Seven New Ships due in 2007

April 6, 2009 by admin ·

Estimated Inaugural: February, 2007
Cruise Line: Carnival Cruises
Ship Name: Carnival Freedom
Size: GRT: 110,000
Capacity: 2974 (double occupancy)
Builder: Fincantieri – Sestri, Italy

This is an additional Conquest class vessel ordered as part of a four-ship deal with Fincantieri, two of which ended up going to the Carnival brand. As a Conquest-class, it will not …

Apollo Buy Share of NCL

April 6, 2009 by admin ·

Private equity group, Apollo Management, have paid $1 billion dollars to NCL for a 50% stake in the cruise line. NCL have stated that the money will be used to implement a series of enhancements to their fleet known as Freestyle 2.0.

Outside investment in NCL seemed inevitable as they try …

NCL Awarded for Social Responsibility

April 6, 2009 by admin ·

Norwegian Cruise Line has been named as a finalist in the Condé Nast Traveler Magazine’s 2008 World Savers Awards.

The awards recognize companies from around the world for their leadership and social responsibility. They are recognized in five key areas which include poverty alleviation, cultural and environmental preservation, education, health and …

NCL Most Improved

April 6, 2009 by admin ·

Norwegian Cruise Line has been voted the most improved cruise line by CruiseOne.

More than 1,000 cruise agents voted in the poll with Norwegian Cruise Line coming out on top for the Most Improved Cruise Line for 2008.

NCL has recently strengthened its partnerships with its travel partners and this improved partnership …

NCL Alaskan Cruises

April 6, 2009 by admin ·

There really is no better way to see one of the most unspoilt and beautiful parts of the world than on Alaskan Cruises. Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is one cruise line that will sail around this amazing glacial region in the summer of 2009 and also offer inland tours that …

Norwegian Epic

April 6, 2009 by admin ·

NCL, Norwegian Cruise Line have named their new monster of a cruise ship, the first of the F3 class of ships, the Norwegian Epic.

Destined to cruise from Miami in early 2010, Norwegian Cruise Line have stated that Norwegian Epic will begin her cruising life offering a few cheap cruises from …