Norwegian Cruise Line Takes On-Time Delivery
Of M/S Norwegian Sky
New Ship to Set Sail on Maiden Voyage
on Schedule
BREMERHAVEN, Germany, July 28, 1999 – Norwegian Cruise
Line took on-time delivery today of its new $300-million,
80,000-ton cruise ship, M/S Norwegian Sky, from the Lloyd
Werft shipyard in Bremerhaven, Germany. The occasion was commemorated
with a champagne reception and luncheon onboard and the raising
of the NCL flag.
"The delivery of this ship is the final element in the
turnaround of Norwegian Cruise Line and the company is now
re-established as one of the four major cruise lines,"
said Geir Aune, NCL’s President and CEO.
The Norwegian Sky celebrates its maiden voyage on schedule
with a 10-day "Solar Eclipse Voyage," hosted by
space hero, Buzz Aldrin, sailing roundtrip from London (Dover),
England. As previously guaranteed by Norwegian Cruise Line,
the Norwegian Sky’s maiden voyage will depart on August
9, 1999, as originally scheduled.
"The Norwegian Sky is an extraordinarily beautiful vessel
whose exquisite interiors, innovative dining options, enhanced
amenities and services will wow travel agents and guests alike,"
said Art Sbarsky, NCL’s executive vice president. "The
seamless, on-time delivery of the Norwegian Sky demonstrates
Norwegian Cruise Line’s long-standing commitment to the
travel trade."
Following an 11-day "Scandinavian Highlights" cruise
and a 14-day transatlantic sailing, Norwegian Sky will arrive
in New York on September 13 and in Boston on September 17
to host numerous inaugural activities for the travel trade.
The ship will then offer a series of ten-day Canada/New England
fall foliage cruises sailing roundtrip from Boston.
Following the Canada/New England voyages, the Norwegian Sky
will reposition to Miami to operate a winter schedule of alternating
eastern and western seven-day Caribbean cruises from that
port beginning November 14, 1999. In summer of 2000, Norwegian
Sky will offer round-trip Alaska cruises sailing from the
vessel’s summer home port of Seattle.
The Norwegian Sky’s interiors feature a towering eight-deck-high,
glass-domed atrium, two pools, five whirlpools, a separate
children’s splash pool with waterfall, an Internet Café,
and a two-story main show lounge with proscenium stage. Other
amenities include Checker’s Cabaret lounge equipped with
the longest cabaret bar at sea, several intimate gathering
spots including Gatsby’s Wine Bar, The Atrium Bar, Sports
Bar, Windjammer Bar and Churchill’s Cigar Club, Monte
Carlo Casino and shopping arcade. Public areas also include
a children’s playroom and separate teen center, part
of the line’s complimentary "Kid’s Crew"
children’s program, video arcade, full service spa, exercise
gym with separate aerobics area, conference room, library,
card room, and beauty salon.
Dining options include three main dining rooms, four casual
eateries including Ciao Chow, a casual eatery offering everything
from fresh pasta to potstickers, Le Bistro, Garden Café and
the Great Outdoor Café, as well as a complimentary 24-hour
room service menu.
For reservations and more information contact a travel agent
or call NCL in the U.S. and Canada at 1-800-327-7030; in Dade
County, Florida, (305) 436-0866.
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