NCL GROUP NAMES MICHAEL ZENGERLE GENERAL MANAGER OF CONTINENTAL EUROPE

MIAMI, FL - The NCL Group has named Michael Zengerle as general manager of sales and marketing of Continental Europe for Norwegian Cruise Line and Orient Lines. In his new position, Zengerle will be responsible for marketing and sales, in the group's three Continental Europe offices in Germany, Norway and Switzerland.

Zengerle will report directly to Andy Stuart, senior vice president of marketing and sales for the NCL Group. "Michael's impressive sales and marketing background coupled with his travel industry experience make him the perfect candidate for this position," Stuart said. "He will help expand our market share in Europe and be the liaison between our offices in the United States and the European operations."

Prior to joining NCL, Zengerle served as the managing director for Euvia Travel, where he was responsible for the management and business development of the newly launched TV Travel Shopping Channel in Germany.

Before that, Zengerle spent more than10 years with Lufthansa Passenger Airline, in a variety of senior positions including general manager of direct sales and marketing in North America.

Zengerle holds a Masters of Business Administration degree from Munich University.

The NCL Group operates Norwegian Cruise Line and Orient Lines. Miami-based Norwegian Cruise Line is an international cruise company and industry innovator. NCL is currently building the Norwegian Dawn (for delivery December 2002), a 2,200-passenger sister ship to Norwegian Star.

For further information on the NCL Group, contact a travel agent or NCL in the U.S. and Canada at (800) 327-7030 and Orient Lines at (800) 333-7030 or visit the web sites at www.ncl.com and www.orientlines.com.

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