Norwegian Cruise Line unveiled the name of its first liner built specifically for the Chinese cruising market. The new 3,900-passenger ship, scheduled to make its maiden voyage next year, will be called Norwegian Joy.
“After closely studying the Chinese cruise market for several years, we wanted to be clear about what we will deliver to our guests on this spectacular vessel. Norwegian Joy will provide the same sense of freedom and flexibility found on all Norwegian Cruise Line ships, but with resort-style vacation experiences and amenities designed specifically with the Chinese guest in mind,” said Frank Del Rio, CEO, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings.
Experiences travelers can expect to see on board the new ship include fine dining, duty-free shopping and onboard activities new to the Norwegian brand. Specific details about restaurants, cabins and entertainment will be released shortly.
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