Norwegian Cruise Line

[Joe Russo]

NCL Finally Admits: We've Ordered 2 New Ships

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The worst kept secret in cruising is no longer a secret as Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that it would indeed build two new cruise ships.

The ships, as we revealed back in September, will be constructed at Germany's Meyer Werft shipyard, home of Celebrity Solstice, Disney Dream, and, yes, NCL's Jewel class of ships.

More at:
http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=4171​

 

[Joe Russo]

Norwegian Cruise Line orders two new ships for 2013, 2014

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It's official: Norwegian Cruise Line is building two new ships.

The line today confirms it has reached an agreement with Germany's Meyer Werft shipyard to build a pair of 143,500-ton vessels for delivery in 2013 and 2014, respectively.

The 1.2 billion euro deal, first reported at the Cruise Log in early September, marks a major expansion for the line, which currently has 11 vessels. The order will increase the company's capacity by more than 30%.

More at:
http://travel.usatoday.com/cruises/post/2010/10/norwegian-cruise-line-new-ships-meyer-werft-germany/128512/1​

 

[Joe Russo]

Post Controversy, NCL to Launch Two New Ships in '13, '14

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Norwegian Cruise Line has announced two brand new ships that will sail into service in April 2013 and April 2014 modeled after the Norwegian Epic which took its inaugural voyage four months ago.


The two new Norwegian Cruise Line ships will be similar in size and concept to Norwegian Epic, even though Epic was largely conceived by then company president, Colin Veitch, who was replaced by NCL management in 2009, about a year before the ship was finished.

More at:
http://www.travelagentcentral.com/cruises/post-controversy-ncl-launch-two-new-ships-13-14-24431​

 

[Joe Russo]

NCL files plan to go public

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Norwegian Cruise Line parent NCL Corp., a company known for letting cruise passengers do what they want when they want it, declared on Tuesday what it wants: to go public.

Read more: http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/10/27/1893649/ncl-files-plan-to-go-public.html#ixzz13g6J3kG1​

 

[Joe Russo]

What Does Norwegian Know That Other Cruise Lines Don’t?

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Norwegian Cruise Line is placing an order for two ships that will become the largest passenger cruise vessels ever built by a German shipyard

More at:
http://www2.macleans.ca/2010/10/29/what-does-norwegian-know/​

 

[Michael H. Standart]

From The Sacramento Bee:

Holland America Line's ms Zaandam to Sail Four Asia Itineraries in Spring 2012

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SEATTLE, July 26, 2011 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line will enhance ms Zaandam's 2012 Asia itineraries by now offering five 14-Day Asia Explorer voyages. In addition, ms Zaandam will offer one unique 14-Day China and Korea voyage that will sail roundtrip Hong Kong with calls to Incheon (Seoul) and Jeju (Cheju) City, South Korea.

More at http://www.sacbee.com/2011/07/26/3795980/holland-america-lines-ms-zaandam.html​

 

[Michael H. Standart]

From The Independent:

Cruise Line To Host At-Sea Tweetup

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Norwegian Cruise Line has announced plans for the world's first at-sea tweetup for cruise-loving social media enthusiasts.

More at http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/cruise-line-to-host-atsea-tweetup-2335148.html​

 

[Michael H. Standart]

From CruiseIndustryNews:

Norwegian Offers Cruise Savings to Southeast Residents

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Norwegian Cruise Line invites residents of Alabama, Georgia and Florida to experience a Freestyle Cruising vacation to the Caribbean or Bahamas with special rates on select sailings in 2011 and 2012 for new cruise reservations booked beginning Monday, August 15 through Sunday, August 21, 2011.

More at http://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/5986-norwegian-offers-cruise-savings-to-southeast-residents.html​

 

[Michael H. Standart]

From Cruise Critic:

Norwegian Cruise Line to Stamp Out In-Cabin Smoking

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(10:30 a.m. EDT) -- Citing changing passenger preferences, Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that it will prohibit smoking in cabins.

More at http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=4570​

 

[Michael H. Standart]

From CruiseIndustryNews:

Norwegian Cruise Line Continues Partners First Commitment

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In the four months since the launch of the company’s new “Partners First”￾ philosophy, Norwegian Cruise Line has made significant progress in continuing its commitment to put travel partners first. In a recent Vacation.com survey, nearly 75 percent of partners believe Norwegian is making a substantial investment in its initiatives and over 70 percent stated that they are more likely to sell Norwegian Cruise Line than they had been in the past. In addition, Norwegian’s post-call survey, given to travel partners interacting with the company’s reservations team, showed a more than 90 percent satisfaction rate.

More at http://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/6079-norwegian-cruise-line-continues-partners-first-commitment.html​

 

[Michael H. Standart]

From Cruise Critic:

Norwegian Cruise Line Names New Project Breakaway Ships

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(11:45 a.m. EDT) -- Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the names of its upcoming 144,017-ton, 4,000-passenger Project Breakaway new-builds: Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway. The two ships will launch in April 2013 and 2014, respectively.

More at http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=4604​

 

[Michael H. Standart]

From CruiseIndustryNews:

Norwegian Rolls Out Sushi Menu

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Norwegian Cruise Line has announced it will now offer its sushi a la carte menu, currently available on Norwegian Epic, throughout its fleet starting today.

More at http://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/6143-norwegian-rolls-out-sushi-menu.html

Comment: Like Terry Bradshaw said, "Sushi??? Where I come from, we call that stuff bait!!!"​

 

[Michael H. Standart]

From CruiseIndustryNews:

Norwegian Spirit and Jade to Drydock this Fall

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Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that both Norwegian Spirit and Norwegian Jade will enter dry docks this fall for multi-million dollar enhancements. Norwegian Spirit enters a 13-day dry dock on September 25, 2011 in Mobile, Alabama. The 2,018-passenger ship is receiving renovations including outfitting the entire ship for WiFi; laying new carpet; installing flat screen televisions; and upgrading the Stardust Theater and the ship’s action station restaurant Raffles.

More at http://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/6170-norwegian-spirit-and-jade-to-drydock-this-fall.html​

 

[Michael H. Standart]

From Travel Agent Central:

Norwegian Cruise Line Partners With GroundLink

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Norwegian Cruise Line has announced a new partnership with GroundLink to provide an exclusive transportation experience to and from its cruise ships.

More at http://www.travelagentcentral.com/cruises/norwegian-cruise-line-partners-with-groundlink-31046​

 

[Michael H. Standart]

From Cruise Critic:

Norwegian Opens Exclusive Dining and Lounge to Friends, Family of Haven Guests

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(2 p.m. EDT) -- Just two months ago, Norwegian Cruise Line announced it would be renaming its Courtyard luxury ship-within-a-ship concept. Now guests in the newly dubbed Haven can invite family and friends traveling onboard to dine in the stylish digs onboard Norwegian Epic, albeit for a price.

More at http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=4612​

 

[Michael H. Standart]

From Cruise Critic:

Pop Art Icon to Design Hull Art for Norwegian Cruise Line's Newest Ship

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(4:45 p.m. EDT) -- It was a celebration of all things New York today at Manhattan's Pier 88, as Mayor Michael Bloomberg, NYC-based pop art icon Peter Max and top brass from Norwegian Cruise Line gathered for the next reveal on Norwegian Breakaway, the 144,017-ton, 4,000-passenger ship debuting in May 2013.

More at http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=4620​

 

[Michael H. Standart]

From CruiseIndustryNews:

Norwegian Cruise Line Launches New Brand Platform

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Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that it is unveiling a new brand platform and integrated national advertising campaign, “Cruise Like a Norwegian,”￾ that embraces and celebrates the community of diverse vacationers who embody the passion, freedom and flexibility inherent in a Norwegian Cruise Line Freestyle Cruising vacation.

More at http://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/6246-norwegian-cruise-line-launches-new-brand-platform.html​

 

[Michael H. Standart]

From CruiseIndustryNews:

Norwegian Breakaway Goes on Sale

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The Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest 4,000-passenger Freestyle Cruising ship goes on sale to Latitudes members, Norwegian’s frequent guests, starting tomorrow, Friday, October 14, 2011. Sailings will open to the public on Monday, October 17, 2011.

More at http://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/6268-norwegian-breakaway-goes-on-sale.html​

 

[Michael H. Standart]

From CruiseIndustryNews:

Norwegian Sky Debuts on The T.O. Show and Tough Love

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Norwegian Cruise Line will be featured in upcoming episodes of two of VH1 television network hit reality television series, The T.O. Show and Tough Love.

More at http://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/6272-norwegian-sky-debuts-on-the-to-show-and-tough-love.html

Comment: O.M.G!!!!!!!!!​

 

[Michael H. Standart]

From USAToday:

New Norwegian Cruise Line ship on sale starting today

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Norwegian Cruise Line's next ship, the Norwegian Breakaway, goes on sale to the general public today for the first time.

Scheduled to debut in 2013, the 4,000-passenger vessel has been available for booking by members of Norwegian's frequent passenger program, Latitudes, since Friday.

More at http://travel.usatoday.com/cruises/post/2011/10/norwegian-cruise-line-breakaway-sale-ship/554404/1​