Norwegian Cruise Lines

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Profile

Miami-based Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is an international cruise company and industry innovator that operates a fleet of 14 ships sailing to more than 140 ports around the world. NCL recently introduced Norwegian Pearl. In February 2000, NCL's parent company, NCL Holding ASA, was acquired by Star Cruises PLC of Malaysia. In April 2000, NCL announced its new Freestyle Cruising concept, which offers NCL passengers a more relaxed, resort-style cruise product. Hallmarks of this innovative service concept include open seating and extended hours in the main dining rooms, resort-casual attire every night, increased staffing, simplified tipping procedures and a more leisurely disembarkation procedure.

Ships In Service

Norwegian Crown: 34,250 tons, 1,022 passengers

Norwegian Dawn: 91,740 tons, 2,224 passengers

Norwegian Dream: 50,760 tons, 1,748 passengers

Norwegian Jewel: 93,000, 2669 passengers

Norwegian Majesty: 40,876 tons, 1,462 passengers

Norwegian Pearl: 93,000, 2669 passengers

Norwegian Star: 91,000 tons, 2,240 passengers

Norwegian Spirit: 77,000 tons 1,966 passengers

Norwegian Sun: 77,000 tons, 2,002 passengers

Norwegian Wind: 50,760 tons, 1,748 passengers

Pride of Aloha: 77,104 tons, 2,002 passengers

Pride of America : 72,000 tons, 2146 passengers

Pride of Hawaii: 93,000 tons, 2466 lower berths, 2669 total passengers

New Ship Builds

Norwegian Gem (Debuts October 2007): 93,000, 2669 passengers

TBA F3 Class #1 (Debuts Autumn 2009): 150,000 tons, 4200 passenger

TBA F3 Class #2 (Debuts Spring 2010): 150,000 tons, 4200 passenger

TBA F3 Class #3 (Debuts Spring 2011): 150,000 tons, 4200 passenger (Option / Not a firm order)

Cruise Areas & Seasons

Fall & Winter: South America

Summer & Fall: Canada/New England, Scandinavia

Spring, Summer & Fall: Alaska, Bahamas, Bermuda, Europe

Year-round: Caribbean and Hawaii

Repositioning/Seasonal Cruises: Panama Canal, transatlantic crossings, East Coast coastal, Pacific coastal

Customer Profile

NCL attracts a diverse market of vacationers that includes families, honeymooners, couples, active singles, young professionals, and special interest and incentive groups. NCL is a mainstream cruise line appealing to a broad audience of all ages.