Norwegian Cruise Line Cancels October 8 And 18 Sailings Of M/S Norwegian Sky

MIAMI, Fla., Oct. 2, 1999-- Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that the October 8 and 18 Canada/New England voyages of the M/S Norwegian Sky have been canceled.

The decision follows an assessment earlier today by NCL’s technical team which determined that the vessel would be temporarily taken out of service to complete the necessary repairs at the Davie Industries Shipyard in Quebec.

The damage occurred on September 24 when the ship was grounded for a four-hour period at the juncture of the St. Lawrence Seaway and the Saguenay River. Two local pilots were on board while the ship navigated the river and also when the incident occurred, approximately 60 miles south of Baie-Comeau.

Guests on the October 8 and 18 canceled cruises will receive a full refund plus a certificate for 25 percent off a future NCL sailing. The cruise credit certificate will apply to cruise-only bookings made at Leadership fares, for sailings before September 30, 2000, including Millennium cruises. Guests who re-book their cruise on select dates in 1999 will receive a $100 per stateroom on board spending credit. Travel agent commissions are being fully protected.

Travel agents or guests with questions concerning the status of the M/S Norwegian Sky may call 1-800-327-7030.

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