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The Norwegian Pearl during her final stages of construction in Papenburg, GermanyCareer Name: Norwegian Pearl Owner: Norwegian Cruise Line Operator: Norwegian Cruise Line Port of registry: Nassau, 
BahamasOrdered: 2004 December 24[1] Builder: Meyer Werft GmbH, Papenburg, Germany[1] Yard number: 669[1] Laid down: 4 October 2005[2] Launched: 15 October 2006 Completed: 28 November 2006[1] In service: 30 November 2006 Status: In service General characteristics Class and type: Jewel-class cruise ship Tonnage: 93,530 GRT Length: 965 ft (294.13 m) Beam: 106 ft (32.31 m) Draft: 27 ft (8.23 m) Decks: 15 Installed power: Five MAN Diesel & Turbo SE 12V48/60B [3] Propulsion: Two ABB Azipod azimuth thrusters
Three Brunvoll A/S Manoeuvring thruster[3]Speed: 25 knots Capacity: 2394 passengers Crew: 1100 crew Norwegian Pearl is a Jewel class cruise ship of Norwegian Cruise Line, launched in 2006, sailing itineraries primarily around Alaska and the Caribbean.
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History
Construction began October 3, 2005, and Norwegian Pearl was floated out of the Meyer Werft Shipyard covered building dock on October 15, 2006. She then spent a couple of days in Holland where workers and their families could spend some time on board.
On November 30, the ship stopped in Southampton, England, to celebrate her entry into service. She made her first voyage with paying passengers on December 2, from Southampton to Miami, Florida, where the ship was based for her first season. Rosie O'Donnell is Norwegian Pearl's godmother. The christening ceremony took place in Miami's Port of Miami on December 16, 2006.[4]
The first attempt of the ship's passage under a power line on the Ems River in Germany is claimed to have been the source for the massive power outage that affected first Germany and then all of Europe on late November 4, 2006.[5]
As with the rest of NCL's fleet, Norwegian Pearl utilizes the "Freestyle" cruising concept, which allows guest to dine in any number of restaurants, in casual attire, at times of their own choosing.
The Pearl was featured on the 2009 CNBC documentary Cruise Inc.: Big Money on the High Seas.[6]
Vessel class
Norwegian Pearl is the third of NCL's four Jewel-class ships. She was preceded by Norwegian Jewel in 2005, and Pride of Hawaii (now Norwegian Jade) in 2006. She was followed by Norwegian Gem in 2007. Each ship has unique amenities, but has a similar exterior and interior design.
Norwegian Pearl has a similar exterior appearance to NCL's Norwegian Star, which entered service in 2001, and Norwegian Dawn, which entered service in 2002. The interior design and amenities, however, are significantly different and merit Norwegian Pearl a Jewel-class designation.[7]
Current cruises
Norwegian Pearl sails Caribbean cruises out of Miami, and Alaska cruises out of Seattle depending on the time of year. The ship has Panamax dimensions, which make it possible for her to transit the Panama Canal while repositioning between the two ports.
Beginning in 2012 the Norwegian Pearl will be based out of New York. With cruises to Florida & the Bahamas, & new 12 Day Southern Caribbean cruises as well as three Two-Day Cruises.[8]
References
- ^ a b c d "Yard Summary". 2010-08-04. http://exchange.dnv.com/exchange/main.aspx?extool=vessel&subview=yard&vesselid=26307. Retrieved 2010-08-04.
- ^ http://www.meyerwerft.de/page.asp?lang=e&main=3&subs=0&did=909
- ^ a b "Machinery Summary". 2010-08-04. http://exchange.dnv.com/exchange/main.aspx?extool=vessel&subview=machinerysummary&vesselid=26307. Retrieved 2010-08-04.
- ^ http://www.ncl.com/nclweb/pressroom/pressRelease.html?storyCode=PR_102706
- ^ "Bid to overhaul Europe power grid". BBC News. November 5, 2006. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/6117880.stm. Retrieved May 20, 2010.
- ^ "CNBC.com - Cruise Inc.: Big Money on the High Seas - Official Site". http://www.cnbc.com/id/29139914/. Retrieved 05-18-2011.
- ^ "Building Boom Ushers in New Class System". Cruise Travel. Jan 01, 2001. http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G1-69057387.html. Retrieved 2007-10-06.
- ^ "Most Popular". USA Today. http://travel.usatoday.com/cruises/post/2011/03/norwegian-cruise-line-pearl-new-york-jewel-caribbean-ship-gem/145572/1?csp=34travel.
External links
Norwegian Cruise Line fleet Leo class Sky class America class Libra class Jewel class Epic class Breakaway class Norwegian Breakaway (2013) • Norwegian Getaway (2014)Categories:- Cruise ships
- Ships of Norwegian Cruise Line
- Ships built in Papenburg
- 2006 ships
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