NORWEGIAN STAR WILL CALL AT HILO INSTEAD OF KONA IN HAWAII

Norwegian Cruise Line Makes Temporary Move Permanent

Miami - March 25, 2002 - Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) today announced Norwegian Star will permanently call at Hilo instead of Kona in Hawaii. The decision comes after the successful testing of the operational feasibility of Hilo on a temporary basis as well as receiving positive feedback from passengers, who were able to spend more time on the Big Island of Hawaii.

"Lack of sufficient shore side tender availability in Kona coupled with the extremely positive feedback from our passengers has prompted us to make this temporary move permanent," said Colin Veitch, president and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line. "The benefit of being alongside has been significant, giving our passengers longer to enjoy the Big Island of Hawaii."

Additionally, the stop at Hilo allows passengers to experience popular shore excursions including the Volcano National Park Odyssey, featuring Mount Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes.

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