Pride of America to Feature Red, White and Blue Hull Artwork
 MIAMI
- August 28, 2003 - Today, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) announced
that America's first ocean-going U.S. Flagged cruise ship
in nearly 50 years will feature a vibrant artistic interpretation
of the Stars and Stripes combined with the United States'
national bird - the Bald Eagle - on the hull of its new ship,
Pride of America.
Click
here to download high-resolution renderings of the hull.
The
eagle artwork, splashed with stars and stripes in striking
red, white and blue colors will run on both sides of the hull
in a dynamic celebration of America.
"Pride
of America signifies the Best of America and we wanted to
celebrate the Stars and Stripes and the country's greatest
American emblem the Bald Eagle," said Colin Veitch, NCL's
president and CEO. "This artwork will certainly set the
tone for the Best of America theme running throughout the
Pride of America. Once our guests are inside, they will enjoy
the diverse regions of America from Alaska to Texas to New
Orleans to Washington, D.C and of course Hawaii."
The company will show the hull artwork, designed by Graphic
Designer Keith Allan, for the first time to U.S. audiences
in May of 2004 when the ship arrives in Boston.
NCL is continuing a trend it started with Norwegian Dawn last
year in utilizing its hull as a canvas illustrating attributes
of the ship.
Pride of America will sail under the company's new U.S. Flag
brand - NCL America- with 100 percent U.S. officers and crew.
She begins service next year in Hawaii in July 2004, offering
seven-night inter-island cruises round trip from Honolulu.
Pride of America will feature the innovative attributes of
NCL's newest Freestyle Cruising fleet. She features eight
restaurants offering traditional dining experiences in two
main restaurants plus multiple alternative dining venues,
from formal to casual and 24-hour room service.
Pride
of America Hull Artwork
With over 660 balcony staterooms, the ship offers the broadest
range of family-friendly interconnecting cabins available
at sea, state-of-the-art entertainment venues, three pools,
extensive children's facilities, an abundance of spacious
public rooms, and the largest dedicated meeting facilities
at sea. All inspired by the diverse regions of America. The
ship will also include several firsts for NCL including a
Conservatory, a new category of Family Suites, Tennis Court
and an Art Gallery.
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. Allan moved to London in 1996 to
continue his career with SMC & Tillberg Design Group,
world-renowned architects and interior design company who
designed Pride of America. Allan, who did the hull artwork
on Norwegian Dawn, has been instrumental in the design of
Norwegian Star and several Star Cruises vessels, including
the Superstar Leo and Superstar Virgo.
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For
further information on NCL, contact a travel agent or NCL
in the US and Canada at (800) 327-7030; in Miami-Dade County,
Fla., (305) 436-0866. To download high resolution photography
visit www.ncl.com/hires.
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