SuperStar Libra

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SuperStar Libra
Status: In Service
Entered Service: 1988 as NCL's Seaward
Transferred: 2005 to Star Cruises as SuperStar Libra
Tonnage: 42,275 gross tons
Length: 709 feet
Beam: 93 feet
Number of Cabins: 740
Decks: 10
Complement: 1,480 crew
Registry: Panama
SuperStar Libra
SuperStar Libra

SuperStar Libra (formerly Norwegian Sea, Seaward) is a cruise ship currently operated by Star Cruises.

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[edit] History

The vessel entered operation with Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) in 1988 as Seaward. The vessel was later renamed Norwegian Sea. In 2005, the vessel was transferred to the Star Cruises fleet as SuperStar Libra.

[edit] Current Cruises

SuperStar Libra sailed a variety of cruises on the Mediterranean, Adriatic, and Aegean seas in summer 2006. The vessel deployed back to Mumbai in late September 2006.

[edit] Amenities

  • 8 bars and restaurants
  • 1 pool, 2 jacuzzis, golf driving range, basketball court and jogging track
  • Karaoke lounge, disco, nightclub, theater

[edit] Trivia

  • Norwegian Star was originally slated to operate for Star Cruises, under the name SuperStar Libra. Six months before completion, it was decided that the vessel would operate with Norwegian Cruise Line.
  • Seaward was one of the last vessels to be delivered by Wartsila Shipyards of Finland.

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