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Norwegian Getaway
History
NameNorwegian Getaway
OwnerNorwegian Cruise Line
BuilderMeyer Werft
StatusUnder construction
General characteristics
TypeCruise ship
Tonnage146,600 GT
Length324 m (1,063 ft) (estimate)

Norwegian Getaway is a cruise ship under construction for Norwegian Cruise Line, due to enter service in February 2014. It is being built by Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany. Amenities expected to be on board the ship include restaurants by chef Geoffrey Zakarian, an entertainment venue devoted to magic called the "Illusionarium", and another entertainment venue themed in conjunction with the Grammy Awards.

Design and description

Norwegian Getaway is the sister vessel of Norwegian Breakaway, and is being built by Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany, for Norwegian Cruise Line. The vessel is scheduled to enter service in February 2014.[1] The name of the ship was selected in a competition, and was submitted by Dennis Hultman of Vienna, Virginia, United States.[2] NCL expect the ship to be based out of Miami year-round.[3] David Le Batard was commissioned by NCL to design the mural on the front of the ship.[4]

A fire broke out at the shipyard on 5 March 2013, but no-one was injured and it was not expected to delay the delivery of the vessel.[1] Smoke from the fire did result in production areas and the visitors centre being evacuated.[5]

Entertainment and restaurants

Entertainment on board the ship will include the "Illusionarium", an entertainment venue devoted to magic and illusion performances. It will include a 30 feet (9.1 m) high video dome in the middle of the performance area.[6] The water park will have five slides, including a freefall drop and two twister slides located side by side in a spiral.[6]

There will be a Grammy entertainment venue which will include items taken from the Grammy Museum at L.A. Live in Los Angeles. In line with this, Norwegian Cruise Line became the "Official Cruise Line Partner of the Grammy Awards".[6] Chef Geoffrey Zakarian will have food venues on board the ship including the Ocean Blue concept that is already installed on Norwegian Breakaway. Ocean Blue will form part of the area on the ship called "The Waterfront" which allows for outdoor dining in most of the restaurants on board.[3] The decking for the waterfront area will be provided by Bolidt, who also provided the same for Breakaway.[7] The end of each cruise will be marked by a fireworks display at sea.[6]

References

  1. ^ a b "Fire breaks out on 'Norwegian Getaway'". The Motorship. 8 March 2013. Retrieved 24 March 2013.
  2. ^ "Project Breakaway: Overview". Norwegian Cruise Line. Retrieved 24 March 2013.
  3. ^ a b Ballard, Sam (25 February 2013). "Norwegian continues partnership with celebrity chef". Travel Daily Media. Retrieved 24 March 2013.
  4. ^ Satchell, Arlene (4 December 2012). "Miami artist David "Lebo" Le Batard to paint cruise ship hull artwork". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved 24 March 2013.
  5. ^ Stieghorst, Tom (6 March 2013). "Fire put out on Norwegian Getaway". Travel Weekly. Retrieved 24 March 2013.
  6. ^ a b c d Satchell, Arlene (March 14, 2013). "Norwegian Getaway to offer new experiences at sea". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved March 24, 2013.
  7. ^ "Waterfront Entrance for Norwegian Breakaway". The Maritime Executive. 12 March 2013. Retrieved 24 March 2013.
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