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the future of the Teesside site to provide Holdings China. gian Joy offers onboard amenities that est ? eet member on a number of intro- continued employment for the broader In advance of the delivery, Herrera and cater to Chinese guests. Norwegian Joy’s ductory cruises. The ? ve-day welcome community for the next few decades executives from Norwegian’s of? ces in VIP accommodations include NCL’s cruise from June 1, to June 6, 2017, from ahead. These innovative ships illustrate China gathered for a traditional blessing ship-within-a-ship luxury suite complex, Palma de Mallorca, leads to Marseille, the sustainable future that SABIC wants from the Chinese Goddess of the Sea, which features an observation lounge Barcelona und Valencia. From July 1, to help to create.” Mazu, to ask for safe and pleasant voy- with 180 degree views,a concierge level 2017, AIDAperla will be traveling in ages for the ship and all its guests. The and larger balcony staterooms. Accom- the Western Mediterranean. Palma de

Norwegian Joy ceremony was held at the Mazu Temple modations offerings also include state- Mallorca – the capital of the Germans’

Norwegian Cruise Line took deliv- in Shanghai where, one year ago, the rooms for families with connecting favorite island – and Barcelona will be ery of Norwegian Joy, the brand’s 15th Norwegian team held a ceremony to staterooms for extended families travel- the start and end ports for the seven-day ship and the ? rst custom-designed for obtain a blessing for the coins that were ing together, as well as an array of mini- “Pearls of the Mediterranean” cruises the Chinese cruise market, from Meyer used in Norwegian Joy’s Keel laying suite, balcony, ocean view and interior which include destinations such as Rome

Werft during an on board ceremony in ceremony. During the visit, a ceramic staterooms, many with virtual balconies. (Civitavecchia), Corsica, and Florence

Bremerhaven, Germany. The vessel is statue of Mazu was gifted to the com- (Livorno).

due to arrive in China in June.“As Nor- pany by the temple representatives and From March 2018 the Hanseatic City AIDAperla wegian Cruise Line continues our global brought to Germany for the ship’s deliv- AIDA Cruises took delivery of AID- of Hamburg will be the home port of growth, Norwegian Joy’s delivery marks ery. The statue has been given a place of Aperla in Nagasaki (Japan) from Mit- multiple seven-day round trips for AID- a momentous occasion in our company’s honor aboard Norwegian Joy and will shubishi Heavy Industries (MHI). In Aperla to the most beautiful metropo- history, signifying our of? cial entry into carry the blessings of Mazu on the jour- the presence of Michael Thamm, CEO lises in Western Europe, such as London the Chinese cruise market,” said Andy ney to China. Costa Group, Felix Eichhorn, President (Southampton), Paris (Le Havre), Brus-

Stuart, president and chief executive of- Following her delivery, Norwegian AIDA Cruises, Shunichi Miyanaga, sels (Zeebrugge) and Rotterdam.

? cer for Norwegian Cruise Line. Joy will begin her journey to China, President and CEO MHI, and Kazuaki

At 167,725–gt and accommodating where she will be showcased through a Kimura, President and CEO, Industry Express 3 Ferry 3,883 guests, Norwegian Joy is the sec- grand inaugural port tour featuring one- & Infrastructure MHI, the solemn com- A new generation fast ferry left Tasma- ond ship in the line’s Breakaway-Plus day events at the ports of Singapore, missioning of the 12th ? eet member of nia on its delivery voyage to Denmark class and is speci? cally designed with Qingdao, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong, as AIDA Cruises took place in the course of via the Panama Canal. The Express 3 amenities tailored for Chinese guests. well as VIP partner cruises from Norwe- a traditional Japanese ceremony. is a 109 m long high speed vehicle/pas- “With this incredible ship, we have gian Joy’s home-ports of Shanghai and AIDAperla will be christened by mod- senger ferry from Australian shipbuilder taken Norwegian’s signature on board Beijing (Tianjin). The ship will be chris- el and presenter Lena Gercke on June 30, Incat Tasmania for Danish operator Mol- experience and expanded and custom- tened in an exclusive event on June 27, 2017, in Palma de Mallorca. slinjen, becoming the fourth Hobart- ized it with exciting features, services led by her Godfather, the ‘King of Chi- Starting from June 1, 2017, before the built catamaran in the company’s current and amenities that combine the best of nese Pop’, Wang Leehom. of? cial launch of the christening cruise ? eet. the East and the West,” said David Her- Accommodating 3,883 guests and on June 24, 2017, there will be the op- A new generation fast ferry, the 109 rera, president of Norwegian Cruise Line staffed by 1,800 crew members, Norwe- portunity to familiarize with the young- meter wave piercing catamaran Ex-

NEW CRUISE SHIP TARGETING THE MAMMOTH CHINESE MARKET: NCL president & CEO Andy Stuart (left) and Meyer Werft managing partner Bernard Meyer (right) sign delivery documents for Norwegian Joy. Inset Right: Norwegian Joy has its own go kart track.

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