Norwegian Cruise Line has marked the start of construction for its newest ship.
Named Norwegian Encore, it will sail the Caribbean from Miami seasonally beginning in autumn 2019.
“Norwegian Encore will be the ultimate Breakaway Plus Class vessel and we are thrilled to celebrate the start of construction for this incredible new ship,” said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer for Norwegian Cruise Line.
“Over 50 years ago the Norwegian brand began creating unforgettable vacation moments with the first inter-island cruise in the Caribbean from Miami. We continue building on our legacy of innovation with this brand-new state-of-the-art vessel perfect for exploring the natural beauty of some of the most remarkable islands in the world.”
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and MEYER WERFT executives gathered at the MEYER WERFT Laser Center in Papenburg, Germany and cut the first plate of steel, marking the ceremonial start of construction of Norwegian Encore, which is due for delivery on October 31, 2019.
“We are excited to start production for Norwegian Encore and to create another floating destination for Norwegian Cruise Line”, said Stephan Schmees, executive board member project management ships, MEYER WERFT.
Norwegian Encore will be the seventeenth ship in the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet and the line’s fourth ship in the Breakaway Plus Class.
Accommodating 4,000 guests, it will sail weekly seven-day Caribbean cruises each Sunday from PortMiami. The ship will be available for reservations in March 2018.
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