Norwegian Cruise Line Redefines Cruising to Bermuda; Norwegian Sea to Call at Bermuda in 2003 from New York and Philadelphia; Norwegian Majesty to Sail From Boston

Business Wire, July 29, 2002

Guests sailing on either Norwegian Majesty or Norwegian Sea can participate in a wide range of NCL shore excursions, including an Eco Coral Reef & Nature cruise where guests will learn about the flora and fauna of Bermuda as well as view assorted fish in their natural habitat from a glass-bottom boat. On the Bike and Swim adventure, passengers wind down country lanes, passing many interesting historical features including pink beaches and 17th century British forts. During the Kayak Safari, participants paddle along lagoons and beach areas of the inner coral reef, spotting egrets, blue herons and Bermuda longtails as well as other interesting species of birds and fish.

The Peppercorn Helmet Dive offers guests a unique underwater adventure -- taking a leisurely stroll along a sandy bottom in 12-15 feet of warm turquoise water, amid spectacular coral reefs with inquisitive tropical fish that feed from guests' hands. The helmet provides a constant stream of air and unlike snorkeling, the participants head stays dry, allowing guests who wear glasses or contact lenses the opportunity to experience Bermuda underwater.

Norwegian Sea to offer 20 sailings from New York and Philadelphia in 2003

NCL has deployed Norwegian Sea to offer 20 sailings from New York and Philadelphia to Bermuda in 2003. Bermuda cruises from either New York or Philadelphia start from $699 per person.

Beginning June 8 through Sept. 21, 2003, Norwegian Sea will sail every Sunday from New York to Bermuda calling at St. George's, Hamilton and King's Wharf. On Sept. 28, 2003 the ship will reposition from New York to Philadelphia and then sail a six-day cruise to Hamilton and King's Wharf, Bermuda before beginning three weekly calls on October 5, 12 and 19, 2003.

On October 26, Norwegian Sea will reposition to Miami from Philadelphia on a special Fall Bermuda/Caribbean cruise calling at King's Wharf, Bermuda; Tortola, British Virgin Islands, St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands and Oranjestad, Aruba.

The cruise industry's only Boston-to-Bermuda series resumes on May 4, 2003, when the Norwegian Majesty embarks on its popular series of seven-day cruises to Bermuda calling at St. George's through October 19, 2003. Norwegian Majesty was the industry's first ship to offer Bermuda cruises departing roundtrip from Boston. Bermuda cruises from Boston begin at $799.

Norwegian Sea to Sail Four Colonial America/New England Showcase Cruises in 2003

On April 27, 2003, Norwegian Sea will sail one two-week Colonial America cruise featuring nine ports. Norwegian Sea will also sail three one-week New England Showcase cruises from New York beginning May 11 calling at Halifax, Nova Scotia; Bar Harbor, Maine; Boston and Martha's Vineyard, Mass.; and Newport, Rhode Island. On May 31, Norwegian Sea will sail an eight-day Bermuda cruise visiting the same ports but adding Portland, Maine as a stop.

Miami-based Norwegian Cruise Line is an international cruise company and industry innovator that operates a fleet of nine ships sailing to more than 140 ports around the world. NCL is currently building Norwegian Dawn (for delivery December 2002), a 2,240-passenger sister ship to Norwegian Star.