MEYER WERFT is introducing their latest luxury cruise liner

Papenburg, July 8, 2005 - The Norwegian Jewel, the latest luxury cruise liner built at the MEYER WERFT in Papenburg for the Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) will be arriving in Hamburg on Monday, 11th July 2005 at approx. 07.00 a.m.

Already during the last week the detailed technical and nautical sea trial has been carried out successfully. Before the Norwegian Jewel will start her maiden voyage she will enter the dock "Elbe 17" at Blohm + Voss in Hamburg for her last inspection. The latest design of the podded drive which has already proven a success during conveyance of the vessel on the river Ems and sea trial will be inspected in the Hamburg dock by the manufacturer ABB, and if necessary final adjustments will be carried out.

The vessel is expected to stay in Hamburg until Thursday, 14th July 2005 before she is returning to Eemshaven (Netherlands). Besides training of the crew carried out by Norwegian Cruise Line and final completion of decoration and equipment (e.g. dishes, work of art like pictures and paintings) final inspections by the Owners and Classification Societies will be done.

Delivery of the luxury cruise liner to the Owners NCL (Miami) is scheduled for beginning of August.