NCL Cancels October 28 Cruise of M/S Norwegian Sky

MIAMI, Fla., Oct. 22, 1999 – Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that Norwegian Sky’s 15-day repositioning cruise from Boston to Miami on October 28 has been canceled.

The vessel has been in dry dock at the Davie Industries Shipyard in Quebec to repair damage sustained on September 24 when the ship was grounded for a four-hour period at the juncture of the St. Lawrence and Saguenay Rivers. The shipyard has determined that additional time is needed to complete the work in progress.

"We sincerely regret any inconvenience this unforeseen delay may cause our valued guests and travel agent partners," said Art Sbarsky, Executive Vice President of NCL.

Guests on the canceled cruise of October 28 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 October 31, 2000, including Millennium cruises. Guests who re-book on any cruise of seven days or more in 1999, with the exception of the Norwegian Sky’s Millennium voyage, will also receive a $100 per stateroom on-board spending credit. Travel agent commissions are fully protected.

The Norwegian Sky will arrive in Miami as scheduled on November 12. Following two days of inaugural activities, the ship will depart on her first seven-day Caribbean cruise on Sunday, November 14.

Travel agents or guests with questions concerning the Norwegian Sky may call 1-800-327-7030.

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