London, May 6, 2004: Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the Freestyle Cruising specialist, has today announced the creation of a comprehensive shore side golf programme, complete with the first golf pro shop at sea, for the new Pride of Aloha.

NCL’s new Golf Hawaii Programme further highlights Hawaii as a major golfing destination and will offer golf outings to championship courses on all four main islands, including Ko’olau on O’ahu; Poipu Bay and The Prince Course on Haua’I; Mauna Lani Resort and Hapuna Golf Course on the Big Island of Hawaii; and Paualua and Wailea on Maui. US flagged Pride of Aloha means Guests can enjoy inter-island cruising without the need of having to visit a foreign port, maximising the time available for golf.

Hawaii is a fantastic location for golf enthusiasts and combining this with cruising creates the perfect way to visit the surrounding islands and different courses. The new Pro Shop will be the industry’s first dedicated pro shop at sea and will provide all that is needed for a great golf experience in Hawaii, the ultimate golfing destination. The ship will feature top-of-the-line golf equipment including Callaway clubs and Adidas shoes for rent; guaranteed tee-times and NCL Golf Hawaii logo items for purchase including Callaway apparel, Top-Flite and Callaway balls; gloves and hats. The shop will also feature onboard clinics with local golf pros and three practice nets.

Stephen Park, UK General Manager at NCL, says: ‘ NCL is delighted to offer this new Golf Hawaii Programme. As one of the world’s premier golf destinations, Hawaii is becoming more and more popular with UK consumers. The arrival of Pride of Aloha is an exciting time for NCL and this programme further highlights what ‘Freestyle Cruising’ can offer UK travellers. With the industry’s first dedicated pro shop at sea and the new itineraries providing a fantastic mix of cruise and stay holidays NCL is helping UK travellers really maximise their time away with the option of breaks in Las Vegas, San Francisco, LA and New York as well as playing golf in Hawaii. ’

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