The crane lowered the block onto a "lucky coin" (below) that was struck for the occasion.
Norwegian Getaway will enter service on February 1, 2014 and be home ported at Miami.
Friday, November 2, 2012
Norwegian Getaway Construction Begins
Construction began on Norwegian Getaway on Tuesday (October 30, 2012) at the Meyer shipyard in Papenburg (Germany) when a crane lowered the first 530-ton block of the ship's keel into the yard's massive covered dry dock. It will be the first of 73 blocks that comprise the 146,600-gross registered ton vessel.
The crane lowered the block onto a "lucky coin" (below) that was struck for the occasion.
Norwegian Getaway will enter service on February 1, 2014 and be home ported at Miami.
The crane lowered the block onto a "lucky coin" (below) that was struck for the occasion.
Norwegian Getaway will enter service on February 1, 2014 and be home ported at Miami.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Let's Go to a Party!
In this video, Princess' VP of Entertainment, Martin Hall, talks about the Ultimate Deck Party aboard the new Royal Princess, and how it will make use of the special features of the top decks.
(Even if you're not interested in the deck party, the video has some stunning animation of Royal Princess at sea.)
(Even if you're not interested in the deck party, the video has some stunning animation of Royal Princess at sea.)
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Just Add Water
Last week we told you that the last piece of Norwegian Breakaway's hull had been put into place. On Sunday (October 21, 2012) Meyer Werft float up the ship for the first time in their covered building dock.
Once floating, the ship was then winched forward making room for another newbuild to be started behind it.
Photos courtesy of Meyer Werft.
Once floating, the ship was then winched forward making room for another newbuild to be started behind it.
Photos courtesy of Meyer Werft.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Norwegian Breakaway Passes Two Construction Milestones
Norwegian Breakaway, under construction at Meyer Werft in Papenburg (Germany), passed a second milestone this morning in as many days.
In the first photo below, taken yesterday, the bow section was lifted into place, completing the assembly of the ship's hull.
The bow, known to the yard as Block 73, weighed 361 tons and took only 30 minutes to lift into place. The block measured 72 feet long, 101 feet wide and more than 39 feet high. Despite the weight, the process of lifting the bow into place took only about 30 minutes.
That was followed up this morning by another milestone when the last block of the superstructure was put into place. (below)
This is the most forward block of the superstructure that contains the navigational bridge, ports of the spa (the salt room), suites and staterooms.
Norwegian Breakaway is scheduled to enter service in April 2013.
In the first photo below, taken yesterday, the bow section was lifted into place, completing the assembly of the ship's hull.
The bow, known to the yard as Block 73, weighed 361 tons and took only 30 minutes to lift into place. The block measured 72 feet long, 101 feet wide and more than 39 feet high. Despite the weight, the process of lifting the bow into place took only about 30 minutes.
That was followed up this morning by another milestone when the last block of the superstructure was put into place. (below)
This is the most forward block of the superstructure that contains the navigational bridge, ports of the spa (the salt room), suites and staterooms.
Norwegian Breakaway is scheduled to enter service in April 2013.
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Video Shows Royal Princess' Top Deck Features
Princess seems to be taking the top deck of the new Royal Princess in a different direction than most other cruise lines. As they detail their top deck features in this video, you'll see the difference. While most ships are featuring activity, Royal Princess seems to be more about relaxation and enjoyment.
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