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Norwegian Gem Transits River Ems for Sea Trials
Miami - Sep 18, 2007
Norwegian Cruise Line's (NCL) newest "It" Girl, Norwegian Gem, left
Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2007, and
transited the River Ems to Eemshaven, Netherlands arriving on Sunday,
Sept. 16, 2007. The 93,530-ton Norwegian Gem has now begun sea trials
through Sept. 23, 2007.
Following a series of European inaugural events and Mediterranean
sailings in October and November, NCL is celebrating the arrival of
Norwegian Gem in the U.S. with a two-night inaugural sailing in Boston
on Dec.13, 2007. The ship's christening ceremony will be held on
Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007 in New York, followed by a two-night inaugural
sailing.
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. She 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. For more about Norwegian Gem including her blog, visit
"HerSpace" page at gemitgirl.com (www.gemitgirl.com).
NCL Corporation Ltd. is an innovative cruise company headquartered in
Miami, Florida, with a fleet of 14 ships in service and under
construction. The corporation oversees the operations of Norwegian
Cruise Line, NCL America and Orient Lines. The company is currently
building Norwegian Gem for delivery in October of 2007. 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 the end
of 2007 with the introduction of Norwegian Gem, providing guests the
opportunity to enjoy the flexibility of Freestyle Cruising on the
newest, most contemporary ships at sea.
For further information on NCL Corporation, contact a travel agent.
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