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Officials from the German Meyer Werft shipyard and executives from Norwegian Cruise Line joined in the Keel Laying Ceremony of Norwegian Breakaway, which took place in Papenburg a few days ago.

Norwegian Breakaway, when it is launched in April next year, will take outdoor fun and recreation to new heights, says the cruise line.

Norwegian Cruise Line and the port of Miami announced on Thursday that NCL’s new world class ship, Norwegian Getaway, with a passenger capacity of 4,000, will make Miami her year-round base.

Just in time for summer holiday preparations, Norwegian Cruise Line has announced a thrilling feature for families who reserve a 2012 holiday cruise from now until the 13th of May 2012.

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced it will extend its well-liked “Norwegians Take it to the Next Level” special offers programme until Sunday the 15th April, providing prospective passengers with one more chance to capitalise on significant cruise savings.

On the 1st February next year a very special occasion will take place on board Norwegian Sky: the world's first Bluegrass Festival on a cruise ship. This will happen on a cruise between Miami and the Bahamas.

The VP of logistics and purchasing at Norwegian Cruise Line says that the challenge is similar industry-wide “Prices are going up across the board, especially for protein products.”

The latest addition to Norwegian Cruise Line’s fleet, Norwegian Breakaway, will boast the biggest dedicated facilities for teens and youths in the Norwegian fleet. Splash Academy, the youth area, will span two full decks that are situated conveniently next to the family-friendly cabins.

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced a groundbreaking new innovation in cruise ship design. Called The Waterfront and 678 Ocean Place, it will make its debut on board the company’s latest acquisition, Norwegian Breakaway, which is launched in April this year.

Music fans can look forward to another rock music adventure this year – this time on board the beautiful cruise ship Norwegian Pearl. Following the success of the maiden journey last year, Kiss has signed up with Sixthman to offer their fans a once-in-a-lifetime experience this October on board KISS Kruise II – which departs from Miami Florida on the 31st October 2012 and then heads for Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas.

Norwegian Cruise Line has partnered with Allin Interactive to launch a groundbreaking new smart-phone application that will enable iPad, iPhone, Window7 and Android users to interact live with the service desk and onboard guest information on Norwegian Epic during a cruise.

Hot on the heels of Fred Olsen launching their 2013-14 preview brochure a few days earlier, Norwegian Cruise Line launched is own brochure yesterday.

Norwegian Cruise Line is offering passengers onboard all its ships a one-of-a-kind intimate gourmet culinary experience by introducing the Chef’s Table. Passengers who opt for the Chef’s Table experience will be swept off their feet by an amazing dining adventure as they feast on a very upmarket nine-course menu consisting of contemporary dishes that were prepared using the finest of ingredients and the most refined of cooking techniques.

Norwegian Cruise Line has decided to further improve dining options for its passengers by introducing its trademark Brazilian-style steakhouse to more ships in its fleet.

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has always been an industry leader when it comes to introducing cruisers to new forms of entertainment. The cruise line announced recently that it has formed an alliance with Sixthman for the development of world class music experiences on board its ships.

To spend their honeymoon on board a luxury cruise liner must be the dream of any newlywed couple. For Todd O’Neil and Erin Picard of Peabody it is about to become a reality in the next few months. They fell in love aboard Norwegian Spirit in 2010 and will marry during July 2012.

NCL has decided to expand its current “wave” promotion and now offers discounts of up to £200 per cabin for guests booking cruises sailing from New York to the Bahamas.

NCL has developed new Youth and Teen programmes, but instead of picking names for the programmes themselves, they have decided to ask parents and kids to help them find suitable names. The company calls the contest Up2You. It will run until the 13th February 2012.

To better cater for the fast-growing family cruising market, Norwegian Cruise Line announced yesterday that it plans to revitalise its present youth programme. The new programme, the company says, will be the best in its class. Norwegian Gem will be the first NCL cruise liner to implement the programme next month and afterwards it will be rolled out to all the company’s Freestyle Cruising ships.

Norwegian Cruise Line is anxiously awaiting completion of its brand new mega cruise liner the Norwegian Breakaway, which is currently under construction at the German Meyer Werft shipyard. If all goes well, the ship will be delivered in April 2013.

What better antidote can there be for the cold, gloomy weather of the Northern Hemisphere during the winter season than a cruise to an exotic and above all hot location?

Norwegian Cruise Lines will have four cruise ships plying European waters in the summer of 2013. Two of them will be based in the region year-round in future.

NCL has significantly upgraded its guest loyalty programme. In future it will be called Latitudes Rewards. The aim is to provide loyal guests with even higher levels of recognition than before.

Last Friday guests on board the Norwegian Epic had reason to feel special: they had an opportunity to attend the 500th show of Blue Man Group on board the ship. The ship’s Executive Chef, Peter Haselsberger, baked a special cake to mark the occasion. After their performance this cake was presented to the 35-member cast. Celebrations went on late into the night and included a private “after-party” that was red hot rather than blue.

Norwegian Cruise Line has signed a deal with Caesars International under the terms of which the first ever Millionaire Maker Slot Tournament is being hosted aboard Norwegian Spirit, which sailed from New Orleans on 13th November 2011. The tournament has been taking place for 17 years now, but it has never been held on a cruise liner. The prize money is $1 million.

If you have always dreamt about seeing The Legends in Concert, you will have the opportunity on board Norwegian Epic as she returns to Miami, Florida on the 5th November 2011. The tribute artists will perform as some of the best known entertainers in the world: Steven Tyler, Lady Gaga and Elvis Presley.

On the 30th April 2013 Norwegian Cruise Line’s state-of-the-art new flagship, the 4,000 passenger cruise liner Norwegian Breakaway, will depart from Southampton on its first ever transatlantic cruise.

Norwegian Cruise Line has recently unveiled a new platform for the brand. The company calls it Cruise Like a Norwegian and it has been designed to celebrate and embrace the diverse community of holidaymakers who travel on board its ships.

Few people will disagree that cruising is a great way of spending a holiday. The sheer variety of entertainment options, the good food and the exciting ports of call make cruising a very unique way of spending a couple of days in the sun.

Norwegian Cruise Lines announced on Sunday that two of the company’s cruise ships are to undergo extensive refurbishments. Both Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Spirit will soon visit the dry docks for enhancements that will cost millions of dollars.

Those of you who have previously cruised on board a Norwegian Cruise Line ship will know that the sushi bar has been a fixture on most of the company’s ships for quite a while. It will usually be found in the Asian restaurant, which of course carries quite a hefty surcharge.

The two new cruise ships Norwegian Cruise Line will acquire in 2013 and 2014 will be called Norwegian Getaway and Norwegian Breakaway.

Norwegian Cruise Line has been voted “Europe’s Leading Cruise Line” for the fourth year in a row by the prestigious World Travel Awards. The company was also honoured with Europe’s Sustainable Tourism Award for its latest cruise liner, the Norwegian Epic.

On the 1st September Norwegian Cruise Lines launched one of the best cruise deals currently on offer: they give passengers up to $500 spending money per cabin when making a reservation on one of their selected 2012/13 European itineraries.

In news that will no doubt be welcomed by non-smokers but irritate smokers, Norwegian Cruise Lines has also decided to modify its smoking policy. From January 2012 smoking in cabins will be banned on all ships of the cruise line.

Norwegian Cruise Lines has announced improvements to its reservation system. Passengers can now pre-purchase shore excursions on all NCL ships and also reserve speciality dining on Norwegian Epic. This facility will be extended fleet-wide during the next few months.

Norwegian Cruise Line’s recent acquisition of the Norwegian Epic has proven to be a resounding success. This can clearly be seen from the company’s latest financial statements for the three months ending on the 30th June.

The exclusive suite complex on Norwegian Cruise Lines’ new Project Breakaway cruise ships will be called The Haven by Norwegian. This has been confirmed by the company in a press release on Monday.

It is seldom a pleasure when things go wrong. Sometimes, however, there is a silver lining to the cloud. In the case of Norwegian Pearl passengers this will indeed be the case on the 24th July when their ship has to overnight in Seattle for technical repairs to its propellers.

Norwegian Cruise Lines has announced that travellers who want to join their new cruise liner, the Epic, on its seven-day Mediterranean voyages now have alternative embarkation options.

It seems that Norwegian Cruise Lines is prepared to learn from its mistakes. The cabin designs for the company’s two new ships, carrying the code name Project Breakaway, have been published – and there are no more open plan bathrooms.

NCL Cruises’ Norwegian Dawn has received a major facelift at a drydock in Freeport, Bahamas. The refurbishment will cost several million dollars.

Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) has partnered with Nickelodeon to offer families an unforgettable cruise holiday with innovative family entertainment. All this will take place on NCL’s two cruise ships the Norwegian Jewel and the Norwegian Epic.

Fifteen years ago, if you wanted a world class spa, you probably would have found it only on dry land. In 2011, however, many cruise ships have spas that can rival the best you will find anywhere on land.

NCL Cruises has taken the bold step of launching its own online gift store. It will carry a wide range of branded gift items starting with women’s, men’s and children’s clothing and going on to promotional and travel gear, including paraphernalia by Norwegian Epic.

Norwegian Cruise Lines plan to offer their cruise passengers a very British experience during the wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton on the 29th April this year. All the ships in the company’s fleet, except the Norwegian Sky, will take part in the festivities.

Instead of opting for the discount route that other cruise lines have taken, NCL has decided to take a different approach for its 2012/13 season. The company will instead offer its passengers free upgrades.