United Kingdom
United States
Asia Pacific
NCL orders two more ships
Norwegian Cruise Line has pledged to spend $1 billion on two ships purpose built for its “Freestyle Cruising” product, to be delivered in 2007.
The Miami-based company, which has nine ships in service and a further five for delivery in the next two and a half years, says it had found success with the ‘Freestyle’ product. Aimed at creating a more informal experience, Freestyle Cruising allows guests to wear casual attire and choose from up to ten restaurants to eat when they want.
The latest announcement will see one ship delivered in February 2007 and the second in May 2007. The former is being built at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany and the latter at the Finland yard of Aker Finnyards. Both ships will have 2,400 berths.
NCL has two ships launching this year – Norwegian Jewel in June and Pride of America in August. Next Spring Pride of Hawaii will be delivered to NCL America.
Report by Ginny McGrath
Ginny McGrath
Kittipong Prapattong’s Plan for Thailand’s Tourism Growth: Taxes, Visas, and Campaigns
James Jin: Didatravel’s Journey from China to Global Reach and the Impact of AI on Travel
Darien Schaefer on Pensacola’s Evolution: From Small Town to Global Destination
Florida Tourism’s Next Frontier: Dana Young on Expanding Beyond the Classics
Patrick Harrison on Tampa Bay Tourism’s Resilience and Marketing Strategy
Bubba O’Keefe on Clarksdale’s Vibrant Music Scene
Commemorating Elvis and Embracing Tupelo’s Culture with Jennie Bradford Curlee
Craig Ray and the Expansion of the Blues Trail
Presenting Mississippi’s Cultural Trails with Katie Coats
Robert Terrell: A Journey Through BB King’s Influence
Rochelle Hicks: Celebrating Mississippi’s Musical Legacy
Exploring Jacksonville with Katie Mitura: The Flip Side of Florida
Dozens fall ill in P&O Cruises ship outbreak
Boy falls to death on cruise ship
Turkish Airlines flight in emergency landing after pilot dies
Unexpected wave rocks cruise ship
Woman dies after going overboard in English Channel