Norwegian Pearl

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The Norwegian Pearl during her final stages of construction in Papenburg, Germany
Career
Name: Norwegian Pearl
Owner: Norwegian Cruise Line
Operator: Norwegian Cruise Line
Port of registry: Nassau, Template:BHS
Builder: Meyer Werft, Papenburg, Germany
Laid down: 3 October 2005
Launched: 15 October 2006
In service: 30 November 2006
Status: In service
General characteristics
Class and type: Jewel Class cruise ship
Tonnage: 93,530 gross tons
Length: 965 ft (294.13 m)
Beam: 106 ft (32.31 m)
Draft: 27 ft (8.23 m)
Decks: 15
Speed: 25 knots
Capacity: 2394 passengers
Crew: 1100 crew

Norwegian Pearl is a Jewel class cruise ship of Norwegian Cruise Line, launched in 2006, sailing itineraries primarily around Alaska and the Caribbean.

History

Construction began October 3, 2005, and the Norwegian Pearl was floated out of the Meyer Werft Shipyard covered building dock on October 15, 2006. She then spent a couple of days in Holland where workers and their families could spend some time on board.

On November 30, the ship stopped in Southampton, England, to celebrate her entry into service. She made her first voyage with paying passengers on December 2, from Southampton to Miami, Florida, where the ship was based for her first season. Rosie O'Donnell is Norwegian Pearl's godmother. The christening ceremony took place in Miami's Port of Miami on December 16, 2006.[1]

The first attempt of the ship's passage under a power line on the Ems River in Germany is claimed to have been the source for the massive power outage that affected first Germany and then all of Europe on late November 4, 2006.[2]

As with the rest of NCL's fleet, Norwegian Pearl utilizes the "Freestyle" cruising concept, which allows guest to dine in any number of restaurants, in casual attire, at times of their own choosing.

Vessel class

Norwegian Pearl is the third of NCL's four Jewel Class ships. She was preceded by Norwegian Jewel in 2005, and Pride of Hawaii (now Norwegian Jade) in 2006. She was followed by Norwegian Gem in 2007. Each ship has unique amenities, but has a similar exterior and interior design.

Norwegian Pearl has a similar exterior appearance to NCL's Libra Class ships; the Norwegian Star, which entered service in 2001, and the Norwegian Dawn, which entered service in 2002. The interior design and amenities, however, are significantly different and merit Norwegian Pearl a Jewel Class designation.[3]

Amenities

As with her sister vessels, Norwegian Pearl has a variety of restaurants, bars, entertainment and activity areas. Some of her more distinctive amenities include:

  • Spinnaker Lounge
  • Bliss Ultra Lounge, a bowling alley/sports bar/night club complex
  • Courtyard Villas that include a private-access courtyard with pool, hot tub, exercise room, sundeck, cabanas, and more.
  • Two 4,390-square-foot (408 m2) Garden Villas complete with three separate bedrooms, private garden with hot tub, and access to a private courtyard with pool.
  • The ship also houses 12 bars and lounges including the Stardust Theater.
  • Over 10 Restaurants Including:
  • Summer Palace- The more traditionally upscale one of two main restaurants
  • Lotus Garden- Asian/Teppanyaki- Hibachi-Style Asian/Sushi/Sashimi Bar (with cover charge)
  • Le Bistro- French Cuisine (with cover charge)
  • La Cucina- Italian Cuisine (with cover charge)
  • Blue Lagoon- 24-Hour food court
  • Mambos- Latin/Tapas Cuisine (with cover charge)
  • Indigo- The more modern or contemporary of the main restaurants
  • Cagney's- Steakhouse (with cover charge)
  • Garden Cafe- Open Buffet Style
  • The Great Outdoors - Open Air Buffet Style at the stern of the ship immediately adjoining the Garden Cafe
  • Sky High Grill- Barbecue Style (without cover charge)
  • Kid's Club

Current cruises

Norwegian Pearl sails Caribbean cruises out of Miami, and Alaska cruises out of Seattle depending on the time of year. The ship has Panamax dimensions, which make it possible for her to transit the Panama Canal while repositioning between the two ports.

References

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