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NewsNorway • 2011-06-29

Select the country and object's type Norwegian Epic to offer dual embarkation options in the Western Mediterranean next summer

Wiesbaden, June 28, 2011 – Norwegian Cruise Line recently announced that a second embarkation option has been added to Norwegian Epic’s seven-night Western Mediterranean itinerary sailings from April 29, 2012 through October 10, 2012. Guests will have the flexibility to begin their cruise vacation in either Barcelona, Spain or in Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy, where a limited amount of staterooms will now be available for booking. A full range of staterooms will be offered including standard accommodation as well as the two-bedroom Courtyard Family Villas, Courtyard Penthouses, Spa Suites and Studios.

The alternative seven-night cruise will start in Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy and call on Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy; Nice (Villefranche), France; Provence (Marseille), France; Barcelona, Spain and Naples, Italy as well as include a relaxing day at sea. The Rome embarkation cruises are available from 649 Euro per person, based on double occupancy, and will give guests the convenience of selecting an embarkation port that works best for their vacation.

The 4.100-passenger Norwegian Epic is home to world-class entertainment, such as Blue Man Group and Cirque Dreams® and Dinner, and also offers the next generation of Freestyle dining with 21 dining options on board. The ship offers a range of amenities including the first ice bar at sea, an expansive Aqua Park, rappelling and rock wall, casino, spa and fitness center.

About Norwegian Cruise Line

NCL Corporation Ltd. is an internationally operating cruise line headquartered in Miami, Florida. NCL (Bahamas) Ltd., Wiesbaden Office is the responsible branch office for the Continental European market.

Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 44-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which has revolutionized the industry by allowing guests more freedom and flexibility.

Today, Norwegian Cruise Line has 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing the guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels on order for delivery in spring 2013 and spring 2014.

Norwegian’s largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010. Three of its modern Freestyle Cruising ships are deployed in Europe in the 2011/12 season; in the 2012/13 season with the largest European deployment in company history, the cruise line will have four ships sailing in European waters. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, Second City® Comedy Troupe, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, Gibson Guitar, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams® & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.

In October 2010, the cruise line received the World Travel Award as “Europe’s Leading Cruise Line” for the third year running.

High resolution, downloadable images are available at www.ncl.eu/pressroom

For more information on the new Norwegian Epic visit http://www.epic.ncl.eu

Further information and bookings in travel agencies or at:

NCL (Bahamas) Ltd., Wiesbaden Office

Continental Europe Branch

Kreuzberger Ring 68, 65205 Wiesbaden, Germany

In Europe toll free: Tel.: 00800 03 10 21 21; Fax: 00800 03 10 21 22

From France: Tel: +49 1805 62 55 27 (€ 0,14/min from landline network)

E-mail: reservations@ncl.com

Internet: www.ncl.eu

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