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December 14 - 2012 : Norwegian Cruise Line Named “World’s Leading Large Ship Cruise Line” by the World Travel Awards
Norwegian Cruise Line has been named the “World’s Leading Large Ship Cruise Line” by the World Travel Awards. The 19th annual awards recognize travel companies for delivering an outstanding customer experience and are voted by travel agents worldwide. This is the first time Norwegian, which has received the award for Europe’s Leading Cruise Line for five consecutive years, has been honored on a global scale by the World Travel Awards.
“This award is a testament to the hard work of our dedicated team members to increase our travel partner support and education through our Partners First initiative, while also continuing to raise guest satisfaction scores to new heights,” said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line’s chief executive officer. “We are so honored to receive this prestigious award and thank our travel partners worldwide for their continuing support. We have many exciting things to come in 2013 with the launch of Norwegian Breakaway, and we look forward to continuing to offer our guests the freedom to create their ideal vacation experience on the most contemporary ships at sea.”
Hailed as “The Oscars of the Travel Industry” by the Wall Street Journal, World Travel Awards is recognized worldwide as the ultimate travel accolade. The awards were established in 1993 to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the tourism industry.
Norwegian Cruise Line was also recently named “Best for First-Timers” in the 2012 Cruise Critic Editor’s Picks Awards. Cruise Critic highlighted Norwegian Epic and the line’s Jewel-class ships as taking the resort-at-sea concept to new heights with the industry's largest selection of restaurants, and the Haven suite complex.
About Norwegian Cruise Line
Today, Norwegian has 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. The Company has reached an agreement for two 143,000-gross ton vessels for delivery in 2013 and 2014.
Norwegian’s largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, debuting for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise
line of Legends in Concert, Second City® Comedy Troupe, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, Gibson Guitar, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.
For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, or call 888- NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).
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