NCL reveals hull design for last Breakaway-Plus ship
Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed the artwork for the hull of its fourth and final Breakaway-Plus class ship, Norwegian Encore.
The hull has been designed by award-winning Barcelona-based artist Eduardo Arranz-Bravo, who worked on the Olympic Games in his home city in 1992.
"We are well-known for our iconic hull designs and know that Arranz-Bravo’s lively design will complement the colorful destinations in the Caribbean that Norwegian Encore will visit when she debuts next year," said NCL CEO Frank Del Rio.
Encore, which will debut in Miami in November next year, is being built at Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany.
She will cruise out of Miami every Sunday and sail seven-day voyages to the Eastern Caribbean, beginning with her first journey on November 17, 2019.
More details on the ship’s design, accommodation, dining and onboard services and facilities will be shared in the coming months, said NCL.
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