Norwegian Joy Delivered for NCL

 

“As Norwegian Cruise Line continues our global growth, Norwegian Joy’s delivery marks a momentous occasion in our company’s history, signifying our official entry into the Chinese cruise market,” said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer for Norwegian Cruise Line.

 

At 167,725–gross-tons and accommodating 3,883 guests, Norwegian Joy is the second ship in the line’s Breakaway-Plus class and is specifically designed with amenities tailored for Chinese guests. 

 

“With this incredible ship, we have taken Norwegian’s signature on board experience and expanded and customized it with exciting features, services and amenities that combine the best of the East and the West,” said David Herrera, president of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings China.

 

In advance of the delivery, Herrera and executives from Norwegian’s offices in China gathered for a traditional blessing from the Chinese Goddess of the Sea, Mazu, to ask for safe and pleasant voyages for the ship and all its guests.  The ceremony was held at the Mazu Temple in Shanghai where, one year ago, the Norwegian team held a ceremony to obtain a blessing for the coins that were used in Norwegian Joy’s Keel laying ceremony. During the visit, a ceramic statue of Mazu was gifted to the company by the temple representatives and brought to Germany for the ship’s delivery. The statue has been given a place of honor aboard Norwegian Joy and will carry the blessings of Mazu on the journey to China.

 

“With Norwegian Joy, we have completed a highly sophisticated ship with a lot of technologically challenging features. Thanks to a dedicated team consisting of Norwegian Cruise Line, yard, classification society and suppliers, we have accomplished our goal of delivering a great ship on time, while meeting high quality expectations,” said Tim Meyer, CEO of Meyer Werft.

 

Following her delivery, Norwegian Joy will begin her journey to China, where she will be showcased through a grand inaugural port tour featuring one-day events at the ports of Singapore, Qingdao, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong, as well as VIP partner cruises from Norwegian Joy’s home-ports of Shanghai and  Beijing (Tianjin). The ship will be christened in an exclusive event on June 27, led by her Godfather, the ‘King of Chinese Pop’, Wang Leehom.

 

Accommodating 3,883 guests and staffed by 1,800 crew members, Norwegian Joy offers onboard amenities that cater to Chinese guests. Norwegian Joy’s VIP accommodations include NCL’s ship-within-a-ship luxury suite complex, which features an observation lounge with 180 degree views,a concierge level and larger balcony staterooms. Accommodations offerings also include staterooms for families with connecting staterooms for extended families traveling together, as well as an array of mini-suite, balcony, ocean view and interior staterooms, many with virtual balconies.

 

Activities include a two-level competitive racetrack, an laser tag course, simulator rides, virtual reality technology and interactive video walls, and two multi-story waterslides. In addition, Norwegian Joy features an open space park as well as the line’s largest upscale shopping district, complete with duty-free shops and global luxury brands.