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April 24, 2008 –
Today at Aker Yards in
France, NCL
Corporation revealed the cruise industry’s most innovative
living space at sea – New Wave Staterooms by NCL. Designed for
its next generation of Freestyle Cruising ships, F3, the New
Wave standard, New Wave balcony and New Wave deluxe staterooms
represent a giant leap forward in cruise ship accommodations
with a completely fresh take on bathroom design, contemporary
curved architecture and open living space.
“From the introduction of the first Caribbean cruise more than
41 years ago to the launch of Freestyle Cruising in 2000 and
beyond, NCL has always blazed a trail of innovation,” said Colin
Veitch, NCL’s president and CEO. “We have thrown away the rule
book with the design of F3 and today are revealing the very
first element with our New Wave staterooms. Gone are the
regimented typical designs and in place are sleek staterooms
that are totally outside the box, designed for the needs of
tomorrow’s guests.”
The New Wave staterooms most distinctive design element is its
curved walls and lines creating a modern and chic experience.
NCL has maximized the living space with a bathroom that is
completely unique with a separate shower stall, separate water
closet and a modern vanity top sink. The staterooms feature a
sophisticated earth-tone palette accented with a splash of color
and rich, dark wood. Concealed contour LED lighting and back-lit
domed ceilings set a relaxing vibe.
All the amenities and comforts of NCL’s Freestyle
2.0 enhancements are included with upgraded bedding, linens and
towels, Euro pillows, Elemis bathroom products and MP3
connectivity upon request. Balcony and deluxe staterooms have
bathrobes, a customized fruit menu, a fresh-baked cookie at turn
down on the last night of cruise, an escort to the stateroom on
embarkation day, priority restaurant reservation and reception
hotlines and special color keycard for ship-wide
recognition.
“Today’s announcement is just the first chapter in a series of
innovations we will be revealing about our new F3 ships leading
up to their launch in 2010,” Veitch said. “These ships will
further deconstruct the traditional cruise ship experience with
innovations in design, accommodations, luxury and entertainment
to create a cutting-edge resort vacation experience unlike any
other at sea.”
Further design details of the New Wave staterooms include:
New Wave
Deluxe:
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A bathroom that’s “outside the box,” including:
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Separate water closet
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Separate vanity top sink within the room
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Separate bathtub and shower or luxurious shower
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Unique curved walls
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Concealed contour LED lighting
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Back-lit domed ceiling
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Comfortable seating area
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Flat-screen TV
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Mini-Bar
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Balcony
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Expanded living space
New Wave Balcony:
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A bathroom that’s “outside the box,” including:
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Separate water closet
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Separate vanity top sink within the room
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Separate shower stall
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Unique curved walls
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Concealed contour LED lighting
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Back-lit domed ceiling
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Comfortable seating area
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Flat-screen TV
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Mini-Bar
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Balcony
New Wave Standard:
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A bathroom that’s “outside the box,” including:
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Separate water closet
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Separate vanity top sink within the room
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Separate shower stall
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Concealed contour LED lighting
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Most inside staterooms feature the back-lit domed ceiling
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Flat-screen TV
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Mini-Bar
The two 150,000-ton F3 ships will each total 4,200
passenger berths, representing the largest ships in NCL's
fleet. The new ship design will offer 60 percent more guest
space than NCL's largest ships to date, which will be used to
provide guests an even wider range of on-board activities,
amenities and stateroom options. The ships' cabin mix will be
the richest of any NCL ship with 100 percent of outside
staterooms featuring private balconies. In total, each ship will
have 1,415 balcony staterooms.
More details about the F3 ships including other
innovative accommodations, public spaces, dining,
entertainment/nightlife, cutting-edge technology and casino will
be announced leading up to the launch of the first F3 ship in
2010.
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