Shortly before the inauguration of this year’s newbuild Norwegian Pearl, NCL unveiled the colorful hull artwork for its fourth Jewel-class ship, Norwegian Gem, scheduled for delivery in October 2007. In addition, the…
Shortly before the inauguration of this year’s newbuild Norwegian Pearl, NCL unveiled the colorful hull artwork for its fourth Jewel-class ship, Norwegian Gem, scheduled for delivery in October 2007. In addition, the cruise line published the ship’s inaugural cruises in Europe. In autumn 2007, the ship will sail from Dover along the French and Portuguese coastline to the Western Mediterranean. A series of two-, seven- and twelve-night cruises from/to Barcelona will follow and take guests to Italy, France and Morocco as well as to the Canary Islands. These cruises are available from 169 Euro per person.
“Our distinctive hull art makes our ships instantly recognizable, conveying their distinctive personality and the fun and freedom found onboard,” said Michael Zengerle, General Manager NCL Continental Europe.
After delivery of the ship in early October, Norwegian Gem will sail five new Mediterranean itineraries. The ship will reposition from Dover to Barcelona on an eleven-night cruise starting October 8 and visit Vigo (Spain), Lisbon (Portugal), Gibraltar (England), Naples (Italy), Civitavecchia (Rome/Italy), Livorno (Florence & Pisa/Italy) and Nice (France).
The ship will sail a transatlantic cruise from Barcelona to Boston on December 3. Following a series of inaugural events on the east coast, Norwegian Gem will be home ported year-round in New York featuring a seven-day Bahamas & Florida itinerary in December 2007, February, March and April 2008. In January and February 2008, she will sail a series of 10- and 11-day Exotic Southern Caribbean itineraries roundtrip from New York.
In addition, NCL plans to build up to three new third generation Freestyle Cruising ships for delivery between 2009 and 2011. NCL is on target to have the youngest fleet in the industry by 2010, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy the flexibility of Freestyle Cruising on the newest, most contemporary ships on the seas.
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