Midnight and 80’s movie classic theatrical mash-up For The Record: The Brat Pack.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;">Norwegian Escape offers a variety of flexible accommodations including Norwegian’s studio staterooms designed and priced for solo travelers, plenty of connecting staterooms ideal for large groups and families, and expansive suites in The Haven®, Norwegian’s exclusive ship-within-a-ship luxury suite complex featuring amenities that include a private butler, and dedicated concierge service, restaurant, pool, courtyard and sundeck.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"> </span><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: 150%;"><strong><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;">About Norwegian Cruise Line<br /></span></strong><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;">Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 51-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising. Most notably, Norwegian revolutionized the cruise industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal cruise vacation on their schedule with no set dining times, a variety of entertainment options and no formal dress codes. Today, Norwegian invites guests to enjoy a relaxed, resort-style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea with a wide variety of accommodations options, including The Haven by Norwegian®, a luxury enclave with suites, private pool and dining, concierge service and personal butlers. Norwegian Cruise Line sails around the globe, offering guests the freedom and flexibility to explore the world on their own time and experience up to 27 dining options, award-winning entertainment, superior guest service and more across all of the brand's 16 ships.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;">Norwegian recently launched their most innovative ship, Norwegian Bliss, offering many firsts-at-sea for the global market including the largest race track at sea, award-winning Broadway entertainment, two observation lounges for guests to enjoy stunning ocean and glacier views and more. Norwegian's next new build, Norwegian Encore, will be the final ship of the “Breakaway-Plus” class, the most successful class of the company’s history, and will be delivered in October 2019, offering seven-day cruises to the Eastern Caribbean from Miami commencing in November 2019. Beginning in 2022, Norwegian will introduce six additional ships.</span><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;">For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line visit www.ncl.com; contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784); or follow us on the following social channels for the latest company news & exclusive content: Facebook, Instagram and YouTube: @NorwegianCruiseLine; Twitter and Snapchat: @CruiseNorwegian; and WeChat: @gonclcn. High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/media-center. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: 150%;"><strong><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;">About Guy Harvey<br /></span></strong><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;">Guy Harvey is a unique blend of artist, scientist, diver, angler, conservationist and explorer, fiercely devoted to his family and his love of the sea. His childhood passion for the ocean and its living creatures not only inspired him to draw, but fueled a burning interest that prompted a formal education in marine science. Having graduated with honors in Marine Biology from Aberdeen University in Scotland in 1977, Guy returned home to Jamaica to resume his education, earning his Ph.D. from the University of the West Indies in 1984. Though he gave up a budding career as a marine biologist for that of a highly acclaimed artist, Guy has continued his relentless pursuit to unravel the mysteries of the sea, traveling the world to better understand the habits and habitats of the marine wildlife he paints. For more information, please visit www.guyharvey.com.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: 150%;"><strong><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;">About the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation<br /></span></strong><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;">The Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation (GHOF) conducts scientific research and hosts educational programs aimed at conserving the marine environment. The GHOF also funds affiliated researchers working to better understand our ocean ecosystem and educators helping to foster the next era of marine conservationists. The GHOF will help ensure that future generations can enjoy and benefit from a properly balanced ocean ecosystem.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: 150%;"><strong><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;">About NSU’s Guy Harvey Research Institute<br /></span></strong><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;">Established in 1999, the Guy Harvey Research Institute (GHRI) is a collaboration between the renowned marine artist, scientist and explorer, Dr. Guy Harvey, and Nova Southeastern University’s Halmos College of Natural Sciences and Oceanography. The mission of the GHRI is to provide the scientific information necessary to understand, conserve, and effectively manage the world’s marine fishes and their ecosystems. The GHRI is one of only a handful of private organizations dedicated exclusively to the science-based conservation of marine fish populations and biodiversity. The research, education and outreach activities of the GHRI are supported by the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation, AFTCO Inc., extramural research grants, philanthropic donations by private businesses and individuals, and NSU. Please visit nova.edu/ocean/ghri/index.html for more information.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; color: red; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span></p><!--EndFragment-->
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/super-bowl-winning-head-coach-races-fellow-cruise-guests-board-norwegian-blissSuper Bowl Winning Head Coach Races Fellow Cruise Guests On Board Norwegian Bliss2018-07-25T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/press-release-bliss-super-bowl-072518.jpg" alt="" /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; color: #323232;">Tony Dungy, retired Indianapolis Colts head coach and two-time Super Bowl winner, recently gave fellow guests a run for their money in a “Race with the Coach” aboard Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Cruise Line’s latest and most innovative ship.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; color: #323232;">The Hall of Fame coach not only treated guests to an exclusive meet-and-greet but also provided fans with an opportunity to race him around the ship’s two-story go-kart track, which, at over 1000 feet, remains the longest at sea.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nine lucky guests were able to put the pedal to the metal for an exhilarating eight laps around nine twists and turns in a race surrounded by the magnificent sights of Alaska. The go-karts are entirely electric and can reach up to 30 miles per hour.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; color: #323232;">Coach Dungy also treated football fans on board to a hosted autograph signing and question and answer session during which he shared his inspiring story and offered advice on working with others to achieve success.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; color: #323232;">For a link to images and b-roll from Coach Dungy’s Alaskan vacation, click </span><a href="https://ncl.box.com/v/tony-dungy-norwegian-bliss"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans;">here</span></a><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; color: #323232;">.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; color: #323232;">Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Cruise Line’s record-breaking ship, is currently sailing out of Seattle to Alaska with round trip seven-day cruises. She will be cruising to the Mexican Riviera in the fall from Los Angeles and the Caribbean from Miami in the winter. Norwegian Bliss will return to Seattle and Alaska in the summer of 2019.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; color: #323232;">About Coach Dungy</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; color: #323232;">Coach Dungy is known for being the first African American head coach to win the Super Bowl after leading the Indianapolis Colts to a victory in Super Bowl XLI in 2007, as well as setting an NFL record with ten consecutive playoff appearances during his time as the head coach for both the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Indianapolis Colts.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 13.5pt; background: white; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; color: #323232;"> <!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /> <!--[endif]--></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 13.5pt; background: white; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; color: #323232;">About Norwegian Cruise Line</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; color: #323232;">Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 51-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising. Most notably, Norwegian revolutionized the cruise industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal cruise vacation on their schedule with no set dining times, a variety of entertainment options and no formal dress codes. Today, Norwegian invites guests to enjoy a relaxed, resort- style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea with a wide variety of accommodation options, including studios for solo travelers, connecting staterooms, spacious suites, in addition to the exclusive The Haven by Norwegian®, a luxury enclave with suites, private pool and dining, concierge service and personal butlers. Norwegian Cruise Line sails around the globe to nearly 300 destinations, offering guests the freedom and flexibility to explore the world on their own time and experience up to 27 dining options, award-winning entertainment, superior guest service and more across all of the brand’s 16 ships.</span> </p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-announces-enhancements-2019-and-2020-itineraries-meet-strong-deNorwegian Cruise Line Announces Enhancements to 2019 and 2020 Itineraries to Meet Strong Demand in Highly Sought After Destinations2018-07-18T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p><!--StartFragment--></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">Norwegian Cruise Line today announced enhancements to its 2019 and 2020 itineraries to leverage the strong global demand environment in highly sought after destinations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">Norwegian Joy will join sister ship Norwegian Bliss sailing seasonally in an Alaska in summer 2019 and will offer Mexican Riviera and Panama Canal voyages in winter 2019/2020.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Norwegian Pearl will sail to Europe as the cruise line’s sixth ship in the region in summer 2019, while Norwegian Jade and Jewel will significantly expand Norwegian’s presence in Australasia in winter 2019/2020.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: black;">Maintaining Norwegian Cruise Line’s commitment to serving the Chinese cruise market, Norwegian Spirit will sail seasonally in China be</span>ginning summer 2020<span style="color: black;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans; color: black;">“The booming demand environment in our core markets around the world, coupled with Norwegian Bliss’ record-breaking performance, continue to exceed our expectations,” said Frank Del Rio, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“As a result, we are leveraging the strategic benefits of our growing fleet to quickly seize sizable opportunities in over performing, unserved and underserved markets to meet the demands of our global customer base and drive higher returns for our shareholders.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans; color: black;">Norwegian Joy to Sail Year-round on the West Coast of the United States</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans; color: black;">Seasonal offerings to Alaska, the Mexican Riviera and the Panama Canal </span></em></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans; color: black;">In April 2019, Norwegian Joy will reposition to Seattle to offer seven-day voyages to Alaska, replacing Norwegian Pearl as Norwegian Cruise Line’s third ship in the region, joining Norwegian Bliss and Jewel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Prior to her arrival in Seattle,</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;"> Norwegian Joy will undergo approximately $50 million in upgrades to enhance<span style="color: black;"> her already popular features and bring her designs and offerings to be virtually identical to those of her sister ship, Norwegian Bliss, the newest and most successful ship in the line’s 51 year history. To complement Norwegian Bliss’ itineraries and provide guests with more places to explore and experience the natural beauty of Alaska, Norwegian Joy will cruise a variety of itineraries featuring Juneau, Ketchikan, Skagway, Holkham Bay and Icy Strait Point, long recognized for its untouched wilderness, rich culture and fresh seafood. She will also call into Victoria, British Columbia.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; tab-stops: 50.3pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">“Norwegian Cruise Line expanded the <a title="Alaska Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/alaska-cruises" target="_self">Alaska cruise </a>experience as the first line to sail to the state from Seattle over 24 years ago,” said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“I am extremely excited to further strengthen our presence in the region with the addition of Norwegian Joy, sister ship to Norwegian Bliss, the most successful ship in our 51 year history.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With $50 million in enhancements including the addition of a Starbucks® storeand enhanced restaurant, bar and entertainment options, Norwegian Joy will be a welcome addition for guests looking to cruise on a world-class ship in one of the world’s most sought after destinations.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; tab-stops: 50.3pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">He continued, “On these sister ships, guests will experience incredible ocean and glacier views from our stunning observation lounges and they’ll have access to the best of the best at sea with entertainment options including <span style="color: black;">Norwegian Joy’s Galaxy Pavilion, which features thrilling simulator rides and interactive video walls, as well as our race tracks and laser tag arenas, available on both ships.</span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans; color: black;">Following her inaugural Alaska season, Norwegian Joy will sail to Los Angeles for a season of Mexican Riviera and Panama Canal voyages in winter 2019/2020.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This move will mark a turning point in the historically underserved winter cruise market on the West Coast of the United States with the arrival of a premier, state-of-the-art cruise ship.</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans; color: black;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans; color: black;">Norwegian Joy’s new itineraries will be open for sale on July 24, 2018 at </span><a href="http://www.ncl.com"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">www.ncl.com</span></a><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans; color: black;">.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans; color: black;">Norwegian Pearl to Offer New Itineraries in Europe </span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans; color: black;">As Norwegian Joy enters the Alaska market in summer 2019, the 2,400 passenger Norwegian Pearl will deploy to Europe, further strengthening the line’s seasonal European deployment to six ships. She will offer new and varied itineraries from Amsterdam, a strategic pre-and-post cruise port where guests willhave easy access to the heart of the city as well Europe’s third largest and fastest growing airport. Norwegian Pearl will also embark on a variety of Mediterranean sailings from Rome (Civitavecchia), Barcelona, and Venice.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans; color: black;">Norwegian Jewel and Jade to Deploy to Australia and Asia</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">Norwegian Joy’s seasonal sailings in Los Angeles in winter 2019/2020 allows for Norwegian Jewel, which will be refurbished this fall, to return to Australia/New Zealand, Asia and the South Pacific for a third year of seasonal cruises from Honolulu, Papeete, Sydney, Auckland, Singapore, Hong Kong and Tokyo (Yokohama).</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">Building even further on the line’s presence in the region, the 2,400 passenger Norwegian Jade will offer a season of sailings throughout Southeast Asia departing from Singapore and Hong Kong in winter 2019/2020.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Port of call highlights include high demand locations such as Phuket, Langkawi, Penang, Bangkok (Laem Chabang), Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My) and Ha Long Bay. In addition, Norwegian Jade will offer several unique itineraries through the Suez Canal and Indian Ocean featuring calls in Greece, Israel, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Maldives, India, Sri Lanka and Thailand.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">The deployment of Norwegian Jewel and Jade to the region is aimed to take full advantage of the <span class="msoDel"><del cite="mailto:Edel%20Cruz" datetime="2018-07-17T10:57"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></del></span>flourishing source market in Australia, which remains the world’s highest-penetrated cruise market and one of its most desirable destinations.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans; color: black;">Revitalized Norwegian Spirit to Serve China Market Seasonally Beginning Summer 2020</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans; color: black;">Norwegian Cruise Line remains committed to serving the Chinese cruise market and will deploy the 2,000 passenger Norwegian Spirit seasonally to the region beginning in summer 2020.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Prior to her arrival, Norwegian Spirit will undergo a previously scheduled bow-to-stern revitalization as the final ship to undergo enhancements under the Norwegian Edge<sup>®</sup> fleet refurbishment program.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In February 2020 her journey from Europe to Asia will feature several exclusive sailings with new calls for Norwegian Cruise Line including South Africa, Mauritius, Seychelles and Maldives.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333px;">Norwegian Pearl and Jewel’s new itineraries will be on sale at <a href="http://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a> beginning July 31, 2018 while Norwegian Jade and Spirit’s new itineraries will be on sale August 6, 2018.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; line-height: 150%;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">###</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans;">About Norwegian Cruise Line</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans; mso-fareast-language: JA;">Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 51-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most notably, Norwegian revolutionized the cruise industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal cruise vacation on their schedule with no set dining times, a variety of entertainment options and no formal dress codes. Today, Norwegian invites guests to enjoy a relaxed, resort-style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea with a wide variety of accommodations options, including The Haven by Norwegian®, a luxury enclave with suites, a private pool and dining, concierge service and personal butlers. Norwegian Cruise Line sails around the globe, offering guests the freedom and flexibility to explore the world on their own time and experience up to 27 dining options, award-winning entertainment, superior guest service and more across all of the brand’s 16 ships.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans; mso-fareast-language: JA;">Recently, the line was named “Europe’s Leading Cruise Line” for the eleventh consecutive year, “World’s Leading Large Ship Cruise Line” for the sixth consecutive year, the “Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Line” for the fifth consecutive year, as well as “World’s Leading Cruise Line” and “North America’s Leading Cruise Line” both for the second straight year by the World Travel Awards. Norwegian’s newest ship, Norwegian Bliss, was delivered in April 2018 and features many firsts-at-sea for the global market including the largest race track at sea, award-winning Broadway entertainment, two observation lounges for guests to enjoy stunning ocean and glacier views and more.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Norwegian will introduce Norwegian Encore in 2019 and has six additional ships on order for delivery beginning in 2022.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans; color: black;">For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line visit </span><a href="http://www.ncl.com"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">www.ncl.com</span></a><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans; color: black;">; contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784); or follow us on the following social channels for the latest company news & exclusive content: Facebook, Instagram and Youtube: @NorwegianCruiseLine; Twitter and Snapchat: @CruiseNorwegian; and WeChat: @gonclcn. High resolution, downloadable images are available at </span><a href="http://www.ncl.com/media-center"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">www.ncl.com/media-center</span></a><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans; color: black;">.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans;">About Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:NCLH) is a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands. With a combined fleet of 26 ships with approximately 54,400 berths, these brands offer itineraries to more than 450 destinations worldwide. The Company will introduce eight additional ships through 2027.</span></p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-holdings-confirms-orders-fifth-and-sixth-ships-next-generation-Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Confirms Orders for Fifth and Sixth Ships in Next Generation of Newbuilds for Norwegian Cruise Line2018-07-12T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH),</span> <span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">(together with NCL Corporation Ltd., "Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings", "Norwegian" or the "Company") today announced it confirmed its previously announced options for the fifth and sixth Project Leonardo Class ships with Fincantieri S.p.A. for Norwegian Cruise Line for delivery in 2026 and 2027.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">“These orders extend our disciplined and measured newbuild program and strong growth trajectory well into the future and will further drive long-term returns for our shareholders,” said Frank Del Rio, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Our six ship Leonardo Class fleet will allow us to broaden our deployment into strong performing and mature unserved and underserved markets and offer new experiences to our guests.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">At 140,000 gross tons and accommodating approximately 3,300 guests, this next generation class of ships will build upon the highly successful offering of freedom and flexibility found across Norwegian Cruise Line’s fleet, including the most recent Breakaway Plus Class ships, and feature a host of inventive designs that will further elevate its already award-winning guest experience.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A priority of the prototype design is energy efficiency, with the aim of optimizing fuel consumption and reducing the impact on the environment. The smaller footprint will also broaden deployment opportunities around the world.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Details on the many innovative guest-facing and first at sea features will be announced at a later date.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">“Following the Breakaway Plus Class, the most successful class in our Company’s history, the highly anticipated Leonardo Class will fuel future growth with exciting and innovative offerings that will meaningfully drive demand from new and loyal returning guests alike,” said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">With today's announcement, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has seven ships on order for Norwegian Cruise Line and one for Regent Seven Seas Cruises for a total of eight vessels for delivery through 2027.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Company will take delivery of its newest ship, Norwegian Encore, in fall 2019.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this release, including, without limitation, those regarding our business strategy, financial position, results of operations, plans, prospects and objectives of management for future operations (including expected fleet additions, development plans, objectives relating to our activities and expected performance in new markets), are forward-looking statements. Many, but not all, of these statements can be found by looking for words like "expect," "anticipate," "goal," "project," "plan," "believe," "seek," "will," "may," "forecast," "estimate," "intend," "future," and similar words. Forward-looking statements do not guarantee future performance and may involve risks, uncertainties and other factors which could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied in those forward-looking statements. 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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-celebrates-norwegian-bliss-show-stopping-performancesNorwegian Cruise Line Celebrates Norwegian Bliss With Show-Stopping Performances2018-05-31T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
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Also in the talent lineup was rapper <strong>Tone Loc</strong>, <strong>Steve Harwell</strong> of Smash Mouth, violin duo Sons of Mystro, the Molly Callinan Band and <strong>Wally Palmar</strong> of the Romantics.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;"> </span><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">On board talent also participated in the day’s events with performances by the Jersey Boys, ¡HAVANA! and the Beatles cover band, with each venue hosted by Norwegian cruise directors and members of Elvis Duran and The Morning Show.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;"> </span><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">“What an extraordinary day it has been,” said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. “To have Elvis, Train, Gloria Gaynor, Sir Mix-a-Lot and local talent from Seattle help celebrate the christening of Norwegian Bliss, demonstrates our commitment to entertainment and unrivaled guest experiences.”</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;"> </span><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">Earlier in the day Norwegian’s senior director of guest experiences and innovation, Simon Murray, and Tom Norwalk, president and chief executive officer of Visit Seattle, hosted an intimate event on one of the top deck’s honoring the continued partnership between Norwegian Cruise Line and the Port of Seattle. After a performance by Northwest Tap Connection, two skydivers descended over Norwegian Bliss bearing banners – “#NorwegianBliss” and “Norwegian Cruise Line.” Shortly after, Andy Stuart dropped in for a surprise appearance to present the local group with a donation of $10,000, representing the company’s continued support for the city and its community.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;"> </span><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">Norwegian Bliss will cruise seven-day voyages to </span><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/alaska-cruises?cid=PR_"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">Alaska</span></a><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;"> from Seattle beginning June 2 and then in October she will sail select voyages to the </span><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/mexico-cruises?cid=PR_"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">Mexican Riviera</span></a><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;"> from Los Angeles. For her fall/winter season, she will sail to the Eastern </span><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises?cid=PR_"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">Caribbean</span></a><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;"> from Miami and in 2019; she will sail from New York City to the </span><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bahamas-florida-cruises?cid=PR_"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">Bahamas and Florida</span></a><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">, the Southern and Western Caribbean.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;"> </span><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">To learn more about Norwegian Bliss, please visit www.bliss.ncl.com. To book a cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line, contact a travel professional or call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit </span><a href="http://www.ncl.com"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">www.ncl.com</span></a><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;"># # #</span><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;"><a href="https://ncl.box.com/v/BlissInfo">CLICK HERE FOR DIGITAL ASSETS</a></span></strong></p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-bliss-makes-history-largest-ship-christened-seattleNorwegian Bliss Makes History As The Largest Ship Christened In Seattle2018-05-30T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
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<![endif]--> <!--StartFragment--></p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/700x392_bliss_seattle_inaugural.jpg" alt="" width="700" height="392" /></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">Following a month-long show-stopping tour around the United States including previews in New York, Miami and Los Angeles, Norwegian Cruise Line’s highly-anticipated ship, Norwegian Bliss, was officially christened today in her summer home of Seattle. Following a preview sailing from May 30 – June 2, Norwegian Bliss, the third ship in the most successful class in the line’s history, will commence her inaugural summer season with cruises to <a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/alaska-cruises?cid=PR_">Alaska</a> including calls in Ketchikan, Skagway, Juneau and Victoria, British Colombia beginning June 2. She will join Norwegian Jewel and Norwegian Pearl as the youngest fleet ever to cruise to Alaska.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">Norwegian Bliss was welcomed to her summer home with a sky-high water-canon salute by the Seattle Fire Department, as she cruised into Port of Seattle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The recently renovated and expanded Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66, a public-private investment between Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and the Port of Seattle, received the </span><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Albany WT J'; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">168,000-gross-ton ship with a capacity of 4,004, double occupancy, early this morning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The enhanced terminal features three times the square footage, increasing the usage capacity by 300 percent, a dedicated lounge for suite guests and more guest-facing elements providing a seamless, comfortable and stylish ship-to-shore experience.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">“Norwegian Cruise Line has been cruising out of the Port of Seattle for eighteen years, and the public-private investment that made the enhancement of Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66 possible, demonstrates the commitment we have to the city of Seattle,” said Frank Del Rio, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“This month, Norwegian celebrates twenty-four years of cruising to Alaska, and with Norwegian Bliss joining our Alaska fleet we will have the largest capacity in our history, offering guests more options to experience the majesty of that destination.”</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">“The Port of Seattle is thrilled to host the magnificent Norwegian Bliss and her passengers for many Alaska cruise seasons to come,” said Port of Seattle Commission President Courtney Gregoire.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Cruise ships like Norwegian Bliss meet our objectives of increasing economic opportunity in our region while constantly raising the bar on environmental sustainability.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We thank Norwegian for their eighteen years of partnership with the Port of Seattle, and look forward to many more to come.”</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">The christening ceremony took place on board the ship, for another Norwegian first.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The meticulously orchestrated event was a testament to the company’s commitment to entertainment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Led by the godfather, Elvis Duran and The Morning Show crew, nearly 2,400 people witnessed the christening ceremony as it was broadcasted throughout the ship, making it an interactive experience for all on board. The main event took place in the 900-seat Bliss Theater with satellite activations in Q – the debuting Texas Smokehouse, the new 20,000-square-foot Observation Lounge offering 180-degree views, the Atrium and other venues throughout.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">Frank Del Rio and Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line, welcomed travel partners, investors and industry representatives on board Norwegian Bliss, and spoke to the beauty of the ship, the excitement of her incredible inaugural tour, the industry leading amenities and their gratitude to all those who ensure a memorable guest experience aboard Norwegian Bliss. Special guests included governor of Alaska Bill Walker and local officials from Seattle. Also in attendance was the internationally renowned marine life artist Wyland, whose larger-than-life mural adorns the hull of Norwegian Bliss, and stands as an inspiring reminder of the splendor of Alaska and the importance of preserving the world’s oceans.</span><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">“As the largest ship to ever be christened in Seattle, Norwegian Bliss’ ceremony was our most exciting one yet,” said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. "We thank the Emerald City for a very warm welcome and their partnership, and we are looking forward to continuing and strengthening our relationship with the Port of Seattle for years to come.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">After the traditional blessings, honorary Godfather, Elvis Duran, officially christened Norwegian Bliss with the symbolic bottle break across the ship’s hull, wishing a safe voyage to all guests and crew wherever in the world she may travel, and commencing an evening full of show-stopping surprises.</span><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;"><span> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">Norwegian Bliss will cruise seven-day voyages to <a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/alaska-cruises?cid=PR_">Alaska</a> from Seattle and then in October she will sail select voyages to the <a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/mexico-cruises?cid=PR_">Mexican Riviera</a> from Los Angeles. For her fall/winter season, she will sail to the Eastern <a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises?cid=PR_">Caribbean</a> from Miami and in 2019; she will sail from New York City to the <a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bahamas-florida-cruises?cid=PR_">Bahamas and Florida</a>, the Southern and Western Caribbean.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">To learn more about Norwegian Bliss, please visit www.bliss.ncl.com. To book a cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line, contact a travel professional or call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit </span><a href="http://www.ncl.com"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">www.ncl.com</span></a><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;"># # #</span><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><a href="https://ncl.box.com/v/BlissInfo"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">CLICK HERE FOR DIGITAL ASSETS</span></strong></a></p><p><!--EndFragment--></p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-bliss-becomes-largest-passenger-ship-traverse-panama-canal-during-her-inaugNorwegian Bliss Becomes Largest Passenger Ship to Traverse Panama Canal During Her Inaugural Tour2018-05-16T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Bliss completed yet another milestone, as she makes her way to her home port of Seattle, becoming the largest passenger ship to transit the Panama Canal since the completion of the canal’s expansion project in 2016.</p><p>As the newest and largest Norwegian Cruise Line ship at over 168,000 gross tons and a capacity of 4,004, double occupancy, she passed through the new set of locks, on both the Atlantic and Pacific sides. The new locks were constructed as part of the biggest enhancement project since the canal’s opening in 1914. Norwegian Bliss cruised through the canal, on her way to Los Angeles, California, and will complete her first Panama Canal cruise on Friday, May 25.</p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line took delivery of Norwegian Bliss in Bremerhaven, Germany on April 19, 2018, after which she began her inaugural tour. Her exhibition commenced with a preview event for the European market, before she embarked on her transatlantic voyage on April 21. Upon her arrival to the U.S., preview events took place in New York City (May 4-6) and Miami (May 8-10), with upcoming events to take place in Los Angeles (May 25-27), and Seattle where she will celebrate her official christening (May 30-June 2).</p><p>“We are very proud to showcase our newest ship and celebrate one more exciting milestone with Norwegian Bliss as the largest passenger ship to transit the new Panama Canal,” said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line.” We are excited for this sixteenth ship in our young and modern fleet to begin welcoming guests in her home port of Seattle and provide them with the outstanding service, dining, entertainment and amenities for which we are recognized.”</p><p>Following her U.S debut in <a href="https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-bliss-makes-her-us-debut-new-york-city">New York City</a>, Norwegian Bliss made an appearance in Miami for a two-day inaugural preview cruise from May 8-10 with brand partners, key media and industry representatives on board. Among the guests were Norwegian Bliss’ Godfather, <strong>Elvis Duran</strong> and members of the cast from the Z100 morning show. Also present was renowned marine life artist, <strong>Wyland</strong>, who designed the ship’s hull art, entitled <strong>“Cruising with the Whales,”</strong> and who saw his finished work for the first time since the unveiling in January when he visited the Meyer Werft shipyard. The engaging and beautiful art prominently features a stunning image of a mother humpback whale and her calf as the centerpiece of the design, signifying the beauty of Alaska and the importance of the sustainability and conservation of our oceans.</p><p><strong>Guy Harvey,</strong> fellow marine life artist and creator of the hull design for Norwegian Escape, sister ship to Norwegian Bliss, made a surprise appearance in Miami, and along with Wyland treated guests to a live painting and discussion on the importance of protecting the world’s oceans and its wildlife.</p><p>One of most thrilling features of Norwegian Bliss is the 1,000-foot, open-air race track – the largest at sea. <strong>Alex Vega,</strong> Miami-based celebrity car guru from Discovery Channel’s reality television show, “The Auto Firm with Alex Vega”, delivered two fully customized electric go-karts on May 8, prior to the ship’s departure. One sporting a metallic royal blue and the other in cherry red, both go-karts were outfitted with leather seats and complementing stitching details as well as sleek design elements, making the race at sea even more exhilarating.</p><p>Norwegian Bliss will arrive in Los Angeles for a preview event on May 25 before making her voyage to Seattle.</p><p>Starting June 2, Norwegian Bliss will cruise seven-day voyages to <a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/alaska-cruises?cid=PR_">Alaska</a> from Seattle with featured calls in Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway and Victoria, British Columbia. She will then cruise select voyages to the <a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/mexico-cruises?cid=PR_">Mexican Riviera</a> from Los Angeles and for her fall/winter season, she will sail to the <a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises?cid=PR_">Eastern Caribbean</a> from Miami. In 2019, she will return to New York City and sail seven-day voyages to the <a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bahamas-florida-cruises?cid=PR_">Bahamas and Florida</a>, the Southern and Western Caribbean. For a complete list of available itineraries, <a href="https://www.ncl.com/vacations?ships=Norwegian_Bliss?cid=PR_">click here.</a></p><p><strong>For available media visits or interviews during her inaugural visit to Los Angeles on May 25, please contact <a href="mailto:publicrelations@ncl.com">publicrelations@ncl.com</a>.</strong></p><p># # #</p><p><strong><a href="https://ncl.box.com/v/BlissInfo" target="_blank">CLICK HERE FOR DIGITAL ASSETS</a> </strong></p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-bliss-makes-her-us-debut-new-york-cityNorwegian Bliss Makes Her U.S. Debut in New York City2018-05-07T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: center;"><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/full-bliss-press-release-050718.jpg" alt="" width="700" height="392" /> </p><p> </p><!--StartFragment--><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;" lang="EN">Norwegian Cruise Line debuted the highly-anticipated </span><span lang="EN"><a href="http://www.bliss.ncl.com/?cid=PR"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Norwegian Bliss</span></strong></a></span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;" lang="EN">, the sixteenth ship of the young and modern fleet, in New York City on Thursday, May 3. Amidst a sea of excitement and celebration, her arrival into the U.S. marks the beginning of a month-long inaugural celebration with her next stops in Miami, Los Angeles and lastly Seattle, where she will officially be christened on May 30.</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;" lang="EN"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;" lang="EN">Norwegian Bliss kicked off her two-day inaugural preview in New York City with brand partners, key media and industry representatives on Friday, May 4. Among the guests were Norwegian Bliss’ Godfather, <strong>Elvis Duran</strong> and the cast from the Z100 morning show who broadcasted live from the ship enlightening guests on all the experiences the ship has to offer. Throughout the day, guests were able to explore the ship, sample the cruise line’s newest culinary innovations, and experience all the amenities, including the longest go-kart race track at sea, the newly designed water slides, and an open-air laser tag arena. Additionally, Elvis Duran brought on indie-pop band, AJR, to give a special performance on board Norwegian Bliss. Later in the day, president and chief executive officer, Andy Stuart, presented Elvis Duran with a six-foot long model of Norwegian Bliss.</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; color: red;" lang="EN"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;" lang="EN">On the evening of May 4, following the Norwegian Cruise Line original musical theater show - <strong><em><span style="color: #323232;">¡HAVANA!</span></em></strong> - Grammy-award winning singer, <strong>Albita</strong>, performed an exclusive show for guests in the Bliss Theater. One deck below, guests were kicking up their boots and enjoying country tunes by <strong>Camille Rae</strong> and her band at Q, the new Texas Smokehouse Barbecue restaurant on Norwegian Bliss.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;" lang="EN">Frankie Valli and Bob Gaudio</span></strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;" lang="EN">, two of the original members of The Four Seasons, which the Tony award-winning musical Jersey Boys is based on, made a special appearance at an intimate cocktail reception in the expansive Horizon Lounge in The Haven, home to the most luxurious, well-appointed and spacious accommodations, complete with a private lounge, courtyard and observation area. Following the event, they enjoyed the Norwegian Bliss premier of Jersey Boys in Bliss Theater. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;" lang="EN">“Norwegian has been committed to providing our guests with the finest entertainment at sea and we have elevated this commitment by introducing Jersey Boys and <strong><em><span style="color: #323232;">¡HAVANA! </span></em></strong>on board Norwegian Bliss,” said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. “It has been such an honor to have icons in the music and theater world partner with and join us on this inaugural tour.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;" lang="EN">Norwegian Bliss departed the Big Apple yesterday morning and is cruising down to Miami for her next stop on her inaugural U.S. tour. During her preview cruise out of PortMiami, May 8 to 10, special guests will include the hull artist, <strong>Wyland</strong>, Godfather, Elvis Duran and members of The Morning Show, and celebrity car guru and host of Discovery Channel’s The Auto Firm, <strong>Alex Vega</strong>, who outfitted two of the Norwegian Bliss go-carts for the largest race track at sea.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;" lang="EN">Following her stop in Miami she will cruise to Los Angeles, California, and be the largest cruise ship to cross through the <a title="Panama Canal " href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/panama-canal-cruises" target="_self">Panama Canal</a>. Preview events will take place from May 25 to 27, before making her voyage to Seattle, Washington arriving on May 30 for her official christening ceremony and then embarking on a three-day exhibition cruise.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;" lang="EN">Beginning June 2, Norwegian Bliss will cruise seven-day voyages to <a title="Alaska Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/alaska-cruises" target="_self">Alaska</a> from Seattle with featured calls in Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway and Victoria, British Columbia. She will then cruise select voyages to the <a title="Mexico Cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/mexico-cruises" target="_self">Mexican Riviera</a> from Los Angeles and for her fall/winter season, she will sail to the Eastern <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean</a> from Miami. In 2019, she will return to New York City and sail seven-day voyages to the <a title="Bahamas & Florida Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bahamas-florida-cruises" target="_self">Bahamas and Florida</a>, the Southern and Western Caribbean.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;" lang="EN">For available media visits or interviews during her inaugural visit to Miami on May 8 or 10, please contact </span></strong><span lang="EN"><a href="mailto:publicrelations@ncl.com"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">publicrelations@ncl.com</span></strong></a></span><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;" lang="EN">.</span></strong></p><!--EndFragment--><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p><p><!--StartFragment--><!--EndFragment--></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; line-height: 150%;" align="center"><a href="https://ncl.box.com/v/norwegian-bliss-nyc-may-3-6-18" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="font-size: 21.3333px;"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CLICK HERE FOR DIGITAL ASSETS</span></em></strong></span></span></a></p><!--EndFragment-->
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-partners-decurtis-corporation-develop-cruise-freedom-state-artNorwegian Cruise Line Partners with Decurtis Corporation to Develop - Cruise Freedom™ - A State-Of-The-Art Technology Platform 2018-05-04T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Today, Norwegian Cruise Line, a pioneer in creating custom and industry-leading experiences onboard, announced their partnership with award-winning technology-solutions leader DeCurtis Corporation for a new technology platform project - Cruise Freedom™. This strategic decision is a major next step in making Norwegian's vision a reality, and leveraging technology that meaningfully enhances the guest experience from the moment of booking throughout their Norwegian cruise. On the heels of introducing the launch of the new fully integrated <a href="/apps">Cruise Norwegian app</a> in December, and the U.S debut of Norwegian Bliss today, Norwegian's partnership with DeCurtis is the second-stage in its ongoing objective to elevate the guest experience and push the limits of innovation via technology on its young and modern fleet. Phased implementation will begin later this year, with preliminary elements launching on <a href="/cruise-ship/bliss">Norwegian Bliss</a> in late 2018, followed by <a href="/cruise-ship/encore">Norwegian Encore</a> in the fall of 2019.</p><p>"Innovation has always been at the core of Norwegian's philosophy and with technology ever-advancing, we too are tasked with reaching the forefront of technological advancements," said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. "This partnership with DeCurtis is an advantageous opportunity to rapidly advance our own efficiency and allow both tech-proficient and less tech-savvy guests to navigate their experience seamlessly onboard and throughout any point in their voyage with us – from dreaming to cruising."</p><p>"Freedom and flexibility while cruising is Norwegian Cruise Line's mission, and advancing our technology allows us to continue to support our core values and deliver the experience our guests expect from us," said Frank Del Rio, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. "Norwegian's investment in this technology has the potential to position us as the leader in our industry, and further pioneer new cruising experiences that result in increased guest satisfaction. We look forward to this partnership with DeCurtis Corporation, and are excited to enter the first phase of development." </p><p>The signed agreement between Norwegian and DeCurtis marks the first step in the next phase of the new Cruise Freedom™ platform roll-out, and an affirmation of Norwegian's mission of enabling freedom and flexibility on board and on shore. </p><p>"Creating elegantly simple solutions to solve complex problems has been our main focus for the last 20 years," said David DeCurtis, founder of DeCurtis Corporation. "With our entry to the cruise and hospitality market over a decade ago, DeCurtis has continued to revolutionize and streamline operations and truly transform guest and crew experience in what is both a unique and rewarding space. As we explore ways to utilize technology across several platforms, we are looking forward to working with Norwegian Cruise Line with a clear focus on making the cruise experience more immersive and memorable. We embrace the exciting future that is represented by Cruise Freedom™ that will push the limits of personalization of the guest experience in a seamless way throughout every phase of their vacation with Norwegian – from planning to cruising." </p><p>DeCurtis Corporation was awarded "Onboard Supplier of the Year" at the annual Seatrade Insider Awards in 2012 for its Mobile Assembly Suite technology (MAS), which remains the leading solution on the market for empowering crew during the muster process. Furthermore, DeCurtis Corporation is positioned amongst the top tier of Microsoft Partners. A focus on applying technical knowledge and resources to maximize operational efficiencies that lead to direct financial impact is at the center of Norwegian's alliance with DeCurtis Corporation.</p><p> "This relationship with DeCurtis is one of the integral parts of our digital strategy and is invaluable for the launch of our next ship, set for completion in fall of 2019, as well as a new class of ships we'll be introducing in 2022," says Keyvan Bohlooli, senior vice president and chief information officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. "We are working closely with the design, engineering, and management teams as well as our onboard crew to ensure all new technology will easily be integrated for rapid adoption and expedited use on not only our recently-launched and future ships, but ultimately the rest of the Norwegian fleet as well. </p><p> </p><p style="text-align: center;">###</p><p> </p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.</strong></span></p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:NCLH) is a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands.</p><p>With a combined fleet of 26 ships with approximately 54,400 berths, these brands offer itineraries to more than 450 destinations worldwide. The Company will introduce six additional ships through 2025, and has an option to introduce two additional ships for delivery in 2026 and 2027.</p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 51-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising. Most notably, Norwegian revolutionized the cruise industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal cruise vacation on their schedule with no set dining times, a variety of entertainment options and no formal dress codes. Today, Norwegian invites guests to enjoy a relaxed, resort- style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea with a wide variety of accommodations options, including The Haven by Norwegian®, a luxury enclave with suites, private pool and dining, concierge service and personal butlers. Norwegian Cruise Line sails around the globe, offering guests the freedom and flexibility to explore the world on their own time and experience up to 27 dining options, award-winning entertainment, superior guest service and more across all of the brand's 16 ships. </p><p>Celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2018, Oceania Cruises is the world's leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line. The line's six intimate and luxurious ships which carry only 684 or 1,250 guests offer an unrivaled vacation experience featuring the finest cuisine at sea and destination-rich itineraries that span the globe. Expertly crafted voyages aboard designer-inspired, intimate ships call on more than 450 ports across <a title="European Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/european-cruises" target="_self">Europe</a>,<a title="Alaska Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/alaska-cruises" target="_self"> Alaska</a>, Asia, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, New England-Canada, <a title="Bermuda Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bermuda-cruises" target="_self">Bermuda</a>, the <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean</a>, Panama Canal, Tahiti and the South Pacific and epic Around The World Voyages that range from 180 to 200 days. </p><p>Regent Seven Seas Cruises offers the industry's most inclusive luxury experience aboard its all-suite fleet. Seven Seas Mariner's 2018 dry-dock refurbishment will conclude the line's $125 million refurbishment program to elevate the elegance of the whole fleet to the standard set by Seven Seas Explorer. In early 2020, Regent will perfect luxury with the launch of Seven Seas Splendor. A voyage with Regent Seven Seas Cruises includes all-suite accommodations, round-trip air, highly personalized service, exquisite cuisine, fine wines and spirits, unlimited internet access, sightseeing excursions in every port, gratuities, ground transfers and a pre-cruise hotel package for guests staying in concierge-level suites and higher.</p><p> </p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>About DeCurtis Corporation </strong></span></p><p>DeCurtis Corporation is a U.S. based software development company dedicated to developing custom applications using Microsoft Technologies that help improve operational costs. The company was established in 1988 by David DeCurtis who has over 25 years of experience in the software industry. DeCurtis lends its partnership capabilities to companies large and small and prides itself on offering a clear communication model, transparency in project management and a dedication to customer service.</p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements</strong></span></p><p>Certain statements in this release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this release, including, without limitation, those regarding our business strategy, financial position, results of operations, plans, prospects and objectives of management for future operations (including expected fleet additions, development plans, objectives relating to our activities and expected performance in new markets), are forward-looking statements. Many, but not all, of these statements can be found by looking for words like "expect," "anticipate," "goal," "project," "plan," "believe," "seek," "will," "may," "forecast," "estimate," "intend," "future," and similar words. Forward-looking statements do not guarantee future performance and may involve risks, uncertainties and other factors which could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied in those forward-looking statements. Examples of these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to the impact of: adverse events impacting the security of travel, such as terrorist acts, armed conflict and threats thereof, acts of piracy, and other international events; adverse incidents involving cruise ships; adverse general economic and related factors, such as fluctuating or increasing levels of unemployment, underemployment and the volatility of fuel prices, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; the spread of epidemics and viral outbreaks; our expansion into and investments in new markets; the risks and increased costs associated with operating internationally; breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; changes in fuel prices and/or other cruise operating costs; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; overcapacity in key markets or globally; the unavailability of attractive port destinations; our indebtedness and restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility in operating our business; the significant portion of our assets pledged as collateral under our existing debt agreements and the ability of our creditors to accelerate the repayment of our indebtedness; volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets, which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; our inability to recruit or retain qualified personnel or the loss of key personnel; delays in our shipbuilding program and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments; our reliance on third parties to provide hotel management services to certain ships and certain other services; future increases in the price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues; our inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage; future changes relating to how external distribution channels sell and market our cruises; pending or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions; our ability to keep pace with developments in technology; seasonal variations in passenger fare rates and occupancy levels at different times of the year; changes involving the tax and environmental regulatory regimes in which we operate; and other factors set forth under "Risk Factors" in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The above examples are not exhaustive and new risks emerge from time to time. Such forward-looking statements are based on our current beliefs, assumptions, expectations, estimates and projections regarding our present and future business strategies and the environment in which we expect to operate in the future. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made. We expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto or any change of events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement was based, except as required by law.</p><p> </p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-announces-new-leadership-canadian-sales-divisionNorwegian Cruise Line Announces New Leadership In Canadian Sales Division2018-05-01T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/Press-Release-Director-of-Sales-CA.jpg" alt="" width="186" height="278" /></p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line recently announced Derek Lloyd as the new national director of sales in Canada beginning May 1, 2018. Lloyd will be responsible for leading the regional business development team and for continuing to foster Norwegian’s overall growth strategy with the launch of Norwegian Bliss and the five additional ships scheduled for delivery over the next seven years. </p><p>“We are excited to have Derek back on board and rejoining the Norwegian Cruise Line family,” said Camille Olivere, senior vice president of sales. “With a significant number of our guests coming from Canada, we fully recognize the importance of maintaining and improving sales channels in the country, and look forward to once again leveraging Derek’s expertise for further development.” </p><p>Lloyd first started with Norwegian in 2006 when he was appointed director of business development for the Canadian and Northeast US markets, which allowed him the opportunity to oversee all sales and business development functions in the region, including contract negotiations, tour operator & consortia account management and customer relationship development. While holding this position, the regional sales team consistently met and exceeded sales goals, which lead to Lloyd being named Director of the Year in 2012.</p><p>“I am thrilled to be coming back to Norwegian Cruise Line, and looking forward to continuing the company’s growth in Canada,” said Lloyd. “With the recent delivery of Norwegian Bliss, the 16th ship of the young and modern fleet, it really is an exciting time to be rejoining the award-winning company and the incredible Canadian business development team.”</p><p>In addition to leading the country’s business development managers and working with Norwegian’s travel partners, Lloyd will also be developing and implementing the overall country strategy and marketing plan to align with Norwegian’s overall growth strategy. Lloyd will be reporting to Glen Rothe, regional vice president of sales, and will be based in Toronto, Ontario.</p><p> </p><p>About Norwegian Cruise Line</p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 51-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising. Most notably, Norwegian revolutionized the cruise industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal cruise vacation on their schedule with no set dining times, a variety of entertainment options and no formal dress codes. Today, Norwegian invites guests to enjoy a relaxed, resort-style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea with a wide variety of accommodations options, including The Haven by Norwegian®, a luxury enclave with suites, private pool and dining, concierge service and personal butlers. Norwegian Cruise Line sails around the globe, offering guests the freedom and flexibility to explore the world on their own time and experience up to 27 dining options, award-winning entertainment, superior guest service and more across all of the brand’s 16 ships.</p><p>Recently, the line was named “Europe’s Leading Cruise Line” for the tenth consecutive year, “World’s Leading Large Ship Cruise Line” for the sixth consecutive year, the “<a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean</a>’s Leading Cruise Line” for the fifth consecutive year, as well as “World’s Leading Cruise Line” and “North America’s Leading Cruise Line” both for the second straight year by the World Travel Awards. Norwegian’s next new build, the highly anticipated Norwegian Bliss, will be delivered in April 2018 featuring many firsts-at-sea for the global market including the largest race track at sea, award-winning Broadway entertainment, two observation lounges for guests to enjoy stunning ocean and glacier views and more. Norwegian will introduce Norwegian Encore in 2019, completing the Breakaway Plus Class series. Four additional Norwegian ships are on order for delivery beginning in 2022, with an option to introduce two more ships in 2026 and 2027.</p><p>For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line visit www.ncl.com; contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784); or follow us on the following social channels for the latest company news & exclusive content: Facebook, Instagram and YouTube: @NorwegianCruiseLine; Twitter and Snapchat: @CruiseNorwegian; and WeChat: @gonclcn. High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/media-center.</p><p># # #</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-holdings-ltd-breaks-ground-new-terminal-portmiamiNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Breaks Ground On New Terminal At PortMiami2018-04-26T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p><!--StartFragment--></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;"><img src="http://staging.ncl.com/sites/default/files/pressroom/full-portmiami-groundbreaking.jpg" alt="" width="700" height="392" /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., a leading global cruise company which operates Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands, today celebrated the groundbreaking of the new and dedicated Norwegian Cruise Line terminal at PortMiami.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Miami-Dade County Board of Commissioners approved the project on April 10, 2018, with construction beginning May 1.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Present at the ceremony, which took place at PortMiami’s Terminal B, were Frank Del Rio, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line, Howard Sherman, executive vice president of onboard revenue and destination services, Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez, Miami-Dade County commissioner Rebeca Sosa, PortMiami director and chief executive officer Juan Kuryla, Florida State Representative Cynthia Stafford and leading executives from the architecture and construction firms on record, Bermello Ajamil & Partners and the NV2A-Haskell joint venture. The state-of-the-art terminal is scheduled for completion by the fall of 2019, as </span><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/encore?cid=PR_"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">Norwegian Encore</span></a><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">, the newest ship of the Breakaway Plus class, debuts in Miami with seasonal cruises to the </span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;"><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises?cid=PR_">Caribbean.</a></span> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">“This iconic terminal represents our continued partnership with Miami-Dade County, our commitment to excellence and Miami as a world capital,” said Frank Del Rio, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.. “As a global cruise company we’re transforming and elevating guest experiences through design and innovation on our ships, and this new terminal at PortMiami is the next step in that journey. We are honored to be here today alongside the team dedicated to making this dream a reality.”</span> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">At nearly 166,500 square feet, the Norwegian terminal will accommodate ships of up to 5,000 </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">passengers</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> and will feature state-of-the-art technology to support faster and more efficient embarkation and disembarkation, as well as expedited security screening and luggage check-in.</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">A dedicated lounge and service area will offer a warm and welcoming arrival for guests, and a new parking </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">garage</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> and valet parking area with direct access to the terminal will streamline the entire arrival and departure process for more efficiency.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">“As Miami continues to develop as a global tourist destination, we view investing in PortMiami's infrastructure as imperative to sustainable growth," said Mayor Gimenez. "The construction of a new cruise terminal with the capacity to berth an additional 5,000-passenger cruise ship allows for the creation of thousands of jobs and increased opportunities for our community. We are eager to witness the incredible beauty the terminal will bring to our city </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">skyline</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> and grateful for Norwegian Cruise Line's steadfast partnership.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Aside from improved functionality and efficiency, the terminal, which is being constructed to LEED-Silver standards, is set to be a modern architectural masterpiece and the new “pearl” of Miami’s stunning skyline. Drawing inspiration from the Fibonacci nautilus, a natural example of the golden ratio of perfection, </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">the spiraled and multi-level façade, transcendental and glass-encased building offers stunning ocean views that embody the freedom and flexibility of the Norwegian cruising experience.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">“We are incredibly honored to be working with Norwegian and PortMiami on this innovative project,” said Luis Ajamil, president and chief executive officer of Bermello Ajamil & Partners. “Having the opportunity to design a building that is sure to become an iconic Miami destination is very exciting, and we look forward to establishing the new standard for passenger comfort and experience.”</span> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">“NV2A and Haskell share a passion for construction and a commitment to excellence. As builders, we play an integral role and have great responsibility to the development and growth of the community,” said Agustin Arellano Sr., chairman of NV2A Group and board member of the NV2A-Haskell joint venture. “It is an honor and privilege to be part of a project that will have an everlasting impact on the city. We look forward to delivering this incredible new terminal for Norwegian Cruise Line, PortMiami and Miami-Dade County.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">For additional information or to book a cruise aboard a Norwegian ship, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit </span><a href="http://www.ncl.com"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">www.ncl.com</span></a><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="line-height: 150%; font-size: 14.6667px;">For digital assets, <a href="https://ncl.app.box.com/v/norwegian-terminal-portmiami">click here</a>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">About Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:NCLH) is a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">With a combined fleet of 26 ships with approximately 54,400 berths, these brands offer itineraries to more than 450 destinations worldwide. The Company will introduce six additional ships through 2025, and has an option to introduce two additional ships for delivery in 2026 and 2027.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 51-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most notably, Norwegian revolutionized the cruise industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal cruise vacation on their schedule with no set dining times, a variety of entertainment options and no formal dress codes. Today, Norwegian invites guests to enjoy a relaxed, resort- style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea with a wide variety of accommodations options, including The Haven by Norwegian®, a luxury enclave with suites, private pool and dining, concierge service and personal butlers. Norwegian Cruise Line sails around the globe, offering guests the freedom and flexibility to explore the world on their own time and experience up to 27 dining options, award-winning entertainment, superior guest service and more across all of the brand’s 16 ships.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">Celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2018, Oceania Cruises is the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line. The line’s six intimate and luxurious ships which carry only 684 or 1,250 guests offer an unrivaled vacation experience featuring the finest cuisine at sea and destination-rich itineraries that span the globe. Expertly crafted voyages aboard designer-inspired, intimate ships call on more than 450 ports across Europe, <a title="Alaska Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/alaska-cruises" target="_self">Alaska</a>, Asia, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, New England-Canada, Bermuda, the Caribbean, Panama Canal, Tahiti and the South Pacific and epic Around The World Voyages that range from 180 to 200 days.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">Regent Seven Seas Cruises offers the industry’s most inclusive luxury experience aboard its all-suite fleet. Seven Seas Mariner’s 2018 dry-dock refurbishment will conclude the line’s $125 million refurbishment program to elevate the elegance of the whole fleet to the standard set by Seven Seas Explorer. In early 2020, Regent will perfect luxury with the launch of Seven Seas Splendor. A voyage with Regent Seven Seas Cruises includes all-suite accommodations, round-trip air, highly personalized service, exquisite cuisine, fine wines and spirits, unlimited internet access, sightseeing excursions in every port, gratuities, ground transfers and a pre-cruise hotel package for guests staying in concierge-level suites and higher.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> <span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; background: white;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">About </span></span></strong><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">Bermello Ajamil & Partners Inc.</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Bermello Ajamil & Partners Inc. (B&A) is a global Architecture, Engineering, Planning, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design and Construction Services firm. The firm operates on 6 continents from its offices in Florida, New York, California and Denmark and is the most experienced and respected firm in the cruise sector, developing master plans, market studies, financial studies, tourism studies, and cruise terminals. B&A has developed cruise facilities at all major US ports, in Europe, Australia, Asia and the Middle East. For more information, please visit </span><a style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;" href="http://www.bermelloajamil.com"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">www.bermelloajamil.com</span></a><span style="font-size: 10pt;">.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><strong style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">About the NV2A-Haskell Joint Venture</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">NV2A Group and The Haskell Company have joined forces to offer their combined expertise for the construction of the Terminal B facility at PortMiami dedicated to Norwegian Cruise Line. Over the past 30 years, members of the NV2A-Haskell team have been directly responsible or personally involved in complex and high-profile projects, including the Miami Seaport Redevelopment Program, Miami International Airport’s North and South Terminals, and the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts—a project that brought Haskell and the principals of NV2A Group together for the first time. This partnership provides Norwegian Cruise Line and PortMiami a highly qualified, industry leading team of professionals with local, international, in-depth experience to successfully deliver another one of Miami’s most iconic buildings. For more information, please visit </span><a style="font-size: 12pt;" href="http://www.nv2agroup.com"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">www.nv2agroup.com</span></a><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> and </span><a style="font-size: 12pt;" href="http://www.haskell.com"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">www.haskell.com</span></a><span style="font-size: 10pt;">.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><strong style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">About PortMiami</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">PortMiami is among America's busiest ports and recognized across the globe as the Cruise Capital of the World and Global Gateway. PortMiami contributes more than $41.4 billion annually to Miami-Dade County and generates 324,000 direct, indirect, and induced jobs. For more information please visit www.portmiami.biz. </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><strong style="font-family: Noto Sans; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans;">Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="line-height: 150%; font-size: 14.6667px;"><!--StartFragment--><!--EndFragment--></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Noto Sans; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS 明朝'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-bidi-font-family: Noto Sans; mso-fareast-language: JA;">Certain statements in this release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this release, including, without limitation, those regarding our business strategy, financial position, results of operations, plans, prospects and objectives of management for future operations (including expected fleet additions, development plans, objectives relating to our activities and expected performance in new markets), are forward-looking statements. Many, but not all, of these statements can be found by looking for words like "expect," "anticipate," "goal," "project," "plan," "believe," "seek," "will," "may," "forecast," "estimate," "intend," "future," and similar words. Forward-looking statements do not guarantee future performance and may involve risks, uncertainties and other factors which could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied in those forward-looking statements. Examples of these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to the impact of: adverse events impacting the security of travel, such as terrorist acts, armed conflict and threats thereof, acts of piracy, and other international events; adverse incidents involving cruise ships; adverse general economic and related factors, such as fluctuating or increasing levels of unemployment, underemployment and the volatility of fuel prices, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; the spread of epidemics and viral outbreaks; our expansion into and investments in new markets;<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the risks and increased costs associated with operating internationally; breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; changes in fuel prices and/or other cruise operating costs; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; overcapacity in key markets or globally; the unavailability of attractive port destinations; our indebtedness and restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility in operating our business; the significant portion of our assets pledged as collateral under our existing debt agreements and the ability of our creditors to accelerate the repayment of our indebtedness; volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets, which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; our inability to recruit or retain qualified personnel or the loss of key personnel; delays in our shipbuilding program and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments; our reliance on third parties to provide hotel management services to certain ships and certain other services; future increases in the price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues; our inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage; future changes relating to how external distribution channels sell and market our cruises; pending or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions; our ability to keep pace with developments in technology; seasonal variations in passenger fare rates and occupancy levels at different times of the year; changes involving the tax and environmental regulatory regimes in which we operate; and other factors set forth under "Risk Factors" in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The above examples are not exhaustive and new risks emerge from time to time. Such forward-looking statements are based on our current beliefs, assumptions, expectations, estimates and projections regarding our present and future business strategies and the environment in which we expect to operate in the future. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made. We expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto or any change of events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement was based, except as required by law.</span></p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-takes-delivery-norwegian-blissNorwegian Cruise Line Takes Delivery of Norwegian Bliss2018-04-19T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://staging.ncl.com/sites/default/files/pressroom/700x392_Bliss-Press-Release.jpg" alt="" width="700" height="392" /></p><p> </p><p>Today, Norwegian Cruise Line took delivery of the 168,028-gross-ton Norwegian Bliss, from Meyer Werft during a ceremony in Bremerhaven, Germany, marking the conclusion of an 18-month building period. In attendance were executives from Norwegian Cruise Line, including Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer, Harry Sommer, executive vice president of international business development, Robin Lindsay, executive vice president of vessel operations for the 16-ship fleet, representatives from Meyer Werft including Bernard and Tim Meyer, managing partners of the German-based shipyard, and the ship's captain and hotel director. Before cruising to Southampton, England to begin her transatlantic journey on April 21, Norwegian Bliss will showcase all she has to offer to her first guests during a two-day European inaugural preview cruise hosted by Andy Stuart and Harry Sommer. </p><p>Upon her arrival to the U.S. on May 3, the festivities for her U.S inaugural tour will commence with two-night preview events in New York, Miami, and Los Angeles, and will conclude with a grand christening ceremony and sailing from her first homeport at Pier 66 in Seattle, Washington on May 30. Following a three-day inaugural voyage with a call into the port of Victoria, British Columbia, she will return on June 2 and will then embark on her first seven-day voyage to Alaska.</p><p>"Norwegian Bliss is one of our most highly-anticipated ships to date, and today marks another exciting milestone for the newest and most innovative ship of our young and modern fleet," said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. "The Meyer Werft team, along with our operations teams, ship officers and crew members, has done an incredible job bringing Norwegian Bliss to life and we cannot wait for guests to experience all she has to offer." </p><p>"We're happy to deliver another ship to Norwegian Cruise Line," said Bernard Meyer, managing partner of Meyer Werft. "We are extremely proud of our partnership of over 15 years and are confident that the first ship custom-built for cruising to Alaska will exceed the expectations of their guests." </p><p>Norwegian Bliss, the third ship in the line's Breakaway Plus class, the most successful class in the company's history, is the first cruise ship specifically designed with features and amenities for the ultimate Alaska cruising experience. On board, guests will be able to experience their favorite amenities by Norwegian Cruise Line, plus some new first-at-sea offerings. Norwegian Bliss will thrill and excite guests with the largest competitive race track at sea, a first for any North America-based cruise ship. The two-level electric-car race track sits at the top of deck 19, offering guests amazing views while twisting and turning at a speed of up to 30 miles per hour. After a thrilling ride, guests can then test their agility at the open-air laser tag course, or race side-by-side on the Aqua Racer waterslide at the expansive Aqua Park, with two multi-story waterslides, one of which extends over the edge of the ship and loops down to the deck below. </p><p>Aboard Norwegian Bliss, culinary enthusiasts can savor new exclusive specialty dining and bar concepts such as the debuting Texas smokehouse – Q, the cruise line's first full-service Starbucks® store at sea, and Coco's – a chocolate and sweet treats shop. At The District Brew House, guests can enjoy a variety of craft cocktails and beers, including local Seattle favorites from Red Hook Brewery. </p><p>Continuing with Norwegian's commitment to offering incredible entertainment across the fleet, Norwegian Bliss features new programming that includes the Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical, Jersey Boys, and ¡Havana! – an original musical theater show created and produced specifically for Norwegian Bliss. The creative group behind ¡HAVANA! include Tony Award®-winning director and choreographer Warren Carlyle, Cuban-American design duo Isabel and Ruben Toledo and features original songs by Cuban-American, Grammy-winning singer – Albita. Norwegian Bliss also features a new theatrical cocktail hour experience, Happy Hour Prohibition – The Musical that will transport guests to a New Orleans speakeasy on the eve of the Prohibition era. At The Cavern Club, guests can enjoy their favorite songs from The Beatles live with a talented cover band, in a setting inspired by the Liverpool Club where The Beatles famously performed countless times. </p><p>Guests on Norwegian Bliss can relax with a variety of accommodations including luxurious suites in The Haven by Norwegian®, studio staterooms for solo travelers with virtual ocean views, and plenty of connecting staterooms ideal for large groups and families. Two expansive observation lounges, one exclusively accessible for Haven guests, will offer cruisers uninterrupted views of the natural beauty of the sea and shore throughout their journeys. </p><p>Beginning June 2018, Norwegian Bliss will spend her summer cruising seven-day voyages to <a title="Alaska Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/alaska-cruises" target="_self">Alaska</a>, and fall season cruising to the <a title="Mexican Riviera Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/mexico-cruises" target="_self">Mexican Riviera </a>from Los Angeles. In winter of 2018, she will sail the <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean</a> from Miami, and in the 2019 fall/winter season she will cruise from New York City to Florida, the Bahamas and Caribbean.</p><p>To book a cruise on Norwegian Bliss, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE(625-2784), or visit www.ncl.com. </p><p> </p><p># # #</p><p> </p><p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line </strong></p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 51-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising. Most notably, Norwegian revolutionized the cruise industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal cruise vacation on their schedule with no set dining times, a variety of entertainment options and no formal dress codes. Today, Norwegian invites guests to enjoy a relaxed, resort-style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea with a wide variety of accommodations options, including The Haven by Norwegian®, a luxury enclave with suites, private pool and dining, concierge service and personal butlers. Norwegian Cruise Line sails around the globe, offering guests the freedom and flexibility to explore the world on their own time and experience up to 27 dining options, award-winning entertainment, superior guest service and more across all of the brand's 16 ships.</p><p>Recently, the line was named "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" for the tenth consecutive year, "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" for the sixth consecutive year, the "Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line" for the fifth consecutive year, as well as "World's Leading Cruise Line" and "North America's Leading Cruise Line" both for the second straight year by the World Travel Awards. Norwegian's next new build, the highly anticipated Norwegian Bliss, will be delivered in April 2018 featuring many firsts-at-sea for the global market including the largest race track at sea, award-winning Broadway entertainment, two observation lounges for guests to enjoy stunning ocean and glacier views and more. Norwegian will introduce an additional new "Breakaway Plus" Class cruise ship in 2019 and has four additional ships on order for delivery beginning in 2022, with an option to introduce two more ships in 2026 and 2027.</p><p>For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line visit www.ncl.com; contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784); or follow us on the following social channels for the latest company news & exclusive content: Facebook, Instagram and Youtube: @NorwegianCruiseLine; Twitter and Snapchat: @CruiseNorwegian; and WeChat: @gonclcn. High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/media-center. </p><p> </p><p><strong>About Meyer Werft </strong></p><p>Founded in 1795, Papenburg-based MEYER WERFT has been managed by the sixth and seventh generation of the Meyer family. This well-established company has approximately 3,300 employees. MEYER WERFT's extensive production program covers a wide range of ship types, from cruise ships, gas tankers, to car and passenger ferries. In order to stay successful in worldwide competition, production technology has been continuously improved and extended. Today, MEYER WERFT has the most modern production premises in the shipbuilding industry. For more information, go to www.meyerwerft.com.</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://ncl.app.box.com/v/Blissdelivery" target="_blank">DIGITAL ASSETS AVAILABLE HERE</a>.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-encore-opens-sale-cruises-caribbeanNorwegian Encore Opens For Sale With Cruises To The Caribbean2018-03-22T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/700x392xencore_release_032218.jpg" alt="" width="700" height="392" /></p><p style="text-align: left;">Norwegian Encore, the latest addition to Norwegian Cruise Line's young and modern fleet, will invite travelers to discover or rediscover the beauty and culture of the <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean</a> islands with cruises now on sale for voyages beginning in fall of 2019.Guests can now book their ultimate cruise vacation on Norwegian's fourth Breakaway-Plus class ship, the final ship in the most successful class of the company's history. For her inaugural 2019 season, Norwegian Encore will cruise out of Miami every Sunday, and sail seven-day voyages to the Eastern Caribbean, beginning with her first journey on November 17, 2019 through April 12, 2020. </p><p><a href="https://www.ncl.com/vacations?itineraryCode=ENCORE7MIASJUSTTTOVMIA">Norwegian Encore's Eastern Caribbean cruises</a> will feature some of the region's most popular destinations offering a perfect mix of leisure activities, culture immersion and adventurous experiences. On this spectacular seven-day voyage, guests will first visit San Juan, Puerto Rico where they can explore everything the city has to offer. Guests can stroll through the colorful plazas and cobblestone streets of Old San Juan, tour the island's popular Bacardi Rum distillery, and visit historic sites including the Castillo San Felipe del Morro, immersing themselves in the history of the citadel. Norwegian Encore will then make her next call into St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, notably known for its picturesque beaches, amazing snorkeling locations and bountiful shopping options. Finally, guests will have the chance to revel in the exotic, beautiful isle of Tortola, British Virgin Islands and relax on its sprawling white sandy beaches while surrounded by its lush tropical scenery. </p><p>"Our decision to have the inaugural season of Norwegian Encore cruise the Caribbean reinforces our long-standing relationship with this region and strengthens our support to some of the most beautiful islands in the world," said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. "We are excited to reveal the ship's new features and amenities over the next few months, and look forward to continuing to offer our guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ultimate cruise vacation aboard our newest ship."</p><p>In January, Norwegian Encore marked her first construction milestone with an official steel-cutting ceremony that took place at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. Slated to be approximately 167,800 gross tons and accommodating up to 4,000 guests, Norwegian Encore will make her much-anticipated debut in Miami in November 2019 to coincide with the scheduled completion of the <a href="/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-holdings-ltd-announces-new-terminal-portmiami">new terminal at PortMiami</a>, which will be dedicated to Norwegian Cruise Line. The design that was recently revealed at the Seatrade Cruise Global Conference in March is a creation of the architects at Bermello Ajamil and Partners, and will feature modern elements including state-of-the-art lighting, inviting indoor and outdoor waiting areas, new technology for a more efficient checking-in process and other innovative features to enhance the overall guest experience. </p><p><a href="/cruise-ship/encore">Norwegian Encore</a> will feature amenities and interactive experiences that will excite and inspire. More details on the ship's design, accommodations, dining and onboard offerings will be shared in the coming months. </p><p>For more information on Norwegian Encore or to book a cruise aboard one of Norwegian's newest ships, contact a travel professional or call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit <a href="/?cid=PR_">www.ncl.com</a>. </p><p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong> </p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 51-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising. Most notably, Norwegian revolutionized the cruise industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal cruise vacation on their schedule with no set dining times, a variety of entertainment options and no formal dress codes. Today, Norwegian invites guests to enjoy a relaxed, resort-style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea with a wide variety of accommodations options, including The Haven by Norwegian®, a luxury enclave with suites, private pool and dining, concierge service and personal butlers. Norwegian Cruise Line sails around the globe, offering guests the freedom and flexibility to explore the world on their own time and experience up to 27 dining options, award-winning entertainment, superior guest service and more across all of the brand’s 15 ships.</p><p>Recently, the line was named “Europe’s Leading Cruise Line” for the tenth consecutive year, “World’s Leading Large Ship Cruise Line” for the sixth consecutive year, the “Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Line” for the fifth consecutive year, as well as “World’s Leading Cruise Line” and “North America’s Leading Cruise Line” both for the second straight year by the World Travel Awards. Norwegian’s next new build, the highly anticipated Norwegian Bliss, will be delivered in April 2018 featuring many firsts-at-sea for the global market including the largest race track at sea, award-winning Broadway entertainment, two observation lounges for guests to enjoy stunning ocean and glacier views and more. Norwegian will introduce an additional new “Breakaway Plus” Class cruise ship in 2019 and has four additional ships on order for delivery beginning in 2022, with an option to introduce two more ships in 2026 and 2027.</p><p>For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line visit <a href="/?cid=PR_">www.ncl.com</a>; contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784); or follow us on the following social channels for the latest company news & exclusive content: Facebook, Instagram and Youtube: @NorwegianCruiseLine; Twitter and Snapchat: @CruiseNorwegian; and WeChat: @gonclcn. High resolution, downloadable images are available at <a href="/media-center">www.ncl.com/media-center</a>. </p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-bliss-begins-her-conveyance-river-emsNorwegian Bliss Begins Her Conveyance Up River Ems2018-03-14T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/Bliss-Conveyance-RiverEms.jpg" alt="" width="700" height="392" /></p><p>Norwegian Bliss, the first cruise ship custom-built with features and amenities for the ultimate <a title="Alaska Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/alaska-cruises" target="_self">Alaska cruise </a>experience, departed Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany last night local time, Tuesday, March 13, 2018 for her conveyance along the Ems River, and is arriving to Eemshaven, Netherlands today, Wednesday, March 14, 2018. </p><p>Norwegian Bliss completed another key milestone with only two months until her highly-anticipated arrival to Seattle, Washington where she will offer seven-day Alaska cruises throughout the summer.</p><p>"Today marks another historical moment for Norwegian Bliss, the most highly anticipated ship of the Norwegian Breakaway Plus class, the most successful class of our company's history" said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. "When she arrives into Seattle in June, guests will be excited to experience many new first-at-sea activities, including the largest two-level race track at sea, new dining experiences, such as Q Texas Smokehouse and Coco's a chocolate and treat shop, the Tony Award®-Winning Broadway Show Jersey Boys and much more for guests to explore."</p><p>Measuring 994 feet long, 136 feet wide, and at a gross registered tonnage of 168,028, she embarked on her journey down the Ems River and up to the North Sea in reverse, making the narrow passage through Meyer Werft's sea lock, with less than four feet clearance. This very careful maneuver took about two hours at a speed of only 0.2 knots. The precise navigation included a team of experienced Ems River pilots, navigation officers, the yard captain and the local German waterway authorities.</p><p>After passing through the sea lock, Norwegian Bliss continued along the river stern first, which helps with the maneuverability of the ship and is a key component when navigating her through such narrow passages. Her journey to Eemshaven included cruising through the narrow passages of the Friesenbrücke Bridge in Weener; Jann Berghaus Bridge in Leer; and Ems-Barrier in Gandersum. </p><p>When she arrives to Eemshaven, she will take on additional provisions and crew members, before heading toward the North Sea for technical and nautical sea trials. This will be one of the final phases, before Norwegian Cruise Line takes delivery of their sixteenth ship on April 19, 2018 in Bremerhaven, Germany. Norwegian Bliss will then begin her passage across the Atlantic Ocean on April 21 and will arrive to the US on May 3, where she will begin her inaugural tour, the most extensive of any ship in Norwegian Cruise Line history. Events will take place in New York City, Miami, and Los Angeles, and then will conclude with a christening ceremony on May 30 at the new Pier 66 at the Port of Seattle in Washington State, followed by her inaugural cruise.</p><p>Following the preview events and christening, Norwegian Bliss will offer cruises to Alaska beginning June 2. She will spend her summer sailing seven-day cruises to Alaska, and fall season cruising to the Mexican Riviera from Los Angeles. In winter of 2018 she will sail to the <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean</a> from Miami, and in the 2019 fall/winter season she will cruise from New York City to Florida, the Bahamas and Caribbean.</p><p>To learn more about Norwegian Bliss, please visit www.bliss.ncl.com. To book a cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line, contact a travel professional or call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit www.ncl.com.</p><p> </p><p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line </strong></p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 51-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising. Most notably, Norwegian revolutionized the cruise industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal cruise vacation on their schedule with no set dining times, a variety of entertainment options and no formal dress codes. Today, Norwegian invites guests to enjoy a relaxed, resort-style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea with a wide variety of accommodations options, including The Haven by Norwegian®, a luxury enclave with suites, private pool and dining, concierge service and personal butlers. Norwegian Cruise Line sails around the globe, offering guests the freedom and flexibility to explore the world on their own time and experience up to 27 dining options, award-winning entertainment, superior guest service and more across all of the brand's 15 ships.</p><p> Recently, the line was named "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" for the tenth consecutive year, "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" for the sixth consecutive year, the "Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line" for the fifth consecutive year, as well as "World's Leading Cruise Line" and "North America's Leading Cruise Line" both for the second straight year by the World Travel Awards. Norwegian's next new build, the highly anticipated Norwegian Bliss, will be delivered in April 2018 featuring many firsts-at-sea for the global market including the largest race track at sea, award-winning Broadway entertainment, two observation lounges for guests to enjoy stunning ocean and glacier views and more. Norwegian will introduce Norwegian Encore in 2019, completing the Breakaway Plus Class series. Four additional Norwegian ships are on order for delivery beginning in 2022, with an option to introduce two more ships in 2026 and 2027.</p><p> </p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-holdings-ltd-announces-new-terminal-portmiamiNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Announces New Terminal at PortMiami 2018-03-07T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/NCL-PortMiami-700x392-PressImage.jpg" alt="" width="700" height="392" /><br />Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands, today unveiled the design of the new and dedicated Norwegian Cruise Line terminal at PortMiami. The terminal at PortMiami represents the continued relationship and strong ties between Norwegian and Miami, which has been the company’s home since its launch in 1966. Pending the final approval by the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners, the project will commence in May 2018, and is scheduled for completion by the fall of 2019, as Norwegian Encore, the newest ship of the Breakaway Plus class, makes her debut in Miami with seasonal cruises to the <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean</a>.<br /><br />"Norwegian has been sailing from Miami for over fifty years, longer than any other cruise line, and we are honored to be partnering with PortMiami and Miami-Dade County to construct an iconic terminal that will contribute to Miami's world famous skyline and strengthen its position as the Cruise Capital of the World," said Frank Del Rio, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. "This terminal marks the latest step in our continual efforts to strengthen our presence in strategic home ports around the world. We look forward to welcoming Norwegian Encore and the thousands of guests sailing on Norwegian Cruise Line and her sister brands to this state-of-the-art terminal." <br /><br />Norwegian is widely recognized for introducing modern-day cruising more than 50 years ago, by transforming a common means of transportation to a new style of vacation with its first Caribbean voyages out of the port of Miami and launching the city’s status as the "cruising capital of the world." As a result of the continued relationship, Miami-Dade County will invest $100 million to build a new terminal dedicated to Norwegian Cruise Line, with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. augmenting the county’s allocated funds with its own contribution to PortMiami, as was unveiled today at a press conference held at the 2018 Seatrade Cruise Global exhibition.<br /><br />"Investing in PortMiami's infrastructure positions Miami as a global destination for visitors," said Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez. "The construction of a new cruise terminal with the capacity to berth an additional 5,000-passenger cruise ship represents thousands of jobs and increased opportunities for our community. We are grateful for Norwegian Cruise Line's continued partnership."<br /><br />"PortMiami is proud to be recognized as the Cruise Capital of the World, welcoming more passengers than any other port in the world," said Chairwoman of the Miami-Dade County Economic Development and Tourism Committee Rebeca Sosa. "Norwegian Cruise Line's partnership is a big win for the growth and expansion of tourism in Miami-Dade County. We are honored by our partner's commitment to PortMiami and Miami-Dade County."<br /><br />Globally recognized for their award-winning designs and projects around the world, the Miami-based firm of Bermello Ajamil & Partners Inc., was selected to design the new terminal. The project will be constructed to LEED Silver standards, focusing on innovation in design and terminal operation to create a platform that will optimize energy performance, indoor air quality, water efficiencies and maximize the use of local materials and resources. After the press conference, attendees were able to get a close-up look of the new terminal through an interactive 3D virtual reality experience and model on display.<br /><br />"The new Norwegian terminal will set the standard for passenger comfort and experience and will become an iconic building on Miami’s waterfront, a true representation of the role that Norwegian and PortMiami played as the pioneers of modern cruising," says Luis Ajamil, president and chief executive officer of Bermello Ajamil & Partners, Inc. <br /><br />The modern terminal draws its inspiration from a nautilus, with its spiraled and multi-level façade, opening up to grand ocean views. Once complete it will be the new "pearl" of Miami, redefining the landscape of the city’s skyline. Innovative lighting, inviting indoor and outdoor waiting areas and other guest-centric elements will enhance the overall passenger experience. At nearly 166,500 square feet, the debuting Norwegian terminal will accommodate ships of up to 5,000 passengers, and feature new technology to support faster and more efficient embarkation and disembarkation processes, as well as expedited security screening and luggage check-in. A dedicated lounge and service area will facilitate a warm and welcoming sense of arrival for large groups and charters, and a new parking garage, and valet parking area with direct access to the terminal and lounge are also scheduled to be completed. <br /><br />Norwegian Cruise Line maintains an ongoing commitment to Miami, offering new and enhanced itineraries and ships for guests to discover year round with the freedom and flexibility they can only experience with Norwegian at sea. For additional information or to book a cruise aboard one of Norwegian’s newest ships, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit www.ncl.com.<br /><br />###</p><p>DIGITAL ASSETS <a href="https://ncl.app.box.com/v/NCL-Terminal-PortMiami" target="_blank">AVAILABLE HERE</a> WITH PHOTO CREDIT TO BERMELLO AJAMIL & PARTNERS.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-holdings-ltd-reaches-25-million-fundraising-goal-hope-starts-heNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Reaches $2.5 Million Fundraising Goal for Hope Starts Here Hurricane Relief Campaign2018-02-20T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/Hope-Starts-Here-700x392.jpg" alt="" width="700" height="392" /></p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., a leading global cruise company that operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands, today announced it has met the company’s goal of raising $2.5 million for the Hope Starts Here hurricane relief program. In less than four months, the program has received more than $1.25 million in donations from the company’s valued team members, loyal guests, travel partners and business partners, which the company has matched in order to assist All Hands and Hearts – Smart Response, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization focused on natural disaster relief, in rebuilding safe, resilient schools on five Caribbean islands.</p><p>The Hope Starts Here hurricane relief program launched in late September 2017 when the company partnered with relief organization All Hands and Hearts to help provide immediate relief in Key West and reconstruct schools and critical infrastructure in affected islands in the Caribbean including Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, St. Maarten and Tortola. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has a longstanding relationship with the Caribbean, where its ships have been visiting for more than 50 years, and is focused on providing both immediate and long-term assistance to the region. </p><p>"We are extremely grateful to have met our goal of raising $2.5 million to help fund the Hope Starts Here hurricane relief program which we began after witnessing the devastation that Hurricane Irma and Maria inflicted on the Florida Keys and the Caribbean," said Frank Del Rio, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. "We want to wholeheartedly thank everyone who contributed to our efforts to deliver early relief response and rebuild safe, resilient schools in these impacted communities. We could not have met this goal without your generosity."</p><p>"We are so thankful for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings’ incredibly generous donation and their commitment to helping those in need," said Petra Nemcova, Co-Founder of All Hands and Hearts – Smart Response. "Through their support, our teams were immediately able to respond to the Florida Keys following Hurricane Irma, as well as the U.S. Virgin Islands and British Virgin Islands after the destruction of Hurricane Maria, and have now entered Puerto Rico to continue relief efforts to ensure that no community is forgotten. This partnership is bringing much needed hope and tangible change to many families."</p><p>"We are proud to call Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings a partner in our efforts to bring support to communities that have been struck by natural disasters," said David Campbell, Co-Founder of All Hands and Hearts – Smart Response. "As the single largest donation in our organization’s history, this support allows us to continue and expand upon our work to rebuild in the Caribbean after the devastating hurricanes of last year. All Hands and Hearts is committed to providing help and hope to communities impacted by natural disasters, and together with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, we are able to have an even greater impact."</p><p> </p><p>DIGITAL ASSETS <a href="https://ncl.app.box.com/s/jte47mrp2nda2u12x4t82bvlq9tx74a5" target="_blank">AVAILABLE HERE</a> WITH PHOTO CREDIT TO ALL HANDS AND HEARTS</p><p> </p><p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.<br /></strong>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:NCLH) is a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands.</p><p>With a combined fleet of 25 ships with approximately 50,400 berths, these brands offer itineraries to more than 450 destinations worldwide. The Company will introduce seven additional ships through 2025, and has an option to introduce two additional ships for delivery in 2026 and 2027.</p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 51-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising. Most notably, Norwegian revolutionized the cruise industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal cruise vacation on their schedule with no set dining times, a variety of entertainment options and no formal dress codes. Today, Norwegian invites guests to enjoy a relaxed, resort- style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea with a wide variety of accommodations options, including The Haven by Norwegian®, a luxury enclave with suites, private pool and dining, concierge service and personal butlers. Norwegian Cruise Line sails around the globe, offering guests the freedom and flexibility to explore the world on their own time and experience up to 27 dining options, award-winning entertainment, superior guest service and more across all of the brand’s 15 ships. </p><p>Celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2018, Oceania Cruises is the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line. The line’s six intimate and luxurious ships which carry only 684 or 1,250 guests offer an unrivaled vacation experience featuring the finest cuisine at sea and destination-rich itineraries that span the globe. Expertly crafted voyages aboard designer-inspired, intimate ships call on more than 450 ports across <a title="European Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/european-cruises" target="_self">Europe</a>, <a title="Alaska Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/alaska-cruises" target="_self">Alaska</a>, Asia, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, New England-Canada, <a title="Bermuda Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bermuda-cruises" target="_self">Bermuda</a>, the <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean</a>, Panama Canal, Tahiti and the South Pacific and epic Around The World Voyages that range from 180 to 200 days. </p><p>Regent Seven Seas Cruises offers the industry’s most inclusive luxury experience aboard its all-suite fleet. Seven Seas Mariner’s 2018 dry-dock refurbishment will conclude the line’s $125 million refurbishment program to elevate the elegance of the whole fleet to the standard set by Seven Seas Explorer. In early 2020, Regent will perfect luxury with the launch of Seven Seas Splendor. A voyage with Regent Seven Seas Cruises includes all-suite accommodations, round-trip air, highly personalized service, exquisite cuisine, fine wines and spirits, unlimited internet access, sightseeing excursions in every port, gratuities, ground transfers and a pre-cruise hotel package for guests staying in concierge-level suites and higher. </p><p> </p><p><strong>About All Hands and Hearts– Smart Response</strong><br />All Hands and Hearts – Smart Response effectively and efficiently addresses the immediate and long-term needs of communities impacted by natural disasters. By listening to local people, and deploying our unique model of engaging volunteers to enable direct impact, we rebuild safe, resilient schools, homes and other community infrastructure.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements <br /></strong>Certain statements in this release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this release, including, without limitation, those regarding our business strategy, financial position, results of operations, plans, prospects and objectives of management for future operations (including expected charitable donations), are forward-looking statements. Many, but not all, of these statements can be found by looking for words like "expect," "anticipate," "goal," "project," "plan," "believe," "seek," "will," "may," "forecast," "estimate," "intend," "future," and similar words. Forward-looking statements do not guarantee future performance and may involve risks, uncertainties and other factors which could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied in those forward-looking statements. Examples of these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to the impact of: adverse general economic and related factors, such as fluctuating or increasing levels of unemployment, underemployment and the volatility of fuel prices, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; adverse events impacting the security of travel, such as terrorist acts, armed conflict and threats thereof, acts of piracy, and other international events; the risks and increased costs associated with operating internationally; our expansion into and investments in new markets; breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; the spread of epidemics and viral outbreaks; adverse incidents involving cruise ships; changes in fuel prices and/or other cruise operating costs; any impairment of our tradenames or goodwill; our hedging strategies; our inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage; our substantial indebtedness, including the ability to raise additional capital to fund our operations, and to generate the necessary amount of cash to service our existing debt; restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility in operating our business; the significant portion of our assets pledged as collateral under our existing debt agreements and the ability of our creditors to accelerate the repayment of our indebtedness; volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets, which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; overcapacity in key markets or globally; our inability to recruit or retain qualified personnel or the loss of key personnel; future changes relating to how external distribution channels sell and market our cruises; our reliance on third parties to provide hotel management services to certain ships and certain other services; delays in our shipbuilding program and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments; future increases in the price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; seasonal variations in passenger fare rates and occupancy levels at different times of the year; our ability to keep pace with developments in technology; amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues; the continued availability of attractive port destinations; pending or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions; changes involving the tax and environmental regulatory regimes in which we operate; and other factors set forth under "Risk Factors" in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The above examples are not exhaustive and new risks emerge from time to time. Such forward-looking statements are based on our current beliefs, assumptions, expectations, estimates and projections regarding our present and future business strategies and the environment in which we expect to operate in the future. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made. We expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto or any change of events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement was based, except as required by law.</p><p> </p><!--EndFragment-->
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-announces-float-out-norwegian-blissNorwegian Cruise Line Announces Float Out Of Norwegian Bliss 2018-02-19T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/Bliss-Float-Out-1.jpg" alt="" width="700" height="392" /></p><p>Norwegian Bliss, the third of Norwegian Cruise Line's Breakaway Plus class, emerged from the Meyer Werft building dock in Papenburg, Germany on Saturday, February 17, representing a major milestone in the vessel's construction. The ship will remain in the shipyard port for the final phase of construction, until its conveyance down the River Ems towards the North Sea, scheduled for mid-March. During this time, the first crewmembers will move into their staterooms on board, begin their training, and familiarize themselves with the ship - readying her for the first guests to arrive after delivery in 60 days, on April 19. </p><p>The construction of the ship began in October 2016 with the traditional steel cutting ceremony launching the 12th Norwegian Cruise Line ship to be built at the Meyer Werft shipyard. It is the third ship in the Breakaway Plus class, measuring 1,082 feet in length by 136 feet wide, with gross tonnage of 167,800 and accommodating approximately 4,000 guests. Part of the excitement of this float out will be the public debut of the ship's signature hull artwork designed by world-renowned marine life artist and conservationist, Wyland. Best known for his marine life paintings, sculptures and grand scale murals, or "Whaling Walls," Norwegian Bliss' hull design is named "Cruising with the Whales" and features a stunning image of a mother humpback whale and her calf as the centerpiece of the design, representing the beauty of Alaska's wildlife. </p><p>Norwegian Bliss will be the first cruise ship custom-built with features and amenities for the ultimate <a title="Alaska Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/alaska-cruises" target="_self">Alaska cruise </a>experience, including the 180-degree Observation Lounge where guests can enjoy Norwegian's most expansive views at sea. She will also be the first Norwegian Cruise Line ship to make her debut in Seattle, with cruises beginning May 2018. Norwegian Bliss will offer weekly seven-day cruises to see America's last frontier with ports-of-call including Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway, Alaska, as well as Victoria, British Columbia, along with scenic glacier cruising.</p><p>"Our partners at Meyer Werft have done an excellent job realizing our vision for a ship designed to experience Alaska and the Caribbean like never before," said Andy Stuart, Norwegian Cruise Line president and chief executive officer. "We are counting down the days until her official debut in Seattle this summer, where guests will be able to race around the world's largest two-level race track at sea against the backdrop of Alaska'swild frontier, and enjoy other first-at-sea experiences."</p><p>Following preview events in New York City, Miami and Los Angeles, Norwegian Bliss will sail into Seattle for her official christening on May 30, with summer cruises to Alaska beginning June 2. She will spend her summer seasons with seven-day cruises to Alaska, and fall seasons sailing to the Mexican Riviera from Los Angeles. In winter of 2018 she will sail to the Caribbean from Miami, and in the 2019 fall/winter season she will cruise from New York City to Florida, the <a title="Bahamas Cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bahamas-florida-cruises" target="_self">Bahamas</a> and <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="%20https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean</a>.</p><p> </p><p>DIGITAL ASSETS AVAILABLE <a href="https://ncl.app.box.com/v/bliss-float-out" target="_blank">HERE</a> WITH PHOTO CREDIT TO MEYER WERFT.</p><!--EndFragment-->
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-announces-new-cuba-and-caribbean-itineraries-miamiNorwegian Cruise Line Announces New Cuba and The Caribbean Itineraries from Miami2018-02-13T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/700x392_Norwegian-Sun_Aerial.jpg" alt="Norwegian Sun" width="700" height="392" /></p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line opened for sale the line's brand-new cruises to Cuba and the <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean</a> aboard Norwegian Sun round trip from Miami, Florida. For a limited season this fall, Norwegian Sun will offer cruisers a chance to discover the rich history of Cuba and explore some of the brand's most popular tropical destinations in just one journey on seven, nine and 13-day cruises. </p><p>"We are thrilled to reveal Norwegian Sun's new fall 2018 itineraries, which will be the first time our brand has featured a call in Havana, Cuba on seven-day and longer cruises," said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer for Norwegian Cruise Line. "These new itineraries offer a remarkable breadth of experiences for guests with a culturally immersive full day and evening in Havana, complemented by several visits to world-class destinations across the Caribbean and beyond."</p><p>Norwegian Sun will sail six seven-day cruises from Miami departing on Sundays from September 9 through October 14. From adventurous activities to cultural experiences, Norwegian Sun will cruise to spectacular ports including the upbeat and vibrant Havana, Cuba, Great Stirrup Cay, Norwegian's private island in the Bahamas; Costa Maya, Mexico and Harvest Caye, Belize. The ship's nine-day Cuba and the Caribbean cruises will expand upon her seven-day sailings and also include additional visits to Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras and Cozumel, Mexico.</p><p>Those dreaming of witnessing the modern marvel of the Panama Canal can do so aboard Norwegian Sun's new 13-day Cuba, Caribbean and the Panama Canal cruise departing from Miami on October 30. This bucket-list vacation will offer an ideal mix of culture, leisure activities and adventure experiences as the ship journeys from the Caribbean to Central and South America and back again visiting eight incredible destinations including Puerto Limon, Costa Rica; Cartagena and Santa Marta, Colombia and Oranjestad, Aruba, among others.</p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line has also added a new five-day to <a title="Cuba Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/cuba-cruises" target="_self">Cuba Cruise</a> and the Bahamas from Port Canaveral on September 3. The new cruise will round out the ship's season sailing from the Space Coast with an afternoon visit to the southernmost city of Key West, Florida then head to Havana for an overnight stay in the historical city, followed by a beach day at the private-island paradise of Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas.</p><p>All of Norwegian Sun's recently released cruises will visit the incredibly popular destinations of Havana, Cuba and Harvest Caye, Belize. While in Cuba, Norwegian Sun sails into the very heart of Havana, providing guests with the opportunity to visit historical sites such as Old Havana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; view incredible art and visit Cuba's warm and friendly residents through people-to-people exchanges – all just steps away from the comfort of the ship. Norwegian offers a selection of 13 half and full-day OFAC-compliant shore excursions, where guests have the chance to have a farm-to-table dining experience or explore modern Havana in an American classic car and discover the arts, culture, dance and cinematic masterpieces of Fabrica de Arte Cubano on an exclusive private tour.</p><p>Located one mile off the coast of Southern Belize, Harvest Caye, is a resort-style destination where guests can lounge along the expansive pristine beach or at the 15,000 square-foot pool with a swim-up bar, enjoy a nature center with wildlife and reptiles or opt for an adrenalin rush zip line adventure at the 130 ft. tall Flighthouse, among many other on-island attractions. Those who want to explore mainland Belize have several convenient options from Harvest Caye including the island ferry, rainforest tubing or private boat excursions.</p><p> </p><!--EndFragment-->
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-celebrates-first-construction-milestone-newest-shipNorwegian Cruise Line Celebrates First Construction Milestone for Newest Ship 2018-01-31T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/PressPhoto-NorwegianEncore-2.jpg" alt="" width="733" height="290" /></p><p><!--StartFragment--><!--EndFragment--></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Noto Sans;">Left to Right: MEYER WERFT Managing Director Tim Meyer, Norwegian Cruise Line President and CEO Andy Stuart, Norwegian Cruise Line Ships Project Manager Throsten Kroes, MEYER WERFT Executive Board Member of Ship Projects Stephan Schmees and Executive Vice President of International Business Development Harry Sommer </span></em></p><p> </p><p>Today Norwegian Cruise Line marked the start of construction for its newest ship. Named<strong> Norwegian Encore</strong>, Norwegian's latest addition to its young, modern fleet will sail The Caribbean from Miami seasonally beginning fall 2019. </p><p>"Norwegian Encore will be the ultimate Breakaway Plus Class vessel and we are thrilled to celebrate the start of construction for this incredible new ship," said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer for Norwegian Cruise Line. "Over 50 years ago the Norwegian brand began creating unforgettable vacation moments with the first inter-island cruise in The Caribbean from Miami. We continue building on our legacy of innovation with this brand-new state-of-the-art vessel perfect for exploring the natural beauty of some of the most remarkable islands in the world." </p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and MEYER WERFT executives gathered at the MEYER WERFT Laser Center in Papenburg, Germany and cut the first plate of steel, marking the ceremonial start of construction of Norwegian Encore, which is due for delivery on October 31, 2019. "We are excited to start production for Norwegian Encore and to create another floating destination for Norwegian Cruise Line", said Stephan Schmees, Executive Board Member Project Management Ships, MEYER WERFT.</p><p>Norwegian Encore will be the seventeenth ship in the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet and the line's fourth and final ship in the Breakaway Plus Class, the most successful Class in the brand's history. At approximately 167,800 gross tons and accommodating nearly 4,000 guests, Norwegian Encore will sail weekly seven-day <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean cruises </a>each Sunday from PortMiami, offering guests the superior service, world-class entertainment, signature dining and onboard experiences that Norwegian Cruise Line is known for around the globe. The new ship will pair innovative design and modern luxurious décor with an array of options that will allow guests the freedom and flexibility to enjoy their vacation at their own unique pace and style. </p><p>Norwegian Encore will feature amenities and interactive experiences that will excite and inspire, and more details on the ship's design, accommodations, dining and onboard offerings will be shared in the coming months. The ship will be available for reservations in March 2018. </p><p><span style="color: #3366ff;"><strong style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><em><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">EDITOR’S NOTE: Please </span></em></strong><a style="color: purple; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" href="https://ncl.box.com/s/fy17ah35rnccgzqdq7q4i6d8vmbskmjj" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3366ff;"><strong><em><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">click here</span></em></strong></span></a><strong style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><em><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"> for high resolution images</span></em></strong></span></p><p> </p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-reveals-fall-winter-201920-itineraries-featuring-new-ships-nortNorwegian Cruise Line Reveals Fall/ Winter 2019/20 Itineraries, Featuring New Ships In North American Homeports2018-01-16T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Amidst the current winter chill gripping much of the nation, Norwegian Cruise Line today revealed selections from the fleet’s fall/winter 2019/20 deployment, which will feature a plethora of warm weather escapes to tropical paradises in the <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean</a>, Bahamas & Florida and South America, as well as fall foliage sailings in Canada & New England. Most of the brand’s largest and newest vessels will each call a new city home in 2019. Norwegian’s unique and varied new itineraries, all of which feature the line’s signature cruising experience that allows guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation, will open for sale tomorrow, January 17 for returning guests and will be available to the general public on Thursday, January 18. </p><p> </p><p>“We are delighted to unveil this curated rich mix of our guests’ favorite itineraries with new deployment to exotic destinations that will bring new ships and new experiences to almost all of our homeports,” said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer for Norwegian Cruise Line. “Whether a guest has sailed with us many times in the past or they are a first-time cruiser, there is something new for everyone to experience in 2019 and 2020 aboard a Norwegian cruise.” </p><p> </p><p><strong>Bahamas & Florida</strong></p><p>The all-new Norwegian Bliss, launching summer 2018, will lead the youngest fleet sailing to the Bahamas from the Big Apple for the winter 2019/20 season. Custom built for the ultimate cruising experience, Norwegian Bliss will boast an array of delectable dining with 27 different options, exhilarating activities like a two-story electric racetrack, and show stopping performances from Broadway’s best including Jersey Boys. The newest and largest ship sailing from New York, Norwegian Bliss’ winter 2019/20 itineraries will offer guests the most cruise options and widest range of itineraries, with 18 different cruises including seven and eight-day Bahamas & Florida sailings, along with longer 12 and 14-day cruises to the Southern and Western Caribbean during the heart of winter, providing a warm weather respite during the coldest months of the year. </p><p> </p><p>Norwegian Bliss will homeport in the heart of Manhattan beginning on November 24, 2019 and set sail each Sunday to the warm turquoise waters of Bahamas & Florida, bringing guests the best of beaches, theme parks and sunshine on seven and eight-day cruises, with calls in Orlando and the Beaches (Port Canaveral); Norwegian’s private island Great Stirrup Cay, which is currently undergoing enhancements that will include a luxury lagoon area for Haven guests, a new zip line and more; and a call to the popular tropical island of Nassau, Bahamas.</p><p> </p><p>Norwegian Gem, fresh from a bow-to-stern enhancement in late 2015 that brought new décor and new venues like the popular Sugarcane Mojito Bar and O’Sheehans Neighborhood Bar & Grill, will kick off the 2019 holiday season with an eight-day Bahamas & Florida cruise from New York on December 13, 2019. This popular family-friendly itinerary includes an overnight stay and two days in Orlando and the Beaches (Port Canaveral), a day at Norwegian’s private island Great Stirrup Cay, and a call in Nassau, Bahamas. </p><p> </p><p>Those looking for a quick winter getaway to ease into the New Year over a long holiday weekend can sail away on Norwegian Dawn from Tampa for a five-day Bahamas & Florida cruise departing January 16, 2020. This one-of-a-kind itinerary features sun drenched ports and white sand beaches, with calls in Key West, Nassau, Bahamas and Norwegian’s private island, Great Stirrup Cay, which recently debuted enhanced facilities, new dining options, premium cabana furnishings and more family-friendly amenities. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Caribbean </strong></p><p>On December 1, 2019, Norwegian Bliss will begin a 12-day journey to the Southern Caribbean, calling on the region’s most iconic destinations including San Juan, Puerto Rico; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; Basseterre, St. Kitts; Bridgetown, Barbados; Castries, St. Lucia; and St. John’s, Antigua. Norwegian Bliss will also offer a 14-day Southern Caribbean cruise on January 19, 2020, that will additionally call in Tortola, British Virgin Islands and Philipsburg, St. Maarten. </p><p> </p><p>Guests looking to cruise to the tropical rainforests and stunning dive sites of the Western Caribbean on an extended 14-day vacation at sea aboard Norwegian Bliss have two departure dates to choose from: January 5 and February 2, 2020. This spectacular itinerary includes it all, from theme parks to Mayan ruins, with calls in Orlando & the Beaches (Port Canaveral); Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas; Ocho Rios, Jamaica; George Town, Grand Cayman; Roatán, Bay Islands, Honduras; Harvest Caye, Belize; and Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico.</p><p> </p><p>Guests cruising from New Orleans will have the opportunity to experience some sisterly love with Norwegian Breakaway in 2018 and Norwegian Getaway in 2019. For the first time ever, Norwegian Getaway will sail a mix of seven, nine and 12-day cruises to the Western Caribbean from New Orleans beginning November 8, 2019. After fun in the French Quarter, guests can hop aboard the youngest and largest ship sailing from New Orleans for a journey to sun and sand with calls on Costa Maya, Mexico; Harvest Caye, Belize; Roatán, Bay Islands, Honduras; George Town, Grand Cayman; and Ocho Rios, Jamaica on her nine-day voyages. With her mermaid hull guiding the way, Norwegian Getaway’s seven-day Western Caribbean cruises will visit Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico; Roatán, Bay Islands, Honduras; and Harvest Caye, Belize. Those looking to explore deeper into the wonders of the Western Caribbean can opt for Norwegian Getaway’s 12-day cruise, which will feature calls on Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico; George Town, Grand Cayman; and Ocho Rios, Jamaica; Puerto Limon, Costa Rica; Roatán, Bay Islands, Honduras; and Harvest Caye, Belize.</p><p> </p><p>For the first time ever, guests will have the opportunity to experience a cruise from San Juan aboard the popular Norwegian Epic. From December 8 through March 15, Norwegian Epic will be the youngest contemporary ship and largest ship homeporting in San Juan. The incredible ship will sail the Southern Caribbean on seven-day voyages with calls featuring sapphire blue waters and warm winter sun in Oranjestad, Aruba; Willemstad, Curacao; Kralendijk, Bonaire; Castries, St. Lucia; and Basseterre, St. Kitts, as well as Bridgetown, Barbados; St. John's, Antigua; Philipsburg, St. Maarten and St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands on 10 and 11-day cruises. With 22 dining options and 20 bars and lounges, Norwegian Epic will offer guests more options than any other ship cruising from San Juan. </p><p> </p><p>Following a year and half stay in New York, Norwegian Escape will return to the city of her christening, Miami, on November 23, 2019 and sail seven-day Western Caribbean cruises through April 18, 2020. The 4,200 guest Norwegian Escape features 27 dining options, 21 bars and lounges, as well as the largest Aqua Park and Ropes Course at sea. The ship’s seven-day Western Caribbean cruises will visit Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico; Roatán, Bay Islands, Honduras; and the incredibly popular Harvest Caye, Belize. Harvest Caye is a new Belizean port-of-call that features the only cruise ship pier in Belize, a two-story Flighthouse with zip lines and suspension bridges, a street-style local artisan market and opportunities for guests to visit mainland Belize on excursions to the Mayan Ruins, rafting and more. </p><p> </p><p>Norwegian Breakaway will extend her stay in the Sunshine State by repositioning from Miami to Port Canaveral, arriving on November 23, 2019. As one of the largest ships to homeport in Port Canaveral, Norwegian Breakaway will spend her winter 2019/20 season sailing seven-day Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries every Saturday. The perfect vacation for the young and young at heart, guests can experience the bustling theme parks and excitement of Orlando then head to the coast for a relaxing cruise vacation aboard the beautiful Norwegian Breakaway, which features 27 dining options, more dining options than any other ship departing from Port Canaveral. The ship’s Western Caribbean cruises will offer guests an array of beautiful, tropical destinations including Falmouth, Jamaica; George Town, Grand Cayman; and Cozumel, Mexico. During Norwegian Breakaway’s Eastern Caribbean sailings, guests will cruise to some of the most popular ports of call in the region including St. Thomas, USVI; Tortola, BVI and Norwegian’s very own exclusive, private island, Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas.</p><p> </p><p>Norwegian Dawn will round-out the line’s deployment in the Sunshine State with her return to Tampa, with cruises departing from the west coast of the peninsula from November 24, 2019 through March 22, 2020. The recently renovated Norwegian Dawn will sail primarily seven-day Western Caribbean cruises where guests will be able to explore a variety of ports-of-call including Roatán, Bay Islands, Honduras; Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico; and the beautiful Harvest Caye, Belize. </p><p> </p><p>Norwegian Gem will return to the Big Apple for her winter 2019 season from November 22, 2019 to March 16, 2020. Norwegian Gem will sail a variety of 10 and 11-day Southern Caribbean itineraries and one 14-day cruise from New York with ports-of-call that will include some the Caribbean’s most sun-kissed destinations including Basseterre, St. Kitts; St. John’s, Antigua; St. Thomas, USVI; and Castries, St. Lucia.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Canada & New England</strong></p><p>Norwegian Escape’s year and a half stay in the Big Apple would not be complete without her venturing through the fall foliage and the quintessential colonial sites in Canada & New England. Throughout the month of September 2019, Norwegian Escape will offer four roundtrip seven-day cruises from Manhattan to the picturesque Canadian coastline, with calls in Portland and Bar Harbor, Maine; Saint John, Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick; and Halifax, Nova Scotia.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Panama Canal</strong></p><p>Norwegian Dawn and Norwegian Gem, two ships which underwent extensive bow to stern renovations as a part of the Norwegian Edge® program, will both offer a selection of bucket-list cruises through the Panama Canal. Norwegian Gem will cruise from New York to San Francisco on a 20-day journey departing on January 4, 2020, and then back from the Bay City on a 21-day cruise to the Big Apple departing on January 24. Along these incredible coast-to-coast voyages, guests will experience: the sun and fun of the Caribbean with stops in Curacao and Aruba; the vibrant culture and cuisine of South America in Colombia; the adventure and eco-wonders of Central America with calls in Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Guatemala; the warm hospitality of Mexico; and the fun and fare of Southern California. </p><p> </p><p>Norwegian Dawn will sail a one-of-a-kind 15-day cruise from New York to Tampa to the Panama Canal, departing on November 9, 2019. The unique open jaw sailing aboard Norwegian Dawn will feature calls on Willemstad, Curacao; Oranjestad, Aruba; Santa Marta and Cartagena, Colombia; a daytime transit of the Panama Canal, followed by calls in Puerto Limon, Costa Rica; Roatán, Bay Island, Honduras; Harvest Caye, Belize; and Costa Maya, Mexico. Norwegian Dawn will also sail a 14-day roundtrip Panama Canal cruise from Tampa departing on December 1, 2019, with stops in some of the most popular destinations in the Caribbean and Central America including George Town, Grand Cayman; Ocho Rios, Jamaica; Cartagena, Colombia; and Puerto Limon, Costa Rica, among others. </p><p> </p><p><strong>South America</strong></p><p>Guests looking to explore the stunning beauty, vibrant culture and adventure of South America can do so on the newer and larger Norwegian Star, which replaces Norwegian Sun, beginning December 2019. Norwegian Star will sail South America for the winter season in 2019 and 2020, offering 14-day sailings from Santiago (San Antonio), Chile and Buenos Aires, Argentina. The Eastbound itineraries depart from Santiago on December 21, January 18 and February 15, while the Westbound depart from Buenos Aires, Argentina on January 4, February 1 and February 29, 2020. These spectacular journeys offer guests jaw-dropping scenery, from volcanos to alpine lakes, waterfalls and glaciers to wildlife viewing, ancient cave paintings and more, with calls in Puerto Montt, Puerto Chacabuco, and Punta Arenas, Chile; Stanley, Falkland Islands; Montevideo, Uruguay; and Puerto Madryn and Ushuaia, Argentina. During these bucket list cruises, guests will also sail the Patagonic Channels, majestic Chilean Fjords, the famous Strait of Magellan; Beagle Channel, Canal Moraleda and a bucket list sail around Cape Horn.</p><p> </p><p># # #</p><p> </p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-announces-summer-2019-itinerariesNorwegian Cruise Line Announces Summer 2019 Itineraries2017-12-19T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line today revealed the fleet’s exciting lineup of summer 2019 itineraries, featuring some of the world’s hottest summer destinations. Norwegian’s signature cruising experience, which offers guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation, will be available around the globe with five ships sailing in Europe; three cruising to Alaska; two calling on Bermuda; as well as itineraries that include the Bahamas & Florida, the Caribbean, Canada & New England and the Hawaiian islands. Guests who cruise with Norwegian enjoy a resort-style vacation on some of the youngest ships at sea; they unpack once, then relax as they travel to paradise aboard innovative and action-packed ships that offer up to 27 delicious dining options, Broadway entertainment, more than 20 bars and lounges serving up contemporary craft cocktails and much more. Norwegian’s new itineraries are open for sale now for returning guests and will be available tomorrow, December 20, to the general public. </p><p>"We have carefully crafted a mix of itineraries for summer 2019 that provide our guests with an incredible array of cruise vacation experiences in some of the most sought-after destinations across the globe," said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer for Norwegian Cruise Line. "With exotic cultural-centric cruises in Europe, adventure opportunities in Alaska and quintessential summer beach getaways in Bermuda, the Bahamas, the Caribbean and Hawaii, Norwegian Cruise Line’s itinerary options will fulfill every summer travel wish list." </p><p><strong>Alaska<br /></strong>The youngest fleet to sail to the breathtaking glaciers of Alaska will once again return to the region in summer 2019, with Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian Jewel all cruising to the Last Frontier. After making her debut in summer 2018, Norwegian Bliss will return for her second Alaska season, sailing exciting new seven-day Glacier Bay voyages departing each Sunday from Seattle beginning May 5 through September 22, 2019. The largest and most innovative ship to sail to Alaska, Norwegian Bliss is the first cruise ship custom-built with features and amenities for the ultimate Alaska cruise experience, including extensive observation lounges and an expansive waterfront featuring dining and lounges. Norwegian Pearl, which recently underwent an extensive renovation earlier this year as a part of the Norwegian Edge® program, will sail seven-day Alaska cruises from Seattle departing on Saturdays from May 18 through September 21. Rounding out the Alaska fleet, Norwegian Jewel will return to Vancouver and Seward after a bow to stern enhancement in fall 2018 to sail her incredibly popular seven-day Glacier Bay northbound and Inside Passage southbound Alaska highlights voyages, offering guests the opportunity to combine back-to-back sailings for an immersive 14-day roundtrip cruise. </p><p><strong>Bahamas & Florida</strong></p><p>For time since 2010, Norwegian Dawn will return to her very first homeport of New York City as essentially a new ship, after undergoing bow to stern enhancements in late 2016. Norwegian Dawn will set sail from Manhattan on seven-day cruises to the Bahamas & Florida, bringing guests the best of beaches, theme parks and sunshine from May 25 to August 31, 2019. </p><p><strong>Bermuda<br /></strong>In summer 2019, Norwegian will once again offer guests two convenient departure ports from which to set sail for the pink sand beaches and turquoise blue waters of Bermuda. Guests sailing from Boston will enjoy exploring this exotic Atlantic island from a newer and larger ship, Norwegian Gem, a popular Jewel-class ship that will homeport in Beantown from March 29 through November 8, 2019. Norwegian Escape, which moves to New York City for summer 2018, will continue her stay in the Big Apple through the summer 2019 season, sailing to Bermuda from April 14 until October 20, 2019. Both Norwegian Gem and Norwegian Escape will offer the perfect summer city getaway, with seven-day cruises to Bermuda featuring three full days in port and two overnight stays, so guests can experience the beautiful British territory at their leisure. </p><p><strong>Canada & New England<br /></strong>Early summer is the best time to enjoy the beauty and stunning scenery of New England and coastal Canada. Norwegian Dawn will offer four, seven-day cruises to this spectacular coast line in May and June 2019, with calls in Halifax, Nova Scotia; Saint John, Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick; Bar Harbor and Portland, Maine; and Newport, Rhode Island. </p><p><strong>Caribbean <br /></strong>After returning from her first winter season in New Orleans, Norwegian Breakaway will reposition from the Big Easy to the cruise capital of the world, PortMiami, for the first time ever. As one of the largest ships in the fleet, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Breakaway will homeport in Miami for her summer 2019 season and cruise a mix of Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries. Norwegian Breakaway’s seven-day Western Caribbean itineraries will visit Roatán, Bay Islands, Honduras; Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico; and the beautiful island destination of Harvest Caye, Belize. Norwegian Breakaway’s seven-day Eastern Caribbean itinerary will feature some of the region’s most popular ports-of-call including St. Thomas, USVI; Tortola, BVI; Nassau, Bahamas and San Juan, Puerto Rico. </p><p><strong>Europe<br /></strong>The romance, history and charm of Europe will be on full display for guests exploring the region aboard Norwegian Getaway, Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Jade, Norwegian Star and Norwegian Spirit.</p><p>After a one year hiatus, Norwegian Getaway will once again return to the Baltic, sailing incredibly popular bucket list itineraries departing from Copenhagen that feature several calls in Scandinavia with an overnight in Russia. From June 7 through August 27, 2019, Norwegian Getaway will sail a variety of nine-day sailings with ports-of-call that include Berlin (Warnemünde), Germany; Tallinn, Estonia; Helsinki, Finland; Stockholm, Sweden; an overnight in St. Petersburg, Russia and a day cruising past the Stockholm Archipelago.</p><p>The popular Norwegian Epic will return to Europe in summer 2019 to sail seven-day Western Mediterranean cruises, with embarkation available in either Barcelona and Rome (Civitavecchia), showcasing the best of Italy, France and Spain. With departures from May 12 through November 3, 2019, guests sailing aboard Norwegian Epic’s seven-day Western Europe cruises will be delighted by some of the most culturally rich and iconic destinations in the world. Guests will also enjoy 22 dining options, 20 bars and lounges, vibrant Broadway entertainment including Priscilla Queen of the Dessert: The Musical and Burn the Floor, and more. </p><p>Following an extensive renovation in 2017, Norwegian Jade will spend her summer 2019 season cruising the azure blue waters of the Greek Isles & Italy from May 12 through October 24, 2019. Norwegian Jade’s 10- and 11-day itineraries from Rome (Civitavecchia) will feature a look into some of the world’s most ancient civilizations with calls in Santorini, Athens (Piraeus), Mykonos, and Crete (Chania), Greece; Valletta, Malta; Messina, Sicily; as well as Naples and Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy. Norwegian Star, which will undergo a refurbishment in spring 2018, will also sail the Greek Isles and Eastern Mediterranean, offering primarily seven-day cruises with a small selection of nine-, 10-, 11-, and 12-day sailings departing from Venice, Italy from May 12 through November 10, 2019. Norwegian Star will call on some of Greece’s most enchanting island destinations including Corfu, Santorini, Mykonos and Cephalonia, as well as the outstanding Adriatic destinations of Kotor, Montenegro and Dubrovnik, Croatia on the glimmering Dalmatian Coast. </p><p>Norwegian Spirit will home port in Southampton for the summer of 2019 and sail a selection of 10-day or longer once-in-a-lifetime itineraries journeying to the British Isles, Iceland, Norwegian Fjords, the Arctic Circle, and the Baltics. Full itinerary details will be released when the ship opens for sale in mid-January. </p><p><strong>Hawaii</strong></p><p>As one of the most sought-after tropical and culturally-rich destinations in the world, the islands of Hawaii are best experienced by sea. And Norwegian is the only cruise line that offers a seven-day inter-island itinerary, on the US-flagged Pride of America. Guests will cruise through paradise on a dream vacation with a one-of-a-kind itinerary that offers nearly 100 hours of port time in Hawaii’s main islands, including an overnight in Kahului, Maui; a call in Hilo; Kailua, Kona; an overnight in Nãwiliwili, Kauai; and an afternoon cruising past the breathtaking Nãpali Coast. Norwegian’s Pride of America will depart from Honolulu every Saturday through April 2021.</p><p> </p><p># # #</p><p> </p><p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line <br /></strong>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 51-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising. Most notably, Norwegian revolutionized the cruise industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal cruise vacation on their schedule with no set dining times, a variety of entertainment options and no formal dress codes. Today, Norwegian invites guests to enjoy a relaxed, resort-style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea with a wide variety of accommodations options, including The Haven by Norwegian®, a luxury enclave with suites, private pool and dining, concierge service and personal butlers. Norwegian Cruise Line sails around the globe, offering guests the freedom and flexibility to explore the world on their own time and experience up to 27 dining options, award-winning entertainment, superior guest service and more across all of the brand’s 15 ships. </p><p>Recently, the line was named "Europe’s Leading Cruise Line" for the tenth consecutive year, "World’s Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" for the sixth consecutive year, the "Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Line" for the fifth consecutive year, as well as "World’s Leading Cruise Line" and "North America’s Leading Cruise Line" both for the second straight year by the World Travel Awards. Norwegian’s next new build, the highly anticipated Norwegian Bliss, will be delivered in April 2018 featuring many firsts-at-sea for the global market including the largest race track at sea, award-winning Broadway entertainment, two observation lounges for guests to enjoy stunning ocean and glacier views and more. Norwegian will introduce an additional new "Breakaway Plus" Class cruise ship in 2019 and has four additional ships on order for delivery beginning in 2022, with an option to introduce two more ships in 2026 and 2027.</p><p> </p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/cruising-norwegian-theres-appCruising with Norwegian: There's an App for That2017-12-04T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/Mobile-Release.jpg" alt="" width="409" height="273" /></p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line announced today the introduction of the next generation of its booked guest mobile application, the Cruise Norwegian app. Designed to be the ideal travel companion from time of booking to day of disembarkation, the new Cruise Norwegian app features a multitude of functions that help provide a stress-free vacation experience, helping guests make the most of their time on and off the ship as well as stay connected with their friends and family both on board and back home. </p><p>"Whether they're 60 days from their sail date or in the middle of their cruise, the Cruise Norwegian app brings seamless anytime-access to a myriad of onboard offerings, services and activities right into the palms of our guests' hands," said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer for Norwegian Cruise Line. "Once on board, the Cruise Norwegian app will allow guests to continue customizing their ideal cruise experience and view or manage their existing account information, allowing them to maximize their time and spend it on the things they enjoy the most."</p><p>With the Cruise Norwegian app, guests' dream cruise vacation is right at their fingertips with the capability to preview and book shore excursions, make dining and entertainment reservations, purchase onboard packages such as dining and beverage packages or special occasion packages before they cruise. Helping provide a stress-free embarkation day, the Cruise Norwegian app provides directions to the port and with mobile online check-in functionality guests can save time at the pier and have a paperless boarding process with mobile e-docs. </p><p>Once on board, guests can use the Cruise Norwegian app complimentary by connecting to the ship's wifi to stay up-to-date on what's happening on board. The app allows guests to make reservations for their favorite Broadway-style shows, snag a seat for a mouthwatering dinner at one of Norwegian's many Freestyle dining restaurants and book their next in-port adventure on a shore excursion. Friends and family can stay connected on board using the Cruise Norwegian app, which features unlimited onboard calls and messages for a one-time fee of $9.95. Groups can organize meet ups and share their favorite photos with everyone in their party with group messaging through the app. Those wishing to check-in with loved ones back home can make calls through the Cruise Norwegian app for a nominal fee of $0.79 per minute for outbound calls to nearly every country in the world. </p><p>Before disembarking the ship, guests using the app can track and review their onboard purchases, as well as view helpful disembarkation information including immigration and Easy Walk-off details. Those dreaming of their next cruise vacation can view information about Norwegian's Cruise Next program and review their Latitudes Rewards points and learn about onboard tier benefits. </p><p>The free Cruise Norwegian app is currently available for use on cruises aboard Norwegian Sky. The new app will be available on board Norwegian's newest ship, Norwegian Bliss, when she launches in summer 2018, and will be available fleet wide by yearend 2018. </p><p> </p><p># # #</p><p> </p><p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line </strong></p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 50-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising. Most notably, Norwegian revolutionized the cruise industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal cruise vacation on their schedule with no set dining times, a variety of entertainment options and no formal dress codes. Today, Norwegian invites guests to enjoy a relaxed, resort-style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea with a wide variety of accommodations options, including The Haven by Norwegian®, a luxury enclave with suites, private pool and dining, concierge service and personal butlers. Norwegian Cruise Line sails around the globe, offering guests the freedom and flexibility to explore the world on their own time and experience up to 27 dining options, award-winning entertainment, superior guest service and more across all of the brand's 15 ships.</p><p>Recently, the line was named "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" for the tenth consecutive year, as well as "Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line" for the fifth time and "North America's Leading Cruise Line" for the second straight year by the World Travel Awards. Norwegian's next new build, the highly anticipated Norwegian Bliss, will be delivered in April 2018 featuring many firsts-at-sea for the global market including the largest race track at sea, award-winning Broadway entertainment, two observation lounges for guests to enjoy stunning ocean and glacier views and more. Norwegian will introduce an additional new "Breakaway Plus" Class cruise ship in 2019 and has four additional ships on order for delivery beginning in 2022, with an option to introduce two more ships in 2026 and 2027.</p><p> </p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-linenamestop-air-personality-elvis-duran-asgodfather-its-newest-sNorwegian Cruise Line Names Top On-Air Personality, Elvis Duran, as Godfather for Its Newest Ship, Norwegian Bliss2017-11-29T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/Elivis-AndyStuart.jpg" alt="" width="580" height="393" /></p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that Elvis Duran, nationally syndicated radio and digital personality and on-air host of iHeartMedia's top rated, "Elvis Duran and the Morning Show" will serve as Godfather of its newest ship, Norwegian Bliss. As Godfather, Elvis will have an honorary role in the official ship christening ceremony on May 30, 2018 at Pier 66 in Seattle. Custom built for the ultimate cruising experience, Norwegian Bliss will boast an array of exhilarating activities, delectable dining options and show stopping performances. The line's sixteenth ship will sail weekly seven-day Alaska cruises during her inaugural summer season and, beginning in November 2018, Norwegian Bliss will trade in Alaska's breathtaking scenery for stunning Caribbean sunsets as she sails seven-day Eastern Caribbean cruises each Saturday from Port Miami.</p><p>In the maritime world, it is a longstanding tradition to name a Godparent of a new vessel and the honor is given to an individual who will officially christen a new ship, and remain in their role for the life of the ship. Norwegian Cruise Line bestowed the Godfather role upon Elvis Duran as he mirrors the fun, exciting and original personality that Norwegian Bliss so wholly embodies. While Norwegian Bliss is docked in Seattle on May 30, 2018, Elvis will join Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.'s President and CEO Frank Del Rio and Norwegian Cruise Line President and CEO Andy Stuart in the tradition of breaking a bottle of champagne against the ship's hull and officially christening the vessel during an exciting ceremony. Elvis joins the family of high profile Godmothers and Godfathers for the brand including Pitbull, Kim Cattrall, Reba McEntire, Rosie O'Donnell, Chinese pop star Wang Leehom and the Radio City Rockettes, as he steps into this special new role.</p><p>"Elvis Duran epitomizes the high-energy, and liveliness that the ship represents and we're very excited to have him join the family as Godfather to Norwegian Bliss," said Andy Stuart, Norwegian Cruise Line's president and chief executive officer. "Norwegian Cruise Line's mission is first and foremost to provide guests with a one-of-a-kind unforgettable vacation and continue to develop and offer guests the latest innovative experiences. As one of the most beloved radio hosts in history, Elvis' commitment to entertainment and bringing laughter and joy to his listeners each day is exactly why we believe he is the perfect fit to represent Norwegian Bliss."</p><p>Elvis Duran has become a household name in the industry since he began hosting the daily morning radio show on New York's Z100 in 1996. Over the years, Duran has continuously shown his devotion to his listeners by seeking new ideas, fun games and exciting interviews with celebrities. His radio career has spanned 30 years and today, the award-winning "Elvis Duran and the Morning Show" on WHTZ, New York's Z100, is syndicated nationally by Premiere Networks on nearly 80 radio stations across the country and available digitally on iHeartRadio, reaching more than ten million monthly listeners. The show is the most listened to Top 40 morning show in the U.S. that consistently ranks #1 across multiple demographics and top markets. Broadcasting live from New York's Z100, Duran and his on-air crew entertain listeners with up-to-the-minute entertainment and pop culture news, celebrity guests, hit songs, and regular features such as the gossipy "Entertainment Report," the news-worthy "Headlines," and the ever-popular prank "Phone Taps." </p><p>"I am honored to be named Godfather for Norwegian Bliss," said Elvis Duran. "This incredible ship and all the innovative activities onboard, from the race track to Broadway shows, perfectly reflect the energy and excitement of our morning show and we are looking forward to bringing our loyal listeners along for this once-in-a-lifetime experience. I can't wait until she arrives next May!"</p><p> </p><p><strong>About Norwegian Bliss</strong></p><p>At approximately 167,800 gross tons and accommodating 4,000 guests, Norwegian Bliss is currently being constructed at MEYER WERFT in Papenburg, Germany and is scheduled for delivery in Spring 2018. The third ship in the line's Breakaway-Plus class, Norwegian Bliss will be the first cruise ship custom-built with features and amenities for the ultimate Alaska cruise experience.</p><p>During her inaugural summer season, Norwegian Bliss will sail weekly seven-day Alaska cruises each Saturday from Pier 66 in Seattle, offering guests the premier way to see America's last frontier, while also providing all of the innovative features, entertainment, signature dining and onboard experiences that Norwegian Cruise Line is known for around the globe. The ship's itinerary will feature calls in Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway and Victoria, British Columbia, along with scenic glacier cruising. Norwegian Bliss will sail her inaugural Winter season beginning in November 2018, sailing seven-day Eastern Caribbean cruises each Saturday from PortMiami, featuring calls in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands; Tortola, British Virgin Islands and Nassau, Bahamas.</p><p>Norwegian Bliss' custom design will offer guests the freedom and flexibility to "Imagine Bliss" and create their ideal experience at sea, with a wide variety of accommodations including luxurious suites in The Haven by Norwegian®, Studio staterooms for solo travelers with virtual ocean views, and new connecting staterooms ideal for large groups and families traveling together. Norwegian Bliss will also feature two observation lounges, including the Horizon Lounge that is exclusive to guests of The Haven®, perfect for whale watching in Alaska or taking in sunsets in the Caribbean.</p><p>Norwegian Bliss will feature a two level electric-car race track, a first for a North American-based cruise ship, and an intergalactic, open-air laser tag course.</p><p>Norwegian Bliss will provide its guests with spectacular entertainment including the Tony-award winning musical, Jersey Boys, and an all-new exclusive, original musical theater show created and produced specifically for the ship. Norwegian Bliss will also feature brand-new dining concepts including the Texas Smokehouse, Q, and land favorites such as Starbucks. Continuing its tradition of featuring original artwork on its ship's hulls, Norwegian Cruise Line has commissioned Wyland, one of the world's premier marine life artists, to design the hull art for </p><p>Norwegian Bliss; the artwork will feature images of humpback whales, found in every ocean around the world. The ship's hull will serve as a large canvas to showcase the importance of conservation and ocean preservation.</p><p> </p><p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong></p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 50-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising. Most notably, Norwegian revolutionized the cruise industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal cruise vacation on their schedule with no set dining times, a variety of entertainment options and no formal dress codes. Today, Norwegian invites guests to enjoy a relaxed, resort-style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea with a wide variety of accommodations options, including The Haven by Norwegian®, a luxury enclave with suites, private pool and dining, concierge service and personal butlers. Norwegian Cruise Line sails around the globe, offering guests the freedom and flexibility to explore the world on their own time and experience up to 28 dining options, award-winning entertainment, superior guest service and more across all of the brand's 15 ships.</p><p>Recently, the line was named "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" for the tenth consecutive year, as well as "Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line" for the fifth time and "North America's Leading Cruise Line" for the second straight year by the World Travel Awards. Norwegian's next new build, the highly anticipated Norwegian Bliss, will be delivered in April 2018 featuring many firsts-at-sea for the global market including the largest race track at sea, award-winning Broadway entertainment, two observation lounges for guests to enjoy stunning ocean and glacier views and more. Norwegian will introduce an additional new "Breakaway Plus" Class cruise ship in 2019 and has four additional ships on order for delivery beginning in 2022, with an option to introduce two more ships in 2026 and 2027.</p><p> </p><p><strong>About iHeartMedia</strong></p><p>With over a quarter of a billion monthly listeners in the U.S. and over 122 million social followers, iHeartMedia has the largest national reach of any radio or television outlet in America. As the leader in multiplatform connections, it also serves over 150 local markets through 858 owned radio stations, and the company's radio stations and content can be heard on AM/FM, HD digital radio, satellite radio, on the Internet at iHeartRadio.com and on the company's radio station websites, on the iHeartRadio mobile app, in enhanced auto dashes, on tablets, wearables and smartphones, and on gaming consoles.</p><p> iHeartRadio, iHeartMedia's digital radio platform, is the fastest growing digital audio service in the U.S. and offers users thousands of live radio stations, personalized custom artist stations created by just one song or seed artist and the top podcasts and personalities. With over 1.4 billion downloads, iHeartRadio reached 100 million registered users faster than any other radio or digital music service. </p><p>iHeartMedia's platforms include radio broadcasting, online, mobile, digital and social media, podcasts, personalities and influencers, live concerts and events, syndication, music research services and independent media representation. iHeartMedia is a division of iHeartMedia, Inc. (PINK: IHRT). Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company information.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-jade-and-norwegian-sun-retrofitted-exhaust-gas-cleaning-systemsNorwegian Jade and Norwegian Sun Retrofitted with Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems2017-10-18T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<center><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/Jade.jpg" alt="" width="326" height="216" /> <img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/Dawn.jpg" alt="" /><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/Dawn.png" alt="" width="327" height="218" /></center><center></center><p>Norwegian Cruise Line announced today the successful completion of the retrofitting of a new Exhaust Gas Cleaning system on two of its ships, Norwegian Sun and Norwegian Jade. In conjunction with the line's Sail & Sustain environmental program, the new systems are aimed at significantly reducing air emissions and, subsequently, the ships' environmental footprints. Early in 2014, Norwegian Cruise Line was the first cruise line to commit to retrofitting six vessels and has exceeded that commitment with now eight total ships.</p><p> </p><p>With the installation of the new technology into two more ships, Norwegian Cruise Line is continuing to exemplify its commitment of applying safe and conservative environmental practices across the fleet. The ships’ new lightweight in-line scrubbers are a hybrid technology developed by Yara Marine Technologies that are able to operate in open loop, closed loop and closed loop with bleed off mode. In each ship, five scrubbers were installed, one per engine, covering the whole propulsion system. Collectively, they are capable of reducing the emission of sulfur to air up to 99 percent and also reduce 85 percent particulate emission to the air. Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Sun’s new technology will reduce the equivalent of approximately 3,000 tons of Sulfur Oxide, SOx, gas in the years to come.</p><p> </p><p>The new system works by “scrubbing away” the sulfur oxide and particulate matter before the emissions leave the stack to decrease the amount that is released into the air, resulting in a clean white plume of steam. </p><p> </p><p>Norwegian led the industry by being the first cruise line to install scrubbers with a state-of-the-art water membranes filtration unit in 2016. This sophisticated water cleaning system uses Ultrafiltration technology to clean the recirculated water during the closed loop operation down to clear water. The by-product is collected and removed in drums. </p><p> </p><p>As part of Sail & Sustain, Norwegian’s Safety and Environmental Protection Policy establishes several objectives relating to the environment, which include reducing the impact of its operations on the environment, disposing garbage and waste materials in accordance with national and international rules and regulations, recycling and re-using materials and establishing specific objectives and targets for continual improvement of environmental management programs.</p><p> </p><p>Norwegian now has eight ships outfitted with Gas Scrubbers technology, with Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Sun joining Norwegian Pearl, Norwegian Gem, Norwegian Escape, Norwegian Joy and Pride of America and the line’s newest ship sailing in June 2018, Norwegian Bliss. Norwegian Cruise Line is on track to meet its MARPOL Annex VI compliance goal of reducing its global sulfur cap from 3.5 percent to 0.5 percent by 2020.</p><p> </p><p>For more information or to book a cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line, contact a travel professional or visit <a href="http://www.ncl.com" target="_blank">www.ncl.com</a>.</p><p> </p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/pitbull-and-norwegian-cruise-line-celebrate-norwegian-escapes-arrival-nyc-spring-2018Pitbull and Norwegian Cruise Line Celebrate Norwegian Escape's Arrival to NYC in Spring 20182017-10-11T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<center><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/Pitbull.jpg" alt="" width="750" height="500" /></center><center><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;" align="center"><strong><em><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';">Photo Credit:</span></em></strong><em><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';"> Getty Images/ Bryan Bedder</span></em></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;" align="center"><strong><em><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';">Video Credit: </span></em></strong><em><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';">One Global Media</span></em></p></center><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><strong>EDITOR’S NOTE:</strong> For photo and video assets, please <a href="https://ncl.box.com/s/35uz1x785eqqlz86hdcapgwt729owzet%20" target="_blank">click here</a>. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.133333px;"><strong>Norwegian Escape’s Godfather</strong> and international music star, <strong>Pitbull</strong>, made a special appearance at <strong>PHD Rooftop Lounge at Dream Downtown</strong> in <strong>New York</strong> earlier this afternoon. The Grammy-Award winning Latin superstar and <strong>Norwegian Cruise Line President and Chief Executive Officer Andy Stuart</strong> celebrated Norwegian Escape coming to homeport in the Big Apple in Spring 2018 with many guests and fans. The afternoon kicked off with guests enjoying delicious bites from Norwegian Escape’s culinary outposts, sipping on cocktails crafted from Pitbull’s very own vodka, Voli, and sampling a selection of Michael Mondavi Family Wines. Guests were able to “walk the plank” in a virtual reality segment of the largest ropes course at sea and pose for sharable photos with the ship’s celebrity Godfather Mr. Worldwide. The exclusive afternoon was topped off with an electrifying performance from <em>For the Record: The Brat Pack</em>™, one of Norwegian Escape’s award-winning Broadway-style shows. Norwegian Cruise Line President and CEO Andy Stuart and Pitbull took to the mic to say a few words to the guest and toast to the beautiful ship, Norwegian Escape, as well as discuss their joint support for Hurricane relief efforts in the Caribbean. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.133333px;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"> <span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.133333px;">When Norwegian Escape arrives to her new homeport in Manhattan next year, she will sail seven-day cruises to Bermuda during the summer months and seven-day cruises to Canada & New England and the Bahamas & Florida as well as a selection of longer cruises to the Western and Southern Caribbean during the fall/winter 2018/2019 season. Norwegian Escape will be the brand’s largest ship to ever homeport from New York City at 164,600 gross tons and 4,266 guests. Norwegian Cruise Line has been homeporting year-round from the Manhattan Cruise Terminal since 2003. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line </strong></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;">Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 50-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising. Most notably, Norwegian revolutionized the cruise industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal cruise vacation on their schedule with no set dining times, a variety of entertainment options and no formal dress codes. Today, Norwegian invites guests to enjoy a relaxed, resort-style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea with a wide variety of accommodations options, including The Haven by Norwegian®, a luxury enclave with suites, private pools and dining, concierge service and personal butlers. Norwegian Cruise Line sails around the globe, offering guests the freedom and flexibility to explore the world on their own time and experience up to 28 dining options, award-winning entertainment, superior guest service and more across all of the brand’s 15 ships.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;">Recently, the line was named “Europe’s Leading Cruise Line” for the tenth consecutive year, as well as “Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Line” for the fifth time and “North America’s Leading Cruise Line” for the second straight year by the World Travel Awards. Norwegian’s next new build, the highly anticipated Norwegian Bliss, will be delivered in April 2018 featuring many firsts-at-sea for the global market including the largest race track at sea, award-winning Broadway entertainment, two observation lounges for guests to enjoy stunning ocean and glacier views and more. Norwegian will introduce an additional new “Breakaway Plus” Class cruise ship in 2019 and has four additional ships on order for delivery beginning in 2022, with an option to introduce two more ships in 2026 and 2027.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;">For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line visit <a href="http://www.ncl.com" target="_blank">www.ncl.com</a>; contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784); or follow us on the following social channels for the latest company news & exclusive content: Facebook, Instagram and Youtube: @NorwegianCruiseLine; Twitter, Periscope and Snapchat: @CruiseNorwegian; and WeChat: @gonclcn. High resolution, downloadable images are available at <a href="http://www.ncl.com/media-center" target="_blank">www.ncl.com/media-center</a>. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"> </p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/ncl-homeport-new-orleans-winter-2018-19Norwegian Cruise Line Announces Norwegian Breakaway to Homeport in New Orleans for Winter 2018/19 Season2017-10-03T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';">Norwegian Cruise Line today announced an update to the line’s 2018/2019 deployment, offering guests an exciting new opportunity to set sail from the Port of New Orleans to their dream Caribbean destinations on one of the line’s newest and largest ships. After returning from her summer 2018 season in the Baltic, the 4,000 passenger </span><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/breakaway"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';">Norwegian Breakaway</span></a></strong></span><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';"> will reposition from the Big Apple to the Big Easy for her winter 2018/19 season and cruise to the </span><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';">Caribbean</span></a></strong></span><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';">, visiting ports of call including Cozumel and Costa Maya, <a title="Mexico Cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/mexico-cruises" target="_self">Mexico</a>; Ocho Rios, Jamaica; George Town, Grand Cayman; Roatán, Bay Islands, Honduras; and the beautiful island destination of </span><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhY9dJH1NPk"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';">Harvest Caye, Belize</span></a></strong></span><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';">. Harvest Caye offers a diverse, enriching experience highlighting the natural beauty and culture of Belize along with lush native landscaping, a swim up pool bar, luxury beach villas, private pool cabanas, thrilling aerial activities and water sports. The destination also features first ever pier in Belize that allows guests to walk straight off the ship and into paradise. Norwegian Gem, a fan favorite Jewel-class ship, will now sail from New York City for the winter 2018/19 season.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';">“Norwegian Breakaway will be the largest and newest ship from Norwegian to sail from New Orleans, and we are thrilled to bring our signature Breakaway-class ship to this important homeport,” said Andy Stuart, president and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line. “We want to provide more opportunities for our guests across the country to explore beautiful destinations and enjoy all the spectacular features of our newest ships, along with the freedom and flexibility that only a Norwegian cruise can offer.”<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';">With the overwhelming positive response to Norwegian Bliss’ deployment to the West Coast next year, Norwegian is providing guests another new departure port for guests to experience </span><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vuc9Q32Qwok"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';">Norwegian’s signature cruise vacation</span></a></strong></span><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';">. By repositioning the 145,655 gross ton Norwegian Breakaway to New Orleans, Norwegian is offering a more convenient departure port along with a newer and larger ship for cruisers sailing from the Crescent City to explore. Norwegian Breakaway will delight cruisers of all ages, as she features a wide variety of accommodations, from Studios for the solo cruiser to the exclusive, all-suite luxurious enclave, The Haven by Norwegian®; more than 25 different dining venues; an exhilarating aqua park with five slides and a thrilling ropes course with zip lines and The Plank; signature Broadway entertainment including <em>Rock of Ages</em> and so much more. Norwegian Breakaway, which debuted in 2013, was the first ship in the line’s signature Breakaway class, and features The Waterfront, a quarter-mile promenade deck with waterfront dining, shopping and entertainment, along with 678 Ocean Place, a three-story complex at the heart of the ship where guests can enjoy nightlife, gaming and more. The ship will undergo a two-week dry dock next spring, and will receive a full refresh in public spaces, including new flooring, updated furniture, new décor and new carpeting in staterooms. Norwegian Breakaway will arrive in her new homeport of New Orleans on November 11, 2018 and will sail a variety of cruises to the Caribbean through April 7, 2019.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';">“The Port of New Orleans values our close partnership with Norwegian Cruise Line and appreciates the addition of the Norwegian Breakaway to the cruise schedule next year. The passengers who begin and end their Norwegian Breakaway cruise from our historical city will experience Port NOLA’s commitment to high level service and the Crescent City’s vibrant energy,” said Brandy D. Christian, Port of New Orleans President and CEO. “Our cruise business contributes significantly to the hospitality industry’s regional economic impact and we are pleased to welcome the largest ship we have ever accommodated.”<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">The recently refurbished Norwegian Gem will remain in New York City and sail a series of cruises to the Caribbean, Canada & New England and the<a title="Bahamas & Florida Cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bahamas-florida-cruises" target="_self"> Bahamas & Florida</a>. She </span><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">will share her Manhattan homeport with Norwegian Escape, which will reposition for summer 2018 for the first time since she was christened in 2015, sailing from New York City to<a title="Bermuda Cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bermuda-cruises" target="_self"> Bermuda </a> on seven-day cruises every Sunday beginning April 22, 2018. Norwegian Escape features entertainment from the Tony-award winning <em>After Midnight</em> and critically-acclaimed <em>For the Record: The Brat Pack, </em>along with a bevy of food and beverage concepts including the District Brewhouse featuring 25 beers on tap and including a selection of popular craft beers; the upscale food emporium, Food Republic; and The Ce<a title="Bermuda Cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bermuda-cruises" target="_self">llars, a Michael Mondavi Family Wine bar.</a><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Guests currently booked onboard Norwegian Gem from New Orleans will have their reservations protected and will be automatically moved to the new vessel and itinerary. Norwegian Breakaway’s new Caribbean itineraries from New Orleans will open for sale on October 24.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">To book a cruise aboard one of Norwegian Cruise Line’s signature ships, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 866-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit </span><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://www.ncl.com/?cid=PR_"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';">www.ncl.com</span></a></strong></span><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';">. </span> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in; line-height: 150%; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; page-break-after: avoid;"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';">Editor’s Note:</span></span></em></strong><em><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> For photos and b-roll of Norwegian Breakaway, please </span></em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="https://ncl.box.com/s/fzuxg6uzcw6tretufy50mgh93v7fvxff"><em><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">click here</span></em></a></strong></span><em><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">.</span></em></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; page-break-after: avoid;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';"> </span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; page-break-after: avoid;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';">About Norwegian Cruise Line<br /><br /></span></span></strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-language: JA;">Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 50-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising. Most notably, Norwegian revolutionized the cruise industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal cruise vacation on their schedule with no set dining times, a variety of entertainment options and no formal dress codes. Today, Norwegian invites guests to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea with a wide variety of accommodation options, including The Haven by Norwegian®, a luxury enclave with suites, private pools and dining, concierge service and personal butlers. Norwegian Cruise Line sails around the globe, offering guests the freedom and flexibility to explore the world on their own time and experience up to 28 dining options, award-winning entertainment, superior guest service and more across all of the brand’s 15 ships.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-language: JA;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-language: JA;">Recently, the line was named “<a title="Europe Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/european-cruises" target="_self">Europe’s Leading Cruise Line”</a> for the tenth consecutive year, as well as “Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Line” for the fifth time and ”North America’s Leading Cruise Line” for the second straight year by the World Travel Awards. Norwegian’s next new build, the highly anticipated Norwegian Bliss, will be delivered in April 2018 featuring many firsts-at-sea for the global market including the largest race track at sea, award-winning Broadway entertainment, two observation lounges for guests to enjoy stunning ocean and glacier views and more. Norwegian will introduce an additional new “Breakaway Plus” Class cruise ship in 2019 and has four additional ships on order for delivery beginning in 2022, with an option to introduce two more ships in 2026 and 2027.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-language: JA;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line visit </span><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://www.ncl.com/"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';">www.ncl.com</span></a></strong></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">; contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784); or follow us on the following social channels for the latest company news & exclusive content: Facebook, Instagram and Youtube: @NorwegianCruiseLine; Twitter, Periscope and Snapchat: @CruiseNorwegian; and WeChat: @gonclcn. High resolution, downloadable images are available at </span><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://www.ncl.com/media-center"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';">www.ncl.com/media-center</span></a></strong></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">About Port of New Orleans<br /><br /></span></span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">The Port of New Orleans is the sixth-largest cruise port in the U.S. with two state-of-the art cruise terminals in the heart of the city near the historic French Quarter. Port NOLA handled more than one million cruise passenger movements in 2016, breaking the one million passenger milestone for the third consecutive year. A tourist destination in itself, cruising from the unique city of New Orleans is like taking two vacations in one.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"> Port NOLA is a deep-draft multipurpose port at the center of the world’s busiest port system — Louisiana’s Lower Mississippi River. Connected to major inland markets and Canada via 14,500 miles of waterways, six Class I railroads and the interstate highway system, Port NOLA is the ideal gateway for containers and breakbulk cargo, as well as passenger cruises.</span></p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-celebrates-top-honorsNorwegian Cruise Line Celebrates Top Honors as Leading Cruise Line in North American, Caribbean and European Regions by World Travel Awards2017-10-02T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; letter-spacing: -.1pt;">Norwegian Cruise Line has been honored with a bevy of awards including “North America’s Leading Cruise Line” for the second year in a row and the “Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Line” for the fifth year by World Travel Awards. Norwegian was also awarded “Europe’s Leading Cruise Line” for the tenth consecutive year, further exemplifying its position as a world leader in the cruise industry.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; letter-spacing: -.1pt;">“We are overjoyed to once again be honored as a leader in the travel industry by the World Travel Awards, and to especially celebrate our tenth consecutive win as “Europe’s Leading Cruise Line,” said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. “We sincerely thank all of the industry professionals and guests who voted for us, as we continue to strive for excellence and provide an unforgettable vacation experience to each and every guest who sails with us.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; letter-spacing: -.1pt;">The World Travel Awards has been recognizing and acknowledging excellence amongst companies involved in the global travel and tourism industries since 1993. The annual awards are voted on by thousands of travel and tourism professionals from across the globe and honor travel companies that provide outstanding products and customer service. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; letter-spacing: -.1pt;">Norwegian’s fifteen ships sail a variety of thrilling itineraries, from the Caribbean to the Panama Canal, Europe, South America and the Mediterranean, as well as Australia and the Far East. All itineraries feature Norwegian’s signature cruising experience, offering freedom and flexibility for guests to enjoy their own personal ideal vacation experience on their schedule.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; letter-spacing: -.1pt;">Norwegian’s next new ship, Norwegian Bliss, will sail to <a title="Alaska Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/alaska-cruises" target="_self">Alaska</a>, the <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean </a>and select voyages to the Mexican Riviera beginning June 2018. The line’s sixteenth ship will feature many firsts-at-sea for the global market including the largest race track at sea, award-winning Broadway entertainment, two observation lounges for guests to enjoy stunning views and so much more. Norwegian has several ships cruising to the Caribbean and the <a title="Bahamas Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bahamas-florida-cruises" target="_self">Bahamas</a> from convenient homeport locations including Miami, New York, Tampa, Port Canaveral (Orlando), New Orleans and San Juan, Puerto Rico.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';">To book an award-winning cruise with Norwegian, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit </span><a href="http://www.ncl.com"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';">www.ncl.com</span></a><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; color: blue;">. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 13.5pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">About Norwegian Cruise Line </span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 13.5pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 50-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising. Most notably, Norwegian revolutionized the cruise industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal cruise vacation on their schedule with no set dining times, a variety of entertainment options and no formal dress codes. Today, Norwegian invites guests to enjoy a relaxed, resort-style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea with a wide variety of accommodations options, including The Haven by Norwegian®, a luxury enclave with suites, private pools and dining, concierge service and personal butlers. Norwegian Cruise Line sails around the globe, offering guests the freedom and flexibility to explore the world on their own time and experience up to 28 dining options, award-winning entertainment, superior guest service and more across all of the brand’s 15 ships.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 13.5pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">Recently, the line was named “Europe’s Leading Cruise Line” for the tenth consecutive year, as well as “Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Line” for the fifth time and “North America’s Leading Cruise Line” for the second straight year by the World Travel Awards. Norwegian’s next new build, the highly anticipated Norwegian Bliss, will be delivered in April 2018 featuring many firsts-at-sea for the global market including the largest race track at sea, award-winning Broadway entertainment, two observation lounges for guests to enjoy stunning ocean and glacier views and more. Norwegian will introduce an additional new “Breakaway Plus” Class cruise ship in 2019 and has four additional ships on order for delivery beginning in 2022, with an option to introduce two more ships in 2026 and 2027.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 13.5pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line visit <a title="www.ncl.com;" href="http://www.ncl.com%3B/"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration-line: none;">www.ncl.com;</span></a> contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784); or follow us on the following social channels for the latest company news & exclusive content: Facebook, Instagram and Youtube: @NorwegianCruiseLine; Twitter, Periscope and Snapchat: @CruiseNorwegian; and WeChat: @gonclcn. High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/media-center. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"> </p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-holdings-ltd-partners-all-hands-volunteers-hope-starts-here-hurNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Partners with All Hands Volunteers for Hope Starts Here Hurricane Relief2017-09-26T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p> </p><p> </p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands, today announced a partnership with All Hands Volunteers, the world’s leading disaster relief organization powered by volunteers, and set a goal to raise $2.5 million for the Hope Starts Here hurricane relief program. Under Hope Starts Here, the company is committing to match up to $1.25 million of donations from its valued guests, team members, suppliers and partners in order to substantially help All Hands Volunteers (hands.org), a 501(c)3 non-profit relief organization, and Happy Hearts Fund (happyheartsfund.org) deliver early relief response for the Florida Keys, and rebuild safe, resilient schools in the Caribbean islands impacted by Hurricanes Irma and Maria.</p><p> </p><p>“We are heartbroken to see the devastation that Hurricanes Irma and Maria have inflicted on the Florida Keys and several Caribbean islands, where our ships have been visiting since the beginning of our 50 years in business,” said Frank Del Rio, President and Chief Executive Officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. “The Caribbean is part of our family, and we are grateful to work with All Hands Volunteers and Happy Hearts Fund to create the Hope Starts Here hurricane relief program and do our part in giving back to these destinations. We’re proud to start our campaign with a $600,000 donation to help begin the rebuilding efforts.”</p><p> </p><p>“We are incredibly grateful for this support from Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., and for our continued partnership with Happy Hearts Fund to provide their support and expertise,” said David Campbell, Chairman and Founder of All Hands Volunteers. “As the single largest donation in our organization’s history, this funding could not have come at a more crucial time as we work to rebuild communities in the U.S. Virgin Islands and other Caribbean islands after the destruction brought by recent natural disasters, Hurricanes Irma and Maria. All Hands Volunteers will work together with the local communities to meet their long-term needs and rebuild hope.”</p><p> </p><p>“We are thrilled to receive this donation from Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. and to work in partnership with All Hands Volunteers with their hurricane relief efforts in the Caribbean islands and the Florida Keys,” said Petra Nemcova, Founder of Happy Hearts Fund. “This funding will allow us to together rebuild safe, resilient schools in areas most impacted by recent natural disasters to keep children safe, but also to ensure that these communities are not forgotten when the emergency response efforts are complete. Children often wait four or more years for schools to be rebuilt, and I hope that more companies will take the same thoughtful actions for long-term recovery.”</p><p> </p><p>In the wake of Hurricane Irma, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. immediately deployed Norwegian Sky to St. Thomas, USVI to bring 35 pallets of much-needed supplies and assist in humanitarian efforts to evacuate residents and visitors. Additionally, one of the company’s newest ships, Norwegian Escape, also housed approximately 4,000 displaced guests who were unable to secure flights home due to hurricane closures. The company is continuing to collect essential items, including medical supplies, diapers, baby formula, water, food, construction materials, blankets, sleeping pods and more, and is working with partners on the ground to support disaster relief efforts. To help hurricane relief and recovery, and to make a donation that will be matched by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., please visit <a href="http://www.ncl.com/hope-starts-here" target="_blank">http://www.ncl.com/hope-starts-here.</a> </p><p> </p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>About All Hands Volunteers</strong></span></p><p>Since its inception following the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami in 2004, All Hands Volunteers has responded to 79 disasters worldwide, engaging over 39,000 volunteers to help more than 500,000 individuals impacted by natural disasters all over the world; including Hurricanes Katrina and Sandy, Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines and the devastating earthquakes in Nepal in 2015. Philanthropic leaders say the organization is known for being nimble, collaborative, and professional in its response to the immediate and long term needs of those suffering in the aftermath of a natural disaster. All Hands Volunteers has received Charity Navigator’s highest 4 Star Rating. All Hands Volunteers currently has disaster relief programs in Texas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Louisiana, Missouri, Nepal and Peru. Find out more at <a href="http://www.hands.org." target="_blank">http://www.hands.org.</a></p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">About Happy Hearts Fund</span></strong></p><p>Happy Hearts Fund (HHF), founded in 2006 by Petra Nemcova after she survived the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, rebuilds safe, resilient schools in areas impacted by natural disasters. HHF works during the gap period when children are forgotten after emergency response is complete, bringing hope and empowerment to generations of children and entire communities. Globally, Happy Hearts Fund is active in 10 countries and has built 165 schools. Since inception their programs have benefited more than 110,000 children and 618,000 community members. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.happyheartsfund.org" target="_blank">www.happyheartsfund.org.</a></p><p> </p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.</strong></span></p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq: NCLH) is a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands. With a combined fleet of 25 ships with approximately 50,400 berths, these brands offer itineraries to more than 510 destinations worldwide. The Company will introduce seven additional ships through 2025, and has an option to introduce two additional ships for delivery in 2026 and 2027.</p><p> </p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 50-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising. Most notably, Norwegian revolutionized the cruise industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal cruise vacation on their schedule. Today, Norwegian invites guests to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea with a wide variety of accommodation options, including The Haven by Norwegian®, a luxury enclave with suites, private pools and dining, concierge service and personal butlers. Oceania Cruises offers an unrivaled vacation experience renowned for the finest cuisine at sea and destination-rich itineraries that span the globe. Expertly crafted voyages aboard designer-inspired, intimate ships call on ports across Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific and the Americas. Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2017, Regent Seven Seas Cruises offers the industry’s most inclusive luxury experience aboard its all-suite fleet. A voyage with Regent Seven Seas Cruises includes all-suite accommodations, round-trip domestic air and business-class air on intercontinental flights from U.S. and Canada, highly personalized service, exquisite cuisine, fine wines and spirits, unlimited internet access, sightseeing excursions in every port, gratuities, ground transfers and a pre-cruise hotel package for guests staying in concierge-level suites and higher.</p><p> </p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-unveils-features-norwegian-blissNorwegian Cruise Line Unveils Features For Norwegian Bliss2017-08-13T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<center><center><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/Bliss%20Aerial.jpg" alt="" width="750" height="423" /></center><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="center"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="center"><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">EDITOR’S NOTE: Please <a href="https://ncl.box.com/s/c4au4g0w1fmzy2clxt417hrr1s3h9o9s" target="_blank">click here</a> for high resolution rendering images and animations.</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="center"><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">Please <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkSOA-zIrI4&feature=youtu.be" target="_blank">click here</a> to view a video of the ship’s newly announced recreation activities. </span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="center"> </p><img style="float: left;" src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/BLISS.ACTIVITY.Race_Track_881x400.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="114" /><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="center">Norwegian Cruise Line today revealed features and amenities for Norwegian Bliss, the line’s sixteenth ship, which has been designed for the ultimate cruising experience and will sail to Alaska and the <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean </a>with select voyages to the Mexican Riviera beginning in June 2018. Custom-built for the spectacular, Norwegian Bliss will boast many firsts at sea for the global market including the largest competitive race track at sea and an open-air laser tag course. The ship’s exciting new features will join the brand’s signature elements of freedom and flexibility that Norwegian is known for across the globe including a myriad of mouthwatering dining options and a vibrant onboard atmosphere fueled by dynamic intimate spaces and a multitude of bars and lounges, award-winning youth programs and more. Many of the ship’s amenities were announced today by Andy Stuart, Norwegian Cruise Line president and chief executive officer, at an exclusive event at Virtuoso Travel Week at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, where media and travel partners were able to Imagine Bliss through interactive 3D virtual reality experiences of the ship’s race track, Observation Lounge, The Waterfront, pool deck and a waterslide.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="center"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="center">“Norwegian Bliss will no doubt be our most incredible ship to date,” said Stuart. “We have elevated Norwegian Bliss’s onboard experience to new heights, bringing the best features from across our fleet plus exciting new first-at-sea activities like the largest race track and new dining concepts to create the ultimate cruising experience.”</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="center"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="center">At approximately 167,800 gross tons and accommodating 4,000 guests, Norwegian Bliss is currently being constructed at MEYER WERFT in Papenburg, Germany and is scheduled for delivery in Spring 2018. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="center"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="center"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Imagine Exhilaration</strong></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="center"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="center">Norwegian Bliss will boast excitement around every corner and delight guests with thrills, with activities spanning the entirety of the ship’s top deck. Following overwhelming popularity aboard Norwegian Bliss’ sister ship in China, Norwegian Joy, guests will be able to put the pedal to the metal for the first time aboard a North American-based cruise ship with <strong>a two level electric-car race track</strong>. The competitive track, the longest at sea at nearly 1,000 feet, will rev up the hearts of all who race around her many twists and turns with four speed settings accommodating novice, intermediate and advanced drivers, reaching up to 30 miles per hour -- with a special “turbo boost” available on each lap. The electric cars run silent so as to not disturb those seeking to enjoy the serene environment. But guests will have the full racing experience while they channel their inner Andretti, as the sounds of a race car engine are piped in through speakers located in the car’s headrest. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="center"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="center">After burning rubber at the race track, guests can test their agility at the <strong>open-air laser tag course</strong>. Themed as an abandoned space station, the course comes to life both day and night as guests go into stealth-mode and compete against family and friends with state-of-the art laser guns. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="center"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="center"><img style="float: right;" src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/BLISS.ACTIVITY.Aqua_Park_881x400.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="114" />After working up a sweat, guests aboard Norwegian Bliss can cool down at the ship’s <strong>expansive pool and sundeck</strong> featuring t<strong>wo spacious pools and six infinity hot tubs</strong> that scale the side of the ship. The ship’s <strong>Aqua Park</strong> also includes two multi-story waterslides. Not for the faint of heart, the high-speed <strong>Ocean Loops</strong> free fall slide includes two exhilarating loops, one that extends out over the side of the ship and a second see-through loop that stretches down to the deck below, sure to offer a wet and wild ride. The tandem <strong>Aqua Racer</strong> slide allows guests to race side-by-side on inner tubes for more than 360 feet, with a translucent section that provides stunning ocean views as guests twist and turn to the finish line. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="center"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="center"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="center"><img style="float: left;" src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/BLISS.ACTIVITY.Splash_Academy_881x400.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="114" />Junior cruisers can splish, splash and have a blast at the <strong>Kids’ Aqua Park</strong>, a watery wonderland of splash pads, water cannons, tipping buckets and slides. The little ones will also have a blast at <strong>Splash Academy</strong>, the fleet’s award-winning complimentary youth program. Centrally-located on Deck 5, Splash Academy will offer age-appropriate supervised activities for children aged three to 12 with fun and energetic programming including games with the conservation-minded Officer Snook, a circus spectacular celebration, jungle-themed nights and more. Teens aged 13 through 17 will enjoy their own space aboard Norwegian Bliss on deck 5, <strong>Entourage</strong>, adjacent to the ship’s arcade. The exclusive teen space features plush lounge furniture, gaming stations, foosball, air hockey and a dancefloor with neon lighting, as the space transitions to the hottest teen nightclub at sea in the evening hours. Even tiny cruisers, ages six months to just under three years old, will have an dedicated space to enjoy aboard Norwegian Bliss with the fleet’s largest <strong>Guppies</strong> playroom, where Early Years Coordinators will host sensory-play activities for parents and babies including messy play, exploration, music and movement. In line with its youth programming across the fleet, Norwegian Bliss will offer a wide range of family-friendly activities for guests to enjoy including family balloon twisting, interactive games and the Family Glow Party. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="center"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="center"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Imagine Delectable</strong></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="center"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="center"><img style="float: left;" src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/DINING_BLISS.Q_881x400.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="114" />Foodies and cocktail connoisseurs will be able to dine, sip and savor to their heart’s delight with a breadth of dining and bar options aboard Norwegian Bliss, including signature Norwegian favorites as well as exclusive new concepts that will debut aboard the line’s newest ship. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="center"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="center">Modern décor and premium ingredients will meet southern flavors at the all-new Texas Smokehouse, <strong>Q</strong>, where guests will be able to tap their boots to the beat of live contemporary pop country music each night as they indulge in authentic Texas barbeque in a sleek urban setting. The new à la carte specialty restaurant will infuse an explosion of flavors in every bite with a selection brisket, ribs, chicken and sausages and more freshly smoked over hickory, oak and pecan woods. Q will offer generous portions of sides and starters including deviled eggs with natural air cured ham, pickled jalapeños, fresh cheddar and breadcrumb-crusted mac-n-cheese, baked sweet potatoes smothered in pecan honey butter and cinnamon and more. Guests can round out their meal at Q with a mason jar of fresh banana pudding or indulge in bread pudding in whiskey sauce. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="center"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="center"><img style="float: right;" src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/DINING_BLISS.Q_881x400.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="114" />The flavors aboard Norwegian Bliss will travel south-of-the-border with <strong>Los Lobos</strong>, an outpost of the brand’s new restaurant serving elevated Mexican cuisine that made its debut in 2016 aboard Norwegian Dawn during her extensive dry dock enhancement under the Norwegian Edge, the brand’s investment program that encompasses the entire guest experience. Los Lobos will offer an upscale, modern take on traditional favorites like fresh guacamole prepared tableside, al pastor tacos, enchiladas de mole, handcrafted margaritas featuring private-label Patron Barrel Select, Norwegian's own tequila blend, and more. Featuring indoor and outdoor seating located on deck 8 aft, Los Lobos will be adjacent to <strong>Cagney’s Steakhouse</strong>, Norwegian’s incredibly popular signature American-style steakhouse that serves up choice cuts of Hartley Ranch Premium Black Angus Beef including the larger-than-life 20 oz. Porterhouse, an incredibly tender 8 oz. filet mignon and signature ribeye. Between Los Lobos and Cagney’s Steakhouse, <strong>The A-List Bar</strong>, named for Norwegian President & CEO and 30-year veteran Andy Stuart, will serve handcrafted cocktails, wines and premium spirits.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="center"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="center">Sweets and treats will be served up day and night at <strong>Coco’s</strong>, a completely new à la carte dessert venue located on deck 6 in the heart of the ship, 678 Ocean Place, where liquid chocolate in an enclosed oversized chocolate fountain will adorns its entranceway, delighting kids and kids at heart. The chocolate-themed dessert restaurant will feature handmade pralines, truffles, crepes and other decadent treats paired with fine coffees and teas. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="center"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="center"><img style="float: left;" src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/BLISS.BAR_.Starbucks_881x400.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="114" />In a nod to the ship’s homeport of Seattle, guests aboard Norwegian Bliss can warm up for their glacier walk with a Caramel Macchiato or grab a Teavana® Shaken Iced Green Tea Lemonade to sip on while lounging on a pristine Caribbean beach with a full service <strong>Starbucks®</strong> store on board. Guests can start their day with Starbucks® coffees, teas and bites available à la carte.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="center"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="center">Norwegian will bring together the best of its specialty dining experiences aboard Norwegian Bliss with signature à la carte restaurants including French cuisine at <strong>Le Bistro</strong>; the tastes of Tuscany at <strong>La Cucina</strong>; the finest fresh seafood at <strong>Ocean Blue</strong>; global fusion cuisine featuring sushi, dumplings, handhelds and more at <strong>Food Republic</strong>; Cheeseburgers in Paradise® at <strong>Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville® at Sea</strong>; and handmade cupcakes and macarons at <strong>The Bake Shop</strong>. <strong>Teppanyaki</strong>, the brand’s family-favorite Japanese hibachi steakhouse will also be onboard at cover charge pricing. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="center"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="center">Norwegian Bliss will serve up premium quality cuisine with fresh ingredients in all complimentary dining venues with rotating menus curated by the brand’s coveted culinary team. In a new complimentary dining concept, <strong>The Local</strong> will offer guests pub fare in a relaxed neighborhood atmosphere 24 hours a day. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="center"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="center">Norwegian’s original beverage concepts will round out the ship’s culinary offerings. <strong>The District Brew House</strong> will serve 24 beers on tap and more than 50 bottled beers, along with bites from the adjacent Food Republic. Local favorites on tap at The District will include craft beers from Red Hook Brewery and Elysian Brewery in Seattle as well as Wynwood Brewery and M.I.A. Beer Company in Miami. <strong>The Cellars, A Michael Mondavi Family Wine Bar</strong> will offer a curated wine list featuring 35 grape varietals including top selections from Washington-area vineyards, Tuscany and Michael Mondavi’s own Napa Valley Estate, as well as light bites from La Cucina. Wine will come to life at The Cellars with interactive educational seminars and tastings daily. Paying homage to her homeport cities, Norwegian Bliss’ beverage program will also feature a selection of local craft cocktails developed by Seattle-based celebrity mixologist and chef Kathy Casey as well as Miami-based Gabe Orta, one of the master curator’s behind the city’s ultra-popular BarLab concepts.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="center"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="center"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Imagine Tranquility</strong></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="center"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="center"><img style="float: left;" src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/BLISS.ACTIVITY.Spa_Reception_881x400.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="114" />After glacier trekking in Alaska or discovering hidden caves and sea pools at the Baths of Virgin Gorda in the Caribbean, Norwegian Bliss guests will be able to revive, refresh and recharge at the ship’s <strong>Mandara Spa</strong>. Located on deck 16 aft, the Mandara Spa will offer the ultimate pampering experience with 24 treatment rooms, a full-service salon and barber shop, fitness center and thermal suite. The <strong>Fitness Center</strong> will offer latest state-of-the-art TechnoGym® cardiovascular and strength training equipment, as well as personal training and group fitness classes including TRX, Norwegian Fight Club, RYDE Cycle and more. The ship’s expansive <strong>thermal suite</strong> will be an exclusive enclave of relaxation where guests can soothe aching joints in the vitality pool and heated whirlpool; rinse off and clear mind and spirit in special experience showers; reduce inflammation and improve respiratory functions in the salt room; cleanse the body in the steam room or sauna; cool down in the snow room; or catch up on their latest reading on one of the 17 heated stone loungers. Passes to the exclusive enclave of relaxation will be available for purchase for a limited number of guests each sailing. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="center"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="center">In addition to the luxurious spa, adults will be able to unwind in two private lounge spaces while cruising aboard Norwegian Bliss at <strong>Vibe Beach Club</strong> and <strong>Spice H2O</strong>. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="center"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="center"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Imagine a New Scene</strong></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="center"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="center"><img style="float: right;" src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/BLISS.ACTIVITY.678_Ocean_Place_881x400.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="114" />During her inaugural summer season, Norwegian Bliss will sail weekly seven-day <a href="/cruise-destinations/alaska-cruises?cid=PR" target="_blank">Alaska cruises</a> each Saturday from Pier 66 in Seattle, where she will be the largest and most innovative ship to ever seasonally homeport on the West Coast. Unlike any other ship sailing the West coast, Norwegian Bliss will feature the brand’s most celebrated elements of freedom and flexibility including <strong>678 Ocean Place</strong>, a three-deck central hub where the pulse of the ship’s action takes place with restaurants, shops, entertainment and guest services all conveniently located in one area. Also a first for a ship on the West coast will be <strong>The Waterfront</strong>, a popular feature that debuted on Norwegian Breakaway in 2013; the outdoor promenade is designed to enhance guests’ connection to the ocean with al fresco dining, bars and lounge spaces and offer spectacular views of Alaska’s breathtaking scenery and wildlife or the Caribbean’s stunning turquoise waters.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="center"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="center">Norwegian’s vibrant nightlife scene will be taken to the next level aboard Norwegian Bliss with live entertainment, electrifying deck parties at Spice H2O and an expansive <strong>casino</strong> featuring hundreds of slot machines and table games to suit the likes of novice and pro gamblers alike. In a first for Norwegian, the casino will now offer a smoking and a non-smoking casino to cater to all guest preferences. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="center"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="center">Norwegian Bliss’ custom design will offer guests the freedom and flexibility to “imagine Bliss” and create their ideal experience at sea, with a wide variety of accommodations including luxurious suites in <strong>The Haven by Norwegian®, Studio staterooms for solo travelers with virtual ocean views</strong>, and new connecting staterooms ideal for large groups and families traveling together. Norwegian Bliss will also feature an incredible lineup of entertainment offerings including the Tony-Award winner for “Best Musical” <strong><em>Jersey Boys</em></strong> and <strong>two observation lounges</strong>, including the exclusive Horizon Lounge for guests of The Haven®, perfect for whale watching in Alaska or taking in sunsets in the Caribbean, and more. Continuing its tradition of featuring original artwork on its ship’s hulls, Norwegian Cruise Line has commissioned Wyland, one of the world’s premier marine life artists, to design the hull art for Norwegian Bliss. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="center"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="center">The ship’s itinerary will feature calls in Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway and Victoria, British Columbia, along with scenic glacier cruising. Norwegian Bliss will sail her inaugural Winter season beginning in November 2018, sailing seven-day <a href="/cruises-to/eastern-caribbean-cruises?cid=PR" target="_blank">Eastern Caribbean cruises</a> each Saturday from PortMiami, featuring calls in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands; Tortola, British Virgin Islands and Nassau, Bahamas. For more information on Norwegian Bliss, please visit <a href="http://bliss.ncl.com" target="_blank"><strong>bliss.ncl.com</strong></a>. To book a cruise aboard one of Norwegian’s newest ships, contact a travel professional or visit <a href="http://www.ncl.com" target="_blank">www.ncl.com</a>.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="center"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="center"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="center"> </p></center>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-be-featured-upcoming-episode-cnbcs-profitNorwegian Cruise Line To Be Featured on Upcoming Episode of CNBC's "The Profit" 2017-07-18T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<center><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/The%20Profit.jpg" alt="" width="440" height="251" /><center></center></center><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;" align="center"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;" align="center">Norwegian Cruise Line will set sail for primetime this summer, as the popular cruise brand will be featured in a one-hour episode of CNBC’s hit reality series “The Profit”. The show follows serial entrepreneur and investor Marcus Lemonis, who puts his own money on the line to help save and grow struggling small businesses across the country. Filmed on board Miami-based Norwegian Escape, the episode will highlight small business Zoe’s Chocolates, as they present their product to Norwegian executives in the hopes of securing a deal. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;" align="center"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;" align="center">In each one-hour episode of “The Profit,” Lemonis makes an offer that’s impossible to refuse; his cash for a piece of the business and a percentage of the profits. Once inside these companies, Lemonis does almost everything he can to save the business and make himself a profit; even if it means firing the president, promoting the secretary or doing the work himself. Norwegian Cruise Line is featured on the show as one of today’s top cruise brands, highlighting the line’s unique brand proposition of freedom and flexibility and premium offerings, which are a strong match for the high quality chocolates offered by Zoe’s. Viewers will get an inside look at what cruise executives look for in partners and why aligning with like-minded brands builds strong business relationships that bring value to guests. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;" align="center"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;" align="center">The episode featuring Norwegian Cruise Line will be airing on Tuesday, July 25th at 10PM ET/PT on CNBC. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;" align="center"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;" align="center">Norwegian Escape, currently sailing the Eastern and Western <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean </a>from her homeport in Miami, features 27 dining options, 21 bars and lounges, and entertainment options to thrill cruisers of all ages with the largest Ropes Course at sea, the largest Aqua Park at sea, and dedicated adults-only and kids-only spaces. Norwegian Escape’s dining experiences include outposts of several popular land-based outlets, including the floating Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville restaurant and 5 O’Clock Somewhere Bar, a music venue and outdoor bar on The Waterfront featuring live nightly performances where guests can enjoy the sounds of the tropics. Norwegian Escape features Miami’s oldest and most legendary bar, Tobacco Road.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: center; text-autospace: none;" align="center"> </p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-announces-20172018-meet-wine-maker-cruisesNorwegian Cruise Line Announces 2017/2018 Meet the Wine Maker Cruises2017-07-13T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<center><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/Mondavi%201.jpg" alt="" width="768" height="512" /></center><p> </p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line today revealed the lineup for the brand’s 2017/18 Meet The Winemaker Cruises, a selection of cruises aboard Norwegian Escape and Norwegian Dawn during which guests will have the opportunity to wine and dine with leaders and legends of the winemaking industry. The full series was revealed during the first Winemaker Dinner cruise of the season, held this week on Norwegian Escape and featuring Antonio Hidalgo, President of Bodegas Hidalgo La Gitana. Hidalgo represents the 8th generation of the sherry winery, family owned and operated since 1792. Norwegian’s Winemaker Dinner series is hosted at the line’s popular wine venue <em><strong>The Cellars, a Michael Mondavi Family Wine Bar</strong></em>, and is in celebration of Norwegian’s successful ongoing partnership with the family and other valued beverage partners, including Moët Hennessy. </p><p> </p><p>“Given the incredible reception of Michael Mondavi’s past visits aboard our ships, we are excited to expand upon this concept to provide our guests the opportunity to get up close and personal with renowned experts within the winemaking industry,” said Mark Kansley, senior vice president of Hotel Operations for Norwegian Cruise Line. “As we strive to continually enhance our beverage program and onboard offerings, these partnerships represent our ongoing goal to serve as innovators in the cruising industry.”</p><p> </p><p><img style="float: left;" src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/Mondavi%202.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="167" />In 2015, the Michael Mondavi Family partnered with Norwegian to introduce the line’s first branded wine bar aboard Norwegian Escape - The Cellars, A Michael Mondavi Family Wine Bar - boasting a curated wine list and service provided by a Court of Master Sommeliers certified Sommelier. The venue invites guests to participate in a variety of interactive, fun and educational wine activities including seminars, tastings, pairings and workshops. This partnership was further expanded upon when The Cellars opened aboard Norwegian Dawn in 2016 after ship-wide enhancements. Mondavi is recognized as one of the global emissaries of California wine and is widely credited with helping to establish and build the Napa Valley wine industry as we know it. The newly-announced series of sailings evolves from the popular and well-received visits Mondavi has made to Norwegian Escape in celebration of the partnership.</p><p> </p><p>Guests aboard these select sailings will have several opportunities to engage with the wine makers and experts, enhancing their onboard experience with a variety of enriching seminars and activities. On the second day of each cruise, guests will have the chance to dive into the seasoned minds of the visiting experts with an open-forum question and answer session, held in the Atrium of the ship. Following the open forum, guests will have the chance to purchase featured wines selected by the wine makers and varietals from the ship’s wine list, meet the expert and have him sign the bottle to take home as a memento. The open forum and personal meet and greet are complimentary and open to all guests. </p><p> </p><p>For a more intimate experience, guests can indulge in an interactive, hands-on wine tasting and educational seminar hosted by the vintner in The Cellars, A Michael Mondavi Family Wine Bar. The vintner will take the guests on a tour of the winemaking world and the elements that complement it, providing tailored insight into their specific area of expertise. The tastings will feature wines hand-picked by the expert and brought on board for the seminar. Pricing for the tastings will be $19.95 per person. </p><p> </p><p>Guests seeking an unforgettable gourmet experience can attend an exclusive wine dinner, hosted by the vintner or industry expert. They will be treated to a truly special event, consisting of five decadent courses paired with wine specifically chosen for each course. The cost of the dinner with wine pairings is $59.95 per person. Seating is limited for both the tasting seminars and wine pairing dinner and reservations will only be available on board the ship. The full lineup of the 2017/18 Meet The Winemaker series includes:</p><p> </p><p>•September 22, 2017 - Norwegian Dawn: <strong>Michael Mondavi</strong>, founder of the Michael Mondavi Family Estate, co-founder of Folio Fine Wine Partners and co-founder of The Cellars - A Michael Mondavi Family Wine Bar. Mondavi represents the third generation representative of the prestigious family of wineries in Napa Valley.</p><p> </p><p>•November 4, 2017 - Norwegian Escape: <strong>Bill Whiting</strong>, Director of Wine Education at Banfi Vintners. As the grandson of John F. Mariani Sr., founder of Banfi Vintners, Whiting carries on the tradition of the award-winning Castello Banfi estate, founded in 1919 in the Brunello region of Tuscany.</p><p> </p><p>•December 2, 2017 - Norwegian Escape: <strong>Aarón Sánchez</strong>. Famed TV Chef and James Beard award winner, Aarón Sánchez is the official ambassador and spokesperson for Terrazas de los Andes wines and is considered one of the world’s leading contemporary Latin chefs.</p><p> </p><p>•February 17, 2018 - Norwegian Escape: <strong>Gerard Bertrand</strong>, renowned vintner of Languedoc-Roussillon. Bertrand, a legendary expert in the winemaking industry, boasts 20 years of experience and a breadth of awards and accolades.</p><p> </p><p>•March 2018, Norwegian Escape: <strong>Salvatore Ferragamo</strong>, heir of famed Italian fashion house and owner at Il Borro Winery in Tuscany, Italy. Salvatore, whose father Ferruccio, bought the beautiful Il Borro Esatate in 1993, has replanted the family's vineyard and has been releasing delicious Tuscan wines since 1999.</p><p> </p><p>Norwegian Dawn sails to Bermuda from June through October and to Canada & New England in September and October from her seasonal homeport in Boston. The ship boasts 14 delicious dining options including Los Lobos Cantina, an upscale Mexican restaurant and brand-new concept for the Norwegian fleet; 11 bars and lounges; activities for every member of the family, whether they are young or young at heart; fabulous entertainment including Elements, an enchanting performance showcasing the four elements of Earth, Air, Water and Fire, and The Second City, Chicago’s legendary comedy theatre; and a wide variety of accommodations including the 6,694 sq. ft. Garden Villas, the largest suites at sea. </p><p> </p><p>Norwegian Escape, currently sailing the Eastern and Western<a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self"> Caribbean </a>from her homeport in Miami, features 27 dining options, 21 bars and lounges, and entertainment options to thrill cruisers of all ages with the largest Ropes Course at sea, the largest Aqua Park at sea, and dedicated adults-only and kids-only spaces including the brand’s first nursery offering supervised care for young cruisers ages six months to two years old. The ship offers dazzling entertainment and a variety of flexible accommodations including Norwegian’s Studio staterooms designed and priced for solo travelers, family staterooms that accommodate up to four guests, and expansive suites in The Haven™, Norwegian’s ship-within-a-ship luxury suite complex featuring amenities including private butler and concierge service, exclusive restaurant and private pool, courtyard and sundeck. In April 2018, Norwegian Escape will reposition for the first time since she was christened in 2015, sailing from New York City to Bermuda on seven-day cruises to every Sunday, offering New York-area guests a new ship to enjoy.</p><p> </p><p>To book one of Norwegian Cruise Line’s wine maker’s partnership cruises, contact your travel professional or visit <a href="http://www.ncl.com" target="_blank">www.ncl.com. </a></p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-enhances-summer-2018-deployment-alaska-and-caribbeanNorwegian Cruise Line Enhances Summer 2018 Deployment In Alaska And The Caribbean2017-07-10T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: center; text-autospace: none;" align="center"><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/Sun.jpg" alt="" width="733" height="487" /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: center; text-autospace: none;" align="center"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">Norwegian Cruise Line today announced updates to the their summer 2018 deployment, featuring exciting new opportunities for guests to set sail to their dream destinations, while unpacking just once and enjoying the most free and flexible cruising experience at sea. New for 2018, Norwegian Sun will reposition to Port Canaveral and offer all-inclusive four day cruises to Havana, Cuba and Key West, and three-day cruises to the Bahamas. Norwegian Jewel will rejoin the youngest fleet sailing to <a href="/cruise-destinations/alaska-cruises?cid=PR" target="_blank">Alaska</a> in summer 2018, with a multitude of exciting itineraries including seven- and nine-day sailings from Seattle, Seward and Vancouver. </p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">“Alaska continues to be one of the most popular destinations we sail to around the world. We are thrilled to be significantly increasing capacity in the region in summer 2018 with the redeployment of Norwegian Jewel and the inaugural season for Norwegian Bliss, providing more opportunities for our guests to experience a vacation of a lifetime in this incredible pristine destination,” said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer for Norwegian Cruise Line. “Our all-inclusive model aboard Norwegian Sky has been very well-received and as we evaluated the opportunity to expand upon that concept, we felt that Port Canaveral was the ideal location to offer our guests a value-rich on board experience and exciting action-packed ports-of-call, including an overnight call in Havana, Cuba.”</p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">Following her fall/winter season in South America and a dry dock enhancement, Norwegian Sun will spend her summer 2018 season sailing all-inclusive cruises from Port Canaveral, offering four-day itineraries that call on Key West and Havana, Cuba, along with three-day cruises to the Bahamas. Norwegian Sun accommodates 1,936 guests, providing freedom, flexibility and superior guest service with 16 dining options, 12 bars and lounges, entertainment options for all ages and more. All guests sailing aboard one of Norwegian Sun’s Cuba or Bahamas cruises from Port Canaveral will also enjoy unlimited complimentary beverages included in their cruise fare as a part of the ship’s all-inclusive program. Norwegian Sun’s new itineraries include the following:</p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">•Norwegian Sun will undergo a two-and-a-half week dry dock in Victoria, British Columbia as a part of the Norwegian Edge™, the brand’s revitalization program encompassing the entire guest experience, and re-enter service on April 19, 2018 where she will begin her journey to the east coast with a 17-day Panama Canal cruise departing from Seattle. </p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">•Norwegian Sun’s four-day cruises to Cuba will depart Port Canaveral each Monday, beginning May 7, 2018, and feature a call on Key West, Florida and an overnight stay in Havana, returning to Port Canaveral each Friday. Norwegian Sun will transport guests to the heart of the action in both Key West and Havana, calling in Key West’s Old Town district and Havana Harbor, located in the heart of Old Havana, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Norwegian Sun will offer guests the opportunity to experience the wonderful culture and incredible history of Cuba, along with the warmth and friendliness of the Cuban people during OFAC-compliant* shore excursions. </p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">•Norwegian Sun’s three-day cruises to the Bahamas will feature calls in Nassau** and Great Stirrup Cay, Norwegian’s popular private island beach paradise that was recently enhanced with new food and beverage outlets, expanded Cabanas for daily rental and a new underwater snorkeling garden.</p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">Following her winter 2017/2018 season sailing in Australia and Asia, Norwegian Jewel will journey from Tokyo (Yokohama) to Seattle and will replace Norwegian Sun as Norwegian’s third ship sailing in Alaska in summer 2018. As the namesake of Norwegian’s "Jewel Class" ships, the 2376-passenger Norwegian Jewel is a guest favorite and thrills with a myriad of dining and entertainment offerings. Featuring 16 dining options including Norwegian’s signature specialty restaurants Cagney’s, La Cucina and Le Bistro; along with 15 bars and nightclubs, Norwegian Jewel is a perfect ship to explore the stunning beauty of Alaska. Her wide variety of accommodations includes some of the largest suites at sea in The Haven® by Norwegian, the ship’s exclusive suite complex. The famous three-bedroom Garden Villa boasts nearly 5000 square feet of luxury and is located at the top of the ship, with an expansive 2314 square foot balcony that comes complete with a hot tub and private sundeck. The ship’s onboard activities and entertainment include shows Le Cirque Bijou and Band on the Run, a sports deck for basketball, volleyball, tennis and much more. Norwegian Jewel’s new summer 2018 itineraries include the following itineraries:</p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">•Beginning May 26, 2018, Norwegian Jewel will reposition from Seattle to Vancouver with a nine-day Alaska cruise. This scenic itinerary will visit the region’s best destinations, with calls in Juneau, Skagway, Icy Strait Point, Sitka and Ketchikan.</p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">•Norwegian Jewel will sail a seven-day roundtrip cruise from Vancouver to Alaska departing on June 4, 2018 with calls on Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan. </p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">•Beginning June 11, 2018 from Vancouver, Norwegian will offer guests the freedom and flexibility to enjoy alternating embarkation ports in Vancouver and Seward. From Vancouver, Norwegian Jewel will sail seven-day Glacier Bay cruises calling on Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway and disembarking in Seward. From Seward, Norwegian Jewel will feature seven-day Inside Passage Alaska cruises calling on Icy Strait Point, Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan and disembarking in Vancouver. Both itineraries will include a sail past the breathtaking Hubbard Glacier.</p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">To book a cruise aboard one of these exciting new itineraries on Norwegian Jewel or the all-inclusive Norwegian Sun, contact a travel professional or visit <a href="http://www.ncl.com" target="_blank">www.ncl.com</a>. </p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-joy-christened-wang-leehom-gala-naming-ceremony-shanghaiNorwegian Joy Christened by Wang Leehom at Gala Naming Ceremony in Shanghai2017-06-27T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: center; text-autospace: none;" align="center"> </p><center><img src="http://staging.ncl.com/sites/default/files/pressroom/Joy%20Celebration.jpg?1498578848" alt="" width="516" height="344" /></center><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">For high resolution images </span></span></strong><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';"><a href="https://ncl.box.com/s/ps4j66yg6akrmv38pjskan3d9fiexytn">click here</a><strong><span style="color: red;">.</span></strong></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';">Norwegian Joy, Norwegian Cruise Line’s first custom-designed ship for the Chinese cruise market, was christened today in a lavish ceremony held onboard the vessel in Shanghai that featured an over-the-top performance by the ship’s Godfather, singer songwriter, music producer, actor and film director, Wang Leehom.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">At </span><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';">167,725–gross-tons and accommodating 3,883 guests, </span><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">Norwegian Joy features an innovative design, world-class finishes and amenities tailored </span><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">to provide a “First Class at Sea” experience for Chinese guests, along with Norwegian’s signature cruising style that offers guests the fr</span><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';">eedom and flexibility to design their perfect vacation experience. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">“After years spent carefully designing this amazing vessel, my team and I are both proud and thrilled to finally christen the world’s first cruise ship custom-designed for the wonderful people of China,” said Frank Del Rio, president and chief executive officer for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. “This is truly a special moment for the entire Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings family, our valued travel partners, honored guests and dedicated officers and crew across our fleet.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">In homage to Norwegian Joy’s eye-catching hull art, designed by famed Chinese artist Tan Ping and featuring a majestic phoenix, the christening ceremony began with a performance by renowned dancer and choreographer Yabin Wang, with her interpretation of the spirit of the phoenix through dance. Tan Ping, </span><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';">who also made a special guest appearance at the ceremony, selected the phoenix as the focal point for the ship’s hull artwork, as the iconic bird represents beauty and good luck in Chinese culture.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">The pinnacle moment of the christening ceremony </span><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">came as Wang Leehom, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings executives and local Chinese government officials simultaneously smashed bottles of champagne against the side of a replica ship hull, which released an oversized bottle of Veuve Cliquot that shattered against the ship’s actual hull, signifying the maritime tradition of bringing good luck to all who sail on her.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';">Wang Leehom, who serves as Godfather and brand ambassador for Norwegian Joy, ended the ceremony with an electrifying performance that wowed the crowd of VIP Chinese and Western guests.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';">“I'm honored to officially welcome this incredible ship to China and share the cruising lifestyle with Chinese guests as the Godfather for Norwegian Joy,” said Wang Leehom.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB">Norwegian Joy’s christening marks the end of a month-long grand inaugural tour where she has been showcased through events at the ports of Singapore, Qingdao, Shenzhen and Hong Kong, as well as VIP partner cruises from Norwegian Joy’s homeports of </span><a href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-shanghai?cid=PR"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: black; text-decoration-line: none;" lang="EN-GB">Shanghai</span></a><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;" lang="EN-GB"> and Tianjin.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; line-height: 150%;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Norwegian Joy</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Norwegian Joy is Norwegian Cruise Line’s first purpose-built ship customized for the Chinese cruise market. The ship was designed to provide First Class at Sea experiences with onboard amenities that cater to the unique vacation desires of Chinese guests.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Norwegian Joy offers a multitude of VIP accommodations including The Haven by Norwegian®, the brand’s exclusive, ship-within-a-ship luxury suite complex, and a Concierge level, an all-new accommodations category that provides a VIP experience that includes an exclusive Concierge Observation Lounge with 180 degree breath-taking views and larger balcony staterooms. Accommodation choices also include staterooms designed specifically for families, with a multitude of connecting staterooms for extended families traveling together, as well as a wide array of mini-suite, balcony, ocean view and interior staterooms, many with virtual balconies.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Norwegian Joy boasts engaging and innovative activities including a first-at-sea two-level competitive racetrack; an open-air laser tag course; the Galaxy Pavilion that features thrilling simulator rides, Oculus virtual reality technology and interactive video walls; and two multi-story waterslides. In addition, Norwegian Joy features 28 dining options that range from traditional Chinese cuisine to upscale French, Italian and Steakhouse fine dining restaurants, along with a tranquil open space park, as well as the line’s largest upscale shopping district, complete with everything from exceptional duty-free shops to world-renowned global luxury brands.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">For more information on Norwegian Joy, please contact an authorized Norwegian travel partner or visit </span><a href="http://www.goncl.cn/"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">www.goncl.cn</span></a><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"> (in China) or </span><a href="https://www.ncl.com/norwegian-joy"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">https://www.ncl.com/norwegian-joy</span></a><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"> (in US) </span><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">or follow Norwegian Joy’s official wechat: NuoWeiZhen</span><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">. </span></p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-bliss-keel-laying-ceremony-held-meyer-werft-germanyNorwegian Bliss' Keel Laying Ceremony Held At Meyer Werft in Germany2017-05-24T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: center; text-autospace: none;" align="center"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: center; text-autospace: none;" align="center"><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/Andy%20Stuart.jpg" alt="" width="750" height="513" /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: center; text-autospace: none;" align="center">Norwegian Cruise Line President & CEO Andy Stuart and MEYER WERFT Managing Partner Tim Meyer at the Keel Laying for Norwegian Bliss.</p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; text-align: center;">EDITOR’S NOTE: Please <a href="https://ncl.box.com/s/ygosya3stricz8ij3bi7qt4bsv1pim8t" target="_blank">click here</a> for high resolution rendering images.</span></strong></p><p style="text-align: left;"> </p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">Norwegian Cruise Line and MEYER WERFT today celebrated the keel laying of Norwegian Bliss at the yard’s state of the art facility in Papenburg, Germany. During the ceremony, one of the keel blocks of the 167,800 gross ton vessel was lifted into the covered building hall, signifying a major milestone in the ship’s construction. Norwegian Bliss is due for delivery in April 2018 and will be the first cruise ship custom built with features and amenities for the ultimate Alaska cruise experience. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"> </p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">Andy Stuart, Norwegian Cruise Line’s president and chief executive officer, was present in the hall and laid the traditional “lucky coin”, etched with the outline of the ship’s signature hull designed by wildlife artist Wyland, before the block was lowered into place.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"> </p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">“We are overjoyed to celebrate the keel laying of Norwegian Bliss, our sixteenth ship and sure to be our most innovative ship to date,” Stuart said. “We have seen overwhelming anticipation and excitement from our guests and travel partners for Norwegian Bliss, from her awe-inspiring custom-designed spaces like her observation lounges to her elegant suites in The Haven by Norwegian®, and we are all thrilled to see this magnificent ship begin to come to life with the craftsmanship, precision and cutting edge technology that MEYER WERFT consistently delivers.” </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"> </p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">The third ship in the line’s Breakaway-Plus class, Norwegian Bliss will accommodate 4,000 guests and will be the 12th ship in the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet to be built by MEYER WERFT. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"> </p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">“We are very happy to celebrate the start of the block assembly for another newbuild with Norwegian Cruise Line. This ship will be another milestone in our collaboration to create the most efficient and innovative cruise ships,” said Tim Meyer, Managing Director of MEYER WERFT. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"> </p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">During her inaugural summer 2018 season, Norwegian Bliss will sail weekly seven-day <a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/alaska-cruises?cid=PR" target="_blank">Alaska cruises</a> each Saturday from the recently expanded Pier 66 Cruise Terminal in Seattle, offering guests the premier way to see America’s last frontier, while also providing all of the innovative features, entertainment, signature dining and onboard experiences that Norwegian Cruise Line is known for around the globe. The ship’s itinerary will feature calls in Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway and Victoria, British Columbia, along with scenic glacier cruising. Norwegian Bliss will sail her inaugural Winter season beginning in November 2018, sailing seven-day <a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruises-to/eastern-caribbean-cruises?cid=PR" target="_blank">Eastern Caribbean cruises</a> each Saturday from PortMiami, featuring calls in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands; Tortola, British Virgin Islands and Nassau, Bahamas.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"> </p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">Norwegian Bliss’ curated design will offer guests the freedom and flexibility to “Imagine Bliss” and create their ideal experience at sea, with a wide variety of accommodations including luxurious suites in The Haven by Norwegian®, Studio staterooms for solo travelers with virtual ocean views, and new connecting staterooms ideal for large groups and families traveling together. Norwegian Bliss will also feature two observation lounges, including one exclusive to guests of The Haven®, perfect for whale watching in Alaska or taking in sunsets in the Caribbean. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"> </p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">Norwegian Cruise Line will take its award-winning entertainment programming to the next level aboard Norwegian Bliss, bringing the best of Broadway to sea, with the 2006 Tony Award® winner for “Best Musical,” Jersey Boys, and a completely new and original show created by Tony Award®-winning director and choreographer Warren Carlyle, headlining on the ship’s main stage, the Bliss Theater. Norwegian Bliss will also feature a new theatrical cocktail hour experience, Happy Hour Prohibition-The Musical. Alibi, the ship’s reimagined comedy club and nightlife venue will feature two comedy performances six nights a week. Rock and roll will take center stage at The Cavern Club, an outpost of the legendary Liverpool club where the Beatles’ performed frequently in the 1960s, with nightly live performances and a Beatles cover band singing hits like “Penny Lane,” “Yellow Submarine,” and more. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"> </p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">Continuing its tradition of featuring original artwork on its ships’ hulls, Norwegian Cruise Line has commissioned Wyland, one of the world’s premier marine life artists, to design the hull art for Norwegian Bliss; the artwork will feature images of humpback whales, found in every ocean around the world. The ship’s hull will serve as a large canvas to showcase the importance of ocean conservation and preservation. </span></p><p> </p><p style="text-align: left;"> </p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">For more information on Norwegian Bliss, including an animated video of the ship’s accommodations and features, please visit <a href="http://bliss.ncl.com" target="_blank">bliss.ncl.com</a>. Additional details on the ship’s dining and recreational activities will be shared in the coming months. To book a cruise aboard one of Norwegian’s newest ships, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit <a href="http://www.ncl.com" target="_blank">www.ncl.com</a>.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"> </p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-makes-inaugural-call-havana-cubaNorwegian Cruise Line Makes Inaugural Call To Havana, Cuba2017-05-03T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/ncl_nsky_cuba_havana_inaugural_0.jpg?1493808882" alt="" width="852" height="423" /></p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: left;"> </p><p style="text-align: left;"><strong style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">A link to download the above image can be found <a href="https://ncl.box.com/s/bczfmzbp44zylnegqjp496acop1m7am7">here</a>.</span></strong></p><p style="text-align: left;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Norwegian Sky, Norwegian Cruise Line’s first ship to sail to Cuba, made her maiden call in the capital city of Havana yesterday morning. Norwegian Cruise Line executives were on board to celebrate the voyage, including Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings President & CEO Frank Del Rio and Norwegian Cruise Line President & CEO Andy Stuart.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">“Today is a momentous day for Norwegian Cruise Line, our guests and our travel agent partners, as we open our doors to Cuba’s natural beauty, warm people and historical treasures,” said Frank Del Rio. “Sailing into the Havana Harbor today, we were welcomed by the Cuban people with open arms and excitement to share their incredible culture with our guests.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">“Our cruises to Cuba offer our guests a unique opportunity to engage in true cultural immersion with the freedom and flexibility to explore this destination on their own timetable and as they choose,” said Andy Stuart. “We look forward to our guests experiencing the wonderful hospitality of the Cuban people aboard each of our many sailings to Cuba to come.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Yesterday’s call was the first of Norwegian Sky’s weekly roundtrip cruises from Miami to Cuba. The ship will sail a total of 53 four-day voyages to Cuba, with 52 including an overnight stay in the historical and culturally-rich capital of Havana. Norwegian Sky will bring guests to the very heart of Havana, offering guests the opportunity to visit historical sites such as Old Havana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; view incredible art and listen to the vibrant local music scene; and visit with Cuba’s warm and friendly residents through people-to-people exchanges. Norwegian offers a selection of 14 half and full-day OFAC-compliant shore excursions, where guests aboard Norwegian Sky will have the opportunity to have a farm to table dining experience, explore the flora and fauna of Soroa, see modern Havana in an American classic car and much more.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">The Premium All Inclusive Norwegian Sky will also call on Great Stirrup Cay, Norwegian’s private island in the Bahamas, during her four-day cruises to Cuba. Great Stirrup Cay is a private island paradise, with white sand beaches, crystal clear waters, water sports galore and lushly landscaped beachside cabanas available for daily rental for those who wish to have a more exclusive island experience. Great Stirrup Cay was recently enhanced to offer guests exciting new ways to enjoy the island with additional pathways, seating and shaded lounge areas, with additional features still to come, including a private luxury lagoon enclave for suite guests and guests of The Haven. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Along with the freedom and flexibility that only Norwegian Cruise Line can provide, guests sailing on Norwegian Sky will also enjoy unlimited complimentary beverages as a part of Norwegian’s Premium All Inclusive programme.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">For additional information or to book a Premium All Inclusive </span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="/cruise-destinations/cuba-cruises?cid=PR"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">cruise to Cuba</span></a></span><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"> on Norwegian, as well as documentation requirements, Frequently Asked Questions and more, please visit <a href="/cruise-destinations/cuba-cruises?cid=PR">https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/cuba-cruises.</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"> </p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-takes-delivery-first-purpose-built-ship-chinaNorwegian Cruise Line Takes Delivery Of First Purpose-Built Ship For China2017-04-27T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<center><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/Joy%20Delivery%201.jpg" alt="" width="700" height="467" /></center><p style="text-align: center;"><em>Norwegian Cruise Line accepts delivery of Norwegian Joy from MEYER WERFT</em></p><p style="text-align: center;"><em> (photo featuring Norwegian and MEYER WERFT executives) </em></p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p><strong><em><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">EDITOR’S NOTE: For high resolution photos, please click </span></em></strong><a href="https://ncl.box.com/s/awja9ux1ezpaci2zrzs586jejdu0l69z" target="_blank"><span><strong><em><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; background: yellow; mso-highlight: yellow;">here</span></em></strong></span></a><strong><em><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">.</span></em></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"> </p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line today took delivery of Norwegian Joy, the brand’s fifteenth ship and the first custom-designed for the Chinese cruise market, from MEYER WERFT during an on board ceremony in Bremerhaven, Germany. At 167,725–gross-tons and accommodating 3,883 guests, Norwegian Joy is the second ship in the line’s Breakaway-Plus class and features an innovative design with amenities tailored to provide a “First Class at Sea” experience for Chinese guests with the elements of freedom and flexibility that Norwegian Cruise Line has become known for across the globe. </p><p> </p><p><img style="float: left;" src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/Joy%20Delivery%202_0.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="163" />“As Norwegian Cruise Line continues our global growth, Norwegian Joy’s delivery marks a momentous occasion in our company’s history, signifying our official entry into the Chinese cruise market,” said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer for Norwegian Cruise Line. “We are very grateful for the outstanding team at MEYER WERFT, along with our operations teams and more than 1,800 crew members, whom once again have delivered an exceptional vessel.” </p><p> </p><p>“With this incredible ship, we have taken Norwegian’s signature on board experience and expanded and customized it with exciting features, services and amenities that combine the best of the East and the West,” said David Herrera, president of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings China. “We are honored to deliver this spectacular ship to our Chinese guests and we can’t wait to see Norwegian Joy come to life when she welcomes her first guests upon her arrival in China this June.”</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>In advance of the delivery, Herrera and executives from Norwegian’s offices in China gathered for a traditional blessing from the Chinese Goddess of the Sea, Mazu, to ask for safe and pleasant voyages for the ship and all its guests. The ceremony was held at the Mazu Temple in Shanghai where, one year ago, the Norwegian team held a ceremony to obtain a blessing for the coins that were used in Norwegian Joy’s Keel laying ceremony. During the visit, a ceramic statue of Mazu was gifted to the company by the temple representatives and brought to Germany for the ship’s delivery. The statue has been given a place of honor aboard Norwegian Joy and will carry the blessings of Mazu on the journey to China.</p><p> </p><p>“With Norwegian Joy, we have completed a highly sophisticated ship with a lot of technologically challenging features. Thanks to a dedicated team consisting of Norwegian Cruise Line, yard, classification society and suppliers, we have accomplished our goal of delivering a great ship on time, while meeting high quality expectations,” said Tim Meyer, CEO of Meyer Werft.</p><p> </p><p>Following her delivery, Norwegian Joy will begin her journey to China, where she will be showcased through a grand inaugural port tour featuring one-day events at the ports of Singapore, Qingdao, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong, as well as VIP partner cruises from Norwegian Joy’s home-ports of <a href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-shanghai?cid=PR" target="_blank">Shanghai</a> and <a href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-beijing?cid=PR" target="_blank">Beijing (Tianjin)</a>. The ship will be christened in an exclusive star-studded event for honored guests on June 27, led by her Godfather, the ‘King of Chinese Pop’, Wang Leehom.</p><p> </p><p>Norwegian Joy is Norwegian Cruise Line’s first purpose-built ship customized for the Chinese cruise market. The name Norwegian Joy emphasizes the experience that the ship offers, a promise that guests will ‘Experience Paradise on the Sea.’ Accommodating 3,883 guests, Norwegian Joy is designed to provide First Class at Sea experiences with onboard amenities that cater to the unique vacation desires of Chinese guests. Norwegian Joy provides a multitude of VIP accommodations including The Haven by Norwegian®, the line’s exclusive, ship-within-a-ship luxury suite complex, which also includes an all-new The Haven Observation Lounge featuring 180 degree views, and a Concierge level, an all-new accommodations category that will provide a VIP experience featuring an exclusive Concierge Observation Lounge and larger balcony staterooms. Accommodations offerings also include staterooms designed specifically for families including a multitude of connecting staterooms, for extended families traveling together, as well as a wide array of mini-suite, balcony, ocean view and interior staterooms, many with virtual balconies. </p><p> </p><p>Norwegian Joy offers engaging and innovative activities including a first at sea two-level competitive racetrack, an open-air laser tag course, thrilling simulator rides, Oculus virtual reality technology and interactive video walls at the Galaxy Pavilion, and two multi-story waterslides. In addition, Norwegian Joy features a tranquil open space park as well as the line’s largest upscale shopping district, complete with everything from exceptional duty-free shops to world-renowned global luxury brands.</p><p> </p><p>For more information on Norwegian Joy, please contact an authorized Norwegian travel partner or visit <a href="http://www.goncl.cn" target="_blank">www.goncl.cn</a> (in China) or <a href="https://www.ncl.com/norwegian-joy" target="_blank">https://www.ncl.com/norwegian-joy</a> (in US). Reservations for Norwegian Joy from June 28 onwards are currently available through travel agent partners across China.</p><p> </p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-holdings-releases-2016-environmental-reportNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings Releases 2016 Environmental Report 2017-04-24T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p> </p><center><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/Sail%20and%20Sustain.jpg" alt="" width="659" height="101" /></center><p> </p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq: NCLH), a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands, today released its 2016 Environmental Report and unveiled its global environmental program, ‘Sail & Sustain’, in observance of Earth Day. This encompassing program highlights the company’s progress on its global environmental initiatives as well as the company’s environmental objectives, which include increasing sustainable sourcing, minimizing landfill waste, investing in emerging technologies and reducing CO2 emissions. </p><p> </p><p>“Across all three brands in our portfolio, our commitment to environmental conservation remains one of our company’s core values,” said Frank Del Rio, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. “Reducing our environmental impact is essential to our responsible operation and ultimately the longevity of our business, and we look forward to continuing to share the world’s wonders, cultures and beauty with future generations to come.”</p><p> </p><p>The 2016 Environmental Report provides a look at the company’s initiatives across its operations and the communities where it operates as well as its continued commitment to environmental stewardship. The global environmental program, ‘Sail & Sustain’, reflects the company’s mission of providing truly exceptional cruise vacation experiences for all of its guests while minimizing its impact on the environment. To offset the environmental impact of printing this report, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has donated to The Nature Conservancy’s Plant a Billion Trees campaign. The 2016 Environmental Report can be found on the company’s website at <a href="http://www.nclhltd.com/" target="_blank">www.NCLHLtd.com.</a> </p><p> </p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq:NCLH) is a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands.</p><p> </p><p>With a combined fleet of 24 ships with approximately 46,500 berths, these brands offer itineraries to more than 510 destinations worldwide. The Company will introduce eight additional ships through 2025, and has an option to introduce two additional ships for delivery in 2026 and 2027.</p><p> </p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 50-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising. Most notably, Norwegian revolutionized the cruise industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal cruise vacation on their schedule. Today, Norwegian invites guests to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea with a wide variety of accommodation options, including The Haven by Norwegian®™, a luxury enclave with suites, private pools and dining, concierge service and personal butlers. Oceania Cruises offers an unrivaled vacation experience renowned for the finest cuisine at sea and destination-rich itineraries that span the globe. Expertly crafted voyages aboard designer-inspired, intimate ships call on ports across Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific and the Americas. Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2017, Regent Seven Seas Cruises offers the industry’s most inclusive luxury experience aboard its all-suite fleet. A voyage with Regent Seven Seas Cruises includes round-trip air, highly personalized service, exquisite cuisine, fine wines and spirits, unlimited internet access, sightseeing excursions in every port, gratuities, ground transfers, a pre-cruise hotel package for guests staying in concierge-level suites and higher and beginning in summer 2017, business class air will be provided for all roundtrip air originating from the U.S. and Canada.</p><p> </p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>Certain statements in this release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this release, including, without limitation, those regarding our business strategy, financial position, results of operations, plans, prospects and objectives of management for future operations (including expected fleet additions, development plans, objectives relating to our activities, and expectations and commitments for our environmental programs), are forward-looking statements. Many, but not all, of these statements can be found by looking for words like "expect," "anticipate," "goal," "project," "plan," "believe," "seek," "will," "may," "forecast," "estimate," "intend," "future," and similar words. Forward-looking statements do not guarantee future performance and may involve risks, uncertainties and other factors which could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied in those forward-looking statements. Examples of these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to the impact of: adverse general economic and related factors, such as fluctuating or increasing levels of unemployment, underemployment and the volatility of fuel prices, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; adverse events impacting the security of travel, such as terrorist acts, armed conflict and threats thereof, acts of piracy, and other international events; the risks and increased costs associated with operating internationally; our expansion into and investments in new markets; breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; the spread of epidemics and viral outbreaks; adverse incidents involving cruise ships; changes in fuel prices and/or other cruise operating costs; an impairment of our tradenames or goodwill which could adversely affect our financial condition and operating results; our hedging strategies; our inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage; our substantial indebtedness, including the ability to raise additional capital to fund our operations, and to generate the necessary amount of cash to service our existing debt; restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility in operating our business; the significant portion of our assets pledged as collateral under our existing debt agreements and the ability of our creditors to accelerate the repayment of our indebtedness; volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets, which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; overcapacity in key markets or globally; our inability to recruit or retain qualified personnel or the loss of key personnel; future changes relating to how external distribution channels sell and market our cruises; our reliance on third parties to provide hotel management services to certain ships and certain other services; delays in our shipbuilding program and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments; future increases in the price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; seasonal variations in passenger fare rates and occupancy levels at different times of the year; our ability to keep pace with developments in technology; amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues; the continued availability of attractive port destinations; pending or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions; changes involving the tax and environmental regulatory regimes in which we operate; and other factors set forth under "Risk Factors" in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The above examples are not exhaustive and new risks emerge from time to time. Such forward-looking statements are based on our current beliefs, assumptions, expectations, estimates and projections regarding our present and future business strategies and the environment in which we expect to operate in the future. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made. We expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto or any change of events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement was based, except as required by law.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-reveals-award-winning-entertainment-line-norwegian-blissNorwegian Cruise Line Reveals Award-Winning Entertainment Line-Up On Norwegian Bliss2017-04-21T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<center><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/Jersey%20Boys%201_0.jpg" alt="" width="750" height="525" /></center><p> </p><p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong style="text-align: justify;"><em><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">EDITOR’S NOTE: Please </span></em></strong><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://ncl.box.com/s/rncaiytp3remvrskfrxm3vu04u2taf8v" target="_blank"><span style="text-align: justify; color: #0000ff;"><strong><em><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';">click here</span></em></strong></span></a></span><strong style="text-align: justify;"><em><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"> for high resolution rendering images.</span></em></strong> </span></p><p> </p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line today revealed that its award-winning entertainment programming will reach new heights on Norwegian Bliss, the line’s sixteenth ship, which has been designed for the ultimate cruising experience and will sail to Alaska and the Caribbean beginning in June 2018. Norwegian will once again bring the best of Broadway to sea, with the 2006 Tony Award® winner for “Best Musical,” <em>Jersey Boys</em>, and a completely new and original show created by Tony Award®-winning director and choreographer Warren Carlyle, headlining on the ship’s main stage, the Bliss Theater. Norwegian Bliss will also feature a new comedy club and nightlife venue, a new theatrical cocktail hour experience, <em>Happy Hour Prohibition- The Musical</em>, an outpost of the legendary Beatles’ venue The Cavern Club and much more. </p><p> </p><p>“With Norwegian Bliss, we are continuing our legacy of bringing our guests the finest entertainment at sea,” said Andy Stuart, Norwegian Cruise Line’s president and chief executive officer. “Our entertainment team is bringing to life dazzling displays and award-winning musical sounds across our fleet, and Norwegian Bliss will continue that legacy with the Tony Award®-winning <em>Jersey Boys</em> and incredible new concepts created just for this spectacular ship.” Norwegian has paved the way for outstanding entertainment in the cruise industry, as the first cruise line to feature branded entertainment in 2010 aboard Norwegian Epic. Today, Norwegian is known for its bold and vibrant musicals and Broadway-style shows. Norwegian Bliss will build on the company’s success and commitment to excellence in entertainment with the ship’s two main stage shows. </p><p> </p><p>Headlining in the Bliss Theater will be the 2006 Tony Award®-winner for Best Musical, <strong><em>Jersey Boys</em></strong>. The show goes behind themusic of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, and follows four blue-collar kids working their way from the streets of Newark to the heights of stardom. <em>Jersey Boys</em> features all of their hits including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Oh What A Night,” “Walk Like A Man,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” and “Working My Way Back To You.” <em>Jersey Boys</em> will hit the high seas for its first production at sea after 11 record-breaking years on Broadway. As one of the longest running shows in Broadway history, including many world tours, <em>Jersey Boys</em> has been seen by more than 24 million people worldwide. Jersey Boys is written by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, with music by Bob Gaudio and lyrics by Bob Crewe. </p><p> </p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line is currently developing an <strong>exclusive original musical theater show</strong> created and produced specifically for Norwegian Bliss. The new show will be a Cuban-inspired Broadway-style musical created by <strong>Tony Award®-winning director and choreographer Warren Carlyle</strong>, featuring electrifying dance, colorful pageantry and sensational sounds developed by some of the most sought-after names on Broadway today. Warren Carlyle has worked on countless Broadway productions; acclaimed as one of Broadway’s best, Carlyle most recently choreographed the Broadway musical <em>Hello, Dolly</em> starring Bette Midler and directed and choreographed <em>After Midnight</em>, which earned the Tony Award® in 2014 for “Best Choreography” and is currently delighting audiences on Norwegian Escape. Norwegian Bliss’ new show will also feature costumes by famed Cuban-American fashion icon <strong>Isabel Toledo</strong>, whose diverse design eye has made her a coveted name in high-end couture, mainstream fashion and Broadway costume design, having designed for First Lady Michelle Obama as well as earning a Tony Award® nomination for “Best Costume Design” in 2014 for <em>After Midnight</em>. Isabel’s husband, <strong>Ruben Toledo</strong>, will be developing the new show’s art and scenic designs; also a Cuban-American artist, Ruben’s work has appeared across the globe including in Vogue magazine, the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. More details on this incredible new show will be shared this fall.</p><p> </p><p><img style="float: left;" src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/Bliss_ENT-1_0.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="169" />In a new concept exclusive to Norwegian Bliss, the <strong>Alibi</strong> is a reimagined comedy and nightclub space that will feature sets from today’s most popular stand-up comedians, and then transform to a chic nightclub late in the evening. Alibi will feature two comedy performances six nights a week, offering both family-friendly and mature comedy shows. Guests who visit the swanky club will find intimate seating and cocktail tables during comedy performances, while those who visit Alibi after 10 p.m. will be captivated by the lounge’s black and white chevron patterned dancefloor, LED disco lighting and a DJ spinning today’s hottest hits. </p><p> </p><p>Norwegian Bliss’ guests will have the opportunity to travel back in time to January 16, 1919 – the eve of the Prohibition era – for a rowdy good time with the new show, <strong><em>Happy Hour Prohibition- The Musical</em></strong>. Created by Broadway sensations Holly-Anne Palmer, whose creative talent has been featured in hits like <em>Bring It On</em> and <em>Jersey Boys</em>, among others, as well as Liz Muller and Collin Simon of Pipe Dream Theatre, <em>Happy Hour Prohibition – The Musical</em> will hit the high seas after delighting audiences for nearly two years in New Orleans and New York City. Guests will join the talented cast in Miss Lulu’s infamous New Orleans speakeasy, Mahogany Hall, as they entertain with tales of bootleggers and intoxicating choreography by Broadway veteran Lauren Lim Jackson, set to some of the era’s most famous tunes including <em>Let’s Misbehave</em>, <em>Happy Feet</em> and <em>Makin’ Whoopee</em>. During the one hour performance, guests will savor their own Prohibition era specialty cocktails, each with a modern twist. The show will be performed on select evenings as a happy hour pre-dinner show and once each cruise as a late night adults-only show in the Alibi Comedy and Nightclub. </p><p> </p><p>In an expansion of the successful partnership that began during Norwegian Epic’s recent renovation through the Norwegian Edge™ program, the extremely popular rock and roll venue <strong>The Cavern Club</strong> will delight guests aboard Norwegian Bliss. The Cavern Club is inspired by the Liverpool club where the Beatles performed frequently in the 1960’s. The lounge brings rock and roll to life with nightly live performances and a Beatles cover band singing hits like “Penny Lane,” “Yellow Submarine,” and more. </p><p> </p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>About Norwegian Bliss</strong></span> </p><p><em id="__mceDel"> </em></p><p>At approximately 167,800 gross tons and accommodating 4,000 guests, Norwegian Bliss is currently being constructed at MEYER WERFT in Papenburg, Germany and is scheduled for delivery in Spring 2018. The third ship in the line’s Breakaway-Plus class, Norwegian Bliss will be the first cruise ship custom-built with features and amenities for the ultimate Alaska cruise experience. </p><p> </p><p>During her inaugural summer season, Norwegian Bliss will sail weekly seven-day <a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/alaska-cruises?cid=PR" target="_blank">Alaska cruises</a> each Saturday from Pier 66 in Seattle, offering guests the premier way to see America’s last frontier, while also providing all of the innovative features, entertainment, signature dining and onboard experiences that Norwegian Cruise Line is known for around the globe. The ship’s itinerary will feature calls in Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway and Victoria, British Columbia, along with scenic glacier cruising. Norwegian Bliss will sail her inaugural Winter season beginning in November 2018, sailing seven-day <a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruises-to/eastern-caribbean-cruises?cid=PR" target="_blank">Eastern Caribbean cruises</a> each Saturday from PortMiami, featuring calls in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands; Tortola, British Virgin Islands and Nassau, Bahamas.</p><p> </p><p>Norwegian Bliss’ custom design will offer guests the freedom and flexibility to “Imagine Bliss” and create their ideal experience at sea, with a wide variety of accommodations including luxurious suites in The Haven by Norwegian®, Studio staterooms for solo travelers with virtual ocean views, and new connecting staterooms ideal for large groups and families traveling together. Norwegian Bliss will also feature two observation lounges, including one exclusive to guests of The Haven®, perfect for whale watching in Alaska or taking in sunsets in the Caribbean. Continuing its tradition of featuring original artwork on its ship’s hulls, Norwegian Cruise Line has commissioned Wyland, one of the world’s premier marine life artists, to design the hull art for Norwegian Bliss; the artwork will feature images of humpback whales, found in every ocean around the world. The ship’s hull will serve as a large canvas to showcase the importance of conservation and ocean preservation. </p><p> </p><p>Additional details on the ship’s dining and recreational activities will be shared in the coming months. </p><p> </p><p>For more information on Norwegian Bliss, including an animated video of the ship’s accommodations, please visit <a href="http://bliss.ncl.com/?cid=PR" target="_blank">bliss.ncl.com</a>. To book a cruise aboard one of Norwegian’s newest ships visit <a href="http://www.ncl.com" target="_blank">www.ncl.com</a>.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-add-lifeguards-fleetNorwegian Cruise Line To Add Lifeguards To Fleet2017-04-19T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p> </p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line today announced that the line will begin employing certified lifeguards at all of the family pools across their fleet. The first responders will be trained and certified by the American Red Cross in lifesaving rescue measures and will monitor the family pools during scheduled pool hours. The lifeguards will begin service this summer on the line's four largest ships - Norwegian Escape, Norwegian Getaway, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Epic - and on the remainder of the fleet by early 2018. </p><p> </p><p>"Norwegian has stationed pool monitors on our largest ships since 2015 and we are now taking further steps to ensure the safety of our youngest guests with the addition of certified lifeguards across our fleet,” said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. “While parents are always the first line of supervision when it comes to water safety, we felt it was important to provide this added measure across our fleet." </p><p> </p><p>In addition to uniformed lifeguards, Norwegian will also begin offering complimentary swim vests for both adults and children on the line's four largest ships. Parents can obtain the safety vests at the towel station on the ship's pool deck during daytime hours. </p><p> </p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line offers guests the freedom and flexibility to explore the world on their own time and experience up to 27 dining options, award-winning entertainment, superior guest service and more across all of the brand’s 14 ships. To book a cruise aboard a Norwegian ship, contact a travel professional visit <a href="http://www.ncl.com" target="_blank">www.ncl.com</a>. </p><p> </p><p> </p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-extends-cruises-cuba-through-2018Norwegian Cruise Line Extends Cruises To Cuba Through 20182017-04-04T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p> </p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that it will further extend its offering of weekly roundtrip cruises from Miami to Cuba through 2018, with 33 new voyages. The all-inclusive Norwegian Sky will begin her 2018 Cuba cruise season in March, sailing four-day roundtrip cruises from Miami, with 32 of the cruises to include an overnight stay in Cuba’s historical and culturally-rich capital of Havana, as well as a call on Great Stirrup Cay, Norwegian’s private island in the Bahamas. These new cruises will begin on March 26, 2018 and are in addition to the previously announced 30 calls that Norwegian will offer through December 2017. Along with the freedom and flexibility that only Norwegian Cruise Line can provide, guests sailing on Norwegian Sky will also enjoy unlimited complimentary beverages as a part of the ship’s all-inclusive program.</p><p> </p><p>“Cuba is a spectacular destination and we are seeing incredible demand from our guests to experience the beautiful and cultural-rich city of Havana and her warm and friendly people,” said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer for Norwegian Cruise Line. “We are excited to provide even more opportunities for our guests to experience this incredible destination into 2018.” </p><p> </p><p>Norwegian Sky will transport guests to the very heart of Havana, offering guests the opportunity to visit historical sites such as Old Havana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; view incredible art and listen to the vibrant local music scene; and visit with Cuba’s warm and friendly residents through people-to-people exchanges. Norwegian will offer a selection of 15 half and full-day OFAC-compliant shore excursions, where guests aboard Norwegian Sky will have the opportunity to have a farm to table dining experience, explore the flora and fauna of Soroa, see modern Havana in an American classic car and much more. </p><p> </p><p>Norwegian Sky’s sailings to Cuba will also feature a call to Great Stirrup Cay, Norwegian’s private island destination in the Bahamas. Great Stirrup Cay is a private island paradise, with white sand beaches, crystal clear waters, watersports galore and lushly landscaped beachside cabanas available for daily rental for those who wish to have a more exclusive island experience. Great Stirrup Cay was recently enhanced to offer guests exciting new ways to enjoy the island with additional pathways, seating and shaded lounge areas, with additional features still to come, including a private luxury lagoon enclave for suite guests and guests of The Haven. </p><p> </p><p>Norwegian Sky’s four-day cruises to Cuba will open for sale on April 20. For additional information or to book a <a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/cuba-cruises?cid=PR" target="_blank">cruise to Cuba</a> on Norwegian, as well as documentation requirements, Frequently Asked Questions and more, please visit <a href="http://www.ncl.com/cruises-to/cuba-cruises" target="_blank">www.ncl.com/cruises-to/cuba-cruises</a>.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/casinos-sea-rewards-program-expands-recognize-players-aboard-more-shipsCasinos At Sea Rewards Program Expands To Recognize Players Aboard More Ships2017-03-30T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p> </p><p>Casino players now have the upper hand with the enhanced and expanded Casinos At Sea rewards program aboard Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Casinos At Sea now offers members the opportunity to play and earn rewards across the three brands in 24 casinos, which offer a range of exciting atmospheres, from intimate, high-roller parlors to grand gaming palaces that, together, offer more than 4,000 games across the fleet. Players can elevate their status and redeem benefits across all three cruise lines, including stateroom and suite discounts, free play, special birthday and promotional offers, ship-to-ship point transfer, and onboard credit. </p><p> </p><p>“We are glad to relaunch the Casinos At Sea program, making it the first multi-branded casino rewards program at sea,” said Jim Abbas, Senior Vice President of Casino Operations, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. “Casinos At Sea members can now play aboard all 24 ships under the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands, offering an expansive range of innovative onboard amenities, worldwide itineraries, exquisite onboard dining and unrivaled luxury. No matter which ship they sail with, members will be recognized, and earn points and rewards as they play.”</p><p> </p><p>Casinos At Sea members each will receive a new, personalized and sleek Players Card, with which they can claim benefits and rewards whenever they play in the casinos of Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Joining Casinos at Sea is easy. Guests can sign up for their complimentary Players Card on board at the Players Club desk, and start playing their way to complimentary amenities and extras when they use their Players Card, while playing favorite slot machines and table games. Members also earn status just by playing, and progress through tiers named Jade, Pearl, Sapphire, Ruby and Elite, which qualify them for up to nearly 20 benefits and rewards, depending on the cruise line. </p><p> </p><p>For more information on the Casinos at Sea program, including tier-levels and rewards, please visit <a href="http://www.ncl.com/why-cruise-norwegian/casino-cruise.%20" target="_blank">www.ncl.com/why-cruise-norwegian/casino-cruise. </a></p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-jade-journeys-caribbean-nearly-new-shipNorwegian Jade Journeys To The Caribbean As A Nearly New Ship 2017-03-30T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<center><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/Jade%201.jpg" alt="" width="750" height="500" /></center><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><strong><em><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';">Editor’s Note: Click </span><span style="color: #3366ff;"><a href="https://ncl.box.com/s/d7e2nj11k5zw3w465rxgerc1go9n0gyk" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; color: #3366ff;">here</span></a></span><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';"> for high resolution photography</span></em></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%; text-autospace: none;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Jade sailed into her seasonal homeport of Tampa as an essentially new vessel this morning, following a three week dry dock where she received enhancements to every part of the onboard experience, from two brand new restaurants and two new bars and lounges, updated design and décor in many public spaces, and a refurbishment of all staterooms. Norwegian Jade’s extensive renovation is a part of <a href="https://www.ncl.com/norwegian-edge?cid=PR" target="_blank">The Norwegian Edge™</a>, an investment program that sets a high standard of excellence encompassing the entire guest experience across Norwegian’s fleet. Norwegian Jade’s extensive enhancements come just in time for her highly anticipated summer season, the brand’s first ever complete season sailing from Hamburg, Germany to the Norwegian Fjords, with embarkation also available in the UK.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"><img style="float: left;" src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/Jade%202.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="167" />“We’re thrilled to welcome Norwegian Jade back into the fleet with her new stylish finishes and modernized onboard atmosphere,” said Andy Stuart, Norwegian Cruise Line president and chief executive officer. “It is our sincere goal to deliver a fantastic vacation experience across our entire fleet, and this update to Norwegian Jade is an opportunity for us to enhance the ship’s hardware to match the fantastic guest experience our hardworking crew delivers to our guests every day.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%; text-autospace: none;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">Norwegian Jade guests can now enjoy two new restaurants, as well as redesigned spaces in many of the ship’s existing restaurants. Norwegian’s 24-hour neighborhood pub-style restaurant, O’Sheehan’s Bar & Grill, has been added to deck eight. Serving up cold brews and snack-time favorites in a relaxed atmosphere, the new venue features modern flooring, refurbished front and back bars and new banquet seating. The Pit Stop, a newly installed concept for Norwegian Jade, will serve up poolside fun and fare in a 1950s-style American diner atmosphere, clad with vintage license plates, gas station signage and classic car elements. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">oderno Churrascaria received a new home on deck 13 and features a new upscale glass door entrance, floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing for stunning panoramic views of the ocean enhanced by new flooring, wall coverings and upgraded furniture. Now, even more Norwegian Jade guests can enjoy Cagney’s Steakhouse, as the ever-popular restaurant has added additional seating to the completely refurbished space, which offers a new color scheme befitting of a classic steakhouse, upgraded flooring, new wall linings and an intimate new virtual fireplace. La Cucina, Norwegian’s signature Italian specialty restaurant, received an elegant modernization with several new features including updated décor and furniture, flooring, a new decorative bar and an impressive wine display wall. Teppanyaki, Norwegian’s Japanese hibachi grill restaurant, was enhanced with updated furnishings and fittings while complimentary favorites Jasmine Garden and the Garden Café also received extensive enhancements including newly designed spaces with upgrades to furniture, new flooring and much more.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">Those looking to dance the night away aboard Norwegian Jade can now do so in the chic new Bliss Ultra Lounge on deck seven, which has the feel of an upscale Miami nightclub and features a cool color palette of silvers, greys and black. Guests who wish to indulge in an exotic cocktail can enjoy their favorite mojito, or opt for a flight and try them all, at the new Sugarcane Mojito Bar on deck 13 adjacent to Moderno Churrascaria, a Norwegian fan favorite since the concept debuted on Norwegian Getaway in 2014. Sugarcane features, new granite bar fronts, as well as new furnishings and finishes. Norwegian Jade’s Spinnaker Lounge also received a complete redesign of the entire space to include new flooring and window treatments, decorative chandeliers, reupholstered seating and refurbished bars with contemporary mosaic tiling and LED lighting.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%; text-autospace: none;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"><img style="float: right;" src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/Jade%203.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="167" />Every stateroom on the ship was enhanced during this renovation, with all receiving new carpets, furniture, flat screen TVs, new larger headboards with USB charging outlets and more than 2000 new pieces of artwork. Guests sailing in The Haven®, Norwegian’s ship-within-a-ship luxury suite concept, will now enjoy a more modern chic atmosphere in all suites and villas, as they now feature new finishes to walls and ceilings, new flooring throughout the suites and balconies, plus new soft goods and drapery. Norwegian Jade’s villas and suites also received more than 250 new pieces of artwork alone. Luxury has been taken to the next level aboard Norwegian Jade with a complete refurbishment of the ship’s Haven Courtyard. Guests of the ship’s top villas and suites can soak up the sun in style one of the Haven’s four new plush cabanas nestled at the top of the ship or take a dip in the newly refinished pool surrounded by modern furnishings and new artwork.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%; text-autospace: none;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">The Atrium, the heart of the action on Norwegian Jade, has been enhanced with a refreshed look and décor brought to life with an eye-catching, custom-designed marquee chandelier, as well as new modern finishes in modern calming grey tones, updated flooring, enhanced reception and shore excursion areas, a new large TV screen and relaxed banquette seating so guests can relax in a contemporary lounge atmosphere while enjoying all of the ship’s excitement. Norwegian Jade will also now offers guests easier ways to view and purchase mementos of their cruise vacation with an upgraded Photo Gallery featuring new individual digital monitors and larger photo display panels, along with sleek furniture and tile flooring. The ship’s main pool deck was also touched by this extensive refurbishment, with the addition of glistening new lighting fixtures as well as new flooring and tiling around the pool and whirlpools. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%; text-autospace: none;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">Norwegian Jade now offers fitness enthusiasts the opportunity to work up a sweat with all-new TechnoGym fitness equipment and new rubber flooring, ideal for weightlifting and plyometric workouts. Junior cruisers aboard Norwegian Jade can now enjoy playtime with new floorings in Splash Academy that include new noise reducing mats so kids are free to play into the evening hours. The ship’s elevator landings were also all refurbished with updated interior finishes and flooring, new wall coverings, new carpet and updated light fixtures.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%; text-autospace: none;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">Norwegian Jade is currently sailing the final part of her winter season, cruising from Tampa to the <a href="https://www.ncl.com/cruises-to/western-caribbean-cruises?cid=PR" target="_blank">Western Caribbean</a>. On April 30, she will journey across the Atlantic to her summer homeports of <a href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-from-southampton-london?cid=pr" target="_blank">Southampton</a> and <a href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-from-hamburg?cid=pr" target="_blank">Hamburg</a>, where she’ll sail the Norwegian Fjords as well as Norway & North Cape itineraries. For more information or to book a cruise aboard the beautifully enhanced Norwegian Jade, contact a travel professional or visit <a href="http://www.ncl.com" target="_blank">www.ncl.com. </a> </span></p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-joy-begins-her-journey-china-conveyance-along-ems-riverNorwegian Joy Begins Her Journey To China With Conveyance Along The Ems River2017-03-28T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/JoyConveyance-EmsRiver.jpg?1490650014" alt="Ems River" width="639" height="414" /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"><strong>EDITOR'S NOTE: For high resolution photos, please <a href="https://ncl.box.com/s/6j8xkl5qmf6kbl8dcswf0ts0di0kwj7h" target="_blank">click here.</a></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;">Norwegian Joy, Norwegian Cruise Line’s first custom-designed ship for the Chinese cruise market, <a href="https://youtu.be/jp3Rugc8xes" target="_blank">began her journey</a> to her home port of Shanghai, China this week, as she departed the MEYER WERFT shipyard in Papenburg, Germany on Sunday, March 26 for her approximately 14-hour long conveyance along the Ems River. </p><p> </p><p>Norwegian Joy’s river conveyance marks another key milestone in the ship's highly anticipated delivery. Measuring 1,094 feet long and 136 feet wide, the ship is the second in the line’s Breakaway-Plus class and the first that was purpose-built for China. </p><p> </p><p>“We are thrilled Norwegian Joy has officially begun her journey to China,” said David Herrera, president of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings China. “As the first custom-built ship for the Chinese cruise market, she will offer a First Class at Sea experience for our guests and we cannot wait to officially welcome her to the fleet this June.”</p><p> </p><p>The 168,800–gross-ton Norwegian Joy departed MEYER WERFT at approximately 9:00 pm local time, making a narrow passage in reverse through the shipyard's locks, passing the structure with just 1.2 meters separating the ship from the "bumpers" installed along the locks. The ship’s navigation team, led by experienced yard captains and River Ems pilots, included several navigation officers in charge of overseeing the bow maneuvers and others overseeing the movement of the stern. Several local authorities and other partners were also involved in supporting this precise maneuver.</p><p> </p><p>After passing through the sea lock in Papenburg, Norwegian Joy continued along the river, stern first. Due to the strong propulsion in the aft section of the vessel, traveling stern first helps with maneuverability, which is a key component when navigating the vessel through such narrow passages. </p><p> </p><p>Before reaching her final destination in Eemshaven, Netherlands on Monday evening, March 27, Norwegian Joy passed through additional narrow passages including a railway Bridge in Weener; Jann-Berghaus Bridge in Leer and Ems-Barrier in Gandersum. Upon arrival in the Dutch port of Eemshaven, Norwegian Joy will take on additional provisions and further crew members, before heading toward the North Sea for sea trials later this month. </p><p> </p><p>Following her delivery on April 27, Norwegian Joy sets sail for China, where she will be showcased through a grand inaugural port tour featuring one-day events at the ports of Qingdao, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong, as well as VIP partner cruises from Norwegian Joy’s home-ports of Shanghai and Tianjin. This unique showcase tour will give travel agents and valued partners across the region the special opportunity to experience all that Norwegian Joy has to offer leading up to the ship’s christening ceremony on June 27, led by her Godfather, iconic Mandopop artist Wang Leehom. The spectacular inaugural celebration in Shanghai will include an exclusive concert and overnight cruise for honored guests. </p><p> </p><p>For video of Norwegian Joy's river conveyance, please <a href="https://youtu.be/jp3Rugc8xes" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Norwegian Joy</strong></p><p>Built at MEYER WERFT shipyard in Germany, Norwegian Joy is Norwegian Cruise Line’s first purpose-built ship customized for the Chinese cruise market. The name Norwegian Joy emphasizes the experience that the ship will offer, a promise that guests will ‘Experience Paradise on the Sea.’ Accommodating 3,850 guests with luxurious suites in the exclusive ship-within-a-ship complex, the new Breakaway-Plus Class Ship will debut in China in summer 2017. </p><p> </p><p>Designed to provide First Class at Sea experiences with onboard amenities that cater to the unique vacation desires of Chinese guests, Norwegian Joy will provide a multitude of VIP accommodations including The Haven by Norwegian®, the line’s exclusive, ship-within-a-ship suite luxury complex, which will also include an all-new Observation Deck that features 180 degree views, and a Concierge level, an all-new accommodations category which will provide a VIP experience and feature larger balcony staterooms. Accommodation offerings will also include staterooms designed specifically for families and a multitude of connecting staterooms, for extended families traveling together, as well as a wide array of mini-suite, balcony, ocean view and interior staterooms, many with virtual balconies. </p><p> </p><p>Norwegian Joy will offer engaging and innovative activities including a first at sea two-level competitive racetrack, an open-air laser tag course, thrilling simulator rides and interactive video walls at the Galaxy Pavilion as well as hover craft bumper cars, a state-of-the-art racing simulator and two multi-story waterslides. In addition, Norwegian Joy will house a tranquil open space park as well as the line’s largest upscale shopping district, complete with everything from exceptional duty-free shops to world-renowned global luxury brands.</p><p> </p><p>For more information on Norwegian Joy, please contact an authorized Norwegian travel partner or visit www.goncl.cn (in China) or https://www.ncl.com/norwegian-joy (in US). Reservations for Norwegian Joy from June 28 onwards are currently available through travel agent partners across China.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-debuts-popular-escape-room-experienceNorwegian Debuts Popular "Escape Room" Experience2017-03-08T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<center><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/Escape%20the%20Big%20Top.jpg" alt="" width="380" height="121" /></center><p> </p><p>Continuing their history of providing guests with exciting, innovative and cutting edge entertainment, Norwegian Cruise Line has debuted an all-new entertainment experience onboard several of the line’s ships that will surprise and challenge guests: Escape The Big Top. Guests can experience the magic of an escape room with a twist, as they put their critical thinking skills to the test in a physical adventure game to solve challenges and beat the clock. </p><p> </p><p>An onboard carnival takes an unusual turn when an act goes wrong. It’s then up to the guests to solve the clues and escape the spell before the time runs out. This complimentary event, which can run up to one hour, is the ultimate combination of intellect and urgency. Escape the Big Top gives guests of all ages the chance to not only compete against the clock, but their fellow guests as well for added fun.</p><p> </p><p>The new entertainment concept is available several times per cruise onboard the line’s four newest ships, including Norwegian Getaway, Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Escape. Guests interested in testing their skills and knowledge can make their reservations through the box office once they are onboard and sign up information can be found in the ship’s Freestyle Daily.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Escape the Big Top</strong> is one of many engaging and award-winning entertainment offerings available to guests on Norwegian Cruise Line. Voted Best Entertainment by Cruise Critic, Norwegian features entertainment beyond anything at sea, including Tony Award-winning Broadway musicals, amazing dinner theatre experiences from Cirque Dreams, headline comedians, sing-along fun from Howl At The Moon, live music, over-the-top theme parties, spectacular shows and much more. </p><p> </p><p>For more information on Norwegian’s entertainment experiences or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional or visit <a href="http://www.ncl.com" target="_blank">www.ncl.com</a>.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-joy-first-custom-designed-cruise-ship-china-floats-out-building-dock-germanNorwegian Joy, First Custom Designed Cruise Ship for China, Floats Out from Building Dock in Germany2017-03-06T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<center><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/Float%20Out%20-%20Joy.jpg" alt="" width="545" height="364" /></center><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Norwegian Joy, soon to be Norwegian Cruise Line’s first cruise ship custom designed for China, was floated out of MEYER WERFT’s covered building dock II on Saturday, March 4 in Papenburg, Germany, where the 168,800-ton ship has been under construction since September 2015. Beginning early Saturday morning, the 3,850 passenger vessel, with her distinctive hull artwork designed by Chinese artist Tan Ping, departed building dock II. Norwegian Joy is the second ship in the line’s Breakaway Plus Class.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Arriving in Summer 2017 with home ports in Shanghai and Beijing (Tianjin), Norwegian Joy will be Norwegian Cruise Line's first purpose-built ship for the Chinese market and designed to deliver on the promise that guests will enjoy 'First Class at Sea’ experiences.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Norwegian Joy’s float out represents a major milestone in the vessel’s construction. With the ship being well on her way to completion, she will now move into the final phase of construction with delivery taking place on April 27, 2017.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">“We are thrilled that Norwegian Joy is now one step closer to delivery and one step closer to delivering on our promise to create a First Class at Sea experience for our Chinese guests,” said David J. Herrera, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings China President.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">From the ship’s beautiful and symbolic hull artwork to her thrilling first-ever racetrack at sea, Norwegian Joy represents Norwegian Cruise Line’s commitment to providing an unparalleled cruise experience for Chinese consumers.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Norwegian Joy</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p><img style="float: left;" src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/Float%20Out%20-%20Joy%202.jpg" alt="" width="215" height="143" /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Currently being built at Meyer Werft in Germany, Norwegian Joy is Norwegian Cruise Line’s first purpose-built ship customized for China. The name Norwegian Joy emphasizes the experience that the ship will offer, a promise that guests will ‘Experience Paradise on the Sea.’ Accommodating 3,850 guests with luxurious suites in the exclusive ship-within-a-ship complex, the new Breakaway-Plus Class Ship will debut in China in summer 2017.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Designed to provide First Class at Sea experiences with onboard amenities that cater to the unique vacation desires of Chinese guests, Norwegian Joy will provide a multitude of VIP accommodations including The Haven by Norwegian®, the line’s exclusive, ship-within-a-ship suite luxury complex, which will also include an all-new Observation Deck that features 180 degree views, and a Concierge level, an all-new accommodations category which will provide a VIP experience and feature larger balcony staterooms. Accommodation offerings will also include staterooms designed specifically for families and a multitude of connecting staterooms, for extended families traveling together, as well as a wide array of mini-suite, balcony, ocean view and interior staterooms, many with virtual balconies.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Norwegian Joy will offer engaging and innovative activities including a first at sea two-level competitive racetrack, an open-air laser tag course, thrilling simulator rides and interactive video walls at the Galaxy Pavilion as well as hover craft bumper cars, a state-of-the-art racing simulator and two multi-story waterslides. In addition, Norwegian Joy will house a tranquil open space park as well as the line’s largest upscale shopping district, complete with everything from exceptional duty-free shops to world-renowned global luxury brands.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; text-indent: 0.5in;">For more information on Norwegian Joy, please contact an authorized Norwegian travel partner or visit </span><a style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; text-indent: 0.5in;" href="http://www.goncl.cn">www.goncl.cn</a><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; text-indent: 0.5in;"> (in China) or </span><a style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; text-indent: 0.5in;" href="https://www.ncl.com/norwegian-joy">https://www.ncl.com/norwegian-joy</a><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif; text-indent: 0.5in;"> (in US).</span> </p><center></center><p> </p><p> </p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-pearl-shines-shipwide-enhancementsNorwegian Pearl Shines with Shipwide Enhancements2017-02-27T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p> </p><center><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/Cagneys%20Day_022717.jpg" alt="" width="700" height="467" /></center><p> </p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Pearl sailed into her seasonal homeport of Miami this morning following a two week dry dock where every stateroom and many of the ship’s public areas were revitalized to provide a fresh modern look. Norwegian Pearl’s extensive renovation is a part of <a href="https://www.ncl.com/norwegian-edge?cid=PR" target="_blank">The Norwegian Edge™</a>, an investment program that sets a high standard of excellence for the Norwegian brand, encompassing the entire guest experience.</p><p> </p><p>“Norwegian Pearl is one of our most beloved ships. With this dry dock we wanted to provide her with a refreshed, clean and modern onboard atmosphere while maintaining the ship’s overall charm and flexibility that our guests enjoy so much,” said Andy Stuart, Norwegian Cruise Line president and chief executive officer. “Through The Norwegian Edge™ program we are continuing to heavily invest in our fleet to ensure that guests have a consistent experience across all Norwegian ships and the freedom to create their ideal cruise vacation.”</p><p> </p><p>Every one of Norwegian Pearl’s 1,197 staterooms was touched in this dry dock modernization. All accommodations received a completely refreshed look with cool blue hues reminiscent of the calming ocean with silver and turquoise accents. Each stateroom features new furniture, new carpeting, new headboards, new televisions as well as the addition of USB outlets where guests can charge their handheld devices. Across the ship, more than 2,200 pieces of art work were installed for guests to enjoy in their staterooms as well as in Cagney’s Restaurant and The Haven. </p><p> </p><p>Guests who sail in The Haven by Norwegian™, Norwegian’s signature ship-within-a-ship luxury suite complex, aboard Norwegian Pearl will now enjoy a completely refurbished Haven Courtyard creating an incredible atmosphere for soaking in the sun with new finishes on the decks, pool and hot tubs as well as new furniture including the addition of new cabanas, making for a chic resort-style experience. The Haven’s suites and villas also received extensive modernizations with new wall paper, new furniture, new finishes on the ceilings and balconies, new carpets, new drapery and artwork. </p><p> </p><p><img style="float: left;" src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/Moderno_022717.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="133" />Cagney’s Steakhouse, one of Norwegian Pearl’s most popular Freestyle Dining venues, received fresh new upgrades to carpet, artwork, furniture upholstery and window treatments. Norwegian Pearl guests can now enjoy as many decadent cuts of meat and seafood as their heart may desire in a more elegant and modern setting at Moderno Churrascaria, which now features new tables and chairs, wall laminates, new granite bar tops in the restaurant’s bar and salad bar areas and a new crisp glass-door entrance. Guests looking for a pub-style experience can now enjoy a more comfortable and relaxed atmosphere at O’Sheehan’s Bar & Grill with modern flooring and an entirely refurbished bar featuring new granite tops, bar back shelving, new ceiling and lighting fixtures, new wall finishes throughout the restaurant, along with fresh tables and chairs as well as newly added banquet seating for larger parties to enjoy. </p><p> </p><p>Norwegian Pearl’s famed pool deck, where guests congregate to bask in the sun or dance the night away, now features fresh flooring and paint as well as refurbished whirlpools. The Great Outdoors bar as well as Sky High bar both received new flooring with Sky High Bar also receiving an overall refreshed look, including new tables, chairs, bar stools and a new bar façade.</p><p> </p><p>Norwegian Pearl is currently sailing from Miami through April, offering a variety of itineraries including round-trip sailings through the Panama Canal and itineraries to the, Western Caribbean. In the summer months, Norwegian Pearl will sail her incredibly popular seven-day cruises to the glacier-filled waters of Alaska from Seattle featuring calls in Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan and Victoria, British Columbia. For more information or to book a cruise aboard the beautifully enhanced Norwegian Pearl visit <a href="http://www.ncl.com" target="_blank">www.ncl.com</a>. </p><p> </p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line </strong></span></p><p> </p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 50-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising. Most notably, Norwegian revolutionized the cruise industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal cruise vacation on their schedule. Today, Norwegian invites guests to “Feel Free” to explore the world on one of 14 purpose-built ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. </p><p> </p><p>Recently, the line was named “Europe’s Leading Cruise Line” for the ninth consecutive year, as well as “Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Line” for the third time and “World’s Leading Large Ship Cruise Line” for the fifth straight year by the World Travel Awards. </p><p> </p><p>For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line visit <a href="http://www.ncl.com" target="_blank">www.ncl.com</a></p><p> </p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-expands-cirque-dreams-and-dinner-entertainment-experienceNorwegian Cruise Line Expands Cirque Dreams and Dinner Entertainment Experience2017-02-23T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p> </p><center><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/Cirque.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="222" /></center><p> </p><p>Guests of Norwegian Cruise Line will now have another dazzling entertainment experience to take in this summer on some of the line’s newest ships. Norwegian is expanding the one-of-a-kind theatrical dining experience Cirque Dreams & Dinner to Norwegian Getaway for her summer season in Europe, as well as debuting a new dining format and must-see show elements of the popular Cirque Dreams & Dinner experiences on Norwegian Breakaway beginning March 5 and on Norwegian Epic starting April 14. Featuring all-new menus, the custom reimagined shows will offer guests the opportunity to enjoy their gourmet dinner prior to the start of the entertainment extravaganza. Once coffee and dessert are served, the show will commence and transport guests into a fantastical world of breathtaking acrobatics, marvels, wonders and dreams under a colorful big top.</p><p> </p><p>“As the first cruise line to offer branded Broadway-style entertainment, Norwegian has become known for breaking boundaries to bring the finest entertainment to sea,” Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer for Norwegian Cruise Line said. “Our guests absolutely love our Cirque Dreams & Dinner shows, and we are thrilled to offer three new over-the-top shows, providing a whole new entertainment experience for both our new and returning guests.”</p><p> </p><p>“Cirque Dreams Epicurean” will join Norwegian Epic’s incredibly vibrant lineup of new entertainment that debuted in late 2015 following her extensive renovation as a part of the Norwegian Edge program. Headlining Norwegian Epic’s Spiegel Tent theater, “Cirque Dreams Epicurean” will captivate guests with an Avant-garde world of awe-inspiring feats and colorful eccentricities. The all-new show will begin with a delightful epicurean dining experience featuring crowd-warming interactive performers, followed by an incredible 45-minute performance of jaw-dropping acts, costumes and whimsy designed to explore the imagination and astound guests with the unexpected. </p><p> </p><p>The smash-hit “Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy: The Broadway Hit” was the first show of its kind to perform on Broadway. Guests can now enjoy this acclaimed show re-produced for an exclusive, intimate and imaginative adventure in the Spiegel Tent aboard Norwegian Breakaway. Guests will behold Mother Nature’s beautiful creations come to life with dramatic, theatrical and innovative acts, award-winning sculptured costumes, world class artistry and fantasy transformations in this unique jungle adventure. </p><p> </p><p>The all-new “Cirque Dreams and Steam” will take center stage in the Illusionarium on Norwegian Getaway beginning on May 16, just in time for her summer season in Europe where she will sail the incredible Scandinavia, Russia & Baltic Capitals from Copenhagen. “Cirque Dreams and Steam” will heat up Norwegian Getaway with an entertaining conglomeration of extraordinary intricacies, explosive creativity and steam punk couture indulging guests in a spectacle of artistry, variety acts, grandeur and disbelief. </p><p>All three new Cirque Dreams shows have been developed exclusively for Norwegian Cruise Line by world-renowned Broadway director and Cirque Dreams founder Neil Goldberg. All of the shows will feature stunning acts, breathtaking costumes and rotating artistry throughout the year so guests can have a new entertainment experience no matter how many times they sail. For more information on Cirque Dreams and Dinner or to book a cruise with Norwegian, visit <a href="http://www.ncl.com" target="_blank">www.ncl.com</a></p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-partners-guy-harvey-ocean-foundation-host-conservation-cruiseNorwegian Cruise Line Partners with Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation to Host Conservation Cruise2017-02-20T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<center><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/Guy%20Harvey%20Cruising.jpg" alt="" width="750" height="579" /></center><p> </p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that the line is partnering with the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation (GHOF) and Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Guy Harvey Research Institute to host an <a href="https://youtu.be/s_muOsRPV3I" target="_blank">ocean conservation-themed cruise</a> on Norwegian Escape this fall. Departing October 21 from Miami, guests who sail on this unforgettable cruise will experience an exciting week of breathtaking tropical destinations, plus have the opportunity to meet world-renowned marine artist Guy Harvey and participate in exciting events revolving around ocean conservation and education, with the goal to foster a more sustainable future for our seas.</p><p> </p><p><img style="float: left;" src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/Guy%20Harvey%20Image%201.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="136" /></p><p>“Conservation and sustainability are bedrock values of Norwegian Cruise Line, and the opportunity to further educate guests on the importance of marine conservation to help ensure that future generations will enjoy and benefit from a naturally balanced ocean ecosystem is one that we are incredibly excited about,” said Norwegian Cruise Line President and CEO Andy Stuart. “Guy Harvey has been an incredible partner and his passion for our oceans is unmatched. We are thrilled to invite guests to join us onboard </p><p>for this once-in-a-lifetime cruise.”</p><p>Guests who set sail on Norwegian Escape’s Cruising & Conservation sailing will have the opportunity to meet Guy Harvey and learn more about the GHOF’s efforts to conserve the marine environment, listen in on expert-led discussions about marine conservation and shark tagging and tracking – including the making of a shark documentary – enjoy live painting with Guy Harvey, and so much more. Each day of events will have a theme, from “Guy Harvey Day” to “Save our Sharks.” Key events will include:</p><p> </p><p>• Brief History of Guy Harvey – Guy and Jessica Harvey</p><p> o Guy Harvey takes guests through a photo tour of his childhood in Jamaica and discusses how a marine biologist became one of the world’s foremost marine wildlife artists. Guy’s daughter Jessica tells tales about growing up on, and under, the water with her explorer father.</p><p>• Documenting Guy’s Expeditions – George Schellenger</p><p> o GHOF Videographer and Producer George Schellenger talks about life on the water with Guy Harvey, documenting Guy’s research and exploration expeditions. From hooking into 1,000-lb. marlin to fending off angry mako sharks, hear first-hand what it’s like to be the guy behind Guy.</p><p>• Introduction to Sharks – Mahmood Shivji</p><p> o Dr. Mahmood Shivji, a professor and research scientists from NSU’s Halmos College of Natural Sciences and Oceanography and the Director of NSU’s Guy Harvey Research Institute gives an introduction to sharks, highlighting the diversity of shark species, their unique biology that has made them successful species for millions of years, and the overfishing issues that are threatening their survival.</p><p> </p><p>Those looking to get lucky in Norwegian Escape’s expansive casino can do so for a cause with a GHOF slot tournament, where the funds from the buy-in will benefit the foundation’s research and conservation initiatives. All attendees of the Cruising & Conservation sailing will also receive special edition Guy Harvey swag with exciting one-of-kind items including an exclusive special issue of the Guy Harvey Magazine. </p><p> </p><p>Featuring Guy Harvey’s spectacular marine life artwork on her hull, Norwegian Escape is the largest ship in the Norwegian fleet, cruising each week to the Eastern <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-partners-guy-harvey-ocean-foundation-host-conservation-cruise" target="_self">Caribbean</a>. Guests will set sail for tropical ports of call in St. Thomas, USVI; Tortola, BVI; and Nassau, Bahamas. Norwegian Escape features 27 dining options, 21 bars and lounges, and entertainment options to thrill cruisers of all ages with the largest Ropes Course at sea, the largest Aqua Park at sea, and dedicated adults-only and kids-only spaces including the brand’s first nursery offering supervised care for young cruisers ages six months to two years old. The ship’s headlining entertainment includes the Tony-Award winning Broadway musical After Midnight and 80s movie classic theatrical mash-up For The Record: The Brat Pack. </p><p> </p><p>Space on the exclusive Guy Harvey Cruising & Conservation sailing is limited. Norwegian Escape offers a variety of flexible accommodations including Norwegian’s Studio staterooms designed and priced for solo travelers, family staterooms that accommodate up to four guests, and expansive suites in The Haven™, Norwegian’s ship-within-a-ship luxury suite complex featuring amenities including private butler and concierge service, exclusive restaurant and private pool, courtyardand sundeck. </p><p> </p><p>For more details, visit <a href="http://www.ncl.com/guyharvey" target="_blank">www.ncl.com/guyharvey</a>. </p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">About Norwegian Cruise Line</span></strong> </p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 50-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising. Most notably, Norwegian revolutionized the cruise industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal cruise vacation on their schedule. Today, Norwegian invites guests to “Feel Free” to explore the world on one of 14 purpose-built ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. </p><p> </p><p>Recently, the line was named “Europe’s Leading Cruise Line” for the ninth consecutive year, as well as “Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Line” for the third time and “World’s Leading Large Ship Cruise Line” for the fifth straight year by the World Travel Awards. </p><p> </p><p>For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line visit <a href="http://www.ncl.com" target="_blank">www.ncl.com</a>.</p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>About Guy Harvey</strong></span></p><p>Guy Harvey is a unique blend of artist, scientist, diver, angler, conservationist and explorer, fiercely devoted to his family and his love of the sea. His childhood passion for the ocean and its living creatures not only inspired him to draw, but fueled a burning interest that prompted a formal education in marine science. Having graduated with honors in Marine Biology from Aberdeen University in Scotland in 1977, Guy returned home to Jamaica to resume his education, earning his Ph.D. from the University of the West Indies in 1984. Though he gave up a budding career as a marine biologist for that of a highly acclaimed artist, Guy has continued his relentless pursuit to unravel the mysteries of the sea, traveling the world to better understand the habits and habitats of the marine wildlife he paints. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.guyharvey.com" target="_blank">www.guyharvey.com</a>.</p><p> </p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>About the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation</strong></span></p><p>The Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation (GHOF) conducts scientific research and hosts educational programs aimed at conserving the marine environment. The GHOF also funds affiliated researchers working to better understand our ocean ecosystem and educators helping to foster the next era of marine conservationists. The GHOF will help ensure that future generations can enjoy and benefit from a properly balanced ocean ecosystem.</p><p> </p><p>About NSU’s Guy Harvey Research Institute: Established in 1999, the Guy Harvey Research Institute (GHRI) is a collaboration between the renowned marine artist, scientist and explorer, Dr. Guy Harvey, and Nova Southeastern University’s Halmos College of Natural Sciences and Oceanography. The mission of the GHRI is to provide the scientific information necessary to understand, conserve, and effectively manage the world’s marine fishes and their ecosystems. The GHRI is one of only a handful of private organizations dedicated exclusively to the science-based conservation of marine fish populations and biodiversity. The research, education and outreach activities of the GHRI are supported by the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation, AFTCO Inc., extramural research grants, philanthropic donations by private businesses and individuals, and NSU. Please visit <a href="http://nova.edu/ocean/ghri/index.html" target="_blank">nova.edu/ocean/ghri/index.html</a> for more information.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-holdings-announces-order-next-generation-ships-norwegian-cruiseNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings Announces Order for Next Generation of Ships for Norwegian Cruise Line2017-02-16T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<center><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/8651_NCL_V7.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="566" /></center><center></center><center></center><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"><strong>EDITOR’S NOTE:</strong> Click here for <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/sh/12baumv7okwewfx/AACGcRtV3JCYok5pxtQbkXFHa?dl=0" target="_blank">high</a> resolution renderings. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';">Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq: NCLH; together with NCL Corporation Ltd., “Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings”, “Norwegian” or the “Company”) today announced it has reached an agreement with Fincantieri S.p.A. to construct the next generation of extraordinary ships for its Norwegian Cruise Line brand. Four ships are on order for delivery in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025, with an option for two additional ships to be delivered in 2026 and 2027. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';">The four 140,000 gross ton ships will each accommodate approximately 3,300 guests. The new class of ships will build upon the highly successful offering of freedom and flexibility found on the brand’s most recent Breakaway-Plus Class ships and feature a host of innovative designs that will further elevate its already award-winning guest experience. A priority of the prototype design is energy efficiency, with the aim of optimizing fuel consumption and reducing the impact on the environment. Details on the ships’ many innovative guest facing and first at sea features will be announced at a later date. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';"><img style="float: left;" src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/8651_NCL_V1.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="177" />“This new class of ships will continue Norwegian Cruise Line brand’s legacy of introducing meaningful innovation to the cruise industry,” said Frank Del Rio, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. “This order continues to highlight our disciplined newbuild program, extends our growth trajectory well into the future, enhances our already attractive earnings profile, and drives expected long-term returns for our shareholders.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';">“For the past 50 years, Norwegian Cruise Line has been focused on offering our guests the very best in cruising,” said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. “It is with great excitement that we look ahead to our next 50 years, which includes this next generation of ships that will offer guests the innovative experiences that have come to define the Norwegian Cruise Line brand.” </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';">“We are extremely excited to collaborate with Norwegian Cruise Line and this partnership allows us to include a new prestigious client in Fincantieri’s portfolio,” said Giuseppe Bono, CEO of Fincantieri S.p.A.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p style="text-align: left;"> </p><p><img style="float: right;" src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/8651_NCL_V2.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="177" /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';">“We are very proud of the innovative design of these ships and recognize the various stakeholders of the export chain who have contributed decisively to achieving </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';">this </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';">goal. The significant value of the order will provide substantial economic benefits by extending the employment horizon of our shipyards, and we are honored to support the growth of our country’s economy.”</span></p><p> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';">The contract price for each of the four vessels is approximately €800 million per ship. The Company has obtained export credit financing with favorable terms to fund 80 percent of the contract price of each ship delivered through 2025, subject to certain conditions.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">About Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"> </span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';">Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq: NCLH) is a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';">With a combined fleet of 24 ships with approximately 46,500 berths, these brands offer itineraries to more than 510 destinations worldwide. The Company will introduce eight additional ships through 2025, and has the option to introduce two additional ships for delivery in 2026 and 2027.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';">Norwegian Cruise Line is an innovator in cruise travel with a 50-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of "Freestyle Cruising," which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility to design their ideal cruise vacation on their schedule. Today, Norwegian invites guests to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea with a wide variety of accommodation options, including The Haven by Norwegian, a luxury enclave with suites, private pools and dining, concierge service and personal butlers. Oceania Cruises offers an unrivaled vacation experience renowned for the finest cuisine at sea and destination-rich itineraries that span the globe. Expertly crafted voyages aboard designer-inspired, intimate ships call on ports across Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific and the Americas. Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2017, Regent Seven Seas Cruises offers the industry’s most inclusive luxury experience aboard its all-suite fleet. A voyage with Regent Seven Seas Cruises includes round-trip air, highly personalized service, exquisite cuisine, fine wines and spirits, unlimited internet access, sightseeing excursions in every port, gratuities, ground transfers, a pre-cruise hotel package for guests staying in concierge-level suites and higher and beginning in summer 2017, business class air will be provided for all roundtrip air originating from the U.S. and Canada.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="page-break-after: avoid;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';">About Norwegian Cruise Line </span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="page-break-after: avoid;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';"> </span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-language: JA;">Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 50-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising. Most notably, Norwegian revolutionized the cruise industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal cruise vacation on their schedule. Today, Norwegian invites guests to “Feel Free” to explore the world on one of 14 purpose-built ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-language: JA;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-language: JA;">Recently, the line was named “Europe’s Leading Cruise Line” for the ninth consecutive year, as well as “Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Line” for the third time and “World’s Leading Large Ship Cruise Line” for the fifth straight year by the World Travel Awards. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-language: JA;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-language: JA;">For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line visit <a href="http://www.ncl.com" target="_blank">www.ncl.com</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-language: JA;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="page-break-after: avoid;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';">About Fincantieri S.p.A.</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="page-break-after: avoid;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';"> </span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Fincantieri is one of the world’s largest shipbuilding groups and number one by diversification and innovation. It is leader in cruise ship design and construction and a reference player in all high-tech shipbuilding industry’s sectors, from naval to offshore vessels, from high-complexity special vessels and ferries to mega-yachts, ship repairs and conversions, systems and components production and after-sales services.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Headquartered in Trieste (Italy), the Group has built more than 7,000 vessels in over 230 years of maritime history. With almost 19,000 employees, of whom more than 7,800 in Italy, 20 shipyards in 4 continents, today Fincantieri is the leading Western shipbuilder. It has among its clients the major cruise operators, the Italian and the U.S. Navy, in addition to several foreign navies, and it is partner of some of the main European defense companies within supranational programmes.</span></p><p> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><a href="http://www.fincantieri.com/"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">www.fincantieri.com</span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"> </p><center><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/8651_NCL_V11.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="509" /></center>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-extends-sailings-cuba-through-december-2017Norwegian Cruise Line Extends Sailings To Cuba Through December 2017 2017-02-07T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that it will extend its offering of weekly roundtrip cruises from Miami to Cuba aboard Norwegian Sky, the largest vessel sailing to Cuba, through December 2017. Together with the five previously announced cruises in May 2017, these 25 additional cruises, which start in June 2017, all feature an overnight stay in Cuba's historical and culturally-rich capital of Havana.</p><p> </p><p>"We are thrilled to be the first cruise line able to offer weekly sailings from Miami to Cuba through the fall of 2017, all with overnights in the beautiful city of Havana" said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer for Norwegian Cruise Line. "We have seen great demand from our guests for sailings to Cuba and we look forward to providing more opportunities for them to experience this incredibly culture-rich destination on a weekly basis."</p><p> </p><p>Norwegian Sky will sail four-day roundtrip cruises from Miami each Monday, featuring an overnight in the capital of Havana as well as a call on Great Stirrup Cay, Norwegian's private island in the Bahamas. The ship will dock right in the heart of Havana, offering guests the opportunity to visit historical sites such as Old Havana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; view incredible art and listen to the vibrant local music scene; and visit with Cuba's warm and friendly residents through people-to-people exchanges. Norwegian will offer a selection of 15 half and full-day OFAC-compliant shore excursions, where guests aboard Norwegian Sky will have the opportunity to have a farm to table dining experience, explore the Flora and Fauna of Soroa, see Modern Havana in an American Classic Car and much more. </p><p> </p><p>Norwegian Sky's sailings to Cuba will also feature a call to Great Stirrup Cay, Norwegian's private island destination in the Bahamas that was recently enhanced to offer guests exciting new ways to enjoy the island, with additional features to be added through summer 2017. Great Stirrup Cay is a private island paradise, with white sand beaches, crystal clear waters, watersports galore and lushly landscaped beachside cabanas available for daily rental for those who wish to have a more exclusive island experience. </p><p> </p><p>Along with the freedom and flexibility that only Norwegian Cruise Line can provide, guests sailing on Norwegian Sky will also enjoy unlimited complimentary beverages as a part of the ship's all-inclusive program. </p><p> </p><p>Norwegian Sky's four-day cruises to Cuba will open for sale on February 21. For additional information or to book a cruise to Cuba on Norwegian, as well as documentation requirements, Frequently Asked Questions and more, please visit www.ncl.com/cruises-to/cuba-cruises. </p><p> </p><p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line </strong></p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 50-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising. Most notably, Norwegian revolutionized the cruise industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal cruise vacation on their schedule. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Feel Free" to explore the world on one of 14 purpose-built ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. </p><p> </p><p>Recently, the line was named "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" for the ninth consecutive year, as well as "Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line" for the third time and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" for the fifth straight year by the World Travel Awards. </p><p> </p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-reveals-enhanced-latitudes-rewards-program-loyal-guestsNorwegian Cruise Line reveals Enhanced Latitudes Rewards Program for Loyal Guests2017-01-27T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">Norwegian Cruise Line today unveiled the line’s enhanced loyalty program, Latitudes Rewards. Featuring exciting new benefits at all tier levels to make guests’ cruising experience with Norwegian even more rewarding, the new program will be available for all cruises beginning on February 3, 2017. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%; text-autospace: none;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">Highlights of the new program include enhanced benefits across all tiers and the addition of two new elite tier levels for the most frequent cruisers: Platinum Plus, for guests who have earned 175 points and above, and Ambassador, for guests earning a minimum of 700 points. These new elite tiers reward Norwegian’s most loyal cruisers with never-before-offered benefits, including dinner with the ship’s officers for Platinum Plus and Ambassador, and a complimentary seven-day cruise for Ambassador. New complimentary benefits include a bottle of sparkling wine for all Latitudes Rewards guests, shore excursion discounts for Silver members and above, bottled water for Gold members and above, free internet minutes and much more. All Latitudes Rewards guests receive priority check-in, key card recognition and enhanced onboard discounts.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%; text-autospace: none;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">“At Norwegian Cruise Line, we value our loyal guests and want to provide an aspirational and meaningful rewards program,” said Meg Lee, Chief Marketing Officer for Norwegian Cruise Line. “We have listened to our guests’ feedback and have enriched our Latitudes Rewards program to better recognize our loyal guests with more valuable onboard amenities and additional tier levels that provide exclusive offers, including a complimentary cruise for our most frequent guests.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%; text-autospace: none;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">To make it easy for guests to receive special loyalty offers and onboard benefits, all guests 18 years of age or older are automatically enrolled in the Latitudes Rewards program after their first cruise. With the enhanced rewards program, guests will continue to earn one point per cruise night and an additional point per night if they book in a Suite or in The Haven™ or with a Latitudes Insider offer.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%; text-autospace: none;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;">Latitudes Rewards members can check their rewards points balance and tier status by logging onto their My NCL account. For a full list of all benefits for each tier level, as well as more information, visit <a href="http://www.ncl.com/latitudes-rewards-program-enhancements" target="_blank">http://www.ncl.com/latitudes-rewards-program-enhancements</a>.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;"> </span></span></p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-lines-norwegian-bliss-sail-miami-winter-2018Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Bliss to Sail from Miami in Winter 20182017-01-10T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<center><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/Norwegian%20Bliss.jpg" alt="" width="800" /></center><p> </p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that Norwegian Bliss, the brand's sixteenth ship, will set sail for the Cruise Capital of the World after her inaugural summer season in Alaska, to seasonally homeport in Miami in winter 2018. Beginning on November 17, 2018, Norwegian Bliss will sail seven-day Eastern <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean cruises </a>each Saturday from PortMiami, featuring calls in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands; Tortola, British Virgin Islands and Nassau, Bahamas. Norwegian Bliss’ custom design will offer guests the freedom and flexibility to “imagine Bliss” and create their ideal experience at sea, with a wide variety of accommodations including luxurious suites in The Haven by Norwegian®, Studio staterooms for solo travelers with virtual ocean views, and new connecting staterooms ideal for large groups and families traveling together. Norwegian Bliss will also feature two observation lounges, including one exclusive to guests of The Haven, perfect for whale watching in Alaska or taking in sunsets in the Caribbean. </p><p> “We are incredibly excited to announce that we are once again bringing our newest and most innovative ship to Miami, with the arrival of Norwegian Bliss in November 2018," said Andy Stuart, President and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line. “As the Caribbean is our most sought-after winter destination, there was no question that Norwegian Bliss would sail from Miami. This incredibly dynamic ship will offer stunning ocean views from almost every venue, spacious and thoughtfully designed accommodations that fit with every cruiser’s needs, and a variety of exciting and engaging venues that will continue Norwegian’s history of innovation in providing the ultimate dining and entertainment experiences at sea.” </p><p>At a ceremony held at the company’s corporate offices in Miami, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. President and CEO Frank Del Rio and Mr. Stuart shared the exciting news, alongside Miami-Dade County officials.</p><p>“PortMiami is proud to be recognized as the Cruise Capital of the World, welcoming more passengers than any other port in the world,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez. “I welcome Norwegian Cruise Line’s continued growth in Miami-Dade County. Cruise lines and their passengers are vital to the continual economic growth and development of the tourism industry in our community. We look forward to welcoming the Norwegian Bliss in Winter 2018.”</p><p>“Norwegian has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for 50 years,” said PortMiami Director and CEO Juan M. Kuryla. “We couldn’t be prouder to be the homeport of the Norwegian Bliss, the cruise line’s sixteenth ship. We are grateful to Norwegian for entrusting PortMiami with its newest and most innovative ship. We truly look forward to the ship’s arrival in 2018.”</p><p>En route to Miami following the completion of her <a title="Alaska Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/alaska-cruises" target="_self">Alaskacruise</a> season, Norwegian Bliss will sail one five-day Pacific Coastal sailing from Vancouver to Los Angeles on September 30, with an overnight stay in Vancouver and calls in Victoria, British Columbia and San Francisco. Norwegian Bliss’ seven-day <a title="Mexican Riviera Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/mexico-cruises" target="_self">Mexican Riviera cruises</a> will feature calls in Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlán and Cabo San Lucas, adding Ensenada, Mexico on its eight-day itinerary. For those looking for a once-in-a-lifetime cruise experience, Norwegian Bliss will depart Los Angeles on November 3 for a <strong>14-day journey to Miami through the new locks of the recently expanded Panama Canal</strong>, with calls in Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo, Mexico; Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala; Puntarenas (Puerto Caldera), Costa Rica; and Cartagena, Colombia. </p><p><img style="float: left;" src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/Bliss_1_011017.jpg" alt="" width="150" />The same features that make Norwegian Bliss the ideal ship for the ultimate Alaska experience will also allow guests to experience the Caribbean like never before. The crown jewel of these features is an incredible 180 degree <strong>Observation Lounge</strong>, located at the front of the ship on deck 15. Spanning 20,000 square feet, the sprawling Observation Lounge will be a breathtaking experience, offering floor-to-ceiling windows that will be the perfect spot from which to take in the stunning sunset views of the beautiful islands of the Caribbean during her winter season or the awe-inspiring glaciers and vistas of Alaska in the summer. The lounge, designed with rich woods and a silver and gray color palate, will offer an abundance of plush, modern seating including couches and chaise loungers to take in the view, along with a 360 degree polished aluminum and quartz-topped central bar where guests can enjoy fine cocktails and spirits.</p><p><img style="float: right;" src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/Bliss_2_011017.jpg" alt="" width="150" />In the spirit of Norwegian’s long history of innovation, Norwegian Bliss will have accommodations for everyone on board, with options ranging from staterooms designed for solo travelers, family-friendly connecting staterooms, ultra chic suites and more. Norwegian’s signature ship-within-a-ship concept, The Haven by Norwegian®, will once again adorn the top of the ship with 80 ultra-luxurious suites. The exclusive key-card access three-story enclave on decks 17 -19 will be a secluded paradise with a private restaurant with outdoor terrace, private lounge with a dedicated mixologist, courtyard area with retractable roof that features a pool, two whirlpools, sauna, spa treatment rooms and sunbathing deck. All suites in the Haven will enjoy the services of a butler and a private concierge, as well as priority access to reservations, VIP embarkation and disembarkation, exclusive reserved seating in the ship'stheatre and much more.</p><p> </p><p><img style="float: left;" src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/Bliss_3_011017.jpg" alt="" width="150" /></p><p>Guests staying in The Haven on Norwegian Bliss will take in luxury, style and stunning views with their very own exclusive two-story <strong>Haven Observation Lounge</strong>, a brand new feature for The Haven, which will feature expansive 180 degree views from two decks, the same as the ship’s officers’ experience from the Bridge, and beverage service. </p><p>Each suite in The Haven by Norwegian® will feature crisp ultra-luxurious modern furnishings in rich wood tones, accented by custom stonework, marble-topped nightstands and vanities, and indulgent linens. Suite options will include the largest and most luxurious suites onboard, The Haven Deluxe Owner's Suites, which will have a new look and feel with an indulgent cream and gray color scheme, include captain’s views and two spacious balconies. Additional Haven suites include The Haven Two-Bedroom Family Villa, The Haven Courtyard Penthouse, The Haven Deluxe Spa Suite, The Haven Forward and Aft-facing Penthouses and the all-new <strong>The Haven Suite that can connect with a Balcony stateroom</strong>, so large families and groups are able to be accommodated with ease. </p><p><img style="float: right;" src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/Bliss_4_011017.jpg" alt="" width="150" />Norwegian Bliss will also feature new connecting stateroom options across stateroom categories—ideal for large groups and families traveling together who want to enjoy quality time together at sea. The ship’s 308 Mini-Suites are designed for guests looking to enjoy a little more of a spacious experience at sea featuring larger bathrooms than a standard Balcony stateroom with some offering bathtubs, and a balcony for gazing out to sea. Designed to offer guests near constant views of the sea, Norwegian Bliss will have 1,088 Balcony staterooms that feature plush décor in soothing cool tones, along with a sofa, vanity and desk area and coffee maker. Norwegian Bliss will also include 111 Oceanview staterooms that feature large picturesque windows to take in the spectacular sea views. </p><p>Solo travelers can enjoy Norwegian’s popular award-winning Studio staterooms aboard Norwegian Bliss, now with virtual ocean views. The Studio staterooms include thought-out features and amenities designed and priced for solo travelers. The Studio complex is comprised of 82 staterooms, accessible by private keycard-entry with access to a private lounge exclusively for Studio guests with snack service, board games and a member of the Cruise Staff dedicated to leading solo traveler meet ups and activities. All staterooms feature a full-sized bed, a window to the corridor, and separate areas for toilet, sink, and shower. Select Studios connect, perfect for single friends traveling together. </p><p>Norwegian Bliss’ also offers 374 Inside staterooms, which include two lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed. Select Inside staterooms also have up to two additional Pullman beds to accommodate families. All rooms feature USB plugs.</p><p>About Norwegian Bliss</p><p>At approximately 167,800 gross tons and accommodating 4,000 guests, Norwegian Bliss is being constructed at MEYER WERFT in Papenburg, Germany and is scheduled for delivery in Spring 2018. The third ship in the line’s Breakaway-Plus class, Norwegian Bliss’ hull art work was designed by premier marine life artist Wyland and will feature images of humpback whales, found in every ocean around the world, which will serve as large canvas to showcase the importance of conservation and ocean preservation. </p><p>During her inaugural summer season, Norwegian Bliss will sail weekly seven-day Alaska cruises each Saturday from Pier 66 in Seattle, offering guests the premier way to see America’s last frontier, while also providing all of the innovative features, entertainment, signature dining and onboard experiences that Norwegian Cruise Line is known for around the globe. The ship’s itinerary will feature calls in Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway and Victoria, British Columbia, along with scenic glacier cruising. </p><p>Additional details on the ship’s dining, entertainment and onboard offerings will be shared in the coming months. Norwegian Bliss' cruises open for sale Wednesday, January 11 for Travel Partners and Latitudes members and will open to all guests on Thursday, January 12. </p><p>For more information on Norwegian Bliss, including an animated video of the ship’s accommodations, please visit bliss.ncl.com. </p><p> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';"> </span></p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-lines-cruises-cuba-now-saleNorwegian Cruise Line's Cruises to Cuba Now on Sale2016-12-20T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<center><img src="http://staging.ncl.com/sites/default/files/pressroom/Sky_Cuba.jpg" alt="" width="494" height="321" /></center><p> </p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line today opened for sale the line’s 2017 cruises to Cuba aboard Norwegian Sky, the largest vessel sailing to Cuba, which also offers an overnight stay in Havana. </p><p>Norwegian Sky will sail a series of five, four-day cruises from Miami to Cuba in May 2017 that will include an overnight in the capital of Havana. On Monday, May 1, Norwegian Sky will set sail for her first voyage to Havana, arriving on Tuesday morning and staying alongside until Wednesday evening, allowing guests the opportunity to go ashore and experience the island’s rich cultural traditions through people-to-people exchanges. Norwegian will also offer OFAC-compliant shore excursions, where guests aboard Norwegian Sky will have the opportunity to visit historical sites such as Old Havana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; view incredible art and listen to the vibrant local music scene; and visit with Cuba’s warm and friendly residents through people-to-people exchanges. </p><p>The ship will continue on to call on Great Stirrup Cay, Norwegian’s private island destination in the Bahamas that was recently enhanced to offer guests exciting new ways to enjoy the island, with additional features to be added through summer 2017.</p><p>Along with the freedom and flexibility that only Norwegian Cruise Line can provide, guests sailing on Norwegian Sky also enjoy unlimited complimentary beverages as a part of the ship’s all-inclusive program. Additional <a title="Cuba Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/cuba-cruises" target="_self">Cuba cruise</a> departure dates include May 8, 15, 22 and 29. The four-day cruises begin at $699 per person.</p><p> </p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-recognizes-top-travel-partners-names-cruise-planners-2016-elite-agency-yearNorwegian Recognizes Top Travel Partners: Names Cruise Planners 2016 Elite Agency Of The Year2016-12-19T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line has named South Florida-based Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative, its 2016 Elite Agency of the Year. Cruise Planners was selected for this top honor based on their ongoing commitment to the success of Norwegian Cruise Line, their overall revenue, continued growth, and loyalty to Norwegian’s brand.</p><p>"As our partnership with Norwegian Cruise Line gets stronger each year, earning Elite Travel Agency of the Year is a proud accomplishment that showcases the relationship between Norwegian Cruise Line and Cruise Planners," said Michelle Fee, CEO and co-founder of Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative. “Norwegian is committed to travel agent success through its Partners First initiative. We appreciate how the brand matches our goal of keeping veteran clients satisfied with superior customer service while reaching first-time cruisers through innovations. We are confident that next year will bring even more success for the incredible partnership between Norwegian Cruise Line and Cruise Planners.”</p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line also recognized the following travel partners in their respective categories:</p><p>- Elite Partner of the Year: Cruise Planners<br />- Marketing Partner of the Year: Travel Leaders Network (Vacation.com)<br />- Consortia Partner of the Year: Signature Travel Network<br />- ITP/Home Based Partner of the Year: Travel Planners International<br />- Franchise Partner of the Year: Expedia CruiseShipCenters<br />- Partner of the Year – Canada: Travel Professionals International<br />- Partner of the Year – Western Region: Travel Leaders Lynnwood<br />- Partner of the Year – Eastern Region: Cruises & Tours Unlimited<br />- Breakout Partner of the Year: KHM- <br />- Online Partner of the Year: International Voyager<br />- Tour Operator Partner of the Year: Cross Culture Tours<br />- Wholesale/Tour Operator of the Year: Air Canada Vacations<br />- CM&I Partner of the Year: Hospitality Performance Network Global<br />- CM&I Breakout Partner of the Year: Entertainment Cruise Productions<br />- CM&I Charter Partner of the Year: Landry & Kling Events at Sea</p><p> </p><p>Norwegian also honored Jackie Friedman of Nexion, part of the Travel Leader’s Network, as the line’s Travel Agent Advocate of the Year, an award for individual contribution to the trade. A longtime ASTA supporter, Jackie is a strong advocate of the entire travel industry, leading one of the industry’s top host agencies.</p><p>“We congratulate all of the 2016 top travel partners and extend our sincere appreciation for their commitment, dedication and passion for the Norwegian Cruise Line brand,” said Camille Olivere, senior vice-president of sales for Norwegian Cruise Line. “Our highly-valued travel partners are the key to the ongoing success of Norwegian Cruise Line and we applaud them for all of their hard work in 2016.”</p><p>As a show of appreciation, Cruise Planners will receive one cruise for two guests in some of the most luxurious accommodations at sea, Norwegian’s exclusive ship-within-a-ship, The Haven by Norwegian®. All of the other winners will receive a seven-day cruise for two in a balcony stateroom on the Norwegian Cruise Line ship of their choosing.</p><p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line </strong></p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 50-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising. Most notably, Norwegian revolutionized the cruise industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal cruise vacation on their schedule. Today, Norwegian invites guests to “Feel Free” to explore the world on one of 14 purpose-built ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea.</p><p>Recently, the line was named “Europe’s Leading Cruise Line” for the ninth consecutive year, as well as “Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Line” for the third time and “World’s Leading Large Ship Cruise Line” for the fifth straight year by the World Travel Awards.</p><p> </p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-announces-2018-and-2019-deploymentNorwegian Cruise Line Announces 2018 and 2019 Deployment2016-12-14T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line today announced its summer 2018 and fall/winter 2018/19 itineraries, featuring exciting new opportunities for guests to set sail to their dream destinations, while unpacking just once and enjoying the most free and flexible cruising experience at sea. Norwegian’s 2018/2019 deployment spans across the globe, with sailings journeying to the warm waters of the Caribbean, the adventure-filled coasts of South America, the awe-inspiring glaciers of Alaska, Norway and beyond. The new itineraries are on sale now for all guests. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Alaska</strong></p><p>In summer 2018, Norwegian will once again offer guests the opportunity to sail through the glacier-filled waters and gaze upon the snowy mountain-tops of Alaska on three unique ships, the youngest fleet sailing to the region. The brand-new <strong>Norwegian Bliss</strong>, arriving in June 2018, will lead Norwegian’s 2018 Alaska fleet with her inaugural season to the region, offering seven-day voyages departing each Saturday from Seattle. The largest and most innovative ship to sail to Alaska, Norwegian Bliss will be the first cruise ship custom-built with features and amenities for the ultimate Alaska cruise experience and will be the first Norwegian Cruise Line ship to make its debut in Seattle*. Following an extensive renovation in 2017 as a part of the Norwegian Edge program, Norwegian Pearl will sail seven-day Glacier Bay Alaska cruises from Seattle departing on Sundays. Rounding out the Alaska fleet, Norwegian Sun will return to Vancouver and Seward to offer her incredibly popular northbound and southbound seven-day Alaska highlights voyages, offering guests the opportunity to combine back-to-back sailings for an immersive 14-day roundtrip cruise. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Europe</strong></p><p>Guest sailing with Norwegian Cruise Line can immerse themselves in the sights, sounds and flavors of Europe with five ships based in the region in summer 2018. <strong>Norwegian Breakaway</strong> will depart her New York homeport on April 15 for the first time since her inaugural season in 2013 for a 12-day transatlantic voyage to London (Southampton). Following her arrival in Europe, Norwegian Breakaway will undergo enhancements in dry dock and then journey to her new seasonal homeport of Copenhagen, where she will sail nine-day Scandinavia & Russia cruises through the summer season. Norwegian Jade will return to Europe in summer 2018 and sail a series of Norway, Iceland, and North Cape cruises from London (Southampton) and Hamburg, showcasing the spectacular Norwegian fjords, along with British Isles cruises on select dates. Norwegian Spirit will return as well, sailing longer 10-day Western Mediterranean and 11-day Eastern Mediterranean & Adriatic cruises from Civitavecchia. Norwegian Star will reposition from the West Coast to Venice, sailing a series of seven-day Greek Isles and Adriatic & Greece cruises from The Floating City. Norwegian Epic, which received ship wide enhancements earlier this year during an extensive dry dock, will once again sail seven-day Western Mediterranean cruises from Barcelona and Civitavecchia, showcasing the best of Italy, France and Spain. </p><p>In winter 2018/2019, Norwegian Spirit will set sail from Barcelona to the Canary Islands & Morocco, on a series of 10- and 11-day cruises that will bring guests looking to escape winter weather to the exotic bazaars of Northern Africa and Tenerife, which boasts the world’s third largest volcano and the highest elevation in all of Spain. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Bermuda</strong></p><p>Norwegian will continue its tradition of sailing from both New York City and Boston to the pink sand beaches of Bermuda between April and September 2018. Norwegian’s newest ship, <strong>Norwegian Escape</strong>, will reposition for the first time since she was christened in 2015, and will sail from New York City to Bermuda on seven-day cruises to every Sunday, offering NY-area guests a new ship to enjoy, featuring Norwegian’s first brew pub at sea, the Tony-award winning After Midnight and critically-acclaimed For the Record: The Brat Pack, along with two restaurants from Iron Chef Jose Garces and The Cellars, a Michael Mondavi Family Wine bar. Norwegian Dawn, essentially a new ship after bow to stern enhancements this year, will sail seven-day cruises from Boston to Bermuda, departing every Friday.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Bahamas & Florida</strong></p><p>In summer 2018, Norwegian Gem will set sail for the Bahamas and Florida each Saturday from New York City, bringing guests the best of beaches, theme parks and sunshine. Norwegian Sky will continue to sail three- and four-day Bahamas cruises from Miami year-round, providing guests a private island escape to Great Stirrup Cay, which is currently undergoing enhancements that include a luxury lagoon area for Haven guests, along with enhanced facilities, premium cabana furnishings and more family-friendly amenities. </p><p>In winter 2018/2019, <strong>Norwegian Escape will remain in New York</strong>, and bring guests to the tropical beaches of the Bahamas & Florida on seven-day cruises. Norwegian Breakaway will return to New York from Europe and will also sail seven-day Bahamas & Florida cruises from Manhattan during winter 2018/2019.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Caribbean</strong></p><p>Guests can set sail to the Caribbean on seven Norwegian ships in 2018 & 2019, sailing from convenient departure ports including New York, Boston, Port Canaveral, San Juan, Miami, New Orleans and Tampa. </p><p>From December 2018 - February 2019, <strong>Norwegian Escape</strong> will set sail from New York on extended 12- and 14-day Southern Caribbean cruises, as well as 14-day Western Caribbean cruises, which will include a call at Harvest Caye, Belize’s newest resort-style port of call featuring a cruise ship pier for easy access, seven acre white sand beach and 15,000 square foot pool, among other eco-friendly adventures. Norwegian Breakaway will also sail 10- and 11-day Eastern Caribbean cruises from New York, for a sunshine-filled extended getaway including calls in the Virgin Islands during the heart of winter. New for 2018, guests cruising from New England can set sail to the Caribbean from Boston on <strong>Norwegian Dawn</strong> for a 14-day Eastern Caribbean cruise in October 2018.</p><p><strong>Norwegian Gem</strong> will reposition to New Orleans, sailing to the Western Caribbean on seven-, 10- and 11-day cruises from the Crescent City. Guests sailing from Miami in winter 2018 can cruise to the Western Caribbean on Norwegian Getaway, which will sail seven-day cruises that will also include a call to Harvest Caye. Norwegian Pearl will homeport in Tampa during winter 2018, sailing seven-day cruises to the Western Caribbean. </p><p><strong>Norwegian Dawn</strong> will seasonally homeport in San Juan, Puerto Rico during the winter 2018/2019 season, sailing to the heart of the Southern Caribbean on seven-, 10- and 11-day cruises, with calls in Barbados, St. Lucia, Antigua and more. Guests can also sail to the Southern Caribbean from Miami on Norwegian Jade, on a 10-day cruise on select dates from November 2018 – April 2019. </p><p>Norwegian Epic will again return to Port Canaveral in fall 2018, sailing alternating seven-day Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises, along with select longer 10- and 11-day Western Caribbean cruises from November 2018 – January 2019 that will include a call at Harvest Caye. Guests who wish to visit Norwegian’s private island Great Stirrup Cay can do so from Port Canaveral in March 2019, as Norwegian Epic will also offer a four-day Bahamas cruise from Port Canaveral and a five-day Western Caribbean cruise that calls in Cozumel and Great Stirrup Cay.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Canada & New England</strong></p><p>Norwegian will offer guests the opportunity for prime “leaf peeping” in Canada & New England on three vessels in fall 2018. <strong>Norwegian Escape</strong> will be the company’s largest vessel to bring guests on spectacular fall foliage cruises, sailing seven-day Canada & New England cruises from New York on select dates in September 2018. For those looking for a summer cruise to the Pinetree State and Great White North, Norwegian Gem will also sail north from the Big Apple in June 2018 on two seven-day cruises, calling in Maine, St. John and Halifax. For those guests looking to explore Canada & New England further, Norwegian Gem will sail extended 10-day cruises from New York that include an overnight in Québec City, while Norwegian Dawn will sail a series of northbound and southbound seven-day cruises between Boston and Quebec, offering the opportunity to combine for the ultimate fall getaway with a 14-day roundtrip cruises. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Hawaii</strong></p><p>The recently-refurbished Pride of America will continue to sail her very popular seven-day Hawaii itinerary departing from Honolulu every Saturday through May 2019. Offering more than 100 hours of in-port sight-seeing time, the only ship to sail the islands features an itinerary with calls that include an overnight in Kahului, Maui; Hilo, Hawai`i; Kona, Hawai`i; an overnight in Nãwiliwili, Kaua`i; and an afternoon cruise past the breathtaking Nãpali Coast. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Panama Canal and Mexican Riviera</strong></p><p>A true bucket-list experience, Norwegian will offer one-way and roundtrip Panama Canal cruises on three ships in 2018/2019. Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Pearl will sail 11-day and 14-day roundtrip canal cruises from Tampa and Miami in 2018/2019, providing guests with a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see one of the seven wonders of the modern world. For guests looking for an extended Panama Canal cruise, they can embark Norwegian Star from either Miami or Los Angeles during select dates in January – March 2019 for a 14-day one way cruise that includes a day-time transit of the canal. Norwegian Pearl will also sail a one-way 15-day Panama Canal cruise from LA to Tampa in October 2018.</p><p>West coast guests looking for a sun and fun cruise can embark on a seven-day Mexican Riviera sailing from Los Angeles on select dates in December 2018 and March 2019 that features calls in Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlán and Cabo San Lucas.</p><p> </p><p><strong>South America</strong></p><p>Norwegian Sun will once again return to South America, sailing a series of alternating westbound and eastbound 14-day itineraries between Valparaiso, Chile and Buenos Aires, Argentina in Winter 2018/2019, featuring a sail around Cape Horn and Tierra del Fuego's splendid fjords. </p><p>Only Norwegian allows guests to visit the destinations of their dreams and invites guests to Feel Free to enjoy premium entertainment, action-packed adventure, a wide variety of dining options and the freedom to do it all or absolutely nothing, all on their own timetable. </p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/king-chinese-pop-wang-leehom-named-godfather-norwegian-joy"King of Chinese Pop" Wang Leehom named Godfather of Norwegian Joy2016-11-21T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p> <img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/Wang_Leehom_1-112116.jpg" alt="" width="920" height="613" /></p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) announced today the naming of iconic Mandopop artist, <strong>Wang Leehom</strong>, as Godfather of its soon to-be-unveiled 4,000 passenger vessel, <strong>Norwegian Joy</strong>. </p><p><img style="float: left;" src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/Wang_Leehom_2.jpg" alt="" width="266" height="370" /> Arriving in Summer 2017 with home ports in Shanghai and Beijing (Tianjin), Norwegian Joy will be Norwegian Cruise Line's first purpose- built ship for the Chinese market and designed to deliver on the promise that guests will enjoy 'First Class at Sea’ experiences. </p><p> Along with serving as Godfather of Norwegian Joy, Leehom will also represent NCL China as its brand ambassador, introducing Norwegian Cruise Line’s unparalleled cruise experience to Chinese consumers through a variety of platforms, including television and radio commercial campaigns, as well as on social media. Wang Leehom will become the first Chinese Godfather of any cruise ship brand, joining the likes of renowned hip hop artist, Pitbull, Godfather of Norwegian’s most recent ship, the Miami-based Norwegian Escape. Leehom’s role will include a number of special appearances including the traditional role of christening Norwegian Joy at the ship’s inauguration ceremony in Summer 2017, as well as other exciting roles at the launch event and beyond.</p><p> A Chinese-American singer songwriter, music producer, actor, and film director, Wang Leehom is known as the “King of Chinese Pop” for his wide range of musical styles blending pop, rock, jazz, hip-hop, R&B, classical and traditional Chinese music. His musical collaborations have included work with international stars including Tony Bennett, Avicii, Usher, Lang Lang, and JJ Lin. He has performed in over 100 cities worldwide in his career. Leehom’s film career includes a starring role in Ang Lee’s Lust, Caution. </p><p> As a bridge between Eastern and Western worlds, Wang Leehom is a worldwide cultural ambassador, with a platform of more than 60 million social media followers. </p><p> Leehom’s appointment as Godfather displays Norwegian Joy’s vision of delivering the best of the Norwegian Cruise Line brand to China, while also being customized to the Chinese traveler.</p><p> “I'm honored to have the opportunity to share the cruising lifestyle with Chinese guests as Godfather of Norwegian Joy. Cruising is an exciting way of experiencing travel and leisure that I'm thrilled to be sharing with China.” said Wang Leehom.</p><p> “As a Chinese star with a high international profile, connecting East and West through his music and movies, Leehom is the perfect Godfather for Norwegian Joy, a ship custom designed for our Chinese guests that also brings the best of the East and West together. We are thrilled to be working with him as a partner to introduce the NCL ‘First Class at Sea’ cruising experience to China next summer,” said Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings President and Chief Executive Officer Frank J. Del Rio. </p><p> “We are honored and excited to have Wang Leehom as the Godfather of our spectacular new premium vessel Norwegian Joy, and as a brand ambassador for NCL in China. Leehom is a highly accomplished artist and family man that we are proud to partner with in China and beyond.” said Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings China President, David J. Herrera.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/harvest-caye-caribbeans-premier-resort-style-port-call-welcomes-first-guestsHarvest Caye, the Caribbean's Premier Resort-Style Port of Call, Welcomes First Guests2016-11-17T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p> <img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/Harvest%20Caye.png" alt="" width="920" height="453" /></p><p>Harvest Caye, the highly-anticipated Caribbean destination experience in beautiful Southern Belize, today welcomed its first guests. Located just one mile offshore, <a href="https://www.ncl.com/harvest-caye" target="_blank">Harvest Caye</a> offers Caribbean travelers an authentic Belizean experience that highlights the country’s beauty and nature, along with resort-style amenities including a sprawling pool and private luxury beach villas; a variety of eco-activities and interactive wildlife programs; and an exhilarating cross-island zip line. With its close proximity to the mainland, Harvest Caye also offers guests easy access to a wide variety of adventure excursions. This spectacular resort-style port of call, developed by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., is the ultimate tropical destination experience and the only port in Belize that features a cruise ship pier for guest convenience and comfort. </p><p> </p><p><img style="float: left;" src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/Harvest%20Caye%201.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="133" /></p><p>The Harvest Caye experience was designed to showcase all that Belize is known for, from native plants and trees that all play a part in the destination’s eco-system, to the indigenous hardwoods used in the destination’s buildings, and the warm and welcoming Belizean team members who greet guests upon arrival. </p><p>“Harvest Caye is truly the ultimate Belizean experience and we are delighted to welcome our first guests today,” said Frank Del Rio, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. “We have worked closely with the government of Belize to ensure that that this spectacular destination was authentic for our guests, provided economic opportunities for the local community and preserved and protected Belize’s incredible natural beauty. We’re overjoyed with the results of this four year development project, and we look forward to seeing Harvest Caye and Southern Belize grow as we delight the many guests that will call on the destination.”</p><p>Guests onboard Norwegian Dawn, sailing from New Orleans, today were the very first to experience all that Harvest Caye has to offer, stepping off the ship and right into paradise. Colin Murphy, senior vice-president of destination and strategic development for NCLH led a ribbon cutting ceremony and official grand opening, where he was joined by the Honorable Manuel Heredia, Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation for Belize, Honorable Edmond Castro, Minister of State for National Emergency Management for Belize, and Mrs. Kim Simplis Barrow, Wife of Belize’s Prime Minister Dean Barrow. </p><p>“Today is the product of the government’s continued pledge to entrench tourism as a top national priority and to promote tourism as a main engine for overall economic growth of the country. This investment alone is projected to generate 500 direct jobs and over 1,500 indirect jobs by the year 2020,” said Manuel Heredia, Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation for Belize. “We have embarked on an unprecedented and incomparable journey. The growth in cruise tourism over the past 20 years proves that Belize is a destination of choice for those seeking adventure, a host of natural wonders, and most importantly friendly and hospit<br />able people. Today, we say to cruise guests, “Welcome to Southern Belize.’”</p><center><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/Harvest%20Caye%20Opens%20to%20Guest%2011%2017%2016.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="321" /></center><p>(Photo L to R: Colin Murphy, senior vice-president of destination and strategic development for NCLH; Mrs. Kim Simplis Barrow, Wife of Belize’s Prime Minister Dean Barrow; Hon. Manuel Heredia Jr., Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation for Belize; Hon. Edmond Castro, Minister of State for National Emergency Management for Belize)</p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>About Harvest Caye</strong></span></p><p><img style="float: left;" src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/Harvest%20Caye%202.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="133" />Harvest Caye’s seven acre pristine beach is the highlight of this unique destination, showcasing Belize’s stunning white powder sand and crystal clear waters. Guests can enjoy the day on chaise loungers, relax in clamshell tents or indulge in privacy at one of the island’s 11 luxury beach villas, available for daily rental. These indulgent enclosed villas are the ultimate beach escape and feature an expansive porch overlooking the sparkling waters of the Caribbean Sea. Each villa can accommodate up to 10 guests and come complete with every comfort including air conditioning, dedicated lounge areas, a private restroom, indoor and outdoor showers, hammocks, and exclusive dining and beverage options with dedicated concierge service so guests never have to leave the beach. </p><p>Guests visiting Harvest Caye can also opt for a resort-style retreat at the destination’s tranquil, lushly landscaped pool. The sprawling 15,000 square foot pool includes a footbridge spanning the pool’s center that features a soothing waterfall, and is surrounded by elegant lounge chairs and umbrellas, along with 15 canopy pool cabanas. The plush pool cabanas, available for rent, feature upscale lounge furniture, privacy drapes and beverage service. A swim-up bar with stools and lounge tables right in the water completes the resort experience. </p><p>Adventure will be in no short supply for guests who opt to spend their day on Harvest Caye, with the island featuring a 130 foot tall Flighthouse as the central area for a variety of aerial activities including zip lining, suspension bridges, free fall jumps, a tandem “superman” style zip line and stunning views of the verdant hills of the mainland. Harvest Caye’s zip line course will have more than 3,000 feet of zip line, allowing guests to soar through the air with a bird’s eye view of the island and the sea, with stops at three different platforms. To top off the adventure, the Flighthouse will include a challenging but fun ropes course located on a platform in the saltwater lagoon. For a lower adrenaline adventure, guests can also enjoy eco-activities and watersports such as kayaking, paddle boarding and canoeing in Harvest Caye’s shallow lagoon area, where wildlife is abundant.</p><p>Harvest Caye also features a variety of dining and bar options, available à la carte. Guests will enjoy five dining and bar outlets that feature a variety of cuisines, including a two-story indoor/outdoor LandShark Bar & Grill. An expansion of Norwegian’s partnership with Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville®, the LandShark Bar & Grill is sure to be an island favorite, with a scenic upper deck and a swim-up pool bar for the ultimate way to enjoy a “boat drink”. Those who want to indulge in authentic Belizean cuisine can enjoy casual street style dining in the shopping village. Additional dining options include the Laughing Bird Bar & Grill serving the beach, the Manatee Marina Bar & Grill in the marina, the Horse-Eye Jack Bar & Grill servicing the island’s cabanas as well as food and drink delivery throughout the pool area. </p><p><img style="float: left;" src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/Harvest%20Caye%205.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="133" />No port-of-call would be complete without superior shopping options, and Harvest Caye will offer a shopping village; inspired by an outdoor art festival the village features high-quality local retailers offering items like locally made chocolates, spirits, beautiful artwork including the area’s signature wood carvings and more, along with street carts featuring local Belizean favorites including ice cream, grilled skewers and artisan crafts. As guests stroll through the shopping village they’ll also have the opportunity to enjoy performances from local musicians and folk dancers. </p><p>Guests with an affinity for wildlife will marvel at Harvest Caye’s many opportunities for an up close encounter with this rich eco-destination’s local plants and animals. To learn about the native flora and fauna in this stunning destination, guests can participate in manatee observation tours at the lagoon to learn about the gentle giants; get up close and personal with endangered Scarlet Macaws and Toucans, Belize’s national bird, in the island’s Aviary; wonder at the striking beauty of insects at the Butterfly Garden; and learn more about and view Belize’s indigenous reptiles like the boa constrictor. </p><p><img style="float: right;" src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/Harvest%20Caye%206.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="133" />Harvest Caye’s conservation programs and education efforts were developed by award winning author and wildlife expert Tony Garel, the destination’s Chief Naturalist. He will lead many of the island’s educational tours and will be available to chat with guests about the incredible array of wildlife in Belize. The island’s aviary will also house a breed and release program for Scarlet Macaws, in an effort to increase the population of the native birds. To help further the island’s conservation efforts, more than 15,000 new mangroves have been planted throughout the island, serving to increase the natural estuary system that serves as a critical habitat for birds, young fish and other marine species.</p><p>Harvest Caye also serves as a gateway to spectacular eco and cultural adventures that await in mainland Belize. The destination’s marina, located near the pier, serves as a convenient departure point for a wide variety of shore excursions that allow guests to explore this rich destination, including spectacular Mayan ruins, river rafting, nature tours and more. When guests arrive on the mainland at the Malacate transportation hub, they are immediately immersed in Belizean culture with local vegetation and flora mimicking that of a traditional Belize plantation.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/camille-olivere-joins-norwegian-cruise-lines-senior-vice-president-salesCamille Olivere joins Norwegian Cruise Lines as Senior Vice President, Sales2016-11-04T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<center><img src="http://staging.ncl.com/sites/default/files/pressroom/CamilleSVP_110416.jpg" alt="" width="261" height="400" /></center><p> </p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that Camille Olivere is joining the brand as Senior Vice President, Sales effective November 30, 2016. Formerly Senior Vice President of Partner Brands at World Travel Holdings, Olivere returns to Norwegian to cultivate and further enhance travel partner engagement across sales channels under the Norwegian’s Partners First philosophy and lead the continued development of sales in North America.</p><p>“It is my pleasure to warmly welcome Camille back to the Norwegian Cruise Line family,” said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. “We recognize that her very strong relationships with travel partners of all different sizes and business models will enrich our ongoing engagement and education efforts, and know her vision will strengthen our Partners First values, an idea that we formalized during her previous tenure at the company and look forward to developing further with her return.” </p><p>Olivere originally joined the Norwegian sales team in 2009 as vice president of sales, supporting Stuart, who was then executive vice president of Sales. In 2012, she was promoted to senior vice president, achieving significant growth in the company’s charter business and leading efforts to re-energize the brand’s travel agency advocacy, with a focus on growing trade relationships through optimized marketing and co-op budgets to maximize sales. Now, she is delighted to return to Norwegian to continue to support and promote the company’s travel agent partners. </p><p>"I am so excited to rejoin the team at Norwegian and work alongside Andy in his new role as President and CEO. It’s an incredible time to be part of the Norwegian family and I look forward to continuing to support our valued travel partners across the U.S. and Canada in this new position,” said Olivere. “I have the utmost respect and admiration for the team at World Travel Holdings and I am grateful for a wonderful experience during my time with the company. I thank Brad and Jeff Tolkin and the entire team for their support as I transition to this exciting new role."</p><p>In addition to her time at World Travel Holdings where she was responsible for the company’s private-label partnership cruise portfolio including new business development, Olivere also previously served as senior vice president of sales for ClubMed, a role that saw her initiate a turnaround of U.S. travel agency sales and launch new partnerships. She has also served on the Board of Directors for the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Supplier Trade Committee and the America Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) Marketing Committee. </p><p>Olivere will be based at Norwegian Cruise Line’s headquarters in Miami reporting to Stuart and will head the North American sales leadership team that includes Alex Pinelo, vice president, key accounts and Nathan Hickman, vice president, field sales. </p><p> </p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-celebrates-first-steel-cut-norwegian-blissNorwegian Cruise Line Celebrates the First Steel Cut for Norwegian Bliss2016-10-31T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p> </p><center><img style="vertical-align: middle;" src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/Steel%20Cutting%201.jpg" alt="Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. President and Chief Executive Officer Frank Del Rio (center) joins NCLH Executive Vice President of Vessel Operations Robin Lindsay (right) and MEYER WERFT Managing Partner Bernard Meyer (left)" width="500" height="565" /></center><center></center><blockquote><p style="text-align: center;"><em>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. President and Chief Executive Officer Frank Del Rio (center) </em><em>joins NCLH Executive Vice President of Vessel Operations Robin Lindsay (right) and MEYER WERFT Managing Partner Bernard Meyer (left)</em></p></blockquote><p> </p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line is celebrating the cutting of the first piece of steel for Norwegian Bliss, the line’s sixteenth vessel and the first one designed for the ultimate Alaska cruising experience. </p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and MEYER WERFT executives gathered at the MEYER WERFT Laser Center in Papenburg, Germany on October 28 to mark the ceremonial start of construction of Norwegian Bliss, which is set for delivery in Spring 2018 and will be the twelfth Norwegian ship built by MEYER WERFT. Frank Del Rio, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., pressed the start button of the computer-controlled cutting machine, commencing construction. The first plate of steel was cut by a plasma torch in the yard’s state-of-the-art facility and will become part of the first of 81 blocks that will comprise the new vessel. </p><p>“As we close in on Norwegian Cruise Line’s 50th anniversary, we are thrilled to celebrate the start of construction for Norwegian Bliss, our latest and most innovative ship yet,” said Del Rio. “Norwegian Bliss will offer the ultimate in Alaska adventures, both on and off the ship, and we look forward to welcoming guests onboard in June 2018.”</p><p>The third ship in the line’s Breakaway-Plus class, Norwegian Bliss will be the first cruise ship custom-built with features and amenities for the ultimate Alaska cruise experience and the first Norwegian Cruise Line ship to make its debut in Seattle. At approximately 167,800 gross tons and accommodating 4,000 guests, Norwegian Bliss will sail weekly seven-day Alaska cruises each Saturday from Pier 66 in Seattle, offering guests the premier way to see America’s last frontier, while also providing all of the innovative features, entertainment, signature dining and onboard experiences that Norwegian Cruise Line is known for around the globe. The ship’s itinerary will feature calls in Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway and Victoria, British Columbia, along with scenic glacier cruising. The ship’s artwork is designed by Wyland, one of the world’s premier marine life artists. Entitled “Cruising with the Whales,” the engaging and beautiful art prominently features a stunning image of a mother humpback whale and her calf as the centerpiece of the design, signifying the beauty of Alaska and the importance of conservation. Norwegian Bliss will also come outfitted with exhaust gas scrubbers, which significantly decrease air emissions including the reduction up to 99 percent of sulfur into the atmosphere, furthering Norwegian’s commitment to protecting the unique ecosystems found throughout Alaska and across the world. </p><p>Additional details on the ship’s accommodations, dining and onboard offerings will be shared in the coming months. Norwegian Bliss will be available for reservations beginning January 2017.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-reveals-wylands-visionary-hull-artwork-norwegian-blissNorwegian Cruise Line Reveals Wyland's Visionary Hull Artwork for Norwegian Bliss2016-10-27T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p> <img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/05b_NCLBliss_FI_102716.jpg" alt="" width="920" height="453" /></p><p>Continuing its tradition of featuring original artwork on its ship’s hulls, Norwegian Cruise Line today revealed the signature art designed by one of the world’s premier marine life artists, <strong>Wyland</strong>, for its upcoming new ship<strong> Norwegian Bliss</strong>, which will cruise to Alaska beginning in June 2018. Entitled<strong> “Cruising with the Whales,”</strong> the engaging and beautiful art prominently features a stunning image of a mother humpback whale and her calf as the centerpiece of the design, signifying the beauty of Alaska and the importance of conservation. Known for his iconic whale murals, marine life paintings and sculptures, Wyland has inspired generations to be passionate about preserving the oceans and the incredible wildlife that calls it home. Andy Stuart, Norwegian Cruise Line president and chief executive officer, joined Wyland to reveal the design today at the Wyland Galleries in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.</p><p>“Humpback whales are an iconic part of the Alaska landscape and one of the most compelling sights visitors can see while cruising the Last Frontier,” said Stuart. “It was only fitting that an artist of Wyland’s caliber should create the artwork for our first ship designed for Alaska, which includes humpback whales and other signature marine life found in the world’s oceans. We hope that our guests are just as inspired as we are by this beautiful artwork.”</p><p>The enormous extent of Wyland’s public artworks, his award-winning art galleries and his non-profit foundation’s community service projects have made him one of the world’s most recognized and beloved artists. An artist inspired by different canvases, Wyland has been diving the world’s oceans for the past 30 years and these wildlife encounters have inspired him to paint the animals life size, on more than 100 ocean murals throughout the US and 18 countries around the world. Wyland has taken advantage of Norwegian Bliss’ unique canvas to create a life size portrait of the planet’s most spectacular marine life, including giant manta rays, dolphins, sea lions and sea turtles, to give the viewer a sense of being part of the ocean’s realm. The beauty in Alaska and along the Pacific coast has inspired many of Wyland’s paintings and sculptures and contributed to his inspiration for Norwegian Bliss’ hull artwork. </p><p>“As a marine artist who has painted the largest murals in the world, it is an honor to have the opportunity to collaborate with Norwegian and present my art on such a grand scale,” said Wyland. “I can’t think of a more perfect canvas for a marine artist than Norwegian Bliss and I hope my art inspires people to see the beauty in nature and hopefully work to preserve it. Norwegian is as committed as I am to ensuring the health of the oceans and our planet and I look forward to our partnership as we use art, science and adventure to inspire a generation to take care of our blue planet.” </p><p>The third ship in the line’s Breakaway-Plus class, Norwegian Bliss will be the first cruise ship custom-built with features and amenities for the ultimate <a title="Alaska Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/alaska-cruises" target="_self">Alaska cruise </a>experience and the first Norwegian Cruise Line ship to make its debut in Seattle. The ship will also come outfitted with exhaust gas scrubbers, which significantly decrease air emissions including the reduction up to 99 percent of sulfur into the atmosphere, furthering Norwegian’s commitment to protecting the unique ecosystems found throughout Alaska and across the world. </p><p>At approximately 167,800 gross tons and accommodating 4,000 guests, Norwegian Bliss will be constructed at MEYER WERFT in Papenburg, Germany and scheduled for delivery in Spring 2018. She will sail weekly seven-day Alaska cruises each Saturday from Pier 66 in Seattle, offering guests the premier way to see America’s last frontier, while also providing all of the innovative features, entertainment, signature dining and onboard experiences that Norwegian Cruise Line is known for around the globe. The ship’s itinerary will feature calls in Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway and Victoria, British Columbia, along with scenic glacier cruising. Additional details on the ship’s accommodations, dining and onboard offerings will be shared in the coming months. Norwegian Bliss will be available for reservations beginning January 2017.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-debut-new-ship-designed-alaska-cruising-2018Norwegian Cruise Line to Debut New Ship Designed for Alaska Cruising in 20182016-10-13T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p> <img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/Ncl_Bliss_Alaska_101216.jpg" alt="" width="920" height="453" /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;">Norwegian Cruise Line will once again pioneer a new era of Alaska cruising beginning June 2018, as the company announced today that its next new vessel, named Norwegian Bliss, will be the first cruise ship custom-built with features and amenities for the ultimate Alaska cruise experience. Norwegian Bliss will cruise to America’s Last Frontier from Seattle and will be the first Norwegian Cruise Line ship to make its debut in the Emerald City. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;">At a ceremony held at Port of Seattle’s Pier 66, Norwegian President and CEO Andy Stuart shared the exciting news, alongside Port of Seattle CEO Ted Fick and Port of Seattle Commission President John Creighton.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;">“Norwegian was the first cruise line to begin cruising to Alaska from Seattle in 2000 and it’s only fitting that we bring our newest ship, Norwegian Bliss, directly to this incredible location,” said Andy Stuart, President and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line. “Alaska is one of the top destinations for our guests to explore and we are thrilled to be the first cruise line to offer our guests the opportunity to experience this coveted destination aboard a brand new, state-of-the-art cruise ship custom designed for Alaska, the first of its kind to ever debut in Seattle.”</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;">The third ship in the line’s Breakaway-Plus class, Norwegian Bliss is designed with features and amenities to offer guests the ultimate Alaska cruising experience. At approximately 167,800 gross tons and accommodating 4,000 guests, the ship will be constructed at MEYER WERFT in Papenburg, Germany and scheduled for delivery in Spring 2018. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;">After a transatlantic cruise and a Panama Canal transit through the new locks, the ship will sail north along the West Coast, reaching Seattle for the start of the summer cruising season. Norwegian Bliss will sail weekly seven-day Alaska cruises each Saturday from Pier 66 in Seattle, offering guests the premier way to see America’s last frontier, while also providing all of the innovative features, entertainment, signature dining and onboard experiences that Norwegian Cruise Line is known for around the globe. The ship’s itinerary will feature calls in Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway and Victoria, British Columbia, along with scenic glacier cruising. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p><img style="float: left; margin-left: 12px; margin-right: 12px;" src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/Ncl_Bliss_Wyland_101216.jpg" alt="" width="226" height="172" align="left" hspace="12" /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;">Continuing Norwegian’s tradition of decorating each ship’s hull with signature art, Norwegian has also announced that the world’s premier marine life artist, Wyland, has been commissioned to design the hull artwork for Norwegian Bliss. Known for his iconic whale murals, marine life paintings and sculptures, Wyland has inspired generations to be passionate about the importance of marine life conservation. The enormous extent of Wyland’s public artworks, his award-winning art galleries and his non-profit foundation’s community service projects have made him one of the world’s most recognized and beloved artists. His engaging and beautiful design for Norwegian Bliss’ hull art will be revealed later this month. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;">To further enhance the overall guest experience for cruisers from Seattle, Norwegian’s parent company, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, has entered into a groundbreaking 15-year agreement with the Port of Seattle to collectively invest $30 million to upgrade the Pier 66 facilities. From expanding the guest check-in space by 300% to more than 150,000 square feet to a new VIP lounge with expansive views of Elliott Bay and the addition of two new elevated passenger boarding bridges to provide easy and comfortable passenger boarding, the new amenities will provide guests with the perfect send-off to start their Alaskan adventure. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;">“The Port of Seattle is proud to partner with Norwegian Cruise Line as we work to bring people from around the world to see the great Pacific Northwest from Seattle to Alaska,” said Port of Seattle CEO Ted Fick. “Our long relationship together is evident in this historic and unprecedented 15-year lease here at Pier 66.”</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;">Norwegian Bliss will feature amenities and interactive experiences that will excite and inspire, and more details on the ship’s accommodations, dining and onboard offerings will be shared in the coming months. 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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-celebrates-its-first-50-years-unforgettable-cruise-vacationsNorwegian Cruise Line Celebrates its First 50 Years of Unforgettable Cruise Vacations 2016-09-29T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p> <img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/Norweigian%20First%2050.jpg" alt="" width="920" height="453" /></p><p>2016 marks fifty years since the M/S Sunward made her first voyage from Miami to the <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean</a> on December 19, 1966, signifying the birth of Norwegian Caribbean Line. Today, the company now known as Norwegian Cruise Line is a leading global cruise brand with 14 purpose-built ships sailing to more than 300 destinations worldwide. To celebrate this golden milestone, Norwegian is inviting their guests, travel professionals, partners and team members to share fifty years of memories made through the company’s <strong>#NorwegiansFirst50</strong> Anniversary Campaign.</p><p>“We are celebrating fifty years of incredible moments aboard our ships and it’s the people -- our guests, travel partners and team members -- who make our history so special. We wouldn’t be here today without their loyalty and dedication,” said Andy Stuart, President and Chief Executive Officer for Norwegian Cruise Line. “We invite everyone who has sailed with us, commemorated a special occasion with us or made memories onboard to share their favorite moments and celebrate our first fifty years along with us.” </p><p>Through the global initiative, Norwegian Cruise Line guests, employees and travel partners are invited to upload their photos and stories to <a title="NorwegiansFirst50,com" href="http://www.NorwegiansFirst50.com" target="_blank">NorwegiansFirst50.com</a>, which showcases a dynamic timeline of photos and stories spanning the brand’s first 50 years. Fans who upload memorable moments to the site, which will serve as a living, growing tribute to 50 years of feeling free out on the water, are encouraged to share their memories with friends on their social networks, with the chance of winning a free cruise as a reward for joining in the celebration (in participating markets).</p><p>Those who wish to sail during Norwegian’s official 50th anniversary this December can reserve their stateroom now to join in the fun, with eight-day cruises departing on December 18 from New York to Florida & The Bahamas on Norwegian Breakaway; from Miami to the Western Caribbean on Norwegian Getaway; and from Tampa to the Western Caribbean on Norwegian Jade. On December 19, cruisers can set sail from the Big Apple on Norwegian Gem to the Eastern Caribbean on a 10-day holiday cruise and from Miami on Norwegian Pearl, for a 10-day bucket list Panama Canal adventure. These anniversary cruises also offer a special holiday bonus of $100 in onboard credit, perfect for purchasing last-minute holiday gifts in one of the onboard boutiques or to toast to the New Year with a relaxing and indulgent spa treatment, and more. Best of all, it’s combinable with Norwegian’s Free At Sea offer, to make for a merry holiday vacation experience for all.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-honored-as-leading-cruise-lineNorwegian Cruise Line Honored as Leading Cruise Line in North America, Caribbean and European Regions by World Travel Awards2016-09-19T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p><img src="http://www.ncl.com/sites/default/files/pressroom/Press%20Release%20Image_09192016.jpg" alt="" width="920" height="550" /></p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line has been named “North America’s Leading Cruise Line” for the first time, along with being honored as the “Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Line” for the fourth consecutive year at the 2016 World Travel Awards, announced Sunday evening at the Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Earlier this month, Norwegian also received awards for “Europe’s Leading Cruise Line” for the ninth consecutive year, “Europe’s Responsible Tourism Award” for the second consecutive year and the award for “World’s Best Cruise Spa” for the Mandara Spa® on board Norwegian Cruise Line.</p><p>“We are thrilled to once again be honored as a leader in the travel industry by the World Travel Awards, and celebrate our first ever win as North America’s Leading Cruise Line,” said Andy Stuart, president and chief operating officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. “We sincerely thank the many industry professionals who voted for us, and remain focused on providing an unforgettable vacation experience to each and every guest who sails with us.”</p><p>The World Travel Awards has been recognizing and acknowledging excellence amongst companies involved in the global travel and tourism industries since 1993. The annual awards are voted on by thousands of travel and tourism professionals from across the globe and honor travel companies that provide outstanding products and customer service. </p><p>Norwegian’s fourteen ships sail a variety of exciting itineraries, from the Caribbean to the Panama Canal, Europe, South America and the Mediterranean, as well as the Far East and Australia. Norwegian has eight ships, including the line’s newest ships, Norwegian Escape and Norwegian Getaway, cruising to the Caribbean and the Bahamas during the Winter/Spring 2016/2017 season from convenient homeport locations including Miami, New York, Tampa, Port Canaveral (Orlando), New Orleans and San Juan, Puerto Rico. </p><p>This fall, Norwegian Cruise Line will cruise to the Far East for the first time since Fall/Winter 2001-2002, with Norwegian Star sailing to the region for several unique itineraries that also feature first-ever visits to The Gulf and India. This winter, Norwegian Sun will journey south for a season full of adventure and culture with a multitude of seven, 10 and 14 day sailings departing from Santiago (Valparaiso), Chile; Buenos Aires, Argentina; and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Rounding out the fleet this fall is Norwegian Jewel, sailing seven-day itineraries to the Mexican Riviera from Los Angeles; Norwegian Spirit, sailing the Mediterranean and the Canary Islands from Barcelona; and the recently renovated Pride of America, sailing weekly intra-Hawaii cruises that offer guests the best way to see the islands, with 100 hours of port time.</p><p> </p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-jewel-retrofitted-gas-scrubber-technologyNorwegian Jewel Retrofitted with Gas Scrubber Technology2016-09-13T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%; text-autospace: none;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif';"> </span></strong><em><span style="font-family: 'Noto Sans','sans-serif'; mso-no-proof: yes;"><img style="vertical-align: top;" src="http://staging.ncl.com/sites/default/files/pressroom/Press_Release_Image_09092016.jpg" alt="" width="920" height="550" /></span></em></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%; text-autospace: none;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 15px;">In conjunction with its Eco-Smart Cruising program, Norwegian announced today the successful completion of the retrofitting of a new Exhaust Gas Scrubber system on Norwegian Jewel, aimed at significantly reducing air emissions and the ship’s environmental footprint. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 15px;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 15px;">Norwegian Cruise Line is the first cruise line to retrofit a vessel while it is in service with an Exhaust Gas Scrubber Hybrid system. Norwegian Jewel’s new lightweight in-line scrubbers are a hybrid technology developed by Yara Marine Technologies that are able to operate in Dry mode, Open loop and Closed loop. Five scrubbers were installed, one per engine, covering the whole propulsion system. Collectively, they are capable of reducing the emission of sulfur to air up to 99 percent and also reduce 85 percent particulate emission to the air.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 15px;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 15px;">Norwegian Jewel’s new technology will reduce the equivalent of approximately 1,500 tons of Sulfur Oxide, SOx, gas in the years to come as a result of this new technology. A two year project, Norwegian Jewel’s retrofitting began in spring 2014 and featured more than 100,000 man hours between numerous partner organizations to be completed.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 15px;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 15px;">"Norwegian is firmly dedicated to upholding the highest standards of excellence in environmental protection practices, as well as leading the industry in seeking out technology that makes our ships not only an enjoyable vacation experience, but also ensures that we continuously protect the environment that our guests love to explore" said Robin Lindsay, Executive Vice President of Vessel Operations for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 15px;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 15px;">Norwegian is the first cruise line to install scrubbers with a state-of-the-art water membranes filtration unit. This sophisticated water cleaning system uses Ultrafiltration technology to clean the recirculated water during the closed loop operation down to clear water. The by-product is collected and removed in drums. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 15px;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 15px;">As part of Eco-Smart Cruising, Norwegian’s Safety and Environmental Protection Policy establishes several objectives relating to the environment, which include reducing the impact of its operations on the environment, disposing garbage and waste materials in accordance with national and international rules and regulations, recycling and re-using materials and establishing specific objectives and targets for continual improvement of environmental management programs.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 15px;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 15px;">Norwegian currently has three ships outfitted with Gas Scrubbers technology, with Norwegian Jewel joining Norwegian Escape and Pride of America. Norwegian Cruise Line is on track to meet its MARPOL Annex VI compliance goal of reducing its global sulfur cap from 3.5 percent to 0.5 percent by 2020. Furthering Norwegian’s commitment to Eco-Smart Cruising, Norwegian Jewel’s sister ships, Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian Gem, will complete their scrubber commissioning within the coming weeks with Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Sun scheduled for retrofitting in the first and second quarter of 2017, respectively. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%; text-autospace: none;"> </p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/stellar-line-culinary-offerings-planned-chinas-first-custom-built-cruise-ship-norwegiStellar Line-Up Of Culinary Offerings Planned For China's First Custom Built Cruise Ship Norwegian Joy2016-09-06T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>One word best sums up the culinary offerings that will be available to guests on board the luxurious brand new cruise ship Norwegian Joy when she starts sailing in June 2017: everything! </p><p>From Chinese hot pot, to sophisticated French haute cuisine, the freshest Japanese sushi to the highest quality American steaks and burgers, Norwegian Joy promises no less than 28 different food and beverage outlets on board – the widest array of dining experiences yet on any new ship that has been purpose built for China. </p><p>Every aspect of Norwegian's new Breakaway-Plus Class vessel, which will start sailing from Shanghai on June 28, 2017, promises to be a 'First Class at Sea' experience, and central to this - of course - is the culinary program. </p><p>Unlike other cruise lines, Norwegian offers guests the flexibility to dine when they want, where they want, from a wide range of restaurants. Only Norwegian offers the flexibility of Freestyle dining, which means no fixed dining times or pre-assigned seating. And with so many purpose built restaurants from bow to stern, guests can enjoy more dining options than days of their cruise, whenever they like.</p><p>Norwegian Joy guests will be able to enjoy a wide range of complimentary dining options, while a host of additional premium dining experiences are also available at nominal extra cost.</p><p>Among the inclusive options is the Garden Café, which will offer breakfast, lunch and dinner. Here, guests can enjoy unlimited visits to a sumptuous buffet of international favorites. The diverse spread will feature classics of Chinese and Western cuisine as well as lively stations preparing dishes à-la-minute. </p><p>For a traditional dining experience Norwegian Joy's elegant Manhattan Room will offer a vast selection of Chinese cuisine complemented by Western-style classics such as steaks and seafood. </p><p>The aptly named Savor and Taste restaurants will also serve a wide array of Chinese cuisine, from traditional to forward-thinking Chinese fusion cuisine with pronounced Korean and Japanese accents. </p><p>Among the premium offerings, Food Republic allows diners to take a culinary tour of the world without even entering a single port of call. An eclectic menu will draw inspiration from the flavors of Japan, and even such far-flung destinations as Peru. Here, guests can indulge in an extensive sushi selection and enjoy creative fusion dishes, like Food Republic's signature hamachi taquitos.</p><p>Teppanyaki offers an authentic taste of East Asia. Here, guests can marvel at a Japanese hibachi cooking performance at their table. Diners also have the option of preparing their own meal with a selection of meats and fresh vegetables at Hot Pot restaurant Sakura & Hibiscus or Korean barbecue table. For fresh hand-pulled Chinese noodles and exquisitely crafted dim sum, there is the Noodle Bar.</p><p>The American dining options range from a sophisticated steakhouse to a classic and casual diner. Guests on Norwegian Joy will be able to experience both offerings onboard. Cagney's Steakhouse will feature premium cuts, like tender filet mignon and succulent bone-in rib eyes, as well as other classic chops, like rack of lamb. All of which can be enjoyed with classic steakhouse sides, like asparagus with hollandaise sauce or truffled French fries. Meanwhile, American Diner promises the best in American comfort, from meatloaf and potpies, to burgers and fried chicken. </p><p>The azure Pacific waves that carry Norwegian Joy from port to port will no doubt induce in passengers' craving for fresh fish, which can be satisfied at Neptune's. This seafood specialty restaurant will feature a stunning buffet of fresh seafood, both chilled and raw, on ice. Guests can enjoy an expertly prepared catch from Neptune's à la carte menu, too. </p><p>Italian and French are among the best cuisines that Europe has to offer, and Norwegian Joy will allow guests to indulge. La Cucina will specialize in a mix of contemporary Italian pastas and handmade gnocchi, along with meat and seafood dishes, while Le Bistro will serve the most refined French cuisine on the high seas. </p><p>For those with a sweet tooth, The Bake Shop is certain to quell those cravings. This boutique bakery will offer a tantalizing variety of handmade baked goods, like cupcakes, macarons, chocolate pralines, and Japanese mocha sweets, to name a few. </p><p>Finally, for liquid refreshments, Norwegian Joy will be flush with options. Venues like The Grand Tea Room will serve high-end loose leaf teas from China along with elegant snacks and high tea-style finger foods to savor on a leisurely afternoon. </p><p>Oenophiles on board can quench their thirst at La Cave. French for "The Cellar", La Cave is Norwegian Joy's source for fine wines and spirits. Guests can enjoy a glass of world-class wine or whiskey at the bar and, if they taste anything they like, they can make a retail purchase to take home with them after the cruise. After a leisurely drink or two, they may wish to retire to Humidor, Norwegian Joy's exclusive cigar lounge to relax in style. </p><p>And for guests who wish to enjoy a handcrafted cocktail, options abound, from martinis and manhattans at Mixx Bar, pre-dinner drinks at Prime Meridian, refreshing frozen poolside cocktails at Spice H20, and specialty coffees and teas at Atrium Bar.</p><p>For more information on Norwegian Joy, please contact an authorized Norwegian travel partner or visit www.goncl.cn (in China) or https://www.ncl.com/norwegian-joy (in US). </p><p>About Norwegian Joy</p><p>Currently being built at Meyer Werft in Germany, Norwegian Joy is Norwegian Cruise Line's first purpose-built ship customized for China. The name Norwegian Joy emphasizes the experience that the ship will offer, a promise that guests will ‘Experience Paradise on the Sea'. Accommodating 3,850 guests with luxurious suites in the exclusive ship-within-a-ship complex, the new Breakaway Plus Class Ship will debut in China in summer 2017. </p><p>Designed to provide First Class at Sea experiences with onboard amenities that cater to the unique vacation desires of Chinese guests, Norwegian Joy will provide a multitude of VIP accommodations including The Haven by Norwegian®, the line's exclusive, ship-within-a-ship suite luxury complex, which will also include an all-new Observation Deck that features 180 degree views, and a Concierge level, an all-new accommodations category which will provide a VIP experience and feature larger balcony staterooms. Accommodation offerings will also include staterooms designed specifically for families and a multitude of connecting staterooms, for extended families traveling together, as well as a wide array of mini-suite, balcony, ocean view and interior staterooms, many with virtual balconies. </p><p>Norwegian Joy will offer engaging and innovative activities including a first at sea two-level competitive racetrack, an open-air laser tag course, thrilling simulator rides and interactive video walls at the Galaxy Pavilion as well as hover craft bumper cars, a state-of-the-art racing simulator and two multi-story waterslides. In addition, Norwegian Joy will house a tranquil open space park as well as the line's largest upscale shopping district, complete with everything from exceptional duty-free shops to world-renowned global luxury brands.</p><p> </p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-expands-partnership-margaritavilleNorwegian Cruise Line Expands Partnership With Margaritaville®2016-08-04T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Cruisers should get their Fins Up, as Norwegian Cruise Line today announced the expansion of its exclusive partnership with Margaritaville®. As a part of The Norwegian Edge™, a $400 million investment program dedicated to delivering an exceptional onboard experience, Norwegian will introduce new Margaritaville® at Sea restaurants onboard Norwegian Getaway and Norwegian Breakaway this fall. </p><p>Building on its success and popularity on board Norwegian’s newest ship, Norwegian Escape, Margaritaville® at Sea onboard Norwegian Getaway and Norwegian Breakaway will bring to life nostalgic island moments with a tropical menu that features signature items like the Cheeseburger in Paradise and Who's to Blame Margarita, available à la carte, in an open air-eatery offering stunning ocean views.</p><p>“Norwegian Cruise Line has been bringing guests to paradise for nearly 50 years,” said Andy Stuart, President and Chief Operating Officer for Norwegian Cruise Line. “With the expansion of our partnership with Margaritaville to our Breakaway Class ships, our guests will now be able to enjoy the island lifestyle before the ship has even left port.”</p><p>Margaritaville® at Sea will open September 18 aboard Norwegian Getaway in the former Flamingo Grill, and on October 9 aboard Norwegian Breakaway in the former Uptown Grill. </p><p>“We are excited to expand our relationship with Norwegian Cruise Line, allowing even more guests to escape to the Margaritaville state of mind,” said John Cohlan, chief executive officer of Margaritaville. “Norwegian shares our philosophy that combines fun with exceptional service and we look forward to continuing to take this partnership to new sea levels.” </p><p>Norwegian Breakaway revolutionized the cruise industry when she debuted in 2013 bringing the best of New York City to sea with industry first innovations like The Waterfront, a full deck promenade of restaurants, bars and lounge space which enhances the guests’ connection with the ocean; high energy Broadway entertainment with Rock of Ages and Burn The Floor; a wide variety of accommodations offerings and much more. Norwegian Breakaway sails from New York year-round, during the winter months offering seven-day sailings to the Bahamas and Florida as well as <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean</a> sailings up to 14-nights visiting some of the most sought after winter escapes, and seven-night sailings to Bermuda featuring three days in-port. </p><p>Norwegian Getaway, sister-ship for Norwegian Breakaway, sets sail from her home city of Miami and embodies the essence of the Magic City, the ship’s hull artwork was designed by Miami’s own David “LEBO” Le Batard and offers 26 dining options, two Broadway Shows, a thrilling Aqua Park with five heart-pounding slides, Splash Academy for kids and much more. Now through April 2017 Norwegian Getaway will sail seven-day Western Caribbean itineraries with alternating ports of call including Costa Maya, Mexico; Roatan, Honduras; Harvest Caye, Belize, the Caribbean’s new premier resort-style port of call that is being developed by Norwegian and due to open in November; and much more. In Summer 2017, Norwegian Getaway will return to Europe for the first time since her delivery in 2014, and sail the Baltic Capitals from Copenhagen, giving guests the opportunity to experience the ultimate in freedom and flexibility on eight- or nine-night cruises. This spectacular itinerary will allow guests to explore UNESCO World Heritage sites, take in the picturesque Baltic countryside and experience the unique history, cultures and architecture of these famed European cities. The itinerary includes calls in Tallinn, Estonia; Helsinki, Finland; Stockholm, Sweden; along with an overnight in St. Petersburg, Russia.</p><p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line <br /></strong>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 49-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising. Most notably, Norwegian revolutionized the cruise industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal cruise vacation on their schedule. Today, Norwegian invites guests to “Feel Free” to explore the world on one of 14 purpose-built ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. </p><p>Recently, the line was named “Europe’s Leading Cruise Line” for the eighth consecutive year, as well as “Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Line” for the third time and “World’s Leading Large Ship Cruise Line” for the fourth straight year by the World Travel Awards. </p><p> </p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-lines-first-china-ship-feature-custom-artwork-chinese-artist-tan-pingNorwegian Cruise Line's First-Ever Ship For China To Feature Custom Artwork By Chinese Artist Tan Ping2016-07-27T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/920x550_JoyHull-1.jpg" alt="" width="920" height="550" /></p><p>Editor’s Note: Please <a title="click here" href="https://www.dropbox.com/sh/qdy7zfiwn2x42mg/AADRjkVgmphNIu1yfdOEr5Tma?dl=0" target="_blank">click here</a> for rendering images and a video of the artwork.</p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that it has commissioned renowned Chinese artist Tan Ping to design the artwork to be featured on the hull of its soon to-be-unveiled Breakaway-Plus class vessel Norwegian Joy. Scheduled for release in Summer 2017, with home porting in Shanghai and Beijing, Norwegian Joy will be Norwegian Cruise Line's first ship that is purpose-built for the Chinese market to deliver on the promise that guests will enjoy 'First Class at Sea’ experiences, starting with her VIP accommodations. Tan Ping's distinctive artwork will serve to underscore Norwegian Cruise Line’s commitment to providing an unparalleled cruise experience for Chinese consumers. </p><p>A painter, printmaker, and educator, Tan Ping straddles the worlds of both art and design. His abstract paintings and copper plate etchings are in the collections of such renowned museums as The National Art Museum of China; Portland Art Museum, USA; Ludwig Museum, Germany; and The Shanghai Art Museum. Tan Ping also enjoys the distinction of having led and directed a team of designers from Central Academy of Fine Arts to complete the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games Image and Landscape Design Project.</p><p>His subject for Norwegian Joy is the phoenix, an iconic mythical bird believed to reign supreme over all birds of the world. It is a ubiquitous motif in Chinese art and can be found throughout the centuries in paintings, silk brocades, architectural flourishes, and more. </p><p>"The Phoenix symbolizes beauty and good luck in Chinese culture and, Norwegian Joy will bridge across the West and the East and bring Chinese people’s best wish to the world and everyone in her path," said Tan Ping. </p><p>Tan's modernistic design is simple, yet graceful, as flowing lines simultaneously convey forward movement and majestic poise. The artwork’s color palette is dominated by red and yellow, traditionally the two most regal colors in China. Red signifies joy, a perfect match for a ship of the very same name. Yellow represents grandeur, the feeling that a ship of this size evokes in those who see it. The design also includes hints of blue, signifying the sea. These three colors are also primary colors, the starting point for all other colors in the spectrum of visible light. Through this subtle reference, Tan conveys the sense of an auspicious beginning to an unforgettable voyage. </p><p>"We are incredibly honored to be partnering with Professor Tan Ping," says David Herrera, President, Norwegian Cruise Line China. "Tan Ping’s ability to design concepts that easily blend traditional Chinese culture with moving and changing aspects of life is inspiring. He has perfectly captured the feel of Norwegian Joy as a luxurious, technologically advanced ship while honoring traditional Chinese values. The hull art embodies the essence of the best of The East meshing perfectly with the best of The West."</p><p>Norwegian Joy will see the vision of the Phoenix artwork transferred to a medium of enormous scale on the hull of this unique ship. "This design is by far my largest artwork," says Tan. "Traveling worldwide on Norwegian Joy, I also expect that it will reach a far greater number of viewers than any of my previous works." </p><p>Tan Ping's stunning hull artwork promises to be the finishing touch on one of the most ambitious vessels in the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet. Norwegian Joy will accommodate 3,850 guests with luxurious suites in the exclusive ship-within-a-ship complex, The Haven by Norwegian®, along with a brand new Concierge category of staterooms, plus a wide array of mini-suite, balcony, ocean view and interior staterooms, many with virtual balconies, to meet every guests’ needs. Dining options will feature the finest of both Chinese and Continental cuisine. When it comes to at-sea entertainment, guests aboard Norwegian Joy will be spoiled for choice with state-of-the-art Virtual Reality gaming at The Galaxy Pavilion, the world’s first two-level competitive racetrack at sea, an open-space park, two multi-story waterslides and plentiful options for duty-free shopping. </p><p>For more information on Norwegian Joy, please contact an authorized Norwegian travel partner or visit www.goncl.cn (in China) or <a title="https://www.ncl.com/norwegian-joy" href="https://www.ncl.com/norwegian-joy">https://www.ncl.com/norwegian-joy</a> (in US).</p><p> </p><p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong></p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 49-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising. Most notably, Norwegian revolutionized the cruise industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal cruise vacation on their schedule. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Feel Free" to explore the world on one of 14 purpose-built ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. </p><p>Recently, the line was named "Europe’s Leading Cruise Line" for the eighth consecutive year, as well as "Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Line" for the third time and "World’s Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" for the fourth straight year by the World Travel Awards. </p><p>For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line visit www.ncl.com; contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784); or follow us on the following social channels for the latest company news & exclusive content: Facebook, Instagram and Youtube: @NorwegianCruiseLine; Twitter, Periscope and Snapchat: @CruiseNorwegian; and WeChat: @gonclcn. High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/media-center. </p><p>For more information please contact:<br />GHC Asia Shanghai; +86 5213 3030; kathleen.shannon@ghcasia.com</p><p><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/920x550_JoyHull-2.jpg" alt="" width="920" height="550" /></p><p> </p><p><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/920x550_JoyHull-3.jpg" alt="" width="920" height="550" /></p><p> </p><p><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/920x550_Tan-Ping-JoyHullArtist.jpg" alt="" width="920" height="550" /></p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-dawn-sets-sail-bermuda-new-ship Norwegian Dawn Sets Sail For Bermuda As A New Ship2016-06-17T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line's <strong>Norwegian Dawn</strong> sailed into her seasonal homeport of Boston this morning as an essentially new vessel, following a month-long dry dock where she received enhancements to every part of the onboard experience, from two brand new restaurants and three new bars and lounges, updated design and décor in all public spaces, to a refurbishment of all staterooms including a complete makeover of the ship's signature Garden Villas, some of the largest suites at sea. Norwegian Dawn's extensive renovation is a part of The Norwegian Edge™ program, a $400 million investment that sets a new standard of excellence for the Norwegian brand, encompassing the entire guest experience.</p><p> </p><p>"As with each of the ship refurbishments in the Norwegian Edge program, this was not your average dry dock," said Andy Stuart, Norwegian Cruise Line president and chief operating officer. "Norwegian Dawn was brought down to the steel in many spaces and rebuilt to evoke the look and feel of the newest Norwegian ships, allowing guests sailing on her to enjoy all of the freedom and flexibility that only Norwegian offers, along with a more premium experience from bow to stern."</p><p> </p><p>Norwegian Dawn's guests will have several new restaurants, bars and lounges to enjoy after the ship's refurbishment. A new concept for the Norwegian fleet, <strong>Los Lobos Cantina</strong> is an upscale Mexican restaurant that offers a modern take on traditional favorites like guacamole prepared tableside, al pastor tacos, enchiladas de mole and hand crafted margaritas, all available à la carte. Los Lobos Cantina will open on July 1. A guest favorite,<strong> O'Sheehan's Bar & Grill</strong> is making its debut on Norwegian Dawn today, and features signature sports bar décor while offering favorite pub fare and beers on tap. Wine lovers now have a chance to sip and savor their favorite vintages at <strong>The Cellars, a Michael Mondavi Family Wine Bar</strong> as the former Pearly King Pub has been completely transformed into a modern, upscale wine bar offering tastings and engaging educational events. <strong>Sugarcane Mojito Bar</strong> will serve up more than 15 varieties of mojitos in a modern lounge area on Deck 13 adjacent to the new location for Moderno Churrascaria. Finally, Spinnaker Lounge was transformed into the <strong>Bliss Lounge</strong>, offering a larger space for guests to relax and enjoy a cocktail, with refinished bar fronts, new contemporary accents, furniture and carpeting.</p><p> </p><p>The dining experience onboard Norwegian Dawn will be further enhanced with extensive renovations to all of the existing complimentary dining venues. The <strong>Venetian</strong> and <strong>Aqua</strong> both feature a completely new look, with enhancements including new wall coverings, carpet and hardwood flooring, entry signage, artwork, ceiling finishes, reupholstered furniture, lighting, and window treatments. <strong>Bamboo Asian Restaurant</strong> also has undergone a complete refurbishment with fresh carpet and hardwood flooring, new furniture including tables, barstools and chairs, updated artwork throughout the space, new decorative and architectural lighting, along with window treatments and wall finishes. The Garden Café has undergone a redesign with new layout for smoother service that features upgraded flooring, artwork, decorative lighting, wall finishes, signage and furniture.</p><p> </p><p>Specialty restaurants will also have a new upscale look and feel throughout the ship. <strong>Le Bistro</strong> and <strong>La Cucina</strong> have exchanged locations, with each space presenting a premium dining experience that is brought to life with new décor including updated carpet, furniture, decorative lighting and signage. <strong>Moderno Churrascaria</strong> resides in a new location on Deck 13 adjacent to Sugarcane Mojito Bar and features all new décor, furniture, window treatments, wall coverings and artwork that evokes the restaurant's Brazilian theme. <strong>Teppanyaki</strong> restaurant was completely renovated and doubled in size with two additional tables, new flooring and décor and the addition of a divider between Bamboo and Teppanyaki for a more private experience. <strong>Cagney's Steakhouse</strong> showcases a modern look with new décor, furniture, updated artwork, new carpet, wall finishes, decorative lighting and modified, more open layout where guests can enjoy Angus Beef steaks and those delectable truffle fries.</p><p> </p><p>The ship's existing bars and lounges will also offer a fresh experience, with <strong>Gatsby's Champagne Bar</strong> debuting with brand new furniture, flooring, decorative lighting, artwork, window treatments and an art deco-inspired chandelier. <strong>The Cigar Bar</strong> will feature new tile flooring, draperies, furniture, plus an enhanced new humidor.</p><p> </p><p>Every stateroom on the ship was enhanced during this renovation, receiving new carpets, bedding, drapery, artwork and furniture. The dry dock also allowed for a complete makeover of the ship's two <strong>Garden Villas</strong>, now featuring a more clean and modern look with brand new flooring and furniture inside and out, new ceilings, lighting, bedding, décor and flat screen TVs. </p><p> </p><p>As with the recent enhancements to several other Norwegian ships, Norwegian Dawn's public spaces, elevators and restrooms were refreshed from top to bottom to receive an updated look with new contemporary design, as well as new lighting, flooring, wall coverings and wall sconces to give the full ship that "new ship" look and feel. </p><p> </p><p>The ship's <strong>Atrium</strong> features a new modern and clean look with plush carpet and new lighting, chic furniture and a new lounge seating area, as well as enhancements to the Guest Services reception desks. <strong> Tides</strong>, a brand new shopping venue offering a wide selection of fine jewelry, was added to the Atrium. The ship's existing shopping venue Ports O'Call has been renamed<strong> Tradewinds</strong> and also received a complete makeover with new finishes, lighting and flooring, as did the ship's <strong>Library</strong>.</p><p> </p><p>Norwegian Dawn also offers guests easier ways to view and purchase mementos of their cruise vacation with an upgraded Photo Gallery featuring new individual digital monitors and larger photo display panels, along with sleek furniture and tile flooring. </p><p> </p><p>The ship's pool deck was completely refurbished to create a brighter and livelier atmosphere for sun-seekers with new decking and new awnings to give the open deck a sleek, yacht-like feel. Additionally, the main pool deck received new exterior showers, upgraded pool loungers, and a fresh look to all exterior corridors. The Bimini Bar overlooking the main pool deck was completely refurbished and now features a completely new design and look. Kids and kids at heart sailing aboard Norwegian Dawn can now enjoy an upgraded Entourage teen space and video arcade with built-in entertainment areas, new carpeting and wall finishes and new modern furniture. </p><p> </p><p>Entertainment venues such as the Dawn Casino and Stardust Theater were also touched by this extensive renovation. The <strong>Dawn Club Casino</strong> now incites an air of excitement with more colorful signage, new artwork, wall finishes, carpets, bar tops and a more luxurious and exclusive VIP area. Guests sailing aboard Norwegian Dawn will now be able to enjoy headlining shows Band on the Run, Showdown and Elements in a refreshed Stardust Theater with reupholstered and re-cushioned seating, as well as new carpets and drapery throughout the expansive theater. </p><p> </p><p>Guests looking to unwind after enjoying all that the new Norwegian Dawn has to offer can do so in the completely redesigned Mandara Spa and Pulse Fitness Center, offering state-of-the-art Techno Gym equipment. The Mandara Spa received a new look and layout-- elevating the spa experience with refreshed sleek décor, updated treatment rooms and newly added spaces including a barber shop, nail salon, spa pool and eight heated loungers in the luxurious thermal suite. </p><p> </p><p>Norwegian Dawn will sail from Boston to Bermuda each week through October, spending three nights in port, and from New Orleans to the Western Caribbean -- including a call at Harvest Caye, Belize, the Caribbean's premier resort-style port of call -- during the winter season, beginning in November. For more information or to book a cruise aboard the new Norwegian Dawn, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit www.ncl.com.</p><p> </p><p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Lines </strong></p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 49-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising. Most notably, Norwegian revolutionized the cruise industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal cruise vacation on their schedule. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Feel Free" to explore the world on one of 14 purpose-built ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. </p><p> </p><p>Recently, the line was named "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" for the eighth consecutive year, as well as "Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line" for the third time and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" for the fourth straight year by the World Travel Awards. </p><p> </p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-lines-norwegian-jewel-set-call-australia-home-fall-2017Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Jewel Set to Call Australia Home in Fall 20172016-06-07T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line today announced several itineraries for the company’s Fall/Winter 2017/2018 deployment, featuring a wide array of itineraries from convenient U.S. ports of departure, as well as exciting new Australia & New Zealand itineraries from Sydney and Auckland, all offering Norwegian’s signature freedom and flexibility onboard. New for 2017/18, <strong>Norwegian Jewel will be based in the Asia Pacific</strong> region with departures to and from Australia beginning November 2017; <strong>San Juan, Puerto Rico returns as a seasonal homeport</strong>, with Norwegian Dawn sailing from the Caribbean port, as well as Tampa, Florida; along with a <strong>new 14-day Western Caribbean sailing from New York</strong> on Norwegian Breakaway. The new itineraries go on sale on June 28, 2016 for Latitudes Rewards guests and travel partners and on June 29, 2016 for all reservations. </p><p> </p><p>“As the Norwegian Cruise Line brand continues to grow internationally, we are incredibly excited to offer new and more exotic itineraries for our guests, including a full season of cruises from Australia and New Zealand in Fall/Winter 2017/2018,” said Andy Stuart, president and chief operating officer for Norwegian Cruise Line. “We also continue to offer a wide variety of engaging and interesting itineraries for our guests sailing from the U.S., including favorite destinations like the Caribbean and the Bahamas.” </p><p> </p><p>Norwegian Jewel’s inaugural Australasian itineraries will bring guests to some of the region’s most incredible ports, beginning on October 3, 2017 with a variety of <a title="Hawaii Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/hawaii-cruises" target="_self">Hawaii</a>, French Polynesia and South Pacific cruises, as the ship sails from Vancouver to Sydney. Highlights of Norwegian Jewel’s inaugural season in Australia include seven Sydney round-trip cruises featuring a five-day Sydney-Tasmania-Sydney cruise departing on November 12, 2017, as well as a nine-day voyage visiting many burgeoning regional destinations including Eden, Kangaroo Island and Tasmania’s Burnie, departing December 14, 2017. Norwegian Jewel’s ten to 16-day Australia and New Zealand itineraries depart between November 2017 and February 2018, with highlights including cruising through New Zealand’s striking Milford Sound and the spectacular Bay of Islands. Norwegian Jewel will make her way from Sydney to Singapore on an 18-day adventure departing February 20, 2018 where guests can enjoy the best of Far North Queensland, Darwin, and enjoy a visit to the enchanting Komodo Island. In a nod to Norwegian Jewel’s new homeport, guests will be treated to the finest local Australian cuisine including regional beef, lamb, seafood, fine wines and ales, along with award-winning entertainment featuring the epic home-grown ballroom spectacular Burn the Floor as part of Norwegian Jewel’s onboard entertainment while she’s in Australia.</p><p> </p><p>Following her Australian season, Norwegian Jewel will undertake a range of exotic Asian itineraries visiting Vietnam, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, China, Korea and more, offering travelers the opportunity to explore some of the best Asia has to offer. </p><p> </p><p>Those guests sailing from Tampa and New Orleans in the southern U.S. will have a different ship in each market to choose from next fall. Norwegian Dawn, currently undergoing a multi-million dollar refurbishment as a part of The Norwegian Edge™ investment program, will sail seasonally from Tampa and San Juan, and Norwegian Pearl from New Orleans. Norwegian Dawn will move south next fall and homeport in San Juan, Puerto Rico from November 12, 2017 – January 7, 2018, sailing seven-, ten- and 11-day Southern Caribbean itineraries during the holiday season. Ports of call will include Bridgetown, Barbados; Fort-de-France, Martinique; Basseterre, St. Kitts; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; and St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, with varying calls on longer itineraries. From January 17- February 7, 2018, Norwegian Dawn will sail from Tampa for a series of two 11-day Eastern Caribbean and one ten-day Western Caribbean cruises, and then sail a series of seven-day Western Caribbean cruises departing on Sundays from Tampa, from February 18 – April 1, 2018 that will include a port of call at the Caribbean’s premier resort-style destination, Harvest Caye, Belize, being developed by Norwegian. </p><p> </p><p>New for 2017/2018, Norwegian Pearl will sail seven-, eight- and nine-day Western <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean cruises </a>from New Orleans, from October 22, 2017 to April 1, 2018. Her ports of call from the Crescent City will include Cozumel, Mexico; Roatán, Bay Islands, Honduras; Harvest Caye, Belize; and Costa Maya, Mexico, with varying ports for longer itineraries that can include George Town, Grand Cayman and Santo Tomas de Castilla, Guatemala.</p><p> </p><p>Guests who wish to cruise to the Caribbean from the Big Apple can set sail on board Norwegian Breakaway, the ship that brings the best of NYC to sea, to either the Bahamas and Florida or the Southern, Eastern and – new for 2018 – Western Caribbean in Fall and Winter 2017/2018. Norwegian Breakaway will sail seven-day Bahamas & Florida cruises from New York from October 1, 2017 to April 29, 2018 with calls in Port Canaveral, Norwegian’s private Bahamian island destination Great Stirrup Cay that’s currently undergoing a multi-million dollar enhancement, and Nassau. For those guests looking for a more relaxing, longer getaway from New York’s chilly winters, they can cruise to the Southern Caribbean on one of Norwegian Breakaway’s two 14-day Southern Caribbean itineraries on January 5 and February 2, 2018 that explore the heart of the Caribbean in the US Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands, St. Maarten, Dominica and more, or sail away on a sun-drenched 12-day Eastern Caribbean cruise on December 3, 2017, with calls in St. Kitts, Antigua, Tortola and more. New for 2018, is a 14-day Western Caribbean cruise from NYC, that will provide guests the opportunity to explore the wonders of the Caribbean’s deep blue waters, lush tropical mountains and spectacular beaches, featuring calls at two of Norwegian’s destination experiences – the company’s private island Great Stirrup Cay, and the Caribbean’s newest resort-style port of call, Harvest Caye, Belize, along with Ocho Rios, Jamaica; George Town, Grand Cayman; Roatan, Honduras; and Cozumel, Mexico. </p><p> </p><p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line </strong></p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 50-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Norwegian Cruise Line invites guests to explore the world on one of 14 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise holiday on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named “Europe’s Leading Cruise Line” for the eighth consecutive year, as well as “Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Line” for the fourth time and “World’s Leading Large Ship Cruise Line” for the third straight year by the World Travel Awards.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-unveils-new-luxury-features-and-more-family-friendly-amenities-Norwegian Cruise Line Unveils New Luxury Features And More Family-Friendly Amenities At Private Island 2016-06-02T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/580x241_GSC-1.jpg" alt="" width="580" height="241" /></p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed details of the new experience that awaits guests at the company’s 250-acre private island oasis, Great Stirrup Cay. As the first cruise line to acquire a private island in 1977, Norwegian Cruise Line has invested in several significant updates throughout the years in order to continually enhance the amenities at Great Stirrup Cay, located in the crystal clear waters of the Bahamas. Now, as a part of Norwegian’s $400 million investment program The Norwegian Edge™, the cruise line is revolutionizing the destination now through summer 2017 to provide new luxurious amenities, new adventure activities, enhanced and expanded dining options that, together, will present an upgraded atmosphere for guests visiting the island. </p><p> </p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Island Experiences</strong></span></p><p>As with previous investments, Norwegian is again focusing on the top to bottom details of the private island experience at Great Stirrup Cay, providing larger scale new restaurants and amenities, as well as numerous smaller details to raise the bar on the island experience even higher. Great Stirrup Cay’s 10 acre beach will soon feature a new half mile oceanside boardwalk that will span the length of the shore with more than 100,000 square feet of pathway, offering easy access to the white sand beaches, as well as access to new shaded areas with benches for relaxation. Just adjacent to the beach, guests looking for a more active island experience can visit the new half-acre entertainment and activity complex, featuring a stage for live music, games and entertainers; basketball and volleyball courts, complete with bleachers; ping-pong tables; and a shaded picnic area where families can play board games or relax together. A new air-conditioned reception area will serve as the central hub for family-fun where guests can plan their day, reserve activities, rent board games and have access to expansive changing rooms. </p><p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/580x241_GSC-2-Cabana.jpg" alt="" width="580" height="241" /> </p><p>Guests seeking heart-pumping adventure will soon be able to enjoy a new zip line course featuring more than 1,000 feet of zip line, allowing guests a bird’s eye view of the island and the sea as they soar through the air. The island’s two parallel zip lines offer the chance for some friendly competition and high-flying races. Those who prefer to take to the sea for exploration can snorkel through the island’s new mystical underwater sculpture garden. Using a waterproof map as a guide, adventure seekers can discover nautical creatures that tell tales of the deep from beneath the sea. </p><p>From the many new shaded lounge and picnic spaces, to more than $1 million in new landscaping throughout the island, to new restrooms and lockers at the tender marina, guests will find a whole new experience by January 2017.</p><p> </p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Dining</strong></span></p><p>All dining and bar venues will be updated island-wide, adding new resort-style decking, shaded areas, high-top seating at all bars and family-style seating that will add 50 percent more seating capacity at all dining outlets. </p><p>A new complimentary taco bar, Abaco Taco, will be added near the island’s entertainment hub, where guests can create their own favorite tacos. The island’s 8,500-square foot buffet will be redesigned to provide faster and more efficient service for guests, and the deck surrounding the buffet will be expanded so guests can enjoy their lunch at new seating areas. The center of the island will feature a shaded lounge area with modern chic furniture and bar service, for guests who want to enjoy paradise in style.</p><p>Building on the brand’s exclusive partnership with Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, Great Stirrup Cay will also feature a LandShark Bar & Grill. Inspired by the traditional beach bars of the Atlantic Coast, LandShark Bar & Grill offers the perfect mix of casual dining, free-flowing drinks and fun with panoramic ocean views and indoor and outdoor seating. Menu items will be available à la carte. </p><p> </p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Exclusive Lagoon Retreat</strong></span></p><p>Guests seeking the ultimate island luxury will experience a retreat like no other at Great Stirrup Cay’s exclusive lagoon enclave, beginning in Summer 2017. This private area of Great Stirrup Cay features a secluded, pristine beach; oceanview restaurant; a posh Mandara Spa; sheltered family area; and 22 air-conditioned private villas available for reservations, ranging in size from studios to two-bedrooms. The lagoon will be available on a complimentary basis to The Haven and Suite guests, along with guests who purchase an on-island Mandara Spa service. In addition, a limited amount of passes to the Lagoon will available for purchase on each sailing. </p><p> </p><p>The Lagoon experience begins as guests are welcomed by staff at a modern, air-conditioned reception area complete with beach chic décor that features floor to ceiling windows overlooking the area’s expansive private beaches. From the reception building, guests can reserve activities, rent equipment, or relax in the shade on the outdoor terrace or an additional shaded seating area nearby that can be accessed by the lagoon bridge. The center of the lagoon will feature a floating swim up bar for guests to enjoy their favorite cocktails without ever having to leave the water. Both children and parents will enjoy a shallow, partitioned family beach area along with grassy areas for active play, swing sets, and picnic tables. Those guests celebrating a special occasion or traveling in a large group can reserve an expansive, well-appointed private room for private functions of up to 75 guests, with food and beverage service available. Guests looking to refresh and recharge during their private island getaway can indulge in the full range of treatments offered at the lagoon’s luxurious <strong>Mandara Spa</strong>, with four treatment rooms offering signature spa services.</p><p> </p><p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/580x241_GSC-3-LivingRm.jpg" alt="" width="580" height="241" /> </p><p>Guests who purchase a reservation for one of Great Stirrup Cay’s luxury beach villas will enjoy a completely pampered experience from ship to shore, as they will be whisked away by one of several air-conditioned shuttles running from the tender marina to the lagoon reception area. Studio villas feature an outdoor terrace, private bathroom and living/dining area, and can accommodate two to four guests. One bedroom villas accommodate four to six guests and feature a bedroom, private bathroom, living and dining areas and outdoor terrace with a hot tub. The ultimate island escape, Great Stirrup Cay’s two bedroom villas can accommodate up to 10 guests and feature two bedrooms, two private bathrooms, living and dining areas, and an expansive outdoor terrace with a dining area and hot tub. </p><p> </p><p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/580x241_GSC-4-Restaurant.jpg" alt="" width="580" height="241" /> </p><p>Exclusively for guests of the lagoon retreat, the two-story Silver Palm restaurant will offer complimentary dining in a stunning setting, with both indoor and outdoor seating, as well as a rooftop terrace overlooking the area’s expansive ocean views. All luxury beach villas will also include food and beverage service for guests who wish to enjoy refreshments in the privacy of their villa. </p><p> </p><p>Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy all areas of the newly-renovated Great Stirrup Cay on a number of Caribbean and Bahamas itineraries available in 2017. For full itinerary details and to book a cruise with Norwegian, contact a travel professional.</p><p> </p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line </strong></span></p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 49-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising. Most notably, Norwegian revolutionized the cruise industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal cruise vacation on their schedule. Today, Norwegian invites guests to “Feel Free” to explore the world on one of 14 purpose-built ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. </p><p> </p><p>Recently, the line was named “Europe’s Leading Cruise Line” for the eighth consecutive year, as well as “Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Line” for the third time and “World’s Leading Large Ship Cruise Line” for the fourth straight year by the World Travel Awards. </p><p> </p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-holdings-reports-financial-results-first-quarter-2016Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter 20162016-05-10T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px; font-family: Noto Sans;">Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq: NCLH) (together with NCL Corporation Ltd., “Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings”, “Norwegian” or the “Company,”) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016, as well as provided guidance for the second quarter and full year 2016.</span></p><div class="page" title="Page 1"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Highlights</span></span></strong></span></p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">- Adjusted EPS growth of 41% to $0.38 on Adjusted Net Income of $86.7 million. EPS increased to $0.32 on Net Income of $73.2 million. </span></div><div class="column"><br /><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">- The Company’s current booked position for 2016 is on par with prior year’s record levels and at higher prices. Strength in the Caribbean, Alaska, Hawaii, and other North American markets is offsetting softness in European itineraries. </span></div><div class="column"> </div><div class="column"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">- Constant Currency Adjusted Net Yield increased 3.6% (2.5% as reported), driven primarily by solid demand in the Caribbean and strong onboard revenue. Gross Yield increased 2.4%. </span></div><div class="column"> </div><div class="column"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">- First half of 2017 booking trends remain strong at higher prices. </span></div><div class="column"> </div><div class="column"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">- Company remains confident in reaching previously stated targets of double-digit Adjusted ROIC in 2016, growing to 14% by 2018, and $5.00 Adjusted EPS in 2017. </span></div><div class="column"> </div><div class="column"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">- Oceania Cruises welcomed its latest ship, Sirena, to its fleet. </span></div><div class="column"> </div><div class="column"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans; font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">- Company revealed exciting features and amenities for Norwegian Joy, its purpose-built ship dedicated to the Chinese market. </span><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">“We are pleased to report another quarter of solid financial performance and significant earnings growth driven primarily by strong pricing with robust demand in the Caribbean driving net yield growth above our expectations,” said Frank Del Rio, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings. “We are on track to reach our stated targets of $5.00 Adjusted EPS in 2017 and double-digit return on invested capital on an adjusted basis in 2016, growing to 14% by 2018. Our recent announcements regarding our China-dedicated ship, Norwegian Joy, have been extremely well-received in the Chinese market giving us strong momentum prior to the ship’s introduction in 2017,” continued Del Rio.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">First Quarter 2016 Results</span></span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Net Income was $73.2 million, or $0.32 per share compared to a loss of ($21.5) million or ($0.10) per share in the prior year. The Company generated Adjusted Net Income of $86.7 million, or $0.38 per share compared to $62.6 million or $0.27 per share in the prior year. Adjusted EPS increased 41% over prior year, benefiting from solid Adjusted Net Yield performance as a result of strong pricing along with the earnings benefit from the Norwegian Escape which joined the fleet in October 2015.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Total Revenue for the Company increased 14.9% to $1.1 billion compared to $938.2 million in 2015. Adjusted Net Revenue in the period increased 15.1% to $838.7 million compared to $728.9 million in 2015, primarily as a result of the addition of Norwegian Escape. Adjusted Net Yield improved 3.6% on a Constant Currency basis (2.5% on an as reported basis), mainly due to higher pricing benefiting from strength in the Caribbean and strong onboard revenue. Gross Yield increased 2.4%.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel per Capacity Day increased 1.5% on a Constant Currency basis (1.1% on an as reported basis), primarily due to an increase in marketing expense as well as two scheduled dry-docks in the quarter compared to the prior year which had one dry-dock in the period. Gross Cruise Costs per Capacity Day decreased 3.2%.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Fuel price per metric ton, net of hedges, decreased 16.7% to $438 from $526 in 2015. The Company reported fuel expense of $81.7 million, which excluded a loss of $5.2 million recorded in other income (expense), related to the ineffective portion of its fuel hedge portfolio due to market volatility.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Interest expense, net increased to $59.8 million from $51.0 million as a result of higher interest rates due to an increase in LIBOR rates as well as an increase in average debt balances outstanding primarily associated with the delivery of Norwegian Escape.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Other income (expense) of $2.8 million included a gain from the fair value increase related to a foreign exchange collar for the Seven Seas Explorer newbuild, partially offset by a $4.2 million loss on foreign currency exchange and the aforementioned loss on fuel hedges.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">The Company repurchased approximately $50 million of the Company’s outstanding ordinary shares under its previously authorized three-year, $500 million share repurchase program. As of March 31, 2016, $264 million remained available for repurchases.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Sale of Hawaii Land-based Operations</span></span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">In the first quarter of 2016, the Company executed an agreement to divest its interest in a certain land- based operation in Hawaii. The amount of the transaction is considered immaterial to the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The agreement is subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of all required regulatory approvals. The sale is expected to be completed during 2016. The Company’s first quarter financial results include the results from this operation. For purposes of comparison to the guidance provided by the Company in its prior release, key operational metrics excluding the results of this operation are as follows:</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Adjusted Net Yield growth on a Constant Currency basis would have been 3.9% compared to guidance of approximately 2.5% and 2.7% on an as reported basis (excluding the results of the aforementioned operation) compared to guidance of approximately 1.75%. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Adjusted Net Cruise Costs Excluding Fuel per Capacity Day growth on a Constant Currency basis would have been 1.6% compared to guidance of approximately 2.0% and 1.3% on an as reported basis (excluding the results of the aforementioned operation) compared to guidance of approximately 1.75%. </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">2016 Outlook </span></span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">“Continued strong demand in the Caribbean, Alaska, Bermuda, and Hawaii is offsetting softness in Europe which comes mainly as a result of lower demand from North American consumers,” said Wendy Beck, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings. “While this softness is tempering yield growth mainly in the second quarter, strong bookings and pricing in other core markets, as well as the addition of Seven Seas Explorer to our fleet, are contributing to strong yield performance in the back half of the year, keeping us on track to deliver expected earnings growth of approximately 30%,” continued Beck. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Sirena joined the Oceania Cruises’ fleet in March and her first sailing commenced in late April following an extensive, multi-million dollar upgrade and refurbishment. Seven Seas Explorer, the first newbuild for Regent Seven Seas Cruises in over thirteen years, will join the fleet in the third quarter.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">2016 Guidance and Sensitivities</span></span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">In addition to announcing the results for the first quarter, the Company also </span></span><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">provided guidance for the second quarter and full year 2016, along with accompanying sensitivities, which both exclude the results of the aforementioned land-based operation in Hawaii. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/NCLH_2016_Q1_Earnings_Guidance-Sensitivities.png" alt="" width="650" height="549" /></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">As of March 31, 2016, the Company had hedged approximately 92%, 82%, 55% and 50% of its total projected metric tons of fuel purchases in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019, respectively. The average fuel price per metric ton of the hedge portfolio for the same periods is $380, $361, $356 and $309, respectively. During the quarter the Company opportunistically layered on incremental hedges increasing its overall hedge position, including new hedges for marine gas oil (MGO).</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Future capital commitments consist of contracted commitments, including ship construction contracts, and future expected capital expenditures necessary for operations. As of March 31, 2016, anticipated capital expenditures were $0.9 billion for the remainder of 2016, and $1.3 billion for each of the years ending December 31, 2017 and 2018, respectively, of which the Company has export credit financing in place for the expenditures related to ship construction contracts of $0.5 billion for 2016, $0.6 billion for 2017 and $0.7 billion for 2018. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Company Updates and Other Business Highlights</span></span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Regent Explorer-class Order for Delivery in 2020</span></span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">During the quarter the Company announced it reached an agreement with Fincantieri of Italy to construct a sister ship to Seven Seas Explorer for its Regent Seven Seas Cruises brand scheduled for delivery in winter 2020. The new ship will further build upon the high-end features and amenities that have led to Seven Seas Explorer being hailed as the most luxurious ship ever built. The contract price for the vessel is euro 422 million and the Company has committed financing in place from a syndicate of banks for export credit financing in connection with this order.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Norwegian Joy Highlights</span></span></strong></span><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">The Company named its first purpose-built ship customized for the Chinese market, Norwegian Joy. The name Norwegian Joy emphasizes the experience that the ship will offer, a promise that guests will ‘Experience Paradise on the Sea’. With a capacity of 3,900 guests, the new Breakaway Plus Class Ship will debut in China in summer 2017.</span></span><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">The Company also recently revealed features and amenities for Norwegian Joy, which are designed to provide First Class at Sea experiences with onboard amenities that cater to the unique vacation desires of Chinese guests. Norwegian Joy will provide a multitude of VIP accommodations including The Haven by Norwegian®, the line’s exclusive, ship-within-a-ship suite luxury complex, which will also include an all-new Observation Deck that features 180 degree views, and a Concierge level, an all-new accommodations category which will provide a VIP experience and feature larger balcony staterooms. Accommodation offerings will also include staterooms designed specifically for families and a multitude of connecting staterooms, for extended families traveling together, as well as a wide array of mini-suite, balcony, ocean view and interior staterooms, many with virtual balconies. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Norwegian Joy will offer engaging and innovative activities including a first at sea two-level competitive racetrack, an open-air laser tag course, thrilling simulator rides and interactive video walls at the Galaxy Pavilion as well as hover craft bumper cars, a state-of-the-art racing simulator and two multi-story waterslides. In addition, Norwegian Joy will house a tranquil open space park as well as the line’s largest upscale shopping district, complete with everything from exceptional duty-free shops to world-renowned global luxury brands.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Board of Directors Transitions to be Majority Independent </span></span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">During the quarter, the Company announced the resignation of two members from its Board of Directors. With the departures of Mr. Peterson and Mr. Crowe, the Board eliminated the vacant seats created by the resignations to reduce its size from eleven to nine members, the majority of whom are independent.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Harvest Caye Destination Experience Revealed</span></span></strong></span><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">The Company revealed details for its new highly-anticipated premier Western Caribbean destination experience, Harvest Caye, Belize. This spectacular resort-style port of call is set to welcome guests in November 2016 and will feature an expansive white sand beach, a 15,000 square foot pool, multiple dining options and easy access to the Belize mainland for unforgettable adventure tours. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Fleet Enhancement Update</span></span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">In March, Norwegian Cruise Line’s U.S.-flagged ship, Pride of America, emerged from a three-and-a-half week dry-dock where she received ship-wide enhancements including newly designed public spaces, brand new venues and refreshed décor in all staterooms. Pride of America’s extensive renovation is part of The Norwegian Edge™ program, a $400 million investment that sets a new standard of excellence for the Norwegian brand encompassing the entire guest experience. Beyond hardware upgrades, guests can now enjoy new menus in all dining outlets offering more freedom and flexibility to guests with additional choices and à la carte priced items in complimentary dining rooms and specialty restaurants.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">In April, Seven Seas Navigator emerged from dry-dock essentially a brand new ship now featuring the same elegant style and undisputable attention to detail famously featured on Seven Seas Explorer, providing guests with a consistent look-and-feel no matter which Regent Seven Seas Cruises ship they choose to sail. As part of Regent’s extensive $125 million fleet-wide refurbishment program, Seven Seas Navigator was the first of three ships to undergo refurbishments with a refresh to all suite categories, lounges, library, casino, boutiques, reception area, and signature restaurants Compass Rose and La Veranda. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Itinerary Announcements</span></span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Norwegian Cruise Line announced select 2017-2018 fall and winter itineraries that feature sought-after destinations while offering the freedom and flexibility on board that only Norwegian Cruise Line provides. Highlights include a variety of Caribbean & Bahamas cruises from New York, Port Canaveral and Miami; immersive 10-day Canary Islands cruises from Barcelona; as well as the Company’s exclusive seven-day, intra-island Hawaii sailings from Honolulu. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Oceania Cruises announced its summer 2017-2018 and winter collection with 172 sailings to more than 370 ports around the world. Nearly 70% of the sailings feature completely new itineraries not offered by the cruise line previously, setting a whole new standard for destination innovation.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Regent Seven Seas Cruises unveiled 2017-2018 itineraries featuring a wealth of new and exotic itineraries. This announcement coincided with expansion of the most inclusive luxury experience with the addition of free, intercontinental roundtrip business class air for all guests. Regent Seven Seas Cruises is the first cruise line to offer free business class air to guests, complementing other inclusive elements such as free unlimited shore excursions, fine wine and spirits, unlimited internet access, prepaid gratuities, ground transfers and luxury pre-cruise hotel stays.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Conference Call</span></span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">The Company has scheduled a conference call for Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss first quarter results. A link to the live webcast can be found on the Company’s Investor Relations website at <a href="http://www.nclhltdinvestor.com" target="_blank">www.nclhltdinvestor.com</a>. A replay of the conference call will also be available on the website for 30 days after the call.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;"> </span></span></p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">About Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.</span></span></span></strong></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq:NCLH) is a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">With a combined fleet of 23 ships with approximately 45,800 berths, these brands offer itineraries to more than 510 destinations worldwide. The Company will introduce five additional ships through 2020.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Norwegian Cruise Line is an innovator in cruise travel with a history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of "Freestyle Cruising," which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Norwegian Cruise Line offers The Haven by Norwegian, a luxury enclave with suites, private pools and dining, concierge service and personal butlers. Oceania Cruises offers the finest cuisine at sea and immersive destination experiences with destination-rich itineraries spanning the globe. Regent Seven Seas Cruises is an all-inclusive cruise line which provides all-suite accommodations, round-trip air transportation, highly personalized service, acclaimed cuisine, fine wines and spirits, Wi-Fi, sightseeing excursions in every port and other amenities included in the cruise fare.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Terminology</span></span></strong><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;"> </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Acquisition of Prestige. In November 2014, pursuant to the Merger Agreement, we acquired Prestige in a cash and stock for a total transaction consideration of $3.025 billion, including the assumption of debt. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Adjusted Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization adjusted to exclude amortization of intangible assets related to the Acquisition of Prestige.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Adjusted EBITDA. EBITDA adjusted for other income (expense) and other supplemental adjustments.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Adjusted EPS. Adjusted Net Income divided by the number of diluted weighted-average shares outstanding.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel. Net Cruise Cost less fuel expense adjusted for supplemental adjustments.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Adjusted Net Income. Net income adjusted for supplemental adjustments.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Adjusted Net Revenue. Net Revenue adjusted for supplemental adjustments.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Adjusted Net Yield. Net Yield adjusted for supplemental adjustments.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Adjusted Return on Invested Capital (“Adjusted ROIC”). Adjusted EBITDA plus Adjusted Depreciation and Amortization divided by debt and shareholders’ equity including certain amounts due to affiliate, averaged for four quarters.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Berths. Double occupancy capacity per stateroom (single occupancy per studio stateroom) even though many staterooms can accommodate three or more passengers.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Breakaway Class Ships. Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Breakaway Plus Class Ships. The next generation of ships which are similar in design and innovation to Breakaway Class Ships. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Capacity Days. Available Berths multiplied by the number of cruise days for the period.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Constant Currency. A calculation whereby foreign currency-denominated revenues and expenses in a period are converted at the U.S. dollar exchange rate of a comparable period in order to eliminate the effects of foreign exchange fluctuations.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">EBITDA. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">EPS. Diluted earnings per share. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Free Cash Flow. Net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures for ship construction, business enhancements and other.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">GAAP. Generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Gross Cruise Cost. The sum of total cruise operating expense and marketing, general and administrative expense.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Gross Yield. Total revenue per Capacity Day.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Management NCL Corporation Units. NCL Corporation, Ltd.’s (“NCLC”) previously outstanding profits interests issued to management (or former management) of NCLC which were converted into units in NCLC. All Management NCL Corporation Units were exchanged for NCLH ordinary shares and restricted shares in the fourth quarter of 2014.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Merger Agreement. Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of September 2, 2014, by and among Prestige, NCLH, Portland Merger Sub, Inc. and Apollo Management, L.P., as amended, for the Acquisition of Prestige.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Net Cruise Cost. Gross Cruise Cost less commissions, transportation and other expense and onboard and other expense. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel. Net Cruise Cost less fuel expense.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Net Revenue. Total revenue less commissions, transportation and other expense and onboard and other expense.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Net Yield. Net Revenue per Capacity Day.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Occupancy Percentage or Load Factor. The ratio of Passenger Cruise Days to Capacity Days. A percentage in excess of 100% indicates that three or more passengers occupied some staterooms.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Passenger Cruise Days. The number of passengers carried for the period, multiplied by the number of days in their respective cruises.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Shipboard Retirement Plan. An unfunded defined benefit pension plan for certain crew members which computes benefits based on years of service, subject to certain requirements.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Non-GAAP Financial Measures</span></span></strong></span><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">We use certain non-GAAP financial measures, such as Net Revenue, Adjusted Net Revenue, Net Yield, Adjusted Net Yield, Net Cruise Cost, Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted EPS and Adjusted ROIC, to enable us to analyze our performance. See “Terminology” for the definitions of these non-GAAP financial measures. We utilize Net Revenue and Net Yield to manage our business on a day-to-day basis and believe that they are the most relevant measures of our revenue performance because they reflect the revenue earned by us net of significant variable costs. In measuring our ability to control costs in a manner that positively impacts net income, we believe changes in Net Cruise Cost and Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel to be the most relevant indicators of our performance.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">As our business includes the sourcing of passengers and deployment of vessels outside of the U.S., a portion of our revenue and expenses are denominated in foreign currencies, particularly British pound, Canadian dollar, euro and Australian dollar, which are subject to fluctuations in currency exchange rates versus our reporting currency, the U.S. dollar. In order to monitor results excluding these fluctuations, we calculate certain non-GAAP measures on a Constant Currency basis whereby current period revenue and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using currency exchange rates of the comparable period. We believe that presenting these non-GAAP measures on both a reported and Constant Currency basis is useful in providing a more comprehensive view of trends in our business.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is appropriate as a supplemental financial measure as it is used by management to assess operating performance. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is a useful measure in determining our performance as it reflects certain operating drivers of our business, such as sales growth, operating costs, marketing, general and administrative expense and other operating income and expense. Adjusted EBITDA is not a defined term under GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA is not intended to be a measure of liquidity or cash flows from operations or a measure comparable to net income as it does not take into account certain requirements such as capital expenditures and related depreciation, principal and interest payments and tax payments and it includes other supplemental adjustments.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">In addition, Adjusted Net Revenue and Adjusted Net Yield, which excludes certain business combination accounting entries, are non-GAAP financial measures that we believe are useful as supplemental measures in evaluating the performance of our operating business and provide greater transparency into our results of operations. Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS are non-GAAP financial measures that exclude certain amounts and are used to supplement GAAP net income and EPS. We use Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS as key performance measures of our earnings performance. We believe that both management and investors benefit from referring to these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing our performance and when planning, forecasting and analyzing future periods. These non-GAAP financial measures also facilitate management’s internal comparison to our historical performance. Our management believes the presentation of Adjusted ROIC, a non-GAAP financial measure, provides a useful performance metric for evaluating our effective use of capital. In addition, management uses this measure as a component of our incentive compensation. The amounts excluded in the presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures may vary from period to period; accordingly, our presentation of Adjusted Net Revenue, Adjusted Net Yield, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted EPS and Adjusted ROIC may not be indicative of future adjustments or results.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">The Company’s 2016 guidance is presented on an adjusted basis due to the significant uncertainty in projecting the actual impact of the costs deducted to arrive at these measures. The Company has not provided reconciliations between Adjusted Net Yield, Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel per Capacity Day or Adjusted EPS and forecasted Gross Yield, Gross Cruise Cost per Capacity Day and EPS because it would be too difficult to prepare a reliable U.S. GAAP quantitative reconciliation without unreasonable effort.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">You are encouraged to evaluate each adjustment used in calculating our non-GAAP financial measures and the reasons we consider our non-GAAP financial measures appropriate for supplemental analysis. In evaluating our non-GAAP financial measures, you should be aware that in the future we may incur expenses similar to the adjustments in our presentation. Our non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools, and you should not consider these measures in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Our presentation of our non-GAAP financial measures should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items. Our non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to other companies. Please see a historical reconciliation of these measures to the most comparable GAAP measure presented in our consolidated financial statements below.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements</span></span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;">Certain statements in this release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this release, including, without limitation, those regarding our business strategy, financial position, results of operations, plans, prospects and objectives of management for future operations (including development plans and objectives relating to our activities), are forward-looking statements. Many, but not all, of these statements can be found by looking for words like "expect," "anticipate," "goal," "project," "plan," "believe," "seek," "will," "may," "forecast," "estimate," "intend," "future," and similar words. Forward-looking statements do not guarantee future performance and may involve risks, uncertainties and other factors which could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied in those forward-looking statements. Examples of these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to the impact of: adverse general economic and related factors, such as fluctuating or increasing levels of unemployment, underemployment and the volatility of fuel prices, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; the risks and increased costs associated with operating internationally; our efforts to expand our business into new markets; adverse events impacting the security of travel, such as terrorist acts, acts of piracy, armed conflict and threats thereof and other international events; breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; the spread of epidemics and viral outbreaks; adverse incidents involving cruise ships; changes in fuel prices and/or other cruise operating costs; our hedging strategies; our inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage; our substantial indebtedness, including the ability to raise additional capital to fund our operations, and to generate the necessary amount of cash to service our existing debt; restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility in operating our business; the significant portion of our assets pledged as collateral under our existing debt agreements and the ability of our creditors to accelerate the repayment of our indebtedness; our ability to incur significantly more debt despite our substantial existing indebtedness; volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets, which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; our inability to recruit or retain qualified personnel or the loss of key personnel; future changes relating to how external distribution channels sell and market our cruises; our reliance on third parties to provide hotel management services to certain ships and certain other services; delays in our shipbuilding program and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments; future increases in the price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; seasonal variations in passenger fare rates and occupancy levels at different times of the year; our ability to keep pace with developments in technology; amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues; the continued availability of attractive port destinations; pending or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions; changes involving the tax and environmental regulatory regimes in which we operate; and other factors set forth under "Risk Factors" in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The above examples are not exhaustive and new risks emerge from time to time. Such forward-looking statements are based on our current beliefs, assumptions, expectations, estimates and projections regarding our present and future business strategies and the environment in which we will operate in the future. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made. We expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto or any change of events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement was based, except as required by law.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Noto Sans;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333330154419px;"><a href="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/NCLH_2016_Q1_Earnings_Release-NonGAAP-051016.pdf" target="_blank">Click here</a> to download a consolidated statements. </span></span></p><p> </p><p>###</p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Investor Relations Contact</span></strong></p><p><em>Andrea DeMarco</em></p><p>(305) 468-2463</p><p>InvestorRelations@ncl.com</p><p> </p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Media Contacts</strong></span></p><p><em>Jason Lasecki</em></p><p>(305) 514-3912</p><p><em>Vanessa Picariello</em></p><p>(305) 436-4713</p><p>PublicRelations@ncl.com</p></div></div></div>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-holdings-deliver-high-speed-wifi-across-companys-three-brandsNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings to Deliver High Speed WiFi Across the Company's Three Brands2016-05-05T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (or "the Company") (NASDAQ: NCLH) announced today it will quadruple the current bandwidth across its Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises fleets in the coming months to meet the rising internet expectations of cruise guests. The quadrupling of bandwidth is part of a long term strategic agreement with EMC to significantly enhance the internet experience onboard all 23 ships in the Company's fleet.</p><p>To support the new WiFi network, multi-million dollar bandwidth and performance-boosting technology upgrades will be installed fleet-wide before the end of June, including new state of the art satellite dishes, and EMC's patented SpeedNet program. The SpeedNet program delivers popular websites at speeds that mimic high-speed fiber optic networks, similar to those available in homes and offices. The WiFi experience is further enhanced by the recent deployment of high speed shoreside connectivity in key ports of call.</p><p>"With the addition of new hardware, combined with the significant increase in satellite bandwidth, shoreside connectivity and EMC's SpeedNet, we have moved beyond the decade old problem of slow data speeds from satellite to deliver a much more efficient and faster internet experience for our guests," said Ross Henderson, vice president, onboard revenue, at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings. "Our guests can consume content, post to social media, and stay in touch with family and friends on the ships' network just as they are used to on land," Henderson continued.</p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings selected EMC based on its priority software, maritime experience, and unparalleled network coverage to provide the highest quality of experience and satisfaction to cruise guests.</p><p>"This is testament to our giant leaps forward in the cruise sector, thanks to our patented, purpose-built and differentiated products, and our unmatched worldwide support," said Brent Horwitz, president of cruise and ferry services, EMC.</p><p>Guests on all Norwegian, Oceania and Regent ships can expect to experience the new, lightning-fast WiFi powered by SpeedNet by July 2016.</p><p>Regent Seven Seas Cruises guests enjoy complimentary WiFi, as part of the line's most inclusive luxury cruise experience. Oceania Cruise guests sailing under the current OLife Choice promotion and Norwegian Cruise Line guests who selected free WiFi as part of the company's Free at Sea promotion will also enjoy the new internet experience on their cruise. For those purchasing a plan, per minute packages as well as unlimited access packages are available for pre-book or onboard.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-joys-keel-laying-ceremony-held-meyer-werft-germanyNorwegian Joy's Keel Laying Ceremony Held at Meyer Werft in Germany2016-04-05T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p align="center"><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/PR-04052016-01.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="614" /><br /><em>MEYER WERFT Managing Director Bert Kruse, NCLH Executive Vice President of International Business Development Harry Sommer, NCL President & COO Andy Stuart, MEYER WERFT Managing Partner Bernard Meyer, NCLH China President David Herrera and Vice President of Sales for NCLH China Alex Xiang at the Keel Laying for Norwegian Joy</em></p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line 诺唯真(NCL) together with executives at MEYER WERFT, celebrated the keel laying ceremony today in Papenburg, Germany for Norwegian’s first ever ship styled exclusively for Chinese guests Norwegian Joy 喜悦号 (Xǐ Yuè Hào), arriving Summer 2017. </p><p>During the ceremony, the first of 80 blocks that will comprise the 168,800 gross ton vessel was lifted into the covered building hall, officially marking the start of the ship’s assembly. Norwegian Cruise Line and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) executives were present in the hall and laid the traditional “lucky coin,” before the first block, weighing 680 tons, was placed by a massive crane. </p><p><img style="float: left; margin: 0 10px 10px 0;" src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/PR-04052016-02.jpg" alt="" />“We are absolutely thrilled to celebrate the Keel Laying for Norwegian Joy today with our partners at MEYER WERFT,” said Norwegian Cruise Line President and Chief Operating Officer Andy Stuart. “Norwegian Joy is yet another evolution for Norwegian Cruise Line and we know the outstanding work of the teams at MEYER WERFT will truly make her a first class vessel.”</p><p>A special commemorative coin featuring the ship was created to celebrate the day’s activities. In a ceremony held at the Tian Fei Temple at Fang Ta Park in Shanghai on March 31, 2016, NCLH China executives gathered for a traditional prayer and pledge ceremony to the Chinese Goddess of the sea, Mazu 媽祖, to bring blessings to the coins, the ship and all of the guests who sail on her. The same coin was then placed under the block during the ceremony. </p><p>“We are carefully designing every element of Norwegian Joy, from her VIP accommodations to gourmet dining venues, outstanding recreation and entertainment choices and family-friendly features, to create a First Class at Sea experience that is completely focused on exceeding the expectations of our Chinese guests,” said NCLH China President David Herrera.</p><p>In addition to the ceremony, Norwegian Cruise Line also announced the appointment of David Herrera as President, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings China. Previously Senior Vice President Strategy and Business Development for NCLH, David will assume new responsibilities for the sales, marketing, public relations and operations for all three brands within the NCLH portfolio in his new role. To lead the launch efforts for Norwegian Joy, Mr. Herrera, his wife Patty and their three young sons will be relocating to Shanghai this summer.</p><p>“David is building an incredible team of talented individuals in China who are committed to making the launch of Norwegian Joy a resounding success, and that dedication starts at the top,” said Harry Sommer, NCLH executive vice president for International Business and Operations. “It was abundantly clear that David’s involvement in our China efforts since 2012, as well as his enthusiasm and passion, made him the right person to lead the team on the ground in Shanghai and we are so pleased to have him in this new role.”</p><p>Home porting in Shanghai & Tianjin (Beijing), Norwegian Joy was designed by the team at NCL to provide First Class at Sea experiences specifically for the Chinese traveler, with onboard amenities that cater to the unique vacation desires of Chinese guests. Built at MEYER WERFT in Papenburg, Germany, the ship features German precision engineering to the highest possible standard, all while offering superior customization for the culture and preferences of Chinese guests along with the exciting and innovative features found on NCL’s most recent vessels. </p><p>“This steel block for Norwegian Joy marks another milestone of our successful partnership with Norwegian Cruise Line,” said Bernard Meyer, Managing Director of MEYER WERFT. “We are thrilled to build a totally new ship which is designed for the fast growing Chinese market and will be delivered in just 12 months.”</p><p>Norwegian Joy’s experiences include a multitude of VIP accommodations, from exclusive suite complex The Haven by Norwegian®, an all-new Concierge category and the most family-friendly stateroom options in the fleet; along with a technology-driven interactive Galaxy Pavilion outfitted with bumper cars, Oculus Rift virtual reality; car racing simulators and much more. </p><p>The ship’s top decks will feature the only race track at sea and laser tag, along with two waterslides and a serene open space for relaxation and renewal. Norwegian Joy will also offer international luxury shopping boutiques with renowned global luxury brands, in fashion, jewelry and electronics. </p><p>With a fleet of 14 liners cruising worldwide, Norwegian Cruise Line was this year voted “Europe’s Leading Cruise Line” for the eighth consecutive year in the prestigious World Travel Awards, as well as “Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Line” for the third time and “World’s Leading Large Ship Cruise Line” for the fourth year running. </p><p>For more information on Norwegian Joy, please contact an authorized Norwegian travel partner or visit www.goncl.cn (in China) or https://www.ncl.com/norwegian-joy (in US).</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-unveils-features-norwegian-joy-first-purpose-built-ship-for-chinaNorwegian Cruise Line Unveils Features of Norwegian Joy, Company's First Purpose-Built Ship for China2016-03-30T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p align="center"><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/03302016-Norwegian-Joy-Aerial.jpg" alt="" /></p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line 诺唯真(NCL) today revealed features and amenities for Norwegian Joy 喜悦号 (Xǐ Yuè Hào), its most innovative and luxurious ship ever, built and styled exclusively for Chinese guests, arriving Summer 2017. Home porting in Shanghai & Tianjin (Beijing), Norwegian Joy was designed by the team at NCL to provide First Class at Sea experiences specifically for the Chinese traveler, with onboard amenities that cater to the unique vacation desires of Chinese guests. Built at Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany, the ship features German precision engineering to the highest possible standard, all while offering superior customization for the culture and preferences of Chinese guests along with the exciting and innovative features found on NCL’s most recent vessels.</p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Accommodations</strong></span><br /><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/03302016-Norwegian-Joy-Accommodations.jpg" alt="" align="right" />With a capacity of 3,900 guests, Norwegian Joy will deliver on the promise that guests will enjoy 'First Class at Sea’ experiences, starting with her VIP accommodations. As the World’s Leading Large Ship Cruise Line, an honor bestowed upon the company by the World Travel Awards, Norwegian Cruise Line is known in the industry for offering innovative, stylish and first class accommodations. Norwegian Joy will feature The Haven by Norwegian®, the line’s exclusive, ship-within-a-ship suite luxury complex. Accessible only by personalized key card, The Haven offers a private respite for the most discerning travelers that features personal butler service, a dedicated concierge, priority access to entertainment and specialty dining, a private restaurant, enclosed courtyard and 74 spacious and meticulously decorated suites. The ultra-exclusive experience in The Haven on Norwegian Joy will also include an all-new Observation Deck that will feature 180 degree views, the same as the ship’s officers experience from the Bridge, with gourmet canapés and premium beverages.</p><p>Norwegian Joy will also debut an all new accommodations category: the first at sea Concierge level 行政楼层. Guests who stay in the Concierge staterooms aboard Norwegian Joy will enjoy a VIP experience, featuring larger balcony staterooms with luxurious en suite amenities and the services of a dedicated concierge to make arrangements on board, from entertainment to dining. A perfect category for families and guests looking for extra personal service, the Concierge staterooms will also offer guests an exclusive Concierge lounge, with a private bar and refreshments available throughout the day.</p><p>The ship also features a wide array of mini-suite, balcony, ocean view and interior staterooms, many with virtual balconies, to fit every traveler’s need. Accommodation offerings also include staterooms designed specifically for families and a multitude of connecting staterooms, for extended families traveling together.</p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Entertainment & Activities</strong></span><br /><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/03302016-Norwegian-Joy-Pavilion.jpg" alt="" align="left" />Norwegian Joy will continue NCL’s long history of innovation in providing engaging, exciting features and amenities for guests to enjoy. Sure to delight guests of all ages, the ship’s top decks will offer a wide-range of never-before-seen at sea experiences.</p><p>At the very top of the ship, guests will take the ride of a lifetime on a thrilling two-level competitive racetrack– the first ever at sea. Cruisers can race family and friends and even share a photo of their first place finish. Afterwards, they can challenge one another to a game of laser tag in the open-air course, sure to be a hit with both kids and kids-at-heart.</p><p>When guests step inside Norwegian Joy’s Galaxy Pavilion, they will find themselves in a world unlike anything they’ve ever seen at sea, complete with immersive virtual reality experiences, thrilling simulator rides and interactive video walls. Guests can go for a spin with friends or family on exciting hover craft bumper cars or start their engines in a professional single-seat racecar that’s been converted into a state-of-the-art racing simulator. Three interactive dark ride simulators provide guests with a captivating experience featuring real-time 3D graphics, 360- degree surround sound and multi-sensory special effects, while flight and car simulators will let guests take flight or take to the road for an adrenaline-filled experience. Movie buffs will be transported to a galaxy far, far away and into an intense battle as they pilot a fighter to take on the forces of the dark side in a Star Wars® battle pods video game, and gamers can partake in a contest of skill at six Xbox® console stations. Those guests who enjoy advanced technology will be exhilarated by state-of-the-art virtual optic experiences by Oculus that include designing and then riding a personal roller coaster; soaring to new heights over mountains and oceans; or living on the edge and walking along a cliff or on top of a ten-story building.</p><p>Continuing the adrenaline pumping recreation activities on the ship, Norwegian Joy will also feature two multi-story waterslides. Not for the faint of heart, the high-speed Double Aqua Loop free fall slide includes two exhilarating loops, one that extends out over the side of the ship and second see-through loop that stretches down to the deck below, sure to offer a wet and wild ride. The tandem Aqua Racer slide allows guests to race side-by-side on inner tubes for more than 360 feet as they twist and turn to the finish line.</p><p><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/03302016-Norwegian-Joy-SpacePark.jpg" alt="" align="right" />The top deck of Norwegian Joy will also feature a tranquil open space park, where guests can enjoy a partially covered serene setting designed for relaxation. Offering greenery, a soothing pool and chaise lounges, it’s the perfect spot to meditate in the fresh air, gaze out to the open sea or practice tai chi and yoga. </p><p>No vacation experience is complete without shopping, and Norwegian Joy will not disappoint. The ship will feature an upscale shopping venue, the largest in Norwegian’s fleet, complete with everything from exceptional duty-free shops to high-end international brands. The shops will offer renowned global luxury brands, in fashion, jewelry and electronics. </p><p>Of course, Norwegian Joy will also offer bow to stern Wi-Fi connectivity, the fastest in the Norwegian fleet, so that guests can share their exciting First Class at Sea cruise experiences and stay in touch with family and friends during their cruise. </p><p>Norwegian Joy fuses a western cruise vacation with the comforts and preferences that Chinese guests expect, plus the freedom and flexibility that only Norwegian Cruise Line can offer, for a fabulous combination of culture and cuisine and a true east meets west experience. </p><p>With a fleet of 14 liners cruising worldwide, Norwegian Cruise Line was this year voted "Europe’s Leading Cruise Line" for the eighth consecutive year in the prestigious World Travel Awards, as well as "<a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean</a>’s Leading Cruise Line" for the third time and "World’s Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" for the fourth year running. </p><p>For more information on Norwegian Joy, please contact an authorized Norwegian travel partner or visit www.goncl.cn. To view a video of Norwegian Joy’s First Class at Sea experiences, please <a href="https://www.ncl.com/norwegian-joy?cid=PR">click here</a>.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/pride-america-receives-bow-stern-enhancementsPride of America Receives Bow to Stern Enhancements2016-03-29T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line’s US-flagged Pride of America returned to her homeport of Honolulu this Saturday, March 26, as a nearly new ship following a three and half week dry dock where she received ship-wide enhancements, including newly designed public spaces, brand new venues and refreshed décor in all staterooms. Pride of America’s extensive renovation is a part of The Norwegian Edge™ program, a $400 million investment that sets a new standard of excellence for the Norwegian brand encompassing the entire guest experience.</p><p>“When guests step aboard the all new Pride of America they will be amazed by the breadth of this renovation,” said Andy Stuart, Norwegian Cruise Line president and chief operating officer. “This is much more than just a fresh coat of paint and new drapes. Pride of America is now essentially a new ship, and the only one to offer this incredibly unique way to experience the Hawaiian Islands with 100 hours of time in port.”</p><p>Many of Pride of America’s public spaces, along with several of the ships’ restaurants as well as bars and lounges, were refreshed from top to bottom to receive a modern updated look with new contemporary décor and furniture as well as new lighting and flooring. Every stateroom aboard Pride of America was touched by this renovation, receiving new bedding, new furniture, new flat screen televisions and updated flooring. </p><p>Pride of America guests will now be able to enjoy not only refreshed spaces but also new modern venues including the Soho Art Gallery, an expansive venue that features original works of art available for purchase; the new Perspectives Photo Studio, an area for couples, families and friends to have professional photo memories of their vacation; and Dolce Gelato, Norwegian’s signature gelateria. Those looking to tie-the-knot while in any of the ship’s enchanting ports-of-call can do so in the ship’s wedding chapel, now in a new location on deck six with new flooring, furniture and wall fixtures. </p><p>The ship’s pool deck underwent a complete refurbishment to create an upscale feel onboard with a refinished pool, new loungers and Jacuzzis. </p><p>Guests looking to enjoy some quiet time can now do so in the completely transformed Conservatory; complete with new furniture, flooring and modern décor; and the library and card rooms, which were outfitted with new flooring, furniture and six computer stations for Internet access, for those who prefer to leave their personal devices at home. Relaxation will take center stage at The Mandara Spa, which is being expanded and revitalized to feature more treatment rooms so guests can enjoy massages, facials and more. The spa will feature New Mexican décor including soft, neutral colors and natural elements like stone and wood to provide a tranquil atmosphere. </p><p>Dining enhancements for Pride of America include extensive renovations to all of the existing complimentary dining venues, most notably the ship’s Skyline Main Dining Room, which received a refreshed look with new décor including a new entrance, new carpet design, new furniture upholstery, new window drapes and new columns throughout the restaurant. La Cucina, Norwegian’s signature Italian restaurant, aboard Pride of America has been transformed into an elegant and intimate venue where guests can enjoy fine Italian fare. The ship’s specialty restaurants East Meets West, Cagney’s Steakhouse and Jefferson’s Bistro also received enhancements to upgrade the venues to a modern look with new flooring, reupholstered furniture, new artwork, lighting fixtures, new window treatments and more. </p><p>Beyond hardware upgrades, guests sailing aboard Pride of America can now enjoy new menus in all dining outlets offering more freedom and flexibility to guests with additional choices and à la carte priced items in complimentary dining rooms and specialty restaurants. Building on the success of the enhanced menus aboard Norwegian’s newest ship Norwegian Escape, Pride of America’s new menus now feature increased variety and have been carefully developed by Norwegian’s culinary team with a focus on balancing popular traditional dishes like prime rib, chateaubriand, rack of lamb and escargot with current dining trends and heightened guest expectations. </p><p>Pride of America is the only ship that sails year-round from Honolulu on seven-day intra-Hawaii cruises. This one-of-a-kind itinerary offers nearly 100 hours of port time and visits Hawaii’s main islands, including an overnight in Kahului, Maui; an overnight in Nãwiliwili, Kaua`i; stops in Hilo, Hawaii and Kona, Hawaii; as well as an afternoon cruise by the spectacular Nãpali Coast. To book an inter-island Hawaii cruise aboard Pride of America, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit www.ncl.com.</p><p> </p><p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line </strong></p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 49-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising. Most notably, Norwegian revolutionized the cruise industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal cruise vacation on their schedule. Today, Norwegian invites guests to “Feel Free” to explore the world on one of 14 purpose-built ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. </p><p>Recently, the line was named “Europe’s Leading Cruise Line” for the eighth consecutive year, as well as “Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Line” for the third time and “World’s Leading Large Ship Cruise Line” for the fourth straight year by the World Travel Awards. </p><p>For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line visit www.ncl.com; contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784); or follow us on the following social channels for the latest company news & exclusive content: Facebook, Instagram and Youtube: @NorwegianCruiseLine; Twitter, Periscope and Snapchat: @CruiseNorwegian; and WeChat: @gonclcn. High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom.</p><p>###</p><p> </p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-reveals-harvest-caye-experiencesNorwegian Cruise Line Reveals Harvest Caye Experiences2016-03-16T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p align="center"><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/harvest-caye-rendering-031616.jpg" alt="" /></p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line revealed today details on its new highly-anticipated premier <a title="Western Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruises-to/western-caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Western Caribbean</a> destination experience, <a title="Cruises to Harvest Caye" href="https://www.ncl.com/harvest-caye" target="_self">Harvest Caye</a>, Belize. Norwegian Cruise Line is developing Harvest Caye to feature an authentic Belizean environment that provides easy access to beautiful Southern Belize, coupled with luxurious amenities; a variety of eco-activities; the country’s only cruise ship pier for guest convenience and comfort; the opportunity for guests to easily depart to mainland Belize for the adventure excursion or cultural immersion of their choice; and much more.</p><p>This spectacular resort-style port of call, set to welcome guests in November 2016, will be the only port in Belize that features a cruise ship pier. Rather than having to spend time tendering to shore, guests will be able to walk off the ship and immediately step into paradise. Harvest Caye will offer guests the beauty and nature of Belize along with all that guests could desire from a tropical destination experience, and also serve as a gateway to the many eco and cultural adventures that lie in mainland Belize. Harvest Caye offers a large marina, where guests can depart for a wide variety of shore excursions to explore this rich destination, including spectacular Mayan ruins, river rafting, nature tours and more.</p><p>"Belize is one of the most ecologically and culturally rich gems in the Caribbean, and Harvest Caye will be the perfect destination for guests to experience all that the country has to offer in authentic, unique ways," said Andy Stuart, president and chief operating officer for Norwegian Cruise Line. "There is so much to do on the island from the spectacular seven acre beach and watersports to interactive wildlife programs. Beyond Harvest Caye, we will strongly encourage our guests to explore Belize through the spectacular eco-adventure and cultural tours this incredible destination has to offer visitors."</p><p>Harvest Caye’s seven acre pristine beach will be the heart of the destination, with white sand and crystal clear waters as the star. Guests who wish to enjoy the day in privacy can opt to rent one of the island’s 11 luxurious beach villas. These indulgent enclosed villas can accommodate up to 10 guests and are the ultimate beach escape, equipped with every comfort including air conditioning, dedicated lounge and dining areas, a private restroom, indoor and outdoor showers, hammocks, and exclusive dining and beverage options with dedicated concierge service so guests never have to leave the beach.</p><p>For those that prefer a resort-style experience, Harvest Caye will offer a tranquil, lushly landscaped pool area as the perfect retreat. The sprawling 15,000 square foot pool features a swim-up bar with stools and lounge tables right in the water, surrounded by elegant lounge chairs and umbrellas, along with 15 canopy pool cabanas. The plush pool cabanas, available for rent, feature upscale lounge furniture, privacy drapes and beverage service. A footbridge spans the center of the pool, with a soothing waterfall feature below. </p><p>Adventure will be in no short supply for guests who opt to spend their day on Harvest Caye, with the island featuring a 130 foot tall Flighthouse as the central area for a variety of aerial activities including zip lining, suspension bridges, free fall jumps, a tandem "superman" style zip line and stunning views of the verdant hills of the mainland. Harvest Caye’s zip line course will have more than 3,000 feet of zip line, allowing guests to soar through the air with a bird’s eye view of the island and the sea, with stops at three different platforms. To top off the adventure, the Flighthouse will include a challenging but fun ropes course located on a platform in the saltwater lagoon. For a lower adrenaline adventure, guests can also enjoy watersports such as kayaking, paddle boarding and canoeing in Harvest Caye’s shallow lagoon area.</p><p>In true Norwegian fashion, Harvest Caye will feature a myriad of dining and bar options, available à la carte. Guests will enjoy five dining and bar outlets that feature a variety of cuisines, including a two-story indoor/outdoor Landshark Bar & Grill. An expansion of Norwegian’s partnership with Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, the Landshark Bar & Grill is sure to be an island favorite, with a scenic upper deck and a swim-up pool bar for the ultimate way to enjoy a "boat drink". Those who want to indulge in authentic Belizean cuisine will be able to enjoy casual street style dining in the shopping village. Additional dining options will include the Laughing Bird Bar & Grill serving the beach, the Manatee Marina Bar & Grill in the marina, the Horse-Eye Jack Bar & Grill servicing the island’s cabanas as well as food and drink delivery throughout the pool area.</p><p>No port-of-call would be complete without superior shopping options, and Harvest Caye will offer a shopping village, which will feature popular name-brand retailers as well as items from local Belizean craftsmen.</p><p>Guests with an affinity for wildlife will marvel at Harvest Caye’s many opportunities for an up close encounter with this rich eco-destination’s local plants and animals. To learn about the native flora and fauna in this stunning destination, guests can participate in manatee observation tours at the lagoon to learn about the gentle giants; get up close and personal with endangered Scarlet Macaws and Toucans, Belize’s national bird, in the island’s Aviary; wonder at the striking beauty of insects at the Butterfly Garden; and learn more about and view Belize’s indigenous reptiles such as boa constrictors at the educational center. Harvest Caye’s conservation programs and education efforts were developed by award winning author and wildlife expert Tony Garel, the destination’s Chief Naturalist. He will lead many of the island’s educational tours and be available to chat with guests about the incredible array of wildlife in Belize. Harvest Caye features a cornucopia of native plants and trees that all play a part in the destination’s eco-system. To help further the island’s conservation efforts, more than 10,000 new mangroves have been planted throughout the island, serving to increase the natural estuary system that serves as a critical habitat for birds, young fish and other marine species.</p><p>Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy Harvest Caye beginning November 2016 on Norwegian’s Western <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean cruises</a>, and on Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings’ sister brands Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Oceania Cruises, which will also offer calls at Harvest Caye on select Caribbean cruises. For full itinerary details and to book a cruise with Norwegian, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit <a title="www.ncl.com" href="https://www.ncl.com%20" target="_self">www.ncl.com</a>.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-unveils-select-fall-and-winter-201718-itinerariesNorwegian Cruise Line Unveils Select Fall and Winter 2017/18 Itineraries2016-03-08T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line today announced select 2017-2018 Fall/Winter itineraries that feature sought-after destinations while offering the freedom and flexibility on board that only Norwegian Cruise Line provides. Highlights include a variety of <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean cruises</a> & <a title="Bahamas cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bahamas-florida-cruises" target="_self">Bahamas cruises</a> from <a title="Cruise from New York" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/new-york-cruises" target="_self">New York</a>, <a title="Cruises from Port Canaveral" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/orlando-port-canaveral-cruises" target="_self">Port Canaveral</a> and <a title="Cruises from Miami" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/miami-cruises" target="_self">Miami</a>; immersive 10-day Canary Islands cruises from <a title="Cruises from Barcelona" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/barcelona-cruises" target="_self">Barcelona</a>; as well as the company’s exclusive seven-day, intra-island <a title="Hawaii cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/hawaii-cruises" target="_self">Hawaii cruises</a> from <a title="Honolulu cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/honolulu-cruises" target="_self">Honolulu</a>. Norwegian’s new itineraries will be available for Latitudes guests and travel partners on March 22 and open for all bookings on March 23.</p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Caribbean, Bahamas & Florida</strong></span></p><p>Norwegian’s newest and largest ship, Norwegian Escape, will continue to sail seven-day <a title="Eastern Caribbean cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruises-to/eastern-caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Eastern Caribbean cruises</a> every Saturday from Miami year-round, bringing guests the best that this region has to offer with calls in <a title="St. Thomas Cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-st-thomas" target="_self">St. Thomas</a>, U.S. Virgin Islands, <a title="Tortola Cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-tortola" target="_self">Tortola</a>, British Virgin Islands and <a title="Cruises to Nassau, Bahamas" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-nassau" target="_self">Nassau</a>, Bahamas. Featuring 28 dining options, Tony Award-winning Broadway entertainment, the brand’s first nursery with supervised care for young cruisers ages six months to two years, and much more, Norwegian Escape is a brand-new way to explore the Caribbean in style.</p><p>Guests who wish to explore on a <a title="Western Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruises-to/western-caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Western Caribbean cruise</a> from Miami on one of Norwegian’s newest and most exciting ships can enjoy Norwegian Getaway, which will return to the U.S. from The Baltic in Fall 2017 and sail seven-day cruises every Sunday from October 29, 2017 to April 22, 2018. Ports of call include <a title="Cruises to Roatan" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-roatan" target="_self">Roatán</a>, Bay Islands, Honduras; Norwegian’s newest and most spectacular destination <a title="Cruises to Harvest Caye" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-harvest-caye" target="_self">Harvest Caye</a>, Belize; <a title="Costa Maya cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-costa-maya" target="_self">Costa Maya</a>, Mexico; and <a title="Cozumel cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-cozumel" target="_self">Cozumel</a>, Mexico.</p><p>Norwegian Epic will also return to the U.S. in the fall of 2017 to once again homeport seasonally in <a title="Cruises from Port Canaveral" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/orlando-port-canaveral-cruises" target="_self">Port Canaveral</a> through the winter, offering three-, four- and seven-day Eastern and Western Caribbean and <a title="Bahamas cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bahamas-florida-cruises" target="_self">Bahamas cruises</a> to fit any schedule or itinerary preference. The recently refurbished Norwegian Epic will feature Norwegian’s private island destination, Great Stirrup Cay, on all of her itineraries from Port Canaveral. As a part of The Norwegian Edge™ investment program, Great Stirrup Cay will receive new features, amenities and island-wide enhancements over the next 16 months, and will welcome guests in 2017 to what will be practically an all-new destination.</p><p>Norwegian Epic will sail alternating seven-day Eastern and Western <a title="Caribbean cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean cruises</a> from Port Canaveral from November 5, 2017 through March 21, 2018. Norwegian Epic’s seven-day Eastern Caribbean itinerary will be a beach-lover’s paradise with stops in Tortola, British Virgin Islands; St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands; and <a title="Great Stirrup Cay cruises " href="https://www.ncl.com/freestyle-cruise/great-stirrup-cay" target="_self">Great Stirrup Cay</a>, Bahamas. Guests can choose to soak-up the sun or opt for adventurous excursions on Norwegian Epic’s Western Caribbean itinerary, featuring stops in Cozumel, Mexico; <a title="George Town Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-george-town" target="_self">George Town</a>, Grand Cayman; <a title="Ocho Rios Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-ocho-rios" target="_self">Ocho Rios</a>, Jamaica; and Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas.</p><p>Norwegian Epic will also offer guests who may not have the time to get away for a week-long vacation the perfect opportunity for a quick escape in March 2018 with a series of three- and four-day Bahamas itineraries with stops in Nassau and Great Stirrup Cay.</p><p>Guests looking for a longer escape can sail away on the recently enhanced Norwegian Gem, part of Norwegian’s Jewel-class, from October 21, 2017 through April 17, 2018 on alternating 10- and 11-day Eastern Caribbean cruises from New York. Ports of call include San Juan, Puerto Rico; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; <a title="Philipsburg cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-philipsburg" target="_self">Philipsburg</a>, St. Maarten; and Tortola, British Virgin Islands. The 11-day cruises also feature a call in <a title="Cruises to Basseterre" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-basseterre" target="_self">Basseterre</a>, St. Kitts.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"><br /></span></p><p>For those guests looking for a short cruise option that provides a tremendous value, Norwegian’s 3- and 4-day cruises on Norwegian Sky will continue to sail from Miami year-round, offering an all-inclusive experience featuring free open bar on all sailings.</p><p><a title="European cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/european-cruises" target="_self"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Europe Cruises</strong></span></a></p><p>Norwegian Spirit will go into dry dock in early 2017 for significant enhancements and will remain in Europe for Fall and Winter 2017, sailing the Canary Islands with <a title="Cruises from Barcelona" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/barcelona-cruises" target="_self">cruises from Barcelona</a>. From November 23, 2017 to April 24, 2018, Norwegian Spirit will sail an immersive 10-Day Canary Islands, Spain and Morocco itinerary. Ports of call on this exotic itinerary include <a title="Cruises to Casablanca" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-casablanca" target="_self">Casablanca</a>, Morocco; <a title="Cruises to Las Palmas" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-las-palmas" target="_blank">Las Palmas</a> and <a title="Cruises to Tenerife" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-santa-cruz-de-tenerife" target="_self">Santa Cruz de Tenerife</a>, Canary Islands; <a title="Cruises to Funchal" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-funchal" target="_self">Funchal</a>, Madeira; and <a title="Cruises from Malaga" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/granada-malaga-cruises" target="_self">Malaga</a> and Alicante, Spain.</p><p><a title="Canada & New England cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/new-england-cruises" target="_self"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Canada & New England Cruises</strong></span></a></p><p>In addition to the previously announced seven-day <a title="Canada & New England cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/new-england-cruises" target="_self">Canada & New England cruises</a> roundtrip from New York City during prime fall foliage season, Norwegian Gem will also offer an exclusive 10-day Eastern Canada and <a title="Quebec cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/quebec-city-cruises" target="_self">Quebec cruise</a> from New York, with calls in <a title="Cruises to Halifax" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-halifax" target="_self">Halifax</a>, Nova Scotia; an overnight in Quebec City; Corner Brook, Newfoundland; and <a title="Cruises to Nova Scotia" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-sydney" target="_self">Sydney</a>, Nova Scotia. </p><p><a title="Hawaii cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/hawaii-cruises" target="_self"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Hawaii Cruises</strong></span></a></p><p>The recently-refurbished Pride of America will continue to sail her very popular seven-day Hawaii itinerary departing from <a title="Cruises from Honolulu" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/honolulu-cruises" target="_self">Honolulu</a> every Saturday through April 2018. Offering more than 100 hours of in-port sight-seeing time, the only ship to sail the islands features an itinerary with calls that include an overnight in <a title="Cruises to Kahului " href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-kahului" target="_self">Kahului</a>, Maui; <a title="Cruises to Hilo" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-hilo" target="_self">Hilo</a>, Hawai`i; <a title="Cruises to Kona" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-kona" target="_self">Kona</a>, Hawai`i; an overnight in <a title="Cruises to Nawiliwili Kauai" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-nawiliwili" target="_self">Nãwiliwili</a>, Kaua`i; and an afternoon cruise past the breathtaking Nãpali Coast. </p><p>For more information on Norwegian Cruise Line and to book a cruise on one of these exciting new itineraries, contact a travel professional, call 866-234-7350 or visit <a title="www.ncl.com" href="http://www.ncl.com" target="_self">www.ncl.com</a>.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-names-worlds-first-purpose-built-liner-chinese-marketNorwegian Cruise Line Names World’s First Purpose-Built Liner for Chinese Market Norwegian Joy2016-02-29T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/NJoy_rendering_920x299.jpg" alt="" /></span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1">Internationally-acclaimed Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled the English and Chinese names for the world’s first purpose-built cruise liner for the China market. The most innovative ship ever styled exclusively for Chinese guests has been named <strong>‘Norwegian Joy’</strong> – translating into Chinese as </span><span class="s2"><strong>喜悦号</strong></span><span class="s1"> (Xǐ Yuè Hào).The name Norwegian Joy emphasizes the experience that the ship will offer -- </span><span class="s2">尽享喜悦</span><span class="s1"> </span><span class="s2">海上乐园</span><span class="s1">, a promise that guests will ‘Experience Paradise on the Sea’.</span></p><p class="p2"><span class="s1">“After closely studying the Chinese cruise market for several years, we wanted to be clear about what we will deliver to our guests on this spectacular vessel,” said Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Chief Executive Officer Frank Del Rio. “Norwegian Joy will provide the same sense of freedom and flexibility found on all Norwegian Cruise Line ships, but with resort-style vacation experiences and amenities designed specifically with the Chinese guest in mind.” </span></p><p class="p3"><span class="s1"> </span></p><p class="p2"><span class="s3"><strong>Norwegian Joy</strong></span></p><p class="p2"><span class="s1">With a capacity of 3,900 guests, the new Breakaway Plus-class vessel will debut in China in Summer 2017. Norwegian Joy is designed specifically for the Chinese traveler, with cuisine and onboard experiences that cater to the unique vacation preferences of Chinese guests. This unrivaled customization for the China market has involved detailed consultation with Chinese partners and local experts on the subtleties of Chinese culture and preferences.</span></p><p class="p2"><span class="s1">The upscale cruise experience especially tailored for modern Chinese travelers extends from world-class entertainment to a wide range of specially curated fine international dining, unrivaled duty-free luxury shopping at sea and a new range of incredible first-at-sea activities onboard.</span></p><p class="p2"><span class="s1">“Chinese guests will discover an unmatched quality of service, cuisine, entertainment and retail experience onboard Norwegian Joy that is simply not available in the China market today,” said Senior Vice President and Managing Director of China, David Herrera. “With Norwegian Joy, we will unquestionably offer our Chinese guests a superior product and introduce a new standard of innovation and excellence into what will soon be the world’s second largest cruise market.”</span></p><p class="p2"><span class="s1">Additional details, including the ship’s homeport, accommodations, dining and entertainment will be shared in the coming months.</span></p><p class="p5"><span class="s1"> </span></p><p class="p2"><span class="s3"><strong>Nuò Wéi Zhēn</strong></span></p><p class="p2"><span class="s1">In addition to the ship name, NCL has also revealed a new Chinese name and logo exclusively for the mainland China market. The company’s name will be represented by characters </span><span class="s4">诺唯真 </span><span class="s1"><strong>(Nuò Wéi Zhēn)</strong>, translating as a ‘Promising, Exclusive and Authentic’ cruise line, which perfectly reflects the company’s dedication to offering the premier cruise product in China. Along with outstanding entertainment, dining and upscale accommodations, Norwegian Cruise Line is renowned for a unique style of cruising known as <em>Freestyle Cruising</em> that offers guests the freedom and flexibility to dine, shop and enjoy entertainment on their own time schedule in a fun, relaxed, and energetic atmosphere. Only on Norwegian can guests enjoy their vacation at their leisure, with no set dining times, a wide array of dining experiences and a variety of award-winning entertainment.<br /> </span></p><p class="p2"><span class="s1">To support NCL’s expansion in China, the company has opened offices in Beijing (Guomao CBD) and Shanghai (Xintiandi), supporting all three brands in the company’s portfolio – Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises.</span></p><p class="p2"><span class="s1"> With a fleet of 14 liners cruising worldwide, Norwegian Cruise Line was this year voted “Europe’s Leading Cruise Line” for the eighth consecutive year in the prestigious World Travel Awards, as well as “Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Line” for the third time and “World’s Leading Large Ship Cruise Line” for the fourth year running.</span></p><p class="p2"><span class="s1">To book an award-winning cruise with Norwegian, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit <a href="http://www.ncl.com/"><span class="s3">www.ncl.com</span></a>.</span></p><p class="p3"><span class="s1"> </span></p><p class="p6"><span class="s3"><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong></span></p><p class="p6"><span class="s1">Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 49-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising. Most notably, Norwegian revolutionized the cruise industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal cruise vacation on their schedule. Today, Norwegian invites guests to “Feel Free” to explore the world on one of 14 purpose-built ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea.</span></p><p class="p6"><span class="s1">Recently, the line was named “Europe’s Leading Cruise Line” for the eighth consecutive year, as well as “Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Line” for the third time and “World’s Leading Large Ship Cruise Line” for the fourth straight year by the World Travel Awards.</span> </p><p class="p6"><span class="s1">For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line visit www.ncl.com; contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784); or follow us on the following social channels for the latest company news & exclusive content: Facebook & Youtube @NorwegianCruiseLine, Twitter/Periscope @CruiseNorwegian, Instagram @norwegiancruiseline, & Snapchat @cruisenorwegian! High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom.</span></p><p class="p3"><span class="s1"> </span></p><p class="p8"><span class="s1">###</span></p><p style="text-align: start;"> </p><p class="p3"><span class="s1"> </span></p><!--EndFragment-->
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-escape-brings-brat-pack-mainstreamNorwegian Escape Brings the Brat Pack Mainstream2016-02-18T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in award-winning onboard entertainment, today announced exciting changes to the entertainment offerings aboard the line’s two newest ships, Norwegian Escape and Norwegian Getaway. </p><p>Due to the show’s overwhelmingly popularity on Norwegian Escape, <em><strong>For the Record: The Brat Pack™</strong> </em>will be offered to an expanded audience, as a complimentary show in the Escape Theater beginning on April 16. Receiving rave reviews on Norwegian Escape, For The Record is a critically acclaimed, genre-bending form of live entertainment turning the soundtracks of iconic filmmakers into a thrilling immersive theatrical concert experiences. Guests spend an evening with a brain, an athlete, a basket case, a princess and a criminal in this mashed-up retrospective of the coming of age 1980's teen films. Guests enjoying the show will laugh, cry, stomp their feet and relive the classic new wave sounds from <em>Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, Weird Science, Pretty In Pink</em> and <em>Ferris Bueller's Day Off</em>. As of April 9, The Supper Club will feature an all new dinner and live entertainment experience, with details to be revealed soon. The Tony Award-winning Broadway hit <em><strong>After Midnight</strong></em> featuring Brenda Braxton will continue in The Escape Theater as regularly scheduled.</p><p>As For the Record moves to the Escape Theater, the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical <em><strong>Million Dollar Quartet</strong></em> will be featured on board Norwegian Escape as of the March 5 sailing and will re-open onboard Norwegian Getaway on May 15. Million Dollar Quartet is the smash-hit musical inspired by the famed recording session that brought together rock 'n' roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time. Million Dollar Quartet brings that legendary night to life, featuring a score of rock hits including "Blue Suede Shoes," "Fever," "Great Balls of Fire," "Walk the Line," and more. Legally Blonde on Norwegian Getaway will close on April 30 and Burn The Floor will continue as currently scheduled. </p><p>From March 5 until April 16 when For the Record begins, The Escape Theater will feature Vocal Over Drive, a contemporary pop acapella group. Featuring five talented musicians, this explosive vocal band brings the popular acapella sound that’s sweeping the country today in hit films like Pitch Perfect to Norwegian guests. Vocal Over Drive create the sound of a full band with just their voices to produce a high energy unforgettable theatre experience that will leave you saying…"How did they do that?" Forged out of funky beats and an award winning a cappella background, Vocal Over Drive has toured internationally wowing hundreds of thousands around the globe giving audiences the performance of a lifetime each night they take the stage. Fusing innovative harmonies, dance and comedy, this musical spectacle unites audiences young and old. Vocal Over Drive will then move to The Getaway Theater from May 1 until May 15, when Million Dollar Quartet opens. </p><p>“Norwegian is leading the way in providing engaging, enjoyable and exciting entertainment for guests across our fleet,” said Richard Ambrose, vice-president of entertainment for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings. “These updates to our entertainment offerings will ensure we remain at the forefront of the industry, providing the very best contemporary, award-winning entertainment for our guests.”</p><p>Reservations for any of these entertainment experiences can be made via guests’ My NCL account on <a title="www.ncl.com" href="https://www.ncl.com%20" target="_self">www.ncl.com</a> starting on March 1, 2016. </p><p>To book a cruise with Norwegian, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit <a title="www.ncl.com" href="https://www.ncl.com%20" target="_self">www.ncl.com</a>.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/zika-virus-travel-advisoryZika Virus Travel Advisory2016-01-28T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>At Norwegian Cruise Line, the safety and security of our guests and crew is of the utmost importance. We have been actively monitoring the Zika virus and remain in close contact with public health authorities. We regularly advise our guests to protect themselves from mosquito and other insects bites while ashore and are advising of the Center for Disease Control travel advisories and recommended precautions in daily communications.</p><p>At this time, the only passengers that are advised not to travel to affected areas are expectant mothers and we are making accommodations for those very few affected guests to reschedule their cruise for a future date or change their itinerary to non-affected destinations. For those guests who have opted to purchase a Travel Protection policy, cancellations are covered under the "Cancel for Any Reason" portion of the policy.</p><p>For anyone else traveling, the best method to avoid any risk is by taking steps to help protect yourself from mosquito and other insect bites and follow the CDC guidelines which include covering exposed skin by wearing long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and hats and use an appropriate insect repellent containing DEET.</p><p>For more information, please visit http://www.cdc.gov/zika/.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-announces-ground-breaking-european-summer-2017-itinerariesNorwegian Cruise Line Announces Ground-Breaking European Summer 2017 Itineraries2016-01-26T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line has announced its ground-breaking summer 2017 deployment for Europe that, for the first time in company history, features five ships sailing in European waters in the summer season. Highlights of the new itineraries include cruises to the Baltic Capitals on Norwegian Getaway from Copenhagen and a first ever complete season from Hamburg on Norwegian Jade, with embarkation for those cruises also available in the UK and Amsterdam. In addition to the European sailings, Norwegian also revealed details on Norwegian Escape’s 2017 summer cruises to the Caribbean from Miami.</p><p>Norwegian will bring Norwegian Getaway, currently the second newest ship in the fleet, back to Europe for the first time since its delivery in 2014, giving guests the opportunity to experience the ultimate in freedom and flexibility on eight- or nine-night Baltic Capitals cruises from Copenhagen. This spectacular itinerary will allow guests to explore UNESCO World Heritage sites, take in the picturesque Baltic countryside and experience the unique history, cultures and architecture of these famed European cities. The itinerary includes calls in Tallinn, Estonia; Helsinki, Finland; Stockholm, Sweden; along with an overnight in St. Petersburg, Russia.</p><p>Marking the first time that Norwegian will homeport a ship in Hamburg, Germany, Norwegian Jade -- one of the company’s four Jewel-Class vessels -- will feature brand new cruises from Hamburg in 2017. Following an extensive dry dock in spring 2017, she will arrive essentially a new ship featuring Norwegian’s new standard of excellence the Norwegian Edge™ on May 14, 2017. Until October 9, 2017, guests can embark from Hamburg on a series of seven- and nine-day Western Europe cruises; nine- and ten-day Norwegian Fjords cruises; 12-day Norway & North Cape sailings; as well as a 14-day Norway, Iceland & UK cruise.</p><p>Norwegian will return to England for the first time since 2010 during summer 2017, as Norwegian Jade will call on Southampton during her cruises from Hamburg. From May 12 – June 20 and August 7 – October 16, 2017, guests can choose to embark from Southampton for either seven- and nine-day Western Europe cruises or nine- and ten-day Norwegian Fjords cruises. Guests can also choose to embark from Amsterdam, The Netherlands on select dates for seven-day Western Europe cruises, providing even more flexibility for guests looking to explore Europe pre- or post-cruise.</p><p>“With these exciting new summer European itineraries, we are offering our guests a wider variety of adventurous itineraries that span the continent, while also bringing one of our newest and most innovative ships to Europe”, said Andy Stuart, president and chief operating officer of Norwegian Cruise Line.</p><p>Three further ships will sail European waters in 2017, including the recently refurbished Norwegian Epic with her popular seven-night Western Mediterranean itinerary, where guests can choose to depart from Barcelona, Civitavecchia (Rome) or Marseille; Norwegian Spirit sailing alternating 10- and 11-night Grand Mediterranean cruises between Barcelona and Venice; and Norwegian Star, which after her return from Australia, will spend the summer cruising from Venice to the Greek Isles as well as the Adriatic, Greece & Turkey.</p><p>Norwegian Escape, Norwegian’s newest ship launched last October, will spend summer 2017 sailing alternating seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises year-round from Miami, starting on May6, 2017. The Eastern Caribbean itinerary includes stops in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; Tortola, British Virgin Islands and Nassau, Bahamas, whereas the Western Caribbean cruises visit Roatán, Honduras; Norwegian’s private destination Harvest Caye, Belize; Costa Maya, Mexico and Cozumel, Mexico.</p><p>The new itineraries open for sale for Latitudes guests and travel partners on February 9, 2016 and for all bookings on February 10, 2016. For full itinerary details and to book a cruise with Norwegian, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit www.ncl.com.</p><p>Itineraries as detailed reflect the current status of itinerary planning and are subject to change.</p><p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line<br /></strong>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 49-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to explore the world on one of 14 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea.</p><p>Recently, the line was named “Europe’s Leading Cruise Line” for the eighth consecutive year, as well as “Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Line” for the fourth time and “World’s Leading Large Ship Cruise Line” for the third straight year by the World Travel Awards.</p><p>For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line visit www.ncl.com; contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784); or follow us on the following social channels for the latest company news & exclusive content: Facebook & Youtube @NorwegianCruiseLine, Twitter/Periscope @CruiseNorwegian, Instagram @norwegiancruiseline, & Snapchat @cruisenorwegian! High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-unveils-norwegian-edgeNorwegian Cruise Line Unveils The Norwegian Edge™2016-01-21T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line revealed today The Norwegian Edge™, an innovative program that promises to introduce a new standard of excellence that encompasses the entire guest experience, from ship hardware to culinary enhancements and exclusive private destination developments. The Norwegian Edge™ reflects a significant two-year $400 million investment by the company through 2017 and demonstrates the line's commitment to exceptional quality and extraordinary experiences. The centerpiece of the program is an extensive ship refurbishment initiative that will elevate the experience on board the Norwegian fleet to this new standard.</p><p>"Norwegian has a long history of investing in its fleet to offer guests the latest and greatest innovations, but the investment to raise our ships to The Norwegian Edge™ standard of excellence takes it to new levels," said Andy Stuart, Norwegian Cruise Line president and chief operating officer. "The new standards of The Norwegian Edge program will entice our guests to return again and again to ships that will look and feel as if they were just delivered, with all new menus and new dining experiences, visiting incredible exclusive destinations that reflect the quality finishes, amenities and outstanding service found across the Norwegian fleet." </p><p>The Norwegian Edge program seeks to create modern, relevant and delightful vacation experiences for guests at every turn—an approach that dovetails perfectly with the brand's unique promise of freedom and flexibility, all which is showcased through Norwegian's new marketing campaign, Feel Free. </p><p><strong>Fleet Enhancements<br /></strong>The extensive ship revitalization program at the heart of The Norwegian Edge will completely transform many spaces on board nine of the fleet's ships to reflect the premium look and feel of the line's newest and most spectacular ships. As the cruise line with the youngest fleet in North America, this extensive enhancement program will offer much more than the traditional soft goods décor updates and serve to make the line's ships into essentially new vessels. </p><p>The refurbishment program began in October 2015 with a full refresh of Norwegian Epic that included the debut of brand new venues like The Cavern Club; complete restaurant makeovers in La Cucina and a new look for Cagney's, Le Bistro, Moderno Churrascaria, The Manhattan Room and the Garden Café, now with a sleek and crisp white palette; and refreshed décor, furniture and flooring in many public spaces, including The Haven Courtyard, Lounge and Restaurant, for a more modern and clean design. </p><p>Norwegian Gem followed in November, debuting significant enhancements including a complete makeover of Bliss Lounge; extensive interior refurbishments; refreshing of décor including new furniture and new flooring in all specialty restaurants and several complimentary outlets, as well as bars and lounges, to reflect a more contemporary look; new pool deck furniture; interactive digital signage and wayfinding technology; new teak flooring throughout outdoor spaces and corridors of upper decks; and upgrades to The Haven Courtyard and Sundeck with a new look including more shaded areas, cabanas and lounge chairs. </p><p>Throughout the course of the refurbishment program, a total of seven additional ships will go into dry dock for both guest-facing and technical enhancements: Pride of America and Norwegian Sun in spring 2016; Norwegian Dawn in summer 2016; Norwegian Spirit , Norwegian Sky and Norwegian Pearl in winter 2017; and Norwegian Jade in spring 2017. </p><p><strong>Culinary Program<br /></strong>As the innovator of freedom and flexibility at sea with no set dining times and up to 28 dining options per vessel, Norwegian understands that dining is central to guests' vacation experience. Therefore, the line is continuing to expand investment in the onboard culinary program, to create exceptional experiences, from gourmet meals to superb service. </p><p>New for 2016, all ships in Norwegian's fleet now offer upgraded complimentary dining room menus and the addition of optional à la carte priced items in the main dining rooms, such as grilled lobster tails and surf and turf entrees, providing guests additional choices and tastes to create their ultimate dining experience. The new complimentary dining menus offer an increased variety – featuring appetizers, soups and salads, featured entrees, and desserts – and have been carefully developed by Norwegian's culinary team with a focus on balancing popular traditional dishes like prime rib, chateaubriand, rack of lamb and escargot with current dining trends and heightened guest expectations. New offerings include more seafood selections such as fresh grouper, along with contemporary dishes like shrimp ceviche, seared Atlantic scallops with fennel puree, and braised beef short ribs.</p><p>Beginning on January 31, Norwegian will also be expanding the new specialty dining menus that debuted on Norwegian Escape across the fleet. The introduction of these new enhanced menus at the line's signature specialty restaurants - Cagney's Steakhouse, Le Bistro and La Cucina - along with new offerings at Moderno Churrascaria and Teppanyaki, will further elevate guests dining experience with more options new flavors. The menus include traditional French favorites at Le Bistro such as Bouillabaisse, pan-seared jumbo bay scallops and veal medallions with sauce morrel, and a more robust menu at La Cucina featuring antipasti, risotto and traditional secondi courses like Osso Buco alla Milanese or pan-seared sea bass filet. These new menus will be offered on Norwegian Breakaway as of January 31; Norwegian Getaway on February 14; Norwegian Epic on March 6; Pride of America after her dry dock on March 15; Norwegian Gem on April 1; and Norwegian Dawn after her dry dock in June. </p><p>In addition to the new menus, Norwegian is also further expanding training and certification for the fleet's culinary and dining teams. All Executive Chefs, Executive Sous Chefs and other culinary staff are certified by American Culinary Federation (ACF). Established in 1929, ACF is the premier professional chefs' organization in North America with more than 17,500 members in nearly 200 chapters nationwide. In addition to excellence in the kitchen, the line is working toward a certified service training program to include all guest-facing positions and three new training and development centers have opened across the globe to help train crew members prior to boarding ships, so they are immediately able to provide excellent service as soon as they step onboard.</p><p>Guests should also expect to see the expansion of popular existing partnerships with culinary experts for food and beverage outlets on board. More details and specific information will be shared closer to each ship's dry dock date.</p><p><strong>Destination Experiences</strong><br />Norwegian has further expanded plans for the line's privately-owned destinations including the development of the <a title="Caribbean " href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean's</a> premier resort-style experience at <a title="Harvest Caye, Belize" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-harvest-caye" target="_self">Harvest Caye, Belize</a>. This spectacular resort-style port of call will feature an expansive pool, exclusive beach, shallow lagoon for watersports, private luxury cabanas and many more exciting features, all in the richest ecosystems in the region with a diversity of flora and fauna that is core to the Harvest Caye experience. </p><p>Considerable new features are also in store for the line's private Bahamian island, <a title="Great Stirrup Cay" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-great-stirrup-cay" target="_self">Great Stirrup Cay</a>. The island was recently enhanced in 2014 and will debut several new offerings and high quality amenities for guests by spring 2017. Specific details will be announced later this year, and guests should expect to find experiences on the island that complement those found on board Norwegian's ships, including private spaces, luxury relaxation areas, multiple food and beverage outlets and interactive activities. </p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line's fleet features 14 purpose-built ships, including the recently launched Norwegian Escape. To book a cruise with Norwegian, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit www.ncl.com.</p><p><strong>Forward-Looking Statements<br /></strong>This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements concerning the timing of upcoming ship refurbishments and any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate, or imply future results, performance, or achievements. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to economic, competitive, and technological factors outside of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.'s ("NCLH") control that may cause NCLH's business, strategy, or actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. For information about the risks and uncertainties associated with NCLH's business, please refer to NCLH's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. NCLH expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in expectations or events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements are based.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-invites-guests-feel-free-seaNorwegian Invites Guests To Feel Free At Sea2016-01-06T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line has introduced an all-new promotional offer in conjunction with the launch of their new brand campaign, "Feel Free." With Norwegian's <em><strong>Free at Sea </strong></em><a title="cruise deal" href="https://www.ncl.com/specials-and-promotions/choice" target="_blank">cruise deal</a>, guests who book a new cruise vacation† now through April 10 can enjoy up to $1,600 in added benefits to enhance their cruising experience. </p><p><strong>Free at Sea</strong> invites guests to Feel Free to select their favorite onboard amenities to enjoy complimentary during their cruise. Guests who book a new five-day or longer sailing in any category stateroom on sailings more than 30 days prior to departure can select their preference of four incredible offers, including a free Ultimate Beverage Package*, a free Specialty Dining Package*, free $50 per port shore excursion credits in up to four ports, or a free 250 minute WiFi package**. Guests who book a suite or The Haven by Norwegian™ will enjoy all four free offers.</p><p>Guests looking to explore the beauty and majesty of <a title="Hawaii cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/hawaii-cruises" target="_self">Hawai`i</a> can do so aboard <a title="Pride of America" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/pride-of-america" target="_blank">Pride of America</a>, which has her own exclusive Free at Sea offer. Those who book a new seven-day inter-island <a title="Hawaii cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/hawaii-cruises" target="_self">Hawai`i cruise</a> more than 30 days prior sailing through April 29, 2017 aboard Pride of America in any stateroom category will have the freedom to select one of four offers to enhance their cruising experience including a free one-night pre-cruise hotel stay***, a free Specialty Dining Package*, free pre-paid gratuities for the first and second guest in the stateroom, or a free $50 per port shore excursion credits in up to four ports. Guests who book a suite aboard Pride of America will receive all four offers, turning their cruise into a nearly all-inclusive experience.</p><p>This winter and spring Norwegian has 10 cruise ships sailing the warm waters of the <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean </a>and the <a title="Bahamas cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bahamas-florida-cruises" target="_self">Bahamas</a>, including the brand's newest ship <a title="Norwegian Escape" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/escape" target="_blank">Norwegian Escape</a>, which features 28 dining options, two Tony-Award winning Broadway musicals, the brand's first nursery with supervised care for young cruisers ages six months to two years, accommodations to fit any budget and much more. The recently enhanced Norwegian Epic is spending her winter season sailing the culturally-rich waters of the <a title="Mediterranean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruises-to/mediterranean-cruise" target="_self">Mediterranean</a>, as well as the Canary Islands and Morocco. Those looking to experience their bucket list of adventures and marvel at the breathtaking landmarks of <a title="South America cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/south-american-cruises" target="_self">South America</a> can do so aboard Norwegian Sun, with alternating westbound and eastbound 14-day itineraries between <a title="Valparaiso, Chile cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/santiago-valparaiso-cruises" target="_self">Valparaiso, Chile</a> and <a title="Buenos Aires, Argentina cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/buenos-aires-cruises" target="_self">Buenos Aires, Argentina</a>. Guests looking to take the world's greatest shortcut and cruises through the 40-mile <a title="Panama Canal cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/panama-canal-cruises" target="_self">Panama Canal</a> can do so aboard Norwegian Pearl departing from <a title="Cruise from Miami" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/miami-cruises" target="_self">Miami</a> or Norwegian Jewel from <a title="Cruises from Los Angeles " href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/los-angeles-cruises" target="_self">Los Angeles</a>. West Coast guests can hop aboard Norwegian Jewel for a seven-day <a title="Mexico cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/mexico-cruises" target="_self">Mexican Riviera</a> sailing from Los Angeles or make the hop over to <a title="Hawaii cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/hawaii-cruises" target="_self">Hawai`i</a> to sail aboard Pride of America, the only ship sailing year round seven-day inter-island <a title="Hawaii cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/hawaii-cruises" target="_self">Hawai`i cruises</a>.</p><p>Only Norwegian allows guests to visit the destinations of their dreams and invites guests to Feel Free to enjoy premium entertainment, action-packed adventure, a wide variety of dining options and the freedom to do it all or absolutely nothing on their own timetable. To book a cruise aboard a Norwegian ship, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 866-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit <a title="www.ncl.com/cruise-deals/choice" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-deals/choice" target="_self">https://www.ncl.com/cruise-deals/choice</a>.</p><p># # #</p><p>†Offer valid for US residents only and terms based on itinerary and stateroom category booked. All sailings booked less than 30 days prior to sail date are not eligible for offer. Pride of America and Norwegian Sky sailings are not eligible for fleet wide Feel Free offer. Pride of America's March 15, 2016 sailing is not eligible for Free at Sea Hawai'i offer.</p><p>*Guests are responsible for an 18% gratuity for retail value for Specialty Dining Package, Ultimate Beverage Package,and/ or the Soda Package, with pricing based on number of cruise nights. Suites or Haven guests will not be responsible for the 18% gratuities related to the Ultimate Dining Package, Ultimate Beverage Package, and/or the Soda Package.</p><p>*** One login per stateroom. On Norwegian Breakaway, stateroom receives an internet package of 100/250 minutes or 300/1000 MB of data respectively.</p><p>***Offer valid for Waikiki Marriott Resort-city view room. In the event that the hotel scheduled to be used in package is unavailable, for any reason, Norwegian Cruise Line reserves the right to substitute the hotel included in package. One night pre-hotel offer is available on reservations with 4 guests or less.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-unveils-feel-free-brand-campaignNorwegian Cruise Line Unveils "Feel Free" Brand Campaign2016-01-05T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed the company's new global brand campaign, "Feel Free." Rooted in the cruise line's fundamentals of freedom & flexibility, Feel Free is an invitation for guests to experience Norwegian's philosophy of what a <a title="cruise vacation" href="https://www.ncl.com/vacations/" target="_blank">cruise vacation</a> should be, free from rigid schedules with the freedom to make their vacation their own.</p><p>The integrated campaign, launched January 4, is inclusive of national television spots, online video, digital units, and various social media activations. One social media initiative encourages usage of the campaign's #FeelFree hashtag by asking consumers to share their New Year's resolutions for a chance to win a 7-day cruise with Norwegian. The high-energy campaign conveys the brand's passion for delivering outstanding vacation experiences and showcases Norwegian's fun-loving, bold personality. It further provides an opportunity to speak to guests in new markets via new formats, including various social platforms. The new campaign was created and developed with partner agencies BBDO Atlanta and OMD.</p><p>"The concept of ‘Feel Free' transcends the idea of traditional cruising and speaks to the experience that is uniquely offered and delivered aboard Norwegian ships: our promise that guests should be free to vacation on their terms," said Meg Lee, Norwegian Cruise Line's senior vice-president and chief marketing officer.</p><p>The launch of "Feel Free" works hand-in-hand to communicate Norwegian's new promotional offer Free at Sea. Norwegian's Free at Sea promotional offer allows guests to choose from four free <a title="cruise deals" href="https://www.ncl.com/specials-and-promotions/choice" target="_blank">cruise deals</a>: free unlimited beverages, free specialty dining, free shore excursions or free wifi, delivering a very high value for their vacation dollar.</p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line's fleet features 14 purpose-built ships, including the recently launched Norwegian Escape. To book a cruise with Norwegian, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit www.ncl.com.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-reveals-north-america-bahamas-bermuda-summer-2017-itinerariesNorwegian Cruise Line Reveals North America, Bahamas and Bermuda Summer 2017 Itineraries2015-12-15T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line today announced its Summer 2017 deployment, featuring an array of exciting itineraries, all featuring Norwegian's signature freedom and flexibility onboard. Whether guests wish to experience the adventure of a lifetime in <a title="Alaska cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/alaska-cruises" target="_self">Alaska</a>; enjoy a relaxing cruise to the pink sands of <a title="Bermuda cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bermuda-cruises" target="_self">Bermuda</a>; or sail away to the clear blue waters of the <a title="Bahamas cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bahamas-florida-cruises" target="_self">Bahamas</a>, there is a cruise available from convenient ports of departure including New York, Boston and Miami. The new itineraries go on sale on December 22, 2015 for Latitudes Rewards guests and travel partners and on December 23, 2015 for all bookings.</p><p>"Guests sailing on Norwegian Cruise Line in Summer 2017 can explore the world through a variety of cruises to spectacular destinations, all while enjoying the freedom and flexibility that only a Norwegian cruise can offer," said Andy Stuart, Norwegian Cruise Line's president and chief operating officer. "Guests can feel free to cruise to the best of Bermuda and the Bahamas on four beautiful ships, including the recently refurbished Norwegian Gem, or experience the scenic beauty of Alaska on some of the youngest ships in the industry."</p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Alaska<br /></strong></span>Exploring Alaska by sea will now be more exciting than ever with Norwegian, with a number of itineraries ranging in length from seven to 14 nights. Norwegian will continue to offer the youngest fleet in <a title="Alaska cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/alaska-cruises" target="_self">Alaska</a>, with three ships sailing in the summer of 2017: Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian Jewel, sailing seven-day Glacier Bay and Sawyer Glacier itineraries, respectively, from Seattle; and Norwegian Sun, sailing seven-day <a title="Alaska cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/alaska-cruises" target="_self">Alaska cruises</a> alternating between Vancouver, British Columbia and Seward, Alaska. </p><p>New for Summer 2017, Norwegian will offer three longer itineraries, giving guests the opportunity to be fully immersed in the beauty and wonder of Alaska. On Norwegian Jewel, guests can choose from a breath-taking eight-day Sawyer Glacier cruise from Vancouver to Seattle on May 5, 2017, featuring port calls in Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, and Icy Strait Point, Alaska; Victoria, British Columbia; and a cruise past the Sawyer Glacier. Also on Norwegian Jewel, guests can explore the wonder of this majestic state with a ten-day Ultimate Alaska from Seattle to Vancouver on September 23, 2017. This incredible itinerary features the finest the last frontier has to offer, beginning with a cruise through the Inside Passage followed by calls in Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Icy Strait Point, and Sitka, Alaska; Prince Rupert, British Columbia; plus a cruise to Sawyer Glacier and Glacier Bay. </p><p>Guests looking for the definitive <a title="Alaska cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/alaska-cruises" target="_self">Alaska cruising</a> experience can opt for a 14-day Ultimate Alaska from San Francisco to Vancouver on Norwegian Sun, departing on May 15, 2017. This itinerary provides guests the chance to experience the best of the forty-ninth state, with port calls in Astoria, Oregon; Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Icy Strait Point, and Sitka, Alaska; Prince Rupert and Nanaimo, British Columbia; and cruises through Glacier Bay, Hubbard Glacier Sawyer Glacier and the Inside Passage. </p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Bahamas and Florida<br /></strong></span>The recently refurbished Norwegian Gem will sail seven-day <a title="Bahamas & Florida cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bahamas-florida-cruises" target="_self">Bahamas & Florida cruises</a> from New York in 2017, from April 29, 2017 to August 26, 2017. This popular family-friendly itinerary includes visits to Orlando and the Beaches (Port Canaveral), Norwegian's private island Great Stirrup Cay and Nassau, Bahamas. Along with the addition of brand favorites Sugarcane Mojito Bar and O'Sheehans Neighborhood Bar & Grill last year, Norwegian Gem also recently received extensive interior enhancements including upgrades to fabrics, fixtures and carpeting in all specialty restaurants, bars, lounges, staterooms and suites. </p><p>For a shorter <a title="Bahamas cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bahamas-florida-cruises" target="_self">Bahamas cruise</a> option, Norwegian Sky will offer the freedom and flexibility of the most inclusive contemporary cruise vacation at sea, with three- and four-day <a title="Cruises to the Bahamas" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bahamas-florida-cruises" target="_self">cruises to the Bahamas</a> year-round from Miami departing Fridays and Mondays, with free unlimited beer, wine and premium spirits included. Ports of call include: Nassau, Grand Bahama Island, and Great Stirrup Cay, Norwegian's private island.</p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Bermuda<br /></strong></span>Norwegian will continue its tradition of sailing from both New York City and Boston to the pink sand beaches of <a title="Bermuda cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bermuda-cruises" target="_self">Bermuda </a>between April and October, 2017. Norwegian Breakaway will sail from New York City to <a title="Bermuda cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bermuda-cruises" target="_self">Bermuda</a> on seven-day cruises every Sunday from April 23, 2017 through September 24, 2017. From Boston, Norwegian Dawn will sail seven-day cruises, departing every Friday, from May 5, 2017 through September 15, 2017 as well as on October 20 and 27, 2017.</p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Canada & New England<br /></strong></span>Norwegian Gem will again offer two summer <a title="Canada & New England cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/new-england-cruises" target="_self">Canada & New England roundtrip cruises</a> from New York City in 2017. These seven-day sailings on June 10 and June 24, 2017 call in the iconic ports of Halifax, Nova Scotia; Saint John, New Brunswick; Bar Harbour and Portland, Maine.</p><p>During prime foliage season, Norwegian Gem will also offer alternating seven-day roundtrip cruises from New York City from September 2 to October 14, 2017, visiting four beautiful ports of call: Halifax, Nova Scotia; Saint John, New Brunswick; Portland, Maine; and Bar Harbour, Maine or Boston, Massachusetts. Sailing from Boston, Norwegian Dawn will offer two seven-day, one-way <a title="Canada & New England cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/new-england-cruises" target="_self">Canada & New England cruises</a> on September 22 and October 6, 2017, with calls in Portland, Maine; Halifax, Nova Scotia; Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island; Gaspésie and Saguenay (La Baie), Quebec; ending in Quebec City, Quebec. Norwegian Dawn will also offer two return seven-day cruises from Quebec City to Boston on September 29 and October 13, 2017, with an overnight in Quebec City, followed by calls in the picturesque ports of Sydney and Halifax, Nova Scotia; Saint John, Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick; and Bar Harbor, Maine.</p><p>Norwegian's Summer 2017 <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean</a> and <a title="European cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/european-cruises" target="_self">European cruise</a> itineraries will be unveiled in early 2016. For full itinerary details and to book these exciting new Summer 2017 itineraries, contact a travel professional, call 866-234-7350 or visit <a title="www.ncl.com" href="https://www.ncl.com" target="_self">www.ncl.com</a>.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-honored-once-again-worlds-leading-large-ship-cruise-line-world-Norwegian Cruise Line Honored Once Again As "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" By The World Travel Awards2015-12-14T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/PR-121115-Norwegian-Escape.jpg" alt="Norwegian Escape" width="600" height="329" /></p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line has once again been named the "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards, marking the fourth consecutive year that the company has been honored with this accolade. In addition, Norwegian won in a new category this year for the "World's Leading Cruise Line Website."</p><p>The awards were presented to Norwegian Cruise Line at the 22st annual World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala, held on December 12, 2015 in El Jadida, Morocco. The annual awards are voted on by thousands of travel and tourism professionals from across the globe and honor travel companies that provide outstanding products and customer service. </p><p>In addition to the award for top large ship cruise line worldwide, earlier this year Norwegian Cruise Line was also recognized by the World Travel Awards as "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" for the eighth consecutive year as well as the "Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line" for the third consecutive year. </p><p>"We are overjoyed to once again be honored as a worldwide leader in the travel industry, and we thank all of the many travel partners, industry professionals and guests who voted for us," said Andy Stuart, president and chief operating officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. "We are very proud of this incredible achievement, which is a testament to our commitment to excellence across our fleet and our hard-working crew's dedication to providing our guests with an outstanding vacation experience."</p><p>Norwegian's fourteen Freestyle Cruising vessels sail a variety of exciting itineraries, from the Caribbean to Panama Canal, South America and Mexican Riviera. The line's newest ships, Norwegian Escape and Norwegian Getaway cruise the Caribbean year-round from Miami. In addition, Norwegian has six vessels sailing the Caribbean and the Bahamas from convenient homeport locations including New York, Tampa, Port Canaveral (Orlando), New Orleans and Houston. Norwegian Sun is currently sailing alternating 14-day itineraries in South America, while Norwegian Jewel is sailing seven-day itineraries to the Mexican Riviera, Norwegian Epic is sailing the Mediterranean from Barcelona this winter, and Pride of America, sails weekly inter-island Hawaii cruises that offer 100 hours of port time.</p><p>The World Travel Awards has been recognizing and acknowledging excellence amongst companies involved in the global travel and tourism industries since 1993, and has set high standards for all of their participants. </p><p>To book an award-winning cruise with Norwegian, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit www.ncl.com.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/pitbull-christens-norwegian-escape-larger-life-performancePitbull Christens Norwegian Escape With Larger Than Life Performance2015-11-09T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/Escape-Christening-Pitbull-FDR.jpg" alt="" /></p><p>International superstar’s dynamic concert embodies showstopping qualities of Norwegian’s newest and largest ship</p><p>The magnificent new Norwegian Escape – Norwegian’s largest ship and the first in its Breakaway Plus Class – was christened today in a stunning ceremony worthy of her size and status.</p><p>International music sensation Pitbull, who also served as GODFATHER for Norwegian Escape, thrilled fans and VIPs alike at the PortMiami pier side concert. The ship’s breathtaking hull artwork, created by Guy Harvey, who made a special guest appearance, served as the backdrop for the epic event.</p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings chief executive officer Frank Del Rio kicked off the festivities, where guests experienced an afternoon packed with fun and excitement in celebration of Norwegian Escape. Following a surprise opening act which featured acrobatic Parkour performers defying gravity (with the help of hidden trampolines built into the stage), national radio personality Froggy from the “Elvis Duran Morning Show” took the reins as event emcee, engaging the audience and introducing performers and special VIP guests, including Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez who discussed the positive impact Norwegian Escape will have on the local community, its residents and the economy.</p><p>Attendees were treated to a special sneak peak at the stellar entertainment Norwegian Escape has to offer as the casts of Tony Award-winning Broadway shows “After Midnight” and “Million Dollar Quartet” performed a selection of songs from each respective show, before Pitbull brought down the house with his hottest hits, including “Don’t Stop the Party”, “Fireball” and “Give Me Everything”.</p><p>DJ-led sing-alongs and a slideshow of themed guest photos snapped by roving photographers created a truly interactive event, where audience members quite literally became part of the show as photos of individual attendees holding signs customized with the place they’d choose to “Escape” were projected onto the jumbo screen on the main stage.</p><p>“Norwegian Escape represents a major moment for us – this is a true evolution of our brand,” said Andy Stuart, Norwegian Cruise Line’s president and chief operating officer. “Not only does she offer high caliber entertainment, quality dining and luxurious accommodations that significantly raise the bar for our fleet and puts her in a class of her own, but she exemplifies our renewed commitment to offering unparalleled freedom and flexibility to our guests.”</p><p> </p><p><strong>Norwegian Escape</strong></p><p>Norwegian Escape, the largest in Norwegian’s fleet of 14 vessels, features an elevated design that makes for a decidedly upscale experience. Quality finishes, curated artwork and the most luxurious The Haven by Norwegian™ exclusive ship–within-a-ship suite complex are just a few of the standout features that put Norwegian Escape in a class of her own.</p><p>Norwegian Escape’s Haven is the largest in the fleet and the most luxurious. At the heart of the private enclave on the top of the ship lies a three-story covered courtyard. An expanded forward sundeck with a cantilevered whirlpool, along with a new outdoor dining space in the Haven’s private restaurant make Norwegian Escape’s Haven the ultimate small ship experience, while still providing the freedom to enjoy large ship dining, entertainment and amenities.</p><p>Norwegian Escape’s dining options offer guests a mix of complimentary options, signature favorites and new premium specialty outlets. Showcasing all-new upgraded menus across all restaurants, the ship’s 11 complimentary dining offerings and signature specialty restaurants Le Bistro, Cagney’s and La Cucina rival those of luxury lines, with menu highlights including Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb, Fresh Maine Lobsters and Steak au Poivre with cognac sauce. Two new specialty restaurants from James Beard Award-Winning Iron Chef Jose Garces include Bayamo, a Latin seafood specialty restaurant, and Pincho Tapas Bar. Also new onboard is the Food Republic, a sophisticated food hall developed by Miami-based The Pubbelly Restaurant Group. The combination of choice and quality in dining options onboard and her upmarket design sets Norwegian Escape apart in the contemporary cruise market.</p><p>Continuing with Norwegian’s commitment to excellence in entertainment, Norwegian Escape features two truly spectacular Tony Award-winning Broadway musicals that headline the Escape Theater: After Midnight, the smash-hit musical that combines the big-band songs of Duke Ellington and the best dancing from Broadway; and Million Dollar Quartet, the smash-hit musical inspired by the famed recording session that brought together rock 'n' roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins. In a new concept exclusive to Norwegian Escape, the Supper Club has been re-imagined for an unforgettable dinner and show. For The Record: The Brat Pack™ is a critically acclaimed Hollywood night that celebrates classic soundtracks of motion picture masters in a one-of-a kind 360° post-modern cabaret.</p><p>Nightlife onboard includes outposts of several popular land-based outlets, including the first-ever Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville restaurant and 5 O’Clock Somewhere Bar at sea, a music venue and outdoor bar on The Waterfront that features live nightly performances. The District Brew House, a hip, urban craft beer hall featuring an exclusive partnership with Miami’s own Wynwood Brewing Company, will serve up more than 24 draft beers while The Cellars, A Michael Mondavi Family Wine Bar, features an array of immersive wine experiences, focusing on tasting, education, and the enjoyment of wine. Norwegian Escape will also feature Miami’s oldest and most legendary bar, Tobacco Road.</p><p>Norwegian Escape’s recreation spaces are unrivaled, with the largest ropes course at sea leading a wide array of activities. This three-story multiplex of heart-pounding challenges complete with two planks and five Sky Rails, zip tracks that allow guests to soar through the air. On the top of the ship, guests will find a redesigned pool deck area that features an open area for sunbathing, a double-deck bar and two new large format LED screens. Norwegian Escape’s Aqua Park is the largest at sea and includes a new tandem Aqua Racer slide, complete with a clear acrylic section to further enhance the thrill of this adventure ride. Adding to the family fun, Norwegian Escape features an expanded Kids’ Aqua Park with an enclosed slide, rope climb fun zone and spray cannons for kids to splash and play in their own designated space. Along with an expanded Splash Academy youth center that includes dedicated play spaces for specific age groups, Norwegian Escape also offers the line’s first nursery for cruisers two and under.</p><p>In addition to family oceanview staterooms that accommodate up to five guests, Norwegian Escape’s accommodations include Studios, designed and priced for solo travelers; and many options for families, multi-generational groups, spa enthusiasts and more.</p><p>Learn more about Norwegian Escape’s luxurious accommodations, as well as its distinctive dining, entertainment, shopping and leisure options, by visiting http://www.escape.ncl.com/. To book a cruise on Norwegian Escape, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE(625-2784), or visit www.ncl.com. </p><p> </p><p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong></p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 49-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to explore the world on one of 13 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea.</p><p>Recently, the line was named “Europe’s Leading Cruise Line” for the eighth consecutive year, as well as “Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Line” for the third time and “World’s Leading Large Ship Cruise Line” for the second year by the World Travel Awards.</p><p>For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line visit www.ncl.com; contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784); or follow us on the following social channels for the latest company news & exclusive content: Facebook & Youtube @NorwegianCruiseLine, Twitter/Periscope @CruiseNorwegian, Instagram @norwegiancruiseline, & Snapchat @cruisenorwegian! High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom.</p><p>###</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/escape-big-eventEscape To The Big Event2015-11-09T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Escape has arrived in Miami. Join us in welcoming her by tuning in to the live stream of inaugural events via Periscope* beginning today November 9th at 2:30PM EST.</p><p>#NorwegianEscape</p><p>Follow us on Periscope* to be part of the inaugural events. @CruiseNorwegian</p><p>*What is Periscope?</p><p>Periscope is a live video streaming platform. It enables users to broadcast live video from your phone and share with the whole world or just a few friends — as it happens.</p><p>To download: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/app/id972909677">iTunes </a>or <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.periscope.android&hl=en">Android</a>.</p><p>For help with Periscope visit: <a href="https://help.periscope.tv/">Periscope Help Center</a>.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-takes-delivery-norwegian-escapeNorwegian Cruise Line Takes Delivery Of Norwegian Escape2015-10-22T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line took delivery today of the line's largest ship to date, the 164,600 gross ton Norwegian Escape, from MEYER WERFT during a ceremony in Bremerhaven, Germany, after a building period of only 17 months. Norwegian Escape is the first ship in the company's new Breakaway Plus Class, signifying an evolution of Norwegian Cruise Line and bringing to life the brand's promise of freedom and flexibility with a premium experience from bow to stern. Following delivery today, the ship sets sail for Hamburg for the start of her European inaugural festivities. After a two-night stop in Southampton, Norwegian Escape will make the crossing to her year-round homeport of Miami on October 29. The ship will be christened in Miami on November 9. </p>
<p>"Norwegian Escape's arrival marks a true evolution for our brand - we've capitalized on the best of our Breakaway Class ships and taken freedom and flexibility to the next level with this incredible new ship," said Andy Stuart, Norwegian Cruise Line's president and chief operating officer. "Once again, the team at MEYER WERFT, along with our new build and operations teams, and all of the ship's officers and crew have done a remarkable job and we cannot wait to welcome guests on board this spectacular new vessel."</p>
<p>"We are thrilled to deliver the first in Norwegian Cruise Line's Breakaway Plus class," said Bernard Meyer, managing partner with MEYER WERFT. "Norwegian Escape is the newest and most advanced cruise vessel on the seas and we are proud of the team that worked diligently to design and build her."</p>
<p>Norwegian Escape, the largest in Norwegian's fleet of 14 vessels, features an elevated design that makes for a decidedly upscale experience. Quality finishes, curated artwork and the most luxurious The Haven by Norwegian(TM) exclusive ship-within-a-ship suite complex are just a few of the standout features that put Norwegian Escape in a class of her own.
Norwegian Escape's Haven is the largest in the fleet and the most luxurious. At the heart of the private enclave on the top of the ship lies a three-story covered courtyard. An expanded forward sundeck with a cantilevered whirlpool, along with a new outdoor dining space in the Haven's private restaurant make Norwegian Escape's Haven the ultimate small ship experience, while still providing the freedom to enjoy large ship dining, entertainment and amenities. </p>
<p>Norwegian Escape's dining options offer guests a mix of complimentary options, signature favorites and new premium specialty outlets. Showcasing all-new upgraded menus across all restaurants, the ship's 11 complimentary dining offerings and signature specialty restaurants Le Bistro, Cagney's and La Cucina rival those of luxury lines, with menu highlights including Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb, Fresh Maine Lobsters and Steak au Poivre with cognac sauce. Two new specialty restaurants from James Beard Award-Winning Iron Chef Jose Garces include Bayamo, a Latin seafood specialty restaurant, and Pincho Tapas Bar. Also new onboard is the Food Republic, a sophisticated food hall developed by Miami-based The Pubbelly Restaurant Group. The combination of choice and quality in dining options onboard and her upmarket design sets Norwegian Escape apart in the contemporary cruise market. </p>
<p>Continuing with Norwegian's commitment to excellence in entertainment, Norwegian Escape features two truly spectacular Tony Award-winning Broadway musicals that headline the Escape Theater: After Midnight, the smash-hit musical that combines the big-band songs of Duke Ellington and the best dancing from Broadway; and Million Dollar Quartet, the smash-hit musical inspired by the famed recording session that brought together rock 'n' roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins. In a new concept exclusive to Norwegian Escape, the Supper Club has been re-imagined for an unforgettable dinner and show. For The Record: The Brat Pack(TM) is a critically acclaimed Hollywood night that celebrates classic soundtracks of motion picture masters in a one-of-a kind 360° post-modern cabaret.
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<p>Nightlife onboard includes outposts of several popular land-based outlets, including the first-ever Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville restaurant and 5 O'Clock Somewhere Bar at sea, a music venue and outdoor bar on The Waterfront that features live nightly performances. The District Brew House, a hip, urban craft beer hall featuring an exclusive partnership with Miami's own Wynwood Brewing Company, will serve up more than 24 draft beers while The Cellars, A Michael Mondavi Family Wine Bar, features an array of immersive wine experiences, focusing on tasting, education, and the enjoyment of wine. Norwegian Escape will also feature Miami's oldest and most legendary bar, Tobacco Road.
Norwegian Escape's recreation spaces are unrivaled, with the largest ropes course at sea leading a wide array of activities. This three-story multiplex of heart-pounding challenges complete with two planks and five Sky Rails, zip tracks that allow guests to soar through the air. On the top of the ship, guests will find a redesigned pool deck area that features an open area for sunbathing, a double-deck bar and two new large format LED screens. Norwegian Escape's Aqua Park is the largest at sea and includes a new tandem Aqua Racer slide, complete with a clear acrylic section to further enhance the thrill of this adventure ride. Adding to the family fun, Norwegian Escape features an expanded Kids' Aqua Park with an enclosed slide, rope climb fun zone and spray cannons for kids to splash and play in their own designated space. Along with an expanded Splash Academy youth center that includes dedicated play spaces for specific age groups, Norwegian Escape also offers the line's first nursery for cruisers two and under. </p>
<p>In addition to family oceanview staterooms that accommodate up to five guests, Norwegian Escape's accommodations include Studios, designed and priced for solo travelers; and many options for families, multi-generational groups, spa enthusiasts and more.
Learn more about Norwegian Escape's luxurious accommodations, as well as its distinctive dining, entertainment, shopping and leisure options, by visiting http://www.escape.ncl.com/. To book a cruise on Norwegian Escape, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE(625-2784), or visit www.ncl.com.</p>
<p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br/>
Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 49-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to explore the world on one of 13 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea.
Recently, the line was named "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" for the eighth consecutive year, as well as "Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line" for the third time and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" for the second year by the World Travel Awards.
For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line visit www.ncl.com; contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784); or follow us on the following social channels for the latest company news & exclusive content: Facebook & Youtube @NorwegianCruiseLine, Twitter/Periscope @CruiseNorwegian, Instagram @norwegiancruiseline, & Snapchat @cruisenorwegian! High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom.
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<p><strong>About MEYER WERFT GmbH </strong><br/>
Founded in 1795, Papenburg-based MEYER WERFT has been managed by the sixth and seventh generation of the Meyer family. This well-established company has approximately 3,300 employees. MEYER WERFT's extensive production program covers a wide range of ship types, from cruise ships, gas tankers, to car and passenger ferries. In order to stay successful in worldwide competition, production technology has been continuously improved and extended. Today, MEYER WERFT has the most modern production premises in the shipbuilding industry. For more information, go to www.meyerwerft.com.</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-epic-receives-shipwide-enhancementsNorwegian Epic Receives Shipwide Enhancements2015-10-20T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Epic welcomed guests onboard on Monday, October 19, following a three week dry dock where the ship received significant enhancements across the vessel, including entertainment, dining, technical operations and more. The new features come as Norwegian Epic readies for her winter and summer season sailing the Mediterranean from Barcelona, followed by her return to the United States and her new home in Port Canaveral in the fall of 2016.</p>
<p>Norwegian Epic now features a brand new entertainment outlet The Cavern Club, bringing the legendary Liverpool venue where the Beatles saw their popularity skyrocket to life. Following the addition of Broadway sensation Burn The Floor earlier this year, Norwegian Epic was outfitted with a second new Broadway show during the dry dock, Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical. Based on the Oscar-winning movie, the show is a heart-warming, uplifting comedy adventure of three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus searching for love and friendship and end up finding more than they could have ever dreamed of discovering. The Tony Award winning musical features a dazzling array of over 500 award-winning costumes, 200 extraordinary head-dresses and a hit parade of dance floor favorites, including "It's Raining Men," "I Will Survive," and "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun."</p>
<p>Dining enhancements for Norwegian Epic include extensive renovations to the existing Moderno Churrascaria, Cagney's, La Cucina, Le Bistro, Garden Café, Manhattan Room restaurant and Taste restaurant. Many of the onboard dining venues received a refreshed look with new carpeting, reupholstered furniture, new décor and more. </p>
<p>Norwegian Epic was also outfitted with a brand new photo gallery, library and card room. Guests looking for a "cool" adventure can tee up at the new SplashGolf™, which was installed in the ship's Kids Aqua Park. This new attraction combines two age-old elements of fun –water features and mini golf-- into one completely new, interactive water based game attracting all age groups for more family fun. Additionally, the vessel received major renovations and enhancements to the Mandara spa, Bliss Ultra Lounge, pool deck Marketplace, Epic Theater, Casino, and the exclusive Haven suite complex; including new lighting fixtures, artwork, wall covering, furniture and more. </p>
<p>"Norwegian Epic's extended dry dock has given us the opportunity to not only enhance the ship's public spaces but to add significant new features, including a brand new Tony Award-winning musical with Priscilla Queen of the Desert, a new entertainment venue with The Cavern Club and new activities like SplashGolf," said Andy Stuart, president and chief operating officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. "We continue to heavily invest in our current fleet, to ensure that guests have a consistent experience across all Norwegian ships and the freedom and flexibility to create their ideal cruise vacation."</p>
<p>Technical modernizations and maintenance also took place during the dry dock. The ship received a new pair of "Becker rudders" together with more efficient propeller caps, and state-of-the-art energy efficient hull paint. Additional significant technical and safety updates include: lifeboats and tender boats release systems upgrade; thrusters and stabilizers full maintenance, air ducts upgrades as well as improved storerooms' refrigeration systems.</p>
<p>To book a cruise on Norwegian Epic, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit www.ncl.com.</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-named-caribbeans-leading-cruise-line-third-consecutive-yearNorwegian Cruise Line Named "Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line" For Third Consecutive Year2015-10-19T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line has been named "Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards for the third consecutive year. The 22nd annual awards, held on October 17, are voted on by travel professionals and consumers from around the globe and honor the world's top travel companies for outstanding products and services. Norwegian, which has been voted Europe's Leading Cruise Line for eight consecutive years as well as the World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line, has eight spectacular Freestyle Cruising vessels sailing the Caribbean this winter from six convenient departure ports including Port Canaveral and Miami, where the all new Norwegian Escape sails year-round to the Caribbean.</p><p>"We are thrilled that travel partners and consumers have voted us the Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line once again and we are so proud to accept this honor," said Andy Stuart, president and chief operating officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. "This award speaks to our spectacular Caribbean itineraries and the freedom and flexibility that guests can only find on board Norwegian Cruise Line."</p><p>New to the Caribbean this season is Norwegian's largest ship to date, Norwegian Escape. The first in the line's Breakaway Plus class, Norwegian Escape will sail weekly seven-day cruises from her year-round homeport of Miami to the Eastern Caribbean beginning on November 14, 2015. The 164,600 gross ton ship will be the largest ever to home port year-round in Miami, carrying 4,200 guests to tropical Caribbean destinations including St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; Tortola, British Virgin Islands; and Nassau, Bahamas. Norwegian Escape's signature hull artwork is designed by marine wildlife artist and champion of ocean conservation, Guy Harvey. Accommodations include the company's signature luxury ship–within-a-ship complex: The Haven by Norwegian; along with Studios, designed and priced for solo travellers; and many options for families, multi-generational groups, spa enthusiasts and more. Norwegian Escape's dining and entertainment will include outposts of several popular land-based outlets, including the first-ever floating Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville restaurant and Miami's oldest and most legendary bar, Tobacco Road. Norwegian Escape will also feature the 5 O'Clock Somewhere Bar, a music venue and outdoor bar on The Waterfront that will feature live nightly performances where guests can enjoy the sounds of the tropics.</p><p>Other ships sailing the Caribbean from Miami include Norwegian Getaway, sailing weekly to the Western Caribbean; Norwegian Pearl, sailing the Panama Canal.</p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line will return to homeport in Port Canaveral this season for the first time since 2012 with Norwegian Spirit. The 2,000 passenger ship will sail a number of both seven-day Eastern as well as seven-day Western Caribbean itineraries roundtrip from Port Canaveral. She will also sail more than a dozen unique 14-day Eastern & Western Caribbean itineraries with varying ports of call including St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands; Costa Maya, Mexico; Ocho Rios, Jamaica and more.</p><p>Norwegian Jade repositions from Europe to Houston, Texas and will sail seven-day Western <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean cruises</a>. From November 14, 2015 through April 9, 2016, guests will have the opportunity to visit Cozumel, Mexico; Roatán, Bay Islands, Honduras; and Belize City, Belize. Beginning February 2016, Norwegian Jade's seven-day Western Caribbean itinerary will feature calls in Norwegian's brand new destination, Harvest Caye, Belize.</p><p>Vacationers in Tampa, New York City and New Orleans can also cruise to the Caribbean on Norwegian. Vacationers looking to cruise from Tampa can set sail on board Norwegian Sun to the Western Caribbean. Norwegian Gem offers spectacular nine-day Eastern Caribbean cruises from New York City while Norwegian Breakaway, the ship that brings the best of NYC to Sea, offers guests the chance to cruise from the Big Apple to the Bahamas & Florida. In the Big Easy, guests can cruise to the Western Caribbean on Norwegian Dawn, departing weekly to Cozumel; Belize City; Roatán; and Costa Maya, starting November 23, 2014.</p><p>For more information on Norwegian Cruise Line, or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 866-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit www.ncl.com.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-pearl-feature-legends-concertNorwegian Pearl To Feature Legends In Concert2015-10-15T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>The iconic tribute show, Legends in Concert, is now honored to call Norwegian Pearl home on the high seas. After five successful years aboard Norwegian Epic, the show has now made its way to Norwegian Pearl.</p>
<p>A staple on Las Vegas' center strip for the past 32 years, Legends in Concert is known as the pioneer of live tribute shows and has assembled the greatest collection of live tribute artists and celebrity look-alikes in the industry.</p>
<p>"Norwegian Cruise Line is committed to pushing the envelope to provide the highest quality of entertainment at sea," said Richard Ambrose, Vice President of Entertainment and Cruise Programming for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings. "Norwegian Epic revolutionized the cruise industry by being the first ship to offer branded entertainment experiences like Legends in Concert; we are thrilled to continue that legacy and bring this guest favorite to Norwegian Pearl."</p>
<p>The brand new Legends in Concert production aboard Norwegian Pearl features three legendary tribute artists paying homage to the "Material Girl" Madonna, Elton John and the "Queen of Rock ‘n' Roll," Tina Turner.</p>
<p>"We are honored to have another year-round Legends in Concert production aboard Norwegian Pearl as a part of our long-term multi-dimensional partnership with Norwegian," said Brian Brigner, Chief Operating Officer for Legends in Concert. "We will have the highest quality tribute acts in the world performing on Norwegian Pearl, and they will be joined by the always electrifying Legends singers and dancers and a rockin' live band."</p>
<p>The perfect home for Legends in Concert Norwegian Pearl is home to many music festivals and theme cruises throughout her 2015/2016 fall/winter season. In addition, Norwegian will sail a number of itineraries through the Panama Canal for the 2015/2016 fall/winter season. During the summer months of 2016, Norwegian Pearl will sail a seven-day roundtrip itinerary to Alaska from Seattle.</p>
<p>To experience Legends in Concert aboard Norwegian Pearl and to make a new cruise reservation, contact a travel professional, or call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit www.ncl.com.</p>
<p>Legends in Concert<br />
Recently voted Best Tribute Show in the Las Vegas Review-Journal's Best of Las Vegas 2015 poll, Legends in Concert, celebrating 32 years of success, is the longest-running independently owned production show in Las Vegas history. Owned and operated by On Stage Enterprises, LLC, Legends in Concert debuted at Imperial Palace Hotel and Casino in 1983 and later moved to Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel and Casino in 2013 in conjunction with the show's 30-year anniversary. Initially introduced as a limited six week engagement, this Las Vegas staple now performs 10 shows a week, year round. Packed with all-star talent and powerhouse vocals from some of the world's top tribute artists, the legendary show entertains audiences of all ages. The legend-look-a-likes perform using their own natural voices, and are backed by a live band that rocks the house with vivacious back-up singers and dancers who bring the performances to life. In addition to Las Vegas, On Stage produces Legends shows in such markets as Branson, Foxwoods Resort Casino, Long Island, Myrtle Beach, Niagara Falls, in Waikiki at the Royal Hawaiian Theater, on the high seas aboard Norwegian Pearl, and produces the acclaimed theatrical production Elvis Lives: http://elvislivestour.com. For further information visit www.legendsinconcert.com.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-announces-industry-leading-affinity-group-programNorwegian Cruise Line Announces Industry Leading Affinity Group Program2015-10-14T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line today revealed a brand new Affinity Groups Program, offering the most flexibility and strongest amenities in the cruise sector. With this industry-leading program, Norwegian is now providing affinity groups with more choices to allow greater customization based on the type of group booked, as well as the most attractive tour conductor policy in the industry.</p>
<p>Effective for bookings beginning December 1, 2015 for sailings January 1, 2016 and beyond, the new program offers the strongest guaranteed amenities for the life of the group, along with highly flexible amenity options and a tour conductor policy that rewards partners for genuine affinity groups.</p>
<p>"With our new Affinity Group Program, we have designed a product to customize a cruise for every affinity group and create the most attractive package available for group cruisers," said Nathan Hickman, vice-president of field sales for Norwegian Cruise Line. "We've listened to what our travel partners have said that their customers want from an affinity program, we've taken action, and we're proud to unveil this industry-leading program."</p>
<p>Norwegian's new Affinity Group Program offers three, customizable guaranteed amenity options for groups of 7-199 staterooms, ensuring that every affinity group will have an ideal package built to their needs. Options include:</p>
<p>- An industry-leading tour conductor policy of two complimentary berths for every 14 paid guests; or<br />
- A tour conductor policy of one complimentary berth for every 14 paid guests, plus the choice of an Ultimate Beverage Package* or Pre-Paid Service Charges for the first and second guest in each stateroom; or<br />
- A tour conductor policy of one complimentary berth for every 14 paid guests, plus two choices from the following options per stateroom: 250 minute Internet package; $50 Per Port Shore Excursion Credit**; 20 Image Photo Package;<br /> $75 OBC; $75 Fundraiser credit; $75 bonus commission; Group Cocktail Party; or up to a Four-Day Specialty Dining Package***</p>
<p>Travel partners who are interested in more details on Norwegian's new customizable affinity group program should contact their local business development manager or visit Norwegian Central (www.norwegiancentral.com).</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-announces-its-entry-china-cruise-marketNorwegian Cruise Line Announces Its Entry to the China Cruise Market2015-10-12T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line will introduce the first purpose-built ship customized for the China market in 2017, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq: NCLH) CEO Frank Del Rio announced today during the CruiseWorld China summit in Shanghai. Currently under construction, the new ship is designed specifically for the China market with accommodations, cuisine and onboard experiences that cater to the unique vacation preferences of Chinese guests.</p><p>"Our new purpose-built ship for China will have characteristics that are authentic to Norwegian Cruise Line and yet distinctively Chinese in all of its sensibility," said Del Rio. "With this new ship, Norwegian will unquestionably offer our Chinese guests a superior product and introduce a new standard of innovation and excellence into the marketplace, with an unrivaled level of customization for the Chinese consumer. It will perfectly suit what modern Chinese travelers value from an upscale cruise experience."</p><p>The new ship will be the second of Norwegian Cruise Line's Breakaway Plus class and features the line's unique style of cruising known as Freestyle Cruising. Aboard NCL ships, Chinese guests will indulge in a resort-style vacation experience, with the freedom and flexibility to joyfully spend time doing whatever they wish, from enjoying world-class entertainment to fine Mandarin, Cantonese and Continental dining; from duty-free luxury shopping to participating in any number of incredible first-at-sea activities onboard; all on their own time schedule.</p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line is widely recognized as the leading innovator in the cruise industry. Not only will Norwegian Cruise Line's new ship offer the highest-level of purpose-built customization, it will clearly be the most innovative ship ever built exclusively for the China market. With a capacity of 4,200 guests, this new Breakaway Plus-class vessel will provide the same sense of freedom and flexibility found on all Norwegian Cruise Line ships, but with experiences and amenities designed specifically with Chinese guest in mind. The level of customization will go beyond the physical design of the ship. Working with partners in China and local experts on the subtleties of Chinese culture, Chinese guests who sail on this new ship will be provided with an unmatched quality-level for service, cuisine, entertainment and overall experience that is simply not available in the China market today. Additional details, including the ship's name, homeport, accommodations, dining and entertainment will be shared in the coming months.</p><p>To better support the company's expansion efforts in China, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has opened offices in Beijing (Guomao CBD) and Hong Kong (Quarry Bay) and today opens its Shanghai office in Xintiandi. These China-based offices support all three brands in the company's portfolio – Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises which span the upper end of the contemporary, premium, and luxury cruise categories and relevant to each segment and each stage in the Chinese consumer life cycle.</p><p>"Our China offices house a dedicated leadership team uniquely focused on ensuring the success of our local travel agent partners, which is crucial to the success of our expansion in what will soon be the world's second largest cruise market," said Del Rio. "These offices will provide sales and marketing support to our travel partners whose customers not only wish to sail on our new China-based ship, but also on any of the incredible voyages around the world offered across our portfolio of brands."</p><p>The new ship will be delivered in Spring 2017. Norwegian will take delivery of the line's first Breakaway Plus class ship, Norwegian Escape, next week on October 22. Two additional ships in this class are on order for delivery in 2018 and 2019.</p><p>For more information on Norwegian Cruise Line visit <a href="http://www.goncl.cn">www.goncl.cn</a> or <a href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>.</p><p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings</strong></p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq: NCLH) is a diversified cruise operator of leading global cruise lines spanning market segments from contemporary to luxury under the NCL, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands. These brands operate a young fleet of 21 ships with approximately 40,000 lower berths visiting more than 420 destinations worldwide. The Company's brands will introduce six more ships through 2019.</p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the most innovative brand in cruise travel with a 50-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising, which revolutionized the industry by giving guests the freedom and flexibility of a resort style vacation at sea. With unparalleled entertainment and dining choices, the concept is perfect for China's younger cruising demographic.</p><p>For Chinese guests who are looking for a luxury vacation experience on Norwegian Cruise Line ships, The Haven is an exclusive key-card access only enclave with the line's most well-appointed and spacious accommodations and personalized service, including a private concierge and butler. NCL's award-winning fleet also offers a rich stateroom mix, from studios to private suite complexes that are particularly well-suited to China's multi-generational family vacations.</p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line delivers world-class experiences to its guests in an array of destinations in Europe, the <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean</a>, and the U.S., including <a title="Alaska Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/alaska-cruises" target="_self">Alaska</a> and <a title="Hawaii Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/hawaii-cruises" target="_self">Hawaii</a>. New cruise itineraries are further proof of the company's international expansion. In fall 2016, NCL will cruise to China for the first time since 2002, with the recently renovated Norwegian Star sailing to the region for several unique routes appealing to the brand's loyal guests who wish to explore new parts of the world. Ports of call include Sanya and Hong Kong.</p><p>Oceania Cruises is the market leader in the upper-premium cruise segment. It offers guests gourmet culinary experiences, elegant and spacious accommodations, a casual dress environment and personalized service. Oceania's five ships offer destination-oriented cruise vacations to more than 330 ports around the globe. Itineraries to China have been sailed by Oceania Cruises for decades. Oceania Insignia and Oceania Nautica will visit Sanya, Hong Kong, Xiamen, Shanghai, and Tianjin in 2016.</p><p>Regent Seven Seas Cruises is the market leader in the luxury cruise segment and operates three award-winning, all-suite ships. The line's fares include all-suite accommodations, round-trip air*, highly personalized service, acclaimed cuisine, fine wines and spirits, sightseeing excursions in every port, gratuities, and a pre-cruise luxury hotel package and complimentary Wi-Fi for those guests staying in concierge and higher suites. Three award-winning, all-suite vessels, Seven Seas Navigator, Seven Seas Mariner, and Seven Seas Navigator, are among the most spacious at sea and visit nearly 350 destinations around the globe. In July 2016, the line will introduce the most luxurious ship ever built with the 750-guest Seven Seas Explorer. <br />*In select markets</p><p># # #</p><p><strong>For media query, please contact:</strong></p><p><strong>Greater China </strong><br />BBDO Live. Ms. Alyssa Zhu<br />T: (+86 21) 2401 8000/8181<br />M: (+86) 1370 1994 164<br />alyssa.zhu@bbdolive.cn</p><p><strong>Rest of World</strong><br />NCL. Ms. Vanessa Picariello<br />T: +1 305-436-4174<br />publicrelations@ncl.com</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-escape-begins-her-conveyance-along-ems-riverNorwegian Escape Begins Her Conveyance Along the Ems River2015-09-18T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Escape, soon to be the largest ship in the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet, departed MEYER WERFT in Papenburg, Germany on Friday, September 18 for her approximately 24-hour long conveyance along the Ems River.</p>
<p>Norwegian Escape's river conveyance marks another key milestone in the ship's highly anticipated delivery. Measuring 1069 feet long and 136 feet wide, the ship is the first in the line's Breakaway Plus class. Three additional ships in the class are on order at Meyer Werft.</p>
<p>"After seeing firsthand this week how spectacular Norwegian Escape already looks, I am thrilled that she is officially on her journey to welcome guests next month," said Andy Stuart, president and chief operating officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. "As the first Breakaway Plus class ship, she will offer the very best in freedom and flexibility for our guests and we cannot wait to officially welcome her to the fleet."</p>
<p>Sailing backwards, Norwegian Escape left MEYER WERFT at approximately 2:00 pm (local time in Germany), and made a narrow passage through the ship yard's locks, with only 1.2 meters clearance separating the ship from the "bumpers" that were specially installed along the starboard side of the locks. This very careful maneuver took approximately 2 hours at a maximum speed of only 0.2 knots. The precise navigation included a team of two located on the bridge, with one navigation officer in charge of overseeing the bow maneuvers and the other overseeing the movement of the stern, led by experience River Ems pilots.</p>
<p>After passing through the locks, Norwegian Escape continued along the river, stern first. Due to the strong propulsion in the aft section of the vessel, traveling stern first helps with maneuverability, which is a key component when navigating the vessel through such narrow passages.</p>
<p>Before reaching her final destination in Eemshaven, Netherlands at approximately 12:30 pm (local time in Germany) on Saturday, September 19, , Norwegian Escape will pass through additional narrow passages including the Weener Bridge in Weener; Jann-Berghaus Bridge in Leer; and Ems-Barrier in Gandersum. Once the ship reaches Eemshaven, she will take on additional provisions and materials to welcome guests in late October, before heading toward the North Sea for sea trials later this month.</p>
<p>Norwegian Escape, soon to be the largest ship in the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet, will sail weekly seven-day cruises from her year-round homeport of Miami to the Eastern Caribbean beginning on November 14, 2015. The 164,600 gross ton ship will be the largest ever to home port year-round in Miami, carrying 4,200 guests to tropical Caribbean destinations including St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; Tortola, British Virgin Islands and Nassau, Bahamas.</p>
<p>Learn more about Norwegian Escape's luxurious accommodations, as well as its distinctive dining, entertainment, shopping and leisure options, by visiting http://www.escape.ncl.com/.</p>
<p>To book a cruise on Norwegian Escape, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE(625-2784), or visit www.ncl.com. </p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/steel-cutting-marks-start-construction-norwegians-second-breakaway-plus-vesselSteel Cutting Marks Start of Construction of Norwegian's Second Breakaway Plus Vessel2015-09-16T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>In a historic week in New Build history for Norwegian Cruise Line, the first piece of steel was cut at MEYER WERFT in Papenburg, Germany on Tuesday, September 15 to mark the construction of the second ship in the line's Breakaway Plus class, set for delivery in spring 2017.</p>
<p>Andy Stuart, President of Norwegian Cruise Line, pushed the button to start the plasma torch during the steel cutting ceremony in the laser center.</p>
<p>"On behalf of the more than 20,000 Norwegian team members worldwide, we are thrilled to mark the start of construction of the second ship in our company's Breakaway Plus class and the continued evolution of the Norwegian brand," said Stuart. "Not only will this ship fully embody the Norwegian brand and the freedom and flexibility that a Norwegian Cruise Line vacation means, but the combined expertise of the company's new leadership team will create what is sure to be the epitome of contemporary cruising."</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line executives, along with Meyer Werft's managing directors Bernard Meyer and Lambert Kruse and the yard's project manager Stephan Schmees, watched as the first plate of steel was cut by a plasma torch in the yard's state of the art facility. This plate will become part of Block 46, the first to be assembled for the new vessel. It took the plasma torch in the yard's state-of-the-art laser center merely a couple of minutes to cut a silhouette of the new ship from the steel plate. </p>
<p>"We are very happy to build these new class of ships for Norwegian Cruise Line and to continue our long-standing relationship," said Bernard Meyer, managing partner of Meyer Werft.</p>
<p>Having a tonnage of 165,600 gross tons and reaching more than 1,000 feet in length, the ship will carry 4,200 guests, reaching speeds of up to 23 knots.</p>
<p>To learn more about Norwegian Cruise Line, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit <a href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-escape-offer-lacoste-and-carolina-herrera-boutiquesNorwegian Escape To Offer Lacoste and Carolina Herrera Boutiques2015-09-10T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>When Norwegian Escape makes her maiden voyage in November, the ship will feature unprecedented dining, beverage and entertainment options-- and now, luxurious shopping with two dazzling name-brand boutiques.</p>
<p>The two boutiques - LACOSTE and Carolina Herrera - will be the first at sea for each acclaimed brand, as well as the first boutiques to be designed specifically for a Norwegian Cruise Line ship. These new offerings are the latest of several that are shaping Norwegian Escape into one of the most sensational cruise ships at sea, with other alliances including Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville; James Beard Award-winning Iron Chef Jose Garces; Michael Mondavi Family Wines; Tony Award-winning Broadway musicals After Midnight and Million Dollar Quartet; and more.</p>
<p>"These exclusive boutiques from two legendary fashion industry icons add further glamour to one of the most exciting cruise ships ever built," said Andy Stuart, Norwegian Cruise Line's president and chief operating officer. "LACOSTE and Carolina Herrera will offer Norwegian Escape guests a shopping experience unlike any at sea."</p>
<p>More than 80 years after its founding, LACOSTE continues to be a sport inspired lifestyle brand renowned for elegance and comfort. Famous for its iconic polo shirt, LACOSTE offers sportswear apparel for men and women, as well as footwear, eyewear, watches, fragrances, leather goods, and other items. The LACOSTE boutique aboard Norwegian Escape will include a wide assortment of clothing items, including signature polos, t-shirts, dresses, skirts, footwear, and accessories. </p>
<p>Carolina Herrera is an international fashion house recognized for timeless elegance and refinement. From fashion and accessories to fragrances, the brand embodies the creative vision established by founder, Carolina Herrera, over three decades ago. The Carolina Herrera boutique aboard Norwegian Escape will include beautiful, hand-selected luxury products, including handbags, leather goods, pashminas, scarves, jewelry, footwear and accessories. </p>
<p>In addition to dedicated boutiques, Norwegian Escape will feature further retail from widely-recognized brands including, but not limited to, Hublot, Bvlgari, Tissot and Uno de 50. The ship will be the first to introduce Ulysse Nardin watches, as well as a hand-picked collection of Columbian Emeralds, also exclusive to Norwegian Escape.</p>
<p>Norwegian Escape, soon to be the largest ship in the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet, will sail weekly seven-day cruises from her year-round homeport of Miami to the Eastern Caribbean beginning on November 14, 2015. The 164,600 gross ton ship will be the largest ever to home port year-round in Miami, carrying 4,200 guests to tropical Caribbean destinations including St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; Tortola, British Virgin Islands and Nassau, Bahamas.</p>
<p>Learn more about Norwegian Escape's luxurious accommodations, as well as its distinctive dining, entertainment, shopping and leisure options, by visiting http://www.escape.ncl.com/.</p>
<p>To book a cruise on Norwegian Escape, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE(625-2784), or visit www.ncl.com.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-escape-floats-out-building-dockNorwegian Escape Floats Out From Building Dock2015-08-17T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Escape, soon to be the largest ship in the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet, was floated out of MEYER WERFT's covered building dock II on Saturday, August 15 in Papenburg, Germany, where the 164,600-ton ship has been under construction since September 2014. Beginning at approximately 9:15 am local time, the 4,200 passenger vessel, with her signature hull artwork designed by famed marine wildlife artist and conservationist Guy Harvey, departed building dock II. Norwegian Escape is the first ship in the line's Breakaway Plus Class, measuring 1,098 feet in length and 136 feet wide.</p><p>Norwegian Escape's float out represents a major milestone in the vessel's construction, with the ship being well on her way to completion she will now move into the final phase of construction with delivery taking place on October 22, 2015.</p><p>"MEYER WERFT has done an excellent job with the construction of Norwegian Escape," Norwegian Cruise Line's President and Chief Operating Officer Andy Stuart said. "The ship's float out brings us one step closer to bringing the next evolution of Freestyle Cruising to the world and we couldn't be more excited."</p><p>Following the ship's float out, the next milestones will be mounting the ship's signature Norwegian Cruise Line funnel and taking thrills to new heights by adding a third story to Norwegian Escape's ropes course—due to be the largest at sea. Norwegian Escape's conveyance down the river Ems towards the North Sea is scheduled for September 16 (weather permitting).</p><p>Following inaugural events in Europe and Miami, Norwegian Escape will sail seven-day Eastern <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean cruises</a> departing every Saturday from Miami beginning on November 14, 2015.</p><p>From the ship's eye-catching hull artwork to thrilling waterslides and ropes course, Norwegian Escape, as the first ship in the Breakaway Plus Class, represents a true evolution for the Norwegian brand, incorporating guest favourites and providing further freedom and flexibility for guests.</p><p><strong>Norwegian Escape</strong></p><p>Norwegian Escape will sail weekly seven-day cruises from her year-round homeport of Miami to the Eastern Caribbean beginning on November 14, 2015. The 164,600 gross ton ship will be the largest ever to home port year-round in Miami, carrying 4,200 guests to tropical Caribbean destinations including St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; Tortola, British Virgin Islands and Nassau, Bahamas. Norwegian Escape's signature hull artwork is designed by marine wildlife artist and champion of ocean conservation, Guy Harvey.</p><p>Norwegian Escape's dining and entertainment will include outposts of several popular land-based outlets, including the first-ever floating Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville restaurant and 5 O'Clock Somewhere Bar, a music venue and outdoor bar on The Waterfront that will feature live nightly performances. James Beard Award-Winning Iron Chef Jose Garces will have two concepts onboard, a Latin seafood specialty restaurant and Pincho Tapas Bar, while Miami-based The Pubbelly Restaurant Group will develop the menu for the Food Republic, an upscale food emporium. The District Brew House, a hip, urban craft beer hall featuring an exclusive partnership with Miami's own Wynwood Brewing Company, will serve up more than 24 draft beers while The Cellars, A Michael Mondavi Family Wine Bar, features an array of immersive wine experiences, focusing on tasting, education, and the enjoyment of wine. Norwegian Escape will also feature Miami's oldest and most legendary bar, Tobacco Road.</p><p>Continuing with Norwegian's commitment to excellence in entertainment, Norwegian Escape will feature two Tony Award-winning Broadway musicals headlining in the Escape Theater: After Midnight, the smash-hit musical that combines the big-band songs of Duke Ellington and the best dancing from Broadway; and Million Dollar Quartet, the smash-hit musical inspired by the famed recording session that brought together rock 'n' roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins. In a new concept exclusive to Norwegian Escape, the Supper Club has been re-imagined for an unforgettable dinner and show. For The Record: The Brat Pack™ is a critically acclaimed Hollywood night that celebrates classic soundtracks of motion picture masters in a one-of-a kind 360° post-modern cabaret.</p><p>The ship will feature the largest ropes course at sea, a three-story multiplex of heart-pounding challenges complete with two planks and five Sky Rails, zip tracks that allow guests to soar through the air. Norwegian Escape's Aqua Park will be the largest at sea and includes a new Aqua Racer slide. Adding to the family fun, Norwegian Escape will also feature an expanded Kids' Aqua Park, along with the line's first dedicated nursery for young cruisers two and under.</p><p>Accommodations include the company's largest signature luxury ship–within-a-ship complex: The Haven by Norwegian; along with Studios, designed and priced for solo travelers; and many options for families, multi-generational groups, spa enthusiasts and more.</p><p>To book a cruise on Norwegian Escape, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE(625-2784), or visit www.ncl.com.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-unveils-global-deployment-expansionNorwegian Cruise Line Unveils Global Deployment Expansion2015-08-03T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p><img style="margin: 20px 0;" src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/pr-080315.jpg" alt="" /></p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line today announced exciting and exotic new itineraries for the brand's Fall/Winter 2016/2017 deployment, bringing the world to guests who want to explore new sights while experiencing the freedom and flexibility that only Norwegian Cruise Line can offer. Norwegian offers guests new destinations and new ports to choose from in 2016 and 2017, including cruises to Asia onboard Norwegian Star, with itineraries departing from Istanbul, Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong, Sydney and Auckland—marking the line's return to the Asia and Australia regions for the first time since Norwegian Wind Fall/Winter 2001-2002 and first-ever visits to The Gulf and India. Norwegian Epic will continue to spend her summers in Europe and return to the US in the fall as Norwegian's newest and largest ship to homeport in Port Canaveral, offering three-, four- and seven-day Eastern and Western Caribbean and Bahamas itineraries. Exploring South America by sea will now be more accessible than ever with Norwegian, with a number of itineraries ranging in length from seven to 20 nights, with embarkations in Buenos Aires, Argentina; Santiago (Valparaiso), Chile; and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Norwegian Spirit will return to homeport in Europe year-round, sailing through the Eastern and Western Mediterranean with departures from Barcelona, Istanbul and Venice. In addition, Norwegian Jade will now sail seasonally in the winter months from Tampa to the Eastern and Western Caribbean, while Norwegian Jewel will sail two new 14-day Panama Canal sailings from Los Angeles and Miami in February 2016 and two in February 2017. Norwegian's new itineraries will be available for booking later this month. Caribbean sailings will open on August 19 and all other destinations on August 24.</p><p>"We are truly excited to offer these incredible new itineraries to our guests, who now have the opportunity to explore areas of the globe that we haven't called on in many years and some that we've never before visited," said Andy Stuart, Norwegian's president and chief operating officer. "Norwegian is taking guests to their dream destinations, where they can indulge in new tastes, new cultures and new experiences, along with the flexibility to unpack once and the freedom to explore many distinct destinations during one vacation-of-a-lifetime."</p><p><strong>Asia and Australia</strong><br />In the fall of 2016, Norwegian Cruise Line will cruise to the Far East for the first time since fall/winter 2001-2002, with the recently renovated Norwegian Star sailing to the region for several unique itineraries that also feature first-ever visits to The Gulf and India. Norwegian Star will continue to spend her summer 2016 months cruising the Baltic Capitals from Copenhagen, Denmark. After her journey through the Western Mediterranean, Norwegian Star will depart on October 31, 2016 from Istanbul on the brand's first voyage to the Gulf region through the Suez Canal for a 20-day Eastern Mediterranean and The Gulf itinerary with stops in Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey; Rhodes, Greece; overnight in Haifa, Israel; Port Said, Sharm El Sheikh and Safaga, Egypt; Aqaba, Jordan; Salalah and Muscat, Oman; and an overnight in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.</p><p>On November 20, 2016, Norwegian Star will sail a 21-day Journey to the East from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Singapore, featuring the brand's first visit to India with an overnight in Mumbai and stops in Goa (Mormugao), Mangalore and Kochi (Cochin). Additional ports of call include Fujairah and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Muscat and Khasab, Oman; Colombo, Sri Lanka; Phuket, Thailand; Penang, Langkawi and Kuala Lumpur (Port Klang), Malaysia; and Singapore.</p><p>Throughout December 2016 and January 2017, Norwegian Star will do a series of 11- and 14-day sailings in Southeast Asia, departing from Singapore and Hong Kong respectively. Norwegian Star's 11-day Southeast Asia itineraries departing from Singapore on December 11, 2016 and January 5, 2017 feature ports of call in Ko Samui and an overnight in Bangkok (Laem Chabang), Thailand; Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My) and Nha Trang, Vietnam; Sanya and Hong Kong, China. Guests who sail on the ship's 14-day Southeast Asia itinerary from Hong Kong on December 22, 2016 will celebrate the holidays with calls in Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Hanoi (Ha Long Bay), Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My), Vietnam; Sihanoukville, Cambodia; an overnight stay in Bangkok (Laem Chabang) and a day visit to Ko Samui, Thailand; and Singapore.</p><p>On January 16, 2017, Norwegian Star will sail a 21-day Southeast Asia and Australia itinerary from Hong Kong, China to Sydney, Australia. Ports of call include Nha Trang and Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My), Vietnam; Bangkok (Laem Chabang), Thailand; Singapore; Bali (Benoa) and Komodo, Indonesia; Darwin, Cairns, Airlie Beach, and Brisbane, Australia.</p><p>Norwegian Star will sail a 12-day Australia and New Zealand sailing on February 6, 2017 from Sydney, Australia to Auckland, New Zealand. Ports of call for this adventure down under include Melbourne and Burnie, Australia; and Dunedin, Akaroa, Wellington, Napier and Tauranga, New Zealand. Norwegian Star will also sail a 19-day Australia and New Zealand thrill-filled itinerary from Auckland, New Zealand to Singapore departing February 18, 2017. Ports of call include: Bay of Islands, New Zealand; Sydney, Brisbane, Airlie Beach, Cairns and Darwin, Australia; and Komodo and Bali (Benoa), Indonesia; and Kuala Lumpur (Port Kelang), Malaysia.</p><p>Norwegian Star will begin her journey back to the West with an 18-day Southeast Asia and India sailing from Singapore to Dubai, departing March 9, 2017. Ports of Call include Kuala Lumpur (Port Klang), and Penang, Malaysia; Phuket, Thailand; Colombo, Sri Lanka; Kochi (Cochin), Mangalore, Mumbai and Goa (Mormugao), India; Muscat and Khasab, Oman; Fujairah and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.</p><p>Rounding out her season in the Far East will be a 20-day Eastern Mediterranean and The Gulf sailing from Dubai, United Arab Emirates through the Suez Canal to Venice, Italy departing March 27, 2017. Ports of call on this Western-bound journey include Fujairah, United Arab Emirates; Muscat and Salalah, Oman; Aqaba, Jordan; Safaga and Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt; an overnight in Haifa, Israel; a stop in Iraklion, Crete, Greece; Dubrovnik, Croatia; and finally, an overnight stay in Venice, Italy.</p><p><strong>Caribbean & Bahamas</strong><br />After more than a year in Europe, Norwegian Epic will return to Florida in November 2016 and will become the line's largest ship to homeport from Port Canaveral. Norwegian will offer Freestyle Cruising at its finest aboard Norwegian Epic with a series of Eastern and Western Caribbean and Bahamas itineraries ranging in length from three, four, six and seven days—a sure opportunity to fit any schedule or itinerary preference.</p><p>Norwegian Epic's seven-day Eastern Caribbean itinerary will be a beach-lover's paradise with stops in Tortola, British Virgin Islands; St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands; and Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas. Guests can choose to soak-up the sun or opt for an adventurous land-based activity on Norwegian Epic's Western Caribbean itinerary, featuring stops in Cozumel, Mexico; George Town, Grand Cayman; Ocho Rios, Jamaica; and Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas. Norwegian Epic will offer guests who may not have the time to get away for a week-long vacation the perfect opportunity for a quick escape in January and March 2017 with three- and four-day Bahamas itineraries with stops in Nassau and Great Stirrup Cay.</p><p>Norwegian Jade will replace Norwegian Star and homeport from Tampa from November 2016 through April 2017 and sail a seven-day Western Caribbean itinerary departing on Sundays to Cozumel, Mexico; Costa Maya, Mexico; Roatan (Bay Islands), Honduras; and Norwegian's new Caribbean destination experience, Harvest Caye, Belize. In addition, Norwegian Jade will also sail two eight-day Western Caribbean holiday sailings in December 2016. Guests aboard these two cruises will enjoy the holidays under the sun with ports of call in Cozumel, Mexico; Costa Maya, Mexico; Roatan (Bay Islands) Honduras; Harvest Caye, Belize; and Santo Tomas de Castilla, Guatemala.</p><p>Norwegian Jade guests can explore further into the Caribbean with two 10-day and two 11-day Eastern <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean cruises </a>from Tampa. Marking the first time Norwegian has offered sailings longer than one week to the Caribbean from Tampa, Norwegian Jade's 10-day Eastern Caribbean itinerary departing January 15 and March 19 will visit Key West, Florida; Tortola, British Virgin Islands; St. John's, Antigua; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; and San Juan, Puerto Rico. Norwegian will call in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic for the first time aboard Norwegian Jade's 11-day Eastern Caribbean itinerary departing January 25 and March 29; additional ports of call include Cozumel, Mexico; George Town, Grand Cayman; Ocho Rios, Jamaica; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands or Tortola, British Virgin Islands; and San Juan, Puerto Rico.</p><p><strong>Europe</strong><br />Norwegian will continue to offer a four-ship deployment in Europe during the summer of 2016. Norwegian Spirit will replace Norwegian Epic as the brand's year-round European ship, while Norwegian Star will sail the Mediterranean and Western Europe in the fall of 2016 en-route to the Far East.</p><p>Norwegian Star will begin her journey south with a 14-day Western Europe sailing from Copenhagen, Denmark to Barcelona, Spain departing on September 28, 2016. Guests will have the freedom and flexibility to taste, touch, shop and feel the flavors of Europe with ports including Oslo, Norway; Rotterdam, Netherlands; Brussels/Bruges (Zeebrugge), Belgium; Paris (Le Havre) and Bordeaux (Le Verdon), France; Seville (Cadiz), Valencia, and the line's first call in Gijón, Spain; as well as a call in Lisbon, Portugal.</p><p>Norwegian Star will sail an 11-day Classic Mediterranean itinerary from Barcelona to Istanbul in October 12, 2016. Highlighting some of Europe's most sought-after destinations including Palma, Majorca, Spain; Marseille, France; Rome (Civitavecchia), Naples and Taormina (Sicily), Italy; Athens (Piraeus) and Mykonos, Greece; and overnight in Istanbul, Turkey.</p><p>Norwegian will return to the Holy Lands for the first time since 2013 with one eight-day Eastern Mediterranean and Holy Lands sailing round-trip from Istanbul aboard Norwegian Star departing October 23, 2016. Guests will marvel at the spiritual and natural wonders of the region with stops in Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey; overnight in Haifa, Israel; Alanya, Turkey; and Rhodes, Greece.</p><p>Norwegian will offer two additional opportunities for guests to visit this incredible region, with two 11-day Eastern Mediterranean and Holy Lands sailings aboard Norwegian Spirit. The voyages will depart November 28, 2016 and April 12, 2017 on a port-packed itinerary from Venice to Istanbul with three overnight stops in Venice, Italy; Haifa, Israel; and Istanbul, Turkey. In addition, the itinerary will feature ports of call in Zadar, Croatia; Iraklion (Crete), Mykonos and Rhodes, Greece; and Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey.</p><p>Norwegian Spirit will offer a series of seven-, 10- and 11-day Eastern and Western Mediterranean sailings from November 2016 to May 2017 departing from Barcelona, Venice, and Istanbul—marking the first time in many years that Norwegian has offered the opportunity for guests to embark a ship in the Turkish city. Ports of call vary by sailing depending on length but include Zadar, Croatia; Iraklion, Crete, Athens (Piraeus) and Rhodes, Greece; Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey; Naples, Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Palermo, Sicily and Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy; Monte Carlo, Monaco; Palma, Majorca, and Valencia Spain; Marseilles, France; and Valletta, Malta.</p><p>On December 27, 2016 and March 12, 2017 Norwegian Spirit will sail a 10-Day Canary Islands and Morocco itinerary. Her stops will include Tangier, Morocco; Las Palmas and Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands; Funchal, Madeira; and Granada (Malaga) and Alicante, Spain.</p><p><strong>Panama Canal</strong><br />In addition to Norwegian's previously scheduled Panama Canal deployment featuring two 14-day cruises in February 2016, the line has added two new 14-day Panama Canal sailings from Los Angeles and Miami on Norwegian Jewel, on February 5 and February 19, 2017 respectively. The mirrored itineraries feature ports of call including Cartagena, Colombia; Puntarenas, Costa Rica; Corinto, Nicaragua; Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala; Acapulco and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; and will feature a bucket-list item: a daytime transit through the wondrous Panama Canal.</p><p><strong>South America</strong><br />As previously announced, Norwegian Sun will return to South America for the winter season in 2016 and 2017. During this season, Norwegian will offer a variety of sailings through South America with departures from new homeport Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, as well as from Santiago (Valparaiso), Chile; and Buenos Aires, Argentina.</p><p>Guests will experience adventures great and small with a South America sailing aboard Norwegian Sun. Norwegian will offer 10-day South America itineraries departing from Buenos Aires, Argentina and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in December 2016, February and March 2017, where guests can soak up the vibrant South American culture with ports of call including an overnight stay on select sailings in Buenos Aires, Argentina; stops in Montevideo and Punta del Este, Uruguay; and Sao Paolo (Santos), Ilha Grande and Buzios, Brazil, with an overnight stay in Rio De Janeiro.</p><p>Those looking to experience the majesty of the holidays at sea can do so aboard Norwegian Sun's South America 14-day Buenos Aires Round-Trip sailing departing December 23, 2016. The holiday sailing is sure to bring "boas festas," happy holidays, to all aboard with an overnight stop in Buenos Aires, Argentina; and the best of Brazil with stops in Sao Paolo (Santos), Ilha Grande, Buzios, Angre dos Reis and an overnight stay in Rio de Janeiro; along with Montevideo and Punta del Este, Uruguay.</p><p>Norwegian will offer four South America 15-day itineraries between Santiago (Valparaiso) and Buenos Aires, Argentina. The East-bound itineraries depart from Santiago (Valparaiso) on January 21 and March 9, 2017 while the West-bound depart from Buenos Aires, Argentina on February 22 and April 10. These spectacular journeys feature calls in Punta Arenas, Puerto Chacabuco and Puerto Montt, Chile; Stanley, Falkland Islands; Montevideo, Uruguay; Puerto Madryn and Ushuaia, Argentina; with an overnight in Buenos Aires, Argentina. During these eastbound cruises, guests will also cruise the Patagonic Channels, majestic Chilean Fjords, sail the famous Strait of Magellan; Beagle Channel and the spectacular Cape Horn.</p><p>Those who may only have one week for a quick South American getaway can opt for Norwegian Sun's South America seven-day Buenos Aires, Argentina to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil sailings on February 5 and March 24, 2017. This weeklong itinerary offers a snap shot of Eastern South America with ports of call in Sao Paolo (Santos) and Ilha Grande, Brazil; and Montevideo and Punta del Este, Uruguay.</p><p>Norwegian Sun will make her journey back to the Northern Hemisphere with a South America 20-day Santiago (Valparaiso), Chile to San Francisco sailing departing April 25, 2017. Guests on this voyage can experience a myriad of cultures with ports of call in Central America's quaintest cities and opt for a shore excursion to the mystical Machu Picchu from Arica, Chile. Ports of call for on this northern-bound adventure include Coquimbo and Arica, Chile; Lima (Callao) and Trujillo (Salaverry), Peru; Puntarenas, Costa Rica; Corinto, Nicaragua; Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala; and Puerto Chiapas, Huatulco and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.</p><p>Guests can also choose to extend their South American exploration with a Cruisetour, providing an unparalleled opportunity to explore this region's culture and spectacular destinations such as Machu Picchu, Iguazu Falls and Easter Island.</p><p>For guests who wish to book one of the new adventure-filled itineraries, Norwegian Cruise Line is offering up to five incredible offers to enhance the onboard experience during Norwegian's Freestyle Choice promotion from now through August 31, 2015. Guests who book any stateroom have the freedom to select their favorite onboard offer† including a free Ultimate Beverage Package, a free Specialty Dining Package, a free WiFi package, free pre-paid gratuities or Friends & Family Sail Free, where the third through eighth guest in each stateroom can even sail for free. Guests who book a suite or The Haven by Norwegian will receive all five offers for free. For full details as well as terms and conditions please visit: www.ncl.com/FreeChoice.</p><p>Seasonally, Norwegian also continues to offer three ships in Alaska, four in Europe, two in Bermuda, as well as a variety of exciting South America; Bahamas and Florida; and repositioning cruises. Norwegian will also continue to offer its unique inter-island Hawaii cruises year-round on Pride of America from Honolulu. Norwegian's short Bahamas itineraries on Norwegian Sky will continue to sail from Miami year-round, and will offer an all-inclusive experience featuring free premium beverages on all sailings in 2016 and beyond.</p><p>For more information and to book these exciting new itineraries, contact a travel professional, call 866-234-7350 or visit www.ncl.com.</p><p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br />Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 49-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising that revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests cruise on one of 13 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the World Travel Awards named Norwegian Cruise Line "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" for the seventh consecutive year, as well as "Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line" for the third time and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" for the past two years.</p><p>The Company recently took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Getaway in the first quarter of 2014. The largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, Norwegian Getaway boasts 26 dining options. The entertainment lineup includes Broadway shows Legally Blonde and Burn the Floor and a unique magical theatrical experience, the Illusionarium. Norwegian Getaway's sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, was named "Best New Ship of 2013" by the editors of Cruise Critic and "Best Rookie Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city. The Company currently has four vessels on order at Meyer Werft for delivery in fall 2015, spring 2017, spring 2018 and fall 2019.</p><p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-introduces--la-carte-specialty-diningNorwegian Cruise Line Introduces À La Carte Specialty Dining2015-07-14T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line announced today the introduction of à la carte specialty dining at the line's signature specialty restaurants, providing guests the freedom to savor an array of tastes and gourmet dishes and the flexibility to choose how many courses they wish to enjoy during their meal.</p><p>Guests will experience the ultimate in Freestyle Cruising beginning this October on the all-new Norwegian Escape, where they can choose to dine at any of 11 complimentary dining options or experience new flavors at Norwegian's signature specialty restaurants La Cucina, Le Bistro, Cagney's Steakhouse and the new Bayamo by James Beard Award winning chef Jose Garces, on an à la carte basis.</p><p>Norwegian's signature specialty restaurants on Norwegian Escape will feature enhanced menus that include favorite dishes and new tastes alike, offering guests the freedom to select how many courses they'd like to enjoy during their dinner, with per-item pricing. Whether guests wish to have a light meal of a favorite appetizer and soup or salad, or indulge in a multi-course dinner featuring Maine lobster, with Norwegian's new à la carte options, guests will now have the opportunity to create their desired dining experience, just as they would at any land-based restaurant.</p><p>At Cagney's Steakhouse, starters on the new à la carte menu range from $4.99 to $7.95 and main courses from $17.99 to $29.99, featuring Angus Beef brand steaks, the world's leading Angus brand and consumers' top choice for premium beef. At Le Bistro, guests will find delicious new main courses in addition to traditional French favorites, including Bouillabaisse, Pan-Seared Jumbo Bay Scallops and Veal Medallions with Sauce Morrel, starting at $15.99. And guests looking to find a taste of "la dolce vita" will be transported to the Mediterranean when they choose from an expanded menu at La Cucina, featuring antipasti, pasta, risotto and traditional secondi courses starting at $12.99 including Osso Buco alla Milanese, Free-Range Chicken with Prosciutto or Pan-Seared Sea Bass Filet.</p><p>Moderno Churrascaria and Teppanyaki will remain at a cover charge of $19.95 and $29.95 respectively, as will entertainment dining including Wine Lovers The Musical and For The Record™: The Brat Pack.</p><p>Guests who purchase a Norwegian Specialty Dining Package have the freedom to indulge as they wish, as Specialty Dining Packages will allow guests to enjoy La Cucina, Le Bistro and Cagney's Steakhouse at no additional charge. Guests with a Specialty Dining Package can dine in Bayamo by Jose Garces for an additional fee of $15.</p><p>In addition to Norwegian Escape's specialty restaurants, Ocean Blue on Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway will also begin offering à la carte options on October 3, 2015, and the new à la carte dining will be available fleetwide beginning January 1, 2016. Other entertainment dining across the fleet, including Cirque Dreams & Dinner and The Illusionarium, will remain at a cover charge. For those guests who wish to reserve their dining times ahead of time, they can continue to do so via MyNCL; there is no charge to make a reservation and guests will have any à la carte selections added to their onboard account at the time of dining.</p><p>For more information on Norwegian Cruise Line's specialty dining, visit https://www.ncl.com/why-cruise-norwegian/cruise-dining#specialty. To book a cruise on Norwegian, guests can contact their travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit www.ncl.com.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-introduces-flexible-specialty-dining-packagesNorwegian Cruise Line Introduces Flexible Specialty Dining Packages2015-06-11T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line announced today the introduction of new Specialty Dining Packages that allow guests the freedom to savor an array of tastes and unique experiences at the line's signature specialty restaurants and the flexibility to choose the number of nights they'd like to dine for one set price. Norwegian guests sailing fleetwide from August 7* and beyond can enjoy a Specialty Dining Package ranging from three days to the length of their entire cruise, with pricing starting at $59 per person** for a three-day package when purchased online prior to sailing, providing cruisers with an excellent value.</p>
<p>Guests who purchase a Norwegian Specialty Dining Package can opt to go medium-rare at Cagney's, Norwegian's signature steakhouse; make it al dente at a Norwegian's La Cucina Italian restaurant; enjoy an evening of fine Parisian dining at Le Bistro; and experience fun and fare at Teppanyaki, Norwegian's signature Japanese Hibachi restaurant.</p>
<p>With Freestyle Cruising and Norwegian's new Specialty Dining Packages, guests have the freedom to choose how, where and when they'd like to dine. Guests can tailor their taste buds to their cruising schedule and discover a different specialty restaurant each night or find a favorite and dine there a few nights during their vacation. Guests on a seven-day cruise can choose from packages ranging from three to seven nights, to make the most of their vacation experience and at a savings from the restaurant's individual cover charges.</p>
<p>Specialty Dining Packages are honored in all specialty steakhouses, Brazilian churrascarias, French, Japanese Hibachi and Italian restaurants. Norwegian guests who have purchased a Specialty Dining Package additionally have the flexibility to indulge in their heart's desire in select à la carte priced restaurants and entertainment-based restaurants for a small upcharge*** including:</p>
<ul>
<li>- Ocean Blue (Norwegian Getaway/ Norwegian Breakaway) - $15</li>
<li>- Cirque Dreams (Norwegian Breakaway/Norwegian Epic)- $10 general seats/$15 premium seats/$35 VIP seating on Norwegian Breakaway</li>
<li>- The Illusionarium - $10 general seats/$15 premium seats</li>
<li>- For the Record: Dear John Hughes (Norwegian Escape)- $15 </li>
<li>- Bayamo (Norwegian Escape)- $10</li>
<li>- Pincho Tapas Bar (Norwegian Escape)- $7</li>
<li>- The Raw Bar (Norwegian Getaway/ Norwegian Breakaway) - $7</li>
<li>- Sushi Bar (fleetwide)-$7</li>
</ul>
<p>Specialty Dining Packages can be pre-purchased prior to sailing for additional savings or onboard during the first two days of the voyage; the dining packages are exclusively sold on the first day of the voyage on three-day itineraries only. Norwegian guests who pre-purchase a Specialty Dining Package prior to sailing can reserve their dining reservations online within 90 days of their sail date or go Freestyle and decide when and where to dine once onboard. Specialty Dining Packages are purchased individually and guests traveling in the same stateroom do not need to purchase packages as a group.</p>
<p>For more information on Norwegian Cruise Line's new Specialty Dining Packages, visit www.ncl.com/onboard-packages/dining-packages. To book a cruise on Norwegian, guests can contact their travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit www.ncl.com.</p>
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<p>*Guests sailing aboard Norwegian Gem, Norwegian Getaway, Norwegian Jade, Norwegian Jewel, Norwegian Spirit, Norwegian Star and Pride of America can purchase packages beginning August 1, 2015. Guests sailing aboard Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Epic and Norwegian Pearl can purchase packages beginning August 2, 2015. Guests sailing aboard Norwegian Sky and Norwegian Sun can purchase packages beginning August 3, 2015.</p>
<p>**Pricing based on number of dinners purchased in package. An 18% gratuity and specialty service charge is added to all package pricing. Dining packages are not available on 1- and 2-day sailings. Specialty Dining Packages purchased online through MyNCL provide greater savings.</p>
<p>*** Carlo's Bake Shop items, Ice Cream Bar, Gelato, Chef's Table, Special Occasion/Holiday menus (New Year's, Christmas, etc.), and beverages are not included as a part of Specialty Dining Packages.</p>
<p><strong>CONTACT:</strong><br />
Christina Baez: 305-436-4174<br />
PublicRelations@ncl.com</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-holdings-reports-financial-results-first-quarter-2015Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter 20152015-05-07T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ: NCLH) (NCL Corporation Ltd., "Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings", "Norwegian" or "the Company"), today reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 and provided guidance for the second quarter and full year 2015.</p>
<p><strong>First Quarter 2015 Highlights</strong></p>
<p>- Improvement in Adjusted EPS of 17.4% to $0.27 on Adjusted Net Income of $62.6 million</p>
<p>- Adjusted Net Yield increase of 18.9% (19.9% on a Constant Currency basis) driven by the addition of the upper premium Oceania Cruises and luxury Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands</p>
<p>- Integration of Norwegian and Prestige Cruise Holdings (Prestige) operations largely complete. Continued synergy identification efforts lead to $75 million in synergies for 2015, $115 million for 2016.</p>
<p><strong>First Quarter 2015 Results</strong></p>
<p>"I am pleased to report strong earnings out of the gate for our first full quarter of operations following the combination of Norwegian and Prestige late last year," said Frank Del Rio, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. "These results are even more impressive as they come against strong comparables in the prior year, particularly for the Norwegian brand, and headwinds from foreign currency exchange rates," continued Del Rio.</p>
<p>For the first quarter of 2015, the Company generated stronger than expected adjusted earnings per share of $0.27 on Adjusted Net Income of $62.6 million. Earnings exceeded the Company's guidance of $0.20 to $0.24 per share and benefited from lower than expected interest expense and better than anticipated Net Yield performance. On a GAAP basis, diluted loss per share and net loss were $0.10 and $21.5 million, respectively, primarily due to transaction and integration related costs.</p>
<p>Adjusted Net Yield improved 18.9% (or 19.9% on a Constant Currency basis) mainly due to the acquisition of the Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands in the fourth quarter of 2014. On a Combined Company basis, which compares current results against the combined results of Norwegian and Prestige in the prior year, Adjusted Net Yield was down 0.7% and essentially flat on a Constant Currency basis against a strong first quarter of 2014 that included the benefit of a one month charter of Norwegian Jade for the 2014 Winter Olympics. Adjusted Net Revenue for the period increased 46.0% to $728.9 million as a result of the acquisition of the Oceania Cruises and Regent brands as well as approximately one month of incremental sailings from Norwegian Getaway which debuted in early 2014. Revenue in the period increased to $938.2 million from $664.0 million in 2014.</p>
<p>Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel per Capacity Day increased 28.7% (29.3% on a Constant Currency basis), primarily as a result of the Prestige acquisition, while on a Combined Company basis increased 5.6% (6.1% on a Constant Currency basis). The Company's fuel price per metric ton decreased 18.2% to $526 from $643 in 2014.</p>
<p>The incremental debt from the acquisition drove an increase in interest expense, net to $51.0 million from $31.2 million; however, lower than anticipated interest rates resulted in expense that was lower than the Company's guidance. Expense of $30.1 million in other income (expense) in 2015 was primarily attributable to a fair value adjustment on a foreign exchange collar for one of the Company's newbuilds.</p>
<p><strong>Integration Update</strong></p>
<p>As a result of continued integration and synergy identification efforts, the Company has now identified $75 million in synergies for full year 2015, comprised of $30 million in revenue and $45 million in cost synergies. The Company had previously communicated the identification of $15 million in revenue and $25 million in cost synergies for a total of $40 million for 2015. Of the incremental synergies, the Company is earmarking $20 million for reinvestment directed to business initiatives to further drive demand to the Company's three brands, resulting in net synergies of $55 million for 2015.</p>
<p>"The identification of additional synergies has come as the result of a truly collaborative effort between our dedicated integration team and all areas of the organization," said Del Rio. "Tasked with a mandate that synergies have a neutral or positive impact on the guest experience, the organization has come together to identify meaningful incremental synergies. The net synergies will have an immediate impact on the bottom line in 2015, while amounts reinvested in our business initiatives will benefit our strategies for earnings growth in 2016 and beyond," continued Del Rio.</p>
<p>For the full year 2016, the Company has identified synergies of $115 million which includes the annualization of initiatives introduced in 2015 coupled with new initiatives. Of these, the Company plans to reinvest $40 million, resulting in net synergies for the year of $75 million.</p>
<p><strong>2015 Guidance and Sensitivities</strong></p>
<p>In addition to the results for first quarter 2015, the Company also provided guidance for the second quarter and full year 2015, along with accompanying sensitivities. Guidance for Adjusted Net Yield and Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel per Capacity Day are provided on an as reported basis as well as a Combined Company basis, which compares expectations to 2014 results that include the results of Prestige assuming the acquisition had occurred at the beginning of 2014.</p>
<p>The Company's guidance includes the impacts of expected continued fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and an unscheduled Dry-dock for Norwegian Star in the second quarter for warranty-related repairs on its propeller system which malfunctioned post the ship's scheduled Dry-dock in the first quarter.</p>
<p>"We are raising the midpoint of our guidance to take into account the better than anticipated interest expense and net yield performance in the first quarter," said Wendy Beck, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. "We are maintaining our net yield and net cruise cost guidance for the year as benefits from our incremental revenue synergies offset the anticipated foreign currency headwinds and the revenue impact from the unscheduled dry-dock of Norwegian Star. Further, the reinvestment of $20 million into demand-driving initiatives is offset by incremental cost synergies identified in the quarter," continued Beck.</p>
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<p>The following reflects the Company's expectations regarding fuel consumption and pricing, along with accompanying sensitivities.</p>
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<p>As of March 31, 2015, the Company had hedged approximately 74%, 53%, 37% and 11% of its 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 projected metric tons of fuel purchases, respectively. The average fuel price per metric ton of the hedge portfolio for the same periods is $493, $468, $416 and $386, respectively.</p>
<p>Future capital commitments consist of contracted commitments, including ship construction contracts, and future expected capital expenditures necessary for operations. As of March 31, 2015, anticipated capital expenditures were $1.1 billion for the remainder of 2015, and $0.9 billion and $1.0 billion for each of the years ending December 31, 2016 and 2017, respectively, of which we have export credit financing in place for the expenditures related to ship construction contracts of $0.7 billion for the remainder of 2015, $0.5 billion for 2016 and $0.6 billion for 2017.</p>
<p><strong>Conference Call</strong></p>
<p>The Company has scheduled a conference call for Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. EDT to discuss first quarter 2015 results. A link to the live webcast can be found on the Company's Investor Relations website at www.nclhltdinvestor.com. A replay of the conference call will also be available on the website for 30 days after the call.</p>
<p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.</strong></p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq: NCLH) is a diversified cruise operator of leading global cruise lines spanning market segments from contemporary to luxury under the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands.</p>
<p>These brands operate a combined 21 ships with approximately 40,000 lower berths visiting more than 420 destinations worldwide. The Company's brands will introduce six ships through 2019.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising, which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility on the most contemporary ships at sea. Oceania Cruises is the market leader in the upper-premium cruise segment featuring the finest cuisine at sea, elegant accommodations, impeccable service and destination-driven itineraries. Regent Seven Seas Cruises is the market leader in the luxury cruise segment with all-suite accommodations, highly personalized service and the industry's most inclusive luxury experience featuring round-trip air, fine wines and spirits and unlimited shore excursions among its numerous included amenities.</p>
<p><strong>Terminology</strong></p>
<p>Acquisition of Prestige. In November 2014, pursuant to the Merger Agreement, we acquired Prestige in cash and stock for a total transaction consideration of $3.025 billion, including the assumption of debt. The acquisition consideration is subject to a contingent cash payment of up to $50 million upon achievement of certain 2015 revenue milestones.</p>
<p>Adjusted EBITDA. EBITDA adjusted for other income (expense) and other supplemental adjustments.</p>
<p>Adjusted EPS. Adjusted Net Income divided by the number of diluted weighted-average shares outstanding.</p>
<p>Adjusted Free Cash Flow. Free Cash Flow adjusted for proceeds from ship construction financing facilities and other supplemental adjustments.</p>
<p>Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel. Net Cruise Cost excluding fuel expense adjusted for supplemental adjustments.</p>
<p>Adjusted Net Income. Net income adjusted for supplemental adjustments.</p>
<p>Adjusted Net Revenue. Net Revenue adjusted for supplemental adjustments.</p>
<p>Adjusted Net Yield. Net Yield adjusted for supplemental adjustments.</p>
<p>Berths. Double occupancy capacity per stateroom (single occupancy per studio stateroom) even though many staterooms can accommodate three or more passengers.</p>
<p>Business Enhancement Capital Expenditures. Capital expenditures other than those related to new ship construction and ROI Capital Expenditures. </p>
<p>Capacity Days. Available Berths multiplied by the number of cruise days for the period.</p>
<p>Combined Company. Combined financial results of Norwegian and Prestige for 2014.</p>
<p>Constant Currency. A calculation whereby foreign currency-denominated revenues and expenses in a period are converted at the U.S. dollar exchange rate of a comparable period in order to eliminate the effects of foreign exchange fluctuations.</p>
<p>Dry-dock. A process whereby a ship is positioned in a large basin where all of the fresh/sea water is pumped out in order to carry out cleaning and repairs of those parts of a ship which are below the water line.</p>
<p>EBITDA. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.</p>
<p>Free Cash Flow. Net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures for ship construction, business enhancements and other.</p>
<p>GAAP. Generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S.</p>
<p>Gross Cruise Cost. The sum of total cruise operating expense and marketing, general and administrative expense.</p>
<p>Gross Yield. Total revenue per Capacity Day.</p>
<p>Initial Public Offering (or "IPO"). The initial public offering of 27,058,824 ordinary shares, par value $.001 per share, of NCLH, which was consummated on January 24, 2013.</p>
<p>Merger Agreement. Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of September 2, 2014, by and among Prestige, NCLH, Portland Merger Sub, Inc. and Apollo Management, L.P., as amended for the Acquisition of Prestige.</p>
<p>Net Cruise Cost. Gross Cruise Cost less commissions, transportation and other expense and onboard and other expense. </p>
<p>Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel. Net Cruise Cost less fuel expense.</p>
<p>Net Debt-to-Capital. Total debt less cash and cash equivalents ("Net Debt") divided by Net Debt plus shareholders' equity.</p>
<p>Net Revenue. Total revenue less commissions, transportation and other expense and onboard and other expense.</p>
<p>Net Yield. Net Revenue per Capacity Day.</p>
<p>Norwegian Stand-alone. Results of operations excluding consolidation of results of Prestige.</p>
<p>Occupancy Percentage or Load Factor. The ratio of Passenger Cruise Days to Capacity Days. A percentage in excess of 100% indicates that three or more passengers occupied some staterooms.</p>
<p>Passenger Cruise Days. The number of passengers carried for the period, multiplied by the number of days in their respective cruises.</p>
<p>ROI Capital Expenditures. Comprised of project-based capital expenditures which have a quantified return on investment.</p>
<p>Secondary Equity Offering(s). Public offering(s) of the Company's ordinary shares in March 2015, March 2014, December 2013 and August 2013.</p>
<p>Shipboard Retirement Plan. An unfunded defined benefit pension plan for certain crew members which computes benefits based on years of service, subject to certain requirements. </p>
<p><strong>Non-GAAP Financial Measures</strong></p>
<p>We use certain non-GAAP financial measures, such as Net Revenue, Adjusted Net Revenue, Net Yield, Adjusted Net Yield, Net Cruise Cost, Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS, to enable us to analyze our performance. See "Terminology" for the definitions of these non-GAAP financial measures. We utilize Net Revenue and Net Yield to manage our business on a day-to-day basis and believe that they are the most relevant measures of our revenue performance because they reflect the revenue earned by us net of significant variable costs. In measuring our ability to control costs in a manner that positively impacts net income, we believe changes in Net Cruise Cost and Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel to be the most relevant indicators of our performance.</p>
<p>As our business includes the sourcing of passengers and deployment of vessels outside of North America, a portion of our revenue and expenses are denominated in foreign currencies, particularly euro and British Pound sterling, which are subject to fluctuations in currency exchange rates versus our reporting currency, the U.S. dollar. In order to monitor results excluding these fluctuations, we calculate certain non-GAAP measures on a Constant Currency basis whereby current period revenue and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using currency exchange rates of the comparable period. We believe that presenting these non-GAAP measures on both a reported and Constant Currency basis is useful in providing a more comprehensive view of trends in our business.</p>
<p>We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is appropriate as a supplemental financial measure as it is used by management to assess operating performance. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is a useful measure in determining the Company's performance as it reflects certain operating drivers of the Company's business, such as sales growth, operating costs, marketing, general and administrative expense and other operating income and expense. Adjusted EBITDA is not a defined term under GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA is not intended to be a measure of liquidity or cash flows from operations or a measure comparable to net income as it does not take into account certain requirements such as capital expenditures and related depreciation, principal and interest payments and tax payments and it includes other supplemental adjustments.</p>
<p>In addition, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS are non-GAAP financial measures that exclude certain charges and are used to supplement GAAP net income and EPS. We use Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS as key performance measures of our earnings performance, and we believe that both management and investors benefit from referring to these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing our performance and when planning, forecasting, and analyzing future periods. These non-GAAP financial measures also facilitate management's internal comparison to our historical performance. The charges excluded in the presentation of Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS may vary from period to period; accordingly, our presentation of Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS may not be indicative of future adjustments or results.</p>
<p>You are encouraged to evaluate each adjustment used in calculating our non-GAAP financial measures and the reasons we consider our non-GAAP financial measures appropriate for supplemental analysis. In evaluating our non-GAAP financial measures, you should be aware that in the future we may incur expenses similar to the adjustments in our presentation. Our non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools, and you should not consider these measures in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Our presentation of our non-GAAP financial measures should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items. Our non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to other companies. Please see a historical reconciliation of these measures to the most comparable GAAP measure presented in our consolidated financial statements below.</p>
<p><strong>Note on Forward-Looking Statements</strong><br />
This release may contain "forward-looking statements" intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words "expect," "anticipate," "goal," "project," "plan," "believe," "seek," "will," "may," "forecast," "estimate," "intend," "future," and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, which are not historical in nature. These forward-looking statements reflect Norwegian's current expectations, and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Among the important risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements are the effects of costs incurred in connection with the Acquisition of Prestige; the ability to realize, or delays in realizing, the anticipated benefits of the Acquisition of Prestige; the assumption of certain potential liabilities relating to Prestige's business; the diversion of management's attention away from operations as a result of the integration of Prestige's business; the effect that the Acquisition of Prestige may have on employee relations and on our ability to retain key personnel; the adverse impact of general economic conditions and related factors, such as fluctuating or increasing levels of unemployment, underemployment and the volatility of fuel prices, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; the risks associated with operating internationally, including changes in interest rates and/or foreign currency exchange rates; changes in fuel prices and/or other cruise operating costs; our efforts to expand our business into new markets; our substantial indebtedness, including the ability to raise additional capital to fund our operations, and to generate the necessary amount of cash to service our existing debt; restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility in operating our business; the significant portion of our assets pledged as collateral under our existing debt agreements and the ability of our creditors to accelerate the repayment of our indebtedness; our ability to incur significantly more debt despite our substantial existing indebtedness; the impact of volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets, which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; adverse events impacting the security of travel, such as terrorist acts, acts of piracy, armed conflict and threats thereof and other international events; the impact of the spread of epidemics and viral outbreaks; the impact of any future changes relating to how external distribution channels sell and market our cruises; our reliance on third parties to provide hotel management services to certain of our ships and certain other services; the impact of delays in our shipbuilding program and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments; the impact of any future increases in the price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; the impact of seasonal variations in passenger fare rates and occupancy levels at different times of the year; the effect of adverse incidents involving cruise ships and our ability to obtain adequate insurance coverage; the impact of any breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; our ability to keep pace with developments in technology; the impact of amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues; the continued availability of attractive port destinations; the impact of pending or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions; changes involving the tax and environmental regulatory regimes in which we operate; the control of our business by our Sponsors; and other factors discussed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). For more information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those conveyed in the forward-looking statements, please refer to the "Risk Factors" section of the Annual Reports on Form 10-K filed by each of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. ("NCLH") and NCL Corporation Ltd. ("NCLC") with the SEC and subsequent filings by NCLH and NCLC. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in expectations or events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements are based. In addition, certain financial measures in this website constitute non-GAAP financial measures as defined by Regulation G. A reconciliation of these items can be found on the Company's web site at www.nclhltdinvestor.com.</p>
<p>Investor Relations Contact<br />
Wendy Beck<br />
(305) 436-4098<br />
InvestorRelations@ncl.com</p>
<p>Media Contacts<br />
Jason Lasecki<br />
(305) 514-3912<br />
Vanessa Picariello<br />
(305) 436-4713<br />
PublicRelations@ncl.com</p>
<p>Click <a href="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/2015_Q1_Financial_Tables.pdf">here</a> to view the financial tables.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-epic-sails-barcelonaNorwegian Epic Sails Into Barcelona2015-04-30T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line's largest ship, Norwegian Epic, arrived this morning in Barcelona, Spain to begin her summer season of seven-night Mediterranean sailings. The award-winning Norwegian Epic features a new entertainment line-up for her new homeport, debuting throughout 2015. Two new Broadway shows will take the stage as headliners: Burn the Floor and Priscilla, Queen of the Desert - The Musical, coming in October. The ship will also feature an all-new British pop music entertainment experience, The Cavern Club, bringing the legendary Liverpool venue where the Beatles performed to life at sea.</p><p>"We are very excited to bring Norwegian Epic back to Europe. With her innovative accommodations and wide array of dining, spa and leisure amenities, she truly is the best ship to sail the Med and beyond", said Andy Stuart, Norwegian Cruise Line's president and chief operating officer. "The new world-class entertainment offerings that guests can enjoy will even further elevate the guest experience, giving them more options to create their perfect cruise holiday."</p><p>Broadway sensation Burn the Floor, which has received rave reviews on Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, will bring the sizzle and passion of ballroom dancing to Norwegian Epic with "Ballroom Blitz", an all new and exciting show specifically designed for European guests. Based on the Oscar-winning movie, Priscilla, Queen of the Desert - The Musical is the heart-warming, uplifting comedy adventure of three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus searching for love and friendship and features a hit parade of dance floor favourites, including "It's Raining Men", "I Will Survive" and "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun". The show will open on the ship's October 18, 2015 voyage along with a whole new entertainment venue created through an exclusive partnership with the owners of Liverpool's The Cavern Club, which will rock guests each evening to the sounds of The Beatles and other international musicians.</p><p>Until November 22, 2015, Norwegian Epic will offer 7-night cruises from Barcelona or Civitavecchia (Rome) to the Western Mediterranean, including stops in Naples (Pompeii), Italy; Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy; Cannes, France and Palma, Mallorca, Spain between May 3 and November 22. During the winter season between November 29, 2015 and April 7, 2016, Norwegian Epic will sail alternate 10-night cruises to Morocco, the Canaries, Madeira and Málaga (Granada), and 10-, or 11-, 12-night cruises to the Western Mediterranean including stops in Sardinia, Sicily and Mallorca.</p><p>In addition Norwegian Epic will sail two cruises to and from Southampton, England in 2015, marking the first time that the ship has visited the port since the inaugural celebration in June 2010. The ship's 6-night sailing will depart Barcelona on September 20, 2015 and arrive in Southampton on September 26, 2015, with ports of call including Cartagena, Spain; Málaga (Granada), Spain; and Lisbon, Portugal. Following a 22-day dry dock in France, Norwegian Epic will embark on a 7-night Iberian Peninsula cruise from Southampton to Barcelona on October 18, 2015. The ship will visit ports of call including Vigo, Spain; Lisbon, Portugal; Málaga (Granada) and Cartagena, Spain.</p><p>Guests looking to celebrate Christmas 2015 on board Norwegian Epic can do so on a 9-night Canary Islands & Morocco itinerary which will be offered on December 19, 2015 and those planning to cruise through the New Year can set sail on December 28, 2015, from Barcelona on a 6-night cruise.</p><p>For more information on Norwegian Epic, or to book a cruise on Norwegian Cruise Line, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit www.ncl.com.</p><p><strong>About Norwegian Epic</strong><br /> While cruising throughout Europe, guests can discover why Norwegian Epic was named "Best Ship for Sea Days in 2012" by Cruise Critic, as they experience the ship's array of recreational activities from the expansive Aqua Park, featuring three waterslides and the largest bowl slide on water, the Epic Plunge, to the abseiling wall, rock climbing wall, bowling alley, and pampering Mandara Spa, one of the largest spas at sea.</p><p>Foodies cruising through Europe on board Norwegian Epic will delight in the ship's more than 20 different dining options. Steak lovers can feast on steakhouse favourites, including Angus Beef in Cagney's, the line's signature steakhouse. Moderno Churrascaria, Norwegian's Brazilian-style steakhouse offers guests the opportunity to sample succulent grilled and slow-roasted meats carved tableside by passadors in addition to Moderno's expansive salad bar. Norwegian Epic's now complimentary Noodle Bar offers counter seating around an open kitchen and serves traditional Chinese noodles, wok-fried dishes and dim sum. For American favorites and comfort food, guests can take a seat in O'Sheehan's Neighborhood Bar & Grill. Additional dining options include Teppanyaki, a Japanese hibachi-style restaurant; Sushi Bar; Garden Café, the ship's action station buffet-style restaurant; The Manhattan Room, an art deco inspired supper club; La Cucina, Norwegian's home style Italian restaurant; Le Bistro, Norwegian's signature French restaurant; and more. Norwegian Epic also boasts 20 unique bars and lounges, including the SVEDKA/Inniskillin Ice Bar, the first-ever ice bar at sea.</p><p>When it comes to accommodations, Norwegian Epic offers a range of innovative accommodation options to suit every taste and budget. For guests looking for the ultimate in luxury, the ship features The Haven by Norwegian®, Norwegian's exclusive ship-within-a-ship suite complex comprised of 60 suites and villas on two private decks located on top of the ship. Norwegian Epic was the first ship to offer the award-winning Studio staterooms designed and priced exclusively for solo travelers, giving guests the opportunity to cruise solo throughout Europe. Plus, Norwegian Epic also offers a wide variety of comfortable balcony and inside stateroom options and family-friendly accommodations including multi-room Suites, interconnecting staterooms and two-bedroom Family Suites.</p><p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br /> Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 48-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 13 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" for the seventh consecutive year, as well as "Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line" for the second time and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards.</p><p>The Company recently took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Getaway in the first quarter of 2014. The largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, Norwegian Getaway boasts 28 dining options. The entertainment lineup includes Broadway shows Legally Blonde and Burn the Floor and a unique magical theatrical experience, the Illusionarium. Norwegian Getaway's sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, was named "Best New Ship of 2013" by the editors of Cruise Critic and "Best Rookie Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city. The Company currently has four vessels on order at Meyer Werft for delivery in fall 2015, spring 2017, spring 2018 and fall 2019.</p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of the Miami Dolphins/Sun Life Stadium, The New York Knicks and Legends in Concert; and the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p><p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-introduces-all-inclusive-cruising-now-free-unlimited-premium-opNorwegian Cruise Line Introduces All-Inclusive Cruising, Now With Free Unlimited Premium Open Bar2015-04-22T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that beginning January 2016 all guests sailing from Miami aboard Norwegian Sky will enjoy an even more all-inclusive cruise experience with dining, entertainment and now free unlimited beer, wine and premium spirits included. Whether they choose white or red, shaken or stirred, on the rocks or straight up, Norwegian Sky guests will revel in the freedom and flexibility of the most inclusive contemporary cruise vacation at sea.</p><p>"We're taking Freestyle Cruising to the next level to provide our guests with an experience unmatched by any other contemporary cruise line," said Andy Stuart, president and chief operating officer for Norwegian Cruise Line. "Norwegian Sky guests will have the freedom to enjoy a cruise vacation the way they desire-whether it's lounging by the pool with a margarita, having a laugh at a comedy show, catching up on their favorite book on their balcony, or indulging in fine dining- all included in their cruise fare."</p><p>Guests will enjoy for free a variety of unlimited premium spirits, innovative cocktails curated by the award-winning mixologists from Miami's Bar Lab, wines by the glass and bottled or draft beer up to $11 aboard Norwegian Sky in 2016 and beyond*. Guests up to 20 years of age will enjoy unlimited sodas and juice throughout their cruise.</p><p>Norwegian Sky sails port-packed three- and four-day roundtrip cruises from Miami to the Bahamas year-round. The new all-inclusive experience will also provide guests with the freedom to enjoy unlimited premium beverages while soaking up the sun on Great Stirrup Cay, Norwegian's private island in the Bahamas.</p><p>In addition to the wide variety of inclusive offerings onboard, Norwegian Sky guests also have the option to indulge in a variety of extra onboard experiences such as specialty restaurants and pampering Mandara Spa treatments. While in port, Norwegian Sky guests can also opt to choose from a wide array of shore excursions offering leisure, adventure and cultural experiences including swimming with dolphins, historical island tours, beach time and more.</p><p>Norwegian Sky offers a broad selection of staterooms options including spacious suites and penthouses that accommodate up to five guests, balcony staterooms, oceanview staterooms and moderately priced inside staterooms designed with families in mind to accommodate up to four guests. The ship features 13 dining options, 12 bars and lounges, two pools, five hot tubs, an onboard spa, casino and children's programming.</p><p>For more information on Norwegian Sky or to book a cruise on Norwegian Cruise Line, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit www.ncl.com.</p><p>* Guests must be at least 21 years of age at time of sailing to enjoy premium beverages</p><p># # #</p><p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br />Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 48-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 13 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" for the seventh consecutive year, as well as "<a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean</a>'s Leading Cruise Line" for the second time and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards.</p><p>The Company recently took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Getaway in the first quarter of 2014. The largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, Norwegian Getaway boasts 28 dining options. The entertainment lineup includes Broadway shows Legally Blonde and Burn the Floor and a unique magical theatrical experience, the Illusionarium. Norwegian Getaway's sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, was named "Best New Ship of 2013" by the editors of Cruise Critic and "Best Rookie Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city. The Company currently has four vessels on order at Meyer Werft for delivery in fall 2015, spring 2017, spring 2018 and fall 2019.</p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of the Miami Dolphins/Sun Life Stadium, The New York Knicks and Legends in Concert; and the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p><p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-escapes-signature-hull-art-comes-life-guy-harveyNorwegian Escape's Signature Hull Art Comes To Life With Guy Harvey2015-04-20T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Famed marine wildlife artist Guy Harvey laid eyes upon his largest canvas to date for the first time this week – the hull artwork on the new Norwegian Escape, debuting this November in Miami.</p>
<p>Currently being built in Meyer Werft in Germany, Norwegian Escape is Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship, the largest in the company's history. Norwegian Escape represents an evolution of the line's innovative history of providing guests with the freedom and flexibility to enjoy their ideal cruise vacation. The ship yard visit took place as Harvey's artwork is now beginning to take shape, bringing to life his perspective of the spectacular Caribbean marine life on the expansive canvas of Norwegian Escape's hull.</p>
<p>Spanning more than 1,000 feet in length from bow to stern, the custom-designed artwork features a scene of marine wildlife which blends two underwater seas seamlessly together. Featuring Harvey's signature sailfish, the design also showcases key Caribbean sea life including sting rays, sea turtles, whale sharks and a variety of tropical fish.</p>
<p>"I'm so proud to showcase the incredible marine life of the Caribbean on the largest canvas a human could possibly paint," said Dr. Guy Harvey. "After weeks of work, the artisans at Meyer Werft have done an incredible job of recreating my art on such a vast format. I'm overjoyed at the level of detail that has been achieved and I can't wait to see Norwegian Escape in her element out on the ocean."</p>
<p>The process of creating the artwork is a lengthy one, beginning with a laser that projects the design onto the hull. A team then outlines the art onto the curved hull, pencilling in the lines and then taping the edges in preparation for applying the paint by hand.</p>
<p>"We had great expectations for this artwork, which reflects the marine life of the spectacular waters on which this ship will sail," said Andy Stuart, president and chief operating officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. "Guy's vision for Norwegian Escape's signature artwork is the perfect complement to everything this ship stands for.</p>
<p>Guy Harvey, widely recognized as one of the world's finest marine wildlife artists and champion of ocean conservation, combines his unique artistic talents with his background as a marine biologist, diver, photographer and angler to create visually appealing and truly authentic art.</p>
<p>Alongside his artistic talent, Harvey is focused on ocean conservation. The Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation funds inspired scientific research and innovative educational programs to encourage conservation and best practices for sustainable marine environments. Hand in hand with Norwegian Cruise Line's commitment to the environment, Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation-produced documentaries will be shown on board Norwegian Escape in staterooms to educate guests on how they too can help with marine conservation.</p>
<p><strong>Norwegian Escape</strong><br />
Norwegian Escape will sail weekly seven-day cruises from her year-round homeport of Miami to the Eastern Caribbean beginning on November 14, 2015. The 164,600 gross ton ship will be the largest ever to home port year-round in Miami, carrying 4,200 guests to tropical Caribbean destinations including St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; Tortola, British Virgin Islands and Nassau, Bahamas. Norwegian Escape's signature hull artwork is designed by marine wildlife artist and champion of ocean conservation, Guy Harvey.</p>
<p>Norwegian Escape's dining and entertainment will include outposts of several popular land-based outlets, including the first-ever floating Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville restaurant and 5 O'Clock Somewhere Bar, a music venue and outdoor bar on The Waterfront that will feature live nightly performances. James Beard Award-Winning Iron Chef Jose Garces will have two concepts onboard, a Latin seafood specialty restaurant and Pincho Tapas Bar, while Miami-based The Pubbelly Restaurant Group will develop the menu for the Food Republic, an upscale food emporium. The District Brew House, a hip, urban craft beer hall featuring an exclusive partnership with Miami's own Wynwood Brewing Company, will serve up more than 24 draft beers while The Cellars, A Michael Mondavi Family Wine Bar, features an array of immersive wine experiences, focusing on tasting, education, and the enjoyment of wine. Norwegian Escape will also feature Miami's oldest and most legendary bar, Tobacco Road.</p>
<p>Continuing with Norwegian's commitment to excellence in entertainment, Norwegian Escape will feature two Tony Award-winning Broadway musicals headlining in the Escape Theater: After Midnight, the smash-hit musical that combines the big-band songs of Duke Ellington and the best dancing from Broadway; and Million Dollar Quartet, the smash-hit musical inspired by the famed recording session that brought together rock 'n' roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins. In a new concept exclusive to Norwegian Escape, the Supper Club has been re-imagined for an unforgettable dinner and show. For The Record: The Brat Pack™ is a critically acclaimed Hollywood night that celebrates classic soundtracks of motion picture masters in a one-of-a kind 360° post-modern cabaret.</p>
<p>The ship will feature the largest ropes course at sea, a three-story multiplex of heart-pounding challenges complete with two planks and five Sky Rails, zip tracks that allow guests to soar through the air. Norwegian Escape's Aqua Park will be the largest at sea and includes a new Aqua Racer slide. Adding to the family fun, Norwegian Escape will also feature an expanded Kids' Aqua Park, along with the line's first dedicated nursery for young cruisers two and under. </p>
<p>Accommodations include the company's largest signature luxury ship–within-a-ship complex: The Haven by Norwegian; along with Studios, designed and priced for solo travelers; and many options for families, multi-generational groups, spa enthusiasts and more.</p>
<p>To book a cruise on Norwegian Escape, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit www.ncl.com.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-introduces-expanded-canadian-sales-teamNorwegian Cruise Line Introduces Expanded Canadian Sales Team2015-04-20T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line today unveiled the expanded Sales team that will support travel partners in Canada. Building on Norwegian's Partners First philosophy, this committment is a part of the line's substantial expansion to the company's North American sales team, developed to promote the long-term success of its valued travel partners.</p><p>"Part of our brand promise is 'Partners First,' which is simply our commitment to invest in our agency partners' success, be easy to do business with, and listen to our partners and take action. Today, I'm happy to say that our 'Partners First' philosophy is also "Canada First," said Andy Stuart, president and chief operating officer for Norwegian Cruise Line.</p><p>The newly-revealed Canadian team will be led by industry-veteran Dana Gain, who has been appointed the national director for sales, overseeing all aspects of Norwegian's sales strategy in Canada. Dana will lead a seasoned team of six business development managers dedicated to aggressively growing the number of guests sourced from the Canadian market and expanding the agency base partnering with Norwegian Cruise Line. Dana has a proven track record in the cruise industry, most recently as director of international sales for Carnival Cruise Line.</p><p>"I am thrilled to be a part of the Norwegian family and immensely proud of the team we've assembled in Canada," said Dana Gain, Norwegian's national director of sales in Canada. "We are ready to build closer, more effective partnerships with our travel partners across Canada and share the exciting marketing tools and training available for agent's to grow their business."</p><p>Gain will have the support of a team of six business development managers, strategically positioned to develop stronger, more effective relationships with partners across the country. The team includes:</p><ul><li>• Mary-Jo Cutaia, who has been named business development manager for Western Ontario. Mary-Jo is a 20+ year veteran of Norwegian Cruise Line with a wealth of knowledge that will continue to be a great asset to partners. She will take on a deeper focus on a territory rich with opportunities for growth.</li><li>• Ian Smyth, who joins Norwegian as the business development manager for Eastern Ontario. Ian has spent the last eight years as the sales representative for WestJet and WestJet Vacations, where he cultivated deep relationships throughout the agency community in the region. Prior to his time at WestJet, Ian spent many years with a Canadian wholesaler with a focus on cruise.</li><li>• Ramon Jacinto continues his role as the business development manager for Western Canada. Ramon joined Norwegian in 2013, having previously held sales positions at WestJet and WestJet Vacations and the Richmond Tourism Association.</li><li>• Sabrina Greca, previously the business development manager for Quebec, has been appointed the business development manager for strategic accounts. In her new role, Sabrina will develop and grow Norwegian's partnerships with Canadian tour operators and wholesalers.</li><li>• Alexandre Bergeron joins Norwegian as the business development manager for Quebec. Alexandre was most recently with Transat Holidays, where his enthusiasm quickly earned him a strong reputation amongst his agents; including a nomination for "BDM of the Year" in Quebec.</li><li>• Ilanit Zimmermann joins the Canadian team as the Miami based business development manager covering parts of Saskatchewan, Manitoba and the Maritimes. Ilanit brings a wealth of product knowledge and sales experience to her new role as well as past experience in hotels, tours, and cruises for the past 12 years.</li></ul><p>"Canada is a primary growth market for Norwegian and the significant expansion of our sales team shows that we are serious about investing in our Canadian partners," said Nathan Hickman, Norwegian's vice-president of field sales.</p><p>In April of 2011, Norwegian Cruise Line introduced "Partners First," the company's corporate philosophy of putting its travel partners first, including a $16 million investment in travel partners, including new customizable marketing tools with Marketing Headquarters; a complete focus on being easy to do business with; the streamlining of the booking processes and technology; and a commitment on direct business. Norwegian has consistently strengthened its commitment to the long term success of its travel partners by unveiling additional new and improved travel partner initiatives. Travel partners who would like to learn more about Norwegian's Partners First initiatives, please visit www.norwegiancentral.com.</p><p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br />Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 48-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 13 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" for the seventh consecutive year, as well as "<a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean</a>'s Leading Cruise Line" for the third time and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" for the past two years by the World Travel Awards.</p><p>The Company recently took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Getaway in the first quarter of 2014. The largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, Norwegian Getaway boasts 28 dining options. The entertainment lineup includes Broadway shows Legally Blonde and Burn the Floor and a unique magical theatrical experience, the Illusionarium. Norwegian Getaway's sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, was named "Best New Ship of 2013" by the editors of Cruise Critic and "Best Rookie Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city. The Company currently has four vessels on order at Meyer Werft for delivery in fall 2015, spring 2017, spring 2018 and fall 2019.</p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of the Miami Dolphins/Sun Life Stadium, The New York Knicks and Legends in Concert; and the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p><p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-adds-complimentary-restaurants-across-fleetNORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE ADDS COMPLIMENTARY RESTAURANTS ACROSS FLEET2015-04-13T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that many of the line's popular Asian dining venues can now be enjoyed on a complimentary basis across the fleet. Guest favorites like Shanghai's Noodle Bar aboard Norwegian's Breakaway Class ships and Norwegian Epic, Jasmine Garden aboard Norwegian Jade, Chin Chin aboard Norwegian Jewel and more will join the extensive list of complimentary dining venues available to Freestyle cruising guests.</p>
<p>As a part of the Norwegian NEXT program, Norwegian Cruise Line is investing significantly into enhancing guests' dining experience onboard and offering even more culinary options to provide the best cruise vacation experience. As a part of these new initiatives, the cover charge and à la carte pricing for many Asian dining concepts across the fleet has been eliminated to further enhance guest satisfaction and provide guests more freedom to create their ideal cruise vacation.</p>
<p>"Norwegian's Freestyle Dining is the most fun and flexible way for guests to enjoy some of the best dining experiences at sea, when they want and how they want," said Andy Stuart, president and chief operating officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. "We are thrilled to continue that legacy by providing guests with more of the food they have come to love and enjoy with the introduction of fleetwide complimentary Asian cuisine."</p>
<p>Guests cruising aboard Norwegian's Freestyle Cruising ships can indulge in favorites like fried rice, spicy seafood udon noodles, steamed pork dumplings and more free of charge at the following venues:</p>
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<ul>
<li>-Orchid Garden, Norwegian Gem</li>
<li>-Lotus Garden, Norwegian Pearl</li>
<li>-Chin Chin, Norwegian Jewel</li>
<li>-Jasmine Garden, Norwegian Jade</li>
<li>-Shanghai's, Norwegian Epic</li>
<li>-Shanghai's Noodle Bar, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway</li>
<li>-East Meets West, Pride of America</li>
<li>-Shogun, Norwegian Spirit</li>
<li>-Bamboo, Norwegian Dawn</li>
<li>-Ginza, Norwegian Star</li>
<li>-Shangai's Noodle Bar, Norwegian Epic</li>
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<p>Norwegian's popular Teppanyaki restaurants will continue to provide guests with the showmanship and culinary delights of Japanese iron-griddle cooking for a per guest cover charge, and Sushi venues across the fleet will retain nominal à la carte pricing.</p>
<p>For more information on the wide array of culinary options available aboard Norwegian ships and to book a cruise on Norwegian Cruise Line, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit www.ncl.com.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-launches-new-cruisetours-south-americaNorwegian Cruise Line Launches New Cruisetours in South America2015-04-09T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is offering guests the freedom and flexibility to build their dream South American vacation with the introduction of three new South American Cruisetours. These pre- or post-cruise land-based tours are available for guests sailing on Norwegian Sun's South America itineraries, beginning November 2015. Ranging in length from three to five days, these in-depth experiences are hosted by expert English speaking local tour guides and take guests off the beaten path on a once-in-a-lifetime immersion into the authentic flavors, sights and history of Argentina and Chile.
Cruise guests looking to celebrate the romance of Buenos Aires, often referred to as the "Paris of South America," can opt for the three-day Tour & Tango in Buenos Aires. Travelers will overnight in Buenos Aires, tour the city, dine in Argentinian restaurants known to locals, attend an evening dinner and tango show and round-out the trip by going cheek-to-cheek with a tango lesson from professional dancers.
Those looking to explore deeper into the ecological and cultural diversity of Argentina can opt for the five-day Buenos Aires & Iguazú Falls Eco-Explorer Cruisetour. As a complement to their cruise vacation, this Cruisetour engages guests' senses on a three-night excursion through Buenos Aires, where they will taste, touch, listen and dance to the rhythm of the big city, then hop on a short flight to Iguazú for a two-day eco-tour of the area's wondrous waters, a visit to the Aborigene Guaraní community and more. Culture seekers will immerse themselves in Argentina's living history at the XIX Century "Estancia" (ranch) El Rosario de Areco, where they'll be welcomed by gauchos on horseback, learn the importance of the Pampas region to Argentina's culture, enjoy an amazing gauchos and horses show, savor a traditional Argentine barbeque and more.
Guests can say "hola" to adventure on the Easter Island & Santiago Explorer Cruisetour in Chile. The five-day experience will take guests on a three-day adventure in Easter Island, one of the most isolated inhabited places on earth, to marvel at hundreds of mysterious giant moai statues dating back centuries and visit the ceremonial village of Orongo. As an added element to their archeological adventure in Easter Island, guests will overnight in Chile's capital city of Santiago and tour the city's juxtaposition of pre-Colombian cathedrals and monuments along with modern residential areas.
Norwegian Sun will cruise through South America from November 21, 2015 through April 9, 2016, sailing alternating Eastbound and Westbound 14-day voyages between Santiago (Valparaiso), Chile and Buenos Aires, Argentina. The two week sailings provide guests with the opportunity to see the many of the marvels of South America, including the European charm of Montevideo, Uruguay, the penguin-packed Falkland Islands, and through the mystical Strait of Magellan and beyond.
Adventure and cultural enthusiasts can make the most of their time in South America by combining their cruise vacation with one of Norwegian's spectacular South American Cruisetours. For more information and to book, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit www.ncl.com.
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-star-shines-new-dining-entertainment-venues-ship-readies-europe-seasonNorwegian Star Shines with New Dining, Entertainment Venues as Ship Readies for Europe Season2015-03-24T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Star Shines with New Dining, Entertainment Venues as Ship Readies for Europe Season.
Norwegian Star re-enters service with new 5 o'Clock Somewhere Bar, additional complimentary dining venue O'Sheehan's Neighborhood Bar & Grill and now complimentary Ginza Asian restaurant.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line welcomed <a title="Norwegian Star" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/star">Norwegian Star</a> back into service on March 17, 2015, following a two-week dry dock where the ship received numerous enhancements and new dining and entertainment venues as she readies for her busy summer season sailing the Baltic Capitals and Norwegian fjords from Copenhagen.</p>
<p>As a part of Norwegian Cruise Line's <a title="Norwegian NEXT Program" href=" https://www.ncl.com/next"> NEXT Program</a>, bringing new enhancements and experiences to the cruise industry's youngest fleet*, Norwegian Star follows <a title="Norwegian Jewel" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/jewel">Norwegian Jewel</a> as the third ship in the Norwegian fleet to receive updates since the program launched in 2014. Highlights of the ship's new features include two complimentary dining outlets, enhanced offerings in the popular Ginza Asian restaurant and Norwegian's first Five o'Clock Somewhere Bar.</p>
<p> "Our guests can dine like nowhere else at sea with Norwegian's Freestyle Dining and these exciting new venues on Norwegian Star make it even easier, more exciting and more fun for guests to enjoy the freedom and flexibility that only a Norwegian cruise can offer," said Andy Stuart, president and chief operating officer of Norwegian Cruise Line.</p>
<p>Parrotheads and patrons looking to escape and unwind can enjoy the fleet's first Five o'Clock Somewhere Bar, in an exclusive partnership with Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville®. The newest watering hole will serve up signature margaritas and "boat drinks" such as the "Who's to Blame® Margarita," ice cold LandShark Lagers and more, coupled with nightly live musical performances.</p>
<p>Norwegian Star's popular guest favorite Asian fusion restaurant, Ginza, can now be enjoyed on a complimentary basis, as the previous $15 cover charge has been eliminated. In addition to a full complimentary menu that now includes delicious dishes from a dedicated Noodle Bar such as traditional Chinese noodles, wok-fried specialties, and dim sum favorites, Ginza Asian Restaurant will now also feature exciting new à la carte offerings such as Japanese Hot Rock Ishiyaki for a nominal fee and a sushi menu developed by expert Sushi Chef Yuki Ieto. The new mouth-watering sushi and sashimi pieces such as the Sashimi Hamachi Poblano, Ten Shades of Grey Roll and more will be served at the restaurant's sushi bar or guests can also choose from four specialty rolls directly from a moving sushi belt, a first for the cruise industry.</p>
<p>Norwegian Star has also been retrofitted with the popular O'Sheehan's Neighborhood Bar & Grill, a 24-hour complimentary restaurant that serves up local traditional pub fare in a friendly neighborhood-pub setting. In addition, the ship's Moderno Churrascaria, the Brazilian-style steakhouse, was relocated to a more intimate setting on Deck 13 and Sugarcane Mojito Bar, first introduced on Norwegian Getaway, was added adjacent to the new restaurant.</p>
<p>A number of additional guest area enhancements included: updates to the Casino and Photo Gallery, new carpets and flooring throughout guest areas, window replacements, upgrades in galley areas and updates to the pool deck. Norwegian's innovative digital signage, first introduced on Norwegian Breakaway, has also been added to the ship. The interactive touch screen signs allow guests to order specialty items, get directions and reserve dining and shore excursions simply with a scan of their stateroom key, providing even more freedom and flexibility for guests to create their ideal vacation experience.</p>
<p>Technical modernizations also took place during the dry dock. The ship received an Azipod hydrodynamic upgrade and state-of-the-art silicone paint on the hull, in order to further improve fuel efficiency. Additional significant technical and safety updates include: lifeboat and tender boat release systems upgrade; thrusters and stabilizer maintenance; and ballast and bilge piping replacement.</p>
<p>Norwegian Star will spend her summer season sailing from <a title="European cruises" href=" https://www.ncl.com/port/copenhagen-denmark/cruises"> Copenhagen</a> with a number of seven to 14-day itineraries through the Baltic Capitals and Norwegian fjords. Norwegian Star's nine-day sailing through the Baltic Capitals will feature culture-rich exotic ports of call including Berlin, Germany; Tallinn, Estonia; St. Petersburg, Russia; Helsinki, Finland; and Stockholm, Sweden. Fares starting at $1,059.</p>
<p>To book a cruise on Norwegian Star, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit <a title="www.ncl.com" href="https://www.ncl.com"> www.ncl.com</a>.
<br/>* Among major North American cruise lines</p>
<p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br/>
<p> Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 48-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 13 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named <a title="european cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview">"Europe's Leading Cruise Line"</a> for the seventh consecutive year, as well as <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">"Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line"</a> for the third time and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" for the second year by the World Travel Awards.</p>
<p>The Company recently took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger <a title="norwegian getaway" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/getaway/overview">Norwegian Getaway</a> in the first quarter of 2014. The largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, Norwegian Getaway boasts 28 dining options. The entertainment lineup includes Broadway shows Legally Blonde and Burn the Floor and a unique magical theatrical experience, the Illusionarium. Norwegian Getaway's sister ship, <a title="norwegian breakaway" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/breakaway/overview">Norwegian Breakaway</a>, was named "Best New Ship of 2013" by the editors of Cruise Critic and "Best Rookie Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city. The Company currently has four vessels on order at Meyer Werft for delivery in fall 2015, spring 2017, spring 2018 and fall 2019.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of the Miami Dolphins/Sun Life Stadium, The New York Knicks and Legends in Concert; and the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.
High resolution, downloadable images are available at <a title="ncl press releases" href="https://www.ncl.com/pressroom"> www.ncl.com/pressroom</a>. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit <a title="www.ncl.com" href="https://www.ncl.com"> www.ncl.com</a>, follow us on <a title="ncl facebook" href="https://www.facebook.com/Norwegiancruiseline"> Facebook</a>, <a title="ncl twitter" href="http://www.twitter.com/cruisenorwegian"> Twitter</a>, and <a title="ncl instagram" href="http://www.instagram.com/norwegiancruiseline/"> Instagram</a> @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on <a title="ncl pinterest" href="http://www.pinterest.com/norwegiancruise/"> Pinterest</a>, watch us on =<a title="ncl youtube" href="https://www.youtube.com/user/NCLFreestyle"> YouTube</a>, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE(625-2784).</p>
<p><strong>About Margaritaville</strong><br/>
Margaritaville is a global brand inspired by the lyrics and lifestyle of singer, songwriter and author, Jimmy Buffett, whose songs evoke a passion for tropical escape and relaxation. Comprised of consumer products, restaurants, retail shops, hotels, resorts, casinos, vacation ownership, cruise ship experiences and Radio Margaritaville on Sirius/XM, Margaritaville delivers a tropical experience where anyone can enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes of their favorite destination regardless of their current latitude. </p>
<p>Since launching its first restaurant location in Key West, Fla. in 1987, Margaritaville has expanded to a total of 33 restaurants in some of the most popular U.S. destinations including Orlando and Las Vegas. Margaritaville resorts and hotels can be found in Pensacola Beach, Fla., Bossier City, La. and Pigeon Forge, Tenn., with a flagship location opening later this year in Hollywood Beach, Fla. The brand rounds out its hospitality offerings through new partnerships with Wyndham Vacation Ownership to introduce Margaritaville Vacation Club properties in St. Thomas and Rio Mar, Puerto Rico, and with Norwegian Cruise Lines to offer fans an exclusive Margaritaville experience at sea. In addition, Margaritaville currently has three casinos, including one at the Flamingo Las Vegas and a fourth coming soon to Tulsa, Okla.</p>
<p>Consumers can also escape everyday through a collection of Margaritaville consumer products including apparel for men and women, footwear, frozen concoction makers, home décor, gifts and audio products. Additionally, the brand's food, beverage and spirits lines – including Margaritaville tequilas, rums, LandShark Lager and Island Tea – deliver authentic, tropical escapism to fans around the world. Margaritaville, a state of mind since 1977.</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-holdings-ltd-appoints-andy-stuart-president-and-chief-operatingNORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE HOLDINGS LTD. APPOINTS ANDY STUART PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER FOR NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE2015-03-04T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq: NCLH) announced that company veteran Andy Stuart has been named President and Chief Operating Officer of Norwegian Cruise Line effective today, following the resignation of Drew Madsen. Stuart has been with Norwegian Cruise Line since 1988 and has held a number of leadership positions, most recently as Executive Vice President of Sales.</p>
<p>"Given the recent restructuring of the role and job responsibilities, Drew has decided to step down. We thank him for his contributions and wish him well," said Frank Del Rio, President and Chief Executive Officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. "As we continue to build the newly merged organization, we are tapping into the tremendous company and industry knowledge that Andy has, along with the strong relationships he has built with our travel partners."</p>
<p>"Andy and Norwegian are virtually synonymous. He is very well known and respected by our guests, travel partners, officers, crew, and team members. I am extremely confident that he is the perfect leader for the next phase of Norwegian's growth," added Del Rio. In this role, Stuart will report to Del Rio.</p>
<p>Stuart has been instrumental in building the Norwegian brand, particularly in the roll out and marketing of the line's signature Freestyle Cruising. He also greatly strengthened relationships with travel partners with the introduction of Partners First, the company's corporate philosophy of always putting its travel partners first. During his 27-year tenure with the company, he has held responsibility for a number of key areas including: Global Sales, Passenger Services, Revenue Management, Marketing and Public Relations. He also served as Chief Product Officer, responsible for delivery of the Freestyle Cruising product across the Norwegian fleet, ensuring that it provided exceptional value and quality for guests and was consistent with the marketing and brand positioning of the company.</p>
<p>"Having seen Norwegian Cruise Line grow significantly during the course of my career, I am thrilled and proud to lead this incredible company as we continue to enhance and build the brand," said Stuart. "The future is extremely bright and I am looking forward to continuing to work with our travel partners through our expanded sales team, delivering an exceptional product to our guests in conjunction with our hard-working officers and crew and ensuring that our team members are motivated and engaged, all the while building value for our shareholders."</p>
<p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.</strong><br />
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq: NCLH) is a diversified cruise operator of leading global cruise lines spanning market segments from contemporary to luxury under the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands.</p>
<p>These brands operate a combined 21 ships with approximately 40,000 lower berths visiting more than 420 destinations worldwide. The Company's brands will introduce six ships through 2019.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising, which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility on the most contemporary ships at sea. Oceania Cruises is the market leader in the upper-premium cruise segment featuring the finest cuisine at sea, elegant accommodations, impeccable service and destination-driven itineraries. Regent Seven Seas Cruises is the market leader in the luxury cruise segment with all-suite accommodations, highly personalized service and the industry's most inclusive luxury experience featuring round-trip air, fine wines and spirits and unlimited shore excursions among its numerous included amenities.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-holdings-reports-financial-results-fourth-quarter-and-full-yearNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year 20142015-02-17T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ: NCLH) (NCL Corporation Ltd., "Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings", "Norwegian" or "the Company"), today reported financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2014, and provided guidance for the first quarter and full year 2015. Reported results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2014 include the results of the recently acquired Prestige Cruise Holdings, Inc. ("Prestige Cruise Holdings", "Prestige") beginning on the closing of the acquisition on November 19, 2014. Due to the abbreviated period of consolidation of Prestige's results, certain metrics are presented both on an as reported basis and on a basis excluding the results of Prestige ("Norwegian Stand-alone").</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Full Year 2014 Highlights</span></strong></p><p>- Acquisition of Prestige Cruise Holdings, parent company of Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, diversifies Company's product portfolio</p><p>- Adjusted EPS improvement of 61.0% (64.5% on a Norwegian Stand-alone basis)</p><p>- Adjusted Net Yield increase of 4.8% (3.3% on a Norwegian Stand-alone basis)</p><p>- Revenue increase of 21.6% to $3.1 billion</p><p>- Introduction of Norwegian Getaway, Norwegian Cruise Line's first year-round, Miami-based ship in over a decade</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Full Year 2014 Results</span></strong></p><p>"Looking back at our accomplishments over the past year, it is clear that 2014 will be remembered as one of solid growth and game-changing expansion for the company," said Frank Del Rio, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. "Strong results are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team members who, despite operating in a challenging environment, kept a keen eye on optimizing pricing and managing expenses while delivering exceptional vacation experiences to our guests. Looking ahead, the acquisition of Prestige has created the cruise industry's most dynamic and diversified operator, one that is well-positioned to realize meaningful synergies and deliver superior results. I look forward to leading this exciting organization, which mixes a deep history in the industry with an entrepreneurial spirit that is unique among cruise operators," continued Del Rio.</p><p>The Company reported on an as reported basis a 61.0% increase in Adjusted EPS to $2.27, on Adjusted Net Income of $480.6 million, which excludes expenses related to the Prestige acquisition and other items. On a GAAP basis, diluted earnings per share and net income were $1.62 and $338.4 million, respectively. Earnings per share for 2014 includes a $(0.03) per share impact related to an incident on board Oceania Cruises' Insignia in December 2014. On a Norwegian Stand-alone basis, Adjusted EPS increased 64.5% to $2.32. This follows a 45% increase in Adjusted EPS in 2013 and further demonstrates the Company's underlying earnings power.</p><p>A 25.5% improvement in Adjusted Net Revenue to $2.4 billion was driven by a 19.8% increase in Capacity Days coupled with a 4.8% improvement in Adjusted Net Yield. Adjusted Net Revenue excludes a deferred revenue fair value adjustment of $10.1 million related to the acquisition of Prestige. The increase in Capacity Days was primarily a result of the addition of Norwegian Breakaway and Getaway, which entered the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet in April 2013 and January 2014, respectively, and the addition of Capacity Days from the Prestige fleet. The improvement in Adjusted Net Yield was primarily the result of a 3.3% increase in Norwegian Stand-alone Net Yield (3.2% on a Constant Currency basis) and partially due to the addition of Prestige's brands to the fleet. Revenue for the period increased 21.6% to $3.1 billion from $2.6 billion in 2013.</p><p>On an as reported basis, Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel per Capacity Day increased 3.5%. Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel per Capacity Day increased 1.0% on a Norwegian Stand-alone basis (0.8% on a Constant Currency basis) due to investments in conjunction with the Norwegian NEXT program as well as increased marketing expenses to drive demand and stimulate close-in bookings in the fourth quarter and to carry momentum into Wave season.</p><p>The Company's fuel price per metric ton, excluding the impact of hedges, was $605 compared to $686 in 2013. The Company experienced a negative impact in 2014 of $10.3 million on the Company's hedge portfolio due to recent reductions in fuel prices compared to a benefit of $4.7 million in 2013. Net of hedges, fuel price per metric ton decreased to $625 compared to $675 in 2013. The Company's fuel consumption per Capacity Day decreased 3.1%.</p><p>Interest expense, net was $151.8 million in 2014 compared to $282.6 million in 2013. Interest expense for 2014 reflected an increase in average debt outstanding associated with newbuild financings and debt incurred in connection with the acquisition of Prestige, substantially offset by lower interest rates from the benefits of the redemption of higher rate debt and refinancing transactions. In addition, 2014 reflects $15.4 million of expenses related to financing transactions in conjunction with the acquisition of Prestige while 2013 reflects $160.6 million of expenses associated with debt prepayments.</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Fourth Quarter 2014 Results</span></strong></p><p>Due to the timing of the closing of the acquisition, results from the consolidation of Prestige are more evident in the fourth quarter compared to the full year. Adjusted EPS in the period was $0.36 on Adjusted Net Income of $77.6 million, and excludes debt-related and other expenses related to the Prestige acquisition. On a GAAP basis, loss per share and net loss for the quarter were $(0.12) and $(25.6) million, respectively. On a Norwegian Stand-alone basis, Adjusted EPS was $0.40. GAAP earnings per share as well as Adjusted EPS on both an as reported and Norwegian Stand-alone basis include the benefit of the completion of our global tax platform.</p><p>Adjusted Net Revenue, for the period, which excludes the aforementioned deferred revenue fair value adjustment, increased 37.5% to $618.7 million on 23.8% growth in Capacity Days from the addition of Norwegian Getaway and the Prestige fleet as well as an 11.1% improvement in Adjusted Net Yield resulting from the addition of the Prestige fleet and a 3.9% increase on a Norwegian Stand-alone basis (4.5% on a Constant Currency basis).</p><p>Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel per Capacity Day increased 9.9% as a result of the addition of the Prestige fleet and was essentially flat on a Norwegian Stand-alone basis. Fuel price per metric ton, excluding hedges was $529 for the fourth quarter of 2014 and $656 in 2013. The impact of the change in fuel prices on the Company's hedge portfolio in these same periods was a negative impact of $10.5 million in 2014 and a benefit of $0.8 million in 2013. Fuel price per metric ton, net of hedges, was $599 compared to $649 in the fourth quarter of 2013.</p><p>Interest expense, net increased to $56.4 million from $24.6 million primarily due to the aforementioned expenses in connection with the acquisition of Prestige and incremental interest expense related to the additional debt incurred in connection with the acquisition.</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">2015 Guidance and Sensitivities</span></strong></p><p>In addition to the results for the fourth quarter and full year 2014, the Company also provided the following guidance for the first quarter and full year 2015, along with accompanying sensitivities. Guidance for Adjusted Net Yield and Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel per Capacity Day are provided on an as reported basis as well as a Combined Company basis which compares expectations to 2014 results that include Prestige results assuming the acquisition had occurred at the beginning of 2014.</p><p>"Until recently, our booked revenue had been on par with prior year; however, the last three weeks of this Wave season has seen a significant acceleration in booking volume. Norwegian Escape is in a better booked position than her last two predecessor sister ships, Norwegian Breakaway and Getaway, and Seven Seas Explorer has set both single day and single week booking records at the Regent brand. At year end, and as of today, the company has more booked revenue and the highest net yields on future sailings than ever before, including full year 2015 and 2016," said Del Rio. "As anticipated, the combined impacts of the challenging <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean </a>capacity and pricing environment along with a normalized winter season for the Norwegian brand, which last year included an extended bareboat charter of Norwegian Jade for the Sochi Olympics, results in tempered expectations for the first quarter. Looking to the balance of the year, the outlook is much more encouraging with solid pricing and booking trends across all markets. While 2015 is primarily an organic year, we expect to deliver robust Adjusted EPS growth of approximately 23%," said Del Rio.</p><p><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/PR_021715F-01.gif" alt="" /></p><p>The following reflects the Company's expectations regarding fuel consumption and pricing, along with accompanying sensitivities.</p><p><img style="float: none;" src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/PR_021715F-02.gif" alt="" /></p><p>As of December 31, 2014, the Company had hedged approximately 68%, 55%, 39% and 8% of its 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 projected metric tons of fuel purchases, respectively. The average fuel price per metric ton of the hedge portfolio for the same periods is $520, $468, $416 and $400, respectively. Future capital commitments consist of contracted commitments, including future expected capital expenditures for business enhancements such as ship Dry-dock refurbishments as part of the Norwegian NEXT program and ship construction contracts. As of December 31, 2014, anticipated capital expenditures together with amounts for ship construction and related export credit financing were as follows (in thousands, based on the euro/U.S. dollar exchange rate as of December 31, 2014):</p><p><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/PR_021715F-03.gif" alt="" /></p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Company Updates and Other Business Highlights</span></strong></p><p>In November 2014, the Company completed the acquisition of Prestige Cruise Holdings for total transaction consideration of $3.025 billion in cash, stock and the assumption of debt. Additionally, contingent cash consideration of up to $50 million would be payable to Prestige shareholders upon achievement of certain 2015 performance milestones. The Company issued $680 million in senior unsecured notes in a private placement to fund a portion of the purchase price along with related fees and expenses.</p><p>At the time of the acquisition the Company announced cost synergies in the $25 million range. The Company is reiterating this level for 2015, having identified synergies in the consolidation of office operations, insurance costs, port fees and shore excursion concessionaire contracts. In addition the Company has so far identified revenue synergies of $15 million exclusively from opportunities in onboard revenue, for a first year synergy figure of at least $40 million, which is embedded in the Company's guidance. The same items that constitute this $40 million synergy in 2015, equate to approximately $50 million in 2016.</p><p>In December 2014, an incident on board Oceania Cruises' Insignia resulted in the cancellation of certain voyages. Repairs on the vessel are on schedule for a return to service in March 2015. The impact of this incident has been included in the Company's first quarter and full year 2015 guidance.</p><p>In 2014 the Company continued its tradition of recruiting strong leaders with extensive experience both inside and outside of the cruise industry. With over 20 years of experience in the cruise industry, Frank J. Del Rio assumed the role of President and Chief Executive Officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings after founding and leading Oceania Cruises and later Prestige Cruise Holdings through over 10 years of growth and a preeminent position in the upscale cruise segment. Drew Madsen joined the Company in October 2014 as President and Chief Operating Officer of the Norwegian Cruise Line brand. Mr. Madsen brings with him over 30 years of experience in the hospitality and consumer products industries. In December 2014, Jason Montague was appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of Prestige, overseeing both the Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands. Mr. Montague previously served as Chief Financial Officer of Prestige.</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Upcoming Fleet Additions</span></strong></p><p><strong>Norwegian Cruise Line</strong></p><p>The line welcomes its largest ship and the first ship in its Breakaway Plus class fleet, Norwegian Escape, in October 2015. The line announced an exclusive partnership with Margaritaville Holdings LLC to bring to sea for the first time the popular dining concept Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville along with the 5 O'Clock Somewhere Bar. Recently announced dining and entertainment concepts include venues from Iron Chef Jose Garces and the Michael Mondavi Family and productions of Broadway shows After Midnight and Million Dollar Quartet.</p><p><strong>Oceania Cruises</strong></p><p>In November 2014 the Company announced the purchase of Ocean Princess, the 684-passenger sister ship to the line's Insignia, Regatta and Nautica, to be delivered in March 2016. The ship will be relaunched as Sirena after a 35-day, $40 million refurbishment that will bring her accommodations and offerings up to the standards of an Oceania Cruises vessel. The total investment in Sirena equates to approximately $180,000 per Berth and represents an exceptional potential ROI when considering the upper premium per diems the ship will garner as part of the Oceania Cruises fleet. Sirena is expected to welcome her first guests in April 2016.</p><p><strong>Regent Seven Seas Cruises</strong></p><p>Designs and offerings of the line's upcoming newbuild, Seven Seas Explorer, were revealed to the public for the first time in January 2015. Billed as the most luxurious ship ever built, the 750-berth Seven Seas Explorer will house the line's first ever Regent Suite, a 3,875-square foot suite with built-in spa retreat and glass enclosed viewing area, along with classic Regent dining venues such as Compass Rose, La Veranda and Prime 7. Explorer set both single day and first week reservation records after sailings opened for sale to Seven Seas Society members on January 19.</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Conference Call</span></strong></p><p>The Company has scheduled a conference call for Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. EST to discuss fourth quarter and full year 2014 results. A link to the live webcast can be found on the Company's Investor Relations website at www.nclhltdinvestor.com. A replay of the conference call will also be available on the website for 30 days after the call.</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">About Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.</span></strong></p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq: NCLH) is a diversified cruise operator of leading global cruise lines spanning market segments from contemporary to luxury under the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands.</p><p>These brands operate a combined 21 ships with approximately 40,000 lower berths visiting more than 420 destinations worldwide. The Company's brands will introduce six ships through 2019.</p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising, which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility on the most contemporary ships at sea. Oceania Cruises is the market leader in the upper-premium cruise segment featuring the finest cuisine at sea, elegant accommodations, impeccable service and destination-driven itineraries. Regent Seven Seas Cruises is the market leader in the luxury cruise segment with all-suite accommodations, highly personalized service and the industry's most inclusive luxury experience featuring round-trip air, fine wines and spirits and unlimited shore excursions among its numerous included amenities.</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Terminology</span></strong></p><p>Acquisition of Prestige. In November 2014, pursuant to the Merger Agreement, we acquired Prestige in cash and stock for a total transaction consideration of $3.025 billion, including the assumption of debt. The acquisition consideration is subject to a contingent cash payment of up to $50 million upon achievement of certain 2015 revenue milestones.</p><p>Adjusted EBITDA. EBITDA adjusted for other income (expense) and other supplemental adjustments.</p><p>Adjusted EPS. Adjusted Net Income divided by the number of diluted weighted-average shares outstanding.</p><p>Adjusted Free Cash Flow. Free Cash Flow adjusted for proceeds from ship construction financing facilities and other supplemental adjustments.</p><p>Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel. Net Cruise Cost excluding fuel expense adjusted for supplemental adjustments.</p><p>Adjusted Net Income. Net income (loss) adjusted for supplemental adjustments.</p><p>Adjusted Net Revenue. Net Revenue adjusted for supplemental adjustments.</p><p>Adjusted Net Yield. Net Yield adjusted for supplemental adjustments.</p><p>Berths. Double occupancy capacity per stateroom (single occupancy per studio stateroom) even though many staterooms can accommodate three or more passengers.</p><p>Business Enhancement Capital Expenditures. Capital expenditures other than those related to new ship construction and ROI Capital Expenditures.</p><p>Capacity Days. Available Berths multiplied by the number of cruise days for the period.</p><p>Combined Company. Combined financial results of Norwegian and Prestige for 2014.</p><p>Constant Currency. A calculation whereby foreign currency-denominated revenues and expenses in a period are converted at the U.S. dollar exchange rate of a comparable period in order to eliminate the effects of foreign exchange fluctuations.</p><p>Corporate Reorganization. In connection with the consummation of the IPO, the Sponsors' ordinary shares in NCLC were exchanged for the ordinary shares of NCLH at a share exchange ratio of 1.0 to 8.42565 and NCLH became the owner of 100% of the ordinary shares and parent company of NCLC.</p><p>Dry-dock. A process whereby a ship is positioned in a large basin where all of the fresh/sea water is pumped out in order to carry out cleaning and repairs of those parts of a ship which are below the water line.</p><p>EBITDA. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.</p><p>Free Cash Flow. Net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures for ship construction, business enhancements and other.</p><p>GAAP. Generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S.</p><p>Gross Cruise Cost. The sum of total cruise operating expense and marketing, general and administrative expense.</p><p>Gross Yield. Total revenue per Capacity Day.</p><p>Initial Public Offering (or "IPO"). The initial public offering of 27,058,824 ordinary shares, par value $.001 per share, of NCLH, which was consummated on January 24, 2013.</p><p>Merger Agreement. Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of September 2, 2014, by and among Prestige, NCLH, Portland Merger Sub, Inc. and Apollo Management, L.P., as amended for the Acquisition of Prestige.</p><p>Net Cruise Cost. Gross Cruise Cost less commissions, transportation and other expense and onboard and other expense.</p><p>Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel. Net Cruise Cost less fuel expense.</p><p>Net Debt-to-Capital. Total debt less cash and cash equivalents ("Net Debt") divided by Net Debt plus shareholders' equity.</p><p>Net Revenue. Total revenue less commissions, transportation and other expense and onboard and other expense.</p><p>Net Yield. Net Revenue per Capacity Day.</p><p>Norwegian Stand-alone. Results of operations excluding consolidation of results of Prestige.</p><p>Occupancy Percentage or Load Factor. The ratio of Passenger Cruise Days to Capacity Days. A percentage in excess of 100% indicates that three or more passengers occupied some staterooms.</p><p>Passenger Cruise Days. The number of passengers carried for the period, multiplied by the number of days in their respective cruises.</p><p>ROI Capital Expenditures. Comprised of project-based capital expenditures which have a quantified return on investment.</p><p>Secondary Equity Offering(s). Public offering(s) of the Company's ordinary shares in March 2014, December 2013 and August 2013.</p><p>Shipboard Retirement Plan. An unfunded defined benefit pension plan for certain crew members which computes benefits based on years of service, subject to certain requirements.</p><p>Sponsors. Refers to Genting HK, the Apollo Funds and/or the TPG Viking Funds.</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Non-GAAP Financial Measures</span></strong></p><p>We use certain non-GAAP financial measures, such as Net Revenue, Net Yield, Net Cruise Cost, Adjusted Net Revenue, Adjusted Net Yield, Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel and Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS to enable us to analyze our performance. We utilize Net Revenue and Net Yield to manage our business on a day-to-day basis and believe that they are the most relevant measures of our revenue performance because they reflect the revenue earned by us net of significant variable costs. In measuring our ability to control costs in a manner that positively impacts net income, we believe changes in Net Cruise Cost and Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel to be the most relevant indicators of our performance.</p><p>As our business includes the sourcing of passengers and deployment of vessels outside of North America, a portion of our revenue and expenses are denominated in foreign currencies, particularly euro and British Pound sterling, which are subject to fluctuations in currency exchange rates versus our reporting currency, the U.S. dollar. In order to monitor results excluding these fluctuations, we calculate certain non-GAAP measures on a Constant Currency basis whereby current period revenue and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using currency exchange rates of the comparable period. We believe that presenting these non-GAAP measures on both a reported and Constant Currency basis is useful in providing a more comprehensive view of trends in our business.</p><p>We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is appropriate as a supplemental financial measure as it is used by management to assess operating performance. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is a useful measure in determining the Company's performance as it reflects certain operating drivers of the Company's business, such as sales growth, operating costs, marketing, general and administrative expense and other operating income and expense. Adjusted EBITDA is not a defined term under GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA is not intended to be a measure of liquidity or cash flows from operations or measures comparable to net income as it does not take into account certain requirements such as capital expenditures and related depreciation, principal and interest payments and tax payments and it includes other supplemental adjustments.</p><p>In addition, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS are supplemental financial measures used to demonstrate GAAP net income and earnings per share excluding certain charges. We use Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS as key performance measures of our earnings performance, and we believe that both management and investors benefit from referring to these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing our performance and when planning, forecasting, and analyzing future periods. These non- GAAP financial measures also facilitate management's internal comparison to our historical performance. These charges vary from period to period; thus, our presentation of Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS may not be indicative of future adjustments or results.</p><p>You are encouraged to evaluate each adjustment used in calculating our non-GAAP financial measures and the reasons we consider our non-GAAP financial measures appropriate for supplemental analysis. In evaluating our non-GAAP financial measures, you should be aware that in the future we may incur expenses similar to the adjustments in our presentation. Our non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools, and you should not consider these measures in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Our presentation of our non-GAAP financial measures should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items. Our non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to other companies. Please see a historical reconciliation of these measures to items in our consolidated financial statements below.</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Note on Forward-Looking Statements</span></strong></p><p>This release may contain "forward-looking statements" intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words "expect," "anticipate," "goal," "project," "plan," "believe," "seek," "will," "may," "forecast," "estimate," "intend," "future," and similar expressions may identify forward- looking statements, which are not historical in nature. These forward-looking statements reflect Norwegian's current expectations, and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Among the important risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements are the effects of costs incurred in connection with the Acquisition of Prestige; the ability to realize, or delays in realizing, the anticipated benefits of the Acquisition of Prestige; the assumption of certain potential liabilities relating to Prestige's business; the diversion of management's attention away from operations as a result of the integration of Prestige's business; the effect that the Acquisition of Prestige may have on employee relations and on our ability to retain key personnel; the adverse impact of general economic conditions and related factors, such as fluctuating or increasing levels of unemployment, underemployment and the volatility of fuel prices, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; the risks associated with operating internationally, including changes in interest rates and/or foreign currency exchange rates; changes in fuel prices and/or other cruise operating costs; our efforts to expand our business into new markets; our substantial indebtedness, including the ability to raise additional capital to fund our operations, and to generate the necessary amount of cash to service our existing debt; restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility in operating our business; the significant portion of our assets pledged as collateral under our existing debt agreements and the ability of our creditors to accelerate the repayment of our indebtedness; our ability to incur significantly more debt despite our substantial existing indebtedness; the impact of volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets, which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; adverse events impacting the security of travel, such as terrorist acts, acts of piracy, armed conflict and threats thereof and other international events; the impact of the spread of epidemics and viral outbreaks; the impact of any future changes relating to how external distribution channels sell and market our cruises; our reliance on third parties to provide hotel management services to certain of our ships and certain other services; the impact of delays in our shipbuilding program and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments; the impact of any future increases in the price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; the impact of seasonal variations in passenger fare rates and occupancy levels at different times of the year; the effect of adverse incidents involving cruise ships and our ability to obtain adequate insurance coverage; the impact of any breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; our ability to keep pace with developments in technology; the impact of amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues; the continued availability of attractive port destinations; the impact of pending or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions; changes involving the tax and environmental regulatory regimes in which we operate; the control of our business by our Sponsors; and other factors discussed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). For more information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those conveyed in the forward-looking statements, please refer to the "Risk Factors" section of the Annual Reports on Form 10-K filed by each of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. ("NCLH") and NCL Corporation Ltd. ("NCLC") with the SEC and subsequent filings by NCLH and NCLC. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in expectations or events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements are based. In addition, certain financial measures in this website constitute non-GAAP financial measures as defined by Regulation G. A reconciliation of these items can be found on the Company's web site at www.nclhltdinvestor.com.</p><p><a href="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/2014_Q4_Financial _Tables.pdf">Click here to view financial tables</a></p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-significantly-expands-north-american-sales-teamNORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE SIGNIFICANTLY EXPANDS NORTH AMERICAN SALES TEAM2015-02-10T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line today announced a substantial expansion to the company's North American sales team, almost doubling the number of business development managers in the field, and increasing the overall sales group by more than 40 percent. Building on Norwegian's Partners First philosophy, this investment signifies the line‘s committment to having the most engaged, empowered and responsive sales team in the cruise industry in order to promote the long-term success of its valued travel partners.</p>
<p>"With the recent addition of exciting and innovative capacity and significantly more to come, this expansion will allow us to build closer, more effective partnerships with our travel partners across North America," said Drew Madsen, Norwegian Cruise Line's president and chief operating officer. "By growing our sales team, we can reach more travel partners. Combine this increased reach with the significant investment we have made in marketing tools, booking automation, training, co-operative marketing dollars and the youngest fleet in the North American cruise industry and we believe we have a winning formula."</p>
<p>As a part of the expansion, new field sales representatives will be added in regions throughout the United States and Canada, including multiple positions in California, as well as an expanded presence in New York, Texas, and the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The Norwegian field sales team will also add a new business development manager position and a director of sales for Canada, joining the four managers already fully dedicated to Canadian travel partners. Sales managers will also be added to the National Accounts, Key Accounts, Charters, Meetings & Incentives and Inside Sales teams based in Miami, to further boost the company's industry leading world-class sales force.</p>
<p>"Our aggressive and sizable investment into our sales force will not only allow us to personally reach more travel professionals, but will also allow us to deepen the relationships we have with our travel partners," said Andy Stuart, Norwegian's executive vice president of sales. "I am immensely proud of our sales team and what they've accomplished over the years. It's now time to build on that success and continue to put our Partners First."</p>
<p>Leading the expanded sales force are three seasoned industry professionals: Nathan Hickman, who recently joined Norwegian from Oceania Cruises as vice president of field sales and national accounts; Alex Pinelo, a long time veteran of Norwegian, who was recently appointed vice president of key accounts, and Katina Athanasiou, vice president of charters, meetings and incentives for Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises.</p>
<p>In April of 2011, Norwegian Cruise Line introduced Partners First, the company's corporate philosophy of putting its travel partners first, including a $16 million investment towards new customizable marketing tools with Marketing Headquarters; a complete focus on being easy to do business with; the streamlining of the booking processes and technology; and a commitment on direct business. Norwegian has consistently strengthened its commitment to the long term success of its travel partners by unveiling additional new and improved efforts.</p>
<p>This expansion comes as the Norwegian Sales Team is in the midst of series of events that brings the Norwegian sales leadership team face-to-face with travel partners and individual agents in 21 cities across the United States and Canada, including Atlanta, Boston, New York, Montreal, Dallas, Los Angeles and more. Each of the exclusive Norwegian hosted events provides travel partners with a detailed insider look at <a title="Norwegian Escape Cruises" href="http://www.escape.ncl.com/"> Norwegian Escape</a>, the line's largest and most innovative ship to-date, launching this November.</p>
<p>Travel partners who would like to learn more about Norwegian's Partners First initiatives, please visit <a title="travel agent" href="www.norwegiancentral.ncl.com">www.norwegiancentral.ncl.com</a>.</p>
<p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br />
Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 48-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 13 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named <a title="European cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview">"Europe's Leading Cruise Line"</a> for the seventh consecutive year, as well as <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">"Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line"</a> for the third time and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" for the past two years by the World Travel Awards.</p>
<p>The Company recently took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger <a title="Norwegian Getaway Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/getaway/overview"> Norwegian Getaway</a> in the first quarter of 2014. The largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, Norwegian Getaway boasts 28 dining options, including seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and a branch of Carlo's Bake Shop by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss." The entertainment lineup includes Broadway shows Legally Blonde and Burn the Floor and a unique magical theatrical experience, the Illusionarium. Norwegian Getaway's sister ship, <a title="Norwegian Breakaway Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/breakaway/overview"> Norwegian Breakaway</a>, was named "Best New Ship of 2013" by the editors of Cruise Critic and "Best Rookie Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city. The Company currently has four vessels on order at Meyer Werft for delivery in fall 2015, spring 2017, spring 2018 and fall 2019.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of the Miami Dolphins/Sun Life Stadium, The New York Knicks and Legends in Concert; and the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-holdings-ltd-opens-sales-office-brazilNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings LTD. Opens Sales Office In Brazil2015-01-28T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq: NCLH) announced today the expansion of its sales presence in Sao Paulo, Brazil, with the establishment of a sales, marketing and reservations center to support the growing demand for cruise travel in the region.</p>
<p>The company's three lines: Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises have all experienced growth in the number of Brazilian guests that have chosen to take a cruise vacation, particularly in <a title="European cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview">Europe</a>, <a title="Alaska cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/alaska/overview">Alaska</a> and <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">Caribbean</a> itineraries.
"Given its economic growth and the increasing interest of Brazilians to experience the world by taking a cruise, Brazil represents a significant opportunity to advance Norwegian Cruise Line Holding's international growth strategy," said Andy Stuart, executive vice president of international sales for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. has acquired Firstar Representacoes, the local representative for Norwegian Cruise Line and Oceania Cruises in Brazil. Estela Farina will lead the new office as general manager. The company will have its main office in Sao Paulo and a satellite office in Rio de Janeiro.</p>
<p>The new office provides multiple benefits for local travel partners. For Norwegian Cruise Line bookings, these include the ability to offer cruise fares in BRL (Brazilian Reais), accept payment in up to ten installments with no financing fees and an on-line booking engine in Portuguese. For Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Sea Cruises bookings, the sales center will allow guests to pay in up to four installments with no financing fees. The office will also offer local reservations, sales and marketing support for all three brands, providing direct access to travel partners and consumers. The local reservation center will be available to make reservations in real time and invoice directly from the cruise line. Additionally, individual travel agency sales will be recorded and recognized for performance and compensation based on production. Finally, travel partners will continue to be provided training opportunities, now on a more regular basis and directly by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd staff.</p>
<p>Travel partners in Brazil can contact the new Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. office at 011 3253 7203 in Sao Paulo and 021 3553 7646 in Rio.</p>
<p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.</strong><br />
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq: NCLH) is a diversified cruise operator of leading global cruise lines spanning market segments from contemporary to luxury under the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands.
These brands operate a combined 21 ships with approximately 40,000 lower berths visiting more than 430 destinations worldwide. The company's brands will introduce six new ships through 2019.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising, which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility on the most contemporary ships at sea. Oceania Cruises is the market leader in the upper-premium cruise segment featuring the finest cuisine at sea, gourmet culinary experiences, elegant accommodations, impeccable service and destination-driven itineraries. Regent Seven Seas Cruises is the market leader in the luxury cruise segment with all-suite accommodations, highly personalized service and the industry's most inclusive luxury experience featuring round-trip air, fine wines and spirits and unlimited shore excursions among its numerous included amenities.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/escape-new-flavors-and-dazzling-sightsESCAPE TO NEW FLAVORS AND DAZZLING SIGHTS2015-01-16T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line today announced a multitude of new partnerships with leaders in the fields of dining, beverage and entertainment to feature innovative branded experiences onboard <a title="Norwegian Escape" href="http://www.escape.ncl.com/">Norwegian Escape</a>. During an exclusive event in New York City, the line revealed that their largest ship ever, Norwegian Escape, will include several new culinary experiences, along with two Tony Award-winning musicals, and a unique Supper Club, when she begins sailing from her homeport of Miami in November 2015.</p>
<p>Foodies will delight in <a title="Norwegian Escape" href="http://www.escape.ncl.com/">Norwegian Escape</a>'s ultimate culinary experiences, which will be helmed by James Beard Award-winning Iron Chef Jose Garces and Miami restaurateurs Jose Mendin, Andreas Schreiner and Sergio Navarro of The Pubbelly Restaurant Group; in addition to new beverage concepts The District Brewhouse, featuring craft beers from Wynwood Brewing Company, and The Cellars, A Michael Mondavi Family Wine Bar. Guests will be dazzled by three new shows, including Tony Award-winning Broadway musicals After Midnight and Million Dollar Quartet, along with a new supper club concept exclusive to Norwegian Escape, For The Record presents Dear John Hughes, featuring classic soundtracks from favorite motion pictures in a one-of-a kind 360° post-modern cabaret and dinner experience.</p>
<p>"With Norwegian Escape, we are transforming culinary experiences at sea and continuing our legacy of innovation that has revolutionized dining in the cruise industry," said Drew Madsen, Norwegian Cruise Line's president and chief operating officer. "We are building on our solid foundation of branded partnerships, including Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville, and welcoming new ideas and flavors from award-winning chefs. Norwegian also continues to pave the way as a leader in entertainment, as we bring two Tony Award-winning Broadway musicals and a post-modern cabaret direct from Los Angeles to Norwegian Escape."</p>
<p><strong>New Concepts by Jose Garces</strong><br />
James Beard Award-winning Iron Chef Jose Garces will launch two specialty restaurants onboard Norwegian Escape, his first at sea. Known for his dining concepts from Philadelphia to Phoenix, Chef Jose Garces brings Latin-inspired culinary expertise, ranging from classic Mexican dishes to Cuban specialties. His breadth of culinary expertise along with his passion for cooking made him the perfect choice to lead the signature dining concepts on Norwegian Escape. Bayamo by Jose Garces will highlight Latin dishes with a Cuban-influence in a chic dining room and al fresco on The Waterfront. Dishes will feature the flavors of Latin America with Spanish influences, such as Berenjenas, roasted eggplant with tomato rice and a saffron emulsion; and Bacalao Carbonizado, black cod with a squid ink glaze, saffron, and tomato and chorizo rice, among others.</p>
<p>Pincho Tapas Bar by Jose Garces will offer traditional Spanish tapas à la carte in a lively, casual setting. Plates will be prepared on an authentic la plancha grill right at the bar in front of guests and feature Latin dishes including Tortilla Espanola (Spanish omelette), Boquerones (white anchovies with pine nuts), and Jamón Ibérico (specialty ham imported from Spain).</p>
<p>Sugarcane Mojito Bar, a Norwegian guest favorite, will complete the space and serve as an entry to Bayamo. Guests who wish to have a cocktail before dinner can settle into the tropical setting, enjoy live Latin music, and select from more than 10 different mojitos and rum-based cocktails and can even select a "flight" of mojitos to sample to tantalize their taste buds.</p>
<p><strong>Food Republic</strong><br />
A brand new concept for Norwegian, the Food Republic will be a modern, upscale food emporium from The Pubbelly Restaurant Group featuring global cuisine for sampling and sharing. Guests dining in the Food Republic will experience a culinary journey via small plates, with flavors ranging from Asia to Central Europe and the Mediterranean, all available à la carte.</p>
<p>As some of the hottest restaurateurs in Miami, partners Jose Mendin, Andreas Schreiner and Sergio Navarro, have opened six concepts in the Magic City over the past three years. With a focus on creating unique flavor combinations and precise techniques, Director of Culinary Operations and Founding Partner Jose Mendin has been recognized as a semi-finalist for Best Chef South by the James Beard Foundation for three consecutive years, as well as nominated as People's Best New Chef by Food & Wine magazine.</p>
<p>Open for lunch through dinner, Food Republic menu highlights include Dates with Chorizo featuring smoked bacon, spicy tomato and goat cheese crema; Japanese Amberjack with lemongrass romesco, charred tomato and hazelnuts; and Black Truffle Braised Shortrib Dumplings, with white corn soy, red shiso leaf, and grana padano. The Food Republic offers guests the freedom and flexibility to choose what they want, when they want it, with convenient iPad ordering. With a simple swipe of their key card, food is prepared to order and brought directly to the guest's table.</p>
<p><strong>The District Brew House</strong><br />
A concept never before done at sea, the District Brew House is a hip, urban craft beer hall featuring an exclusive partnership with Miami's own Wynwood Brewing Company. Complete with a keg room, 24 draft beers on tap and more than 50 different bottled beers, the District Brew House is sure to be the new hangout onboard for beer connoisseurs and fans alike. The award-winning Wynwood Brewing Company is known for their signature brew, La Rubia Blonde Ale, perfect for the warm Caribbean weather. Along with La Rubia, the District will also serve an all-new brew from Wynwood Brewing Company that will be available exclusively on <a title="Norwegian Escape" href="http://www.escape.ncl.com/">Norwegian Escape</a>. The District Brew House will also offer a menu of gastropub-style plates for snacking that will complement the beer and beverage offerings, including handcrafted cocktails from Bar Lab's James Beard Award-nominated mixologists Gabriel Orta and Elad Zvi. Guests sampling the District's many offerings will also be well-entertained, with interactive nightlife and sing-alongs of everyone's favorite tunes, as well as a traditional photo booth, where guests can add their photo to the District's pin board and leave their mark on this cool new space.</p>
<p><strong>The Cellars, A Michael Mondavi Family Wine Bar</strong><br />
Norwegian Escape will also be home to the line's first wine bar in partnership with the Michael Mondavi Family - The Cellars, A Michael Mondavi Family Wine Bar. From the novice to the enthusiast, The Cellars features an array of immersive wine experiences, focusing on tasting, education, and the enjoyment of wine, all accompanied by small plates and tapas, available à la carte.</p>
<p>The curated wine list features 35 grape varietals including top selections from Tuscany's Ornellaia and Michael Mondavi's own Napa Valley Estate. The Wine Bar offers guests both a sleek indoor tasting room, and 180 degree ocean views at the outdoor wine bar on The Waterfront, with service provided by a Court of Master Sommeliers certified Sommelier.</p>
<p><strong>Carlo's Bake Shop</strong><br />
While onboard, guests will also enjoy delicious treats from Carlo's Bake Shop by Buddy Valastro, star of TLC's "Cake Boss" and "Next Great Baker." The decadent confections that the original Carlo's bakery is known for, including Carlo's Bake Shop's famous cannolis, lobster tails, tiramisu, plus a variety of other unique cakes, cupcakes and Italian cookies, will all be available à la carte for guests who wish to indulge their sweet tooth.</p>
<p><strong>New Entertainment Offerings</strong><br />
Continuing with Norwegian's commitment to excellence in entertainment, Norwegian Escape will feature two Tony Award-winning Broadway musicals headlining in the Escape Theater that will have guests dancing in the aisles. Winner of the Tony®, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Astaire Awards for Best Choreography, After Midnight, which recently completed its run on Broadway, is the smash-hit musical that combines the big-band songs of Duke Ellington, a roof-raising onstage jazz band, and the best dancing from Broadway. A cast of megawatt singers, dancers and tappers will bring Harlem's Cotton Club to life in a never-before-seen phenomenon at sea. After Midnight on Norwegian Escape will be presented by special arrangement with Scott Sanders Productions.</p>
<p>Also showing in the Escape Theater following a successful run on Broadway and currently touring nationally as well as performing in Las Vegas, Million Dollar Quartet is the smash-hit musical inspired by the famed recording session that brought together rock 'n' roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time. On December 4, 1956, these four young musicians gathered at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever. Million Dollar Quartet brings that legendary night to life, featuring a score of rock hits including "Blue Suede Shoes," "Fever," "Great Balls of Fire," "Walk the Line," and more. This thrilling musical will bring guests inside the recording studio with four major talents who came together as a red-hot rock 'n' roll band for one unforgettable night.</p>
<p>In a new concept exclusive to Norwegian Escape, the Supper Club has been re-imagined for an unforgettable dinner and show. For The Record is a critically acclaimed Hollywood night that celebrates classic soundtracks of motion picture masters in a one-of-a kind 360° post-modern cabaret. Guests will spend an evening with a brain, an athlete, a basket case, a princess and a criminal in this mashed-up retrospective of the John Hughes' coming of age 1980's teen films. The audience will laugh, cry, stomp their feet and relive the classic new wave sounds from Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, Weird Science, Pretty In Pink and Ferris Bueller's Day Off.</p>
<p>Expanding a successful run that began on Norwegian Getaway, Headliners Comedy Club will offer up the nation's top comedians through the line's expanded partnership with Levity Entertainment Group, the world's largest producer of live comedy. Levity employs over 300 artists nationwide each week, including some of the biggest names in comedy, including Daniel Tosh, Amy Shumer and Jeff Dunham, who is currently the most successful touring comedian worldwide. </p>
<p><strong>Norwegian Escape</strong><br />
Currently being built at Meyer Werft in Germany, Norwegian Escape will sail weekly seven-day cruises from her year-round homeport of <a title="Miami"href="https://www.ncl.com/port/miami/cruises">Miami</a> to the Eastern <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">Caribbean</a>
beginning on November 14, 2015. The 164,600 gross ton ship will be the largest ever to home port year-round in Miami, carrying 4,200 guests to tropical <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">Caribbean cruise</a> destinations including St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; Tortola, British Virgin Islands and Nassau, Bahamas. Norwegian Escape's signature hull artwork is designed by marine wildlife artist and champion of ocean conservation, Guy Harvey.</p>
<p>Norwegian Escape's dining and entertainment will include outposts of several popular land-based outlets, including the first-ever floating Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville restaurant and 5 O'Clock Somewhere Bar, a music venue and outdoor bar on The Waterfront that will feature live nightly performances where guests can enjoy the sounds of the tropics. Norwegian Escape will also feature Miami's oldest and most legendary bar, Tobacco Road.</p>
<p>The ship will feature the largest ropes course at sea, a three-story multiplex of heart-pounding challenges complete with two planks and five Sky Rails, zip tracks that allow guests to soar through the air. Norwegian Escape's Aqua Park will be the largest at sea and includes a new Aqua Racer slide, while the expansive sports complex boasts a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle miniature golf course. Adding to the family fun, Norwegian Escape will also feature an expanded Kids' Aqua Park; entertainment from Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids; along with the line's first dedicated nursery for young cruisers two and under.</p>
<p>The Mandara Spa will transport guests to a deep state of relaxation and will feature the line's first snow room and the largest Thermal Suite at sea, with 17 heated loungers, hydro-therapy pool, whirlpools, steam room, dry sauna, sanarium and salt room. In addition to the luxurious spa, adults will have two private lounge spaces to enjoy onboard at Vibe Beach Club and Spice H2O, which will feature an all-new grotto area for guests to cool off after a day of sunbathing.</p>
<p>Accommodations include the company's signature luxury ship–within-a-ship complex: The Haven by Norwegian; along with Studios, designed and priced for solo travelers; and many options for families, multi-generational groups, spa enthusiasts and more.</p>
<p>To book a cruise on Norwegian Escape, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit <a title="www.ncl.com" href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>. </p>
<p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br />
Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 48-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 13 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "<a title="European cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview">Europe's Leading Cruise Line</a>" for the seventh consecutive year, as well as <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">"Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line"</a> for the third time and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" for the second year by the World Travel Awards.</p>
<p>The Company recently took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Getaway in the first quarter of 2014. The largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, Norwegian Getaway boasts 28 dining options, including seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and a branch of Carlo's Bake Shop by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss." The entertainment lineup includes Broadway shows Legally Blonde and Burn the Floor and a unique magical theatrical experience, the Illusionarium. Norwegian Getaway's sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, was named "Best New Ship of 2013" by the editors of Cruise Critic and "Best Rookie Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city. The Company currently has four vessels on order at Meyer Werft for delivery in fall 2015, spring 2017, spring 2018 and fall 2019.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of the Miami Dolphins/Sun Life Stadium, The New York Knicks and Legends in Concert; and the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at <a title="www.ncl.com/pressroom" href="https://www.ncl.com/pressroom">www.ncl.com/pressroom</a>. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit <a title="www.ncl.com" href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>
, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE(625-2784).</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/cool-down-hottest-new-spots-sea-norwegian-escapeCool Down in the Hottest New Spots at Sea on Norwegian Escape2015-01-06T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line's newest and largest ship, <a title="Norwegian Escape" href="http://www.escape.ncl.com/">Norwegian Escape</a>, will offer a wide array of spaces for guests to relax and unwind while at sea when the ship debuts in October 2015. Guests will be transported into sheer serenity with the line's most innovative Mandara Spa to date, a tranquil hideaway that at its epicenter will feature the largest Thermal Suite at sea, outfitted with the line's first Snow Room. In addition to the luxurious spa, adults will have two private lounge spaces to enjoy onboard at Vibe Beach Club and Spice H20, which will feature an all-new grotto area for guests to cool off after a day of sunbathing.</p><p><a title="Norwegian Escape" href="http://www.escape.ncl.com/">Norwegian Escape</a>'s Mandara Spa experience, spanning two decks, will transport guests to a deep state of relaxation, with unobstructed views of the ocean, the opportunity to melt away on one of the 17 heated loungers, or find instant stress relief in the spa's hydro-therapy pool, whirlpools, steam room, dry sauna, sanarium and salt room.</p><p>Once guests have heated up, they can step into the rejuvenating cold Snow Room, a first for the line, and enter into arctic refreshment. The Snow Room, which ranges from a frosty 21 degrees to 32 degrees Fahrenheit, sends out a flurry of powdery snow throughout the day. Norwegian Escape's Snow Room offers guests a multitude of health benefits, including stimulating blood circulation in the body and strengthening the immune system.</p><p>In addition to the spectacular Thermal Suite, Norwegian Escape's Mandara Spa will be equipped with 24 contemporary furnished treatment rooms offering more than 50 signature services for both men and women including massages such as the Elemis Aroma Spa Seaweed Massage; Elemis signature facials such as the luxurious Elemis Pro-Collagen Quartz Lift Facial; and signature body enhancing treatments like the Exotic Lime & Ginger Salt Glow.</p><p>Norwegian Escape's full service salon will have guests looking their very best with a wide-array of hair, nails, waxing and kid-friendly services, along with acupuncture, teeth whitening and cosmetic medical treatments, performed by a licensed medi-spa doctor, such as Botox® Cosmetic, Dysport™, Restylane® and Perlane®. In addition, guests can go home tightened and toned by opting for a Thermage® CPT treatment, a premier non-invasive skin rejuvenating therapy that uses radiofrequency to improve the appearance of skin on the face and body in just one contour treatment. The salon area will also feature a Barber Shop, offering exclusive men's signature services such as the Elemis Pro-Collagen Grooming Treatment with Shave and more.</p><p>Guests looking to stay fit while sailing, or who wish to try an exciting new exercise experience, can do so in Norwegian Escape's state-of-the-art fitness center furnished with the latest Technogym® weight training and cardio equipment. All cardio equipment will synch to Apple music devices and feature a large, HD screen from which guests can watch television, follow a set training program or navigate the playlist. Norwegian group fitness favorites will be offered on board including Pilates, body sculpting boot camp, yoga, Zumba and TRX. Boxing buffs can enjoy Norwegian Fight Klub™, a high-intensity cardio boxing class. Personal training sessions will also be available, along with nutritional consultations and metabolic testing.</p><p><a title="Norwegian Escape" href="http://www.escape.ncl.com/">Norwegian Escape</a> will also feature Spice H2O and Vibe Beach Club, two adult-only outdoor favorites perfect for lounging away the day. Spice H2O, located at the back of the ship on deck 17, is an adult-only enclave offering day-time complimentary leisure. A bevy of sun loungers surround a huge video screen, while two hot tubs await for those looking to de-stress. An all-new soothing grotto area, complete with waterfalls and perfect for cooling off from the warm Caribbean sun, will enchant guests upon entering the venue, offering an exotic escape. At night, all guests can dance under the stars in this open-air dance club or enjoy a cocktail at the bar with accompanying lounge area, featuring comfortable seating while admiring the ocean views.</p><p>Guests ages 18 and over will also have the opportunity to enjoy another private retreat – Vibe Beach Club – by purchasing an access pass. Complete with ocean views, a large hot tub, luxurious chaise loungers and a soothing water feature, Vibe Beach Club will be the ideal spot for adults to escape, offering a serene, comfortable setting while soaking up the sun. A full-service bar, water spritzers and chilled towels complete the exclusive experience.</p><p><strong>Norwegian Escape</strong><br /> Currently being built at Meyer Werft in Germany, Norwegian Escape will sail weekly seven-day cruises from her year-round homeport of <a title="Miami" href="https://www.ncl.com/port/miami/cruises">Miami</a> to the Eastern <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">Caribbean</a> beginning on November 14, 2015. The 164,600 gross ton ship will be the largest ever to home port year-round in Miami, carrying 4,200 guests to tropical <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">Caribbean cruise</a> destinations including St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; Tortola, British Virgin Islands and Nassau, on a <a title="Bahamas Cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bahamas-florida-cruises" target="_self">Bahamas Cruise</a>. Norwegian Escape's signature hull artwork is designed by marine wildlife artist and champion of ocean conservation, Guy Harvey.</p><p>Accommodations include the company's signature luxury ship within-a-ship complex: The Haven by Norwegian; along with Studios, designed and priced for solo travelers; and many options for families, multi-generational groups, spa enthusiasts and more.</p><p>Norwegian Escape's dining and entertainment will include outposts of several popular land-based outlets, including the first-ever floating Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville restaurant and Miami's oldest and most legendary bar, Tobacco Road. Norwegian Escape will also feature the 5 O'Clock Somewhere Bar, a music venue and outdoor bar on The Waterfront that will feature live nightly performances where guests can enjoy the sounds of the tropics.</p><p>The ship will feature the largest ropes course at sea, a three-story multiplex of heart-pounding challenges complete with two planks and five Sky Rails, zip tracks that allow guests to soar through the air. Norwegian Escape's Aqua Park will be the largest at sea and includes a new Aqua Racer slide, while the expansive sports complex boasts a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle miniature golf course. Adding to the family fun, Norwegian Escape will also feature an expanded Kids' Aqua Park; entertainment from Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids; along with the line's first dedicated nursery for young cruisers two and under.</p><p>To book a cruise on Norwegian Escape, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit <a title="Norwegian cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/">www.ncl.com</a>.</p><p><strong>EDITOR'S NOTE:</strong> For additional rendering images and animation videos, visit <a title="Norwegian Escape" href="http://www.escape.ncl.com/">www.escape.ncl.com</a></p><p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line </strong><br /> Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 48-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 13 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "<a title="Europe cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/european-cruises" target="_self">Europe's Leading Cruise Line</a>" for the seventh consecutive year, as well as "Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line" for the third time and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" for the second year by the World Travel Awards.</p><p>The Company recently took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Getaway in the first quarter of 2014. The largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, Norwegian Getaway boasts 28 dining options, including seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and a branch of Carlo's Bake Shop by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss." The entertainment lineup includes Broadway shows Legally Blonde and Burn the Floor and a unique magical theatrical experience, the Illusionarium. Norwegian Getaway's sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, was named "Best New Ship of 2013" by the editors of Cruise Critic and "Best Rookie Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city. The Company currently has four vessels on order at Meyer Werft for delivery in fall 2015, spring 2017, spring 2018 and fall 2019.</p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of the Miami Dolphins/Sun Life Stadium, The New York Knicks and Legends in Concert; and the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p><p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at <a title="www.ncl.com/pressroom" href="https://www.ncl.com/pressroom">www.ncl.com/pressroom</a>. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit <a title="www.ncl.com" href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE(625-2784).</p><p>###</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/skys-limit-norwegian-escapeThe Sky's The Limit On Norwegian Escape2014-12-16T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line's largest ship ever,<a title="Norwegian Escape" href="http://www.escape.ncl.com/">Norwegian Escape</a>, will offer the most exhilarating and action-packed activities for families and thrill seekers alike when she sets sail from her homeport of <a title="Miami" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/miami-cruises">Miami</a> in November 2015. The ship will feature the largest ropes course at sea, a three-story multiplex of heart-pounding challenges complete with two planks and five Sky Rails, zip tracks that allow guests to soar through the air. Norwegian Escape's Aqua Park will be the largest at sea and includes a new Aqua Racer slide, while the expansive sports complex boasts a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle miniature golf course. Adding to the family fun, Norwegian Escape will also feature an expanded Kids' Aqua Park; entertainment from Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids; along with the line's first dedicated nursery for young cruisers two and under. </p>
<p>"Building on the tremendous success of our Breakaway-class ships, we are delivering bigger thrills and more action-packed activities for our largest ship to date," said Drew Madsen, president and chief operating officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. "From the extraordinary Sky Rails on the expanded Ropes Course to the exciting Aqua Racer slide, guests sailing on Norwegian Escape will have the family adventure of a lifetime. We can't wait for our guests to experience these incredible new activities."</p>
<p><strong>Sports Complex and Aqua Park</strong><br/>
The Ropes Course soars to new heights on <a title="Norwegian Escape" href="http://www.escape.ncl.com/">Norwegian Escape</a> and dares guests of all ages to conquer 99 different elements. The three-story elevated ropes course will span the entire width of the ship with features on both the port and starboard sides. The course tests the mettle of guests with two Planks, six-inch wide beams that extend eight feet from the side of the ship. The course's exhilarating Sky Rails will put the wind in guests' hair and smile on their faces as they glide through the air on zip tracks, with the longest one bringing guests out over the side of the ship, offering a bird's eye view of Norwegian Escape that is a must-see. There are three Sky Rails on the main Ropes Course and two on the Kids' Ropes Course, which offers kid-size fun, challenges and feats. </p>
<p>The Aqua Park on Norwegian Escape will be the largest at sea and feature four multi-story water slides, a dedicated Kids' Aqua Park, two pools and four hot tubs. All-new on Norwegian Escape is the Aqua Racer slide, the newest tandem waterslide at sea where competitors can race side-by-side on tubes as they twist and turn to the finish line. Back by popular demand, Norwegian Escape will also feature the Free Fall, which first debuted on Norwegian Breakaway. These side-by-side slides offer adventurous guests the chance to literally free fall, as the floor drops from underneath, propelling them into a thrilling loop. For those who prefer a more relaxing ride, there is a family-friendly open-flume body slide. </p>
<p>Norwegian Escape will also bring the Kid's Aqua Park to a new level, with enhanced attractions, an enclosed tube slide and a two-story climbing structure for kids to explore. This watery wonderland offers an incredible array of new features for kids including a multitude of interactive wet elements such as water cannons and elevated buckets that deliver surprise drenchings. Cranks and spray features, along with a multi-story tower, a rope bridge and lookout platform, equal endless fun for children and are sure to leave the littlest guests delighted.</p>
<p>Both kids and kids-at-heart can test their skills on the new nine-hole, Nickelodeon Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Rooftop 9, miniature golf course. Inspired by the Nickelodeon hit-animated television series, this first-of-its-kind miniature golf course will have guests saying "turtle power" when they sink a hole in one alongside favorite characters Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo.</p>
<p>Norwegian Escape's sports complex will also include a full-size basketball court for family-friendly competition and a new bocce ball court, a first for the line.</p>
<p><strong>Nickelodeon(TM) Entertainment</strong><br/>
Norwegian Escape will be the sixth Norwegian ship to offer Nickelodeon branded entertainment, which will delight families with the latest in Nickelodeon activities and events that kids of all ages will enjoy, including an opportunity to meet SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick Star and Dora the Explorer, among other favorite Nickelodeon characters; as well as participate in a variety of exciting interactive Nickelodeon experiences. At the popular Nickelodeon Pajama Jam Breakfast, kids will have the opportunity to enjoy an action-packed experience with their favorite Nickelodeon characters; and at Dora's Dance Party, young cruisers will sing and dance to their favorite songs with Dora the Explorer and Team Nick. Rounding out the fun, additional activities will include Story Time with Dora and Nickelodeon arts and crafts. </p>
<p><strong>Youth Programming</strong><br/>
In a first for the line, as part of the Guppies program, Norwegian Escape will offer childcare services for children ages six months to three years. The nursery will include an active area for play time and age-appropriate activities and a separate space for napping. In addition to the nursery services, Norwegian Escape's Guppies program will offer a dedicated open play area for parents and babies to play together, featuring sensory-based games, interactive media and themed activities hosted by an early years coordinator. </p>
<p>Norwegian Escape features a centrally-located, expansive Splash Academy complex on Deck 5, offering age-appropriate supervised activities for children ages three to 12. It is also adjacent and easily accessible to the ship's family-friendly oceanview staterooms, accommodating up to five guests. As on all Norwegian vessels, when parents enter they will utilize Norwegian's e-Youth tablet-based electronic registration system, which allows them to swipe their keycard to register their children and input a password for additional safety to sign in and pick-up their children. Once children sign-in at the colorful and welcoming reception area, a forest-themed play zone offers space for creative games and play time, while an interactive dance space with a corresponding large video screen encourages lots of activity in this central space. </p>
<p>Splash Academy, the ship's youth program, will once again have spaces for specific age groups, along with a Nickelodeon themed night and activities. New on Norwegian Escape, children participating in Splash Academy will enjoy an enhanced version of the popular Circus program, with additional skill options and an innovative grand finale. Children will also have an opportunity to participate in Officer Snook Theme Day, an expansion of Norwegian's current program that will share an interactive environmental message through games and activities.
Three to five year olds can explore in their own space decorated with vibrant, engaging colors, along with child-sized furniture and open space for active games and an activity center to encourage creativity. Magnetic white board walls will keep little hands busy in between organized programming. </p>
<p>In a separate area decorated with fun graphics to captivate children's imaginations, the six to nine year olds will enjoy a "hang out" area for lounging with new friends that also features dedicated gaming stations with the latest video games. An activity zone will have space and supplies to create cool arts and crafts.</p>
<p>Children ages 10 to 12 years old will also have their own hangout, with access to the central multipurpose visual dance space and corresponding large video screen, open space for active activities and comfortable bean bags for lounging. In addition, within this space are dedicated stations for video games for individual or group competition. </p>
<p>Rounding out Splash Academy is a cool and comfortable "open zone" lounge area, with sofas and chairs in vibrant colors creating the perfect atmosphere to chill out, and a separate full-size cinema and bean bags for casual lounging and viewing favorite flicks.
Entourage, located on Deck 17, is Norwegian's high energy, exclusive teen zone for ages 13 through 17. This hip area gives teens their own unique space that includes trendy lounge furniture and a central gaming station. Complete with sleek, neon lighting, the space also includes favorites like air hockey and foosball. In the evening, Entourage transitions into a teens-only nightclub featuring a nightly teen theme complete with team challenges and giveaways. Entourage is conveniently located adjacent to the ship's video arcade. </p>
<p><strong>Norwegian Escape</strong><br/>
Currently being built at Meyer Werft in Germany, Norwegian Escape will sail weekly seven-day cruises from her year-round homeport of Miami to the Eastern <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises">Caribbean</a> beginning on November 14, 2015. The 164,600 gross ton ship will be the largest ever to home port year-round in Miami, carrying 4,200 guests to tropical <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises">Caribbean</a> destinations including St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; Tortola, British Virgin Islands and Nassau, Bahamas. Norwegian Escape's signature hull artwork is designed by marine wildlife artist and champion of ocean conservation, Guy Harvey.
Accommodations include the company's signature luxury ship–within-a-ship complex: The Haven by Norwegian; along with Studios, designed and priced for solo travelers; and many options for families, multi-generational groups, spa enthusiasts and more. </p>
<p>Norwegian Escape's dining and entertainment will include outposts of several popular land-based outlets, including the first-ever floating Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville restaurant and Miami's oldest and most legendary bar, Tobacco Road. Norwegian Escape will also feature the 5 O'Clock Somewhere Bar, a music venue and outdoor bar on The Waterfront that will feature live nightly performances where guests can enjoy the sounds of the tropics.</p>
<p>To book a cruise on Norwegian Escape, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit <a title="www.ncl.com" href="https://www.ncl.com"> www.ncl.com.</a> </p>
<p><strong>EDITOR'S NOTE:</strong> For additional rendering images and animation videos, visit <a href="http://www.escape.ncl.com">www.escape.ncl.com</a></p>
<p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line </strong><br/>
Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 48-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 13 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named <a title="European Cruises" href=" https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/european-cruises"> "Europe's Leading Cruise Line"</a> for the seventh consecutive year, as well as <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href=" https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises"> "Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line"</a> for the third time and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" for the second year by the World Travel Awards.</p>
<p>The Company recently took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Getaway in the first quarter of 2014. The largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, Norwegian Getaway boasts 28 dining options, including seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and a branch of Carlo's Bake Shop by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss." The entertainment lineup includes Broadway shows Legally Blonde and Burn the Floor and a unique magical theatrical experience, the Illusionarium. Norwegian Getaway's sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, was named "Best New Ship of 2013" by the editors of Cruise Critic and "Best Rookie Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city. The Company currently has four vessels on order at Meyer Werft for delivery in fall 2015, spring 2017, spring 2018 and fall 2019. </p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of the Miami Dolphins/Sun Life Stadium, The New York Knicks and Legends in Concert; and the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.
High resolution, downloadable images are available at <a title="www.ncl.com/pressroom" href="https://www.ncl.com/media-center"> www.ncl.com/pressroom</a>. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit <a title="www.ncl.com" href="https://www.ncl.com"> www.ncl.com</a>, follow us on <a title="Facebook" href="https://www.facebook.com/Norwegiancruiseline?sk=wall">Facebook</a>, <a title="Twitter" href="https://twitter.com/cruisenorwegian">Twitter</a>, and <a title="Instagram" href="http://instagram.com/norwegiancruiseline">Instagram</a> @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on <a title="Pinterest" href="https://www.pinterest.com/norwegiancruise/">Pinterest</a>, watch us on <a title="YouTube" href="https://www.youtube.com/user/NCLFreestyle">YouTube</a>, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE(625-2784).</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-unveils-20162017-itinerariesNorwegian Cruise Line Unveils 2016/2017 Itineraries2014-12-09T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line today announced its 2016/2017 deployment. Highlights include the addition of <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href=" https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/san-juan-cruises"> San Juan, Puerto Rico</a> as a seasonal homeport for <a title="Norwegian Gem" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/gem">Norwegian Gem</a>, along with new eight-day Eastern Caribbean and six-day Western Caribbean Norwegian Escape sailings from Miami. In addition, all guests sailing a Western Caribbean itinerary in 2016/2017 will have the opportunity to enjoy a visit to Harvest Caye, Norwegian's new island destination in <a title="Belize" href=" https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-belize-city"> Belize</a>.</p><p>Seasonally, Norwegian also continues to offer three ships in <a title="Alaskan Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/alaska-cruises"> Alaska</a> , four in <a title="European Cruises" href=" https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/european-cruises"> Europe</a>, two in <a title="Bermuda Cruises" href=" https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bermuda-cruises"> Bermuda</a>, as well as a variety of exciting <a title="South American Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/south-american-cruises"> South America</a>; <a title="Bahamas & Florida Cruises" href=" https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bahamas-florida-cruises"> Bahamas & Florida</a>; and repositioning cruises. Norwegian will also continue to offer its unique inter-island <a title="Hawaiian Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/hawaii-cruises"> Hawaii</a> cruises year-round on Pride of America from Honolulu and short Bahamas itineraries from Miami year-round on Norwegian Sky. The new itineraries open today for group bookings, and go on sale on December 16, 2014 for our Latitudes Rewards guests and President's Club travel partners and on December 18, 2014 for all bookings.</p><p>"Once again, Norwegian Cruise Line continues to offer a wide variety of exciting cruises for our guests to choose from in 2016 and early 2017," said Drew Madsen, Norwegian's president and chief operating officer. "Guests can cruise to the <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises"> Caribbean</a> year-round while experiencing the incredible innovations on Norwegian's newest ships, <a title="Norwegian Escape" href="http://www.escape.ncl.com/">Norwegian Escape</a> and Norwegian Getaway. In addition, we continue to offer the best of <a title="European Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/european-cruises"> Europe</a> on four beautiful ships including Norwegian Epic year-round, and the opportunity to experience the scenic beauty of Alaska on some of the youngest ships in the industry."</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Bermuda</span></strong></p><p>Norwegian will continue its tradition of sailing from both New York City and Boston to the pink sand beaches of <a title="Bermuda Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bermuda-cruises"> Bermuda</a> between April and October, 2016. <a title="Norwegian Breakaway" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/breakaway">Norwegian Breakaway</a> will return to Bermuda, sailing from New York City on seven-day cruises every Sunday from April 24, 2016 through October 23, 2016. From <a title="Boston" href=" https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/boston-cruises"> Boston</a>, Norwegian Dawn will sail seven-day cruises, departing every Friday, from June 3, 2016 through September 2, 2016 and from October 7, 2016 through October 21, 2016.</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Caribbean </span></strong></p><p>Norwegian's newest and largest ship, Norwegian Escape, will sail seven-day <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises"> Eastern Caribbean sailings</a> from Miami year-round. Ports of call include <a title="St. Thomas" href=" https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-st-thomas"> St. Thomas</a>, U.S. Virgin Islands, <a title="Tortola" href=" https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-tortola"> Tortola</a>, British Virgin Islands and Nassau, <a title="Bahamas & Florida Cruises" href=" https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bahamas-florida-cruises"> Bahamas</a>.</p><p>Norwegian Escape will sail an eight-day Eastern Caribbean itinerary from Miami on July 23, 2016, August 6, 2016, and August 20, 2016. Ports of call will include <a title="Philipsburg" href=" https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-philipsburg">Philipsburg</a>, St. Maarten; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; Tortola, British Virgin Islands; and Nassau, Bahamas. Norwegian Escape will also sail a six-day Western Caribbean itinerary from Miami on July 31, 2016, August 14, 2016, and August 28, 2016. Ports of call include <a title="Roatán" href=" https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-roatan"> Roatán</a>, Bay Islands, Honduras; Harvest Caye, Belize; and Cozumel, Mexico. This six and eight-day itineraries can be combined to create an incredible 14-day Caribbean vacation.</p><p>Norwegian Getaway, Miami's Ultimate Ship, will sail from Miami to the Western Caribbean on seven-day cruises every Saturday from April 24, 2016 to April 23, 2017. Ports of call include Roatán, Bay Islands, Honduras; Norwegian's newest destination <a title="Harvest Caye" href=" https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-harvest-caye">Harvest Caye</a> , Belize; <a title="Costa Maya" href=" https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-costa-maya">Costa Maya</a>, Mexico; and <a title="Cozumel" href=" https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-cozumel">Cozumel</a>, Mexico.</p><p>Norwegian returns to homeport in <a title="San Juan" href=" https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/san-juan-cruises">San Juan</a>, Puerto Rico in 2016 on Norwegian Gem. She will sail a seven-day Southern Caribbean itinerary from San Juan on October 23, November 6 and 20, and December 4, 2016. Ports of call will include <a title="Bridgetown" href=" https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-bridgetown">Bridgetown</a>, Barbados; <a title="Fort-de-France" href=" https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-fort-de-france">Fort-de-France</a>, Martinique; <a title="Basseterre" href=" https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-basseterre">Basseterre</a>, St. Kitts; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; and St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Norwegian Gem will also sail a variation of the seven-day Southern Caribbean itinerary on October 30, November 13, and November 27, 2016. Ports of call include</p><p>St. George's, Grenada; <a title="Castries" href=" https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-castries">Castries</a>, St. Lucia; <a title="Roseau" href=" https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-roseau">Roseau</a>, Dominica; <a title="St. John's" href=" https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-st-johns">St. John's</a> , Antigua; and <a title="Tortola" href=" https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-tortola">Tortola</a>, British Virgin Islands.</p><p>Norwegian Spirit will sail alternating seven-day Western Caribbean and Eastern Caribbean itineraries departing on Saturdays from <a title="Port Canaveral" href=" https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/orlando-port-canaveral-cruises">Port Canaveral</a>. The Western Caribbean itinerary begins December 10, 2016 and continues to April 15, 2017. Ports of call will include Cozumel, Mexico; George Town, Grand Cayman; <a title="Ocho Rios" href=" https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-ocho-rios">Ocho Rios</a>, Jamaica; and <a title="Great Stirrup Cay" href=" https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-great-stirrup-cay">Great Stirrup Cay</a> , Bahamas. The Eastern Caribbean itinerary stops in Nassau, Bahamas; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; and Tortola, British Virgin Islands, from December 3, 2016 to April 8, 2017.</p><p><a title="Norwegian Jade" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/jade">Norwegian Jade</a> will sail a seven-day Western Caribbean itinerary every Saturday from Houston from November 19, 2016 to April 15, 2017. Ports of call include Cozumel, Mexico; Harvest Caye, Belize; and Roatán, Bay Islands, Honduras.</p><p><a title="Norwegian Dawn" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/dawn">Norwegian Dawn</a> will sail a seven-day Western Caribbean itinerary every Sunday from New Orleans from November 20, 2016 to April 16, 2017. Her stops will include Cozumel, Mexico; Roatán, Bay Islands, Honduras; Harvest Caye, <a title="Belize" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-belize-city">Belize</a>; and Costa Maya, Mexico.</p><p><a title="Norwegian Star" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/star">Norwegian Star</a> will sail a seven-day Western Caribbean itinerary every Sunday from Tampa from October 23, 2016 to April 16, 2017. Ports of call will include Cozumel, Mexico; Costa Maya, Mexico; Roatán, Bay Islands, Honduras; and Harvest Caye, <a title="Belize" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-belize-city">Belize</a>.</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Alaska</span></strong></p><p>Norwegian will continue to sail three ships in <a title="Alaskan Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/alaska-cruises">Alaska</a> in the summer of 2016: Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian Jewel from Seattle, Washington and Norwegian Sun from Vancouver, British Columbia and Seward, Alaska.</p><p><a title="Norwegian Jewel" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/jewel">Norwegian Jewel</a>, departing Saturdays, will sail a series of seven-day Sawyer Glacier cruises from Seattle between May 7, 2016 and September 10, 2016. Departing Sundays, Norwegian Pearl will set sail on seven-day Glacier Bay itineraries from May 15, 2016 through September 18, 2016. Both itineraries feature stops in <a title="Ketchikan" href=" https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-ketchikan">Ketchikan</a>; Juneau; <a title="Skagway" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-skagway">Skagway</a>, Alaska; and <a title="Victoria" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-victoria">Victoria</a>, British Columbia.</p><p>For those wishing to cruise on a longer Alaska itinerary, Norwegian Jewel will sail one ten-day Glacier Bay itinerary on September 17, 2016, and will visit Ketchikan; <a title="Juneau" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-juneau"> Juneau</a>; Skagway; Icy Strait Point; and Sitka, Alaska; and Victoria, British Columbia.</p><p><a title="Norwegian Pearl" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/pearl">Norwegian Pearl</a> will offer a 10-day Glacier Bay itinerary from Vancouver on May 5, 2016, stopping in <a title="Juneau" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-juneau"> Juneau</a>; Skagway; Sitka; Icy Strait Point; and <a title="Ketchikan" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-ketchikan"> Ketchikan</a>, Alaska; and Victoria, British Columbia.</p><p><a title="Norwegian Sun" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/sun">Norwegian Sun</a> will sail seven-day Glacier Bay one-way cruises between Vancouver, British Columbia and Seward, Alaska every other week from May 30, 2016 through September</p><p>5, 2016. Sailing north from Vancouver, guests will enjoy a cruise through the Inside Passage, Glacier Bay and Hubbard Glacier and visits to Ketchikan, Skagway and Juneau, Alaska. On Norwegian Sun's Southbound seven-day Sawyer Glacier one-way itineraries from Seward, Alaska, sailing every other week from June 6 to September 12, 2016, guests will cruise the Inside Passage, Sawyer Glacier and Hubbard Glacier and enjoy stops in Icy Strait Point, Juneau, Skagway, and Ketchikan, <a title="Alaskan Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/alaska-cruises">Alaska</a>. Norwegian Sun's one-way cruises give guests the opportunity to see more of beautiful Alaska and make their cruise an adventure by adding on a pre or post-cruise CruiseTour, giving guests the chance to experience more of Alaska.</p><p>Norwegian Sun will also offer three seven-day Glacier Bay roundtrip cruises from <a title="Vancouver" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/vancouver-cruises"> Vancouver</a> on May 16, 2016, May 23, 2016, and September 19, 2016. Ports of call will include Juneau, Skagway, and Ketchikan, Alaska, and will include cruising the Inside Passage and Glacier Bay.</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Europe</span></strong></p><p>Norwegian will offer a four-ship deployment in <a title="European Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/european-cruises"> Europe</a> during the summer of 2016. <a title="Norwegian Epic" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/epic">Norwegian Epic</a> will remain in Europe year-round from her homeport in <a title="Barcelona" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/barcelona-cruises">Barcelona</a>, sailing seven-day Western Mediterranean itineraries from April 17, 2016 to November 20, 2016. Her exciting ports of call include <a title="Naples" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-naples">Naples</a>, Italy; Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy; Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy; <a title="Cannes" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-cannes">Cannes</a>, France; and Palma, Majorca, Spain.</p><p>On November 27 and December 28, 2016, and February 19, March 12, and April 13, 2017, Norwegian Epic will sail a 10-Day Canary Islands & Morocco itinerary. Her stops will include Tangier, Morocco; Las Palmas, Canary Islands; Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands; Funchal, Madeira; and Granada (Malaga), Spain. Norwegian Epic will also sail an 11-Day Western Mediterranean itinerary on December 7, 2016 and January 7 and 18, February 8, March 1 and 22, and April 2, 2017. Ports of call include Cagliari, Sardinia; Messina, Sicily; Naples, Italy; Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy; Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy; and Palma, Majorca, Spain.</p><p>Norwegian Star will return to the Baltic, offering nine-day cruises from <a title="Copenhagen" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/copenhagen-cruises">Copenhagen</a>, Denmark on May 8 and 24, June 2 and 25, and July 4 to September 5, 2016. This exciting itinerary includes an overnight in <a title="St. Petersburg" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-st-petersburg">St. Petersburg</a>, Russia, as well as a scenic sail through the Stockholm Archipelago following the ship's afternoon departure from Stockholm, Sweden. Other calls include <a title="Warnemünde" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-berlin-warnemunde">Warnemünde</a>, Germany; <a title="Tallinn" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-tallinn">Tallinn</a>, Estonia; and <a title="Helsinki" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-helsinki">Helsinki</a>, Finland.</p><p>On June 11, 2016, Norwegian Star will sail a 14-day North Cape itinerary, during the summer solstice. This incredible itinerary will set sail from Copenhagen, Denmark and will visit the best of Norway including <a title="Alesund" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-alesund"> Alesund</a>, <a title="Hellesylt, Geiranger" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-geiranger"> Hellesylt, Geiranger</a>, <a title="Trondheim" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-trondheim"> Trondheim</a>, <a title="Leknes" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-leknes-lofoten-islands"> Leknes</a>, <a title="Tromso" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-tromso"> Tromso</a>, <a title="Hammerfest" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-hammerfest"> Hammerfest</a>, <a title="Honningsvag" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-honningsvaag"> Honningsvag</a>, <a title="Molde" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-molde"> Molde</a>, and <a title="Bergen" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-bergen"> Bergen</a>, Norway. This itinerary can also be combined with a nine-day Baltic Capitals itinerary for the ultimate northern Europe experience.</p><p>Norwegian Star will also sail two seven-day Norwegian Fjords itineraries from Copenhagen, on May 1 and 17, 2016. This breathtaking itinerary will sail through the beautiful fjords of southern Norway featuring stops in Alesund, Geiranger, Flam and Bergen.</p><p>Norwegian Star will also sail a 14-Day Norway, Iceland, & Faroe Islands cruise from Copenhagen on September 14, 2016. Port calls will include Bergen and Alesund, Norway; <a title="Lerwick" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-lerwick-shetland-islands"> Lerwick</a>, Shetland Islands; <a title="Thorshavn" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-thorshavn"> Thorshavn</a>, Faroe Islands; <a title="Reykjavik" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-reykjavik"> Reykjavik</a>, Iceland; Greenock, Scotland; and <a title="Dublin" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-dublin"> Dublin</a>, Ireland.</p><p>Norwegian Jade will return to Venice and sail alternating seven-day Greek Isles and seven-day Adriatic, Greece & Turkey itineraries from May to October 2016. Guests may also choose to combine these two exciting itineraries to enjoy the ultimate 14-day adventure. The Greek Isles sailings will run from May 7, 2016 to October 1, 2016 with calls in <a title="Corfu" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-corfu"> Corfu</a>, <a title="Santorini" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-santorini"> Santorini</a>, <a title="Mykonos" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-mykonos"> Mykonos</a>, and <a title="Olympia" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-olympia-katakolon"> Olympia</a>(Katakolon), Greece, while the Adriatic, Greece & Turkey itinerary includes <a title="Dubrovnik" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-dubrovnik"> Dubrovnik</a>, Croatia; Athens (Piraeus), Greece; Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey; and Split, Croatia from May 14, 2016 to September 24, 2016.</p><p>For an incredible combination of eastern and western Mediterranean itineraries, guests can embark on Norwegian Spirit's 12-day Grand Mediterranean from <a title="Venice" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/venice-cruises"> Venice</a> on May 19, June 12, July 6, August 1 and 25, September 18, October 12, and November 5, 2016. This incredible itinerary visits five different countries, with calls in <a title="Athens" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-athens-piraeus"> Athens</a>(Piraeus), Greece; <a title="Ephesus" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-ephesus-kusadasi">Ephesus</a> (Kusadasi) and <a title="Istanbul" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-istanbul">Istanbul</a>, Turkey; <a title="Mykonos" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-mykonos">Mykonos</a>, Greece; Naples, Rome (Civitavecchia), and <a title="Florence/Pisa" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-florence-livorno">Florence/Pisa</a> (Livorno), Italy; and <a title="Provence" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-provence-toulon">Provence</a> (Toulon), France.</p><p>Additionally, <a title="Norwegian Spirit" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/spirit">Norwegian Spirit</a> will sail a 12-day Grand Mediterranean one-way itinerary from <a title="Barcelona" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/barcelona-cruises">Barcelona</a> to <a title="Venice" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/venice-cruises">Venice</a> on May 7 and 31, June 24, August 13, September 16 and 30, and October 24, 2016. Her stops include Provence (Toulon), France; Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Rome (Civitavecchia), and Naples, Italy; Mykonos, Greece; Istanbul and Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey; Athens (Piraeus), Greece; and Venice, Italy.</p><p>Norwegian Spirit will also sail a spectacular 14-day Grand Mediterranean open-jaw itinerary from <a title="Barcelona" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/barcelona-cruises">Barcelona</a> to <a title="Venice" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/venice-cruises">Venice</a> on July 18, 2016. Port of call include Provence (Toulon), France; Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Rome (Civitavecchia), and Naples, Italy; Mykonos, Greece; Istanbul and Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey; Athens (Piraeus), Greece; Kotor, Montenegro; and Dubrovnik, Croatia.</p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Bahamas and Florida</span></strong></p><p><a title="Norwegian Gem" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/gem">Norwegian Gem</a> will sail seven-day Bahamas & Florida cruises from New York in 2016 from April 30, 2016 to May 14, 2016 and from June 18, 2016 to August 27, 2016. This popular family-friendly itinerary includes visits to <a title="Bahamas & Florida Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bahamas-florida-cruises">Orlando and the Beaches</a> (Port Canaveral), Norwegian's private island Great Stirrup Cay and Nassau, <a title="Bahamas Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bahamas-florida-cruises">Bahamas</a>. Along with recent enhancements to add brand favorites Sugarcane Mojito Bar and O'Sheehans Neighborhood Bar & Grill, Norwegian Gem also features exclusive Nickelodeon™ programming on board.</p><p>On May 21, 2016 and June 4, 2016, Norwegian Gem will sail eight-day <a title="Bahamas Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bahamas-florida-cruises"> Bahamas</a> and Florida sailings that feature an additional sea day, as well as a full day in Orlando and the Beaches (Port Canaveral).</p><p>For a shorter cruise option, <a title="Norwegian Sky" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/sky">Norwegian Sky</a> will continue sailing three and four-day cruises to the Bahamas year-round from Miami departing Fridays and Mondays. Ports of call include: <a title="Nassau" href=" https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-nassau"> Nassau</a>, Grand Bahama Island, and Great Stirrup Cay, Norwegian's private island.</p><p>Norwegian Getaway will also sail a one-time two-day Bahamas itinerary from Miami on September 2, 2016, stopping in <a title="Great Stirrup Cay" href=" https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-great-stirrup-cay"> Great Stirrup Cay</a>, Bahamas.</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Canada & New England</span></strong></p><p>Norwegian Gem will again offer two summer <a title="Canada & New England Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/new-england-cruises">Canada & New England</a> roundtrip cruises from New York City in 2016. These six-day sailings on May 29 and June 12, 2016 call in <a title="Halifax" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-halifax">Halifax</a> , Nova Scotia; <a title="Saint John" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-saint-john-bay-of-fundy">Saint John</a>, New Brunswick; and <a title="Portland" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-portland-maine">Portland</a> , Maine.</p><p>Norwegian Gem will also offer seven-day cruises roundtrip from <a title="New York City" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/new-york-cruises">New York City</a> from September 3 to October 8, 2016, visiting four beautiful ports of call: Halifax, Nova Scotia; Saint John, New Brunswick; Portland, Maine; and <a title="Newport" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-newport">Newport</a>, Rhode Island.</p><p>Norwegian Dawn will offer one-way seven-day cruises between <a title="Boston" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/boston-cruises">Boston</a>, Massachusetts and <a title="Quebec City" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/quebec-city-cruises">Quebec City</a>, Quebec from September 9 to 30, 2016. The northbound itinerary features visit to <a title="Portland" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-portland-maine">Portland</a>, Maine; <a title="Halifax" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-halifax">Halifax</a>, Nova Scotia; <a title="Charlottetown" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-charlottetown">Charlottetown</a>, Prince Edward Island; <a title="Gaspésie" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-gaspesie">Gaspésie</a>, Quebec; and Saguenay (La Baie), Quebec, while the southbound route begins with an overnight in Quebec City, Quebec and then visits Sydney, Nova Scotia; Halifax, Nova Scotia; Saint John, New Brunswick; and Bar Harbor, Maine. These sailings can be combined for an ultimate 14-day <a title="Canada & New England Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/new-england-cruises">Canada & New England experience</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Hawaii</span></strong></p><p>The recently-enhanced <a title="Pride of America" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/pride_amer/overview">Pride of America</a> will continue to sail her very popular seven-day <a title="Hawaiian Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/hawaii-cruises">Hawaii</a> itinerary departing from Honolulu every Saturday through April 2018. Offering more than 100 hours of sight-seeing time, ports of call include an overnight in <a title="Kahului" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-kahului">Kahului</a>, Maui; <a title="Hilo" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-hilo">Hilo</a>, Hawai`i; <a title="Kona" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-kona">Kona</a>, Hawai`i; an overnight in <a title="Nãwiliwili" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-nawiliwili">Nãwiliwili</a>, Kaua`i; and an afternoon cruise past the breathtaking Nãpali Coast.</p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Panama Canal</span></strong></p><p>Back by popular demand, Norwegian Pearl will sail 11- and 10-day <a title="Panama Canal" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/panama-canal-cruises">Panama Canal</a> itineraries from Miami beginning fall 2016. The 10-day Panama Canal sails November 28 and December 19, 2016, and March 13 and April 3, 2017, with calls in Oranjestad, Aruba; <a title="Cartagena" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-cartagena-colombia">Cartagena</a>, Colombia; Colon, Panama; and Puerto Limon, Costa Rica. The 11-day Panama Canal on December 29, 2016 will include port calls in Cartagena, Colombia; Colon, Panama; Puerto Limon, Costa Rica; Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras; Harvest Caye, Belize; and Costa Maya, Mexico.</p><p>An alternate 11-day Panama Canal round-trip itinerary on November 17 and December 8, 2016, and March 23, 2017 will include calls in Cartagena, Colombia; Colon, Panama; Puerto Limon, Costa Rica; Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras; Belize City, Belize; and Costa Maya, Mexico.</p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">South America</span></strong></p><p><a title="Norwegian Sun" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/sun/overview">Norwegian Sun</a> returns to <a title="South America" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/south-american-cruises">South America</a> to sail 14-day South American one-way Westbound itineraries from Buenos Aires to <a title="Santiago" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/santiago-valparaiso-cruises">Santiago</a> (Valparaiso) and Eastbound from Santiago (Valparaiso) to Buenos Aires. The 14-day South America from Buenos Aires (Westbound) sails on December 3 and 31, 2016 and January 28, February 25, and March 25, 2017, with calls including Montevideo, Uruguay; Puerto Madryn, Argentina; Stanley, Falkland Islands; Ushuaia, Argentina; Punta Arenas, Chile; Puerto Chacabuco, Chile; and Puerto Montt, Chile. During the cruise, guests will sail Cape Horn, across the Beagle Channel offering breathtaking glacier views, the Strait of Magellan, the majestic Chilean Fjords, the Patagonic Channels, and Canal Moraleda.</p><p>The 14-day South America cruise from Santiago (Valparaiso) sails on November 19 and December 17, 2016 and January 14, February 11, and March 11, 2017 with calls in <a title="Puerto Montee" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-puerto-montt">Puerto Montt</a>, Chile; <a title="Puerto Chacabuco" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-puerto-chacabuco">Puerto Chacabuco</a>, Chile; <a title="Punta Arenas" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-punta-arenas-chile">Punta Arenas</a>, Chile; Ushuaia, Argentina; Stanley, Falkland Islands; <a title="Puerto Madryn" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-puerto-madryn">Puerto Madryn</a>, Argentina; and <a title="Montevideo" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-montevideo">Montevideo</a>, Uruguay. During the Eastbound cruises, guests will also cruise the Patagonic Channels, Chilean Fjords, Strait of Magellan; Beagle Channel, and Cape Horn. Guests can also choose to extend their South American exploration with a CruiseTour, providing an unparalleled opportunity to explore this region's culture and spectacular destinations such as Machu Picchu, Iguazu Falls and Easter Island.</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Mexican Riviera</span></strong></p><p>Norwegian returns to the <a title="Mexican Riviera" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/mexico-cruises">Mexican Riviera</a>, offerings cruises from two different homeports. Norwegian Jewel will sail a seven-day itinerary from Los Angeles from October 2, 2016 to April 23, 2017, with calls in <a title="Puerto Vallarta" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-puerto-vallarta">Puerto Vallarta</a>, Mazatlán, and <a title="Cabo San Lucas" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/cruises-to-cabo-san-lucas">Cabo San Lucas</a>, Mexico. Norwegian Sun will sail an 11-day Mexican Rivera itinerary from San Diego on September 30, 2016 and October 11 and 22, 2016. Ports of call will include <a title="Acapulco" href="https://www.ncl.com/port/acapulco-mexico/cruises">Acapulco</a>; Zihuatanejo/Ixtapa; an overnight call in Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlán; and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Repositioning Cruises</span></strong></p><p>In spring of 2015, Norwegian will offer a variety of once-in-a-lifetime repositioning cruises including Caribbean repositioning, <a title="Transatlantic Cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/transatlantic-cruises">Transatlantic Cruise</a> and Pacific Coastal itineraries.</p><p>For more information and to book these exciting new itineraries, contact a travel professional, call 866-234-7350 or visit <a title="www.ncl.com" href="https://www.ncl.com/">www.ncl.com</a>.</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">About Norwegian Cruise Line</span></strong></p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 48-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 13 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named <a title="European Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/european-cruises"> "Europe's Leading Cruise Line"</a> for the seventh consecutive year, as well as <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href=" https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises"> "Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line"</a> for the third time and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" for the past two years by the World Travel Awards.</p><p>The Company recently took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger <a title="Norwegian Getaway" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/getaway/overview">Norwegian Getaway</a> in the first quarter of 2014. The largest ship to homeport year-round in <a title="Miami" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/miami-cruises">Miami</a>, Norwegian Getaway boasts 28 dining options, including seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and a branch of Carlo's Bake Shop by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss." The entertainment lineup includes Broadway shows Legally Blonde and Burn the Floor and a unique magical theatrical experience, the Illusionarium. Norwegian Getaway's sister ship, <a title="Norwegian Breakaway" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/breakaway/overview">Norwegian Breakaway</a>, was named "Best New Ship of 2013" by the editors of Cruise Critic and "Best Rookie Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Known as <a title="New York" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/new-york-cruises">New York's</a> ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city. The Company currently has four vessels on order at Meyer Werft for delivery in fall 2015, spring 2017, spring 2018 and fall 2019.</p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of the Miami Dolphins/Sun Life Stadium, The New York Knicks and Legends in Concert; and the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p><p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at <a href="https://www.ncl.com/pressroom">www.ncl.com/pressroom</a>. For further information onNorwegian Cruise Line, visit <a href="https://www.ncl.com/">www.ncl.com</a>, follow us on <a href="https://www.ncl.com/facebook">Facebook</a>,<a href="https://www.ncl.com/twitter">Twitter</a>, and <a title="Instagram" href="http://instagram.com/norwegiancruiseline">Instagram</a> @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on <a href="http://pinterest.com/norwegiancruise/">Pinterest</a>, watch us on <a title="YouTube" href="https://www.youtube.com/user/NCLFreestyle">YouTube</a>, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-sets-sail-exclusive-partnership-margaritavilleNorwegian Cruise Line Sets Sail For Exclusive Partnership With Margaritaville®2014-12-05T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Cruisers should get their Fins Up and shakers of salt ready, as the first-ever floating Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville restaurant and 5 O'Clock Somewhere Bar will soon set sail onboard the all-new Norwegian Escape. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq: NCLH) Chief Executive Officer Kevin Sheehan announced the news at a company-wide event, with the help of a very special guest – the legendary Jimmy Buffett who performed for the crowd. Norwegian's exclusive partnership with Margaritaville Holdings LLC extends to Norwegian's island destinations including the new Harvest Caye in Belize and Great Stirrup Cay, <a title="Bahamas cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bahamas-florida-cruises">Bahamas</a>, as well as other ships in the fleet.</p><p>"Jimmy Buffett is an icon who embodies the island lifestyle and his Margaritaville lifestyle brand which includes restaurants and bars in its portfolio is a perfect fit for Norwegian Cruise Line and the incredible new Norwegian Escape, that will sail the <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">Caribbean</a> and offer our guests the first and only Margaritaville experience at sea," said Sheehan. "We are more than thrilled to form this exclusive partnership with Jimmy and his talented team and we know our guests are going to love the new tropical experiences."</p><p>Margaritaville's iconic name brings to mind the desire in everyone to kick back and escape the everyday, if only for a few hours or days. Norwegian Escape's Margaritaville restaurant and bar will embody that essence of escapism with a laid back atmosphere inspired by the lyrics and lifestyle of Jimmy Buffett. Nostalgic island moments will come to life with a menu that invites guests to take a bite out of paradise with signature items like the Cheeseburger in Paradise and Who's to Blame Margarita. This venue will be one of Norwegian Escape's many complimentary dining outlets. In addition to the restaurant, Norwegian Escape will feature the 5 O'Clock Somewhere Bar, a music venue and outdoor bar on The Waterfront. The 5 O'Clock Somewhere Bar will feature live nightly performances so guests can enjoy the sounds of the tropics while sipping a signature margarita or "boat drink" and gazing out to the beautiful sea on your <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">Caribbean cruise</a>.</p><p>"This partnership is a perfect match between two brands that celebrate escapism, relaxing and having fun," said John Cohlan, chief executive officer of Margaritaville. "Opening our first Margaritaville at Sea on Norwegian Escape will be a huge milestone for our company. We can't wait to bring the Margaritaville experience to Norwegian guests and let the floating ‘fin' begin!"</p><p>Along with the venues on Norwegian Escape, the partnership also includes Margaritaville branded food and beverage locations on Norwegian's new island destination in Harvest Caye, Belize, set to open in fall 2015 and a 5 O'Clock Somewhere Bar on Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas, planned to also debut in 2015. In the future, the partnership will extend to other ships in the fleet.</p><p>Norwegian Escape will begin weekly seven-day cruises from her year-round homeport of <a title="Miami" href="https://www.ncl.com/port/miami/cruises">Miami</a> to the Eastern <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">Caribbean</a> beginning on November 14, 2015. The ship will be the largest to home port year-round in Miami, carrying 4,200 guests to tropical <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">Caribbean cruise</a> destinations including St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; Tortola, British Virgin Islands and Nassau, Bahamas.</p><p>For more information on Norwegian Escape, visit <a title="Norwegian Escape Cruises" href="http://www.escape.ncl.com/">www.escape.ncl.com</a>. To book a cruise on Norwegian Escape, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit www.ncl.com.</p><p><strong>About MARGARITAVILLE ®:</strong> <br /> The Margaritaville brand is inspired by the lyrics and lifestyle of Jimmy Buffett, whose evocative songs inspire a cross-generational yearning for an island adventure. Comprised of restaurants, casinos, hotels and resorts, vacation ownership, cruise ship experiences, consumer products and Radio Margaritaville on Sirius/XM, Margaritaville delivers a tropical experience where guests can enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes of their favorite destination regardless of their current latitude</p><p>Since launching its first restaurant location in Key West, Florida, Margaritaville has expanded to some of the most popular US destinations including Orlando, Las Vegas; Atlantic City, Chicago, Nashville and New Orleans. The first Margaritaville Casino opened in Las Vegas at the Flamingo Resort in 2011 with additional gaming properties including Bossier City, La., Atlantic City, N.J. and a Tulsa, Okla. location coming in 2015. International locations are located in the Caribbean, Mexico, the Republic of Panama, Canada and Australia.</p><p>Margaritaville Resorts are located in Pensacola Beach, Florida, Bossier City, Louisiana , Pigeon Forge, Tennessee; and a flagship resort slated to open in Hollywood Beach, Florida next year.</p><p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong> <br /> Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 48-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 13 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "<a title="European cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview">Europe's Leading Cruise Line</a>" for the seventh consecutive year, as well as <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">"Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line"</a> for the second time and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards.</p><p>The Company recently took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Getaway in the first quarter of 2014. The largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, Norwegian Getaway boasts 28 dining options, including seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and a branch of Carlo's Bake Shop by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss." The entertainment lineup includes Broadway shows Legally Blonde and Burn the Floor and a unique magical theatrical experience, the Illusionarium. Norwegian Getaway's sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, was named "Best New Ship of 2013" by the editors of Cruise Critic and "Best Rookie Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city. The Company currently has four vessels on order at Meyer Werft for delivery in fall 2015, spring 2017, spring 2018 and fall 2019.</p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of the Miami Dolphins/Sun Life Stadium, The New York Knicks and Legends in Concert; and the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p><p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at <a title="www.ncl.com/pressroom" href="https://www.ncl.com/pressroom">www.ncl.com/pressroom</a>. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit <a title="www.ncl.com" href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE(625-2784).</p><p>###</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-holdings-ltd-completes-acquisition-prestige-cruises-internationNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Completes Acquisition of Prestige Cruises International, Inc.2014-11-19T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
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<p><strong>Acquisition grows capacity of the world's third largest cruise operator close to 20%</strong></p>
<p><strong>Identified synergies of $25 million with additional opportunities post-integration</strong></p>
<p><strong>Acquisition enhances Company's industry-leading financial metrics</strong></p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq: NCLH) (the "Company"), a leading global cruise operator, today announced it has completed its previously-announced acquisition of Prestige Cruises International, Inc. ("Prestige"), the market leader in the upscale cruise segment and parent company of Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, in cash and stock for a total transaction consideration of $3.025 billion, including the assumption of debt.</p>
<p>With this acquisition, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. operates a portfolio of brands that span all market segments in the cruise industry, from contemporary to upper-premium to luxury. Each brand offers differentiated experiences in their respective segments. The Norwegian Cruise Line brand provides the freedom and flexibility of a resort-style vacation on board some of the most innovative ships in the industry with its unique Freestyle Cruising proposition. Oceania Cruises offers an upper premium experience with the finest cuisine at sea on its fleet of mid-sized ships, while Regent Seven Seas Cruises is the market leader in the luxury cruise segment and operates three award-winning, all-suite ships, with an additional ship on order for delivery in summer 2016.</p>
<p>Commenting on the closing of the acquisition, Kevin Sheehan, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., said, "While for years we have competed successfully with our one brand in an increasingly consolidated industry, our acquisition of Prestige creates a new cruise operator with a range of complementary offerings as diversified as any in the industry. We now shift our focus from planning for the successful integration of these organizations to the implementation phase, with an organizational structure that allows for the realization of significant synergies while maintaining the integrity of the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands that have made each a success in their respective segment."</p>
<p>Frank Del Rio, chief executive officer of Prestige Cruise Holdings, Inc., commented, "We're excited to officially join the Norwegian family and ready to begin this next chapter as one united company. Together, we will further our brands' position as leaders in the upper-premium and luxury cruise markets by continuing to deliver an exceptional onboard experience for our guests, and expand the reach of both Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises throughout the world."</p>
<p> <strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. </strong><br/>
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq: NCLH) is a diversified cruise operator of leading global cruise lines spanning market segments from contemporary to luxury under the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands.
These brands operate a combined 21 ships with approximately 40,000 lower berths visiting more than 430 destinations worldwide. The company's brands will introduce five new ships through 2019.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising, which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility on the most contemporary ships at sea. Oceania Cruises is the market leader in the upper-premium cruise segment featuring the finest cuisine at sea, gourmet culinary experiences, elegant accommodations, impeccable service and destination-driven itineraries. Regent Seven Seas Cruises is the market leader in the luxury cruise segment with all-suite accommodations, highly personalized service and the industry's most inclusive luxury experience featuring round-trip air, fine wines and spirits and unlimited shore excursions among its numerous included amenities.</p>
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<strong>Note on Forward-Looking Statements</strong><br/>
This release may contain "forward-looking statements" intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words "expect," "anticipate," "goal," "project," "plan," "believe," "seek," "will," "may," "forecast," "estimate," "intend," "future," and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, which are not historical in nature. These forward-looking statements reflect Norwegian's current expectations, and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Among the important risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements are the potential impact of the announcement or consummation of the proposed transaction on relationships, including with employees, customers and suppliers and any related impact on integration and anticipated synergies, the adverse impact of general economic conditions and related factors such as high levels of unemployment and underemployment, fuel price increases, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; changes in cruise capacity, as well as capacity changes in the overall vacation industry; intense competition from other cruise companies as well as non-cruise vacation alternatives which could affect our ability to compete effectively; negative publicity surrounding the cruise industry; changes in fuel prices and/or other cruise operating costs; the risks associated with operating internationally, including changes in interest rates and/or foreign currency rates; the continued borrowing availability under our credit facilities and compliance with our financial covenants; our substantial indebtedness, including the inability to generate the necessary amount of cash to service our existing debt, and to repay our credit facilities; our ability to incur significantly more debt despite our substantial existing indebtedness; the impact of volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; adverse events impacting the security of travel such as terrorist acts, acts of piracy, armed conflict and other international events; the impact of any future changes relating to how external distribution channels sell and market our cruises; the impact of any future increases in the price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; the impact of delays, costs and other factors resulting from emergency ship repairs as well as scheduled repairs, maintenance and refurbishment of our ships; the delivery schedules and estimated costs of new ships on terms that are favorable or consistent with our expectations; the impact of problems encountered at shipyards, as well as, any potential claim, impairment loss, cancellation or breach of contract in connection with our contracts with shipyards; the impact of the spread of epidemics and viral outbreaks; the uncertain political environment in countries where we operate; the impact of weather and natural disasters; accidents and other incidents affecting the health, safety, security and vacation satisfaction of guests or causing damage to ships, which could cause the modification of itineraries or cancellation of a cruise or series of cruises; the impact of pending or threatened litigation and investigations; our ability to obtain insurance coverage on terms that are favorable or consistent with our expectations; the impact of any breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; the impact of amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues; the continued availability of attractive port destinations; our ability to attract and retain key personnel and qualified shipboard crew, maintain good relations with employee unions, maintain or renegotiate our collective bargaining agreements on favorable terms and prevent any disruptions in work; changes involving the tax, environmental, health, safety, security and other regulatory regimes in which we operate; increases in our future fuel costs related to implementing IMO regulations, which require the use of higher priced low sulfur fuels in certain cruising areas; the implementation of regulations in the U.S. requiring U.S. citizens to obtain passports for travel to additional foreign destinations; and other factors discussed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). For more information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those conveyed in the forward-looking statements, please refer to the "Risk Factors" section of the Annual Reports on Form 10-K filed by each of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. ("NCLH") and NCL Corporation Ltd. ("NCLC") with the SEC and subsequent filings by NCLH and NCLC, including the Definitive Information Statement relating to the acquisition of Prestige filed with the SEC on October 16, 2014. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in expectations or events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements are based.</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-epic-debut-new-entertainment-2015-year-round-european-sailingsNorwegian Epic to Debut New Entertainment in 2015 for Year-Round European Sailings2014-11-17T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line today announced a new entertainment line-up for <a title="Norwegian Epic" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/epic/overview">Norwegian Epic</a>, the award-winning ship that will be based year-round in <a title="European Cruises" href=" https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview"> Barcelona, Spain,</a> starting April 30, 2015. Two new Broadway shows will take the stage as headliners: Burn the Floor in April, 2015 and Priscilla, Queen of the Desert - The Musical in October, 2015. The ship will also feature an all-new British pop music entertainment experience, The Cavern Club, bringing the legendary Liverpool venue where the Beatles performed to life at sea.</p>
<p>"We are excited to bring Norwegian Epic to <a title="European Cruises" href=" https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview"> Europe</a> year-round and want to provide our guests with even more exciting entertainment options on the ship that first elevated the onboard entertainment experience," said Drew Madsen, Norwegian Cruise Line president and chief operating officer. "These new world-class entertainment offerings, along with Norwegian Epic's innovative accommodations and plethora of dining options, are the perfect combination for the <a title="European Cruises" href=" https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview"> European cruise market</a> and give guests the freedom and flexibility to customize their vacation."</p>
<p>Broadway sensation <a title="Cruise Entertainment" href=" https://www.ncl.com/why-cruise-norwegian/cruise-entertainment"> Burn The Floor</a>, which has received rave reviews on <a title="Norwegian Breakaway" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/breakaway/overview">Norwegian Breakaway</a> and <a title="Norwegian Getaway" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/getaway/overview">Norwegian Getaway</a>, will bring the sizzle and passion of ballroom dancing to Norwegian Epic with an all new and exciting show specifically designed for European guests beginning on her <a title="Transatlantic Cruise" href=" https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/transatlantic/overview">transatlantic voyage,</a> April 19, 2015. "Ballroom Blitz," featuring 14 dancers, a live band and two singers, is an ultimate high-voltage theatrical dance experience that explodes with jaw-dropping choreography, heart-pounding music and breath-taking moves.</p>
<p>Based on the Oscar-winning movie, <a title="Cruise Entertainment" href=" https://www.ncl.com/why-cruise-norwegian/cruise-entertainment"> Priscilla Queen of the Desert</a> - The Musical is the heart-warming, uplifting comedy adventure of three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus searching for love and friendship and end up finding more than they could have ever dreamed of discovering. The Tony Award winning musical features a dazzling array of over 500 award-winning costumes, 200 extraordinary head-dresses and a hit parade of dance floor favorites, including "It's Raining Men," "I Will Survive," and "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun." The show will open on the ship's October 18, 2015 voyage.</p>
<p>Norwegian Epic will also receive a whole new entertainment venue created through an exciting partnership with the owners of Liverpool's <a title="Cruise Entertainment" href=" https://www.ncl.com/why-cruise-norwegian/cruise-entertainment"> The Cavern Club</a>, the birthplace of British pop music. Impressively, 57 years after its opening, the original Cavern Club survives and thrives as a contemporary music venue. Norwegian will re-create The Cavern Club experience at sea, rocking guests each evening to the sounds of The Beatles, along with other international musicians. The Cavern Club will debut on the October 11, 2015 sailing.</p>
<p>Named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly two years in a row, the 4,100 passenger, Norwegian Epic will be the largest Norwegian Cruise Line ship to ever home port in <a title="Europe Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview">Europe</a> year-round. Throughout 2015, Norwegian Epic will offer a variety of exciting <a title="European Cruises" href=" https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview"> European itineraries</a> offering guests the opportunity to experience why Norwegian was named <a title="European Cruises" href=" https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview"> "Europe's Leading Cruise Line"</a> seven years in a row by the World Travel Awards.</p>
<p>To book a cruise on Norwegian Epic, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 866-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit <a title="www.ncl.com" href="https://www.ncl.com/"> www.ncl.com.</a> </p>
<p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 48-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 13 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named <a title="European Cruises" href=" https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview"> "Europe's Leading Cruise Line"</a> for the seventh consecutive year, as well as <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">"Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line"</a> for the second time and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards.</p>
<p>The Company recently took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger <a title="Norwegian Getaway" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/getaway/overview">Norwegian Getaway</a> in the first quarter of 2014. The largest ship to homeport year-round in <a title="Miami" href="https://www.ncl.com/port/miami/cruises">Miami</a>, Norwegian Getaway boasts 28 dining options, including seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and a branch of Carlo's Bake Shop by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss." The entertainment lineup includes Broadway shows Legally Blonde and Burn the Floor and a unique magical theatrical experience, the Illusionarium. Norwegian Getaway's sister ship, <a title="Norwegian Breakaway" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/breakaway/overview">Norwegian Breakaway</a>, was named "Best New Ship of 2013" by the editors of Cruise Critic and "Best Rookie Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Known as <a title="New York" href="https://www.ncl.com/port/new-york/cruises">New York's</a> ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city. The Company currently has four vessels on order at Meyer Werft for delivery in fall 2015, spring 2017, spring 2018 and fall 2019. </p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of the Miami Dolphins/Sun Life Stadium, The New York Knicks and Legends in Concert; and the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at <a title="www.ncl.com/pressroom" href="https://www.ncl.com/media-center">www.ncl.com/pressroom.</a> For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit <a title="www.ncl.com" href="https://www.ncl.com/"> www.ncl.com,</a> follow us on <a title="Facebook" href="https://www.facebook.com/Norwegiancruiseline?sk=wall">Facebook</a>, <a title="Twitter" href="https://twitter.com/cruisenorwegian">Twitter</a>, and <a title="Instagram" href="http://instagram.com/norwegiancruiseline">Instagram</a> @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on <a title="Pinterest" href="https://www.pinterest.com/norwegiancruise/">Pinterest</a>, watch us on <a title="YouTube" href="https://www.youtube.com/user/NCLFreestyle">YouTube</a>, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-announces-pricing-its-680000000-senior-notes-offeringNorwegian Cruise Line Announces the Pricing of its $680,000,000 Senior Notes Offering2014-11-05T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
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Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL Corporation Ltd., "Norwegian" or the "Company"), a subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ: NCLH), announced
today that it entered into an agreement to sell $680 million aggregate principal amount of 5.25% senior unsecured notes due November 2019 (the "Notes") in
a private offering (the "Offering") that is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). The
Notes are to be issued at par.
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The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering to fund a portion of the purchase price and related fees and expenses for the previously
announced acquisition of Prestige Cruises International, Inc. ("Prestige") for $3.025 billion including assumption of debt. Norwegian intends to finance
the remaining portion of the Prestige acquisition, as well as to refinance Prestige's Oceania and Regent Credit Facilities and satisfy and discharge the
indenture governing Prestige's Regent Senior Secured Notes using $1.05 billion of borrowings under its New Term Loan A and New Term Loan B facilities (the
"New Term Loans"), available cash and an additional share issuance. The Offering and the New Term Loans are expected to close concurrently with the
Prestige acquisition.
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The Notes are being offered only to qualified institutional buyers in reliance on Rule 144A under the Securities Act, and outside the United States, only
to non-U.S. investors pursuant to Regulation S. The Notes will not be registered under the Securities Act or the securities laws of any other jurisdiction
and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements.
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This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security and shall not constitute an offer,
solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which such offering, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. This press release is being issued pursuant to and
in accordance with Rule 135c under the Securities Act.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The forward-looking
statements include, without limitation, statements concerning this proposed debt offering and any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate, or imply
future results, performance, or achievements. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to economic,
competitive, and technological factors outside Norwegian's control that may cause Norwegian's business, strategy, or actual results to differ materially
from the forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. For information
about the risks and uncertainties associated with Norwegian's business, please refer to Norwegian's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any
change in expectations or events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements are based.
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<p>Investor Relations Contact<br />
Andrea DeMarco<br />
(305) 468-2463<br />
InvestorRelations@ncl.com</p>
<p>Media Contact<br />
AnneMarie Mathews<br />
(305) 436-4799<br />
PublicRelations@ncl.com</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-announces-proposed-680000000-debt-offeringNorwegian Cruise Line Announces Proposed $680,000,000 Debt Offering2014-11-03T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL Corporation Ltd., "Norwegian" or the "Company"), a subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq:NCLH), announced today that it is proposing to issue $680 million aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due 2019 (the "Notes") in a private offering (the "Offering") that is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act").</p>
<p>The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering to fund a portion of the purchase price and related fees and expenses for the previously announced acquisition of Prestige Cruises International, Inc. ("Prestige") for $3.025 billion including assumption of debt. Norwegian intends to finance the remaining portion of the Prestige acquisition, as well as to refinance Prestige's Oceania and Regent Credit Facilities and satisfy and discharge the indenture governing Prestige's Regent Senior Secured Notes using $1.05 billion of borrowings under its New Term Loan A and New Term Loan B facilities (the "New Term Loans"), available cash and an additional share issuance. The Offering and the New Term loans are expected to close concurrently with the Prestige acquisition.</p>
<p>The Notes are being offered only to qualified institutional buyers in reliance on Rule 144A under the Securities Act, and outside the United States, only to non-U.S. investors pursuant to Regulation S. The Notes have not been registered under the Securities Act or the securities laws of any other jurisdiction and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements.</p>
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<p><strong>Forward-Looking Statements</strong><br/>
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements concerning this proposed debt offering and any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate, or imply future results, performance, or achievements. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to economic, competitive, and technological factors outside Norwegian's control that may cause Norwegian's business, strategy, or actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. For information about the risks and uncertainties associated with Norwegian's business, please refer to Norwegian's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in expectations or events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements are based.
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<p>Investor Relations Contact<br />
Andrea DeMarco<br />
(305) 468-2463<br />
InvestorRelations@ncl.com</p>
<p>Media Contact<br />
AnneMarie Mathews<br />
(305) 436-4799<br />
PublicRelations@ncl.com</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-reports-financial-results-third-quarter-2014Norwegian Cruise Line Reports Financial Results for the Third Quarter 20142014-10-29T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>MIAMI, Florida – October 29, 2014– Norwegian Cruise Line (NASDAQ: NCLH, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., NCL Corporation Ltd., "Norwegian" or "the Company"), today reported results for the quarter ended September 30, 2014, and provided guidance for the fourth quarter and full year 2014.</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Third Quarter Highlights</span></strong></p><ul type="disc"><li>- Adjusted EPS improvement of 29.1% to $1.11 from $0.86 in 2013</li><li>- Net Yield increase of 3.0% (2.6% on a Constant Currency basis)</li><li>- Revenue increase of 13.7% to 907.0 million</li><li>- Adjusted EBITDA increase of 20.5% to $326.7 million</li><li>- Company agrees to acquire Prestige Cruises International, Inc. ("Prestige Cruises"), the leading cruise operator in the upscale segment, with the transaction expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2014</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Third Quarter Results</span></strong></p><p>"Our results this quarter mark an important milestone in Norwegian's evolution as we report growth in trailing twelve month Adjusted EBITDA for the 25th consecutive quarter coupled with our consistent margin improvement," said Kevin Sheehan, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. "In that more than six year period, Norwegian's Adjusted EBITDA has grown at an industry-leading compound annual growth rate of 23% with a commensurate margin expansion of over 1,600 basis points to 27.6%, with future expansion expected as we continue to successfully execute on our strategies," continued Sheehan.</p><p>For the third quarter of 2014, the Company reported a 29.1% increase in Adjusted EPS to $1.11, on Adjusted Net Income of $232.2 million, compared to $0.86, on Adjusted Net Income of $182.2 million, for the same period in 2013. On a GAAP basis, diluted earnings per share and net income were $0.97 and $201.1 million, respectively.</p><p>Net Revenue in the period increased 16.5% to $694.4 million driven by a 13.1% increase in Capacity Days and a 3.0% improvement in Net Yield. The increase in Capacity Days was primarily from the addition of Norwegian Getaway which entered the fleet in January 2014. The Net Yield improvement was due to higher net ticket and onboard and other revenue. Revenue for the period increased to $907.0 million from $797.9 million in 2013.</p><p>Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel per Capacity Day increased 2.6% (2.2% on a Constant Currency basis) which includes investments in the Company's Norwegian NEXT program which is designed to elevate the guest experience through new enhancements, experiences and transformations. The Company's fuel price per metric ton, net of hedges, was $641 compared to $695 in 2013.</p><p>Interest expense, net increased to $32.3 million in the quarter compared to $26.6 million in 2013 as a result of higher incremental borrowings and interest rates.</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">2014 Guidance and Sensitivities</span></strong></p><p>In addition to the results for the third quarter, the Company also provided the following guidance for the fourth quarter and full year 2014, along with accompanying sensitivities. This guidance excludes the impacts from the acquisition of Prestige Cruises which is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2014.</p><p>"We are confident that we will achieve our target of over 60% growth in full year Adjusted EPS that we established at the beginning of the year. This achievement will once again demonstrate our resilience and ability to deliver consistent financial performance despite the external headwinds that occurred throughout the year," said Sheehan.</p><p><img style="float: none; margin: 20px 0;" src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/PR_102914F-Q3-01.gif" alt="" /></p><p>The following reflects the Company's expectations regarding fuel consumption and pricing, along with accompanying sensitivities.</p><p><img style="float: none; margin: 20px 0;" src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/PR_102914F-Q3-02.gif" alt="" /></p><p>As of September 30, 2014, the Company had hedged approximately 91%, 59%, 50% and 10% of its remaining 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 projected metric tons of fuel purchases, respectively.</p><p>Future capital commitments consist of contracted commitments, including future expected capital expenditures for business enhancements and ship construction contracts. As of September 30, 2014 anticipated capital expenditures together with amounts for ship construction and related export credit financing were as follows (in thousands, based on the euro/U.S. dollar exchange rate as of September 30, 2014:</p><p><img style="float: none; margin: 20px 0;" src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/PR_102914F-Q3-03.gif" alt="" /></p><p>(1) Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2014 include $23 million and $49 million in ROI Capital Expenditures, respectively.</p><p>(2) Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2014, 2015 and 2016 exclude amounts for exhaust gas scrubbers.</p><p>(3) Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2014 and 2015 include investment for development of the Company's future cruise destination in Belize.</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Company Updates and Other Business Highlights</span></strong></p><p>In September, the Company announced an agreement to acquire Prestige Cruises, the parent company of Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, for total transaction consideration of $3.025 billion in cash, stock and the assumption of debt, for which fully committed financing is in place. Additionally, contingent cash consideration of up to $50 million would be payable to Prestige shareholders upon achievement of certain 2015 performance metrics. The acquisition is expected to be accretive to 2015 earnings excluding synergies with day one identified synergies of $25 million resulting in high single-digit percentage adjusted EPS accretion. The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2014.</p><p>The combination of the Norwegian, Oceania Cruises and Regent brands immediately creates an industry-leading cruise operator with an unmatched growth trajectory and a portfolio of products that span across the key market segments of the cruise industry. With approximately 6,400 Berths across its two brands, Prestige Cruises is the market leader in the upscale cruise space, which is comprised of brands in the upper premium and luxury segments. The upper premium segment is served by Oceania Cruises, which specializes in destination-oriented cruise vacations, gourmet culinary experiences, elegant accommodations and personalized service on a fleet of five mid-size ships. Prestige Cruises' luxury brand, Regent Seven Seas, offers the industry's most all-inclusive vacation experience on board three all-suite ships to be joined by a fourth, Seven Seas Explorer, in the summer of 2016.</p><p>The Company's newest ship, Norwegian Escape, is on track for an on-time delivery in October 2015. A keel laying ceremony was held on September 19, marking the official start of construction. At 164,000 gross tons and 4,200 berths, Norwegian Escape is the Company's largest ship to date and will house the largest edition of Norwegian's innovative ship within a ship complex, The Haven by Norwegian. Built on the same innovative platform as the Company's Breakaway class ships, Norwegian Escape will combine proven offerings with new designs and features. Among the popular elements carried over from the Breakaway class are the innovative public spaces The Waterfront and 678 Ocean Place. The Waterfront is Norwegian's revolutionary boardwalk experience where guests can choose to enjoy an outdoor experience at several restaurants and lounges with unobstructed views that strengthen guests' connection with the ocean. On deck 8, The Waterfront connects to 678 Ocean Place, a three-deck space lined with restaurants, lounges and entertainment venues that serves as the ship's hub of activity. Guest favorites such as Cagney's Steakhouse and O'Sheehan's Neighborhood Bar & Grill will be joined by new dining and entertainment venues that will be announced in coming months.</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Conference Call</span></strong></p><p>The Company has scheduled a conference call for Thursday, October 30, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. EDT to discuss third quarter 2014 results. A link to the live webcast can be found on the Company's Investor Relations website at www.investor.ncl.com. A replay of the conference call will also be available on the website for 30 days after the call.</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">About Norwegian Cruise Line</span></strong></p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 47-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 13 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" for the sixth consecutive year, as well as "<a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean</a>'s Leading Cruise Line" and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards.</p><p>The Company recently took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Getaway on January 10, 2014. The largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, Norwegian Getaway boasts 28 dining options, including seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and a branch of Carlo's Bake Shop by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss." The entertainment lineup includes Broadway shows Legally Blonde and Burn the Floor and a unique magical theatrical experience, the Illusionarium. Norwegian Getaway's sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, was named "Best New Ship of 2013" by the editors of Cruise Critic and "Best Rookie Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city. The Company currently has four vessels on order with Meyer Werft for delivery in fall 2015, spring 2017, spring 2018 and fall 2019.</p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of the Miami Dolphins/Sun Life Stadium, The New York Knicks, and Legends in Concert; and the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p><p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit www.ncl.com.</p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Terminology</span></p><p><em>Adjusted EBITDA</em> . EBITDA adjusted for other income (expense) and other supplemental adjustments.</p><p><em>Adjusted EPS. </em>Adjusted Net Income divided by the number of diluted weighted-average shares.</p><p><em>Adjusted Free Cash Flow. </em>Free Cash Flow adjusted for proceeds from ship construction financing facilities and other supplemental adjustments.</p><p><em>Adjusted Interest Expense, net. </em>Interest expense, net adjusted for supplemental adjustments.</p><p><em>Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel</em> . Net Cruise Cost excluding fuel expense adjusted for supplemental adjustments.</p><p><em>Adjusted Net Income. </em>Net income adjusted for supplemental adjustments.</p><p><em>Berths</em> . Double occupancy capacity per stateroom (single occupancy per studio stateroom) even though many staterooms can accommodate three or more passengers.</p><p><em>Business Enhancement Capital Expenditures. </em>Capital expenditures other than those related to new ship construction and ROI Capital Expenditures.</p><p><em>Capacity Days</em> . Available Berths multiplied by the number of cruise days for the period.</p><p><em>Constant Currency. </em>A calculation whereby foreign currency-denominated revenues and expenses in a period are converted at the U.S. dollar exchange rate of a comparable period in order to eliminate the effects of foreign exchange fluctuations.</p><p><em>Dry-dock.</em> A process whereby a ship is positioned in a large basin where all of the fresh/sea water is pumped out in order to carry out cleaning and repairs of those parts of a ship which are below the water line.</p><p><em>EBITDA. </em>Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.</p><p><em>Free Cash Flow. </em>Net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures for ship construction, business enhancements and other.</p><p><em>GAAP.</em> Generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S.</p><p><em>Gross Cruise Cost. </em>The sum of total cruise operating expense and marketing, general and administrative expense.</p><p><em>Gross Yield</em> . Total revenue per Capacity Day.</p><p><em>Initial Public Offering (or "IPO"). </em>The initial public offering of 27,058,824 ordinary shares, par value $.001 per share, of NCLH, which was consummated on January 24, 2013.</p><p><em>Net Cruise Cost</em> . Gross Cruise Cost less commissions, transportation and other expense and onboard and other expense.</p><p><em>Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel</em> . Net Cruise Cost less fuel expense.</p><p><em>Net Debt-to-Capital. </em>Total debt less cash and cash equivalents ("Net Debt") divided by Net Debt plus shareholders' equity.</p><p><em>Net Revenue.</em> Total revenue less commissions, transportation and other expense and onboard and other expense.</p><p><em>Net Yield.</em> Net Revenue per Capacity Day.</p><p><em>Occupancy Percentage or Load Factor.</em> The ratio of Passenger Cruise Days to Capacity Days. A percentage in excess of 100% indicates that three or more passengers occupied some staterooms.</p><p><em>Passenger Cruise Days</em> . The number of passengers carried for the period, multiplied by the number of days in their respective cruises.</p><p><em>ROI Capital Expenditures. </em>Comprised of project-based capital expenditures which have a quantified return on investment.</p><p><em>Secondary Offerings. </em>Public offerings of the Company's ordinary shares in March 2014, December 2013 and August 2013.</p><p><em>Selling Shareholders. </em>The Apollo Funds and Star NCLC Holdings Ltd. Genting HK owns NCLH's ordinary shares indirectly through Star NCLC, its wholly-owned subsidiary.</p><p><em>Shipboard Retirement Plan. </em>An unfunded defined benefit pension plan for certain crew members which computes benefits based on years of service, subject to certain requirements.</p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Non-GAAP Financial Measures</span></p><p>We use certain non-GAAP financial measures, such as Net Revenue, Net Yield, Net Cruise Cost, Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel and Adjusted EBITDA to enable us to analyze our performance. We utilize Net Revenue and Net Yield to manage our business on a day-to-day basis and believe that they are the most relevant measures of our revenue performance because they reflect the revenue earned by us net of significant variable costs. In measuring our ability to control costs in a manner that positively impacts net income, we believe changes in Net Cruise Cost and Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel to be the most relevant indicators of our performance.</p><p>As our business includes the sourcing of passengers and deployment of vessels outside of North America, a portion of our revenue and expenses are denominated in foreign currencies, particularly euro and British Pound sterling, which are subject to fluctuations in currency exchange rates versus our reporting currency, the U.S. dollar. In order to monitor results excluding these fluctuations, we calculate certain non-GAAP measures on a Constant Currency basis whereby current period revenue and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using currency exchange rates of the comparable period. We believe that presenting these non-GAAP measures on both a reported and Constant Currency basis is useful in providing a more comprehensive view of trends in our business.</p><p>We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is appropriate as a supplemental financial measure as it is used by management to assess operating performance. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is a useful measure in determining the Company's performance as it reflects certain operating drivers of the Company's business, such as sales growth, operating costs, marketing, general and administrative expense and other operating income and expense. Adjusted EBITDA is not a defined term under GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA is not intended to be a measure of liquidity or cash flows from operations or measures comparable to net income as it does not take into account certain requirements such as capital expenditures and related depreciation, principal and interest payments and tax payments and it includes other supplemental adjustments.</p><p>In addition, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS are supplemental financial measures used to demonstrate GAAP net income and earnings per share excluding certain charges. We use Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS as key performance measures of our earnings performance, and we believe that both management and investors benefit from referring to these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing our performance and when planning, forecasting, and analyzing future periods. These non-GAAP financial measures also facilitate management's internal comparison to our historical performance. These charges vary from period to period; thus, our presentation of Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS may not be indicative of future adjustments or results.</p><p>You are encouraged to evaluate each adjustment used in calculating our non-GAAP financial measures and the reasons we consider our non-GAAP financial measures appropriate for supplemental analysis. In evaluating our non-GAAP financial measures, you should be aware that in the future we may incur expenses similar to the adjustments in our presentation. Our non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools, and you should not consider these measures in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Our presentation of our non-GAAP financial measures should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items. Our non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to other companies. Please see a historical reconciliation of these measures to items in our consolidated financial statements below.</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Note on Forward-Looking Statements</span></strong></p><p>This release may contain "forward-looking statements" intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words "expect," "anticipate," "goal," "project," "plan," "believe," "seek," "will," "may," "forecast," "estimate," "intend," "future," and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, which are not historical in nature. These forward-looking statements reflect Norwegian's current expectations, and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Among the important risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements are the effects of costs incurred in connection with the Merger and the integration of the Prestige business into NCLH ("the Merger"); the debt we incur or assumes in connection with the Merger; the ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the Merger; our assumption of certain potential liabilities relating to Prestige's business; the diversion of management's attention away from operations as a result of the integration of Prestige's business into our business; the effect that the Merger may have on employee relations; general guest uncertainty related to the Merger; the adverse impact of general economic and related factors, such as fluctuating or increasing levels of unemployment, underemployment and fuel prices, declines in the securities and real estate markets and perceptions of these conditions can decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; changes in cruise capacity, as well as capacity changes in the overall vacation industry; intense competition from other cruise companies as well as non-cruise vacation alternatives which could affect the combined company's ability to compete effectively; our substantial indebtedness, including the inability to generate the necessary amount of cash to service our existing debt, and to repay our credit facilities; negative publicity surrounding the cruise industry; changes in fuel prices and/or other cruise operating costs; the risks associated with operating internationally, including changes in interest rates and/or foreign currency rates; efforts to expand our business into new markets may not be successful; the continued borrowing availability under our credit facilities and compliance with our financial covenants; our ability to incur significantly more debt despite our substantial existing indebtedness; the impact of volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; adverse events impacting the security of travel such as terrorist acts, acts of piracy, armed conflict and other international events; the impact of any future changes relating to how external distribution channels sell and market our cruises; our reliance on third parties to provide hotel management service to certain of our ships in connection with the Merger and certain other services; the impact of any future increases in the price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; the impact of the spread of epidemics and viral outbreaks; the delivery schedules and estimated costs of new ships, the impact of delays, costs and other factors resulting from ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishment of the combined company's ships; the impact of problems encountered at shipyards, as well as, any potential claim, impairment loss, cancellation or breach of contract in connection with our contracts with shipyards; the impact of seasonal variations in passenger fare rates and occupancy levels at different times of the year;. the uncertain political environment in countries where we or Prestige operate; the impact of weather and natural disasters; accidents and other incidents affecting the health, safety, security and vacation satisfaction of guests or causing damage to ships, which could cause the modification of itineraries or cancellation of a cruise or series of cruises; our ability to obtain insurance coverage on terms that are favorable or consistent with our expectations; the impact of any breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; the ability to keep pace with developments in technology; the impact of amendments to collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues; the continued availability of attractive port destinations; the ability to attract and retain key personnel and qualified shipboard crew, maintain good relations with employee unions, maintain or renegotiate our collective bargaining agreements on favorable terms and prevent any disruptions in work; the control of our business by our Sponsors; changes involving the tax, environmental, health, safety, security and other regulatory regimes in which we operate; the effects of costs in connection with litigation, enforcement actions, fines or penalties; increases in our future fuel costs related to implementing IMO regulations, which require the use of higher priced low sulfur fuels in certain cruising areas; the implementation of regulations in the U.S. requiring U.S. citizens to obtain passports for travel to additional foreign destinations; and other factors discussed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). For more information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those conveyed in the forward-looking statements, please refer to the "Risk Factors" section of the Annual Reports on Form 10-K filed by each of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. ("NCLH") and NCL Corporation Ltd. ("NCLC") with the SEC and subsequent filings by NCLH and NCLC. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in expectations or events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements are based. In addition, certain financial measures in this website constitute non-GAAP financial measures as defined by Regulation G. A reconciliation of these items can be found on the Company's web site at <a href="http://www.investor.ncl.com/">www.investor.ncl.com</a>.</p><p><a href="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/2014_Q3_Financial_Tables.pdf">Click here</a> to view the financial tables</p><p>Investor Relations Contact<br />Andrea DeMarco<br />(305) 468-2463<br />InvestorRelations@ncl.com</p><p>Media Contact<br />AnneMarie Mathews<br />(305) 436-4799<br />PublicRelations@ncl.com</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-appoints-new-president-and-chief-operating-officer-drew-madsenNorwegian Cruise Line Appoints New President and Chief Operating Officer Drew Madsen2014-10-13T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ: NCLH) announced today that hospitality veteran Drew Madsen has joined as president and chief operating officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. Madsen brings a strong track record of success to Norwegian with more than 30 years of leadership experience in the hospitality and consumer products industry, most recently as president and chief operating officer at Darden Restaurants, Inc., the world's largest full-service restaurant company.</p>
<p>"Having delivered exceptional results during his tenure at Darden, Drew has a wealth of experience to draw upon as he joins Norwegian," said Kevin Sheehan, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. "We are at an exciting point in our company's history. With the upcoming acquisition of Prestige Cruises International, Inc., it is the opportune time to add such a talented individual to our already diversified leadership team to focus on the core day-to-day business. I am confident in Drew as a results-oriented, highly collaborative and thoughtful leader who will continue to propel Norwegian on our positive growth trajectory."</p>
<p>Madsen played an instrumental role in establishing Darden as the most successful multi-brand operator in the full-service restaurant industry, increasing sales from $4.8 billion to $8.6 billion, while delivering a cumulative total shareholder return of 110% that significantly exceeded the S&P 500 by more than 47%. He also had the distinction of having Darden recognized as one of Fortune's "100 Best Companies to Work For" – a first for the food service industry that was repeated for three consecutive years.</p>
<p>Prior to Darden, Drew held leadership and marketing positions at James River Corporation and General Mills, among others. Throughout his career, he has consistently demonstrated an ability to produce results that led to improved operating margins, increased guest satisfaction, superior market penetration and an enhanced level of employee fulfillment.</p>
<p>"I am thrilled to be starting the next chapter of my career at Norwegian Cruise Line," said Madsen. "I am looking forward to ensuring that Norwegian excels in every facet of operation and that we continue to produce industry leading financial results, while also bringing new ideas and ways of doing business that improve guest satisfaction and team member involvement." </p>
<p>Madsen holds a master of business administration with distinction from the University of Michigan and a bachelor's degree in economics from DePauw University.</p>
<p>About Norwegian Cruise Line </p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 47-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 13 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named <a title="European Cruises" href=" https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/european-cruises"> "Europe's Leading Cruise Line"</a> for the sixth consecutive year, as well as <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href=" https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises"> "Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line"</a> and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards.</p>
<p>The Company recently took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger <a title="Norwegian Getaway" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/getaway">Norwegian Getaway</a> on January 10, 2014. The largest ship to homeport year-round in <a title="Miami" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/miami-cruises">Miami</a>, Norwegian Getaway boasts 28 dining options, including seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and a branch of Carlo's Bake Shop by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss." The entertainment lineup includes Broadway shows Legally Blonde and Burn the Floor and a unique magical theatrical experience, the Illusionarium. Norwegian Getaway's sister ship, <a title="Norwegian Breakaway" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/breakaway">Norwegian Breakaway</a>, was named "Best New Ship of 2013" by the editors of Cruise Critic and "Best Rookie Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Known as <a title="New York" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/new-york-cruises">New York's</a> ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to
homeport year-round in the city. The Company has two 4,200-passenger vessels on order at Meyer Werft: Norwegian Escape with delivery scheduled in October 2015; and Norwegian Bliss with delivery in February 2017.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of the Miami Dolphins/Sun Life Stadium, The New York Knicks, Blue Man Group and Legends in Concert; and the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at <a title="www.ncl.com/pressroom" href="https://www.ncl.com/media-center"> www.ncl.com/pressroom.</a> For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit <a title="www.ncl.com" href="https://www.ncl.com/"> www.ncl.com,</a> follow us on <a title="Facebook" href="https://www.facebook.com/Norwegiancruiseline?sk=wall">Facebook</a>, <a title="Twitter" href="https://twitter.com/cruisenorwegian">Twitter</a>, and <a title="Instagram" href="http://instagram.com/norwegiancruiseline">Instagram</a> @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on <a title="Pinterest" href="https://www.pinterest.com/norwegiancruise/">Pinterest</a>, watch us on <a title="YouTube" href="https://www.youtube.com/user/NCLFreestyle">YouTube</a>, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit <a title="www.ncl.com" href="https://www.ncl.com/"> www.ncl.com.</a></p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/john-mcgirl-joins-norwegian-cruise-line-chief-human-resources-officerJohn McGirl Joins Norwegian Cruise Line as Chief Human Resources Officer2014-10-02T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that John McGirl has joined the company in the role of senior vice president and chief human resources officer. McGirl has responsibility for the shipboard and shoreside global human resources of Norwegian Cruise Line.</p>
<p>"I am extremely pleased to welcome such an accomplished human resources professional with more than 20 years of leadership with global organizations," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's chief executive officer. "I am looking to John to provide leadership to both the shipboard and shoreside human resource functions at Norwegian and to continue our emphasis on creating a unique, success-oriented culture and to ensure that all of our team members, ship and shore, have the training and development needed to successfully deliver our fantastic vacation product."</p>
<p>Most recently, McGirl was chief human resources officer for the Naples Community Healthcare System, a large, multi-facility healthcare organization on Florida's gulf coast. Prior to joining NCH, McGirl was vice president of human resources at Royal Caribbean International and prior to that at Cunard/Seabourn. He has a Master's Degree in Human Resource Management from Sheffield Hallam University, UK and is currently a Doctoral Candidate in Business Administration at Sheffield Business School.</p>
<p>McGirl's experience has included building customer/guest centric organizational cultures, aligning of human resource programs and practices with strategic business needs, designing and executing programs to support mergers, integrations and expansion, along with ensuring that team members are engaged, involved and excited.</p>
<p>McGirl will be working closely with George Chesney, Norwegian's current senior vice president, human resources. Chesney, who has been with Norwegian for more than 12 years, will retire in the coming months.</p>
<p>"George has been instrumental in helping to take our organization from Good to Great. We thank him for his many contributions," added Sheehan.</p>
<p>About Norwegian Cruise Line </p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 47-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 13 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named <a title="European Cruises" href=" https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview"> "Europe's Leading Cruise Line"</a> for the sixth consecutive year, as well as <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href=" https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview"> "Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line"</a> and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards.</p>
<p>The Company recently took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger <a title="Norwegian Getaway" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/getaway/overview"> Norwegian Getaway</a> on January 10, 2014. The largest ship to homeport year-round in <a title="Miami" href="https://www.ncl.com/port/miami/cruises"> Miami</a>, Norwegian Getaway boasts 28 dining options, including seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and a branch of Carlo's Bake Shop by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss." The entertainment lineup includes Broadway shows Legally Blonde and Burn the Floor and a unique magical theatrical experience, the Illusionarium. Norwegian Getaway's sister ship, <a title="Norwegian Breakaway" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/breakaway/overview"> Norwegian Breakaway</a>, was named "Best New Ship of 2013" by the editors of Cruise Critic and "Best Rookie Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Known as <a title="New York" href="https://www.ncl.com/port/new-york/cruises">New York's</a> ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to
homeport year-round in the city. The Company has two 4,200-passenger vessels on order at Meyer Werft: Norwegian Escape with delivery scheduled in October 2015; and Norwegian Bliss with delivery in February 2017.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of the Miami Dolphins/Sun Life Stadium, The New York Knicks, Blue Man Group and Legends in Concert; and the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at <a title="www.ncl.com/pressroom" href="https://www.ncl.com/media-center"> www.ncl.com/pressroom.</a> For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit <a title="www.ncl.com" href="https://www.ncl.com/"> www.ncl.com,</a> follow us on <a title="Facebook" href="https://www.facebook.com/Norwegiancruiseline?sk=wall">Facebook</a>, <a title="Twitter" href="https://twitter.com/cruisenorwegian">Twitter</a>, and <a title="Instagram" href="http://instagram.com/norwegiancruiseline">Instagram</a> @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on <a title="Pinterest" href="https://www.pinterest.com/norwegiancruise/">Pinterest</a>, watch us on <a title="YouTube" href="https://www.youtube.com/user/NCLFreestyle">YouTube</a>, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit <a title="www.ncl.com" href="https://www.ncl.com/"> www.ncl.com.</a></p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-escape-keel-laying-held-meyer-werftNorwegian Escape Keel Laying Held at Meyer Werft2014-09-19T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line and MEYER WERFT today celebrated the keel laying of Norwegian Escape at MEYER's state of the art facility in Papenburg, Germany. During the ceremony, block 35/41, the first of 86 blocks that will comprise the 164,600 gross ton vessel, was lifted into the covered building dock, officially marking the start of the ship's construction. Norwegian Escape will be Norwegian's largest ship to date, carrying 4,200 passengers, set for delivery in October 2015.</p>
<p>Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's chief executive officer, was on hand in the dock and laid the traditional "lucky coin," before the first block, weighing 400 tons, was placed by a massive crane. A special commemorative coin featuring the ship was created to celebrate the day's activities.</p>
<p>"Norwegian Escape will be our largest and most innovative ship to date, building on the phenomenal success of Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway," said Sheehan. "We are looking forward to seeing this ship take shape over the next year and welcoming her to our fleet in October 2015." </p>
<p>Norwegian Escape is the first ship in her class, and is being built by MEYER WERFT through a highly-efficient construction process that will deliver the ship of 164,600 gross tons in just over 19 months from steel cutting to delivery.</p>
<p>"We are proud to begin the construction of Norwegian Cruise Line's first Breakaway Plus vessel and continue our long-standing partnership," said Bernard Meyer, managing partner of MEYER WERFT. "Norwegian Escape will be a spectacular ship and it is our honor to bring the dreams and innovations of the Norwegian team to life."</p>
<p>Norwegian Escape will begin weekly seven-day cruises from her year-round homeport of Miami to the Eastern <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises">Caribbean</a> on November 14, 2015. The ship will be the largest to home port year-round in Miami, carrying 4,200 guests to tropical <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises">Caribbean cruise</a> destinations including St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; Tortola, British Virgin Islands and Nassau, Bahamas.</p>
<p>The ship's signature hull artwork is designed by marine wildlife artist and champion of ocean conservation, Guy Harvey, which features an underwater scene of marine wildlife. Norwegian's newest ship is Harvey's largest canvas to date, at 1065 feet in length, with his artwork spanning from the hull to the aft featuring two undersea scenes that blend seamlessly. Norwegian Escape will boast all of the exciting and innovative features found on Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, plus a number of new spaces and interactive experiences that are yet to be announced. Accommodations include the company's signature luxury ship–within-a-ship complex: The Haven by Norwegian; along with Studios, designed and priced for solo travelers; and many options for families, multi-generational groups, spa enthusiasts and more.</p>
<p>To book a cruise on Norwegian Escape, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit www.ncl.com.</p>
<p>About MEYER WERFT GmbH</p>
<p>Founded in 1795, Papenburg-based MEYER WERFT has been owned by the sixth
generation of the Meyer family. This well-established company has approximately 3,000
employees. MEYER WERFT's extensive production program covers a wide range of ship types, from cruise ships and gas tankers to car and passenger ferries. In order to stay successful in worldwide competition, production technology has been continuously improved and extended. Today, MEYER WERFT has the most modern production premises in the shipbuilding industry. For more information, go to www.meyerwerft.com.</p>
<p>About Norwegian Cruise Line </p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 47-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 13 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "<a title="European cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/european-cruises">Europe's Leading Cruise Line</a>" for the sixth consecutive year, as well as <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises">"Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line"</a> and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards.</p>
<p>The Company recently took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Getaway on January 10, 2014. The largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, Norwegian Getaway boasts 28 dining options, including seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and a branch of Carlo's Bake Shop by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss." The entertainment lineup includes Broadway shows Legally Blonde and Burn the Floor and a unique magical theatrical experience, the Illusionarium. Norwegian Getaway's sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, was named "Best New Ship of 2013" by the editors of Cruise Critic and "Best Rookie Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to
homeport year-round in the city. The Company has two 4,200-passenger vessels on order at Meyer Werft: Norwegian Escape with delivery scheduled in October 2015; and Norwegian Bliss with delivery in February 2017.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of the Miami Dolphins/Sun Life Stadium, The New York Knicks, Blue Man Group and Legends in Concert; and the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at <a title="www.ncl.com/pressroom" href="https://www.ncl.com/pressroom">www.ncl.com/pressroom</a>. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit <a title="www.ncl.com" href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit <a title="Norwegian Cruise Line" href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-holdings-ltd-agrees-acquire-prestige-cruises-international-inc-Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Agrees to Acquire Prestige Cruises International, Inc. for $3.025 Billion2014-09-02T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
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<p>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. ("Norwegian Cruise Line" or "Norwegian," (NASDAQ: NCLH)), a leading global cruise operator, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Prestige Cruises International, Inc. ("Prestige"), the market leader in the upscale cruise segment and parent company of Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, in cash and stock for a total transaction consideration of $3.025 billion, including the assumption of debt.</p>
<p>"The acquisition of Prestige represents an extraordinary opportunity for Norwegian Cruise Line to expand our market presence by adding two established, award-winning brands in the upscale cruise segment with loyal followings," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's chief executive officer. "Not only does this acquisition immediately enhance our financial performance, but it also deepens the bench of talent that we have been developing over the years. Our complementary strengths and skillsets will pave the way for new cross-selling opportunities, cross-brand collaboration, cross-business support, as well as joint partnerships which, coupled with meaningful synergies that can be quickly implemented, will provide solid accretion to earnings per share and drive long-term shareholder value," added Sheehan.</p>
<p>"We are excited to become part of the Norwegian family and start a new chapter for our company," said Frank Del Rio, chairman and CEO of Prestige. "With Oceania and Regent, we have built iconic brands with distinctive product offerings and strong customer loyalty. The combination is very compelling and will allow us to further enhance our renowned guest experience. We are looking forward to joining the Norwegian team and building upon the success that our three brands have already achieved."</p>
<p>Prestige operates eight ships and approximately 6,500 berths under two segment-leading brands. Oceania Cruises is the market leader in the upper-premium cruise segment with five ships offering destination-oriented cruise vacations to more than 330 ports around the globe, gourmet culinary experiences, elegant accommodations and personalized service. Regent Seven Seas Cruises is the market leader in the luxury cruise segment and operates three award-winning, all-suite ships, with an additional ship on order for delivery in summer 2016. Regent offers the industry's most inclusive luxury vacation experience visiting over 250 destinations worldwide. Frank Del Rio will remain chief executive officer of Prestige.</p>
<p>"The combination of three distinct brands, each serving a different market segment, under one umbrella immediately creates an industry-leading cruise operator with an unmatched growth trajectory and a portfolio of products that allows us to appeal to guests at every stage of their life cycle," added Sheehan. "We are fully committed to retaining the brand propositions, guest experiences and cultures of the Norwegian, Oceania and Regent brands that have allowed each to realize such success."</p>
<p>Transaction Rationale</p>
<p>The compelling rationale to acquire Prestige includes:</p>
<ul>
<li>-The diversification of cruise market segments by adding upper premium and luxury brands;</li>
<li>-The further enhancement of industry-leading financial metrics;</li>
<li>-Opportunities for synergies and the sharing of best practices among brands;</li>
<li>-An increase in economies of scale providing greater operational leverage;</li>
<li>-The expansion of growth trajectory and global footprint; and</li>
<li>-The opportunity to complement Norwegian's new build program with the existing Regent order that provides measured, orderly capacity growth through 2019.</li>
</ul>
<p>Transaction Details </p>
<p>The total transaction consideration of $3.025 billion includes the assumption of debt. Additionally, a contingent cash consideration of up to $50 million to Prestige shareholders would be payable upon achievement of certain 2015 performance metrics.</p>
<p>In early July, Norwegian's Board of Directors formed a Transaction Committee and delegated it full authority to negotiate and approve a transaction. The Committee consisted entirely of disinterested directors. Genting Hong Kong Limited and certain funds affiliated with TPG Capital, each of whose consent was required pursuant to Norwegian's existing shareholders' agreement have consented to the transaction. The Transaction Committee, who retained its own financial and legal advisors, has unanimously approved the transaction. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2014.</p>
<p>Norwegian will finance the acquisition with existing cash, new and existing debt facilities and the issuance of approximately 20.3 million shares of its common stock. Pursuant to the requirements of NASDAQ Rule 5635, holders of a majority of Norwegian's common stock have consented to the issuance of such shares.</p>
<p>Barclays is acting as lead financial advisor to Norwegian, Deloitte Consulting, LLP is acting as diligence advisor and Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP is providing legal counsel. UBS Investment Bank is acting as financial advisor to Prestige and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP is providing legal counsel. Perella Weinberg Partners is acting as financial advisor to the Transaction Committee of the Norwegian Board of Directors and Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP is providing legal counsel. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Deutsche Bank are also serving as financial advisors to Norwegian. Barclays, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Deutsche Bank have provided committed financing to Norwegian to support the acquisition.<p>
<p>Conference Call</p>
<p>Norwegian will host a conference call today, September 2, 2014 at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the transaction. A link to the live webcast along with a presentation can be found on Norwegian's Investor Relations website at www.investor.ncl.com. A replay of the conference call will also be available on the website for 30 days after the call.</p>
<p>About Norwegian Cruise Line</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 47-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 13 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "<a title="European Cruises" href=" https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/european-cruises"> "Europe's Leading Cruise Line"</a> for the seventh consecutive year, as well as <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href=" https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises"> "Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line"</a> and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards.</p>
<p>Norwegian recently took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger <a title="Norwegian Getaway" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/getaway">Norwegian Getaway</a> in the first quarter 2014. The largest ship to homeport year-round in <a title="Miami" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/miami-cruises">Miami</a>, Norwegian Getaway boasts 28 dining options, including seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and a branch of Carlo's Bake Shop by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss." The entertainment lineup includes Broadway shows Legally Blonde and Burn the Floor and a unique magical theatrical experience, the Illusionarium. Norwegian Getaway's sister ship, <a title="Norwegian Breakaway" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/breakaway">Norwegian Breakaway</a>, was named "Best New Ship of 2013" by the editors of Cruise Critic and "Best Rookie Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Known as <a title="New York" href="https://www.ncl.com/port-of-call/new-york-cruises">New York's ship</a>, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city. Norwegian currently has four vessels on order at Meyer Werft for delivery in fall 2015, spring 2017, spring 2018 and fall 2019.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of the Miami Dolphins/Sun Life Stadium, The New York Knicks, Blue Man Group and Legends in Concert; and the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at <a title="www.ncl.com/pressroom" href="https://www.ncl.com/media-center"> www.ncl.com/pressroom</a>. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit <a title="www.ncl.com" href="https://www.ncl.com"> www.ncl.com</a>, follow us on <a title="Facebook" href="https://www.facebook.com/Norwegiancruiseline?sk=wall">Facebook</a>, <a title="Twitter" href="https://twitter.com/cruisenorwegian">Twitter</a>, and <a title="Instagram" href="http://instagram.com/norwegiancruiseline">Instagram</a> @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on <a title="Pinterest" href="https://www.pinterest.com/norwegiancruise/">Pinterest</a>, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit www.ncl.com.</p>
<p>About Prestige </p>
<p>Prestige Cruises International, Inc. is the parent company of Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Formed in 2007 to manage select assets in Apollo Management's cruise investment portfolio, Prestige is led by Chairman and CEO Frank Del Rio, the founder of Oceania Cruises. Prestige is the market leader in the upper-premium and luxury segments of the cruise industry with nearly 6,500 berths between the Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands.</p>
<p>Note on Forward-Looking Statements</p>
<p>This release may contain "forward-looking statements" intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words "expect," "anticipate," "goal," "project," "plan," "believe," "seek," "will," "may," "forecast," "estimate," "intend," "future," and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, which are not historical in nature. These forward-looking statements reflect Norwegian's current expectations, and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Among the important risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements are the parties' ability to consummate the proposed transaction on the expected timetable or at all, the ability to obtain requisite regulatory approval without conditions, the satisfaction of the conditions to the consummation of the proposed transaction, the potential impact of the announcement or consummation of the proposed transaction on relationships, including with employee, customers and suppliers and any related impact on integration and anticipated synergies, the adverse impact of general economic conditions and related factors such as high levels of unemployment and underemployment, fuel price increases, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; changes in cruise capacity, as well as capacity changes in the overall vacation industry; intense competition from other cruise companies as well as non-cruise vacation alternatives which could affect our ability to compete effectively; negative publicity surrounding the cruise industry; changes in fuel prices and/or other cruise operating costs; the risks associated with operating internationally, including changes in interest rates and/or foreign currency rates; the continued borrowing availability under our credit facilities and compliance with our financial covenants; our substantial indebtedness, including the inability to generate the necessary amount of cash to service our existing debt, and to repay our credit facilities; our ability to incur significantly more debt despite our substantial existing indebtedness; the impact of volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; adverse events impacting the security of travel such as terrorist acts, acts of piracy, armed conflict and other international events; the impact of any future changes relating to how external distribution channels sell and market our cruises; the impact of any future increases in the price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; the impact of delays, costs and other factors resulting from emergency ship repairs as well as scheduled repairs, maintenance and refurbishment of our ships; the delivery schedules and estimated costs of new ships on terms that are favorable or consistent with our expectations; the impact of problems encountered at shipyards, as well as, any potential claim, impairment loss, cancellation or breach of contract in connection with our contracts with shipyards; the impact of the spread of epidemics and viral outbreaks; the uncertain political environment in countries where we operate; the impact of weather and natural disasters; accidents and other incidents affecting the health, safety, security and vacation satisfaction of guests or causing damage to ships, which could cause the modification of itineraries or cancellation of a cruise or series of cruises; the impact of pending or threatened litigation and investigations; our ability to obtain insurance coverage on terms that are favorable or consistent with our expectations; the impact of any breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; the impact of amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues; the continued availability of attractive port destinations; our ability to attract and retain key personnel and qualified shipboard crew, maintain good relations with employee unions, maintain or renegotiate our collective bargaining agreements on favorable terms and prevent any disruptions in work; changes involving the tax, environmental, health, safety, security and other regulatory regimes in which we operate; increases in our future fuel costs related to implementing IMO regulations, which require the use of higher priced low sulfur fuels in certain cruising areas; the implementation of regulations in the U.S. requiring U.S. citizens to obtain passports for travel to additional foreign destinations; and other factors discussed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). For more information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those conveyed in the forward-looking statements, please refer to the "Risk Factors" section of the Annual Reports on Form 10-K filed by each of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. ("NCLH") and NCL Corporation Ltd. ("NCLC") with the SEC and subsequent filings by NCLH and NCLC. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in expectations or events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements are based. </p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-named-europes-leading-cruise-line-seventh-consecutive-yearNorwegian Cruise Line Named "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" for Seventh Consecutive Year"2014-08-04T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line has been named "<a title="European cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview">Europe's Leading Cruise Line</a>"
for the seventh consecutive year by the World Travel Awards.</p>
<p>The annual awards, held on August 2, 2014 in Athens, Greece, recognize travel companies for delivering an outstanding customer experience and are voted by travel agents and consumers worldwide. Norwegian, which has been honored with the accolade since 2008, has for the third consecutive year deployed four Freestyle Cruising vessels in <a title="European cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview">Europe</a>
in summer, offering an array of sailings ranging from four to fourteen nights. The company will deploy its largest ship, Norwegian Epic, year-round in <a title="European cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview">Europe</a> beginning next summer.</p>
<p>"Receiving this award for an unprecedented seventh year in a row is a testament to Norwegian's unique cruise experience, and our wide variety of exciting itinerary options," said Kevin Sheehan, CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line. "This award shows that both industry professionals and guests appreciate our world-class cruise vacation and we're so proud to be named Europe's Leading Cruise Line once again."</p>
<p>Norwegian's <a title="European cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview">Europe</a> sailings provide guests with the opportunity to visit the most beautiful places in Europe with the convenience of only unpacking once. Currently, Norwegian Jade sails seven-day Greek Isles and seven-day Adriatic, Greece and Turkey cruises from Venice, Italy. In the upcoming fall/winter season 2014-2015, the ship will sail a 10-day Eastern Mediterranean and an 11-day Western Mediterranean itinerary from Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy. Norwegian Spirit currently offers 12-day Grand Mediterranean voyages between Barcelona, Spain and Venice, Italy and in the winter season will sail a 10-day Canary Islands and Morocco itinerary from Barcelona, Spain.</p>
<p>On September 22, 2014, Norwegian Star will embark the popular, 14-day Norway, Iceland and Faroe Islands itinerary from Copenhagen, Denmark visiting Bergen and Alesund, Norway; Lerwick, Shetland Islands; Thorshavn, Faroe Islands; Reykjavik, Iceland; Glasgow, Scotland; and Dublin, Ireland.</p>
<p>Norwegian Epic, currently sailing the Western Mediterranean through October 19, will return to the Mediterranean year-round next spring, offering seven-day Western Mediterranean cruises from Barcelona, Spain and from Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy beginning May 3, 2015. The itinerary features five exciting ports of call in three different countries: Italy, Spain and France and includes a stop in the very chic port of Cannes, France.</p>
<p>For more information on Norwegian Cruise Line, or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 866-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit <a title="Norwegian Cruise Line" href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>.</p>
<p>About Norwegian Cruise Line </p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 47-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 13 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "<a title="European cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview">Europe's Leading Cruise Line</a>" for the sixth consecutive year, as well as <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">"Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line"</a> and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards.</p>
<p>The Company recently took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Getaway on January 10, 2014. The largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, Norwegian Getaway boasts 28 dining options, including seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and a branch of Carlo's Bake Shop by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss." The entertainment lineup includes Broadway shows Legally Blonde and Burn the Floor and a unique magical theatrical experience, the Illusionarium. Norwegian Getaway's sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, was named "Best New Ship of 2013" by the editors of Cruise Critic and "Best Rookie Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to
homeport year-round in the city. The Company has two 4,200-passenger vessels on order at Meyer Werft: Norwegian Escape with delivery scheduled in October 2015; and Norwegian Bliss with delivery in February 2017.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of the Miami Dolphins/Sun Life Stadium, The New York Knicks, Blue Man Group and Legends in Concert; and the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at <a title="www.ncl.com/pressroom" href="https://www.ncl.com/pressroom">www.ncl.com/pressroom</a>. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit <a title="www.ncl.com" href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit <a title="Norwegian Cruise Line" href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>.</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-introduces-all-inclusive-packageNorwegian Cruise Line Introduces All-Inclusive Package2014-07-30T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is debuting a new All-Inclusive package that takes the line's signature Freestyle Cruising to a new level, providing guests yet another way to customize their cruise vacation. Representing more than $2,400 in value per stateroom, Norwegian's All-Inclusive package is a first for major cruise lines, and is available for a limited time for all 2015 sailings* fleetwide**, for new reservations made from August 4, 2014 through August 29, 2014. The comprehensive package includes signature dining, alcoholic beverages, unlimited soda, shore excursions, internet access, service charges and more.</p>
<p>"Based on the popularity of our Fly, Cruise and Stay vacations, along with our onboard dining and beverage packages, we are now offering the first All-Inclusive package for our guests who want to experience all that the freedom and flexibility of Freestyle Cruising has to offer," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's chief executive officer. "Always an innovator, we are making it easy for those that want everything included in their cruise vacation with the option of our All-Inclusive package."</p>
<p>The All-Inclusive package is available for 2015 sailings from three to 14 days in length, is priced by the number of days, and is available for all stateroom categories, including <a href="/why-cruise-norwegian/cruise-accommodations/haven-cruise-suite" title="The Haven by Norwegian Cruise Line">the Haven by Norwegian</a>. When adding the All-Inclusive to a selected cruise, guests receive 10 percent off the cruise fare. For a seven-day cruise, the $899 package includes the Ultimate Dining package; the Ultimate Beverage package; shore excursion credit of $200 per person, pre-paid daily service charges; a 250-minute Internet package per person; 20 photos of any size; chocolate-covered strawberries; a bottle of wine; one bingo session and six bottles of water. For cruises from three to five days, the shore excursion credit is $100 per person; and for sailings from 9-14 days, the package includes 12 bottles of water.</p>
<p>As part of the All-Inclusive offer, Norwegian's Ultimate Dining package provides complimentary access to one of the line's specialty restaurants every night of the cruise, including Cagney's, the popular steakhouse; French bistro, Italian restaurant, Moderno Churrascaria, Asian-Fusion restaurant and more. The Ultimate Beverage package includes a variety of spirits, cocktails, draft beer, bottled beer and glasses of wine up to $10 and unlimited fountain soda and juices at all bars, lounges, restaurants and on Norwegian's private island, Great Stirrup Cay.</p>
<p>Beginning August 4, for more information or to book a 2015 cruise with the All-Inclusive package, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit <a title="Norwegian Cruise Line" href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>.</p>
<p>*Includes all scheduled 2015 sailings from three to 14 days (excludes back to back sailings)</p>
<p>**Does not include Pride of America; not applicable to bookings made in Continental Europe or United Kingdom.</p>
<p>About Norwegian Cruise Line </p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 47-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 13 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "<a title="European cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/european-cruises">Europe's Leading Cruise Line</a>" for the sixth consecutive year, as well as <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises">"Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line"</a> and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards.</p>
<p>The Company recently took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Getaway on January 10, 2014. The largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, Norwegian Getaway boasts 28 dining options, including seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and a branch of Carlo's Bake Shop by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss." The entertainment lineup includes Broadway shows Legally Blonde and Burn the Floor and a unique magical theatrical experience, the Illusionarium. Norwegian Getaway's sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, was named "Best New Ship of 2013" by the editors of Cruise Critic and "Best Rookie Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to
homeport year-round in the city. The Company has two 4,200-passenger vessels on order at Meyer Werft: Norwegian Escape with delivery scheduled in October 2015; and Norwegian Bliss with delivery in February 2017.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of the Miami Dolphins/Sun Life Stadium, The New York Knicks, Blue Man Group and Legends in Concert; and the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at <a title="www.ncl.com/pressroom" href="https://www.ncl.com/pressroom">www.ncl.com/pressroom</a>. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit <a title="www.ncl.com" href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>
, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit <a title="Norwegian Cruise Line" href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>.</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-reports-financial-results-second-quarter-2014Norwegian Cruise Line Reports Financial Results for the Second Quarter 20142014-07-28T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line (NASDAQ: NCLH, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., NCL Corporation Ltd., "Norwegian" or "the Company"), today reported results for the quarter ended June 30, 2014, and provided guidance for the third quarter and full year 2014.</p>
<p>Second Quarter Highlights<br />
- Adjusted EPS improvement to $0.58 from $0.29 in 2013<br />
- Net Yield increase of 3.3% <br />
- Revenue increase of 18.9% to $765.9 million<br />
- Adjusted EBITDA increase of 44.0% to $219.4 million</p>
<p><strong>Second Quarter Results</strong><br />
"This quarter marks the first full quarter with both Breakaway-class ships in operation," said Kevin Sheehan, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. "Along with Norwegian Epic, these newer, premium, earnings-rich ships now comprise a little over a third of our capacity and contributed to the doubling of earnings in the quarter" continued Sheehan. </p>
<p>For the second quarter of 2014, the Company reported Adjusted EPS of $0.58, on Adjusted Net Income of $121.1 million, compared to $0.29 for the same period in 2013. On a GAAP basis, diluted earnings per share and net income were $0.54 and $111.6 million, respectively.</p>
<p>Net Revenue in the period increased 23.6% to $595.7 million driven by a 19.6% increase in Capacity Days and a 3.3% improvement in Net Yield (3.0% on a Constant Currency basis). The increase in Capacity Days was primarily from the addition of Norwegian Getaway and Norwegian Breakaway to the fleet in January 2014 and April 2013, respectively, and was partially offset by the planned dry-dock of Norwegian Jewel. The Net Yield improvement was due to higher Occupancy Percentage, higher onboard and other revenue and benefits from initiatives to reduce our cost of sales. Revenue for the period increased to $765.9 million from $644.4 million in 2013.</p>
<p>Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel per Capacity Day decreased 2.3% (2.7% on a Constant Currency basis). The Company's fuel price per metric ton, net of hedges, was $622 compared to $686 in 2013. Fuel consumption per Capacity Day in the quarter decreased 5.1%.</p>
<p>Interest expense, net was $31.9 million for the quarter. Interest expense, net in the same period in 2013 was $103.7 million which included $70.1 million of charges related to the refinancing of certain credit facilities and the redemption of certain of the Company's senior unsecured notes. Excluding these charges, Adjusted Interest Expense, net was $33.6 million in 2013. </p>
<p><strong>2014 Guidance and Sensitivities</strong><br />
In addition to the results for the second quarter, the Company also provided the following guidance for the third quarter and full year 2014, along with accompanying sensitivities.</p>
<p>"We are pleased to reiterate full year earnings guidance given the current promotional environment," said Sheehan. "We are taking advantage of opportunities to strategically invest in initiatives to increase brand awareness and enhance the guest experience to drive long term returns."</p>
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<p>The following reflects the Company's expectations regarding fuel consumption and pricing, along with accompanying sensitivities.</p>
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<p>As of June 30, 2014, the Company had hedged approximately 76%, 59%, and 37% of its remaining 2014, 2015 and 2016 projected metric tons of fuel purchases, respectively.</p>
<p>Future capital commitments consist of contracted commitments, including future expected capital expenditures for business enhancements and ship construction contracts. As of June 30, 2014 anticipated capital expenditures together with amounts for ship construction and related export credit financing were as follows (in thousands, based on the euro/U.S. dollar exchange rate as of June 30, 2014):</p>
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<p><strong>Company Updates and Other Business Highlights</strong><br />
The Company recently announced an order for two Breakaway Plus-class ships with export credit financing in place. The contract price for the 164,600 gross ton, 4,200-berth vessels is euro 1.6 billion, with deliveries scheduled for spring 2018 and fall 2019. This latest order brings the total number of newbuilds under contract with Meyer Werft to four, with Norwegian Escape scheduled for delivery in October 2015.</p>
<p>In April, the Company announced the authorization by its Board of Directors of a three-year, $500 million share repurchase program. During the second quarter, the Company repurchased approximately 2.4 million shares at an average price of $33.02 per share under this program.</p>
<p>In May, the Company announced Norwegian NEXT, a two-year, $250 million investment in "new enhancements, experiences and transformations" across the fleet. The program is aimed at elevating the guest experience through ship revitalizations, enhanced dining and beverage programs, enriched entertainment and destination experiences and technological advances. The program also includes initiatives aimed at reducing the Company's impact on the environment, including the installation of exhaust gas scrubbers on six of the Company's current ships and all four of its upcoming newbuilds. Fleetwide enhancements to the dining program include new menus with expanded offerings in complimentary dining venues, the rollout of the popular O'Sheehan's Neighborhood Bar & Grill and Moderno Churrascaria concepts and the addition of Carlo's Bake Shop treats to cafes across the fleet. Beverage program enhancements include a new wine list developed in partnership with the Michael Mondavi Family, destination-specific cocktail menus created by the James Beard Award-nominated mixologists at Bar Lab and the expansion of the Sugarcane Mojito Bar concept. Regarding entertainment, the Company's new, state-of-the-art rehearsal facility, Norwegian Creative Studios, will be the source for new production shows while the Company expands its Nickelodeon family offerings to include new activities and dining experiences with one's favorite characters. Investments in technology include an enhanced pre-cruise booking experience and interactive digital displays positioned in strategic locations throughout every ship allowing guests to reserve dining, shore excursions and other activities. The Company is also investing in improvements to its private island in the Bahamas, Great Stirrup Cay, with new venues such as the Bacardi Bar while construction continues on its upcoming eco-friendly western Caribbean destination in Belize, Harvest Caye.</p>
<p><strong>Conference Call</strong>
The Company has scheduled a conference call for Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. EDT to discuss second quarter 2014 results. A link to the live webcast can be found on the Company's Investor Relations website at www.investor.ncl.com. A replay of the conference call will also be available on the website for 30 days after the call.</p>
<p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br />
Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 47-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 13 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "<a title="European cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/european-cruises">Europe's Leading Cruise Line</a>"
for the sixth consecutive year, as well as <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises">"Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line"</a> and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards.</p>
<p>The Company recently took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Getaway on January 10, 2014. The largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, Norwegian Getaway boasts 28 dining options, including seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and a branch of Carlo's Bake Shop by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss." The entertainment lineup includes Broadway shows Legally Blonde and Burn the Floor and a unique magical theatrical experience, the Illusionarium. Norwegian Getaway's sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, was named "Best New Ship of 2013" by the editors of Cruise Critic and "Best Rookie Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city. The Company currently has four vessels on order with Meyer Werft for delivery in fall 2015, spring 2017, spring 2018 and fall 2019.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of the Miami Dolphins/Sun Life Stadium, The New York Knicks, Blue Man Group and Legends in Concert; and the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at <a title="www.ncl.com/pressroom" href="https://www.ncl.com/pressroom">www.ncl.com/pressroom</a>. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit <a title="www.ncl.com" href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>
, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit <a title="Norwegian Cruise Line" href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Terminology</strong><br />
Adjusted EBITDA. EBITDA adjusted for other income (expense) and other supplemental adjustments.<br />
Adjusted EPS. Adjusted Net Income divided by the number of diluted weighted-average shares.<br />
Adjusted Free Cash Flow. Free Cash Flow adjusted for proceeds from ship construction financing facilities and other supplemental adjustments.<br />
Adjusted Interest Expense, net. Interest expense, net adjusted for supplemental adjustments.<br />
Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel. Net Cruise Cost excluding fuel expense adjusted for supplemental adjustments.<br />
Adjusted Net Income. Net income (loss) adjusted for supplemental adjustments.<br />
Berths. Double occupancy capacity per stateroom (single occupancy per studio stateroom) even though many staterooms can accommodate three or more passengers.<br />
Business Enhancement Capital Expenditures. Capital expenditures other than those related to new ship construction and ROI Capital Expenditures. <br />
Capacity Days. Available Berths multiplied by the number of cruise days for the period.<br />
Constant Currency. A calculation whereby foreign currency-denominated revenues and expenses in a period are converted at the U.S. dollar exchange rate of a comparable period in order to eliminate the effects of foreign exchange fluctuations.<br />
Dry-dock. A process whereby a ship is positioned in a large basin where all of the fresh/sea water is pumped out in order to carry out cleaning and repairs of those parts of a ship which are below the water line.<br />
EBITDA. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.<br />
Free Cash Flow. Net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures for ship construction, business enhancements and other.<br />
GAAP. Generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S.<br />
Gross Cruise Cost. The sum of total cruise operating expense and marketing, general and administrative expense.<br />
Gross Yield. Total revenue per Capacity Day.<br />
Initial Public Offering (or "IPO"). The initial public offering of 27,058,824 ordinary shares, par value $.001 per share, of NCLH, which was consummated on January 24, 2013.<br />
Net Cruise Cost. Gross Cruise Cost less commissions, transportation and other expense and onboard and other expense. <br />
Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel. Net Cruise Cost less fuel expense.<br />
Net Debt-to-Capital. Total debt less cash and cash equivalents ("Net Debt") divided by Net Debt plus shareholders' equity.<br />
Net Revenue. Total revenue less commissions, transportation and other expense and onboard and other expense.<br />
Net Yield. Net Revenue per Capacity Day.<br />
Occupancy Percentage or Load Factor. The ratio of Passenger Cruise Days to Capacity Days. A percentage in excess of 100% indicates that three or more passengers occupied some staterooms.<br />
Passenger Cruise Days. The number of passengers carried for the period, multiplied by the number of days in their respective cruises.<br />
ROI Capital Expenditures. Comprised of project-based capital expenditures which have a quantified return on investment.<br />
Secondary Offering. Public offering in March 2014 resulting in the sale of 15,000,000 ordinary shares of NCLH by the Selling Shareholders.<br />
Selling Shareholders. The Apollo Funds and Star NCLC Holdings Ltd. Genting HK owns NCLH's ordinary shares indirectly through Star NCLC, its wholly-owned subsidiary. <br />
Shipboard Retirement Plan. An unfunded defined benefit pension plan for certain crew members which computes benefits based on years of service, subject to certain requirements.</p>
<p><strong>Non-GAAP Financial Measures</strong><br />
We use certain non-GAAP financial measures, such as Net Revenue, Net Yield, Net Cruise Cost, Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel and Adjusted EBITDA to enable us to analyze our performance. We utilize Net Revenue and Net Yield to manage our business on a day-to-day basis and believe that they are the most relevant measures of our revenue performance because they reflect the revenue earned by us net of significant variable costs. In measuring our ability to control costs in a manner that positively impacts net income, we believe changes in Net Cruise Cost and Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel to be the most relevant indicators of our performance.</p>
<p>As our business includes the sourcing of passengers and deployment of vessels outside of North America, a portion of our revenue and expenses are denominated in foreign currencies, particularly euro and British Pound sterling, which are subject to fluctuations in currency exchange rates versus our reporting currency, the U.S. dollar. In order to monitor results excluding these fluctuations, we calculate certain non-GAAP measures on a Constant Currency basis whereby current period revenue and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using currency exchange rates of the comparable period. We believe that presenting these non-GAAP measures on both a reported and Constant Currency basis is useful in providing a more comprehensive view of trends in our business. </p>
<p>We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is appropriate as a supplemental financial measure as it is used by management to assess operating performance. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is a useful measure in determining the Company's performance as it reflects certain operating drivers of the Company's business, such as sales growth, operating costs, marketing, general and administrative expense and other operating income and expense. Adjusted EBITDA is not a defined term under GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA is not intended to be a measure of liquidity or cash flows from operations or measures comparable to net income as it does not take into account certain requirements such as capital expenditures and related depreciation, principal and interest payments and tax payments and it includes other supplemental adjustments.</p>
<p>In addition, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS are supplemental financial measures used to demonstrate GAAP net income and earnings per share excluding certain charges. We use Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS as key performance measures of our earnings performance, and we believe that both management and investors benefit from referring to these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing our performance and when planning, forecasting, and analyzing future periods. These non-GAAP financial measures also facilitate management's internal comparison to our historical performance. These charges vary from period to period; thus, our presentation of Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS may not be indicative of future adjustments or results. </p>
<p>You are encouraged to evaluate each adjustment used in calculating our non-GAAP financial measures and the reasons we consider our non-GAAP financial measures appropriate for supplemental analysis. In evaluating our non-GAAP financial measures, you should be aware that in the future we may incur expenses similar to the adjustments in our presentation. Our non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools, and you should not consider these measures in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Our presentation of our non-GAAP financial measures should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items. Our non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to other companies. Please see a historical reconciliation of these measures to items in our consolidated financial statements below.</p>
<p><strong>Note on Forward-Looking Statements</strong><br />
This release may contain "forward-looking statements" intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words "expect," "anticipate," "goal," "project," "plan," "believe," "seek," "will," "may," "forecast," "estimate," "intend," "future," and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, which are not historical in nature. These forward-looking statements reflect Norwegian's current expectations, and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Among the important risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements are the adverse impact of general economic conditions and related factors such as high levels of unemployment and underemployment, fuel price increases, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; changes in cruise capacity, as well as capacity changes in the overall vacation industry; intense competition from other cruise companies as well as non-cruise vacation alternatives which could affect our ability to compete effectively; negative publicity surrounding the cruise industry; changes in fuel prices and/or other cruise operating costs; the risks associated with operating internationally, including changes in interest rates and/or foreign currency rates; the continued borrowing availability under our credit facilities and compliance with our financial covenants; our substantial indebtedness, including the inability to generate the necessary amount of cash to service our existing debt, and to repay our credit facilities; our ability to incur significantly more debt despite our substantial existing indebtedness; the impact of volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; adverse events impacting the security of travel such as terrorist acts, acts of piracy, armed conflict and other international events; the impact of any future changes relating to how external distribution channels sell and market our cruises; the impact of any future increases in the price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; the impact of delays, costs and other factors resulting from emergency ship repairs as well as scheduled repairs, maintenance and refurbishment of our ships; the delivery schedules and estimated costs of new ships on terms that are favorable or consistent with our expectations; the impact of problems encountered at shipyards, as well as, any potential claim, impairment loss, cancellation or breach of contract in connection with our contracts with shipyards; the impact of the spread of epidemics and viral outbreaks; the uncertain political environment in countries where we operate; the impact of weather and natural disasters; accidents and other incidents affecting the health, safety, security and vacation satisfaction of guests or causing damage to ships, which could cause the modification of itineraries or cancellation of a cruise or series of cruises; the impact of pending or threatened litigation and investigations; our ability to obtain insurance coverage on terms that are favorable or consistent with our expectations; the impact of any breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; the impact of amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues; the continued availability of attractive port destinations; our ability to attract and retain key personnel and qualified shipboard crew, maintain good relations with employee unions, maintain or renegotiate our collective bargaining agreements on favorable terms and prevent any disruptions in work; changes involving the tax, environmental, health, safety, security and other regulatory regimes in which we operate; increases in our future fuel costs related to implementing IMO regulations, which require the use of higher priced low sulfur fuels in certain cruising areas; the implementation of regulations in the U.S. requiring U.S. citizens to obtain passports for travel to additional foreign destinations; and other factors discussed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). For more information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those conveyed in the forward-looking statements, please refer to the "Risk Factors" section of the Annual Reports on Form 10-K filed by each of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. ("NCLH") and NCL Corporation Ltd. ("NCLC") with the SEC and subsequent filings by NCLH and NCLC. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in expectations or events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements are based. In addition, certain financial measures in this website constitute non-GAAP financial measures as defined by Regulation G. A reconciliation of these items can be found on the Company's web site at www.investor.ncl.com.</p>
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<p>Investor Relations Contact<br />
Andrea DeMarco<br />
(305) 468-2463<br />
InvestorRelations@ncl.com</p>
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(305) 436-4799<br />
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-raises-bar-beverage-offeringsNorwegian Cruise Line Raises the Bar on Beverage Offerings2014-07-24T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is once again raising the bar when it comes to the guest experience onboard, announcing today that they have expanded their partnership with award-winning mixologist Gabriel Orta of Miami-based Bar Lab Cocktails to offer exciting and creative new cocktails onboard all of Norwegian's ships year-round. This new beverage program, exclusive to Norwegian Cruise Line, is another aspect of the Norwegian NEXT program, bringing "new enhancements, experiences and transformations" to Norwegian's fleet, with the goal of elevating the guest experience and building on the success of the line's two newest ships: Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway.</p>
<p>As part of the previously-announced partnership, Bar Lab has created five specialty destination-based summer cocktail menus, with specialty cocktails focusing on regional ingredients and spirits based on Norwegian's itineraries. Now, with the enhanced exclusive partnership, Bar Lab will consult on all of the line's cocktail menus, bringing their award-winning expert mixology to Norwegian guests fleetwide. To continue to enhance the onboard experience in line with the classic cocktail culture resurgence seen globally, the inventive new handcrafted cocktails designed by Bar Lab, along with the Norwegian beverage development team, will feature avant-garde concoctions made with fresh juices, aromatic herbs and complementary local spirits.</p>
<p>Along with consulting on the fleetwide menus, Orta and his team will visit several ships to conduct onboard training sessions with Norwegian's bartenders; work with the Norwegian Corporate Development Team to create new cocktails in Norwegian's shore side Test Bar; and collaborate with existing brand partners including Bacardi, Patron, Diageo, and more on beverage activations throughout the year.</p>
<p>Recognized for their ingenious approach to the industry, the avant-garde cocktail programs created by Bar Lab have been awarded numerous professional honors and featured in publications worldwide.</p>
<p>Guests sailing with Norwegian can begin enjoying these specialty cocktails onboard immediately with the Summer Destination beverages, while the new menus will be available fleet wide beginning September. Norwegian will debut new menus featuring holiday cocktails in October.</p>
<p>To book a cruise on Norwegian, guests can contact their travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit <a title="Norwegian Cruise Line" href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a></p>
<p>About Norwegian Cruise Line </p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 47-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 13 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "<a title="European cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/european-cruises">Europe's Leading Cruise Line</a>" for the sixth consecutive year, as well as <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises">"Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line"</a> and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards.</p>
<p>The Company recently took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Getaway on January 10, 2014. The largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, Norwegian Getaway boasts 28 dining options, including seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and a branch of Carlo's Bake Shop by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss." The entertainment lineup includes Broadway shows Legally Blonde and Burn the Floor and a unique magical theatrical experience, the Illusionarium. Norwegian Getaway's sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, was named "Best New Ship of 2013" by the editors of Cruise Critic and "Best Rookie Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to
homeport year-round in the city. The Company has two 4,200-passenger vessels on order at Meyer Werft: Norwegian Escape with delivery scheduled in October 2015; and Norwegian Bliss with delivery in February 2017.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of the Miami Dolphins/Sun Life Stadium, The New York Knicks, Blue Man Group and Legends in Concert; and the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at <a title="www.ncl.com/pressroom" href="https://www.ncl.com/pressroom">www.ncl.com/pressroom</a>. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit <a title="www.ncl.com" href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit <a title="Norwegian Cruise Line" href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>.</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-and-sixthman-announce-fall-and-spring-lineups-music-festivals-sNorwegian Cruise Line and Sixthman Announce Fall and Spring Lineups for Music Festivals at Sea2014-07-23T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line and Sixthman, the industry leader in music festivals at sea, have announced the full line up of fall 2014 and spring 2015 festivals sailing from Miami onboard the beautiful Norwegian Pearl. Each of these unique, music-themed cruises are sure to give fans an intimate experience with their favorite artists, featuring outdoor performances, meet and greets, personal Q&A sessions and much more. With artists ranging from Heart to KISS, to 311 and Kid Rock, there is floating festival for every musical taste.</p>
<p>Highlights from the upcoming Fall and Spring seasons are as follows:</p>
<p>Debuting in fall 2014, Grammy Festival at sea presents "Women Who Rock featuring Heart, the Indigo Girls, Emmylou Harris and many more. This group cruise sets sail November 4- 8, 2014.</p>
<p>Country-Pop fans will not want to miss ACM's 2013 New Artist of the Year and Vocal Duo of the Year, Florida Georgia Line as they take to the seas with Nelly, Thomas Rhett, Cole Swindell, The Cadillac Three and more for "This is How We Cruise" from November 8 – 12, 2014.</p>
<p>Music fans also have some exciting events to choose from in the spring, including Sixthman's longest running festival The Rock Boat XV, The World's Greatest Floating Music Festival at Sea, hosted by Sister Hazel and featuring Barenaked Ladies, Michael Franti & Spearhead and Will Hoge, who will be joined by more than thirty other artists for four days of non-stop entertainment. Cruisers will sail from Miami to Cozumel on this weekend getaway perfect for music lovers, January 24 – 28, 2015.</p>
<p>With love in mind, Train's Sail Across the Sun will include musical performances by the host as well as a full lineup of special guests, including Andy Grammer, A Great Big World, The Wailers and more along with wine tastings and cooking demonstrations from some of America's top chefs. The cruise departs on February 13, 2015, making it the perfect Valentine's Day celebration setting sail over the long President's Day weekend.</p>
<p>A perfect venue for festivals, Norwegian Pearl features a spectacular outdoor stage area and expansive pool deck. In addition, Norwegian Pearl offers access to 13 bars and lounges, 19 dining experiences, one outdoor pool, four hot tubs, and an award-winning fitness center and spa. Guests looking for more active amenities can visit the outdoor climbing wall, bowl a few frames at the on board bowling alley, shoot hoops on the sports court or tempt lady luck at The Pearl Club Casino.</p>
<p>The full line up for the Fall '14 season includes:</p>
<p>KISS Kruise IV Oct. 31-Nov. 4, 2014 www.thekisskruise.com Featuring KISS, Cheap Trick (pre-party only onboard ship October 30th), Leogun, Purson, Big Rock Show, Priss, Needeep
<p>GRAMMY Festival at Sea: Women Who Rock! Nov. 4-8, 2014
www.grammyfestivalatsea.com</p>
<p>Featuring Heart, Emmylou Harris, Indigo Girls, Shawn Colvin, Estelle, Skylar Grey, Joan Osborne, Mindi Abair</p>
<p>Florida Georgia Line Cruise Nov. 8-12, 2014 www.fglcruise.com
Featuring Nelly, Thomas Rhett, Colt Ford, Tyler Farr, Cole Swindell, The Cadillac Tree, Black Stone Cherry, Canaan Smith, Chris Lane, Maggie Rose, Russell Dickerson, Clare Dunn, and Jacob Powell</p>
<p>Mad Decent Boat Nov. 12-16, 2014 www.maddecentboatparty.com
Featuring Diplo, Major Lazer, Flosstradamus, Dillon Francis, Zeds Dead, DJ Snake, Benny Benassi, Big Gigantic, and more.</p>
<p>Simple Man Cruise VIII Nov. 16-20, 2014 www.simplemancruise.com
Featuring Lynyrd Skynrd, Blackberry Smoke, Foghat, Starship featuring Mickey Thomas, Lukas Nelson and P.O.T.R., Drake White and the Big Fire and more.</p>
<p>The full line up for Spring '15 includes:</p>
<p>Sandy Beaches Cruises January 10-17, 2015 www.sandybeachescruise.com</p>
<p>Featuring Delbert McClinton, Marcia Bell, Paul Thorn, The Mavericks, Fred Eaglesmith, Wayne Toups and more.</p>
<p>Cayamo 2015 January 17-24, 2015 www.cayamo.com</p>
<p>Featuring Lyle Lovett, John Prine, Brandi Carlile, Lucinda Williams, Richard Thompson, Buddy Miller, Kacey Musgraves, Shawn Colvin, and more.</p>
<p>The Rock Boat XV January 24-28, 2015 www.therockboat.com</p>
<p>Featuring Barenaked Ladies, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Sister Hazel, Will Hoge, Red Wanting Blue, Kris Allen, and more.</p>
<p>Sail Across the Sun 2015 February 13-17, 2015 www.sailacrossthesun.com</p>
<p>Hosted by Train along with The Wailers, Andy Grammer, A Great Big World, comedian Michael Ian Black, chefs Chris Cosentino and Ryan Scott and more to be added soon.</p>
<p>Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea February 17-21, 2015 www.bluesaliveatsea.com</p>
<p>Featuring Joe Bonamassa, John Hiatt, Robben Ford, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Ana Popovic, Joanne Shaw Taylor.</p>
<p>311 <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">Caribbean</a>, Sound System Jamaica February 25-March 1 www.311cruise.com</p>
<p>Featuring 311, Dirty Heads, Pepper and More.</p>
<p>Kid Rock's 6th Annual Chillin' The Most Cruise March 2-6, 2015 www.kidrockcruise.com</p>
<p>Featuring a host of surprise bands to be announced onboard.</p>
<p>To experience the feel of a Sixthman Music Festival at sea, click here. For more information on these special events, visit <a title="Sixthman" href="http://www.sixthman.net">www.sixthman.net</a></p>
<p>About Sixthman</p>
<p>Sixthman, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, creates festivals at sea designed to set the stage for moments that make life rock! Since 2001, we have been pioneering themed cruise experiences for bands, brands, and their fans and are proud to be celebrating our 13th year of executing 67 full ship charters, hosting over 125,000 guests for over 500,000 days on vacation at sea with world class artists and brand partners such as KISS, Kid Rock, John Mayer, Train, Lynyrd Skynrd, 311, Zac Brown Band, Lyle Lovett, Barenaked Ladies, Sister Hazel, Paramore, Florida Georgia Line, Diplo, Joe Bonamassa, Turner Classic Movies, VH1, along with engaging festivals such as The Rock Boat and Cayamo. INC Magazine recognized us as America's Fastest Growing Travel Company and the 87th fastest growing company across all segments on the INC 500 List. </p>
<p>What is Sixthman? Click here http://vimeo.com/19267800
LIVE LOUD with us at <a title="Sixthman" href="http://www.sixthman.net">www.sixthman.net</a></p>
<p>About Norwegian Cruise Line </p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 47-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 13 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "<a title="European cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview">Europe's Leading Cruise Line</a>"
for the sixth consecutive year, as well as <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">"Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line"</a>
and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards.</p>
<p>The Company recently took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Getaway on January 10, 2014. The largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, Norwegian Getaway boasts 28 dining options, including seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and a branch of Carlo's Bake Shop by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss." The entertainment lineup includes Broadway shows Legally Blonde and Burn the Floor and a unique magical theatrical experience, the Illusionarium. Norwegian Getaway's sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, was named "Best New Ship of 2013" by the editors of Cruise Critic and "Best Rookie Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to
homeport year-round in the city. The Company has two 4,200-passenger vessels on order at Meyer Werft: Norwegian Escape with delivery scheduled in October 2015; and Norwegian Bliss with delivery in February 2017.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of the Miami Dolphins/Sun Life Stadium, The New York Knicks, Blue Man Group and Legends in Concert; and the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at <a title="www.ncl.com/pressroom" href="https://www.ncl.com/pressroom">www.ncl.com/pressroom</a>. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit <a title="www.ncl.com" href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>
, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit <a title="www.ncl.com" href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>.</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-hold-conference-call-second-quarter-2014-financial-resultsNorwegian Cruise Line to Hold Conference Call on Second Quarter 2014 Financial Results2014-07-22T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line (NASDAQ: NCLH, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., NCL Corporation Ltd., "Norwegian" or "the Company"), announced today it will report second quarter 2014 financial results after market close on Monday, July 28, 2014. The company will hold a conference call to discuss results on Tuesday, July 29 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The conference call will be webcast simultaneously via the Company's Investor Relations website, www.investor.ncl.com. A replay of the webcast will be available at the same site for 30 days following the call.</p>
<p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br />
Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 47-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 13 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "<a title="European cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview">Europe's Leading Cruise Line</a>" for the sixth consecutive year, as well as <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">"Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line"</a> and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards.</p>
<p>The Company recently took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Getaway on January 10, 2014. The largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, Norwegian Getaway boasts 28 dining options, including seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and a branch of Carlo's Bake Shop by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss." The entertainment lineup includes Broadway shows Legally Blonde and Burn the Floor and a unique magical theatrical experience, the Illusionarium. Norwegian Getaway's sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, was named "Best New Ship of 2013" by the editors of Cruise Critic and "Best Rookie Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city. The Company currently has four vessels on order at Meyer Werft for delivery in fall 2015, spring 2017, spring 2018 and fall 2019.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of the Miami Dolphins/Sun Life Stadium, The New York Knicks, Blue Man Group and Legends in Concert; and the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at <a title="www.ncl.com/pressroom" href="https://www.ncl.com/pressroom">www.ncl.com/pressroom</a>. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit <a title="www.ncl.com" href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit <a title="Norwegian Cruise Line" href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>.</p>
<p>Investor Relations Contact<br />
Andrea DeMarco<br />
(305) 468-2339<br />
InvestorRelations@ncl.com</p>
<p>Media Contact<br />
AnneMarie Mathews<br />
(305) 436-4799<br />
PublicRelations@ncl.com</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-enriches-onboard-dining-culinary-favorites-new-menus-and-more-vNorwegian Cruise Line Enriches Onboard Dining with Culinary Favorites, New Menus and More Variety2014-07-21T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Guests setting sail with Norwegian Cruise Line this summer and beyond will have more choices and flexibility in the line's complimentary dining venues. These new offerings are a further development of the Norwegian NEXT program, focused on bringing "new enhancements, experiences and transformations" across the fleet, with the goal of elevating the guest experience and building on the success of the line's two newest ships: Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway.</p><p>The culinary enhancements include: the debut of multiple new menus in the ships' main dining rooms that offer an increased variety of selections and contemporary dishes; a dedicated "Chocoholic Night" one evening per cruise, featuring specialty chocolate-based desserts in each restaurant; and the ability for guests to make main dining reservations up to 90 days in advance.</p><p>"Dining is an essential part of cruising and an experience that our guests look forward to," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's CEO. "We want to make sure that we are exceeding our guests' expectations with culinary delights in our complimentary dining venues. These enhancements with such a wide variety of choice along with guest favorites and of course, chocolate, are bringing our complimentary dining venues to new heights."</p><p>The new regionally-focused complimentary dining room dinner menus vary by ship itinerary and change each evening of the sailing, ensuring that guests have a wider selection of dishes to choose from during their cruise. Featuring a sleeker design along with wine pairing recommendations and anecdotal culinary history, the new menus display several sections – starters, classic dishes, main courses, chef's signature dish and dessert – and offer an increased variety, with up to 12 starters and up to 15 entrees per evening. The menus have been carefully developed by Norwegian's culinary team with a focus on balancing popular traditional dishes like prime rib, chateaubriand, rack of lamb and escargot with current dining trends and heightened guest expectations. The new offerings include increased seafood options such as grouper, barramundi, sushi and crab dishes. Contemporary dishes include mojito shrimp ceviche, seared Atlantic scallops with fennel puree, and braised beef short ribs with Cajun shrimp. Additionally, guests can enjoy new lunch menus in the main dining room.</p><p>In the popular, complimentary dining venue, O'Sheehan's Neighborhood Bar & Grill on board Norwegian Getaway, Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Epic and Norwegian Jewel, the company is introducing exclusive specialty dish nights, such as prime rib, all-you-can-eat baby back ribs, and chicken and waffles. These specialty dish nights give guests an alternative dinner venue in a casual, relaxed atmosphere.</p><p>One of the most popular additions to the new dining program is sure to be Norwegian's "Chocoholic Night," which offers a choice of up to seven signature chocolate desserts in every restaurant one evening each cruise. Ranging from the delectable warm chocolate volcano to the decadent chocolate Nutella pot de crème and the white chocolate strawberry mousse, the desserts are sure to satisfy any cruiser's sweet-tooth.</p><p>In keeping with the line's Freestyle Cruising, Norwegian is also making it easier than ever for guests to further customize their vacation experience by offering the ability to make reservations for complimentary dining rooms up to 90 days prior to the cruise date. With reservation times at 5:30 pm, 6:30 pm, 7:30 pm, and 8:30 pm, the new system provides guests the option of selecting a dining time during any evening of their cruise, for a party size of up to 12 guests.</p><p>"After a trial on Norwegian Breakaway, the main dining reservation option has been met with overwhelming support from our guests," said Frank Weber, vice president of product development for Norwegian Cruise Line. "The program has been extremely successful because it allows guests to select their experiences ahead of time if they wish to, or they can choose to simply walk up to the restaurant they wish to dine at once onboard. It's another way to offer more freedom and flexibility to our guests."</p><p>The new menus and concepts will be available on most of Norwegian's fleet by July 31, and onboard Norwegian Jade, Norwegian Spirit, Norwegian Sky and Pride of America by early 2015.</p><p>For more information on Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian NEXT program, visit www.ncl.com/next. To book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit www.ncl.com.</p><p>About Norwegian Cruise Line</p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 47-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 13 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" for the sixth consecutive year, as well as "<a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean</a>'s Leading Cruise Line" and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards.</p><p>The Company recently took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Getaway on January 10, 2014. The largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, Norwegian Getaway boasts 28 dining options, including seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and a branch of Carlo's Bake Shop by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss." The entertainment lineup includes Broadway shows Legally Blonde and Burn the Floor and a unique magical theatrical experience, the Illusionarium. Norwegian Getaway's sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, was named "Best New Ship of 2013" by the editors of Cruise Critic and "Best Rookie Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city. The Company has two 4,200-passenger vessels on order at Meyer Werft: Norwegian Escape with delivery scheduled in October 2015; and Norwegian Bliss with delivery in February 2017.</p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of the Miami Dolphins/Sun Life Stadium, The New York Knicks, Blue Man Group and Legends in Concert; and the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p><p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit www.ncl.com.</p><p># # #</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-orders-two-new-shipsNorwegian Cruise Line Orders Two New Ships2014-07-14T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
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Norwegian Cruise Line (NASDAQ: NCLH) announced today that it has reached an agreement with MEYER WERFT GmbH of Germany to build two new Breakaway-Plus class cruise ships for delivery in the second quarter 2018 and the fourth quarter 2019. Each ship will be 164,600 gross tons and include 4,200 passenger berths.
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"Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway have proven themselves as industry game-changers and are extremely popular with our guests," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's chief executive officer. "It was only natural that we build on their success with this new ship order that further solidifies our long-term growth strategy."
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The contract price for both ships is approximately euro 1.6 billion. The Company has export credit financing in place for each ship, arranged and underwritten by KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH of Germany.
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"We are thrilled that Norwegian Cruise Line has the continued confidence in MEYER WERFT to expand their fleet," said Bernard Meyer, managing partner of MEYER WERFT. "We are very proud of our longstanding relationship with Norwegian."</p>
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Norwegian Cruise Line pioneered the concept of Freestyle Cruising which offers guests the freedom and flexibility to enjoy their cruise vacation on their own terms, including multiple dining venues, relaxed attire, a variety of accommodations and world-class entertainment. The Company took Freestyle Cruising to the next level with the introduction of Norwegian Epic in June 2010 and subsequently launched two game-changing vessels, Norwegian Breakaway based in New York in May 2013 and Norwegian Getaway homeported in Miami in February 2014. These ships incorporate groundbreaking design, including The Waterfront and 678 Ocean Place, a wide range of indoor and outdoor venues on three dynamic decks that create a whole new complex at sea and connect guests with the ocean.
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<strong><u>About Norwegian Cruise Line</u></strong>
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Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 47-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 13 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "<a title="European cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview">Europe's Leading Cruise Line</a>" for the sixth consecutive year, as well as <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">"Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line"</a> and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards.
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The Company recently took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Getaway on January 10, 2014. The largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, Norwegian Getaway boasts 28 dining options, including seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and a branch of Carlo's Bake Shop by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss." The entertainment lineup includes Broadway shows Legally Blonde and Burn the Floor and a unique magical theatrical experience, the Illusionarium. Norwegian Getaway's sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, was named "Best New Ship of 2013" by the editors of Cruise Critic and "Best Rookie Cruise Ship" by the readers of <em>Travel Weekly</em>. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city. The Company currently has four vessels on order at Meyer Werft for delivery in fall 2015, spring 2017, spring 2018 and fall 2019.
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Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of the Miami Dolphins/Sun Life Stadium, The New York Knicks, Blue Man Group and Legends in Concert; and the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.
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High resolution, downloadable images are available at <a title="www.ncl.com/pressroom" href="https://www.ncl.com/pressroom">www.ncl.com/pressroom</a>. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit <a title="www.ncl.com" href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit <a title="Norwegian Cruise Line" href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>.
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<strong><u>About MEYER WERFT GmbH</u></strong>
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Founded in 1795, Papenburg-based MEYER WERFT is owned by the seventh generation of the Meyer family. This well-established company has approximately 3,000 employees. MEYER WERFT's extensive production program covers a wide range of ship types, from cruise ships and gas tankers to car and passenger ferries. In order to stay successful in worldwide competition, production technology has been continuously improved and extended. Today, MEYER WERFT has the most modern production premises in the shipbuilding industry. For more information, go to <a title="Meyer Werft" href="http://www.meyerwerft.com">www.meyerwerft.com</a>.
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-ceo-kevin-sheehan-named-ey-entrepreneur-yearNorwegian Cruise Line CEO Kevin Sheehan Named EY Entrepreneur of the Year2014-06-13T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line today announced that President and CEO Kevin Sheehan has received the 2014 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Award in Florida for the Hospitality and Leisure category. Sheehan accepted the award during a gala ceremony held last evening at the Hilton Orlando. Sheehan was selected by an independent judging panel made up of previous award recipients, leading CEOs and other regional business leaders. </p>
<p>"It is truly an honor to be recognized by EY with this prestigious award," said Sheehan. "But it is the hard work, passion and dedication of Norwegian's 25,000 shipboard and shore side team members that made this award possible. I am extremely fortunate to lead such an incredible team dedicated to delivering the vacation of a lifetime to our guests."</p>
<p>Greg Rosica, EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Florida program partner, emphasized that this award program recognizes high-growth entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities.</p>
<p>Sheehan joined Norwegian as CEO in 2008 with a vision to take the company from good to great with a bold vision of becoming the cruise line of choice for guests, travel partners, investors and employees. Norwegian now leads the industry in various metrics, including net yield, a metric of revenue per berth, and return on invested capital. In 2013, Norwegian completed a successful initial public offering. The company also recently introduced two game-changing vessels, Norwegian Breakaway in April 2013 and Norwegian Getaway in January 2014.</p>
<p>Sheehan is now entered into the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year National awards which will take place in Palm Springs, Calif., on November 15, 2014, as part of the EY Strategic Growth Forum ®, the nation's most prestigious gathering of high-growth, market-leading companies.</p>
<p>About EY Entrepreneur Of The Year</p>
<p>EY Entrepreneur Of The Year is the world's most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The unique award makes a difference through the way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. As the first and only truly global award of its kind, Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs in more than 145 cities in more than 60 countries.</p>
<p>About Norwegian Cruise Line </p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 47-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 13 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "<a title="European cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview">Europe's Leading Cruise Line</a>" for the sixth consecutive year, as well as <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">"Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line"</a> and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards.</p>
<p>The Company recently took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Getaway on January 10, 2014. The largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, Norwegian Getaway boasts 28 dining options, including seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and a branch of Carlo's Bake Shop by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss." The entertainment lineup includes Broadway shows Legally Blonde and Burn the Floor and a unique magical theatrical experience, the Illusionarium. Norwegian Getaway's sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, was named "Best New Ship of 2013" by the editors of Cruise Critic and "Best Rookie Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to
homeport year-round in the city. The Company has two 4,200-passenger vessels on order at Meyer Werft: Norwegian Escape with delivery scheduled in October 2015; and Norwegian Bliss with delivery in February 2017.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of the Miami Dolphins/Sun Life Stadium, The New York Knicks, Blue Man Group and Legends in Concert; and the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at <a title="www.ncl.com/pressroom" href="https://www.ncl.com/pressroom">www.ncl.com/pressroom</a>. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit <a title="www.ncl.com" href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit <a title="www.ncl.com" href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>.</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-further-enrich-guest-experience-through-fleet-enhancement-progrNorwegian Cruise Line to Further Enrich Guest Experience Through Fleet Enhancement Program: Norwegian Next2014-05-20T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line announced that it is investing more than $250 million in "Norwegian NEXT," a program focused on bringing "new enhancements, experiences and transformations" across the fleet, with the goal of elevating the guest experience and building on the success of the line's two new ships: Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway.</p>
<p>Norwegian NEXT encompasses ship revitalizations, dining enhancements, new experiences in entertainment and guest activities, along with innovations in technology, new tropical destinations and the line's continued commitment to the environment. Through 2015, the company has plans to revitalize a number of vessels, including Norwegian Jewel, which just re-entered service following dry dock, along with Norwegian Pearl, Norwegian Sky and Norwegian Spirit, which were also recently refurbished.</p>
<p>"The youngest fleet at sea continues to get even better with our robust enhancement program taking place over the next two years," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's chief executive officer. "We want to continue to provide fresh and relevant experiences to our guests every time they sail with us. We are investing significantly in making sure that our guests have the vacation of a lifetime and fully experience what it means to Cruise like a Norwegian."</p>
<p>Norwegian reinvented the dining experience at sea with the line's Freestyle Dining concept, which it is taking to the NEXT level with the introduction of new menus in complimentary dining rooms and Garden Cafes that offer more variety and choice, including numerous new dishes crafted by expert chefs using the finest ingredients. New food and beverage venues are also being introduced across the fleet. Norwegian Jewel is the first to be retrofitted with the popular, complimentary dining venue, O'Sheehan's Neighborhood Bar & Grill. The line is also adding the Sugarcane Mojito Bar, first introduced on Norwegian Getaway, to Norwegian Jewel, adjacent to the new location of the Moderno Churrascaria restaurant. In addition, treats from the wildly popular Carlo's Bake Shop by Buddy Valastro, star of TLC's Cake Boss and Next Great Baker, will be featured on all ships.</p>
<p>Along with dining, Norwegian is also making enhancements to its beverage program. A partnership with the world-renowned Michael Mondavi Family has already introduced a new wine menu across the fleet and the family is curating wine concepts for Norwegian's upcoming new ships. A new destination-based handcrafted beverage program, developed in partnership with James Beard Award-nominated mixologist Gabriel Orta of Miami-based Bar Lab Cocktails, is bringing guests seasonal specialty cocktails with a local twist. There will also be further fleet wide beverage training of bartenders, wine stewards and restaurant managers, providing guests with an even more knowledgeable staff to further enhance the dining experience onboard.</p>
<p>Norwegian is an innovator in entertainment and there are a wide range of new guest activities that will be introduced across the fleet. The line's exciting new H2GLOW Party, first introduced on Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, will also be rolled out fleet wide. Speaking to the quality of entertainment on board, the line is producing a series of new shows at its recently opened 45,000 square foot rehearsal facility, Norwegian Creative Studios, in Tampa, Florida. From soaring acrobats in "Elements," to the 15-foot revolving showgirl staircase in "Paradis" to rocking out with the full rock band in "Rock of Ages," Norwegian's award-winning entertainment will be customized for every ship and itinerary with line-ups that will constantly stay fresh. With a focus on family, Norwegian's five ships that feature exclusive Nickelodeon entertainment will offer new activities, dining experiences, and more ways to interact with Nickelodeon favorites like SpongeBob SquarePants.</p>
<p>The line is focused on introducing advanced technologies and innovations that bring more freedom and flexibility to its guests' cruise vacation from start to finish. Enhanced pre-cruise planning experiences give guests the opportunity to easily design their vacation. Once on board, there is wireless internet access from bow to stern along with interactive digital displays that are being added fleet wide. These touch screen signs will allow guests to order specialty items, get directions and reserve dining and shore excursions simply with a scan of their stateroom key. Guests can also take advantage of Norwegian's groundbreaking iConcierge mobile application to manage their cruise experience and stay in touch with fellow cruisers and family at home.</p>
<p>The line is also making a substantial effort to reduce its impact on the environment through its Eco-Smart Cruising programs and will install exhaust gas scrubbers on six ships, in addition to those that are already being fitted on Pride of America and the company's two new builds, Norwegian Escape and Norwegian Bliss.</p>
<p>Enhancements continue on the line's private island in the Bahamas, Great Stirrup Cay, with the opening of the Bacardi Bar. In addition, the line is developing a new eco-friendly cruise destination, Harvest Caye, in southern Belize. The 75-acre experience is planned to open in fall 2015 and will offer guests the option to take shore excursions on the mainland or enjoy the authentic shopping village, water sports or relaxing beach area on the island.
With Norwegian NEXT, the line is demonstrating its commitment to innovation and elevating the guest experience over the next two years and beyond. To learn more about Norwegian NEXT, visit www.ncl.com/next.</p>
<p>About Norwegian Cruise Line</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 47-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 13 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "<a title="European cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview">Europe's Leading Cruise Line</a>" for the sixth consecutive year, as well as <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">"Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line"</a>
and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards.</p>
<p>The Company recently took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Getaway on January 10, 2014. The largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, Norwegian Getaway boasts 28 dining options, including seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and a branch of Carlo's Bake Shop by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss." The entertainment lineup includes Broadway shows Legally Blonde and Burn the Floor and the unique dining and magic venue, the Illusionarium. Norwegian Getaway's sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, was named "Best New Ship of 2013" by the editors of Cruise Critic and "Best Rookie Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city.</p>
<p>The Company has two 4,200-passenger vessels on order at Meyer Werft: Norwegian Escape with delivery scheduled in the fall of 2015; and Norwegian Bliss with delivery in the spring of 2017.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of the Miami Dolphins/Sun Life Stadium, The New York Knicks, Blue Man Group and Legends in Concert; and the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-jewel-receives-enhancements-ship-readies-houston-arrivalNorwegian Jewel Receives Enhancements as The Ship Readies for Houston Arrival2014-05-16T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line announced that Norwegian Jewel will re-enter service on May 17, 2014 following a two-week dry dock where the ship received numerous enhancements as she readies for her much-anticipated arrival in Houston, Texas on October 11, 2014, following the summer season in <a title="Alaska cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/alaska/overview">Alaska</a>.</p>
<p>Norwegian Jewel is the first ship to be retrofitted with the popular O'Sheehan's Neighborhood Bar & Grill (first introduced on Norwegian Epic and also on Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway). In addition, the ship's Moderno Churrascaria, the Brazilian-style steakhouse, was relocated to a more intimate setting on Deck 13 and the Sugarcane Mojito Bar, first introduced on Norwegian Getaway, was added adjacent to the new restaurant.</p>
<p>"O'Sheehan's Bar & Grill is a huge hit on three of our new ships, so we wanted to ensure that guests sailing on our existing fleet, beginning with Norwegian Jewel, could experience the welcoming atmosphere and the traditional pub fare," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's chief executive officer. "Our guests are going to love the addition of both O'Sheehan's and the Sugarcane Mojito Bar which can only add to the already great dining and lounging opportunities onboard."</p>
<p>Guests will also be able to enjoy delicious cannoli and cupcakes from Carlo's Bake Shop by Buddy Valastro, star of TLC's Cake Boss and Next Great Baker, that has been added in the Java Café. A number of additional guest area enhancements included: updates to the Casino and Photo Gallery, new carpets and flooring throughout guest areas, window replacements, upgrades in galley areas and updates to the pool deck. Norwegian's innovative digital signage, first introduced on Norwegian Breakaway, will also be added to the ship over the summer. The interactive touch screen signs will allow guests to order specialty items, get directions and reserve dining and shore excursions simply with a scan of their stateroom key.</p>
<p>Technical modernizations also took place during the dry dock. The ship is being outfitted with Green Tech Marine Scrubbers, in order to reduce fuel emissions, overall energy consumption, and the company's environmental footprint. In addition, the ship will receive an Azipod hydrodynamic upgrade and state-of-the-art silicone paint on the hull, in order to further improve fuel efficiency. Norwegian Jewel will also benefit from the installation of shore power connectivity. Additional significant technical and safety updates include: lifeboat and tender boat release systems upgrade; thrusters and stabilizer maintenance; and ballast and bilge piping replacement.</p>
<p>Starting May 17, 2014, Norwegian Jewel begins a series of seven-day <a title="Alaska cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/alaska/overview">Alaska</a> cruises from Seattle through September 13, 2014. Ports of call on this adventurous itinerary include Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway, <a title="Alaska cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/alaska/overview">Alaska</a> as well as Victoria, British Columbia. Following the Alaska cruise season, Norwegian Jewel repositions to Houston and begins sailing a series of Western <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">Caribbean</a>
cruises on October 11, 2014, with stops in Cozumel, Mexico; Belize City, Belize; and Banana Coast, Honduras.</p>
<p>To book a cruise on Norwegian Jewel, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit www.ncl.com. </p>
<p>About Norwegian Cruise Line</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 47-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 13 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "<a title="European cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview">Europe's Leading Cruise Line</a>" for the sixth consecutive year, as well as <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">"Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line"</a> and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards.</p>
<p>The Company recently took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Getaway on January 10, 2014. The largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, Norwegian Getaway boasts 28 dining options, including seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and a branch of Carlo's Bake Shop by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss." The entertainment lineup includes Broadway shows Legally Blonde and Burn the Floor and the unique dining and magic venue, the Illusionarium. Norwegian Getaway's sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, was named "Best New Ship of 2013" by the editors of Cruise Critic and "Best Rookie Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city.</p>
<p>The Company has two 4,200-passenger vessels on order at Meyer Werft: Norwegian Escape with delivery scheduled in the fall of 2015; and Norwegian Bliss with delivery in the spring of 2017.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of the Miami Dolphins/Sun Life Stadium, The New York Knicks, Blue Man Group and Legends in Concert; and the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at <a title="Norwegian Cruise Line" href="https://www.ncl.com/pressroom">www.ncl.com/pressroom</a>. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit <a title="Norwegian Cruise Line" href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/new-yorks-ship-celebrates-first-birthdayNew York's Ship Celebrates First Birthday2014-05-13T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Breakaway, the ship that brings the best of NYC to sea, celebrates one year of sailing from New York City this week. Since arriving in New York in May 2013, the ship has carried nearly a quarter of a million guests from New York to sunny destinations in <a title="Bermuda cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/bermuda/overview">Bermuda</a>, the <a title="Bahamas cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/bahamas_florida/overview">Bahamas</a>, Florida and the <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">Caribbean</a>.</p>
<p>"Norwegian Breakaway has been hailed as a game-changer with in the cruise industry and we are so proud to celebrate this spectacular ship's first year sailing from New York," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's chief executive officer. "The world-class dining, exciting amenities and high-caliber Broadway entertainment onboard are all an extension of the incredible activities this great city has to offer. Norwegian Breakaway is truly New York's ship and we invite those who haven't yet had the opportunity to sail on her to come join us on a future voyage."</p>
<p>Her anniversary signals the start of the summer season, as the ship is sailing the second of 22 weekly cruises to <a title="Bermuda cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/bermuda/overview">Bermuda</a> through September 28. Norwegian Breakaway offers seven-day voyages from the heart of Manhattan each Sunday, with three days in port at King's Wharf, <a title="Bermuda cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/bermuda/overview">Bermuda</a>. Guests sailing to <a title="Bermuda cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/bermuda/overview">Bermuda</a> this season have yet another amenity to look forward to onboard, as the casino will now be able to open while the ship is in port, opening at 9 pm each evening while the ship is docked at King's Wharf.</p>
<p>"Norwegian Breakaway has provided a quarter of a million visitors a new and exciting way to experience and enjoy the best that New York City has to offer," said Fred Dixon, NYC & Company's President & CEO. "She's been a great addition to our city and we're excited to have her continue to share the best of NYC every week."</p>
<p>Norwegian Breakaway's birthday week sailing also coincides an exciting milestone for the ship: Cirque Dreams & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy, held in the ship's Spiegel Tent, will host its 2,000th performance onboard.</p>
<p>Over the past year, Norwegian Breakaway has had a positive economic impact on the city, contributing to the $229 million generated across the industry and a 16% increase in guest and crew spending in the city.</p>
<p>"We congratulate Norwegian Cruise Line on Norwegian Breakaway's one year anniversary sailing out of New York City, contributing to an industry that plays a critical role in New York City's economy," said New York City Economic Development Corporation President Kyle Kimball. "The City's cruise operations supports thousands of jobs and is key to the City's robust tourism and hospitality industry, and Norwegian Breakaway has been a valuable member of the City's fleet."</p>
<p>Norwegian Breakaway features 29 dining options, including restaurants from Food Network Star and Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and Master Baker Buddy Valastro, star of TLC's "Cake Boss"; three Broadway shows; an ice bar; a weekly fireworks show at sea; and the largest Aqua Park and ropes course at sea, including five water slides. Her signature hull art, designed by legendary artist Peter Max, brings the energy of the Big Apple to the ship wherever she sails.</p>
<p>For more information on the incredible features and accommodations on Norwegian Breakaway, visit <a title="Norwegian Cruise Line" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/breakaway/overview">www.breakaway.ncl.com</a>. To book a cruise on Norwegian Breakaway, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 800-327-7030 or visit <a title="Norwegian Cruise Line" href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>.</p>
<p>Norwegian Breakaway</p>
<p>Designed as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway brings the best of NYC to sea from her year-round homeport in Manhattan, offering the high-caliber dining and entertainment options that New York is known for worldwide. The ship's groundbreaking design includes an open-air boardwalk, The Waterfront, and 678 Ocean Place; a wide range of indoor and outdoor venues on three dynamic decks that will create a whole new complex at sea that enhances guests' connection with the ocean. Norwegian Breakaway's entertainment includes three Broadway shows: five-time Tony nominated ROCK OF AGES; the dance sensation BURN THE FLOOR; and CIRQUE DREAMS & DINNER JUNGLE FANTASY. The famed comedy troupe The Second City, Howl at the Moon dueling pianos, and New York's own Slam Allen also perform on the vessel. Norwegian Breakaway features an exciting fireworks show on every cruise that will dazzle guests on the second to last night at sea each week, and is the grand finale of a decadent 1980s-themed deck party.
Celebrity Chef and Food Network star Geoffrey Zakarian has also debuted his first restaurant at sea on Norwegian Breakaway: Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian, along with two additional venues, The Raw Bar and Ocean Blue on the Waterfront. Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss," opened an extension of his popular bakery, Carlo's Bake Shop, onboard. The ship features a total of 29 dining options on board and an Ice Bar, which is kept at 17 degrees Fahrenheit and features New York City-inspired specialty cocktails, as well as ice sculptures of the Brooklyn Bridge and Statue of Liberty to pay homage to New York City.</p>
<p>The top decks of Norwegian Breakaway feature the first Aqua Park at sea with five full-size water slides, including twin Free Fall slides, the first ever at sea, and a three-story sports complex that includes the largest ropes course at sea, a nine-hole miniature golf course, basketball court, rock climbing wall and more.</p>
<p>The ship also offers a rich mix of stateroom options including The Haven™ by Norwegian, comprised of 42 Suites at the top of the ship and 22 additional Suites located throughout the ship; the innovative Studios, designed and priced for solo travelers; Oceanview staterooms, Balcony and Mini-Suites; along with Spa Balcony, Mini-Suites and Suites in close proximity to the spa.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 47-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 13 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "<a title="European cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview">Europe's Leading Cruise Line</a>" for the sixth consecutive year, as well as <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">"Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line"</a> and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards.</p>
<p>The Company recently took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Getaway on January 10, 2014. The largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, Norwegian Getaway boasts 28 dining options, including seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and a branch of Carlo's Bake Shop by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss." The entertainment lineup includes Broadway shows Legally Blonde and Burn the Floor and the unique dining and magic venue, the Illusionarium. Norwegian Getaway's sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, was named "Best New Ship of 2013" by the editors of Cruise Critic and "Best Rookie Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city.</p>
<p>The Company has two 4,200-passenger vessels on order at Meyer Werft: Norwegian Escape with delivery scheduled in the fall of 2015; and Norwegian Bliss with delivery in the spring of 2017.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of the Miami Dolphins/Sun Life Stadium, The New York Knicks, Blue Man Group and Legends in Concert; and the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at <a title="Norwegian Cruise Line" href="https://www.ncl.com/pressroom">www.ncl.com/pressroom</a>. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit <a title="Norwegian Cruise Line" href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-reports-financial-results-first-quarter-2014Norwegian Cruise Line Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter 20142014-04-29T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line (NASDAQ: NCLH, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., NCL Corporation Ltd., “Norwegian” or “the Company”), today reported results for the quarter ended March 31, 2014, and provided guidance for the second quarter and full year 2014. The Company also announced that its Board of Directors today has authorized a three-year, $500 million share repurchase program.</p>
<p><strong><u>First Quarter Highlights</u></strong></p>
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<li>Adjusted EPS improvement to $0.23 from $0.06 in 2013<br />
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<li>Net Yield increase of 3.8% (3.9% on a Constant Currency basis)<br />
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<li>Revenue increase of 25.9% to $664.0 million<br />
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<li>Adjusted EBITDA increase of 39.6% to $139.3 million; 200 basis point margin improvement<strong><br />
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<li>Successful introduction of Norwegian Getaway to the fleet</li>
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<p><strong><u>First Quarter Results</u></strong></p>
<p>“Our strong results in the quarter include an almost four-fold increase in earnings on an adjusted basis,” said Kevin Sheehan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. “With both Breakaway class ships now in our fleet, it is easy to appreciate the impact of their impressive earnings power, which includes commanding double-digit premiums over other Norwegian ships in the same itinerary,” continued Sheehan. </p>
<p>For the first quarter of 2014, the Company reported an increase in Adjusted EPS to $0.23 on Adjusted Net Income of $49.6 million compared to $0.06 and $12.9 million, respectively for the same period in 2013. On a GAAP basis, diluted earnings per share and net income were $0.24 and $51.3 million, respectively.</p>
<p>Net Revenue in the period increased 27.8% to $499.3 million, driven by a 23.2% increase in Capacity Days and a 3.8% improvement in Net Yield. The increase in Capacity Days was primarily from the addition of Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway to the fleet in May 2013 and January 2014, respectively. The Net Yield improvement of 3.8%, or 3.9% on a Constant Currency basis, was a result of higher passenger ticket and onboard and other revenue. Revenue for the period increased to $664.0 million from $527.6 million in 2013.</p>
<p>Adjusted Net Cruise Cost excluding Fuel per Capacity Day increased 3.7% (3.4% on a Constant Currency basis) mainly due to inaugural and launch-related costs for Norwegian Getaway along with incremental expenses for the planned dry-dock of Norwegian Spirit. The Company’s fuel price per metric ton, net of hedges, was $643 compared to $673 in 2013. Fuel consumption per Capacity Day in the quarter decreased 6.8% which excludes an additional benefit of 0.7% from dockside charters for vessels used as floating hotels.</p>
<p>Interest expense, net for the quarter was $31.2 million compared to $127.7 million in 2013. Interest expense, net in 2013 included $90.5 million in charges related to the prepayment of certain credit facilities and the redemption of certain of the Company’s senior notes with proceeds from both the Company’s initial public offering and other transactions. Excluding these charges, Adjusted Interest Expense, net was $37.2 million in 2013. The year-over-year reduction in interest expense is due to lower interest rates in the period resulting from the Company’s capital structure optimization initiatives carried out in 2013 which more than offset the impact from higher debt balances related to the financing for Norwegian Breakaway and Getaway.</p>
<p> The Company recorded an income tax benefit of $9.4 million compared to an expense of $2.2 million in the prior year. The income tax benefit in 2014 is primarily related to the election of an alternative, acceptable tax methodology in connection with the change in the Company’s corporate entity structure completed in 2013. This election resulted in a $6.7 million non-recurring benefit which has been excluded from Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS.</p>
<p><strong><u>2014 Guidance and Sensitivities</u></strong></p>
<p>In addition to the results for the first quarter, the Company also provided the following guidance for the second quarter and the full year 2014, along with accompanying sensitivities.</p>
<p>“Our young modern fleet, including our earnings-rich newbuilds, coupled with our strategy of consistent deployment, particularly our commitment to the European market, allow us to reiterate our full year adjusted EPS guidance, which translates into 60% earnings growth,” said Sheehan. </p>
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<p>As of March 31, 2014, the Company had hedged approximately 66%, 53%, and 26% of its remaining 2014, 2015 and 2016 projected metric tons of fuel purchases, respectively.</p>
<p>Future capital commitments consist of contracted commitments, including future expected capital expenditures for business enhancements and ship construction contracts. As of March 31, 2014 anticipated capital expenditures together with amounts for ship construction and related export credit financing were as follows (in thousands, based on the euro/U.S. dollar exchange rate as of March 31, 2014):</p>
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<li>1. Remaining Quarters and Full Year 2014 includes $37 million and $43 million in ROI Capital Expenditures, respectively.</li>
<li>2. Remaining Quarters and Full Year 2014, 2015 and 2016 exclude amounts for exhaust gas scrubbers.</li>
<li>3. Remaining Quarters and Full Year 2014 and 2015 include investment for development of the Company’s future cruise destination in Belize.</li>
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<p><strong><u>$500 Million Share Repurchase Program</u></strong></p>
<p>The Company announced today the authorization by its Board of Directors of a three-year, $500 million share repurchase program. The Company may repurchase its ordinary shares from time to time, in amounts, at prices and at such times as it deems appropriate, subject to market conditions and other considerations. Norwegian may make repurchases in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions, in accelerated repurchase programs or in structured share repurchase programs, and any repurchases may be made pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 plans. The program will be conducted in compliance with applicable legal requirements and will be subject to market conditions and other factors.</p>
<p> “Our focus at Norwegian is to drive shareholder value by strengthening our product proposition, honing our strategy of driving demand and increasing returns through our disciplined newbuild and fleet enhancement programs. This share repurchase program complements these initiatives by allowing us to be flexible and opportunistic to repurchase shares at attractive levels,” said Sheehan.</p>
<p>The program does not obligate Norwegian to acquire any particular amount of ordinary shares and the program may be modified or suspended at any time at Norwegian's discretion. As of March 31, 2014 the Company had approximately 205 million ordinary shares outstanding.</p>
<p><strong><u>Company Updates and Other Highlights</u></strong></p>
<p>The Company carried out two successful dockside charters which showcased the brand, provided valuable exposure and introduced new potential guests to Norwegian’s product offering. In January, Norwegian Getaway played host to the Bud Light Hotel during Super Bowl 48 in New York. The event received over one billion impressions and was one of the hubs of activity during the festivities leading up to the game. In February, Norwegian Jade served as a dockside hotel for guests attending the Olympics in Sochi, Russia. “The Bud Light Hotel and Sochi charters are just the latest examples of our strategy to develop new and innovative ways to show off our incredible ships and incomparable service to guests who may not have considered a cruise vacation.”</p>
<p>The Company made several announcements in the quarter regarding its latest newbuild, Norwegian Escape, which is currently under construction at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany for delivery in the fall of 2015. On March 20, the first steel was cut at the yard, marking the ceremonial beginning of construction of the 4,200 berth ship. The Company also unveiled renderings for the ship’s varied accommodations, including the latest rendition of the Company’s signature ship-within-a-ship complex, The Haven by Norwegian®. The artist and design for the Norwegian Escape’s hull art was also announced during the quarter. The Company has commissioned famed marine wildlife artist and conservationist Guy Harvey to create a signature work that, at 1,065 feet, will be his largest piece to date. The design, which runs from the bow to stern, features scenes of undersea and aerial wildlife. The Company also announced support for the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation, an organization which funds marine-related scientific research and educational programs. </p>
<p>Regarding deployment, the Company announced that for the 2015/2016 season, Norwegian Epic, currently the Company’s largest ship, will trade her seasonal winter Caribbean itinerary for a year-round deployment out of Barcelona, further demonstrating the Company’s commitment to the European market. Following Norwegian Epic’s exit from the Caribbean, Norwegian Escape will arrive to Miami in November 2015, offering 7-day Eastern Caribbean itineraries. Norwegian Getaway will continue her year-round deployment from Miami, sailing 7-day Western Caribbean itineraries. Other highlights from the Company’s winter 2015/2016 deployment announcement include a return to sailings in South America on Norwegian Sun and the deployment of Norwegian Jewel to sail seasonal Mexican Riviera voyages from Los Angeles. Said Sheehan, “This deployment not only demonstrates our commitment to providing a consistent offering for our guests and travel partners, but also our ability to exploit the growth of our fleet to return to markets where we had a past presence or expand into new markets. In addition, our growing fleet allows us to deploy some of our most innovative assets to enhance our presence in key markets, as is the case with Norwegian Epic in Europe. Her deployment out of Barcelona will give the U.K. and continental European markets the ability to sail year-round on one of the world’s largest and most innovative ships.” </p>
<p>The Company also announced plans for the installation of exhaust gas scrubbers on six additional ships to reduce fuel emissions along with the Company’s overall carbon footprint. This order is in addition to scrubbers that are almost complete on Pride of America and contracted for installation on the upcoming Norwegian Escape and Bliss. Installation of the scrubbers on the six ships will take place beginning this spring and continuing through 2016. </p>
<p><strong><u>Conference Call</u></strong></p>
<p>The Company has scheduled a conference call for Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. EDT to discuss first quarter 2014 results. A link to the live webcast can be found on the Company’s Investor Relations website at www.investor.ncl.com. A replay of the conference call will also be available on the website for 30 days after the call.</p>
<p><strong><u>About Norwegian Cruise Line</u></strong></p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 47-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to “Cruise Like a Norwegian” on one of 13 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named “Europe’s Leading Cruise Line” for the sixth consecutive year, as well as “Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Line” and “World’s Leading Large Ship Cruise Line” by the World Travel Awards.</p>
<p>The Company recently took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Getaway on January 10, 2014. The largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, Norwegian Getaway boasts 28 dining options, including seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and a branch of Carlo’s Bake Shop by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series “Cake Boss.” The entertainment lineup includes Broadway shows Legally Blonde and Burn the Floor and a unique magical theatrical experience, the Illusionarium. Norwegian Getaway’s sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, was named “Best New Ship of 2013” by the editors of <em>Cruise Critic </em>and “Best Rookie Cruise Ship” by the readers of <em>Travel Weekly</em>. Known as New York’s ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city.</p>
<p>The Company has two 4,200-passenger vessels on order at Meyer Werft: Norwegian Escape with delivery scheduled in the fall of 2015; and Norwegian Bliss with delivery in the winter of 2017. <br />
Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of the Miami Dolphins/Sun Life Stadium, The New York Knicks, Blue Man Group and Legends in Concert; and the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at <a href="https://www.ncl.com/pressroom">www.ncl.com/pressroom</a>. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit <a href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>, follow us on <a href="https://www.ncl.com/facebook">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.ncl.com/twitter">Twitter</a>, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on <a href="http://pinterest.com/norwegiancruise/">Pinterest</a>, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
<p><u>Terminology</u></p>
<p><em>Adjusted EBITDA</em>. EBITDA adjusted for other income and other supplemental adjustments.</p>
<p><em>Adjusted EPS. </em>Adjusted Net Income divided by the number of dilutive weighted-average shares.</p>
<p><em>Adjusted Free Cash Flow. </em>Free Cash Flow adjusted for proceeds from ship construction financing facilities and other supplemental adjustments.</p>
<p><em>Adjusted Interest Expense, net. </em>Interest expense, net adjusted for supplemental adjustments. </p>
<p><em>Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel</em>. Net Cruise Cost excluding fuel expense adjusted for supplemental adjustments.</p>
<p><em>Adjusted Net Income. </em> Net income (loss) adjusted for supplemental adjustments.</p>
<p><em>Berths</em>. Double occupancy capacity per stateroom (single occupancy per studio stateroom) even though many staterooms can accommodate three or more passengers.</p>
<p><em>Business Enhancement Capital Expenditures. </em>Capital expenditures other than those related to new ship construction and ROI Capital Expenditures. </p>
<p><em>Capacity Days</em>. Available Berths multiplied by the number of cruise days for the period.</p>
<p><em>Constant Currency. </em>A calculation whereby foreign currency-denominated revenues and expenses in a period are converted at the U.S. dollar exchange rate of a comparable period in order to eliminate the effects of foreign exchange fluctuations.</p>
<p><em>Dry-dock.</em> A process whereby a ship is positioned in a large basin where all of the fresh/sea water is pumped out in order to carry out cleaning and repairs of those parts of a ship which are below the water line.</p>
<p><em>EBITDA. </em>Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.</p>
<p><em>Free Cash Flow. </em>Net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures for ship construction, business enhancements and other.</p>
<p><em>GAAP.</em> Generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S.</p>
<p><em>Gross Cruise Cost. </em>The sum of total cruise operating expense and marketing, general and administrative expense.</p>
<p><em>Gross Yield</em>. Total revenue per Capacity Day.</p>
<p><em>Initial Public Offering (or “IPO”). </em>The initial public offering of 27,058,824 ordinary shares, par value $.001 per share, of NCLH, which was consummated on January 24, 2013.</p>
<p><em>Net Cruise Cost</em>. Gross Cruise Cost less commissions, transportation and other expense and onboard and other expense. </p>
<p><em>Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel</em>. Net Cruise Cost less fuel expense.</p>
<p><em>Net Debt-to-Capital. </em>Total debt less cash and cash equivalents (“Net Debt”) divided by Net Debt plus shareholders’ equity.</p>
<p><em>Net Revenue.</em> Total revenue less commissions, transportation and other expense and onboard and other expense.</p>
<p><em>Net Yield.</em> Net Revenue per Capacity Day.</p>
<p><em>Occupancy Percentage or Load Factor.</em> The ratio of Passenger Cruise Days to Capacity Days. A percentage in excess of 100% indicates that three or more passengers occupied some staterooms.</p>
<p><em>Passenger Cruise Days</em>. The number of passengers carried for the period, multiplied by the number of days in their respective cruises.</p>
<p><em>ROI Capital Expenditures. </em>Comprised of project-based capital expenditures which have a quantified return on investment.</p>
<p><em>Secondary Offering. </em>Public offering in March 2014 resulting in the sale of 15,000,000 ordinary shares of NCLH by the Selling Shareholders.</p>
<p><u>Non-GAAP Financial Measures</u><br />
We use certain non-GAAP financial measures, such as Net Revenue, Net Yield, Net Cruise Cost, Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel and Adjusted EBITDA to enable us to analyze our performance. We utilize Net Revenue and Net Yield to manage our business on a day-to-day basis and believe that they are the most relevant measures of our revenue performance because they reflect the revenue earned by us net of significant variable costs. In measuring our ability to control costs in a manner that positively impacts net income, we believe changes in Net Cruise Cost and Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel to be the most relevant indicators of our performance.</p>
<p>As our business includes the sourcing of passengers and deployment of vessels outside of North America, a portion of our revenue and expenses are denominated in foreign currencies, particularly euro and British Pound sterling, which are subject to fluctuations in currency exchange rates versus our reporting currency, the U.S. dollar. In order to monitor results excluding these fluctuations, we calculate certain non-GAAP measures on a Constant Currency basis whereby current period revenue and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using currency exchange rates of the comparable period. We believe that presenting these non-GAAP measures on both a reported and Constant Currency basis is useful in providing a more comprehensive view of trends in our business. </p>
<p>We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is appropriate as a supplemental financial measure as it is used by management to assess operating performance. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is a useful measure in determining the Company’s performance as it reflects certain operating drivers of the Company’s business, such as sales growth, operating costs, marketing, general and administrative expense and other operating income and expense. Adjusted EBITDA is not a defined term under GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA is not intended to be a measure of liquidity or cash flows from operations or measures comparable to net income as it does not take into account certain requirements such as capital expenditures and related depreciation, principal and interest payments and tax payments and it includes other supplemental adjustments.</p>
<p>In addition, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS are supplemental financial measures used to demonstrate GAAP net income and EPS excluding certain charges. We use Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS as key performance measures of our earnings performance, and we believe that both management and investors benefit from referring to these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing our performance and when planning, forecasting, and analyzing future periods. These non-GAAP financial measures also facilitate management’s internal comparison to our historical performance. These charges vary from period to period; thus, our presentation of Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS may not be indicative of future adjustments or results. </p>
<p>You are encouraged to evaluate each adjustment used in calculating our non-GAAP financial measures and the reasons we consider our non-GAAP financial measures appropriate for supplemental analysis. In evaluating our non-GAAP financial measures, you should be aware that in the future we may incur expenses similar to the adjustments in our presentation. Our non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools, and you should not consider these measures in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Our presentation of our non-GAAP financial measures should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items. Our non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to other companies. Please see a historical reconciliation of these measures to items in our consolidated financial statements below.</p>
<p><strong><u>Note on Forward-Looking Statements</u></strong><br />
This release may contain "forward-looking statements" intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words "expect," "anticipate," "goal," "project," "plan," "believe," "seek," "will," "may," "forecast," "estimate," "intend," "future," and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, which are not historical in nature. These forward-looking statements reflect Norwegian’s current expectations, and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Among the important risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements are the adverse impact of general economic conditions and related factors such as high levels of unemployment and underemployment, fuel price increases, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; changes in cruise capacity, as well as capacity changes in the overall vacation industry; intense competition from other cruise companies as well as non-cruise vacation alternatives which could affect our ability to compete effectively; negative publicity surrounding the cruise industry; changes in fuel prices and/or other cruise operating costs; the risks associated with operating internationally, including changes in interest rates and/or foreign currency rates; the continued borrowing availability under our credit facilities and compliance with our financial covenants; our substantial indebtedness, including the inability to generate the necessary amount of cash to service our existing debt, and to repay our credit facilities; our ability to incur significantly more debt despite our substantial existing indebtedness; the impact of volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; adverse events impacting the security of travel such as terrorist acts, acts of piracy, armed conflict and other international events; the impact of any future changes relating to how external distribution channels sell and market our cruises; the impact of any future increases in the price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; the impact of delays, costs and other factors resulting from emergency ship repairs as well as scheduled repairs, maintenance and refurbishment of our ships; the delivery schedules and estimated costs of new ships on terms that are favorable or consistent with our expectations; the impact of problems encountered at shipyards, as well as, any potential claim, impairment loss, cancellation or breach of contract in connection with our contracts with shipyards; the impact of the spread of epidemics and viral outbreaks; the uncertain political environment in countries where we operate; the impact of weather and natural disasters; accidents and other incidents affecting the health, safety, security and vacation satisfaction of guests or causing damage to ships, which could cause the modification of itineraries or cancellation of a cruise or series of cruises; the impact of pending or threatened litigation and investigations; our ability to obtain insurance coverage on terms that are favorable or consistent with our expectations; the impact of any breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; the impact of amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues; the continued availability of attractive port destinations; our ability to attract and retain key personnel and qualified shipboard crew, maintain good relations with employee unions, maintain or renegotiate our collective bargaining agreements on favorable terms and prevent any disruptions in work; changes involving the tax, environmental, health, safety, security and other regulatory regimes in which we operate; increases in our future fuel costs related to implementing IMO regulations, which require the use of higher priced low sulfur fuels in certain cruising areas; the implementation of regulations in the U.S. requiring U.S. citizens to obtain passports for travel to additional foreign destinations; and other factors discussed in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). For more information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those conveyed in the forward-looking statements, please refer to the “Risk Factors” section of the Annual Reports on Form 10-K filed by each of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (“NCLH”) and NCL Corporation Ltd. (“NCLC”) with the SEC and subsequent filings by NCLH and NCLC. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in expectations or events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements are based. In addition, certain financial measures in this website constitute non-GAAP financial measures as defined by Regulation G. A reconciliation of these items can be found on the Company’s web site at <a href="http://www.investor.ncl.com">www.investor.ncl.com</a>.</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-epic-sail-southhampton-fall-2015Norwegian Epic to Sail from Southhampton in Fall 20152014-04-24T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that Norwegian Epic has added two sailings to and from Southampton, England in 2015, marking the first time that the ship has visited the port since the inaugural celebration in June 2010.</p>
<p>Norwegian Epic, named "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic and "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly two years in a row, will sail one six- and one seven-night Iberian Peninsula itinerary. The ship's six-night sailing will depart Barcelona on September 20, 2015 and arrive in Southampton on September 26, 2015, with ports of call including Cartagena, Spain; Granada (Malaga), Spain; and Lisbon, Portugal.</p>
<p>Following a 15-day dry dock in France, Norwegian Epic will embark on a seven-night Iberian Peninsula cruise from Southampton to Barcelona on October 11, 2015. The ship will visit ports of call including Vigo, Spain; Lisbon, Portugal; Granada (Malaga) and Cartagena, Spain.</p>
<p>Guests sailing on Norwegian Epic will have the opportunity to experience the ship's 21 dining options including signature steakhouse, Japanese Teppanyaki, Brazilian Churrascaria and Italian, along with 20 bars and lounges, including the Svedka Inniskillin Ice Bar, the first ever true ice bar at sea. In addition, Norwegian Epic is also home to innovative entertainment, and a variety of activities including an Aqua Park with the first bowl slide at sea. Whether guests are embarking on a family vacation, romantic escape or a solo getaway, Norwegian Epic offers a variety of flexible accommodations ranging from Studio staterooms specially designed for solo travelers, to balcony staterooms and opulent suites in The Haven by Norwegian, the ultimate in luxury accommodations.</p>
<p>Beginning April 2015, Norwegian Epic will homeport year-round in Barcelona, sailing seven-night Western <a title="Mediterranean Cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/ppc/mediterranean-cruise">Mediterranean</a>
itineraries in the summer season and 10-night Canary Islands & Morocco and six-, 10-, 11- or 12-night Western Mediterranean itineraries during the 2015 and 2016 winter season.</p>
<p>Bookings for the six- and seven-night itineraries are available for sale starting today. To book a cruise on board Norwegian Epic, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit <a title="www.ncl.com" href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>.</p>
<p>About Norwegian Cruise Line</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 47-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 13 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "<a title="European cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview">Europe's Leading Cruise Line</a>"
for the sixth consecutive year, as well as <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">"Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line"</a>
and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards.</p>
<p>The Company recently took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Getaway on January 10, 2014. The largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, Norwegian Getaway boasts 28 dining options, including seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and a branch of Carlo's Bake Shop by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss." The entertainment lineup includes Broadway shows Legally Blonde and Burn the Floor and the unique dining and magic venue, the Illusionarium. Norwegian Getaway's sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, was named "Best New Ship of 2013" by the editors of Cruise Critic and "Best Rookie Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city.</p>
<p>The Company has two 4,200-passenger vessels on order at Meyer Werft: Norwegian Escape with delivery scheduled in the fall of 2015; and Norwegian Bliss with delivery in the spring of 2017.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of the Miami Dolphins/Sun Life Stadium, The New York Knicks, Blue Man Group and Legends in Concert; and the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at <a title="www.ncl.com/pressroom" href="https://www.ncl.com/pressroom">www.ncl.com/pressroom</a>. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit <a title="www.ncl.com" href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-stirs-summer-destination-themed-handcrafted-cocktailsNorwegian Cruise Line Stirs Up Summer With Destination Themed, Handcrafted Cocktails2014-04-23T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is elevating the cruise ship cocktail and enhancing guests' travel experience with an exciting new destination-based handcrafted summer beverage program. The line announced today that they have partnered with James Beard Award-nominated mixologist Gabriel Orta of Miami-based Bar Lab Cocktails to create five seasonal beverage menus focusing on local ingredients that celebrate popular summer destinations including <a title="Bermuda cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/bermuda/overview">Bermuda</a>, the <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">Caribbean</a>, <a title="Hawaii cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/hawaii/overview">Hawaii</a>, <a title="Alaska cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/alaska/overview">Alaska</a>
and <a title="European cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview">Europe</a>.</p>
<p>In line with the classic cocktail culture resurgence seen in today's land-based bars and restaurants, the onboard regional menus each feature four specialty cocktails created with traditional spirits and flavors relevant to the ships' itineraries.</p>
<p>Recognized for their ingenious approach to the industry, the avant-garde cocktail programs created by Bar Lab have been awarded numerous professional honors and featured in publications worldwide. The summer menus designed by Bar Lab along with the Norwegian beverage development team feature avant-garde cocktails made with fresh juices, aromatic herbs and complementary local spirits. The new cocktails offer guests an advanced taste of the ship's ports of call and further immerse them in the local culture.</p>
<p>When sailing to <a title="Bermuda cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/bermuda/overview">Bermuda</a> on Norwegian Breakaway or Norwegian Dawn, guests can enjoy a traditional Dark & Stormy, with Bermuda's own Gosling's Rum and ginger beer, or sample a new take on a Mai Tai, featuring house-made almond syrup, Gosling's Rum and dusted with powdered cinnamon. Cruisers in the <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">Caribbean</a>
sailing onboard Norwegian Getaway or Norwegian Sky can try a Spicy Pina Punch, with Bacardi Superior Rum and chipotle pineapple syrup, or a unique Island Colada, featuring coconut cream, peach puree and Bacardi Dark rum.</p>
<P>Distinct beverages on the <a title="European cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview">Europe</a>
menu, which is served on Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Jade, Norwegian Spirit and Norwegian Star, highlight Aperol, Campari, Hennessey and Grand Marnier, while on Pride of America <a title="Hawaii cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/hawaii/overview">Hawaii</a>cocktails include Whaler's Dark rum and even Kona beer.</p>
<p>Those guests experiencing an <a title="Alaska cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/alaska/overview">Alaskan cruise</a> on Norwegian Pearl, Norwegian Jewel or Norwegian Sun can warm up after exploring a glacier with a Smoky Hot Toddy, combining crème de cacoa, orange peel, cloves, bitters and Grant's scotch or a Northwest Java Jump with Patron XO Café, Chai tea and cream.</p>
<p>Guests sailing with Norwegian this summer can enjoy these specialty cocktails from July 1 – September 15. Norwegian will debut new menus featuring holiday cocktails in early November.
To book a cruise on Norwegian, guests can contact their travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit www.ncl.com.</p>
<p>About Norwegian Cruise Line</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 47-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 13 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named <a title="European cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview">"Europe's Leading Cruise Line"</a>
for the sixth consecutive year, as well as <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">"Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line"</a>
and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards.</p>
<p>The Company recently took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Getaway on January 10, 2014. The largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, Norwegian Getaway boasts 28 dining options, including seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and a branch of Carlo's Bake Shop by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss." The entertainment lineup includes Broadway shows Legally Blonde and Burn the Floor and the unique dining and magic venue, the Illusionarium. Norwegian Getaway's sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, was named "Best New Ship of 2013" by the editors of Cruise Critic and "Best Rookie Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city.</p>
<p>The Company has two 4,200-passenger vessels on order at Meyer Werft: Norwegian Escape with delivery scheduled in the fall of 2015; and Norwegian Bliss with delivery in the spring of 2017.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of the Miami Dolphins/Sun Life Stadium, The New York Knicks, Blue Man Group and Legends in Concert; and the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at w<a title="www.ncl.com/pressroom" href="https://www.ncl.com/pressroom">www.ncl.com/pressroom</a>. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, NCL America(TM), visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegians-make-differenceNorwegians Make a Difference2014-04-22T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>For more than four decades, Norwegian Cruise Line has committed to the protection of the oceans through sustainable environmental practices, investments in technology and a commitment to exceed regulatory requirements, fulfilling its core company value of Environmental Protection. On this Earth Day, Norwegian celebrates key achievements from the past year that, as a part of the company's Eco-Smart Cruising program, help preserve the world's oceans.</p>
<p>With Eco-Smart Cruising, the company is leading the cruise industry with many innovative environmental policies and technologies—from garbage, waste and recycling programs to reducing the operational impact on the environment. In 2013 alone, Norwegian achieved the following earth-saving milestones:</p>
<p>Recycled 1,254 tons of cardboard, saving 23,540 mature trees. This represents enough saved timber resources to produce more than 292 million sheets of newspaper.</p>
<p>Additionally recycled 2,517 tons of scrap metal; 2,988 tons of glass; and 669 tons of plastic, along with managing 750 tons of refuse at Waste-to-Energy facilities, conserving enough kilowatt hours to fulfill the monthly electric needs of more than 1,700 homes.</p>
<p>Total recycling and waste management efforts by Norwegian's fleet conserved:
<p>30,096 gallons of gasoline, enough gasoline to drive more than 842,680 miles;</p>
<p>6,349,000 gallons of water, enough fresh water to meet the daily fresh water needs of more than 117,040 people;</p>
<p>3,715 barrels of oil, which provides enough energy to heat and cool more than 772 homes for one month.</p>
<p>Earlier this year, Norwegian Cruise Line established a partnership with The Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation, which funds inspired scientific research and innovative educational programs to encourage conservation and best management practices for sustainable marine environments. Famed marine life artist and champion of ocean conservation Guy Harvey designed the signature hull artwork for Norwegian's newest ship, Norwegian Escape, which is set to debut in October 2015. Onboard Norwegian Escape, guest stateroom televisions will feature Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation-produced documentaries about endangered marine wildlife so that guests can be more educated on how they can help with ocean conservation.</p>
<p>Norwegian Escape will also be the first new build in the cruise industry to feature innovative scrubber technology, to ensure the vessel is compliant with the 0.1% sulphur limit in Emission Control Areas (ECA) beginning in 2015.</p>
<p>Guest Programs</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line established a partnership with NextEra™ Energy Resources®, North America's largest producer of wind and solar power, in 2011. This partnership continues to provide Norwegian guests an opportunity to help build new renewable energy projects and offset their carbon footprint. This innovative program, a first within the cruise industry, is just one initiative amongst the many environmentally conscious efforts Norwegian is committed to through its award-winning Eco-Smart Cruising practices.</p>
<p>Guests sailing on Norwegian Cruise Line are able to voluntarily contribute $10 per person, per cruise through NextEra Energy Resources' EarthEra® Renewable Energy Trust via Norwegian's website at <a title="EarthEra Renewable Energy Trust" href="https://www.ncl.com/about/environmental-commitment">www.ncl.com/environment</a>. The EarthEra Renewable Energy Trust
directs 100 percent of the funds received from Norwegian's North American guests to build new renewable energy facilities across the United States.</p>
<p>Norwegian also has a comprehensive program to educate its guests and encourage everyone to participate in environmental programs. Young cruisers who participate in Splash Academy and Entourage can learn about the importance of clean water through the innovative Officer Snook Water Pollution Program. They learn about the effects and prevention of marine pollution with activities that include a simulated beach cleanup and an environmental poster contest. High school students can earn between one and five hours of community service for participating in the program.</p>
<p>Fleetwide Innovations</p>
<p>Norwegian's newest ships, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, feature innovative and state-of-the-art environmental systems, including a second generation ballast water treatment system, innovative equipment to recover reusable fuel oil from waste fuel oil (thereby reducing the oil footprint), the use of the latest generation of silicon-based antifouling paint on the ship's hull to reduce friction, heat recovery and galley management systems to reduce energy consumption, as well as the latest generation of azipod propulsion units, smaller, more streamlined and much more efficient than the earlier versions. All of these features make these ships some of the most energy efficient cruise ships ever built.
To further the company's commitment to environmental stewardship, Norwegian Cruise Line will make a significant investment in the installation of 28 scrubbers on six ships in the line's fleet: Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Dawn, Norwegian Jewel, Norwegian Gem, Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian Sun. The scrubbers will be installed starting this spring and installation will continue through 2016. Exhaust gas scrubbers were installed on Norwegian's Pride of America, sailing the islands of Hawaii year-round, in 2013.</p>
<p>Norwegian has implemented many of the most innovative policies and technologies in the cruise industry. As such, it meets or exceeds all international, US, State and local port regulations, including those set by MARPOL, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Norwegian is also accredited to the international ISO 14001 standard for Environmental Management Systems. This prestigious achievement recognizes that Norwegian utilizes a core set of standards for an effective environmental management system that reduces its environmental impact and increases its operating efficiency.
Norwegian strives to process and land ashore nearly all solid waste materials produced aboard. The only solid waste discharged to sea is food waste, which is considered
biodegradable and results in zero impact on the ocean environment. Every Norwegian ship is equipped with an advanced wastewater treatment system that treats all wastewater to standards rivaling that of the best shore side treatment plants.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line has a shore side department devoted to environmental protection, and trained environmental officers sail on board every Norwegian ship. The Environmental Officers oversee all of the environmental operations and monitor their performance. All crew members receive initial and recurring training. The fleet is audited each year by a team of seasoned safety and environmental experts to ensure compliance to all company policies, as well as US and international regulations and standards.</p>
<p>For more information on Norwegian Cruise Line's environmental commitment, visit <a title="EarthEra Renewable Energy Trust" href="https://www.ncl.com/about/environmental-commitment">www.ncl.com/environment</a>.</p>
<p>About Norwegian Cruise Line</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 47-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 13 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named <a title="European cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview">"Europe's Leading Cruise Line"</a>
for the sixth consecutive year, as well as <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">"Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line"</a>
and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards.</p>
<p>The Company recently took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Getaway on January 10, 2014. The largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, Norwegian Getaway boasts 28 dining options, including seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and a branch of Carlo's Bake Shop by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss." The entertainment lineup includes Broadway shows Legally Blonde and Burn the Floor and the unique dining and magic venue, the Illusionarium. Norwegian Getaway's sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, was named "Best New Ship of 2013" by the editors of Cruise Critic and "Best Rookie Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city.</p>
<p>The Company has two 4,200-passenger vessels on order at Meyer Werft: Norwegian Escape with delivery scheduled in the fall of 2015; and Norwegian Bliss with delivery in the spring of 2017.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of the Miami Dolphins/Sun Life Stadium, The New York Knicks, Blue Man Group and Legends in Concert; and the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at <a title="www.ncl.com/pressroom" href="https://www.ncl.com/pressroom">www.ncl.com/pressroom</a>. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit <a title="www.ncl.com" href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>
, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-hold-conference-call-first-quarter-2014-financial-resultsNorwegian Cruise Line to Hold Conference Call on First Quarter 2014 Financial Results2014-04-21T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line (NASDAQ: NCLH, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., NCL Corporation Ltd., "Norwegian" or "the Company"), announced today it will report first quarter 2014 financial results after market close on Monday, April 28, 2014. The company will hold a conference call to discuss results on Tuesday, April 29 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The conference call will be webcast simultaneously via the Company's Investor Relations website, www.investor.ncl.com. A replay of the webcast will be available at the same site for 30 days following the call.</p>
<p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br />
Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 47-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 13 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named <a title="European cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview">"Europe's Leading Cruise Line"</a> for the sixth consecutive year, as well as <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">"Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line"</a>
and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards.</p>
<p>The Company recently took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Getaway on January 10, 2014. The largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, Norwegian Getaway boasts 28 dining venues, including seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and a branch of Carlo's Bake Shop by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss." The entertainment lineup includes Broadway shows Legally Blonde and Burn the Floor and the unique dining and magic venue, the Illusionarium. Norwegian Getaway's sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, was named "Best New Ship of 2013" by the editors of Cruise Critic and "Best Rookie Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city.</p>
<p>The Company has two 4,200-passenger vessels on order at Meyer Werft: Norwegian Escape with delivery scheduled in the fall of 2015; and Norwegian Bliss with delivery in the spring of 2017.
Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of the Miami Dolphins/Sun Life Stadium, The New York Knicks, Blue Man Group and Legends in Concert; and the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at <a title="Norwegian Cruise Line images" href="https://www.ncl.com/pressroom">www.ncl.com/pressroom</a>. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit <a title="Norwegian Cruise Line" href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>
, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
<p>Investor Relations Contact<br />
Andrea DeMarco<br />
(305) 468-2463<br />
InvestorRelations@ncl.com</p>
<p>Media Contact<br />
AnneMarie Mathews<br />
(305) 436-4799<br />
PublicRelations@ncl.com</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-expands-east-coast-motor-coach-programNorwegian Cruise Line Expands East Coast Motor Coach Program2014-04-16T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line today announced that the line has expanded their motor coach program throughout the eastern United States, to offer additional ground transportation routes to the Manhattan Cruise Terminal from six new Mid-Atlantic and New England departure cities. The additional transportation options also provide a more convenient schedule for guests on existing routes.</p>
<p>In partnership with Academy Bus, more guests of Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Gem will now be able to purchase transfers right to the Manhattan Cruise Terminal, without having to worry about driving into the city or finding and paying for parking. These new routes are in addition to the line's current program with Yankee Trails World Travel.</p>
<p>Beginning May 3, guests from Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire can enjoy direct motor coach service from 11 New England departure cities, including Warwick, RI; New London, CT; New Haven, CT; Bridgeport, CT; Braintree, MA; Worcester, MA; Springfield, MA; Hartford, CT; Woburn, MA; Framingham, MA and new departure city, Salem, NH. As of May 31, guests will be able to purchase motor coach service direct to the port from the following five new Mid-Atlantic departure cities: Arlington, VA; Baltimore, MD; Wilmington, DE; Philadelphia, PA; and East Brunswick, NJ. The transfers are offered for $110 roundtrip per adult and $75 per child.</p>
<p>Guests who select Norwegian's expanded motor coach service will also be able to take advantage of more convenient departure and return times. Transfers will now depart for the Cruise Terminal one to two hours later than previous schedules and returning transfers will depart at 10 am, saving up to two hours.</p>
<p>Cruisers can set sail from the Big Apple to Bermuda on board Norwegian Breakaway, the ship that brings the best of NYC to Sea. Norwegian Breakaway will sail seven-day cruises to Bermuda, from May 4 through September 28, 2014, offering guests three full days to explore in King's Wharf, Bermuda. Fares start at $599*.</p>
<p>Vacationers looking to cruise from NYC to the Bahamas & Florida can set sail on board Norwegian Gem on a seven-day itinerary from May 3, 2014 through September 6, 2014, with ports of call including Orlando & Beaches (Port Canaveral); Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas; and Nassau, Bahamas. Fares start at $549*.</p>
<p>To book transportation to the Manhattan Cruise Terminal, guests can contact their travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit <a title="Norwegian Cruise Line" href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>.</p>
<p>* All cruise fares are per person, based on double occupancy</p>
<p>About Norwegian Cruise Line</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 47-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 13 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named <a title="European cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview">"Europe's Leading Cruise Line"</a> for the sixth consecutive year, as well as <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">"Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line"</a>
and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards.</p>
<p>The Company recently took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Getaway on January 10, 2014. The largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, Norwegian Getaway boasts 28 dining options, including seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and a branch of Carlo's Bake Shop by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss." The entertainment lineup includes Broadway shows Legally Blonde and Burn the Floor and the unique dining and magic venue, the Illusionarium. Norwegian Getaway's sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, was named "Best New Ship of 2013" by the editors of Cruise Critic and "Best Rookie Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city.</p>
<p>The Company has two 4,200-passenger vessels on order at Meyer Werft: Norwegian Escape with delivery scheduled in the fall of 2015; and Norwegian Bliss with delivery in the spring of 2017.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of the Miami Dolphins/Sun Life Stadium, The New York Knicks, Blue Man Group and Legends in Concert; and the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at <a title="Norwegian Cruise Line images" href="https://www.ncl.com/pressroom">www.ncl.com/pressroom</a>. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit <a title="Norwegian Cruise Line" href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-getaways-grammy-experience-welcomes-three-new-artistsNorwegian Getaway's Grammy Experience Welcomes Three New Artists2014-04-15T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian today announced the next three exciting artists that will perform on board Norwegian Getaway's GRAMMY® Experience at Sea: Sugar Blue, a GRAMMY-Award-winning harmonica dynamo; Carolyn Malachi, a GRAMMY-nominated soulfusion artist; and Roddie Romero, a GRAMMY®-nominated Louisiana artist.</p>
<p>When Sugar Blue joins Norwegian Getaway on April 12, 2014, he will dazzle guests with
his incredible harmonica mastery. Knownas the Jimi Hendrix and Charlie Parker of the harmonica, his style is melodically fluid and instantly recognizable. Born in Harlem, New York, Blue grew up listening to performances by some of the world's most renowned artists at the legendary Apollo Theater. His fate was sealed when he received a harmonica for his 10th
birthday and since then he has been performing worldwide; he has recorded and appeared with Willie Dixon, the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Prince, Stan Getz, Ray Charles and many others. Blue won a GRAMMY in 1985 for Best Traditional Blues Recording as a featured performer on the album "Blues Explosion," which was recorded live at the Montreux Jazz Festival. Blue feels music deeply, as part of the human experience, and he is excited to share his gift with guests sailing on board Norwegian Getaway through June 14, 2014.</p>
<p>Carolyn Malachi, famous for her popular brand of soul music, emerged as a star following the release of her GRAMMY-nominated single,"Orion," in 2011. Her unique spoken-word meets hip-hop, R&B and jazz-fusion style of music intoxicates listeners and takes them on an inspiring musical journey. In addition to her musical success, Carolyn is a philanthropic social activist who has used her music to become a force for good by supporting international non-profit organizations such as The School Fund, which has already funded over 10,000 classroom hours for students in Tanzania and East Africa. Guests will be delighted
and inspired by Malachi's incredible sound and inspirational lyrics while cruising on Norwegian Getaway from June 15 through August 1, 2014.</p>
<p>Following Carolyn Malachi, Roddie Romero, a renowned, GRAMMY-nominated Louisiana artist who has been performing internationally at many of the world's most prestigious venues and festivals for over 20 years, will join Norwegian Getaway.</p>
<p>Known for his authentic, traditional Cajun and zydeco music, this Louisiana-roots rocker puts on an energetic show that is guaranteed to make guests in Norwegian Getaway's GRAMMY Experience at Sea get up and dance. Romero is also no stranger to cruising; he has
recently performed on board Norwegian Pearl during Cayamo, one of the line's music festival series events in partnership with Sixthman. Romero will perform on Norwegian Getaway from August 2 through August 30, 2014.</p>
<p>About Norwegian Cruise Line</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 47-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 13 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named <a title="European cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview">"Europe's Leading Cruise Line"</a> for the sixth consecutive year, as well as <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">"Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line"</a> and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards.</p>
<p>The Company recently took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Getaway on January 10, 2014. The largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, Norwegian Getaway boasts 28 dining options, including seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and a branch of Carlo's Bake Shop by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss." The entertainment lineup includes Broadway shows Legally Blonde and Burn the Floor and the unique dining and magic venue, the Illusionarium. Norwegian Getaway's sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, was named "Best New Ship of 2013" by the editors of Cruise Critic and "Best Rookie Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city.</p>
<p>The Company has two 4,200-passenger vessels on order at Meyer Werft: Norwegian Escape with delivery scheduled in the fall of 2015; and Norwegian Bliss with delivery in the spring of 2017.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of the Miami Dolphins/Sun Life Stadium, The New York Knicks, Blue Man Group and Legends in Concert; and the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at <a title="www.ncl.com/pressroom" href="https://www.ncl.com/pressroom">www.ncl.com/pressroom</a>. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit <a title="www.ncl.com" href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-brings-fifa-world-cup-sea-summerNorwegian Brings FIFA World Cup To The Sea This Summer2014-04-08T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is providing soccer fans with the chance to follow the FIFA World Cup™ while on board Norwegian ships this summer, as it will be screening the biggest matches fleet-wide*. World football's flagship event will be held in Brazil from June 12 to July 13, 2014.</p>
<p>A partnership with the TV channel SPORT 24 will ensure that throughout the competition key games from the tournament matches will be available on board. This means that football fans can have the best of both worlds – a relaxing summer vacation while enjoying one of the most exciting sporting events of the year.</p>
<p>Norwegian will be showcasing key matches in multiple venues onboard each ship, so guests will have plenty of options to relax and enjoy their vacation, while experiencing a great sporting atmosphere onboard.</p>
<p>Fans can enjoy the games onboard all of Norwegian's purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, including Miami's Ultimate Ship, Norwegian Getaway, sailing seven-day cruises to the Eastern <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">Caribbean</a>
from Miami, or onboard Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Getaway's sister-ship and the ship that brings the best of NYC to Sea, setting sail from the Big Apple to <a title="Bermuda cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/bermuda/overview">Bermuda</a>.
To book a Norwegian cruise, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit <a title="Norwegian Cruise Line" href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>.</p>
<p>*The SPORT 24 program schedule is subject to change and World Cup games will be broadcast live when possible. Permission to broadcast and use trademarks has been granted by IMG Sports Media. Limitations may apply while in port.</p>
<p>About Norwegian Cruise Line</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 47-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 13 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named <a title="European cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview">"Europe's Leading Cruise Line"</a> for the sixth consecutive year, as well as <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">"Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line"</a> and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards.</p>
<p>The Company recently took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Getaway on January 10, 2014. The largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, Norwegian Getaway boasts 28 dining options, including seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and a branch of Carlo's Bake Shop by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss." The entertainment lineup includes Broadway shows Legally Blonde and Burn the Floor and the unique dining and magic venue, the Illusionarium. Norwegian Getaway's sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, was named "Best New Ship of 2013" by the editors of Cruise Critic and "Best Rookie Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city.</p>
<p>The Company has two 4,200-passenger vessels on order at Meyer Werft: Norwegian Escape with delivery scheduled in the fall of 2015; and Norwegian Bliss with delivery in the spring of 2017.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of the Miami Dolphins/Sun Life Stadium, The New York Knicks, Blue Man Group and Legends in Concert; and the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at <a title="www.ncl.com/pressroom" href="https://www.ncl.com/pressroom">www.ncl.com/pressroom</a>. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit <a title="www.ncl.com" href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-escape-homeport-miami-year-round-norwegians-winter-201516-itineraries-annouNorwegian Escape to Homeport in Miami Year-Round; Norwegian's Winter 2015/16 Itineraries Announced2014-03-12T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line today announced that its newest and largest ship to date, Norwegian Escape, will homeport year-round at PortMiami, the cruise capital of the world, sailing an Eastern Caribbean itinerary. Along with the previously announced move of Norwegian Epic sailing year-round from Barcelona, the line's 2015/16 winter deployment includes its return to South America cruises, a larger Jewel-class ship sailing to the Mexican Riviera, as well as the addition of Port Canaveral, Florida as a seasonal homeport.</p>
<p>"Norwegian Escape's arrival to Miami coincides with Norwegian Epic's year-round Europe deployment, demonstrating the balanced approach we used to develop our winter 2015/16 deployment and ensuring that we had a varied offering of premium destinations that would be exciting to our guests," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian's chief executive officer. "Much of this deployment was designed based on feedback from our guests and travel partners, and we know they will be happy with the changes and enhancements we have made."</p>
<p>Norwegian Escape</p>
<p>Norwegian's newest and largest ship to date, at approximately 163,000 gross tons and 4,200 passenger berths, Norwegian Escape will join the fleet in October 2015. Beginning November 14, 2015, Norwegian Escape will offer seven-day Eastern <a title="caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">Caribbean</a> sailings from her year-round home port of Miami cruising to Tortola, British Virgin Islands; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; and Nassau, Bahamas. The ship will boast all of exciting and innovative features found on Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, plus a number of new spaces and interactive experiences that are yet to be announced.</p>
<p>"PortMiami looks forward to welcoming Norwegian Escape in 2015--the ship will be a fabulous addition to our fleet," said PortMiami Director Bill Johnson. "We are thrilled that this impressive vessel will make her debut at PortMiami-- the Cruise Capital of the World—and will be the third Norwegian Cruise Line ship to homeport here year round."</p>
<p>Europe</p>
<p>As previously announced, the 4,000 passenger Norwegian Epic will offer <a title="european cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview">Europe itineraries</a> from her new year-round homeport of Barcelona, Spain. From November 29, 2015 through April 7, 2016, Norwegian Epic will set sail from Barcelona on 10-day Canary Islands & Morocco itineraries, and 10, 11- or 12-day Western Mediterranean itineraries.</p>
<p>Caribbean</p>
<p>Miami's Ultimate Ship, Norwegian Getaway, will continue to sail year round from Miami on a new seven-day Western <a title="caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">Caribbean</a> itinerary departing every Sunday starting November 15, 2015. Ports of call include Norwegian's private island Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas; Ocho Rios, Jamaica; George Town, Grand Cayman; and Cozumel, Mexico.</p>
<p>Guests cruising to the Caribbean from the Big Apple can cruise on board Norwegian Breakaway or Norwegian Gem. Norwegian Breakaway, the ship that brings the best of NYC out to sea, will return to the Southern Caribbean during the fall and winter offering four 12-day Southern Caribbean itineraries: November 29, 2015; and January 3, 17 and 31, 2016. Ports of call on this sun-drenched itinerary include: San Juan, Puerto Rico; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; Tortola, British Virgin Islands; Castries, St. Lucia; Bridgetown, Barbados; and Basseterre, St. Kitts.</p>
<p>Norwegian Gem will offer 10-day Eastern <a title="caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">Caribbean cruises</a> from New York from October 10, 2015 through April 11, 2016, cruising to San Juan, Puerto Rico; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; and Tortola, British Virgin Islands. This new itinerary
provides a full day in San Juan, Puerto Rico, giving guests more time to explore this flavorful island or experience its world famous El Yunque rainforest.</p>
<p>Cruising from Tampa, Norwegian Star will offer one six-day Western Caribbean Sailing on October 19, 2015 followed by a series of seven-day Western Caribbean cruises through April 10, 2016. Norwegian Star will be the first ship in Norwegian's fleet to visit the line's new destination in Belize: Harvest Caye. In addition, Norwegian Star will visit ports of call including Roatán, Bay Islands, Honduras; Costa Maya, Mexico; and Cozumel, Mexico.
Cruisers looking to depart from New Orleans can sail on one of Norwegian Dawn's seven-day Western Caribbean itineraries. Departing every Sunday from November 15, 2015 through April 24, 2016, Norwegian Dawn will visit tropical ports of call including Cozumel, Mexico; Roatán, Bay Islands, Honduras; Costa Maya, Mexico; and Norwegian's all new destination in Belize, Harvest Caye.</p>
<p>Norwegian Jade repositions from Europe to Houston, Texas and will sail seven-day Western Caribbean cruises. From November 14, 2015 through April 9, 2016, guests will have the opportunity to visit Cozumel, Mexico; Roatán, Bay Islands, Honduras; and Norwegian's brand new destination, Harvest Caye, Belize.</p>
<p>Also returning to the <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">Caribbean</a> from Europe, Norwegian Spirit will offer alternating seven-day Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries from Port Canaveral every Saturday from November 21, 2015 through April 16, 2016. Norwegian Spirit's Eastern Caribbean itinerary visits Nassau, Bahamas; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; and Tortola, British Virgin Islands. The ship's Western Caribbean itinerary will include stops in Cozumel, Mexico; George Town, Grand Cayman; Ocho Rios, Jamaica; and Norwegian's private island, Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas.</p>
<p>South America</p>
<p>Norwegian Sun will return to South America for the first time since 2010, sailing 14-day South American voyages between Santiago (Valparaiso), Chile and Buenos Aires, Argentina from November 2015 to April 2016. Ports of call include Puerto Montt, Chile; Puerto Chacabuco, Chile; Punta Arenas, Chile; Ushuaia, Argentina; Stanley, Falkland Islands; Puerto Madryn, Argentina; and Montevideo, Uruguay. Guests on board will also enjoy a scenic cruise through the Chilean Fjords, Strait of Magellan and around Cape Horn.</p>
<p>Panama Canal</p>
<p>Guests who would like to experience the <a title="panama canal cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/panama_canal/overview">Panama Canal</a> without disembarking in a different port will have the opportunity to embark on a round-trip Panama Canal voyage from Miami on board Norwegian Pearl. Offering alternating 10- and 11-day Panama Canal cruises
from November 9, 2015 through January 1, 2016 and March 18, 2016 through April 8, 2016, guests will visit Oranjestad, Aruba; Cartagena, Colombia; Colón, Panama; and Puerto Limón, Costa Rica.</p>
<p>Norwegian Pearl will also offer a 17-day Panama Canal voyage from San Francisco to Miami on October 1, 2015. Ports of call include Los Angeles, California; Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; Huatulco, Mexico; Puerto Chiapas, Mexico; Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala; Puntarenas, Costa Rica; and Cartagena, Colombia.</p>
<p>Norwegian Jewel will offer two 15-day Panama Canal voyages from Los Angeles to Miami on January 3 and January 31, 2016 and two 13-day Panama Canal voyages from Miami to Los Angeles on January 18 and February 16, 2016. Ports of call on the 15-day itinerary include Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; Huatulco, Mexico; Puerto Chiapas, Mexico; Puntarenas, Costa Rica; daylight transit of the Panama Canal; Cartagena, Colombia and Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Guests cruising on the 13-day itinerary will visit Cartagena, Colombia; Puntarenas, Costa Rica; daylight transit of the Panama Canal; Huatulco, Mexico; Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.</p>
<p>Mexican Riviera</p>
<p>For the first time, Norwegian will base a Jewel-class ship in Los Angeles for the winter season. Norwegian Jewel will sail 22 seven-day Mexican Riviera itineraries from October 4, 2015 through April 24, 2016, visiting ports of call including Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.</p>
<p>Norwegian Sun will also offer three 11-Day Mexican Riviera sailings in October 2015
from San Diego, California. Ports of call include Manzanillo, Mexico; Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; Mazatlan, Mexico; La Paz (Pichilingue), Mexico; an overnight in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; and Ensenada, Mexico.</p>
<p>Bahamas and Florida</p>
<p>Norwegian Breakaway will offer seven-day <a title="bahamas cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/bahamas_florida/overview">Bahamas & Florida itineraries</a> from New York City from October 25 through November 22, 2015, from December 13 through 27, 2015 and from February 14 through April 17, 2015. Ports of call include Orlando & The Beaches (Port Canaveral); Norwegian's private island, Great Stirrup Cay; and Nassau, Bahamas.</p>
<p>Repositioning Cruises</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line will also offer a host of repositioning cruises during the
2015/2016 fall and winter seasons.</p>
<p>Norwegian Escape will offer a 10-Day Transatlantic from London (Southampton) to
Miami, Florida, on October 29, 2015 giving guests 10 days to explore and discover all of the exciting dining and entertainment that will be found on board the line's beautiful new vessel. </p>
<p>Norwegian Spirit will offer a 16-day Transatlantic voyage from Barcelona to Orlando and the Beaches (Port Canaveral) on November 5, 2015. Ports of call include Funchal, Madeira; St. John's, Antigua; Basseterre, St. Kitts; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; and St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.</p>
<p>Norwegian Star will sail a 13-Day Transatlantic voyage from London (Dover), England, to Tampa, Florida, on October 6, 2015 visiting Ponta Delgada, Azores and Miami, Florida.
Norwegian Jade's 16-Day Transatlantic from Barcelona, Spain to Houston will set sail on
October 29, 2015 and ports of call include Funchal, Madeira; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; and Miami, Florida.</p>
<p>Norwegian Dawn will sail a 14-Day Caribbean Adventure from Boston, Massachusetts, to New Orleans on October 30, 2015. Ports of call include San Juan, Puerto Rico; Kralendijk, Bonaire; Willemstad, Curacao; Oranjestad, Aruba; Ocho Rios, Jamaica; George Town, Grand Cayman; and Cozumel, Mexico.</p>
<p>For a shorter repositioning cruise option, Norwegian Jewel will offer a five-day Pacific Coastal cruise from Vancouver, British Columbia to Los Angeles, California on September 29, 2015 visiting Victoria, British Columbia and Astoria, Oregon.</p>
<p>Norwegian Pearl will also offer a Pacific Coastal cruise, a three-day itinerary from Vancouver, British Columbia to San Francisco, California on September 28, 2015, visiting Astoria, Oregon.</p>
<p>Open for Sale</p>
<p>Norwegian Escape's itineraries will open for Travel Partners to book groups on March 19, for Latitudes Rewards Members on March 25 and to the general public on March 26, 2014.
The remaining winter itineraries will be open for Travel Partners to book groups starting April 8, for Latitudes Rewards Members on April 15 and to the general public on April 16, 2014. </p>
<p>To book any of these exciting itineraries, contact a travel professional, call 866-234-7350 or visit www.ncl.com.</p>
<p>About Norwegian Cruise Line</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 47-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 13 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style
cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "<a title="European cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview">Europe's Leading Cruise Line</a>" for the sixth consecutive year, as well as "<a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line</a>" and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards.</p>
<p>The Company recently took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Getaway on January 10, 2014. The largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, Norwegian Getaway boasts 28 dining options, including seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and a branch of Carlo's Bake Shop by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss." The entertainment lineup includes Broadway
shows Legally Blonde and Burn the Floor and the unique dining and magic venue, the Illusionarium. Norwegian Getaway's sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, was named "Best New Ship of 2013" by the editors of Cruise Critic and "Best Rookie Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city.</p>
<p>The Company has two 4,200-passenger vessels on order at Meyer Werft: Norwegian Escape with delivery scheduled in the fall of 2015; and Norwegian Bliss with delivery in the spring of 2017.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of the Miami Dolphins/Sun Life Stadium, The New York Knicks, Blue Man Group and Legends in Concert; and the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at <a title="www.ncl.com/pressroom" href="https://www.ncl.com/pressroom">www.ncl.com/pressroom</a>. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, NCL America(TM), visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/famed-artist-guy-harvey-unveils-his-signature-hull-artwork-norwegian-escapeFamed Artist Guy Harvey Unveils His Signature Hull Artwork for Norwegian Escape2014-03-12T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that Guy Harvey, widely recognized as the world's finest marine wildlife artist and champion of ocean conservation, has been named to design the signature hull artwork of the line's largest ship to date, Norwegian Escape, scheduled to debut in October 2015. At an event this morning at Cruise Shipping Miami, the artist revealed his custom design for Norwegian Escape's hull, which features an underwater scene of marine wildlife. Norwegian's newest ship is Harvey's largest canvas to date, at 1065 feet in length, with his artwork spanning from the hull to the aft featuring two undersea scenes that blend seamlessly.</p>
<p>"Guy Harvey is the perfect artist to design Norwegian Escape's hull artwork because he is so passionate about the sea and his marine artwork is so life-like and well recognized," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's chief executive officer. "We also appreciate how Guy is focused on ocean conservation and keeping the marine environment pristine, we plan to work with him to help support the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation as that goes hand-in-hand with our company's strong commitment to the environment."</p>
<p>Harvey combines his unique artistic talents with his background as a marine biologist, diver, photographer and angler, to create marine wildlife art with an unmatched authenticity and visual appeal.</p>
<p>"I am deeply honored to be asked by Norwegian to paint the hull of the newest and largest ship in their fleet," said Harvey. "The larger than life paintings of popular but endangered marine creatures in the Caribbean will heighten public awareness about marine life. The large scale mural demonstrates the concern and respect that Norwegian and I have for the marine environment through which this ship will travel over the years."</p>
<p>Though recognized most recently for his floor-to-ceiling murals at the Ft. Lauderdale Airport and at Nova Southeastern University in Florida, Harvey is best known for his dynamic gamefish T-shirt designs. His original paintings have sold for tens of thousands of dollars and today, reproductions of his art, often seen on magazine and catalog covers, are offered as limited edition prints and can be found on a wide variety of clothing and gift items.
Harvey maintains his art studio in Grand Cayman, where he lives with his wife and two children.</p>
<p>The Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation funds inspired scientific research and innovative educational programs to encourage conservation and best management practices for sustainable marine environments. The Foundations ensures that future generations can enjoy and benefit from a naturally balanced marine ecosystem where fish and other wildlife flourish. Onboard Norwegian Escape, Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation-produced documentaries about endangered marine wildlife will be shown on the guest stateroom televisions so that guests can be more educated on how they can help with ocean conservation.</p>
<p>Also at Cruise Shipping Miami today, Norwegian announced that Norwegian Escape will homeport year-round in Miami and sail a seven-day Eastern <a title="caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">Caribbean</a> itinerary starting November 14, 2015; visiting Tortola, British Virgin Islands; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; and Nassau, Bahamas. At approximately 163,000 gross tons and 4,200 passenger berths, Norwegian Escape will join the fleet in October 2015. The ship's Eastern <a title="caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">Caribbean</a> itineraries will go on sale March 19, 2014. Norwegian Escape will boast all of exciting and innovative features found on Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, plus a number of new spaces and interactive experiences that are yet to be announced.</p>
<p>Norwegian Escape's itineraries will open for Travel Partners to book groups on March 19, for Latitudes Rewards Members on March 25 and to the general public on March 26, 2014. Additional information about Norwegian Escape can be found at <a title="www.escape.ncl.com" href="http://www.escape.ncl.com">www.escape.ncl.com</a> or on our Facebook page at <a title="www.ncl.com/facebook" href="https://www.ncl.com/facebook">www.ncl.com/facebook</a>. To book a cruise on Norwegian Escape contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit <a title="www.ncl.com" href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>.</p>
<p>About Norwegian Cruise Line</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 47-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 13 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style
cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "<a title="European cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview">Europe's Leading Cruise Line</a>" for the sixth consecutive year, as well as "<a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line</a>" and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards.</p>
<p>The Company recently took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Getaway on January 10, 2014. The largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, Norwegian Getaway boasts 28 dining options, including seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and a branch of Carlo's Bake Shop by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss." The entertainment lineup includes Broadway
shows Legally Blonde and Burn the Floor and the unique dining and magic venue, the Illusionarium. Norwegian Getaway's sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, was named "Best New Ship of 2013" by the editors of Cruise Critic and "Best Rookie Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city.</p>
<p>The Company has two 4,200-passenger vessels on order at Meyer Werft: Norwegian Escape with delivery scheduled in the fall of 2015; and Norwegian Bliss with delivery in the spring of 2017.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of the Miami Dolphins/Sun Life Stadium, The New York Knicks, Blue Man Group and Legends in Concert; and the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at <a title="www.ncl.com/pressroom" href="https://www.ncl.com/pressroom">www.ncl.com/pressroom</a>. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit <a title="www.ncl.com" href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and
Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-responds-discriminatory-actions-tunisian-governmentNorwegian Cruise Line Responds to Discriminatory Actions by the Tunisian Government2014-03-11T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>The government of Tunisia refused to allow Israeli nationals the right to disembark Norwegian Jade in the Port of La Goulette, Tunis on Sunday, March 9, 2014. In response to this discriminatory act, Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that it has cancelled all remaining calls to Tunisia and will not return.</p>
<p>"We want to send a strong message to Tunisia and ports around the world that we will not tolerate such random acts of discrimination against our guests," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's CEO. "We are outraged by this act and the fact that we were not notified in advance of this practice. We apologize sincerely to our guests who were affected and want them to know that we have taken the appropriate action in response."</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line employs more than 90 different nationalities and welcomes people of all nationalities aboard its vessels. The Company does not condone or tolerate discrimination of any type and with these cancellations hopes to send a message to those who do that such acts are completely unacceptable.</p>
<p>About Norwegian Cruise Line</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 46-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 12 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards for the sixth consecutive year.</p>
<p>The Company took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Breakaway on April 25, 2013. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city and includes hull art by legendary artist Peter Max; seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian; bakery by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss;" and fitness classes and a retrospective display from the ship's iconic godmothers, the Rockettes®. The entertainment lineup includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy. Sister ship Norwegian Getaway, currently under construction at Meyer Werft, will be the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami and will sail Eastern Caribbean voyages beginning in February. The Company also has two larger "Breakaway Plus" vessels on order for delivery in the fall of 2015 and spring of 2017.</p>
<p>The Company's largest ship, the 4,100 passenger Norwegian Epic has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly two years in a row and "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, The Second City®, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-getaway-feature-innovative-norwegian-iconcierge-smart-phone-applicationNorwegian Getaway to Feature Innovative "Norwegian iConcierge" Smart Phone Application2014-03-11T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that the company's revolutionary smart phone application, "Norwegian iConcierge" is now available on board the line's newest ship, Norwegian Getaway. Norwegian iConcierge has previously been activated on Norwegian Getaway's sister ship Norwegian Breakaway, as well as on Norwegian Epic, and will roll out to additional vessels in the fleet by the end of 2014.</p>
<p>In partnership with Allin Interactive, Norwegian's exclusive application allows guests to create a highly-customized vacation experience by providing interactive access to Norwegian Getaway's onboard guest information and service systems during their cruise, via the guest wifi network onboard, based on Allin's DigiMobile™ platform.</p>
<p>"Norwegian iConcierge app has been extremely popular among guests on Norwegian Epic and Norwegian Breakaway," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian's chief executive officer. "We are excited that those sailing on Miami's Ultimate Ship can now take advantage of all of the features included in this incredible technology."</p>
<p>Guests who download the free application are able to conveniently interact with Norwegian Getaway's systems from anywhere on board using their smart phone to make shore excursion, box office and dining reservations, view the ship's Freestyle Daily activity guide and review their folio activity all from the palm of their hand. In addition, Norwegian iConcierge offers guests the ability to easily find and communicate with fellow cruisers. Guests who have the application installed on their SIP capable smart phones will be able to make and send unlimited calls and messages to each other while on board for a nominal fee.</p>
<p>"We are very pleased to announce the activation of Norwegian iConcierge on Norwegian Getaway, which shows Norwegian Cruise Line's continued commitment to aggressively deploy innovative technology across multiple ships," stated Brian Blair, President of Allin Interactive. "We are happy that our DigiHD™ ITV and DigiMobile solutions are both part of the guest-facing experience on these groundbreaking vessels, and we look forward to further deployments across Norwegian Cruise Line's fleet later this year."</p>
<p>The Norwegian iConcierge app also features new ship-to-shore and shore-to-ship calling capabilities using a dedicated 1-800-number. For a low per minute rate, guests can now make and receive calls while onboard via the app.</p>
<p>Norwegian iConcierge is a free download and available through Apple, Android and Windows7 smart phone application stores. Norwegian is the first cruise line to implement this innovative technology across multiple ships, continuing the line's history of innovation and elevating the guest experience.</p>
<p>Norwegian Getaway is currently sailing year-round from Miami. As Miami's ultimate ship, Norwegian Getaway embodies the essence of her tropical hometown with hull artwork by Miami's own David "LEBO" Le Batard, which features a whimsical mermaid holding the sun above the waves. On board, Norwegian Getaway dazzles guests with the excitement of 678 Ocean Place and The Waterfront, a variety of interconnected indoor and outdoor venues on three dynamic decks that creates a multiplex of dining, activities and more and enhances guests' connection with the ocean.</p>
<p>To book a cruise on board Norwegian Getaway or any of Norwegian Cruise Line's vessels, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit www.ncl.com.</p>
<p>About Allin Corporation</p>
<p>Allin Corporation is a leading provider of interactive application development, technology consulting and platform integration services. Allin Interactive, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, specializes in deploying turn-key integrated interactive television and interactive mobile applications to the hospitality marketplace, based on its innovative browser-based DigiManager™ content management solution. Allin leverages its experience and custom development capabilities to deliver the most functionality and flexibility of any interactive hospitality solution in the world. The Company maintains offices in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. For additional information about Allin, visit the Company's Internet site on the World Wide Web at Allin.com.</p>
<p>About Norwegian Cruise Line</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 46-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 12 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards for the sixth consecutive year.</p>
<p>The Company took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Breakaway on April 25, 2013. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city and includes hull art by legendary artist Peter Max; seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian; bakery by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss;" and fitness classes and a retrospective display from the ship's iconic godmothers, the Rockettes®. The entertainment lineup includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy. Sister ship Norwegian Getaway, currently under construction at Meyer Werft, will be the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami and will sail Eastern Caribbean voyages beginning in February. The Company also has two larger "Breakaway Plus" vessels on order for delivery in the fall of 2015 and spring of 2017.</p>
<p>The Company's largest ship, the 4,100 passenger Norwegian Epic has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly two years in a row and "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, The Second City®, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-enhances-booking-engine-travel-partnersNorwegian Cruise Line Enhances Booking Engine for Travel Partners2014-03-06T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>To further the company's commitment to its Partners First philosophy and make it easier than ever for agencies to book cruise reservations through Norwegian Cruise Line, the line today announced the launch of a new "Freestyle" booking engine, giving travel partners more freedom and flexibility when making reservations via Norwegian's online tool. The new booking engine features an array of new functionalities in both the FIT and new Freestyle Groups modules.</p><p>One of the most exciting features, exclusive to Norwegian's booking engine, is the addition of interactive deck plans which allows agents to view all available staterooms on any deck, regardless of stateroom category. From the deck plan, agents also have the ability to select up to five staterooms in a variety of categories and place them on hold for 30 minutes as they finish the transaction. In addition, the new engine allows agents to conduct a side by side comparison of group versus FIT rates, extend options, apply coupons, enter check numbers and schedule final payment for a later date.</p><p>Norwegian has also created a new group booking engine called Freestyle Groups, which allows partners to create and manage their group reservations online. Exciting new enhancements to this booking engine include the ability to customize amenities down to the first stateroom, assign or distribute tour conductor credits, and include FIT staterooms into a group up to seven-days prior to sailing. In addition, Norwegian added features that enable host and consortia models to select how they would like commission to be paid and how they would like e-docs to be managed, while still maintaining a local presence.</p><p>"We continue to look for ways to make it easier for travel partners to do business with us," said Andy Stuart, executive vice president of global sales and passenger services. "We've listened to travel agent feedback on our booking engine and have incorporated the comments and suggestions into these latest enhancements. With all of these new features, we are confident that partners will love how easy and flexible it is to book their clients on Norwegian."</p><p>Norwegian's new booking engine is already receiving excellent feedback from the travel partner community. Linda Allen, Master Cruise Counselor at Cruises by Linda commented, "All of the agents in our office are delighted with the improved agent booking tools that Norwegian introduced. Our efficiency and ability to quickly and easily make a reservation on the Norwegian agent site is just one of the many reasons that we are recommending Norwegian more often to our clients."</p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line call center representatives will also always be available to assist partners who would prefer to work directly with a Norwegian agent.</p><p>About Norwegian Cruise Line</p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 46-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 12 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards for the sixth consecutive year.</p><p>The Company took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Breakaway on April 25, 2013. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city and includes hull art by legendary artist Peter Max; seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian; bakery by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss;" and fitness classes and a retrospective display from the ship's iconic godmothers, the Rockettes®. The entertainment lineup includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy. Sister ship Norwegian Getaway, currently under construction at Meyer Werft, will be the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami and will sail Eastern <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean</a> voyages beginning in February. The Company also has two larger "Breakaway Plus" vessels on order for delivery in the fall of 2015 and spring of 2017.</p><p>The Company's largest ship, the 4,100 passenger Norwegian Epic has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly two years in a row and "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, The Second City®, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.</p><p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p><p># # #</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-unveils-norwegian-epics-new-europe-itinerariesNorwegian Cruise Line Unveils Norwegian Epic's New Europe Itineraries2014-03-05T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line today announced Norwegian Epic's 2015/2016 winter itineraries from her new year-round homeport of Barcelona, Spain. From November 29, 2015 through April 7, 2016, Norwegian Epic will set sail from Barcelona on 10-day Canary Islands & Morocco itineraries, and 10, 11- or 12-day Western Mediterranean itineraries. Norwegian Epic's new <a title="european cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview">Europe</a> itineraries will open for sale in April 2014.</p>
<p>"Norwegian Epic is the perfect ship to bring to Europe year-round and the ship's new Europe itineraries are sure to be a hit among cruisers looking to explore this spectacular part of the world," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's chief executive officer. "These new itineraries provide exciting experiences and sights for our guests, while giving them a chance to spend more time exploring more of the beautiful cities that Europe is known for."</p>
<p>Canary Islands & Morocco</p>
<p>Norwegian Epic will offer 10-day Canary Islands & Morocco itineraries from Barcelona starting November 29, 2015. Norwegian Epic's Canary Islands & Morocco itineraries will encompass some of the most sought after ports of call along the North Western Coast of Africa and will visit: Tangier, Morocco; Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain; Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife, Spain; Funchal, Madeira, Portugal; and Málaga (Granada), Spain. Sail dates are: November 29, 2015; January 3, 24, 2016; February 14, 2016; and March 6 and 28, 2016.</p>
<p>Guests looking to celebrate Christmas 2015 on board Norwegian Epic can do so on a nine-day Canary Islands & Morocco itinerary on December 19, 2015. Guests cruising for Christmas will visit Tangier, Morocco; Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain; Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife, Spain; and Málaga (Granada), Spain.</p>
<p>Western Mediterranean</p>
<p>Guests wishing to cruise to the Western <a title="Mediterranean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview">Mediterranean</a> on Norwegian Epic can cruise on their choice of six-, 10-, 11-, and 12-day itineraries.
Norwegian Epic's 11-day itinerary features ports of call including Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy; Carthage, Tunisia; Palermo, Sicily, Italy; Naples (Pompeii), Italy; Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy; Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy; Palma, Majorca, Spain; and Barcelona, Spain, and will be offered on January 13, 2016 and February 3 and 24, 2016.</p>
<p>On December 9, 2015 and April 7, 2016, Norwegian Epic will sail two 10-day Western <a title="Mediterranean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview">Mediterranean</a> itineraries that visit Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy; Carthage, Tunisia; Palermo, Sicily, Italy; Naples (Pompeii), Italy; Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy; and Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy.
Guests looking to cruise through the New Year can set sail on December 28, 2015, from Barcelona on a six-day cruise. Ports of call include Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy; Naples (Pompeii), Italy and Palma, Majorca, Spain.</p>
<p>Norwegian Epic's final cruise of the winter season, on March 16, 2016, will be a 12-day Western <a title="Mediterranean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview">Mediterranean</a> that visits Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy; Carthage, Tunisia; Palermo, Sicily, Italy; Naples (Pompeii), Italy; Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy; Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy; Palma, Majorca, Spain; and Valencia, Spain.</p>
<p>About Norwegian Cruise Line</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 47-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 13 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" for the sixth consecutive year, as well as "Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line" and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards.</p>
<p>The Company recently took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Getaway on January 10, 2014. The largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, Norwegian Getaway boasts 28 dining venues, including seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and a branch of Carlo's Bake Shop by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss." The entertainment lineup includes Broadway shows Legally Blonde and Burn the Floor and the unique dining and magic venue, the Illusionarium. Norwegian Getaway's sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, was named "Best New Ship of 2013" by the editors of Cruise Critic and "Best Rookie Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city.</p>
<p>The Company has two 4,200-passenger vessels on order at Meyer Werft: Norwegian Escape with delivery scheduled in the fall of 2015; and Norwegian Bliss with delivery in the spring of 2017.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of the Miami Dolphins/Sun Life Stadium, The New York Knicks, Blue Man Group and Legends in Concert; and the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/cruising-norwegian-getting-sweeterCruising Like a Norwegian is Getting Sweeter2014-03-04T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that Master Baker Buddy Valastro, star of the popular TLC television series "Cake Boss" and "Next Great Baker," who recently opened two Carlo's Bake Shop locations on board Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, will now feature his incredible dessert creations on all Norwegian ships, fleet-wide.</p>
<P>"The Carlo's Bake Shop cakes and pastries on Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway have been a huge hit with our guests," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's chief executive officer. "We are thrilled to make Cruising like a Norwegian even sweeter now by offering Buddy's incredible dessert creations to guests sailing on all of the ships in our fleet."</p>
<p>"Our ‘family' is growing and we couldn't be happier," said Buddy Valastro. "Partnering with Norwegian to launch Carlo's on board Norwegian Breakaway and Getaway was an incredible experience and now we are so excited that cruisers on any of Norwegian's amazing ships will be able to enjoy our desserts during their vacations."</p>
<p>In the coming weeks, guests sailing on any Norwegian Cruise Line ship will have the opportunity to enjoy the delicious treats and confections that the original Carlo's bakery is known for, including: Carlo's Bake Shop's famous cannoli's, lobster tails, tiramisu, plus a variety of other unique cakes, cupcakes and Italian cookies.</p>
<p>Norwegian Epic will be the first ship to offer Carlo's Bakery items on board starting March 9, followed by Norwegian Dawn on March 16, Norwegian Jewel on March 23, Norwegian Star on March 30 and Norwegian Gem on April 8, 2014. The remaining ships will offer Carlo's items in the coming months.
Carlo's Bake Shop dessert items will be featured in each ship's Java and Atrium Cafes and available for purchase a la carte.</p>
<p>About Buddy</p>
<p>Buddy Valastro is an accomplished fourth generation baker born into the business owned and operated by his parents. Buddy grew up in Hoboken, New Jersey in an old-fashioned Italian family and showed a flair for cake decorating at an early age.</p>
<p>At the age of 17, Buddy's father died. Suddenly, the only son had to take on the responsibilities of the patriarch. He thrived under pressure. With the help of his family, Buddy has taken Carlo's Bakery to new heights, including expanding the bakery outside of Hoboken for the first time. In 2013, Buddy and the famiglia opened three new bakeries, Carlo's Bakery Ridgewood, Carlo's Bakery Westfield, and Carlo's Bakery Red Bank, all located in New Jersey. Always thinking bigger and better, Buddy has plans for further expansion to new locations. Growing up in a family of incredible cooks, Buddy brought his family's classic Italian recipes to the table, opening his first restaurant, Buddy V's, in the Venetian Las Vegas.</p>
<p>Back in Hoboken, Buddy balances working at the bakery, spending time with his family and filming the next seasons of Cake Boss, which just wrapped its sixth season and Next Great Baker, currently filming its fourth season.</p>
<p>Buddy is married to his wife Lisa, and they have four children; Sofia, Buddy Jr. Marco and Carlo. When he's not at the bakery, Buddy loves nothing more than spending time with his family. He also enjoys bowling and fishing.</p>
<p>About Norwegian Cruise Line</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 47-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 13 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "<a title="European cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview">Europe's Leading Cruise Line</a>" for the sixth consecutive year, as well as "<a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line</a>" and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards.</p>
<p>The Company recently took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Getaway on January 10, 2014. The largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, Norwegian Getaway boasts 28 dining venues, including seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and a branch of Carlo's Bake Shop by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss." The entertainment lineup includes Broadway shows Legally Blonde and Burn the Floor and the unique dining and magic venue, the Illusionarium. Norwegian Getaway's sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, was named "Best New Ship of 2013" by the editors of Cruise Critic and "Best Rookie Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city.</p>
<p>The Company has two 4,200-passenger vessels on order at Meyer Werft: Norwegian Escape with delivery scheduled in the fall of 2015; and Norwegian Bliss with delivery in the spring of 2017.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of the Miami Dolphins/Sun Life Stadium, The New York Knicks, Blue Man Group and Legends in Concert; and the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-announces-launch-secondary-public-offering-selling-shareholdersNorwegian Cruise Line Announces Launch of Secondary Public Offering By Selling Shareholders2014-03-04T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq: NCLH) ("Norwegian") announced today the launch of a secondary public offering of 15 million of its ordinary shares by Star NCLC Holdings Ltd. and certain funds affiliated with Apollo Global Management, LLC (together, the "Selling Shareholders") pursuant to an automatic shelf registration statement on Form S-3 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Norwegian will not sell any ordinary shares in the offering and will not receive any of the proceeds from the offering. The total number of Norwegian ordinary shares outstanding will not change as a result of the offering.</p>
<p>Citigroup is acting as the sole underwriter for the offering, and proposes to offer the ordinary shares from time to time for sale in one or more transactions on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, in the over-the-counter market, through negotiated transactions or otherwise at prevailing market prices, at prices related to prevailing market prices or at negotiated prices.</p>
<p>A registration statement relating to Norwegian's ordinary shares was previously filed with the SEC and became effective upon filing. Any offer or sale will be made only by means of a written prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus forming a part of an effective registration statement. The prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus may be obtained by contacting: </p>
<p>Citigroup<br />
Attn: Broadridge Financial Solutions<br />
1155 Long Island Avenue<br />
Edgewood, New York 11717<br />
(800) 831-9146</p>
<p>This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor will there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. </p>
<p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br />
Norwegian Cruise Line is a global cruise line operator, offering cruise experiences for guests with itineraries in North America (including <a title="Alaska cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/alaska/overview">Alaska</a> and <a title="Hawaii cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/hawaii/overview">Hawaii</a>), the <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">Caribbean</a>, <a title="Bermuda cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/bermuda/overview">Bermuda</a>, the <a title="Mediterranean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview">Mediterranean</a> and the <a title="European cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview">Baltic</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Forward Looking Statements</strong><br />
This press release contains "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release that address activities, events or developments that Norwegian expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. These statements include but are not limited to forward-looking statements about the proposed offering of ordinary shares of Norwegian and the business of Norwegian. There can be no assurance that actual results will not differ from those expected by management of Norwegian. For more information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those conveyed in the forward-looking statements, please refer to the "Risk Factors" and "Cautionary Statements Concerning Forward-Looking Statements" section of the prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus for this offering and Norwegian's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, which is incorporated by reference in the prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus for this offering. These forward-looking statements are based on and include Norwegian's expectations as of the date hereof. Norwegian does not undertake any obligation to update or revise such forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur, or of which Norwegian becomes aware, after the date hereof.</p>
<p>Contacts:<br />
Andrea DeMarco<br />
(305) 468-2463<br />
AnneMarie Mathews<br />
(305) 436-4799</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-launches-ultimate-freesome-saleNorwegian Launches the Ultimate Freesome Sale2014-02-25T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is launching its biggest sale of the year, the "Ultimate Freesome," giving guests the ultimate opportunity to save more than $1,000 when they book a new cruise reservation on Norwegian Getaway or Norwegian Breakaway from February 27 through March 10, 2014. Guests who book a balcony or a mini-suite stateroom will receive a free Ultimate Dining Package; and guests who book a suite will receive a free Ultimate Dining Package, plus a free Ultimate Beverage Package. In addition, all new reservations will enjoy free balcony upgrades and receive an e-coupon book valued at more than $300 in on- board savings.Military, Latitudes Rewards and AARP discounts may apply to select sailings.</p>
<p>"The Ultimate Freesome gives our guests the unique chance to enjoy an all-inclusive cruise experience," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's chief executive officer. "Our Ultimate Dining and Beverage Packages have proven very popular with our guests, and now, guests can take advantage of these two incredible packages while cruising on board our two newest ships."</p>
<p>Guests who take advantage of this incredible offer can enjoy their complimentary Ultimate Dining and Ultimate Beverage packages on board Miami's Ultimate Ship, Norwegian
Getaway, from April 19 through September 27, 2014; or on board the ship that brings the best of NYC out to sea, Norwegian Breakaway, on all sailings from April 20 to September 28, 2014.
Norwegian's Ultimate Dining Package***, valued at $238* per stateroom, gives guests the opportunity to have a taste of something deliciously new every night of their cruise when they experience the array of specialty restaurants found on board Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway. Diners will delight in Cagney's, Norwegian's signature steakhouse, featuring succulent grilled steaks, perfectly cooked double cut lamb chops and other delectable steakhouse favorites. Another one of Norwegian's signature specialty restaurants is the French bistro, where guests will enjoy French favorites such as escargot, coq au vin and a spectacular vanilla crème brulee for dessert. Guests will also love dining in Norwegian's traditional Italian restaurant, where they can feast on a variety of pastas, made-to-order specialty pizzas, and other Italian favorites such as chicken parmesan and osso bucco in a casual atmosphere. Those craving food from the Far East can be delighted by the entertaining chefs at Norwegian's Japanese Teppanyaki restaurant. Meat lovers will delight in the opportunity to dine in Moderno Churrascaria, where unlimited servings of succulent Brazilian barbeque are served tableside by Norwegian's own passadores.</p>
<p>Norwegian's Ultimate Beverage Package, valued at approximately $788* per stateroom, includes a variety of spirits and cocktails, draft or bottled beer and a wide selection of wine, as well as unlimited fountain sodas and juices at all bars, lounges, restaurants and on Great Stirrup Cay.</p>
<p>Norwegian Getaway made her debut in her year-round home port of Miami on February 8, 2014, and is now setting sail on seven-day cruises to the Eastern <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">Caribbean</a>. This spectacular new ship visits tropical ports of call including Philipsburg, St. Maarten; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; and Nassau, Bahamas. On board guests will be dazzled by the ship's Miami
flair, exceptional dining and entertainment as well as the excitement of 678 Ocean Place and The Waterfront, a variety of interconnected indoor and outdoor venues on three dynamic decks that creates a multiplex of dining, activities and more that enhance guests' connection with the ocean. Fares start at $599**.</p>
<p>Guests sailing from the Big Apple can set sail on board Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Getaway's sister-ship. Norwegian Breakaway is currently sailing seven-day cruises to the Bahamas and Florida, through April 27, 2014, visiting destinations including Port Canaveral (Orlando and Beaches), Florida; Nassau, Bahamas; and Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas, Norwegian's very own private Island. Beginning on May 4, 2014, Norwegian Breakaway sails to Bermuda for the summer and early fall and includes three full days on this beautiful island. Fares start at $639**.</p>
<p>To take advantage of this limited time offer, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit www.ncl.com.</p>
<p>*Based on double occupancy.</p>
<p>**Cruise Fare based on double occupancy.</p>
<p>***Package does not apply to Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian or a la carte priced restaurants such as the Sushi Bar, Noodle Bar and Ocean Blue on the Waterfront. However, when dining in one of these venues, guests will receive a discount of 20% off of their bill. Entertainment-based dining such as Cirque shows, Second City lunches, Nickelodeon Pajama Jam, Wine Lovers Lunch, Illusionarium and Chef's Table are also not included.</p>
<p>About Norwegian Cruise Line</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 47-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 13 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "<a title="European cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview">Europe's Leading Cruise Line</a>" for the sixth consecutive year, as well as "<a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line</a>" and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards.</p>
<p>The Company recently took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Getaway on January 10, 2014. The largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, Norwegian Getaway boasts 28 dining venues, including seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and a branch of Carlo's Bake Shop by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss." The entertainment lineup includes Broadway shows Legally Blonde and Burn the Floor and the unique dining and magic venue, the Illusionarium. Norwegian Getaway's sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, was named "Best New Ship of 2013" by the editors of Cruise Critic and "Best Rookie Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city.</p>
<p>The Company has two 4,200-passenger vessels on order at Meyer Werft: Norwegian Escape with delivery scheduled in the fall of 2015; and Norwegian Bliss with delivery in the spring of 2017.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of the Miami Dolphins/Sun Life Stadium, The New York Knicks, Blue Man Group and Legends in Concert; and the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-unveils-first-look-norwegian-escape-accommodationsNorwegian Unveils First Look at Norwegian Escape: Accommodations2014-02-18T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line today offered the first look at Norwegian Escape by unveiling the wide variety of staterooms that will be available on the line's largest ship to date at approximately 163,000 gross tons and 4,200 passenger berths, planned for delivery in fall 2015. The accommodations include the company's signature luxury ship–within-a-ship complex: The Haven by Norwegian; along with Studios, designed and priced for solo travelers; and many options for families, multi-generational groups, spa enthusiasts and more. Norwegian Escape includes all of the revolutionary features of Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, plus a number of new spaces and interactive experiences that will excite and inspire.</p>
<p>The Haven by Norwegian on Norwegian Escape will offer 95 spectacular, ultra-luxurious suite accommodation options including: The Haven Deluxe Owner's Suite, The Haven Owner's Suite, The Haven Two-Bedroom Family Villa, The Haven Penthouse and The Haven Spa Suite. The two-story Haven on Decks 17, 18 and 19 offers the ultimate in luxury and includes a private restaurant with outdoor terrace, lounge, and an enhanced courtyard area with retractable roof that features a pool, two whirlpools, sauna, spa treatment rooms and sundeck exclusively for Haven guests. All suites will feature pillow-top mattresses and fine linens from The Bliss Collection by Norwegian™. The Haven's exclusive benefits include priority embarkation and disembarkation; distinctive platinum keycard; the personal service of a butler and concierge, in-suite espresso/cappuccino machines; gourmet treats delivered each evening; along with plush bathrobes, slippers, oversized towels; and much more.</p>
<p>The Haven Deluxe Owner's Suite is the ship's most luxurious, well-appointed and spacious accommodation. The four Haven Deluxe Owner's Suites are 1,307 square feet of luxury at sea with living room, dining area, wet bar, guest half-bathroom and an extra spacious wrap-around balcony. Dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows provide an ever-changing seascape view. Glistening marble spans the enormous master bathroom, which includes two modern vanity sinks and a tub with equally amazing views. There are also four Owner's Suites that will sleep up to four guests and feature a separate bedroom, living/dining area, spacious balcony and one and a half bathrooms.</p>
<p>The Haven features 25 Two-Bedroom Family Villas that sleep up to six guests, offering a luxurious space for the whole family with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. In addition to the extra space, these beautiful suites offer floor-to-ceiling windows and private balconies. In all, this private enclave is 540 square feet of modern, luxurious bliss. The large master bathroom includes a luxury shower, two modern vanity sinks and an oversized tub.</p>
<p>The Haven Courtyard Penthouses offer an elevated cruise experience and the guest's choice of views featuring 22 Penthouses in the Haven, 14 Aft-Facing and 12 Forward-Facing Penthouses located on additional decks throughout the ship. Each accommodates between three and four guests and offers not only the extra space guests need, but also a luxurious king-size bed and dining and sitting areas.</p>
<p>For those who like to relax, Norwegian Escape offers 14 Haven Spa Suites where serenity is an understatement. These suites that sleep up to two guests are tranquil retreats of modern luxury and include soothing colors and clean lines that add a relaxing, spa-like ambience. Add a king-size bed, in-room hot tub, oversized waterfall shower with multiple body spay jets and complimentary access to the adjacent Spa Thermal Suite and Fitness Center and this is a true spa vacation experience.</p>
<p>Norwegian is continuing its popular award-winning Studio staterooms designed and priced for solo travelers on Norwegian Escape. The 82 Studios are located inside a private keycard-only access complex and feature a full-size bed, a window to the corridor, and separate areas for toilet, sink and shower. All Studio guests will have access to the private Studio Lounge.</p>
<p>The ship's 308 Mini-Suites are perfect for those seeking a little more room than the standard Balcony Stateroom. Featuring two lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed, and bedding to accommodate up to two additional guests, Mini-Suites offer amazing views and so much more. There are 42 Family Mini-Suites on board that offer the perfect accommodation option for guests traveling with children. They feature a king bed, a bathtub, bedding to accommodate two additional guests and are conveniently located near Splash Academy, the ship's complimentary kids' facilities. For those who like to indulge themselves, Norwegian Escape features 24 Spa Mini-Suites with tranquil spa décor and waterfall showers, offering exclusive access to the ship's Spa Thermal Suite and Fitness Center. Some connecting Mini-Suite staterooms are also available.</p>
<p>Guests sailing in one of the 1,168 Balcony Staterooms can take in the amazing views from these staterooms that include two lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed and bedding that can accommodate up to two additional guests. Of those, there are 172 Family Balconies that are ideal for guests traveling with children. These staterooms are also conveniently located near the children's facilities. Some connecting staterooms are also available.</p>
<p>Norwegian Escape will also include Oceanview staterooms that feature large picturesque windows and two lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed. Of the 114 Oceanview staterooms, there are 42 Family Oceanview Staterooms that can accommodate up to five guests; connecting staterooms are also available.</p>
<p>Norwegian Escape's accommodations mix also includes 407 inside staterooms which include two lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed. Some Inside Staterooms have up to two additional Pullman beds and connecting Inside Staterooms are also available. This comfortable stateroom option is located on various decks throughout the ship and some are adjacent to the children's facilities.</p>
<p>There are a total of 47 wheelchair accessible staterooms in a variety of categories, including suites; all feature lowered wash basins; collapsible shower stools mounted on shower walls; all toilets feature collapsible arm guards.</p>
<p>Norwegian Escape's itinerary and homeport will be announced in December, when the first sailings will go on sale. Additional information and accommodation renderings can be found at www.escape.ncl.com or on our Facebook page at www.ncl.com/facebook.</p>
<p>About Norwegian Cruise Line</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 47-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 13 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "<a title="European cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview">Europe's Leading Cruise Line</a>" for the sixth consecutive year, as well as "<a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line</a>" and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards.</p>
<p>The Company recently took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Getaway on January 10, 2014. The largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, Norwegian Getaway boasts 28 dining venues, including seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and a branch of Carlo's Bake Shop by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss." The entertainment lineup includes Broadway shows Legally Blonde and Burn the Floor and the unique dining and magic venue, the Illusionarium. Norwegian Getaway's sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, was named "Best New Ship of 2013" by the editors of Cruise Critic and "Best Rookie Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city.</p>
<p>The Company has two 4,200-passenger vessels on order at Meyer Werft: Norwegian Escape with delivery scheduled in the fall of 2015; and Norwegian Bliss with delivery in the spring of 2017.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of the Miami Dolphins/Sun Life Stadium, The New York Knicks, Blue Man Group and Legends in Concert; and the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-reports-financial-results-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2013Norwegian Cruise Line Reports Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year 20132014-02-18T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line (NASDAQ: NCLH, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., NCL Corporation Ltd., "Norwegian" or "the Company"), today reported results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2013, and provided guidance for the first quarter and full year 2014.</p>
<p><strong>Full Year 2013 Highlights</strong><br />
- Adjusted EPS of $1.41, up 45.4% <br />
- Net Yield increase of 4.3% (or 4.2% on a Constant Currency basis)<br />
- Revenue of $2.6 billion, up 12.9%<br />
- Adjusted EBITDA of $647.2 million, up 16.5%<br />
- Financial transaction milestones, including initial public offering, optimize capital structure<br />
- Introduction of Company's first Breakaway class ship, Norwegian Breakaway<br />
- Commenced development of recently acquired island destination in Belize</p>
<p><strong>Fourth Quarter 2013 Highlights</strong><br />
- Adjusted EPS of $0.19 compared to $0.04 in prior year<br />
- Net Yield increase of 4.8% (or 4.7% on a Constant Currency basis)<br />
- Revenue of $600.3 million, up 19.3%<br />
- Adjusted EBITDA of $124.1 million, up 19.9%</p>
<p><strong>Full Year 2013 Results</strong><br />
"A year that began with a highly successful initial public offering, followed by other transactions which resulted in a strong balance sheet and credit metrics, and the launch of the first ship in our Breakaway class, Norwegian Breakaway, will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the seminal years in Norwegian's 47-year history," said Kevin Sheehan, president and chief executive officer. "The hard work of 25,000 Norwegian team members, all with a keen focus on our vision and mission, has been the catalyst for reaching these milestones, reporting solid financial performance in a challenging year for the industry and positioning the Company for measured, disciplined growth" continued Sheehan.</p>
<p>For the full year 2013, the Company reported Adjusted EPS of $1.41, which is above the top range of the Company's guidance and a 45.4% increase from 2012 Adjusted EPS of $0.97. Adjusted Net Income for the year was $295.8 million compared to $173.1 million in 2012. On a GAAP basis, net income and diluted earnings per share were $101.7 million and $0.49, respectively, the difference primarily relates to the prepayment and refinancing of certain credit facilities and the redemption of certain of the Company's senior notes in connection with the Company's initial public offering and refinancing activities.</p>
<p>A 13.4% improvement in Net Revenue was the result of the addition of Norwegian Breakaway to the Company's fleet, along with an increase in Net Yield of 4.3% (or 4.2% on a Constant Currency basis) from higher ticket pricing and onboard spend, partially offset by three incremental scheduled Dry-docks.</p>
<p>Adjusted Net Cruise Cost excluding Fuel per Capacity Day increased 3.6% (or 3.4% on a Constant Currency basis) mainly due to the aforementioned Dry-docks along with inaugural and other newbuild launch-related expenses. The Company's fuel price per metric ton, net of hedges, was $675 compared to $664 in 2012 while fuel consumption per Capacity Day decreased 3.3% in the period.</p>
<p>Interest expense, net for the year was $282.6 million and included $160.6 million in charges related to the aforementioned prepayments and refinancing of certain credit facilities and redemption of certain of senior notes. Excluding these charges interest expense, net was $122.0 million compared to $189.9 million in the prior year.</p>
<p><strong>Fourth Quarter 2013 Results</strong><br />
The Company reported fourth quarter 2013 Adjusted EPS of $0.19 on Adjusted Net Income of $40.5 million compared to $0.04 and $5.6 million, respectively, for the same period in 2012. Net income and diluted earnings per share on a GAAP basis were $36.1 million and $0.17, respectively.</p>
<p>Net Revenue for the period increased 19.3% from the addition of Norwegian Breakaway to the Company's fleet and a 4.8% increase in Net Yield (4.7% on a Constant Currency basis), partially offset by a Dry-dock for Norwegian Sky. Adjusted Net Cruise Cost excluding Fuel per Capacity Day increased 7.6% primarily due to the Dry-dock in the period and the acceleration of certain scheduled repairs and maintenance that the Company performed in the fourth quarter. Fuel price per metric ton, net of hedges, decreased 6.6% to $649 from $695.</p>
<p>Interest expense, net decreased to $24.6 million from $47.7 million in 2012, benefitting from the aforementioned financial transactions.</p>
<p><strong>2014 Guidance and Sensitivities</strong><br />
In addition to the results for the fourth quarter and full year 2013, the Company also provided the following guidance for the first quarter and full year 2014, along with accompanying sensitivities.</p>
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<p>The following reflects the Company's expectations regarding fuel consumption and pricing, along with accompanying sensitivities.</p>
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<p>As of December 31, 2013, the Company had hedged approximately 65%, 53%, and 15% of its remaining 2014, 2015 and 2016 projected metric tons of fuel purchases, respectively.</p>
<p>Future capital commitments consist of contracted commitments, including future expected capital expenditures for business enhancements and ship construction contracts. As of December 31, 2013, anticipated capital expenditures together with amounts for ship construction and related export credit financing were as follows (in thousands, based on the euro/U.S. dollar exchange rate as of December 31, 2013):</p>
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<p><strong>Newbuild Update and Other Highlights</strong><br />
On January 10, 2014 the Company took delivery of the latest ship in its fleet, the 4,000-berth Norwegian Getaway. The second in the Company's Breakaway class fleet, the ship offers a host of game-changing features and amenities that have been hailed as revolutionary when first introduced in 2013 on her sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway. These features include The Waterfront, a quarter-mile outdoor promenade lined with restaurants and lounges and 678 Ocean Place, the hub of the ship's nightlife activities with additional restaurants, entertainment venues and more. Unique to Norwegian Getaway are entertainment offerings including the hit Broadway musical Legally Blonde, the Latin-inspired Broadway ballroom show Burn the Floor and the first GRAMMY Experience at sea. The ship also boasts the Illusionarium, an extraordinary venue for the ship's first-at-sea magic, illusion and special effects dinner show.</p>
<p>The ship also marks Norwegian's return to the year-round, seven-day <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">Caribbean</a> market from Miami after a decade-long absence. Said Sheehan on Norwegian Getaway's arrival, "Norwegian pioneered Homeland Cruising over ten years ago by expanding its offering to homeports around the country. Today, as we expand our fleet through our disciplined newbuild program, we felt that now was the right time to not only return to Miami year-round, but to return with the largest ship to homeport year-round in the Cruise Capital of the World." Continued Sheehan, "Her seven-day sailings to the Caribbean provide a consistent option for our guests and travel partners looking for a Freestyle Cruising experience from Miami any time of year." As "Miami's Ultimate Ship", Norwegian Getaway showcases venues and features reminiscent of Miami and the surrounding areas, including The Tropicana Room, which harkens to 1950's Miami Beach dining and dancing halls, the Sugarcane Mojito Bar and the Sunset Bar, inspired by Ernest Hemingway's Key West.</p>
<p>Construction on the Company's current newbuilds, the 4,200-berth Norwegian Escape and Norwegian Bliss is on schedule for deliveries in the fall of 2015 and spring of 2017, respectively.</p>
<p>On February 17, 2014 the Company announced the addition of F. Robert Salerno and Robert Seminara to its board of directors. Mr. Salerno is a veteran of the car rental industry, beginning his career with The Hertz Corporation and advanced through increasingly broader operating and leadership positions. Mr. Salerno later joined Avis as Vice President for the New York Area, after which he was promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer, a position he held until 2010 when he became Vice Chairman until his retirement in 2011. During his tenure the company moved from employee-owned to publically traded on NASDAQ as well as acquired Budget to form the Avis Budget Group, on whose board he currently serves. Salerno joins the board as an independent director and replaces Steve Martinez as a member of the audit committee. Mr. Seminara is a Senior Partner of Apollo having joined in 2003 and oversees the firm's efforts in the packaging sector. Prior to that time, Mr. Seminara was a member of the Private Equity group at Evercore Partners from 1996 to 2003. Prior to his tenure at Evercore, Mr. Seminara was employed by Lazard Frères & Co. in the Media & Communications group. Mr. Seminara serves on the board of directors of Berry Plastics Group, Inc. In addition, he is a member of the Board of Managers of Momentive Performance Materials.</p>
<p><strong>Conference Call</strong><br />
The Company has scheduled a conference call for Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. EST to discuss fourth quarter and full year 2013 results. A link to the live webcast can be found on the Company's Investor Relations website at www.investor.ncl.com. A replay of the conference call will also be available on the website for 30 days after the call.</p>
<p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br />
Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 47-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 13 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "<a title="European cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview">Europe's Leading Cruise Line</a>" for the sixth consecutive year, as well as "<a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line</a>" and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards.</p>
<p>The Company recently took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Getaway on January 10, 2014. The largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, Norwegian Getaway boasts 28 dining options, including seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and a branch of Carlo's Bake Shop by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss." The entertainment lineup includes Broadway shows Legally Blonde and Burn the Floor and the unique dining and magic venue, the Illusionarium. Norwegian Getaway's sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, was named "Best New Ship of 2013" by the editors of Cruise Critic and "Best Rookie Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city.</p>
<p>The Company has two 4,200-passenger vessels on order at Meyer Werft: Norwegian Escape with delivery scheduled in the fall of 2015; and Norwegian Bliss with delivery in the spring of 2017.
Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of the Miami Dolphins/Sun Life Stadium, The New York Knicks, Blue Man Group and Legends in Concert; and the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
<p><strong>Terminology</strong></p>
<p>Adjusted EBITDA. EBITDA adjusted for other income (expense) and other supplemental adjustments.</p>
<p>Adjusted EPS. Diluted earnings (loss) per share adjusted for supplemental adjustments.</p>
<p>Adjusted Free Cash Flow. Free Cash Flow adjusted for proceeds from ship construction financing facilities and other supplemental adjustments.</p>
<p>Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel. Net Cruise Cost excluding fuel expense adjusted for supplemental adjustments.</p>
<p>Adjusted Net Income. Net income (loss) adjusted for supplemental adjustments.</p>
<p>Berths. Double occupancy capacity per stateroom (single occupancy per studio stateroom) even though many staterooms can accommodate three or more passengers.</p>
<p>Business Enhancement Capital Expenditures. Capital expenditures other than those related to new ship construction.</p>
<p>Capacity Days. Available Berths multiplied by the number of cruise days for the period.</p>
<p>Constant Currency. A calculation whereby foreign currency-denominated revenues and expenses in a period are converted at the U.S. dollar exchange rate of a comparable period in order to eliminate the effects of foreign exchange fluctuations.</p>
<p>Dry-dock. A process whereby a ship is positioned in a large basin where all of the fresh/sea water is pumped out in order to carry out cleaning and repairs of those parts of a ship which are below the water line.</p>
<p>EBITDA. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.</p>
<p>Free Cash Flow. Net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures for ship construction, business enhancements and other.</p>
<p>GAAP. Generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S.</p>
<p>Gross Cruise Cost. The sum of total cruise operating expense and marketing, general and administrative expense.</p>
<p>Gross Yield. Total revenue per Capacity Day.</p>
<p>Initial Public Offering (or "IPO"). The initial public offering of 27,058,824 ordinary shares, par value $.001 per share, of NCLH, which was consummated on January 24, 2013.</p>
<p>Net Cruise Cost. Gross Cruise Cost less commissions, transportation and other expense and onboard and other expense.</p>
<p>Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel. Net Cruise Cost less fuel expense.</p>
<p>Net Debt-to-Capital. Net Debt-to-Capital is defined as total debt less cash and cash equivalents ("Net Debt") divided by Net Debt plus shareholders' equity.</p>
<p>Net Revenue. Total revenue less commissions, transportation and other expense and onboard and other expense.</p>
<p>Net Yield. Net Revenue per Capacity Day.</p>
<p>Occupancy Percentage or Load Factor. The ratio of Passenger Cruise Days to Capacity Days. A percentage in excess of 100% indicates that three or more passengers occupied some staterooms.</p>
<p>Passenger Cruise Days. The number of passengers carried for the period, multiplied by the number of days in their respective cruises.</p>
<p>ROI Capital Expenditures. Comprised of project-based capital expenditures which have a quantified return on investment.</p>
<p>Secondary Offering(s). Public offering in August 2013 resulting in the sale of 23,000,000 ordinary shares by our
sponsors and public offering in December 2013 resulting in the sale of 25,300,000 ordinary shares by our sponsors.</p>
<p><strong>Non-GAAP Financial Measures</strong><br />
We use certain non-GAAP financial measures, such as Net Revenue, Net Yield, Net Cruise Cost, Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel and Adjusted EBITDA to enable us to analyze our performance. We utilize Net Revenue and Net Yield to manage our business on a day-to-day basis and believe that they are the most relevant measures of our revenue performance because they reflect the revenue earned by us net of significant variable costs. In measuring our ability to control costs in a manner that positively impacts net income, we believe changes in Net Cruise Cost and Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel to be the most relevant indicators of our performance.</p>
<p>As our business includes the sourcing of passengers and deployment of vessels outside of North America, a portion of our revenue and expenses are denominated in foreign currencies, particularly euro and British Pound sterling, which are subject to fluctuations in currency exchange rates versus our reporting currency, the U.S. dollar. In order to monitor results excluding these fluctuations, we calculate certain non-GAAP measures on a Constant Currency basis whereby current period revenue and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using currency exchange rates of the comparable period. We believe that presenting these non-GAAP measures on both a reported and Constant Currency basis is useful in providing a more comprehensive view of trends in our business. </p>
<p>We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is appropriate as a supplemental financial measure as it is used by management to assess operating performance, is a factor in the evaluation of the performance of management and is the primary metric used in determining the Company's performance incentive bonus paid to its employees. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is a useful measure in determining the Company's performance as it reflects certain operating drivers of the Company's business, such as sales growth, operating costs, marketing, general and administrative expense and other operating income and expense. Adjusted EBITDA is not a defined term under GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA is not intended to be a measure of liquidity or cash flows from operations or measures comparable to net income as it does not take into account certain requirements such as capital expenditures and related depreciation, principal and interest payments and tax payments and it includes other supplemental adjustments.</p>
<p>In addition, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS are supplemental financial measures used to demonstrate GAAP net income and EPS excluding certain charges. We use Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS as key performance measures of our earnings performance, and we believe that both management and investors benefit from referring to these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing our performance and when planning, forecasting, and analyzing future periods. These non-GAAP financial measures also facilitate management's internal comparison to our historical performance. These charges vary from period to period; thus, our presentation of Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS may not be indicative of future adjustments or results.</p>
<p>You are encouraged to evaluate each adjustment used in calculating our non-GAAP financial measures and the reasons we consider our non-GAAP financial measures appropriate for supplemental analysis. In evaluating our non-GAAP financial measures, you should be aware that in the future we may incur expenses similar to the adjustments in our presentation. Our non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools, and you should not consider these measures in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Our presentation of our non-GAAP financial measures should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items. Our non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to other companies. Please see a historical reconciliation of these measures to items in our consolidated financial statements below.</p>
<p><strong>Note on Forward-Looking Statements</strong><br />
This release may contain "forward-looking statements" intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words "expect," "anticipate," "goal," "project," "plan," "believe," "seek," "will," "may," "forecast," "estimate," "intend," "future," and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, which are not historical in nature. These forward-looking statements reflect Norwegian's current expectations, and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Among the important risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements are the adverse impact of general economic conditions and related factors such as high levels of unemployment and underemployment, fuel price increases, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; changes in cruise capacity, as well as capacity changes in the overall vacation industry; intense competition from other cruise companies as well as non-cruise vacation alternatives which could affect our ability to compete effectively; negative publicity surrounding the cruise industry; changes in fuel prices and/or other cruise operating costs; the risks associated with operating internationally, including changes in interest rates and/or foreign currency rates; the continued borrowing availability under our credit facilities and compliance with our financial covenants; our substantial indebtedness, including the inability to generate the necessary amount of cash to service our existing debt, and to repay our credit facilities; our ability to incur significantly more debt despite our substantial existing indebtedness; the impact of volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; adverse events impacting the security of travel such as terrorist acts, acts of piracy, armed conflict and other international events; the impact of any future changes relating to how external distribution channels sell and market our cruises; the impact of any future increases in the price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; the impact of delays, costs and other factors resulting from emergency ship repairs as well as scheduled repairs, maintenance and refurbishment of our ships; the delivery schedules and estimated costs of new ships on terms that are favorable or consistent with our expectations; the impact of problems encountered at shipyards, as well as, any potential claim, impairment loss, cancellation or breach of contract in connection with our contracts with shipyards; the impact of the spread of epidemics and viral outbreaks; the uncertain political environment in countries where we operate; the impact of weather and natural disasters; accidents and other incidents affecting the health, safety, security and vacation satisfaction of guests or causing damage to ships, which could cause the modification of itineraries or cancellation of a cruise or series of cruises; the impact of pending or threatened litigation and investigations; our ability to obtain insurance coverage on terms that are favorable or consistent with our expectations; the impact of any breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; the impact of amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues; the continued availability of attractive port destinations; our ability to attract and retain key personnel and qualified shipboard crew, maintain good relations with employee unions, maintain or renegotiate our collective bargaining agreements on favorable terms and prevent any disruptions in work; changes involving the tax, environmental, health, safety, security and other regulatory regimes in which we operate; increases in our future fuel expenses related to implementing IMO regulations, which require the use of higher priced low sulfur fuels in certain cruising areas; the implementation of regulations in the U.S. requiring U.S. citizens to obtain passports for travel to additional foreign destinations; and other factors discussed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). For more information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those conveyed in the forward-looking statements, please refer to the "Risk Factors" section of the Annual Reports on Form 10-K filed by each of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. ("NCLH") and NCL Corporation Ltd. ("NCLC") with the SEC and subsequent filings by NCLH and NCLC. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in expectations or events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements are based. In addition, certain financial measures in this website constitute non-GAAP financial measures as defined by Regulation G. A reconciliation of these items can be found on the Company's web site at www.investor.ncl.com.</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-welcomes-frank-weber-vice-president-product-developmentNorwegian Cruise Line Welcomes Frank Weber as Vice President, Product Development2014-02-17T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that Frank Weber, a seasoned cruise industry executive, rejoined the company as vice president, product development. In this new role, Weber will lead various product development and enhancement projects on the hotel operations team, including the development and implementation of new menus, food upgrades, service and culinary training for Norwegian's complimentary dining venues; development of new restaurant, bar and entertainment concepts; and expansion of existing brand partner relationships.</p>
<p>Norwegian's unique Freestyle Cruising proposition has been at the forefront of the industry for more than a decade; and in his new role, Weber will be responsible for ensuring Norwegian's legacy is taken to the next level. Weber plans to introduce a variety of new innovative dining concepts, enhanced menus and distinct culinary alliances in a strong effort to enhance the on-board experience and increase guest satisfaction.</p>
<p>"Frank Weber brings a wealth of experience, entrepreneurial spirit and drive for innovation to our team," said Michael Flesch, senior vice president, hotel operations. "He has rejoined our team at the right time and will fully support our growth and drive business and product improvements moving forward."</p>
<p>"I am very excited to be a ‘Norwegian' again," Weber said. "Norwegian Cruise Line is truly the most exciting and most progressive cruise company in the industry."</p>
<p>For the past 10 years, Weber served as Vice President Food & Beverage Operations at Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd., where he built an award-winning Food & Beverage operation. In addition, he was responsible for developing many new, innovative dining concepts. Weber also built significant brand relationships including the first fully licensed ‘Starbucks at Sea' in the cruise industry.</p>
<p>Weber began his cruise line career at Norwegian Cruise Line in 1992, serving shipboard and shore side as Executive Chef and Hotel Director, through 1999. From there, he held a variety of hotel operations positions at Radisson Seven Seas and Pan Hotel Services.</p>
<p>Weber has been recognized in the hospitality industry for his dedication to quality and innovation and has received several awards including the Ivy Award in 2010 and the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA) Silver Plate Award in 2012 in the Hotel and Lodging category, the first time that the IFMA recognized a cruise line executive.</p>
<p>About Norwegian Cruise Line</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 47-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 13 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "<a title="European cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview">Europe's Leading Cruise Line</a>" for the sixth consecutive year, as well as "<a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line</a>" and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards.</p>
<p>The Company recently took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Getaway on January 10, 2014. The largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, Norwegian Getaway boasts 28 dining venues, including seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and a branch of Carlo's Bake Shop by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss." The entertainment lineup includes Broadway shows Legally Blonde and Burn the Floor and the unique dining and magic venue, the Illusionarium. Norwegian Getaway's sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, was named "Best New Ship of 2013" by the editors of Cruise Critic and "Best Rookie Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city.</p>
<p>The Company has two 4,200-passenger vessels on order at Meyer Werft: Norwegian Escape with delivery scheduled in the fall of 2015; and Norwegian Bliss with delivery in the spring of 2017.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of the Miami Dolphins/Sun Life Stadium, The New York Knicks, Blue Man Group and Legends in Concert; and the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-install-scrubbers-green-tech-marine-six-shipsNorwegian Cruise Line to Install Scrubbers from Green Tech Marine on Six Ships2014-02-13T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>To further the company's commitment to environmental stewardship, Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that the line will make a significant investment in the installation of 28 scrubbers on six ships in the line's fleet. The company has contracted with Green Tech Marine for the outfitting of the scrubbers on Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Dawn, Norwegian Jewel, Norwegian Gem, Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian Sun. The scrubbers will be installed starting this spring and installation will continue through 2016. Green Tech Marine also supplied the scrubbers on the line's Hawaii-based Pride of America last year and will deliver 10 scrubbers to the company's two new builds, Norwegian Escape and Norwegian Bliss, being constructed at MEYER WERFT in Germany.</p>
<p>The scrubbers will be installed starting this spring and installation will continue through 2016. Green Tech Marine also supplied the scrubbers on the line's Hawaii-based Pride of America last year and will deliver 10 scrubbers to the company's two new builds, Norwegian Escape and Norwegian Bliss, being constructed at MEYER WERFT in Germany.</p>
</p>"We remain committed to environmental protection at Norwegian Cruise Line," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's chief executive officer. "Therefore, it is important for us to invest in new technologies, such as Green Tech's innovative scrubber systems, in order to reduce fuel emissions, overall energy consumption, and the company's environmental footprint."</p>
<p>Green Tech Marine is a world leading scrubber supplier that develops innovative, environmentally friendly, high-performance, energy-saving solutions to the marine industry. Green Tech's compact scrubber systems will replace the current silencers on all six Norwegian vessels.</p>
<p>"We are very pleased to have Norwegian Cruise Line as a returning customer," says CEO Peter Strandberg. "The decision to install scrubber systems on six additional ships demonstrates Norwegian Cruise Line's commitment to environmental regulations and reaffirms that Green Tech Marine's scrubbers have taken a strong position in the exhaust gas cleaning market."</p>
<p>About Norwegian Cruise Line</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 47-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 13 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "<a title="European cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview">Europe's Leading Cruise Line</a>" for the sixth consecutive year, as well as "<a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line</a>" and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards.</p>
<p>The Company recently took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Getaway on January 10, 2014. The largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, Norwegian Getaway boasts 28 dining venues, including seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and a branch of Carlo's Bake Shop by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss." The entertainment lineup includes Broadway shows Legally Blonde and Burn the Floor and the unique dining and magic venue, the Illusionarium. Norwegian Getaway's sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, was named "Best New Ship of 2013" by the editors of Cruise Critic and "Best Rookie Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city.</p>
<p>The Company has two 4,200-passenger vessels on order at Meyer Werft: Norwegian Escape with delivery scheduled in the fall of 2015; and Norwegian Bliss with delivery in the spring of 2017.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of the Miami Dolphins/Sun Life Stadium, The New York Knicks, Blue Man Group and Legends in Concert; and the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/grammy-nominated-percussionist-sammy-figueroa-headline-grammy-experience-sea-norwegiaGrammy Nominated Percussionist Sammy Figueroa to Headline the Grammy Experience at Sea on Norwegian Getaway2014-02-10T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Legendary jazz percussionist Sammy Figueroa will be the next headline act on Norwegian Getaway's GRAMMY® Experience at Sea beginning February 15, 2014. He will succeed Latin jazz flautist Nestor Torres after the ship's inaugural Eastern <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">Caribbean cruise</a>, beginning an eight-week residency on Norwegian's most spectacular ship from through April 12, 2014.</p>
<p>Sammy Figueroa has long been considered to be one of the great musicians of the world, known for his ability to play in all genres from bebop to pop, from Latin to R & B, from New Age to symphonic. In addition to his own three albums, two of which received GRAMMY® Nominations for Best Latin Jazz Album, he has played on countless GRAMMY®-winning hit records including Mariah Carey's MTV Unplugged, David Bowie's ‘Let's Dance,' Miles Davis' ‘Man With A Horn,' Sonny Rollins' ‘Road Shows II,' Average White Band's ‘Cut The Cake,' Nile Rogers' ‘Chic' and ‘Sister Sledge' and countless other albums. He has also appeared regularly with the David Letterman and Saturday Night Live bands. In addition to his two GRAMMY® Nominations, he was twice named NARAS Percussionist of the Year.</p>
<p>Although Sammy spent many years as New York's number one percussionist, it was in South Florida that he discovered a new vision as a solo artist. Moving to Miami in 2001, he became a part of a community of spectacular players, composers and arrangers from Venezuela, Cuba, Brazil, Argentina and other Latin countries. Forming his own band with the best musicians in town, he never looked back. Now he is a resident of Miami Beach, with a weekly radio show on WDNA and a large following of enthusiastic fans.</p>
<p>"Every day I can see the ships coming in and out of the Port of Miami from my balcony in South Beach," he says. "Now I get to be on one of those ships!"
Sammy will play every evening at The GRAMMY® Experience on Deck 8 of Norwegian Getaway. He is designing a special show for this venue, forming a new band with musicians
from Norwegian Cruise Line's roster. Not only will he be playing selections from his own two GRAMMY® nominated albums, he will also be covering music from other GRAMMY® winning and nominated albums on which he has played. An evening at The GRAMMY® Experience will culminate with Sammy's GRAMMY® Jam at 11 pm every night, with special guests and an opportunity for other musicians from the ship to sit in with Sammy.</p>
<p>Anyone who has seen Sammy perform live can testify that he is not only a spectacular virtuoso, he also has a hilarious sense of humor – his buoyancy and ebullience connect him with audiences in a very special way. As host of The GRAMMY® Experience audiences will have an opportunity to hear and see him in an intimate venue. In addition to the live show, guests will also enjoy viewing a variety of music memorabilia chosen and curated by the GRAMMY® Museum at L.A. LIVE in downtown Los Angeles.</p>
<p>Sammy Figueroa endorses Pearl Percussion and be playing Pearl Elite congas and other Pearl percussion instruments onstage in The Grammy® Experience.</p>
<p>"It's a great honor to be part of this new partnership. The Recording Academy is an outstanding organization that does so much for the music world and Norwegian Cruise Line is simply the best." Sammy extends an invitation to his fans and friends "to come and join me for a <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">Caribbean cruise</a> on Norwegian Getaway – meet me over at The GRAMMY® Experience on Deck 8 – I'll be waiting there for you!" </p>
<p>Norwegian Getaway</p>
<p>Christened in Miami on February 7 by the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders and with a performance by international superstar Armando Christian Perez aka Pitbull, Norwegian Getaway is Miami's ultimate ship. She embodies the essence of her tropical hometown with hull artwork by Miami's own David "LEBO" Le Batard, which features a whimsical mermaid holding the sun above the waves.</p>
<p>Featuring groundbreaking entertainment, the ship is the first to feature the GRAMMY® Experience at Sea, which will include artifacts chosen and curated by the GRAMMY Museum® along with live performances by past GRAMMY winners and nominees, among others. Another first of its kind at sea, The Illusionarium is an all-new dining and entertainment experience that will envelop guests in the fascinating world of magic, inviting them to experience the astonishing illusions of world-class magicians and supernatural special effects. In addition, Norwegian Getaway boasts sizzling Latin-inspired dance productions by Broadway sensation, Burn the Floor; performances of the seven-time Tony Award nominated musical LEGALLY BLONDE; hilarious comedy headliners produced by Levity Entertainment Group; and the sing along fun of the dueling pianos of Howl at the Moon. To cap off a spectacular cruise experience, every sailing will feature a dazzling fireworks show at sea, set to music, as part of a dance party in the ship's outdoor club, Spice H20.</p>
<p>Similar to sister ship Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Getaway dazzles guests with the excitement of 678 Ocean Place and The Waterfront, a variety of interconnected indoor and outdoor venues on three dynamic decks that creates a multiplex of dining, activities and more, and enhances guests' connection with the ocean. Norwegian Getaway also features Miami's coolest place to chill out – the ship's SVEDKA/Inniskillin Ice Bar, featuring Art Deco-style décor, reminiscent of Miami Beach's famous Ocean Drive.</p>
<p>Foodies setting sail from Miami on Norwegian Getaway can feast in their choice of 28 incredible dining options, including Celebrity Chef and Food Network star Geoffrey Zakarian's three dining concepts: Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian; Ocean Blue on the Waterfront and The Raw Bar. Buddy Valastro, star of the popular TLC series "Cake Boss" also has an outpost of his famous Carlo's Bakery onboard, serving up delicious treats like cannolis, lobster tails and specialty cakes.</p>
<p>For families, Nickelodeon®, the number-one entertainment brand for kids, is on board and includes a variety of exciting interactive experiences, along with the opportunity to meet SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick Star, Dora the Explorer and Diego, among other favorites. Norwegian Getaway also includes an all new pirate-themed Nickelodeon Kids' Aqua Park where children can cool off with colorful, whimsical and larger than life Nickelodeon characters from Bikini Bottom.</p>
<p>The three-story Sports Complex features the Aqua Park with five thrilling water slides, two swimming pools and one of the largest multi-level elevated ropes course that challenge guests to more than 40 different elements, including a zip track. For a thrill like no other, guests can confront The Plank, a platform that extends eight feet over the side of the ship. A nine-hole miniature golf course is located beneath the ropes course, offering family fun with friendly competition. A rock climbing wall, bungee trampoline and spider web, a 24-foot enclosed climbing cage complete with a spiral slide, round out the activities.</p>
<p>Norwegian Getaway offers a variety of flexible accommodations ranging from Studio staterooms specially designed for solo travelers, to balcony and family staterooms and opulent suites in The Haven, the ultimate in luxury accommodations.</p>
<p>About Norwegian Cruise Line</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 46-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 12 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "<a title="European cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview">Europe's Leading Cruise Line</a>" by the World Travel Awards for the sixth consecutive year.</p>
<p>The Company took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Breakaway on April 25, 2013. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city and includes hull art by legendary artist Peter Max; seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian; bakery by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss;" and fitness classes and a retrospective display from the ship's iconic godmothers, the Rockettes®. The entertainment lineup includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy. Sister ship Norwegian Getaway, currently under construction at Meyer Werft, will be the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami and will sail Eastern Caribbean voyages beginning in February. The Company also has two larger "Breakaway Plus" vessels on order for delivery in the fall of 2015 and spring of 2017.</p>
<p>The Company's largest ship, the 4,100 passenger Norwegian Epic has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly two years in a row and "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, The Second City®, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/miamis-ultimate-ship-christened-special-performance-international-superstar-pitbullMiami's Ultimate Ship Christened with Special Performance by International Superstar Pitbull2014-02-07T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Getaway, Miami's Ultimate Ship, was christened today in a star-studded ceremony by the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders, with a rousing finale by musical superstar Armando Christian Perez aka Pitbull. Brooke Burke-Charvet, co-host of "Dancing with the Stars," was the event's master of ceremonies.</p>
<p>Norwegian Getaway, the largest ship to homeport year-round at PortMiami, kicked off her arrival to Miami in style. Throughout the christening ceremony, which took place in three themed venues around the ship, Norwegian Getaway's Miami flair was on full display. The ship's outdoor theater, Spice H20, transformed into the Magic City Lounge with the Miami
skyline in the background, where Tito Puente Jr. started the party, followed by the cast of Burn the Floor. The Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders flipped the switch lighting up Miami and the bottle smashed against the side of the ship to officially christen her. Performing some of his most popular songs including his current hit "Timber," Pitbull wowed the crowd.</p>
<p>Miami Ultra rocked the ship's Atrium with DJ Tracey Young and the Trendtracker Tara Gilani, while Miami Splash! on the Pool Deck featured TV personality Louis Aguirre as host, along with a salsa performance from D'Angelo & Amanda of "America's Got Talent." After a performance by the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders and the official bottle breaking ceremony, Pitbull's performance capped off the spectacular event, attended by celebrities including Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian, Buddy Valastro star of TLC's the "Cake Boss," and artist David "LEBO" Le Batard. Pitbull also introduced his signature Voli brand to cruisers aboard Norwegian for the first time, as Voli - Vodka with Natural Flavors is featured onboard Norwegian Getaway and across the Norwegian fleet, along with two signature drinks including Pitbull's personal favorite, the Volito, his take on the classic mojito.</p>
<p>"Miami's ship is home and we couldn't be more proud to bring this spectacular vessel to this electric city," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's chief executive officer. "We thank Miami-Dade County for this warm welcome and the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders for christening this beautiful ship and are looking forward to a very successful inaugural season."</p>
<p>Norwegian Getaway will begin her weekly seven-day cruises from PortMiami to the Eastern <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">Caribbean</a> on Saturday, February 8.</p>
<p>Norwegian Getaway</p>
<p>Christened in Miami on February 7 by the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders and with a performance by international superstar Armando Christian Perez aka Pitbull, Norwegian Getaway is Miami's ultimate ship. She embodies the essence of her tropical hometown with hull artwork by Miami's own David "LEBO" Le Batard, which features a whimsical mermaid holding the sun above the waves.</p>
<p>Featuring groundbreaking entertainment, the ship is the first to feature the GRAMMY® Experience at Sea, which will include artifacts chosen and curated by the GRAMMY Museum® along with live performances by past GRAMMY winners and nominees, among others. Another first of its kind at sea, The Illusionarium is an all-new dining and entertainment experience that will envelop guests in the fascinating world of magic, inviting them to experience the astonishing illusions of world-class magicians and supernatural special effects. In addition, Norwegian Getaway boasts sizzling Latin-inspired dance productions by Broadway sensation, Burn the Floor; performances of the seven-time Tony Award nominated musical LEGALLY BLONDE; hilarious comedy headliners produced by Levity Entertainment Group; and the sing along fun of the dueling pianos of Howl at the Moon. To cap off a spectacular cruise experience, every sailing will feature a dazzling fireworks show at sea, set to music, as part of a dance party in the ship's outdoor club, Spice H20.</p>
<p>Similar to sister ship Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Getaway dazzles guests with the excitement of 678 Ocean Place and The Waterfront, a variety of interconnected indoor and outdoor venues on three dynamic decks that creates a multiplex of dining, activities and more, and enhances guests' connection with the ocean. Norwegian Getaway also features Miami's coolest place to chill out – the ship's SVEDKA/Inniskillin Ice Bar, featuring Art Deco-style décor, reminiscent of Miami Beach's famous Ocean Drive.</p>
<p>Foodies setting sail from Miami on Norwegian Getaway can feast in their choice of 28 incredible dining options, including Celebrity Chef and Food Network star Geoffrey Zakarian's three dining concepts: Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian; Ocean Blue on the Waterfront and The Raw Bar. Buddy Valastro, star of the popular TLC series "Cake Boss" also has an outpost of his famous Carlo's Bakery onboard, serving up delicious treats like cannolis, lobster tails and specialty cakes.</p>
<p>For families, Nickelodeon®, the number-one entertainment brand for kids, is on board and includes a variety of exciting interactive experiences, along with the opportunity to meet SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick Star, Dora the Explorer and Diego, among other favorites. Norwegian Getaway also includes an all new pirate-themed Nickelodeon Kids' Aqua Park where children can cool off with colorful, whimsical and larger than life Nickelodeon characters from Bikini Bottom.</p>
<p>The three-story Sports Complex features the Aqua Park with five thrilling water slides, two swimming pools and one of the largest multi-level elevated ropes course that challenge guests to more than 40 different elements, including a zip track. For a thrill like no other, guests can confront The Plank, a platform that extends eight feet over the side of the ship. A nine-hole miniature golf course is located beneath the ropes course, offering family fun with friendly competition. A rock climbing wall, bungee trampoline and spider web, a 24-foot enclosed climbing cage complete with a spiral slide, round out the activities.</p>
<p>Norwegian Getaway offers a variety of flexible accommodations ranging from Studio staterooms specially designed for solo travelers, to balcony and family staterooms and opulent suites in The Haven, the ultimate in luxury accommodations.</p>
<p>About Norwegian Cruise Line</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 46-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 12 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "<a title="European cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview">Europe's Leading Cruise Line</a>" by the World Travel Awards for the sixth consecutive year.</p>
<p>The Company took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Breakaway on April 25, 2013. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city and includes hull art by legendary artist Peter Max; seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian; bakery by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss;" and fitness classes and a retrospective display from the ship's iconic godmothers, the Rockettes®. The entertainment lineup includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy. Sister ship Norwegian Getaway, currently under construction at Meyer Werft, will be the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami and will sail Eastern <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">Caribbean cruises</a> beginning in February. The Company also has two larger "Breakaway Plus" vessels on order for delivery in the fall of 2015 and spring of 2017.</p>
<p>The Company's largest ship, the 4,100 passenger Norwegian Epic has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly two years in a row and "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, The Second City®, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/international-music-superstar-pitbull-headline-christening-miamis-ultimate-ship-norweInternational Music Superstar Pitbull to Headline Christening of Miami's Ultimate Ship - Norwegian Getaway2014-02-06T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that Armando Christian Perez aka Pitbull will perform during the Christening ceremony of their newest ship, Norwegian Getaway, at PortMiami on Friday, February 7. Norwegian Getaway is the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami and features a multitude of Miami-inspired venues and offerings.</p>
<p>The Miami icon and international recording artist willFcar also introduce his signature Voli brand to cruise goers aboard Norwegian for the first time. Voli - Vodka with Natural Flavors will be featured onboard Norwegian Getaway and across the Norwegian fleet, along with two signature drinks including Pitbull's personal favorite, the Volito, his take on the classic mojito. Voli is hand-crafted in Cognac, France and features a delicate blend of the finest multi-distilled wheat vodka, pure spring water and natural infused flavors.</p>
<p>"It's great to partner Voli with Norwegian Cruise Line," says Armando Christian Perez (Pitbull). "Its a perfect match, what better than a party on a beautiful ship with amazing vodka… holy Voli!!"</p>
<p>"What better way to welcome Miami's ultimate ship than with Miami's ultimate performer and international superstar, Pitbull," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's CEO. "A Miami native, Pitbull epitomizes this incredible city and is also a Latin Grammy Award winner so he is the perfect fit with our new ship that will sail year-round from Miami and features the first ever Grammy Experience at sea."</p>
<p>The star-studded Christening Ceremony will take place while the ship is docked in PortMiami on Friday, February 7. The Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders are the ship's Godmothers and will officially christen the ship.</p>
<p>About Armando Christian Perez (Pitbull)</p>
<p>Miami-native Armando Christian Perez aka Pitbull also known as Mr. Worldwide and Mr. 305 is a globally successful musician, performer, business entrepreneur, fashion icon and actor whose career sales exceed 5 million albums and 50 million singles worldwide. Pitbull has #1 hits in more than 15 countries and his videos have been viewed more than 3 billion times; his music video for the single "Give Me Everything" has alone received over 300 million views on YouTube. His world tour sold out concerts in United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, China and Japan. Pitbull's latest album release Global Warming features massive hit singles "Feel This Moment" featuring Christina Aguilera, and "Don't Stop The Party" which followed his two million plus selling single "Back In Time." In November, Pitbull released a deluxe edition titled Global Warming: Meltdown which includes worldwide #1 single "Timber" featuring Ke$ha. The song has been atop the charts for several consecutive weeks around the globe.
Last week, Pitbull's new song "We Are One (Ole Ola)" featuring Jennifer Lopez and Brazilian singer Claudia Leitte was selected as the official anthem for the FIFA World Cup 2014. Pitbull also signed an exclusive deal with Endemol North America Produce Original Television and Digital Content.</p>
<p>Norwegian Getaway</p>
<p>Norwegian Getaway is Miami's ultimate ship and embodies the essence of her tropical hometown with hull artwork by Miami's own David "LEBO" Le Batard, which features a whimsical mermaid holding the sun above the waves.</p>
<p>Featuring groundbreaking entertainment, the ship is the first to feature the GRAMMY® Experience at Sea, which will include artifacts chosen and curated by the GRAMMY Museum® along with live performances by past GRAMMY winners and nominees, among others. Another first of its kind at sea, The Illusionarium is an all-new dining and entertainment experience that will envelop guests in the fascinating world of magic, inviting them to experience the astonishing illusions of world-class magicians and supernatural special effects. In addition, Norwegian Getaway boasts sizzling Latin-inspired dance productions by Broadway sensation, Burn the Floor; performances of the seven-time Tony Award nominated musical LEGALLY BLONDE; hilarious comedy headliners produced by Levity Entertainment Group; and the sing along fun of the dueling pianos of Howl at the Moon. To cap off a spectacular cruise experience, every sailing will feature a dazzling fireworks show at sea, set to music, as part of a dance party in the ship's outdoor club, Spice H20.</p>
<p>Similar to sister ship Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Getaway dazzles guests with the excitement of 678 Ocean Place and The Waterfront, a variety of interconnected indoor and outdoor venues on three dynamic decks that creates a multiplex of dining, activities and more, and enhances guests' connection with the ocean. Norwegian Getaway also features Miami's coolest place to chill out – the ship's SVEDKA/Inniskillin Ice Bar, featuring Art Deco-style décor, reminiscent of Miami Beach's famous Ocean Drive.</p>
<p>Foodies setting sail from Miami on Norwegian Getaway can feast in their choice of 28 incredible dining options, including Celebrity Chef and Food Network star Geoffrey Zakarian's three dining concepts: Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian; Ocean Blue on the Waterfront and The Raw Bar. Buddy Valastro, star of the popular TLC series "Cake Boss" also has an outpost of his famous Carlo's Bakery onboard, serving up delicious treats like cannolis, lobster tails and specialty cakes.</p>
<p>For families, Nickelodeon®, the number-one entertainment brand for kids, is on board and includes a variety of exciting interactive experiences, along with the opportunity to meet SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick Star, Dora the Explorer and Diego, among other favorites. Norwegian Getaway also includes an all new pirate-themed Nickelodeon Kids' Aqua Park where children can cool off with colorful, whimsical and larger than life Nickelodeon characters from Bikini Bottom.</p>
<p>The three-story Sports Complex features the Aqua Park with five thrilling water slides, two swimming pools and one of the largest multi-level elevated ropes course that challenge guests to more than 40 different elements, including a zip track. For a thrill like no other, guests can confront The Plank, a platform that extends eight feet over the side of the ship. A nine-hole miniature golf course is located beneath the ropes course, offering family fun with friendly competition. A rock climbing wall, bungee trampoline and spider web, a 24-foot enclosed climbing cage complete with a spiral slide, round out the activities.</p>
<p>Norwegian Getaway offers a variety of flexible accommodations ranging from Studio staterooms specially designed for solo travelers, to balcony and family staterooms and opulent suites in The Haven, the ultimate in luxury accommodations.</p>
<p>About Norwegian Cruise Line</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 46-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 12 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "<a title="European cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview">Europe's Leading Cruise Line</a>" by the World Travel Awards for the sixth consecutive year.</p>
<p>The Company took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Breakaway on April 25, 2013. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city and includes hull art by legendary artist Peter Max; seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian; bakery by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss;" and fitness classes and a retrospective display from the ship's iconic godmothers, the Rockettes®. The entertainment lineup includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy. Sister ship Norwegian Getaway, currently under construction at Meyer Werft, will be the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami and will sail Eastern <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">Caribbean cruises</a> beginning in February. The Company also has two larger "Breakaway Plus" vessels on order for delivery in the fall of 2015 and spring of 2017.</p>
<p>The Company's largest ship, the 4,100 passenger Norwegian Epic has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly two years in a row and "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, The Second City®, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-getaway-arrives-her-year-round-homeport-miamiNorwegian Getaway Arrives to her Year-Round Homeport of Miami2014-02-06T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>The newest cruise ship from Norwegian Cruise Line, Norwegian Getaway, arrived in her homeport city of Miami today. Norwegian Getaway is the largest cruise ship to homeport year-round at PortMiami and will sail weekly seven-day cruises to the <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">Caribbean</a> from the Magic City, starting Saturday, February 8.</p>
<p>"It's so exciting for us to bring this spectacular new ship to Miami, our company's home and where we started the modern cruising industry almost 50 years ago," said Norwegian Cruise Line Chief Executive Officer Kevin Sheehan. "Norwegian Getaway is a reflection of the energy, excitement and tropical location of this beautiful city and we're so glad she's home."</p>
<p>The ship will be christened tomorrow afternoon, Friday, February 7, at PortMiami with a star-studded lineup that includes international music superstar Pitbull and "Dancing with the Stars" host Brooke Burke-Charvet, as well as Latin GRAMMY award winner Nestor Torres. The Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders will serve as the ship's Godmothers.</p>
<p>"PortMiami is pleased to welcome the Norwegian Getaway, the first Miami-themed cruise vessel, to our fleet," said PortMiami Director Bill Johnson. "Our Port is proud to be known worldwide as the "Cruise Capital of the World" and the Norwegian Getaway is without question a world class addition to our roster of cruise ships."</p>
<p>Norwegian Getaway features several first-at-sea entertainment productions aboard the Miami-inspired ship including the first GRAMMY® Experience at Sea, with performances by GRAMMY® award-winners and The Illusionarium, an all-new dining and entertainment experience that envelops guests in the fascinating world of magic. The ship also offers 28 dining options, with several Latin-inspired venues and unique concepts, including Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian and an outpost of Carlo's Bakery from TLC-star Buddy Valastro.</p>
<p>Onboard entertainment also includes two Broadway shows, a multi-story ropes course and the largest aqua park at sea with five full size slides. Norwegian Getaway's signature hull artwork, by Miami's own David "LEBO" Le Batard, features a whimsical mermaid holding the sun amidst a swirling cloud and sky design.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line has been sailing its ships from PortMiami longer than any other cruise brand, since the company's origins in 1966. Norwegian currently has four ships sailing seasonally from Miami, including Norwegian Epic, the line's largest vessel carrying more than 4,100 guests. Norwegian Sky has been sailing three and four-day itineraries to the Bahamas year-round from Miami since 2007.</p>
<p>For more information on Norwegian Getaway, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 800-327-7030 or visit www.ncl.com.</p>
<p>Norwegian Getaway</p>
<p>Norwegian Getaway is Miami's ultimate ship and embodies the essence of her tropical hometown with hull artwork by Miami's own David "LEBO" Le Batard, which features a whimsical mermaid holding the sun above the waves.</p>
<p>Featuring groundbreaking entertainment, the ship is the first to feature the GRAMMY® Experience at Sea, which will include artifacts chosen and curated by the GRAMMY Museum® along with live performances by past GRAMMY winners and nominees, among others. Another first of its kind at sea, The Illusionarium is an all-new dining and entertainment experience that will envelop guests in the fascinating world of magic, inviting them to experience the astonishing illusions of world-class magicians and supernatural special effects. In addition, Norwegian Getaway boasts sizzling Latin-inspired dance productions by Broadway sensation, Burn the Floor; performances of the seven-time Tony Award nominated musical LEGALLY BLONDE; hilarious comedy headliners produced by Levity Entertainment Group; and the sing along fun of the dueling pianos of Howl at the Moon. To cap off a spectacular cruise experience, every sailing will feature a dazzling fireworks show at sea, set to music, as part of a dance party in the ship's outdoor club, Spice H20.</p>
<p>Similar to sister ship Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Getaway dazzles guests with the excitement of 678 Ocean Place and The Waterfront, a variety of interconnected indoor and outdoor venues on three dynamic decks that creates a multiplex of dining, activities and more, and enhances guests' connection with the ocean. Norwegian Getaway also features Miami's coolest place to chill out – the ship's SVEDKA/Inniskillin Ice Bar, featuring Art Deco-style décor, reminiscent of Miami Beach's famous Ocean Drive.</p>
<p>Foodies setting sail from Miami on Norwegian Getaway can feast in their choice of 28 incredible dining options, including Celebrity Chef and Food Network star Geoffrey Zakarian's three dining concepts: Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian; Ocean Blue on the Waterfront and The Raw Bar. Buddy Valastro, star of the popular TLC series "Cake Boss" also has an outpost of his famous Carlo's Bakery onboard, serving up delicious treats like cannolis, lobster tails and specialty cakes.</p>
<p>For families, Nickelodeon®, the number-one entertainment brand for kids, is on board and includes a variety of exciting interactive experiences, along with the opportunity to meet SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick Star, Dora the Explorer and Diego, among other favorites. Norwegian Getaway also includes an all new pirate-themed Nickelodeon Kids' Aqua Park where children can cool off with colorful, whimsical and larger than life Nickelodeon characters from Bikini Bottom.</p>
<p>The three-story Sports Complex features the Aqua Park with five thrilling water slides, two swimming pools and one of the largest multi-level elevated ropes course that challenge guests to more than 40 different elements, including a zip track. For a thrill like no other, guests can confront The Plank, a platform that extends eight feet over the side of the ship. A nine-hole miniature golf course is located beneath the ropes course, offering family fun with friendly competition. A rock climbing wall, bungee trampoline and spider web, a 24-foot enclosed climbing cage complete with a spiral slide, round out the activities.</p>
<p>Norwegian Getaway offers a variety of flexible accommodations ranging from Studio staterooms specially designed for solo travelers, to balcony and family staterooms and opulent suites in The Haven, the ultimate in luxury accommodations.</p>
<p>About Norwegian Cruise Line</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 46-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 12 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "<a title="European cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview">Europe's Leading Cruise Line</a>" by the World Travel Awards for the sixth consecutive year.</p>
<p>The Company took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Breakaway on April 25, 2013. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city and includes hull art by legendary artist Peter Max; seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian; bakery by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss;" and fitness classes and a retrospective display from the ship's iconic godmothers, the Rockettes®. The entertainment lineup includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy. Sister ship Norwegian Getaway, currently under construction at Meyer Werft, will be the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami and will sail Eastern <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">Caribbean cruises</a> beginning in February. The Company also has two larger "Breakaway Plus" vessels on order for delivery in the fall of 2015 and spring of 2017.</p>
<p>The Company's largest ship, the 4,100 passenger Norwegian Epic has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly two years in a row and "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, The Second City®, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-hold-conference-call-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2013-financiaNorwegian Cruise Line to Hold Conference Call on Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2013 Financial Results2014-02-03T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line (NASDAQ: NCLH, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., NCL Corporation Ltd., "Norwegian" or "the Company"), announced today it will report fourth quarter and full year 2013 financial results before market open on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 with a conference call to discuss results to follow at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. Analyst research restrictions in connection with the secondary offering that took place in December 2013 resulted in a modification of the Company's reporting timeline for financial results. The conference call will be webcast simultaneously via the Company's Investor Relations website, www.investor.ncl.com. A replay of the webcast will be available at the same site for 30 days following the call.</p>
<p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br />
Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 47-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 13 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" for the sixth consecutive year, as well as "Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line" and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards.</p>
<p>The Company recently took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Getaway on January 10, 2014. The largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, Norwegian Getaway boasts 28 dining venues, including seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and a branch of Carlo's Bake Shop by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss." The entertainment lineup includes Broadway shows Legally Blonde and Burn the Floor and the unique dining and magic venue, the Illusionarium. Norwegian Getaway's sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, was named "Best New Ship of 2013" by the editors of Cruise Critic and "Best Rookie Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city.</p>
<p>The Company has two 4,200-passenger vessels on order at Meyer Werft: Norwegian Escape with delivery scheduled in the fall of 2015; and Norwegian Bliss with delivery in the spring of 2017.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of the Miami Dolphins/Sun Life Stadium, The New York Knicks, Blue Man Group and Legends in Concert; and the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
<p><strong>Investor Relations Contact</strong><br />
Andrea DeMarco<br />
(305) 468-2339<br />
InvestorRelations@ncl.com</p>
<p><strong>Media Contact</strong><br />
AnneMarie Mathews<br />
(305) 436-4799<br />
PublicRelations@ncl.com</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-launches-ultimate-dining-packageNorwegian Launches the Ultimate Dining Package2014-01-13T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line today introduced an all-new way for guests to have access to one of Norwegian's specialty restaurants every night of their cruise. Called "Norwegian's Ultimate Dining Package," this new program provides the opportunity for guests to experience each of the line's most popular specialty restaurants including Cagney's, the line's signature steakhouse; French bistro, Italian restaurant, Moderno Churrascaria, Asian-Fusion Restaurant and more*, at a special rate based on the length of the cruise. The package is currently available on all Norwegian ships fleet wide.</p>
<p>"We are excited to offer guests the Ultimate Dining Package, giving them the opportunity to experience each of our incredible specialty restaurants," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's chief executive officer. "The Ultimate Dining Package truly captures the essence of Freestyle Cruising by allowing guests to dine in the specialty restaurant of their choice, every night of their cruise, at one very reasonable package price."</p>
<p>The Ultimate Dining Package gives guests the opportunity to have a taste of something deliciously new every night of their cruise when they experience the array of specialty restaurants found on board Norwegian ships. Diners will delight in Norwegian's signature steakhouse, featuring succulent grilled steaks, perfectly cooked double cut lamb chops and other delectable steakhouse favorites. Another one of Norwegian's signature specialty restaurants is the French bistro, where guests will enjoy French favorites such as escargot, coq au vin and a spectacular vanilla crème brulee for dessert. Guests will also love dining in Norwegian's traditional Italian restaurant, where they can feast on a variety of pastas, made-to-order specialty pizzas, and other Italian favorites such as chicken parmesan and osso bucco in a casual atmosphere. At Norwegian's Asian Fusion restaurant, guests can experience the flavors of the far east including Japanese Teppanyaki, Chinese or Pan-Asian Cuisine. Meat lovers will delight in the opportunity to dine in Moderno Churrascaria, where unlimited servings of succulent Brazilian barbeque are served tableside by Norwegian's own passadores.</p>
<p>Norwegian's Ultimate Dining Package is available in tiers based on cruise length. On three to six day voyages, guests can dine anywhere throughout their cruise at a set price of $59 per person; for seven-day voyages, the package is $119 per person; $149 per person on eight to 10 day cruises; $199 per person for cruises of 10 to 15 days; $259 per person during cruises of 16 days to 25 days; $299 per person during cruises of 26 days to 35 days and $349 per person during cruises of 36 days to 45 days.</p>
<P>To take advantage of the Ultimate Dining Package, guests with a current cruise reservation can either pre-purchase the package by logging into their "myncl" account on www.ncl.com, by contacting Norwegian reservations at 888-NCL-CRUISE or by purchasing the package on board during the first or second day of their cruise.</p>
<p>To make a new Norwegian Cruise reservation, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit www.ncl.com.</p>
<p>About Norwegian Cruise Line</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 47-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 13 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" for the sixth consecutive year, as well as "Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line" and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards.</p>
<p>The Company recently took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Getaway on January 10, 2014. The largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, Norwegian Getaway boasts 28 dining venues, including seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and a branch of Carlo's Bake Shop by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss." The entertainment lineup includes Broadway shows Legally Blonde and Burn the Floor and the unique dining and magic venue, the Illusionarium. Norwegian Getaway's sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, was named "Best New Ship of 2013" by the editors of Cruise Critic and "Best Rookie Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city.</p>
<p>The Company has two 4,200-passenger vessels on order at Meyer Werft: Norwegian Escape with delivery scheduled in the fall of 2015; and Norwegian Bliss with delivery in the spring of 2017.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of the Miami Dolphins/Sun Life Stadium, The New York Knicks, Blue Man Group and Legends in Concert; and the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-recognizes-top-travel-partners-names-world-travel-holdings-2013-elite-agencNorwegian Recognizes Top Travel Partners: Names World Travel Holdings 2013 Elite Agency of the Year2014-01-07T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line has named Wilmington, Massachusetts-based World Travel Holdings (WTH), its 2013 Elite Agency of the Year. World Travel Holdings was selected for this top honor based on their ongoing commitment to the success of Norwegian Cruise Line, their overall revenue, continued growth, and loyalty to Norwegian's brand.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line also recognized the following travel partners in six other categories:</p>
<p>-Home-Based Agency of the Year: CruiseOne/Cruises Inc. of Wilmington, Massachusetts;</p>
<p>-Franchise Agency of the Year: Cruise Planners/American Express of Coral Springs, FL;</P>
<p>-Retail Agency of the Year: Tourico of Altamonte Springs, FL;</p>
<p>-Consortia Partner of the Year: Virtuoso of Seattle, WA; and</p>
<p>-Online Agency of the Year: Avoya Travel/American Express of Vista, CA;</p>
<p>"Congratulations to this year's top agencies. Our highly-valued travel partners are the key to the ongoing success of Norwegian Cruise Line. We appreciate the committment, dedication and passion they have for our brand and applaud them for all of their hard work in 2013," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's president and chief executive officer. "In 2013, we expanded on our Partners First philosophy and will remain committed to putting our travel partners first in 2014 by constantly looking for ways to stregnthen our relationships by constantly striving to make it as easy to do business with us as possible.V</p>
<p>"It is an incredible honor to be recognized as the Elite Travel Agency of the Year for one of the largest cruise lines in the industry for the third year in a row," said David Crooks, SVP of Product and Operations. "We are also proud to receive the Homebased Partner of the Year award. Winning both awards not only is a great testament to the strong partnership we have with Norwegian Cruise Line but it also confirms the innovative ways in which we work together. We would also like to recognize Norwegian Cruise Line for their tremendous product improvements, in addition to their new and exciting ships, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway. These ships have uplifted not only the brand and overall perception of Norwegian Cruise Line, but the entire cruise industry as a whole. We also remain grateful to Norwegian Cruise Line for their support and advocacy of the travel agent community, as demonstrated through their Partners First program. We look forward to continuing this great partnership in 2014 and beyond."</p>
<p>As a show of appreciation, World Travel Holdings receives the opportunity to sail in one of the largest and most luxurious accommodations at sea, Norwegian's luxurious Garden Villas, located within The Haven by Norwegian, Norwegian's exclusive ship-within-a-ship suite complex. All of the other winners will receive a seven-day cruise for two in a balcony stateroom.</p>
<p>About Norwegian Cruise Line</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 47-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 12 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "<a title="European cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview">Europe's Leading Cruise Line</a>" for the sixth consecutive year, as well as "<a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line</a>" and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards.</p>
<p>The Company took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Breakaway on April 25, 2013 and was named "Best New Ship" by the editors of Cruise Critic and received six gold Travel Weekly Magellan Awards including the Contemporary, Large Cruise Ship and Pool Design categories. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city and includes hull art by legendary artist Peter Max; seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian; bakery by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss;" and fitness classes and a retrospective display from the ship's iconic godmothers, the Rockettes®. The entertainment lineup includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy.</p>
<p>Sister ship Norwegian Getaway, currently under construction at Meyer Werft, will be the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami and will sail Eastern Caribbean voyages beginning in February. The Company also has two larger vessels on order: Norwegian Escape with delivery scheduled in the fall of 2015; and Norwegian Bliss with delivery in the spring of 2017.</p>
<p>The Company's largest ship, the 4,100 passenger Norwegian Epic has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly two years in a row and "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of the Miami Dolphins/Sun Life Stadium, Blue Man Group and Legends in Concert; and the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-announces-exercise-underwriters-option-purchase-additional-sharNorwegian Cruise Line Announces Exercise of Underwriters' Option to Purchase Additional Shares2013-12-27T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq:NCLH) ("Norwegian") announced today that the underwriters of the previously announced secondary public offering of Norwegian's ordinary shares, which was completed on December 9, 2013, have exercised in full their option to purchase 3,300,000 additional ordinary shares from the selling shareholders. The closing of the sale of the additional ordinary shares is expected to take place on December 31, 2013, subject to customary closing conditions.</p>
<p>Norwegian did not sell any ordinary shares in the offering and did not receive any of the proceeds from the offering.</p>
<p>UBS Investment Bank and Barclays acted as bookrunners and the representatives of the underwriters for the offering. Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Securities, Goldman, Sachs & Co. and J.P. Morgan also acted as bookrunners for the offering. Credit Agricole CIB, DNB Markets, HSBC, Nomura and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey acted as co-managers for the offering.</p>
<p>A registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with, and declared effective on December 3, 2013 by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). A copy of the registration statement can be obtained from the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.</p>
<p>The offering is being made only by means of a written prospectus forming part of the registration statement. A copy of the final prospectus relating to the offering has been filed with the SEC and may be obtained by contacting:</p>
<p>UBS Securities LLC <br />
Attn: Prospectus Department<br />
299 Park Avenue<br />
New York, NY 10171<br />
(888) 827-7275</p>
<p>Barclays Capital Inc.<br />
c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions<br />
1155 Long Island Avenue<br />
Edgewood, NY 11717<br />
Barclaysprospectus@broadridge.com <br />
(888) 603-5847 </p>
<p>This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor will there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.</p>
<p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br />
Norwegian Cruise Line is a global cruise line operator, offering cruise experiences for guests with itineraries in North America (including <a title="Alaska cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/alaska/overview">Alaska</a> and <a title="Hawaii cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/hawaii/overview">Hawaii</a>), the <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">Caribbean</a>, <a title="Bermuda cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/bermuda/overview">Bermuda</a>, the <a title="Mediterranean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview">Mediterranean</a> and the <a title="European cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview">Baltic</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Forward Looking Statements</strong><br />
This press release contains "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release that address activities, events or developments that Norwegian expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. These statements include but are not limited to forward-looking statements about the proposed offering of ordinary shares of Norwegian and the business of Norwegian. There can be no assurance that actual results will not differ from those expected by management of Norwegian. For more information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those conveyed in the forward-looking statements, please refer to the "Risk Factors" section of the registration statement on Form S-1 (as amended and supplemented), initially filed by Norwegian with the SEC on November 20, 2013 and the information included in subsequent amendments and other filings. These forward-looking statements are based on and include Norwegian's expectations as of the date hereof. Norwegian does not undertake any obligation to update or revise such forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur, or of which Norwegian becomes aware, after the date hereof.</p>
<p>CONTACT:<br />
Andrea DeMarco<br />
(305) 468-2463<br />
AnneMarie Mathews<br />
(305) 436-4799</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-opens-summer-and-year-round-2015-itinerariesNorwegian Opens Summer and Year-Round 2015 Itineraries2013-12-10T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line today announced and opened for sale its 2015 summer and year-round cruises. The deployment includes the line's newest ship, Norwegian Getaway sailing to the Caribbean from her year-round homeport of Miami, and continues to offer three ships in Alaska, four in Europe, two in Bermuda, as well as a variety of exciting Canada & New England; Bahamas & Florida; and Repositioning Cruises. Norwegian will also continue to offer its unique Hawaii cruises year-round on Pride of America from Honolulu and short Bahamas itineraries from Miami year-round on Norwegian Sky.</p>
<p>"We will continue to offer a variety of exciting cruises for our guests to choose from in 2015," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian's chief executive officer. "Back by popular demand, guests can continue to experience the best of Europe on their choice of four beautiful ships, cruise Alaska on some of the youngest ships in the industry, and experience the incredible innovations and unparalleled entertainment the ship that brings the best of NYC to sea, Norwegian Breakaway, and Miami's Ultimate ship, Norwegian Getaway."</p>
<p>Bermuda</p>
<p>Norwegian will continue its tradition of sailing from both New York City and Boston to the pink sand beaches of Bermuda between May and October, 2015. Norwegian Breakaway will return to Bermuda, sailing from New York City on seven-day cruises every Sunday from April 26, 2015 through October 18, 2015. Guests wishing to visit Bermuda from Boston can sail on board Norwegian Dawn for a seven-day cruise, departing every Friday, from May 1, 2015 through September 4, 2015 and from October 9 through October 23, 2015.</p>
<p>Caribbean</p>
<p>Miami's Ultimate Ship, Norwegian Getaway, will sail from Miami to the Eastern Caribbean on seven-day cruises every Saturday. Ports of call include: Tortola, British Virgin Islands; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; and Nassau, Bahamas.</p>
<p>Alaska</p>
<p>Norwegian will continue to sail three ships in Alaska in the summer of 2015: Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian Jewel from Seattle, Washington and Norwegian Sun from Vancouver, British Columbia and Seward, Alaska.</p>
<p>Norwegian Jewel, departing Saturdays, will sail a series of seven-day Sawyer Glacier cruises from Seattle between May 16, 2015 and September 12, 2015. Departing Sundays, Norwegian Pearl will set sail on seven-day Glacier Bay itineraries from May 17, 2015 through September 20, 2015. Both itineraries feature stops in Ketchikan; Juneau; Skagway, Alaska; and Victoria, British Columbia.</p>
<p>For those wishing to cruise on a longer Alaska itinerary, Norwegian Jewel will sail one nine-day Glacier Bay itinerary on May 7, 2015, and will visit Ketchikan; Juneau; Skagway; Icy Strait Point, Alaska; and Victoria, British Columbia.</p>
<p>Norwegian Pearl will offer a 10-day Glacier Bay itinerary from Vancouver to Seattle on May 7, 2015, stopping in Ketchikan; Juneau; Skagway; Icy Strait Point; Sitka, Alaska; and Victoria, British Columbia.</p>
<p>Norwegian Sun will sail seven-day one-way cruises between Vancouver, British Columbia and Seward, Alaska on Mondays from May 25, 2015 through September 7, 2015. Sailing north from Vancouver, guests will enjoy a cruise through the Inside Passage, Glacier Bay and Hubbard Glacier and visits to Ketchikan, Skagway and Juneau, Alaska. On Norwegian Sun's Southbound itineraries from Seward, Alaska guests will cruise the Inside Passage, Sawyer Glacier and Hubbard Glacier and enjoy stops in Ketchikan, Skagway, Juneau and Icy Strait Point, Alaska. Norwegian Sun's open-jaw cruises give guests the opportunity to see more of beautiful Alaska and make their cruise an adventure by adding on a pre or post-cruise CruiseTour, giving guests the chance to experience the real Alaska.</p>
<p>Norwegian Sun will also offer three seven-day roundtrip cruises from Vancouver, featuring stops in Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway, and one 10-day Glacier Bay itinerary roundtrip from Vancouver on May 8, 2015. Ports of call include Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Icy Strait Point, Sitka Alaska and Victoria, British Columbia.</p>
<p>Europe</p>
<p>Norwegian will offer a four-ship deployment in Europe during the summer of 2015. Norwegian Epic will return to Europe for her fifth season, sailing seven-day Western Mediterranean itineraries from Barcelona, Spain and from Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy, between May 3, 2015 and November 22, 2015. The itinerary features five exciting ports of call in three different countries: Italy, Spain and France and includes a stop in the very chic port of Cannes, France.</p>
<p>Norwegian Star will return to the Baltic Capitals, offering nine-day cruises from Copenhagen, Denmark between May 11, 2015 and September 15, 2015. This exciting itinerary includes an overnight in St. Petersburg, Russia, as well as a scenic sail through the Stockholm Archipelago following the ship's afternoon departure from Stockholm, Sweden.
On June 12, 2015, Norwegian Star will sail one 14-day North Cape itinerary, during the summer solstice. This incredible itinerary will set sail from Copenhagen, Denmark and will visit the best of Norway including, Alesund, Hellesylt/Geiranger, Trondheim, Lofoten Islands, Tromso, Hammerfest, Honningsvag, Molde and Bergen. This itinerary can also be combined with a nine-day Baltic Capitals itinerary for the ultimate northern Europe experience.</p>
<p>Norwegian Star will also sail two seven-day Norwegian Fjords itineraries from Copenhagen, on May 20 and June 5, 2015. This awesome itinerary will sail through the beautiful fjords of southern Norway featuring stops in Alesund, Geiranger, Flam and Bergen.</p>
<p>Norwegian Star will also offer one 12-day British Isles itinerary from Copenhagen to London (Dover). This itinerary will feature stops in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Portland, England, Falmouth, England, Cork (Cobh), Ireland, Dublin, Ireland, Belfast, Northern Ireland, Inverness (Invergordon), Scotland, and Edinburgh (South Queensferry), Scotland.</p>
<p>Norwegian Jade will return to Venice from April 25 through October 17, 2015, sailing alternating seven-day cruises to the Greek Isles and Adriatic, Greece and Turkey. Guests may also choose to combine these two exciting itineraries to enjoy the ultimate 14-day adventure.
For an incredible combination of eastern and western Mediterranean itineraries, guests can embark on Norwegian Jade's ultimate Mediterranean voyage. This one-time-only 14-day itinerary sets sail from Venice, Italy on July 11, 2015 and visits some of Europe's most sought-after ports of call including Athens (Piraeus), Greece; Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey; Santorini, Greece; Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy; Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy; Cannes, France; Valletta, Malta; and Messina, Sicily.</p>
<p>Norwegian Spirit will offer spectacular open-jaw 12-day Grand Mediterranean voyages from April 25 through October 24, 2015. Guests can choose to depart from either Barcelona or Venice on this incredible itinerary that visits five different countries – Italy, France, Spain, Greece and Turkey.</p>
<p>Bahamas and Florida</p>
<p>Norwegian Gem will sail from New York City on seven-day Bahamas & Florida cruises between April 25, 2015 and September 5, 2015. This popular family-friendly itinerary includes a stop in Orlando and the Beaches (Port Canaveral), Florida and also features exclusive Nickelodeon programming on board. On May 30, 2015 and June 13, 2015, Norwegian Gem will sail eight-day Bahamas and Florida sailings that feature an additional sea day as well as additional time in Orlando and the Beaches (Port Canaveral).</p>
<p>For a shorter cruise option, Norwegian Sky will continue sailing three and four-day cruises to the Bahamas year-round from Miami departing Fridays and Mondays. Ports of call I the Bahamas include: Nassau, Grand Bahama Island, and Great Stirrup Cay, Norwegian's private island.</p>
<p>Canada & New England</p>
<p>Norwegian will continue its scenic Canada & New England itineraries in 2015, offering guests the opportunity to see the spectacular foliage from Norwegian Dawn or Norwegian Gem.</p>
<p>Norwegian Dawn will offer one-way cruises between Boston and Quebec from September 11, 2015 to October 2, 2015. These sailings can be combined for an ultimate 14-day Canada & New England experience.</p>
<p>Norwegian Gem will offer seven-day cruises round trip from New York City from September 12 to October 3, 2015, visiting four beautiful ports of call: Halifax, Nova Scotia; Saint John, New Brunswick; Bar Harbor, Maine; and Newport, Rhode Island.
Norwegian Gem will also offer two six-day Canada & New England cruises on June 7 and 21, 2015, round trip from New York City.</p>
<p>Hawaii</p>
<p>The newly-enhanced Pride of America will continue to sail her very popular seven-day Hawaii itinerary departing from Honolulu every Saturday through April 2017. Offering more than 100 hours of sight-seeing time, ports of call include an overnight in Kahului, Maui; Hilo, Hawai`i; Kona, Hawai`i; an overnight in Nãwiliwili, Kaua`i; and an afternoon cruise past the breathtaking Nãpali Coast.</p>
<p>Repositioning Cruises</p>
<p>In spring of 2015, Norwegian will offer a variety of once-in-a-lifetime repositioning cruises including Caribbean repositioning, Transatlantic cruises, Pacific Coastal itineraries and a variety of Panama Canal voyages.</p>
<p>To book these new sailings in conjunction with the "The Upgrade WAVE" sales event, contact a travel professional, call 866-234-7350 or visit www.ncl.com.</p>
<p>About Norwegian Cruise Line</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 47-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 13 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" for the sixth consecutive year, as well as "Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line" and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards.</p>
<p>The Company recently took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Getaway on January 10, 2014. The largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, Norwegian Getaway boasts 28 dining options, including seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and a branch of Carlo's Bake Shop by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss." The entertainment lineup includes Broadway shows Legally Blonde and Burn the Floor and the unique dining and magic venue, the Illusionarium. Norwegian Getaway's sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, was named "Best New Ship of 2013" by the editors of Cruise Critic and "Best Rookie Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city.</p>
<p>The Company has two 4,200-passenger vessels on order at Meyer Werft: Norwegian Escape with delivery scheduled in the fall of 2015; and Norwegian Bliss with delivery in the spring of 2017.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of the Miami Dolphins/Sun Life Stadium, The New York Knicks, Blue Man Group and Legends in Concert; and the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-announces-pricing-secondary-public-offering-principal-shareholdNorwegian Cruise Line Announces Pricing of Secondary Public Offering by Principal Shareholders2013-12-03T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq:NCLH) ("Norwegian") announced today the pricing of a secondary public offering of 22 million of its ordinary shares by Star NCLC Holdings Ltd. and certain funds affiliated with Apollo Global Management, LLC and TPG Global, LLC (together, the "Selling Shareholders") at a price of $33.25 per ordinary share. The Selling Shareholders have granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase an aggregate of up to 3.3 million additional ordinary shares. Norwegian is not selling any ordinary shares in the offering and will not receive any of the proceeds from the offering. </p>
<p>UBS Investment Bank and Barclays are acting as bookrunners and the representatives of the underwriters for the offering. Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Securities, Goldman, Sachs & Co. and J.P. Morgan are also acting as bookrunners for the offering. Credit Agricole CIB, DNB Markets, HSBC, Nomura and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey are acting as co-managers for the offering. </p>
<p>A registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with, and declared effective on December 3, 2013 by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). A copy of the registration statement can be obtained from the SEC's website at <a href="http://www.sec.gov">www.sec.gov</a>. </p>
<p>The offering is being made only by means of a written prospectus forming part of the registration statement. A copy of the final prospectus relating to the offering will be filed with the SEC and may be obtained by contacting: </p>
<p>UBS Securities LLC <br/>
Attn: Prospectus Department<br/>
299 Park Avenue<br/>
New York, NY 10171<br/>
(888) 827-7275</p>
<p>
Barclays Capital Inc.<br/>
c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions<br/>
1155 Long Island Avenue<br/>
Edgewood, NY 11717<br/>
Barclaysprospectus@broadridge.com <br/>
(888) 603-5847 </p>
<p>This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor will there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.</p>
<p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br/>
Norwegian Cruise Line is a global cruise line operator, offering cruise experiences for guests with itineraries in North America (including Alaska and Hawaii), the Caribbean, Bermuda, the Mediterranean and the Baltic.</p>
<p><strong>Forward Looking Statements</strong><br/>
This press release contains "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release that address activities, events or developments that Norwegian expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. These statements include but are not limited to forward-looking statements about the proposed offering of ordinary shares of Norwegian and the business of Norwegian. There can be no assurance that actual results will not differ from those expected by management of Norwegian. For more information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those conveyed in the forward-looking statements, please refer to the "Risk Factors" section of the registration statement on Form S-1 (as amended and supplemented), initially filed by Norwegian with the SEC on November 20, 2013 and the information included in subsequent amendments and other filings. These forward-looking statements are based on and include Norwegian's expectations as of the date hereof. Norwegian does not undertake any obligation to update or revise such forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur, or of which Norwegian becomes aware, after the date hereof.</p>
<p><strong>Contacts:</strong><br />
Andrea DeMarco<br />
(305) 468-2463</p>
<p>AnneMarie Mathews<br />
(305) 436-4799</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-announces-launch-secondary-public-offering-principal-shareholdeNorwegian Cruise Line Announces Launch of Secondary Public Offering By Principal Shareholders2013-12-02T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq: NCLH) ("Norwegian") announced today the launch of a secondary public offering of 22 million of its ordinary shares by Star NCLC Holdings Ltd. and certain funds affiliated with Apollo Global Management, LLC and TPG Global, LLC (together, the "Selling Shareholders") pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-1 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). The Selling Shareholders will grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase an aggregate of up to 3.3 million additional ordinary shares. Norwegian will not sell any ordinary shares in the offering and will not receive any of the proceeds from the offering.</p>
<p>UBS Investment Bank and Barclays are acting as bookrunners and the representatives of the underwriters for the offering. Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Securities, Goldman, Sachs & Co. and J.P. Morgan are also acting as bookrunners for the offering. Credit Agricole CIB, DNB Markets, HSBC, Nomura and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey are acting as co-managers for the offering.</p>
<p>The offering of these ordinary shares will be made only by means of a prospectus. A written prospectus, which meets the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, may be obtained here or by contacting:</p>
<p>UBS Securities LLC<br />
Attn: Prospectus Department<br />
299 Park Avenue<br />
New York, NY 10171<br />
(888) 827-7275</p>
<p>Barclays Capital Inc.<br />
c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions<br />
1155 Long Island Avenue<br />
Edgewood, NY 11717<br />
Barclaysprospectus@broadridge.com<br />
(888) 603-5847</p>
<p>A registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with the SEC, but has not yet been declared effective. These securities may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted prior to the time the registration statement becomes effective. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor will there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.</p>
<p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br />
Norwegian Cruise Line is a global cruise line operator, offering cruise experiences for guests with itineraries in North America (including Alaska and Hawaii), the Caribbean, Bermuda, the Mediterranean and the Baltic.</p>
<p><strong>Forward Looking Statements</strong><br />
This press release contains "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release that address activities, events or developments that Norwegian expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. These statements include but are not limited to forward-looking statements about the proposed offering of ordinary shares of Norwegian and the business of Norwegian. There can be no assurance that actual results will not differ from those expected by management of Norwegian. For more information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those conveyed in the forward-looking statements, please refer to the "Risk Factors" section of the registration statement on Form S-1 (as amended and supplemented), initially filed by Norwegian with the SEC on November 20, 2013 and the information included in subsequent amendments and other filings. These forward-looking statements are based on and include Norwegian's expectations as of the date hereof. Norwegian does not undertake any obligation to update or revise such forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur, or of which Norwegian becomes aware, after the date hereof.</p>
<p><strong>Contacts:</strong><br />
Andrea DeMarco<br />
(305) 468-2463<br />
AnneMarie Mathews<br />
(305) 436-4799</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-getaway-begins-her-conveyance-along-ems-riverNORWEGIAN GETAWAY BEGINS HER CONVEYANCE ALONG THE EMS RIVER2013-11-15T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Getaway, Miami's Ultimate Ship, departed MEYER WERFT in Papenburg, Germany late last night, for her approximately 24-hour long conveyance along the Ems River. Norwegian Getaway's river conveyance marks another key milestone in the ship's highly anticipated delivery.</p>
<p>Sailing backwards, Norwegian Getaway left MEYER WERFT at approximately 10 p.m. (local time in Germany), and made a narrow passage through the ship yard's locks, with only 1.6 meters clearance separating the ship from the "bumpers" that were specially installed along the starboard side of the locks. This very tedious maneuver took approximately 1.5 hours at a maximum speed of only 0.2 knots. The precise navigation was led by a team of two located on the bridge, with one navigation officer in charge of overseeing the bow maneuvers and the other overseeing the movement of the stern. It was extremely important that not too much force was placed on the bumpers, which can only support a light touch by the ship, which measures 1063 feet long and 130 feet wide; therefore, minimum speed and minimum pressure on the bumpers was essential. After passing through the locks, Norwegian Getaway continued along the river, stern first. Due to the strong propulsion in the aft section of the vessel, traveling stern first helps with maneuverability which is a key component when navigating the vessel through such narrow passages. </p>
<p>Before reaching her final destination in Eemshaven, Germany at 5 p.m. (local time in Germany) today, heading toward the North Sea, Norwegian Getaway will pass through additional narrow passages including the locks in Papenburg, which allow only 1.5 meter clearance on either side; Weener Bridge in Weener; Jann-Berghaus Bridge in Leer; and Ems-Barrier in Gandersum.</p>
<p>Norwegian Getaway</p>
<p>Norwegian Getaway is Miami's ultimate ship and will embody the essence of her tropical hometown with hull artwork by Miami's own David "LEBO" Le Batard, which features a whimsical mermaid holding the sun above the waves.</p>
<p>Featuring groundbreaking entertainment, the ship is the first to feature the GRAMMY® Experience at sea, which will include artifacts chosen and curated by the GRAMMY Museum® along with live performances by past GRAMMY winners and nominees, among others. Another first of its kind at sea, The Illusionarium is an all-new dining and entertainment experience that will envelop guests in the fascinating world of magic, inviting them to experience the astonishing illusions of world-class magicians and supernatural special effects. In addition, Norwegian Getaway boasts sizzling Latin-inspired dance productions by Broadway sensation, Burn the Floor; performances of the seven-time Tony Award nominated musical LEGALLY BLONDE; hilarious comedy headliners produced by Levity Entertainment Group; and the sing along fun of the dueling pianos of Howl at the Moon. To cap off a spectacular cruise experience, every sailing will feature a dazzling fireworks show at sea, set to music, as part of a dance party in the ship's outdoor club, Spice H20..</p>
<p>Similar to sister ship Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Getaway will dazzle guests with the excitement of 678 Ocean Place and The Waterfront, a variety of interconnected indoor and outdoor venues on three dynamic decks that creates a multiplex of dining, activities and more, and enhances guests' connection with the ocean. Norwegian Getaway will also feature Miami's coolest place to chill out – the ship's SVEDKA/Inniskillin Ice Bar, featuring Art Deco-style décor, reminiscent of Miami Beach's famous Ocean Drive.</p>
<p>Foodies setting sail from Miami on Norwegian Getaway can feast in their choice of 27 incredible dining options, including Celebrity Chef and Food Network star Geoffrey Zakarian's three dining concepts: Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian; Ocean Blue on the Waterfront and The Raw Bar. Buddy Valastro, star of the popular TLC series "Cake Boss" also has an outpost of his famous Carlo's Bakery onboard, serving up delicious treats like cannolis, lobster tails and specialty cakes.</p>
<p>For families, Nickelodeon®, the number-one entertainment brand for kids, is on board and includes a variety of exciting interactive experiences, along with the opportunity to meet SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick Star, Dora the Explorer and Diego, among other favorites. Norwegian Getaway will also include an all new pirate-themed Nickelodeon Kids' Aqua Park where children can cool off with colorful, whimsical and larger than life Nickelodeon characters from Bikini Bottom. .</p>
<p>The three-story Sports Complex will feature the Aqua Park with five thrilling water slides, two swimming pools and one of the largest multi-level elevated ropes course that will challenge guests to more than 40 different elements, including a zip track. For a thrill like no other, guests will confront The Plank, a platform that extends eight feet over the side of the ship. A nine-hole miniature golf course is located beneath the ropes course, offering family fun with friendly competition. A rock climbing wall, bungee trampoline and spider web, a 24-foot enclosed climbing cage complete with a spiral slide, round out the activities..</p>
<p>Norwegian Getaway offers a variety of flexible accommodations ranging from Studio staterooms specially designed for solo travelers, to balcony and family staterooms and opulent suites in The Haven, the ultimate in luxury accommodations..</p>
<p>About Norwegian Cruise Line</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 47-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 12 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "<a title="European cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview">Europe's Leading Cruise Line</a>" for the sixth consecutive year, as well as "<a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line</a>" and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards.
The Company took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Breakaway on April 25, 2013 and was named "Best New Ship" by the editors of Cruise Critic and received six gold Travel Weekly Magellan Awards including the Contemporary, Large Cruise Ship and Pool Design categories. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city and includes hull art by legendary artist Peter Max; seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian; bakery by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss;" and fitness classes and a retrospective display from the ship's iconic godmothers, the Rockettes®. The entertainment lineup includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy.</p>
<p>Sister ship Norwegian Getaway, currently under construction at Meyer Werft, will be the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami and will sail Eastern Caribbean voyages beginning in February. The Company also has two larger vessels on order: Norwegian Escape with delivery scheduled in the fall of 2015; and Norwegian Bliss with delivery in the spring of 2017.</p>
<p>The Company's largest ship, the 4,100 passenger Norwegian Epic has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly two years in a row and "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of the Miami Dolphins/Sun Life Stadium, Blue Man Group and Legends in Concert; and the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/typhoon-haiyan-reliefTyphoon Haiyan Relief2013-11-12T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Everyone at Norwegian Cruise Line is truly saddened to hear of the significant devastation in the Philippines caused by Typhoon Haiyan. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of our crew members from the Philippines who have been impacted.</p>
<p>We have been in constant contact with our partners in Manila, who are actively reaching out to contact crew members and their families located around Manila and outlying provinces. Crew members on board are being supported to help make contact with their families and we are making arrangements for those who need to return home to do so.</p>
<p>If you wish to contribute to Norwegian's Support Fund for our Filipino crew members, we welcome your contributions, no matter how big or small. We are currently collecting funds throughout the company and throughout our fleet. Guests currently onboard our ships can make donations through the Guest Services Desk. </p>
<p>Our guests have expressed great concern for our crew members and we can't thank you enough for standing by us as we support our crew and their families.</p>
<p>Anyone who wishes to contribute can send a check <strong><u>payable to Norwegian Cruise Line</u></strong> to:</p>
<p style="margin-left: 30px;">Norwegian Cruise Line<br />
Attention: Typhoon Haiyan Relief Fund<br />
7665 Corporate Center Drive<br />
Miami, FL 33126</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-getaway-begins-herconveyance-along-ems-riverNorwegian Getaway Begins HerConveyance Along the Ems River2013-11-04T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Getaway, Miami's Ultimate Ship, departed MEYER WERFT in Papenburg, Germany late last night, for her approximately 24-hour long conveyance along the Ems River. Norwegian Getaway's river conveyance marks another key milestone in the ship's highly anticipated delivery.</p>
<p>Sailing backwards, Norwegian Getaway left MEYER WERFT at approximately 10 p.m. (local time in Germany), and made a narrow passage through the ship yard's locks, with only 1.6 meters clearance separating the ship from the "bumpers" that were specially installed along the starboard side of the locks. This very tedious maneuver took approximately 1.5 hours at a maximum speed of only 0.2 knots. The precise navigation was led by a team of two located on the bridge, with one navigation officer in charge of overseeing the bow maneuvers and the other overseeing the movement of the stern. It was extremely important that not too much force was placed on the bumpers, which can only support a light touch by the ship, which measures 1063 feet long and 130 feet wide; therefore, minimum speed and minimum pressure on the bumpers was essential. After passing through the locks, Norwegian Getaway continued along the river, stern first. Due to the strong propulsion in the aft section of the vessel, traveling stern first helps with maneuverability which is a key component when navigating the vessel through such narrow passages. </p>
<p>Before reaching her final destination in Eemshaven, Germany at 5 p.m. (local time in Germany) today, heading toward the North Sea, Norwegian Getaway will pass through additional narrow passages including the locks in Papenburg, which allow only 1.5 meter clearance on either side; Weener Bridge in Weener; Jann-Berghaus Bridge in Leer; and Ems-Barrier in Gandersum.</p>
<p>Norwegian Getaway
Norwegian Getaway is Miami's ultimate ship and will embody the essence of her tropical hometown with hull artwork by Miami's own David "LEBO" Le Batard, which features a whimsical mermaid holding the sun above the waves.</p>
<p>Featuring groundbreaking entertainment, the ship is the first to feature the GRAMMY® Experience at sea, which will include artifacts chosen and curated by the GRAMMY Museum® along with live performances by past GRAMMY winners and nominees, among others. Another first of its kind at sea, The Illusionarium is an all-new dining and entertainment experience that will envelop guests in the fascinating world of magic, inviting them to experience the astonishing illusions of world-class magicians and supernatural special effects. In addition, Norwegian Getaway boasts sizzling Latin-inspired dance productions by Broadway sensation, Burn the Floor; performances of the seven-time Tony Award nominated musical LEGALLY BLONDE; hilarious comedy headliners produced by Levity Entertainment Group; and the sing along fun of the dueling pianos of Howl at the Moon. To cap off a spectacular cruise experience, every sailing will feature a dazzling fireworks show at sea, set to music, as part of a dance party in the ship's outdoor club, Spice H20.</p>
<p>Similar to sister ship Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Getaway will dazzle guests with the excitement of 678 Ocean Place and The Waterfront, a variety of interconnected indoor and outdoor venues on three dynamic decks that creates a multiplex of dining, activities and more, and enhances guests' connection with the ocean. Norwegian Getaway will also feature Miami's coolest place to chill out – the ship's SVEDKA/Inniskillin Ice Bar, featuring Art Deco-style décor, reminiscent of Miami Beach's famous Ocean Drive.</p>
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Foodies setting sail from Miami on Norwegian Getaway can feast in their choice of 27 incredible dining options, including Celebrity Chef and Food Network star Geoffrey Zakarian's three dining concepts: Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian; Ocean Blue on the Waterfront and The Raw Bar. Buddy Valastro, star of the popular TLC series "Cake Boss" also has an outpost of his famous Carlo's Bakery onboard, serving up delicious treats like cannolis, lobster tails and specialty cakes.</p>
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For families, Nickelodeon®, the number-one entertainment brand for kids, is on board and includes a variety of exciting interactive experiences, along with the opportunity to meet SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick Star, Dora the Explorer and Diego, among other favorites. Norwegian Getaway will also include an all new pirate-themed Nickelodeon Kids' Aqua Park where children can cool off with colorful, whimsical and larger than life Nickelodeon characters from Bikini Bottom.</p>
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The three-story Sports Complex will feature the Aqua Park with five thrilling water slides, two swimming pools and one of the largest multi-level elevated ropes course that will challenge guests to more than 40 different elements, including a zip track. For a thrill like no other, guests will confront The Plank, a platform that extends eight feet over the side of the ship. A nine-hole miniature golf course is located beneath the ropes course, offering family fun with friendly competition. A rock climbing wall, bungee trampoline and spider web, a 24-foot enclosed climbing cage complete with a spiral slide, round out the activities.
Norwegian Getaway offers a variety of flexible accommodations ranging from Studio staterooms specially designed for solo travelers, to balcony and family staterooms and opulent suites in The Haven, the ultimate in luxury accommodations.</p>
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<strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line </strong> <br>
Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 47-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 12 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" for the sixth consecutive year, as well as "Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line" and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards.</p>
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The Company took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Breakaway on April 25, 2013 and was named "Best New Ship" by the editors of Cruise Critic and received six gold Travel Weekly Magellan Awards including the Contemporary, Large Cruise Ship and Pool Design categories. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city and includes hull art by legendary artist Peter Max; seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian; bakery by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss;" and fitness classes and a retrospective display from the ship's iconic godmothers, the Rockettes®. The entertainment lineup includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy.</p>
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Sister ship Norwegian Getaway, currently under construction at Meyer Werft, will be the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami and will sail Eastern Caribbean voyages beginning in February. The Company also has two larger vessels on order: Norwegian Escape with delivery scheduled in the fall of 2015; and Norwegian Bliss with delivery in the spring of 2017.</p>
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The Company's largest ship, the 4,100 passenger Norwegian Epic has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly two years in a row and "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic.</p>
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Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of the Miami Dolphins/Sun Life Stadium, Blue Man Group and Legends in Concert; and the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p>
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High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-reports-results-third-quarter-2013Norwegian Cruise Line Reports Results for Third Quarter 20132013-10-28T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line (NASDAQ: NCLH, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., NCL Corporation Ltd., "Norwegian" or "the Company"), today reported results for the quarter ended September 30, 2013, and provided guidance for the fourth quarter and full year 2013.</p><p><strong>Quarter Highlights</strong></p><p>-Adjusted Net Income growth of 42.1% to $182.2 million with Adjusted EPS of $0.86</p><p>-Adjusted EBITDA increase of 21.2% to $271.0 million</p><p>-Net Yield increase of 4.1% (3.9% on a Constant Currency basis)</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Third Quarter 2013 Results</span></strong></p><p>"While the environment this year has become more challenging than anticipated, we demonstrated once again our ability to execute and post solid earnings. Our results for the quarter are the product of a summer season which was bolstered by the premium pricing from Norwegian Breakaway in her first full quarter of operation," said Kevin Sheehan, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. "Improved ticket pricing and onboard spend, along with better than expected results from business improvement initiatives drove incremental EPS in the quarter."</p><p>The Company reported Adjusted Net Income for the third quarter of 2013 of $182.2 million and Adjusted EPS of $0.86 compared to $128.2 million and $0.72 in 2012, respectively. On a GAAP basis, net income and diluted earnings per share were $170.9 million and $0.82, respectively for the third quarter of 2013.</p><p>A 14.9% increase in Capacity Days from the addition of Norwegian Breakaway to the fleet, coupled with a 4.1% increase in Net Yield, (or 3.9% on a Constant Currency basis) resulted in a 19.6% improvement in Net Revenue for the period. The improvement in Net Yield was a result of higher pricing and onboard revenue in the period.</p><p>Adjusted Net Cruise Cost excluding Fuel per Capacity Day increased 4.6% (or 4.3% on a Constant Currency basis) over prior year. Fuel price, net of hedges, increased 2.4% to $695 per metric ton compared to $679 in 2012. The increase was partially offset by fuel consumption efficiencies particularly from the addition of Norwegian Breakaway to the fleet.</p><p>Interest expense, net for the quarter decreased significantly to $26.6 million from $47.2 million in the prior year mainly due to lower rates, resulting from the benefits of the redemption of higher rate debt and refinancing transactions completed earlier in the year.</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">2013 Guidance and Sensitivities</span></strong></p><p>In addition to the results for the third quarter 2013, the Company also issued the following guidance, which reflects its expectations for the fourth quarter and full year 2013, along with accompanying sensitivities.</p><p><img style="float: none; padding: 5px; border: 1px solid #ccc; background-color: #fff;" src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/2013-Q3-01.gif" alt="" /></p><p>The following reflects the Company's expectations regarding fuel consumption and pricing, along with accompanying sensitivities.</p><p><img style="float: none; padding: 5px; border: 1px solid #ccc; background-color: #fff;" src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/2013-Q3-02.gif" alt="" /></p><p>As of September 30, 2013, the Company had hedged approximately 93%, 64%, 51% and 15% of its remaining 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 projected fuel purchases, respectively.</p><p>Future capital commitments consist of contracted commitments, including future expected capital expenditures for business enhancements and ship construction contracts. As of September 30, 2013, anticipated capital expenditures together with amounts for export credit financing for ship construction were as follows (in thousands, based on the euro/U.S. dollar exchange rate as of September 30, 2013):</p><p><img style="float: none; padding: 5px; border: 1px solid #ccc; background-color: #fff;" src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/2013-Q3-03.gif" alt="" /></p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Newbuild Update and Other Highlights</span></strong></p><p>The Company is building on the success of its latest ship, Norwegian Breakaway, with the introduction of her sister ship, Norwegian Getaway, in January 2014. To be positioned year-round in Miami, Norwegian Getaway will bring to sea many of the elements that make Miami one of the world's top vacation destinations. Along with the previously announced Aqua Park, Illusionarium and the Waterfront, the Company recently announced the addition of South Florida-themed restaurants and lounges The Tropicana Room, Flamingo Bar & Grill along with the Sugarcane Mojito Bar and an Ice Bar. Buddy Valastro, who operates a branch of Carlo's Bake Shop on Norwegian Breakaway, will introduce the concept on Norwegian Getaway. The Company also looked to a local Miami institution for the selection of Norwegian Getaway's godmothers, tapping the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders to christen the ship in a ceremony in February. "Norwegian Getaway's Miami touches, from dining to lounges, will bring the best of the Magic City to sea," said Sheehan. "With her sister ship Norwegian Breakaway, which brings the sights and sounds of New York City to sea, we are bringing the cruise industry a one-two punch of vessels inspired by two of the world's most exciting destinations."</p><p>Following Norwegian Getaway will be the introduction of two of the Company's Breakaway Plus vessels in 2015 and 2017. A recent naming contest with over 100,000 entries from across the world resulted in the selection of the names Norwegian Escape and Norwegian Bliss, keeping with the Company's trend of ship names which describe and support its unique proposition of freedom and flexibility. Slightly larger than the two Breakaway-class ships, Norwegian Escape and Bliss will have approximately 4,200 berths, making them the largest in Norwegian's fleet. The ships will include fuel scrubbers, which reduce emissions to comply with regulations for vessels sailing near coastal areas.</p><p>The Company's year-round, <a title="Hawaii Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/hawaii-cruises" target="_self">Hawaii</a>-based ship, Pride of America, is in the final phases of installation of its own fuel scrubbers, making her the first of Norwegian's vessels to utilize this technology. In September the ship opened to guests a new set of suites, inside and studio staterooms, thirty-two in all. The addition of these new staterooms enhances the returns on one of the Company's highest-yielding ships.</p><p>Also in the quarter the Company completed a Secondary Offering of 23 million ordinary shares previously held by the Company's Sponsors. The Company received no proceeds from the offering.</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Conference Call</span></strong></p><p>The Company has scheduled a conference call for Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. EDT to discuss third quarter 2013 results. A link to the live webcast can be found on the Company's Investor Relations website at www.investor.ncl.com. A replay of the conference call will also be available on the website for 30 days after the call.</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">About Norwegian Cruise Line</span></strong></p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 47-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 12 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" for the sixth consecutive year, as well as "Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line" and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards.</p><p>The Company took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Breakaway on April 25, 2013 and was named "Best New Ship" by the editors of Cruise Critic. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city and includes hull art by legendary artist Peter Max; seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian; bakery by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss;" and fitness classes and a retrospective display from the ship's iconic godmothers, the Rockettes®. The entertainment lineup includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy.</p><p>Sister ship Norwegian Getaway, currently under construction at Meyer Werft, will be the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami and will sail Eastern <a title="Carribean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean </a>voyages beginning in February. The Company also has two larger vessels on order: Norwegian Escape with delivery scheduled in the fall of 2015; and Norwegian Bliss with delivery in the spring of 2017.</p><p>The Company's largest ship, the 4,100 passenger Norwegian Epic has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly two years in a row and "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic.</p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of the Miami Dolphins/Sun Life Stadium, Blue Man Group and Legends in Concert; and the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p><p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Terminology</span></strong></p><p>Adjusted EBITDA. EBITDA adjusted for other income (expense) and other supplemental adjustments.</p><p>Adjusted EPS. Diluted earnings (loss) per share adjusted for supplemental adjustments.</p><p>Adjusted Free Cash Flow. Free Cash Flow adjusted for proceeds from ship construction financing facilities and other supplemental adjustments.</p><p>Adjusted Interest Expense, net. Interest expense, net excluding supplemental adjustments.</p><p>Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel. Net Cruise Cost excluding fuel expense adjusted for supplemental adjustments.</p><p>Adjusted Net Income. Net income (loss) adjusted for supplemental adjustments.</p><p>Berths. Double occupancy capacity per stateroom (single occupancy per studio stateroom) even though many staterooms can accommodate three or more passengers.</p><p>Business Enhancement Capital Expenditures: Capital expenditures other than those related to new ship construction.</p><p>Capacity Days. Available Berths multiplied by the number of cruise days for the period.</p><p>Constant Currency. A calculation whereby foreign currency-denominated revenues and expenses in a period are converted at the U.S. dollar exchange rate of a comparable period in order to eliminate the effects of foreign exchange fluctuations.</p><p>Dry-dock. A process whereby a ship is positioned in a large basin where all of the fresh/sea water is pumped out in order to carry out cleaning and repairs of those parts of a ship which are below the water line.</p><p>EBITDA. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.</p><p>Free Cash Flow. Net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures for ship construction, business enhancements and other.</p><p>GAAP. Generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S.</p><p>Gross Cruise Cost. The sum of total cruise operating expense and marketing, general and administrative expense.</p><p>Gross Yield. Total revenue per Capacity Day.</p><p>Initial Public Offering (or "IPO"). The initial public offering of 27,058,824 ordinary shares, par value $.001 per share, of NCLH, which was consumated on January 24, 2013.</p><p>Net Cruise Cost. Gross Cruise Cost less commissions, transportation and other expense and onboard and other expense.</p><p>Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel. Net Cruise Cost less fuel expense.</p><p>Net Debt-to-Capital. Net Debt-to-Capital is defined as total debt less cash and cash equivalents ("Net Debt") divided by Net Debt plus shareholders' equity.</p><p>Net Revenue. Total revenue less commissions, transportation and other expense and onboard and other expense.</p><p>Net Yield. Net Revenue per Capacity Day.</p><p>Notes Offering. Issuance of $300.0 million in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes bearing interest at 5% per annum maturing February 15, 2018.</p><p>Occupancy Percentage or Load Factor. The ratio of Passenger Cruise Days to Capacity Days. A percentage in excess of 100% indicates that three or more passengers occupied some staterooms.</p><p>Passenger Cruise Days. The number of passengers carried for the period, multiplied by the number of days in their respective cruises.</p><p>ROI Capital Expenditures: Comprised of project-based capital expenditures which have a quantified return on investment.</p><p>Secondary Offering: Public offering in August 2013 resulting in the sale of 23,000,000 ordinary shares by selling shareholders.</p><p>Sponsors. The Apollo Funds, the TPG Viking Funds and Genting HK.</p><p><strong>Non-GAAP Financial Measures</strong></p><p>We use certain non-GAAP financial measures, such as Net Revenue, Net Yield, Net Cruise Cost, Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel and Adjusted EBITDA to enable us to analyze our performance. We utilize Net Revenue and Net Yield to manage our business on a day-to-day basis and believe that they are the most relevant measures of our revenue performance because they reflect the revenue earned by us net of significant variable costs. In measuring our ability to control costs in a manner that positively impacts net income, we believe changes in Net Cruise Cost and Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel to be the most relevant indicators of our performance.</p><p>As our business includes the sourcing of passengers and deployment of vessels outside of North America, a portion of our revenue and expenses are denominated in foreign currencies, particularly euro and British Pound sterling, which are subject to fluctuations in currency exchange rates versus our reporting currency, the U.S. dollar. In order to monitor results excluding these fluctuations, we calculate certain non-GAAP measures on a Constant Currency basis whereby current period revenue and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using currency exchange rates of the comparable period. We believe that presenting these non-GAAP measures on both a reported and Constant Currency basis is useful in providing a more comprehensive view of trends in our business.</p><p>We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is appropriate as a supplemental financial measure as it is used by management to assess operating performance, is a factor in the evaluation of the performance of management and is the primary metric used in determining the Company's performance incentive bonus paid to its employees. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is a useful measure in determining the Company's performance as it reflects certain operating drivers of the Company's business, such as sales growth, operating costs, marketing, general and administrative expense and other operating income and expense. Adjusted EBITDA is not a defined term under GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA is not intended to be a measure of liquidity or cash flows from operations or measures comparable to net income as it does not take into account certain requirements such as capital expenditures and related depreciation, principal and interest payments and tax payments and it includes other supplemental adjustments.</p><p>In addition, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS are supplemental financial measures used to demonstrate GAAP net income and EPS excluding certain charges. We use Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS as key performance measures of our earnings performance, and we believe that both management and investors benefit from referring to these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing our performance and when planning, forecasting, and analyzing future periods. These non-GAAP financial measures also facilitate management's internal comparison to our historical performance. These charges vary from period to period; thus, our presentation of Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS may not be indicative of future adjustments or results.</p><p>You are encouraged to evaluate each adjustment used in calculating our non-GAAP financial measures and the reasons we consider our non-GAAP financial measures appropriate for supplemental analysis. In evaluating our non-GAAP financial measures, you should be aware that in the future we may incur expenses similar to the adjustments in our presentation. Our non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools, and you should not consider these measures in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Our presentation of our non-GAAP financial measures should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items. Our non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to other companies. Please see a historical reconciliation of these measures to items in our consolidated financial statements below.</p><p><strong>Note on Forward-Looking Statements</strong></p><p>This release may contain "forward-looking statements" intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words "expect," "anticipate," "goal," "project," "plan," "believe," "seek," "will," "may," "forecast," "estimate," "intend," "future," and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, which are not historical in nature. These forward-looking statements reflect Norwegian's current expectations, and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Among the important risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements are the adverse impact of the worldwide economic downturn and related factors such as high levels of unemployment and underemployment, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; changes in cruise capacity, as well as capacity changes in the overall vacation industry; intense competition from other cruise companies as well as non-cruise vacation alternatives which may affect our ability to compete effectively; our substantial leverage, including the inability to generate the necessary amount of cash to service our existing debt, repay our credit facilities if payment is accelerated and incur substantial indebtedness in the future; changes in fuel prices or other cruise operating costs; the risks associated with operating internationally, including changes in interest rates and/or foreign currency rates; the continued borrowing availability under our credit facilities and compliance with our financial covenants; our ability to incur significantly more debt despite our substantial existing indebtedness; the impact of volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; adverse events impacting the security of travel that may affect consumer demand for cruises such as terrorist acts, acts of piracy, armed conflict and other international events; the impact of any future changes relating to how travel agents sell and market our cruises; the impact of any future increases in the price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; the impact of delays, costs and other factors resulting from emergency ship repairs as well as scheduled repairs, maintenance and refurbishment of our ships; the delivery schedules and estimated costs of new ships on terms that are favorable or consistent with our expectations; the impact of problems encountered at shipyards, as well as, any potential claim, impairment loss, cancellation or breach of contract in connection with our contracts with shipyards; the impact of the spread of contagious diseases; accidents and other incidents affecting the health, safety, security and vacation satisfaction of guests or causing damage to ships, which could cause the modification of itineraries or cancellation of a cruise or series of cruises; our ability to obtain insurance coverage on terms that are favorable or consistent with our expectations; the impact of any breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; the continued availability of attractive port destinations; the impact of weather and natural disasters; our ability to attract and retain key personnel and qualified shipboard crew, maintain good relations with employee unions, maintain or renegotiate our collective bargaining agreements on favorable terms and prevent any disruptions in work; the control of our Company by our Sponsors whose interests may not continue to be aligned with ours; changes involving the tax, environmental, health, safety, security and other regulatory regimes in which we operate; increases in our future fuel expenses related to implementing IMO regulations, which require the use of higher priced low sulfur fuels in certain cruising areas; the implementation of regulations in the U.S. requiring U.S. citizens to obtain passports for travel to additional foreign destinations; the impact of pending or threatened litigation and investigationsand other factors discussed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). For more information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those conveyed in the forward-looking statements, please refer to the "Risk Factors" section of the Annual Reports on Form 10-K filed by each of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. ("NCLH") and NCL Corporation Ltd. ("NCLC") with the SEC and subsequent filings by NCLH and NCLC. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in expectations or events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements are based. In addition, certain financial measures in this website constitute non-GAAP financial measures as defined by Regulation G. A reconciliation of these items can be found on the Company's web site at www.investor.ncl.com.</p><p><a style="text-decoration: underline;" href="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/2013Q3EarningsRelease.pdf">Click here</a> to view the financial tables.</p><p>Investor Relations Contact<br />Andrea DeMarco<br />(305) 468-2463<br />InvestorRelations@ncl.com</p><p>Media Contact<br />AnneMarie Mathews<br />(305) 436-4799<br />PublicRelations@ncl.com</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-hold-conference-call-third-quarter-2013-financial-resultsNorwegian Cruise Line to Hold Conference Call on Third Quarter 2013 Financial Results2013-10-21T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line (NASDAQ: NCLH, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., NCL Corporation Ltd., "Norwegian" or "the Company"), announced today it will report third quarter 2013 financial results after market close on Monday, October 28, 2013. The company will hold a conference call to discuss results on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The conference call will be webcast simultaneously via the Company's Investor Relations website, www.investor.ncl.com. A replay of the webcast will be available at the same site for 30 days following the call.</p><p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br />Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 47-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 12 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" for the sixth consecutive year, as well as "Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line" and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards.</p><p>The Company took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Breakaway on April 25, 2013 and was named "Best New Ship" by the editors of Cruise Critic. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city and includes hull art by legendary artist Peter Max; seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian; bakery by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss;" and fitness classes and a retrospective display from the ship's iconic godmothers, the Rockettes®. The entertainment lineup includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy.</p><p>Sister ship Norwegian Getaway, currently under construction at Meyer Werft, will be the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami and will sail Eastern <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean</a> voyages beginning in February. The Company also has two larger vessels on order: Norwegian Escape with delivery scheduled in the fall of 2015; and Norwegian Bliss with delivery in the spring of 2017.</p><p>The Company's largest ship, the 4,100 passenger Norwegian Epic has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly two years in a row and "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic.</p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of the Miami Dolphins/Sun Life Stadium, Blue Man Group and Legends in Concert; and the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p><p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p><p>Investor Relations Contact<br />Andrea DeMarco<br />(305) 468-2339<br />InvestorRelations@ncl.com</p><p>Media Contact<br />AnneMarie Mathews<br />(305) 436-4799<br />PublicRelations@ncl.com</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegians-named-their-ships-norwegian-escape-and-norwegian-blissNorwegians Named their Ships Norwegian Escape and Norwegian Bliss2013-10-08T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that thanks to its Facebook fans around the globe the names of the line's two new Breakaway Plus class ships are Norwegian Escape and Norwegian Bliss. These names are the two that received the highest number of votes, out of the line's top ten name prospects, in the "Norwegians Name Their Ships" contest, which asked fans in five countries to help select the names for the line's two new Breakaway Plus vessels.</p>
<p>The contest, which ran from September 10 through September 24, 2013, garnered more than 100,000 votes from Norwegian fans located in five different countries, including the United States, Canada (excluding Quebec), Spain, Germany and the United Kingdom.</p>
<p>"The response to our `Norwegians Name Their Ships` contest was overwhelming," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian's chief executive officer. "It reaffirms that we have a very engaged and passionate community of Norwegians and we are thrilled with the names they have selected for our two new Breakaway Plus Class Ships. Norwegian Escape and Norwegian Bliss are two names that truly characterize our brand, Freestyle Cruising®, and the experience guests will have on board these fantastic new vessels."</p>
<p>All those who submitted a vote for their favorite Breakaway Plus ship names were entered into a random drawing to win a trip for two to the first Breakaway Plus ship's inaugural festivities, including round-trip coach airfare for two, ground transportation, balcony stateroom accommodations (double occupancy) and on-board meals. Winners will be announced today, October 8, 2013, on Norwegian's Facebook Page at www.ncl.com/Facebook.</p>
<p>Norwegian's new Breakaway Plus ships will be the largest in the line's fleet at approximately 163,000 gross tons and 4,200 passenger berths each and will be similar in design and innovation to the line's current Breakaway class, the first of which, Norwegian Breakaway, launched in New York in early May and the second of which, Norwegian Getaway, will launch in January and arrive in her homeport of Miami in February.</p>
<p>About Norwegian Cruise Line</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 46-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 12 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" for the sixth consecutive year, as well as "Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line" and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards.</p>
<p>The Company took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Breakaway on April 25, 2013. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city and includes hull art by legendary artist Peter Max; seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian; bakery by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss;" and fitness classes and a retrospective display from the ship's iconic godmothers, the Rockettes®. The entertainment lineup includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy. Sister ship Norwegian Getaway, currently under construction at Meyer Werft, will be the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami and will sail Eastern Caribbean voyages beginning in February. The Company also has two larger "Breakaway Plus" vessels on order for delivery in the fall of 2015 and spring of 2017.</p>
<p>The Company's largest ship, the 4,100 passenger Norwegian Epic has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly two years in a row and "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group and Legends in Concert, the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/viva-miami-norwegian-getaway-debut-south-florida-themed-restaurants-barsViva Miami! Norwegian Getaway to Debut South Florida-themed Restaurants, Bars2013-09-30T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Getaway, Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship set to debut in January, will feature several restaurants and bars that evoke the tropical feel of Miami and South Florida. The Tropicana Room, Flamingo Bar & Grill, Sunset Bar and Sugarcane Bar will be new and unique additions to the largest ship to homeport in Miami year-round.</p>
<p>"Norwegian Getaway is Miami's ultimate ship, so her unique venues celebrate the heritage and culture of Miami and South Florida," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's CEO. "With these themed venues, we want all of our guests to experience a taste of Miami with food and drinks that reflect what the city is known for."</p>
<p>The Tropicana Room, a complimentary restaurant on Deck 7 aft, is inspired by the glitz and glamour of the Miami Beach night life of the 1940s and 50s. Rich woods, dark purple and silver fabrics and mirrored columns, along with nostalgic photos from Miami Beach in her heyday, will make guests feel as if they are dining in a retro supper club. Featured menu items will represent the flavor of Miami with several Latin-inspired choices, including ceviche (ceviche de camarón), churrasco steak (churrasco con chimichurri) and chicken with yellow rice (arroz con pollo).</p[>
<p>The Flamingo Bar & Grill, a complimentary restaurant on Deck 16, will serve food with a Latin flair throughout the day. An extensive menu is offered, including traditional favorites like pulled pork (pierna asada); steak chimichurri (bistec con chimichurri); fried yucca (yuca frita); spinach empanadas (empanadas de espinaca); and guava turnovers (pastelitos de guayaba). Desserts include caramel custard (flan de leche); rice pudding (arroz con leche) and three milks cake (tres leches). A variety of regional drinks and Cuban coffee will be available to complement the meal.</p>
<p>Sugarcane Mojito Bar will serve mojitos and rum-based cocktails from an island-themed setting on Deck 8 with both indoor and outdoor spaces. The bronze bar features banana leaves made of bronze relief which also circle the dual columns. The atmosphere is tropical and relaxed with leather and rattan furniture.</p>
<p>The Sunset Bar on Deck 8 takes its inspiration from Ernest Hemingway's Key West, with design elements that are eclectic, masculine and adventurous. A large Marlin mounted behind the bar serves as the space's focal point, while leather furniture and animal prints round out the décor in this eclectic lounge. Drinks include a Hemingway-inspired daiquiri, Key Largo's Secret Chest, which includes Bacardi Superior rum infused with mixed herbs, sweet vermouth, Campari and fresh orange and lemon juice, topped with sparkling wine. Just next to the Sunset Bar is the Humidor Cigar Lounge offering a range of cigars for purchase.</p>
<p>For those who prefer self-service, Norwegian Getaway will feature the wine dispensers first introduced on Norwegian Breakaway. Located in the Garden Café and Studio Lounge, each dispenser offers a selection of four wines. Guests can sample a taste or a full glass. Prices range from $2.75 to $13 per glass, depending on the wine.</p>
<p>Throughout the ship, guests will find murals and artwork inspired by her tropical homeport. On the Waterfront, there will be a collage of the flora, fauna and architecture of Key West and the Southernmost point, along with the signature Miami skyline. On Deck 18, murals will highlight the famous lifeguard houses of Miami Beach and other elements of South Beach.</p>
<p>For fans of hull artist David "LEBO" Le Batard, they can find his paintings showcased in the atrium café and reception area, with works that include several large original pieces of art. The Art Gallery will also feature a collection of his paintings for sale.</p>
<p>Norwegian Getaway</p>
<p>Norwegian Getaway is Miami's ultimate ship and will embody the essence of her tropical hometown with hull artwork by Miami's own David "LEBO" LeBatard, which features a whimsical mermaid holding the sun above the waves.</p>
<p>Featuring groundbreaking entertainment, the ship is the first to feature the GRAMMY® Experience at sea, which will include artifacts chosen and curated by the GRAMMY Museum® along with live performances by past GRAMMY winners and nominees, among others.</p>
<p>Another first of its kind at sea, The Illusionarium is an all-new dining and entertainment experience that will envelop guests in the fascinating world of magic, inviting them to experience the astonishing illusions of world-class magicians and supernatural special effects. In addition, Norwegian Getaway boasts sizzling Latin-inspired dance productions by Broadway sensation, Burn the Floor; performances of the seven-time Tony Award nominated musical LEGALLY BLONDE; hilarious comedy headliners produced by Levity Entertainment Group; and the sing along fun of the dueling pianos of Howl at the Moon. To cap off a spectacular cruise experience, every sailing will feature a dazzling fireworks show at sea, set to music, as part of a dance party in the ship's outdoor club, Spice H20.</p>
<p>Similar to sister ship Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Getaway will dazzle guests with the excitement of 678 Ocean Place and The Waterfront, a variety of interconnected indoor and outdoor venues on three dynamic decks that creates a multiplex of dining, activities and more and enhances guests' connection with the ocean. Norwegian Getaway will also feature Miami's coolest place to chill out – the ship's SVEDKA/Inniskillin Ice Bar, featuring Art Deco-style décor, reminiscent of Miami Beach's famous Ocean Drive.</p>
<p>Foodies setting sail from Miami on Norwegian Getaway can feast in their choice of 27 incredible dining options, including Celebrity Chef and Food Network star Geoffrey Zakarian's three dining concepts: Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian; Ocean Blue on the Waterfront and The Raw Bar. Buddy Valastro, star of the popular TLC series "Cake Boss" also has an outpost of his famous Carlo's Bakery onboard, serving up delicious treats like cannolis lobster tails and specialty cakes.</p>
<p>For families, Nickelodeon®, the number-one entertainment brand for kids, is on board and includes a variety of exciting interactive experiences, along with the opportunity to meet SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick Star, Dora the Explorer and Diego, among other favorites. Norwegian Getaway will also include an all new pirate-themed Nickelodeon Kids' Aqua Park where children can cool off with colorful, whimsical and larger than life Nickelodeon characters from Bikini Bottom.</p>
<p>The three-story Sports Complex will feature the Aqua Park with five thrilling water slides, two swimming pools and one of the largest multi-level elevated ropes course that will challenge guests to more than 40 different elements, including a zip track. For a thrill like no other, guests will confront The Plank, a platform that extends eight feet over the side of the ship. A nine-hole miniature golf course is located beneath the ropes course, offering family fun with friendly competition. A rock climbing wall, bungee trampoline and spider web, a 24-foot enclosed climbing cage complete with a spiral slide, round out the activities.</p>
<p>Norwegian Getaway offers a variety of flexible accommodations ranging from Studio staterooms specially designed for solo travelers, to balcony and family staterooms and opulent suites in The Haven, the ultimate in luxury accommodations.</p>
<p>To book a cruise on Norwegian Getaway, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 866-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit www.ncl.com. Additional information on Norwegian Getaway can be found at www.getaway.ncl.com. Join the conversation on social media using hashtag #ultimategetaway.</p>
<p>About Norwegian Cruise Line</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 46-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 12 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" for the sixth consecutive year, as well as "Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line" and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards.</p>
<p>The Company took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Breakaway on April 25, 2013. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city and includes hull art by legendary artist Peter Max; seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian; bakery by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss;" and fitness classes and a retrospective display from the ship's iconic godmothers, the Rockettes®. The entertainment lineup includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy. Sister ship Norwegian Getaway, currently under construction at Meyer Werft, will be the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami and will sail Eastern Caribbean voyages beginning in February. The Company also has two larger "Breakaway Plus" vessels on order for delivery in the fall of 2015 and spring of 2017.</p>
<p>The Company's largest ship, the 4,100 passenger Norwegian Epic has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly two years in a row and "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group and Legends in Concert, the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-getaway-feature-sweet-treats-carlos-bake-shopNorwegian Getaway to Feature Sweet Treats of Carlo's Bake Shop2013-09-24T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that Master Baker Buddy Valastro, star of the popular TLC television series "Cake Boss" and "Next Great Baker," will open his second Carlo's Bake Shop at sea on the new Norwegian Getaway, coming to Miami in February.</p>
<p>Valastro first partnered with Norwegian Cruise Line when he opened Carlo's Bake Shop on Norwegian Breakaway, which began sailing from New York City in May 2013. Norwegian Getaway will be the second ship in the fleet to feature Carlo's Bake Shop.</P>
<p>"Because of our guests' exceptional reviews of Carlo's Bake Shop on Norwegian Breakaway, we wanted to offer more Norwegian guests a chance to enjoy Buddy's delicious baked goods," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's chief executive officer.</p>
<p>Featuring all of the delicious treats and confections that the original bakery is known for, Carlo's Bake Shop on Norwegian Getaway will also give guests the opportunity to pre-order custom specialty cakes for celebrations such as birthdays and anniversaries. For a challenging and fun experience, Carlo's will offer cupcake decorating classes, where guests can learn some of Valastro's tricks of the trade.</p>
<p>Carlo's Bake Shop will be located on Deck 8 and his pastries will also be featured in the Atrium's coffee shop. Signature menu items will include freshly baked cookies, cakes and pies, such as Buddy's famous Oreo, Dark Chocolate Mousse and Purple Groovy Fondant cakes; Italian butter cookies; biscottis; and an assortment of cupcakes. Luscious chocolate and vanilla cannolis, cream-filled lobster tails, and individual treats such as strawberry cheesecake, chocolate truffle and tiramisu round out the menu. The delectable goodies will be available for purchase à la carte.</p>
<p>About Buddy</p>
<p>Buddy Valastro is an accomplished fourth generation baker born into the business owned and operated by his parents since 1910. He grew up in Hoboken, New Jersey in an old-fashioned Italian family. He showed a flair for cake decorating at an early age.</P>
<p>For Valastro, 36, mixing eggs, sugar, butter and flour means a lot more than "making a cake." As a fourth generation baker, it's a constant source of pleasure, pride and creativity. Creating amazing cakes connects Buddy with the memory of his father Buddy Sr. and his extended Italian family history. His talent and passion for the family business, Carlo's Bakery, has earned the straight-talking cake expert the moniker, and TLC TV show, Cake Boss.</P>
<p>In December 2010, TLC premiered the spin-off series, Next Great Baker, now in its third season, where Buddy challenged bakers from around the country to compete for a chance to work alongside the Valastro family at Carlo's. Buddy's third and newest show which premieres December 9 - Bakery Boss follows Buddy as he brings his world- famous blend of business skills and baking expertise to help other family-run bakeries that are struggling to find their own sweet success</p>.
<p>Norwegian Getaway</p>
<p>Being developed as "Miami's ship," Norwegian Getaway will embody the essence of her tropical hometown with hull artwork by Miami's own David "LEBO" LeBatard, which features a whimsical mermaid holding the sun above the waves.</p>
<p>Featuring groundbreaking entertainment, the ship is the first to feature the GRAMMY® Experience at sea, which will include artifacts chosen and curated by the GRAMMY Museum® along with live performances by past GRAMMY winners and nominees, among others. Another first of its kind at sea, The Illusionarium is an all-new dining and entertainment experience that will envelop guests in the fascinating world of magic, inviting them to experience the astonishing illusions of world-class magicians and supernatural special effects. In addition, Norwegian Getaway boasts sizzling Latin-inspired dance productions by Broadway sensation, Burn the Floor; performances of the seven-time Tony Award nominated musical LEGALLY BLONDE; hilarious comedy headliners produced by Levity Entertainment Group; and the sing along fun of the dueling pianos of Howl at the Moon. To cap off a spectacular cruise experience, every sailing will feature a dazzling fireworks show at sea, set to music, as part of a dance party in the ship's outdoor club, Spice H20.</p>
<p>Similar to sister ship Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Getaway will dazzle guests with the excitement of 678 Ocean Place and The Waterfront, a variety of interconnected indoor and outdoor venues on three dynamic decks that creates a multiplex of dining, activities and more and enhances guests' connection with the ocean.</p>
<p>Foodies setting sail from Miami on Norwegian Getaway can feast in their choice of 27 incredible dining options, including one of Celebrity Chef and Food Network star Geoffrey Zakarian's three dining concepts: Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian; Ocean Blue on the Waterfront and The Raw Bar.</p>
<p>For families, Nickelodeon®, the number-one entertainment brand for kids, is on board and includes a variety of exciting interactive experiences, along with the opportunity to meet SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick Star, Dora the Explorer and Diego, among other favorites. Norwegian Getaway will also include an all new pirate-themed Nickelodeon Kids' Aqua Park where children can cool off with colorful, whimsical and larger than life Nickelodeon characters from Bikini Bottom.</p>
<p>The three-story Sports Complex will feature the Aqua Park with five thrilling water slides, two swimming pools and one of the largest multi-level elevated ropes course that will challenge guests to more than 40 different elements, including a zip track. For a thrill
like no other, guests will confront The Plank, a platform that extends eight feet over the side of the ship. A nine-hole miniature golf course is located beneath the ropes course, offering family fun with friendly competition. A rock climbing wall, bungee trampoline and spider web, a 24-foot enclosed climbing cage complete with a spiral slide, round out the activities.</p>
<p>Norwegian Getaway offers a variety of flexible accommodations ranging from Studio staterooms specially designed for solo travelers, to balcony and family staterooms and opulent suites in The Haven, the ultimate in luxury accommodations.</p>
<p>To book a cruise on Norwegian Getaway, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 866-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), visit www.ncl.com. Additional information on Norwegian Getaway can be found at www.getaway.ncl.com.</p>
<p>About Norwegian Cruise Line</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 46-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 12 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" for the sixth consecutive year, as well as "Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line" and "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards.</p>
<p>The Company took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Breakaway on April 25, 2013. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city and includes hull art by legendary artist Peter Max; seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian; bakery by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss;" and fitness classes and a retrospective display from the ship's iconic godmothers, the Rockettes®. The entertainment lineup includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy. Sister ship Norwegian Getaway, currently under construction at Meyer Werft, will be the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami and will sail Eastern Caribbean voyages beginning in February. The Company also has two larger "Breakaway Plus" vessels on order for delivery in the fall of 2015 and spring of 2017.</p>
<p>The Company's largest ship, the 4,100 passenger Norwegian Epic has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly two years in a row and "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group and Legends in Concert, the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-debuts-ice-cream-bar-concept-norwegian-breakawayNorwegian Debuts Ice Cream Bar Concept on Norwegian Breakaway2013-09-17T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that a brand new Ice Cream Bar* concept debuted on board the line's newest ship, Norwegian Breakaway and will also be available on Norwegian Getaway upon her arrival to Miami in February 2014.</p>
<p>Guests sailing on board Norwegian Breakaway's seven-day Bermuda or Bahamas and Florida cruises from New York City or on Norwegian Getaway's seven-day Eastern Caribbean sailings from Miami, can indulge in a variety of specialty sundaes, floats, shakes and other ice cream treats during their cruise.</p>
<p>Located inside O'Sheehan's, the ships' 24-hour neighborhood bars, Norwegian Breakaway and Getaway's Ice Cream Bars serve up the most delectable classic ice cream parlor creations, from floats, milkshakes and malted shakes, to egg creams and a variety of spectacular ice cream sundaes.</p>
<p>The signature item on the Ice Cream Bar menu is the enormously delicious Breakaway or Getaway Sundae. This massive ice cream creation serves from three to four guests, includes a whopping nine scoops of ice cream in up to three different flavors and is topped with "everything but the kitchen sink," from chocolate fudge, butterscotch and raspberry sauces to chocolate shavings, sprinkles, crumbled Oreos, sliced almonds, marshmallows, gummy bears, whipped cream and cherries.</p>
<p>"We've recreated a classic ice cream parlor on Norwegian Breakaway adding yet another exciting innovation to our newest ship," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's chief executive officer. "The launch of the Ice Cream Bar on board has been extremely well received and we look forward to debuting it on Norwegian Getaway in February 2014. Our guests are delighted by the variety of ice cream creations – especially the runaway fan favorite, the Breakaway Sundae."</p>
<p>The over-the-top menu also features an assortment of mouth-watering ice cream sundae creations, including classic Hot Fudge Sundaes, Hot Caramel Sundaes and Banana Splits. The menu also features other sundae favorites such as classic Peach Melba, with peaches, vanilla ice cream, raspberry sauce and whipped cream; and Pear William, made with pears, vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce and whipped cream.</p>
<p>For more information on the incredible features and accommodations on Norwegian Breakaway, visit www.breakaway.ncl.com or Norwegian Getaway, visit www.getaway.ncl.com. To book a cruise on Norwegian Breakaway or Norwegian Getaway, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 800-327-7030 or visit www.ncl.com.</p>
<p>About Norwegian Cruise Line</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 46-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 12 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards for the sixth consecutive year.</p>
<p>The Company took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Breakaway on April 25, 2013. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city and includes hull art by legendary artist Peter Max; seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian; bakery by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss;" and fitness classes and a retrospective display from the ship's iconic godmothers, the Rockettes®. The entertainment lineup includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy. Sister ship Norwegian Getaway, currently under construction at Meyer Werft, will be the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami and will sail Eastern Caribbean voyages beginning in February. The Company also has two larger "Breakaway Plus" vessels on order for delivery in the fall of 2015 and spring of 2017.</p>
<p>The Company's largest ship, the 4,100 passenger Norwegian Epic has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly two years in a row and "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, The Second City®, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-named-caribbeans-leading-cruise-lineNORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE NAMED "CARIBBEAN'S LEADING CRUISE LINE"2013-09-12T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line has been named "Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards.</p>
<p>The 20th annual awards, held on September 14 in Antigua, bestow the world's top travel companies with honors for outstanding products and services and are voted on by travel professionals and consumers from around the globe. Norwegian, which has been voted Europe's Leading Cruise Line for six consecutive years as well as the World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line, has eight spectacular Freestyle Cruising vessels sailing the Caribbean this winter from four convenient departure ports, and will soon have a ship sailing to the Caribbean year-round from Miami when Norwegian Getaway joins the fleet in February 2014.</p>
<p>"It is such an honor to receive this award from travel partners and consumers worldwide," said Kevin Sheehan, CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line. "As we prepare to introduce Norwegian Getaway to the Caribbean in February, this prestigious designation makes us very proud and I know that our Caribbean experience will be enhanced even more by this incredible new ship."</p>
<p>Setting sail from Miami year-round to the Eastern Caribbean, Norwegian Getaway will embody the essence of the Magic City, and feature ground breaking entertainment experiences like the GRAMMY® Experience at sea, with live performances by past GRAMMY winners and nominees; The Illusionarium is an all-new dining and entertainment experience that will envelop guests in the fascinating world of magic; Latin-inspired dance productions by Broadway sensation, Burn the Floor; performances of the seven-time Tony Award nominated musical LEGALLY BLONDE; hilarious comedy headliners produced by Levity Entertainment Group; and the sing along fun of the dueling pianos of Howl at the Moon.</p>
<p>Foodies setting sail from Miami on Norwegian Getaway can feast in their choice of 27 incredible dining options, including Celebrity Chef and Food Network star Geoffrey Zakarian's three dining concepts: Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian; Ocean Blue on the Waterfront and The Raw Bar.</p>
<p>Norwegian's largest ship to date, Norwegian Epic, sails to the sunny Eastern Caribbean destinations on seven-day cruises from Miami starting November 2, 2013. Voted "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic and "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly two years in a row, Norwegian Epic will visit tropical destinations including; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands and Nassau, Bahamas.</p>
<p>Other ships sailing the Caribbean from Miami include Norwegian Pearl, offering seven-day cruises to the Western Caribbean and Norwegian Sun, sailing 10 or 11-day cruises to the Southern Caribbean.</p>
Guests in Tampa, New York City and New Orleans can also cruise to the Caribbean on Norwegian. Vacationers looking to cruise from Tampa can set sail on board Norwegian Dawn to the Western Caribbean, starting November 17, 2013. Norwegian Gem offers spectacular nine-day Eastern Caribbean cruises from New York City, starting October 19, 2013, while Norwegian Breakaway, the ship that brings the best of NYC to Sea, offers guests the chance to cruise from the Big Apple to the Bahamas & Florida starting October 13, 2013. Making her debut in New Orleans this season, Norwegian Jewel will offer seven-day Western Caribbean cruises beginning October 13, 2013.</p>
<p>For more information on Norwegian Cruise Line, or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 866-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit www.ncl.com. Additional information on Norwegian Getaway can be found at www.getaway.ncl.com.</p>
<p>About Norwegian Cruise Line</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 46-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 12 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards for the sixth consecutive year.</p>
<p>The Company took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Breakaway on April 25, 2013. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city and includes hull art by legendary artist Peter Max; seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian; bakery by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss;" and fitness classes and a retrospective display from the ship's iconic godmothers, the Rockettes®. The entertainment lineup includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy. Sister ship Norwegian Getaway, currently under construction at Meyer Werft, will be the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami and will sail Eastern Caribbean voyages beginning in February. The Company also has two larger "Breakaway Plus" vessels on order for delivery in the fall of 2015 and spring of 2017.</p>
<p>The Company's largest ship, the 4,100 passenger Norwegian Epic has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly two years in a row and "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, The Second City®, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-getaways-ice-bar-will-be-miamis-coolest-place-chill-outNorwegian Getaway's Ice Bar will be Miami's Coolest Place to Chill Out2013-09-12T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that Norwegian Getaway, the largest ship to homeport in Miami year-round, will feature a true ice bar on board, featuring three dimensional icy elements inspired by the ship's Magic City home. Kept at 17 degrees Fahrenheit, the ship's ice bar will feature Art Deco-style décor, reminiscent of Miami Beach's famous Ocean Drive. In addition, through an exclusive partnership with SVEDKA Vodka and Inniskillin ice wine, the Ice Bar will be named "SVEDKA/Inniskillin Ice Bar" and will feature Florida-inspired specialty SVEDKA and Inniskillin ice wine cocktails.</p>
<p>Like sister-ship Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Getaway's frozen chamber is guaranteed to give guests the ultimate chill. Adorned with South Florida-inspired elements such as South Beach's iconic Ocean Drive skyline and palm trees etched into the icy walls, a "Welcome to Miami Beach" sign and a life-size alligator throne made entirely of ice, Norwegian Getaway's Ice Bar will be Miami's coolest place to chill out. In addition, the entire bar, seating and glassware will all also be made of ice.</p>
<p>Located on deck eight, the SVEDKA/Inniskillin Ice Bar will accommodate approximately 25 guests at a time, who will don hooded coats and gloves to keep warm, since the artic-like room's temperature will not rise above 17 degrees Fahrenheit.</p>
<p>Entrance to the SVEDKA/Inniskillin Ice Bar Ice Bar can be reserved from 5:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. nightly. The cost is $20 per person and includes two signature cocktails that will be served in specially-created glasses made entirely of ice. The SVEDKA/Inniskillin Ice Bar will feature five Florida-inspired specialty drinks made from SVEDKA vodka and Inniskillin ice wine including:</p>
<p>- Tropicana: SVEDKA citron vodka, triple sec, lemon juice;</p>
<p>- Carmen Miranda: SVEDKA vodka, peach liquor, orange juice;</p>
<p>- Sittin' on the Dock of Biscayne Bay: SVEDKA citron vodka, Inniskillin Icewine, lemon-lime soda;</p>
<p>- Blue Caribbean: Inniskillin Icewine, SVEDKA vodka, blue curacao, club soda;</p>
<p>- Key Largo Colada: SVEDKA colada, campari, sweet vermouth, orange syrup.</p>
<p>The Ice Bar will also serve two non-alcoholic drinks: the Sting Ray, made of strawberry puree, pineapple juice and lemon juice; and Parrot Island, made of orange juice, vanilla ice cream and milk.</p>
<p>Imported from Sweden, SVEDKA vodka is premium vodka that is distilled five times. Inniskillin ice wine is made from grapes that are produced in the Niagara Peninsula. Pearl ice wine, which is used in the SVEDKA/Inniskillin Ice Bar cocktails, is an intensely concentrated sweet wine made from grapes naturally frozen on the vine. Grapes for this ice wine are harvested at a temperature of 14ºF.</p>
<p>In addition to the SVEDKA/Inniskillin Ice Bar, SVEDKA vodkas and Inniskillin ice wines will be available in all bars and restaurants on board Norwegian Getaway.</p>
<p>About SVEDKA Vodka and Inniskillin Ice Wine</p>
<p>Established in 1998, SVEDKA Vodka launched with a brand vision: to put fun back into the vodka category. SVEDKA is a premium vodka imported from Sweden and distilled five times. It is the one brand that lets consumers have it all: a high-quality, premium import with a hip, fun brand image at an affordable price. The brand is the fastest-growing premium spirits brand worldwide. SVEDKA has staked its claim on the future with the tagline "Voted #1 Vodka of 2033." Inniskillin was founded upon and is dedicated to the principle of producing outstanding ice wines from grapes grown in the Niagara Peninsula. It is the number one selling ice wine in the world. The wine is a brilliant golden color with aromas of lychee, apricot and pears with flavors of honey, mango and tropical fruits on the palate.</p>
<p>Norwegian Getaway</p>
<p>Being developed as "Miami's ship," Norwegian Getaway will embody the essence of her tropical hometown with hull artwork by Miami's own David "LEBO" LeBatard, which features a whimsical mermaid holding the sun above the waves.
Featuring groundbreaking entertainment, the ship is the first to feature the GRAMMY® Experience at sea, which will include artifacts chosen and curated by the GRAMMY Museum® along with live performances by past GRAMMY winners and nominees, among others. Another first of its kind at sea, The Illusionarium is an all-new dining and entertainment experience that will envelop guests in the fascinating world of magic, inviting them to experience the astonishing illusions of world-class magicians and supernatural special effects. In addition, Norwegian Getaway boasts sizzling Latin-inspired dance productions by Broadway sensation, Burn the Floor; performances of the seven-time Tony Award nominated musical LEGALLY BLONDE; hilarious comedy headliners produced by Levity Entertainment Group; and the sing along fun of the dueling pianos of Howl at the Moon. To cap off a spectacular cruise experience, every sailing will feature a dazzling fireworks show at sea, set to music, as part of a dance party in the ship's outdoor club, Spice H20.</p>
<p>Similar to sister ship Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Getaway will dazzle guests with the excitement of 678 Ocean Place and The Waterfront, a variety of interconnected indoor and outdoor venues on three dynamic decks that creates a multiplex of dining, activities and more and enhances guests' connection with the ocean.
Foodies setting sail from Miami on Norwegian Getaway can feast in their choice of 26 incredible dining options, including one of Celebrity Chef and Food Network star Geoffrey Zakarian's three dining concepts: Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian; Ocean Blue on the Waterfront and The Raw Bar.</p>
<p>For families, Nickelodeon®, the number-one entertainment brand for kids, is on board and includes a variety of exciting interactive experiences, along with the opportunity to meet SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick Star, Dora the Explorer and Diego, among other favorites. Norwegian Getaway will offer the all-new "Name that Game," an exciting combination of trivia, speed, skill and slime, where participants will hit the buzzer, race the clock and get extreme as they experience the best of Nickelodeon's famous game shows live on one stage. Norwegian
Getaway will also include an all new pirate-themed Nickelodeon Kids' Aqua Park where children can cool off with colorful, whimsical and larger than life Nickelodeon characters from Bikini Bottom.</p>
The three-story Sports Complex will feature the Aqua Park with five thrilling water slides, two swimming pools and one of the largest multi-level elevated ropes course that will challenge guests to more than 40 different elements, including a zip track. For a thrill like no other, guests will confront The Plank, a platform that extends eight feet over the side of the ship. A nine-hole miniature golf course is located beneath the ropes course, offering family fun with friendly competition. A rock climbing wall, bungee trampoline and spider web, a 24-foot enclosed climbing cage complete with a spiral slide, round out the activities.</p>
<p>Norwegian Getaway offers a variety of flexible accommodations ranging from Studio staterooms specially designed for solo travelers, to balcony and family staterooms and opulent suites in The Haven, the ultimate in luxury accommodations.</p>
<p>In anticipation of the upcoming launch of Norwegian Getaway, guests who book any seven-day Eastern Caribbean sailing on Norwegian Getaway will receive a $100 on-board credit, regardless of stateroom category. Guests who take advantage of this limited time offer before August 24, 2013, can use the credit towards an array of shore excursions in the Caribbean; treatments in the ship's award-winning Mandara spa; dinner in any of Norwegian Getaway's delicious specialty restaurants, including Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian, and much more. Additional offers such as free upgrades, AARP and Military discounts and up to $1,000 in air credits are also available on select sailings.
To book a cruise on Norwegian Getaway, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 866-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), visit www.ncl.com. Additional information on Norwegian Getaway can be found at www.getaway.ncl.com.</p>
<p>About Norwegian Cruise Line </p>
Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 46-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 12 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards for the sixth consecutive year.</p>
<p>The Company took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Breakaway on April 25, 2013. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city and includes hull art by legendary artist Peter Max; seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian; bakery by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss;" and fitness classes and a retrospective display from the ship's iconic godmothers, the Rockettes®. The entertainment lineup includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy. Sister ship Norwegian Getaway, currently under construction at Meyer Werft, will be the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami and will sail Eastern Caribbean voyages beginning in February. The Company also has two larger "Breakaway Plus" vessels on order for delivery in the fall of 2015 and spring of 2017.</p>
<p>The Company's largest ship, the 4,100 passenger Norwegian Epic has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly two years in a row and "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, The Second City®, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-asks-fans-help-select-names-new-shipsNorwegian Asks Fans To Help Select Names of New Ships2013-09-10T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line today launched the "Norwegians Name Their Ships" contest asking fans in five countries to help select the names for the line's two new Breakaway Plus class ships. From now through September 24, 2013, Norwegian's Facebook fans in the United States, Canada*, Spain, Germany and the United Kingdom have the opportunity to vote for their two favorite potential ship names from a list of the line's top 10 name prospects. Those who vote will be entered to win a trip to the first ship's inaugural festivities.</p><p>"We have the most passionate and engaged fans. We know that nothing makes our community more excited than the anticipation of our new ship launches and these two are our largest and most innovative ships ever," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian's chief executive officer. "It's so important to us to involve our community of Norwegians in this exciting process. We have listed name options that speak to the character of our brand and allude to the uniqueness of Freestyle Cruising®."</p><p>Norwegian's new Breakaway Plus ships will be the largest in the line's fleet at approximately 163,000 gross tons and 4,200 passenger berths each and will be similar in design and innovation to the line's current Breakaway class, the first of which, Norwegian Breakaway, launched in New York in early May and the second of which, Norwegian Getaway, will launch in January and arrive in her homeport of Miami in February.</p><p>To enter, fans should go to Norwegian's Facebook page in the appropriate region. In the US and Canada, fans should visit the Norwegians Name Their Ships tab. Once there, they will see a list of 10 possible names. They can vote once per day for the two names that they like best. Norwegian will pick one name for each ship based on the names that receive the top number of votes from the community.</p><p>Those who vote and complete the entry form will be entered to win a trip for two on the first Breakaway Plus ship's inaugural festivities. There will be a winner from each region. The winners will receive a trip for two to the first ship's invitation only inaugural festivities. The trip includes round-trip coach airfare for two, ground transportation, balcony stateroom accommodations (double occupancy), and on-board meals.</p><p>The contest is only open to residents of the United States, Canada (excluding Quebec), Spain, Germany and the United Kingdom, 18 years of age and older. For more information on how to enter and for the official rules, details on the prizes, and to share this contest with your friends, visit the Norwegians Name Their Ships tab located on Norwegian's Facebook Page.</p><p>More exciting announcements about the new Breakaway Plus vessels will be released throughout the fall and beyond with the first ship scheduled to open for reservations by the end of the year.</p><p>*excludes Quebec</p><p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br />Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 46-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 12 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards for the sixth consecutive year.</p><p>The Company took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Breakaway on April 25, 2013. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city and includes hull art by legendary artist Peter Max; seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian; bakery by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss;" and fitness classes and a retrospective display from the ship's iconic godmothers, the Rockettes®. The entertainment lineup includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy. Sister ship Norwegian Getaway, currently under construction at Meyer Werft, will be the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami and will sail Eastern <a title="Carribean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean</a> voyages beginning in February. The Company also has two larger "Breakaway Plus" vessels on order for delivery in the fall of 2015 and spring of 2017.</p><p>The Company's largest ship, the 4,100 passenger Norwegian Epic has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly two years in a row and "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, The Second City®, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.</p><p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-introduces-interactive-digital-signage-fleetwideNORWEGIAN INTRODUCES INTERACTIVE DIGITAL SIGNAGE FLEETWIDE2013-09-09T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that it will expand the innovative digital signage first introduced on Norwegian Breakaway to the line's entire fleet by Summer 2015. The interactive touch screen signs will allow guests to order specialty items, get directions and reserve dining, shore excursions and entertainment simply with a scan of their stateroom key. The screens will also be a feature on the line's newest ship, Norwegian Getaway, arriving to her homeport of Miami in February 2014.</p>
<p>Each Norwegian ship will have between 30 and 50 touch and static screens located in prominent areas around the vessel. The screens will give guests the opportunity to make reservations for restaurants, entertainment and shore excursions as well serving as a personal concierge. Guests will be able to order beverages, flowers, dining packages and more, including goodies and custom cakes from Carlo's Bake Shop on Norwegian Breakaway to celebrate special occasions. The signs even provide guests with directions and maps to other locations on board, making it easy for them to navigate the ship.</p>
<p>"The interactive signage has been such a big hit on Norwegian Breakaway that we decided to expand it to our fleet so that all of our guests can take advantage of this exciting technology," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's chief executive officer. "With the introduction of these screens, Norwegian's Freestyle Cruising is taken to a whole new level, allowing guests to further customize their vacation on their time. It's all about freedom and flexibility."</p>
<p>The signs will also serve a dual purpose of communicating important safety information. In the event of an emergency situation, they will be used to deliver guests critical messages.</p>
<p>The new digital signage debuted on Norwegian Breakaway when the ship arrived to her year-round homeport of New York City in May.</p>
<p>For more information on Norwegian Cruise Line, or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 866-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit www.ncl.com. Additional information on Norwegian Getaway can be found at www.getaway.ncl.com.</p>
<p>About Norwegian Cruise Line</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 46-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 12 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards for the fifth consecutive year.</p>
<p>The Company took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Breakaway on April 25, 2013. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city, sailing to Bermuda for the summer. Norwegian Breakaway's features include hull art by legendary artist Peter Max, seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian, bakery by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss," and fitness classes and a retrospective display from the ship's iconic godmothers, the Rockettes®. The entertainment lineup includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy. Sister ship Norwegian Getaway, currently under construction at Meyer Werft will be the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami and will sail Eastern Caribbean voyages beginning in February 2014. The Company also has two larger "Breakaway Plus" vessels on order for delivery in the fall of 2015 and spring of 2017.</p>
<p>The Company's largest ship, the 4,100 passenger Norwegian Epic has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly two years in a row and "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group and Legends in Concert, the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-introduces-senior-officers-norwegian-getaways-inaugural-seasonNorwegian Cruise Line Introduces Senior Officers for Norwegian Getaway's Inaugural Season2013-08-20T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
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<p style="clear: both;">Norwegian Cruise Line today announced that two seasoned captains, Rune Myre and Tommy Stensrud, will take the helm of Norwegian Getaway, the largest ship to homeport in Miami year-round launching in February. In addition, Norwegian announced the additional senior officers that will deliver the line's newest ship: Staff Captain Niklas Persson, Chief Engineer Carsten Forsbo, Chief Engineer Oeystein Undrum and Hotel Director Sean Wumhoeringer.</p>
<p>"Norwegian Getaway's arrival in Miami has a lot of significance for us a company since this is the first time in many years that we will have our newest ship based year-round in Miami," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's chief executive officer. "We are confident that these seasoned officers have what it takes to ensure that Norwegian Getaway's inaugural season is extremely successful."</p>
<p>Captain Rune Myre is an experienced seafarer with more than 28 years at sea. Myre joined Norwegian Cruise Line in 1998 and served as First Officer on board Norwegian Wind and Norwegian Dream. He was then promoted to Staff Captain and worked on Norwegian Sea and Norwegian Dawn. In 2008, he was promoted to Captain on Norwegian Sun and has most recently served as Captain on Norwegian Pearl. Myre is responsible for all aspects of the ship, its guests and crew. He graduated from the Tromso Maritime Academy in 1993. Born in to a fishing family in northern Norway, Myre is an avid fisherman and during his time off, he enjoys sharing his favorite pastime with his two children.</p>
<p>While Myre is enjoying his vacation, Captain Tommy Stensrud will take command of Norwegian Getaway. Stensrud began his nautical career 35 years ago serving in the Norwegian Navy. In 1993, he joined Norwegian Cruise Line as a Deck Cadet on board the Norway and shortly after was promoted to First Officer. In 1996, he was promoted to Chief Officer and then in 1998 he became Staff Captain. In September 2002, Stensrud was appointed Captain of Norwegian Star and he is currently serving as Captain of Norwegian Pearl. He has also played a role in the launch of several Norwegian ships including Norwegian Star, Pride of America and Norwegian Jewel. When he is on vacation, he enjoys spending time at home in Saskatchewan, Canada with his wife and three children. Both captains are looking forward to this exciting and challenging new role.</p>
<p>Staff Captain Niklas Persson is responsible for the Deck Department and is versed in all of the responsibilities and duties of the Captain, so that he is prepared to assume command if necessary. Persson will also assist Norwegian Getaway's Captain with all operational issues, and all matters involving the safety of guests, crew, the ship and the environment. Persson joined Norwegian in 1999 and since has served as Staff Captain on board Norwegian Spirit, Norwegian Sky, Norwegian Jewel and, most recently, on Norwegian Breakaway. When he is not on board, he enjoys spending time with his family in Sweden.</p>
<p>Carsten Fosbo will deliver Norwegian Getaway in the position of Chief Engineer and when on vacation he will be relieved by Oeystein Undrum. As Chief Engineer, Fosbo and Undrum have full responsibility of the entire technical operation of the Ship, play a key role on the ship's Senior Management Team and work closely with the Staff Captain and Hotel Director. Fosbo joined Norwegian in 1998 and has served on board the Norway, Norwegian Dawn, Norwegian Sun and Norwegian Jewel and as Chief Engineer on Norwegian Gem, Norwegian Star and Norwegian Breakaway. Originally from Denmark, Fosbo resides in Costa Rica with his wife and children. Undrum joined Norwegian in 1987 and has worked on board many Norwegian ships including the Norway, Norwegian Sky, Norwegian Crown, Norwegian Sun and, most recently, on Norwegian Pearl, where he has served as Chief Engineer for the past four years. When he is not onboard, he spends his vacations at home in Norway with his family.</p>
<p>Hotel Director Sean Wurmhoeringer began his career at Norwegian in 2002 on Norwegian Sun and has since held a variety of positions on numerous ships in the fleet. His previous positions have included Food and Beverage Director and Assistant Hotel Director. He was promoted to Hotel Director in 2007. As Hotel Director, he has led teams on Norwegian Sun, Norwegian Spirit, Norwegian Sky, Norwegian Gem, Norwegian Star, Norwegian Epic and, most recently, Norwegian Breakaway. When he is not on board, Wurmhoeringer spends his vacation with his family in Salzburg, Austria.</p>
<p><strong>Norwegian Getaway</strong></br>
Being developed as "Miami's ship," Norwegian Getaway will embody the essence of her tropical hometown with hull artwork by Miami's own David "LEBO" LeBatard, which features a whimsical mermaid holding the sun above the waves.</p>
<p>Featuring groundbreaking entertainment, the ship is the first to feature the GRAMMY® Experience at sea, which will include artifacts chosen and curated by the GRAMMY Museum® along with live performances by past GRAMMY winners and nominees, among others. Another first of its kind at sea, The Illusionarium is an all-new dining and entertainment experience that will envelop guests in the fascinating world of magic, inviting them to experience the astonishing illusions of world-class magicians and supernatural special effects. In addition, Norwegian Getaway boasts sizzling Latin-inspired dance productions by Broadway sensation, Burn the Floor; performances of the seven-time Tony Award nominated musical LEGALLY BLONDE; hilarious comedy headliners produced by Levity Entertainment Group; and the sing along fun of the dueling pianos of Howl at the Moon. To cap off a spectacular cruise experience, every sailing will feature a dazzling fireworks show at sea, set to music, as part of a dance party in the ship's outdoor club, Spice H20.</p>
<p>Similar to sister ship Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Getaway will dazzle guests with the excitement of 678 Ocean Place and The Waterfront, a variety of interconnected indoor and outdoor venues on three dynamic decks that creates a multiplex of dining, activities and more and enhances guests' connection with the ocean.</p>
<p>Foodies setting sail from Miami on Norwegian Getaway can feast in their choice of 26 incredible dining options, including one of Celebrity Chef and Food Network star Geoffrey Zakarian's three dining concepts: Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian; Ocean Blue on the Waterfront and The Raw Bar.</p>
<p>For families, Nickelodeon®, the number-one entertainment brand for kids, is on board and includes a variety of exciting interactive experiences, along with the opportunity to meet SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick Star, Dora the Explorer and Diego, among other favorites. Norwegian Getaway will offer the all-new "Name that Game," an exciting combination of trivia, speed, skill and slime, where participants will hit the buzzer, race the clock and get extreme as they experience the best of Nickelodeon's famous game shows live on one stage. Norwegian Getaway will also include an all new pirate-themed Nickelodeon Kids' Aqua Park where children
can cool off with colorful, whimsical and larger than life Nickelodeon characters from Bikini Bottom.</p>
<p>The three-story Sports Complex will feature the Aqua Park with five thrilling water slides, two swimming pools and one of the largest multi-level elevated ropes course that will challenge guests to more than 40 different elements, including a zip track. For a thrill like no other, guests will confront The Plank, a platform that extends eight feet over the side of the ship. A nine-hole miniature golf course is located beneath the ropes course, offering family fun with friendly competition. A rock climbing wall, bungee trampoline and spider web, a 24-foot enclosed climbing cage complete with a spiral slide, round out the activities.</p>
<p>Norwegian Getaway offers a variety of flexible accommodations ranging from Studio staterooms specially designed for solo travelers, to balcony and family staterooms and opulent suites in The Haven, the ultimate in luxury accommodations.
In anticipation of the upcoming launch of Norwegian Getaway, guests who book any seven-day Eastern Caribbean sailing on Norwegian Getaway will receive a $100 on-board credit, regardless of stateroom category. Guests who take advantage of this limited time offer before August 24, 2013, can use the credit towards an array of shore excursions in the Caribbean; treatments in the ship's award-winning Mandara spa; dinner in any of Norwegian Getaway's delicious specialty restaurants, including Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian, and much more. Additional offers such as free upgrades, AARP and Military discounts and up to $1,000 in air credits are also available on select sailings.</p>
<p>To book a cruise on Norwegian Getaway, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 866-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), visit www.ncl.com. Additional information on Norwegian Getaway can be found at www.getaway.ncl.com. </p>
<p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br/>
Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 46-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 12 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards for the fifth consecutive year.</p>
<p>The Company took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Breakaway on April 25, 2013. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city, sailing to Bermuda for the summer. Norwegian Breakaway's features include hull art by legendary artist Peter Max, seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian, bakery by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss," and fitness classes and a retrospective display from the ship's iconic godmothers, the Rockettes®. The entertainment lineup includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy. Sister ship Norwegian Getaway, currently under construction at Meyer Werft, will be the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami and will sail Eastern Caribbean voyages beginning in February 2014. The Company also has two larger "Breakaway Plus" vessels on order for delivery in the fall of 2015 and spring of 2017.</p>
<p>The Company's largest ship, the 4,100 passenger Norwegian Epic has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly two years in a row and "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group and Legends in Concert, the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-announces-closing-secondary-public-offering-principal-shareholdNorwegian Cruise Line Announces Closing of Secondary Public Offering by Principal Shareholders2013-08-14T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq: NCLH) ("Norwegian") announced today the closing of a previously announced secondary public offering of 23 million of its ordinary shares by Star NCLC Holdings Ltd. and certain funds affiliated with Apollo Global Management, LLC and TPG Global, LLC (together, the "Selling Shareholders") at a price of $29.75 per ordinary share. The number of ordinary shares includes 3,000,000 ordinary shares sold as a result of the full exercise by the underwriters of their option to purchase additional ordinary shares. Norwegian did not sell any ordinary shares in the offering and did not receive any of the proceeds from the offering. </p>
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Attn: Prospectus Department<br/>
299 Park Avenue<br/>
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<p>Barclays Capital Inc.<br/>
c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions<br/>
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(888) 603-5847 </p>
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<p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br/>
Norwegian Cruise Line is a global cruise line operator, offering cruise experiences for guests with itineraries in North America (including Alaska and Hawaii), the Caribbean, Bermuda, the Mediterranean and the Baltic.</p>
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<p><strong>Forward Looking Statements</strong></br>
This press release contains "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release that address activities, events or developments that Norwegian expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. These statements include but are not limited to forward-looking statements about the business of Norwegian. There can be no assurance that actual results will not differ from those expected by management of Norwegian. For more information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those conveyed in the forward-looking statements, please refer to the "Risk Factors" section of the registration statement on Form S-1 (as amended and supplemented), initially filed by Norwegian with the SEC on July 30, 2013 and the information included in subsequent amendments and other filings. These forward-looking statements are based on and include Norwegian's expectations as of the date hereof. Norwegian does not undertake any obligation to update or revise such forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur, or of which Norwegian becomes aware, after the date hereof.</p>
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AnneMarie Mathews<br/>
(305) 436-4799<br/>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-announced-launch-secondary-public-offering-principal-shareholdeNorwegian Cruise Line Announces Launch of Secondary Public Offering by Principal Shareholders2013-08-07T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq: NCLH) ("Norwegian") announced today the launch of a secondary public offering of 20 million of its ordinary shares by Star NCLC Holdings Ltd. and certain funds affiliated with Apollo Global Management, LLC and TPG Global, LLC (together, the "Selling Shareholders") pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-1 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). The Selling Shareholders will grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase an aggregate of up to 3 million additional ordinary shares. Norwegian will not sell any ordinary shares in the offering and will not receive any of the proceeds from the offering.</p><p>UBS Investment Bank and Barclays are acting as bookrunners and the representatives of the underwriters for the offering. Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Securities, Goldman, Sachs & Co. and J.P. Morgan are also acting as bookrunners for the offering. Credit Agricole CIB, DNB Markets, HSBC, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey and Nomura are acting as co-managers for the offering.</p><p>The offering of these ordinary shares will be made only by means of a prospectus. A written prospectus, which meets the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, may be obtained <a style="text-decoration: underline; color: blue;" href="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1513761/000119312513324409/0001193125-13-324409-index.htm" target="_blank">here</a> or by contacting:</p><p>UBS Securities LLC<br />Attn: Prospectus Department<br />299 Park Avenue<br />New York, NY 10171<br />(888) 827-7275</p><p>Barclays Capital Inc.<br />c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions<br />1155 Long Island Avenue<br />Edgewood, NY 11717<br />Barclaysprospectus@broadridge.com<br />(888) 603-5847</p><p>A registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with the SEC, but has not yet been declared effective. These securities may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted prior to the time the registration statement becomes effective. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor will there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.</p><p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br />Norwegian Cruise Line is a global cruise line operator, offering cruise experiences for guests with itineraries in North America (including <a title="Alaska Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/alaska-cruises" target="_self">Alaska</a> and <a title="Hawaii Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/hawaii-cruises" target="_self">Hawaii</a>), the <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean</a>, Bermuda, the Mediterranean and the Baltic.</p><p><strong>Forward Looking Statements</strong><br />This press release contains "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release that address activities, events or developments that Norwegian expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. These statements include but are not limited to forward-looking statements about the proposed offering of ordinary shares of Norwegian and the business of Norwegian. There can be no assurance that actual results will not differ from those expected by management of Norwegian. For more information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those conveyed in the forward-looking statements, please refer to the "Risk Factors" section of the registration statement on Form S-1 (as amended and supplemented), initially filed by Norwegian with the SEC on July 30, 2013 and the information included in subsequent amendments and other filings. These forward-looking statements are based on and include Norwegian's expectations as of the date hereof. Norwegian does not undertake any obligation to update or revise such forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur, or of which Norwegian becomes aware, after the date hereof.</p><p>Contacts:<br />Andrea DeMarco<br />(305) 468-2463<br />AnneMarie Mathews<br />(305) 436-4799</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-first-major-cruise-line-adhere-international-standards-seafarerNorwegian Cruise Line First Major Cruise Line To Adhere To International Standards For Seafarers2013-07-31T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line (NASDAQ: NCLH) announced today that it is the first major cruise line to be certified in and in compliance with the requirements of the International Labor Organization's Maritime Labor Convention (MLC), 2006 that provides comprehensive rights and protection at work for the world's more than 1.2 million seafarers, including Norwegian's more than 17,000 crew members working onboard its 11 international vessels.</p><p>"We value our hard working crew and consider them our most important and greatest asset," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's president and chief executive officer. "We employ more than 17,000 Seafarers from almost 100 different countries around the globe; respecting each individual for the unique talents they bring into our organization. We offer a career path to reach the highest levels in our shipboard organization to each person without distinction. Being the first major cruise line to successfully implement the new labor standards demonstrates that Norwegian also leads the industry when it comes to taking care of its crew members."</p><p>The convention sets out seafarers' rights to decent conditions of work on a wide range of subjects, and aims to be globally applicable, easily understandable, readily updatable and uniformly enforced. It has been designed to become a global instrument known as the "fourth pillar" of the international regulatory regime for quality shipping, complementing the key Conventions of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). It consolidates and updates more than 68 international labor standards related to the Maritime sector adopted over the last 80 years.</p><p>Lloyd's Register Group Limited, the company that inspected and audited Norwegian's international fleet for compliance, stated: "MLC, 2006 is a comprehensive convention which fundamentally improves the living and working conditions of seafarers. Norwegian Cruise Line's full compliance with MLC, 2006, well in advance of the mandatory compliance date, is indicative of visionary leadership and a commitment to excellence. The Norwegian Cruise Line team embraced the spirit and intent of the convention while embedding continuous compliance practices into their management process. This marks a significant achievement by Norwegian."</p><p>Lloyd's Register assisted Norwegian Cruise Line with their preliminary preparations through a formal gap analysis, review of the Declaration of Labor Compliance and subsequently carrying out vessel certification inspections of their fleet.</p><p>In order to celebrate this milestone event, Norwegian has donated $10,000 USD to the Virlanie Foundation in Manila, the Philippines. The Virlanie Foundation is dedicated to rescuing street children in Manila, by providing shelter, food, education, and most importantly, a home. The organization relies on donations from around the world and currently operates 12 homes and outreach programs in the Philippines.</p><p>"One of the most important aspects of the Maritime Labor Convention is the Seafarer's social welfare," added Sheehan. "As a socially responsible company, we give back to the community. A majority of our shipboard employees hail from the Philippines, so we are proud to continue to support the important work that the Virlanie Foundation does on an ongoing basis."</p><p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br />Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 46-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 12 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards for the fifth consecutive year.</p><p>The Company took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Breakaway on April 25, 2013. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city, sailing to Bermuda for the summer. Norwegian Breakaway's features include hull art by legendary artist Peter Max, seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian, bakery by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss," and fitness classes and a retrospective display from the ship's iconic godmothers, the Rockettes®. The entertainment lineup includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy. Sister ship Norwegian Getaway, currently under construction at Meyer Werft, will be the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami and will sail Eastern <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean</a> voyages beginning in February 2014. The Company also has two larger "Breakaway Plus" vessels on order for delivery in the fall of 2015 and spring of 2017.</p><p>The Company's largest ship, the 4,100 passenger Norwegian Epic has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly two years in a row and "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic.</p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group and Legends in Concert, the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p><p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-reports-results-second-quarter-2013Norwegian Cruise Line Reports Results for Second Quarter 20132013-07-29T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p> Norwegian Cruise Line (NASDAQ: NCLH, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., NCL Corporation Ltd., "Norwegian" or "the Company"), today reported results for the quarter ended June 30, 2013, and provided guidance for the third quarter and full year 2013.</p>
<p><strong>Quarter Highlights</strong></p>
<p>- Adjusted Net Income growth of 67.1% to $60.2 million with Adjusted EPS of $0.29</p>
<p>- Adjusted EBITDA increase of 12.8% to $152.3 million</p>
<p>- Net Yield increase of 3.5% (3.7% on a Constant Currency basis)</p>
<p>- Successful delivery and launch of Norwegian Breakaway</p>
<p>- Refinancing transactions strengthen balance sheet, lower interest expense going forward</p>
<p><strong>Second Quarter 2013 Results</strong></p>
<p>"While the addition of Norwegian Breakaway to our fleet was undoubtedly the highlight of the quarter, our strong results, which include our twentieth consecutive quarter of year-over-year Adjusted EBITDA growth, are equally as notable," said Kevin Sheehan, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. "Other initiatives in the quarter, from the refinancing of certain credit facilities to further optimize our capital structure, to the enhancements carried out on Pride of America at her recent dry-dock, demonstrate our culture of leaving no stone unturned in order to add incremental value for our shareholders and enhance the cruise experience for our guests." </p>
<p>The Company reported Adjusted Net Income for the second quarter of 2013 of $60.2 million and Adjusted EPS of $0.29 compared to $36.0 million and $0.20 in 2012, respectively. Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS exclude expenses totaling $70.1 million related to refinancing transactions in the quarter (see "Transactions in the Quarter"). On a GAAP basis, net loss and diluted loss per share were $(8.8) million and $(0.04), respectively.</p>
<p>An increase in Capacity Days and improvement in Net Yield resulted in a 12.0% increase in Net Revenue in the quarter. The addition of Norwegian Breakaway to the fleet, partially offset by planned Dry-docks for Pride of America and Norwegian Pearl, contributed to the 8.2% increase in Capacity Days while improvements in both passenger ticket and onboard revenue resulted in a 3.5% (3.7% on a Constant Currency basis) increase in Net Yield.</p>
<p>Adjusted Net Cruise Cost excluding Fuel per Capacity Day increased 4.8% on both an as reported and Constant Currency basis over prior year due to the timing of planned Dry-docks along with inaugural and launch expenses related to Norwegian Breakaway. Fuel price per metric ton, net of hedges, was essentially flat to prior year at $686 compared to $684 in 2012. </p>
<p>Interest expense, net in the quarter exceeded prior year by $54.8 million primarily due to expenses totaling $70.1 million related to the refinancing of certain credit facilities and the redemption of the remaining balance of the Company's $350 million 9.5% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2018 (see "Transactions in the Quarter").</p>
<p><strong>Transactions in the Quarter</strong></p>
<p>During the quarter the Company completed two refinancing transactions which strengthened the Company's balance sheet and will reduce interest expense going forward. The first transaction, a new $1.3 billion credit facility comprised of a $675 million term loan and a $625 million non-amortizing revolving credit facility, refinanced certain credit facilities secured by Norwegian Star, Spirit, Sun, Dawn, Pearl and Gem. In conjunction with this transaction the Company redeemed the remaining $228 million outstanding balance of its $350 million 9.5% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2018. The second transaction amended certain credit facilities secured by Norwegian Jewel, Jade and Pride of America to reduce applicable margins and enhance certain terms and conditions. These transactions resulted in no material change in debt levels. Expenses related to the transactions, including write-off of deferred financing fees and premiums for the redemption of the Senior Unsecured Notes, totaled $70.1 million and are included in interest expense.</p>
<p><strong>2013 Guidance and Sensitivities</strong></p>
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<p>As of June 30, 2013, the Company had hedged approximately 93%, 63% and 51% of its remaining 2013, 2014 and 2015 projected fuel purchases in metric tons, respectively.</p>
<p>Future capital commitments consist of contracted commitments, including future expected capital expenditures for business enhancements and ship construction contracts. As of June 30, 2013, anticipated capital expenditures for business enhancements were $40.5 million for the remainder of 2013, and $83.0 million for each of the years 2014 and 2015. As of June 30, 2013, anticipated capital expenditures for ship construction were $42.8 million for the remainder of 2013, $747.9 million for 2014 and $799.3 million for 2015, of which export credit financing is in place of $667.6 million for 2014 and $630.3 million for 2015, based on the euro/U.S. dollar exchange rate as of June 30, 2013.</p>
<p><strong>Newbuild Update and Other Highlights</strong></p>
<p>Norwegian Breakaway, the Company's most innovative ship to date, was christened in a ceremony in New York City on May 8. Presided over by Buddy Valastro, star of TLC's Cake Boss, the ceremony included performances from several entertainment companies on board, including Rock of Ages and Burn the Floor, along with speeches from New York City Mayor Bloomberg, as well as dignitaries from Bermuda and the Bahamas, and a blessing from Cardinal Timothy Dolan. The ceremony culminated with the ship's godmothers, the Radio City Rockettes, breaking the ceremonial champagne bottle on the ship's hull. After sailings for travel partners and other invited guests, Norwegian Breakaway began her seasonal itinerary of seven-day voyages from New York to Bermuda. "The delivery of Norwegian Breakaway marks the latest step in a disciplined newbuild program intended to take the company to the next level. Her design and features have received an overwhelmingly positive response from guests and travel partners alike and we look forward to welcoming new and seasoned cruisers to experience all that New York's ship has to offer," said Sheehan. </p>
<p>Also in the quarter, the Company revealed additions to the entertainment line-up for Norwegian Getaway, sister ship of Norwegian Breakaway, which is scheduled for delivery in January 2014 and sailing year-round from Miami. Tony Award nominated Legally Blonde will be the headlining production at the Getaway Theater, which will also house a Latin-inspired production of Burn the Floor. The Company has also partnered with Levity Entertainment Group, the largest producer of comedians in the world, to provide talent for Headliners Comedy Club. Sharing the Headliners venue will be Howl at the Moon, the popular dueling pianos production. These productions join the previously announced Illusionarium and The Grammy Experience, to round out an extraordinary line-up of entertainment at sea. </p>
<p>The Company completed two planned Dry-docks in the quarter for Pride of America and Norwegian Pearl. The Dry-dock for Pride of America, which began late in the first quarter, incorporated several guest-facing enhancements including the addition of the fleet's popular Brazilian steakhouse, Moderno Churrascaria. In addition, two projects were begun during the Dry-dock which will be completed by the end of the year. First is the addition of 32 staterooms, including 24 suites and four Studio staterooms for single travelers. Second, with Pride of America sailing her itinerary entirely within the Emission Control Area, fuel scrubbers are being installed to reduce the ship's emissions. "The combination of additional suites and fuel scrubbers will enhance the returns on an already successful and unique offering in our product mix," said Sheehan regarding the enhancements to Pride of America.</p>
<p>On July 16 an order for a second Breakaway Plus class vessel for delivery in spring 2017 was affirmed. The first Breakaway Plus class vessel is scheduled for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2015. Both vessels are 163,000 gross tons with 4,200 berths, making them the largest in Norwegian's fleet. The combined contract price for these two vessels, which will be constructed in Germany by Meyer Werft GmbH, is €1.4 billion. The Company has export credit financing in place for 80% of the contract price.</p>
<p><strong>Conference Call</strong></p>
<p>The Company has scheduled a conference call for Monday, July 29, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. EDT to discuss second quarter 2013 results. A link to the live webcast can be found on the Company's Investor Relations website at www.investor.ncl.com. A replay of the conference call will also be available on the website for 30 days after the call.</p>
<p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong></p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 46-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 12 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards for the fifth consecutive year.</p>
<p>The Company took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Breakaway on April 25, 2013. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city, sailing to Bermuda for the summer. Norwegian Breakaway's features include hull art by legendary artist Peter Max, seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian, bakery by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss," and fitness classes and a retrospective display from the ship's iconic godmothers, the Rockettes®. The entertainment lineup includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy. Sister ship Norwegian Getaway, currently under construction at Meyer Werft will be the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami and will sail Eastern Caribbean voyages beginning in February 2014. The Company also has two larger "Breakaway Plus" vessels on order for delivery in the fall of 2015 and spring of 2017.</p>
<p>The Company's current largest ship, the 4,100 passenger Norwegian Epic has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly two years in a row and "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group and Legends in Concert, the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).<br>
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<p><strong>Terminology</strong></p>
<p>Adjusted EBITDA. EBITDA adjusted for other income (expense) and other supplemental adjustments.</p>
<p>Adjusted EPS. Diluted earnings (loss) per share adjusted for supplemental adjustments.</p>
<p>Adjusted Free Cash Flow. Free Cash Flow adjusted for proceeds from ship construction financing facilities and other supplemental adjustments.</p>
<p>Adjusted Interest Expense, net. Interest expense, net excluding supplemental adjustments.</p>
<p>Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel. Net Cruise Cost excluding fuel expense adjusted for supplemental adjustments.</p>
<p>Adjusted Net Income. Net income (loss) adjusted for supplemental adjustments.</p>
<p>Berths. Double occupancy capacity per stateroom (single occupancy per studio stateroom) even though many staterooms can accommodate three or more passengers.</p>
<p>Capacity Days. Available Berths multiplied by the number of cruise days for the period.</p>
<p>Constant Currency. A calculation whereby foreign currency-denominated revenues and expenses in a period are converted at the U.S. dollar exchange rate of a comparable period in order to eliminate the effects of foreign exchange fluctuations.</p>
<p>Dry-dock. A process whereby a ship is positioned in a large basin where all of the fresh/sea water is pumped out in order to carry out cleaning and repairs of those parts of a ship which are below the water line.</p>
<p>EBITDA. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.</p>
<p>Free Cash Flow. Net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures for ship construction, business enhancements and other.</p>
<p>GAAP. Generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S.</p>
<p>Gross Cruise Cost. The sum of total cruise operating expense and marketing, general and administrative expense.</p>
<p>Gross Yield. Total revenue per Capacity Day.</p>
<p>Initial Public Offering (or "IPO"). The initial public offering of 27,058,824 ordinary shares, par value $.001 per share, of NCLH, which was closed on January 24, 2013.</p>
<p>Net Cruise Cost. Gross Cruise Cost less commissions, transportation and other expense and onboard and other expense. </p>
<p>Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel. Net Cruise Cost less fuel expense.</p>
<p>Net Debt-to-Capital. Net Debt-to-Capital is defined as total debt less cash and cash equivalents ("Net Debt") divided by Net Debt plus shareholders' equity.</p>
<p>Net Revenue. Total revenue less commissions, transportation and other expense and onboard and other expense.</p>
<p>Net Yield. Net Revenue per Capacity Day.</p>
<p>Notes Offering. Issuance of $300.0 million in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes bearing interest at 5% per annum maturing February 15, 2018.</p>
<p>Occupancy Percentage or Load Factor. The ratio of Passenger Cruise Days to Capacity Days. A percentage in excess of 100% indicates that three or more passengers occupied some staterooms.</p>
<p>Passenger Cruise Days. The number of passengers carried for the period, multiplied by the number of days in their respective cruises.</p>
<p>Sponsors. The Apollo Funds, the TPG Viking Funds and Genting HK.<br>
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<p><strong>Non-GAAP Financial Measures</strong><br>
We use certain non-GAAP financial measures, such as Net Revenue, Net Yield, Net Cruise Cost, Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel and Adjusted EBITDA to enable us to analyze our performance. We utilize Net Revenue and Net Yield to manage our business on a day-to-day basis and believe that they are the most relevant measures of our revenue performance because they reflect the revenue earned by us net of significant variable costs. In measuring our ability to control costs in a manner that positively impacts net income, we believe changes in Net Cruise Cost and Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel to be the most relevant indicators of our performance.</p>
<p>As our business includes the sourcing of passengers and deployment of vessels outside of North America, a portion of our revenue and expenses are denominated in foreign currencies, particularly euro and British Pound sterling, which are subject to fluctuations in currency exchange rates versus our reporting currency, the U.S. dollar. In order to monitor results excluding these fluctuations, we calculate certain non-GAAP measures on a Constant Currency basis whereby current period revenue and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using currency exchange rates of the comparable period. We believe that presenting these non-GAAP measures on both a reported and Constant Currency basis is useful in providing a more comprehensive view of trends in our business. </p>
<p>We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is appropriate as a supplemental financial measure as it is used by management to assess operating performance, is a factor in the evaluation of the performance of management and is the primary metric used in determining the Company's performance incentive bonus paid to its employees. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is a useful measure in determining the Company's performance as it reflects certain operating drivers of the Company's business, such as sales growth, operating costs, marketing, general and administrative expense and other operating income and expense. Adjusted EBITDA is not a defined term under GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA is not intended to be a measure of liquidity or cash flows from operations or measures comparable to net income as it does not take into account certain requirements such as capital expenditures and related depreciation, principal and interest payments and tax payments and it includes other supplemental adjustments. <br>
In addition, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS are supplemental financial measures used to demonstrate GAAP net income and EPS excluding certain charges. We use Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS as key performance measures of our earnings performance, and we believe that both management and investors benefit from referring to these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing our performance and when planning, forecasting, and analyzing future periods. These non-GAAP financial measures also facilitate management's internal comparison to our historical performance. These charges vary from period to period; thus, our presentation of Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS may not be indicative of future adjustments or results. </p>
<p>You are encouraged to evaluate each adjustment used in calculating our non-GAAP financial measures and the reasons we consider our non-GAAP financial measures appropriate for supplemental analysis. In evaluating our non-GAAP financial measures, you should be aware that in the future we may incur expenses similar to the adjustments in our presentation. Our non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools, and you should not consider these measures in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Our presentation of our non-GAAP financial measures should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items. Our non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to other companies. Please see a historical reconciliation of these measures to items in our consolidated financial statements below.<br>
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<p>Note on Forward-Looking Statements<br>
This release may contain "forward-looking statements" intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words "expect," "anticipate," "goal," "project," "plan," "believe," "seek," "will," "may," "forecast," "estimate," "intend," "future," and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, which are not historical in nature. These forward-looking statements reflect Norwegian's current expectations, and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Among the important risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements are the adverse impact of the worldwide economic downturn and related factors such as high levels of unemployment and underemployment, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; changes in cruise capacity, as well as capacity changes in the overall vacation industry; intense competition from other cruise companies as well as non-cruise vacation alternatives which may affect our ability to compete effectively; our substantial leverage, including the inability to generate the necessary amount of cash to service our existing debt, repay our credit facilities if payment is accelerated and incur substantial indebtedness in the future; changes in fuel prices or other cruise operating costs; the risks associated with operating internationally, including changes in interest rates and/or foreign currency rates; the continued borrowing availability under our credit facilities and compliance with our financial covenants; our ability to incur significantly more debt despite our substantial existing indebtedness; the impact of volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; adverse events impacting the security of travel that may affect consumer demand for cruises such as terrorist acts, acts of piracy, armed conflict and other international events; the impact of any future changes relating to how travel agents sell and market our cruises; the impact of any future increases in the price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; the impact of delays, costs and other factors resulting from emergency ship repairs as well as scheduled repairs, maintenance and refurbishment of our ships; the delivery schedules and estimated costs of new ships on terms that are favorable or consistent with our expectations; the impact of problems encountered at shipyards, as well as, any potential claim, impairment loss, cancellation or breach of contract in connection with our contracts with shipyards; the impact of the spread of contagious diseases; accidents and other incidents affecting the health, safety, security and vacation satisfaction of guests or causing damage to ships, which could cause the modification of itineraries or cancellation of a cruise or series of cruises; our ability to obtain insurance coverage on terms that are favorable or consistent with our expectations; the impact of any breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; the continued availability of attractive port destinations; the impact of weather and natural disasters; our ability to attract and retain key personnel and qualified shipboard crew, maintain good relations with employee unions, maintain or renegotiate our collective bargaining agreements on favorable terms and prevent any disruptions in work; the control of our Company by our Sponsors whose interests may not continue to be aligned with ours; changes involving the tax, environmental, health, safety, security and other regulatory regimes in which we operate; increases in our future fuel expenses related to implementing IMO regulations, which require the use of higher priced low sulfur fuels in certain cruising areas; the implementation of regulations in the U.S. requiring U.S. citizens to obtain passports for travel to additional foreign destinations; the impact of pending or threatened litigation and other factors discussed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). For more information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those conveyed in the forward-looking statements, please refer to the "Risk Factors" section of the Annual Reports on Form 10-K filed by each of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. ("NCLH") and NCL Corporation Ltd. ("NCLC") with the SEC and subsequent filings by NCLH and NCLC. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in expectations or events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements are based. In addition, certain financial measures in this website constitute non-GAAP financial measures as defined by Regulation G. A reconciliation of these items can be found on the Company's web site at www.investor.ncl.com<br>
<p><a href="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/NCLH_2013_Earnings_Release_table.pdf" target="_blank"><u>Click here</u></a> to view the financial tables. </p>
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<p>Investor Relations Contact<br/>
Andrea DeMarco<br/>
(305) 468-2339<br/>
investorRelations@ncl.com</p>
<p>Media Contact<br/>
AnneMarie Mathews<br/>
(305) 436-4799<br/>
PublicRelations@ncl.com</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-hold-conference-call-second-quarter-2013-financial-resultsNorwegian Cruise Line to Hold Conference Call on Second Quarter 2013 Financial Results2013-07-22T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line (NASDAQ: NCLH, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., NCL Corporation Ltd., "Norwegian" or "the Company"), announced today it will report second quarter 2013 financial results before market open on Monday, July 29, 2013 with a conference call to discuss results to follow at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The conference call will be webcast simultaneously via the Company's Investor Relations website, www.investor.ncl.com. A replay of the webcast will be available at the same site for 30 days following the call.</p>
<p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br />
Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 46-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 12 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards for the fifth consecutive year.</p>
<p>The Company took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Breakaway on April 25, 2013. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city, sailing to Bermuda for the summer.</p>
<p>Norwegian Breakaway's features include hull art by legendary artist Peter Max, seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian, bakery by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss," and fitness classes and a retrospective display from the ship's iconic godmothers, the Rockettes®. The entertainment lineup includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy. Sister ship Norwegian Getaway, currently under construction at Meyer Werft will be the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami and will sail Eastern Caribbean voyages beginning in February 2014. The Company also has two larger "Breakaway Plus" vessels on order for delivery in the fall of 2015 and spring of 2017.</p>
<p>The Company's largest ship, the 4,100 passenger Norwegian Epic has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly two years in a row and "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group and Legends in Concert, the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
<p>Investor Relations Contact
Andrea DeMarco
(305) 468-2339
investorRelations@ncl.com</p>
<p>Media Contact
AnneMarie Mathews
(305) 436-4799
PublicRelations@ncl.com</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-first-install-scrubbers-two-new-buildsNorwegian Cruise Line First To Install Scrubbers On Two New Builds2013-07-18T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that its two new Breakaway Plus class ships will be the first new builds in the cruise industry to feature innovative scrubber technology developed by Green Tech Marine (GTM), a world leading marine scrubber supplier.</p><p>The two new vessels will be built by MEYER WERFT GMBH in Germany and delivered to the fleet in 2015 and 2017 respectively.</p><p>Green Tech Marine will provide five scrubbers per ship for the engines which range from 14.4 to 16.8 megawatts. This installation will be the largest scrubber plant in the world with a total engine power of 76.8 megawatts.</p><p>"Norwegian Cruise Line has a history of innovation along with a commitment to utilizing green technology whenever possible," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's chief executive officer. "Installing scrubbers from Green Tech Marine on our new Breakaway Plus vessels is a smart decision and one that will ensure these ships are as eco-friendly as possible."</p><p>The GTM-R scrubbers are compact, making it possible for the builds to avoid the loss of cabin space or other service areas. GTM uses one smaller scrubber for each engine instead of a large multi inlet scrubber serving several engines, and the scrubber also replaces the silencer, which is very suitable for cruise ships. The GTM-R scrubbers hold all necessary certificates to ensure these vessels are compliant with the 0.1% sulphur limit in Emission Control Areas (ECA) beginning in 2015.</p><p>GTM has previously delivered scrubbers to Norwegian's Pride of America which sails year-round in <a title="Hawaii Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/hawaii-cruises" target="_self">Hawaii</a>. The scrubbers were installed during the ship's dry dock refurbishment in March and are scheduled to be fully operational later this year.</p><p>"We are thrilled to see a large ship owner such as Norwegian Cruise Line and a respected ship builder like MEYER WERFT being early adapters of green technology," said President and CEO of GTM Peter Strandberg.</p><p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br />Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 46-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 12 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards for the fifth consecutive year.</p><p>The Company took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Breakaway on April 25, 2013. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city, sailing to <a title="Bermuda cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/bermuda/overview">Bermuda</a> for the summer. Norwegian Breakaway's features include hull art by legendary artist Peter Max, seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian, bakery by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss," and fitness classes and a retrospective display from the ship's iconic godmothers, the Rockettes®. The entertainment lineup includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy. Sister ship Norwegian Getaway, currently under construction at Meyer Werft will be the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami and will sail Eastern <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="%20https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean </a>voyages beginning in February 2014. The Company also has two larger "Breakaway Plus" vessels on order for delivery in the fall of 2015 and spring of 2017.</p><p>The Company's largest ship, the 4,100 passenger Norwegian Epic has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly two years in a row and "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic.</p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group and Legends in Concert, the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p><p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p><p><strong>About Green Tech Marine</strong><br />Green Tech Marine develops innovative and high-performance solutions within environmental and energy-saving technology for the maritime and offshore industries. The young company's leadership has extensive experience and expertise in the marine industry. Their goal is to become a major player within the fields of Exhaust Gas Cleaning and Energy Saving for ships that will result in significant financial rewards for their owners. Thanks to a new technology to clean the exhaust gases, the GTM-R scrubbers can be made lighter and smaller which is ideal for the shipping industry where space is loss of cargo revenue, and weight is loss of stability and fuel consumption.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-confirms-order-second-breakaway-plus-vesselNorwegian Cruise Line Confirms Order For Second Breakaway Plus Vessel2013-07-16T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
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<p>Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that it has confirmed an order for a second "Breakaway Plus" cruise ship with MEYER WERFT GMBH of Papenburg, Germany for delivery in spring 2017. Along with the first Breakaway Plus ship, which is scheduled for delivery in October 2015, these two new vessels will be the largest in the line's fleet at approximately 163,000 gross tons and 4,200 passenger berths each and will be similar in design and innovation to the line's current Breakaway class, the first of which, <a href="http://www.breakaway.ncl.com/">Norwegian Breakaway</a>, launched in New York in early May.</p>
<p>The combined contract cost of the two Breakaway Plus class ships is approximately €1.4 billion. The company has export credit financing in place that provides financing for 80 percent of the contract price.</p>
<p>"The incredible response we've received from guests, travel agents and media regarding Norwegian Breakaway only reinforced our decision to add a second Breakaway Plus vessel to our fleet," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's chief executive officer. "With groundbreaking elements, yet to be announced, and an additional deck to incorporate further innovations, our two Breakaway Plus ships will provide guests even more ways to experience all that the new Norwegian has to offer."</p>
<p>MEYER WERFT delivered Norwegian Breakaway, the first of Norwegian's two new 146,600 gross ton, 4,000-passenger Breakaway class vessels on April 25, 2013; and will deliver Norwegian Getaway, in mid-January 2014.</p>
<p>"We're very pleased to build all these innovative ships for Norwegian Cruise Line," said Bernard Meyer, managing partner of MEYER WERFT.</p>
<p>Prior to the Breakaway class ships, MEYER WERFT built Norwegian's four Jewel-class ships – Norwegian Gem delivered in 2007, Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian Jade delivered in 2006, and Norwegian Jewel delivered in 2005. These two new Breakaway Plus vessels on order will be the tenth and eleventh that the Company will build with MEYER WERFT.</p>
<p><strong><u>About Norwegian Cruise Line</u></strong><br />
Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 46-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 12 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards for the fifth consecutive year.</p>
<p>The Company took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Breakaway on April 25, 2013. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city, sailing to Bermuda for the summer. Norwegian Breakaway's features include hull art by legendary artist Peter Max, seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian, bakery by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss," and fitness classes and a retrospective display from the ship's iconic godmothers, the Rockettes®. The entertainment lineup includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy. Sister ship Norwegian Getaway, currently under construction at Meyer Werft will be the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami and will sail Eastern Caribbean voyages beginning in February 2014. The Company also has two larger "Breakaway Plus" vessels on order for delivery in the fall of 2015 and spring of 2017.</p>
<p>The Company's largest ship, the 4,100 passenger Norwegian Epic has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly two years in a row and "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic.<br />
Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group and Legends in Concert, the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall. <br />
High resolution, downloadable images are available at <a href="https://www.ncl.com/pressroom">www.ncl.com/pressroom</a>. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit <a href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>, follow us on <a href="https://www.ncl.com/facebook">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.ncl.com/twitter">Twitter</a>, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on <a href="http://pinterest.com/norwegiancruise/">Pinterest</a>, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
<p><strong><u>About MEYER WERFT GmbH</u></strong><br />
Founded in 1795, Papenburg-based MEYER WERFT has been owned by the sixth generation of the Meyer family. This well-established company has approximately 2,500 employees. MEYER WERFT's extensive production program covers a wide range of ship types, from cruise ships, gas tankers, livestock carriers to car and passenger ferries. In order to stay successful in worldwide competition, production technology has been continuously improved and extended. Today, MEYER WERFT has the most modern production premises in the shipbuilding industry. For more information, go to www.meyerwerft.com.</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-launches-revolutionary-norwegian-flash-deals-appNorwegian Cruise Line Launches Revolutionary "Norwegian Flash Deals" App2013-07-02T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p><img style="border: 1px solid #ccc; float: right; margin: 0 0 10px 10px; padding: 0;" src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/iphone-flash-deals-app.jpg" alt="" />Norwegian Cruise Line today announced the launch of a revolutionary smart phone app called "Norwegian Flash Deals" that gives users access to exclusive, limited time cruise deals on select sailings, direct from their smart phone. The app, available for iPhone and Android devices, is the cruise industry's first-ever flash deal smart phone app and boasts a colorful, user-friendly experience.</p><p>Driven by the success of general consumer daily deal apps, Norwegian is the first cruise line to launch its own Flash Deal App. Those who download Norwegian Flash Deals will have access to limited-time, limited-quantity cruise deals that are exclusively available to app users. Users also have the ability to purchase the offer directly from their smart phone.</p><p>"Maintaining an innovative, user-friendly mobile and social experience is very important to us," says Vincent Cirel, Norwegian's senior vice president and chief information officer. "We recognized the popularity of daily deal sites and brought that functionality forward in a way that allows our travel partners to participate alongside Norwegian in completely new and revolutionary functionality for our industry. We took advantage of the opportunity to continue our legacy of innovation and industry firsts by developing the travel industry's premier flash deal app, exposing users to spectacular cruise offers that they can purchase with the tap of their finger."</p><p>Upon downloading the free application, users will be prompted to "log in" to Norwegian Flash Deals using their existing "My NCL" account information; those who do not have an existing account can create a new one directly in the app. Recognizing that many consumers book their cruise vacations through one of Norwegian's preferred travel partners and keeping in line with the line's commitment to putting travel partners first, Norwegian Flash Deals also gives users the option to select and register the name of their preferred travel partner when they log into the Norwegian Flash Deals App. As a result, when consumers purchase a flash deal through the app, their preferred travel partner will receive credit for the new reservation, as if it was booked with them directly.</p><p>Once logged in, users will be exposed to each day's hottest Norwegian cruise offers. Each flash deal is only available for a limited time; therefore, the offer is accompanied by a countdown clock that clearly displays how much longer the deal is available. Exciting new cruise offers are released weekly; users can opt to be immediately notified as new offers are released, via push notification through the app.</p><p>When users decide to take advantage of a Norwegian Flash Deal, they have the ability to quickly and easily purchase the offer directly through their smart phone with the tap of their finger. The purchase will be automatically populated in the user's "My NCL" account and registered travel partners will receive an instant email notification when their client purchases a cruise deal through the Norwegian Flash Deals app.</p><p>Norwegian Flash Deals is currently available for download in the iTunes store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/norwegian-flash-deals/id656505907 and Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ncl.flashdeals.</p><p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br />Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 46-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 12 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards for the fifth consecutive year.</p><p>The Company took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Breakaway on April 25, 2013. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city, sailing to Bermuda for the summer beginning May 12, 2013. Norwegian Breakaway's features include hull art by legendary artist Peter Max, seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian, bakery by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss," and fitness classes and a retrospective display from the ship's iconic godmothers, the Rockettes®. The entertainment lineup includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy. Sister ship Norwegian Getaway, currently under construction at Meyer Werft will be the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami and will sail Eastern <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean</a> voyages beginning in February 2014. The Company also has one larger "Breakaway Plus" vessel on order for delivery in the fall of 2015, with the option for a second ship.</p><p>The Company's largest ship, the 4,100 passenger Norwegian Epic has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly two years in a row and "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic.</p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group and Legends in Concert, the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p><p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/broadways-legally-blonde-headline-norwegian-getaways-entertainmentBroadway's "Legally Blonde" to headline Norwegian Getaway's Entertainment2013-05-09T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line continued its legacy of innovating cruise ship entertainment as it announced that the seven-time Tony Award nominated musical LEGALLY BLONDE will be featured on Norwegian Getaway, along with an additional Broadway show: the dance sensation BURN THE FLOOR and an all-new stand-up comedy program in partnership with Levity Entertainment Group, the largest producer of comedians in the world. The line also introduced all of the varied and exciting entertainment acts and venues that will debut on the ship, including Howl at the Moon at Headliners Comedy Club. These exciting entertainment experiences are in addition to Norwegian Getaway's Illusionarium and Grammy Experience, as previously announced.</p>
<p>"Norwegian has truly raised the bar when it comes to entertainment at sea and that is why it was extremely important to me that Norwegian Getaway feature high caliber entertainment that will continue to exceed our guest's expectations," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's chief executive officer. "With LEGALLY BLONDE performing in the Getaway Theater, along with BURN THE FLOOR, world-class comedy by THE LEVITY ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, magic in the previously announced ILLUSIONARIUM, THE GRAMMY EXPERIENCE, and all of the other entertainment offerings, we continue our commitment on Norwegian Getaway to offer guests the best entertainment experience possible."</p>
<p>Headlining the 787-seat Getaway Theater is the seven-time Tony Award nominated Broadway musical, LEGALLY BLONDE. Liverpool Confidential has called the show, "Kind-hearted, comical and camp, Legally Blonde – The Musical is right up there with Mamma Mia! and Hairspray."</p>
<p>LEGALLY BLONDE tells the story of Elle Woods who, after being dumped by her boyfriend, follows him to Harvard Law School to win him back. With the help of some new-found friends, she learns that it's so much better to be smart.</p>
<p>The show opened on Broadway at the Palace Theater on April 29, 2007 and closed in 2008 after playing 595 performances. The show was also one of London's most popular West End shows, where it played at the Savoy Theatre and won three Laurence Olivier Awards, including one for "Best New Musical."</p>
<p>In addition to being a bona fide Broadway hit musical, LEGALLY BLONDE is a global success and is currently touring in Australia.</p>
<p><strong>BURN THE FLOOR</strong><br />
Offering shows in both the Getaway Theater and more intimate performances, dance sensation BURN THE FLOOR will dazzle guests with their re-invented ballroom dancing.</p>
<p>Beginning with, and maintaining all the wonderful traditions and the social history of the Ballroom dance art form, BURN THE FLOOR is a groundbreaking show, serving as a melting pot of styles, energy and excitement for today's generation of dancers. It is Ballroom "supercharged."</p>
<p>During the course of the show, the dancers perform all the Ballroom and Latin styles, including The Waltz, Cha Cha, Samba, Salsa, Rumba, Foxtrot, Quickstep,</p>
<p>Mambo, Tango, Swing, Jive, Lindy Hop, Viennese Waltz, and Paso Doble. The music is eclectic, from Swing and Waltz classics to J-Lo and Credence Clearwater. Two vocalists perform in many languages during the show, including English, Spanish and Portuguese.</p>
<p>The show premiered in London in 1999 and toured the US for the first time in 2000, including performances at Radio City Music Hall. After touring around the world, in a variety of countries, including Japan, Singapore and Australia, BURN THE FLOOR premiered on Broadway in 2009. Originally intended to be a limited run, the show opened to rave reviews in New York and extended its original run into January 2010, performing 193 shows. Already staged in more than 300 cities globally, BURN THE FLOOR is currently in the midst of its World Tour of the Broadway Production with dates in Holland, Australia, South Africa, Singapore, Hong Kong, Korea and Japan, and will return to the US later this year before joining Norwegian Getaway in 2014.</p>
<p>Norwegian Getaway will feature multiple, specially-designed entertainment venues throughout the ship so that guests can choose from a wide variety of entertainment each evening of their cruise with choices to appeal to a broad audience.</p>
<p><strong>LEVITY ENTERTAINMENT GROUP COMEDY AND HOWL AT THE MOON IN HEADLINERS</strong><br />
Headliners Comedy Club on Norwegian Getaway will feature top-tier comedians presented through the line's new partnership with Levity Entertainment Group, the world's largest producer of live comedy. Levity employs over 300 artists nationwide each week, creating special events, original tours, and television specials with some of the biggest names in comedy, including Daniel Tosh, Amy Shumer, B ill Cosby, Gabriel Iglesias and Jeff Dunham, who is currently the most successful touring comedian worldwide. Levity packages and produces best-in-class talent for all live experiences, including premium comedy clubs, international comedy festivals, corporate events and large-scale arena and stadium shows. Levity will bring a new level of comedy entertainment on board Norwegian Getaway, offering 12 shows per week.</p>
<p>The world's greatest rock n' roll dueling piano show, Howl at the Moon, which received rave reviews on Norwegian Epic and Norwegian Breakaway, will also be featured in Headliners on board Norwegian Getaway. This total entertainment experience features talented piano players who not only entertain the guests; they make the guests part of the show. The fun is centered around two baby grand pianos and a full out rock show with Howl's entertainers playing the best music from 70's rock to hip-hop for four hours per show. Howl at the Moon, with multiple locations across the United States, encourages people to channel their inner rock star, so guests should get ready to clap, sing, dance and howl.</p>
<p>Currently being built at Meyer Werft in Germany, Norwegian Getaway will be 146,600 gross tons and offer a wide range of accommodations. The ship represents an opportunity for the Norwegian guest to "get away" from the routine of work, school, and daily stress, and find a true respite at sea that reflects the energy and culture that Miami is known for worldwide.</p>
<p>To date, the company has revealed the ship's groundbreaking design, including The Waterfront and 678 Ocean Place; a wide range of indoor and outdoor venues on three dynamic decks that create a whole new complex at sea and enhances guests' connection with the ocean. Celebrity Chef and Food Network star Geoffrey Zakarian will also open three dining concepts on Norwegian Getaway: Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian; Ocean Blue on the Waterfront and The Raw Bar, that were recently launched on Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Getaway's New York -based sister ship. Norwegian Getaway will also be the first to have the GRAMMY® Experience at sea which will feature artifacts chosen and curated by the GRAMMY Museum® along with live performances by past GRAMMY winners and nominees, among others. The ship will also feature an all-new dining and entertainment experience, The Illusionarium. A first of its kind at sea, The Illusionarium will envelop guests in the fascinating world of magic, inviting them to experience the astonishing illusions of world-class magicians and supernatural special effects. In addition, every Norwegian Getaway sailing will feature a dazzling fireworks show in Spice H20.</p>
<p>The 4,000 passenger ship will also feature a rich mix of stateroom options, including The Haven by Norwegian, comprised of 42 Suites at the top of the ship in an exclusive, private key-card enclave and 22 additional Suites located throughout the ship; the innovative Studios, designed and priced for solo travelers; a wide range of Oceanview staterooms, Balcony and Mini-Suites; along with Spa Balcony, Mini-Suites and Suites in close proximity to the spa. Norwegian Getaway's sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, will begin sailing from her year-round home port of New York City in May 2013.</p>
<p>Norwegian Getaway will sail seven-day cruises from Miami to the Eastern Caribbean beginning on February 1, 2014, with ports of call including Philipsburg, St. Maarten; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; and Nassau, Bahamas. Information on Norwegian Getaway's accommodations and itinerary can be found at www.getaway.ncl.com. To book a cruise on Norwegian Getaway, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 800-327-7030 or visit www.ncl.com. Comment on today's announcement on Norwegian's Facebook page at www.ncl.com/facebook.</p>
<p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br />
Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 46-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 12 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards for the fifth consecutive year.</p>
<p>The Company took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Breakaway on April 25, 2013. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city, sailing to Bermuda for the summer beginning May 12, 2013. Norwegian Breakaway's features include hull art by legendary artist Peter Max, seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian, Carlos Bake Shop by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss," and fitness classes and a retrospective display from the ship's iconic godmothers, the Rockettes®. The entertainment lineup includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy. Sister ship Norwegian Getaway, currently under construction at Meyer Werft will be the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami and will sail Eastern Caribbean voyages beginning in February 2014. The Company also has one larger "Breakaway Plus" vessel on order for delivery in the fall of 2015, with the option for a second ship.</p>
<p>The Company's largest ship, the 4,100 passenger Norwegian Epic has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly two years in a row and "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group and Legends in Concert, the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
<p><strong>About Levity Entertainment Group</strong><br />
Levity Entertainment Group is a vertically integrated media company with multiple platforms of content creation and distribution. Levity represents over 75 artists, writers, and lifestyle personalities, produces television specials and series for broadcast and cable networks, manages the online strategies for over 125 comedy properties and performers, and owns a portfolio of comedy clubs nationwide, including Improv and Levity Live Comedy Clubs.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-unveils-ocean-blue-geoffrey-zakarian-norwegian-breakawayNorwegian Unveils Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian on Norwegian Breakaway2013-05-06T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line today unveiled the details of the menu and dining experience that guests can enjoy in Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian on Norwegian Breakaway. Renowned chef and Food Network star Geoffrey Zakarian's three new seafood-centric restaurants on Norwegian Breakaway include: Ocean Blue, an elegant seafood dining experience that focuses on premium ingredients and expert culinary techniques; The Raw Bar, an adjacent bar that highlights crustaceans, crudos, cocktails and wines by the glass; and Ocean Blue on The Waterfront, a more casual dining option serving fun and easy fare. All three of these unique venues utilize the ingredients and skill that Zakarian employs in his land-based restaurants, truly bringing the best of New York City dining experiences on board Norwegian Breakaway. Showcasing his eye for details, Zakarian also orchestrated every element of the restaurant from menus, to uniforms, glassware and utensils.</p>
<p>Guests will enjoy starting their meal with one of the delicious first course options including items such as: Mussels Tom Ka Gai with chicken confit, romesco sauce, red chili and baguette; Grilled Prawn Panzanella with heirloom tomatoes and a Taggiasca olive oil vinaigrette; and Beef Tartare with mustard dressing, celery salad and chips. For the main course, Zakarian offers a variety of items including his signature dish, Dover Sole, roasted and served with sauce meuniere; Lightly Roasted Sea Scallops with guanciale, grapefruit, caramelized pork belly and white anchovy; Risotto of Jonah Crab, with hon shimeji mushroom, marinated tomatoes and basil seed vinaigrette and Monkfish Loin served with forbidden rice, cauliflower and pine nut yogurt. The menu also includes a spectacular Roast Peking Duck with crushed Sicilian pistachios, caramelized endives and prunes and a perfectly grilled Prime Delmonico Steak with roasted shallots and watercress. For a sweet ending, guests can choose from a mouthwatering variety of desserts including Zakarian's favorite, Dark Chocolate Soufflé accompanied by stracciatella ice cream, chocolate and raspberry essence and coco nibs; Lemon Meringue Tart with crushed blueberries, crème de cassis sorbet and candied lemon; Apple Strudel with cardamom, aged cheddar cheese, whiskey sauce and quark gelato; or a variety of homemade sorbets or petits fours. Another standout on the dessert menu is the cheese selection featuring Tête de Moine with membrillo quince paste, Cave Aged Cloth-Bound Cheddar with fig date bread and Bayley Hazen Blue with candied walnuts.</p>
<p>Guests who take a seat at The Raw Bar by Geoffrey Zakarian can enjoy one of Zakarian's signature cocktails while enjoying a variety of delicious items including the Plateau Fruit de Mer, a large selection of oysters, clams, shrimp and lobster. The hallmark of The Raw Bar is undoubtedly the variety of shellfish offerings including oysters on the half shell, prawns and little neck clams; but guests can also choose from a variety of other menu items including Crab Toasts with Dungeness Crab, or Crispy Calamari with pickled chili rings with chili aioli. The Raw Bar will also offer a variety of crudo options including, Salmon Tartare, Tuna Crudo and Black Bass Ceviche.</p>
<p>The Waterfront, exclusively on Norwegian Breakaway, gives guests the unique opportunity to sample some snacks at Ocean Blue on the Waterfront in a fun, casual, boardwalk-inspired environment, reminiscent of New England-style seafood shacks found seaside. Here, guests can enjoy Lobster Rolls, Crab Toasts and other items easy to enjoy while walking along The Waterfront.</p>
<p>All of the dishes featured on the Ocean Blue and The Raw Bar menus were created out of Zakarian's dedication to sourcing the freshest seafood and premium ingredients and are purchased from the same purveyors that Zakarain uses for his New York City-based restaurants. A variety of specialty items such as teas from Le Palais de Thés, imported from Paris, can also be found at Zakarian's restaurants on board.</p>
<p>In addition to the menu items, Zakarian's attention to detail shines in every aspect of the restaurant from the china to the linens and uniforms. The table settings are composed of Bernardaud China, Frette Linen, handblown glass votives from Glassbaby and handmade custom resin pieces from the artist Martha Sturdy. The uniforms featured in Ocean Blue were hand-picked by Zakarian and include classic French fisherman shirts by St. James.</p>
<p>With a belief that a dining experience is created by the entire ambiance, Zakarian partnered with famed DJs Andrew & Andrew, recently featured on HBO's hit show Girls, to curate the music system for the restaurant. They sourced music spanning several decades, searched for unique versions and put together a fun mix of music that will set the stage for a great meal at Ocean Blue or The Raw Bar.</p>
<p>As an added touch, Zakarian loaded iPads with kids' food, cooking and art-related apps that are for families looking to keep their children entertained at the dinner table.</p>
<p>Zakarian's taste, style and passion for fine cuisine have defined his career, which has spanned more than 25 years. An accomplished chef who has presided over some of the country's top kitchens, he currently has two popular restaurants in New York City – The Lambs Club and The National; one in Atlantic City – The Water Club at Borgata; and a highly acclaimed cookbook "Geoffrey Zakarian's Town/Country: 150 Recipes for Life Around the Table." Zakarian emerged victorious in the recent fourth season of Food Network's The Next Iron Chef, Super Chefs. He appears regularly on Iron Chef America, demonstrating a razor-sharp knowledge of culinary techniques in this fast-paced cooking competition. When he's not battling in the kitchen stadium, Zakarian stays busy filming CHOPPED, where he is featured as a recurring judge, and highlights his favorite dishes on The Best Thing I Ever Ate.
For more information on the incredible features and accommodations on Norwegian Breakaway, visit www.breakaway.ncl.com. To book a cruise on Norwegian Breakaway, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 800-327-7030 or visit www.ncl.com.</p>
<p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br />
Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 46-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 12 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards for the fifth consecutive year.</p>
<p>The Company took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Breakaway on April 25, 2013. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city, sailing to Bermuda for the summer beginning May 12, 2013. Norwegian Breakaway's features include hull art by legendary artist Peter Max, seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian, bakery by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss," and fitness classes and a retrospective display from the ship's iconic godmothers, the Rockettes®. The entertainment lineup includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy. Sister ship Norwegian Getaway, currently under construction at Meyer Werft will be the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami and will sail Eastern Caribbean voyages beginning in February 2014. The Company also has one larger "Breakaway Plus" vessel on order for delivery in the fall of 2015, with the option for a second ship.</p>
<p>The Company's largest ship, the 4,100 passenger Norwegian Epic has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly two years in a row and "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group and Legends in Concert, the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-reports-results-first-quarter-2013Norwegian Cruise Line Reports Results for First Quarter 20132013-05-06T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line (NASDAQ: NCLH, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., NCL Corporation Ltd., "Norwegian" or "the Company"), today reported results for the quarter ended March 31, 2013, and provided guidance for 2013.</p>
<p><strong>Quarter Highlights</strong></p>
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<li>-Successful Initial Public Offering ("IPO") and Notes Offering completed in the quarter</li>
<li>-Adjusted Net Income improved to $12.9 million with Adjusted EPS of $0.06 from $3.3 million and $0.02 in 2012</li>
<li>-Net Yield increased 3.3% on both an as reported and Constant Currency basis</li>
<li>-Adjusted Net Cruise Cost per Capacity Day excluding Fuel ("Adjusted NCC ex Fuel") decreased 1.5% on both an as reported and Constant Currency basis</li>
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<p><strong>Transactions in the Quarter</strong></p>
<p>On January 24, 2013, the Company closed on its successful IPO at a price of $19.00 per share. In addition, on February 6, 2013, the Company issued $300 million of 5.00% senior unsecured notes. The aggregate net proceeds of the IPO and the Notes Offering were used to prepay certain credit facilities, prepay amounts due pursuant to the Norwegian Sky Purchase Agreement, redeem the full amount of the outstanding $450 million 11.75% senior secured notes due 2016, redeem a portion of the outstanding $350 million 9.5% senior unsecured notes due 2018 and for general corporate purposes.</p>
<p><strong>First Quarter 2013 Results</strong></p>
<p>"We are excited to announce another quarter of strong results, especially in light of this being our first quarter as a publicly traded company," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's President and CEO. "These strong results bring us to nineteen consecutive quarters of year over year Adjusted EBITDA growth."</p>
<p>For the first quarter of 2013, the Company reported Adjusted Net Income of $12.9 million and Adjusted EPS of $0.06, which exclude $110.4 million in expenses related to debt prepayments funded by the aggregate net proceeds from the IPO and the Notes Offering as well as non-cash compensation and other expenses related to the Company's IPO. On a GAAP basis, net loss and diluted EPS were $(96.4) million and $(0.49), respectively.</p>
<p>An increase in Net Yield, partially offset by lower Capacity Days primarily due to the planned Dry-dock of Pride of America, resulted in a 1.3% improvement in Net Revenue for the quarter to $390.7 million. Net Yield increased 3.3%, on both an as reported and Constant Currency basis, on stronger overall pricing and increased onboard spend, particularly in the bar and shore excursion areas.</p>
<p>Adjusted Net Cruise Cost ex Fuel decreased 1.5%, on both an as reported and Constant Currency basis, mainly due to the timing of certain expenses. The first quarter included a portion of the Pride of America Dry-dock which extended into the second quarter. Incremental Dry-docks in subsequent quarters include Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian Sky. Fuel price in the quarter increased 12.5% to $673 per metric ton from $598 in 2012.</p>
<p>Interest expense, net for the period was $127.7 million and included $90.5 million in charges related to the prepayment of certain credit facilities and the redemption of certain of the Company's senior notes in connection with proceeds from both the Company's IPO and Notes Offering.</p>
<p>"Our initiatives for driving demand, pricing discipline and continuous improvement resulted in strong earnings and record guest satisfaction scores," said Sheehan. "These efforts contributed to our successful initial public offering and notes offering which further optimized our capital structure, strengthened our balance sheet and positioned Norwegian for future growth."</p>
<p><strong>2013 Guidance and Sensitivities</strong></p>
<p>In addition to the results for the first quarter 2013, the Company also issued the following guidance, which reflects its expectations for 2013 along with accompanying sensitivities.</p>
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<p>The following reflects the Company's expectations regarding fuel consumption and pricing, along with accompanying sensitivities.</p>
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<p>As of April 30, 2013, the Company had hedged approximately 91%, 58% and 26% of its 2013, 2014 and 2015 projected metric tons of fuel purchases, respectively.</p>
<p>Future capital commitments consist of contracted commitments, including ship construction contracts and future expected capital expenditures for business enhancements. As of March 31, 2013, anticipated capital expenditures for business enhancements were $57.2 million for the remainder of 2013, and $77 million for each of the years 2014 and 2015. As of March 31, 2013, anticipated capital expenditures for ship construction were $681.1 million for the remainder of 2013, $755.6 million for 2014 and $788.5 million for 2015, of which export credit financing is in place of $572.8 million for 2013, $657.1 million for 2014 and $621.1 million for 2015, based on the euro/U.S. dollar exchange rate as of March 31, 2013.</p>
<p><strong>Newbuild and Other Highlights</strong></p>
<p>On April 25, 2013, the Company took delivery of the newest ship in its fleet, the 4,000 passenger Norwegian Breakaway. After inaugural events in Europe and a transatlantic crossing, Norwegian Breakaway arrives for the first time in her homeport of New York City on May 7. Said Sheehan about the Company's newest vessel, "Norwegian Breakaway is bringing the best of New York City to sea, offering an extensive choice of dining venues, an unparalleled list of entertainment including three Broadway shows and public areas 678 Ocean Place and the Waterfront, which jointly form a dynamic complex that enhances guests' connection with the ocean."</p>
<p>Norwegian Breakaway's sister ship, Norwegian Getaway, continues construction for an on-time delivery in January 2014 and will also feature a three-story sports complex, Aqua Park, Nickelodeon entertainment and a trio of seafood dining options from celebrity chef and Food Network star Geoffrey Zakarian. In addition, Norwegian Getaway will feature The Illusionarium, an immersive experience featuring magic by renowned illusionists. The Company announced a partnership with The Recording Academy®, creators of The GRAMMY Awards®, which will bring the Academy's first GRAMMY Experience at sea on Norwegian Getaway. The venue, unique to Norwegian Getaway, will feature memorabilia from the GRAMMY Museum® while hosting performances that will include past GRAMMY winners and nominees, among others.</p>
<p>In February, the Company's Board of Directors approved the appointment of John Chidsey and Kevin Crowe effective April 1, 2013. Chidsey, who is also a member of the Company's Audit Committee, currently serves as executive chairman of Red Book Connect™. Previously Chidsey served as chairman and chief executive officer of Burger King Corporation. Chidsey currently serves on the boards of directors of Instalwares Holding Company and HealthSouth as well as the Board of Trustees of Davidson College. Crowe currently serves as a principal of Apollo Management, L.P., a private investment partnership that manages a series of institutional funds focused on complex equity investments, leveraged buyouts and corporate reorganizations. Crowe serves on the boards of directors of Quality Distribution, Nine Entertainment and Prestige Cruise Holdings. Prior to joining Apollo, Mr. Crowe was a member of the Financial Sponsors group of Deutsche Bank Securities.</p>
<p><strong>Conference Call</strong></p>
<p>The Company has scheduled a conference call for Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. EDT to discuss first quarter 2013 results. A link to the live webcast can be found on the Company's Investor Relations website at www.investor.ncl.com. A replay of the conference call will also be available on the website for 30 days after the call.</p>
<p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong></p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 46-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 12 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards for the fifth consecutive year.</p>
<p>The Company took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Breakaway on April 25, 2013. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city, sailing to Bermuda for the summer beginning May 12, 2013. Norwegian Breakaway's features include hull art by legendary artist Peter Max, seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian, bakery by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss," and fitness classes and a retrospective display from the ship's iconic godmothers, the Rockettes®. The entertainment lineup includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy. Sister ship Norwegian Getaway, currently under construction at Meyer Werft will be the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami and will sail Eastern Caribbean voyages beginning in February 2014. The Company also has one larger "Breakaway Plus" vessel on order for delivery in the fall of 2015, with the option for a second ship.</p>
<p>The Company's largest ship, the 4,100 passenger Norwegian Epic has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly two years in a row and "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group and Legends in Concert, the official cruise line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
<p><strong>Terminology</strong></p>
<p>Adjusted EBITDA. EBITDA adjusted for other income (expense) and other supplemental adjustments.</p>
<p>Adjusted EPS. Diluted earnings (loss) per share adjusted for supplemental adjustments.</p>
<p>Adjusted Free Cash Flow. Free Cash Flow adjusted for proceeds from ship construction financing facilities and other supplemental adjustments.</p>
<p>Adjusted Interest Expense, net. Interest expense, net excluding supplemental adjustments.</p>
<p>Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel. Net Cruise Cost excluding fuel expense adjusted for supplemental adjustments.</p>
<p>Adjusted Net Income. Net income (loss) adjusted for supplemental adjustments.</p>
<p>Berths. Double occupancy capacity per cabin (single occupancy per studio cabin) even though many cabins can accommodate three or more passengers.</p>
<p>Capacity Days. Available Berths multiplied by the number of cruise days for the period.</p>
<p>Constant Currency. A calculation whereby foreign currency-denominated revenues and expenses in a period are converted at the U.S. dollar exchange rate of a comparable period in order to eliminate the effects of foreign exchange fluctuations.</p>
<p>Dry-dock. A process whereby a ship is positioned in a large basin where all of the fresh/sea water is pumped out in order to carry out cleaning and repairs of those parts of a ship which are below the water line.</p>
<p>EBITDA. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.</p>
<p>Free Cash Flow. Net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures for ship construction, business enhancements and other.</p>
<p>GAAP. Generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S.</p>
<p>Gross Cruise Cost. The sum of total cruise operating expense and marketing, general and administrative expense.</p>
<p>Gross Yield. Total revenue per Capacity Day.</p>
<p>Initial Public Offering (or "IPO"). The initial public offering of 27,058,824 ordinary shares, par value $.001 per share, of NCLH, which was closed on January 24, 2013.</p>
<p>Net Cruise Cost. Gross Cruise Cost less commissions, transportation and other expense and onboard and other expense.</p>
<p>Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel. Net Cruise Cost less fuel expense.</p>
<p>Net Debt-to-Capital. Net Debt-to-Capital is defined as total debt less cash and cash equivalents ("Net Debt") divided by Net Debt plus shareholders' equity.</p>
<p>Net Revenue. Total revenue less commissions, transportation and other expense and onboard and other expense.</p>
<p>Net Yield. Net Revenue per Capacity Day.</p>
<p>Notes Offering. Issuance of $300.0 million in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes bearing interest at 5% per annum maturing February 15, 2018.</p>
<p>Occupancy Percentage or Load Factor. The ratio of Passenger Cruise Days to Capacity Days. A percentage in excess of 100% indicates that three or more passengers occupied some cabins.</p>
<p>Passenger Cruise Days. The number of passengers carried for the period, multiplied by the number of days in their respective cruises.</p>
<p><strong>Non-GAAP Financial Measures</strong><br />
We use certain non-GAAP financial measures, such as Net Revenue, Net Yield, Net Cruise Cost, Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel, Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income to enable us to analyze our performance. We utilize Net Revenue and Net Yield to manage our business on a day-to-day basis and believe that they are the most relevant measures of our revenue performance because they reflect the revenue earned by us net of significant variable costs and are commonly used in the cruise industry to measure revenue performance. In measuring our ability to control costs in a manner that positively impacts net income, we believe changes in Net Cruise Cost and Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel to be the most relevant indicators of our performance and are commonly used in the cruise industry as a measurement of costs.</p>
<p>As our business includes the sourcing of passengers and deployment of vessels outside of North America, a portion of our revenue and expenses are denominated in foreign currencies, particularly euro and British pound sterling, which are subject to fluctuations in currency exchange rates versus our reporting currency, the U.S. dollar. In order to monitor results excluding these fluctuations, we calculate certain non-GAAP measures on a Constant Currency basis whereby current period revenue and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using currency exchange rates of the comparable period. We believe that presenting these non-GAAP measures on both a reported and Constant Currency basis is useful in providing a more comprehensive view of trends in our business.</p>
<p>We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is appropriate as a supplemental financial measure as it is used by management to assess operating performance, is a factor in the evaluation of the performance of management and is the primary metric used in determining the Company's performance incentive bonus paid to its employees. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is a useful measure in determining the Company's performance as it reflects certain operating drivers of the Company's business, such as sales growth, operating costs, marketing, general and administrative expenses and other operating income and expense. You are encouraged to evaluate each adjustment and the reasons we consider them appropriate for supplemental analysis. In evaluating Adjusted EBITDA, you should be aware that in the future we may incur expenses similar to the adjustments in this presentation. Our use of Adjusted EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider this measure in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Our presentation of Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected non-recurring, infrequent or unusual items.</p>
<p>Adjusted EBITDA is not a defined term under GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA is not intended to be a measure of liquidity or cash flows from operations or measures comparable to net income as it does not take into account certain requirements such as capital expenditures and related depreciation, principal and interest payments and tax payments and it includes other supplemental adjustments.</p>
<p>In addition, we utilize Adjusted Net Income as a supplemental financial measure to demonstrate GAAP net income excluding non-recurring, infrequent or unusual items. These items vary from period to period; thus, our presentation of Adjusted Net Income may not be indicative of future adjustments or results.</p>
<p>Our non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to other companies. Please see a historical reconciliation of these measures to items in our consolidated financial statements.</p>
<p><strong>Note on Forward-Looking Statements</strong><br />
This release may contain "forward-looking statements" intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words "expect," "anticipate," "goal," "project," "plan," "believe," "seek," "will," "may," "forecast," "estimate," "intend," "future," and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, which are not historical in nature. These forward-looking statements reflect Norwegian's current expectations, and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Among the important risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements are the adverse impact of the worldwide economic downturn and related factors such as high levels of unemployment and underemployment, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; changes in cruise capacity, as well as capacity changes in the overall vacation industry; intense competition from other cruise companies as well as non-cruise vacation alternatives which may affect our ability to compete effectively; our substantial leverage, including the inability to generate the necessary amount of cash to service our existing debt, repay our credit facilities if payment is accelerated and incur substantial indebtedness in the future; changes in fuel prices or other cruise operating costs; the risks associated with operating internationally; the continued borrowing availability under our credit facilities and compliance with our financial covenants; our ability to incur significantly more debt despite our substantial existing indebtedness; the impact of volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; adverse events impacting the security of travel that may affect consumer demand for cruises such as terrorist acts, acts of conspiracy, armed conflict and other international events; the impact of any future changes relating to how travel agents sell and market our cruises; the impact of any future increases in the price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; the impact of the spread of contagious diseases; accidents and other incidents affecting the health, safety, security and vacation satisfaction of guests or causing damage to ships, which could cause the modification of itineraries or cancellation of a cruise or series of cruises; the impact of any breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; our ability to attract and retain key personnel and qualified shipboard crew, maintain good relations with employee unions, maintain or renegotiate our collective bargaining agreements on favorable terms and prevent any disruptions in work; the continued availability of attractive port destinations; the control of our Company by certain of our shareholders whose interests may not continue to be aligned with ours; the impact of problems encountered at shipyards, as well as, any potential claim, impairment loss, cancellation or breach of contract in connection with our contracts with shipyards; changes involving the tax, environmental, health, safety, security and other regulatory regimes in which we operate; our ability to obtain insurance coverage on terms that are favorable or consistent with our expectations; the lack of acceptance of new itineraries, products or services by our targeted guests; our ability to implement brand strategies and our shipbuilding programs, and to continue to expand our brands and business worldwide; the costs of new initiatives and our ability to achieve expected cost savings from our new initiatives; changes in interest rates and/or foreign currency rates; increases in our future fuel expenses related to implementing IMO regulations, which require the use of higher priced low sulfur fuels in certain cruising areas; the delivery schedules and estimated costs of new ships on terms that are favorable or consistent with our expectations; the impact of pending or threatened litigation and investigations; the impact of changes in our credit ratings; the possibility of environmental liabilities and other damage that is not covered by insurance or that exceeds our insurance coverage; our ability to attain and maintain any price increases for our products; the impact of delays, costs and other factors resulting from emergency ship repairs as well as scheduled repairs, maintenance and refurbishment of our ships; the implementation of regulations in the U.S. requiring U.S. citizens to obtain passports for travel to additional foreign destinations; the impact of weather and natural disasters; and other factors discussed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). For more information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those conveyed in the forward-looking statements, please refer to the "Risk Factors" section of the registration statement on Form S-1 filed by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. ("NCLH") with the SEC and subsequent filings by NCLH and the Company. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in expectations or events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements are based. In addition, certain financial measures in this website constitute non-GAAP financial measures as defined by Regulation G. A reconciliation of these items can be found on the Company's web site at www.investor.ncl.com</p>
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<p><strong>Investor Relations Contact</strong><br />
Andrea DeMarco<br />
(305) 468-2463<br />
InvestorRelations@ncl.com</p>
<p><strong>Media Contact</strong><br />
AnneMarie Mathews<br />
(305) 436-4799<br />
PublicRelations@ncl.com</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-hold-conference-call-first-quarter-2013-financial-resultsNorwegian Cruise Line to Hold Conference Call on First Quarter 2013 Financial Results2013-04-30T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line (NASDAQ: NCLH, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., NCL Corporation Ltd., "Norwegian" or "the Company"), announced today it will report first quarter 2013 financial results after market close on Monday, May 6, 2013. The company will hold a conference call to discuss results on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The conference call will be webcast simultaneously via the Company's Investor Relations website, <a href="http://www.investor.ncl.com">www.investor.ncl.com</a>. A replay of the webcast will be available at the same site for 30 days following the call.</p>
<p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br/>
Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 46-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 12 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards for the fifth consecutive year.</p>
<p>The Company took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Breakaway on April 25, 2013. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city, sailing to Bermuda for the summer beginning May 12, 2013. Norwegian Breakaway's features include hull art by legendary artist Peter Max, seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian, bakery by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss," and fitness classes and a retrospective display from the ship's iconic godmothers, the Rockettes®. The entertainment lineup includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy. Sister ship Norwegian Getaway, currently under construction at Meyer Werft will be the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami and will sail Eastern Caribbean voyages beginning in February 2014. The Company also has one larger "Breakaway Plus" vessel on order for delivery in fall 2015, with the option for a second ship.</p>
<p>The Company's largest ship, the 4,100 passenger Norwegian Epic has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly two years in a row and "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, The Second City®, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
<p><strong>Investor Relations Contact</strong><br />
Andrea DeMarco<br />
(305) 468-2463<br />
InvestorRelations@ncl.com</p>
<p><strong>Media Contact</strong><br />
AnneMarie Mathews<br />
(305) 436-4799<br />
PublicRelations@ncl.com</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/rockettes-offer-variety-interactive-experiences-norwegian-breakawayThe Rockettes® to Offer a Variety of Interactive Experiences on Norwegian Breakaway2013-04-24T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line and MSG Entertainment today announced details of the Rockettes-inspired experiences that guests will enjoy on Norwegian Breakaway. The Rockettes, an illustrious thread in the fabric of New York, will christen Norwegian Breakaway on May 8, 2013 as the ship's official Godmothers, further strengthening Norwegian Breakaway's strong ties to New York. Even after the ship's christening, the Rockettes will maintain a strong presence on all Norwegian Breakaway sailings through a variety of unique, interactive experiences. In addition, two Rockettes will be present on board during the first six sailings of Norwegian Breakaway, beginning May 12, 2013, and then on the first sailing of each month thereafter. The partnership with the Rockettes also includes Norwegian Cruise Line as the designated "Official Cruise Line" of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall, and as the "Official Partner" of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. </p>
<p>"We are so honored that the Rockettes will christen our newest and most innovative ship and are thrilled that their presence will be felt long after the ceremony," says Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's chief executive officer. "We are confident that our guests will enjoy interacting with the one-of-a-kind Rockettes experiences that are available on board, just one more example of how this ship will truly bring the best of NYC to sea."</p>
<p>Guests sailing on Norwegian Breakaway during the first six sailings or on the first sailing of each month will have the opportunity to interact with the Rockettes during their cruise through a variety of unique experiences. While sailing on board, the Rockettes will offer three meet & greet sessions with guests, giving an exclusive opportunity to take pictures with the legendary dancers dressed in their glamorous costumes. During the cruise, the Rockettes will also host two "Speaker Series," events where guests will have the chance to participate in question and answer sessions and learn more about this renowned New York dance company.</p>
<p>Active guests sailing with the Rockettes can get fit with the dancers by participating in one of three morning fitness sessions hosted by the Rockettes in the ship's state-of-the-art Mandara Spa and Fitness Center, as well as have the opportunity to learn the Rockettes signature choreography during one of three Rockettes dance classes. Special Rockettes-inspired classes, hosted by Norwegian Breakaway's fitness team, will also be available for guests on all Norwegian Breakaway sailings. </p>
<p>Guests on all Norwegian Breakaway sailings will feel the strong influence of this legendary dance company, even when the Rockettes are not physically on board. Guests on all cruises are invited to explore the "Rockettes celebratory exhibit" located in Norwegian Breakaway's library, card room and connecting corridor. This specially-designed gallery features a look at the glamorous Rockettes costumes, photos and videos of the Rockettes including performance during some the most prominent events in the entertainment landscape.</p>
<p>In addition, guests on all sailings can order a "Rockettini" cocktail, previously exclusive to Radio City Music Hall during Rockettes performances, from any of Norwegian Breakaway's bars and lounges. They can also take home authentic Rockettes-themed merchandise, which is available for purchase in the ship's shopping complex.</p>
<p>Those looking for a more relaxing treatment will have the opportunity to visit the ship's Mandara spa to pamper themselves with one of the Rockettes-inspired spa packages, available on all sailings. This exclusive menu of treatments includes facials, deep tissue massages and conditioning hair treatments, inspired by the dancers. Guests will also have the chance to capture the glamorous look of the Rockettes with a Rockettes inspired "French Twist" hair style, also offered as part of the exclusive Mandara Spa packages. </p>
<p>While visiting New York City, guests sailing on Norwegian Breakaway can experience, an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour at the Showplace of the Nation, Radio City Music Hall, home to the Rockettes, offered as part of the ship's excursions after their cruise. As part of the tour, guests will have the chance to view Norwegian Cruise Line's year-round display in Radio City Music Hall's Grand Lounge, featuring an 11-foot replica of Norwegian Breakaway, along with information on the ship's unique attributes, entertainment, dining, destinations and more.</p>
<p>From appearances on the Tony Awards, Project Runway, Dancing with the Stars and the Super Bowl Halftime Show to Presidential inaugurations, Fashion's Night Out and the New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square with Mayor Bloomberg, the Rockettes have always been seen as strong female role models through their inspirational attributes, unparalleled style and classic glamour. The Rockettes are the epitome of teamwork and the embodiment of the belief that "together we're better." Each dancer achieved their lifelong dream of becoming a Rockette through hard work, determination, dedication and dreaming big. As the stars of the annual Christmas Spectacular production, the Rockettes entertain more than one million people each year and have played to 75 different cities across the country with the national touring production.</p>
<p>Two Rockettes will sail on board Norwegian Breakaway on the following 2013 sailing dates: May 12, 19 and 26; June 2, 9, 16; July 7, August 4, September 7, October 6, November 3 and December 1.</p>
<p>Designed as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway will bring the best of NYC to sea when she arrives to her year-round homeport in early May 2013, offering the high-caliber dining and entertainment options that New York is known for worldwide. To date, the company has revealed the ship's groundbreaking design, including an open-air boardwalk, The Waterfront, and 678 Ocean Place; a wide range of indoor and outdoor venues on three dynamic decks that will create a whole new complex at sea that enhances guests' connection with the ocean. Norwegian Breakaway's entertainment will include three Broadway shows: five-time Tony nominated ROCK OF AGES; the dance sensation BURN THE FLOOR; and CIRQUE DREAMS & DINNER JUNGLE FANTASY. The famed comedy troupe The Second City, Howl at the Moon dueling pianos, and New York's own Slam Allen will perform on the vessel. Norwegian Breakaway will also feature an exciting fireworks show on every cruise that will dazzle guests on the second to last night at sea each week, and will be the grand finale of a decadent 1980s-themed deck party.</p>
<p>Celebrity Chef and Food Network star Geoffrey Zakarian will also debut his first restaurant at sea on Norwegian Breakaway: Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian. Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss," will open an extension of his popular bakery, Carlo's Bake Shop. The ship will feature a total of 28 dining options on board and an Ice Bar, which will be kept at 17 degrees Fahrenheit and feature New York City-inspired specialty cocktails, as well as ice sculptures of the Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty and the Chrysler Building to pay homage to New York City. </p>
<p>The top decks of Norwegian Breakaway will feature the first Aqua Park at sea with five full-size water slides, including twin Free Fall slides, the first ever at sea, and a three-story sports complex that includes the largest ropes course at sea, a nine-hole miniature golf course, basketball court, rock climbing wall and more.</p>
<p>The ship will also feature a rich mix of stateroom options including The Haven by Norwegian, comprised of 42 Suites at the top of the ship and 18 additional Suites located throughout the ship; the innovative Studios, designed and priced for solo travelers; Oceanview staterooms, Balcony and Mini-Suites; along with Spa Balcony, Mini-Suites and Suites in close proximity to the spa. </p>
<p>For more information on the incredible features and accommodations on Norwegian Breakaway, visit www.breakaway.ncl.com. To book a cruise on Norwegian Breakaway, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 800-327-7030or visit www.ncl.com. Comment on today's announcement on our Facebook page.</p>
<p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong></p><br/>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 46-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. recently, the line was named "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards for the fifth consecutive year.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line's largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010 and has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly two years in a row and "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, The Second City®, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.</p>
<p>The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, under construction for delivery in April 2013 and January 2014, along with one larger "Breakaway Plus" vessel for delivery in fall 2015. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway will be the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city, sailing to <a title="Bermuda cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/bermuda/overview">Bermuda</a>
for the summer beginning May 12, 2013.</p>
<p>Norwegian Breakaway's features include hull art by legendary artist Peter Max, seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian, bakery by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss," and fitness classes and a retrospective display from the ship's iconic godmothers, the Rockettes®. The entertainment lineup includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy. Sister ship Norwegian Getaway, the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, will sail Eastern <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">Caribbean</a>
voyages beginning in February 2014. Sailings for both vessels are now on sale.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
<p><strong>About MSG Entertainment </strong><br/>
MSG Entertainment is one of the country's leaders in live entertainment. MSG Entertainment creates, produces and/or presents a variety of live productions, including the Radio City Christmas Spectacular featuring the Rockettes. MSG Entertainment also presents or hosts other live entertainment events such as concerts, family shows and special events in the Company's diverse collection of venues. These venues include Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, the Theater at Madison Square Garden, the Beacon Theatre, the Chicago Theatre, the Forum in Inglewood, CA, and the Wang Theatre in Boston, MA. More information is available at www.themadisonsquaregardencompany.com.
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-getaway-feature-new-nickelodeon-experiences-will-offer-families-slime-theirNorwegian Getaway to Feature New Nickelodeon Experiences that Will Offer Families the "Slime of their Life"2013-04-23T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Getaway will offer families the ultimate vacation experience as the line announced that Nickelodeon®, the number-one entertainment brand for kids, will have a presence on its newest ship, Norwegian Getaway, when it sets sail from Miami beginning February 1, 2014. Guests sailing on Norwegian Getaway will have the opportunity to cruise with SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick Star, Dora the Explorer and Diego, among other favorite Nickelodeon characters; as well as participate in a variety of exciting interactive Nickelodeon experiences. Norwegian Getaway will include some of the popular family events, shows and activities that guests enjoy on Norwegian Jewel, Norwegian Gem, Norwegian Epic and soon Norwegian Breakaway, including "Name that Game" an exciting brand-new experience that will debut on Norwegian Breakaway.</p>
<p>Norwegian Getaway will be the fifth Norwegian ship to offer Nickelodeon experiences, and will offer the latest in Nickelodeon activities and events that kids of all ages will enjoy. Following its premier on Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Getaway will offer families the opportunity to experience the all-new "Name that Game," an exciting combination of trivia, speed, skill and Slime, where participants will hit the buzzer, race the clock and get extreme as they experience the best of Nickelodeon's famous game shows live on one stage.</p>
<p>Norwegian Getaway will also feature the popular Nickelodeon Pajama Jam, where kids have the opportunity to enjoy an action-packed breakfast experience with their favorite Nickelodeon Characters; Dora's Dance Party, where kids will have the chance to sing and dance to their favorite songs with Dora the Explorer and Team Nick; Nickelodeon Character Meet and Greets; Story Time with Dora; and Nickelodeon Arts and Crafts. </p>
<p>The line also announced that the ship will feature an all new pirate-themed Nickelodeon Kids' Aqua Park where children can cool off with colorful, whimsical and larger than life Nickelodeon characters from Bikini Bottom, including SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick Star, Squidward and more. The area will include a kid-sized pool and slide, along with multiple water features that squirt and shower guests with delight.</p>
<p>Nickelodeon characters and themed activities will also be featured in Splash Academy; the ship's youth area offering merriment for kids ages three to 12. Like her sister-ship, Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Getaway features a centrally-located Splash Academy complex that spans two decks, 12 and 13. It is also adjacent and easily accessible to the ship's family-friendly staterooms. The reception area, located on Deck 12, is in close proximity to the forward elevators. As parents enter, they will utilize Norwegian's e-Youth tablet-based electronic registration which allows them to swipe their keycard and input a password to sign in their children. Just past the brightly-colored and welcoming reception area, the three to five year olds will have their own space decorated with vibrant, engaging colors along with child-sized furniture. Wall mounted activities will keep little hands busy in between organized programming. In a separate area decorated with fun graphics to captivate children's imaginations, the six to nine year olds will enjoy building block activity centers. An interactive dance mat with corresponding large video screen will encourage lots of activity. In addition, a dedicated space houses popular video game stations, along with a relaxing video viewing lounge.</p>
<p>On Norwegian Getaway, children ages 10 to 12 years old will have their own space on deck 13. It will include a multipurpose visual dance space with a touch screen jukebox, plenty of moveable tables for activities and comfortable bean bags for lounging. An activity zone will include everything needed for arts and crafts and more. There is also a "hang out" area with dedicated gaming stations that will feature the latest video games. Rounding out the space will be a cool and comfortable lounge area with sofas and chairs in vibrant colors creating the perfect atmosphere to chill out.</p>
<p>Entourage, located on Deck 16, is Norwegian Getaway's high energy, exclusive teen zone for ages 13 through 17. This hip, sophisticated area was designed to give teens their own funky space that includes air hockey; foosball; and an arcade center with five separate areas featuring large screens to play the latest video games while lounging on comfy sofas. In the evening, Entourage transitions into a teens-only nightclub with a dance floor, large screen television and music, including a video jukebox. Entourage has the advantage of being located next to the video arcade and a step away from an outdoor eatery and refreshment area to round out the teens' experience.</p>
<p>Currently being built at Meyer Werft in Germany, Norwegian Getaway will be 146,600 gross tons and offer a wide range of accommodations. The ship represents an opportunity for the Norwegian guest to "get away" from the routine of work, school, and daily stress, and find a true respite at sea that reflects the energy and culture that Miami is known for worldwide.</p>
<p>To date, the company has revealed the ship's groundbreaking design, including The Waterfront and 678 Ocean Place; a wide range of indoor and outdoor venues on three dynamic decks that will create a whole new complex at sea that enhances guests' connection with the ocean. Celebrity Chef and Food Network star Geoffrey Zakarian will also debut three dining concepts on Norwegian Getaway: Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian; Ocean Blue on the Waterfront and The Raw Bar. Norwegian Getaway will also be the first to have the GRAMMY® Experience at sea which will feature artifacts chosen and curated by the GRAMMY Museum® along with live performances by past
GRAMMY winners and nominees, among others. The ship will also feature an all-new dining and entertainment experience, The Illusionarium. A first of its kind at sea, The Illusionarium will envelop guests in the fascinating world of magic, inviting them to experience the astonishing illusions of world-class magicians and supernatural special effects as well as a dazzling fireworks show on every cruise. </p>
<p>The 4,000 passenger ship will also feature a rich mix of stateroom options, including The Haven by Norwegian, comprised of 42 Suites at the top of the ship in an
exclusive, private key-card enclave and 22 additional Suites located throughout the ship; the innovative Studios, designed and priced for solo travelers; a wide range of Oceanview staterooms, Balcony and Mini-Suites; along with Spa Balcony, Mini-Suites and Suites in close proximity to the spa. Norwegian Getaway's sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, will begin sailing from her year-round home port of New York City in May 2013.</p>
<p>To celebrate the excitement of Nickelodeon's presence on board Norwegian's newest ships and to give families to get a taste of what it means to cruise like a Norwegian, Norwegian Cruise Line, in partnership with Nickelodeon, is hosting a party in New York City. Norwegian invites families and kids of all ages to join them in Grand Central Terminal's Vanderbilt Hall on Saturday, April 27, 2013 for a day of family fun. Families who stop by the free event between 11:00am-5:00pm will have the opportunity to play a variety of interactive games and activities, enjoy surprise Nickelodeon character appearances, win prizes and much more.</p>
<p>Norwegian Getaway will sail seven-day cruises from Miami to the Eastern Caribbean beginning on February 1, 2014, with ports of call including Philipsburg, St. Maarten; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; and Nassau, Bahamas. Information on Norwegian Getaway's accommodations and itinerary can be found at www.getaway.ncl.com. To book a cruise on Norwegian Getaway, contact a travel
professional, call Norwegian at 800-327-7030 or visit www.ncl.com. Comment on today's announcement on Norwegian's Facebook page at www.ncl.com/facebook.</p>
<p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br/>
Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 46-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards for the fifth consecutive year.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line's largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010 and has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly two years in a row and "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, The Second City®, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.
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<p>The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, under construction for delivery in April 2013 and January 2014,
along with one larger "Breakaway Plus" vessel for delivery in fall 2015. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway will be the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city, sailing to Bermuda for the summer beginning May 12, 2013. Norwegian Breakaway's features include hull art by legendary artist Peter Max, seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian, bakery by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss," and fitness classes and a retrospective display from the ship's iconic godmothers, the Rockettes®. The entertainment lineup includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy. Sister ship Norwegian Getaway, the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, will sail Eastern Caribbean voyages beginning in February 2014. Sailings for both vessels are now on sale.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
<p><strong>About Nickelodeon</strong><br/>
Nickelodeon, now in its 34th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books, and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in almost 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 18 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit <a href="http://www.nickpress.com">http://www.nickpress.com</a>. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B).
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-breakaway-introduces-senior-management-teamNorwegian Breakaway Introduces Senior Management Team2013-04-09T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line today announced the remainder of Norwegian Breakaway's senior management team, including the ship's Staff Captains, Chief Engineers, Hotel Director, Assistant Hotel Director, Food and Beverage Director, Cruise Director and key department heads. These senior officers and managers will work alongside the previously announced ship's Captains, Evans Hoyt and Hakan Svedung, and Hotel Director Denis Prugda, to deliver the line's most innovative ship to date.</p><p>Norwegian will take delivery of Norwegian Breakaway, the ship that will bring the best of New York City to sea, on April 25, 2013. Following inaugural festivities and a maiden transatlantic voyage, the ship will begin a series of seven-day cruises from New York to Bermuda.</p><p>Seasoned officers, Staff Captain Niklas Persson and Matko Candrlic will be on board to introduce the vessel to guests during her very exciting inaugural season. As Staff Captains, they are second in command and report directly to Norwegian Breakaway's Captain. They are responsible for the Deck Department and are versed in all of the responsibilities and duties of the Captain, so that they are prepared to assume command if necessary. The Staff Captains will also assist Norwegian Breakaway's Captain with all operational issues, and all matters involving the safety of guests, crew, the ship and the environment. Persson joined Norwegian in 1999 and since has served as Staff Captain on board Norwegian Spirit, Sky and Jewel. When he is not on board, he enjoys spending time with his family in Sweden. Candrlic joined the company in 2003 and has held positions on board other ships including Norwegian Spirit and Norwegian Gem. He enjoys his time off the ship in Croatia with his wife and children.</p><p>Carsten Fosbo will deliver Norwegian Breakaway in the position of Chief Engineer and when on vacation he will be relieved by Anders Nedal and Zoran Posa. The Chief Engineer has full responsibility of the entire technical operation of the Ship, plays a key role on the ship's Senior Management Team and works closely with the Staff Captain and Hotel Director. Fosbo joined Norwegian in 1998 and has since served as Chief Engineer on various Norwegian ships including Norwegian Dawn, Norwegian Star and Norwegian Sky. Originally from Denmark, Fosbo resides in Costa Rica. Nedal joined Norwegian in 1986 and has worked on board Norwegian Star and Norwegian Gem. He spends his time away from the ship with his wife and children in his home country of Norway. Posa has been a member of the Norwegian team since 2002 and has spent the majority of his time working on board Norwegian Sun and Norwegian Sky. Hailing from Croatia, he spends his vacations there with his family.</p><p>Norwegian Hotel Director Sean Wurmhoeringer will assume responsibility for the ship's entire hotel operation in July when Prugda is on vacation. Wurmhoeringer joined Norwegian in 2002 and since then he has successfully operated hotel teams on board Norwegian Sky, Norwegian Gem, Norwegian Star, and in 2010, Wurmhoeringer played a key role in the successful launch and delivery of Norwegian Epic. When not on board, Wurmhoeringer enjoys vacationing with his family in Austria.</p><p>Assisting the Hotel Director is Sonja Sommergger who will serve as the ship's Assistant Hotel Director. Originally from Austria, Sommergger has worked with Norwegian since 2002, in various guest service roles and on various Norwegian ships including Norwegian Jade, Norwegian Gem and Norwegian Epic.</p><p>Norwegian Breakaway's Food and Beverage Director Martin Ivanov will oversee all of Norwegian Breakaway's 28 different dining options. The role of Food and Beverage Director on this ship is complex, as Norwegian Breakaway boasts more restaurants than any other cruise ship at sea. But, with his previous experience on Norwegian Pearl, Norwegian Dawn and Norwegian Epic, home to 21 different dining options, Ivanov will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to Norwegian Breakaway. Hailing from Bulgaria, he spends his vacation time at home with his family.</p><p>Heading Norwegian Breakaway's entertainment team is Cruise Director Julie Valeriote. With Norwegian since 1999, Valeriote has led entertainment teams on Norwegian Epic, where she was also part of the ship's inaugural team, and most recently on Norwegian Pearl where she has cultivated a strong following of guests who admire her constant enthusiasm, positive energy and her incredible stilt-walking skills. When not on board, Valeriote spends her vacation in her home town of Wellington, Ontario.</p><p>Norwegian Breakaway's key department heads include: Executive Housekeeper Marites Sonza from the Philippines; Executive Chef Anilkumar Chinthapattla from India; Restaurant Manager Luiza Andrei from Romania; Beverage Manager Jose Contreras from Honduras; Human Resource Director Sue Hannon from the United Kingdom; Shore Excursion Manager Andrei Bruce from the United States of America and Photo Manager Martin Brooks from the United Kingdom.</p><p>"The delivery of our incredible new ship is right around the corner," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's chief executive officer. "We are proud of the senior management team we have selected to launch our newest ship. All of them are highly-regarded with proven track records in their respective areas. Together with our seasoned captains and hotel directors, we are confident that guests sailing on board will have an unbelievable vacation experience on Norwegian Breakaway."</p><p><strong>Inaugural Sailing Dates</strong></p><p>The company will showcase Norwegian Breakaway to travel partners and media in both Europe and the United States during four inaugural sailings, prior to the ship entering weekly summer service to Bermuda from New York City. Following delivery on April 25, 2013, Norwegian Breakaway will sail to Rotterdam for a two-night inaugural cruise departing on April 26, followed by a one-night cruise from Rotterdam to London (Southampton) on April 28, and then a one-night inaugural event in London (Southampton) on April 29. Following her transatlantic crossing from London (Southampton) to New York on April 30, the ship will be christened in New York City on May 8, followed by two, two-night inaugural cruises. Following the inaugural events, the ship will set sail on a series of seven-day cruises to<a title="Bermuda Cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bermuda-cruises" target="_self"> Bermuda </a> beginning on May 12.</p><p><strong>Norwegian Breakaway</strong></p><p>Designed as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway will bring the best of NYC to sea when she arrives to her year-round homeport in early May 2013, offering the high-caliber dining and entertainment options that New York is known for worldwide. To date, the company has revealed the ship's groundbreaking design, including an open-air boardwalk, The Waterfront, and 678 Ocean Place; a wide range of indoor and outdoor venues on three dynamic decks that will create a whole new complex at sea that enhances guests' connection with the ocean. Norwegian Breakaway's entertainment will include three Broadway shows: five-time Tony nominated ROCK OF AGES; the dance sensation BURN THE FLOOR; and CIRQUE DREAMS & DINNER JUNGLE FANTASY. The famed comedy troupe The Second City, Howl at the Moon dueling pianos, and New York's own Slam Allen will perform on the vessel. Norwegian Breakaway will also feature an exciting fireworks show on every cruise that will dazzle guests on the second to last night at sea each week, and will be the grand finale of a decadent 1980s-themed deck party.</p><p>Celebrity Chef and Food Network star Geoffrey Zakarian will also debut his first restaurant at sea on Norwegian Breakaway: Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian. Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss," will open an extension of his popular bakery, Carlo's Bake Shop. The ship will feature a total of 28 dining options on board and an Ice Bar, which will be kept at 17 degrees Fahrenheit and feature New York City-inspired specialty cocktails, as well as ice sculptures of the Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty and the Chrysler Building to pay homage to New York City.</p><p>The top decks of Norwegian Breakaway will feature the first Aqua Park at sea with five full-size water slides, including twin Free Fall slides, the first ever at sea, and a three-story sports complex that includes the largest ropes course at sea, a nine-hole miniature golf course, basketball court, rock climbing wall and more.</p><p>The ship will also feature a rich mix of stateroom options including The Haven by Norwegian, comprised of 42 Suites at the top of the ship and 18 additional Suites located throughout the ship; the innovative Studios, designed and priced for solo travelers; Oceanview staterooms, Balcony and Mini-Suites; along with Spa Balcony, Mini-Suites and Suites in close proximity to the spa.</p><p>For more information on the incredible features and accommodations on Norwegian Breakaway, visit www.breakaway.ncl.com. To book a cruise on Norwegian Breakaway, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 800-327-7030 or visit www.ncl.com. Comment on today's announcement on our Facebook page.</p><p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong></p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 46-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "E<a title="Europe Cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/european-cruises" target="_self">urope's Leading Cruise Line</a>" by the World Travel Awards for the fifth consecutive year.</p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line's largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010 and has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly two years in a row and "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, The Second City®, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.</p><p>The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, under construction for delivery in April 2013 and January 2014, along with one larger "Breakaway Plus" vessel for delivery in fall 2015. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway will be the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city, sailing to Bermuda for the summer beginning May 12, 2013. Norwegian Breakaway's features include hull art by legendary artist Peter Max, seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian, bakery by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss," and fitness classes and a retrospective display from the ship's iconic godmothers, the Rockettes®. The entertainment lineup includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy. Sister ship Norwegian Getaway, the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, will sail Eastern <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean</a> voyages beginning in February 2014. Sailings for both vessels are now on sale.</p><p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-breakaways-captains-and-hotel-director-namedNorwegian Breakaway's Captains and Hotel Director Named2013-03-28T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line today announced the seasoned captains who will serve on Norwegian Breakaway, the company's most innovative ship to date. Norwegian also introduced the ship's hotel director, responsible for all guest areas, including the 28 dining options, world-class entertainment which includes three Broadway shows, extensive nightlife venues, family and recreational activities and staterooms ranging from studios to the luxurious suites in The Haven.</p><p>Following the ship's transatlantic voyage and series of exciting inaugural events, Norwegian Breakaway, the largest cruise ship to ever be constructed in Germany, will sail seven-day cruises from New York City to Bermuda under the command of Captain Evans Hoyt, an experienced seafarer, with more than 30 years at sea. He joined Norwegian Cruise Line in 2005. Previously serving as Captain of the company's U.S. flagged vessel, Pride of America, Captain Hoyt is responsible for all aspects of the ship, its guests and crew. He also served as Captain aboard three additional ships within the Norwegian fleet, including Norwegian Spirit. Captain Hoyt graduated from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in New York in 1982. Born in Morocco, the son of a U.S. diplomat, he has lived in many different countries. Showing his true passion for the sea, he and his wife sail the world on their sailboat during his time off.</p><p>While Captain Hoyt is enjoying his vacation, Captain Hakan Svedung will take the helm of Norwegian Breakaway. He has been at sea for 35 years and is currently captain of Norwegian Epic. Captain Svedung, who lives in Sweden, has joined Norwegian in 2006; prior to that he worked for Star Cruises, one of Norwegian's shareholders, for 12 years. Both captains are looking forward to this exciting and challenging new role.</p><p>Norwegian also announced that Denis Prguda will serve as Norwegian Breakaway's Hotel Director. Denis began his career at Norwegian in 1997 on board the Leeward and has since held a variety of positions on numerous ships in Norwegian's fleet. His previous positions have included Food and Beverage Director and Assistant Hotel Director. He was promoted to Hotel Director in 2008. As Hotel Director, he has led teams on Norwegian Pearl, Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Epic. When he is not on board, Denis spends his vacation with his family, including his wife and two daughters, in Dubrovnik, Croatia.</p><p>"We carefully chose these seasoned veterans to lead the on board team that will launch the most extraordinary ship in our company's history," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's chief executive officer. "These team members have a proven track record as successful leaders in our operations team and possess the dedication and passion that will make the launch of Norwegian Breakaway in New York City our most successful new ship launch to date."</p><p><strong>Inaugural Sailing Dates</strong><br />The company will showcase Norwegian Breakaway to travel partners and media in both Europe and the United States during four inaugural sailings, prior to the ship entering weekly summer service to Bermuda from New York City. Following delivery on April 25, 2013, Norwegian Breakaway will sail to Rotterdam for a two-night inaugural cruise departing on April 26, followed by a one-night cruise from Rotterdam to London (Southampton) on April 28, and then a one-night inaugural event in London (Southampton) on April 29. Following her transatlantic crossing from London (Southampton) to New York on April 30, the ship will be christened in New York City on May 8, followed by two, two-night inaugural cruises. Following the inaugural events, the ship will set sail on a series of seven-day cruises to Bermuda beginning on May 12.</p><p><strong>Norwegian Breakaway</strong><br />Designed as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway will bring the best of NYC to sea when she arrives to her year-round homeport in early May 2013, offering the high-caliber dining and entertainment options that New York is known for worldwide. To date, the company has revealed the ship's groundbreaking design, including an open-air boardwalk, The Waterfront, and 678 Ocean Place; a wide range of indoor and outdoor venues on three dynamic decks that will create a whole new complex at sea that enhances guests' connection with the ocean. Norwegian Breakaway's entertainment will include three Broadway shows: five-time Tony nominated ROCK OF AGES; the dance sensation BURN THE FLOOR; and CIRQUE DREAMS & DINNER JUNGLE FANTASY. The famed comedy troupe The Second City, Howl at the Moon dueling pianos, and New York's own Slam Allen will perform on the vessel. Norwegian Breakaway will also feature an exciting fireworks show on every cruise that will dazzle guests on the second to last night at sea each week, and will be the grand finale of a decadent 1980s-themed deck party.</p><p>Celebrity Chef and Food Network star Geoffrey Zakarian will also debut his first restaurant at sea on Norwegian Breakaway: Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian. Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss," will open an extension of his popular bakery, Carlo's Bake Shop. The ship will feature a total of 28 dining options on board and an Ice Bar, which will be kept at 17 degrees Fahrenheit and feature New York City-inspired specialty cocktails, as well as ice sculptures of the Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty and the Chrysler Building to pay homage to New York City.</p><p>The top decks of Norwegian Breakaway will feature the first Aqua Park at sea with five full-size water slides, including twin Free Fall slides, the first ever at sea, and a three-story sports complex that includes the largest ropes course at sea, a nine-hole miniature golf course, basketball court, rock climbing wall and more.</p><p>The ship will also feature a rich mix of stateroom options including The Haven by Norwegian, comprised of 42 Suites at the top of the ship and 18 additional Suites located throughout the ship; the innovative Studios, designed and priced for solo travelers; Oceanview staterooms, Balcony and Mini-Suites; along with Spa Balcony, Mini-Suites and Suites in close proximity to the spa.</p><p>For more information on the incredible features and accommodations on Norwegian Breakaway, visit www.breakaway.ncl.com. To book a cruise on Norwegian Breakaway, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 800-327-7030 or visit www.ncl.com. Comment on today's announcement on our Facebook page.</p><p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br />Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 46-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards for the fifth consecutive year.</p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line's largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010 and has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly two years in a row and "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, The Second City®, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.</p><p>The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, under construction for delivery in April 2013 and January 2014, along with one larger "Breakaway Plus" vessel for delivery in fall 2015. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway will be the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city, sailing to Bermuda for the summer beginning May 12, 2013. Norwegian Breakaway's features include hull art by legendary artist Peter Max, seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian, bakery by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss," and fitness classes and a retrospective display from the ship's iconic godmothers, the Rockettes®. The entertainment lineup includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy. Sister ship Norwegian Getaway, the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, will sail Eastern <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean</a> voyages beginning in February 2014. Sailings for both vessels are now on sale.</p><p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-getaway-brings-even-more-magicNorwegian Getaway Brings Even More Magic2013-03-13T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Getaway will bring the excitement and allure of the Magic City to sea when she arrives in Miami in February 2014. At Cruise Shipping Miami today, Norwegian Cruise Line (NASDAQ: NCLH) announced an all-new dining and entertainment experience, The Illusionarium. A first of its kind at sea, The Illusionarium will envelope guests in the fascinating world of magic, inviting them to experience the astonishing illusions of world-class magicians and supernatural special effects.</p>
<p>"I am so excited about this new magical experience that will come to life aboard Norwegian Getaway," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's chief executive officer. "The Illusionarium will be an experience unlike anything at sea today and take adults and children alike on a journey into the mystical world of magic. This is so perfect for the ship that will embody the vibe of the Magic City."</p>
<p>The new experience is the result of a first of its kind collaboration between Norwegian's groundbreaking entertainment team and Broadway director/choreographer Patricia Wilcox, Tony Award winning scenic designer David Gallo and veteran magician Jeff Hobson. The show's design is inspired by the science fiction of Jules Verne, the artistry of legendary magicians such as Houdini and the popularity of recent blockbusters featuring supernatural characters.</p>
<p>As guests wait to enter the portal of The Illusionarium, they will be surrounded by antique spell books, magical interactive artifacts and relics in a steampunk-inspired environment. The centerpiece of the Illusionarium is a 30' diameter video dome that will transport audiences to mystical places.
The Illusionarium will offer 12 performances per cruise, two shows per night.</p>
<p><strong>Fireworks Light Up the Night</strong><br/>
Adding to the ship's excitement, Norwegian Getaway will also feature a dazzling display of fireworks on every cruise. As guests dance the night away under the stars in the open-air Spice H20 venue at the aft of the ship, a mesmerizing color-filled fireworks show will light up the night sky, right above the ship. The fully-produced show is a visual masterpiece that is set to music, creating an incredible finale to the cruise.</p>
<p><strong>Aqua Park</strong><br/>
The Aqua Park is one of Norwegian's biggest and features five multi-story water slides. Norwegian Getaway and her sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, are the first cruise ships to feature the Free Fall – two side-by-side slides where guests will stand up and have the floor drop from underneath, propelling them into a thrilling loop. Offering another first with a twist are two additional side-by-side twister slides – called The Whip -- that deliver an unforgettable adrenaline rush as they plunge guests on a spiral race to the finish line. For those who prefer a more relaxing ride, there is a family-friendly open-flume body slide. The Aqua Park also features two
swimming pools, four hot tubs and a semi-open air eatery.</p>
<p>The three-story sports complex will feature a multi-level elevated ropes course that will challenge guests to more than 40 different elements, including a zip track. For a thrill like no other, guests will confront The Plank, a platform that extends eight feet over the side of the ship. Those who choose to test their courage on The Plank will be rewarded by having their photo taken after conquering this heart-pounding, yet breathtaking, feat. Kids will be challenged as well with a special ropes course just for them. In another first for the line, the nine-hole ocean-themed miniature golf course is located beneath the ropes course, offering family fun with friendly competition. A rock climbing wall, bungee trampoline and spider web, a 24-foot enclosed climbing cage complete with a spiral slide, round out the activities.</p>
<p><strong>Adult Only Areas</strong><br>
Norwegian Getaway will also feature adult-only outdoor enclaves. Spice H2O, located at the back of the ship on deck 16, is an adult-only escape offering day-time relaxation and night-time exhilaration. A bevy of sun loungers surround a huge video screen, complete with two hot tubs and a soothing dual waterfall feature, perfect for cooling off from the sun. At night, guests can dance under the stars or chill at the bar with accompanying lounge area, featuring comfortable seating while admiring the ocean views.
On deck 17, guests ages 18 and over will have the opportunity to enjoy another private retreat – Vibe Beach Club – by purchasing an access pass. Complete with ocean views, an oversized hot tub, luxurious chaise loungers and a relaxing water feature, Vibe Beach Club will be the ideal spot for adults to relax and unwind in a serene, comfortable setting while soaking up the sun. A full-service bar, water spritzers and chilled towels complete the exclusive experience.</p>
<p><strong>Casual Dining</strong><br>
When hunger strikes, while enjoying all the outdoor activities, guests can venture to the Garden Café, on deck 15, which will offer an abundant assortment of delicious menu items for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This is Norwegian's signature action station casual restaurant where chefs cook fresh, prepared-to-order food as guests watch, featuring seafood, pizza, fruit, soups, pasta, ethnic specialties, burgers and desserts; offering extensive and varied selections.</p>
<p>Currently being built at Meyer Werft in Germany, Norwegian Getaway will be 146,600 gross tons and offer a wide range of accommodations. The ship represents an opportunity for the Norwegian guest to "get away" from the routine of work, school, and daily stress, and find a true respite at sea that reflects the energy and culture that Miami is known for worldwide.</p>
<p>To date, the company has revealed the ship's groundbreaking design, including The Waterfront and 678 Ocean Place; a wide range of indoor and outdoor venues on three dynamic decks that will create a whole new complex at sea that enhances guests' connection with the ocean. Celebrity Chef and Food Network star Geoffrey Zakarian will also debut three dining concepts on Norwegian Getaway: Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian; Ocean Blue on the Waterfront and The Raw Bar. Norwegian Getaway will also be the first to have the GRAMMY® Experience at sea which will feature artifacts chosen and curated by the GRAMMY Museum® along with live performances by past GRAMMY winners and nominees, among others.</p>
<p>The 4,000 passenger ship will also feature a rich mix of stateroom options, including The Haven by Norwegian, comprised of 42 Suites at the top of the ship in an exclusive, private key-card enclave and 22 additional Suites located throughout the ship; the innovative Studios, designed and priced for solo travelers; a wide range of Oceanview staterooms, Balcony and Mini-Suites; along with Spa Balcony, Mini-Suites and Suites in close proximity to the spa. Norwegian Getaway's sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, will begin sailing from her year-round home port of New York City in May 2013.</p>
<p>Norwegian Getaway will sail seven-day cruises from Miami to the Eastern Caribbean beginning on February 1, 2014, with ports of call including Philipsburg, St. Maarten; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; and Nassau, Bahamas. Information on Norwegian Getaway's accommodations and itinerary can be found at www.getaway.ncl.com. To book a cruise on Norwegian Getaway, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 800-327-7030 or visit www.ncl.com. Comment on today's announcement on Norwegian's Facebook page at www.ncl.com/facebook.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 46-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards for the fifth consecutive year.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line's largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010 and has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly two years in a row and "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, The Second City®, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.</p>
<p>The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, under construction for delivery in April 2013 and January 2014, along with one larger "Breakaway Plus" vessel for delivery in fall 2015. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway will be the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city, sailing to Bermuda for the summer beginning May 12, 2013. Norwegian Breakaway's features include hull art by legendary artist Peter Max, seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian, bakery by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss," and fitness classes and a retrospective display from the ship's iconic godmothers, the Rockettes®. The entertainment lineup includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy. Sister ship Norwegian Getaway, the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, will sail Eastern Caribbean voyages beginning in February 2014. Sailings for both vessels are now on sale.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-getaway-feature-first-grammy-experience-seaNorwegian Getaway To Feature First Grammy Experience At Sea2013-03-12T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line (NASDAQ:NCLH) announced today that it has partnered with The Recording Academy® to feature the first GRAMMY® Experience at sea onboard its newest ship, Norwegian Getaway, set to launch in February 2014. As part of the partnership, Norwegian Cruise Line has been named "Official Cruise Line Partner of the GRAMMY Awards®." In addition, the companies will partner on the first GRAMMY-themed cruise that is scheduled to set sail in the fall of 2014.</p>
<p>The GRAMMY Experience will be located on Deck 8 on Norwegian Getaway and will feature artifacts chosen and curated by the GRAMMY Museum® at L.A. LIVE in downtown Los Angeles. In the evenings, the venue will feature live performances by past GRAMMY winners and nominees, among others.</p>
<p>"Partnering with The Recording Academy and its prestigious GRAMMY Awards to bring the first GRAMMY-branded experience at sea on board Norwegian Getaway is a huge coup for us as we continue to innovate with entertainment," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's Chief Executive Officer. "This GRAMMY venue with nightly performance by top-notch musicians elevates the offerings on Norwegian Getaway to a whole new level."</p>
<p>"The Recording Academy is always looking for unique ways to elevate the GRAMMY brand and extend the GRAMMY experience throughout the year," said Neil Portnow, President/CEO of The Recording Academy. "This new partnership with Norwegian Cruise Line allows us to continue expanding our brand's reach globally and bring new forms of GRAMMY-themed entertainment to music fans everywhere. We couldn't be more pleased with this new alliance between one of the leading cruise lines and one of the most credible and recognized brands in music."</p>
<p>More details regarding the GRAMMY Experience venue, performances and the GRAMMY theme cruise will be revealed in the coming months.</p>
<p>Currently under construction at MEYER WERFT in Germany, the 4,000 passenger Norwegian Getaway will be the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami. The ship represents an opportunity for the Norwegian guest to "get away" from the routine of work, school, and daily stress, and find a true respite at sea that reflects the energy and culture that Miami is known for worldwide. Norwegian Getaway's hull artwork was designed by popular Miami modern artist and muralist David "LEBO" Le Batard.</p>
<p>To date, the company has revealed the ship's groundbreaking design, including an open-air boardwalk, The Waterfront, and 678 Ocean Place; a wide range of indoor and outdoor venues on three dynamic decks that will create a whole new complex at sea that enhances guests' connection with the ocean. Celebrity Chef and Food Network star Geoffrey Zakarian will also create and oversee the opening of his seafood restaurant, Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian.</p>
<p>The ship will feature a rich mix of stateroom options, including The Haven by Norwegian, comprised of 42 Suites at the top of the ship in an exclusive, private key-card enclave and 22 additional Suites located throughout the ship; the innovative Studios, designed and priced for solo travelers; a wide range of Oceanview staterooms, Balcony and Mini-Suites; along with Spa Balcony, Mini-Suites and Suites in close proximity to the spa. Norwegian Getaway's sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, will begin sailing from her year-round home port of New York City in May 2013.</p>
<p>Norwegian Getaway will sail seven-day cruises from Miami to the Eastern Caribbean beginning on February 1, 2014, with ports of call including Philipsburg, St. Maarten; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; and Nassau, Bahamas. Information on Norwegian Getaway's accommodations and itinerary can be found at www.getaway.ncl.com. To book a cruise on Norwegian Getaway, contact a travel
professional, call Norwegian at 800-327-7030 or visit www.ncl.com. Comment on today's announcement on Norwegian's Facebook page at www.ncl.com/facebook.</p>
<p><strong>About The Recording Academy</strong><br />
Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is an organization of musicians, songwriters, producers, engineers and recording professionals that is dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards — the preeminent peer-recognized award for musical excellence and the most credible brand in music — The Recording Academy is responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs. The Academy continues to focus on its mission of recognizing musical excellence, advocating for the well-being of music makers and ensuring music remains an indelible part of our culture. For more information about The Academy, please visit www.grammy.com. For breaking news and exclusive content, follow @TheGRAMMYs on Twitter, like "The GRAMMYs" on Facebook, and join The GRAMMYs' social communities on Foursquare, GetGlue, Google +, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr, and YouTube.</p>
<p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br />
Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 46-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards for the fifth consecutive year.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line's largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010 and has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly two years in a row and "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, The Second City®, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.</p>
<p>The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, under construction for delivery in April 2013 and January 2014, along with one larger "Breakaway Plus" vessel for delivery in fall 2015. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway will be the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city, sailing to Bermuda for the summer beginning May 12, 2013. Norwegian Breakaway's features include hull art by legendary artist Peter Max, seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian, bakery by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss," and fitness classes and a retrospective display from the ship's iconic godmothers, the Rockettes®. The entertainment lineup includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy. Sister ship Norwegian Getaway, the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, will sail Eastern Caribbean voyages beginning in February 2014. Sailings for both vessels are now on sale.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-breakaway-continues-innovation-technological-advancesNorwegian Breakaway Continues Innovation With Technological Advances2013-03-06T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line (NASDAQ: NCLH) today announced several new environmentally-friendly and technologically advanced innovations on its newest ship, Norwegian Breakaway, currently under construction at MEYER WERFT in Papenburg, Germany. Norwegian Breakaway will incorporate a number of emission reducing, energy saving and enhanced safety systems which will be in use when the ship is delivered on April 25, 2013.</p><p>"Being environmentally conscious is of the utmost importance to us at Norwegian as we have demonstrated with our state of the art environment practices and technology in place across our fleet," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's Chief Executive Officer. "Norwegian Breakaway features a number of environmentally friendly attributes in line with our Eco-Smart Cruising philosophy. We are proud that with these technologies we continue to lead the way in ship innovation and reduction of our carbon footprint."</p><p><strong>Emission Reducing Features</strong></p><p>- Norwegian Breakaway is equipped with a new generation of ABB XO Azipods, that are smaller and more streamlined, which, together with a new Azipod Dynamic Optimizing system, will enhance steering and turning angles, leading to a saving in fuel and reduction in emissions. The Azipods are also equipped with a featured called an "x-tail," which reduces fuel consumption even further.</p><p>- Through Advanced Computional Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations, the underwater hull has been optimised to provide the least resistance for the average speed of the ship's planned itineraries, enhancing the ship's speed/power ratio by 20 percent.</p><p>- The ship will also increase its energy efficiency and, therefore, reduce emissions, through the use of the latest generation of silicon-based antifouling paint on the ship's hull.</p><p>- Features on the bridge include a trim optimisation system from Eniram that collects data over time and optimises the trim at different loading and speed conditions, while taking weather and wave elements into consideration. In addition, the NAPA voyage optimization system helps to plan the ship's cruise in more intelligent ways, such as taking currents, engine configuration and weather into account.</p><p>- Norwegian Breakaway has been outfitted with a new system called Pure Dry that recovers fuel oil from waste oil; thus reducing the amount of waste oil that will be disposed of ashore.</p><p>- Heat recovery is another priority in energy savings and, on Norwegian Breakaway, it is implemented on the freshwater and diesel generators. These heat exchangers, along with waste heat exchangers from the main engines, can be used in other sources on board, such as to heat potable water.</p><p>- Norwegian is the first cruise line to install a galley energy management system, known as GEM, from Almaco. The system will automatically turn on the ship's ovens at scheduled times, allowing the chefs to better manage their kitchens throughout the day and further increase energy efficiency.</p><p>- Norwegian Breakaway includes an advanced remote control system for the staterooms. This system allows for power, air conditioning and lighting to be switched off remotely when guests are not in their staterooms.</p><p>- The majority of lighting in the public spaces of Norwegian Breakaway is LED, in order to increase the ship's energy efficiency.</p><p><strong>Enhanced Elements</strong></p><p>- The ship features an all-new mustering tracking system for both guest and crew mustering via Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs).</p><p>- A state-of-the-art water ballast treatment system supplied by Alfa Laval has been installed on Norwegian Breakaway, a first among Norwegian's fleet.</p><p>For more information on the incredible features and accommodations on Norwegian Breakaway, visit www.breakaway.ncl.com. To book a cruise on Norwegian Breakaway, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 800-327-7030 or visit www.ncl.com.</p><p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br />Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 46-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards for the fifth consecutive year.</p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line's largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010 and has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly two years in a row and "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, The Second City®, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.</p><p>The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, under construction for delivery in April 2013 and January 2014, along with one larger "Breakaway Plus" vessel for delivery in fall 2015. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway will be the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city, sailing to Bermuda for the summer beginning May 12, 2013. Norwegian Breakaway's features include hull art by legendary artist Peter Max, seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian, bakery by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss," and fitness classes and a retrospective display from the ship's iconic godmothers, the Rockettes®. The entertainment lineup includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy. Sister ship Norwegian Getaway, the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, will sail Eastern <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean</a> voyages beginning in February 2014. Sailings for both vessels are now on sale.</p><p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-breakaway-largest-ship-ever-constructed-germany-floats-out-building-dockNorwegian Breakaway, The Largest Ship Ever Constructed In Germany, Floats Out From Building Dock2013-02-26T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/breakaway-leaving-dock.jpg" alt="" /></p><p>Norwegian Breakaway, the largest ship ever constructed in Germany, was floated out of MEYER WERFT's covered building dock II this morning in Papenburg, Germany where the 146,600-ton ship has been under construction since September 2011. Beginning at approximately 7 am (Germany time), the massive 4,000 passenger ship with her signature hull artwork designed by pop icon Peter Max, departed building dock II as the first ship to depart bow first. Norwegian Breakaway has an overall length of 324 meters, and is 39.70 meters wide.</p><p><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/breakaway-leaving-dock2.jpg" alt="" /></p><p>The ship's float out represents a major milestone in the vessel's construction as it denotes that the ship has now moved into the final phase of construction with delivery taking place in just 58 days.</p><p>"Norwegian Breakaway represents a significant achievement both for MEYER WERFT and Norwegian Cruise Line in terms of innovation and design," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's Chief Executive Officer. "Celebrating her float out today brings us closer to her much-anticipated delivery on April 25 when she will make her debut in Europe before arriving in her homeport of New York City on May 7. We can't wait."</p><p>"This new vessel is a further milestone for us. Its construction complies with the latest safety standards, and the ship meets all valid environmental regulations. Beyond that Norwegian Breakaway includes a lot of unique design elements and technical innovations," said Bernard Meyer, Managing Partner of MEYER WERFT.</p><p>Following the float out, tests were carried out in the harbor and the ship was berthed alongside the yard's outfitting pier. On March 4, the first crew members will move into their staterooms on board, and begin to familiarize themselves with the ship, readying her for guests. Norwegian Breakaway's conveyance down the river Ems towards the North Sea, where she will prove her seaworthiness, is scheduled for March 10 (weather permitting).</p><p><strong>Norwegian Breakaway</strong><br /> Designed as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway will bring the best of NYC to sea when she arrives to her year-round homeport in early May 2013, offering the high-caliber dining and entertainment options that New York is known for worldwide. To date, the company has revealed the ship's groundbreaking design, including an open-air boardwalk, The Waterfront, and 678 Ocean Place; a wide range of indoor and outdoor venues on three dynamic decks that will create a whole new complex at sea that enhances guests' connection with the ocean. Norwegian Breakaway's entertainment will include three Broadway shows: five-time Tony nominated ROCK OF AGES; the dance sensation BURN THE FLOOR; and CIRQUE DREAMS & DINNER JUNGLE FANTASY. The famed comedy troupe The Second City, Howl at the Moon dueling pianos, and New York's own Slam Allen will perform on the vessel. Norwegian Breakaway will also feature an exciting fireworks show on every cruise that will dazzle guests on the second to last night at sea each week, and will be the grand finale of a decadent 1980s-themed deck party.</p><p>Celebrity Chef and Food Network star Geoffrey Zakarian will also debut his first restaurant at sea on Norwegian Breakaway: Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian. Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss," will open an extension of his popular bakery, Carlo's Bake Shop. The ship will feature a total of 28 dining options on board and an Ice Bar, which will be kept at 17 degrees Fahrenheit and feature New York City-inspired specialty cocktails, as well as ice sculptures of the Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty and the Chrysler Building to pay homage to New York City.</p><p>The top decks of Norwegian Breakaway will feature the first Aqua Park at sea with five full-size water slides, including twin Free Fall slides, the first ever at sea, and a three-story sports complex that includes the largest ropes course at sea, a nine-hole miniature golf course, basketball court, rock climbing wall and more.</p><p>The ship will also feature a rich mix of stateroom options including The Haven by Norwegian, comprised of 42 Suites at the top of the ship and 18 additional Suites located throughout the ship; the innovative Studios, designed and priced for solo travelers; Oceanview staterooms, Balcony and Mini-Suites; along with Spa Balcony, Mini-Suites and Suites in close proximity to the spa.</p><p>For more information on the incredible features and accommodations on Norwegian Breakaway, visit www.breakaway.ncl.com. To book a cruise on Norwegian Breakaway, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 800-327-7030 or visit www.ncl.com. Comment on today's announcement on our Facebook page.</p><p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br /> Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 46-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "<a title="Europe Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/european-cruises" target="_self">Europe's Leading Cruise Line</a>" by the World Travel Awards for the fifth consecutive year.</p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line's largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010 and has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly two years in a row and "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, The Second City®, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.</p><p>The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, under construction for delivery in April 2013 and January 2014, along with one larger "Breakaway Plus" vessel for delivery in fall 2015. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway will be the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city, sailing to <a title="Bermuda" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bermuda-cruises" target="_self">Bermuda</a> for the summer beginning May 12, 2013. Norwegian Breakaway's features include hull art by legendary artist Peter Max, seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian, bakery by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss," and fitness classes and a retrospective display from the ship's iconic godmothers, the Rockettes®. The entertainment lineup includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy. Sister ship Norwegian Getaway, the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, will sail Eastern <a title="Caribbean Cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean </a> voyages beginning in February 2014. Sailings for both vessels are now on sale.</p><p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p><p># # #</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/celebrity-chef-geoffrey-zakarian-open-new-restaurant-board-miami-based-norwegian-getaCelebrity Chef Geoffrey Zakarian to Open New Restaurant on Board Miami-Based Norwegian Getaway2013-02-25T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that celebrity chef and Food Network star Geoffrey Zakarian will create and oversee the opening of his seafood restaurant, Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian, on the line's newest ship, Norwegian Getaway, which will sail year-round to the Eastern Caribbean from Miami beginning February, 2014. To celebrate this exciting announcement, Norwegian partnered with Zakarian for an exclusive lunch on Saturday, February 23, 2013, at Soho Beach House in South Beach, during Miami's South Beach Wine & Food Festival, further signifying Norwegian Getaway's strong ties to her Miami home. Geoffrey Zakarian's new restaurant is located in the ship's hub amongst three expansive, action-packed decks called 678 Ocean Place and includes innovative outdoor spaces along The Waterfront, the ship's oceanfront promenade, offering guests an unparalleled experience with a unique connection to the ocean. </p>
<p>The restaurant, Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian, will bring a luxury seafood dining experience to Norwegian Getaway, utilizing all of the ingredients and techniques that Zakarian employs in his land-based establishments to three distinct dining locations on board: Ocean Blue, Ocean Blue on The Waterfront, Zakarian's take on a boardwalk clam shack, and The Raw Bar, serving crustaceans and wines by the glass. In developing the Ocean Blue concept for Norwegian's newest ship, Zakarian is orchestrating every aspect of the restaurants, from the menus to the uniforms and the glassware. On select sailings, Zakarian will also host meet-and-greets with Norwegian Getaway guests, along with in-person cooking demonstrations and intimate cooking experiences for smaller groups. The first location of Ocean Blue will premiere on board Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Getaway's New York City-based sister ship in April 2013. </p>
<p>"I am thrilled to announce that the Ocean Blue concept we developed for Norwegian Breakaway will also have a home on her Miami-based sister ship, Norwegian Getaway," said Geoffrey Zakarian. "I am so proud of the concept, menus and décor of this restaurant and am excited to bring my sense of hospitality to guests cruising to the Eastern Caribbean from Miami on Norwegian Getaway."</p>
<p>Zakarian's taste, style and passion for fine cuisine have defined his career, which has spanned more than 25 years. An accomplished chef who has presided over some of the country's top kitchens, he currently has two popular restaurants in New York City – The Lambs Club and The National; one in Atlantic City – The Water Club at Borgata; and a highly acclaimed cookbook "Geoffrey Zakarian's Town/Country: 150 Recipes for Life Around the Table." Zakarian emerged victorious in the recent fourth season of Food Network's The Next Iron Chef, Super Chefs. He appears regularly on Iron Chef America, demonstrating a razor-sharp knowledge of culinary techniques in this fast-paced cooking competition. When he's not battling in the kitchen stadium, Zakarian stays busy filming CHOPPED, where he is featured as a recurring judge and highlights his favorite dishes on The Best Thing I Ever Ate.</p>
<p>"Geoffrey is a world-renown chef with an incredible culinary resume and an overall great guy," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's chief executive officer. "Our guests sailing from Miami on Norwegian Getaway will experience his world-class cuisine in three unique dining outlets. We couldn't be more excited to be working with Geoffrey and that he is bringing his culinary expertise, creativity and attention to detail to another one of our beautiful ships."</p>
<p>Ocean Blue, the Raw Bar and Ocean Blue on the Waterfront are just three of the incredible dining options that will be found amongst three expansive, flowing decks of dining, bars, entertainment, gaming and more as part of The Waterfront, the ship's oceanfront boardwalk, and 678 Ocean Place, the central hub of the ship. These two areas, lined with shops, restaurants and bars, represent a major innovation in ship design, offering guests an unparalleled experience with a unique connection to the ocean.</p>
<p>Located on Deck 8, The Waterfront is a revolutionary outdoor experience that adds a whole new dimension to the line's signature Freestyle Cruising, by offering a number of seaside venues that feature breathtaking views and a sense of connection with the ocean. The hub of the ship is 678 Ocean Place, a space that uniquely flows, intertwines and connects three decks of daytime and nighttime amusements. There will be a total of 17* dining venues combined on both 678 Ocean Place and The Waterfront, along with 12* bars and lounges, including Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian. </p>
<p>The Waterfront will feature eight outdoor dining and lounging options, including signature Norwegian favorites like Moderno Churrascaria; Cagney's Steakhouse; La Cucina; Shaker's Cocktail Bar; Malting's Beer & Whiskey Bar; and the newest addition, Ocean Blue on The Waterfront, with outdoor seating and a special takeaway menu. The Waterfront will also feature a gelato bar serving a selection of flavors of the delectable frozen treat. Guests will enjoy this creamy confection as they take a leisurely stroll along The Waterfront. A yet-to-be-announced entertainment venue will also have an outdoor space. </p>
<p><strong>678 Ocean Place </strong><br>
On Deck 8, 678 Ocean Place connects the excitement of The Waterfront outdoor spaces with interior dining venues for Moderno; Cagney's; Shaker's; La Cucina; Malting's and Ocean Blue. </p>
<p><strong>La Cucina</strong> celebrates the Tuscan countryside and will continue to serve Norwegian's delicious Italian dishes to guests who choose dine either al fresco on the outdoor patio on The Waterfront, in the main restaurant or the interior terrace option, giving guests the opportunity to dine along the interior walkway beneath twinkling lanterns, exposed wooden beams and greenery. </p>
<p><strong>Moderno Churrascaria</strong> is Norwegian's signature Brazilian-style steakhouse. Whether guests dine indoors or out, they will feast from a huge salad bar, followed by a variety of grilled and slow-roasted meats that are carved tableside by passadors. Norwegian's signature establishment <strong>Cagney's Steakhouse</strong> will feature succulent grilled steaks, perfectly cooked double cut lamb chops and other steakhouse favorites. Guests will dine in style amidst warm wood tones as they enjoy watching the chefs prepare their meals in the open kitchen. Located between Cagney's and Moderno, <strong>Prime Meridian </strong>will offer guests the opportunity to order a signature cocktail and soak in the action taking place around them on 678 Ocean Place. Guests will also find retail outlets, the photo gallery, and a Cigar Lounge on Deck 8. A three-story open atrium with an exquisite LED chandelier with light changing effects will serve as the centerpiece of 678 Ocean Place with openings to all three decks and glass staircases connecting the levels. </p>
<p>Spanning more than 18,000 square feet on Deck 7, the contemporary <strong>Getaway Casino </strong>will have a stylish sophistication created by the use of rich materials, luxurious ornamental lighting and highly decorative artwork including gold tiles and upscale finishes. Getaway Casino will offer guests the opportunity to try their luck on 310 of the latest slot machines; along with 26 gaming tables featuring poker, black jack, roulette and craps. With the most rewarding Casinos At Sea Players Club program, there will be something for everyone, from the novice to the high roller. <strong>Bar 21</strong>, located adjacent to the Casino, is a stunning, intimate bar featuring video poker and multiple plasma television screens. </p>
<p>Due to the popularity of the noodle bar on Norwegian Epic and soon on Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Getaway will feature <strong>Shanghai's Noodle Bar</strong>, the largest noodle bar at sea. This exciting dining concept will offer all counter seating around an open kitchen and will serve traditional Chinese noodles, wok-fried dishes and dim sum. </p>
<p>Another guest favorite, <strong>O'Sheehan's Neighborhood Bar & Grill</strong>, returns on Norwegian Getaway. This 24-hour a day neighborhood sports bar and restaurant will serve classic American favorites and comfort food. It will feature a giant two-story screen, perfect for watching sports and movies, along with miniature bowling, pool and air hockey tables and interactive games. </p>
<p>A popular hotspot on several Norwegian ships, <strong>Bliss Ultra Lounge</strong> has been re-designed on Norwegian Getaway to resemble a true hotspot. Guests will feel the excitement as they walk through the LED-lit tunnel entrance to the illuminated bar, LED walls and pulsating dance floor where they will dance the night away.</p>
<p><strong>Savor</strong>, one of the three complimentary main dining options on Norwegian Getaway, will feature cuisine that is traditional with a contemporary flair. Across from Savor, is where guests will find <strong>Taste</strong>, another complimentary main dining venue. Taste will serve a variety of culinary delights to please every palate. Both restaurants feature clean lines and upscale, contemporary décor. Located between Savor and Taste is <strong>Mixx Bar</strong>, the perfect, pre- or post-dinner gathering place, with a modern twist to a classical design. </p>
<p>Norwegian's signature <strong>Teppanyaki</strong> restaurant will continue to dazzle guests on Norwegian Getaway complete with a traditional Japanese rock garden, featuring bamboo plants and bonsai trees to promote a pleasing aesthetic ambiance. With 96 seats surrounding 12 flat top grills, Teppanyaki chefs will showcase their knife-wielding skills while cooking exhibition-style Japanese cuisine. Guests will be amazed by the masterful chefs while they enjoy an appetizing meal. Guests can also enjoy a variety of a la carte sushi and Japanese dishes at <strong>Wasabi Sushi Bar</strong>.</p>
<p><strong>Le Bistro</strong>, Norwegian's signature French restaurant, will feature an elegant indoor setting, along with a European sidewalk-style dining opportunity which will overlook the social hub of the ship, 678 Ocean Place. Guests will marvel at the three-story cascading LED chandelier above them, along with the constant flow of people as they dine on classic French favorites.</p>
<p>Within the Atrium, located on Deck 6, guests will find a two-story video wall along with the<strong> Café and Bar at The Atrium</strong>. The Café will offer specialty coffees and fresh baked treats. The Bar at The Atrium will feature mixed drinks, along with a self-service wine bar. The Shore Excursion Desk, Internet Café and Art Gallery will be located in close proximity to the Atrium, along with two meeting rooms, card room and library.</p>
<p>Currently being built at Meyer Werft in Germany, Norwegian Getaway will be 146,600 gross tons and offer a wide range of accommodations. The ship represents an opportunity for the Norwegian guest to "get away" from the routine of work, school, and daily stress, and find a true respite at sea that reflects the energy and culture that Miami is known for worldwide. </p>
<p>The ship will also feature a rich mix of stateroom options, including The Haven by Norwegian, comprised of 42 Suites at the top of the ship in an exclusive, private key-card enclave and 22 additional Suites located throughout the ship; the innovative Studios, designed and priced for solo travelers; a wide range of Oceanview staterooms, Balcony and Mini-Suites; along with Spa Balcony, Mini-Suites and Suites in close proximity to the spa. Norwegian Getaway's sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, will begin sailing from her year-round home port of New York City in May 2013. </p>
<p>Norwegian Getaway will sail seven-day cruises from Miami to the Eastern Caribbean beginning on February 1, 2014, with ports of call including Philipsburg, St. Maarten; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; and Nassau, Bahamas. Information on Norwegian Getaway's accommodations and itinerary can be found at www.getaway.ncl.com. To book a cruise on Norwegian Getaway, contact a travel rofessional, call Norwegian at 800-327-7030 or visit www.ncl.com. Comment on today's announcement on Norwegian's Facebook page at www.ncl.com/facebook.
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<p>About Norwegian Cruise Line<br>
Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 46-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards for the fifth consecutive year.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line's largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010 and has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly two years in a row and "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, The Second City®, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.</p>
<p>The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, under construction for delivery in April 2013 and January 2014, along with one larger "Breakaway Plus" vessel for delivery in fall 2015. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway will be the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city, sailing to Bermuda for the summer beginning May 12, 2013. Norwegian Breakaway's features include hull art by legendary artist Peter Max, seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian, bakery by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss," and fitness classes and a retrospective display from the ship's iconic godmothers, the Rockettes®. The entertainment lineup includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy. Sister ship Norwegian Getaway, the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, will sail Eastern Caribbean voyages beginning in February 2014. Sailings for both vessels are now on sale.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-holdings-ltd-files-2012-annual-report-form-10-kNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Files 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K2013-02-20T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ: NCLH) (the "Company"), today announced that its Annual Report on Form 10-K, containing audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2012, was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on February 20, 2013, and is available through its website (www.investor.ncl.com). In addition, the Company's shareholders may receive a hard copy of the Annual Report on Form 10-K, free of charge, upon request to: Norwegian Cruise Line, Attention: Investor Relations, 7665 Corporate Center Drive, Miami, FL 33126.</p>
<p><strong>Investor Relations Contact</strong><br />
Andrea DeMarco<br />
(305) 468-2463<br />
InvestorRelations@ncl.com</p>
<p><strong>Media Contact</strong><br />
AnneMarie Mathews<br />
(305) 436-4799<br />
PublicRelations@ncl.com</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-breakaway-and-norwegian-getaway-feature-flywheel-sports-revolutionary-indoNorwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway to Feature Flywheel Sports® Revolutionary Indoor Cycling2013-02-13T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that New York City's revolutionary, high-energy indoor cycling studio, Flywheel Sports®, will open studios on board the line's newest ships, Norwegian Breakaway in May 2013, and Norwegian Getaway, in February 2014, through a partnership with Mandara Spa. The line also unveiled details about Norwegian Getaway's state of the art fitness center and expansive spa area, featuring a tranquil thermal suite and therapeutic salt room. </p><p>Flywheel Sports will give fitness-conscious guests the ultimate adrenaline rush as they step into the ship's authentic, high-tech indoor cycling studios. Named "Best Fitness Classes in NYC" by <em>Daily Candy</em>, Flywheel launched in 2010 and has quickly become a fitness phenomenon nationwide, with over 20 studios in 11 states. In each class, highly motivational instructors lead the way, suggesting target resistance levels and RPM's for each rider to strive for. But ultimately, the riders decide how far they want to push themselves by controlling the proprietary technology on their individual bikes, arranged in stadium-style seating. Channeling the high-energy of New York City and the intoxicating vibe of Miami, each ride leaves the participants feeling energized, and motivates them to ride harder and faster than they ever thought they could. </p><p>An amazing escape that challenges the body and relaxes the mind, Flywheel classes are fully choreographed by certified Flywheel instructors and taught in a dimly lit studio, giving riders the opportunity to get lost in their workout and push themselves to the limit. Every ride is set to an incredible heart-pumping custom playlist created by the instructors from a collection of music carefully curated by Flywheel's in-house DJ and rides are synchronized to the intoxicating beats. The 45- or 60-minute class includes "climbs" and "descents," along with an upper body workout utilizing weighted bars that are attached to each bike.</p><p>Unlike bikes in other indoor cycling classes, the custom Flywheel bikes are tailor-made and feature proprietary performance tracking technology. Guests can set the positions that fit their body and comfort levels, from which they can best control their "tech-pack," an exclusive Flywheel feature, that displays the rider's resistance ("torq"), speed (RPM's) and power output (current and cumulative for the class), allowing riders to stay aware of their performance at all times. Riders with a competitive edge can even opt in to participate in the in-studio "Torqboards," large, flat-screen displays that occasionally flash leaderboards that show how each rider is performing in relation to others in the class. </p><p>Flywheel is just one exciting elements found in Norwegian Getaway's 23,000 square foot Mandara Spa and fitness center complex. In addition to Flywheel, guests can choose from a range of innovative fitness options to really get their heart pumping. Norwegian Getaway will feature Nexersys® interactive fight training modules, offering guests the opportunity to engage in high-intensity, interval training against an avatar, through the use of a simulator. Boxing lovers will also enjoy Norwegian's all new "Norwegian Fight Klub," which combines Nexersys® training with a cardio boxing class, utilizing the fitness center's 12 heavy bags. </p><p>Norwegian Getaway's fitness center will also offer a variety of all-new low-impact classes such as "Pure-Form Pilates," a Pilates-inspired class that utilizes weighted balls for added resistance; and "Chi Ball Yoga," a group class inspired by traditional Chinese medicine, combining elements of yoga, tai chi and meditation that completely exercise both the mind and body. Additional fitness offerings include TRX, Fight Klub and Body Sculpt Boot Camp classes. Personal training sessions will also be available, along with nutritional consultations and metabolic testing.</p><p>Guests who prefer to workout independently on Norwegian Getaway will enjoy the latest Technogym® cardio equipment and weights. All cardio equipment synchs to iPod music devices and features a large, HD screen from which guests can watch television, follow a set training program or navigate the playlist on their iPod.</p><p>Offering the ultimate in indulgent experiences, Norwegian Getaway's tranquil Mandara Spa and thermal suite will offer guests the ultimate escape and features a rejuvenating salt room. Popular in top spas around the world, salt room therapy has been proven to alleviate respiratory and skin ailments, strengthen the immune system, promote better sleep and have a long-term positive impact on overall lung function. Spa guests visiting the Salt Room will be immersed in a dramatic grotto setting as they enjoy this unique, indulgent and beneficial spa experience. Norwegian Getaway's tranquil thermal suite also offers guests spectacular unobstructed views of the ocean, the opportunity to melt away on one of the 13 heated loungers, vitality pool, whirlpools, sauna, solarium and steam room, along with a full-service salon and barber shop.</p><p>Norwegian Getaway's spa will feature 22 treatment rooms offering more than 50 signature services for both men and women including world-renowned Elemis signature clinically-trialed face and body treatments including the sought after Elemis Pro-Collagen Quartz Lift Facial and the Elemis Body Sculpting Cellulite and Colon Therapy. Other notable treatments include the luxurious "24 Karat Gold Facial," Thai Herbal Poultice, Bamboo and Freestyle™ massages; and two bliss® services: the bliss® triple oxygen treatment, bliss rhythm & bliss, and bliss® fatgirlslim. The spa will also offer acupuncture, teeth whitening and cosmetic medical treatments, performed by a licensed medi-spa doctor, such as Botox® Cosmetic, Dysport™, Restylane® and Perlane®.</p><p>The full service salon will offer hair, nail, waxing and special kid-friendly services. The area also features a full service Barber Shop, exclusively for men, offering treatments including haircuts and traditional warm shaves.</p><p><span><strong> </strong></span></p><p><strong>About Flywheel Sports</strong></p><p>Flywheel Sports has revolutionized the indoor cycling experience. Since opening its flagship studio in Manhattan's Flatiron district in February 2010, Flywheel Sports has expanded nationally and today can be found in Manhattan, The Hamptons, New Jersey, South Florida, Chicago, Charlotte, Atlanta, Seattle and more. Founded by a team passionate about cycling – including legendary instructor Ruth Zukerman, who has been widely credited as the driving force behind the indoor cycling phenomenon – Flywheel Sports is an intense, incredibly inspiring and empowering cardio experience. Led by top-notch instructors, each ride is a unique journey that takes fitness to an unmatched level. For more information visit, <a href="http://www.Flywheelsports.com">www.Flywheelsports.com</a>. </p><p>The Mandara experience began on the spiritual Buddhist island of Bali, inspired by the beautiful tradition of healing touches, which are so deeply immersed within the culture and passed on from mother to daughter from generation to generation. These time-honored therapies, combined with European methods and natural elements indigenous to Bali, meld together to provide the most unique and indulgent spa treatments. The name Mandara comes from a Sanskrit legend about the gods' quest to find the secret to eternal youth and beauty. We believe you will unlock the secret when you experience a timeless Mandara moment. Here, time stands perfectly still. Today there are over 60 branded Mandara Spas with locations in Asia, Africa and Europe as well as onboard Norwegian Cruise Line</p><p><strong>About Norwegian Getaway</strong></p><p>Currently being built at Meyer Werft in Germany, Norwegian Getaway will be 146,600 gross tons and offer a wide range of accommodations. The ship represents an opportunity for the Norwegian guest to "get away" from the routine of work, school, and daily stress, and find a true respite at sea that reflects the energy and culture that Miami is known for worldwide. </p><p>The ship will also feature a rich mix of stateroom options, including The Haven by Norwegian, comprised of 42 Suites at the top of the ship in an exclusive, private key-card enclave and 22 additional Suites located throughout the ship; the innovative Studios, designed and priced for solo travelers; a wide range of Oceanview staterooms, Balcony and Mini-Suites; along with Spa Balcony, Mini-Suites and Suites in close proximity to the spa. Norwegian Getaway's sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, will begin sailing from her year-round home port of New York City in May 2013.</p><p>Norwegian Getaway will sail seven-day cruises from Miami to the Eastern <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean </a>beginning on February 1, 2014, with ports of call including Philipsburg, St. Maarten; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; and Nassau, Bahamas. Information on Norwegian Getaway's accommodations and itinerary can be found at <a>www.getaway.ncl.com</a>. To book a cruise on Norwegian Getaway, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 800-327-7030or visit <a>www.ncl.com</a>.</p><p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br />Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 46-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards for the fifth consecutive year.</p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line's largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010 and has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of <em>Travel Weekly</em> two years in a row and "Best Ship for Sea Days" by <em>Cruise Critic</em>. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, The Second City®, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.</p><p>The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, under construction for delivery in April 2013 and January 2014, along with one larger "Breakaway Plus" vessel for delivery in fall 2015. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway will be the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city, sailing to Bermuda for the summer beginning May 12, 2013. Norwegian Breakaway's features include hull art by legendary artist Peter Max, seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian, bakery by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss," and fitness classes and a retrospective display from the ship's iconic godmothers, the Rockettes®. The entertainment lineup includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy. Sister ship Norwegian Getaway, the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, will sail Eastern Caribbean voyages beginning in February 2014. Sailings for both vessels are now on sale.</p><p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at <a href="https://www.ncl.com/pressroom">www.ncl.com/pressroom</a>. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit <a href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>, follow us on <a href="https://www.ncl.com/facebook">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.ncl.com/twitter">Twitter</a>, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on <a href="http://pinterest.com/norwegiancruise/">Pinterest</a>, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p><p># # #</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-reports-results-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2012Norwegian Cruise Line Reports Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year 20122013-02-11T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line (NASDAQ: NCLH, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., NCL Corporation Ltd., "Norwegian" or "the Company"), today reported results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2012.</p><p><strong>2012 Full Year Highlights</strong></p><ul><li>-Net income of $173.1 million and diluted EPS of $0.97, excluding share-based compensation charge detailed below</li><li>-Adjusted EBITDA increase of 10%</li><li>-Net Yield increase of 1.6% (2.4% on a Constant Currency basis)</li><li>-Net Cruise Cost per Capacity Day Excluding Fuel ("NCC ex Fuel") decrease of 5.3% (decrease of 4.6% on a Constant Currency basis)</li><li>-Expansion of newbuild program with order for Breakaway Plus ship for delivery in Q4 2015 with option for second ship</li></ul><p><strong>2012 Fourth Quarter Highlights</strong></p><ul><li>-Net income of $5.6 million and diluted EPS of $0.04, excluding share-based compensation charge detailed below</li><li>-Adjusted EBITDA increase of 17%</li><li>-Net Yield increase of 2.5% (2.7% on a Constant Currency basis)</li><li>-NCC ex Fuel decrease of 6.7% (decrease of 5.9% on a Constant Currency basis)</li></ul><p>"We are very pleased to begin our journey as a public company by posting strong results for 2012," said Kevin Sheehan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. "In addition, our fourth quarter results marked our eighteenth consecutive quarter of year-over-year Adjusted EBITDA growth," continued Sheehan.</p><p><strong>2012 Full Year Results</strong></p><p>The Company reported full year 2012 net income of $173.1 million, or $0.97 diluted EPS, before a non-recurring, non-cash share-based compensation charge of $4.5 million related to former CEO, compared to net income of $126.9 million, or $0.71 diluted EPS, in 2011.</p><p>Revenue for the full year 2012 increased 2.6% to $2,276.2 million from $2,219.3 million. Net Yield increased 1.6%, or 2.4% on a Constant Currency basis, from higher yields from both passenger ticket and onboard and other revenue. NCC ex Fuel decreased 5.3% in the period, or 4.6% on a Constant Currency basis, as a result of cost improvement initiatives in all line items. The Company's fuel price per metric ton, net of hedges, increased to $664 from $571 from the same period last year. Despite the increase in fuel price, Net Cruise Cost per Capacity Day decreased 1.0%, or 0.5% on a Constant Currency basis.</p><p>"While 2012 included some unexpected challenges in the macro environment, our results demonstrate our ability to manage our operations through these external factors and report healthy growth," said Sheehan.</p><p><strong>2012 Fourth Quarter Results</strong></p><p>The Company reported fourth quarter 2012 net income of $5.6 million and diluted EPS of $0.04, before the aforementioned share-based compensation charge, compared to a net loss in 2011 of $(1.9) million, or $(0.01) diluted EPS. Revenue for 2012 increased to $503.2 million from $488.6 million in 2011.</p><p>Contributing to the increase in revenue were slightly higher Capacity Days in the quarter and a Net Yield improvement of 2.5%, or 2.7% on a Constant Currency basis, from higher ticket pricing and onboard spend per Capacity Day. NCC ex Fuel decreased 6.7%, or 5.9% on a Constant Currency basis, from the timing of certain repairs and maintenance expense, including dry-docks, and business improvement initiatives. The Company's fuel price per metric ton, net of hedges, increased to $695 from $573 in the same period last year. Including fuel expense, Net Cruise Cost per Capacity Day was essentially flat on both an as-reported and Constant Currency basis.</p><p><strong>Guidance for 2013</strong></p><p>In addition to the results for the fourth quarter and full year 2012, the Company also issued the following guidance which reflects its expectations for the first quarter and full year 2013.</p><p><strong>First Quarter 2013</strong><br />For the first quarter of 2013, compared to the same period in 2012, Net Yield is expected to increase between 2.5% and 3.5% (1) on both an as reported and Constant Currency basis. Net cruise cost excluding fuel per capacity day basis is expected to be flat to up 1.0% (2) on both an as reported and Constant Currency basis. Adjusted EPS (3) is expected to be in the range of $0.02 to $0.05. Fuel consumption is expected to be approximately 109,000 metric tons with a per metric ton price of approximately $670 (4), net of hedges.</p><p><strong>Full Year 2013</strong><br />For the full year 2013, compared to the same period in 2012, Net Yield is expected to increase between 3.5% and 5.5% (5) on both an as reported and Constant Currency basis. Fuel consumption is expected to be approximately 460,500 metric tons with a per metric ton price of approximately $695 (6), net of hedges. Adjusted EPS (3) is expected to be in the range of $1.20 to $1.40.</p><p>"2013 marks the beginning of the next chapter of Norwegian's growth story," commented Sheehan. "The delivery of our Breakaway and Breakaway Plus class vessels, designed to improve on the already successful platform of Norwegian Epic, along with our strong product proposition that offers a consistent experience throughout our fleet, has Norwegian well positioned for 2013 and beyond."</p><ol><li>(1) Based on the midpoint of guidance on an as reported basis, a 25 basis point change in Net Yield results in a change of approximately $1.0 million to Net Revenue ($0.40 to Net Yield).</li><li>(2) Based on the midpoint of guidance on an as reported basis, a 25 basis point change in NCC ex fuel per Capacity Day results in a change of approximately $0.5 million to NCC ex Fuel ($0.25 change to NCC ex Fuel per Capacity Day).</li><li>(3) Adjusted EPS guidance based on net income excluding one-time charges related to the Company's initial public offering, issuance of $300 million in senior unsecured notes, redemption of the full amount of the Company's outstanding $450 million 11.75% senior secured notes due 2016 and partial redemption of our outstanding $350 million 9.5% senior unsecured notes due 2018.</li><li>(4) A 10% increase in fuel price results in a change of approximately $2.0 million in fuel expense, net of hedges.</li><li>(5) Based on the midpoint of guidance on an as reported basis, a 25 basis point change in Net Yield results in a change of approximately $5.0 million to Net Revenue ($0.45 to Net Yield).</li><li>(6) A 10% increase in fuel price results in a change of approximately $11.5 million in fuel expense, net of hedges.</li></ol><p><strong>Subsequent Events</strong></p><p>On January 24, 2013 the Company closed on an initial public offering ("IPO") of 27,058,824 of its ordinary shares, including shares sold as a result of the full exercise by the underwriters of their option to purchase additional shares, at a price of $19.00 per share. In addition, on February 6, 2013, the Company closed on the sale of $300 million of senior unsecured notes due February 2018 at a coupon of 5.00% per annum. The notes were issued at a price of 99.451%. The aggregate net proceeds of the IPO and the notes offering, after deducting underwriting discounts, commissions, initial purchasers' discount and estimated fees and expenses, were used to prepay certain credit facilities, repay amounts pursuant to the Norwegian Sky Agreement, redeem the full amount of the outstanding $450 million 11.75% senior secured notes due 2016, redeem a portion of the outstanding $350 million 9.5% senior notes due 2018 and for general corporate purposes.</p><p>The results of the aforementioned transactions will be reflected in the Company's results for the first quarter of 2013.</p><p><strong>Conference Call</strong></p><p>The Company has scheduled a conference call for Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. EST to discuss fourth quarter and full year 2012 financial results. A link to the live webcast can be found on the Company's Investor Relations website at www.investor.ncl.com. A replay of the conference call will also be available on the website for one month after the call.</p><p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br />Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 46-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise like a Norwegian" on one of 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards for the fifth consecutive year.</p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line's largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010 and has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly two years in a row and "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic.</p><p>The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, under construction for delivery in April 2013 and January 2014, along with a "Breakaway Plus" vessel for delivery in fall 2015. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway will be the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city, sailing to Bermuda for the summer beginning May 12, 2013. Norwegian Breakaway's features include hull art by legendary artist Peter Max, seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian, bakery by Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC series "Cake Boss," and fitness classes and a retrospective display from the ship's iconic godmothers, the Rockettes®. The entertainment lineup includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy. Sister ship Norwegian Getaway, the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, will sail Eastern <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean</a> voyages beginning in February 2014. Sailings for both vessels are now on sale.</p><p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p><p><strong>Terminology</strong></p><p>Adjusted EBITDA. EBITDA adjusted for other income (expense) and other supplemental adjustments.</p><p>Adjusted Earnings per Share (EPS). Earnings per share adjusted for non-recurring, infrequent or unusual charges.</p><p>Adjusted Free Cash Flow. Net cash provided by operating activities less additions to property and equipment and other plus proceeds from newbuild financing facilities.</p><p>Adjusted Net Income. Net income adjusted for non-recurring, infrequent or unusual charges.</p><p>Berths. Double occupancy capacity per cabin (single occupancy per studio cabin) even though many cabins can accommodate three or more passengers.</p><p>Capacity Days. Available Berths multiplied by the number of cruise days for the period.</p><p>Constant Currency. A calculation whereby foreign currency-denominated revenues and expenses in a period are converted at the U.S. dollar exchange rate of a comparable period in order to eliminate the effects of foreign exchange fluctuations.</p><p>Corporate Reorganization. In connection with the consummation of the IPO, the Company's ordinary shares were exchanged for the ordinary shares of NCL Holdings, and NCL Holdings became the owner of 100% of the ordinary shares (representing a 97.3% economic interest) of the Company and parent company of NCL Corporation Ltd. (the "Corporate Reorganization"). The Corporate Reorganization was effected solely for the purpose of reorganizing our corporate structure.</p><p>Dry-dock. A process whereby a ship is positioned in a large basin where all of the fresh/sea water is pumped out in order to carry out cleaning and repairs of those parts of a ship which are below the water line.</p><p>EBITDA. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.</p><p>Gross Cruise Cost. The sum of total cruise operating expense and marketing, general and administrative expense.</p><p>Gross Yield. Total revenue per Capacity Day.</p><p>Net Cruise Cost. Gross Cruise Cost less commissions, transportation and other expense and onboard and other expense.</p><p>Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel. Net Cruise Cost less fuel expense.</p><p>Net Debt-to-Capitalization. Net Debt-to-Capitalization is defined as total debt less cash and cash equivalents ("Net Debt") divided by Net Debt plus shareholders' equity.</p><p>Net Revenue. Total revenue less commissions, transportation and other expense and onboard and other expense.</p><p>Net Yield. Net Revenue per Capacity Day.</p><p>Occupancy Percentage or Load Factor. The ratio of Passenger Cruise Days to Capacity Days. A percentage in excess of 100% indicates that three or more passengers occupied some cabins.</p><p>Passenger Cruise Days. The number of passengers carried for the period, multiplied by the number of days in their respective cruises.</p><p><strong>Non-GAAP Financial Measures</strong><br />We use certain non-GAAP financial measures, such as Net Revenue, Net Yield, Net Cruise Cost, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income to enable us to analyze our performance. We utilize Net Revenue and Net Yield to manage our business on a day-to-day basis and believe that they are the most relevant measures of our revenue performance because they reflect the revenue earned by us net of significant variable costs and are commonly used in the cruise industry to measure revenue performance. In measuring our ability to control costs in a manner that positively impacts net income, we believe changes in Net Cruise Cost and Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel to be the most relevant indicators of our performance and are commonly used in the cruise industry as a measurement of costs.</p><p>As our business includes the sourcing of passengers and deployment of vessels outside of North America, a portion of our revenue and expenses are denominated in foreign currencies, particularly euro and British pound sterling, which are subject to fluctuations in currency exchange rates versus our reporting currency, the U.S. dollar. In order to monitor results excluding these fluctuations, we calculate certain non-GAAP measures on a Constant Currency basis whereby current period revenue and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using currency exchange rates of the comparable period. We believe that presenting these non-GAAP measures on both a reported and Constant Currency basis is useful in providing a more comprehensive view of trends in our business.</p><p>We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is appropriate as a supplemental financial measure as it is used by management to assess operating performance, is a factor in the evaluation of the performance of management and is the primary metric used in determining the Company's performance incentive bonus paid to its employees. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is a useful measure in determining the Company's performance as it reflects certain operating drivers of the Company's business, such as sales growth, operating costs, marketing, general and administrative expenses and other operating income and expense. You are encouraged to evaluate each adjustment and the reasons we consider them appropriate for supplemental analysis. In evaluating Adjusted EBITDA, you should be aware that in the future we may incur expenses similar to the adjustments in this presentation. Our use of Adjusted EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider this measure in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Our presentation of Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items.</p><p>Adjusted EBITDA is not a defined term under GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA is not intended to be a measure of liquidity or cash flows from operations or measures comparable to net income as it does not take into account certain requirements such as capital expenditures and related depreciation, principal and interest payments and tax payments and it includes other supplemental adjustments.</p><p>In addition, we utilize Adjusted Net Income as a supplemental financial measure to demonstrate GAAP net income excluding non-recurring, infrequent or unusual charges. These charges vary from period to period; thus, our presentation of Adjusted Net Income may not be indicative of future adjustments or results.</p><p>Our non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to other companies. Please see a historical reconciliation of these measures to items in our consolidated financial statements.</p><p><strong>Note on Forward-Looking Statements</strong><br />This release may contain "forward-looking statements" intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words "expect," "anticipate," "goal," "project," "plan," "believe," "seek," "will," "may," "forecast," "estimate," "intend," "future," and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, which are not historical in nature. These forward-looking statements reflect Norwegian's current expectations, and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Among the important risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements are the adverse impact of the worldwide economic downturn and related factors; changes in cruise capacity, as well as capacity changes in the overall vacation industry; intense competition from other cruise companies as well as non-cruise vacation alternatives; our substantial leverage, including the inability to generate the necessary amount of cash to service our existing debt and repay our debt, including if payment is accelerated; changes in fuel prices or other cruise operating costs; the risks associated with operating internationally; the continued borrowing availability under our credit facilities; compliance with our debt covenants; our ability to incur significantly more debt despite our substantial existing indebtedness; the impact of volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets; adverse events impacting the security of travel; accidents and other incidents affecting the health, safety, security and vacation satisfaction of passengers or causing damage to ships; the impact of problems encountered at shipyards or with our contracts with shipyards; and other factors discussed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). For more information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those conveyed in the forward-looking statements, please refer to the "Risk Factors" section of the registration statement on Form S-1 filed by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. ("NCLH") with the SEC and subsequent filings by NCLH and the Company. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in expectations or events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements are based. In addition, certain financial measures in this website constitute non-GAAP financial measures as defined by Regulation G. A reconciliation of these items can be found on the Company's web site at www.investor.ncl.com</p><p><a href="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/2012-Q4-Financial-Tables.pdf">Click here</a> to view the financial tables.</p><p><strong>Investor Relations Contact</strong><br />Andrea DeMarco<br />(305) 468-2463<br />InvestorRelations@ncl.com</p><p><strong>Media Contact</strong><br />AnneMarie Mathews<br />(305) 436-4799<br />PublicRelations@ncl.com</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-hold-conference-call-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2012-earningsNorwegian Cruise Line To Hold Conference Call on Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2012 Earnings2013-02-05T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line (NASDAQ: NCLH, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., NCL Corporation Ltd., "Norwegian" or "the Company") will report fourth quarter and full year 2012 financial results after market close on Monday, February 11, 2013. The company will hold a conference call to discuss results on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The conference call will be webcast simultaneously via the company's Investor Relations Website, <a href="http://www.investor.ncl.com" target="_blank">www.investor.ncl.com</a>. A replay of the webcast will be available at the same site for a month following the call.</p>
<p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong></p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 46-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards for the fifth consecutive year.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line's largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010 and has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly two years in a row and "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, The Second City®, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.</p>
<p>The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, under construction for delivery in April 2013 and January 2014, along with one larger "Breakaway Plus" vessel for delivery in fall 2015. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway will be the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city, sailing to Bermuda for the summer beginning May 12, 2013. Norwegian Breakaway's features include hull art by legendary artist Peter Max, seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York chef Geoffrey Zakarian, bakery by Buddy Valastro, star of the popular TLC television series "Cake Boss" and "Next Great Baker," and fitness classes and a retrospective display from the ship's iconic godmothers, the Rockettes®. The entertainment lineup includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy. Norwegian Getaway, the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, will sail Eastern Caribbean voyages beginning in February 2014. Sailings for both vessels are now on sale.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
<p><strong>Investor Relations Contact</strong><br/>
Andrea DeMarco<br/>
(305) 468-2463<br/>
InvestorRelations@ncl.com</p>
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<p><strong>Media Contact</strong><br />
AnneMarie Mathews<br />
(305) 436-4799<br />
PublicRelations@ncl.com</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-announces-pricing-its-300000000-senior-notes-offeringNorwegian Cruise Line Announces the Pricing of Its $300,000,000 Senior Notes Offering2013-02-01T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL Corporation Ltd., "Norwegian" or the "Company"), a subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ: NCLH), announced today that it entered into an agreement to sell $300 million aggregate principal amount of 5.00% senior unsecured notes due February 2018 (the "Notes") in connection with a private offering (the "Offering") that is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). The Notes are to be issued at an issue price of 99.451%.</p>
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<p>The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering, together with borrowings under its senior secured revolving credit facilities, to redeem its $450 million 11.75% senior secured notes due 2016.</p>
<p>The Notes are being offered only to qualified institutional buyers in reliance on Rule 144A under the Securities Act, and outside the United States, only to non-U.S. investors pursuant to Regulation S. The Notes will not be initially registered under the Securities Act or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent an effective registration statement or an applicable exemption from registration requirements or a transaction not subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act or any state securities laws.</p>
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<p>This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which such offering, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. This press release is being issued pursuant to and in accordance with Rule 135c under the Securities Act.</p>
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<p><strong>Forward-Looking Statements </strong><br/>
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements concerning this proposed debt offering and any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate, or imply future results, performance, or achievements. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to economic, competitive, and technological factors outside Norwegian's control that may cause Norwegian's business, strategy, or actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. For information about the risks and uncertainties associated with Norwegian's business, please refer to Norwegian's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in expectations or events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements are based.</p>
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<p><strong>Investor Relations Contact</strong><br/>
Andrea DeMarco<br/>
(305) 468-2463<br/>
InvestorRelations@ncl.com</p>
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<p><strong>Media Contact</strong><br />
AnneMarie Mathews<br />
(305) 436-4799<br />
PublicRelations@ncl.com</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-announces-proposed-300000000-debt-offeringNorwegian Cruise Line Announces Proposed $300,000,000 Debt Offering2013-02-01T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL Corporation Ltd., "Norwegian" or the "Company"), a subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ: NCLH), announced today that it is proposing to issue $300 million aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due 2018 (the "Notes") in a private offering (the "Offering") that is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering, together with borrowings under its senior secured revolving credit facilities, to redeem its $450 million 11.75% senior secured notes due 2016.
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<p>The Notes are being offered only to qualified institutional buyers in reliance on Rule 144A under the Securities Act, and outside the United States, only to non-U.S. investors pursuant to Regulation S. The Notes will not be initially registered under the Securities Act or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent an effective registration statement or an applicable exemption from registration requirements or a transaction not subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act or any state securities laws.
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<p>This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which such offering, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. This press release is being issued pursuant to and in accordance with Rule 135c under the Securities Act.
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<p><strong>Forward-Looking Statements </strong><br/>
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements concerning this proposed debt offering and any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate, or imply future results, performance, or achievements. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to economic, competitive, and technological factors outside Norwegian's control that may cause Norwegian's business, strategy, or actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. For information about the risks and uncertainties associated with Norwegian's business, please refer to Norwegian's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in expectations or events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements are based.
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<p><strong>Investor Relations Contact</strong><br />
Andrea DeMarco<br />
(305) 468-2463<br />
InvestorRelations@ncl.com</p>
<p><strong>Media Contact</strong><br />
AnneMarie Mathews<br />
(305) 436-4799<br />
PublicRelations@ncl.com</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-announces-closing-initial-public-offeringNorwegian Cruise Line Announces Closing of Initial Public Offering2013-01-24T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ: NCLH) (the "Company" and together with NCL Corporation Ltd., "Norwegian"), today announced the closing of its previously announced initial public offering of 27,058,824 of its ordinary shares at a price of $19.00 per share. The number of shares sold includes 3,529,412 shares sold as a result of the full exercise by the underwriters of their option to purchase additional shares. The net proceeds of the offering, after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated expenses, were approximately $477.6 million.</p>
<p>UBS Investment Bank and Barclays acted as bookrunners and the representatives of the underwriters for the offering. Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Securities, Goldman, Sachs & Co. and J.P. Morgan also acted as bookrunners for the offering. DNB Markets, HSBC, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Wells Fargo Securities and Lebenthal Capital Markets acted as co-managers for the offering.</p>
<p>A registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with, and declared effective on January 17, 2013 by, the Securities and Exchange Commission. The offering is being made only by means of a written prospectus forming part of the effective registration statement. A copy of the final prospectus relating to the offering may be obtained from: UBS Securities LLC, Attention: Prospectus Department, 299 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10171, Phone (888) 827-7275; or Barclays Capital Inc., c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, Phone (888) 603-5847 or Barclaysprospectus@broadridge.com.</p>
<p>This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor will there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.</p>
<p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br />
Norwegian Cruise Line is a global cruise line operator, offering cruise experiences for guests with itineraries in North America (including Alaska and Hawaii), the Caribbean, Bermuda, the Mediterranean and the Baltic.</p>
<p><strong>Forward Looking Statements</strong><br />
This press release contains "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release that address activities, events or developments that Norwegian expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. These statements include but are not limited to forward-looking statements about the proposed offering of ordinary shares of Norwegian, the business of Norwegian and the anticipated use of proceeds from the offering. There can be no assurance that actual results will not differ from those expected by management of Norwegian. For more information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those conveyed in the forward-looking statements, please refer to the "Risk Factors" section of the amended registration statement on Form S-1 filed by Norwegian with the SEC on January 8, 2013 and the information included in subsequent amendments and other filings. These forward-looking statements are based on and include Norwegian's expectations as of the date hereof. Norwegian does not undertake any obligation to update or revise such forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur, or of which Norwegian becomes aware, after the date hereof.</p>
<p><strong>Investor Relations Contact</strong><br />
Andrea DeMarco<br />
(305) 468-2463<br />
InvestorRelations@ncl.com</p>
<p><strong>Media Contact</strong><br />
AnneMarie Mathews<br />
(305) 436-4799<br />
PublicRelations@ncl.com</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-announces-pricing-initial-public-offeringNorwegian Cruise Line Announces Pricing of Initial Public Offering2013-01-17T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ: NCLH), (the "Company" and together with NCL Corporation Ltd., "Norwegian"), today announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 23,529,412 of its ordinary shares at a price of $19.00 per share. In addition, the Company has granted underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to 3,529,412 additional ordinary shares at the initial public offering price. The shares are expected to begin trading on the NASDAQ Global Select Market on January 18, 2013 under the symbol "NCLH".</p>
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UBS Investment Bank and Barclays are acting as bookrunners and the representatives of the underwriters for the offering. Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Securities, Goldman, Sachs & Co. and J.P. Morgan are also acting as bookrunners for the offering. DNB Markets, HSBC, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Wells Fargo Securities and Lebenthal Capital Markets are acting as co-managers for the offering.
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A registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with, and declared effective on January 17, 2013 by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The offering is being made only by means of a written prospectus forming part of the effective registration statement. A copy of the final prospectus relating to the offering will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and may be obtained from: UBS Securities LLC, Attention: Prospectus Department, 299 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10171, Phone (888) 827-7275; or Barclays Capital Inc., c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, Phone (888) 603-5847 or <a href="mailto:Barclaysprospectus@broadridge.com">Barclaysprospectus@broadridge.com</a>.
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This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor will there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
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<strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br/>
Norwegian Cruise Line is a global cruise line operator, offering cruise experiences for guests with itineraries in North America (including Alaska and Hawaii), the Caribbean, Bermuda, the Mediterranean and the Baltic.
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<strong>Forward Looking Statements</strong><br/>
This press release contains "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release that address activities, events or developments that Norwegian expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. These statements include but are not limited to forward-looking statements about the proposed offering of ordinary shares of Norwegian, the business of Norwegian and the anticipated use of proceeds from the offering. There can be no assurance that actual results will not differ from those expected by management of Norwegian. For more information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those conveyed in the forward-looking statements, please refer to the "Risk Factors" section of the amended registration statement on Form S-1 filed by Norwegian with the SEC on January 8, 2013 and the information included in subsequent amendments and other filings. These forward-looking statements are based on and include Norwegian's expectations as of the date hereof. Norwegian does not undertake any obligation to update or revise such forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur, or of which Norwegian becomes aware, after the date hereof.</p>
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Investor Relations Contact<br/>
Andrea DeMarco<br/>
(305) 468-2463<br/>
<a href="mailto:InvestorRelations@ncl.com">InvestorRelations@ncl.com</a></p>
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Media Contact<br/>
AnneMarie Mathews<br/>
(305) 436-4799<br/>
<a href="mailto:PublicRelations@ncl.com">PublicRelations@ncl.com</a><br/>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-breakaway-gets-new-bossNorwegian Breakaway Gets A New Boss2013-01-13T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that Master Baker Buddy Valastro, star of the popular TLC television series "Cake Boss" and "Next Great Baker," will open an extension of his family business, Carlo's Bake Shop, on the new Norwegian Breakaway, coming to New York City in May 2013.</p><p>Featuring all of the delicious treats and confections that the original bakery is known for, Carlo's Bake Shop on Norwegian Breakaway will also give guests the opportunity to pre-order custom specialty cakes for celebrations such as birthdays and anniversaries. For a challenging and fun experience, Carlo's will offer cupcake decorating classes, where guests can learn some of Valastro's tricks of the trade.</p><p>"The New York area is known for its outstanding bakeries," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's chief executive officer. "As with all features of this new incredible ship, we wanted to bring not just a taste of the region to our guests, but the very best out there. Buddy is known as the ultimate baker, so we knew he was the best choice for our new bakery on Norwegian Breakaway. We are thrilled to welcome Buddy to the Norwegian family."</p><p>"Spending time with family is one of the most important things. A cruise is a wonderful opportunity for a family to relax and have fun together and that is one of the reasons why I wanted to bring Carlo's aboard this fantastic cruise ship," said Buddy Valastro. "I am thrilled to begin this partnership with Norwegian Cruise Line and open Carlo's Bake Shop on Norwegian Breakaway, the ultimate ship for families."</p><p>Carlo's Bake Shop will be located on Deck 8 in the former Cakestand location.</p><p>Featured menu items will include freshly baked cookies, cakes and pies, such as Buddy's famous Oreo, Dark Chocolate Mousse and Purple Groovy Fondant cakes; Italian butter cookies; biscottis; and an assortment of cupcakes. Luscious chocolate and vanilla cannolis, cream-filled lobster tails, and individual treats such as strawberry cheesecake, chocolate truffle and tiramisu round out the menu. The delectable goodies will be available for purchase à la carte.</p><p><strong>About Buddy</strong><br />Buddy Valastro is an accomplished fourth generation baker born into the business owned and operated by his parents since 1910. He grew up in Hoboken, New Jersey in an old-fashioned Italian family. He showed a flair for cake decorating at an early age.</p><p>For Valastro, 35, mixing eggs, sugar, butter and flour means a lot more than "making a cake." As a fourth generation baker, it's a constant source of pleasure, pride and creativity. Creating amazing cakes connects Buddy with the memory of his father Buddy Sr. and his extended Italian family history. His talent and passion for the family business, Carlo's Bakery, has earned the straight-talking cake expert the moniker, and TLC TV show, Cake Boss.</p><p>In December 2010, TLC premiered the spin-off series, Cake Boss: Next Great Baker, now in its third season, where Buddy challenged bakers from around the country to compete for a chance to work alongside the Valastro family at Carlo's. Proven he's a master when it comes to sweets, in Buddy's third TLC show, Kitchen Boss, he welcomes viewers into his kitchen to demonstrate he's just as skilled at savory items, preparing his family favorite Italian recipes.</p><p><strong>Norwegian Breakaway</strong><br />Designed as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway will bring the best of NYC to sea when she arrives to her year-round homeport in early May 2013, offering the high-caliber dining and entertainment options that New York is known for worldwide. To date, the company has revealed the ship's groundbreaking design, including an open-air boardwalk, The Waterfront, and 678 Ocean Place; a wide range of indoor and outdoor venues on three dynamic decks that will create a whole new complex at sea that enhances guests' connection with the ocean. Norwegian Breakaway's entertainment will include three Broadway shows: five-time Tony nominated ROCK OF AGES; the dance sensation BURN THE FLOOR; and CIRQUE DREAMS & DINNER JUNGLE FANTASY. The famed comedy troupe The Second City, Howl at the Moon dueling pianos, and New York's own Slam Allen will perform on the vessel. Norwegian Breakaway will also feature an exciting fireworks show on every cruise that will dazzle guests on the second to last night at sea each week, and will be the grand finale of a decadent 1980s-themed deck party.</p><p>Celebrity Chef and Food Network star Geoffrey Zakarian will also debut his first restaurant at sea on Norwegian Breakaway: Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian. The ship will feature a total of 28 dining options on board and an Ice Bar, which will be kept at 17 degrees Fahrenheit and feature New York City-inspired specialty cocktails, as well as ice sculptures of the Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty and the Chrysler Building to pay homage to New York City.</p><p>The top decks of Norwegian Breakaway will feature the first Aqua Park at sea with five full-size water slides, including twin Free Fall slides, the first ever at sea, and a three-story sports complex that includes the largest ropes course at sea, a nine-hole miniature golf course, basketball court, rock climbing wall and more.</p><p>The ship will also feature a rich mix of stateroom options including The Haven by Norwegian, comprised of 42 Suites at the top of the ship and 18 additional Suites located throughout the ship; the innovative Studios, designed and priced for solo travelers; the re-introduction of Oceanview staterooms, Balcony and Mini-Suites; along with Spa Balcony, Mini- Suites and Suites in close proximity to the spa.</p><p>For more information on the incredible features and accommodations on Norwegian Breakaway, visit www.breakaway.ncl.com. To book a cruise on Norwegian Breakaway, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 800-327-7030 or visit www.ncl.com. Comment on today's announcement on our Facebook page.</p><p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br />Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 46-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea.</p><p>Recently, the line was named "<a title="Europe Cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/european-cruises" target="_self">Europe's Leading Cruise Line</a>" by the World Travel Awards for the fifth consecutive year. Norwegian Cruise Line's largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010 and has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly two years in a row and "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, The Second City®, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.</p><p>The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, under construction for delivery in April 2013 and January 2014, along with one larger "Breakaway Plus" vessel for delivery in fall 2015. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway will be the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city, sailing to <a title="Bermuda Cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bermuda-cruises" target="_self">Bermuda</a> for the summer beginning May 12, 2013. Norwegian Breakaway's features include hull art by legendary artist Peter Max, seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York chef Geoffrey Zakarian, and fitness classes and a retrospective display from the ship's iconic godmothers, the Rockettes®. The entertainment lineup includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy. Norwegian Getaway, the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, will sail Eastern <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean</a> voyages beginning in February 2014. Sailings for both vessels are now on sale.</p><p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-breakaway-will-light-night-captivating-fireworks-show-every-cruiseNorwegian Breakaway Will Light Up the Night with Captivating Fireworks Show on Every Cruise2013-01-08T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is starting off 2013 with a "bang" by announcing that Norwegian Breakaway, the line's newest ship debuting this May in New York City, will feature an exciting fireworks show on every cruise. The environmentally-friendly pyrotechnics display will dazzle guests on the second to last night at sea each week, after the ship departs Bermuda during her summer inaugural season.</p>
<p>Building on the electrifying theme of the ship's headlining Broadway show, ROCK OF AGES, the awe-inspiring fireworks will be the grand finale of a decadent 1980s-themed deck party and will be set to a specially-selected playlist of classic 1980s hits by artists like Madonna, Devo and Prince.</p>
<p>"All the incredible entertainment and amenities on Norwegian Breakaway are going to wow our guests," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's CEO. "We wanted one additional element that would really blow them away and this incredible fireworks show is going to take the cruise to a new level of excitement."</p>
<p>As guests party the night away at the high-energy party under the stars in the open-air Spice H20 venue at the aft of the ship, they will be transported to the 1980s, where music and fun reigned supreme. In a breathtaking finale, a mesmerizing color-filled fireworks show will light up the night sky, right above the ship. The fully-produced show is a visual masterpiece that is set to a playlist of classic 80s hits including "Come on Feel the Noise," by Quiet Riot; "Whip It," by Devo; "Cherish," by Madonna; "Final Countdown," by Europe; and "Purple Rain," by Prince. As the fireworks blast to the beat of the music, guests will enjoy an experience unlike anything else offered at sea on New York's ship.</p>
<p>The 4,000 passenger Norwegian Breakaway will arrive in her year-round homeport of New York City on May 7, 2013. The ship will begin weekly summer seven-day cruises to Bermuda on Sunday, May 12, 2013 and the fireworks will be held on the second to last night of the cruise, after the ship departs Bermuda. From October 2013 through April 2014, New York's ship will offer voyages from the heart of Manhattan to the Bahamas & Florida and the Southern Caribbean.</p>
<p>To date, the company has revealed the ship's groundbreaking design, including The Waterfront and 678 Ocean Place; a wide range of indoor and outdoor venues on three dynamic decks that will create a whole new complex at sea that enhances guests' connection with the ocean. Norwegian Breakaway's entertainment will include three Broadway shows: five-time Tony nominated ROCK OF AGES; the dance sensation BURN THE FLOOR; and CIRQUE DREAMS & DINNER JUNGLE FANTASY. The famed comedy troupe The Second City, Howl at the Moon dueling pianos, and New York's own Slam Allen will also perform on the vessel. Celebrity Chef and Food Network star Geoffrey Zakarian will also debut his first restaurant at sea on Norwegian Breakaway: Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian.</p>
<p>The top decks of Norwegian Breakaway will feature the first Aqua Park at sea with five full-size water slides, including twin Free Fall slides, the first ever at sea, and a three-story sports complex that includes the largest ropes course at sea, a nine-hole miniature golf course, basketball court, rock climbing wall and more.</p>
<p>The ship will also feature a rich mix of stateroom options including The Haven by Norwegian, comprised of 42 Suites at the top of the ship and 18 additional Suites located throughout the ship; the innovative Studios, designed and priced for solo travelers; the re-introduction of Oceanview staterooms, Balcony and Mini-Suites; along with Spa Balcony, Mini- Suites and Suites in close proximity to the spa.</p>
<p>For more information on the incredible features and accommodations on Norwegian Breakaway, visit www.breakaway.ncl.com. To book a cruise on Norwegian Breakaway, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 800-327-7030 or visit www.ncl.com. Comment on today's announcement on our Facebook page.</p>
<p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br/>
Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 46-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" by the World Travel Awards for the fifth consecutive year.</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line's largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010 and has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly two years in a row and "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, The Second City®, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.</p>
<p>The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, under construction for delivery in April 2013 and January 2014, along with one larger "Breakaway Plus" vessel for delivery in fall 2015. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway will be the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city, sailing to Bermuda for the summer beginning May 12, 2013. Norwegian Breakaway's features include hull art by legendary artist Peter Max, seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York chef Geoffrey Zakarian, and fitness classes and a retrospective display from the ship's iconic godmothers, the Rockettes®. The entertainment lineup includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy. Norwegian Getaway, the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, will sail Eastern Caribbean voyages beginning in February 2014. Sailings for both vessels are now on sale.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-announces-launch-initial-public-offeringNorwegian Cruise Line Announces Launch of Initial Public Offering2013-01-08T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. ("Norwegian") and NCL Corporation Ltd. announced today the launch of Norwegian's initial public offering of 23,529,412 ordinary shares pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-1 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Norwegian will grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase an aggregate of up to 3,529,412 additional ordinary shares. Norwegian intends to list the ordinary shares on the NASDAQ Global Select Market and, subject to official notice of issuance, the ordinary shares will trade under the symbol "NCLH."</p><p>UBS Investment Bank and Barclays are acting as bookrunners and the representatives of the underwriters for the offering. Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Securities, Goldman, Sachs & Co. and J.P. Morgan are also acting as bookrunners for the offering. DNB Markets, HSBC, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Wells Fargo Securities and Apollo Global Securities are acting as co-managers for the offering.</p><p>The offering of these ordinary shares will be made only by means of a prospectus. A written prospectus, which meets the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, may be obtained <a href="http://sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1513761/000119312513006058/0001193125-13-006058-index.htm" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">here</span></a> or by contacting:<br />UBS Securities LLC<br />Attn: Prospectus Department<br />299 Park Avenue<br />New York, NY 10171<br />(888) 827-7275</p><p>Barclays Capital Inc.<br />c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions<br />1155 Long Island Avenue<br />Edgewood, NY 11717<br />Barclaysprospectus@broadridge.com<br />(888) 603-5847</p><p>A registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with the SEC, but has not yet been declared effective. These securities may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted prior to the time the registration statement becomes effective. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor will there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">About Norwegian Cruise Line</span></strong><br />Norwegian Cruise Line is a global cruise line operator, offering cruise experiences for guests with itineraries in North America (including <a title="Alaska Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/alaska-cruises" target="_self">Alaska</a> and <a title="Hawaii Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/hawaii-cruises" target="_self">Hawaii</a>), the <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="%20https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean</a>, Bermuda, the Mediterranean and the Baltic.</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Forward Looking Statements</span></strong><br />This press release contains "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release that address activities, events or developments that Norwegian expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. These statements include but are not limited to forward-looking statements about the proposed offering of ordinary shares of Norwegian, the business of Norwegian and the anticipated use of proceeds from the offering. There can be no assurance that actual results will not differ from those expected by management of Norwegian. For more information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those conveyed in the forward-looking statements, please refer to the "Risk Factors" section of the amended registration statement on Form S-1 filed by Norwegian with the SEC on January 8, 2013 and the information included in subsequent amendments and other filings. These forward-looking statements are based on and include Norwegian's expectations as of the date hereof. Norwegian does not undertake any obligation to update or revise such forward- looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur, or of which Norwegian becomes aware, after the date hereof.</p><p><strong>Contacts:</strong><br />Andrea DeMarco<br />(305) 468-2463</p><p>AnneMarie Mathews<br />(305) 436-4799</p><p> </p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-opens-summer-and-year-round-2014-itinerariesNorwegian Opens Summer and Year-Round 2014 Itineraries2012-12-11T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line today announced and opened for sale its 2014 summer and year-round cruises. The deployment includes the line's newest and most innovative ships Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway in their respective homeports of New York and Miami, along with three ships in Alaska, and four in Europe for the summer. Norwegian will also continue to offer its unique Hawaii cruises year-round on Pride of America from Honolulu and short Bahamas itineraries year-round on Norwegian Sky.</p>
<p>"With our new ships joining the fleet combined with our existing ships sailing to a variety of destinations, we have a robust offering of exciting cruises for our guests to choose from in 2014," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian's chief executive officer. "We continue to offer our guests the freedom and flexibility to cruise to summer destinations such as Europe, Alaska and Bermuda on some of the youngest ships in the industry with the most innovative programming, entertainment and dining at sea."</p>
<p><b>Bermuda</b><p>
<p>Norwegian will continue its tradition of sailing from both Boston and New York City to the pink sand beaches of Bermuda between May and October, 2014.</p>
<p>Norwegian Breakaway will enter her second season in Bermuda, sailing from New York City on seven-day cruises every Sunday from May 4, 2014 through September 28, 2014.</p>
<p>From Boston, guests can set sail on a seven-day cruise on board Norwegian Dawn, every Friday, from May 9, 2014 through October 31, 2014.</p>
<p><b>Caribbean</b></p>
<p>Norwegian's newest ship, Norwegian Getaway, will sail year-round from Miami to the Eastern Caribbean on seven-day cruises every Saturday beginning February 1, 2014. Ports of call include: Philipsburg, St. Maarten; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; and Nassau, Bahamas.</p>
<p><b>Alaska</b></p>
<p>Three ships will sail Alaska in the summer of 2014: Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian Jewel from Seattle, and Norwegian Sun from Vancouver, British Columbia and Whittier, Alaska.</p>
<p>Norwegian Jewel, departing Saturdays, will sail a series of 18 seven-day Sawyer Glacier cruises from Seattle between May 17, 2014 and September 13, 2014. Departing Sundays, Norwegian Pearl will set sail a series of 19 seven-day Glacier Bay itineraries from May 18, 2014 through September 21, 2014.</p>
<p>Norwegian Sun will sail from Vancouver, British Columbia to Whittier, Alaska and from Whittier to Vancouver on Mondays from May 19, 2014 through September 22, 2014. Sailing north from Vancouver, guests will enjoy a cruise through the Inside Passage, Glacier Bay and Hubbard Glacier and visits to Ketchikan, Skagway and Juneau, Alaska. On Norwegian Sun's Southbound itineraries from Whittier, Alaska guests will cruise the Inside Passage, Sawyer Glacier and Hubbard Glacier and enjoy stops in Ketchikan, Skagway, Juneau and Icy Strait Point, Alaska.</p>
<p><b>Europe</b></p>
<p>Norwegian Epic will return to Europe for her fourth season, sailing a series of 24 seven-day Western Mediterranean itineraries from Barcelona, Spain and from Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy, between May 11, 2014 and October 19, 2014. The itinerary features five exciting ports of call in three different countries: Italy, Spain and France and includes a stop in the very chic port of Cannes, France.</p>
<p>Norwegian Star will sail a series of nine-day Baltic Capitals cruises from Copenhagen, Denmark between May 19, 2014 and September 13, 2014. This exciting itinerary includes an overnight in St. Petersburg, Russia, as well as a scenic sail through the Stockholm Archipelago following the ship's afternoon departure from Stockholm, Sweden.</p>
<p>On September 22, 2014, Norwegian Star will embark the popular, 14-day Norway, Iceland and Faroe Islands itinerary from Copenhagen, Denmark visiting Bergen and Alesund, Norway; Lerwick, Shetland Islands; Thorshavn, Faroe Islands; Reykjavik, Iceland; Glasgow, Scotland; and Dublin, Ireland.</p>
<p>Norwegian Jade will sail alternating seven-day cruises to the Greek Isles and Adriatic, Greece and Turkey from Venice, Italy between May 10, 2014 and October 18, 2014. Guests may also choose to combine these two exciting itineraries to enjoy the ultimate 14-day adventure.</p>
<p>For an incredible combination of eastern and western Mediterranean itineraries, guests can embark on Norwegian Jade's ultimate Mediterranean voyage. This one-time-only itinerary sets sail from Venice, Italy on July 12, 2014 and visits some of Europe's most sought-after ports of call including Athens (Piraeus), Greece; Ephesus (Izmir), Greece; Santorini, Greece; Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy; Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy; Cannes, France; Valletta, Malta; and Messina, Sicily.</p>
<p>Norwegian Spirit will offer spectacular 12-day Grand Mediterranean voyages from April 24, 2014 through November 2, 2014. Guests can choose to depart from either Barcelona or Venice on this incredible itinerary that visits five different countries – Italy, France, Spain, Greece and Turkey.</p>
<p><b>Bahamas and Florida</b></p>
<p>Norwegian Gem will sail from New York City on a series of 19 seven-day Bahamas & Florida cruises between May 3, 2014 and September 6, 2014. This popular family-friendly itinerary includes a stop in Port Canaveral (Orlando and the beaches), Florida and also features exclusive Nickelodeon programming on board.</p>
<p>For a shorter cruise option, Norwegian Sky will continue sailing three and four-day cruises to the Bahamas year-round from Miami departing Fridays and Mondays. Ports of call include: Nassau, Grand Bahama Island and Great Stirrup Cay, Norwegian's private island.</p>
<p><b>Hawaii</b></p>
<p>Pride of America will continue to sail her seven-day Hawaii itinerary departing from Honolulu every Saturday through April 2016. Ports of call include an overnight in Kahului, Maui; Hilo, Hawai`i; Kona, Hawai`i; an overnight in Nãwiliwili, Kaua`i; and an afternoon cruise past the breathtaking Nãpali Coast.</p>
<p>To book these new sailings in conjunction with the "The Upgrade WAVE" sales event, contact a travel professional, call 866-234-7350 or visit www.ncl.com.</p>
<p>About Norwegian Cruise Line</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 46-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea.</p>
<p>Norwegian's largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010 and has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly and "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, The Second City®, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.</p>
<p>The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, under construction for delivery in April 2013 and January 2014, along with one larger "Breakaway Plus" vessel for delivery in fall 2015. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway will be the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city, sailing to Bermuda for the summer beginning May 12, 2013. Norwegian Breakaway's features include hull art by legendary artist Peter Max, seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York chef Geoffrey Zakarian, and fitness classes and a retrospective display from the ship's iconic godmothers, the Rockettes®. The entertainment lineup includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy. Norwegian Getaway, the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, will sail Eastern Caribbean voyages beginning in February 2014. Sailings for both vessels are now on sale.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/miami-artist-david-lebo-le-batard-unveils-his-design-norwegian-getaways-hull-artworkMiami Artist David "Lebo" Le Batard Unveils His Design For Norwegian Getaway's Hull Artwork2012-12-03T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/Getaway-Hullwork-Art.jpg">
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that popular Miami modern artist and muralist David "LEBO" Le Batard has been commissioned to paint the signature hull artwork for Norwegian Getaway, launching in January 2014. At an event held at LEBO's Wynwood studio, the company also revealed the hull artwork, which features a whimsical tropical ocean theme complete with a mermaid holding the sun, pelicans and palm trees, befitting the ship's year-round home port of Miami.</p>
<p>"Norwegian Getaway will be Miami's ship and, therefore, we wanted to ensure that her hull was designed by an artist with strong ties to Miami and the Latin community," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's chief executive officer. "Having begun his career in South Florida, Dave is an artist that is entrenched here. His work adorns the city and I've learned that he is also a genuinely nice guy. He is a shining star in Miami, as well as the global art community."</p>
<img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/David-Le-Batard.jpg">
<p>Born in New York City in 1972 to Cuban Émigré parents, LEBO was raised in South Florida and was heavily influenced by Miami's Cuban art scene.</p>
<p>"Having grown up in South Florida, the ocean has been an immense presence in my life and has been infused into my work as an artist," said David "LEBO" Le Batard. "When I was asked to design the artwork for Norwegian Getaway, I saw an opportunity to create a prominent image, one that would surely help define the Miami seascape and illustrate the world-class experience that Norwegian Cruise Line has come to stand for. It is truly an honor to have been offered this canvas, as it gives the world an opportunity to see my work in a way few artists ever get to see in their entire lives."</p>
<p>According to LEBO, Norwegian Getaway's hull art design is centered on a mythical mermaid, an iconic image that represents humanity's connection to the sea, and features her seemingly skimming across the surface of the water. Surrounding the mermaid is a fusion of sea and sky dancing across the ship, where three pelicans gracefully glide along in the artist's version of a tropical paradise.</p>
<p>"LEBO's incredible design reflects all of the elements that Miami is known for – sea, sun and paradise," said Sheehan. "This artwork will surely make Norwegian Getaway an iconic part of the Miami skyline when she arrives as Miami's largest year-round ship in 2014."</p>
<p>With paintings on exhibition in museums and galleries worldwide including Detroit, Los Angeles, New Orleans, New York, Toronto, South Africa, Germany and Italy, LEBO is one of Miami's most beloved and predominant Modern artists. His murals and site-specific installations have energized communities such as Miami's Calle Ocho, Uptown New Orleans and downtown San Francisco. Inspired by his work on Norwegian Getaway, LEBO will be revealing his latest series of paintings, entitled "Where our souls meet the sea," during Art Basel week in Miami.</p>
<p>Widely recognized for his work in a wide spectrum of creative mediums including murals, paintings and sculptures, LEBO (www.lebostudios.com) is known as the innovator of Post-modern Cartoon Expressionism, a movement that combines cartoon imagery with bold color and unique linear composition. The resulting art ranges from abstract to highly narrative, creating an artistic movement prized among naturalists and architects. LEBO's formal arts training began at Florida International University in Miami and further developed during his residency at the International Museum of Cartoon Art in Boca Raton, Florida.</p>
<p>His work with such renowned companies as Gibson Guitars, Ferrari and Harley Davidson, as well as Latin pop singer Gloria Estefan, whose newest album cover features his design, has cemented his status as one of the preeminent modern artists of his generation.</p>
<p>Currently being built at Meyer Werft in Germany, Norwegian Getaway will be 146,600 gross tons and offer a wide range of accommodations. The ship represents an opportunity for the Norwegian guest to "get away" from the routine of work, school, and daily stress, and find a true respite at sea that reflects the energy and culture that Miami is known for worldwide.</p>
<p>The ship will also feature a rich mix of stateroom options, including The Haven by Norwegian, comprised of 42 Suites at the top of the ship in an exclusive, private key-card enclave and 22 additional Suites located throughout the ship; the innovative Studios, designed and priced for solo travelers; a wide range of Oceanview staterooms, Balcony and Mini-Suites; along with Spa Balcony, Mini-Suites and Suites in close proximity to the spa. Norwegian Getaway's sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, will begin sailing from her year-round home port of New York City in May 2013.</p>
<p>Norwegian Getaway will sail seven-day cruises from Miami to the Eastern Caribbean beginning on February 1, 2014, with ports of call including Philipsburg, St. Maarten; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; and Nassau, Bahamas. Information on Norwegian Getaway's accommodations and itinerary can be found at www.getaway.ncl.com. To book a cruise on Norwegian Getaway, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 800-327-7030 or visit www.ncl.com.</p>
<p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br />
Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 46-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea.</p>
<p>Norwegian's largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010 and has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly and "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, The Second City®, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids.
Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.</p>
<p>The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, under construction for delivery in April 2013 and January 2014,
along with one larger "Breakaway Plus" vessel for delivery in fall 2015.</p>
<p>Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway will be the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city, sailing to Bermuda for the summer beginning May 12, 2013. Norwegian Breakaway's features include hull art by legendary artist Peter Max, seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York chef Geoffrey Zakarian, and fitness classes and a retrospective display from the ship's iconic godmothers, the Rockettes®. The entertainment lineup includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy. Norwegian Getaway, the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, will sail Eastern Caribbean voyages beginning in February 2014. Sailings for both vessels are now on sale.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-return-houstonNorwegian Cruise Line to Return to Houston2012-11-15T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line and the Port of Houston Authority announced today that they have reached an agreement for Norwegian to sail seasonally from Houston for three years, totaling 75 calls, with an option to extend for up to two years. Beginning in the fall of 2014, Norwegian will bring the 2,374-passenger Norwegian Jewel to Houston to sail seven-day Western Caribbean cruises. The line's return to Houston marks the first time Norwegian has had a ship sailing from the city since Norwegian Dream in 2007. Economic activity from the cruise line each season is expected to generate $50 million* annually, including local purchases of $3.6 million. A total of 222 jobs will be touched, including the creation of almost 100 new jobs. An estimated $941,000 in state and local taxes is anticipated.</p>
<p>"With the growth of our capacity from the upcoming additions of our two new ships -- Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, we can expand our existing fleet into new homeports," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's chief executive officer. "We listened to the feedback from our travel partners and guests who have been requesting our return to Houston. We are also going back in a big way by sending one of our Jewel-class Freestyle Cruising ships to their very impressive new cruise terminal."</p>
<p>"The Port of Houston Authority is elated that Norwegian Cruise Line has agreed to return to Houston and sail from its state-of-the-art cruise facility located in Pasadena, Texas," said James T. Edmonds, Chairman of the Port of Houston Authority Commission. "Norwegian's presence plays a critical role in Port-related activity, as well as the greater Houston's tourism industry. We eagerly anticipate Norwegian's Jewel's arrival in 2014, when the Port of Houston celebrates its 100th anniversary, and look forward to a long and successful partnership."</p>
<p>The Bayport Cruise Terminal located in Pasadena, Texas is just outside of Houston is an exciting home port city for cruise travelers looking for efficient and world-class services before and after their cruise. It is conveniently accessible to both major Houston airports. The 96,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility combines visual appeal, passenger convenience, accessibility and innovative security systems. Passenger access from parking and drop-off areas is immediately adjacent to the front of the terminal. Covered walkways connect the building to bus and private passenger drop-offs and taxi stands. Once inside the terminal, passengers' first-class experience continues in the expansive great area. The cruise terminal's proximity to fine restaurants and hotels make it an ideal point of disembarkation.</p>
<p>The 93,500 gross-ton Norwegian Jewel offers an array of incredible accommodations including The Haven, Norwegian's exclusive and luxurious suite accommodations, featuring the largest suites at sea – the 5,000 square foot, three-bedroom Garden Villas. The Haven also includes 10 Courtyard Villas that share a private courtyard, complete with swimming pool, whirlpool and a gym. These villas also have access to a private sundeck with large two-person sun beds and hammocks. Positioned high atop the ship, the villas boast incredible ocean views, and impressive amenities, typically found at five-star land-based resorts, including butler and concierge service.</p>
<p>Guests will also enjoy the beautiful views from comfortable mini-suite and balcony staterooms, in addition to an array of well-appointed ocean view and inside staterooms.</p>
<p>Vacationers sailing from Houston will also love all of Norwegian Jewel's 14 delectable dining options including French, Asian, American, Norwegian's signature steak house, Cagney's; and the line's newest restaurant, Moderno Churasscaria, a Brazilian-style steakhouse.</p>
<p>As far as activities and entertainment go, Norwegian Jewel has it all. During the day, guests can lounge around the swimming pools or relax in one of four hot tubs, try their luck in the casino; grab at drink at one of the 10 bars and lounges; get pampered in the full-service spa and salon; work off the delicious food in the fitness center offering state-of-the-art exercise equipment or marvel at world-class entertainment.</p>
<p>Families will delight in the exclusive Nickelodeon programming found on board. Activities include breakfast with the characters, where kids – and adults – can eat, sing and play with SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, Patrick, Diego and more; Dora's Dance Party, where kids can join Dora and the Nickelodeon cast to dance and sing along; meet and greets with popular Nickelodeon characters, including SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer and many more. There are also other family activities offered, including Nick Jr. story time, family trivia and special arts and crafts sessions.</p>
<p>Kid's will also have a blast in the line's new kid's program, Splash Academy (ages 2 - 12), and teens program, Entourage (ages 13 - 17), supervised by high-qualified and trained youth counselors. Both Splash Academy and Entourage feature a different theme every day. Whether it's ocean-related, pirates, space cowboys, jungle fever or circus, every day offers a new surprise tailored to the individual age groups.</p>
<p>Norwegian's cruises from Houston will go on sale to the public in mid-December 2012. To book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 800-327-7030 or visit www.ncl.com.</p>
<p>*Data according to the firm Martin Associates.</p>
<p>About the Port of Houston Authority</p>
<p>For nearly 100 years, the Port of Houston Authority has owned or operated the public cargo-handling facilities of the Port of Houston – the nation's largest port for foreign waterborne tonnage.</p>
<p>The port is an economic engine for the Houston region, the state of Texas and the nation. It supports the creation of more than one million statewide jobs and more than 2.1 million nationwide jobs, and the generation of economic activity totaling more than $178.5 billion in Texas and $499 billion across the nation. For more information, visit the Port Authority website at: www.portofhouston.com</p>
<p>About Norwegian Cruise Line</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 46-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea.</p>
<p>Norwegian's largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010 and has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly and "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise Line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, The Second City®, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.</p>
<p>The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, under construction for delivery in April 2013 and January 2014, along with one larger "Breakaway Plus" vessel for delivery in fall 2015. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway will be the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city, sailing to Bermuda for the summer beginning May 12, 2013. Norwegian Breakaway's features include hull art by legendary artist Peter Max, seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York chef Geoffrey Zakarian, and fitness classes and a retrospective display from the ship's iconic godmothers, the Rockettes®. The entertainment lineup includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy. Norwegian Getaway, the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, will sail Eastern Caribbean voyages beginning in February 2014. Sailings for both vessels are now on sale.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/pride-america-fares-increase-2013Pride of America Fares to Increase in 20132012-11-08T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line today announced that based on strong demand for its Hawai`i cruise, it will raise fares an average of 10 percent on Pride of America for new bookings beginning January 1, 2013. The only large US-flagged cruise ship, Pride of America sails year-round from Honolulu on a spectacular seven-day inter-island Hawai`i cruise, featuring close to 100 hours in port and overnights in both Maui and Kaua`i. Ports of call include Kahului, Maui; Hilo, Hawai`i; Kona, Hawai`i; Nãwiliwili, Kaua`i; and an afternoon cruise past the breathtaking Nãpali Coast. This cruise was recently voted the "Best Hawai`i" itinerary by Porthole Cruise Magazine in their 13th Annual Readers' Choice Awards.</p>
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<p>"Because she is US-flagged and crewed, Pride of America is in the unique position of being the only cruise ship that can sail to the four islands of Hawai`i from Honolulu without visiting a foreign port," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's chief executive officer. "As a result of this unique offering, there is strong, ongoing demand for the ship, propelled by record-breaking guest satisfaction scores. This is a spectacular one-of-a-kind itinerary and the cruise delivers an incredible value for the money compared to the high cost of land-based vacations in Hawai`i."</p>
<p>As her name implies, the 2,124-passenger Pride of America, celebrates a ‘Best of America' theme inspired by favorite places in the United States. From the Capitol Atrium to the Alaska-influenced Gold Rush Pub to a New Orleans' Mardi Gras Cabaret Lounge and Hawai`i-themed Aloha Café and Waikiki Bars, guests experience the flavor of the U.S. while visiting the country's beautiful 50th state. The ship features 14 restaurants, nine bars and lounges, dynamic public rooms such as the Hollywood Theater, expansive children's area featuring Norwegian's new Splash Academy children's programs and the state-of-the-art Santa Fe Spa & Fitness Center. The heart of the ship, the Capitol Atrium, is inspired by the Capitol Building and White House and features a decorative stone floor and a stunning backlit glass dome.</p>
<p>The company also recently announced that Pride of America will receive major enhancements beginning in March 2013, including the addition of 24 ultra-luxurious suites, four Studio staterooms and four inside staterooms; Moderno Churrascaria, the line's signature Brazilian-style steakhouse; ship wide wireless internet connectivity; new carpeting throughout; flat screen televisions in all staterooms; updated décor; upgrades to the fitness center; new directional signage; renovations to the gift shop, photo gallery and art gallery; and much more.</p>
<p>Guests wishing to book a cruise on Pride of America should contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit www.ncl.com.</p>
<p>About Norwegian Cruise Line</p>
</p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 46-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea.</p>
<p>Norwegian's largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010 and has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly and "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, The Second City®, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.</p>
<p>The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, under construction for delivery in April 2013 and January 2014, along with one larger "Breakaway Plus" vessel for delivery in fall 2015. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway will be the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city, sailing to Bermuda for the summer beginning May 12, 2013. Norwegian Breakaway's features include hull art by legendary artist Peter Max, seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York chef Geoffrey Zakarian, and fitness classes and a retrospective display from the ship's iconic godmothers, the Rockettes®. The entertainment lineup includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy. Norwegian Getaway, the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, will sail Eastern Caribbean voyages beginning in February 2014. Sailings for both vessels are now on sale.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-breakaway-puts-nyc-ice-new-york-inspired-ice-barNorwegian Breakaway Puts NYC on Ice with New York-Inspired Ice Bar2012-11-06T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/Breakaway-Ice-Bar-2.jpg" alt="" /></p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that Norwegian Breakaway, the line's newest ship, will offer a true Ice Bar on board, which will be kept at 17 degrees Fahrenheit and will feature ice sculptures of the Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty and the Chrysler Building to pay homage to New York City, its year-round homeport. The Ice Bar will also feature New York City-inspired specialty cocktails.</p><p>Following the successful introduction of the first-ever ice bar at sea on board Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Breakaway will also have a unique arctic-like frozen chamber, guaranteed to give guests the ultimate chill. The bar, seating and glasses will all be made entirely from ice. Located on deck eight, the Ice Bar will accommodate approximately 25 guests at a time who will be given hooded coats and gloves to keep warm, since the room's temperature will not rise above 17 degrees Fahrenheit.</p><p>Entrance to the Ice Bar can be reserved from 5:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. nightly at a nominal cover charge that includes two signature cocktails. The Ice Bar will feature six New York City-inspired specialty drinks including:</p><ul><li>- Spiked Apple Juice: Vodka, sour apple schnapps, melon liqueur and a splash of fresh lemon sour;</li><li>- Broadway Dreams: Vodka and ice wine chilled straight;</li><li>- Yellow Cab: Vodka, peach schnapps and orange juice;</li><li>- Times Square Lights: Citron vodka, blue curacao and fresh lemon sour;</li><li>- Central Park: Citron vodka, ice wine, and lemon/lime soda;</li><li>- Rock Center: Ice wine, vodka, blue curacao and club soda.</li></ul><p>The Ice Bar will also serve two non-alcoholic beverages - the Lady Liberty, made of strawberry puree, pineapple juice and lemon juice, and the Coney Island, with orange juice, vanilla ice cream and milk. All drinks are served in specially-created glasses made entirely of ice.</p><p>Norwegian Breakaway</p><p>The 4,000 passenger Norwegian Breakaway will arrive in her year-round homeport of New York City in early May 2013. The ship will begin weekly summer seven-day cruises to <a title="Bermuda Cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bermuda-cruises" target="_self">Bermuda </a>on Sunday, May 12, 2013. From October 2013 through April 2014, New York's ship will offer voyages from the heart of Manhattan to the<a title="Bahamas & Florida Cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bahamas-florida-cruises" target="_self"> Bahamas & Florida</a> and the Southern Caribbean.</p><p>To date, the company has revealed the ship's groundbreaking design, including The Waterfront and 678 Ocean Place; a wide range of indoor and outdoor venues on three dynamic decks that will create a whole new complex at sea that enhances guests' connection with the ocean. Norwegian Breakaway's entertainment will include three Broadway shows: five-time Tony nominated ROCK OF AGES; the dance sensation BURN THE FLOOR; and CIRQUE DREAMS & DINNER JUNGLE FANTASY. The famed comedy troupe The Second City, Howl at the Moon dueling pianos, and New York's own Slam Allen will also perform on the vessel. Celebrity Chef and Food Network star Geoffrey Zakarian will also debut his first restaurant at sea on Norwegian Breakaway: Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian.</p><p>The top decks of Norwegian Breakaway will feature the first Aqua Park at sea with five full-size water slides, including twin Free Fall slides, the first ever at sea, and a three-story sports complex that includes the largest ropes course at sea, a nine-hole miniature golf course, basketball court, rock climbing wall and more.</p><p>The ship will also feature a rich mix of stateroom options including The Haven by Norwegian, comprised of 42 Suites at the top of the ship and 18 additional Suites located throughout the ship; the innovative Studios, designed and priced for solo travelers; the re-introduction of Oceanview staterooms, Balcony and Mini-Suites; along with Spa Balcony, Mini- Suites and Suites in close proximity to the spa.</p><p>For more information on the incredible features and accommodations on Norwegian Breakaway, visit www.breakaway.ncl.com. To book a cruise on Norwegian Breakaway, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 800-327-7030 or visit www.ncl.com. Comment on today's announcement on our Facebook page.</p><p>About Norwegian Cruise Line</p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 46-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea.</p><p>Norwegian's largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010 and has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly and "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, The Second City®, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.</p><p>The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, under construction for delivery in April 2013 and January 2014, along with one larger "Breakaway Plus" vessel for delivery in fall 2015. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway will be the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city, sailing to Bermuda for the summer beginning May 12, 2013. Norwegian Breakaway's features include hull art by legendary artist Peter Max, seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York chef Geoffrey Zakarian, and fitness classes and a retrospective display from the ship's iconic godmothers, the Rockettes®. The entertainment lineup includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy. Norwegian Getaway, the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, will sail Eastern <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean</a> voyages beginning in February 2014. Sailings for both vessels are now on sale.</p><p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p><p># # #</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-reports-results-third-quarter-2012Norwegian Cruise Line Reports Results for Third Quarter 20122012-10-30T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL Corporation Ltd., "Norwegian" or "the Company") today reported results for the quarter ended September 30, 2012.</p><p>Operating income increased 8.8% to $174.1 million in the third quarter of 2012 compared to $160.0 million in 2011 with an improvement in operating margin to 25.8% from 24.0%. Adjusted EBITDA grew 7.2% to $223.6 million from $208.6 million with an increase in Adjusted EBITDA margin to 33.2% from 31.3%. Net Revenue increased 1.8% to $498.4 million primarily due to an increase in Net Yield. With increases in both ticket and onboard and other revenue, Net Yield improved 1.0%, or 2.6% on a Constant Currency basis.</p><p>Net Cruise Cost per Capacity Day decreased 3.3% in the period, or 2.1% on a Constant Currency basis. This decrease reflects lower ship operating expenses, timing of repair and maintenance expense, and efficiencies from business improvement initiatives partially offset by a 13.5% increase in the per metric ton cost of fuel to $679. Excluding fuel expense, Net Cruise Cost per Capacity Day decreased 7.7%, or 6.2% on a Constant Currency basis.</p><p>"Posting these great results, despite the challenging economic environment in Europe where we had a record deployment, is a testament to the discipline and rigor instilled at Norwegian to continuously improve quarter after quarter," said Kevin Sheehan, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer. "Our results reflect strategic pricing programs, benefits from process improvements and other enhancement initiatives which resulted in a nine percent improvement in operating income," continued Sheehan.</p><p>Interest expense, net for the quarter decreased $2.7 million while other income increased $3.9 million. Net income for the quarter increased 19.2% to $128.2 million on revenue of $674.4 million from net income of $107.5 million on revenue of $666.6 million.</p><p><strong>Quarter Highlights</strong><br />During the quarter, the Company announced upcoming enhancements to Pride of America, Norwegian's US-flagged ship which sails exclusive seven-day itineraries in Hawai'i. Twenty-four new suites and four new studio staterooms will be added, bringing the ship's capacity to approximately 2,200 Berths. The new suites will include two 566 square foot Owners Suites with the remainder designated as Family Suites ranging in size from 363 to 416 square feet. All suites include dedicated butler and concierge services and access to private dining for breakfast and lunch. During her 14-day dry-dock, Pride of America will also be outfitted with Norwegian's signature Brazilian steakhouse, Moderno Churrascaria. Other enhancements include shipwide Wi-Fi, flat screen televisions in all staterooms and upgrades to the fitness center, gift shop, and photo and art galleries.</p><p>The Company also added two interactive experiences to Great Stirrup Cay, its private island in the <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean</a>. These include the Stingray Encounter which allows guests to swim with the island's friendly stingrays and the Fate of the Fancy Snorkel Adventure which takes guests on an underwater journey to discover the abandoned wreckage of The Fancy. For guests preferring to relax on the sandy beach there is the new Light House Beach Bar presented by Patron.</p><p>Progress on the Company's groundbreaking Breakaway class vessels continues as scheduled. During the quarter, Norwegian Breakaway continued to strengthen ties with her homeport of New York City. In September, the ship's hull art, designed by legendary Peter Max, was revealed showcasing two icons of New York, the city's skyline as well as the Statue of Liberty. The theme of New York icons continued with the announcement of Norwegian Breakaway's godmothers, the Rockettes® from New York's famed Radio City Music Hall. The godmother relationship goes well past the ship's inaugural and christening with a marketing partnership which names Norwegian as the official cruise line of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall. The partnership also includes two Rockettes sailing on select voyages and offering special fitness classes, photo opportunities and more. Guests will also enjoy a Rockettes retrospective in the ship's library, as well as featured beverages and more. Guests on Norwegian Breakaway will also be able to take advantage of the ship's groundbreaking, two-level spa and fitness facility. Highlights include the first-ever salt room at sea, a thermal suite and 22 treatment rooms offering more than 50 services. "By naming the Rockettes as Norwegian Breakaway's godmothers, we continue to strengthen her ties to New York City," said Sheehan. "These ties also include partnerships with Peter Max and Chef Geoffrey Zakarian; along with an entertainment lineup that includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams and Dinner: Jungle Fantasy. In addition, our state of the art spa will offer a tranquil respite from the hustle and bustle of the city."</p><p>The Company recently announced that the second ship of the Breakaway class, Norwegian Getaway, will be delivered in January 2014, ahead of schedule. Also announced was the ship's inaugural season itinerary, sailing Eastern Caribbean voyages year-round from Miami. Norwegian Getaway will be the largest ship to sail year-round out of Miami, and like her sister ship's ties with New York, she will have strong ties with her homeport in the Magic City.</p><p>On October 18th, the Company announced it placed an order with Meyer Werft, builder of the Company's current Breakaway class ships as well as all four ships in the fleet's Jewel-class, for one Breakaway Plus class ship, together with an option for a second sister ship. The 4,200 Berth Breakaway Plus class ship will incorporate many of the Breakaway class vessels' unique design elements and innovations. Delivery of the first Breakaway Plus ship is scheduled for October 2015 with export credit financing in place.</p><p><strong>Terminology</strong><br />Adjusted EBITDA. EBITDA adjusted for other income (expense) and other supplemental adjustments.</p><p>Berths. Double occupancy capacity per cabin (single occupancy per studio cabin) even though many cabins can accommodate three or more passengers.</p><p>Capacity Days. Available Berths multiplied by the number of cruise days for the period.</p><p>Constant Currency. A calculation whereby foreign currency-denominated revenues and expenses in a period are converted at the U.S. dollar exchange rate of a comparable period in order to eliminate the effects of foreign exchange fluctuations.</p><p>Dry-dock. A process whereby a ship is positioned in a large basin where all of the fresh/sea water is pumped out in order to carry out cleaning and repairs of those parts of a ship which are below the water line.</p><p>EBITDA. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.</p><p>Gross Cruise Cost. The sum of total cruise operating expense and marketing, general and administrative expense.</p><p>Gross Yield. Total revenue per Capacity Day.</p><p>Net Cruise Cost. Gross Cruise Cost less commissions, transportation and other expense and onboard and other expense.</p><p>Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel. Net Cruise Cost less fuel expense.</p><p>Net Revenue. Total revenue less commissions, transportation and other expense and onboard and other expense.</p><p>Net Yield. Net Revenue per Capacity Day.</p><p>Occupancy Percentage. The ratio of Passenger Cruise Days to Capacity Days. A percentage in excess of 100% indicates that three or more passengers occupied some cabins.</p><p>Passenger Cruise Days. The number of passengers carried for the period, multiplied by the number of days in their respective cruises.</p><p><strong>Non-GAAP Financial Measures</strong><br />We use certain non-GAAP financial measures, such as Net Revenue, Net Yield, Net Cruise Cost and Adjusted EBITDA to enable us to analyze our performance. We utilize Net Revenue and Net Yield to manage our business on a day-to-day basis and believe that they are the most relevant measures of our revenue performance because they reflect the revenue earned by us net of significant variable costs and are commonly used in the cruise industry to measure revenue performance. In measuring our ability to control costs in a manner that positively impacts net income, we believe changes in Net Cruise Cost and Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel to be the most relevant indicators of our performance and are commonly used in the cruise industry as a measurement of costs.</p><p>As our business includes the sourcing of passengers and deployment of vessels outside of North America, a portion of our revenue and expenses are denominated in foreign currencies, particularly euro and British pound sterling, which are subject to fluctuations in currency exchange rates versus our reporting currency, the U.S. dollar. In order to monitor results excluding these fluctuations, we calculate certain non-GAAP measures on a Constant Currency basis whereby current period revenue and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using currency exchange rates of the comparable period. We believe that presenting these non-GAAP measures on both a reported and Constant Currency basis is useful in providing a more comprehensive view of trends in our business.</p><p>We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is appropriate as a supplemental financial measure as it is used by management to assess operating performance, is a factor in the evaluation of the performance of management and is the primary metric used in determining the Company's performance incentive bonus paid to its employees. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is a useful measure in determining the Company's performance as it reflects certain operating drivers of the Company's business, such as sales growth, operating costs, marketing, general and administrative expenses and other operating income and expense. You are encouraged to evaluate each adjustment and the reasons we consider them appropriate for supplemental analysis. In evaluating Adjusted EBITDA, you should be aware that in the future we may incur expenses similar to the adjustments in this presentation. Our use of Adjusted EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider this measure in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Our presentation of Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items.</p><p>Adjusted EBITDA is not a defined term under GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA is not intended to be a measure of liquidity or cash flows from operations or measures comparable to net income as it does not take into account certain requirements such as capital expenditures and related depreciation, principal and interest payments and tax payments and it includes other supplemental adjustments.</p><p>Our non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to other companies. Please see a historical reconciliation of these measures to items in our consolidated financial statements.</p><p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br />Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 46-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea.</p><p>Norwegian's largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010 and has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly and "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, The Second City®, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.</p><p>The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, under construction for delivery in April 2013 and January 2014, along with one larger "Breakaway Plus" vessel for delivery in fall 2015. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway will be the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city, sailing to Bermuda for the summer beginning May 12, 2013. Norwegian Breakaway's features include hull art by legendary artist Peter Max, seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York chef Geoffrey Zakarian, and fitness classes and a retrospective display from the ship's iconic godmothers, the Rockettes®. The entertainment lineup includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy. Norwegian Getaway, the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, will sail Eastern Caribbean voyages beginning in February 2014. Sailings for both vessels are now on sale.</p><p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p><p><strong>Forward-Looking Statements</strong><br />This release may contain statements, estimates or projections that constitute "forward-looking statements" as defined under U.S. federal securities laws. Generally, the words "expect," "anticipate," "goal," "project," "plan," "believe," "seek," "will," "may," "forecast," "estimate," "intend," "future," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, which are not historical in nature. Although management believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that these expectations will prove to have been correct. Risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the adverse impact of the worldwide economic downturn and related factors such as high levels of unemployment and underemployment, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; changes in cruise capacity, as well as capacity changes in the overall vacation industry; intense competition from other cruise companies as well as non-cruise vacation alternatives which may affect our ability to compete effectively; our substantial leverage, including the inability to generate the necessary amount of cash to service our existing debt, repay our credit facilities if payment is accelerated and incur substantial indebtedness in the future; changes in fuel prices or other cruise operating costs; the risks associated with operating internationally; the continued borrowing availability under our credit facilities and compliance with our financial covenants; our ability to incur significantly more debt despite our substantial existing indebtedness; the impact of volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; adverse events impacting the security of travel that may affect consumer demand for cruises such as terrorist acts, acts of piracy, armed conflict and other international events; the impact of any future changes relating to how travel agents sell and market our cruises; the impact of any future increases in the price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; the impact of the spread of contagious diseases; accidents and other incidents affecting the health, safety, security and vacation satisfaction of passengers or causing damage to ships, which could cause the modification of itineraries or cancellation of a cruise or series of cruises; the impact of any breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; our ability to attract and retain key personnel, qualified shipboard crew, maintain good relations with employee unions and maintain or renegotiate our collective bargaining agreements on favorable terms and prevent any disruptions in work; the continued availability of attractive port destinations; the control of our Company by certain of our shareholders whose interests may not continue to be aligned with ours; the impact of problems encountered at shipyards, as well as, any potential claim, impairment loss, cancellation or breach of contract in connection with our contracts with shipyards; changes involving the tax, environmental, health, safety, security and other regulatory regimes in which we operate; our ability to obtain insurance coverage on terms that are favorable or consistent with our expectations; the lack of acceptance of new itineraries, products or services by our targeted customers; our ability to implement brand strategies and our shipbuilding programs, and to continue to expand our brands and business worldwide; the costs of new initiatives and our ability to achieve expected cost savings from our new initiatives; changes in interest rates and/or foreign currency rates; increases in our future fuel expenses related to implementing proposed International Maritime Organization regulations, which require the use of higher priced low sulfur fuels in certain cruising areas; the delivery schedules and estimated costs of new ships on terms that are favorable or consistent with our expectations; the impact of pending or threatened litigation and investigations; the impact of changes in our credit ratings; the possibility of environmental liabilities and other damage that is not covered by insurance or that exceeds our insurance coverage; our ability to attain and maintain any price increases for our products; the impact of delays, costs and other factors resulting from emergency ship repairs as well as scheduled repairs, maintenance and refurbishment of our ships; the implementation of regulations in the U.S. requiring U.S. citizens to obtain passports for travel to additional foreign destinations; the impact of weather and natural disasters; and other factors discussed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in expectations or events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements are based. In addition, certain financial measures in this release constitute non-GAAP financial measures as defined by Regulation G. A reconciliation of these items can be found attached hereto and on the Company's web site at www.ncl.com/investors.</p><p><a href="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/NCL_2012_Q3_FinancialTables.pdf">Click here</a> to view the financial tables.</p><p><strong>Investor Relations Contacts</strong><br />Mark A. Kempa (305) 436-4932<br />Edel Cruz (305) 436-4773<br />InvestorRelations@ncl.com</p><p><strong>Media Contact</strong><br />AnneMarie Mathews<br />(305) 436-4799<br />PublicRelations@ncl.com</p><p>###</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-orders-new-cruise-shipNorwegian Cruise Line Orders New Cruise Ship2012-10-17T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
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Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that it has reached an agreement with MEYER WERFT GMBH of Germany to build a new cruise vessel, for delivery in October 2015, with the option for a second ship for delivery in spring 2017. The new ship, at 163,000 gross tons and approximately 4,200 passenger berths, will be larger than the Company's Breakaway class ships currently under construction at MEYER WERFT and incorporate many of those vessels' unique design elements and innovations. With the project name "Breakaway Plus," this new vessel will be the largest in Norwegian's fleet.
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The ship's contract price is approximately euro 700 million and the Company has export credit financing in place which was arranged and underwritten by KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH of Germany.</p>
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<p>"Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway have garnered significant attention in the marketplace with their innovative design, rich stateroom mix and world-class amenities. Building on that momentum, along with MEYER WERFT's expertise and efficiency in the design and construction process, we are extending the excitement and anticipation with a new, larger edition Breakaway Plus class ship to further distinguish the Norwegian brand," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's chief executive officer. "This new order further solidifies our commitment to continued innovation in terms of the guest experience and will incorporate technical and environmental advances as well."<p>
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<p>MEYER WERFT, based in Papenburg, Germany, is currently building Norwegian's two new 146,600 gross ton, 4,000-passenger Breakaway class vessels: Norwegian Breakaway, scheduled for delivery in late April 2013, and Norwegian Getaway, scheduled for delivery in mid-January 2014. Prior to the Breakaway class ships, MEYER WERFT built Norwegian's four Jewel-class ships – Norwegian Gem delivered in 2007, Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian Jade delivered in 2006, and Norwegian Jewel delivered in 2005. This new vessel on order, along with the option for the second ship, will be the tenth and eleventh that the Company will build with MEYER WERFT.
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<p>"We are pleased that Norwegian Cruise Line has decided to expand and enlarge its exciting Breakaway class at MEYER WERFT," said Bernard Meyer, managing partner of MEYER WERFT. "Our companies have a long history together and we appreciate Norwegian Cruise Line's continued commitment to MEYER WERFT."</p>
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<p>Norwegian Cruise Line pioneered the concept of Freestyle Cruising and currently offers guests the freedom and flexibility to enjoy their cruise vacation on their own terms, including multiple dining venues, relaxed attire, a variety of accommodations and world-class entertainment. The Company took Freestyle Cruising to the next level with the introduction of Norwegian Epic in June 2010 and is continuing to innovate with the launch of "New York's Ship" Norwegian Breakaway in late April 2013. The company has revealed the ship's groundbreaking design, including The Waterfront and 678 Ocean Place; a wide range of indoor and outdoor venues on three dynamic decks that will create a whole new complex at sea that enhances guests' connection with the ocean.</p>
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<p>Norwegian Breakaway's entertainment will include three Broadway shows: five-time Tony nominated ROCK OF AGES; the dance sensation BURN THE FLOOR; and CIRQUE DREAMS & DINNER JUNGLE FANTASY. The famed comedy troupe The Second City, Howl at the Moon dueling pianos, and New York's own Slam Allen will also perform on the vessel. Celebrity Chef and Food Network star Geoffrey Zakarian will also debut his first restaurant at sea on Norwegian Breakaway: Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian. The top decks of Norwegian Breakaway will feature the first Aqua Park at sea with five full-size water slides, including twin Free Fall slides, the first ever at sea, and a three-story sports complex that includes the largest ropes course at sea, a nine-hole miniature golf course, basketball court, rock climbing wall and more. </p>
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<p>Norwegian Breakaway will also feature a rich mix of stateroom options including The Haven by Norwegian, comprised of 42 Suites at the top of the ship in an exclusive, private key-card enclave and 22 additional Suites located throughout the ship. The innovative Studios are designed and priced for solo travelers. Other accommodations include Oceanview and Balcony staterooms, and Mini-Suites; along with Spa Balcony, Mini-Suites and Suites in close proximity to the spa.</p>
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<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 46-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. </p>
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<p>Norwegian's largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010 and has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly and "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, The Second City®, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.</p>
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<p>The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, under construction for delivery in April 2013 and January 2014, along with one larger "Breakaway Plus" vessel for delivery in fall 2015. Known as New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway will be the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city, sailing to Bermuda for the summer beginning May 12, 2013. Norwegian Breakaway's features include hull art by legendary artist Peter Max, seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York chef Geoffrey Zakarian, and fitness classes and a retrospective display from the ship's iconic godmothers, the Rockettes®. The entertainment lineup includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy. Norwegian Getaway, the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, will sail Eastern Caribbean voyages beginning in February 2014. Sailings for both vessels are now on sale.</p>
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<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
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<p>About MEYER WERFT GmbH</p><br>
<p>Founded in 1795, Papenburg-based MEYER WERFT has been owned by the sixth generation of the Meyer family. This well-established company has approximately 2,500 employees. MEYER WERFT's extensive production program covers a wide range of ship types, from cruise ships, gas tankers, livestock carriers to car and passenger ferries. In order to stay successful in worldwide competition, production technology has been continuously improved and extended. Today, MEYER WERFT has the most modern production premises in the shipbuilding industry. For more information, go to www.meyerwerft.com.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-getaway-sail-eastern-caribbean-miami-year-round-beginning-february-2014Norwegian Getaway To Sail To The Eastern Caribbean From Miami Year-Round Beginning In February 20142012-10-02T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that Norwegian Getaway will be delivered in late January 2014, earlier than originally scheduled, and will sail a seven-day Eastern Caribbean itinerary from Port<em>Miami</em> year-round. Carrying 4,000 passengers, Norwegian Getaway will be the largest ship to home port year-round in Miami and will embody a unique Miami vibe.</p>
<p>“We are pleased that Meyer Werft will deliver this incredible vessel three months earlier than scheduled,” said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line’s president and chief executive officer. “Norwegian Getaway is going to offer a fantastic cruise opportunity sailing to the Eastern Caribbean.”</p>
<p>Following inaugural events in Europe, Norwegian Getaway will arrive in Miami in late January 2014 and begin her first Eastern Caribbean sailing on Saturday, February 1, 2014. Ports of call include: Philipsburg, St. Maarten; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; and Nassau, Bahamas. In addition, the company announced the ship’s Transatlantic sailing, which will depart Rotterdam, The Netherlands on January 16, 2014 and include a stop in London (Southampton), England where guests can also embark, followed by nine days at sea before arriving in Miami on January 27, 2014.</p>
<p>Norwegian Getaway will open for group block bookings to travel partners on October 8, 2012. Reservations will open to the public on October 22, 2012.</p>
<p>To accommodate Norwegian Getaway’s arrival in January, the company is modifying the itineraries of its existing ships in Miami during that time. Beginning February 2, 2014, Norwegian Epic will depart Miami on Sundays and sail a Western Caribbean itinerary. Ports of call include: Ocho Rios, Jamaica, Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico. Norwegian Sun will now depart Miami on her 10 and 11-day Southern Caribbean itineraries a day later than scheduled on Mondays and Thursdays. Norwegian Pearl, which had been scheduled to depart Miami on Sundays will be chartered from January 19 to March 21, 2014. In addition, four new seven-day Western Caribbean itineraries will be added on March 21, March 28, April 4 and April 11, 2014.</p>
<p>Currently being built at Meyer Werft in Germany, Norwegian Getaway will be 146,600 gross tons and offer a wide range of accommodations. The ship will also feature a rich mix of stateroom options including The Haven by Norwegian, comprised of 42 Suites at the top of the ship in an exclusive, private key-card enclave and 22 additional Suites located throughout the ship; the innovative Studios, designed and priced for solo travelers; a wide range of Oceanview staterooms, Balcony and Mini-Suites; along with Spa Balcony, Mini-Suites and Suites in close proximity to the spa. Norwegian Getaway’s sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, will begin sailing from her year-round home port of New York City in May 2013.</p>
<p>To reserve a group block, travel partners can contact Norwegian on October 8. Beginning October 22, guests wanting to make a reservation on Norwegian Getaway should contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 800-327-7030 or visit <a href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>.</p>
<p><strong><u>About Norwegian Cruise Line</u></strong><br />
Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 45-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which has revolutionized the industry by allowing guests more freedom and flexibility.</p>
<p>Today, Norwegian invites consumers to “Cruise Like a Norwegian” on one of its 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, on order for delivery in April 2013 and January 2014.</p>
<p>Norwegian’s largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010 and has been named “Best Overall Cruise Ship” by the readers of <em>Travel Weekly </em>and “Best Ship for Sea Days” by <em>Cruise Critic</em>. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, The Second City®, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at <a href="https://www.ncl.com/pressroom">www.ncl.com/pressroom</a>. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit <a href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>, follow us on <a href="https://www.ncl.com/facebook">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.ncl.com/twitter">Twitter</a>, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on <a href="http://pinterest.com/norwegiancruise/">Pinterest</a>, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-breakaway-feature-cutting-edge-spa-and-fitness-experiencesNorwegian Breakaway to Feature Cutting-Edge Spa and Fitness Experiences2012-09-26T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Breakaway will redefine relaxation and fitness at sea when the ship launches in late April 2013, featuring an expansive spa with the first-ever salt room at sea and state-of-the-art fitness facility offering a variety of exciting and innovative fitness options. The combined spa and fitness area spans two decks, encompassing more than 23,000 square feet.</p><p> </p><p>Offering the ultimate in indulgent experiences, Norwegian Breakaway's tranquil Mandara Spa and thermal suite will offer guests the perfect respite from the hustle and bustle of New York City and will feature the first-ever salt room at sea. Popular in top spas around the world, salt room therapy has been proven to alleviate respiratory and skin ailments, strengthen the immune system, promote better sleep and have a long-term positive impact on overall lung function. Spa guests visiting the Salt Room will be immersed in a dramatic grotto setting as they enjoy this unique, indulgent and beneficial spa experience. The tranquil thermal suite also offers guests spectacular unobstructed views of the ocean, the opportunity to melt away on one of the 13 heated loungers, vitality pool, whirlpools, sauna, solarium and steam room, along with a full-service salon and barber shop.</p><p> </p><p>The 22 treatment rooms will feature more than 50 signature services for both men and women including Elemis signature facials such as the luxurious "24 Karat Gold Facial," massages such as the Thai Herbal Poultice Massage, the Bamboo Massage and the Freestyle(TM) Massage; and two bliss® services: the bliss® triple oxygen treatment and the bliss® fatgirlslim. Norwegian Breakaway will also offer acupuncture, teeth whitening and cosmetic medical treatments, performed by a licensed medi-spa doctor, such as Botox® Cosmetic, Dysport(TM), Restylane® and Perlane®.</p><p> </p><p>The full service salon will offer hair, nail, waxing and special kid-friendly services. The area also features a full service Barber Shop, exclusively for men, offering treatments including haircuts and traditional warm shaves.</p><p>Fitness enthusiasts and active New Yorkers will delight in the variety of cutting-edge fitness programs offered on board Norwegian Breakaway. Inspired by an "urban New York City playground," guests can choose from a range of innovative fitness options to really get their heart pumping. The ship will feature the first-ever Nexersys® interactive fight training modules at sea, offering guests the opportunity to engage in high-intensity, interval training against an avatar, through the use of a simulator. Boxing lovers will also enjoy Norwegian's all new "Freestyle Fight Klub," which combines Nexersys® training with a cardio boxing class, utilizing the fitness center's 12 heavy bags.</p><p> </p><p>Those who prefer biking will delight in the first-ever "Black Light Spinning" class at sea. Guests will jump on their spinning bike and pedal away to the hottest music in a room lit entirely by black lights and neon graffiti art - giving riders a once-in-a lifetime adrenaline rush. The fitness center will also offer a variety of all-new low-impact classes such as "Spirals," a Pilates-inspired class that utilizes weighted balls for added resistance; and "Chi Balls," a group class inspired by traditional Chinese medicine, combining elements of yoga, tai chi and meditation that completely exercise both the mind and body. Additional fitness offerings include TRX, the biggest fitness phenomenon of 2012, kettle bell training, yoga, Pilates, reformers and body sculpting boot camp style classes. Guests will also have the opportunity to participate in a fitness class developed by the Rockettes, one of New York's most illustrious and beloved icons, who will christen Norwegian Breakaway as the official Godmothers. Personal training sessions will also be available, along with nutritional consultations and metabolic testing.</p><p> </p><p>Guests who prefer to workout independently will enjoy the latest Technogym® cardio equipment and weights. All cardio equipment synchs to iPod music devices and features a large, HD screen from which guests can watch television, follow a set training program or navigate the playlist on their iPod.</p><p><strong>Norwegian Breakaway </strong><br />The 4,000 passenger Norwegian Breakaway will arrive in her year-round homeport of New York City in early May 2013. The ship will begin weekly summer seven-day cruises to <a title="Bermuda Cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bermuda-cruises" target="_self">Bermuda </a> on Sunday, May 12, 2013. From October 2013 through April 2014, the ship will offer voyages from the heart of Manhattan to the <a title="Bahamas & Florida Cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bahamas-florida-cruises" target="_self">Bahamas & Florida</a> and the Southern <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean</a>.</p><p> </p><p>To date, the company has revealed the ship's groundbreaking design, including The Waterfront and 678 Ocean Place, a wide range of indoor and outdoor venues on three dynamic decks that will create a whole new complex at sea that enhances guests' connection with the ocean. The top decks of Norwegian Breakaway will feature the first Aqua Park at sea with five full-size water slides, including twin Free Fall slides, the first ever at sea, and a three-story sports complex that includes the largest ropes course at sea, a nine-hole miniature golf course, basketball court, rock climbing wall and more.</p><p> </p><p>The ship will also feature a rich mix of stateroom options including The Haven by Norwegian, comprised of 42 Suites at the top of the ship and 18 additional Suites located throughout the ship; the innovative Studios, designed and priced for solo travelers; the re-introduction of Oceanview staterooms, Balcony and Mini-Suites; along with Spa Balcony, Mini-Suites and Suites in close proximity to the spa.</p><p> </p><p>For more information on the incredible features and accommodations on Norwegian Breakaway, visit www.breakaway.ncl.com. To book a cruise on Norwegian Breakaway, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 800-327-7030 or visit www.ncl.com. Comment on today's announcement on our Facebook page.</p><p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br />Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 45-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which has revolutionized the industry by allowing guests more freedom and flexibility.</p><p> </p><p>Today, Norwegian invites consumers to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of its 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, on order for delivery in April 2013 and early 2014.</p><p> </p><p>Norwegian's largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010 and has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly and "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, The Second City®, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams(TM) & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.</p><p> </p><p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p><p>###</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/new-york-icons-rockettes-named-godmothers-norwegian-breakawayNew York Icons The Rockettes® Named Godmothers of Norwegian Breakaway2012-09-18T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p style="font-style: italic;">Members of the legendary New York dance company will be part of the onboard guest experiences for select cruises six sailings of Norwegian Breakaway, beginning May 12, 2013, and the first sailing of each month thereafter, taking part in special events for guests to enjoy.</p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line and MSG Entertainment announced today that the Rockettes, one of New York's most illustrious and beloved icons, will christen Norwegian Breakaway as the official Godmothers, further strengthening the ship's strong ties to New York. The christening ceremony will take place in New York City on May 8, 2013 on board Norwegian Breakaway, the largest ship to homeport year-round in New York. The partnership with the Rockettes will include Norwegian Cruise Line as the designated "Official Cruise Line" of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall, and as the "Official Partner"of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. As part of their role as Godmothers, two Rockettes will sail aboard the first six sailings of Norwegian Breakaway, beginning May 12, 2013, and the first sailing of each month thereafter, taking part in special events for guests to enjoy.</p><p><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/09182012-Rockettes.jpg" alt="" /></p><p>"Norwegian Breakaway is being designed as New York's ship and we want everyone to know that this is the "must-sail" cruise ship from New York in 2013 and beyond," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's chief executive officer. "I strongly believe that the Rockettes, one of the most beloved and recognizable New York icons, are the perfect choice to serve as the ship's Godmothers. The Rockettes not only epitomize New York, they are known as strong role models and talented stars. We couldn't be more pleased to have these renowned dancers as the Godmothers of New York's ship, Norwegian Breakaway."</p><p>"We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Norwegian Cruise Line as we bring together three of our iconic New York based properties in the MSG Entertainment portfolio, Radio City Music Hall, the Radio City Christmas Spectacular and the legendary Rockettes," said Melissa Ormond, president, Madison Square Garden Entertainment. "This signature partnership will provide Norwegian Cruise Line with unprecedented access to the Rockettes, Radio City and the Christmas Spectacular, providing their customers an opportunity to experience firsthand these New York icons. The Rockettes have been beloved by millions of fans for the past 85 years in New York and it is such an honor to celebrate their legacy as the official Godmothers of the largest ship ever to homeport in New York City."</p><p>The larger partnership across the MSGE properties, Radio City Music Hall, the Radio City Christmas Spectacular and the Rockettes, will create expansive brand exposure for Norwegian Cruise Line at Radio City Music Hall, including onsite venue presence during the 2012 production of the Christmas Spectacular. Guests attending this year's Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall can participate in the "Spectacular Sweeps," a sweepstakes that can be entered right from their seats with the opportunity to win one of two cruises for a family of four on Norwegian Breakaway.</p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line will have a year-round display in Radio City Music Hall's Grand Lounge that features an 11-foot replica of Norwegian Breakaway, along with information on the ship's unique attributes, entertainment, dining, destinations and more.</p><p>Onboard Norwegian Breakaway, the Rockettes,with their unparalleled grace, athleticism and precision technique that has made them part of the fabric of New York City for 85 years, will be showcased with a variety of offerings, including a historical retrospective in the ship's library, exclusive fitness class designed by the Rockettes, featured beverages and more. On select sailings, guests will have the exclusive opportunity to meet two of the Rockettes. Sailing on the first six cruises from New York, as well as the first sailing of every month, two Rockettes will offer special fitness classes, photo opportunities, meet and greet speaker series and more.</p><p>"Having two Rockettes on board select sailings is going to be a very special opportunity for our guests to have more interaction with these incredibly talented and dynamic women," added Sheehan. "This truly takes the role of Godmother to a new level as the Rockettes will be a special part of Norwegian Breakaway's unique cruising experience."</p><p>Starting with their inaugural New York City performance in 1927, the Rockettes have wowed audiences for the last 85 years. From appearances on the Tony Awards, Project Runway, Dancing with the Stars and the Super Bowl Halftime Show to Presidential inaugurations, the Rockettes are the epitome of teamwork and the embodiment of the belief that "together we're better." Each dancer achieved their lifelong dream of becoming a Rockette through hard work, determination, dedication and dreaming big. Known for their rich history, unrivaled talent, strength, dynamism, precision and athleticism, the Rockettes have become one of the nation's most beloved icons. As the stars of the annual Christmas Spectacular production, the Rockettes entertain more than one million people each year and have played to 75 different cities across the country with the national touring production.</p><p>Known as the showplace of the nation, Radio City Music Hall has hosted some of the biggest names in entertainment and music since it opened its doors on December 27, 1932. More than 300 million people have come to the Music Hall to enjoy stage shows, movies, concerts and special events, as well as the annual Christmas Spectacular production. The 2012 edition of the Christmas Spectacular invites audiences to take part in the Rockettes Celebration! This year's production commemorates 85 years of the past, present and future of the Rockettes featuring dazzling dance numbers, beloved favorites, breathtaking special effects and a brand new showcase featuring the Rockettes' most extraordinary costumes through the years, alongside beloved favorites that have been in the show since its inception.</p><p><strong>Norwegian Breakaway</strong><br /> The 4,000 passenger Norwegian Breakaway will arrive in her year-round homeport of New York City in early May 2013. The ship will begin weekly summer seven-day cruises to <a title="Bermuda Cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bermuda-cruises" target="_self">Bermuda </a>on Sunday, May 12, 2013. From October 2013 through April 2014, New York's ship will offer seven-day voyages from the heart of Manhattan to the <a title="Bahamas & Florida Cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bahamas-florida-cruises" target="_self">Bahamas and Florida</a>, as well as two 12-day sailings to the Southern <a title="Caribbean Cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean</a>.</p><p>To date, the company has revealed the ship's groundbreaking design, including The Waterfront and 678 Ocean Place; a wide range of indoor and outdoor venues on three dynamic decks that will create a whole new complex at sea that enhances guests' connection with the ocean. Norwegian Breakaway's entertainment will include three Broadway shows: five-time Tony nominated ROCK OF AGES; the dance sensation BURN THE FLOOR; and CIRQUE DREAMS & DINNER JUNGLE FANTASY. The famed comedy troupe The Second City, Howl at the Moon dueling pianos, and New York's own Slam Allen will also perform on the vessel. Celebrity Chef and Food Network star Geoffrey Zakarian will also debut his first restaurant at sea on Norwegian Breakaway: Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian.</p><p>The top decks of Norwegian Breakaway will feature the first Aqua Park at sea with five full-size water slides, including twin Free Fall slides, the first ever at sea, and a three-story sports complex that includes the largest ropes course at sea, a nine-hole miniature golf course, basketball court, rock climbing wall and more.</p><p>The ship will also feature a rich mix of stateroom options including The Haven by Norwegian, comprised of 42 Suites at the top of the ship in an exclusive, private key-card enclave and 22 additional Suites located throughout the ship; the innovative Studios, designed and priced for solo travelers; the re-introduction of Oceanview staterooms, Balcony and Mini-Suites; along with Spa Balcony, Mini-Suites and Suites in close proximity to the spa.</p><p>For more information on the incredible features and accommodations on Norwegian Breakaway, visit <a href="http://www.breakaway.ncl.com">www.breakaway.ncl.com</a>. To book a cruise on Norwegian Breakaway, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 800-327-7030or visit <a title="Cruise Deals, Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>. Comment on today's announcement on our Facebook page.</p><p><strong>About MSG Entertainment</strong><br /> MSG Entertainment is one of the country's leaders in live entertainment. MSG Entertainment creates, produces and/or presents a variety of live productions, including the Radio City Christmas Spectacular featuring the Rockettes. MSG Entertainment also presents or hosts other live entertainment events such as concerts, family shows and special events in the Company's diverse collection of venues. These venues include Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, the Theater at Madison Square Garden, the Beacon Theatre, the Chicago Theatre, the Forum in Inglewood, CA, and the Wang Theatre in Boston, MA. More information is available at <a href="http://www.themadisonsquaregardencompany.com">www.themadisonsquaregardencompany.com</a>.</p><p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br /> Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 45-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which has revolutionized the industry by allowing guests more freedom and flexibility.</p><p>Today, Norwegian invites consumers to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of its 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, on order for delivery in April 2013 and early 2014.</p><p>Norwegian's largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010 and has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly and "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, The Second City®, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.</p><p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at <a href="https://www.ncl.com/pressroom">www.ncl.com/pressroom</a>. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit <a title="Cruise Deals, Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>, follow us on <a href="https://www.ncl.com/facebook">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.ncl.com/twitter">Twitter</a>, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on <a href="http://pinterest.com/norwegiancruise/">Pinterest</a>, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/pride-america-receive-major-enhancements-including-new-suites-and-studio-stateroomsPride of America to Receive Major Enhancements Including New Suites and Studio Staterooms2012-09-05T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line today announced that the latest vessel in the company's ship revitalization program, Pride of America, will enter dry dock in March 2013 for major enhancements, including the addition of new luxurious suites and studio staterooms.</p>
<p>"As the only large US-flagged cruise ship, Pride of America offers a unique and extraordinary vacation to four of Hawai`i's most popular islands," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's chief executive officer. "We want to ensure that we are continuing to enhance the guest experience on this one-of-a-kind vessel. Therefore, we are making a major investment – over $30 million – in enhancing this ship with beautiful new suites, studios for solo travelers, new restaurants and more."</p>
<p>Pride of America enters a 14-day dry dock on March 23, 2013 in Honolulu, Hawai`i. The 2,124-passenger ship will receive major renovations including the addition of 24 ultra-luxurious suites, four Studio staterooms and four inside staterooms; Moderno Churrascaria, the line's signature Brazilian-style steakhouse; ship wide wireless internet connectivity; new carpeting throughout; flat screen televisions in all staterooms; updated décor; upgrades to the fitness center; new directional signage; renovations to the gift shop, photo gallery and art gallery; and much more.</p>
<p>The 24 new suites on Deck 13 will be outfitted with premium custom furnishings, fabrics, carpets and ultra-luxurious bathrooms. Two of the 24 suites will be Deluxe Owners Suites. These 566 square foot suites, sleeping up to four guests, will feature a large bedroom, separate living area and a state of the art bathroom featuring custom mosaic tiles. The remaining suites will be Family Suites ranging from 363 to 416 square feet, most sleeping up to six guests. The two Deluxe Owners Suites will have connecting doors to the adjacent Family Suites, sleeping up to 10 guests when combined, the perfect option for families or groups who wish to travel in luxury together. Two of the Family Balcony Suites will be ADA compliant to accommodate guests with disabilities. One of the many highlights of the suites will be their expansive balconies, ranging from 245 square feet for Family Suites to 410 square feet for the Deluxe Owners Suites, giving Pride of America's suite guests the largest balconies in the fleet, perfect for taking in the jaw-dropping Hawai`i scenery.</p>
<p>In addition to all of the incredible features in the suites, guests will enjoy pampering service from dedicated butlers and concierge, plus an array of exclusive amenities such as luxurious Tranquility mattresses from the Bliss Collection by Norwegian, Lavazza Espresso Makers, Elemis bath products, private dining for breakfast and lunch, and more.</p>
<p>Guests wishing to travel solo in Hawai`i can now do so in one of four new Studio staterooms on board Pride of America. Designed and priced for the solo traveler, these staterooms will feature a full-size bed, along with a separate bathroom area. Four new inside staterooms will also be added to the area on Deck 13.</p>
<p>All of the new suites and staterooms will go on sale October 1, 2012 for sailings beginning September 7, 2013.</p>
<p>Additional refurbishments include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Upgraded flat screen televisions in all guest and crew staterooms broadcast on a digital signal;</li>
<li>Wireless internet access throughout the entire ship, including crew areas;</li>
<li>Replacement of carpet throughout the ship in guest staterooms and public areas;</li>
<li>Video, sound and light enhancements throughout the ship;</li>
<li>Upgrades to fitness center equipment;</li>
<li>Décor updates in the Aloha Cafe, the ship's buffet restaurant; </li>
<li>Lazy J's Steakhouse converted to Norwegian's signature steakhouse, Cagney's;</li>
<li>Updated signage throughout the ship; </li>
<li>Renovations to Photo and Art Gallery</li>
</ul>
<p>Pride of America will return to her seven-day Hawaii itinerary departing from Honolulu every Saturday when she returns to service in early April 2013. Ports of call include an overnight in Kahului, Maui; Hilo, Hawai`i; Kona, Hawai`i; an overnight in Nãwiliwili, Kaua`i; and an afternoon cruise past the breathtaking Nãpali Coast.</p>
<p>To book a cruise on Pride of America, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit <a href="https://www.ncl.com" title="Cruise Deals, Cruises">www.ncl.com</a>.</p>
<p>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br />
Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 45-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which has revolutionized the industry by allowing guests more freedom and flexibility.
Today, Norwegian invites consumers to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of its 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, on order for delivery in April 2013 and early 2014.
Norwegian's largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010 and has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly and "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, The Second City®, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at <a href="https://www.ncl.com/pressroom">www.ncl.com/pressroom</a>. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit <a href="https://www.ncl.com" title="Cruise Deals, Cruises">www.ncl.com</a>, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegians-get-perks-limited-time-offerNorwegians Get Perks with Limited Time Offer2012-09-04T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is launching its "Cruise Event Week" limited time offer today, Tuesday, September 4, 2012, giving guests the opportunity to earn additional on-board amenities when they book a new cruise vacation to one of Norwegian's popular destinations including the tropical waters of the Caribbean, with fares starting at $399*. Guests who make a new cruise reservation will receive a variety of on-board amenities, based on stateroom category, plus reduced deposits when they book any five-day or longer Norwegian cruise by Monday, September 10, 2012. Special resident rates are also available on select sailings.</p>
<p>From studios to oceanviews and balconies to The Haven, every room comes with great perks for guests to enjoy. Solo travelers who book a studio stateroom on board Norwegian Epic or those who book any inside stateroom will receive a bottle of wine to toast to their vacation. Guests who sail in an oceanview stateroom will receive a bottle of wine, plus decadent chocolate-covered strawberries. Balcony guests will also receive a bottle of wine and chocolate-covered strawberries, along with a complimentary dinner for two in Norwegian's signature Italian restaurant. Mini-suite guests will enjoy all of the amenities received by those in a balcony stateroom, plus an additional dinner for two at Norwegian's signature steakhouse, a guest favorite specialty restaurant, located on every Norwegian ship. Suite guests will receive all of the amenities entitled to guests sailing in a mini-suite, plus an additional $50 spa credit to use towards any pampering treatment in the Mandara Spas on board. Guests who set sail in Norwegian's luxurious suite complex, The Haven, available on board Norwegian Epic, Gem, Pearl, Jewel or Jade, will enjoy all of the amenities received by suite guests, plus dinner for two in Norwegian's signature French restaurant, and an additional $75 dollar on-board credit to use towards another relaxing spa treatment, exciting shore excursions, dinner in a specialty restaurant or towards beverages in one of the many bars and lounges on board.</p>
<p>As the weather gets cooler, the tropical cruise season heats up with nine ships sailing from four convenient departure ports – Miami, New Orleans, Tampa and New York – and amazing itineraries that offer a slice of paradise in the Eastern, Western or Southern Caribbean.</p>
<p>Guests can chase the sun on a Caribbean cruise from Miami on board Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Pearl or Norwegian Sun. Norwegian Epic, recently named "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic, will sail a series of seven-day cruises to the Eastern Caribbean beginning November 3, 2012; Norwegian Pearl will sail to the Western Caribbean on a series of seven-day cruises beginning October 21, 2012; and Norwegian Sun will sail to the Southern Caribbean on 10 and 11-day cruises starting on October 14, 2012.</p>
<p>Guests wishing to sail from Tampa can do so on Norwegian Dawn, sailing seven-day Western Caribbean cruises beginning November 11, 2012.</p>
<p>Norwegian Gem sets sail from New York on nine-day cruises to the Eastern Caribbean from New York starting October 20, 2012.</p>
<p>Norwegian Jewel also offers convenient getaways from New York on seven-day cruises to the Bahamas & Florida from October 14, 2012 through December 30, 2012 or they can sail to the Southern Caribbean on a 12-day cruise between January 6, 2013 and February 3, 2013.</p>
<p>Guests who wish to sail from New Orleans in 2012 can set sail on Norwegian Star, sailing seven-day cruises to the Western Caribbean starting November 4, 2012.</p>
<p>In an exciting first for the line, Norwegian Jewel will be the first Jewel-class ship to homeport in New Orleans. Starting October 13, 2013, Norwegian Jewel will offer seven-day cruises to the Western Caribbean through April 13, 2014.</p>
<p>Residents of the Northeast can be one of the very first to experience the line's newest and most innovative ship, Norwegian Breakaway, on a seven-day cruise to Bahamas & Florida from New York City, starting October 13, 2013.</p>
<p>For those who prefer a quick tropical getaway, Norwegian Sky offers three and four-day cruises year-round to the Bahamas from Miami.</p>
<p>To take advantage of the "Cruise Event Week" limited time offer, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit <a href="https://www.ncl.com" title="Cruise Deals, Cruises">www.ncl.com</a>.</p>
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<p>*All prices are based on double occupancy</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-breakaways-hull-artwork-legendary-iconic-artist-peter-max-unveiledNorwegian Breakaway's Hull Artwork By Legendary Iconic Artist Peter Max Unveiled2012-09-04T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
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<p>Norwegian Cruise Line today revealed Norwegian Breakaway's signature hull artwork designed by pop icon and America's most popular living artist, Peter Max. This is the first time Norwegian has commissioned a well-known artist to paint the hull artwork on one of its ships. Launching in April 2013, Norwegian Breakaway will be the largest ship to homeport in New York City year-round. Max's signature artwork will cover approximately 40,000 square feet of Norwegian Breakaway's hull.</p>
<p>"While it has been an honor to have my art exhibited in museums and galleries, I have also enjoyed creating giant 'canvases' for public view, including my 600 ft. Woodstock stage, a giant World's Fair mural, the body of a Continental 777 super jet, and now, the hull of Norwegian Breakaway," said Peter Max from his New York studio. "The artwork is a composite of New York City and cosmic imagery— the Statue of Liberty, the Manhattan skyline, a giant sunburst, planets, stars, and musical notes.
That's my New York! And now Norwegian Breakaway is my New York cruise ship 'canvas.'"</p>
<p>"Norwegian Breakaway is New York's ship and this colorful artwork by Peter Max will make the ship an instant icon," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's chief executive officer. "The Big Apple is known for its love of art and its many galleries – and now, Norwegian Breakaway becomes a floating piece of art that will cruise in and dock every Saturday on New York's West Side. With this distinctive design, unlike anything else on the water, the ship will be recognizable to the millions of New Yorkers who will see her as she journeys up and down the Hudson River each week."</p>
<p><strong>Peter Max</strong><br />
With paintings on exhibition in hundreds of museums and galleries worldwide, Max and his vibrant colors have become part of the fabric of contemporary culture. Max has been successively called a Pop Icon, Neo Fauvist, Abstract Expressionist and the United States' "Painter Laureate."</p>
<p>Max has achieved his place in history having painted for various Heads of State, including six U.S. Presidents. From art that appeared on the first U.S. 10-cent stamp bearing the title "Preserve the Environment," to 235 U.S. Border murals greeting millions of people entering America each year, Peter Max seeks to capture themes of America at its finest in his art.</p>
<p>He has a long-standing career as the preeminent Pop artist in America. His art has appeared on a Continental Boeing 777 jumbo jet; a 600-foot stage for the Woodstock Music Festival; the covers of Verizon's New York City yellow and white pages; and a giant mural unveiled at the 2002 Winter Olympics. Max has also been designated Official Artist of five Super Bowls, six Grammy Awards, World Cup USA, The World Series, the United Nations Earth Summit, and numerous other events. Max was honored at the Jefferson Awards with an award for his lifetime dedication to America, and its charitable causes.</p>
<p><strong>Norwegian Breakaway</strong><br />
The 4,000 passenger Norwegian Breakaway will arrive in her year-round homeport of New York City in early May 2013. The ship will begin weekly summer seven-day cruises to Bermuda on Sunday, May 12, 2013. From October 2013 through April 2014, New York's ship will offer voyages from the heart of Manhattan to the Bahamas & Florida and the Southern Caribbean.</p>
<p>To date, the company has revealed the ship's groundbreaking design, including The Waterfront and 678 Ocean Place; a wide range of indoor and outdoor venues on three dynamic decks that will create a whole new complex at sea that enhances guests' connection with the ocean. Norwegian Breakaway's entertainment will include three Broadway shows: five-time Tony nominated ROCK OF AGES; the dance sensation BURN THE FLOOR; and CIRQUE DREAMS & DINNER JUNGLE FANTASY. The famed comedy troupe The Second City, Howl at the Moon dueling pianos, and New York's own Slam Allen will also perform on the vessel. Celebrity Chef and Food Network star Geoffrey Zakarian will also debut his first restaurant at sea on Norwegian Breakaway: Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian.</p>
<p>The top decks of Norwegian Breakaway will feature the first Aqua Park at sea with five full-size water slides, including twin Free Fall slides, the first ever at sea, and a three-story sports complex that includes the largest ropes course at sea, a nine-hole miniature golf course, basketball court, rock climbing wall and more.</p>
<p>The ship will also feature a rich mix of stateroom options including The Haven by Norwegian, comprised of 42 Suites at the top of the ship and 18 additional Suites located throughout the ship; the innovative Studios, designed and priced for solo travelers; the re-introduction of Oceanview staterooms, Balcony and Mini-Suites; along with Spa Balcony, Mini-Suites and Suites in close proximity to the spa.</p>
<p>For more information on the incredible features and accommodations on Norwegian Breakaway, visit <a href="http://www.breakaway.ncl.com">www.breakaway.ncl.com</a>. To book a cruise on Norwegian Breakaway, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 800-327-7030 or visit www.ncl.com. Comment on today's announcement on our Facebook page.</p>
<p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br />
Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 45-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which has revolutionized the industry by allowing guests more freedom and flexibility.</p>
<p>Today, Norwegian invites consumers to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of its 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, on order for delivery in April 2013 and early 2014.</p>
<p>Norwegian's largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010 and has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly and "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, The Second City®, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at <a href="https://www.ncl.com/pressroom" title="Cruise Deals, Cruises">www.ncl.com/pressroom</a>. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit <a href="https://www.ncl.com" title="Cruise Deals, Cruises">www.ncl.com</a>, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/say-aloha-cruise-savings-norwegians-hawaii-bonus-days-saleSay Aloha to Cruise Savings with Norwegian's Hawai'i Bonus Days Sale2012-08-30T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is launching the Hawai'i Bonus Days sales event for three days beginning today, Thursday, August 30, 2012. During this limited time, new reservations on the only US-flagged large cruise ship, Pride of America, will receive $100 in on-board credit per stateroom. Through September 1, 2012, guests who book a seven-day Hawai'i cruise in any stateroom category can use the on-board credit toward an array of incredible Hawai'i shore excursions; a pampering treatment in the ship's award-winning Mandara Spa; a delicious dinner in one of Pride of America's specialty restaurants and much more.</p>
<p>Pride of America offers nearly 100 hours of port time in Hawai'i and visits four spectacular islands, including an overnight in Kahului, Maui; an overnight in Nãwiliwili, Kaua'i; stops in Hilo, Hawaii and Kona, Hawai'i; as well as an afternoon cruise by the awe-inspiring Nãpali Coast.</p>
<p>Vacationers who take advantage of this limited time offer will revel in authentic Hawaiian experiences including the opportunity to celebrate the spirit of Hawai'i with music and dance under the stars at Lū‘au Kalamaku, hike up a waterfall, gaze at an active volcano, relax on a black sand beach, watch whales, snorkel in sites that are home to more than 250 species of fish, and so much more.</p>
<p>Whether guests are booking the perfect honeymoon, celebrating a milestone or just taking a leisurely vacation to one of the world's most spectacular destinations, Norwegian makes vacation planning even more convenient and affordable by offering air and cruise bundles from only $1,949, resident rates starting from $999, and military and AARP discounts on select sailings.</p>
<p>To book a once-in-a-lifetime Hawai'i cruise vacation with Norwegian, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit <a href="https://www.ncl.com" title="Cruise Deals, Cruises">www.ncl.com</a>.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-introduces-specialty-dining-packageNorwegian Introduces Specialty Dining Package2012-08-23T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is introducing a new Specialty Dining Package, "Signature Trio," that gives guests the unique opportunity to pre-purchase three specialty restaurants prior to sailing at a special rate. Guests who take advantage of Norwegian's Specialty Dining Package can experience three of the line's most popular specialty restaurants: the steakhouse, French bistro and Italian restaurant at a special package rate of $47 per person. The offer is currently available on all ships fleet wide.</p>
<p>The Signature Trio gives guests a taste of something deliciously new and the opportunity to experience three of the line's most popular restaurants. Diners will delight in Norwegian's signature steakhouse, featuring succulent grilled steaks, perfectly cooked double cut lamb chops and other delectable steakhouse favorites. Also included in the trio is Norwegian's signature French bistro, where guests will enjoy French favorites such as escargot, coq au vin and a spectacular vanilla crème brulee for dessert. The third specialty restaurant included in the trio is Norwegian's traditional Italian restaurant, where guests will feast on a variety of pastas, made-to-order specialty pizzas, and other Italian favorites such as chicken parmesan and osso bucco in a casual atmosphere.</p>
<p>To take advantage of the Signature Trio Specialty Dining Package, guests with a current cruise reservation can either pre-purchase the package by logging into their "myncl" account on <a href="https://www.ncl.com" title="Cruise Deals, Cruises">www.ncl.com</a> or by contacting Norwegian reservations at 888-NCL-CRUISE. The offer is not available for purchase on board.</p>
<p>To make a new Norwegian Cruise reservation, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or <a href="https://www.ncl.com" title="Cruise Deals, Cruises">www.ncl.com</a>.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/dive-savings-norwegians-limited-time-offerDive for Savings with Norwegian's Limited Time Offer2012-08-21T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is launching its popular "Freestyle Dash" limited time offer today, August 21, 2012, giving guests the opportunity to receive up to $250 to spend on board (based on cruise length and stateroom category), when they book a new cruise vacation before Friday, August 24, 2012 to any of Norwegian's exciting destinations.</p><p>Cruisers who take advantage of the Freestyle Dash limited time can choose from an array of spectacular itineraries. Guests looking to experience the majestic beauty on an <a title="Alaska cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/alaska-cruises" target="_self">Alaskan Cruise</a> can do so on board the youngest ships sailing in Alaska this season, Norwegian Jewel or Pearl, with cruise fares from $499*.</p><p>Guests wishing to attend an authentic lu'au on a <a title="Hawaii Cruise" href="-%20Hawaii:%20https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/hawaii-cruises" target="_self">Hawaii Cruise</a> and sail past the scenic Na'Pali coast will fall in love with this breathtaking state on a seven-day cruise on Pride of America with cruise fares from $1,199*.</p><p>History and culture buffs will enjoy strolling the picturesque streets, exploring ancient landmarks and dining on delicious local foods throughout Europe on any one of Norwegian Epic, Jade, Sun or Spirit's <a title="Europe Cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/european-cruises" target="_self">European Cruise</a> with fares starting at $549*.</p><p>Guests seeking fun in the sun can sink their toes in to one of <a title="Bermuda Cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bermuda-cruises" target="_self">Bermuda's</a> pink sand beaches on board Norwegian Star or Norwegian Dawn with fares starting at $429*; or cruise through the warm tropical waters on a <a title="Caribbean Cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean Cruise</a> on board Norwegian Pearl, Epic, Star, Sun or Jewel with fares from $399*.</p><p>Those cruising from New York City can set sail on a <a title="Bahamas Cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bahamas-florida-cruises" target="_self">Bahamas Cruise</a> on Norwegian Gem or Jewel with seven-day cruises starting from $499*.</p><p>Guests in need of a quick weekend getaway can escape to the Bahamas on board Norwegian Sky on a three or four-day cruise with fares starting at $169*.</p><p>No matter which itinerary guests choose, they are guaranteed to have the vacation of a lifetime while enjoying the line's signature Freestyle Cruising®, featuring an array of delicious dining options, a multitude of activities and entertainment and comfortable, award-winning accommodations.</p><p>To take advantage of the "Freestyle Dash" limited time offer, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit <a title="Cruise Deals, Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-enhances-great-stirrup-cay-three-new-interactive-experiencesNorwegian Cruise Line Enhances Great Stirrup Cay with Three New Interactive Experiences2012-08-16T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that a new Stingray Encounter and Fate of the Fancy Snorkel Adventure are now available on Great Stirrup Cay, the line's 250-acre private island in the Bahamas. In addition, coming soon is a brand new Lighthouse Beach Bar presented by Patron. The launch of these three brand new experiences marks more exciting additions to the island as part of the ongoing $30 million enhancement project.</p>
<p>Located inside Bertram's Cove, on the right hand side of the main beach, the Stingray Encounter invites guests to interact with 18 specially-trained stingrays in an enclosed area. This exciting and unique excursion introduces guests to these smooth and graceful creatures. Each of the stingrays has a name and its own unique personality, and guests will enjoy feeding, watching and holding them, for the perfect photo opportunity. Also included in the Stingray Encounter experience is use of a mask, snorkel and snorkel vest so that guests can peer below the surface to examine the rays up close. The hour-long excursion includes 45-minutes of interaction with the rays and is $29 per adult and $19 per child.</p>
<p>Norwegian is also launching a new snorkel trail experience called, "Fate of the Fancy Snorkel Adventure," for guests to enjoy during their time on Norwegian's private island. Snorkeling is one of the most popular activities on the island and Norwegian has now enhanced that experience with the snorkel trail.</p>
<p>Located near the Stingray Encounter in Bertram's Cove, the Fate of the Fancy Snorkel Adventure is the first private island snorkel trail to depict an actual legend as it portrays the tale of a shipwreck. As the legend goes, "The Fancy," sailing from Nassau, Bahamas in 1696, encountered a mythical creature named Lusca that was half-shark, half-octopus. It is believed that Lusca was responsible for the ship disappearing near the Berry Islands, the location of Great Stirrup Cay. Guests can explore discover and look for clues underwater that lead to the treasure that the Fancy was carrying, highlighted by 17 different underwater scenes that depict the shipwreck and Lusca's legend, including cannons, a sunken piano, treasure chests, swords and more.</p>
<p>Developed in conjunction with IDEA Inc., an Orlando-based company with experience in developing theme park experiences, the Fate of the Fancy Snorkel Adventure features some authentic artifacts that are more than 300 years old. In addition, all of the artifacts are eco-friendly and will stimulate additional marine life in the area.</p>
<p>To experience the snorkel trail, guests can rent snorkel equipment at a rate of $29 per adult or $15 per child for the entire day. Guests wishing to experience both the Fate of the Fancy Snorkel Adventure and the Stingray Encounter during their time on the island can purchase a combination package that includes both tours at a discounted price of $49 per adult, a $9 savings, and $29 per child, a $5 savings.</p>
<p>Norwegian has also partnered with the popular spirits brand, Patron, to introduce a new island bar experience to Great Stirrup Cay called, Lighthouse Beach Bar presented by Patron. This is the first private island bar that Patron has sponsored. It will feature Patron products, as well as a full range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The bar will be completely redesigned and will be outfitted with beach-inspired décor, Patron branded materials, including bar stools, umbrellas and menu boards, as well as two large flat-screen TVs that will showcase a variety of entertainment from music videos to sporting events. The new bar is set to open in September 2012.</p>
<p>Norwegian was the first cruise line to offer an uninhabited tropical island experience exclusively for its guests. Great Stirrup Cay offers magnificent white sand beaches, majestic palms and calm, pristine waters where an abundance of colorful marine life inhabits the surrounding coral reefs. Additional activities on the island include a Waverunner® tour; a large Hippo Waterslide; eco boat tour; kayaking; parasailing; shopping at the straw market; and more.</p>
<p>Norwegian Sky makes year-round stops at Great Stirrup Cay on her three and four-day cruises from Miami. Norwegian Gem visits Great Stirrup Cay during her seven-day Bahamas & Florida itinerary from New York. Beginning in October, Norwegian Jewel will also stop at Great Stirrup Cay on her seven-day Bahamas & Florida cruises from New York. Norwegian Pearl will also visit Great Stirrup Cay this winter on her seven-day Western Caribbean itinerary from Miami. Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian's newest ship launching next spring, will visit Great Stirrup Cay on seven-day cruises from New York to the Bahamas & Florida beginning in mid-October 2013.</p>
<p>To book a cruise to Great Stirrup Cay or one of the many other destinations Norwegian visits, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 866-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit www.ncl.com.</p>
<p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br />
Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 45-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which has revolutionized the industry by allowing guests more freedom and flexibility.</p>
<p>Today, Norwegian invites consumers to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of its 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, on order for delivery in April 2013 and early 2014.</p>
<p>Norwegian's largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010 and has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly and "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, The Second City®, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at <a href="https://www.ncl.com/pressroom">www.ncl.com/pressroom</a>. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit <a href="https://www.ncl.com" title="Cruise Deals, Cruises">www.ncl.com</a>, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-celebrates-continued-success-undercover-boss-episode-boss-back-promotionNorwegian Celebrates Continued Success of "Undercover Boss" Episode with "The Boss is Back" Promotion2012-08-15T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>In celebration of the continued re-airing of Norwegian Cruise Line's "Undercover Boss" episode featuring CEO Kevin Sheehan, the company is showing its appreciation to the more than 35 million viewers who have watched the episode's two airings on the CBS Television Network. More recently, the Norwegian episode has aired on The Learning Channel (TLC) and the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) and will re-air on TLC this Saturday, August 18 at 8 and 11 pm EST. The show has also aired in dozens of countries around the world, providing for a global audience. To thank all those who have sent letters expressing their fondness for the show, Norwegian is offering "The Boss is Back" promotion giving all those who book a cruise on Norwegian Epic or Pride of America between today and August 19, 2012, up to a $200 on-board credit per stateroom plus reduced deposits on all cruises of three days or longer, courtesy of "The Boss."</p>
<p>"I learned so much during my Undercover experience. Even now, more than a year later, I continue to be humbled and appreciative of how our crew makes every day memorable for our guests," said Sheehan. "I've also continued my Undercover journey by making a point of visiting all of our ships on a regular basis."</p>
<p>Just this year, Sheehan has visited nine of Norwegian's 11 ships and has personally met thousands of crew members and guests. He has placed a major focus on crew welfare and training and has introduced many initiatives based on feedback he receives during his visits. Most recently, the company has introduced enhancements that will allow crew to better communicate with family and friends around the world. The company is expanding bandwidth for crew, along with lowering telephone and internet rates, making it easier and more affordable for crew to keep in touch with their families.</p>
<p>"My mission since filming "Undercover Boss" has been to listen to our crew and make adjustments to ensure that they have the appropriate tools to do their jobs, feel appreciated and, very importantly, can keep in touch with their families and friends while onboard."</p>
<p>The episode originally aired in 2011 on the CBS Television Network and featured Sheehan who finds himself in uncharted territory aboard both Norwegian Epic and Pride of America when he's asked to lead nearly 1,000 party-goers in a line dance, and is later forced to reveal his true identity after being recognized by a crew member.</p>
<p>"Every time the episode airs, I receive a flood of emails from guests who tell me how much they loved the episode and how much they are looking forward to cruising with us," added Sheehan.</p>
<p>In addition, Sheehan will take questions via Twitter during the dates of the promotion. From today through August 19, tweet questions or comments to @CruiseNorwegian using the hashtag #TheBossisBack and look for responses from Sheehan.</p>
<p>To book a cruise to one of the many destinations Norwegian visits, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 866-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit www.ncl.com.</p>
<p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br />
Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 45-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which has revolutionized the industry by allowing guests more freedom and flexibility.</p>
<p>Today, Norwegian invites consumers to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of its 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, on order for delivery in April 2013 and early 2014.</p>
<p>Norwegian's largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010 and has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly and "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, The Second City®, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at <a href="https://www.ncl.com/pressroom">www.ncl.com/pressroom</a>. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit <a href="https://www.ncl.com" title="Cruise Deals, Cruises">www.ncl.com</a>, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-launches-cruise-giveaway-contest-pinterestNorwegian Cruise Line Launches Cruise Giveaway Contest on Pinterest2012-08-13T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is launching an interactive contest on the third largest and fastest growing social media site, Pinterest, a virtual pin board that allows users to organize and share their favorite photos and videos with followers. Today through August 22, 2012, Norwegian is inviting social media users to join in and "Pin to Win" images that represent their "Dream Cruise on Norwegian" for a chance to win a seven-day cruise for two in a balcony stateroom to any of Norwegian's popular destinations such as Alaska, Bahamas, Bermuda, the Caribbean, Europe, Hawaii and more.</p>
<p>To enter, Pinterest members should follow Norwegian at www.pinterest.com/norwegiancruise. Once logged in, members must create a new pin board under their personal Pinterest profile titled, "My Dream Cruise on Norwegian." Participants then must re-pin Norwegian's Pinterest contest announcement image, found on www.pinterest.com/norwegiancruise, five of their favorite Norwegian Cruise Line photos repined from any of Norwegian's boards or from www.ncl.com, plus at least 10 additional photos that showcase items or experiences that exemplify the user's "Dream Cruise Vacation on Norwegian."</p>
<p>Once each participant has completed their board, they must submit their contest entry by tweeting a link to their board to @CruiseNorwegian on Twitter using hashtag #NorwegiansPinToWin or by visiting the "Pinterest" tab on Norwegian's Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/NorwegianCruiseLine, by midnight on Wednesday August 22, 2012.</p>
<p>The lucky winner will be announced on Friday, August 24, 2012 via Norwegian's social media channels - Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @NorwegianCruiseLine.</p>
<p>Norwegian is social and encourages all cruise and travel lovers to interact with the brand through the company's social media channels. Norwegian was the very first cruise line to have a presence on Pinterest and in addition, was recently awarded the first ever SMITTY Award (Social Media in Travel & Tourism) by Travel+Leisure Magazine for best use of Facebook and was named winner in the large company category in the South Florida #SocialMadness competition. Norwegian will also be taking social media to the high seas on their second annual SeaTweetup (@SeaTweetup) on board Norwegian Sky, October 12, 2012 and invites all social media lovers to attend this exciting and informative social media conference at sea.</p>
<p>To book a cruise vacation on board Norwegian contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit <a href="https://www.ncl.com" title="Cruise Deals, Cruises">www.ncl.com</a>.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-launches-transatlantic-bonus-days-offerNorwegian Cruise Line Launches Transatlantic Bonus Days Offer2012-08-06T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is launching a "Transatlantic and Repositioning Bonus Days" offer today, August 6, 2012, providing guests the opportunity to save on all Transatlantic, Panama Canal, Pacific Coastal and Repositioning sailings. Guests who take advantage of this limited time offer will receive $100 to spend on board, upgrades on applicable 2013-2014 sailings and an e-coupon booklet with more than $300 in on-board savings when they make a new Transatlantic or Repositioning cruise reservation before August 7, 2012.</p>
<p>Vacationers who are looking to set sail on a once-in-a-lifetime cruise experience can do so this fall on a relaxing voyage across the Atlantic. With fares starting at $599, guests can choose to sail on board Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Sun or Norwegian Star. Norwegian Epic will set sail from Barcelona to Miami on a 13-day voyage departing October 21, 2012 and for those looking to plan ahead; in 2013, Norwegian Epic will offer two Transatlantic options: an 11-day cruise on April 20, 2013 from Miami to Barcelona and a 13-day cruise on October 20, 2013 from Barcelona to Miami. Each gives guests ample time to experience why the ship was recently named the "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic.</p>
<p>Norwegian Sun will sail a relaxing 14-day Transatlantic voyage from Copenhagen to Miami on September 30, 2012 and Norwegian Star will make two Transatlantic voyages in 2013: a 16-day cruise from New Orleans to Copenhagen on April 21, 2013 and a 12-day cruise from Copenhagen to Miami on October 1, 2013.</p>
<p>The limited time offer also includes a variety of exciting Repositioning cruises. Cruisers looking to take an unforgettable voyage through the Panama Canal can do so onboard Norwegian Jewel, Pearl, Star or Sun with fares starting at $949 per person. Panama Canal repositioning cruises range from 14 to 17 days, sailing from Miami, New York and Los Angeles. Guests can bask in the historical wonder as they sail through the narrow passage of the Panama Canal and have the opportunity to visit amazing ports such as Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, Huatulco and Puerto Chiapas, Mexico; Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala; Puntarenas, Costa Rica and Cartagena, Colombia.</p>
<p>For those looking for a longer tropical-infused getaway, Norwegian Star will offer a 14-day Caribbean Escape from New York to New Orleans on October 21, 2012 visiting exotic destinations such as St. Thomas, Virgin Islands; St. John's Antigua; Bridgetown, Barbados; Willemstad, Curacao; Oranjestad, Aruba; and Cozumel, Mexico. Norwegian Dawn will set sail on a 12-day Caribbean Escape from Tampa to Boston on April 21, 2013; and on November 1, 2013 the ship will sail back to Tampa from Boston on a 14-day Caribbean Escape with fares starting at $449.</p>
<p>The foliage of the Pacific Coast awaits, on a Pacific Coastal Repositioning cruise, and with rates starting at $339 guests can enjoy spectacular coastal views from the decks of Norwegian Jewel, Pearl or Sun from Vancouver, British Columbia or Los Angeles.</p>
<p>No matter which Transatlantic or Repositioning cruise vacationers embark upon, they are guaranteed to experience the voyage of a lifetime with a wealth of time to relax out on deck, dine in a variety of delicious restaurants, enjoy the wide range of activities and entertainment on board, get pampered in the spa, or just enjoy the fresh ocean breeze while reading a book on a private balcony.</p>
<p>To book the Transatlantic and Repositioning Bonus Days offer, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit <a href="https://www.ncl.com" title="Cruise Deals, Cruises">www.ncl.com</a>.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/new-legends-lineup-will-rock-norwegian-epic-fallNew Legends Lineup Will Rock Norwegian Epic This Fall2012-08-02T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line today announced the next three "Legends" to perform as part of Legends in Concert on board Norwegian Epic beginning Saturday, November 3, 2012, when the ship returns to Miami, Florida to begin her weekly Eastern Caribbean sailings. The tribute artists will perform as some of the world's most recognized entertainers – Michael Jackson, Donna Summer and Jimmy Buffet. A staple on the Las Vegas center strip for over 25 years, Legends in Concert is the pioneer of live tribute shows and has assembled the greatest collection of live tribute artists and celebrity look-alikes in all of show business.</p><p>"Our guests absolutely love the Legends in Concert performances on board Norwegian Epic. The next round of tribute artists, Michael Jackson, Donna Summer and Jimmy Buffet, three extraordinary performers, are destined to be fan favorites," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's chief executive officer. "With Norwegian Epic returning to its homeport in Miami, this is the perfect time to introduce these three talented performers to guests sailing to the Caribbean."</p><p>Portraying the legendary "King of Pop," J Lucas is known for entertaining his audiences with intensity and passion. Lucas has been a beloved member of the "Legends in Concert" family for many years where he has wowed fans in Las Vegas on Harrah's main stage. Hailing from South Carolina, Lucas has been performing as a singer/dancer since he was a teenager. As a young boy, Lucas was heavily influenced by Michael Jackson and fine-tuned his talents as a Legend by following Jackson's career closely. Following the death of Jackson in 2009, Lucas performed at a tribute concert and from there began performing Michael Jackson tribute shows throughout the country before joining the Legends in Concert family. In addition to his Legends' performances, Lucas is also a very talented song-writer who has written and collaborated on over 100 songs.</p><p>Portraying Donna Summer, Marva Scott has been an integral part of the Legends in Concert production for many years. Originally from Seattle, Washington, Scott made her singing debut as a young girl in her local Baptist church choir. After performing in local theatrical productions, Scott took her talents to Los Angeles, where she started her own band, Marva Scott and the MCR. While there, she also discovered her talents for celebrity impersonation. Following her time in Los Angeles, Scott briefly lived in Paris and then returned to the United States where she began performing in the main showroom of Caesar's Palace in Atlantic City, as well as in countless productions along the Las Vegas strip. Performing as the legendary "Queen of Disco" Donna Summer, Scott will light up the stage on board Norwegian Epic.</p><p>Barrie Cunningham is a producer, entertainer, singer and musician who has spent most of his life entertaining delighted audiences in a variety of venues – from concert halls to cruise ships. Cunningham will join Norwegian Epic's Legends in Concert lineup as the legendary Jimmy Buffet, the impersonation performance for which he is best known. A Southern California native, Cunningham started performing folk music in coffeehouses at the young age of 15. He later went on to join the popular California rock-a-billy group, Black Slacks, and was named Entertainer of the Year in San Diego. Since 1990, Cunningham has performed an impressive 300 dates per year, in front of more than three million show-goers. Although he is best known for his live performances, Cunningham also has own original material and has written songs for many other popular artists.</p><p>Legends in Concert is a live musical celebration featuring the world's greatest celebrity tribute artists. Legends in Concert on Norwegian Epic features three celebrity tribute performers taking the stage in the Epic Theater for six 45-minute shows over three days during a seven-day cruise. In addition, a Legends "Unplugged" show is performed on three additional nights in the Manhattan Room, the ship's New York-inspired supper club, providing an unprecedented dining and entertainment experience. The celebrity performers change every four months, keeping the show fresh and exciting. The last performers were Steven Tyler, Lady Gaga and Elvis Presley.</p><p>Norwegian Epic returns to her Miami homeport on November 3, 2012. The ship will sail a series of seven-day Eastern <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean cruises</a>, departing every Saturday, through April 13, 2013. Ports of call include St. Maarten and St. Thomas, Virgin Islands; Nassau, Bahamas, as well as three relaxing days at sea.</p><p>To book a cruise on Norwegian Epic, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit www.ncl.com.</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">About Legends in Concert</span></strong><br />Internationally acclaimed Legends in Concert is known as the pioneer of live celebrity impersonator shows and possesses the greatest collection of celebrity impersonators ever assembled. Featuring live concert shows of famous musicians and celebrities of yesterday and today with concert venues in Myrtle Beach, Branson, Las Vegas, Atlantic City and Waikiki. The live impersonator show with music legends such as Elvis Presley, The Blues Brothers, Garth Brooks, Tim McGraw, Rod Stewart, Tina Turner, Cher, Madonna, Michael Jackson and many more celebrities that appeal to music fans of all ages, makes Legends in Concert a must see live concert show. With an always-evolving cast of legendary superstars with original choreography and extravagant costumes, Legends in Concert is the original and largest live celebrity tribute show in the world. For more information, visit legendsinconcert.com.</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">About Norwegian Cruise Line</span></strong><br />Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 45-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which has revolutionized the industry by allowing guests more freedom and flexibility.</p><p>Today, Norwegian invites consumers to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of its 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, on order for delivery in April 2013 and early 2014.</p><p>Norwegian's largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010 and has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, The Second City®, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.</p><p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/dash-caribbean-norwegians-limited-time-offerDash to the Caribbean with Norwegian's Limited Time Offer2012-07-31T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is launching a limited time offer today, July 31, 2012, giving guests the opportunity to receive up to $250 (based on cruise length and stateroom category) to spend on board any <a title="Caribbean Cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean cruise</a> vacation, plus free upgrades fleet-wide on all 2013 and 2014 sailings, when they make a new cruise reservation before Friday, August 3, 2012.</p><p>The offer, available for just four days, also provides reduced deposits on select Norwegian sailings of three days or longer and an e-coupon booklet worth over $300 in on board savings.</p><p>Vacationers looking to escape to tropical destinations can choose from nine ships, four convenient departure ports, Miami, New Orleans, Tampa and New York; and amazing itineraries that offer a slice of paradise in the Eastern, Western or Southern Caribbean.</p><p>Guests can dance to their own rhythm on a Caribbean cruise from Miami on board Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Pearl or Norwegian Sun. Norwegian Epic, recently named "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic, will sail a series of seven-day cruises to the Eastern Caribbean beginning November 3, 2012; Norwegian Pearl will sail to the Western Caribbean on a series of seven-day cruises beginning October 21, 2012; and Norwegian Sun will sail to the Southern Caribbean on 10 and 11-day cruises starting on October 14, 2012.</p><p>Guests wishing to sail from Tampa can do so on Norwegian Dawn, sailing seven-day Western Caribbean cruises beginning November 11, 2012.</p><p>Norwegian Gem sets sail from New York on seven-day<a title="Bahamas & Florida Cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bahamas-florida-cruises" target="_self"> Bahamas & Florida cruises</a> from August 4, 2012 through September 1, 2012 and also offers nine-day cruises to the Eastern Caribbean from New York starting October 20, 2012.</p><p>Norwegian Jewel also offers convenient getaways from New York on seven-day cruises to the Bahamas & Florida from October 14, 2012 through December 30, 2012 or they can sail to the Southern Caribbean on a 12-day cruise between January 6, 2013 and February 3, 2013.</p><p>Guests who wish to sail from New Orleans in 2012 can set sail on Norwegian Star, sailing seven-day cruises to the Western Caribbean starting November 4, 2012.</p><p>In an exciting first for the line, Norwegian Jewel will be the first Jewel-class ship to homeport in New Orleans. Starting October 13, 2013, Norwegian Jewel will offer seven-day cruises to the Western Caribbean, until April 13, 2014.</p><p>Residents of the Northeast can be one of the very first to experience the line's newest and most innovative ship, Norwegian Breakaway, on a seven-day cruise to Bahamas & Florida from New York City, starting October 13, 2013.</p><p>For those who prefer a quick tropical getaway, Norwegian Sky offers three and four-day cruises year-round to the Bahamas from Miami.</p><p>To take advantage of Norwegian's "Caribbean Dash" limited time offer, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit <a title="Cruise Deals, Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-reports-results-second-quarter-2012Norwegian Cruise Line Reports Results for Second Quarter 20122012-07-30T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL Corporation Ltd., "Norwegian" or "the Company") today reported results for the quarter ended June 30, 2012.</p>
<p>Improved revenue performance in the quarter coupled with business improvement initiatives resulted in a 14.1% increase in operating income to $87.0 million along with an 8.6% increase in Adjusted EBITDA to $135.1 million. Net Revenue increased 2.7% in the quarter due to an improvement in Net Yield and a 1.5% increase in Capacity Days. Net Yield increased 1.2% (1.9% on a Constant Currency basis) as a result of higher average ticket pricing.</p>
<p>Net Cruise Cost per Capacity Day decreased 1.3% (0.9% on a Constant Currency basis) as benefits from business improvement initiatives and efficiencies coupled with the timing of repairs and maintenance expense more than offset a 15% increase in the per metric ton cost of fuel to $684. Excluding fuel expense, Net Cruise Cost per Capacity Day decreased 5.1% (4.5% on a Constant Currency basis). "Our financial results for the quarter demonstrate healthy top line growth, albeit moderated by the impacts from pressures surrounding Europe. As expected, our deployment, which includes a record four ships in Europe, benefited the top line through higher ticket revenue with a slight offset in onboard spend," said Kevin Sheehan, President and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line. "And the benefits from business improvement initiatives not only contributed to our financial results, but also to our ongoing commitment in improving the experience of our guests," continued Sheehan.</p>
<p>Interest expense was $48.9 million compared to $46.7 million in 2011 reflecting a write-off of $2.4 million of deferred financing fees in 2012. The Company posted a 23.3% increase in net income to $36.0 million on revenue of $583.2 million from $29.2 million on revenue of $568.6 million in 2011.</p>
<p><strong><u>Quarter Highlights</u></strong></p>
<p>Progress on Norwegian Breakaway, the Company's newest ship currently under construction at Meyer Werft, continued to gain momentum throughout the quarter. In early May, the keel was laid, marking the start of the ship's construction. Recently, the Company announced Norwegian Breakaway's extraordinary entertainment line-up, full of hit Broadway shows headlined by the 80's-inspired rock musical ROCK OF AGES which is joined by ballroom dance sensation BURN THE FLOOR and the spectacular CIRQUE DREAMS & DINNER JUNGLE FANTASY. The line-up also includes improvisational troupe The Second City and the popular dueling pianos of Howl at the Moon at Headliners Comedy Club while Fat Cats Jazz & Blues Bar will play host to a Norwegian Cruise Line favorite and New Yorker Slam Allen.</p>
<p>As the largest vessel to ever homeport year-round in New York City, Norwegian Breakaway has many elements of New York incorporated into its offerings. The hull art design was conceived by celebrated New York-based artist Peter Max and further strengthening her ties to the Big Apple, Norwegian enlisted famed New York-based celebrity chef Geoffrey Zakarian to create and oversee our first seafood-centric dining venue, Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian. Commenting on Norwegian Breakaway, Sheehan stated, "Our goal is to make Norwegian Breakaway New York's ship and the first choice when cruising from this great city. New Yorkers are accustomed to the best, and by enlisting authentic Broadway entertainment such as Rock of Ages and partnering with acclaimed chef Geoffrey Zakarian on Ocean Blue, I'm positive that anyone looking for a taste of New York will feel right at home on Norwegian Breakaway."</p>
<p>Also during the quarter the first steel cutting for Norwegian Getaway was held in conjunction with Norwegian Breakaway's keel laying. Homeporting year-round in Miami, Norwegian Getaway will give Norwegian a strong foothold in the world's most popular cruise port. Also homeporting year-round in Miami is Norwegian Sky, which the Company recently exercised its option to purchase. Sailing three and four-night cruises from Miami to the Bahamas, Norwegian Sky is vital to Norwegian's fleet as the premier short cruise product in Miami. Said Sheehan, "Along with New York, it is critically important that we maintain a strong foothold in Miami. By homeporting Norwegian Getaway in Miami and taking full ownership of Norwegian Sky, we are demonstrating our continued commitment to being the cruise line of choice in the cruise capital of the world."</p>
<p><strong><u>Terminology</u></strong><br />
Adjusted EBITDA. EBITDA adjusted for other income (expense) and other supplemental adjustments.</p>
<p>Berths. Double occupancy capacity per cabin (single occupancy per studio cabin) even though many cabins can accommodate three or more passengers.</p>
<p>Capacity Days. Available Berths multiplied by the number of cruise days for the period.</p>
<p>Constant Currency. A calculation whereby foreign currency-denominated revenues and expenses in a period are converted at the U.S. dollar exchange rate of a comparable period in order to eliminate the effects of foreign exchange fluctuations.</p>
<p>Dry-dock. A process whereby a ship is positioned in a large basin where all of the fresh/sea water is pumped out in order to carry out cleaning and repairs of those parts of a ship which are below the water line.</p>
<p>EBITDA. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.</p>
<p>Gross Cruise Cost. The sum of total cruise operating expense and marketing, general and administrative expense.</p>
<p>Gross Yield. Total revenue per Capacity Day.</p>
<p>Net Cruise Cost. Gross Cruise Cost less commissions, transportation and other expense and onboard and other expense.</p>
<p>Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel. Net Cruise Cost less fuel expense.</p>
<p>Net Revenue. Total revenue less commissions, transportation and other expense and onboard and other expense.</p>
<p>Net Yield. Net Revenue per Capacity Day.</p>
<p>Occupancy Percentage. The ratio of Passenger Cruise Days to Capacity Days. A percentage in excess of 100% indicates that three or more passengers occupied some cabins.</p>
<p>Passenger Cruise Days. The number of passengers carried for the period, multiplied by the number of days in their respective cruises.</p>
<p><strong><u>Non-GAAP Financial Measures</u></strong><br />
We use certain non-GAAP financial measures, such as Net Revenue, Net Yield, Net Cruise Cost and Adjusted EBITDA to enable us to analyze our performance. We utilize Net Revenue and Net Yield to manage our business on a day-to-day basis and believe that they are the most relevant measures of our revenue performance because they reflect the revenue earned by us net of significant variable costs and are commonly used in the cruise industry to measure revenue performance. In measuring our ability to control costs in a manner that positively impacts net income, we believe changes in Net Cruise Cost and Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel to be the most relevant indicators of our performance and are commonly used in the cruise industry as a measurement of costs.</p>
<p>As our business includes the sourcing of passengers and deployment of vessels outside of North America, a portion of our revenue and expenses are denominated in foreign currencies, particularly euro and British pound sterling, which are subject to fluctuations in currency exchange rates versus our reporting currency, the U.S. dollar. In order to monitor results excluding these fluctuations, we calculate certain non-GAAP measures on a Constant Currency basis whereby current period revenue and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using currency exchange rates of the comparable period. We believe that presenting these non-GAAP measures on both a reported and Constant Currency basis is useful in providing a more comprehensive view of trends in our business.</p>
<p>We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is appropriate as a supplemental financial measure as it is used by management to assess operating performance, is a factor in the evaluation of the performance of management and is the primary metric used in determining the Company's performance incentive bonus paid to its employees. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is a useful measure in determining the Company's performance as it reflects certain operating drivers of the Company's business, such as sales growth, operating costs, marketing, general and administrative expenses and other operating income and expense. You are encouraged to evaluate each adjustment and the reasons we consider them appropriate for supplemental analysis. In evaluating Adjusted EBITDA, you should be aware that in the future we may incur expenses similar to the adjustments in this presentation. Our use of Adjusted EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider this measure in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Our presentation of Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items.</p>
<p>Adjusted EBITDA is not a defined term under GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA is not intended to be a measure of liquidity or cash flows from operations or measures comparable to net income as it does not take into account certain requirements such as capital expenditures and related depreciation, principal and interest payments and tax payments and it includes other supplemental adjustments.</p>
<p>Our non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to other companies. Please see a historical reconciliation of these measures to items in our consolidated financial statements.</p>
<p><strong><u>About Norwegian Cruise Line</u></strong><br />
Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 45-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which has revolutionized the industry by allowing guests more freedom and flexibility.
Today, Norwegian invites consumers to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of its 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, on order for delivery in April 2013 and early 2014.</p>
<p>Norwegian's largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010 and has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly and "Best Ship for Sea Days" by Cruise Critic. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, The Second City®, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
<p><strong><u>Forward-Looking Statements</u></strong><br />
This release may contain statements, estimates or projections that constitute "forward-looking statements" as defined under U.S. federal securities laws. Generally, the words "expect," "anticipate," "goal," "project," "plan," "believe," "seek," "will," "may," "forecast," "estimate," "intend," "future," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, which are not historical in nature. Although management believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that these expectations will prove to have been correct. Risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the adverse impact of the worldwide economic downturn and related factors such as high levels of unemployment and underemployment, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; changes in cruise capacity, as well as capacity changes in the overall vacation industry; intense competition from other cruise companies as well as non-cruise vacation alternatives which may affect our ability to compete effectively; our substantial leverage, including the inability to generate the necessary amount of cash to service our existing debt, repay our credit facilities if payment is accelerated and incur substantial indebtedness in the future; changes in fuel prices or other cruise operating costs; the risks associated with operating internationally; the continued borrowing availability under our credit facilities and compliance with our financial covenants; our ability to incur significantly more debt despite our substantial existing indebtedness; the impact of volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; adverse events impacting the security of travel that may affect consumer demand for cruises such as terrorist acts, acts of piracy, armed conflict and other international events; the impact of any future changes relating to how travel agents sell and market our cruises; the impact of any future increases in the price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; the impact of the spread of contagious diseases; accidents and other incidents affecting the health, safety, security and vacation satisfaction of passengers or causing damage to ships, which could cause the modification of itineraries or cancellation of a cruise or series of cruises; our ability to attract and retain key personnel, qualified shipboard crew, maintain good relations with employee unions and maintain or renegotiate our collective bargaining agreements on favorable terms; the continued availability of attractive port destinations; the control of our Company by certain of our shareholders whose interests may not continue to be aligned with ours; the impact of problems encountered at shipyards, as well as, any potential claim, impairment loss, cancellation or breach of contract in connection with our contracts with shipyards; changes involving the tax, environmental, health, safety, security and other regulatory regimes in which we operate; our ability to obtain insurance coverage on terms that are favorable or consistent with our expectations; the lack of acceptance of new itineraries, products or services by our targeted customers; our ability to implement brand strategies and our shipbuilding programs, and to continue to expand our brands and business worldwide; the costs of new initiatives and our ability to achieve expected cost savings from our new initiatives; changes in interest rates and/or foreign currency rates; increases in our future fuel expenses related to implementing proposed International Maritime Organization regulations, which require the use of higher priced low sulfur fuels in certain cruising areas; the delivery schedules and estimated costs of new ships on terms that are favorable or consistent with our expectations; the impact of pending or threatened litigation and investigations; the impact of changes in our credit ratings; the possibility of environmental liabilities and other damage that is not covered by insurance or that exceeds our insurance coverage; our ability to attain and maintain any price increases for our products; the impact of delays, costs and other factors resulting from emergency ship repairs as well as scheduled repairs, maintenance and refurbishment of our ships; the implementation of regulations in the U.S. requiring U.S. citizens to obtain passports for travel to additional foreign destinations; the impact of weather and natural disasters; and other factors discussed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in expectations or events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements are based. In addition, certain financial measures in this release constitute non-GAAP financial measures as defined by Regulation G. A reconciliation of these items can be found attached hereto and on the Company's web site at www.ncl.com/investors.</p>
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<p><strong>Investor Relations Contacts</strong><br>
Mark A. Kempa (305) 436-4932<br>
Edel Cruz (305) 436-4773<br>
InvestorRelations@ncl.com</p>
<p><strong>Media Contact</strong><br>
AnneMarie Mathews<br>
(305) 436-4799<br>
PublicRelations@ncl.com</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-wins-south-florida-socialmadness-competition-and-advances-natioNorwegian Cruise Line Wins South Florida #SocialMadness Competition and Advances to National Round2012-07-24T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line has been named winner of the "South Florida #SocialMadness Competition" in the large company category, presented by the Business Journals and Capital One Spark Business, and has advanced to the national #SocialMadness competition to contend against other large companies throughout the country. The #SocialMadness competition highlights companies of all sizes with the best social media strategies in a tournament style challenge. Throughout all three rounds of the South Florida competition, Norwegian dominated the large company category, ending with a winning score of 23,564 versus the runner-up's score of 12,692. </p>
<p>The first round of the National #SocialMadness competition launches today, July 24, 2012. Norwegian is competing head-to-head against 64 regional winners representing companies throughout the United States. The bracketed competition continues for seven weeks, gradually narrowing down the pool of competitors and in the end, the overall winner will be awarded $10,000 to donate to the charity of their choice. If Norwegian is named the national winner on September 7, 2012, the company will donate the $10,000 prize to Camillus House, which provides humanitarian services to persons who are poor and homeless in Miami-Dade County. Norwegian has already pledged $5 million to support the ongoing construction of the new three-acre Camillus House Campus in Miami's Health District. In recognition of this gift, the new campus was named the Norwegian Cruise Line Campus of Camillus House. For more information on Camillus House, visit www.camillus.org or www.facebook.com/camillus.house.</p>
<p>Norwegian encourages all fans and guests to vote for Norwegian Cruise Line in the #SocialMadness competition daily at http://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/exclusives/socialmadness to ensure that Norwegian advances through each round of the #SocialMadness competition. </p>
<p>Norwegian also invites everyone to join the social "Community of Norwegians" by "liking" the company's Facebook page at www.ncl.com/facebook, following @cruisenorwegian on twitter, repining Norwegian's pins on Pinterest at www.pinterest.com/norwegiancruise and following the company on Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline. </p>
<p>To book a cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 866-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit <a href="https://www.ncl.com" title="Cruise Deals, Cruises">www.ncl.com</a>.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/dash-savings-norwegians-limited-offerDash to Savings with Norwegian's Limited Time Offer2012-07-24T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is launching its "Freestyle Dash" limited time offer today, July 24, 2012. Guests have the opportunity to receive up to $250 in on-board credit (based on cruise length and stateroom category) plus up to four category upgrades, when they book a cruise vacation in 2013 or 2014 to one of Norwegian's exciting destinations before Friday, July 27, 2012.</p><p>The offer, available for just four days, also provides reduced deposits on all of Norwegian's sailings of three days or longer and an e-coupon booklet worth up to $300 in on board savings.</p><p>Whether guests choose to sail to the sun-drenched <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="Caribbean:%20https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean</a>, explore the streets of Europe, sail past glaciers in <a title="Alaska Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/alaska-cruises" target="_self">Alaska</a>, experience an authentic lu'au in <a title="Hawaii Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/hawaii-cruises" target="_self">Hawaii</a> , bask on a pink sand beach in <a title="Bermuda Cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bermuda-cruises" target="_self">Bermuda</a> or immerse themselves in any one of Norwegian's other incredible destinations, they are guaranteed to have the vacation of a lifetime. No matter which itinerary they choose, guests sailing on board Norwegian Cruise Line will always enjoy an array of dining options, activities and entertainment along with the comfort of the line's award-winning accommodations.</p><p>To take advantage of the "Freestyle Dash" limited time offer, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit <a title="Cruise Deals, Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-host-second-annual-seatweetup-cruise-norwegian-skyNorwegian Cruise Line to Host Second Annual #SeaTweetup Cruise on Norwegian Sky2012-07-23T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line will host the second annual #SeaTweetup cruise on board Norwegian Sky from October 12-15, 2012. The social media infused sailing departs from Miami and will set sail on a weekend getaway to the Bahamas, visiting Nassau, Bahamas and Norwegian's Private Island, Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas. The interactive cruise, coordinated by influential members of the South Florida social media community, allows enthusiasts to participate in special networking events throughout the cruise including group activities, social media marketing panels and discussions, giveaways and cocktail parties. Guests will also be amongst the first to experience the exciting new enhancements to Norwegian's private island, Great Stirrup Cay.</p>
<p>The three-day cruise takes networking to the next level allowing social media insiders to share their experiences with followers, as they build and strengthen relationships, as well as create new ones. Participants will have access to the ship's Internet Café and Wi-Fi network, as well as invitations to in-port events to post, tweet, and blog throughout the weekend to the twitter hashtag #SeaTweetup. </p>
<p>In addition to planned group activities, guests can enjoy the weekend at their leisure with the perks of Norwegian's exclusive Freestyle Cruising. The 2,002-passenger Norwegian Sky sets sail year round from Miami to the Bahamas and has 10 dining options; more than 10 bars and lounges; a spa and fitness center; casino; and duty-free retail shops. For more information and to connect with other participants, follow @SeaTweetup and Norwegian (@CruiseNorwegian) on Twitter and include hashtag #SeaTweetup. Rates for the #SeaTweetup start at $264 per person; to reserve your spot on the sailing, please visit http://www.cruisedeals.com/groups/seatweetup/.</p>
<p><strong>About the #SeaTweetup</strong><br />
The first ever #SeaTweetup cruise took place on board Norwegian Sky from November 18-21, 2011. More than 45 social media enthusiasts came together to share and learn social media tips, tricks and best practices. The one-of-a-kind cruise allows attendees to enjoy a relaxed three-day getaway to the Bahamas while building lasting personal and business relationships. The planning committee includes members of the South Florida social media community including Soul Of Miami (@SoulofMiami), Cruise Source (@CruiseSource), Social Buzz TV (@socialbuzztv), Jeff Cohen (@iamJeffCohen), Social Esquire (@socialesquire), Aubrey Swanson (@AUBOOMmedia).</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/rock-boat-xiii-announcedThe Rock Boat XIII Announced2012-07-13T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Appropriately on Friday the 13th, Host Sister Hazel in partnership with Sixthman announce the 13th adventure of The Rock Boat, the longest running music festival at sea. The Rock Boat XIII will set sail with over 2,000 lucky guests aboard Norwegian Pearl on February 24 – March 1, 2013 from Miami to Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas. </p>
<p>Featuring non-stop music and two days on Norwegian's private island destination, this musical marathon will showcase both fan favorites and emerging talent across multiple stages around the ship as well as intimate activities with artists and collaborations between musicians that won't be seen anywhere else but onboard this ocean based traveling circus. The Rock Boat host, Sister Hazel, will be joined by Alternate Routes, Bronze Radio Return, Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers, Good Old War, Will Hoge, NEEDTOBREATHE, Ponderosa, Ben Rector, Red Wanting Blue, Rusted Root, Saints of Victory, DJ Soulman, Yacht Rock Revue, and many more artists to be announced.</p>
<p>"We had no idea that The Rock Boat would become the family of guests and artists that it has become when began in 2001. We are fortunate to be able to host some of the most promising new artists each year and are so excited to have NEEDTOBREATHE back for an encore performance," said Sixthman CEO Andy Levine.</p>
<p>Norwegian Pearl was destined to be the new home of The Rock Boat XIII. With 15 decks of fun, guests will have access to thirteen bars and lounges, nineteen dining experiences, two pools, four hot tubs, and spa treatments to help forget about the world left behind. Onboard concerts aren't the only things that rock on Norwegian Pearl – guests looking for more activities can visit the outdoor climbing wall, bowl a few frames at the onboard lanes, or tempt lady luck at The Pearl Club Casino.</p>
<p>Don't tempt fate! Book your passage on The Rock Boat XIII immediately as past voyages have sold out quickly. Guests can book their stateroom today at www.therockboat.com.</p>
<p><strong>About Sixthman</strong><br />
Sixthman, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, creates festivals at sea designed to set the stage for moments that make life rock! Since 2001, we have been pioneering themed cruise experiences for bands, brands, and their fans and are proud to be celebrating our 11th year and the accomplishment of executing 45 full ship charters, hosting over 85,000 guests for nearly 400,000 days on vacation at sea with world class artist and brand partners such as KISS, Kid Rock, John Mayer, Lynyrd Skynyrd, 311, Zac Brown Band, Lyle Lovett, Barenaked Ladies, Sister Hazel, Turner Classic Movies, VH1, along with engaging festivals such as The Rock Boat and Cayamo. INC Magazine recognized us as America's Fastest Growing Travel Company and the 87th fastest growing company across all segments on the INC 500 List. </p>
<p>What is Sixthman? Click here <a href="http://vimeo.com/19267800">http://vimeo.com/19267800</a> | Live Loud with us at <a href="http://www.sixthman.net">www.sixthman.net</a></p>
<p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br />
Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 45-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which has revolutionized the industry by allowing guests more freedom and flexibility.</p>
<p>Today, Norwegian invites consumers to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of its 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, on order for delivery in April 2013 and early 2014.</p>
<p>Norwegian's largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010 and has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, The Second City®, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at <a href="https://www.ncl.com/pressroom">www.ncl.com/pressroom</a>. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit <a href="https://www.ncl.com" title="Cruise Deals, Cruises">www.ncl.com</a>, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegians-cruise-event-offer-offers-guests-additional-perksNorwegian's Cruise Event Offer Offers Guests Additional Perks2012-07-13T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is launching its "Cruise Event" limited time offer on Sunday, July 15, 2012 giving guests the opportunity to earn additional on-board amenities when they book a new cruise vacation in 2012 to one of Norwegian's popular destinations, including Europe, Alaska, Bermuda, Hawaii, Bahamas & Florida, the Caribbean, Canada & New England and more. Guests will receive a variety of exciting on-board amenities based on stateroom category booked, plus reduced deposits, when they book any 2012 five-day or longer Norwegian Cruise vacation by Sunday, July 21, 2012. </p>
<p>As part of this limited time offer, guests receive perks based on stateroom category booked. Solo travelers who book a studio stateroom on board Norwegian Epic, or those who book any inside stateroom will receive a bottle of wine in their stateroom to toast to their vacation. Guests who sail in an ocean view stateroom will receive a bottle of wine, plus a plate of decadent chocolate covered strawberries. Balcony guests will also receive a bottle of wine and chocolate covered strawberries, along with a complimentary dinner for two in Norwegian's signature Italian restaurant. Mini-suite guests will enjoy all of the amenities received by those in a balcony stateroom, plus an additional dinner for two at Cagney's Steakhouse, a guest favorite specialty restaurant, located on every Norwegian ship. Suite guests will receive all of the amenities entitled to guests sailing in a mini-suite, plus an additional $50 spa credit to use towards any pampering treatment in the Mandara Spas on board. Guests who set sail in Norwegian's luxurious suite complex, The Haven, available on board Norwegian Epic, Gem, Pearl, Jewel or Jade, will enjoy all of the amenities received by suite guests, plus dinner for two in Norwegian's signature French restaurant, Le Bistro, and an additional $75 dollar on board credit to use towards another relaxing spa treatment, exciting shore excursions, dinner in another specialty restaurant or towards beverages in one of the many bars and lounges on board. </p>
<p>Travel partners can utilize the Marketing Headquarters website at www.partners.ncl.com to access exclusive content to support the Cruise Event offer including flyers, emails, banner ads and social media messaging. </p>
<p>To take advantage of the "Cruise Event" limited time offer, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit <a href="https://www.ncl.com" title="Cruise Deals, Cruises">www.ncl.com</a>.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/dash-onboard-credits-free-upgrades-and-more-norwegians-limited-time-offerDash to Onboard Credits, Free Upgrades and More with Norwegian's Limited Time Offer2012-07-10T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is launching its "Freestyle Dash" limited time offer today providing guests the opportunity to save on any of Norwegian's cruise vacations to popular destinations around the world including <a title="Alaska cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/alaska/overview">Alaska</a>, <a title="Bahamas & Florida cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/bahamas_florida/overview">Bahamas & Florida</a>, <a title="Bermuda cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/bermuda/overview">Bermuda</a>, the <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">Caribbean</a>, <a title="Canada & New England cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/canada_new_engl/overview">Canada & New England</a>, <a title="European cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview">Europe</a>, and <a title="Hawaii cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/hawaii/overview">Hawaii</a>. </p>
<p>Guests who book a Norwegian cruise in 2013 or 2014 by Friday, July 13, 2012, will receive up to $250 per stateroom to spend on board (based on cruise length and stateroom category) plus free up to four-category upgrades. </p>
<p>The offer, available for just four days, also provides reduced deposits on all of Norwegian's sailings of three days or longer and an e-coupon booklet worth up to $300 in on board savings. </p>
<p>No matter which itinerary guests choose, they are guaranteed to have the vacation of a lifetime while enjoying an array of dining options, activities and entertainment along with the comfort of the line's award-winning accommodations. </p>
<p>To take advantage of the "Freestyle Dash" limited time offer, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit <a href="https://www.ncl.com" title="Cruise Deals, Cruises">www.ncl.com</a>.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-launches-great-upgrade-eventNorwegian Cruise Line Launches the Great Upgrade Event2012-07-09T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is offering guests the opportunity to receive free stateroom upgrades during "The Great Upgrade Event" starting today, Monday, July 9. Vacationers planning to set sail on any three-day or longer cruise vacation in 2013 or 2014 will receive an up to four category stateroom upgrade and reduced deposits on sailings to<a title="Alaska Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/alaska-cruises" target="_self"> Alaska</a>, the <a title="Bahamas & Florida Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bahamas-florida-cruises" target="_self">Bahamas & Florida</a>, Bermuda, <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean</a>, <a title="Canada & New England Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/new-england-cruises" target="_self">Canada & New England</a>, <a title="European Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/european-cruises" target="_self">Europe</a>, <a title="Hawaii Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/hawaii-cruises" target="_self">Hawaii </a>and the <a title="Mexican Riviera Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/mexico-cruises" target="_self">Mexican Riviera</a>, when they book before August 12, 2012. In addition, those who take advantage of the offer will receive e-coupons worth up to $300 in on board savings.</p><p>Norwegian offers many exciting new cruise options during the 2013 and 2014 seasons, including the launch of Norwegian Breakaway. Departing from New York City on seven-day cruises to Bermuda beginning May 12, 2013, the ship will spend three full days in Bermuda, along with three days at sea giving guests the opportunity to experience all of the innovative public areas, exciting entertainment and incredible dining that will be found on board the line's newest ship. Following her Bermuda season, Norwegian Breakaway will set sail on seven-day cruises from New York City to the Bahamas & Florida between October 13, 2013 and April 27, 2014.</p><p>With six ships sailing to the Caribbean and Bahamas & Florida from four different US homeports: Miami, New Orleans, Tampa and New York; there is no shortage of fun in the sun on Norwegian. Guests will enjoy free stateroom upgrades on Norwegian Epic, sailing seven-day Eastern Caribbean cruises from Miami between November 2, 2013 and April 19, 2014; seven-day Western Caribbean cruises on board Norwegian Pearl between October 20, 2013 and April 13, 2014; or 10 or 11-day Southern Caribbean cruises on board Norwegian Sun, from October 9, 2013 through April 16, 2014.</p><p>In an exciting first for the line, Norwegian Jewel will be the first Jewel-class ship to homeport in New Orleans, starting October 13, 2013, offering seven-day cruises to the Western Caribbean. Norwegian Dawn will return to Tampa for seven-day Western Caribbean sailings between November 17, 2013 and April 20, 2014.</p><p>Norwegian Gem will continue sailing from New York year-round offering seven-day Bahamas & Florida cruises between April 27, 2013 and September 7, 2013.</p><p>Guests looking to sail through the Panama Canal can sail on 14-day cruises one-way from Los Angeles or Miami on board Norwegian Star from October 13, 2013 through February 16, 2014. Norwegian Star will also offer seven-day Mexican Riviera cruises from Los Angeles on December 22 and 29, 2013 and from March 2, 2014 through April 13, 2014.</p><p>For fall foliage viewing at its best, Norwegian Dawn will sail four Canada & New England itineraries between Boston and Quebec between September 13 and October 4, 2013. Norwegian Gem also offers a series of five seven-day Canada & New England cruises from New York between September 9 and October 12, 2013.</p><p>For the perfect Hawaii vacation, guests can inter-island hop on board Pride of America, year-round on a seven-day cruise from Honolulu enjoying over 100 hours in port, and a sail past the scenic Na Pali Coast.</p><p>Now is also the perfect time to start planning a summer vacation in 2013. Guests can look forward to spending next summer cruising through Alaska on a seven-day cruise on board Norwegian Pearl, Norwegian Jewel or Norwegian Sun or through Europe on Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Jade or Norwegian Spirit.</p><p>To book a cruise vacation to any of Norwegian's incredible destinations during "The Great Upgrade Event," contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 866-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit <a title="Cruise Deals, Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/sail-savings-bermuda-norwegians-bonus-days-saleSail to Savings in Bermuda with Norwegian's Bonus Days Sale2012-07-06T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is launching Bermuda Bonus Days, a two-day sales event beginning Sunday, July 8, 2012, offering savings on Norwegian cruise vacations to beautiful Bermuda. Guests who book a 2012 Bermuda cruise, in any stateroom category, on July 8 or July 9, 2012, will receive $100 per stateroom to spend on board towards an array of shore excursions; pampering treatments in Norwegian's award-winning spas; a delicious dinner in one of Norwegian's delicious specialty restaurants and more. </p>
<p>Guests can set sail on a seven-day cruise to King's Wharf, Bermuda from New York City on board Norwegian Star through October 14, 2012, or from Boston on Norwegian Dawn through September 14, 2012. Guests who make a new reservation during Bermuda Bonus Days will also receive an e-coupon booklet valued at up to $300 in on-board savings; and, on select sailings, military and AARP discounts also apply.</p>
<p>Guests departing from New York City or Boston will enjoy three full days in port to explore this pink sand paradise. Whether guests are looking to bask in the sun on a picturesque beach, explore hidden coves, have an adventure on board a reef fishing excursion, stroll through charming St. George or get a history lesson during a tour of the 200-year old Naval Dockyard, Bermuda truly offers something for everyone. </p>
<p>Bermuda is also the ultimate cruise destination for golf lovers. With three full days in port, players will love teeing off on three of the island's top courses – Belmont Hills Golf Club, Port Royal and Riddell's Bay Golf Club. </p>
<p>To book a cruise to Bermuda with Norwegian, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit <a href="https://www.ncl.com" title="Cruise Deals, Cruises">www.ncl.com</a>.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/broadways-rock-ages-headline-norwegian-breakaways-entertainmentBroadway's "Rock of Ages" To Headline Norwegian Breakaway's Entertainment2012-06-28T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
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<p>Norwegian Cruise Line continued its legacy of innovating cruise ship entertainment as it announced that the five-time Tony Award nominated musical ROCK OF AGES will be featured on Norwegian Breakaway, along with two additional Broadway shows: the dance sensation BURN THE FLOOR and CIRQUE DREAMS & DINNER JUNGLE FANTASY. The line also introduced all of the varied and exciting entertainment acts and venues that will debut on the ship, including the famed comedy troupe The Second City and Howl at the Moon at Headliners Comedy Club and New York's own Slam Allen in Fat Cats Jazz & Blues Club.</p>
<p>"As a lifelong New Yorker, it's critically important to me that Norwegian Breakaway becomes New York's ship – the only way to cruise from New York when she arrives next May. Our goal is to bring elements of New York on board so that guests will feel a real connection to the ship as New York's true flagship," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's chief executive officer. "With ROCK OF AGES performing in the Breakaway Theater, along with BURN THE FLOOR, CIRQUE DREAMS & DINNER JUNGLE FANTASY in the Spiegel Tent, and all the other entertainment offerings, we are truly bringing Broadway to the high seas and delivering the high caliber entertainment that New Yorkers have come to expect."</p>
<p>ROCK OF AGES is one of the longest running shows in Broadway history and offers Broadway's best party. The New York Times has called the show, "Absurdly enjoyable! About as guilty as pleasures get!" The classic rock love story of the decade features such feel-good, sing-out-loud songs such as "Every Rose Has Its Thorn," "I Wanna Know What Love Is," "Here I Go Again," "Don't Stop Believin," and more. The Broadway show is now also Hollywood's biggest party as the film of the musical by New Line Cinema was released on June 15, 2012.</p>
<p>In addition to being a bona fide Broadway hit musical, ROCK OF AGES was a runaway success in Toronto and Australia; has a production running in London's West End; and has several successful licensed productions in Asia.</p>
<p>ROCK OF AGES is lead produced on Broadway by Michael Cohl and Jonathan Linden of S2BN Entertainment and Matthew Weaver.</p>
<p>Norwegian Breakaway will feature multiple, specially-designed entertainment venues throughout the ship so that guests can choose from a wide variety of entertainment each evening of their cruise with choices to appeal to a broad audience.</p>
<p><strong>BURN THE FLOOR</strong></p>
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<p>Offering shows in both the 800-seat Breakaway Theater and more intimate performances in The Manhattan Room, dance sensation BURN THE FLOOR will dazzle guests with their re-invented ballroom dancing.</p>
<p>Beginning with, and maintaining all the wonderful traditions and the social history of the Ballroom dance art form, BURN THE FLOOR is a groundbreaking show, serving as a melting pot of styles, energy and excitement for today's generation of dancers. It is Ballroom "supercharged."</p>
<p>During the course of the show, the dancers perform all the Ballroom and Latin styles, including The Waltz, Cha Cha, Samba, Salsa, Rumba, Foxtrot, Quickstep, Mambo, Tango, Swing, Jive, Lindy Hop, Viennese Waltz, and Paso Doble. The music is eclectic, from Swing and Waltz classics to J-Lo and Credence Clearwater. Two vocalists perform in many languages during the show, including English, Spanish and Portuguese.</p>
<p>The show premiered in London in 1999 and toured the US for the first time in 2000, including performances at Radio City Music Hall. After touring around the world, in a variety of countries, including Japan, Singapore and Australia, BURN THE FLOOR premiered on Broadway in 2009. Originally intended to be a limited run, the show opened to rave reviews in New York and extended its original run into January 2010, performing 193 shows. Already staged in more than 300 cities globally, BURN THE FLOOR is currently in the midst of its World Tour of the Broadway Production with dates in Holland, Australia, South Africa, Singapore, Hong Kong, Korea and Japan, and will return to the US later this year before joining Norwegian Breakaway in 2013.</p>
<p><strong>CIRQUE DREAMS & DINNER -- JUNGLE FANTASY IN THE SPIEGEL TENT</strong></p>
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<p>Following the huge success of the revolutionary CIRQUE DREAMS & DINNER on Norwegian Epic, famed producer/director Neil Goldberg will present an adaptation of the Broadway show CIRQUE DREAMS JUNGLE FANTASY featuring the best of both critically acclaimed productions. The new show will be entitled CIRQUE DREAMS & DINNER – JUNGLE FANTASY and will perform in the ship's intimate Spiegel Tent.</p>
<p>Proclaimed "the grandest circus spectacle east of Vegas" by New York Magazine, CIRQUE DREAMS JUNGLE FANTASY debuted at the Broadway Theatre in 2008 and is, to date, the first and only show of its kind to ever perform on Broadway. The show received an American Theatre Wing, Best Costume Design nomination and has played to over 3.5 million people in more than 200 cities throughout the United States, as well as thousands of U.S. military troops and their families throughout 10 countries.</p>
<p>CIRQUE DREAMS & DINNER - JUNGLE FANTASY will feature an international cast of Cirque Dreamers performing amazing feats while bringing to life a soaring Ballet of Butterflies, Flipping Monkeys, Hopping Frogs, Spine-bending Lizards and Fanciful Birds in an exotic, awe-inspiring adventure.</p>
<p><strong>FAT CATS JAZZ & BLUES CLUB FEATURING SLAM ALLEN</strong></p>
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<p>Following his extremely popular performance as the house band in the Jazz & Blues Club on Norwegian Epic, New York's own Slam Allen will take the stage in Fat Cats Jazz & Blues Club on Norwegian Breakaway. Fat Cats will feature nightly live blues and jazz performances by Allen and other world-class talent. The urban setting creates a hipster vibe complete with full bar and comfortable leather sofas and chairs. Fat Cats will also feature outdoor seating on The Waterfront, a Norwegian Breakaway exclusive, where guests can enjoy a drink and the live music while feeling the warm ocean breeze.</p>
<p>For more than 20 years, Slam Allen has been entertaining audiences around the world with his unique blend of soul and blues. For the past eight years, he has played an important role, as the lead singer and guitarist, in the legendary James Cotton Band. Music is in Allen's blood -- he got his start from his father and uncles who were known as the Allen Brothers Band. On Norwegian Breakaway, Allen will play a wide range of songs from B.B. King and Otis Redding to his own original music in the intimate Fat Cats Jazz & Blues Club.</p>
<p><strong>THE SECOND CITY AND HOWL AT THE MOON IN HEADLINERS</strong></p>
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<p>Headliners Comedy Club debuts on Norwegian Breakaway with the hilarious improvisational comedy of The Second City, as Norwegian continues its exclusive partnership with the famed troupe. For more than 50 years, The Second City has honed the skills of comedic legends such as Bill Murray, Chris Farley, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Gilda Radner, John Belushi, Tina Fey, Steve Carell and Jason Sudeikis. The ensemble aboard Norwegian Breakaway will perform a special customized comedy revue of satirical skits, hilarious songs and inventive improvisation. The venue's design centers on a show lounge format with a small raised stage, concrete floors and brick walls with a full bar.</p>
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<p>The world's greatest rock n' roll dueling piano show, Howl at the Moon, which received rave reviews on Norwegian Epic, will also be featured in Headliners on board Norwegian Breakaway. This total entertainment experience features talented piano players who not only entertain the guests; they make the guests part of the show. The fun is centered around two baby grand pianos and a full out rock show with Howl's entertainers playing the best music from 70's rock to hip-hop for four hours per show. Howl at the Moon, with multiple locations across the United States, encourages people to channel their inner rock star, so guests should get ready to clap, sing, dance and howl.</p>
<p>The 4,000 passenger Norwegian Breakaway will arrive in her year-round homeport of New York City in early May 2013. The ship will begin weekly summer seven-day cruises to Bermuda on Sunday, May 12, 2013. From October 2013 through April 2014, the ship will offer voyages from the heart of Manhattan to the Bahamas Florida and the Southern Caribbean.</p>
<p>Norwegian Breakaway will be the largest ship ever to home port in New York City and will embark on weekly cruises from the Manhattan Cruise Terminal. The ship calls will bring an estimated 140,000 additional embarking passengers into New York City over two years, resulting in an estimated $35 million in additional direct spending in the City.</p>
<p>To date, the company has revealed the ship's groundbreaking design, including The Waterfront and 678 Ocean Place, a wide range of indoor and outdoor venues on three dynamic decks that will create a whole new complex at sea that enhances guests' connection with the ocean. The top decks of Norwegian Breakaway will feature the first Aqua Park at sea with five full-size water slides, including twin Free Fall slides, the first ever at sea, and a three-story sports complex that includes the largest ropes course at sea, a nine-hole miniature golf course, basketball court, rock climbing wall and more.</p>
<p>The ship will also feature a rich mix of stateroom options including The Haven by Norwegian, comprised of 42 Suites at the top of the ship and 18 additional Suites located throughout the ship; the innovative Studios, designed and priced for solo travelers; the re-introduction of Oceanview staterooms, Balcony and Mini-Suites; along with Spa Balcony, Mini-Suites and Suites in close proximity to the spa.</p>
<p>For more information on the incredible features and accommodations on Norwegian Breakaway, visit <a href="http://www.breakaway.ncl.com">www.breakaway.ncl.com</a>. To book a cruise on Norwegian Breakaway, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 800-327-7030 or visit <a href="https://www.ncl.com" title="Cruise Deals, Cruises">www.ncl.com</a>. Comment on today's announcement on our Facebook page.</p>
<p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br />
Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 45-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which has revolutionized the industry by allowing guests more freedom and flexibility.</p>
<p>Today, Norwegian invites consumers to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of its 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, on order for delivery in April 2013 and early 2014.</p>
<p>Norwegian's largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010 and has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, The Second City®, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at <a href="https://www.ncl.com/pressroom">www.ncl.com/pressroom</a>. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit <a href="https://www.ncl.com" title="Cruise Deals, Cruises">www.ncl.com</a>, follow us on Facebook and Twitter, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/celebrity-chef-geoffrey-zakarian-debut-first-sea-dining-concept-norwegian-breakawayCelebrity Chef Geoffrey Zakarian To Debut First At-Sea Dining Concept On Norwegian Breakaway2012-06-28T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
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<p>Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that it has engaged celebrity chef and Food Network star Geoffrey Zakarian to create and oversee a seafood concept to open May 2013 on the line's newest ship, Norwegian Breakaway.</p>
<p>The restaurant, Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian, is envisioned as a luxury seafood dining experience, utilizing all of the ingredients and techniques that Zakarian would employ in a land-based establishment. In addition to the dining room that will focus on elegant modern presentations, Zakarian will have The Raw Bar, an adjacent bar highlighting crustaceans and wines by the glass; and Ocean Blue on The Waterfront, a more casual dining option serving fun and easy fare. With an eye for detail, Zakarian will orchestrate not only the menus, but every aspect of his dining areas, from the uniforms to the glassware. On select sailings, Zakarian will also host meet-and-greets with Norwegian Breakaway guests, along with in-person cooking demonstrations and intimate cooking experiences for smaller groups.</p>
<p>"It is an unbelievably exciting prospect to create a concept for such a groundbreaking ship. I am nostalgic at heart, so the thought of making a modern experience that harkens to the age of steamship travel is just terrific," said Geoffrey Zakarian. "I am planning, preparing and recruiting for this restaurant the same as if I were opening on land, and truly, I have been humbled and inspired by Norwegian's vision to elevate hospitality on the seas."</p>
<p>Zakarian's taste, style and passion for fine cuisine have defined his career, which has spanned more than 25 years. An accomplished chef who has presided over some of the country's top kitchens, he currently has two popular restaurants in New York City – The Lambs Club and The National; one in Atlantic City – The Water Club at Borgata; and a highly acclaimed cookbook "Geoffrey Zakarian's Town/Country: 150 Recipes for Life Around the Table." Zakarian emerged victorious in the recent fourth season of Food Network's The Next Iron Chef, Super Chefs. He appears regularly on Iron Chef America, demonstrating a razor-sharp knowledge of culinary techniques in this fast-paced cooking competition. When he's not battling in the kitchen stadium, Zakarian stays busy filming CHOPPED, where he is featured as a recurring judge, and highlights his favorite dishes on The Best Thing I Ever Ate.</p>
<p>"Geoffrey Zakarian is a renowned and critically acclaimed chef who has deep roots in New York City having begun his career at Le Cirque and the legendary 21 Club," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's chief executive officer. "Working with Geoffrey is like hitting the culinary lottery. In this case, not only do we win big, but so do our guests on Norwegian Breakaway who will get to experience his world-class cuisine in three dining outlets on the ship. We couldn't be more excited to have Geoffrey on board with us and add yet another New York element to Norwegian Breakaway."</p>
<p>Currently under construction at Meyer Werft in Germany, Norwegian Breakaway will arrive in her year-round homeport of New York City in early May 2013. The ship will begin weekly summer seven-day cruises to Bermuda on Sunday, May 12, 2013. From October 2013 through April 2014, the ship will offer voyages from the heart of Manhattan to the Bahamas & Florida and the Southern Caribbean.</p>
<p>Norwegian Breakaway will be the largest ship ever to home port in New York City and will embark on weekly cruises from the Manhattan Cruise Terminal. The ship calls will bring an estimated 140,000 additional embarking passengers into New York City over two years, resulting in an estimated $35 million in additional direct spending in the City.<p>
<p>For more information on the incredible features and accommodations on Norwegian Breakaway, visit <a href="http://www.breakaway.ncl.com">www.breakaway.ncl.com</a>. To book a cruise on Norwegian Breakaway, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 800-327-7030 or visit <a href="https://www.ncl.com" title="Cruise Deals, Cruises">www.ncl.com</a>. Comment on today's announcement on our Facebook page.</p>
<p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br />
Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 45-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which has revolutionized the industry by allowing guests more freedom and flexibility.</p>
<p>Today, Norwegian invites consumers to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of its 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, on order for delivery in April 2013 and early 2014.</p>
<p>Norwegian's largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010 and has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, The Second City®, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at <a href="https://www.ncl.com/pressroom">www.ncl.com/pressroom</a>. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit <a href="https://www.ncl.com" title="Cruise Deals, Cruises">www.ncl.com</a>, follow us on Facebook and Twitter, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/kids-cruise-free-norwegians-limited-time-sales-eventKids Cruise Free with Norwegian's Limited Time Sales Event2012-06-28T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is launching its popular Kids Sail Free limited time offer giving children (17 and younger), sailing in third and fourth berths, the opportunity to cruise for free when their parents make a new reservation on select fall cruises to Alaska, Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada & New England, the Caribbean, Europe or Hawaii by July 7, 2012. In addition, select sailings are also eligible for up to $500 in air credits, Military and AARP discounts.</p><p>Families can enjoy the ultimate family vacation this fall to one of Norwegian's exciting cruise destinations. Whether it's inter-island hopping in Hawaii, with over 100 hours in port, sharing the rich history of Europe on one of Norwegian's many European cruise itineraries, or soaking up the sun in the Caribbean, families can travel with ease knowing they will visit multiple destinations and only have to unpack once. In addition, only Norwegian offers Freestyle Cruising which gives families the flexibility to experience the vacation they've always dreamed of.</p><p>Families who embark on a <a title="Hawaii Cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/hawaii-cruises" target="_self">Hawaii Cruise</a> between September 29 and December 15, 2012 will enjoy exploring four spectacular Hawaiian Islands on a seven-day cruise on board Pride of America, sailing round-trip from Honolulu, with fares starting at $1299*, including a scenic sail past the spectacular Na'Pali Coast.</p><p>For the ultimate in Europe cruising, Norwegian Jade offers seven-day Greek Isles and Adriatic itineraries from Venice, Italy from September 1 through October 31, 2012, with fares starting at $479* for seven-day Europe cruises. For a longer vacation, families can embark on a Norwegian Spirit 12-day Grand Mediterranean cruise from either Barcelona or Venice from September 7 through October 13, 2012. This incredible itinerary offers the opportunity for parents and their children to experience five different countries. Norwegian Spirit also offers nine-day Canary Islands cruises from Barcelona from November 6 through December 12, 2012.</p><p>Guests of all ages will enjoy exclusive Nickelodeon activities and shows as well as the array of on board activities, entertainment and dining options while cruising through Europe on board Norwegian's newest ship, Norwegian Epic. Families can set sail on seven-day Western Mediterranean itineraries through October 14, 2012 from Barcelona, Spain. Or for those who prefer to sail to sun-drenched destinations, Norwegian Epic will sail seven-day Eastern <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean cruises </a>from Miami beginning November 3, 2012.</p><p>Families who are looking to sink their toes into one of Bermuda's famous pink sand beaches can set sail on a seven-day cruise to King's Wharf, Bermuda from New York City on board Norwegian Star from September 9 through October 14, 2012 or on board Norwegian Dawn from Boston on either September 7 or September 14, 2012, with fares starting at $449*.</p><p>The entire family will enjoy cruising to tropical destinations on a <a title="Bahamas & Florida Cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bahamas-florida-cruises" target="_self">Bahamas & Florida Cruise </a>from New York City on board Norwegian Jewel between October 14 and September 16, 2012, with fares starting at $449*, or on Norwegian Gem on a nine-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean between October 20 and December 13, 2012. Families sailing on Norwegian Gem and Norwegian Jewel will also enjoy exclusive Nickelodeon programming.</p><p>For a family cruise to the Western Caribbean, guests can sail a seven-day cruise from three different convenient departure ports, starting at $439. Norwegian Pearl sails from Miami between October 21 and November 25, 2012; Norwegian Star from Tampa between October 26 and December 9, 2012; and Norwegian Dawn from New Orleans between November 4 and December 30, 2012.</p><p>For a longer Southern Caribbean cruise vacation, families can embark on a 10 or 11-day cruise on board Norwegian Sun from Miami between October 14 and December 16, 2012.</p><p>Fall foliage will delight the whole family on one of Norwegian's Canada & New England Itineraries, with fares starting at $549*. Between September 21 and October 19, 2012, families can sail on a seven-day cruise from Boston on Norwegian Dawn to Quebec or from Quebec to Boston. For a longer Canada & New England experience, Norwegian Gem offers families the chance to cruise for 10-days, round trip from New York City.</p><p>Families also have the opportunity to experience Alaska before the <a title="Alaska Cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/alaska-cruises" target="_self">Alaska cruise</a> season ends on board Norwegian Pearl or Norwegian Jewel, on a seven-day cruise from Seattle between September 1 and September 16, 2012, starting at $599*.</p><p>For a quick family getaway, kids sail free on three and four-day Bahamas cruises on Norwegian Sky from Miami between September 3 and December 28, 2012, with fares starting at $179*.</p><p>The line recently enhanced its fleet-wide youth and teen programs, Splash Academy and Entourage. Both Splash Academy and Entourage feature a different theme every day. Whether it's ocean-related, pirates, space cowboys, jungle fever or circus, every day offers kids a new surprise - tailored to their specific age group - Guppies for ages up to 2; Turtles for ages 3 to 5; Seals for ages 6 to 9; and Dolphins for ages 10 to 12. The enhanced curriculum focuses on team building and assisting in developing children's interpersonal and confidence-building skills. With activities that are tailored specifically to each age group, the new youth and teen programs focus on creative and unique activities, along with more sporting events, through a partnership with King's Foundation and Camps. Another highlight of the program is a circus school in partnership with Hilario Productions' Cirque du Jour, a New York-based company that specializes in teaching children real circus skills. Splash Academy also offers activities for cruisers under three and their parents who can enjoy sensory play classes which include baby art featuring "Wee Can Too" organic art products.</p><p>To book a family cruise vacation with Norwegian during the "Kids Sail Free" limited time promotion, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 866-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit <a title="Cruise Deals, Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>.</p><p>*All cruise fares are per person, based on double occupancy.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/travel-partners-are-stars-norwegians-2012-trade-advertising-campaignTravel Partners Are The Stars In Norwegian's 2012 Trade Advertising Campaign2012-06-27T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>As proof of Norwegian's commitment to putting travel partners first, the company is launching a new national trade advertising campaign that builds on the "Partners First" message, showcases the evolution of the Partners First philosophy, and gives travel partners the opportunity to star as the "face" of the campaign. Once launched this summer, the advertisements will be featured in national trade publications and in digital advertising.</p>
<p>"We have invited our valued travel partners to star in our new trade ad campaign," said Andy Stuart, Norwegian's Executive Vice President of Global Sales and Passenger Services. "Agents who participate will receive their own custom ad that can be utilized on their social media sites, online, or in their offices. Some agents will be selected as featured partners in our new national trade ad campaign."</p>
<p>The exciting campaign builds on the success of the line's award-winning 2011 trade advertising campaign and again features travel partners as the "heroes" of the advertisements. Details were unveiled at a trade event in Seattle, Washington, to a packed house of more than 60 travel partners and simultaneously broadcast to hundreds of agents via a live webinar. Following the announcement, at the company's booth at the Cruise World 2012 tradeshow, more than 100 travel agents took the opportunity to have their photo taken for a chance to be one of the agents featured in the new national ads at the company's booth at the Cruise World 2012 tradeshow.</p>
<p>"Partner feedback on our new campaign and partner events has been overwhelmingly positive," said Camille Olivere, senior vice president of sales, North America, for Norwegian Cruise Line. "Eighty-four percent of the attendees say that after participating in one of our trade events, they are more likely to sell more Norwegian cruises than ever before." </p>
<p>With events planned throughout the remainder of 2012, travel partners have the opportunity to attend one of these fun and educational gatherings and be the first to hear of new updates and announcements. Upcoming partner events include the "Let's Do Lunch" series on board Norwegian ships, information sessions in cities across the country, and Partners First "weekend familiarization events."</p>
<p>As part of Norwegian Cruise Line's commitment to putting travel partners first, Norwegian hosts a variety of successful travel partner events throughout the year where partners are able to participate in valuable sales and marketing training sessions and personalized ship tours. Partners who attend one of the "Let's Do Lunch Programs," will now have the opportunity to purchase a $250 "Welcome Back Rewards" certificate. This can be used as a $250 deposit towards a future cruise and those who purchase a reward will also receive a non-refundable $75 onboard credit to use during their cruise. For additional information on Norwegian's Welcome Back Rewards visit, Welcome Back Rewards.</p>
<p>For partners who are unable to attend one of Norwegians live events, there is always an opportunity to participate in one of the company's monthly Partners First webinars. Webinars are an exciting way for partners to gain insider information about Norwegian products, promotions and special announcements. Travel partners who would like to participate are encouraged to learn more at <a href="http://www.partnersfirst.ncl.com">www.partnersfirst.ncl.com</a> and to become friends with Camille Olivere on Facebook at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/colivere">www.facebook.com/colivere</a>.</p>
<p>For additional information Norwegian's new trade advertising campaign or for a chance to be featured in one of the ads, partners are invited to visit <a href="http://www.ncluniversity.com">www.ncluniversity.com</a>.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-star-rescues-six-disabled-sailing-yacht-atlantic-oceanNorwegian Star Rescues Six From Disabled Sailing Yacht In Atlantic Ocean2012-06-26T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>At approximately 8 am today, Norwegian Star responded to a call from the US Coast Guard who had received a distress notification from Avenir, a sailing yacht, stating that they had lost their rudder and their ability to steer. Avenir was located approximately 54 nautical miles from Norwegian Star in the Atlantic Ocean. Norwegian Star's Captain Kenneth Harstrom immediately diverted course to rescue the three men and three women aboard.</p>
<p>Upon reaching the Avenir at noon, Norwegian Star's crew worked to rescue the passengers and quickly transfer all six occupants on board the ship.</p>
<p>At approximately 1 pm, the sailing yacht passengers and rescue team were all safely aboard Norwegian Star. The ship which was sailing from New York City to Bermuda continued on its route and will arrive Wednesday morning, June 27 as scheduled.</p>
<p>According to the Captain of the Avenir, the group left Bermuda on June 24, 2012 and was delivering the Avenir to Bristol, Rhode Island.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-launches-bermuda-bonus-days-saleNorwegian Launches Bermuda Bonus Days Sale2012-06-25T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line is launching a Bermuda Bonus Days limited time sales event beginning today, June 25, 2012, offering incredible savings on exciting Norwegian cruise vacations to Bermuda. Guests who book a Bermuda cruise now through June 26, 2012, will receive $100 per stateroom to spend on board and put towards an array of Bermuda shore excursions; treatments in Norwegian's award-winning spas; dinners in any of Norwegian's delicious specialty restaurants and more.</p>
<p>Guests looking to sink their toes into one of Bermuda's famous pink sand beaches can set sail on a seven-day cruise to King's Wharf, Bermuda from New York City on board Norwegian Star through October 14, 2012, or from Boston on Norwegian Dawn through September 14, 2012, with cruise fares from $449 per person, double occupancy. Guests who make a new reservation during "Bermuda Bonus Days" can also receive up to $500 in airfare credits on select sailings; an e-coupon booklet valued at up to $300 in on-board savings; and, on select sailings, military and AARP discounts also apply.</p>
<p>Guests departing from Boston or New York City will enjoy three full days in port to explore this paradise. Vacationers will have the opportunity to venture through hidden coves and crystal caves, stroll past the colorful colonial homes in the charming little town of St. George or experience a part of history on a tour of the 200-year old Naval Dockyard.</p>
<p>For those looking for an adventure, the Atlantic Reef Fishing Excursion is the perfect choice. Spend a day on board the 56-foot Jolly Roger as the Captain and crew take guests to some of the best fishing spots around Bermuda. The Bermuda Triangle Shipwreck snorkel is a great excursion for those looking to experience an up close encounter with the underwater world. On this excursion, guests will visit and have the opportunity to snorkel above two of the world's most famous shipwrecks.</p>
<p>Guests who prefer to sit back and relax will enjoy a day at Horseshoe Bay Beach. This picturesque beach is the perfect spot to sit back and take in the beauty of Bermuda's perfect pink sand and crystal clear turquoise water. </p>
<p>For golf lovers, Bermuda is the ultimate cruise destination. With three full days in port, golfers will love playing on three of the island's top courses – Belmont Hills Golf Club, Port Royal and Riddell's Bay Golf Club. </p>
<p>To book a cruise to Bermuda with Norwegian, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit <a href="https://www.ncl.com" title="Cruise Deals, Cruises">www.ncl.com</a>.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-offers-cruise-day-giveaway-part-hsns-35-year-birthday-celebratiNorwegian Cruise Line Offers "Cruise A Day Giveaway" As Part Of HSN's 35-Year Birthday Celebration2012-06-25T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is helping leading multichannel retailer HSN celebrate 35 years of innovation by launching a "Cruise a Day Giveaway," on June 30, 2012. Throughout the month of July, HSN customers will have the opportunity to win a free cruise every day. Winners will receive a cruise for two, plus airfare, to one of Norwegian's exciting cruise destinations, including <a title="Hawaii Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/hawaii-cruises" target="_self">Hawaii</a>, <a title="Alaska Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/alaska-cruises" target="_self">Alaska</a>, the <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean</a>, <a title="Bermuda Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bermuda-cruises" target="_self">Bermuda</a>, <a title="European Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/european-cruises" target="_self">Europe</a> and the <a title="Bahamas & Florida Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bahamas-florida-cruises" target="_self">Bahamas</a>. Cruise enthusiasts are invited to enter to win several times a day by visiting the HSN Arcade, a place to shop, watch and play casual online games. Each day's winner will be announced live on HSN at 8 p.m. (EDT).</p><p>In addition, HSN shoppers who request a Norwegian Cruise Line brochure on HSN.com will also be eligible to receive a $100 on board credit to use towards their next Norwegian cruise of five days or longer, when they book before August 31, 2012.</p><p>HSN also invites Norwegian guests to shop in style via the HSN Travel Store, a specially designed online store that features a specially-selected assortment of cruise wear, accessories and electronics. This, combined with a series of promotional offers throughout the month of July for first time HSN customers, makes HSN the perfect shopping destination for Norwegian guests to visit when they are getting ready for their next Norwegian cruise vacation.</p><p>For more information about the Norwegian Cruise a Day Giveaway on HSN, visit HSN.com, keyword: cruise.</p><p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br />Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 45-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which has revolutionized the industry by allowing guests more freedom and flexibility.</p><p>Today, Norwegian invites consumers to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of its 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, on order for delivery in April 2013 and April 2014. Norwegian's largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010 and has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, Second City® Comedy Troupe, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.</p><p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at <a href="https://www.ncl.com/pressroom">www.ncl.com/pressroom</a>. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit <a title="Cruise Deals, Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>, follow us on Facebook and Twitter, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p><p><strong>About Flying Dutchmen Travel</strong><br />Flying Dutchmen Travel is an award winning travel company and innovator in entertainment charters and large groups, including meetings, incentives and themed group programs. For information, visit <a href="http://www.flyingdtuchmenttravel.com">www.flyingdtuchmenttravel.com</a> or call 707-546-1212.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/race-savings-norwegians-freestyle-dash-limited-time-offerRace To Savings With Norwegian's Freestyle Dash Limited Time Offer2012-06-19T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is launching its "Freestyle Dash" limited time offer today providing guests the opportunity to save on any of Norwegian's cruise vacations to popular destinations around the world including Alaska, Bahamas & Florida, Bermuda, the Caribbean, Canada & New England, Europe and Hawaii.</p>
<p>Guests who book a Norwegian cruise vacation by Friday, June 22, 2012, will receive up to $250 per stateroom to spend on board (based on cruise length and stateroom category), towards a pampering treatment in one of Norwegian's award-winning spas; dinner in one of the line's many delicious specialty restaurants or towards exciting shore excursions in amazing ports of call.</p>
<p>The offer, available for just four days, also provides reduced deposits on all of Norwegian's sailings of three days or longer and an e-coupon booklet worth up to $300 in on board savings. In addition, air credits up to $500 are available on select sailings to Europe, Alaska and Bermuda.</p>
<p>Cruisers who take advantage of the Freestyle Dash limited time offer can experience the majestic beauty of Alaska on board Norwegian Jewel or Pearl, with cruise fares from $599*.</p>
<p>Those looking to explore the ancient cathedrals of Europe on board Norwegian Epic, Jade, Sun or Spirit can do so with fares starting at $399*.</p>
<p>For fun in the sun, guests can sink their toes in to one of Bermuda's pink sand beaches on board Norwegian Star or Norwegian Dawn with fares from $449*; or cruise through the warm tropical waters of the Caribbean on board Norwegian Pearl, Epic, Star, Sun or Jewel with fares from $439*.</p>
<p>No matter which itinerary guests choose, they are guaranteed to have the vacation of a lifetime while enjoying an array of dining options, activities and entertainment along with the comfort of the line's award-winning accommodations.</p>
<p>To take advantage of the "Freestyle Dash" limited time offer, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit www.ncl.com.</p>
<p>* All cruise fares are per person, based on double occupancy.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-launches-resident-saleNorwegian Launches Resident Sale2012-06-08T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>It's smooth sailing this summer with Norwegian Cruise Line's Resident Sale starting Sunday, June 10, 2012, and offering up to $1,000 off (depending on the stateroom category booked) on select sailings, based on state of residency. Residents will enjoy savings on many popular summer cruise destinations, including <a title="Alaska cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/alaska-cruises">Alaska</a>, <a title="Bermuda cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bermuda-cruises">Bermuda</a>, <a title="European cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/european-cruises">Europe</a>, <a title="Hawaii cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/hawaii-cruises">Hawaii</a> and the <a title="Bahamas cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bahamas-florida-cruises">Bahamas</a>, when they make a new cruise reservation by June 17, 2012.</p>
<p>Those residing in the Northeastern states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia and District of Colombia, will find excellent savings on a variety of exciting itineraries to Europe, Alaska, Hawaii or Bermuda this summer.</p>
<p>Residents of Southeastern states: North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas, will save on cruises through Europe and on three and four-day cruises to the Bahamas from Miami, Florida.</p>
<p>Those living in the Western states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Hawaii, have the opportunity to save on cruises to two of Norwegian's most popular and scenic destinations: Alaska and Hawaii.</p>
<p>For an unparalleled cruise experience, guests living in the Midwestern states of North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio can embark on a cruise vacation in Hawaii. Sailing round-trip from Honolulu, Pride of America offers seven-day cruises to four beautiful islands of Hawaii. This incredible itinerary also includes a scenic sail by the breathtaking Napali Coast.</p>
<p>To take advantage of the Resident Sale, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit <a href="https://www.ncl.com" title="Cruise Deals, Cruises">www.ncl.com</a>. Travel partners can utilize the Marketing Headquarters website at <a href="http://www.partners.ncl.com">www.partners.ncl.com</a> to access exclusive content to support the offer including flyers, emails, banner ads and social media messaging.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-honored-first-ever-smitty-award-best-use-social-media-cruise-liNorwegian Cruise Line Honored With First-Ever Smitty Award For Best Use Of Social Media By A Cruise Line2012-06-06T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line has been awarded the first-ever Social Media in Travel and Tourism Award (SMITTY) by Travel + Leisure for best use of a Social Media Platform by a Cruise Line. The awards will appear in the July issue (on newsstands June 22, 2012) of Travel + Leisure and in all digital editions.</p>
<p>Travel +Leisure Magazine created the SMITTY Awards to spotlight companies in the travel industry that executed engaging social campaigns and achieved success through Social Media in 2011. The magazine received hundreds of submissions, from various companies who used social media in creative ways over the past year, across all award categories. Norwegian was selected as the award recipient for innovative use of Facebook during the launch of the company's "Cruise Like a Norwegian" brand campaign in October, 2011, which increased Norwegian's Facebook fan following by 159% during the campaign period. The full list of winners can be seen at: http://www.travelandleisure.com/smittys.</p>
<p>"It's an honor to be among the first to be recognized by Travel + Leisure for our innovative use of Social Media," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's chief executive officer. "Early on, we recognized the power of Social Media and how it helps us to engage our guests and welcome them into our community of Norwegians."</p>
<p>Last week, Norwegian Cruise Line was honored with two additional awards; "Favorite Cruise Line" in Budget Travel Magazine's 3rd annual Reader's Choice Awards and the prestigious "2012 South Florida Good to Great Award®" in the category of 1,000+ employees by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce.</p>
<p>Norwegian encourages all fans and guests to join the social "Community of Norwegians by "liking" the company's Facebook page at www.ncl.com/facebook, following @cruisenorwegian on Twitter and repining Norwegian's pins on Pinterest at www.pinterest.com/norwegiancruise.</p>
<p>To book a cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 866-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit www.ncl.com.</p>
<p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br />
Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 45-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which has revolutionized the industry by allowing guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites consumers to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of its 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, on order for delivery in April 2013 and April 2014.Norwegian's largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010 and has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, Second City® Comedy Troupe, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at <a href="https://www.ncl.com/pressroom">www.ncl.com/pressroom</a>.</p>
<p>For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit <a href="https://www.ncl.com" title="Cruise Deals, Cruises">www.ncl.com</a>, follow us on Facebook and Twitter, watch us on YouTube, pin us on Pinterest or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-receives-prestigious-2012-good-great-awardNorwegian Cruise Line Receives Prestigious 2012 Good To Great Award®2012-06-04T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line was honored with the 2012 Good to Great Award® in the category of 1,000+ employees by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce. The award, which honors South Florida companies that embody ideals from Jim Collins' best-selling business book "Good to Great," was presented at the Chamber's annual Goals Conference on Friday, June 1. While the context of the award is based on the Jim Collins book, the award criteria have been localized to reflect the uniqueness of South Florida.</p>
<p>"We have been utilizing Collin's book, "Good to Great," as our playbook for the past several years incorporating many of the philosophies and principles into our every day running of the business," said Norwegian Cruise Line Chief Executive Officer Kevin Sheehan. "Having our efforts recognized by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce is extremely gratifying for our more than 16,000 team members. We are proud of our journey from Good to Great and are thrilled to be recognized with this award."</p>
<p>Judging for this prestigious award was based on a nominee's ability to demonstrate a pattern of solid-to-great performance over a four-year period. Companies were also asked to demonstrate leadership within management ranks and to speak to their processes for a solid workforce base. Five area universities, business schools at Barry University, Florida International University, Florida Memorial University, Johnson & Wales University and Nova Southeastern University determined the judging criteria and shepherded the award process.</p>
<p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br />
Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 45-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which has revolutionized the industry by allowing guests more freedom and flexibility.</p>
<p>Today, Norwegian invites consumers to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of its 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, on order for delivery in April 2013 and April 2014.</p>
<p>Norwegian's largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010 and was recently named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, Second City® Comedy Troupe, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top. </p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at <a href="https://www.ncl.com/pressroom">www.ncl.com/pressroom</a>. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit <a href="https://www.ncl.com" title="Cruise Deals, Cruises">www.ncl.com</a>, follow us on Facebook and Twitter, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/pick-your-room-and-get-additional-perks-norwegians-cruise-event-offerPick your room and get additional perks with Norwegian's Cruise Event offer.2012-06-01T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is launching its "Cruise Event" limited time offer on Sunday, June 3, 2012. Available fleet-wide, for sailings five-days or longer, this offer provides guests the opportunity to earn additional on-board amenities when they book a new cruise vacation to popular destinations around the world, including <a title="European cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview">Europe</a>, <a title="Alaska cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/alaska/overview">Alaska</a>, <a title="Bermuda cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/bermuda/overview">Bermuda</a>, <a title="Hawaii cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/hawaii/overview">Hawaii</a>, <a title="Bahamas cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/bahamas_florida/overview">Bahamas & Florida</a>, the <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">Caribbean</a>, and <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/canada_new_engl/overview">Canada & New England</a>. Guests who book a Norwegian Cruise vacation by Sunday, June 9, 2012, will receive a variety of exciting on-board amenities based on stateroom category booked.</p>
<p>As part of this limited time offer, solo travelers who book a studio stateroom on board Norwegian Epic, or those who book an inside stateroom, fleet-wide, will receive a bottle of wine in their stateroom to toast to the start of their cruise vacation. Guests who sail in an oceanview stateroom will receive a bottle of wine, plus a plate of delicious chocolate covered strawberries. Balcony guests will also receive a bottle of wine and chocolate covered strawberries, but they will also enjoy a complimentary dinner for two in Norwegian's signature Italian Restaurant. Mini-suite guests will enjoy all of the amenities received by guests sailing in a balcony stateroom, plus an additional dinner for two at Cagney's Steakhouse, a guest-favorite specialty restaurant, located on all Norwegian ships. Suite guests will receive all of the amenities entitled to guests sailing in a mini-suite, plus an additional $50 spa credit to use towards any pampering treatment in the Mandara Spas on board. Guests who set sail in Norwegian's luxurious suite complex, The Haven, available on board Norwegian Epic, Gem, Pearl, Jewel or Jade, will enjoy all of the amenities received by suite guests, plus dinner for two in Norwegian's signature French restaurant, Le Bistro, and an additional $75 dollar on board credit to use towards another relaxing spa treatment, exciting shore excursions, dinner in another specialty restaurant or towards beverages in one of the many bars and lounges on board.</p>
<p>The offer, available until June 9, 2012, also provides reduced deposits on all of Norwegian's sailings of five days or longer. Travel partners can utilize the Marketing Headquarters website at www.partners.ncl.com to access exclusive content to support the Cruise Event offer including flyers, emails, banner ads and social media messaging.</p>
<p>To take advantage of the "Cruise Event" limited time offer, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit <a href="https://www.ncl.com" title="Cruise Deals, Cruises">www.ncl.com</a>.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-signs-memorandum-agreement-purchase-norwegian-skyNorwegian Cruise Line Signs Memorandum Of Agreement For Purchase Of Norwegian Sky2012-06-01T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL Corporation Ltd., "Norwegian" or "the Company") today announced the signing of a memorandum of agreement to exercise its option to purchase Norwegian Sky. The transaction is expected to close shortly.</p>
<p>The Company currently operates Norwegian Sky under a Bareboat Charter with a purchase option from Ample Avenue, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Genting Hong Kong Limited, a 50% owner of the Company. The purchase price is approximately $260 million pursuant to the option under the Bareboat Charter. Financing is being provided by the seller.</p>
<p>The 2,002-berth Norwegian Sky currently operates three and four-night voyages year-round from Miami, Florida.</p>
<p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br />
Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 45-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which has revolutionized the industry by allowing guests more freedom and flexibility.</p>
<p>Today, Norwegian invites consumers to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of its 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, on order for delivery in April 2013 and April 2014.</p>
<p>Norwegian's largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010 and was recently named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, Second City® Comedy Troupe, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-unveils-cabanas-cay-great-stirrup-cayNorwegian Cruise Line Unveils "Cabanas on the Cay" On Great Stirrup Cay2012-05-30T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that "Cabanas on the Cay," exclusive private cabanas with VIP service and amenities, are now available on Great Stirrup Cay, the line's 250-acre private island in the Bahamas. The launch of "Cabanas on the Cay" marks another significant addition to the island as part of the $25 million dollar enhancement project.</p>
<p>Located to the west of the island's main beach, these perfectly-appointed private Cabanas boast exclusive service and amenities to provide guests with the ultimate island escape and total relaxation. Available for $249 per day, each Cabana accommodates up to six guests and is fully furnished with lounge chairs, tables, cooler, beach towels and a shower. Cabana rental also includes a $50 food and beverage credit; and one large float, a $25 value; for guests to enjoy during their time on the island.</p>
<p>Guests who reserve one of the 10 "Cabanas on the Cay" will enjoy priority tender service to the island and, upon arrival to their private cabana, will receive six complimentary bottles of water and a refreshing fruit basket. As they relax on one of the comfortable lounge chairs, guests will have the opportunity to use their $50 food and beverage credit towards pre-ordered "Cabanas on the Cay" food and beverage selections.</p>
<p>Norwegian has prepared an exclusive menu for Cabana guests consisting of delicious seafood, charcuterie, sushi and fruit platters. Guests who choose to dine at the Island's BBQ can use their credit towards one of the many beverage packages available exclusively for Cabana guests, or towards other beverage purchases on the island.</p>
<p>Each of the 10 Cabanas on the Cay are available on a first-come-first-serve basis and can be pre-booked as a shore excursion on ncl.com or through the Shore Excursion Desk on board.</p>
<p>Norwegian was the first cruise line to offer an uninhabited tropical island experience exclusively for its guests. Great Stirrup Cay offers magnificent white sand beaches, majestic palms and calm, pristine waters where an abundance of colorful marine life inhabits the surrounding coral reefs. Activities on the island include snorkeling; Waverunner® tour; eco boat tour; kayaking; parasailing; shopping at the straw market; and more.</p>
<p>Norwegian Sky makes year-round stops at Great Stirrup Cay on her three and four-day cruises from Miami. Norwegian Gem visits Great Stirrup Cay during her seven-day Bahamas & Florida itinerary from New York. Beginning in October, Norwegian Jewel will also stop at Great Stirrup Cay on her seven-day Bahamas & Florida cruises from New York. Norwegian Pearl will also visit Great Stirrup Cay this winter on her seven-day Western Caribbean itinerary from Miami. Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian's newest ship launching next spring, will visit Great Stirrup Cay on seven-day cruises from New York to Bahamas & Florida beginning in mid-October 2013.</p>
<p>To book a cruise to Great Stirrup Cay or one of the many other destinations Norwegian visits, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 866-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit <a href="https://www.ncl.com" title="Cruise Deals, Cruises">www.ncl.com</a>.</p>
<p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br />
Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 45-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which has revolutionized the industry by allowing guests more freedom and flexibility.</p>
<p>Today, Norwegian invites consumers to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of its 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, on order for delivery in April 2013 and April 2014. Norwegian's largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010 and has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, Second City® Comedy Troupe, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at <a href="https://www.ncl.com/pressroom">www.ncl.com/pressroom</a>. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit <a href="https://www.ncl.com" title="Cruise Deals, Cruises">www.ncl.com</a>, follow us on Facebook and Twitter, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
<p><strong>About Flying Dutchmen Travel</strong><br />
Flying Dutchmen Travel is an award winning travel company and innovator in entertainment charters and large groups, including meetings, incentives and themed group programs. For information, visit <a href="http://www.flyingdtuchmenttravel.com">www.flyingdtuchmenttravel.com</a> or call 707-546-1212.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/blake-shelton-and-friends-cruise-annouces-additional-artistsBlake Shelton and Friends Cruise Announces Additional Artists2012-05-29T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>The first ever Blake Shelton and Friends cruise will set sail on board Norwegian Pearl from Miami, October 14, 2012, for a seven-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean. This cruise offers fans of Blake Shelton, one of the hottest names in country music, the exclusive opportunity to spend a week at sea with their favorite artist.</p><p>Hosted by Flying Dutchmen Travel and Fan Fair Country Cruises, this incredible country music festival at sea will feature non-stop entertainment by a host of popular country artists. And, just announced, additional fan-favorite artists will be joining Shelton on board. The star-studded line-up now also includes Frankie Ballard; Brett Eldredge; Jana Kramer; Tyler Farr; Chuck Wicks; Logan Mize; Brinley Addington; Chris Cavanaugh; JJ Lawhorn; Brandon & Leah; McKenna Faith, an up-in-coming 17-year old talent; Johanna Smith; Her & King's County; Clayton Anderson; Nik and Sam; the exciting Maggie Rose; and from the hit television series, The Voice, Rae Lynn and her band. Previously-announced country artists that will also perform on board, include Trace Adkins, Jerrod Niemann, Justin Moore, Easton Corbin, Lee Brice, Neal McCoy and Randy Houser. This cruise will feature the biggest and brightest ensemble of musicians ever to appear before such a small and select group of country music fans.</p><p>Shelton will perform two live concerts during the cruise in Norwegian Pearl's intimate Stardust Theater and there will be live music every night in at least three different venues around the ship.</p><p>The Blake Shelton and Friends Cruise will set sail to San Juan, Puerto Rico; St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands; Tortola, British Virgin Islands and Nassau, Bahamas. Guests will also have three relaxing days at sea to experience Norwegian's signature Freestyle Cruising on board Norwegian Pearl. A destination of her own, Norwegian Pearl features 13 bars and lounges and 16 delicious dining options – from endless buffets with custom-order action stations, to gourmet French, Japanese teppanyaki and an upscale steakhouse. Guests will also enjoy a wide range of on board activities and amenities including a bowling alley, rock climbing wall, large casino, expansive spa, pools, and state-of-the-art fitness center.</p><p>Staterooms are priced starting at $1,099, based on double occupancy. To book the Blake Shelton and Friends Cruise, visit <a href="http://www.blakesheltoncruise.com">www.blakesheltoncruise.com</a> or contact Flying Dutchmen Travel at 800-248-7471. To learn more about Norwegian Cruise Line, visit <a title="Cruise Deals, Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a> or call a travel professional.</p><p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br /> Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 45-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which has revolutionized the industry by allowing guests more freedom and flexibility.</p><p>Today, Norwegian invites consumers to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of its 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, on order for delivery in April 2013 and April 2014. Norwegian's largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010 and has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, Second City® Comedy Troupe, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.</p><p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at <a href="https://www.ncl.com/pressroom">www.ncl.com/pressroom</a>. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit <a title="Cruise Deals, Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>, follow us on Facebook and Twitter, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p><p><strong>About Flying Dutchmen Travel</strong><br /> Flying Dutchmen Travel is an award winning travel company and innovator in entertainment charters and large groups, including meetings, incentives and themed group programs. For information, visit <a href="http://www.flyingdtuchmenttravel.com">www.flyingdtuchmenttravel.com</a> or call 707-546-1212.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/dash-incredible-cruise-savings-norwegians-limited-time-offerDash To Incredible Cruise Savings With Norwegian's Limited Time Offer2012-05-22T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is launching a "Freestyle Dash" limited time offer today, Tuesday, May 22, 2012. Available fleet-wide, this offer provides guests the opportunity to save on any of Norwegian's cruise vacations to popular destinations around the world, including <a href="http://www2.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview" title="Europe Cruises">Europe</a>, <a href="http://www2.ncl.com/cruise-destination/alaska/overview" title="Alaska Cruises">Alaska</a>, <a href="http://www2.ncl.com/cruise-destination/bermuda/overview" title="Bermuda Cruises">Bermuda</a>, <a href="http://www2.ncl.com/cruise-destination/hawaii/overview" title="Hawaii Cruises">Hawaii</a>, <a href="http://www2.ncl.com/cruise-destination/bahamas_florida/overview" title="Bahamas & Florida Cruises">Bahamas & Florida</a>, the <a href="http://www2.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview" title="Caribbean Cruises">Caribbean</a>, and <a href="http://www2.ncl.com/cruise-destination/canada_new_engl/overview" title="Canada & New England Cruises">Canada & New England</a>. Guests who book a Norwegian Cruise vacation by Friday, May 25, 2012, will receive up to $250 per stateroom to spend on board (based on cruise length and stateroom category), to pamper themselves in Norwegian's award-winning spas; treat themselves to dinner in one of the line's many delicious specialty restaurants or towards exciting shore excursions in amazing ports of call.</p>
<p>The offer, available for just four days, also provides reduced deposits on all of Norwegian's sailings of three days or longer. In addition, there is up to a $500 air credit offer available on select sailings to <a href="http://www2.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview" title="Europe Cruises">Europe</a>, <a href="http://www2.ncl.com/cruise-destination/alaska/overview" title="Alaska Cruises">Alaska</a> and <a href="http://www2.ncl.com/cruise-destination/bermuda/overview" title="Bermuda Cruises">Bermuda</a>.</p>
<p>Norwegian offers a variety of exciting itineraries for guests looking to cruise through <a href="http://www2.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview" title="Europe Cruises">Europe</a> this summer. For the ultimate in <a href="http://www2.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview" title="Europe Cruises">Europe</a> cruising, Norwegian Spirit is sailing 12-day Grand Mediterranean cruises from Barcelona and Venice through October 13, 2012, visiting five different countries in one cruise. Norwegian Spirit will also sail nine-day Canary Islands cruises from Barcelona through April 8, 2013.</p>
<p>Norwegian Sun offers nine-day Baltic Capitals voyages May 4, 2012 through September 7, 2012 from Copenhagen, Denmark and Norwegian Jade offers seven-day Greek Isles and Adriatic itineraries from Venice, Italy through early October and a history-filled 11-day Mediterranean and Holy and itinerary from mid-October through April 2013.</p>
<p>Named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly, Norwegian's newest ship, Norwegian Epic, sets sail on seven-day Western Mediterranean itineraries through October 14, 2012 from Barcelona, before repositioning to Miami for a series of seven-day Eastern <a href="http://www2.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview" title="Caribbean Cruises">Caribbean</a> Cruises.</p>
<p>For those who prefer sun and sand, Norwegian offers a variety of cruises to warm destinations including <a href="http://www2.ncl.com/cruise-destination/bermuda/overview" title="Bermuda Cruises">Bermuda</a>, <a href="http://www2.ncl.com/cruise-destination/bahamas_florida/overview" title="Bahamas & Florida Cruises">Bahamas & Florida</a>, the <a href="http://www2.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview" title="Caribbean Cruises">Caribbean</a> and <a href="http://www2.ncl.com/cruise-destination/hawaii/overview" title="Hawaii Cruises">Hawaii</a>.</p>
<p>Sailing from New York City, Norwegian Gem offers seven-day Bahamas & Florida cruises through September 1, 2012 and then will sail a series of nine-day Eastern <a href="http://www2.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview" title="Caribbean Cruises">Caribbean</a> cruises through April 8, 2013. Also sailing from New York City this summer, Norwegian Star sails a series a seven-day cruises to <a href="http://www2.ncl.com/cruise-destination/bermuda/overview" title="Bermuda Cruises">Bermuda</a> until October 21, 2012 when she repositions to New Orleans for seven-day Western <a href="http://www2.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview" title="Caribbean Cruises">Caribbean</a> cruises through April 14, 2013. </p>
<p>Guest may also choose to cruise to awe-inspiring <a href="http://www2.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview" title="Europe Cruises">Europe</a> this summer on board the youngest ships sailing in <a href="http://www2.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview" title="Europe Cruises">Europe</a> this season, Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian Jewel, both sailing a series of 7-day cruises round trip from Seattle.</p>
<p>Following the <a href="http://www2.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview" title="Europe Cruises">Europe</a> season, Norwegian Jewel will sail a series of seven-day <a href="http://www2.ncl.com/cruise-destination/bahamas_florida/overview" title="Bahamas & Florida Cruises">Bahamas & Florida</a> cruises from New York City through April 14, 2013 and Norwegian Pearl will return to Miami, sailing a series of seven-day Western <a href="http://www2.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview" title="Caribbean Cruises">Caribbean</a> cruises until April 14, 2013.</p>
<p>Norwegian Sky offers guests the perfect opportunity for a quick getaway, alternating between three and four-day cruises to the <a href="http://www2.ncl.com/cruise-destination/bahamas_florida/overview" title="Bahamas & Florida Cruises">Bahamas & Florida</a> from Miami year-round.</p>
<p>For an unparalleled experience in <a href="http://www2.ncl.com/cruise-destination/hawaii/overview" title="Hawaii Cruises">Hawaii</a>, Pride of America offers seven-day cruises round-trip from Honolulu to four incredible islands, including a sail by the breathtaking Napali Coast.</p>
<p><a href="http://www2.ncl.com/cruise-destination/canada_new_engl/overview" title="Canada & New England Cruises">Canada & New England</a> itineraries this fall offer guests a unique cruise experience, the opportunity to view spectacular fall foliage and discover the cultures and history of beautiful cities along the east coast. Norwegian Dawn will sail one-way seven-day <a href="http://www2.ncl.com/cruise-destination/canada_new_engl/overview" title="Canada & New England Cruises">Canada & New England</a> itineraries from Boston to Quebec City or Quebec City to Boston from September 12 through October 19, 2012 and offers a 16-day Colonial America cruise from Quebec City on October 26, 2012. Norwegian Gem will also sail to <a href="http://www2.ncl.com/cruise-destination/canada_new_engl/overview" title="Canada & New England Cruises">Canada & New England</a> on 10-day cruises from New York City from September 8 through October 10, 2012.</p>
<p>Travel partners can utilize the Marketing Headquarters website at <a href="http://www.partners.ncl.com">www.partners.ncl.com</a> to access exclusive content to support the Freestyle Dash promotion including flyers, emails, banner ads and social media messaging.</p>
<p>To take advantage of the "Freestyle Dash" limited time offer, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit <a href="https://www.ncl.com" title="Cruise Deals, Cruises">www.ncl.com</a>.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-launches-three-day-sale-alaska-sailingsNorwegian Launches Three-Day Sale On Alaska Sailings2012-05-18T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is launching an <a href="http://www2.ncl.com/freestyle-cruise/alaska-bonus-day?cid=SM_NCL_GLO_NA_FBK_BKN_NA_ABD12_XXXXXXX_XXXXXXX" title="Alaska Cruises">Alaska Bonus Weekend</a> limited time sales event beginning today, offering incredible savings on Norwegian's once-in-a-lifetime cruise vacations to Alaska. Guests who book a 2012 Alaska sailing today through Sunday, May 20, 2012, will receive $100 per stateroom to spend on board towards exciting Alaska shore excursions; treatments in Norwegian's award-winning spas; dinners in any of Norwegian's Freestyle Dining restaurants and more.</p>
<p>Guests looking to experience the majestic beauty of Alaska this summer can set sail on board Norwegian Jewel or Norwegian Pearl, the youngest ships sailing in Alaskan waters. Norwegian Pearl is currently sailing to Alaska through September 16, 2012, and Norwegian Jewel will be sailing through Alaska from May 26 through September 8, 2012. Both ships sail a series of seven-day cruises from Seattle to some of the most scenic destinations including Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, Ketchikan and Victoria, British Columbia. Cruise fares are from $399 per person, double occupancy and guests who book this weekend can also receive up to $500 in airfare credits on select sailings, plus an e-coupon booklet valued at up to $400 in on board savings.</p>
<p>For families sailing in Alaska there will be no shortage of adventures. For a day of family fun, guests can board a catamaran specially designed for wildlife viewing on the Whale Watching and Wildlife Quest shore excursion, giving guests the chance to see whales, sea lions, porpoises and seals. A trip to Alaska is not complete without a thrilling helicopter ride up to Denver Glacier to meet professional mushers and their dogs. The White Pass Scenic Railway is the perfect excursion for those who want to experience Alaska on rail, as well as at sea as they travel in an old-fashioned parlor car for a 40-mile round trip and travel through an awe-inspiring panorama of wilderness.</p>
<p>Families sailing on board Norwegian Jewel will delight in the exclusive Nickelodeon programming. Activities include breakfast with the characters, where kids – and adults – can eat, sing and play with SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, Patrick, Diego and more; Dora's Dance Party, where kids can join Dora and the Nickelodeon cast to dance and sing along; meet and greets with popular Nickelodeon characters, including SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer and many more. There are also other family activities offered, including Story Time with Dora, family trivia and special arts and crafts sessions. Families sailing on board Norwegian Pearl will enjoy family-friendly activities such as bowling and rock climbing and kids will enjoy the line's all-new children's program – Splash Academy, featuring an array of exciting events and activities for kid's ages 2-12, and Entourage, an exclusive "club," just for teens ages 13-17.</p>
<p>Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian Jewel offer guests the opportunity to experience the suite life in Alaska by sailing in The Haven, Norwegian's exclusive, luxurious suite complex, featuring the largest suites at sea – 5,000 square foot, three-bedroom Garden Villas. Guests will also have the opportunity to dine around the world in one of 14 dining options, including French, Asian, American, and the line's newest restaurant, Moderno Churasscaria, a Brazilian-style steakhouse.</p>
<p>To book a cruise to Alaska on board Norwegian, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit <a href="https://www.ncl.com" title="Cruise Deals, Cruises">www.ncl.com</a>.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/first-steel-cut-norwegian-getawayFirst Steel Cut For Norwegian Getaway2012-05-10T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
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<p><em>Kevin Sheehan, chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line, and Bernard Meyer, managing director of MEYER WERFT, shake hands at the steel cutting for Norwegian Getaway.</em></p>
<p>The first piece of steel was cut at MEYER WERFT in Papenburg, Germany on Friday, May 4, for the construction of Norwegian Getaway, the second of two new Freestyle Cruising® ships for Norwegian Cruise Line, set for delivery in spring 2014. Norwegian Cruise Line and MEYER WERFT executives watched as the first plate of steel was cut by a plasma torch in the yard's state of the art facility. This plate will become part of Block 40 that will comprise the new vessel.</p>
<p>"Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway are going to revolutionize the cruise industry with their spectacular design and unique offerings," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian's chief executive officer. "Cutting the first piece of steel for Norwegian Getaway takes us one step closer to having this ship join our fleet in 2014 and begin sailing year-round from Miami, the cruise capital of the world."</p>
<p>Norwegian announced in April that Norwegian Getaway will be homeported year-round in Miami following her delivery scheduled for spring 2014. Norwegian will announce the ship's inaugural itineraries and on-sale dates later this year. Norwegian Getaway's sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, will begin sailing from her year-round home port of New York City in May 2013.</p>
<p>The Breakaway class ships, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, will each be 144,000 gross tons and will have approximately 4,000 passenger berths. These ships represent an opportunity for the Norwegian guest to "break away" from the routine of work, school, and daily stress, and find a true respite at sea. </p>
<p>To book a Norwegian Cruise Line sailing, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 800-327-7030 or visit www.ncl.com. Comment on today's announcement on our Facebook page: www.ncl.com/facebook.</p>
<p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br />
Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 45-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which has revolutionized the industry by allowing guests more freedom and flexibility.</p>
<p>Today, Norwegian invites consumers to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of its 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, on order for delivery in April 2013 and April 2014.</p>
<p>Norwegian's largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010 and has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, Second City® Comedy Troupe, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top. </p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook and Twitter, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/dash-super-summer-savings-norwegians-limited-time-offerDash To Super Summer Savings With Norwegian's Limited Time Offer2012-05-08T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Summer is heating up with Norwegian Cruise Line's "Super Summer Dash" limited time offer that launches today, Tuesday, May 8, 2012, providing guests the opportunity to save on summer cruise vacations to popular destinations around the world, including<a title="Europe Cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/european-cruises" target="_self"> Europe</a>, <a title="Alaska Cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/alaska-cruises" target="_self">Alaska</a>, <a title="Bermuda Cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bermuda-cruises" target="_self">Bermuda</a>, <a title="Bahamas & Florida Cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bahamas-florida-cruises" target="_self">Bahamas & Florida</a>, Canada & New England and Hawaii. Guests who book a cruise on board any summer sailing by May 11, 2012, receive up to $250 on-board credit per stateroom (based on cruise length and stateroom category) to spend towards treatments in Norwegian's award-winning spas; dinners in the line's delicious specialty restaurants or towards exciting shore excursions.</p><p>The offer, available for just four days, provides reduced deposits on all of Norwegian's summer sailings of three days or longer and is also combinable with the "Little Norwegians Explore for Free," promotion offering free shore excursions in every port of call to kids 12 and under and half-off shore excursions for teenagers, ages 13-17*.</p><p>A cruise through Europe on board "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" is the ultimate summer vacation and those looking to explore Europe's great treasures can choose from a variety of exciting itineraries on board Norwegian Spirit, Norwegian Jade, Norwegian Epic or Norwegian Sun.</p><p>Norwegian Spirit's incredible 12-day Grand Mediterranean itinerary visits five different countries on one cruise. Sailing from either Barcelona or Venice through October 13, 2012, guests can explore Athens (Piraeus), Greece; Ephesus (Izmir) and Istanbul, Turkey; Mykonos, Greece; Naples, Rome (Civitavecchia) and Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy; and Provence (Toulon), France.</p><p>Norwegian Jade sets sail this summer on seven-day Greek Isles and Adriatic itineraries from Venice, Italy to ports of call including Corfu, Santorini, Mykonos and Olympia (Katakolon), Greece, Dubrovnik, Croatia; Athens (Piraeus), Greece; Ephesus (Izmir), Turkey and Split, Croatia.</p><p>Norwegian Epic, named "Best Overall Cruise Ship," by the readers of Travel Weekly, sails seven-day Western Mediterranean itineraries through the summer from Barcelona, Spain visiting popular European ports of call including; Naples, Rome (Civitavecchia) and Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy; Cannes and Provence (Marseilles), France.</p><p>Vacationers can explore the Baltic Capitals on board Norwegian Sun from May 4, 2012 through September 7, 2012. Departing from Copenhagen, Denmark, guests on this itinerary will enjoy an overnight stay in St. Petersburg, Russia and stops in Berlin (Warnemunde), Germany, Tallinn, Estonia, Helsinki, Finland and Stockholm, Sweden.</p><p>Guests looking to experience the majestic beauty of <a title="Alaska Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/alaska-cruises" target="_self">Alaska</a> this summer can do so on board Norwegian Jewel or Norwegian Pearl, the youngest ships sailing in Alaskan waters. Norwegian Pearl is currently sailing to Alaska through September 16, 2012, and Norwegian Jewel from May 26 through September 8, 2012. Both will sail a series of seven-day cruises from Seattle to some of Alaska's most scenic destinations including Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, Ketchikan and Victoria, British Columbia.</p><p>Residents in the North East can enjoy the convenience of setting sail on a summer cruise vacation right from their own backyard on board Norwegian Gem, Norwegian Star or Norwegian Dawn. Norwegian Gem is currently sailing a seven-day Bahamas and Florida itinerary from New York City through September 1, 2012. Ports of call include Nassau, Bahamas, Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas, Norwegian's Private Island and Orlando (Port Canaveral). Guests looking to sink their toes into one of Bermuda's famous pink sand beaches can set sail on a seven-day cruise to King's Wharf, Bermuda from New York City on board Norwegian Star through October 14, 2012 or from Boston on board Norwegian Dawn through September 14, 2012.</p><p>As summer transitions to fall, vacationers can set sail on Norwegian Gem from New York or on a 10-day Eastern Canada and Quebec cruise through October 10, 2012. Guests on board can take in the fall foliage, history and beauty of Halifax, Nova Scotia; Quebec City, Quebec; Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Sydney, Nova Scotia.</p><p>A cruise around the Hawaiian Islands also makes for an incredible summer vacation. Sailing roundtrip from Honolulu, cruisers can explore four different Hawaiian Islands in seven days on board Pride of America. With an overnight in Kahului, Maui; Hilo, <a title="Hawaii Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/hawaii-cruises" target="_self">Hawaii</a>, Kona, Hawaii and an overnight in Nawilliwili, Kauai guests have time to experience all that Hawaii has to offer.</p><p>For a quick summer getaway from Miami, guests sailing on board Norwegian Sky on a three or four-day cruise will visit Nassau, Bahamas and Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas, Norwegian's Private Island paradise.</p><p>Travel partners can utilize the Marketing Headquarters website at <a href="http://www.partners.ncl.com">www.partners.ncl.com</a> to access exclusive content to support the Super Summer Dash including flyers, emails, banner ads and social media messaging.</p><p>To take advantage of the Super Summer Dash limited time offer, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit <a title="Cruise Norwegian Cruise Line" href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>.</p><p>* Norwegian-sponsored shore excursions; motorized flight tours, golf, Orlando theme parks and Atlantis in the Bahamas excluded.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/keel-laid-norwegian-breakaway-meyer-werftKeel Laid For Norwegian Breakaway At Meyer Werft2012-05-08T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line executives and officials from MEYER WERFT took part in the Keel Laying Ceremony of Norwegian Breakaway at the ship yard in Papenburg, Germany on Friday, May 4. During the official ceremony, the first of 73 blocks that will comprise the 144,000 gross ton vessel was lifted into the covered building dock, marking the start of the block assembly.</p><p>In the dock, Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's chief executive officer, laid the traditional "lucky coin," before the 350-ton first block was placed by the 800-ton crane. A special commemorative coin was created to celebrate the day's activities. A virtual version of the coin will be available tonight at 9 pm ET on the line's Facebook page for fans to see and share with their friends.</p><p>"The anticipation is building for this incredible ship," said Sheehan. "It's thrilling to mark the start of the block assembly and realize that in one year we will take delivery of Norwegian Breakaway. We can't wait."</p><p>Norwegian Breakaway is the first ship being built by MEYER WERFT utilizing a more efficient construction process which will deliver a ship of more than 140,000 gross tons in less than 12 months.</p><p>"We are so proud to begin the process of constructing the ship out of 73 blocks that form the structure of the ship and are looking forward to seeing it take shape over the coming months," said Bernard Meyer, managing director of MEYER WERFT. "Norwegian Cruise Line has a reputation in the industry for innovation and we are very happy to continue that with this new ship."</p><p>The 4,000 passenger Norwegian Breakaway will arrive in her year-round homeport of New York City in early May 2013. The ship will begin weekly summer seven-day cruises to <a title="Bermuda Cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bermuda-cruises" target="_self">Bermuda </a> on Sunday, May 12, 2013. From October 2013 through April 2014, the ship will offer voyages from the heart of Manhattan to the <a title="Bahamas & Florida Cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bahamas-florida-cruises" target="_self">Bahamas & Florida</a> and the Southern <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean</a>.</p><p>To date, the company has revealed the ship's groundbreaking design, including The Waterfront and 678 Ocean Place, a wide range of indoor and outdoor venues on three dynamic decks that will create a whole new complex at sea that enhances guests' connection with the ocean. The top decks of Norwegian Breakaway will feature the first Aqua Park at sea with five full-size water slides, including twin Free Fall slides, the first ever at sea, and a three-story sports complex that includes the largest ropes course at sea, a nine-hole miniature golf course, basketball court, rock climbing wall and more.</p><p>The ship will also feature a rich mix of stateroom options including The Haven by Norwegian, comprised of 42 Suites at the top of the ship and 18 additional Suites located throughout the ship; the innovative Studios, designed and priced for solo travelers; the re-introduction of Oceanview staterooms, Balcony and Mini-Suites; along with Spa Balcony, Mini-Suites and Suites in close proximity to the spa.</p><p>For more information on the incredible features and accommodations on Norwegian Breakaway, visit <a title="Cruise Norwegian Cruise Line" href="http://www.breakaway.ncl.com">www.breakaway.ncl.com</a>. To book a cruise on Norwegian Breakaway, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 800-327-7030 or visit <a title="Cruise Norwegian Cruise Line" href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>. Comment on today's announcement on our Facebook page: www.ncl.com/facebook.</p><p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br />Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 45-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which has revolutionized the industry by allowing guests more freedom and flexibility.</p><p>Today, Norwegian invites consumers to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of its 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, on order for delivery in April 2013 and April 2014.</p><p>Norwegian's largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010 and has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, Second City® Comedy Troupe, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.</p><p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at <a title="Cruise Norwegian Cruise Line" href="https://www.ncl.com/pressroom">www.ncl.com/pressroom</a>. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook and Twitter, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-launches-three-day-sale-europe-sailingsNorwegian Launches Three-Day Sale On Europe Sailings2012-05-04T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is launching Europe Bonus Days, a three day sale from Friday, May 4 to Sunday, May 6, 2012, offering incredible savings on Norwegian's award-winning cruise vacations in Europe. Guests who book a 2012 Europe or Fall Transatlantic cruise this weekend will receive $100 on-board credit per stateroom. Named "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" four years in a row by the World Travel Awards, Norwegian offers an array of Europe itineraries that give guests the ease, value and convenience of exploring Europe's most popular ports of call while enjoying the freedom and flexibility of Freestyle Cruising®. Cruise fares are from $399 per person, double occupancy.</p>
<p>Families who book the ultimate family vacation to Europe this year will also receive the "Little Norwegian's Explore For Free" promotion. Norwegian offers a diverse selection of shore excursions, and with this limited time offer, children 12 years and younger can experience all of Europe's must-see monuments, sights, flavors and adventures on free shore excursions in every port* when accompanied by an adult in the same stateroom. Teens (13 to 17 years old) will receive half-off shore excursions* in every port of call.</p>
<p>For Europe cruises, Norwegian is also offering air credits, up to $500 dollars, available on select sailings.</p>
<p>For the ultimate in a Europe cruising, Norwegian Spirit is sailing 12-day Grand Mediterranean cruises from Barcelona and Venice through October 13, 2012. This incredible itinerary visits five different countries and includes stops in Athens (Piraeus), Greece; Ephesus (Izmir) and Istanbul, Turkey; Mykonos, Greece; Naples, Rome (Civitavecchia) and Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy; and Provence (Toulon), France. Beginning November 6, 2012, Norwegian Spirit will sail nine-day Canary Islands cruises from Barcelona through April 8, 2013 calling on exotic European ports including Funchal, Madeira; Santa Cruz de Tenerife, and Arrecife, Lanzarote, Canary Islands; and Granada (Malaga), Spain.</p>
<p>Norwegian Jade offers seven-day Greek Isles and Adriatic itineraries from Venice, Italy through early October, visiting Corfu, Santorini, Mykonos and Olympia (Katakolon), Greece, Dubrovnik, Croatia; Athens (Piraeus), Greece; Ephesus (Izmir), Turkey and Split, Croatia; and 10-day Eastern Mediterranean cruises from Rome (Civitavecchia) to Olympia (Katakolon) and Athens (Piraeus), Greece; Ephesus (Izmir), Turkey and an overnight in Alexandria, Egypt. Norwegian Jade also offers a history-filled 11-day Mediterranean and Holy Land itinerary from mid-October through April 2013. Sailing from Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy, ports of call include Alayna, Turkey; Limassol, Cyprus; Haifa and Ashdod, Israel; and Port Said and Alexandria, Egypt.</p>
<p>Named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly, Norwegian's newest ship, Norwegian Epic, sets sail on seven-day Western Mediterranean itineraries through October 14, 2012 from Barcelona, Spain with ports of call including Naples, Rome (Civitavecchia) and Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy; Cannes and Provence (Marseilles), France. Guests have the flexibility to begin their cruise in either Barcelona, Rome (Civitavecchia), or Provence (Marseilles), France, allowing them to customize a vacation that suits their specific needs.</p>
<p>Norwegian Sun offers nine-day Baltic Capitals voyages May 4, 2012 through September 7, 2012 from Copenhagen, Denmark and includes an overnight stay in St. Petersburg, Russia. Other ports of call include Berlin (Warnemunde), Germany, Tallinn, Estonia, Helsinki, Finland and Stockholm, Sweden.</p>
<p>Guests looking to set sail on a Transatlantic cruise this fall can enjoy a relaxing voyage across the Atlantic Ocean on board Norwegian Epic or Norwegian Sun. Norwegian Epic will set sail from Barcelona to Miami on a 13-day voyage departing October 21, 2012 and Norwegian Sun will sail a 14-day Transatlantic voyage from Copenhagen to Miami on September 30, 2012.</p>
<p>To book a cruise through Europe on board "Europe's Leading Cruise Line," contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit www.ncl.com.</p>
<p>* Norwegian-sponsored shore excursions; motorized flight tours, golf, Orlando theme parks and Atlantis in the Bahamas excluded.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-reports-results-first-quarter-2012Norwegian Cruise Line Reports Results For First Quarter 20122012-04-30T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL Corporation Ltd., "Norwegian" or "the Company") today reported results for the quarter ended March 31, 2012.</p>
<p>Operating income for the first quarter grew 23.8% to $46.4 million, with Adjusted EBITDA posting a 10.3% increase to $93.5 million, from strong revenue performance and the benefits of ongoing business improvement initiatives. Net Revenue grew 4.6% in the quarter from an increase in Net Yield and a 2.3% increase in Capacity Days. Net Yield increased 2.2%, or 2.3% on a Constant Currency basis, as a result of higher average ticket pricing across the fleet coupled with increased onboard and other revenue per Capacity Day, particularly in tour and gaming operations.</p>
<p>Net Cruise Cost per Capacity Day increased slightly by 0.6%, or 0.7% on a Constant Currency basis, as the timing of repairs and maintenance expenses coupled with benefits from business initiatives and improved efficiencies offset a 15% increase in the per metric ton cost of fuel to $598 from $520 in the prior year. Excluding fuel expense, Net Cruise Cost per Capacity day decreased 1.9%, or 1.8% on a Constant Currency basis. "It is always rewarding to report strong top-to-bottom results," said Kevin Sheehan, President and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line. "Revenue growth was very positive, considering the impact of redeploying Norwegian Jade in late 2011 due to geopolitical disruptions in Egypt and the surrounding region," continued Sheehan.</p>
<p>Interest expense, net decreased 3.6% mainly due to lower average debt balances in the period. During the quarter the Company took advantage of favorable market conditions and issued $100 million in senior unsecured notes which were an add-on to the existing notes due in 2018. The net proceeds were used to repay portions of certain outstanding revolving credit facilities and for general corporate purposes.</p>
<p>The Company posted net income of $3.3 million on revenue of $515.4 million versus a loss of $(7.9) million on revenue of $495.5 million in 2011. </p>
<p><strong>Quarter Highlights</strong></p>
<p>In January, the Company announced a revitalization of its youth and teen programs across the fleet, taking another step in providing guests with the best vacation experience possible. A contest generated new names for the programs: children through age 12 will participate in one of the four age groups in Splash Academy while 13 to 17 year olds will take part in Entourage. The curricula for both programs have been enhanced to focus on team building and developing interpersonal and confidence-building skills via activities ranging from sports to the arts. Each day will feature a different theme, including a circus day where the whole family can participate in workshops on balancing, juggling, stilt walking and much more.</p>
<p>Norwegian also revealed throughout the quarter several innovative features on its newest vessel currently under construction, Norwegian Breakaway. The ship, debuting in April of 2013, will not only feature the aforementioned Splash Academy and Entourage programs, but the dedicated areas and facilities for these programs will be the largest in the Norwegian fleet. The Company also unveiled a major innovation in ship design: The Waterfront and 678 Ocean Place. This new concept includes an oceanfront boardwalk lined with shops, restaurants and bars, combined with three expansive, flowing decks of dining, bars, entertainment, gaming and more. The Waterfront and 678 Ocean Place will take cruising to new heights and offer an unparalleled experience with a unique connection to the ocean. Also new will be Norwegian's first seafood-centric restaurant, Ocean Blu, featuring a raw bar and separate sushi bar.</p>
<p>Several of Norwegian Breakaway's recreation areas were also revealed, including the fleet's largest Aqua Park and sports complex. The Aqua Park features five multi-story waterslides including the Free Fall, a pair of thrilling drop slides that will be the fastest waterslides at sea. There is also a children's water area featuring some of Nickelodeon's best-loved characters. The three-story sports complex will feature a basketball court, rock-climbing wall, jogging track and Norwegian's first ropes course, the largest at sea, featuring 40 challenges, including the Plank, which extends over the side of the ship. Another first for Norwegian is a nine-hole ocean-themed miniature golf course, along with a bungee trampoline and climbing structure with spiral slide.</p>
<p>While reveals for Norwegian Breakaway continue, initial plans for her sister ship, Norwegian Getaway, have also been disclosed. The Company recently announced that after her debut in the spring of 2014 Norwegian Getaway will homeport year-round in Miami, making her the largest ship to ever homeport year-round in the Magic City. "Planning and construction on Norwegian Breakaway and Getaway are progressing on schedule and on budget," said Sheehan. "It's extremely exciting to see these vessels taking shape knowing that the finished product will take the Norwegian brand to another new level," continued Sheehan.</p>
<p><strong>Terminology</strong></p>
<p>Adjusted EBITDA. EBITDA adjusted for other income (expense) and other supplemental adjustments. </p>
<p>Berths. Double occupancy capacity per cabin (single occupancy per studio cabin) even though many cabins can accommodate three or more passengers.</p>
<p>Capacity Days. Available Berths multiplied by the number of cruise days for the period.</p>
<p>Constant Currency. A calculation whereby foreign currency-denominated revenues and expenses in a period are converted at the U.S. dollar exchange rate of a comparable period in order to eliminate the effects of foreign exchange fluctuations.</p>
<p>Dry-dock. A process whereby a ship is positioned in a large basin where all of the fresh/sea water is pumped out in order to carry out cleaning and repairs of those parts of a ship which are below the water line.</p>
<p>EBITDA. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.</p>
<p>Gross Cruise Cost. The sum of total cruise operating expense and marketing, general and administrative expense.</p>
<p>Gross Yield. Total revenue per Capacity Day.</p>
<p>Net Cruise Cost. Gross Cruise Cost less commissions, transportation and other expense and onboard and other expense. </p>
<p>Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel. Net Cruise Cost less fuel expense.</p>
<p>Net Revenue. Total revenue less commissions, transportation and other expense and onboard and other expense.</p>
<p>Net Yield. Net Revenue per Capacity Day. </p>
<p>Occupancy Percentage. The ratio of Passenger Cruise Days to Capacity Days. A percentage in excess of 100% indicates that three or more passengers occupied some cabins.</p>
<p>Passenger Cruise Days. The number of passengers carried for the period, multiplied by the number of days in their respective cruises.</p>
<p><strong>Non-GAAP Financial Measures</strong></p>
<p>We use certain non-GAAP financial measures, such as Net Revenue, Net Yield, Net Cruise Cost and Adjusted EBITDA to enable us to analyze our performance. We utilize Net Revenue and Net Yield to manage our business on a day-to-day basis and believe that they are the most relevant measures of our revenue performance because they reflect the revenue earned by us net of significant variable costs and are commonly used in the cruise industry to measure revenue performance. In measuring our ability to control costs in a manner that positively impacts net income, we believe changes in Net Cruise Cost and Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel to be the most relevant indicators of our performance and are commonly used in the cruise industry as a measurement of costs.</p>
<p>As our business includes the sourcing of passengers and deployment of vessels outside of North America, a portion of our revenue and expenses are denominated in foreign currencies, particularly euro and British pound sterling, which are subject to fluctuations in currency exchange rates versus our reporting currency, the U.S. dollar. In order to monitor results excluding these fluctuations, we calculate certain non-GAAP measures on a Constant Currency basis whereby current period revenue and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using currency exchange rates of the comparable period. We believe that presenting these non-GAAP measures on both a reported and Constant Currency basis is useful in providing a more comprehensive view of trends in our business.</p>
<p>We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is appropriate as a supplemental financial measure as it is used by management to assess operating performance, is a factor in the evaluation of the performance of management and is the primary metric used in determining the Company's performance incentive bonus paid to its employees. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is a useful measure in determining the Company's performance as it reflects certain operating drivers of the Company's business, such as sales growth, operating costs, marketing, general and administrative expenses and other operating income and expense. You are encouraged to evaluate each adjustment and the reasons we consider them appropriate for supplemental analysis. In evaluating Adjusted EBITDA, you should be aware that in the future we may incur expenses similar to the adjustments in this presentation. Our use of Adjusted EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider this measure in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Our presentation of Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items. </p>
<p>Adjusted EBITDA is not a defined term under GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA is not intended to be a measure of liquidity or cash flows from operations or measures comparable to net income as it does not take into account certain requirements such as capital expenditures and related depreciation, principal and interest payments and tax payments and it includes other supplemental adjustments.</p>
<p>Our non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to other companies. Please see a historical reconciliation of these measures to items in our consolidated financial statements. <br>
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<p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong></p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 45-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which has revolutionized the industry by allowing guests more freedom and flexibility.</p>
<p>Today, Norwegian invites consumers to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of its 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, on order for delivery in April 2013 and April 2014.</p>
<p>Norwegian's largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010 and was recently named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, Second City® Comedy Troupe, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top. </p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook and Twitter, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
<p> <strong>Forward-Looking Statements</strong></p>
<p>This release may contain statements, estimates or projections that constitute "forward-looking statements" as defined under U.S. federal securities laws. Generally, the words "expect," "anticipate," "goal," "project," "plan," "believe," "seek," "will," "may," "forecast," "estimate," "intend," "future," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, which are not historical in nature. Although management believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that these expectations will prove to have been correct. Risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the adverse impact of the worldwide economic downturn and related factors such as high levels of unemployment and underemployment, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; changes in cruise capacity, as well as capacity changes in the overall vacation industry; intense competition from other cruise companies as well as non-cruise vacation alternatives which may affect our ability to compete effectively; our substantial leverage, including the inability to generate the necessary amount of cash to service our existing debt, repay our credit facilities if payment is accelerated and incur substantial indebtedness in the future; changes in fuel prices or other cruise operating costs; the risks associated with operating internationally; the continued borrowing availability under our credit facilities and compliance with our financial covenants; our ability to incur significantly more debt despite our substantial existing indebtedness; the impact of volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; adverse events impacting the security of travel that may affect consumer demand for cruises such as terrorist acts, acts of piracy, armed conflict and other international events; the impact of any future changes relating to how travel agents sell and market our cruises; the impact of any future increases in the price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; the impact of the spread of contagious diseases; accidents and other incidents affecting the health, safety, security and vacation satisfaction of passengers or causing damage to ships, which could cause the modification of itineraries or cancellation of a cruise or series of cruises; our ability to attract and retain key personnel, qualified shipboard crew, maintain good relations with employee unions and maintain or renegotiate our collective bargaining agreements on favorable terms; the continued availability of attractive port destinations; the control of our Company by certain of our shareholders whose interests may not continue to be aligned with ours; the impact of problems encountered at shipyards, as well as, any potential claim, impairment loss, cancellation or breach of contract in connection with our contracts with shipyards; changes involving the tax, environmental, health, safety, security and other regulatory regimes in which we operate; our ability to obtain insurance coverage on terms that are favorable or consistent with our expectations; the lack of acceptance of new itineraries, products or services by our targeted customers; our ability to implement brand strategies and our shipbuilding programs, and to continue to expand our brands and business worldwide; the costs of new initiatives and our ability to achieve expected cost savings from our new initiatives; changes in interest rates and/or foreign currency rates; increases in our future fuel expenses related to implementing proposed International Maritime Organization regulations, which require the use of higher priced low sulfur fuels in certain cruising areas; the delivery schedules and estimated costs of new ships on terms that are favorable or consistent with our expectations; the impact of pending or threatened litigation and investigations; the impact of changes in our credit ratings; the possibility of environmental liabilities and other damage that is not covered by insurance or that exceeds our insurance coverage; our ability to attain and maintain any price increases for our products; the impact of delays, costs and other factors resulting from emergency ship repairs as well as scheduled repairs, maintenance and refurbishment of our ships; the implementation of regulations in the U.S. requiring U.S. citizens to obtain passports for travel to additional foreign destinations; the impact of weather and natural disasters; and other factors discussed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in expectations or events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements are based. In addition, certain financial measures in this release constitute non-GAAP financial measures as defined by Regulation G. A reconciliation of these items can be found attached hereto and on the Company's web site at www.ncl.com/investors.</p>
<p><a href="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/NCL_2012_Q1_FinancialTables.pdf">Click here</a> to view the financial tables.</p>
<p><strong>Investor Relations Contacts</strong><br>
Mark A. Kempa (305) 436-4932<br>
Edel Cruz (305) 436-4773<br>
InvestorRelations@ncl.com</p>
<p><strong>Media Contact</strong><br>
AnneMarie Mathews<br>
(305) 436-4799<br>
PublicRelations@ncl.com</p>
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-breakaway-reaches-new-heights-three-story-sports-complexNorwegian Breakaway Reaches New Heights With Three-Story Sports Complex2012-04-27T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/01-aquapark.jpg">Norwegian Breakaway will take recreation and outdoor fun to new heights when it launches in April 2013. The ship's top decks will feature the first Aqua Park at sea with five full-size water slides, including twin Free Fall slides, the first ever at sea, and a three-story sports complex that includes the largest ropes course at sea, a nine-hole miniature golf course, basketball court, rock climbing wall and more. The line also announced that the ship will feature Nickelodeon experiences for the whole family and will include a Nickelodeon themed Kids' Aqua Park.</p>
<p>"Norwegian Breakaway's outdoor decks will offer spectacular fun and thrills for the entire family," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian's chief executive officer. "As a sports enthusiast, I am so excited about the extraordinary recreation and the over-the-top ways to play on this incredible new ship. From the amazing Aqua Park to the thrilling ropes course with its ‘plank' feature, Norwegian Breakaway has been designed to ensure that our guests will have the time of their lives."</p>
<p><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/02-aquapark.jpg">The Aqua Park is Norwegian's biggest yet and features five multi-story water slides. Norwegian Breakaway is the first cruise ship to feature the Free Fall - two side-by-side slides where guests will stand up and have the floor drop from underneath, propelling them into a thrilling loop. Offering another first with a twist are two additional side-by-side twister slides - called The Whip -- that deliver an unforgettable adrenaline rush as they plunge guests on a spiral race to the finish line. For those who prefer a more relaxing ride, there is a family-friendly open-flume body slide. The Aqua Park also features a Kids' Aqua Park, two swimming pools, four hot tubs and the Breezeway Bar & Grill, a semi-open air eatery.</p>
<p>In the Kids' Aqua Park, children can cool off with colorful, whimsical and larger than life Nickelodeon characters from Bikini Bottom, including SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick, Squidward and more. The tropical area will include a kid-sized pool and slide, along with multiple water features that squirt and shower guests with delight.</p>
<p><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/03-sports-complex.jpg">The three-story sports complex will be Norwegian's largest and feature the line's first ever ropes course, the largest one at sea. The ropes course with its multi-level structure will challenge guests to more than 40 different elements, including a zip track. For a thrill like no other, guests will confront The Plank, a platform that extends eight feet over the side of the ship. Those who choose to test their courage on The Plank will be rewarded by having their photo taken after conquering this heart-pounding, yet breathtaking, feat. Kids will be challenged as well with a special ropes course just for them. In another first for the line, the nine-hole ocean-themed miniature golf course is located beneath the ropes course, offering family fun with friendly competition. A rock climbing wall, bungee trampoline and spider web, a 24-foot enclosed climbing cage complete with a spiral slide, round out the activities.</p>
<p><strong>Nickelodeon Experiences</strong><br />
Norwegian Breakaway will be the fourth Norwegian ship to offer Nickelodeon experiences, including the all-new Pajama Jam Character Breakfast, Dora's Dance Party, where kids will have the chance to sing and dance to their favorite songs with Dora the Explorer and Team Nick; Nickelodeon Character Meet and Greets; Story Time with Dora; and Nickelodeon Arts and Crafts. Nickelodeon also hits the main stage with entertainment everyone can enjoy. In addition, Nickelodeon's Splash Mobs add an element of surprise with spontaneous, impromptu games that are exciting for the whole family with pies, slime and other surprises. Nickelodeon characters and themed activities will also be featured in Splash Academy, the ship's two-story youth area offering merriment for kids ages three to 12.</p>
<p><strong>Adult Only Areas</strong><br />
Norwegian Breakaway will also feature adult-only outdoor enclaves. Spice H2O, located at the back of the ship on deck 16, is an adult-only escape with contemporary Asian influences offering day-time relaxation and night-time exhilaration. A bevy of sun loungers surround a huge video screen, complete with two hot tubs and a soothing dual waterfall feature, perfect for cooling off from the sun. At night, guests can dance under the stars or chill at the bar with accompanying lounge area, featuring comfortable seating while admiring the ocean views.</p>
<p><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/04-spice-h20.jpg">On deck 17, guests ages 18 and over will have the opportunity to enjoy another private retreat - Vibe Beach Club - by purchasing an access pass. Complete with ocean views, an oversized hot tub, luxurious chaise loungers and a relaxing water feature, Vibe Beach Club will be the ideal spot for adults to relax and unwind in a serene, comfortable setting while soaking up the sun. A full-service bar, water spritzers and chilled towels complete the exclusive experience.</p>
<p><strong>Casual Dining</strong><br />
When hunger strikes, while enjoying all the outdoor activities, guests can venture to the Garden Café, on deck 15, which will offer an abundant assortment of delicious menu items for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This is Norwegian's signature action station casual restaurant where chefs cook fresh, prepared-to-order food as guests watch, featuring seafood, pizza, fruit, soups, pasta, ethnic specialties, burgers and desserts; offering extensive and varied selections.</p>
<p>Currently under construction at Meyer Werft, Norwegian Breakaway will arrive in her year-round homeport of New York City in early May 2013. The ship will begin weekly summer seven-day cruises to Bermuda on Sunday, May 12, 2013. From October 2013 through April 2014, the ship will offer voyages from the heart of Manhattan to the Bahamas & Florida and the Southern Caribbean.</p>
<p>For more information on the incredible features and accommodations on Norwegian Breakaway, visit <a title="Visit The Norwegian Breakaway Site" href="http://www.breakaway.ncl.com">www.breakaway.ncl.com</a>. To book a cruise on Norwegian Breakaway, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 800-327-7030 or visit <a title="Visit the Norwegian Cruise Line website" href="https://www.ncl.com">www.ncl.com</a>. Comment on today's announcement on our Facebook page: <a title="Visit the Norwegian Cruise Line Facebook page" href="https://www.ncl.com/facebook">www.ncl.com/facebook</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Limited Time Family Offer</strong><br />
For families that are looking to cruise in 2012 and enjoy the line's existing fleet's water slides and recreational activities, Norwegian Cruise Line is offering the "Little Norwegian's Explore For Free" promotion for a limited time. New 2012 cruise reservations made now through May 13, 2012 will receive complimentary Norwegian-sponsored shore excursions* for children ages 3 to 12 and half off shore excursions for and teens (13 to 17 years old) when in the same stateroom with a paying adult on the same excursion. This applies to all 2012 sailings fleet-wide for all ports of call. Families can whale watch in Alaska; explore ancient cities in Europe; or have fun in the sun on a snorkel excursion in the Caribbean, Bahamas, Bermuda or Hawai'i.</p>
<p>*Motorized flight tours, golf, Orlando theme parks and Atlantis in the Bahamas excluded.</p>
<p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br />
Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 45-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which has revolutionized the industry by allowing guests more freedom and flexibility.</p>
<p>Today, Norwegian invites consumers to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of its 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, on order for delivery in April 2013 and April 2014.</p>
<p>Norwegian's largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010 and has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, Second City® Comedy Troupe, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at <a title="Visit the Norwegian Cruise Line Press Room" href="https://www.ncl.com/pressroom">www.ncl.com/pressroom</a>. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook and Twitter, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-celebrates-one-year-anniversary-partners-firstNorwegian Cruise Line Celebrates One Year Anniversary of Partners First2012-04-23T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line ("Norwegian") is celebrating the one year anniversary of "Partners First," the company's corporate philosophy of putting its travel partners first by unveiling additional investments and initiatives and reaffirming existing efforts as the company continues to strengthen its commitment to the long term success of its valued travel partners.<p>
<p>In 2011, Norwegian committed to long-term travel partner success with a $16 million investment towards new customizable marketing tools with Marketing Headquarters, a complete focus on being easy to do business with, supported by the expansion of Norwegian's sales team and a commitment to travel partners on direct business. The company also invested an additional $7 million dollars towards streamlining of the booking processes and technology enhancements.<p>
<p>"Our commitment to the travel partner community is stronger than ever," said Andy Stuart, executive vice president of global sales and passenger services for Norwegian Cruise Line. "Our partners are critical to the ongoing success of our business. We are committed to continued investment that focuses on making sure we are easy to do business with and that ensures the long term health of our travel partners."<p>
<p>Norwegian will continue to invest in booking technology and infrastructure enhancements with an additional $12.6 million dollar investment to support the travel partner channel. This includes the introduction of technology that will allow Norwegian to introduce "universal reservation agents" in its reservation centers later this year. The company's new universal reservation agents will operate under the motto "one call does it all," because they will have the ability to book both individual and group reservations, giving travel partner's the opportunity to book and service any reservation with a single call.<p>
<p>Additional investments include $17 million dollars towards marketing and co-operative efforts which will also be used to further enhance Norwegian's industry-leading online support, including a new Travel Partner Portal. With the new portal, agents will only have to log in once to access Norwegian's booking engine, the award winning NCL University, Marketing Headquarters, information about partner events around the country and additional tools and resources. Furthermore, Norwegian will give travel partners more opportunity to experience the product first hand via seminars at sea, PhD@Sea cruises and Travel Partner Reduced Rates. Every agent who travels with Norwegian can receive special benefits offered via the company's onboard recognition program, "Partners First Onboard."<p>
<p>Norwegian remains completely focused on being easier to do business with and will launch a new Group Amenities program that will shift from points to dollar value. This will give travel partners increased flexibility and simplicity when booking group reservations.<p>
<p>Additionally, the company stands firmly behind its commitment to travel partners on direct business and has further strengthened this commitment with the addition of a Travel Agent Locator on Norwegian's web site to easily connect clients to a travel partner located close to them.<p>
<p>As the Partners First philosophy evolves, Norwegian continues to listen to all travel partner feedback and will actively address key areas of concern. Some areas already addressed include: providing promotions that help maintain pricing levels to protect agent commissions; improving hold times and simplifying the post-call survey. Norwegian will also be offering a Travel Agent Guide and has increased capacity in North America by home porting Norwegian's two newest ships, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway in New York and Miami. Finally, recognizing that it is important for Travel Partners to experience the company's newest ship, Norwegian is doubling the stateroom capacity for Norwegian Breakaway inaugural events.<p>
<p>To learn more about all of Norwegian's Partners First initiatives, visit www.partnersfirst.ncl.com.<p>
<p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br />
Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 45-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which has revolutionized the industry by allowing guests more freedom and flexibility.<p>
<p>Today, Norwegian invites consumers to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of its 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, on order for delivery in April 2013 and April 2014.Norwegian's largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010 and has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, Second City® Comedy Troupe, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top. <p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom.<p>
<p>For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook and Twitter, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/portmiami-and-norwegian-cruise-line-announce-miami-will-be-home-new-4000-passenger-crPortMiami and Norwegian Cruise Line Announce Miami Will Be Home to New 4,000 Passenger Cruise Ship2012-04-17T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>PortMiami and Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that Norwegian Cruise Line's new state-of-the-art 4,000 passenger ship, Norwegian Getaway, will make Miami her year-round home port. Norwegian Getaway - which will be the largest ship ever to home port year-round in Miami - will embark on weekly cruises beginning in the spring of 2014. Miami-Dade County officials joined Norwegian Cruise Line Chief Executive Officer Kevin Sheehan today at PortMiami on board Norwegian Spirit for this announcement.
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<p>"PortMiami is pleased to be the home of the most modern and innovative ships on the seas today. Norwegian Getaway will be a great addition to our fleet," said Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez. "We are anxious to welcome Norwegian Getaway to the Cruise Capital of the World."
Norwegian Cruise Line was the first cruise brand to sail from Miami.
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<p>"Miami has been the home of this Company since our beginning in 1966. Therefore, we are so excited to bring one of our two new Breakaway-class ships here to Miami to homeport year-round," said Norwegian Cruise Line Chief Executive Officer Kevin Sheehan. "Norwegian Getaway will embrace all that the Magic City has to offer and will offer an extraordinary cruise experience to the more than 4,000 guests who will sail on her each week beginning in spring 2014."
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<p>Miami-Dade County Commissioner Rebeca Sosa, joined County Commission Chairman Joe A. Martinez in welcoming this new vessel to South Florida.
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<p>"The Norwegian brand is known around the world for its Freestyle Cruising," Sosa said. "We are looking forward to bringing a new Norwegian ship to our community."
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<p>PortMiami Director Bill Johnson said, "Norwegian vessels will generate more than one million passenger moves annually through the Port once Norwegian Getaway arrives, contributing an estimated $500,000,000 each year to Florida's economy. Norwegian Getaway alone is expected to generate 450,000 passenger moves each year."
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<p>Norwegian Cruise Line has been sailing its ships from PortMiami longer than any other cruise brand, since the company's origins in 1966. Norwegian currently has three ships sailing seasonally from Miami, including Norwegian Epic, the line's largest vessel carrying more than 4,100 guests. Norwegian Sky has been sailing three and four-day itineraries to the Bahamas year-round from Miami since 2007.
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<p>Being built at Meyer Werft in Germany, Norwegian Getaway will be 144,000 gross tons and is scheduled for delivery in spring 2014. Norwegian will announce the ship's inaugural itineraries and on-sale dates later this year. Norwegian Getaway's sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, will begin sailing from her year-round home port of New York City in May 2013.
To book a Norwegian Cruise Line sailing, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 800-327-7030 or visit www.ncl.com.
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<p><strong>About PortMiami</strong>
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<p>PortMiami is the world's busiest cruise port handling more than four million passengers last year, the fourth year in a row in which the Port topped the four million mark for cruise traffic. For more information about PortMiami please visit www.miamadade.gov.
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<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 45-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which has revolutionized the industry by allowing guests more freedom and flexibility.
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<p>Today, Norwegian invites consumers to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of its 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, on order for delivery in April 2013 and April 2014.
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Norwegian's largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010 and has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, Second City® Comedy Troupe, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.
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High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook and Twitter, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).
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https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-launches-kids-free-shore-excursionsNorwegian Cruise Line Launches Kids Free Shore Excursions2012-04-16T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Just in time for summer vacation planning, Norwegian Cruise Line ("Norwegian") is launching an exciting offer for families who book a 2012 cruise from today through May 13, 2012. With the "Little Norwegian's Explore For Free" offer, children 12 years and younger will receive complimentary Norwegian-sponsored shore excursions* and teens (13 to 17 years old) will receive half-off shore excursions* when in the same stateroom with a paying adult on the same excursion. This applies to all 2012 sailings fleet-wide for all ports of call. Families can whale watch in Alaska; explore ancient cities in Europe; or have fun in the sun on a snorkel excursion in the Caribbean, Bahamas, Bermuda or Hawai'i.</p>
<p>In conjunction with this exciting offer, Norwegian has partnered with popular kid's clothing retailer, The Children's Place, on "A Place in the Sun Sweepstakes," where participants can enter online at www.childrensplace.com or in retail stores to win a seven-day cruise to the Caribbean or Bermuda for a family of four. In addition, those who qualify for the complimentary shore excursion promotion will receive an e-coupon for 20% off a purchase of $50 or more at The Children's Place (valid in the U.S. and Canada).</p>
<p>Norwegian's array of Freestyle Cruising options gives families the flexibility to experience the vacation they've always wanted including family-friendly accommodations and a variety of entertainment and dining options. Guests of all ages can enjoy Nickelodeon activities and shows on board Norwegian Jewel's sailings to Alaska from Seattle; Norwegian Epic's voyages to the Western Mediterranean from Barcelona or to the Caribbean from Miami; and Norwegian Gem's sailings from New York to the Bahamas & Florida or the Caribbean.</p>
<p>The line recently announced enhancements to its youth and teen programs, Splash Academy and Entourage. Both Splash Academy and Entourage will feature a different theme every day. Whether it's ocean-related, pirates, space cowboys, jungle fever or circus, every day will offer a new surprise that is tailored to the individual age groups - Guppies for ages up to 2; Turtles for ages 3 to 5; Seals for ages 6 to 9; and Dolphins for ages 10 to 12. The enhanced curriculum focuses on team building and assisting in developing children's interpersonal and confidence-building skills. With activities that are tailored specifically to each age group, the new youth and teen programs focus on creative and unique activities, along with more sporting events, through a partnership with King's Foundation and Camps. A highlight of the program is a circus school in partnership with Hilario Productions' Cirque du Jour, a New York-based company that specializes in teaching children real circus skills. Splash Academy also offers activities for cruisers under three and their parents who can enjoy sensory play classes which include baby art featuring "Wee Can Too" organic art products.</p>
<p>All shore excursions for adults and children related to this offer must be pre-booked prior to sailing. Guests can reserve shore excursions using their MyNCL account (www.ncl.com/myncl) for each member of the family online once a new reservation is made. The children and teen rates will automatically be deducted in the shopping cart upon checkout.</p>
<p>To book a family cruise vacation with Norwegian during the "Little Norwegian's Explore For Free" limited time promotion, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 866-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit www.ncl.com.</p>
<p>*Motorized flight tours, golf, Orlando theme parks and Atlantis in the Bahamas excluded.</p>
<p>About Norwegian Cruise Line</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 45-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which has revolutionized the industry by allowing guests more freedom and flexibility.</p>
<p>Today, Norwegian invites consumers to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of its 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, on order for delivery in April 2013 and April 2014.</p>
<p>Norwegian's largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010 and was recently named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, Second City® Comedy Troupe, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook and Twitter, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-announces-limited-time-aarp-offerNorwegian Cruise Line Announces Limited Time AARP Offer2012-04-13T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>For a limited time, Norwegian Cruise Line is offering additional cruise savings for American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) members. For those who book a cruise now through May 14, 2012, AARP members can take advantage of up to 10 percent off cruise fares on select sailings and destinations.</p>
<p>For AARP members, it's the perfect time to explore the Mediterranean and Baltic Sea with Europe's leading cruise line on board one of four Norwegian ships. Beginning April 28, 2012, Norwegian Spirit will spend her inaugural European season sailing 12-day Grand Mediterranean tours from Barcelona, Spain and Venice, Italy. Norwegian Jade is sailing in Europe year-round with cruises to the Greek Isles from Venice and the Adriatic, Greece and Turkey also from Venice, along with the Mediterranean and Holy Land from Rome (Civitavecchia). On April 29, 2012, Norwegian Epic returns to Barcelona, Spain for her second season of seven-day Western Mediterranean cruises. On May 4, 2012, Norwegian Sun arrives in Copenhagen, Denmark for a summer of Baltic Capitals sailings. For those that want to experience the breathtaking beauty and wilderness of Alaska, Norwegian has two options: Norwegian Jewel and Norwegian Pearl, the youngest ships sailing in Alaskan waters. Cruisers can also choose from a range of destinations including Bahamas & Florida; Bermuda; the Caribbean; Hawaii and Repositioning cruises, as well as Transatlantic crossings.</p>
<p>For more details on the AARP cruise benefit, visit http://www2.ncl.com/freestyle-cruise/aarp10. To book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 866-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit www.ncl.com.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-promotes-camille-olivere-senior-vice-president-salesNorwegian Cruise Line Promotes Camille Olivere To Senior Vice President, Sales2012-04-12T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that Camille Olivere has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Sales, Americas. With the company since March 2009, Olivere has been instrumental in leading Partners First, the line's corporate philosophy to put its travel partners first. In addition to overseeing all North America sales, Olivere recently added responsibilities for sales in Latin America and for Charters, Meetings and Incentives.</p>
<p>"I'm thrilled to congratulate Camille on her promotion. In the last three years, she has invigorated our sales team and has created incredible relationships with all of our travel partners," said Andy Stuart, Norwegian's executive vice president, global sales and passenger services. "She has also brought new ideas and ways of doing business to the organization which have helped us become more focused, agile and customer-centric."</p>
<p>Previously, Olivere, who holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan, held a number of senior sales positions at Travelport, a leading provider of business services to travel and travel-related businesses worldwide. Before Travelport, she held sales roles at Oracle, American Express, GE Financial and United Airlines.</p>
<p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong></p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 45-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which has revolutionized the industry by allowing guests more freedom and flexibility.</p>
<p>Today, Norwegian invites consumers to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of its 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, on order for delivery in April 2013 and April 2014.</p>
<p>Norwegian's largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010 and has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, Second City® Comedy Troupe, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, Gibson Guitar, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook and Twitter, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-named-one-constant-contacts-2011-all-starsNorwegian Cruise Line Named One Of Constant Contact's 2011 All Stars2012-04-06T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line's Industry Development team has received the 2011 All Star Award from Constant Contact®, Inc., a communications company, for their exemplary marketing and communication results. Each year, a select group of Constant Contact's, 500,000 international customers are honored, Norwegian's results ranked among the top 10% of Constant Contact's customer base.</p>
<p>In June of 2011 Norwegian announced its "Partners First" commitment to the travel partner community which included an allocation of $16 million towards new customizable marketing tools, increased marketing support, improved communication and keeping NCL University as the most robust travel partner education site and online community in the industry. Norwegian's industry development team, led by Clark Reber, is responsible for educating travel partners on Norwegian's product. In the past year the team has continuously engaged partners with invitations to ship visits, luncheons, and Partners First weekends, an all-encompassing weekend the offers agents the chance to experience Norwegian's Freestyle Cruising ships.</p>
<p>"Since our Partners First commitment we have seen the level of travel partner engagement increase, so we are thrilled to be recognized with this award from a leader in communications," said Camille Olivere, Norwegian's senior vice president of sales, Americas. "Our goal is to continue to come up with innovative ways to interact with our travel partners."</p>
<p>Any Constant Contact customer who uses a combination of the company's Email Marketing, Event Marketing, and Online Survey tools were eligible for the All Star award. </p>
<p>"There is nothing we like more than to see our customers finding success. It's the reason Constant Contact was founded, and it's a thrill to see the fantastic results that our All Stars are achieving," said Gail Goodman, CEO of Constant Contact. "Norwegian Cruise Line is really leading the charge when it comes to delivering relevant, engaging content. We salute this year's All Stars for their success, and are honored to have played a part in their achievements."</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegians-cruise-extended-wave-seasonNorwegians Cruise To An Extended Wave Season2012-04-02T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is extending its popular "Norwegians Take it to the Next Level" sales event through Sunday, April 15, 2012, providing guests with an additional opportunity to take advantage of spectacular cruise savings.</p>
<p>All new cruise reservations on all ships booked through April 15, 2012, will receive a free upgrade within the same stateroom category, along with e-coupons providing on-board savings worth $400 (for sailings taking place before December 31, 2012). As a special bonus, the line is offering cruisers the opportunity to "take it to the next level" with a mini-suite for the price of a balcony; balcony staterooms for the price of an oceanview, and oceanview staterooms for the price of inside staterooms on all ships and destinations. Cruise deposits during this time for sailings of three days or longer are reduced by 50 percent.</p>
<p>The offer is available on new reservations booked on any of the line's Freestyle Cruising® ships to popular destinations such as <a href="http://www2.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview" title="Europe Cruises">Europe</a>, <a href="http://www2.ncl.com/cruise-destination/alaska/overview" title="Alaska Cruises">Alaska</a>, <a href="http://www2.ncl.com/cruise-destination/hawaii/overview" title="Hawaii Cruises">Hawaii</a>, <a href="http://www2.ncl.com/cruise-destination/bermuda/overview" title="Bermuda Cruises">Bermuda</a>, <a href="http://www2.ncl.com/cruise-destination/bahamas_florida/overview" title="Bahamas Cruises">Bahamas/Florida</a>, <a href="http://www2.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview" title="Caribbean Cruises">Caribbean</a>, <a href="http://www2.ncl.com/cruise-destination/canada_new_engl/overview" title="Canada Cruises">Canada/New England</a>, and the <a href="http://www2.ncl.com/cruise-destination/panama_canal/overview" title="Panama Canal Cruises">Panama Canal</a>, along with transatlantic crossings.</p>
<p>Norwegian's travel partners can continue to take advantage of a variety of customizable marketing tools and downloadable resources for the "Take it to the Next Level" sales event at www.partners.ncl.com, complete with e-mail blasts, banner ads, co-op ads, flyers and more. The portal also provides sharable content for Facebook and Twitter.</p>
<p>For more details on the "Norwegians Take it to the Next Level" sales event, including promotion details, visit www.ncl.com. To book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 866-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), <a title="cruise deals, cruises" href="http://www2.ncl.com">visit www.ncl.com</a></p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/inaugural-sailing-mountain-sea-announcedInaugural Sailing of Mountain at Sea Announced2012-03-29T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>The first ever Bluegrass Festival at sea will set sail on board Norwegian Sky from Miami to the Bahamas on February 1, 2013. Mountain Song Productions and Steep Canyon Rangers have partnered with Sixthman to present the inaugural voyage of Mountain Song at Sea, the only bluegrass festival experience on the ocean.</p>
<p>Guests will experience Freestyle Cruising with more than a dozen bluegrass, folk and acoustic artists, including The David Grisman Sextet, Del McCoury Band, Steep Canyon Rangers, Tim O'Brien & Bryan Sutton, The Kruger Brothers, Peter Rowan, Larry Keel & Natural Bridge, The Travelin' McCourys, Shannon Whitworth, Della Mae, Town Mountain and more.</p>
<p>"This floating festival is a whole new way to experience bluegrass," said John Felty of Mountain Song Productions. "We are very excited to launch the inaugural sailing of Mountain Song at Sea and bring together great artists and like-minded fans for an unforgettable experience."
With stages around every corner, fans will enjoy intimate performances, collaborations, spontaneous jams, activities and Q&A sessions with the artists, all while cruising from Miami on the beautiful Norwegian Sky to Great Stirrup Cay, Norwegian's private island in the Bahamas reserved just for Mountain Song at Sea guests.</p>
<p>"We have been big fans of the Mountain Song Festival and it is a privilege to be able to bring it to life in this unique way at sea" said Andy Levine, Founder and CEO of Sixthman.</p>
<p>Bluegrass fans can sign up now for exclusive pre-sale booking before tickets are available to the public in mid-May. Mountain Song at Sea fares start at $495 per person for double occupancy, plus government taxes and fees. Prices include entertainment, meals in the complimentary restaurants and access to many of Norwegian Sky's amenities, including pools, hot tubs, spa, casino, sporting activities and the fitness center.</p>
<p><strong>About Sixthman</strong><br />
Sixthman, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is a Destination Event Company whose mission is to energize core fans by creating moments that make life rock! Since 2001, we have been pioneering themed cruise experiences for bands, brands and their fans and are proud to be celebrating our 11th year and the accomplishment of executing over 40 full ship charters, hosting over 80,000 guests for nearly 400,000 days on vacation at sea with world class artist and brand partners such as KISS, Kid Rock, John Mayer, Lynyrd Skynyrd, 311, Zac Brown Band, Lyle Lovett, Barenaked Ladies, Sister Hazel, Turner Classic Movies, VH1 along with engaging festivals such as The Rock Boat and Cayamo. INC Magazine recognized us as America's Fastest Growing Travel Company and the 87th fastest growing company across all segments on the INC 500 List. What is Sixthman? Click here: http://vimeo.com/19267800 | Live Loud with us at www.sixthman.net.</p>
<p>Sixthman Media Contacts:
Ebie McFarland or Darlene Hassett
Essential Broadcast Media
615-327-3259
ebie@ebmediapr.com / darlene@ebmediapr.com</p>
<p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br />
Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 45-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which has revolutionized the industry by allowing guests more freedom and flexibility.
Today, Norwegian invites consumers to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of its 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, on order for delivery in April 2013 and April 2014.</p>
<p>Norwegian's largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010 and has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, Second City® Comedy Troupe, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook and Twitter, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/spectacular-savings-alaska-cruisesSpectacular Savings On Alaska Cruises2012-03-23T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line will launch a One-day Alaska Spectacular Sale on Monday, March 26, 2012, providing guests the opportunity to receive $100 on board credit per stateroom on all Alaska sailings. Vacationers who make a new Alaska cruise reservation on March 26, 2012, will receive $100 per stateroom to spend on board for exciting Alaska shore excursions; treatments in Norwegian's award-winning spas; or dinners in any of Norwegian's Freestyle Dining restaurants.</p>
<p>This incredible Alaska offer is combinable with Norwegian's Take It to the Next Level Sales Event featuring free up to 4-category stateroom upgrades, including balcony upgrads, and an e-coupon booklet valued at up to $400 in on board savings.</p>
<p>Cruisers can take in the breathtaking beauty and wilderness of Alaska on board Norwegian Jewel or Pearl, the youngest ships sailing in Alaskan waters, while enjoying all the amenities found on board both Jewel-class Freestyle Cruising ships.</p>
<p>Norwegian Pearl will set sail to Alaska from Seattle every Sunday from May 13 through September 9, 2012. Norwegian Jewel will sail to Alaska on Saturdays from May 26 through September 8, 2012. Both will sail a series of seven-day cruises from Seattle to some of Alaska's most scenic destinations including Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay or Sawyer Glacier, Ketchikan and Victoria, British Columbia. Norwegian Pearl will also sail a seven-day Glacier Bay cruise from Vancouver to Seattle on May 6, 2012 and a Seattle to Vancouver cruise on September 16, 2012. Norwegian Jewel will also sail a seven-day Sawyer Glacier cruise from Vancouver to Seattle on May 19, 2012 and a Seattle to Vancouver cruise on September 15, 2012.</p>
<p>Families who choose to sail on board Norwegian Jewel will delight in the exclusive Nickelodeon programming. Activities include breakfast with the characters, where kids – and adults – can eat, sing and play with SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, Patrick, Diego and more; Dora's Dance Party, where kids can join Dora and the Nickelodeon cast to dance and sing along; meet and greets with popular Nickelodeon characters, including SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer and many more. There are also other family activities offered, including Nick Jr. story time, family trivia and special arts and crafts sessions. Families sailing on Norwegian Pearl enjoy kid-friendly activities such as bowling and rock climbing.</p>
<p>Both Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian Jewel offer guests the opportunity to sail Alaska in style in The Haven, Norwegian's exclusive and luxurious accommodations which include the largest suites at sea – the 5,000 square foot, three-bedroom Garden Villas. Guests can dine around the world with 14 dining options including French, Asian, American, and the line's newest restaurant, Moderno Churasscaria, a Brazilian steakhouse.</p>
<p>For families sailing in Alaska there will be no shortage of adventures. For a day of family fun, guests can board a catamaran specially designed for wildlife viewing on the Whale Watching and Wildlife Quest shore excursion, giving guests the chance to see whales, sea lions, porpoises and seals. A trip to Alaska is not complete without a thrilling helicopter trip up to Denver Glacier to meet professional mushers and their dogs. The White Pass Scenic Railway is the perfect excursion for those who want to experience Alaska on rail, as well as at sea as they travel in an old-fashioned parlor car for a 40-mile round trip and travel through an awe-inspiring panorama of wilderness.</p>
<p>To make take advantage of the One-day Alaska Spectacular Sale limited time offer, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit www.ncl.com.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-breakaway-feature-lines-largest-youth-and-teen-areasNorwegian Breakaway To Feature Line's Largest Youth And Teen Areas2012-03-22T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship, Norwegian Breakaway, will debut the largest youth and teen dedicated facilities in the fleet. For the first time, the youth area, named Splash Academy, will span two decks that are conveniently located adjacent to the family-friendly staterooms and feature areas designed specifically for three specific age groups. Teens will have their own dedicated space as well, Entourage, located at the top of the ship on Deck 16. Babies and toddlers under age three, along with their parents, will also have their own dedicated play space with activities.</p><p>"The best family vacation will get even better when our new ship Norwegian Breakaway launches in April of next year," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's chief executive officer. "We know how extremely important it is for families to offer engaging, interactive programs for children and teens in a comfortable, well-equipped environment. Norwegian Breakaway will incorporate our biggest youth facilities with the best youth programming at sea with our new Splash Academy and Entourage programs."</p><p>Splash Academy is centrally located on Decks 12 and 13 adjacent and easily accessible to the family-friendly staterooms. The reception area, located on Deck 12, is in close proximity to the forward elevators. As parents enter, they will utilize Norwegian's e-Youth tablet-based electronic registration which allows them to swipe their keycard and input a password to sign in their children. Just past the brightly-colored and welcoming reception area, the three to five year olds will have their own space decorated with vibrant, engaging colors along with child-sized furniture. Wall mounted activities will keep little hands busy in between organized programming. In a separate area decorated with fun graphics to captivate children's imaginations, the six to nine year olds will enjoy building block activity centers. An interactive dance mat with corresponding large video screen will encourage lots of activity. In addition, a dedicated space houses popular video game stations, along with a relaxing video viewing lounge.</p><p>Upstairs on Deck 13, the 10 to 12 year olds will have their own space designed specifically for older children. It will include a multipurpose visual dance space with a touch screen jukebox, plenty of moveable tables for activities and comfortable bean bags for lounging. An activity zone will include everything needed for arts and crafts and more. There is also a "hang out" area with dedicated gaming stations that will feature the latest video games. Rounding out the space will be a cool and comfortable lounge area with sofas and chairs in vibrant colors creating the perfect atmosphere to chill out.</p><p>Entourage is Norwegian Breakaway's high energy, exclusive teen zone for ages 13 through 17, located on Deck 16. This hip, sophisticated area was designed to give teens their own funky space that includes air hockey; foosball; and an arcade center with five separate areas featuring large screens to play the latest video games while lounging on comfy sofas. In the evening, Entourage transitions into a teens-only nightclub with a dance floor, large screen television and music, including a video jukebox. Entourage has the advantage of being located next to the video arcade and a step away from an outdoor eatery and refreshment area to round out the teens' experience.</p><p>Entering service in April 2013, Norwegian Breakaway will sail from her year-round homeport of New York City to <a title="Bermuda Cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bermuda-cruises" target="_self">Bermuda</a> in the summer and The <a title="Bahamas & Florida Cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/bahamas-florida-cruises" target="_self">Bahamas & Florid</a>a and The <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean </a>in the winter. More information can be found at http://www.breakaway.ncl.com. To book a cruise on Norwegian Breakaway, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 800-327-7030 or visit www.ncl.com. Comment on today's announcement on our Facebook page: www.ncl.com/facebook.</p><p>About Norwegian Cruise Line</p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 45-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which has revolutionized the industry by allowing guests more freedom and flexibility.</p><p>Today, Norwegian invites consumers to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of its 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, on order for delivery in April 2013 and April 2014.</p><p>Norwegian's largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010 and has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, Second City® Comedy Troupe, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.</p><p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook and Twitter, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-stars-new-reality-television-show-love-sailNorwegian Cruise Line Stars In New Reality Television Show: "Love For Sail"2012-03-22T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/loveforsail01.jpg" style="float: right; margin: 0 0 10px 10px;"><strong>MIAMI - March 23, 2012</strong> - Norwegian Cruise Line stars in a new dating reality series, "Love for Sail," which premieres on Lifetime Tuesday, April 10, 2012, at 10 pm ET/PT. In each episode of "Love for Sail," four adventurous women will board a spectacular Norwegian Cruise Line ship and set sail to exotic locations surrounded by a group of equally-eager single men ready to embark on what they hope to be the voyage of their lives. The show is being produced by Studio Lambert ("Undercover Boss").</p>
<p>With the help of series' Cruise Directors Bucko and Carmen, the women meet their suitors at an opening mixer where the matchmaking begins. Throughout the cruise, the singles participate in a variety of romantic dates on board, mixer parties and adventurous excursions in beautiful ports of call such as Ocho Rios, Jamaica and Nassau, Bahamas. Some will make love connections, but for others, it's not always smooth sailing. Either way, viewers will enjoy the fun and drama behind the competitive courtship among the women and men, all of who are hoping to hook-in a mate on this once in a lifetime journey.</p>
<p>"We are thrilled to work with Lifetime and our friends at Studio Lambert on a unique series that showcases the many aspects of cruising from lavish suites and incredible dining options to innovative on board activities and exciting shore excursions," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's chief executive officer. "There is such romance in being at sea; this show will do a great job of showcasing that and sharing the stories of these guests who may find the love of their life aboard."</p>
<p>"Love for Sail" features three of Norwegian's Freestyle Cruising ships. Norwegian Epic, the line's newest and most innovative ship to date, hosted the women in The Haven by Norwegian, the line's exclusive suite complex on three private decks at the top of the ship. Viewers will catch an intimate glimpse of Posh, The Haven's luxurious beach club and The Haven Courtyard. Mandara Spa, the largest spa at sea; Bliss Ultra Lounge, Epic's hot nightclub; and Spice H20, the ship's adult-only pool area, will also be featured as the women search for love at sea. The women sailed on Norwegian Epic's cruise to the Eastern Caribbean, calling on St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands; Phillipsburg, St. Maarten and Nassau, Bahamas from Miami, Florida.</p>
<p>Norwegian Pearl also has a starring role in "Love for Sail," with the women staying in The Haven by Norwegian in the largest suite at sea – the luxurious 5,000 square foot, three-bedroom Garden Villa, complete with a private living and dining room, sundeck and hot tub. Various aspects of the ship will be highlighted including the Great Outdoors bar; La Cucina, the ship's Italian restaurant; the pool deck; Maltings Beer & Whiskey Bar; Summer Palace and Bliss Ultra Lounge, among others. Love was in the air as Norwegian Pearl sailed to the Western Caribbean from Miami, Florida, visiting Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas; Ocho Rios, Jamaica; George Town, Grand Cayman; and Cozumel, Mexico.</p>
<p>Norwegian Star also makes a cameo appearance. Four women board the ship in Los Angeles, California on a Mexican Riviera cruise that stops in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.</p>
<p>A trailer for the show will be airing on board Norwegian vessels in the next week. More information on the series "Love for Sail" and Norwegian Cruise Line will be available beginning April 2, 2012 at www.ncl.com/loveforsail.</p>
<p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong><br />
Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 45-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which has revolutionized the industry by allowing guests more freedom and flexibility.</p>
<p>Today, Norwegian invites consumers to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of its 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, on order for delivery in April 2013 and April 2014.</p>
<p>Norwegian's largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010 and has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, Second City® Comedy Troupe, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook and Twitter, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-selects-names-its-new-youth-and-teen-programs-splash-academy-anNorwegian Cruise Line Selects Names For Its New Youth And Teen Programs: Splash Academy and Entourage2012-03-22T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Following the "Up2YOU" naming contest that received entries from thousands of cruisers, Norwegian Cruise Line has selected the names for its new Youth and Teen programs. Splash Academy is the new name for its enhanced Youth program and Entourage is the new moniker for its revitalized Teen program. Names were also selected for the four age groups in the Youth program: Guppies for ages up to 2; Turtles for ages 3 to 5; Seals for ages 6 to 9; and Dolphins for ages 10 to 12. The company announced its new enhanced youth and teen programs earlier this year that launched on Norwegian Gem in February and are currently being rolled out to all the ships in the Norwegian fleet.</p>
<p>The grand prize contest winners are Misty Horning of Princeton, Kentucky who first submitted Splash Academy and Lili Kabelitz of Sag Harbor, New York who first submitted Entourage. Each will receive a seven-day Caribbean cruise for a family of four. Those who submitted the winning names for the age groups will each receive a $100 American Express® gift card.</p>
<p>"We introduced our new Youth and Teen programs on Norwegian Gem to rave reviews from parents and kids alike," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's chief executive officer. "The winning names capture the spirit and fun-filled nature of the new exciting programs that are designed to be educational and interactive."</p>
<p>The enhanced curriculum focuses on team building and assisting in developing children's interpersonal and confidence-building skills. With activities that are tailored specifically to each age group, the new youth and teen programs focus on creative and unique activities, along with more sporting events, through a partnership with King's Foundation and Camps. A highlight of the program is a circus school in partnership with Hilario Productions Cirque du Jour, a New York-based company that specializes in teaching children real circus skills. The overall curriculum focuses on team building and assisting in developing children's interpersonal and confidence-building skills. </p>
<p>Both Splash Academy and Entourage will feature a different theme every day. Whether it's ocean-related, pirates, space cowboys, jungle fever or circus, every day will offer a new surprise that is tailored to the individual age groups with a variety of themed activities. Specific emphasis is being placed on sports through the partnership with The King's Foundation and Camps, a United Kingdom-based organization that provides high quality sport and activity programs designed to make a positive impact on children. A large variety of sports activities and workshops are being offered including soccer skills; physical challenges; and icebreaker action games. For teens, bowling tournaments, soccer challenges and dodge ball under the stars are just a few of the active offerings. There is also a chance for the whole family to play along with a variety of sports including dodge ball, sports court fun, tug-of-war and King's Camps' family challenges.</p>
<p>Creative arts also play a big role in the program. With a focus on theater and the arts, young cruisers will have the chance to participate in puppet shows, mini improvisational acting classes and the ability to act out their favorite spy or survivor in themed activities such as Superspy Mission Impossible and Desert Island Adventures.</p>
<p>Through the partnership with Hilario Productions Cirque du Jour, Norwegian is offering circus workshops for the whole family teaching a variety of skills such as balancing feathers, juggling, plate spinning and even stilt walking. Classes will take place within the youth program and there is also a family circus school performed in a circus ring, hosted by a ringmaster. Hilario Productions Cirque du Jour was established by a team of performers from the famed Ringling Brothers, so kids and parents can learn from some of the best circus entertainers.</p>
<p>Additional offerings for families to participate in together include cupcake decorating; pizza making; a variety of family game shows; family charades; Family Deck Party; and a special Family White Hot Party.</p>
<p>Splash Academy also offers activities for cruisers under three and their parents who can enjoy sensory play classes which include baby art featuring "Wee Can Too" organic art products. There are also fun events such as parent and baby "Rhyme Time" where a storyteller recites popular nursery rhymes featuring puppets or "Motion in the Ocean," a parent and baby mini workout.</p>
<p>Norwegian's youth counselors have a degree or relevant in child care or sports education. The company has recruited staff with leadership qualities and those who can serve as positive role models. The counselors will continue to use cute, catchy nicknames which the children enjoy.</p>
<p>Splash Academy and Entourage are currently available on Norwegian Gem and are rolling out to all of Norwegian's ships. Launch dates are as follows: Norwegian Jewel on April 21; Norwegian Star on May 6; Norwegian Dawn on May 25; Norwegian Epic on May 27; Norwegian Pearl on June 17; Norwegian Jade on June 30; Norwegian Sky on July 16; Norwegian Sun on July 24; Norwegian Spirit on August 14 and Pride of America on August 25. Norwegian Breakaway launching in April 2013 will also feature the new youth and teen programs.</p>
<p>Further information on Norwegian's family offerings can be found at www.ncl.com/family. Families wanting to book a cruise on Norwegian to a variety of family-friendly destinations such as the Caribbean, Bermuda, Alaska, Europe and more, should contact a travel professional, call 866-234-7350 or visit www.ncl.com.</p>
<p>About Norwegian Cruise Line</p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 45-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which has revolutionized the industry by allowing guests more freedom and flexibility.</p>
<p>Today, Norwegian invites consumers to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of its 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, on order for delivery in April 2013 and April 2014.</p>
<p>Norwegian's largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010 and has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, Second City® Comedy Troupe, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, Gibson Guitar, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top. </p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook and Twitter, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-unveils-major-new-innovation-norwegian-breakaway-waterfront-andNorwegian Cruise Line Unveils Major New Innovation on Norwegian Breakaway: The Waterfront and 678 Ocean Place2012-03-14T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<div style="margin: 10px;"><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/breakaway_header.jpg" alt="" /> The Waterfront on Norwegian Breakaway</div><p>Norwegian Cruise Line today unveiled a major innovation in ship design: The Waterfront and 678 Ocean Place on its newest ship, Norwegian Breakaway, launching in April 2013. This new concept includes an oceanfront boardwalk lined with shops, restaurants and bars, combined with three expansive, flowing decks of dining, bars, entertainment, gaming and more. The Waterfront and 678 Ocean Place will take cruising to new heights and offer an unparalleled experience with a unique connection to the ocean.</p><p>"With our newest ship, Norwegian Breakaway, we are continuing our tradition of innovation with a brand new ship design that will provide our guests with a unique experience unlike anything else at sea," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's chief executive officer. "The heart of Norwegian Breakaway and the elements that truly set it apart are The Waterfront and 678 Ocean Place. Guests will enjoy al fresco dining while admiring the beauty of the ocean, along with the excitement and exhilaration of three expansive action-packed decks, as everything is designed to flow seamlessly."</p><div style="margin: 10px;"><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/breakaway_01.jpg" alt="" /></div><p>Located on Deck 8, The Waterfront is a revolutionary outdoor experience that adds a whole new dimension to the line's signature Freestyle Cruising, by offering a number of seaside venues that feature breathtaking views and a sense of connection with the ocean. The hub of the ship is 678 Ocean Place, a space that uniquely flows, intertwines and connects three decks of daytime and nighttime amusements. There will be a total of 17* dining venues combined on both 678 Ocean Place and The Waterfront, along with 12* bars and lounges. Norwegian will also introduce a new dining concept on Norwegian Breakaway, Ocean Blu, the line's first ever all-seafood restaurant, which will include a premium raw bar, along with a separate sushi bar.</p><p><strong>The Waterfront</strong></p><p>The Waterfront will feature eight outdoor dining and lounging options, including signature Norwegian favorites like Moderno Churrascaria; Cagney's Steakhouse; La Cucina; Shaker's Cocktail Bar; Malting's Beer & Whiskey Bar; and the newest addition, Ocean Blu on The Waterfront, with outdoor seating and a special takeaway menu. The Waterfront will also feature another first for Norwegian – a gelato bar serving a selection of flavors of the delectable frozen treat. Guests will enjoy this creamy confection as they take a leisurely stroll along The Waterfront. A yet-to-be-announced entertainment venue will also have an outdoor space.</p><div style="margin: 10px;"><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/breakaway_02.jpg" alt="" /> 678 Ocean Place</div><p>On Deck 8, 678 Ocean Place connects the excitement of The Waterfront outdoor spaces with interior dining venues for Moderno; Cagney's; Shaker's; La Cucina; Malting's and Ocean Blu, including the raw and sushi bars.</p><p>An elegant modern take on an ocean-inspired theme with a glamorous feel, Ocean Blu is the newest addition to Norwegian's Freestyle Dining lineup. Featuring a premium raw bar and a sushi bar, Ocean Blu will offer seafood lovers a culinary treasure.</p><p>"In a recent guest survey, our guests chose a seafood restaurant as the number one type of restaurant they would like on board our ships," said Sheehan. "We listened to that feedback when planning the dining on Norwegian Breakaway and will launch Ocean Blu as our newest signature restaurant concept."</p><div style="margin: 10px;"><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/breakaway_03.jpg" alt="" /></div><p>La Cucina celebrates the Tuscan countryside and will continue to serve Norwegian's delicious Italian dishes to guests who choose dine either al fresco on the outdoor patio on The Waterfront, in the main restaurant or the interior terrace option, giving guests the opportunity to dine along the interior walkway beneath twinkling lanterns, exposed wooden beams and greenery.</p><div style="margin: 10px;"><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/breakaway_04.jpg" alt="" /></div><p>Moderno Churrascaria is Norwegian's signature Brazilian-style steakhouse. Whether guests dine indoors or out, they will feast from a huge salad bar, followed by a variety of grilled and slow-roasted meats that are carved tableside by passadors. Overlooking the Manhattan Room is another Norwegian signature establishment, Cagney's Steakhouse, which will feature succulent grilled steaks, perfectly cooked double cut lamb chops and other steakhouse favorites. Guests will dine in style amidst warm wood tones as they enjoy watching the chefs prepare their meals in the open kitchen. Located between Cagney's and Moderno, Prime Meridian will offer guests the opportunity to order a signature cocktail and soak in the action taking place around them on 678 Ocean Place. Guests will also find retail outlets, the photo gallery, and the Humidor Cigar Lounge on Deck 8. A three-story open atrium with an exquisite LED chandelier with light changing effects will serve as the centerpiece of 678 Ocean Place with openings to all three decks and glass staircases connecting the levels.</p><p>Spanning more than 18,000 square feet on Deck 7, the contemporary Breakaway Casino will have a stylish sophistication created by the use of rich materials, luxurious ornamental lighting and highly decorative artwork including gold tiles and upscale finishes. Breakaway Casino will offer guests the opportunity to try their luck on more than 300 of the latest slot machines; along with 26 gaming tables featuring poker, black jack, roulette and craps. With the most rewarding Casinos At Sea Players Club program, there will be something for everyone, from the novice to the high roller. Bar 21, located adjacent to the Casino, is a stunning, intimate bar featuring video poker and multiple plasma television screens.</p><div style="margin: 10px;"><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/breakaway_05.jpg" alt="" /></div><p>Reminiscent of a private New York City supper club, The Manhattan Room is a complimentary restaurant on Deck 7 that will feature a dance floor as its focal point. As guests dine on cuisine that reflects the elegant and romantic nature of the room, they will enjoy live music and dancing. The two-story high restaurant showcases floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows looking aft.</p><p>Due to the popularity of the noodle bar on Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Breakaway will feature Shanghai's Noodle Bar, the largest noodle bar at sea. This exciting dining concept will offer all counter seating around an open kitchen and will serve traditional Chinese noodles, wok-fried dishes and dim sum.</p><p>Another guest favorite, O'Sheehan's Neighborhood Bar & Grill, returns on Norwegian Breakaway. This complimentary 24-hour a day neighborhood sports bar and restaurant will serve classic American favorites and comfort food. It will feature a giant two-story screen, perfect for watching sports and movies, along with miniature bowling, pool and air hockey tables and interactive games.</p><div style="margin: 10px;"><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/breakaway_06.jpg" alt="" /></div><p>A popular hotspot on several Norwegian ships, Bliss Ultra Lounge has been re-designed on Norwegian Breakaway to resemble a true hotspot, similar to trendy New York clubs. Guests will feel the excitement as they walk through the LED-lit tunnel entrance to the illuminated bar, LED walls and pulsating dance floor where they will dance the night away.</p><p>Savor, one of the three complimentary main dining options on Norwegian Breakaway, will feature cuisine that is traditional with a contemporary flair. Across from Savor, is where guests will find Taste, another complimentary main dining venue. Taste will serve a variety of culinary delights to please every palate. Both restaurants feature clean lines and upscale, contemporary décor. Located between Savor and Taste is Mixx Bar, the perfect, pre- or post-dinner gathering place, with a modern twist to a classical design.</p><div style="margin: 10px;"><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/breakaway_07.jpg" alt="" /></div><p>Norwegian's signature Teppanyaki restaurant will continue to dazzle guests on Norwegian Breakaway with the addition of a traditional Japanese rock garden, featuring bamboo plants and bonsai trees to promote a pleasing aesthetic ambiance. With 96 seats surrounding 12 flat top grills, Teppanyaki chefs will showcase their knife-wielding skills while cooking exhibition-style Japanese cuisine. Guests will be amazed by the masterful chefs while they enjoy an appetizing meal.</p><div style="margin: 10px;"><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/breakaway_08.jpg" alt="" /></div><p>Le Bistro, Norwegian's signature French restaurant, will feature an elegant indoor setting, along with a European sidewalk-style dining opportunity which will overlook the social hub of the ship, 678 Ocean Place. Guests will marvel at the three-story cascading LED chandelier above them, along with the constant flow of people as they dine on classic French favorites.</p><div style="margin: 10px;"><img src="http://local.ncl.comsites/default/files/pressroom/breakaway_09.jpg" alt="" /></div><p>Within the Atrium, located on Deck 6, guests will find a two-story video wall along with the Café and Bar at The Atrium. The Café will offer specialty coffees and fresh baked treats. The Bar at The Atrium will feature mixed drinks, along with a self-service wine bar. The Shore Excursion Desk, Internet Café and Art Gallery will be located in close proximity to the Atrium, along with two meeting rooms, card room and library.</p><p>Additional dining options and bars not located within 678 Ocean Place will be announced in late April. There will also be a number of exciting entertainment venues located within 678 Ocean Place that will be revealed at a later date this spring.</p><p>In order to showcase all of Norwegian Breakaway's features, the company launched the Norwegian Breakaway microsite today at http://www.breakaway.ncl.com. Renderings are available for download.</p><p>Entering service in April 2013, Norwegian Breakaway will sail from her year-round homeport of New York City to Bermuda in the summer and The Bahamas & Florida and The <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean</a> in the winter. To book a cruise on Norwegian Breakaway, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 800-327-7030 or visit www.ncl.com. Comment on today's announcement on our Facebook page: www.ncl.com/facebook.</p><p>*One dining venue and one bar will be announced at a later date, along with all of the entertainment venues.</p><p><strong>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong></p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 45-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which has revolutionized the industry by allowing guests more freedom and flexibility.</p><p>Today, Norwegian invites consumers to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of its 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, on order for delivery in April 2013 and April 2014.</p><p>Norwegian's largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010 and has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, Second City® Comedy Troupe, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.</p><p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook and Twitter, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/dash-savings-norwegians-limited-time-offerDash To Savings With Norwegian's Limited Time Offer2012-03-14T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line launched its "Freestyle Dash" limited time offer on Tuesday, March 13, 2012, providing guests the opportunity to save on popular cruise vacations around the world. Vacationers who make a new reservation before March 16, 2012, will receive up to $250 per stateroom (based on cruise length and stateroom category) to spend on board for exciting shore excursions; treatments in Norwegian's award-winning spas; or dinners in any of Norwegian's Freestyle Dining restaurants.</p>
<p>The fleet-wide offer, available through March 16, 2012, also provides reduced deposits on all Norwegian voyages of three days or longer and is combinable with Norwegian's Take It to the Next Level Sales Event featuring free up to 4-category stateroom upgrades and an e-coupon booklet valued at up to $400 in on board savings.</p>
<p>For guests looking to dash to Alaska this summer, there has never been a better time to book. Cruisers can take in the breathtaking beauty of Alaska on board Norwegian Jewel or Pearl, the youngest ships sailing in Alaskan waters. Norwegian Pearl will set sail to Alaska from May 6 through September 16, 2012, and Norwegian Jewel from May 26 through September 8, 2012. Both will sail a series of seven-day cruises from Seattle to some of Alaska's most scenic destinations including Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, Ketchikan and Victoria, British Columbia.</p>
<p>Norwegian's "Freestyle Dash" limited time offer also gives guests the opportunity to save on Norwegian's award-winning Europe itineraries on board Norwegian Epic, Jade, Spirit and Sun as well as all of the company's exciting cruise destinations such as Transatlantic Voyages, and cruises to Bermuda, Bahamas & Florida, Caribbean, Hawaii, Panama Canal, and Canada & New England. </p>
<p>Travel partners can utilize the Marketing Headquarters website at www.partners.ncl.com to access exclusive content to support the "Freestyle Dash" limited time offer including flyers, emails, banner ads and social media messaging.</p>
<p>To sprint to savings during Norwegian's "Freestyle Dash" limited time offer, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit www.ncl.com.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/take-flight-norwegian-cruise-lines-airfare-offerTake Flight With Norwegian Cruise Line's Airfare Offer2012-03-12T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is providing guests the opportunity to save on airfare to Europe, Alaska and Bermuda. Guests will save on airfare for select cruises to Europe on board Norwegian Epic, Jade, Spirit or Sun; to Alaska on board Norwegian Jewel or Pearl; or to Bermuda on board Norwegian Star or Dawn. Guests who take advantage of the offer will receive up to $500 per stateroom (based on sail date) toward airfare to Norwegian's popular Europe embarkation ports such as Barcelona, Spain; Venice, Italy; Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy or Copenhagen, Denmark; along with ports of embarkation for Alaska going to Seattle, and for Bermuda flying to New York or Boston.</p>
<p>Vacationers who are planning to set sail through Europe on board "Europe's Leading Cruise Line," can choose from a variety of exciting itineraries. Starting April 29, 2012, Norwegian Epic will sail a series of seven-day cruises from Barcelona to Naples, Italy; Rome, Italy; Florence/Pisa, Italy; Nice, France and Provence, France. </p>
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Guests looking for a longer itinerary have the opportunity to visit five different countries, including Spain, Italy, France, Greece and Turkey on Norwegian Spirit's unrivaled 12-Day Grand Mediterranean voyage from Barcelona to Venice, starting April 28, 2012. </p>
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Norwegian Jade currently sails from Barcelona on a series of nine-day Canary Islands itinerary to Funchal, Madiera; Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife; Arrecife, Canary Islands and Granada, Spain. On April 28, 2012, Norwegian Jade will begin cruising to the Greek Isles on seven-day itineraries from Venice, to Corfu, Greece; Santorini, Greece; Mykonos, Greece and Olympia, Greece; followed by a seven-day Adriatic, Greece and Turkey Itineraries beginning May 5, 2012. Ports of call include Dubrovnik, Croatia; Athens, Greece; Ephesus, Turkey and Split, Croatia. </p>
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Those looking to explore the Baltic Capitals can sail on board Norwegian Sun for nine-day cruise from Copenhagen to Berlin, Germany; Tallinn, Estonia; St. Petersburg, Russia; Helsinki, Finland and Stockholm, Sweden. </p>
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Guests can experience the unparalleled beauty of Alaska on board Norwegian Jewel or Pearl, the youngest ships sailing in Alaskan waters. Norwegian Pearl will set sail to Alaska from May 6 through September 16, 2012, and Norwegian Jewel from May 26 through September 8, 2012. Both will sail a series of seven-day cruises from Seattle to some of Alaska's most scenic destinations including Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, Ketchikan and Victoria, British Columbia. </p>
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Vacationers who prefer to relax on pink-sand beaches can do so on Norwegian Dawn or Star on Bermuda cruises. Norwegian Star will sail a series of seven-day Bermuda cruises from New York City between April 29 and October 14, 2012. Beginning April 27, 2012, Norwegian Dawn will sail a series of seven-day cruises from Boston to Bermuda. </p>
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There has never been a better time to book a Europe, Alaska or Bermuda cruise. In addition to the limited time offer on airfare, guests who book a cruise vacation from today through March 31, 2012, can receive upgrades, reduced deposits and e-coupons providing on-board savings worth up to $400 as part of "Norwegians take It to the Next Level" sales event. With these coupons, guests can take advantage of some of the most popular amenities at sea. Once booked and checked in online, guests will receive electronic coupons for spa treatments, internet minutes and a complimentary dinner in a specialty restaurant.</p>
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To take advantage of the Europe, Alaska and Bermuda air credit offer, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit www.ncl.com.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-iconcierge-smart-phone-application-connect-guests-norwegian-epic"Norwegian Iconcierge" Smart Phone Application To Connect Guests On Norwegian Epic2012-03-12T00:00:00-04:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line, in partnership with Allin Interactive, is launching a revolutionary smart phone application which will allow iPhone, iPad, Android and Windows7 users to interact with Norwegian Epic's on board guest information and service systems during their cruise. The application will also give guests the ability to communicate with other smart phone users via voice and text message on the same sailing.</p>
<p>Guests who download the free application will be able to conveniently interact with Norwegian Epic's systems from anywhere on board using their smart phone to make shore excursion and dining reservations, gather information about on board services and review their folio activity all from the palm of their hand. In addition, Norwegian iConcierge will be the industry's first mobile application that allows guests to easily find and communicate with fellow cruisers. Guests who have the application installed on their SIP capable smart phones will be able to make and send unlimited calls and messages to each other while on board, at an introductory rate of $7.95 for the entire sailing.</p>
<p>Norwegian iConcierge is a free download and will soon be available through Apple, Android and Windows7 smart phone application stores. Currently, the application is exclusively for guests sailing on board Norwegian Epic beginning March 24, 2012 but deployment to the remaining fleet is expected in the near future. </p>
<p>Enhancements to the application for near-term deployment also include ship-to-shore and shore-to-ship calling capabilities using advanced voice over IP technology. Currently, "off-ship" calls using the existing cellular networks can be costly, but soon, Norwegian iConcierge users will have the opportunity to make even these calls at much more affordable rates. </p>
<p>This latest innovation is in line with the company's impressive history of technological innovations. In 1999, Norwegian was the first cruise line to offer Internet access at sea; in 2002, Norwegian was the first in the industry to provide remote wireless Internet access to guests fleet-wide and in 2006 Norwegian became the first cruise line to fully implement cell phone service fleet wide. </p>
<p>Norwegian Epic currently sails from Miami on seven-day cruises to Eastern Caribbean through April 7, 2012, calling on Philipsburg, St. Maarten; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; and Nassau, Bahamas. On April 14, 2012, Norwegian Epic will embark on an 11-day transatlantic sailing to Europe; and from April 29, 2012 through October 14, 2012, the ship will sail a series of seven-day Western Mediterranean Cruises from Barcelona, Spain. Ports of call include Naples, Italy; Rome, Italy; Florence/Pisa, Italy, Nice, France; and Provence, France, some of Europe's most spectacular destinations. </p>
<p>To book a cruise on board Norwegian Epic or any of Norwegian Cruise Line's vessels, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit www.ncl.com. </p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-dazzles-guests-upscale-chefs-table-experienceNorwegian Cruise Line Dazzles Guests With Upscale Chef's Table Experience2012-03-06T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled an intimate, once-in-a-lifetime gourmet dining experience by introducing the Chef's Table fleet-wide. Guests who attend the Chef's Table dining experience will marvel in an incredible culinary adventure as they feast on a nine-course, upscale menu consisting of unique and contemporary creations using the highest quality ingredients, sophisticated cooking techniques, flavor compositions and captivating presentations. All courses are accompanied by wines that are specially paired by the line's Master Sommelier Andrea Robinson.</p>
<p>The two-and-a-half hour Chef's Table dining experience begins with an intimate reception where guests enjoy a glass of champagne as they mingle with the ship's Executive Chef, Food and Beverage Director, Restaurant Manager, Assistant Maître d' and Head Wine Steward. Following the reception, guests are invited to take a group photo before sitting down to begin their gourmet culinary experience in a luxurious and intimate restaurant setting that provides privacy and exclusivity. The Executive Chef welcomes the group and then goes on to describe the first two courses: an Amuse Bouche ‘Molecular Gastronome' consisting of Spherical Mango, Vodka & Jalapeno Ravioli and an Orange-Wasabi Glazed Ahi Tuna Tartar with freshly-baked Sesame Crisp.</p>
<p>Courses one and two are accompanied by the Master Sommelier's expertly-paired wine selection. Asparagus Cream is served for course three, followed by the fourth course, a Short Crust Tartlet and a delightful Grapefruit and Moscato Granite is served as course number five. As the Executive Chef describes the ingredients and technique used to create courses three through five, the second wine selection is served and the Chef invites questions about the dishes. Course six consists of a Plantain- Crusted, Pan Seared Sea Bass accompanied by Mango, Papaya & Avocado Salsa and Lobster Veloute and a Milk-Fed Veal Chop with Anna Potatoes, Sautéed Spinach and Truffle Veal Jus rounds out course number seven. A specially-selected cheese platter that boasts an assortment of gourmet cheeses is served as course eight and the grand finale, course nine, is dessert, which consists of either a Yogurt-Mousse Dome with Lychee Raspberry Crème, Hazel Sablee and Lime Vanilla Reduction; or a Chocolate Log with ‘Spiced' Dark Rum, Infused Banana and Cocoa Mousse.</p>
<p>This exclusive dining experience is offered for a cover charge of $75 per person, including gratuities, a behind-the-scenes galley tour, one group photo and an individual photo with the Executive Chef. The Chef's Table is limited to 12 guests per exclusive dining experience and is offered once per cruise on board Norwegian ships fleet-wide, with the exception of Norwegian Jade which rolls out March 22, 2012.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-introduces-deal-or-no-deal-interactive-game-showNorwegian Cruise Line Introduces Deal Or No Deal Interactive Game Show2012-02-28T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is introducing the hit game show "Deal or No Deal" to its fleet of Freestyle Cruising® ships. The line has partnered with TimePlay, a world leader in multi-player interactive technology and content, to bring this highly interactive and fun game show to the high seas. The popular show challenges contestants to play and deal for prizes in a high-energy contest of nerves, instincts and raw intuition. "Deal or No Deal" is currently offered twice per cruise on all Norwegian ships (except Pride of America).</p>
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Based on the successful television format that has aired in more than 50 countries, the on-board rendition uses content from the show and allows everyone in the audience to participate in real time to win prizes, playing along with the randomly selected contestant who has the chance to win cash. True to the television series, players will be confronted with sealed briefcases full of varying prize values. Without knowing the prize value inside, the contestant has to decide whether to keep the case until it's unsealed at the end of the game. The pressure mounts in each round and after a pre-determined number of cases are opened, the participant is tempted by the mysterious "Banker" to accept an offer in exchange for what might be contained in the contestant's chosen briefcase in which they will have to decide whether to make a deal or exclaim, "No deal!" </p>
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For a chance to beat the banker and win exciting prizes, guests participate as a randomly selected contestant or play along as an audience member for $19.95 per person. Audience prizes range from a seven-day cruise to cash and on board prizes. Guests should consult the ship's Freestyle Daily once onboard for exact times and locations. </p>
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Norwegian offers guests a wide variety of entertainment options on board its fleet of Freestyle Cruising ships from production shows and Nickelodeon family programming to the line's signature White Hot Party and the first bowling alleys at sea. Guests can also take in acts like Blue Man Group, Cirque Dreams® & Dinner, Legends in Concert, The Second City and Howl at the Moon on board the line's newest ship, Norwegian Epic. </p>
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To book a cruise on Norwegian Cruise Line, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit www.ncl.com.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-introduct-moderno-churrascaria-fleet-wideNorwegian Cruise Line To Introduct Moderno Churrascaria Fleet-Wide2012-02-27T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is enhancing dining options for guests by introducing its signature Brazilian-style steakhouse on board additional ships in its fleet. Moderno Churrascaria first debuted on board the line's newest ship, Norwegian Epic, and was the first dining concept of its kind at sea. Because of positive guest feedback and popular demand, Norwegian is now offering this unique dining experience on eight Freestyle Cruising ships. The company is also introducing the ability for guests to pre-book dining reservations for specialty restaurants fleet-wide.</p>
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Moderno Churrascaria offers guests a whole new experience in dining at sea. This Brazilian "Churrascaria" or steakhouse, boasts a delicious salad bar filled with appetizers, gourmet vegetables, soups, salads and more. The experience is not only delicious, it is also interactive. As guests dine on a feast of salad bar selections, they are greeted by passadors who serve generous amounts of various beef, lamb, pork, chicken and Brazilian sausage tableside. For a cover charge of $20 per person, guests can enjoy a salad bar, filled with an array of gourmet options, as well as an unlimited amount of the mouth-watering meats.</p>
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Moderno Churrascaria is currently available on board Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Dawn, Norwegian Jade, Norwegian Sun and Norwegian Pearl. Norwegian Gem will be outfitted with this unique restaurant in late February, followed by Norwegian Jewel in March and Norwegian Star in April of 2012. </p>
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Guests wishing to dine at Moderno Churrascaria or any of the line's specialty restaurants now have the opportunity to pre-book their reservations before they cruise. With the introduction of a fleet-wide dining reservations system, guests cruising within 45 days on any Norwegian ship can plan and pre-pay for their specialty dining choices in advance by visiting www.ncl.com/myncl.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-announces-pricing-its-100000000-senior-notes-offeringNorwegian Cruise Line Announces The Pricing of its $100,000,000 Senior Notes Offering2012-02-24T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL Corporation Ltd., "Norwegian" or the "Company") announced today that it entered into an agreement to sell $100 million aggregate principal amount of 9.50% senior unsecured notes due November 2018 (the "Notes") in connection with a private offering (the "Offering") that is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). The Notes are additional notes to the already outstanding $250 million aggregate principal amount of existing 9.50% senior unsecured notes due 2018.</p>
<p>The proceeds from the Offering will be approximately $106 million before underwriting discounts and estimated offering expenses. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering to make partial paydowns of amounts outstanding under certain of its existing revolving credit facilities and certain of its existing capital leases and for general corporate purposes. The net proceeds applied to pay down amounts outstanding under its existing revolving credit facilities would be available for reborrowing.</p>
<p>The Notes are being offered only to qualified institutional buyers in reliance on Rule 144A under the Securities Act, and outside the United States, only to non-U.S. investors pursuant to Regulation S. The Notes will not be initially registered under the Securities Act or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent an effective registration statement or an applicable exemption from registration requirements or a transaction not subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act or any state securities laws.</p>
<p>This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which such offering, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. This press release is being issued pursuant to and in accordance with Rule 135c under the Securities Act.</p>
<p><strong>Forward-Looking Statements</strong><br />
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements concerning this proposed debt offering and any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate, or imply future results, performance, or achievements. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to economic, competitive, and technological factors outside Norwegian's control that may cause Norwegian's business, strategy, or actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. For information about the risks and uncertainties associated with Norwegian's business, please refer to Norwegian's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in expectations or events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements are based.</p>
<p><strong>Investor Relations Contacts</strong><br />
Mark A. Kempa<br />
(305) 436-4932<br />
Edel Cruz<br />
(305) 436-4773<br />
InvestorRelations@ncl.com</p>
<p><strong>Media Contact</strong><br />
AnneMarie Mathews<br />
(305) 436-4799<br />
PublicRelations@ncl.com</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-announces-proposed-100000000-debt-offeringNorwegian Cruise Line Announces Proposed $100,000,000 Debt Offering2012-02-24T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL Corporation Ltd., "Norwegian" or the "Company") announced today that it is proposing to issue $100 million aggregate principal amount of 9.50% senior unsecured notes due November 2018 (the "Notes") in a private offering (the "Offering") that is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). The Notes are additional notes to the already outstanding $250 million aggregate principal amount of existing 9.50% senior unsecured notes due 2018. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering to make partial paydowns of amounts outstanding under certain of its existing revolving credit facilities and certain of its existing capital leases and for general corporate purposes. The net proceeds applied to pay down amounts outstanding under our existing revolving credit facilities would be available for reborrowing.</p>
<p>The Notes are being offered only to qualified institutional buyers in reliance on Rule 144A under the Securities Act, and outside the United States, only to non-U.S. investors pursuant to Regulation S. The Notes will not be initially registered under the Securities Act or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent an effective registration statement or an applicable exemption from registration requirements or a transaction not subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act or any state securities laws.</p>
<p>This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which such offering, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. This press release is being issued pursuant to and in accordance with Rule 135c under the Securities Act.</p>
<p><strong>Forward-Looking Statements</strong><br />
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements concerning this proposed debt offering and any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate, or imply future results, performance, or achievements. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to economic, competitive, and technological factors outside Norwegian's control that may cause Norwegian's business, strategy, or actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. For information about the risks and uncertainties associated with Norwegian's business, please refer to Norwegian's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in expectations or events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements are based.</p>
<p><strong>Investor Relations Contacts</strong><br />
Mark A. Kempa<br />
(305) 436-4932<br />
Edel Cruz<br />
(305) 436-4773<br />
InvestorRelations@ncl.com</p>
<p><strong>Media Contact</strong><br />
AnneMarie Mathews<br />
(305) 436-4799<br />
PublicRelations@ncl.com</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-gem-welcomes-nickelodeonNorwegian Gem Welcomes Nickelodeon2012-02-22T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line welcomed Nickelodeon aboard Norwegian Gem yesterday, giving guests the opportunity to cruise with SpongeBob, Patrick, Dora the Explorer and Diego, among other favorite Nickelodeon characters. The new Nickelodeon experiences on Norwegian Gem include some of the popular family events, shows and activities that were first introduced in April 2010 on Norwegian Jewel and in July 2010 on Norwegian Epic, plus an exciting line up of new experiences.</p>
<p>Each cruise features Nickelodeon's all-new Pajama Jam Character Breakfast. Upon arriving in the Spinnaker Lounge, guests, who are encouraged to wear their pajamas, are greeted with a goody bag filled with surprises and props for use during the event. Donning their pajamas, Team Nick and the rest of the gang sing and dance while families enjoy their morning meal. Each child attending the breakfast receives a complimentary, keepsake photograph.</p>
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Splash Mobs add a whole new element of surprise, bringing a new energy and excitement to the ship. These spontaneous, impromptu games are fun for the whole family with pies, slime and other surprises. </p>
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Additional elements include Dora's Dance Party, where children ages six and younger have the chance to sing and dance to their favorite songs with Dora the Explorer and Team Nick; Nickelodeon Character Meet and Greets; Nick Jr. Story Time and Nickelodeon arts and crafts.
Families can enjoy all of these exciting events as Norwegian Gem sails a series of seven-day Bahamas & Florida voyages from New York City through September 1, 2012. Ports of call include Orlando and the Beaches (Port Canaveral), Florida; Great Stirrup Cay (Norwegian's private island) and Nassau, Bahamas, as well as three relaxing days at sea. From September 8 through October 10, 2012, Norwegian Gem will sail 10-day Eastern Canada & Quebec cruises, followed by a series of nine-day Eastern Caribbean voyages. </p>
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Families can also experience Nickelodeon on board Norwegian Jewel and Norwegian Epic. Norwegian Jewel currently sails seven-day Bahamas & Florida voyages from New York City through April 21, 2012. From May 19, 2012 through September, 22, 2012, the ship will sail seven-day Alaska cruises from Seattle. This exciting itinerary includes calls in Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway and Victoria, British Columbia. Norwegian Epic sails from Miami on seven-day cruises to Eastern Caribbean through April 7, 2012, calling on Philipsburg, St. Maarten; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; and Nassau, Bahamas. On April 14, 2012, Norwegian Epic will embark on an 11-day transatlantic sailing to Europe; and from April 29, 2012 through October 14, 2012, the ship will sail a series of seven-day Western Mediterranean Cruises from Barcelona, Spain. Ports of call include Naples, Italy; Rome, Italy; Florence/Pisa, Italy, Nice, France; and Provence, France, some of Europe's most spectacular destinations. </p>
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Norwegian recently announced the revitalization of its youth program to better meet the needs of the growing family vacation market. The new program is launching on Norwegian Gem concurrently with the introduction of Nickelodeon. Norwegian Jewel, Norwegian Star, Norwegian Dawn and Norwegian Epic will be outfitted with the new youth program by the end of May and Norwegian Pearl, Jade, Sky, Sun, Spirit and Pride of America by the beginning of September. </p>
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Further information on Norwegian's family offerings can be found on the line's website. Families wanting to book a cruise on Norwegian to a variety of family-friendly destinations such as the Caribbean, Bermuda, Alaska, Europe and more, should contact a travel professional, call 866-234-7350 or visit www.ncl.com. <p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-and-sixthman-create-strategic-relationshipNorwegian Cruise Line and Sixthman Create Strategic Relationship2012-02-21T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Building upon its leadership position of bringing new forms of entertainment to cruisers, Norwegian Cruise Line today announced that it has formed a strategic relationship with Sixthman to work closely developing and delivering high quality music experiences at sea. </p>
<p>Norwegian's rich history of innovation, particularly in the evolution of onboard entertainment began with the line's early roots as the first to bring Broadway-style shows and celebrity entertainers aboard its ships to its most recent success with Norwegian Epic featuring brand name entertainment such as Blue Man Group, Legends in Concert, Cirque Dreams & Dinner, and Howl at the Moon, all never before offered at sea. This partnership with Sixthman provides an opportunity to continue to evolve cruise ship entertainment by offering unique musical experiences.</p>
<p>Sixthman, founded in 2001 by industry leader Andy Levine, has pioneered the destination event movement by hosting guests on more than 43 full-ship charters over the past 11 years. Based in Atlanta, Sixthman has partnered with artists such as KISS, Kid Rock, Lynyrd Skynyrd, John Mayer, Zac Brown Band, 311, Lyle Lovett, Barenaked Ladies, Sister Hazel and many others, as well as brands such as VH1, Graceland and Turner Classic Movies. The mix of intimate artist interaction within environments shared by like-minded communities has ignited a passionate, loyal and growing following for the cruise events and festivals Sixthman produces.</p>
<p>"We have been impressed with the range of events Sixthman has produced and believe strongly in this growing segment," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's chief executive officer. "Sixthman's expertise and relationships will help us further extend our position as the leader in cruise ship entertainment." </p>
<p>The new partnership allows Norwegian and Sixthman to work with the many travel partners and music and theme cruise producers in expanding this growing and exciting segment of the cruise business by delivering the highest quality, unique experience for fans. </p>
<p>"Norwegian Cruise Line has made some very exciting innovations in the area of entertainment at sea. I've been impressed with the entertainment on Norwegian Epic in particular," said Andy Levine, president of Sixthman. "We look forward to working closely with the team at Norwegian to build upon our core mission of creating moments that become memories for a lifetime, while developing new and dynamic ways to serve our guests, artist and brand partners with truly unmatched experiences."</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-expands-fleet-fitness-programNorwegian Cruise Line Expands Fleet Fitness Program2012-02-16T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is expanding its fitness program by offering a one-of-a-kind fitness experience, TRX Suspension Training® classes across its fleet of Freestyle Cruising ships. The group exercise classes, currently only available on board Norwegian Epic, will be available fleet-wide by the end of February. Fitness enthusiasts can experience a total body workout on board without having to put their gym routines on hold while setting sail to popular cruise destinations such as Alaska; Bahamas & Florida; Bermuda; the Caribbean; Europe; and Hawai'i.</p>
<p>A popular fitness trend, the TRX Suspension Training® classes encompass strength training with adjustable resistance straps and allow participants, of any age and fitness level, to perform exercises that build core strength and power; increase flexibility; and enhance balance and mobility. The classes are held four times a week on seven-day sailings and are $20 for a single class or $60 for four classes.</p>
<p>Norwegian continues to offer guests the optimal experience to maintain a healthy lifestyle while on vacation with the first rappelling wall at sea and climbing wall. A variety of exercise classes are also available fleet-wide including cycling, nutritional consultation, Pilates, yoga and personal training sessions. The fitness centers on board most ships feature treadmills, cross trainers, extensive weight and cardiovascular equipment, free weight areas, stretching areas and aerobic studios.</p>
<p>To book a cruise vacation with Norwegian, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit www.ncl.com.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-reports-results-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2011Norwegian Cruise Line Reports Results For Fourth Quarter And Full Year 20112012-02-13T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL Corporation Ltd., "Norwegian" or "the Company") today reported results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2011.</p>
<p><strong><u>2011 Company Highlights</strong></u></p>
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<li>Adjusted EBITDA climbs to a record $506.0 million and a margin of 22.8%</li>
<li>Operating income increases 37.1% to $316.1 million</li>
<li>Several major investments to position the Company for future growth and expansion</li>
<li>Launch of new brand platform and advertising campaign</li>
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<p>Norwegian Cruise Line posted another year of record results in 2011. Growth in the top line, coupled with operating enhancements, drove improved bottom line results. Operating income increased 37.1% over prior year and Adjusted EBITDA reached a record $506.0 million. "In light of the recent tragedy in Italy, I would first like to extend our sincere thoughts and prayers to those involved and affected," said Kevin Sheehan, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Looking at 2011, I am pleased to report it was another year of great results. In addition to the impressive financial results for the year, our guest satisfaction scores reached new highs, confirming that our initiatives to continue to improve the vacation experience are resonating with our guests," continued Sheehan.</p>
<p>In addition to delivering strong results, 2011 was also a year where Norwegian made significant investments in its future. Great Stirrup Cay, the Company's private island, received major enhancements that included a new marina and welcome pavilion, new and larger dining and bar facilities and a doubling of the beach area with added activities. In April, Norwegian unveiled Partners First, an initiative designed to enhance the Company's relationship with its travel agents. This initiative includes a variety of programs and investments to make Norwegian the easiest cruise line to do business with. In October, the Company rolled out a new brand platform and advertising campaign which revolves around the call to action to "Cruise Like a Norwegian." The campaign has brought increased attention to our brand and the variety of experiences guests can enjoy on a Norwegian cruise.</p>
<p>During the year, Norwegian also named its two new 4,000-passenger ships currently under construction, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway. The Company revealed stateroom designs for Norwegian Breakaway which range from luxurious suites to studios for solo travelers, along with the re-introduction of oceanview staterooms. New on these vessels are staterooms designed specifically for families. These family staterooms include amenities such as full bathtubs and are situated in close proximity to the youth program area. The Company concurrently revealed the designs for the staterooms which comprise the suite complex on Norwegian Breakaway with a new branding that also includes the suite complexes found on five of its current ships. "The Haven by Norwegian" helps Norwegian better market these unique, ship-within-a-ship areas to guests looking for additional luxury and privacy in their cruise vacation. "The rebranding of these complexes as The Haven by Norwegian demonstrates one way we are maximizing the great assets of our modern fleet," said Sheehan. "In addition, over the last two years, we added additional staterooms and specialty restaurants, refurbished the youth program areas and installed energy saving systems on various ships to maximize their returns. These investments in developing our assets, improving our travel agent relationships and enhancing the guest experience will provide benefits in 2012 and onward," continued Sheehan.</p>
<p><strong><u>Full Year Results</strong></u></p>
<p>Operating income for the year ended December 31, 2011 increased 37.1% to $316.1 million from $230.6 million in 2010. Net Revenue for the year increased 10.8% primarily due to the addition of Norwegian Epic to the fleet in June 2010 along with a 3.0% increase in Net Yield, or 2.4% on a constant currency basis. The improvement in Net Yield came primarily from higher ticket pricing as well as increased onboard spend per Capacity Day. Adjusted EBITDA for the year increased 24.9% to $506.0 million from $405.1 million in 2010 and revenue increased 10.3% to $2.2 billion from $2.0 billion.</p>
<p>Continuing business improvement initiatives resulted in a 1.8% decrease in Net Cruise Cost per Capacity Day, or 2.0% on a constant currency basis. Fuel price per metric ton remained elevated versus prior year increasing 14.2% to $571 from $500 in 2010. Excluding fuel, Net Cruise Cost per Capacity Day decreased 4.4%, or 4.7% on a constant currency basis.</p>
<p>Interest expense, net of capitalized interest, increased to $190.2 million from $173.8 million due to a full year of interest on the debt related to Norwegian Epic along with higher average interest rates. Other income was $0.9 million versus an expense of $34.0 million in 2010, which included a non-recurring charge of $33.1 million related to foreign exchange contracts associated with the financing of Norwegian Epic.</p>
<p>The combined benefits of higher revenue and continued operating improvements resulted in a significant increase in net income to $126.9 million from $23.0 million in 2010.</p>
<p><strong><u>Fourth Quarter Results</strong></u></p>
<p>Adjusted EBITDA in the quarter increased 38.7% to $88.3 million from $63.6 million in 2010. This improvement was a result of an increase in Net Revenue to $361.8 million from $355.2 million and a decrease in Net Cruise Cost to $274.8 million from $292.5 million in 2010. A 2.5% increase in Net Yield, the same on a constant currency basis, as a result of improved pricing and higher onboard spend per Capacity Day drove the increase in Net Revenue. Net Cruise Cost per Capacity Day decreased 5.4%, or 5.8% on a constant currency basis, due to lower dry-dock costs and more normalized repairs and maintenance costs and other operating expenses. The price of fuel in the quarter increased 15.8% to $573 per metric ton from $495 in 2010.</p>
<p>Interest expense, net of capitalized interest, decreased to $45.8 million in the quarter from $54.7 million primarily due to a write-off of certain deferred financing fees in 2010.</p>
<p>Net loss for the quarter narrowed to $1.9 million on revenue of $488.6 million versus a loss of $40.0 million on revenue of $483.6 million in 2010.</p>
<p><strong><u>Terminology</strong></u></p>
<p>Adjusted EBITDA. EBITDA adjusted for other income (expense), impairment loss and other supplemental adjustments.</p>
<p>Berths. Double occupancy capacity per cabin (single occupancy per studio cabin) even though many cabins can accommodate three or more passengers.</p>
<p>Capacity Days. Available Berths multiplied by the number of cruise days for the period.</p>
<p>Constant Currency. A calculation whereby foreign currency-denominated revenues and expenses in a period are converted at the U.S. dollar exchange rate of a comparable period in order to eliminate the effects of foreign exchange fluctuations.</p>
<p>Dry-dock. A process whereby a ship is positioned in a large basin where all of the fresh/sea water is pumped out in order to carry out cleaning and repairs of those parts of a ship which are below the water line.</p>
<p>EBITDA. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.</p>
<p>Gross Cruise Cost. The sum of total cruise operating expense and marketing, general and administrative expense.</p>
<p>Gross Yield. Total revenue per Capacity Day.</p>
<p>Net Cruise Cost. Gross Cruise Cost less commissions, transportation and other expense and onboard and other expense.</p>
<p>Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel. Net Cruise Cost less fuel expense.</p>
<p>Net Revenue. Total revenue less commissions, transportation and other expense and onboard and other expense.</p>
<p>Net Yield. Net Revenue per Capacity Day.</p>
<p>Occupancy Percentage. The ratio of Passenger Cruise Days to Capacity Days. A percentage in excess of 100% indicates that three or more passengers occupied some cabins.</p>
<p>Passenger Cruise Days. The number of passengers carried for the period, multiplied by the number of days in their respective cruises.</p>
<p><strong><u>Non-GAAP Financial Measures</strong></u></p>
<p>We use certain non-GAAP financial measures, such as Net Revenue, Net Yield, Net Cruise Cost and Adjusted EBITDA to enable us to analyze our performance. We utilize Net Revenue and Net Yield to manage our business on a day-to-day basis and believe that they are the most relevant measures of our revenue performance because they reflect the revenue earned by us net of significant variable costs and are commonly used in the cruise industry to measure revenue performance. In measuring our ability to control costs in a manner that positively impacts net income, we believe changes in Net Cruise Cost and Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel to be the most relevant indicators of our performance and are commonly used in the cruise industry as a measurement of costs.</p>
<p>As our business includes the sourcing of passengers and deployment of vessels outside of North America, a portion of our revenue and expenses are denominated in foreign currencies, particularly euro and British pound sterling, which are subject to fluctuations in currency exchange rates versus our reporting currency, the U.S. dollar. In order to monitor results excluding these fluctuations, we calculate certain non-GAAP measures on a Constant Currency basis whereby current period revenue and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using currency exchange rates of the comparable period. We believe that presenting these non-GAAP measures on both a reported and Constant Currency basis is useful in providing a more comprehensive view of trends in our business.</p>
<p>We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is appropriate as a supplemental financial measure as it is used by management to assess operating performance, is a factor in the evaluation of the performance of management and is the primary metric used in determining the Company's performance incentive bonus paid to its employees. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is a useful measure in determining the Company's performance as it reflects certain operating drivers of the Company's business, such as sales growth, operating costs, selling, general and administrative expenses and other operating income and expense. You are encouraged to evaluate each adjustment and the reasons we consider them appropriate for supplemental analysis. In evaluating Adjusted EBITDA, you should be aware that in the future we may incur expenses similar to the adjustments in this presentation. Our use of Adjusted EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider this measure in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Our presentation of Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items.</p>
<p>Adjusted EBITDA is not a defined term under GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA is not intended to be a measure of liquidity or cash flows from operations or measures comparable to net income as it does not take into account certain requirements such as capital expenditures and related depreciation, principal and interest payments and tax payments and it includes other supplemental adjustments.</p>
<p>Our non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to other companies. Please see a historical reconciliation of these measures to items in our consolidated financial statements.</p>
<p><strong><u>About Norwegian Cruise Line</strong></u></p>
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 45-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which has revolutionized the industry by allowing guests more freedom and flexibility.</p>
<p>Today, Norwegian invites consumers to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of its 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, on order for delivery in April 2013 and April 2014.</p>
<p>Norwegian's largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010 and has been named "Best Overall Cruise Ship" by the readers of Travel Weekly. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, Second City® Comedy Troupe, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, Gibson Guitar, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.</p>
<p>High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook and Twitter, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).</p>
<p><strong><u>Forward-Looking Statements</strong></u></p>
<p>This release may contain statements, estimates or projections that constitute "forward-looking statements" as defined under U.S. federal securities laws. Generally, the words "expect," "anticipate," "goal," "project," "plan," "believe," "seek," "will," "may," "forecast," "estimate," "intend," "future," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, which are not historical in nature. Although management believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that these expectations will prove to have been correct. Risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the adverse impact of the worldwide economic downturn and related factors such as high levels of unemployment and underemployment, declines in the securities and real estate markets and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; changes in cruise capacity, as well as capacity changes in the overall vacation industry; intense competition from other cruise companies as well as non-cruise vacation alternatives which may affect our ability to compete effectively; our substantial leverage, including the inability to generate the necessary amount of cash to service our existing debt, repay our credit facilities if payment is accelerated and incur substantial indebtedness in the future; changes in fuel prices or other cruise operating costs; the risks associated with operating internationally; the continued borrowing availability under our credit facilities and compliance with our financial covenants; our ability to incur significantly more debt despite our substantial existing indebtedness; the impact of volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; adverse events impacting the security of travel that may affect consumer demand for cruises such as terrorist acts, acts of piracy, armed conflict and other international events; the impact of any future changes relating to how travel agents sell and market our cruises; the impact of any future increases in the price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; the impact of the spread of contagious diseases; accidents and other incidents affecting the health, safety, security and vacation satisfaction of passengers or causing damage to ships, which could cause the modification of itineraries or cancellation of a cruise or series of cruises; our ability to attract and retain key personnel, qualified shipboard crew, maintain good relations with employee unions and maintain or renegotiate our collective bargaining agreements on favorable terms; the continued availability of attractive port destinations; the control of our Company by certain of our shareholders whose interests may not continue to be aligned with ours; the impact of problems encountered at shipyards, as well as, any potential claim, impairment loss, cancellation or breach of contract in connection with our contracts with shipyards; changes involving the tax, environmental, health, safety, security and other regulatory regimes in which we operate; our ability to obtain insurance coverage on terms that are favorable or consistent with our expectations; the lack of acceptance of new itineraries, products or services by our targeted customers; our ability to implement brand strategies and our shipbuilding programs, and to continue to expand our brands and business worldwide; the costs of new initiatives and our ability to achieve expected cost savings from our new initiatives; changes in interest rates and/or foreign currency rates; increases in our future fuel expenses related to implementing proposed IMO regulations, which require the use of higher priced low sulfur fuels in certain cruising areas; the delivery schedules and estimated costs of new ships on terms that are favorable or consistent with our expectations; the impact of pending or threatened litigation and investigations; the impact of changes in our credit ratings; the possibility of environmental liabilities and other damage that is not covered by insurance or that exceeds our insurance coverage; our ability to attain and maintain any price increases for our products; the impact of delays, costs and other factors resulting from emergency ship repairs as well as scheduled maintenance, repairs and refurbishment of our ships; the implementation of regulations in the U.S. requiring U.S. citizens to obtain passports for travel to additional foreign destinations; the impact of weather and natural disasters; and other risks discussed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in expectations or events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements are based. In addition, certain financial measures in this release constitute non-GAAP financial measures as defined by Regulation G. A reconciliation of these items can be found attached hereto and on the Company's web site at www.ncl.com/investors.</p>
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<p><strong><u>Investor Relations Contacts</strong></u></p>
<p>Mark A. Kempa
(305) 436-4932</p>
<p>Edel Cruz
(305) 436-4773
InvestorRelations@ncl.com</p>
<p><strong><u>Media Contact</strong></u></p>
<p>AnneMarie Mathews
(305) 436-4799
PublicRelations@ncl.com</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/valentines-day-norwegian-celebrates-romance-seaFor Valentine's Day, Norwegian Celebrates Romance At Sea;2012-02-08T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>This Valentine's Day, Norwegian Cruise Line is celebrating romance at sea by surprising a very special couple, Erin Picard and Todd O'Neil of Peabody, Mass., who fell in love on board Norwegian Spirit in 2010, with a dream honeymoon following their wedding this summer.</p>
<p>In 2010, Erin Picard was going through a very difficult time. She had just endured an extremely painful breakup and was caring for a sick grandparent, all while working tirelessly at three separate jobs as a registered nurse. Erin dedicated her life to making sure others were happy and comfortable, while silently she suffered through her own very emotional situations. To break free from it all, she and her best friend decided to take a cruise vacation on board Norwegian Spirit from Boston to Bermuda on September 10, 2010. Seven days after boarding Norwegian Spirit, Erin excitedly called her mother, Lee Bryant of New Hampshire, and exclaimed, "I met the man of her dreams on this cruise!"</p>
<p>Bryant recalls the phone call, "She went on to tell me how the accommodations were spectacular, and the food was amazing. She told me that the Norwegian staff was some of the nicest people she had ever met. She had had the time of her life and met her true love. Erin sounded more excited and happy than she had been her in a very long time."</p>
<p>Coincidentally, it was one of Norwegian's amazing team members that made this love connection happen. At the start of the cruise, O'Neil jokingly asked Bar Waiter Reynaldo "Rey" Atizado from the Philippines if he knew of any nice women on board. Rey, not skipping a beat, walked directly to Erin and her friend and introduced them to Todd and his friend, and that's where their love story began.</p>
<p>Two years later, Picard is marrying O'Neil, the man of her dreams and the couple couldn't be happier about it. To celebrate their incredible love story, Norwegian is sending Erin and Todd on a dream honeymoon to Europe on board Norwegian Spirit, the ship on which they met. They will visit five different countries, including Spain, Italy, France, Greece and Turkey on Norwegian Spirit's unrivaled 12-Day Grand Mediterranean voyage from Barcelona to Venice, following their July 6, 2012 nuptials.</p>
<p>"We are so excited to be going back on board the ship where we met and to visit such romantic destinations in Europe," said Picard. "We wouldn't have been able to take a honeymoon right now, so we are so thankful and thrilled."</p>
<p>For others looking to find love on the high seas, Norwegian offers cruises to Europe, Alaska, Hawaii, the Caribbean, Bermuda, the Bahamas, Panama Canal and more on board 11 Freestyle Cruising ships. Guests who make a new cruise reservation from now through March 31, 2012 on any of Norwegian's sailings will receive up to a 4-category upgrade fleet-wide, reduced deposits and electronic e-coupons with on-board savings of up to $400. Between February 14, 2012 and February 17, 2012, as part of Norwegian's DASH sale, guests will also receive up to a $250 on board credit, based on stateroom category booked.</p>
<p>For those sailing with their sweetheart, there are many ways to spoil your special someone on board. From Romantic dinners in Norwegian's signature French restaurant, Le Bistro, to a night of dancing in any of Norwegian's many bars and lounges, to intimate couples' massages in one of the line's relaxing spas, there is no better place to celebrate love than on board a Norwegian cruise.</p>
<p><strong>Romance Packages to Fall in Love With</strong><br />
Norwegian takes the stress out of planning the perfect Valentine's Day celebration with two romance packages to choose from including:<br />
<strong>The Romance Package:</strong> sparkling wine and strawberries in stateroom upon embarkation, a traditional spa pedicure and manicure for one, two 25-minute half-body Seven Seas Massages and tea service in stateroom. $249 per stateroom.<br />
<strong>The Deluxe Romance Package:</strong> sparkling wine and strawberries in stateroom upon embarkation, choice of Exotic Frangipani Body Nourishing Wrap or Exotic Coconut and Milk Ritual Wrap for one, two 25-minute half-body Seven Seas Massages, tea service in stateroom, breakfast in bed, a keepsake portrait, and a romantic dinner for two with a complimentary bottle of wine in Norwegian's signature restaurant, Le Bistro. $329 per stateroom.</p>
<p>To celebrate romance at sea with a cruise for your Valentine, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit www.ncl.com.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-jewel-debut-alaska-inaugural-seasonNorwegian Jewel To Debut In Alaska For Inaugural Season2012-02-06T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Jewel is set to make her inaugural debut in <a title="Alaska Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/alaska-cruises" target="_self">Alaska</a> on May 19, 2012. This season marks the first time that Norwegian Cruise Line will have two Jewel-class ships sailing in Alaska. Norwegian Pearl, sister ship to Norwegian Jewel, will also be cruising in Alaska, giving guests the options to sail on one of two Jewel-class Freestyle Cruising ships enjoying all the amenities of these large, modern vessels while enjoying the beauty and wilderness of Alaska.</p><p>Starting today, as part of the line's "Norwegians Take it to the Next Level" sales event, new Alaska reservations made through February 19, 2012, will receive a mini-suite for the price of a balcony; balcony staterooms for the price of an oceanview, and oceanview staterooms for the price of inside staterooms. Cruise deposits during this time for Alaska sailings are reduced by 50 percent. In addition, the line is offering same category upgrades and e-coupons worth up to $400 in on-board savings (for sailings taking place before December 31, 2012).</p><p>Norwegian Jewel's weekly Sawyer Glacier cruises will depart on Saturdays from May 26, 2012 to September 8, 2012 with ports of call including: Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway, Alaska; and Victoria, British Columbia. Norwegian Jewel will also sail a seven-day Sawyer Glacier cruise from Vancouver to Seattle on May 19, 2012 and a seven-day Sawyer Glacier from Seattle to Vancouver on September 15, 2012.</p><p>On Norwegian Jewel, families will delight in the exclusive Nickelodeon programming. Activities include breakfast with the characters, where kids – and adults – can eat, sing and play with SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, Patrick, Diego and more; Dora's Dance Party, where kids can join Dora and the Nickelodeon cast to dance and sing along; meet and greets with popular Nickelodeon characters, including SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer and many more. There are also other family activities offered, including Nick Jr. story time, family trivia and special arts and crafts sessions.</p><p>Norwegian also recently announced the introduction of a new youth program that includes enhanced curriculum and creative themes, such as circus day, theater/technology/sports and port of call day. The new youth program will be offered on Norwegian Jewel for the Alaska season and on Norwegian Pearl beginning June 18, 2012.</p><p>The 2,394-passenger Norwegian Pearl will return to Seattle sailing weekly seven-day Glacier Bay cruises departing on Sundays from May 13, 2012 to September 9, 2012 with ports of call including: Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan, Alaska; and Victoria, British Columbia. Norwegian Pearl will also sail a seven-day Glacier Bay cruise from Vancouver to Seattle on May 6, 2012 and a Seattle to Vancouver cruise on September 16, 2012.</p><p>Both Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian Jewel offer guests the opportunity to sail Alaska in style in The Haven, Norwegian's exclusive and luxurious accommodations which include the largest suites at sea – the 5,000 square foot, three-bedroom Garden Villas. Guests can dine around the world with 14 dining options including French, Asian, American, and the line's newest restaurant, Moderno Churasscaria, a Brazilian steakhouse. Families will also enjoy kid-friendly activities such as bowling and rock climbing on Norwegian Pearl.</p><p>For a day of family fun in Alaska, guests can board a catamaran specially designed for wildlife viewing on the Whale Watching and Wildlife Quest shore excursion. The captain guides the boat through Auke Bay, giving guests the chance to see whales, sea lions, porpoises and seals. Another family-friendly excursion is a trip to Denver Glacier to meet professional mushers and their dogs. Children and adults alike will enjoy the thrilling helicopter ride over the glaciers to the dog camp. Once at the dog camp, guests will have the opportunity to drive the sled or just sit back and relax while enjoying the breathtaking scenery. For those who want to experience Alaska on rail, as well as at sea, the White Pass Scenic Railway is the perfect excursion. Guests will board the old-fashioned parlor car for a 40-mile round trip and travel through a panorama of wilderness.</p><p>To take advantage of "Norwegian's Take it to the Next Level" upgrade promotion in Alaska now through February 19, 2012, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit www.ncl.com.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-hosts-worlds-largest-super-bowl-party-seaNorwegian Cruise Line Hosts The World's Largest Super Bowl Party At Sea2012-02-02T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Guests sailing with Norwegian Cruise Line on Super Bowl Sunday, February 5, 2012, should remember to pack their jerseys and team paraphernalia because they are invited to join in on the excitement of the big game at the world's largest Super Bowl party at sea.</p><p>This Super Bowl Sunday, guests can transition from a relaxing day at the pool to a high energy celebration to watch the New England Patriots and New York Giants battle it out to determine which team will take home the coveted title of Super Bowl Champion. Parties will erupt in multiple venues on every ship in Norwegian's fleet*. Guests can watch the game on the two-story big screens on Norwegian Pearl, Gem, Jewel and Epic while enjoying a signature cocktail. Guests will also enjoy snacking on game time favorites such as tortilla chips with cheese and salsa, popcorn, hot dogs and chicken wings in the line's pubs, bars and lounges including O'Sheehan's Bar & Grill on Norwegian Epic; Longboard on Norwegian Sky, Red Lion on Norwegian Dawn , and Henry's Pub on Norwegian Spirit.</p><p>As if that wasn't enough excitement, guests also have an opportunity to win. With the purchase of a bucket of Miller Lite or Coors Light, guests receive a scratch off card with a chance to win a Miller/Coors t-shirt. With the purchase of any beer bucket, guests will have chance to win a dinner for two in Cagney's, Norwegian's signature steakhouse.</p><p>For those looking to experience the action live on board, guests can win big on last minute cruise deals, based on stateroom availability. Cheer for the Patriots or Giants while sailing to the <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean</a> on Norwegian Epic, or Norwegian Pearl from Miami; Norwegian Spirit from New Orleans; and Norwegian Sun from Port Canaveral, along with Norwegian Sky to the Bahamas.</p><p>New bookings made may also qualify for Norwegian's Wave Season offer where guests score big with free balcony upgrades, reduced deposits and e-coupons with on-board savings of up to $400. To book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 866-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit www.ncl.com.</p><p>*excluding Norwegian Jade in Europe</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-asks-kids-and-parents-help-name-its-new-youth-programsNorwegian Cruise Line Asks Kids and Parents to Help Name Its New Youth Programs2012-02-01T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that it is seeking the help of parents and kids to name its new Youth and Teen programs. The company today launched the "Up2YOU" naming contest inviting cruisers to submit names for the company's youth and teen programs, along with names for each of the new age groups.</p><p>The contest runs from today through February 13, 2012 and the winners who name the new kids or teen program will receive a seven-day <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean cruise</a> for a family of four. Those who submit the winning names for the six age groups within the new programs will receive a $100 American Express gift card. Norwegian announced earlier this month that it is revitalizing its current youth program and will implement a new best in class program fleet wide beginning on Norwegian Gem in mid-February and rolling out to all of the line's Freestyle Cruising ships subsequently.</p><p>"We want to ensure that we have the best youth programs at sea for the more than 150,000 children and teens that sail with us each year," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's chief executive officer. "In the spirit of Freestyle Cruising, we thought that the parents and kids who utilize the programs would be the best to suggest names for them. We are looking for lots of originality and creativity along with names that really speak to today's kids and teens."</p><p>To enter, contestants should head to Norwegian's website, fill out the online entry form and submit name options for one, any, or all of the following: the new Kids program; the new Teen program; and the six new age groups: six months to two years old; three to five years old; six to nine years old; 10 to 12 years old; 13-14 years old; and 15-17 years old.</p><p>There is no maximum amount of entries per person. The contest is open to residents of the United States and Canada (excluding Quebec) 18 years of age and older or, for entrants who are younger than 18, their entries can be submitted by a parent or guardian on the entrant's behalf. For more information on how to enter and for the official rules and details on the prizes, visit Norwegian's website.</p><p><strong>Norwegian's New Youth Programs</strong><br />The line's current program, Norwegian's Kid's Crew in place since 1999, is being redefined to better address the skills and interests of children. The new fully developed and enhanced curriculum tailored to each age group is being produced in conjunction with The King's Foundation and Camps, a United Kingdom-based organization that provides high quality sport and activity programs designed to make a positive impact on children. More focus will be placed on sporting activities, arts and crafts, theater and technology. Activities will change every 30 to 60 minutes depending on the age group and will be set within blocks of programming time in the morning, afternoon and evening. More details of the new youth and teen program will be released in the coming months. Further information on Norwegian's family offerings can be found on the line's website. Families wanting to book a cruise on Norwegian to a variety of family-friendly destinations such as the Caribbean, Bermuda, Alaska, Europe and more, should contact a travel professional, call 866-234-7350 or visit www.ncl.com.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-epic-recognized-best-overall-individual-cruise-shipNorwegian Epic Recognized As "Best Overall Individual Cruise Ship"2012-01-30T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is raising a glass to Norwegian Epic's recognition as "Best Overall Individual Cruise Ship" in Travel Weekly's 2011 Readers Choice Awards, one of the most prestigious awards in the travel industry. Norwegian Epic, the line's newest and most innovative ship, was selected by readers for offering a product and service that excelled and stood out as the industry's best. To celebrate, guests who book a cruise on Norwegian Epic between January 29, 2012 and February 5, 2012 will receive a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine in their stateroom upon embarkation. </p>
<p>Through April 7, 2012, Norwegian Epic is sailing seven-day voyages to the Eastern Caribbean from Miami with stops in Philipsburg, St. Maarten; St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands; and Nassau, Bahamas, along with three relaxing days at sea. On April 14, 2012, Norwegian Epic embarks on an 11-day Transatlantic cruise from Miami to Barcelona with a stop in Ponta Delgada, Azores. From April 29 through October 14, 2012, the ship sails seven-day Western Mediterranean cruises from Barcelona, Spain. Ports of call include: Naples, Rome (Civitavecchia) and Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy; Cannes and Provence (Marseille), France.</p>
<p>Norwegian Epic offers the ultimate in Freestyle Cruising with more than 20 dining options; the largest suite complex at sea: The Haven by Norwegian; award-winning staterooms for solo travelers; world-class entertainment featuring Blue Man Group, Legends in Concert, Nickelodeon and Cirque Dreams® and Dinner and much more. </p>
<p>Guests can take advantage of this special incentive in addition to the "Norwegians Take it to the Next Level" sales event, where new reservations made now through March 31, 2012, can receive same category upgrades, reduced deposits and e-coupons worth up to $400 in on-board savings for sailings taking place before December 31, 2012. With these coupons, guests can splurge on some of the most popular amenities at sea. Once booked and checked in online, guests will receive electronic coupons for spa treatments, internet minutes and a complimentary dinner in a specialty restaurant.</p>
<p>To take advantage of this offer on Norwegian Epic, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit www.ncl.com. </p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-launches-interactive-facebook-contestNorwegian Cruise Line Launches Interactive Facebook Contest2012-01-24T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is launching an interactive Facebook contest encouraging fans to "See the World the Norwegian Way." Through March 31, 2012, participants will have a chance to win one of five incredible seven-day cruises to one of the top cruise destinations around the world. Each weekday, Norwegian will release a new contest clue on its Facebook page. Fans will have to collect responses to all five clues and then correctly answer each in order to be entered into the contest. </p>
<p>The exciting contest is centered on the five different destination-focused Wave season offers, including <a title="European cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview">Europe</a>; <a title="Alaska cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/alaska/overview">Alaska</a>
and <a title="Hawaii cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/hawaii/overview">Hawaii</a>; <a title="Bermuda cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/bermuda/overview">Bermuda</a>
and <a title="Bahamas cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/bahamas_florida/overview">Bahamas</a>; and the <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">Caribbean</a>. During each two-week offer, Norwegian will post a question or riddle about the line's products, ports-of-call or destinations, which fans will have to solve. A new clue will be revealed every day from Monday through Friday on the dedicated "Destinations" tab. Once all five clues have been collected, participants will have the opportunity to submit their answers into the contest entry form. Those who submit correct answers to all five questions will be entered to win a cruise for two to one of Norwegian's most sought after cruise destinations. </p>
<p>The contest kicks off today with a two-week focus on <a title="European cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/europe/overview">Europe</a>
and then transitions into an <a title="Alaska cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/alaska/overview">Alaska</a>
& <a title="Hawaii cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/hawaii/overview">Hawaii</a>
focus on February 6; <a title="Bahamas & Florida cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/bahamas_florida/overview">Bahamas & Florida</a>
on February 20; <a title="Caribbean cruise" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destination/caribbean/overview">Caribbean</a>
on March 5; and finally a fleet-wide focus on March 19. Fans may submit one entry per each two week promotional period and are encouraged to participate in all phases of the contest. The five winners will be announced on the line's Facebook page at the beginning of April. </p>
<p>As part of "Norwegians Take it to the Next Level" sales event, new reservations made through March 31, 2012, can receive same category upgrades, reduced deposits and e-coupons worth up to $400 in on-board savings (for sailings taking place before December 31, 2012) on select ships. </p>
<p>With these coupons, guests can take advantage of some of the most popular amenities at sea. Once booked and checked in online, guests will receive electronic coupons for spa treatments, internet minutes and a complimentary dinner in a specialty restaurant.</p>
<p>To enter, visit Norwegian's Facebook page at www.ncl.com/facebook. To book a cruise on board one Norwegian Cruise Line's Freestyle Cruising® ships, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit www.ncl.com.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-launches-new-alaska-cruisetoursNorwegian Cruise Line Launches New Alaska Cruisetours2012-01-11T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Starting today, Norwegian Cruise Line guests can book pre- or post- Cruisetours to round out their dream Alaskan cruise vacations in 2013. Ranging in length from four to six days, guests can select the perfect Alaskan adventure from four different packages. The tours are escorted by a local Alaskan guide, giving each guest the opportunity to experience the authentic beauty of Alaska. Each Cruisetour features two nights in Denali National Park, as well as a ride on the iconic Alaska Railroad.</p><p>For guests wanting to explore the wilderness or the history of Alaska, there are two five-day options available: Denali/Alyeska Explorer and Denali/Fairbanks Explorer. The Denali/Alyeska Explorer gives guests the opportunity to hike on Winner Creek Trail, visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to see animals in their natural setting or take a helicopter ride to land atop a glacier. The Denali/Fairbanks Explorer offers an up close look at the Gold Rush that swept the nation, the Alaskan Pipeline, a visit to an Athabascan Indian Village and the chance to experience the midnight sun.</p><p>For those with an adventurous spirit, the Authentic Alaska Cruisetour is the best option, offering diverse activities in a six-day tour. Guests can take a trip to an Iditarod Sled Dog Musher's house to learn about the "Last Great Race" and meet some of the dogs (also included in both Explorer Cruisetours). In Homer, guests can learn more about the fishing history as well as take in the scenic view of Kachemak Bay's glaciers and mountains. The tour concludes with a visit to Alaska's largest city, Anchorage, where guests can enjoy hiking trails, local restaurants and the Alaska Native Heritage Center.</p><p>Guests who have limited time to explore the state can take advantage of the Denali Express package to explore Alaska in four days. Two days in Denali can be spent visiting the Denali National Park to view wildlife or go rafting, fly fishing, golfing and hiking before taking a ride on the world famous Alaska Railroad.</p><p>"We want to offer our guests a chance to have an authentic Alaskan experience before or after their cruise as this is a once-in-a-lifetime vacation," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian's chief executive officer. "Our new Cruisetours give guests an up close look at the culture, wildlife and natural beauty of this destination and are all guided by a knowledgeable Alaskan local."</p><p>On sale today, pre- or post-cruise land packages can be purchased as part of Norwegian Sun's 2013 cruises from Whittier, Alaska. Beginning May 20, 2013, Norwegian Sun's northbound itinerary departs Vancouver, British Columbia on Mondays, and will cruise the Inside Passage, Glacier Bay and Hubbard Glacier and make stops in the Alaskan favorites of Ketchikan, Skagway and Juneau. On her southbound itineraries from Whittier, Alaska, the ship will cruise the Inside Passage, Sawyer Glacier and Hubbard Glacier, as well as making stops in Ketchikan, Skagway, Juneau and Icy Strait Point.</p><p>Further information can be found by visiting Norwegian's Alaskan's Cruisetours website. Guests wanting to book an <a title="Alaska Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/alaska-cruises" target="_self">Alaska cruise </a>with a Cruisetour on Norwegian, should contact a travel professional, call 866-234-7350 or visit www.ncl.com.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-sky-surprises-guest-100th-birthday-celebrationNorwegian Sky Surprises Guest With 100th Birthday Celebration2012-01-06T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Sky had a lot to celebrate last week. On January 1, 2012, the ship rang in the New Year and the 100th birthday of Mrs. Zara Holtz.</p>
<p>Mrs. Holtz, originally from Queens, NY, now residing in Fort Lauderdale, FL, was sailing on board Norwegian Sky with her son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren. She was not expecting a birthday celebration on board, especially one as large as this. To help her commemorate her 100th birthday, Norwegian Sky's more than 2,000 guests were invited to the pool deck for a special sail away party. There, they witnessed Master Ice Carver Ronaldo carve an enormous block of ice into a huge "100." Then, Mrs. Holtz was brought on stage, presented with a birthday cake and saluted by her fellow guests, officers and crew who sang "Happy Birthday" in her honor.</p>
<p>This celebration came as a complete surprise to Mrs.Holtz and her family. When asked to say a few words to the crowd, she stated that at no point in her life would she have expected to live up to 100 and wished everyone the same. A former travel agent, Mrs. Holtz has traveled a great deal, and she closed her speech by saying she wished everyone could be sailing on their birthday, and if they do, it should only be on board Norwegian Cruise Line. </p>
<p>Following her pool deck celebration, Mrs. Holtz and her family were invited by the Captain, officers and crew to a special birthday dinner in Cagney's Steakhouse. While dining, Mrs. Holtz thanked Jean-Michel Dhélin, Norwegian Sky's hotel director, and told him that although she has travelled a lot in the past, Norwegian Sky and her crew provided the very best cruise experience she could recall to date!</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-introduce-new-youth-programNorwegian Cruise Line To Introduce New Youth Program2012-01-05T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>To better meet the needs of the growing family vacation market, Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that it is revitalizing its current youth program and will implement a new best in class program fleet wide. The re-branded program will be introduced on Norwegian Gem in mid-February and will be rolled out to all of the line's Freestyle Cruising® ships subsequently.</p><p>"More and more families are choosing a cruise for their vacation since it represents such a good value and offers so much for the entire family. In fact, close to 150,000 children sailed on our ships in 2010 and that number continues to rise," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's chief executive officer. "We've already taken family programming to the next level by offering Nickelodeon experiences on some ships. Now, we want to make sure that we are continuing to offer the best possible experience for families. To do this, we are investing millions of dollars in revamping our youth and family programming."</p><p>The current program, Norwegian's Kid's Crew in place since 1999, will be renamed and the age groups are being redefined to better address the skills and interests of children. The new age groups will be: three to five years; six to eight years; nine to 12 years; along with two teen groups: 13 to 14 and 15 to 17 years. There will also be programming for babies and toddlers ages six months to two years.</p><p>The new fully developed and enhanced curriculum tailored to each age group is being produced in conjunction with The King's Foundation and Camps, a United Kingdom-based organization that provides high quality sport and activity programs designed to make a positive impact on children. More focus will be placed on sporting activities, arts and crafts, theater and technology. Activities will change every 30 to 60 minutes depending on the age group and will be set within blocks of programming time in the morning, afternoon and evening.</p><p>The new curriculum will also include creative themes, such as circus day, theater/technology/sports and port of call day. The company has engaged Cirque Du Jour, a New York-based company that specializes in teaching children real circus skills such as scarf juggling, ball juggling, plate spinning, clowning and acrobatics. Circus workshops and shows will also be offered for the entire family.</p><p>In addition, the youth programs will be expanded to utilize other areas of the ships, including the sports courts, rock walls, theaters, lounges and public spaces and will feature more family events such as parades and scavenger hunts.</p><p>"We want to ensure our youth and teens are engaged in the programs we offer and that they are having fun," said Richard Ambrose, Norwegian Cruise Line's vice president of entertainment. "We have designed this new youth program to cater to the specific interests and skill sets of children and teens to ensure that they are having the vacation of a lifetime."</p><p>The company is also investing in its youth staff, by increasing the ratio of staff to children and establishing new criteria for the hiring of counselors, including the requirement of a college degree in recreation or child care (or the equivalent experience).</p><p>The line currently offers exclusive Nickelodeon family events, shows and activities on three ships: Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Jewel and Norwegian Gem (beginning mid-February). Activities include pool games, breakfast with the characters, where kids – and adults – can eat, sing and play with SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, Patrick, Diego and more; Dora's Dance Party, where kids can join Dora and the Nickelodeon cast to dance and sing along; meet and greets with popular Nickelodeon characters, including SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer and many more. In addition, there are also other family activities offered, including Nick Jr. story time, family trivia and special arts and crafts sessions.</p><p>Norwegian Cruise Line has already been recognized for its family programming as one of the best family cruises by Family Circle magazine; best onboard children's program and best cruise ship for families (Norwegian Pearl) by Travel Age West magazine; and best family-friendly staterooms by Smarter Travel magazine.</p><p>More details of the new youth and teen program will be released in the coming months. Further information on Norwegian's family offerings can be found on the line's website. Families wanting to book a cruise on Norwegian to a variety of family-friendly destinations such as the <a title="Caribbean Cruises" href="https://www.ncl.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean-cruises" target="_self">Caribbean</a>, Bermuda, Alaska, Europe and more, should contact a travel professional, call 866-234-7350 or visit www.ncl.com.</p>
https://www.ncl.com/press-releases/norwegian-cruise-line-announces-norwegian-breakaways-inaugural-winterspring-deploymenNorwegian Cruise Line Announces Norwegian Breakaway's Inaugural Winter/Spring Deployment2012-01-04T00:00:00-05:00Norwegian Cruise Line
<p>Norwegian Cruise Line's new state-of-the-art 4,000 passenger ship, Norwegian Breakaway, will sail from her year-round homeport of New York City to the Bahamas & Florida and the Caribbean during her inaugural winter season. Following a summer inaugural season sailing seven-day cruises from New York to Bermuda, Norwegian Breakaway will embark on a series of 25 seven-day cruises to the Bahamas & Florida beginning on Sunday, October 13, 2013. The ship will also sail two 12-day Southern Caribbean itineraries on January 5 and 19, 2014, along with two Weekend Escape cruises on January 17 and 31, 2014. These cruises go on sale to Norwegian's top travel partners and Latitudes Rewards members (past guests) today and to the general public on Friday, January 6.</p>
<p>"Norwegian Breakaway is one of the most highly anticipated new ships and has seen great demand for her summer sailings to Bermuda," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's chief executive officer. "For her winter inaugural season, Norwegian Breakaway will offer guests a chance to escape from the cold of the Northeast and be transported in grand style to the tropics of the Caribbean and the Bahamas & Florida. We are also excited to announce that the ship will stop at our newly enhanced private island, Great Stirrup Cay, offering an exclusive beach experience."</p>
<p>Norwegian Breakaway's Bahamas & Florida cruises depart on Sundays and include stops in Nassau, Bahamas; Norwegian's private island in the Bahamas, Great Stirrup Cay; and Orlando & the Beaches (Port Canaveral), Florida; along with three relaxing days at sea. These sailings run through April 27, 2014. The ship's 12-day Southern Caribbean cruises include the following ports of call: San Juan, Puerto Rico; St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; Castries, St. Lucia; Bridgetown, Barbados; and Basseterre, St. Kitts; along with five relaxing days at sea.</p>
<p>In October of 2011, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Norwegian Cruise Line announced that beginning in May 2013, Norwegian Breakaway will be the largest ship to homeport year-round in New York City, bringing 140,000 additional embarking passengers into New York City over two years, resulting in an estimated $35 million in additional direct spending.</p>
<p>Currently under construction at Meyer Werft in Germany, Norwegian Breakaway will be 144,017 gross tons and is scheduled for delivery in April 2013. Information on Norwegian Breakaway's accommodations and itineraries can be found on <a href="http://www2.ncl.com/cruise-ship/breakaway/overview">Norwegian's website</a>.</p>
<p>To book a cruise on Norwegian Breakaway, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 800-327-7030 or visit www.ncl.com. Through March 31, 2012, Norwegian is offering its Wave Season sales event, "Norwegians Take It to the Next Level," that includes Norwegian Breakaway, offering a free upgrade within the same stateroom category for all new cruise reservations. In addition, from now through January 22, 2012, there is a limited time offer that gives cruisers the opportunity to "take it to the next level" with a mini-suite for the price of a balcony; a balcony stateroom for the price of an oceanview; and oceanview staterooms for the price of inside staterooms on all ships and destinations. Cruise deposits during this time for sailings of three days or longer are reduced by 50 percent.</p>