FOUR MORE NCL SHIPS TO FEATURE
DYNAMIC HULL ARTWORK
MIAMI, March 16, 2005– Today at the Seatrade Cruise
Shipping Conference in Miami Beach, NCL Corporation unveiled
the designs for four more dynamic artwork designs for the
hulls of two its new ships and two existing ships. Norwegian
Spirit, Norwegian Sun, Norwegian Jewel and Pride of Hawai`i
will all feature NCL’s signature colorful hull artwork.
Cruise passengers will see Norwegian Jewel’s artwork
in August when she is delivered, Norwegian Spirit’s
artwork in October 2005 after her dry dock, Norwegian Sun’s
artwork in April 2006 after her dry dock and Pride of Hawai`i
will sail out of the shipyard with her artwork design in the
summer of 2006.
The inspiration for each design varies, at times reflecting
the ship’s name like Norwegian Star and at other times
reflecting the destination where she sails like Norwegian
Dawn.
“Our hull artwork helps set our ships apart from the
rest of the industry and is another opportunity for the company
to differentiate itself,” said Colin Veitch, NCL’s
president and CEO. “Our guests love the artwork, our
ships stand out in port and in marketing materials; the illustrations
give each ship an individual personality and flair. Most importantly,
our painted hulls convey the sense of fun and freedom that
guests will find inside every ship.”
Norwegian Jewel's hull artwork design features colors reminiscent
of precious stones, including emeralds, rubies, canary diamonds
and sapphires.
Norwegian Sun’s artwork will boast a radiant sunburst
of red, orange and yellow with colorful streamers adorning
the hull.
Norwegian Spirit's hull graphic will depict a voluptuous
Sea Nymph happily chasing two playful dolphins through the
surf.
Pride of Hawai`i features iconic images of Hawai`i with
a hula dancer on one side and a conch shell blower on the
other side. Each are joined by the quintessential symbol of
Hawai`i’s gracious welcome, a flower Lei. The Lei features
Hibiscus flowers in yellows, reds and oranges.
By the end of 2005, NCL will feature seven big, modern ships
representing 70 percent of the company’s capacity. With
three more panamax ships on the horizon, including Pride of
Hawai`i, scheduled for introduction next year, and two new
builds planned for 2007, the company is on track to achieve
its objective of sailing the youngest fleet in the industry
by 2010.
About the Artist
Graphic designer Keith Allan was born in Mozambique, grew
up in South Africa and began his career as a graphic designer
in Johannesburg. Allen moved to London in 1996 to continue
his career with SMC & Tillberg Design Group, world-renowned
architects and interior design company. Allen also designed
the hull artwork for Norwegian Dawn, Norwegian Star and Pride
of America.
For high resolution, downloadable renderings of the hull
graphics, please log onto NCL’s website at www.ncl.com/hires.
For further information on NCL Corporation or NCL America,
contact a travel agent or NCL in the U.S. and Canada at (800)
327-7030
Norwegian Jewel
Norwegian Spirit
Norwegian Sun
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