Norwegian Escape, soon to become the largest ship in the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet, departed Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany, earlier this month for her conveyance along the Ems River. The journey marks a key milestone in the ship’s highly anticipated delivery and is one step closer to welcoming guests next month. Measuring 1,069 feet long and 136 feet wide, the ship is the first in the line’s Breakaway Plus class, with three additional ships in the class on order at Meyer Werft.

“After seeing firsthand this week how spectacular Norwegian Escape already looks, I am thrilled that she is officially on her journey to welcome guests next month,” said Andy Stuart, president and chief operating officer, Norwegian Cruise Line. “As the first Breakaway Plus-class ship, she will offer the very best in freedom and flexibility for our guests and we cannot wait to officially welcome her to the fleet.”

Norwegian Escape will sail weekly seven-night cruises from a year-round home port in Miami to the Eastern Caribbean beginning Nov. 14. The ship will become the largest to home port year-round in Miami, carrying 4,200 guests to tropical destinations, including St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; Tortola, British Virgin Islands; and Nassau, Bahamas.