| Norwegian Cruise Line Hawaiian plans to go ahead |
 |
| Norwegian Cruise Line Hawaiian plans to go ahead |
|
Ship List | Cards | E-zine | Advertise | Orderbook | Retired Ships | About us
|
| Norwegian Cruise Line Hawaiian plans to go ahead Norwegian Cruise Line confirmed on December 21, 2000 that its plan to deploy the Norwegian Leo on year-round, seven-day cruises in Hawaii beginning December 16, 2001 remains unchanged. NCL is disappointed in the recent legislation relating to the possession of gaming equipment on cruise ships traveling to Hawaii which was attached to the Labor, Health and Human Services appropriation bill. This legislation is designed to discourage NCL and other cruise lines from competing in the Hawaiian market. The commentary accompanying the legislation gives the unfortunate impression that gambling and gaming activities are a primary focus of modern cruise ships as well as the ship NCL intends to deploy on its Hawaii/Fanning Island itinerary. As the travel agent community and the travel industry are well aware, gaming activities are just one of many entertainment options NCL offers its passengers. The Norwegian Leo will offer a wide variety of activities including: eight restaurants offering an array of culinary styles, Broadway-style shows, live music, shopping, sports facilities including a jogging track, golf driving range, volleyball, basketball, a Roman Spa and Fitness Center, movie theatre, discotheque, lounges for live music and entertainment, enrichment programs and shore excursions to name just a few. NCL believes its introduction of the Norwegian Leo to Hawaii as the newest, most modern and largest cruise ship in the Hawaiian trade offers consumers a cruise alternative never before available in the Hawaiian market. The company remains firmly committed to Hawaii and will develop this market for consumers using a combination of innovative, ultra-modern ships and orthodox, old-fashioned competition. NCL will of course comply with this new legislation and pledges to make this exciting and exotic itinerary a success for its passengers, the travel agent community, the local Hawaiian community and all concerned. (Source: Norwegian Cruise Line ) |
