Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., a leading global cruise
company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises
and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands, today unveiled the design of
the new and dedicated Norwegian Cruise Line terminal at
PortMiami. The terminal at PortMiami represents the continued
relationship and strong ties between Norwegian and Miami, which has
been the company’s home since its launch in 1966. Pending the
final approval by the Miami-Dade County Board of County
Commissioners, the project will commence in May 2018, and is
scheduled for completion by the fall of 2019, as Norwegian Encore,
the newest ship of the Breakaway Plus class, makes her debut in
Miami with seasonal cruises to the Caribbean.
“Norwegian has been sailing from Miami for over
fifty years, longer than any other cruise line, and we are honored
to be partnering with PortMiami and Miami-Dade County to construct
an iconic terminal that will contribute to Miami's world famous
skyline and strengthen its position as the Cruise Capital of the
World,” said Frank Del Rio, president and chief executive officer
of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. “This terminal marks
the latest step in our continual efforts to strengthen our presence
in strategic home ports around the world. We look forward to
welcoming Norwegian Encore and the thousands of guests sailing on
Norwegian Cruise Line and her sister brands to this
state-of-the-art terminal.”
Norwegian is widely recognized for introducing
modern-day cruising more than 50 years ago, by transforming a
common means of transportation to a new style of vacation with its
first Caribbean voyages out of the port of Miami and launching the
city’s status as the “cruising capital of the world.” As a result
of the continued relationship, Miami-Dade County will invest $100
million to build a new terminal dedicated to Norwegian
Cruise Line, with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
augmenting the county’s allocated funds with its own contribution
to PortMiami, as was unveiled today at a press conference held at
the 2018 Seatrade Cruise Global exhibition.
“Investing in PortMiami's infrastructure
positions Miami as a global destination for visitors," said
Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez. "The construction
of a new cruise terminal with the capacity to berth an additional
5,000-passenger cruise ship represents thousands of jobs and
increased opportunities for our community. We are grateful for
Norwegian Cruise Line's continued partnership.”
"PortMiami is proud to be recognized as the
Cruise Capital of the World, welcoming more passengers than any
other port in the world," said Chairwoman of the Miami-Dade County
Economic Development and Tourism Committee Rebeca Sosa.
"Norwegian Cruise Line's partnership is a big win for the
growth and expansion of tourism in Miami-Dade County. We are
honored by our partner's commitment to PortMiami and Miami-Dade
County."
Globally recognized for their award-winning
designs and projects around the world, the Miami-based firm of
Bermello Ajamil & Partners Inc., was selected to design the new
terminal. The project will be constructed to LEED Silver
standards, focusing on innovation in design and terminal operation
to create a platform that will optimize energy performance, indoor
air quality, water efficiencies and maximize the use of local
materials and resources. After the press conference,
attendees were able to get a close-up look of the new terminal
through an interactive 3D virtual reality experience and model on
display.
“The new Norwegian terminal will set the
standard for passenger comfort and experience and will become an
iconic building on Miami’s waterfront, a true representation of the
role that Norwegian and PortMiami played as the pioneers of modern
cruising,” says Luis Ajamil, president and chief executive officer
of Bermello Ajamil & Partners, Inc.
The modern terminal draws its inspiration from a
nautilus, with its spiraled and multi-level façade, opening up to
grand ocean views. Once complete it will be the new “pearl”
of Miami, redefining the landscape of the city’s skyline.
Innovative lighting, inviting indoor and outdoor waiting areas and
other guest-centric elements will enhance the overall passenger
experience. At nearly 166,500 square feet, the debuting
Norwegian terminal will accommodate ships of up to 5,000
passengers, and feature new technology to support faster and more
efficient embarkation and disembarkation processes, as well as
expedited security screening and luggage check-in. A
dedicated lounge and service area will facilitate a warm and
welcoming sense of arrival for large groups and charters, and a new
parking garage, and valet parking area with direct access to the
terminal and lounge are also scheduled to be completed.
Norwegian Cruise Line maintains an ongoing
commitment to Miami, offering new and enhanced itineraries and
ships for guests to discover year round with the freedom and
flexibility they can only experience with Norwegian at sea.
For additional information or to book a cruise aboard one of
Norwegian’s newest ships, contact a travel professional, call
Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit www.ncl.com.
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About Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings
Ltd.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:NCLH)
is a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian
Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises
brands.With a combined fleet of 25 ships with approximately 50,400
berths, these brands offer itineraries to more than 450
destinations worldwide. The Company will introduce seven additional
ships through 2025, and has an option to introduce two additional
ships for delivery in 2026 and 2027.
Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise
travel with a 51-year history of breaking the boundaries of
traditional cruising. Most notably, Norwegian revolutionized
the cruise industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility
to design their ideal cruise vacation on their schedule with no set
dining times, a variety of entertainment options and no formal
dress codes. Today, Norwegian invites guests to enjoy a relaxed,
resort- style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most
contemporary ships at sea with a wide variety of accommodations
options, including The Haven by Norwegian®, a luxury enclave with
suites, private pool and dining, concierge service and personal
butlers. Norwegian Cruise Line sails around the globe, offering
guests the freedom and flexibility to explore the world on their
own time and experience up to 27 dining options, award-winning
entertainment, superior guest service and more across all of the
brand’s 15 ships.
Celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2018,
Oceania Cruises is the world’s leading culinary- and
destination-focused cruise line. The line’s six intimate and
luxurious ships which carry only 684 or 1,250 guests offer an
unrivaled vacation experience featuring the finest cuisine at sea
and destination-rich itineraries that span the globe. Expertly
crafted voyages aboard designer-inspired, intimate ships call on
more than 450 ports across Europe, Alaska, Asia, Africa, Australia,
New Zealand, New England-Canada, Bermuda, the Caribbean, Panama
Canal, Tahiti and the South Pacific and epic Around The World
Voyages that range from 180 to 200 days.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises offers the industry’s
most inclusive luxury experience aboard its all-suite fleet. Seven
Seas Mariner’s 2018 dry-dock refurbishment will conclude the line’s
$125 million refurbishment program to elevate the elegance of the
whole fleet to the standard set by Seven Seas Explorer. In early
2020, Regent will perfect luxury with the launch of Seven Seas
Splendor. A voyage with Regent Seven Seas Cruises includes
all-suite accommodations, round-trip air, highly personalized
service, exquisite cuisine, fine wines and spirits, unlimited
internet access, sightseeing excursions in every port, gratuities,
ground transfers and a pre-cruise hotel package for guests staying
in concierge-level suites and higher.
Bermello Ajamil & Partners
Inc.
Bermello Ajamil & Partners Inc. (B&A) is
a global Architecture, Engineering, Planning, Landscape
Architecture, Interior Design and Construction Services firm.
The firm operates on 6 continents from its offices in Florida, New
York, California and Denmark and is the most experienced and
respected firm in the cruise sector, developing master plans,
market studies, financial studies, tourism studies, and cruise
terminals. B&A has developed cruise facilities at all
major US ports, in Europe, Australia, Asia and the Middle
East.
About PortMiami
PortMiami is among America's busiest ports and
recognized across the globe as the Cruise Capital of the World and
Global Gateway. PortMiami contributes more than $41.4 billion
annually to Miami-Dade County and generates 324,000 direct,
indirect, and induced jobs. For more information please visit
www.portmiami.biz.
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Statements
Certain statements in this release constitute
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. federal
securities laws intended to qualify for the safe harbor from
liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical
facts contained in this release, including, without limitation,
those regarding our business strategy, financial position, results
of operations, plans, prospects and objectives of management for
future operations (including expected fleet additions, development
plans, objectives relating to our activities and expected
performance in new markets), are forward-looking statements. Many,
but not all, of these statements can be found by looking for words
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"seek," "will," "may," "forecast," "estimate," "intend," "future,"
and similar words. Forward-looking statements do not guarantee
future performance and may involve risks, uncertainties and other
factors which could cause our actual results, performance or
achievements to differ materially from the future results,
performance or achievements expressed or implied in those
forward-looking statements. Examples of these risks, uncertainties
and other factors include, but are not limited to the impact of:
adverse events impacting the security of travel, such as terrorist
acts, armed conflict and threats thereof, acts of piracy, and other
international events; adverse incidents involving cruise ships;
adverse general economic and related factors, such as fluctuating
or increasing levels of unemployment, underemployment and the
volatility of fuel prices, declines in the securities and real
estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease
the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence;
the spread of epidemics and viral outbreaks; our expansion into and
investments in new markets; the risks and increased costs
associated with operating internationally; breaches in data
security or other disturbances to our information technology and
other networks; changes in fuel prices and/or other cruise
operating costs; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates;
overcapacity in key markets or globally; the unavailability of
attractive port destinations; our indebtedness and restrictions in
the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our
flexibility in operating our business; the significant portion of
our assets pledged as collateral under our existing debt agreements
and the ability of our creditors to accelerate the repayment of our
indebtedness; volatility and disruptions in the global credit and
financial markets, which may adversely affect our ability to borrow
and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those
under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations,
insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; our
inability to recruit or retain qualified personnel or the loss of
key personnel; delays in our shipbuilding program and ship repairs,
maintenance and refurbishments; our reliance on third parties to
provide hotel management services to certain ships and certain
other services; future increases in the price of, or major changes
or reduction in, commercial airline services; amendments to our
collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other
employee relation issues; our inability to obtain adequate
insurance coverage; future changes relating to how external
distribution channels sell and market our cruises; pending or
threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions; our
ability to keep pace with developments in technology; seasonal
variations in passenger fare rates and occupancy levels at
different times of the year; changes involving the tax and
environmental regulatory regimes in which we operate; and other
factors set forth under "Risk Factors" in our most recently filed
Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent filings by the Company
with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The above examples are
not exhaustive and new risks emerge from time to time. Such
forward-looking statements are based on our current beliefs,
assumptions, expectations, estimates and projections regarding our
present and future business strategies and the environment in which
we expect to operate in the future. These forward-looking
statements speak only as of the date made. We expressly disclaim
any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or
revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein to
reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto or any
change of events, conditions or circumstances on which any such
statement was based, except as required by law.
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Media Contact |
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Stephanie Cardelle Martorell |
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