Norwegian Cruise Line: Celebrates Cruise’s Big Return with First Trip from the United States

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Norwegian Encore is the first ship in the fleet to resume cruising from the United States on its Alaskan debut

Company Celebrates Commitment to Alaska by Unveiling New Customer Experiences at Icy Strait Point and Ward Cove in Ketchikan

NCL Recognized by Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation for Joint Sustainability Efforts with New Ward Cove Development

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Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the global cruise innovator with a 54-year history of crossing borders, completed its landmark trip to the United States with the return of Norwegian Encore to Seattle on August 14, 2021 after a week of stopover celebrations. to the Alaska ports of Icy Strait Point, Juneau and Ketchikan for the very first time.

After suspending cruises 17 months ago, Norwegian Encore made her West Coast debut and showed NCL’s commitment to Alaska by unveiling new experiences at Icy Strait Point and Ketchikan, Alaska. During the navigation attended by over 2,500 guests as well as members of the SailSAFE â„¢ Global Health and Welfare Council, NCL also received a commendation from the Department of Environmental Conservation of the United States. ‘Alaska for its joint sustainability efforts with the new Ward Cove development in Ketchikan.

“It has been incredibly rewarding to sail again and see our strong health and safety measures in action,” said Harry Sommer, President and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line. “The past week has been filled with firsts: Not only was Norwegian Encore’s Alaska debut and our first outing from the United States in 17 months, but we also officially opened two new docks, developed with our local partners in Icy Strait Point and Ward Cove. In Ketchikan. “

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On Tuesday August 10, 2021, a double groundbreaking ceremony was held at Icy Strait Point to officially open the new Wilderness Landing Pier and the first of two gondola systems to be completed as part of a joint investment between Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) and the Huna Totem Corporation. The new Wilderness Landing provides additional forest and beach areas for visitors to explore the natural wonders of the destination. With the opening of the new high-speed Transporter gondola, guests have easy access to Icy Strait Point’s first pier, Adventure Landing, home to the historic 1912 Salmon Cannery and other local attractions. . When completed later this summer, the Mountain Top Gondola Gondola will take guests to the top of Hoonah Mountain at 1,600 feet above sea level, where miles of new hiking trails and scenic views await.

Additionally, on Thursday, August 12, the company and Norwegian Encore made history again when they docked for the first time at The Mill at Ward Cove in Ketchikan. The Mill at Ward Cove is a development of Ward Cove Dock Group, LLC in partnership with NCLH to construct a two-berth cruise ship dock and corresponding visitor center and transit facility. The Mill at Ward Cove is the first step in creating a world-class tourist destination in Southeast Alaska that promotes the region’s heritage and adventurous spirit through an immersive experience.

Norwegian Cruise Line resumed cruise operations on July 25, 2021, after a suspension of more than 500 days, with Norwegian Jade launching seven-day itineraries to the Greek Islands. On Sunday August 15, 2021, Norwegian Gem became the first ship in the fleet to resume operations from Miami and set sail from the new Norwegian Cruise Line terminal in PortMiami. Through October, the ship will offer a selection of weeklong Caribbean trips and four-day Bahamas cruises.

Fleet-wide redeployment will continue in partnership with local governments and is guided by the company’s robust SailSAFE protocols.^MT health and safety program, the cornerstone of which includes that all crew and guests must be fully vaccinated to embark on trips until October 31, 2021. In collaboration with leading experts from the World Health and Welfare Council – Being from SailSAFE, the robust protocols will be regularly evaluated and modified as needed, making science-based decisions to protect the guests, crew and the destinations they visit. As protocols evolve and additional information becomes available, updates will be posted to www.ncl.com/sail-safe.

For more information on the company’s award-winning fleet of 17 ships and global routes, or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit www.ncl .com.

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• Groundbreaking Ceremony for the New Transporter Gondola at Icy Strait Point, Alaska – Harry Sommer, President and CEO of NCL and Russell Dick, CEO of Huna Totem Corporation

• Groundbreaking Ceremony for the New Transporter Gondola at Icy Strait Point, Alaska – Harry Sommer, President and CEO of NCL and Russell Dick, CEO of Huna Totem Corporation

• Norwegian Encore debuts at Icy Strait Point, Alaska

• Transportation terminal at Adventure Landing in Icy Strait Point, Alaska

• Holiday Party at the NCL Celebration Buffet

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