Norwegian Breakaway, under construction at
Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany achieved another milestone on
Wednesday morning when the ship’s bow was lowered into place.
MIAMI – October 18, 2012 –
Norwegian Breakaway’s
construction, underway at Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany celebrated a
very significant milestone in the early morning hours on Wednesday,
October 17, 2012, when the
ship’s bow was lowered into place.
The bow, known as block 73, weighed
361 tons, measured 72 feet long, 101 feet wide and over 39 feet high.
Theprocess of putting the bow in place was
efficiently completed in just 30 minutes.
This significant step
represents the completion of the lower part of the steel hull, those
areas that come in contact
with the sea, and indicates that only the superstructures, or topsides
of the ship, remain to be finalized
Entering
service in April 2013, Norwegian Breakaway will sail from her
year-round homeport of New York City to Bermuda in the summer and The
Bahamas
& Florida and The Caribbean in the winter. To book a cruise on
Norwegian Breakaway, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at
800-327-7030
or visit www.ncl.com. Comment on these photos on our
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Norwegian Breakaway
The 4,000 passenger Norwegian Breakaway will
arrive in her year-round homeport of New York City in early May 2013.
The ship will begin weekly summer seven-day cruises to Bermuda on
Sunday, May 12, 2013. From October
2013 through April 2014, New York’s ship will offer voyages from the
heart of Manhattan to the Bahamas & Florida and the Southern
Caribbean.
To date, the company has revealed the ship’s
groundbreaking design, including The Waterfront and 678 Ocean Place; a
wide range of indoor and outdoor venues on three dynamic decks that will
create a whole new complex
at sea that enhances guests’ connection with the ocean. Norwegian
Breakaway’s entertainment will include three Broadway shows: five-time
Tony nominated ROCK OF AGES;
the dance sensation BURN THE FLOOR; and
CIRQUE DREAMS & DINNER JUNGLE FANTASY. The famed comedy troupe The
Second City, Howl at the Moon dueling pianos, and New York’s own Slam
Allen will also perform on the vessel.
Celebrity Chef and Food Network star Geoffrey Zakarian will also debut
his first restaurant at sea on Norwegian Breakaway: Ocean Blue by
Geoffrey Zakarian.
The top decks of Norwegian Breakaway will feature
the first Aqua Park at sea with five
full-size water slides, including twin Free Fall slides, the first ever
at sea, and a three-story sports complex that includes the largest ropes
course at sea, a nine-hole
miniature golf course, basketball court, rock climbing wall and more.
The ship will also feature a rich mix of
stateroom options including The Haven by Norwegian, comprised of 42
Suites at the top of the ship and 18 additional Suites located
throughout the ship; the innovative Studios,
designed and priced for solo travelers; the re-introduction of
Oceanview staterooms, Balcony and Mini-Suites; along with Spa Balcony,
Mini-Suites and Suites in close proximity to the spa.
For more information on the incredible features and accommodations on Norwegian Breakaway, visit
www.breakaway.ncl.com. To book a cruise on Norwegian Breakaway, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 800-327-7030
or visit www.ncl.com. Comment on today’s announcement on our
Facebook page.
About Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in
cruise travel with a 46-year history of breaking the boundaries of
traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle
Cruising which revolutionized the
industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today,
Norwegian invites guests to “Cruise Like a Norwegian” on one of 11
purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity
to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest
and most contemporary ships at sea.
Norwegian’s largest and most innovative
Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010 and has
been named “Best Overall Cruise Ship” by the readers of
Travel Weekly and “Best Ship for Sea Days” by Cruise Critic.
Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group,
appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the
official cruise line of Legends in Concert,
The Second City®, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and
Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™
& Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show
of its kind at sea under a big top.
The company has two 4,000-passenger vessels,
Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, under construction for
delivery in April 2013 and January 2014, along with one larger
“Breakaway Plus” vessel for delivery
in fall 2015. Known as New York’s ship, Norwegian Breakaway will be
the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city, sailing to
Bermuda for the summer beginning May 12, 2013. Norwegian Breakaway’s
features include hull art by legendary artist Peter
Max, seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York chef Geoffrey
Zakarian, and fitness classes and a retrospective display from the
ship’s iconic godmothers, the Rockettes®. The entertainment
lineup includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages,
Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy.
Norwegian Getaway, the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami,
will sail Eastern Caribbean voyages beginning in February 2014.
Sailings for both vessels are now on sale.
High resolution, downloadable images are available at
www.ncl.com/pressroom. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit
www.ncl.com, follow us on
Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on
Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).
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