Norwegian Pearl
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| History | |
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| Name | Norwegian Pearl |
| Owner | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Port of registry | Nassau,  Bahamas |
| Ordered | 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 |
| Identification |
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| Status | In service |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Jewel-class cruise ship |
| Tonnage | 93,530 GT |
| Length | 965 ft (294.13 m) |
| Beam | 106 ft (32.31 m) |
| Draft | 27 ft (8.23 m) |
| Decks | 15 |
| Installed power | 5 × MAN 12V48/60B[3] |
| Propulsion | |
| Speed | 25 knots (46 km/h; 29 mph) |
| Capacity | 2,394 passengers |
| Crew | 1,099 |
Norwegian Pearl is a Jewel class cruise ship of Norwegian Cruise Line, launched in 2006, sailing itineraries primarily around Alaska and the Caribbean.
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 the Netherlands 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.
Norwegian Pearl was featured on the 2009 CNBC documentary Cruise Inc.: Big Money on the High Seas.[6]
Norwegian Pearl was used by KISS for their annual KISS Kruise 2 in 2012 & KISS Kruise 3 in 2013.
In March 2014, American rock band Paramore embarked on a special three-day event entitled "Parahoy!". The event saw fans embark on a cruise with the band members and featured activities and 2 concerts.
In Feb 2015, this ship was used for the annual "Shiprocked" cruise headlining Limp Bizkit, Black Label Society, Buckcherry, and a pre-party Headlined by Chevelle. Many other artists and events took place during the cruise both on the ship and on the private island of Great Stirrup Cay.
The entire Impractical Jokers episode "Cruisin' for a Bruisin'" including all of the challenges and a double punishment of Murr and Joe were filmed on board the Norwegian Pearl . The episode aired on May 7, 2015.
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 Dawn-class ships; 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
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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.[8]
It was unofficially announced that the Norwegian Pearl will not be going to New York, and instead will remain in Miami, while the Norwegian Jewel will stay in New York.[8]
From Early May to late September, the Norwegian Pearl does a one-week cruise to Alaska.[9] In the fall/winter, Norwegian Pearl cruises around Panama, the Caribbean, and Miami.[10]
References
- ^ a b c d "Norwegian Pearl (26307)". Vessel Register for DNV. DNV. Retrieved 2010-08-04.
- ^ http://www.meyerwerft.de/page.asp?lang=e&main=3&subs=0&did=909
- ^ a b "Norwegian Pearl (26307)". Vessel Register for DNV. DNV. 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. Retrieved May 20, 2010.
- ^ "CNBC.com - Cruise Inc.: Big Money on the High Seas - Official Site". Retrieved 2011-05-18.
- ^ "Building Boom Ushers in New Class System". Cruise Travel. Jan 1, 2001. Retrieved 2007-10-06.
- ^ a b http://www2.ncl.com/cruise-ship/pearl/vacations#tab_detail
- ^ "7-Day Glacier Bay, Roundtrip Seattle | Dates | Norwegian Cruise Line". www.ncl.com. Retrieved 2016-05-22.
- ^ "Cruise Results | Norwegian Cruise Line". www.ncl.com. Retrieved 2016-05-22.
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