Showing posts with label Norwegian Encore. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Norwegian Encore. Show all posts

Tuesday, October 1, 2019

Norwegian Encore Down the River

Norwegian Encore has arrived at Eemshaven at the completion of its river conveyance from Meyer Werft in Papenburg. The ship is now ready for its sea trials in the North Sea.

The complete story appeared in the October 1 edition of Cruise News Daily. 

Monday, August 19, 2019

Norwegian Encore Makes Its Debut at Meyer Werft

Norwegian Encore made its debut at the Meyer shipyard in Papenburg Saturday when it was floated out of their giant covered building dock.

   A float out at a shipyard is always a big event, but it's a bit more dramatic at Meyer Werft. At other yards it's a big deal because it's the first time the ship has ever touched water. Then a day later or so, the ship is actually floated (and towed) out. It's been built in full view of everyone. The big deal in the float out is basically symbolic.

   At Meyer, the ship and/or pieces of it have been floating for some time because of the way vessels and pieces of them have to be moved around in covered building dock. It's been somewhat visible in photos and on the webcam, but because of the close quarters, it's impossible to really see the whole ship. Where the drama comes in at the float out, it's usually the first time the public has seen the entire ship, and it's usually dramatic.

   In the case of Norwegian Encore, it's colorful. This time the line has gone with a bright geometric pattern for the hull art rather than the whimsical sea creatures in blues and greens of late. There are photos below.

The complete story appeared in the August 19 edition of Cruise News Daily.



Photos courtesy of Meyer Werft. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without express permission. 

Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Other Things You'll Want to Know - June 12, 2019

CND subscribers also read about:
  • A coming restaurant aboard Norwegian Encore
  • A different type of medevac from Island Princess
  • All about how Princess' new Medallion Net works


Wednesday, November 28, 2018

And Now for an Encore

Meyer Werft laid the keel today for Norwegian Encore at their Papenburg yard starting the actual assembly of the 169,145-ton vessel which will debut in November 2019.

The first block, which was actually designated as block #3, was lowered into place in Meyer's covered building dock #2. The block is 65 feet long, 132.5 feet wide and weighs 558 tons.

Norwegian also used the occasion to announce entertainment and several features which will be on the ship.

The complete story appeared in the November 28 edition of Cruise News Daily.

Norwegian Encore keel laying. Note the festive holiday decorations on the block.
Photo courtesy of Meyer Werft. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without express permission.

Thursday, March 22, 2018

Other Things You'll Want to Know - March 22, 2018

CND subscribers also read about:
  • Norwegian Cruise Line opening bookings for Norwegian Encore's inaugural season beginning in November 2019.
  • MSC launched a new partnership with Michelin-starred chef Ramon Freixa for the Spanish chef to develop menu items and tapas which will be available across the fleet. 
  • Carnival Australia revealed the initial itineraries and opened bookings for Carnival Splendor when it is transferred "Down Under" in November 2019. It will initially be based in Sydney. 
Details appeared in the March 22 edition of Cruise News Daily.