NCL’s It Girl starts sea trials |
Norwegian Gem transits River Ems |
London, 20 September 2007… NCL’s newest “It” Girl, Norwegian Gem, left her home at the Meyer Werft ship yard in Papenburg, Germany on Saturday to made her first voyage through the River Ems to Eemshaven in the Netherlands and begin her sea trials.
Norwegian Gem is the hottest ship to hit the high seas, featuring incredible innovations and amenities that range from a four-lane ten-pin bowling alley and rock climbing wall to a variety of luxury accommodations, including Courtyard Villas, Garden Villas and two top-of-the-ship Deluxe Owner’s Suites.
The ship will also feature all the elements of NCL’s dynamic Freestyle Cruising fleet, including 10 restaurants, 13 bars and lounges, two swimming pools, a casino and much more.
NCL will celebrate the arrival of Norwegian Gem in the UK with a series of glittering events to be held in Dover on 5 October 2007. Hundreds of guests, including those attending the Annual PSA Dinner will have a Gem of an evening to include dinner, entertainment from Ruby Wax and an overnight stay on board.
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NCL Corporation Ltd. is the holding company for various subsidiary companies involved in owning and operating the ships of Norwegian Cruise Line, NCL America and Orient Lines.
NCL plans to build two new third generation Freestyle Cruising ships for delivery in 2010. NCL today has the youngest fleet in the industry, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy the flexibility of Freestyle Cruising on the newest, most contemporary ships at sea, and has recently added its latest new ship, the 2,400 passenger Norwegian Gem.
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