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Ship Undergoes
Company’s Most Extensive Ship Refurbishment in 2018
Norwegian
Jewel Debuts New Entertainment: “Velvet” and “Rock You Tonight”
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Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in
cruising, today announced the completion of the refurbishment of
Norwegian Jewel as part of The Norwegian Edge® program, reaffirming the company’s commitment to elevating the
standard of excellence across the fleet.
Following a
two-week dry dock in Singapore for the company’s most extensive
enhancement project in 2018, Norwegian
Jewel will debut in Sydney, Australia on Saturday, Dec. 1,
showcasing refreshed venues, updated spaces, premiere
entertainment and redesigned staterooms.
Offering seven to 19-day itineraries to
some of the region’s most exotic destinations, she’ll
spend her winter 2018 and spring 2019 seasons cruising from
Sydney, Hong Kong and Singapore, before joining Norwegian Bliss and
Norwegian Joy in Alaska for the summer.
“Norwegian Jewel’s complete renovation
showcases our dedication to providing guests with quality experiences
across the fleet and around the world,” said Andy Stuart, president and chief
executive officer of
Norwegian Cruise Line. “Not only are we revealing updated designs and accommodations throughout
the ship, but guests will also enjoy new venues and three incredibly
exciting shows, one of which premieres for the first time on
Norwegian Jewel.”
DEBUTING ENTERTAINMENT
Norwegian Jewel will feature two new
shows – “Rock You Tonight,” and ship exclusive
“Velvet,” illustrating the company’s commitment to providing high-caliber
entertainment. “Rock You Tonight” showcases a medley of songs from the
best bands of the 70s, including Queen, Journey and The
Who. The Australian hit musical “Velvet" makes its
debut at sea with disco classics, a stellar combination
of circus acrobatics, cabaret and burlesque elements, and
features the talented Brenda Edwards of “X Factor UK” as the lead, with
“The Voice” finalist, Frenchie Davis to follow.
NEW AND UPDATED RESTAURANTS, BARS AND LOUNGES
Nearly all dining, bar and
lounge offerings on Norwegian Jewel were updated, and two new
venues were opened – The Pit Stop and Bliss Ultra Lounge, replacing the Sky High Bar and
FYZZ Cabaret Lounge.
Drawing inspiration from the 1950’s, The
Pit Stop is an all-American bar retrofitted with vintage license
plates, gas station signage and other classic car elements of the era.
Bliss Ultra Lounge offers late-night entertainment in a modern and upscale
setting, with more intimate seating options now available.
REDESIGNED STATEROOMS
All 1,188 staterooms were upgraded
with new televisions and USB outlets, as well as new
carpet, artwork and furniture. The Haven by Norwegian® received
updates to the courtyard, additional cabanas on the sun deck and new
finishes, carpets, tiles, drapes, artwork and furniture for all suites and
villas. The ship also boasts two new Haven Deluxe Owner’s
Suites, at nearly 1,200 square feet and
featuring large, 567-square-foot balconies, two private jacuzzies and accommodates up
to four guests.
ENHANCED PUBLIC
SPACES AND RECREATION AREAS
As the heart of the ship, the Atrium has been
revitalized with an entirely refreshed look centered
around a custom-design chandelier and includes updated flooring, refurbished
reception and shore excursion desk areas, the addition of relaxed banquette
seating and a large TV screen.
ABOUT NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE
As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of
traditional cruising for over 52 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by
offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on
their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no
formal dress codes. Today, its fleet of 16 contemporary ships sail to nearly
300 of some of the world’s most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup
Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination
Harvest Caye in Belize. Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service
from land to sea, but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment
and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet,
including solo-traveler staterooms, mini-suites, spa-suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company’s ship-within-a-ship concept.
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INTRODUCING NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE
HOLDINGS (NCLH)
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) is the world’s third
largest cruise operator, with three market-leading, award-winning brands:
Norwegian Cruise Line – innovator in premium-contemporary cruising, delivering
enhanced freedom and flexibility; Oceania Cruises, leader in upper-premium
cruising, renowned for The Finest Cuisine at Sea™; and Regent Seven Seas
Cruises, The Most Inclusive Luxury Experience™ in the world.
With a combined fleet of 26 ships with approximately
54,400 berths, these brands offer itineraries to more than 450 destinations
worldwide. Norwegian will take delivery of its newest ship, Norwegian Encore,
in November 2019. Regent Seven Seas Cruises has also announced its new ship,
Seven Seas Splendor with high-end features and amenities to be scheduled for
delivery in February 2020. The Company will introduce six additional ships
through 2025 and introduce two additional ships for delivery in 2026 and 2027.
NCLH IN ASIA PACIFIC
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has established a
phenomenal network across Asia-Pacific. To better assist in the region, NCLH
opened the Asian head office in Sydney in November 2015 followed by offices
opening in Tokyo, Singapore, Hong Kong and Mumbai. In June 2018, Norwegian
Bliss, Norwegian Cruise Line’s sixteenth ship, made its debut in June 2018 with
Alaska and the Caribbean destinations. As part of the Norwegian Edge
multi-million-dollar revitalization program, Norwegian Jewel is the most recent
ship to be refurbished after a three-week dry-dock enhancement in Singapore,
late October 2018. Oceania Cruises announced its OceaniaNEXT initiative, the
first to be undertaken is the $100 million re-inspiration of the line’s four
684-guest ships (Regatta, Insignia, Sirena, and Nautica) that will result in
four better than new ships.
EXECUTIVE TEAM
Frank J. Del Rio – President and Chief Executive
Officer Norwegian Cruise Line
Holdings Ltd (U.S. based)Previously Chairman and CEO for Prestige Cruise Holdings, Inc., the parent company operating both Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Frank was responsible for founding Oceania Cruises in 2002, creating a new ‘upper premium’ segment within the cruise industry. Appointed as President and CEO of NCLH in January 2015, Frank is committed to lifting NCLH’s three brands to a new level of market leading cruising, further enhancing the guest experience and driving innovation across all cruise categories.
Andrew Stuart – President and
Chief Executive Officer Norwegian Cruise Line (U.S. based)
Andy Stuart is President and Chief Executive Officer,
Norwegian Cruise Line, appointed to this position in September 2016. He
served as President and Chief Operating Officer, Norwegian Cruise Line, since
March 2015. A 27-year company veteran, Stuart has been instrumental in building
the Norwegian brand and strengthening relationships with travel partners. In
this role, he is responsible for ensuring that Norwegian excels in every facet
and that the company continues to produce industry leading financial results,
while bringing new ideas and ways of doing business that improve guest satisfaction
and team member involvement.
Jason M. Montague – President and Chief Executive
Officer Regent Seven Seas Cruises
(U.S. based)
Jason Montague is president and chief executive
officers for Regent Seven Seas Cruises. He was appointed to this position in
September 2016. In this role, Montague is responsible for marketing, sales,
revenue management, passenger services along with oversight of itinerary
development and the onboard product for Regent Seven Seas Cruises.
Robert J. Binder, President and
Chief Executive Officer, Oceania Cruises.
Robert J. Binder was named President and Chief
Executive Officer of Oceania Cruises in September 2016. Binder is a co-founder
of Oceania Cruises and served as the line’s President from 2007 to 2011 and
prior to that was the Executive Vice President. Binder also serves as the Vice
Chairman of Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, a role he has held
since 2011. During his previous tenure, Binder oversaw the global expansion of
Oceania Cruises and played a leading role in the development of new culinary
concepts, restaurants and dining experiences and the design of the line’s
acclaimed Marina and Riviera.
THE ASIA TEAM
Steve Odell – Senior Vice President and Managing Director Asia
Pacific for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
Responsible for the continued growth of the company’s
presence in Asia Pacific, Steve has served the Australasian luxury cruise
sector in various roles since 2000 across a number of cruise lines, including
more recently as President, Europe and Asia Pacific for Silversea Cruises, and
the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).
Felix Chan – Vice President of Sales
Asia at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd
Felix Chan began his role as the Vice President of
Sales for Norwegian Cruise Line when he joined the company in November 2015.
Soon thereafter in October 2016, Felix was promoted to Vice President of Sales
Asia for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH)- encompassing Norwegian Cruise
Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. He is responsible for
sales and operations in Asia’s fast growing markets.
Ben Angell – Vice President of Marketing, Norwegian
Cruise Line Holdings Asia Pacific
Ben comes to NCLH from Virgin Australia, bringing more
than 15 years’ marketing experience, including establishing Royal Caribbean
Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises brands in the region.
His new role is focused on the development of marketing and engagement
campaigns for NCLH’s three brands targeting both trade and consumer clients.
For more information on Norwegian
Cruise Line Holdings three cruise brands, visit
www.ncl.com , www.oceaniacruises.com , www.rssc.com
BACKGROUNDER: NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE
INTRODUCING NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE
Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator
in cruise travel with a 51-year history of breaking the boundaries of
traditional cruising. Most notably, Norwegian revolutionised the cruise
industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal
cruise holiday on their schedule with no set dining times, a variety of
entertainment options and no formal dress codes. Today, Norwegian invites
guests to enjoy a relaxed, resort-style cruise holiday on some of the newest
and most contemporary ships at sea with a wide variety of accommodation options,
including The Haven by Norwegian®, a luxury enclave with suites, private pools
and dining, concierge service and personal butlers. Norwegian Cruise Line sails
around the globe, offering guests the freedom and flexibility to explore the
world on their own time and experience up to 27 dining options, award-winning
entertainment, superior guest service and more across all of the brand’s 16
ships.
Recently, the line was named “Europe’s Leading Cruise Line” for the
eleventh consecutive year, “World’s Leading Large Ship Cruise Line” for the
sixth consecutive year, the “Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Line” for the fifth
consecutive year, as well as “World’s Leading Cruise Line” and “North America’s
Leading Cruise Line” both for the second straight year by the World Travel
Awards. Norwegian’s newest ship, Norwegian Bliss, was delivered in April 2018
and features many firsts-at-sea for the global market including the largest
race track at sea, award-winning Broadway entertainment, two observation
lounges for guests to enjoy stunning ocean and glacier views and more.
Norwegian will introduce Norwegian Encore in 2019 and has six additional ships
on order for delivery beginning in 2022.
THE NORWEGIAN CRUISE
LINE DIFFERENCE
Dining – where you want,
when you want• An innovator of freedom and flexibility at sea, with no set dining times and up to 27 dining options on some ships, guests can dine wherever and wherever they want, depending on their individual schedules.
• Boasting a wide variety of complimentary dining options at sea, guests can enjoy rotating à la carte restaurants, action-station buffets and casual cafés.
• Soak up the sun and views at The Waterfront – an oceanfront promenade found onboard Norwegian Getaway, Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Escape and Norwegian Bliss.
• Guests can take their tastebuds on a journey without ever leaving the ship with our Specialty Restaurants including; Texas-style steakhouses, Mexican cantinas, gourmet French bistros, Italian trattorias, sushi, teppanyaki and more.
• 24-hour room service (additional fees may apply).
Nightlife &
entertainment – it’s always show time on our ships
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Norwegian Cruise Line is the world’s leading cruise line for
entertainment, offering
award-winning Broadway productions and musicals
including; Priscilla Queen of the
Desert, Rock of Ages,
and Jersey Boys; theatrical performances and one-of-a-kind dining spectacles
featuring acrobatics and illusionists; e.g. Cirque Dreams and Illusionarium.
•
Up to 22 bars and lounges
across the fleet, each with its own unique vibe.
•
Enjoy onboard fun for the whole family including; aqua parks,
the largest race track at sea, laser tag under the stars, waterslides that will
amaze as they loop across the side of the ship, ropes courses, sports
facilities and more.
Relaxation
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Multiple
swimming pools including adult only areas and hot tubs.
•
Mandara
Spa® with an extensive suite
of treatments.
• Thermal Suite and adjacent Snow Room on select Norwegian ships.
Just for Kids
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An
enduring favourite with kids and parents, the onboard Splash Academy is a
complimentary program for kids aged from 6 months to 12 years, with children
divided into age-based activity groups supervised by trained staff.
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Teenagers,
often the trickiest group to entertain, will love the cool hang out lounge,
Entourage, and the option to join other teens to watch a film, shoot hoops high
above the sea, play video games, tackle a rock-climbing wall, race their mates
on multi-level waterslides and dance to the latest tunes under the stars at
Norwegian’s White Hot Party.
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Parents
and Grandparents can take advantage of group babysitting services for those
aged 3 to 12 years, or the specialised ‘nursery at sea’ service for little ones
between 6 months to 2 years.
Accommodation
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Wide range of accommodation designed for couples, families,
solo travellers or groups.
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The Haven by Norwegian™ – a luxurious, spacious
sanctuary offering spa access and exclusive relaxation areas.
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Spa
Suites – serene and rejuvenating accommodation with access to the Mandara Spa®
as well as complimentary use of the thermal suites, sauna, hydrotherapy pools,
steam room and heated loungers.
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Suites and Penthouses – perfect for couples or up to 8 guests
with expansive balconies.
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Mini-suites and Balcony Staterooms.
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Oceanview and Inside Staterooms.
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Norwegian's
Studio staterooms – an industry-first, providing solo cruisers the most
affordable, stylish way to cruise.
Commitment to Excellence
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Norwegian will introduce Norwegian
Encore, a new “Breakaway Plus” Class cruise ship in 2019 and has six additional
ships on order for delivery beginning in 2022.
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In
addition to newbuilds, Norwegian Cruise Line has invested heavily to elevate
its award-winning fleet to even higher standards through its Norwegian Edge®
program, which includes brand new dining venues, re-styled staterooms and
suites, plus refreshed onboard features. On shore, Norwegian
Cruise Line has launched Harvest Caye, a world-class resort-style destination
in Belize and continues to invest in guest experiences to make sure every
Norwegian holiday is up to the high standards guests expect and deserve.
For further information on Norwegian
Cruise Line visit www.ncl.com; contact us in India +91 22-71279333,
Singapore +65 31 651 680, Malaysia +60 3-30992294, Philippines +63 2-6263209,
Hong Kong And Rest Of Asia +852 2165 6000 ; or follow us on the following
social channels for the latest company news & exclusive content: Facebook,
Instagram and Youtube: @NorwegianCruiseLine; Twitter, Periscope and Snapchat:
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