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Named Norwegian Encore, the new vessel will sail the Caribbean from Miami seasonally beginning fall 2019
PAPENBURG, Germany – January 31, 2018
–Today Norwegian Cruise Line marked the start of construction for its newest ship. Named
Norwegian Encore, Norwegian’s latest addition to its young, modern fleet will sail the Caribbean from Miami seasonally beginning fall 2019.
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“Norwegian Encore will be the ultimate Breakaway Plus Class vessel and
we are thrilled to celebrate the start of construction for this
incredible new ship,” said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive
officer for Norwegian Cruise Line. “Over 50 years ago the Norwegian
brand began creating unforgettable vacation moments with the first
inter-island cruise in the Caribbean from Miami.We continue building on our legacy of innovation with this state-of-the-art
vessel perfect for exploring the natural beauty of some of the most remarkable islands in the world.”
Norwegian
Cruise Line Holdings and MEYER WERFT executives gathered at the MEYER
WERFT Laser Center in Papenburg, Germany and cut the first plate of
steel, marking the ceremonial start of construction of Norwegian
Encore, which is due for delivery on October 31, 2019. “We are excited
to start production for Norwegian Encore and to create another floating
destination for Norwegian Cruise Line”, said Stephan Schmees, Executive
Board Member Project Management Ships, MEYER
WERFT.
Norwegian
Encore will be the seventeenth ship in the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet
and the line’s fourth and final ship in the Breakaway Plus Class, the
most successful Class in the brand’s history. At approximately
167,800 gross tons and accommodating 4,000 guests, Norwegian Encore
will sail weekly seven-day Caribbean cruises each
Norwegian
Encore will be the seventeenth ship in the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet
and the line’s fourth and final ship in the Breakaway Plus Class, the
most successful Class in the brand’s history. At approximately
167,800 gross tons and accommodating 4,000 guests, Norwegian Encore
will sail weekly seven-day Caribbean cruises each Sunday from
Sunday from PortMiami, offering guests the superior service,
world-class entertainment, signature dining and onboard experiences that
Norwegian Cruise Line is known for around the globe.
Sunday from PortMiami, offering guests the superior service,
world-class entertainment, signature dining and onboard experiences that
Norwegian Cruise Line is known for around the globe.
The new ship will
pair innovative design and modern luxurious décor with
an array of options that will allow guests the freedom and flexibility
to enjoy their vacation at their own unique pace and style.
Norwegian
Encore will feature amenities and interactive experiences that will
excite and inspire, and more details on the ship’s design,
accommodations, dining and onboard offerings
will be shared in the coming months. The ship will be available for
reservations in March 2018.
For
more information on Norwegian Encore or to book a cruise aboard one of
Norwegian’s newest ships, contact a travel professional or call
Norwegian
at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit
www.ncl.com.
About Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian
Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 51-year history of
breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising. Most notably,
Norwegian revolutionized
the cruise industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to
design their ideal cruise vacation on their schedule with no set dining
times, a variety of entertainment options and no formal dress codes.
Today, Norwegian invites guests to enjoy a relaxed,
resort-style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most
contemporary ships at sea with a wide variety of accommodations options,
including The Haven by Norwegian®, a luxury enclave with suites,
private pool and dining, concierge service and personal butlers.
Norwegian Cruise Line sails around the globe, offering guests the
freedom and flexibility to explore the world on their own time and
experience up to 27 dining options, award-winning entertainment,
superior guest service and more across all of the brand’s
15 ships.
Recently,
the line was named “Europe’s Leading Cruise Line” for the tenth
consecutive year, “World’s Leading Large Ship Cruise Line” for the sixth
consecutive year, the
“Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Line” for the fifth consecutive year, as
well as “World’s Leading Cruise Line” and “North America’s Leading
Cruise Line” both for the second straight year by the World Travel
Awards. Norwegian’s next new build, the highly anticipated
Norwegian Bliss, will be delivered in April 2018 featuring many
firsts-at-sea for the global market including the largest race track at
sea, award-winning Broadway entertainment, two observation lounges for
guests to enjoy stunning ocean and glacier views
and more. Norwegian will introduce an additional new “Breakaway Plus”
Class cruise ship in 2019 and has four additional ships on order for
delivery beginning in 2022, with an option to introduce two more ships
in 2026 and 2027.
For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line visit
www.ncl.com;
contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784);
or follow us on the following social channels for the latest company
news & exclusive content: Facebook, Instagram and Youtube:
@NorwegianCruiseLine; Twitter and Snapchat: @CruiseNorwegian; and
WeChat: @gonclcn
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