Norwegian Bliss Sets Sail For Exclusive Preview Events In New York City, Miami, Los Angeles And Seattle

Norwegian Bliss Embarks On Her Inaugural Tour Before Her Official Christening Ceremony In Seattle, Washington on May 30, 2018

    

WHAT:      

After 18 months of production, Norwegian Cruise Line's newest and one of their most exciting ships, Norwegian Bliss, debuted in Europe on April 21, 2018 and is now on her way to the U.S. for arrival to New York City, New York on May 4.  Custom-built with amenities and entertainment for the ultimate cruise experience, Norwegian Bliss will feature many industry firsts, including the largest race track at sea, open-air laser tag course, new and innovative culinary offerings and award-winning Broadway entertainment. The ship will embark on her inaugural tour during the month of May with preview events taking place in New York City, Miami, Los Angeles and concluding with her official christening in Seattle, Washington on May 30.

       

WHEN/WHERE:

New York

Miami

Los Angeles

Seattle

4 & 5-May

10-May

25-May

30-May

8:30AM - 5PM

10:30AM - 3PM

1PM - 6PM

9:30AM - 6PM

Port of New York
Manhattan Cruise Terminal Berth 2, Pier 88
711 12th Avenue

PortMiami
Terminal B/C
1015 North America Way

World Cruise Center
Pacific Cruise Ship Terminals
Berth 92
100 Swinford Street, San Pedro

Port of Seattle

Pier 66
2711 Alaskan Way

 

WHO:



New York

Miami

Los Angeles

Seattle

Andy Stuart
President & CEO
Norwegian Cruise Line

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Elvis Duran
Z100 Radio Host and/or Morning Show Team
Norwegian Bliss Godfather/Family

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X

TBC 

Wyland
Marine Life Artist, Hull Artist


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Havana! Creative Team
Warren Carlyle, Tony Award-Winning Director & Choreographer

Ruben & Isabel Toledo, Designers

Albita, Grammy Award-Winning Singer

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 TBC

TBC

TBC

Alex Vega
Celebrity Car Guru and TV Personality


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x

 

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES*:
*Based upon availability   

  • New York City
    • Interview and photo opportunities with Norwegian Cruise Line executives and ship Godfather
    • Interviews with ¡HAVANA! creative team
    • Norwegian Bliss ship tours, including staterooms, largest race track at sea, innovative culinary offerings, etc.
  • Miami
    • Interviews and photo opportunities with Norwegian Cruise Line executives and ship Godfather Elvis Duran and The Morning Show cast
    • Interviews with maritime artist Wyland
    • Interviews with Alex Vega, host of the popular TV show, The Auto Firm, regarding the custom-designed race cars (2) he created for Norwegian Bliss
  • Los Angeles
    • Interview and photo opportunities with Norwegian Cruise Line executives
    • Dockside interviews with maritime artist Wyland
    • Interviews with Alex Vega, regarding The Auto Firm designed go kart
    • Norwegian Bliss ship tours, including staterooms, largest race track at sea, innovative culinary offerings, etc.
  • Seattle (Official Christening)
    • Interview and photo opportunities with Norwegian Cruise Line executives
    • Dockside interviews with maritime artist Wyland
    • Partake in the Christening ceremony entertainment festivities, limited availability

STORY ANGLES:

  • SHIP: Norwegian Bliss was custom-built for the ultimate cruising experience with two expansive observation lounges offering cruisers uninterrupted views of the natural beauty of the sea and shore throughout their journeys. First ship to be christened in Seattle and will homeport in the Emerald City for summer 2018.
  • ITINERARY: Norwegian Bliss will offer cruises to Alaska beginning June 2. She will spend her summer sailing seven-day cruises to Alaska, and fall season cruising to the Mexican Riviera from Los Angeles. In winter of 2018 she will sail to the Caribbean from Miami, and in the 2019 fall/winter season she will cruise from New York City to Florida and the Bahamas and Caribbean.
  • CULINARY: Guests will be able to dive into a culinary immersion of flavors with restaurants on board featuring all different types of cuisines from around the world including Italian, French, American, Mexican, Barbecue and more. Culinary firsts for the brand include an all-new traditional Texas smokehouse called Q, a full service Starbucks store, and Coco's – a chocolate and sweet treats shop.
  • ENTERTAINMENT: Continuing with Norwegian's commitment to offering unparalleled entertainment, Norwegian Bliss will feature Tony-Award® winning Broadway musical, Jersey Boys. Another first for the brand, Norwegian's entertainment team developed an original musical theater show - ¡HAVANA!, created and produced specifically for Norwegian Bliss. The creative group behind this Broadway-style show includes Tony Award®-winning director and choreographer Warren Carlyle, Cuban-American design duo Isabel and Ruben Toledo and features original songs by Cuban-American, Grammy-winning singer – Albita.
  • ART: Norwegian Bliss' hull has been designed by world premier marine life artist, Wyland, and will also feature the most comprehensive collection of art of any ship in the fleet.
  • Norwegian Cruise Line has a combined fleet of 16 ships with approximately 46,500 berths and offers itineraries to more than 250 destinations worldwide. For more information and images: click here

 

CONTACT:   

To confirm attendance, request an interview or images contact jina.michael@citizenrelations.com.


*Media must confirm attendance 72 hours in advance and will be required to present a government-issued photo ID to board

 

/PRNewswire -- April 26, 2018/

SOURCE Norwegian Cruise Line