Norwegian Star
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| Career | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Norwegian Star |
| Owner: | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Operator: | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Port of registry: |
Nassau,  Bahamas |
| Builder: | Meyer Werft, Papenburg, Germany |
| Yard number: | 667 |
| In service: | 2001 |
| Status: | In service |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type: | Libra class cruise ship |
| Tonnage: | 91,740 gross tons |
| Length: | 965 ft (294.13 m) |
| Beam: | 105 ft (32.00 m) |
| Draft: | 28 ft (8.53 m) |
| Decks: | 15 |
| Capacity: | 2,240 passengers |
| Crew: | 1,100 crew |
Norwegian Star is a Libra-class cruise ship operated by Norwegian Cruise Line. She was built in 2001 by Meyer Werft, Papenburg, Germany.
History
This ship entered service at the end of 2001. She was originally intended to operate with Star Cruises under the name SuperStar Libra, but six months before delivery it was decided that the ship would be assigned to Star Cruises' subsidiary, Norwegian Cruise Line. The vessel was christened at the Port of Miami in a dual ceremony with another new NCL vessel, constructed at Germany's Lloyd Werft shipyard, the Norwegian Sun.
Vessel class
Norwegian Star was the first of two Libra-class vessels constructed at Meyer Werft Shipyard in Papenburg, Germany; the second is Norwegian Dawn (known as the Dawn class in NCL publicity because these Libra-class vessels were originally to be in service with Star Cruises until NCL assignment).[1]
Current cruises
Norwegian Star currently operates cruises in Alaska and the Mexican Riviera. During the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver, the Norwegian Star will serve as a floating hotel for 20 days.
References
- ↑ "Building Boom Ushers in New Class System". Cruise Travel. 2001-01-01. http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G1-69057387.html. Retrieved 2007-10-06.
External links
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