NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE’S NORWEGIAN JEWEL TO BE FEATURED ON NBC’S “THE APPRENTICE” IN MARCH

MIAMI – February 27, 2006 – Today, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) announced that its ship Norwegian Jewel will be featured in an upcoming episode of NBC’s “The Apprentice.” Entering its fifth season, “The Apprentice’s” new season begins tonight (9-10 p.m. ET/PT) with NCL’s episode slated to run Monday, March 27 at 9 p.m.

The company joins other world-renowned brands in challenging participants to come up with creative business solutions. Details about NCL’s episode will be released the week of March 20.

“We are excited to work with Mark Burnett Productions and ‘The Apprentice’ in its fifth season,” said Colin Veitch, president & CEO of NCL Corporation. “I’m a big fan of the show and I’ve seen the results other companies have achieved as part of their participation. In addition to the episode, we are planning various marketing programs surrounding the airing including consumer and travel agent promotions with details to be announced soon.”

Norwegian Jewel, which was christened on November 3, 2005 by the ship’s Godmother Melania Trump, boasts a brand new style of accommodations --10 Courtyard Villas - which along with the ship’s two Garden Villas - make up the largest, grandest, most luxurious, most innovative suite complex at sea. Norwegian Jewel also features the most versatile, family-friendly accommodations afloat as well as an array of amenities including 10 restaurants, three swimming pools, a state-of-the-art spa and more.

NCL Corporation ("NCL") is an innovative cruise company headquartered in Miami, Florida, with a fleet of 15 ships in service and under construction. The corporation oversees the operations of Norwegian Cruise Line, NCL America, and Orient Lines. The company is currently building three ships, including one more for the NCL America brand in Hawai`i - Pride of Hawai`i (delivery in April 2006), and Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian Gem for delivery in 2007.

For further information, please contact NCL in the U.S. and Canada at (800) 327-7030; visit NCL’s website at www.ncl.com or on AOL at keyword: NCL; or to download high-resolution photography, visit www.ncl.com/hires.