Left to right: Vice President and Managing Director of UK, Ireland and MEA Nick Wilkinson, Vice President of LATAM/Brazil/Caribbean Frank Medina, Executive Vice President of International Business Development Harry Sommer, Norwegian Cruise Line President and CEO Andy Stuart, Vice President and Managing Director of Europe Christian Boell, Vice President of International Marketing Isis Ruiz.
Named Norwegian Encore, the new vessel will sail the Caribbean from Miami seasonally beginning fall 2019.
NCLH and Meyer Werft executives gather in Papenburg, Germany to mark the start of construction for Norwegian Cruise Line’s next ship, Norwegian Encore, due for delivery in October 2019.
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.
“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 brand-new Steelcutting Norwegian Encore_MG_6271state-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.
The ship will be available for reservations in March 2018.
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