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NORWEGIAN EPIC
NORWEGIAN PEARL
NORWEGIAN GEM
NORWEGIAN JEWEL
NORWEGIAN DAWN
NORWEGIAN SKY
NORWEGIAN SPIRIT
NORWEGIAN EPIC
NORWEGIAN PEARL
NORWEGIAN GEM
NORWEGIAN JEWEL
NORWEGIAN DAWN
NORWEGIAN SKY
NORWEGIAN SPIRIT
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ARTICLES and PHOTO
ESSAYS
(If a ship has a profile section, articles
specific to that ship can be found on that
ship's profile page).
NORWEGIAN CRUISE
LINE PAGE
LINE PAGE
ADDRESS:
NCL Corporation Ltd.
7665 Corporate Center Drive
Miami, Florida 33126
TELEPHONE:
800-327-7030
NCL Corporation Ltd.
7665 Corporate Center Drive
Miami, Florida 33126
TELEPHONE:
800-327-7030
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Latitudes
Latitudes
Norwegian Cruise Line or NCL began in 1966 as Norwegian
Caribbean Line. It is owned by Star Cruises and Apollo Management,
LP. Norwegian currently operates 11 ships in its Norwegian Cruise
Line and NCL America divisions.
Norwegian has a history of innovation. When Norwegian converted
the ocean liner SS France into the cruise ship SS Norway, it
demonstrated the feasibility of using a large ship (at the time the
world's largest passenger ship) for cruising thus paving the way for the
giant ships of today.
It was also the first line to have full-scale production shows onboard.
Today, Norwegian distinguishes itself from the other major lines
primarily based upon a philosophy it calls "Freestyle Cruising." Under
Freestyle Cruising, the traditional model of life on board a cruise ship is
abandoned. It is for the guest to decide how the cruise experience will
be structured. Accordingly, there are no assigned dining times, no
dress code, no specified disembarkation times. Instead, NCL provides
the building blocks for the passenger to use in creating his or her own
cruise experience. Thus, there are up to 11 restaurants on the NCL
ships, accommodations that run the gamut from ultra luxury to
utilitarian, as well as a wide variety of facilities for activities and
entertainment.
The line has also dispersed its ships away from the traditional Florida
cruise ports and positioned them in other cities in America and Europe
so that they are closer to the passengers.
In addition, the line has launched 10 new ships since 1999. As a result,
Norwegian has the youngest fleet of any of the major cruise lines. It is
in the process of building two 140,000 gross ton ships under the name
Project Breakaway. The first of these, Norwegian Breakaway, is
scheduled to join the NCL fleet in April 2013 and the other a year
later.
Caribbean Line. It is owned by Star Cruises and Apollo Management,
LP. Norwegian currently operates 11 ships in its Norwegian Cruise
Line and NCL America divisions.
Norwegian has a history of innovation. When Norwegian converted
the ocean liner SS France into the cruise ship SS Norway, it
demonstrated the feasibility of using a large ship (at the time the
world's largest passenger ship) for cruising thus paving the way for the
giant ships of today.
It was also the first line to have full-scale production shows onboard.
Today, Norwegian distinguishes itself from the other major lines
primarily based upon a philosophy it calls "Freestyle Cruising." Under
Freestyle Cruising, the traditional model of life on board a cruise ship is
abandoned. It is for the guest to decide how the cruise experience will
be structured. Accordingly, there are no assigned dining times, no
dress code, no specified disembarkation times. Instead, NCL provides
the building blocks for the passenger to use in creating his or her own
cruise experience. Thus, there are up to 11 restaurants on the NCL
ships, accommodations that run the gamut from ultra luxury to
utilitarian, as well as a wide variety of facilities for activities and
entertainment.
The line has also dispersed its ships away from the traditional Florida
cruise ports and positioned them in other cities in America and Europe
so that they are closer to the passengers.
In addition, the line has launched 10 new ships since 1999. As a result,
Norwegian has the youngest fleet of any of the major cruise lines. It is
in the process of building two 140,000 gross ton ships under the name
Project Breakaway. The first of these, Norwegian Breakaway, is
scheduled to join the NCL fleet in April 2013 and the other a year
later.
Owner's Suite on Norwegian Gem
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"Freestyle Flexibility" An Interview
with Norwegian Hotel Director Jacques
LeTallec
with Norwegian Hotel Director Jacques
LeTallec
SS NORWAY Photo Essay - - A tribute
to Norwegian's most famous ship.
to Norwegian's most famous ship.
NORWEGIAN JEWEL IN THE
CARIBBEAN - - A photo essay taken of
Norwegian Jewel at sea and in port in the
Caribbean.
CARIBBEAN - - A photo essay taken of
Norwegian Jewel at sea and in port in the
Caribbean.
"Freestyle in New York" - - A history of
Norwegian focusing on its participation in the New
York cruising market.
Norwegian focusing on its participation in the New
York cruising market.
Norwegian Spirit with Norwegian
Jewel in the background.
Jewel in the background.
Cruise Line Profiles - Norwegian Cruise Line
The beginning of large ship
cruising, NCL's SS Norway.
While other large ocean liners had
done occasional cruises in the
past, Norway was the first to take
up cruising full time.
cruising, NCL's SS Norway.
While other large ocean liners had
done occasional cruises in the
past, Norway was the first to take
up cruising full time.
Below: Some past NCL
ships. From top to bottom
- - NCL's Windward;
Norwegian Dream;
Norwegian Crown;
Norwegian Sea; and
Westward.
ships. From top to bottom
- - NCL's Windward;
Norwegian Dream;
Norwegian Crown;
Norwegian Sea; and
Westward.
Some of today's NCL fleet - -
GREAT STIRRUP CAY - - A photo essay
of Norwegian's private island in the Bahamas
of Norwegian's private island in the Bahamas
THE NORWEGIAN PEARL EXPERIENCE
- - An interview with Hotel Director Denis
Prguda
- - An interview with Hotel Director Denis
Prguda
THREE STRENGTHS OF NORWEGIAN
PEARL - - An interview with Captain Lars
Bengtsson
PEARL - - An interview with Captain Lars
Bengtsson
NORWEGIAN EPIC ARRIVES IN NEW YORK - -
A photo essay on Norwegain's largest ship's first call
in New York
A photo essay on Norwegain's largest ship's first call
in New York
PRESENTING EPIC CHOICES - - a
conversation with Hotel Director Denis
Prguda and Entertainment Director Julie
Valeriote
conversation with Hotel Director Denis
Prguda and Entertainment Director Julie
Valeriote
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NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE PAGE
NCL FLEET GUIDE
NOWEGIAN DAWN PHOTO ESSAY
NORWEGIAN EPIC PHOTO ESSAY
NORWEGIAN JEWEL PHOTO ESSAY
SS NORWAY PHOTO ESSAY
CRUISE SHIP CENTRAL
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NORWEGIAN EPIC PROFILE
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NORWEGIAN GEM PROFILE
NORWEGIAN JEWEL PROFILE
NORWEGIAN PEARL PROFILE
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NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE PAGE
NCL FLEET GUIDE
NOWEGIAN DAWN PHOTO ESSAY
NORWEGIAN EPIC PHOTO ESSAY
NORWEGIAN JEWEL PHOTO ESSAY
SS NORWAY PHOTO ESSAY
DINING WITH THE OFFICERS ON
NORWEGIAN JEWEL - - Norwegian is
reviving a cruise ship tradition in a new way.
NORWEGIAN JEWEL - - Norwegian is
reviving a cruise ship tradition in a new way.
LUXURY CRUISING ON NCL - - Norwegian shines
the spotlight on The Haven.
the spotlight on The Haven.
KEYS TO SUCCESS - - a conversation with Captain Lars
Bergstrom and Hotel Director Hogo Vanosmael about
Norwegian Jewel
Bergstrom and Hotel Director Hogo Vanosmael about
Norwegian Jewel