Norwegian Gem leaves drydock at Meyer Werft |
London, 15 August 2007… The world got its first glimpse of Norwegian Cruise Line’s (NCL) newest “It” Girl—Norwegian Gem—as she left drydock at Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany on Sunday, August 12.
Prior to leaving drydock, the 93,500-ton ship underwent a series of tests and engine trials, all of which went smoothly. She will be berthed at the outfitting pier in Papenburg while outstanding work is completed. The ship is scheduled to make the River Ems passage to Eemshaven/ Netherlands for sea trials in mid-September.
“The introduction of Norwegian Gem not only marks the completion of our Jewel-class series of ships, but also solidifies NCL’s status as the youngest and most modern fleet in the industry,” said Francis Riley, Vice President, International Business Development.
Custom built for Freestyle Cruising®, Norwegian Gem defines what it is to be an ‘It’ Girl: from her extravagant suites and villas, to her 10 A-list dining options. With a crew of more than 1,000, Norwegian Gem can accommodate 2,400 guests (double occupancy) and has all the top-of-theline amenities guests have come to expect from NCL, including a four-lane ten-pin bowling alley, rock climbing wall, two top-of-the-ship Deluxe Owner’s Suites and the ultra-hot Wii™ video game system by Nintendo.
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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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