Norwegian Pearl
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| Norwegian Pearl | |
| Status: | Operating |
| Entered Service: | December 2006 |
| Tonnage: | 93,500 gross tons |
| Length: | 965 feet |
| Beam: | 106 feet |
| Draft: | 27 feet |
| Cruising Speed: | 25 kn |
| Decks: | 15 |
| Complement: | 2394 passengers; 1100 crew |
| Cabins: | 1197 |
| Registry: | Bahamas |
Norwegian Pearl is a cruise ship of Norwegian Cruise Line.
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[edit] History
Under construction since October 3, 2005, the Norwegian Pearl was floated out of the Meyer Werft Shipyard covered building dock on October 15, 2006. She then spent a couple of days in Holland where workers and their families could spend some time on board.
On Thursday November 30, 2006, the ship stopped in Southampton, England, to celebrate her entry into service. She made her first voyage with paying passengers on Saturday December 2, 2006, from Southampton to Miami, Florida, where the ship will be based for her first season. She is expected to dock in Miami on December 12, 2006.
As with the rest of NCL's fleet, Norwegian Pearl will operate the "Freestyle" cruising concept, which allows guest to dine in any number of restaurants, in casual attire, at times of their own choosing.
[edit] Vessel Class
Norwegian Pearl is the fifth SuperStar class vessel built for NCL by Meyer Werft. One more vessel of this type, Norwegian Gem, is currently under construction and due for delivery in 2007.
[edit] Amenities
As with her sister vessels, she will have a variety of restaurants, bars, entertainment and activity areas. Some of her more unique amenities will include:
- Bliss Ultra Lounge, a bowling alley/sports bar/night club complex
- Courtyard Villas that include a private-access courtyard with pool, hot tub, exercise room, sundeck, cabanas, and more.
- Two 4,390 square foot Garden Villas complete with three separate bedrooms, private garden with hot tub, and access to a private courtyard with pool.*The ship also houses 12 bars and lounges including the Stardust Theater.
- Over 10 Restaurants Including:
- Summer Palace- Traditional Cuisine
- Lotus Garden- Asian/Teppanyaki- Hibachi-Style Asian/Sushi/Sashimi Bar
- Le Bistro- French Cuisine
- La Cucina- Italian Cuisine
- Blue Lagoon- Semi 24-Hour Food Court (only closed during dinner hours)
- Mambos- Latin/Tapas Cuisine
- Indigo- Contemporary Cuisine
- Cagney's- Steakhouse
- Garden Cafe- Open Buffet-Style
- Sky High Grill- Barbeque Style
[edit] Planned cruises
For her first season, Norwegian Pearl will homeport out of Miami and sail a variety of Caribbean itineraries. In May, 2007 she is expected to reposition to Alaska along with Norwegian Star and Norwegian Sun for the spring and summer season.
[edit] Trivia
- Norwegian Pearl will feature the first bowling alley at sea. Engineering will allow the ball, in most cases, to roll "true".
- Rosie O'Donnell has been selected as the Norwegian Pearl's godmother. The christening ceremony is planned for December 16, 2006 at the Port of Miami.[1]
- The first attempt of the ship's passage under a power line on the Ems River in Germany is claimed to have been the source for the massive power outage that affected first Germany and then all of Europe on late November 4, 2006. [2]
- Whilst docked in Southampton, England on the 1st of December 2006, SYJO (Southampton Youth Jazz Orchestra) played as part of the ships inaugural ceremonies. The performance featured some of the most talented musicians from the Southampton area playing a number of pieces of varying styles, and was greatly enjoyed by many aboard the ship.
