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Yesterday, it was reported that strong winds from a thunderstorm, caused the Norwegian Star to snap several lines and temporarily drift away from the berth in Kings Warf. There are no reports of injuries. She anchored up, and was quickly…
This is beyond bad. This is atrocious. She looks like a Mediterranean ferry. I mean if they want her to stand out, this will definitely do it. NCL CEO Kevin Sheehan, who has impressed me in the past, stated: Norwegian…
This may sound crazy but it turns out she was never owned by NCL. According to IHS Fairplay the owner is Ample Avenue Ltd. NCL has signed a MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) to formally purchase the vessel. Ample Avenue Ltd…
Explorer of the Seas returns to Bayonne for winter 2013/2014, via RCCL: Vacationers also can choose seven-night Bahamas cruises, featuring calls at Nassau , Bahamas; Port Canaveral, Fla.; and Royal Caribbean’s private island CocoCay. The December 22 and 29 departure…
The Norwegian Dream will join her sister, SuperStar Aquarius (ex-Norwegian Wind), at sister line Star Cruises. The 2150pax ship has been laid up and floating around the Med and Singapore since she was removed from service in 2008. Genting Chairman…
Operating income for the first quarter grew 23.8% to $46.4 million, with Adjusted EBITDA posting a 10.3% increase to $93.5 million, from strong revenue performance and the benefits of ongoing business improvement initiatives. Net Revenue grew 4.6% in the quarter…
We finally have more details about some out door areas on NCL’s latest ship. When she launches next April, the ship’s top decks will feature the Aqua Park. The area has five full-size water slides, including twin Free Fall slides,…
Saturday morning, while maneuvering into dock at New York’s Manhattan Cruise Terminal, the Norwegian Star “gently” scrapped the pier. Video NSFW-L
We leaked it on Monday and now its official. Norwegian Cruise Lines CEO Kevin Sheehan, Miami Mayor, and Port of Miami officials announced it together this morning onboard the Norwegian Spirit. The Norwegian Getaway will start sailing round trip Miami…
Last week we reported that NCL has been teasing a press conference slated for this Tuesday [17th]. Last Friday, we learnt, via a mass email from NCL, it will be about their newest ship, the Norwegian Getaway. Shortly thereafter, the Miami Herald leaked, via…
According to Porthole magazine, NCL will be holding a press conference onboard the Norwegian Sky on April 17th. Initial rumors are that they have finally sold the ship. However, I respectfully disagree. I doubt they will announce that they have…
NCL ships will play a major part in Lifetime’s newest show, Love for Sail. Debuting April 10th at 10pm, the show sends 4 men and 4 women on a cruise, their challenge: find love. (yuck) Ships said to be…
NCL released the latest Deck Plans. Take a look at the recently announced Waterfront area. Click Here For Norwegian Breakaway Deck Plans
Chris Owen of Chris Cruises has this comprehensive breakdown of what the surcharges and fees will be for all the new venues on the Norwegian Breakaway. Moderno Churrascaria ($18 surcharge will apply) Cagney’s Steakhouse ($25 surcharge will apply) La Cucina…
Here is an amazing quote from NCL’s CEO Kevin Sheehan: “Thank god we are building the [Breakaway] in Germany,” said Sheehan, as Norwegian Cruise Line is back with Meyer Werft, which built previous generations of the cruise line’s ships. –CIN…
Honestly, I’m a little freaked out by by this. Turns out I guessed it almost exactly right back in October. This is still a developing story… check back as NCL releases updates from Cruise Shipping Miami. 9.42am: The Waterfront &…
Buried deep in NCL’s latest presser about their Summer 2013/14 Deployment, I found this interesting tidbit: Guests will also have the opportunity to sail round-trip from Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy or Marseille, France giving them the flexibility to choose the homeport…
Well we all knew that the bubble just burst this past summer for cruises in the Med. I mean Barcelona alone had what like 11 ships homeported there. Who didn’t see this coming. Royal Caribbean was the first to pull…
Some Highlights with the full results below: Income for the quarter improved 18.3% to $162.7 million Net Revenue grew 4.6% to $491.6 million Expenses from the 2010 launch of Norwegian Epic increase Q3 2010 17.9% increase in the price of…
UPDATE:NCL Releases Details of Norwegian Breakaway with Outdoor Promenade File this one under conjecture, but I believe I may be onto something. I have been sitting on this for a week or two by now. I usually like to…
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Looks like I Jumped the gun here: Breakaway voyages can now be browsed on their site. Here’s how its shaping out: Maiden voyage will be a 7-Night Transatlantic Southampton to New York on April 30, 2013 Day 1 Southampton …
As the banner above says, today she goes on sale to all non-latitudes [past guests]. Unfortunately from the below pic, you cant browse the prices. I’ll be curious to see how much her Bermuda trips go for. Traditionally, Bermuda cruises…
…they will be homeporting the Norwegian Breakaway in New York City. Full presser after the break:
Via @NCLFreestyle: Just announced: Norwegian Breakaway will home-port in New York City & Peter Max has been commissioned to paint signature hull artwork!