NORWEGIAN STAR SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETES SEA TRIALS

MIAMI, Fl. - Oct. 26, 2001 -- Norwegian Star, Norwegian Cruise Line's (NCL) second ship purpose built for Freestyle Cruising, recently completed successful sea trials in the North Sea near Papenburg, Germany at the Meyer Werft shipyard, where she was built.

Norwegian Star, custom designed for the Hawaii market, is NCL's fastest ship and measured a trial speed of well above 25 knots. According to the independent company conducting the measurement, the vibration levels at this top speed were the lowest they have ever measured on a ship of this type and size.

Technicians and engineers from Meyer Werft and various contractors tested the maneuverability, sailing ability and safety aspects of the latest, most modern ship to enter the cruise industry. During the trials, Norwegian Star completed a crash stop at full speed, a full turn at full speed and many other operational and navigational procedures.

"These sea trials are a vital aspect of testing Norwegian Star's state-of-the-art navigational and propulsion systems," said Colin Veitch, president and Chief Executive Officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. "We are excited about her maximum speed and look forward to a bright future with her."

Beginning Dec. 16, 2001, the 91,000-ton, 2,220-passenger Norwegian Star will offer weekly seven-day, year-round itineraries round-trip from Honolulu, Oahu and Lahaina, Maui and is the only modern ship to be deployed there year round.

Miami-based Norwegian Cruise Line is an international cruise company and industry innovator that currently operates a fleet of eight ships sailing to more than 200 ports around the world.

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