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NCL Welcomes Pro Hockey Legends During Its Annual Sports AfloatŪ Hockey Cruise

Miami, Fla., January 14, 1999 - Following an intense NHL season, a roster of hockey greats will hit the high seas aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's M/S Norwegian Sea for a week-long Pro Hockey Cruise to the Western Caribbean, June 27-July 4, 1999. Many of the NHL's finest will be onboard to host and participate in a fun-filled schedule of activities that includes a four-on-four hockey tournament and slap shot contest; Pro Hockey workout, sports trivia contests, autograph signing sessions, and question-and-answer periods. Guests may also participate in the shipboard taping of "Coast-to-Coast with James Brown," the number one national sports radio talk show. Following is the current line-up for the Pro Hockey Cruise. Additional participants will be added as the hockey season continues.

Hall of Famers:
Yvan Cournoyer  -  Montreal Canadiens
Marcel Dionne  - Los Angeles Kings
Harry Howell  - New York Rangers
Johnny McKenzie  -  Boston Bruins
Guy LaPointe  - Montreal Canadiens
Lorne "Gump" Worsley  - New York Rangers

Retired Players:
Jim Craig -  U.S. Olympic Team (1960)
Don Marcotte  - Boston Bruins
Terry O'Reilly -  Boston Bruins

The 42,000-ton, 1,518-guest Norwegian Sea sails NCL's popular "Texaribbean" itinerary, which cruises round-trip from the Port of Houston visiting Cancun, Cozumel, and Roatan, located in the Bay Islands of Honduras. Cruise-only fares for the Sports Afloat Pro Hockey Cruise start at $1,169 per person, based on double occupancy, including port charges. Players are subject to change without notice.

The Norwegian Sea offers a variety of tasty amenities reflecting the ship's customized "Texaribbean" itinerary including the first Tequila Bar at sea, an array of international hot sauces, Texas-size T-bone steaks, a selection of Mexican beers as well as Texas microbrewery beers. For more information and reservations, contact your travel agent or call NCL in the U.S. and Canada at (800) 327-7030; in Dade County, Florida, (305) 436-0866.

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