NORWEGIAN STAR DEBUTS NEW HULL ARTWORk

MIAMI - May 28, 2004 - Norwegian Cruise Line's (NCL) Norwegian Star departed dry dock yesterday after having completed a multi-million dollar renovation. The most notable change includes decorative artwork adorning the ship's hull - a burst of colorful stars and streamers from the bow of the ship; a whimsical interpretation of the long-time cruise tradition of passengers throwing streamers from the bow of the ship as the vessel pulls away from the dock at the beginning of a sailing.

Additional changes include the addition of a 1930's-style Cagney's Steakhouse, a very popular restaurant concept on Norwegian Star's sister ship, Norwegian Dawn, and a 10,000 square foot state-of-the-art casino. The Teen Club was transformed into the sleek, hip Pearl Martini Lounge and the adjoining Karaoke Circus became the Carousel Bar and Night Club where the existing private Karaoke rooms were removed to create an expanded space for the night club.

Norwegian Star begins sailing on Sunday, May 30, from Seattle in a series of seven-day itineraries to Alaska, with ports of call in Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan, Alaska; Victoria, British Columbia and a cruise through scenic Glacier Bay. Norwegian Star will sail from Seattle each Sunday through Sept. 5, 2004.

After Alaska, the ship will reposition to Los Angeles for the winter season for eight-day Mexican Riviera cruises beginning September 26, 2004. The exotic itinerary includes the Mexican Rivera's most famous playground, Acapulco, with a full day and overnight stay. The cruise also includes a call into Zihuatanejo, and favorites Puerto Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas.

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