Pride of HawaiŽi Delivered!

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"Pride of Hawai´i" Delivered

A New Ship for Norwegian under U.S. Flag

Papenburg, 19.04.2006 -

Eemshaven/Papenburg, 19 April 2006 - In the Dutch port of Eemshaven
today Meyer Werft delivered the 93,558-gt cruise ship ?Pride of
Hawaii? to the operator NCL America (USA). The delivery was postponed,
because the yard changed the bearings of the pod propulsion system as
a measure of precaution in order to avoid damage to the system. The
?Pride of Hawaii? which is designed and built for the US-market will
take up its cruise service from Hawaii as planned. Two more ships for
the sister company Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) are under construction
at Meyer Werft. The ?Norwegian Pearl? and ?Norwegian Gem? will be
delivered end of 2006 and fall 2007 respectively.
All told, ?Pride of Hawaii? is already the sixth ship for NCL. As a
result of NCL?s concept of ?freestyle cruising? the new vessel
combines a wide variety of restaurants with luxurious interior
outfittings meeting state-of-the-art technical demands.
Along with its new design, the luxury liner offers the passengers
numerous specialties and a great deal of convenience: two thirds of
the cabins are outside cabins, with most of them having their own
balconies. Moreover, with its 1,100 crew, NCL America offers the
passengers outstanding service.
Both safety and entertainment meets the latest technical standards
ensured by the diesel-electric pod propulsion system, interactive
communication systems and sophisticated stage technology.
Upon delivery to the Owner, the ?Pride of Hawaii? will leave the Dutch
port of Eemshaven for the USA where she will take more crew onboard
and will be presented to the public for the first time. The ship will
enter into service for ?NCL America? in summer 2006.

Ship Design

Dimension 93,558 gt

Length overall 294.13 m

Moulded breadth 32.2 m

Number of decks 15

Draught 8.20 m

Deadweight 7,500 t

Engine output totally 72,000 kW (approx 100,000 hp)

Propulsion power 39,000kW = 53000 hp

Speed 25 knots

Number of passengers 2,466

Number of passenger cabins 1,233

Number of outside cabins (including suites) 816

Crew approx.1,100

Number of theatre seats 1,042

Number of restaurants 10

Number of bars/lounges 13

Total weight of applied paint approx. 220 t

Total length of laid cables 2,000 km

Total length of laid pipes 200 km

Flag USA


Classification


ABS / DNV

Cabins

The cabins are divided into inside, outside and balcony cabins. They
are equipped with their own bathrooms, colour TVs, phones, safes,
refrigerators, hair driers, individual temperature controls and
Internet access points. Moreover 27 individually outfitted disabled
cabins are available which are tailored the special needs of disabled
persons.

All told, the ship features the following cabins/suites:

Garden Villa


2

Top Suite


1

Owner?s Suites


4

Courtyard Villa


10

Penthouse Suites


28

Mini Suites


132

Balcony cabins


352

Outside cabins


262

Disabled cabins ? outside (with balconies)


12

Disabled cabins ? outside (with windows)


8

Disabled cabins ? inside


7

Inside cabins


415


Public rooms



?Stardust Theatre? and ?Meeting Rooms? (Decks 5-7)

The three-deck high theatre is located in the forward part of the
ship. Famous Broadway shows, musicals and plays are presented, which
offer an atmosphere ranging from that of a classical opera house to
that of a modern music hall. The theatre is accessed through the
beautiful arcades. It offers more than 1,000 seats, and with its
state-of-the-art stage technology it bears comparison with renowned
land-based theatres.






?Alizar? (Deck 6)

This is one of the main restaurants, the smaller one next to the
?Grand Pacific?, and it is located on deck 6. More than 300 passengers
can be seated.



?Grand Pacific? (Deck 6)

The holohedral stern window construction is an outstanding feature of
this restaurant. What is also striking is the fine-crafted main
stairway at the entrance of the restaurant. Artful 6-course menus are
prepared by the chefs. More than 550 passengers can be seated,



?Waikiki Beach Pool? and ?Kids Outdoor? (Deck 12)

The main pool area of the ship holds two large swimming pools and four
Jacuzzis. The sun areas stretch over several levels. ?The Grill? and
?Topsiders? on deck 12 as well as ?Balitlai Bar & Grill? on deck 13
have Caribbean snacks and cocktails on offer.



?Aloha Nui Café (Deck 12)?

In this self-service restaurant located on deck 12 the passenger may
choose from a broad selection of food and beverages. The counters are
designed as islands and offer any delicacy one can think of. The
highlight of this restaurant is the grill counter on starboard side.



?Papa?s Italian Kitchen?

The nostalgic atmosphere of a tavern prevails in this restaurant. The
passengers may savour Italian cuisine food and have a bottle of wine
with it.



?Spinnaker Lounge? and ?The Chapel? (Deck 13)

In the forward area on the ?roof? of the ship there is a panorama
lounge which has a touch of a conservatory.
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