Norwegian Cruise Line has begun construction of Norwegian Joy, its first ship designed exclusively for the Chinese market, where it will make its home port. The 168,800-gross-ton will take about 12 months to be built and is due to launch in summer 2017.
Norwegian Joy has the capacity for 3,900 passengers is being designed specifically for the Chinese travelers. The new addition of Norwegian Cruise Line will be based in both Shanghai and Tianjin. Continue reading
The Norwegian Spirit entered Port Canaveral on Saturday and marked first Norwegian Cruise Line ship based there since 2012.
The 879-foot and 75,338 tons Spirit was constructed for Star Cruises by Meyer-Werft and entered cruise service in 1998 as the SuperStar Leo. When the ship joined the Norwegian fleet in 2004, Continue reading
Authorities have officially suspended their search for a South Carolina woman who allegedly jumped into the sea off the Norwegian Pearl last week, in the midst of a Mad Decent Boat deck party.
According to officials, the U.S. Coast Guard called off its search for 24-year old Kaylyn Rose Sommer Continue reading
The international music mega star Armando Chrsitian Perez, also known as Pitbull, has been named honorary godfather of Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship, Norwegian Escape, the cruise operator has recently announced.
Miami native entertainer Perez, a.k.a. Mr. 305 and Mr. Worldwide, will be the headline performer at the ship’s christening ceremony in Port of Miami on November 9. Continue reading
Port Canaveral will become homeport to Norwegian Cruise Line’s largest ship and currently the fifth largest in the world, Norwegian Epic, starting in November 2016.
Norwegian Cruise Line will increase its Port Canaveral presence in fall 2016 and will mark the line’s return to the port after a three-year absence Continue reading