ENTERED SERVICE:                                          August 2005

MAIDEN VOYAGE:                                            August 10, 2005

LENGTH:                                                        965 feet

BREADTH:                                                      106 feet

DRAFT:                                                          28 feet

SPEED:                                                          25.5 knots

TONNAGE:                                                      93,502 GRT

PROPULSION:                                                  Diesel electric

AUXILIARY POWER:                                          Diesel electric

GUEST DECKS:                                                15

GUEST CAPACITY:                                           2,376 double occupancy

CREW:                                                           1,185

 

AIR-CONDITIONING:                                       Vessel completely air-conditioned; each stateroom    equipped with individual thermostat controls.

 

TV/RADIO & TELEPHONE                                   Available in each stateroom. In cabin telephone

includes voice mail and speed dial.

 

CELL PHONE SERVICE                                     Cell phone service is available, guests are billed by the carrier to whom they subscribe at roaming rates set by that carrier.

 

REFRIGERATOR/SAFE:                                      Yes

 

ELECTRICAL CURRENT:                                     Outlets for 11OVAC 60-cycle U.S. current in all

                                                               staterooms 220V A.C. 60-cycle for lighting; public rooms,220V only.

 

DINING FACILITIES:                                    All restaurants offer Freestyle Cruising dining with open seating

 

Tsar's Palace:                                                Located on Deck 6;inspired by the grandeur of the palaces of St. Petersburg and the era of Russian Tsars, main restaurant offering a traditional dining experience; accommodates 552.

 

Azura:                                                          Located on Deck 6; a modern main restaurant, boutique hotel inspired, offering a traditional dining experience. Special features include pop art backlit in glass; accommodates 310.

 

Cagney's Steakhouse:                                     Located on Deck 13;traditional steakhouse from the 1930s with a choice of certified Angus Beef TM, veal, pork, Iamb, seafood and grilled chicken; accommodates 176

 

Chin Chin:                                                   Located on Deck 7; a taste of Asia: an elegant Thai/Japanese/Chinese complex, accommodates 158Also features a sushi and sashimi bar, a Sake Bar and a Teppanyaki (seats 32) room offering an interactive Japanese dining experience where food is prepared in front of guests; also offers Shabu Shabu, an entertaining cooking method where thin slices of beef are "Swished" back and forth in a pot of boiling broth at the dinner table and is very entertaining for guests.

 

A la carte pricing as per selected menu

 

Le Bistro:                                                      Located on Deck 6; NCL's signature restaurant; an upscale restaurant inspired by French icons, offering an a la carte menu of modern classical and classic French cuisine; accommodates 129.

 

Blue Lagoon:                                                  Located on Deck 8; open 24-hours; eatery featuring

hamburgers, fish and chips, pot pies and fast wok dishes; accommodates 94

  

Garden Cafe/ Kid's Cafe

& The Great Outdoors:                                     Located on Deck 12; buffet-style restaurant featuring

                                                                  "food action stations.” prepared-to-order omelets, waffles, fruit, soups, ethnic specialties and pasta; offers extensive and varied selections; accommodates 390. Includes a buffet for kids with small seats and tables; accommodates 40. Outdoor section of the Garden Cafe accommodates 255.

 

Moma’s Italian Kitchen:                                  Located on Deck 12; casual Italian restaurant serving pasts, pizza and other popular Italian fare; accommodate 94

 

Tango’s Tapas:                                              Located on Deck 8; Spanish Tapas restaurant.  Menu and bar with full selection of hot and cold Tapas dishes and authentic entertainment.

 

LOUNGES & BARS

 

Car Central:                                                  Located on Deck 6; a new concept for NCL – a “Bar Central” – featuring a martini bar, a champagne and wine bar, and a beer and whiskey pub all connected but with three distinct personalities.  Shakers Martini and Cocktail Bar: James Bond inspired bar featuring graphic and funkie images from the 60’s & 70’s; accommodates 48.  Magnums Champagne & Wine Bar; French art-deco Champagne Bar serving martini cocktails, caviar, pate de foie gras and, of course, champagne; accommodates 66.  Maltings Beer and Whisky Bar; contemporary bar/lounge with low seating and tables along with mood lighting that compliments the backlit artwork themed around famous whiskeys of the world; accommodates 40.

 

FYZZ Lounge & Bar                                          Located on Deck 7; nightclub and lounge offering live

                                                                   music and dancing with full sound and lighting capabilities; cabaret style entertainment offered; accommodates 187; Also includes three private Karaoke rooms.

 

The Spinnaker Lounge:                                    Located on deck 13;panoramic windows allowing sweeping views of the ocean with both a stage and a dance floor.  accommodates 360.

 

The Corona Cigar Club:                                    Located on Deck 6; Art Deco Cigar Club offering hand

                                                                   rolled cigars, cognacs and spirits; accommodates 11.

 

Java Café:                                                    Located in the Atrium on Deck 7; café serves frozen coffees, espresso, cappuccino, tea, pastries and cookies; accommodates 63.

 

Star bar:                                                       Located on deck 13; upscale cocktail lounge featuring a piano player; accommodates 56

 

Internet Cafe:                                              Located on Deck 7; computer terminals with Internet capabilities; accommodates 8; open 24- hours a day. Wi-Fi available through the ship.

                                               

 

Topsiders Bar                                                 Pool bar located on Deck 12

 

Sky High Bar:                                               Located on Deck 13; styled as a ballooning basket with sandbags, ropes and a rattan front; accommodates 97.

 

PUBLIC ROOMS/FACILITIES

The Crystal Atrium:                                        Reception, Concierge, Port & Cruise Consultant and Shore Excursions offices on Deck 7

 

Stardust Theater:                                          Located on Decks 5, 6 and 7; traditional European opera house-style; three decks high; accommodates 1,042.

 

 

Body Waves Fitness Center:                             Located on Deck 12; offering an extensive array of state-of-the-art exercise equipment; features an aerobics room offering spinning, Pilates, yoga, step classes and kick boxing.

 

Bora Bora Health Spa & Hair Salon:                  Located on Deck 12; fulI service spa with 20 treatment rooms- three are specifically designed for couples and a unisex beauty salon; barbering services available. Separate men and women's sauna, steam room, plunge bath and Jacuzzi. Also includes a unisex relaxation area that includes a Hydro bath and 6 thermal benches.

 

Sapphire Pool:                                               Located on Deck 12; main outdoor pool area with two swimming pools, featuring a water slide and four Jacuzzis; Cote d' Azur feel with terraced areas featuring chaise lounges for sunning, tables, chairs and beach umbrellas.   

 

Sports Deck:                                                Located on Deck 13; features two golf driving nets, shuffleboard, mini golf, oversized chess, volleyball/basketball court and paddle tennis.

 

Free Style Sun Deck:                                       Located on Deck 15

 

Promenade Deck                                             Located on Deck 7; one mile is 2.5 laps.

 

Sun Deck:                                                     Located on Deck 14

 

Club Underground                                           Located on Deck 12; modern New York subway themed teen disco; includes 5 computers; accommodates 74

 

Video Arcade:                                               Located on Deck 12; offers 35 of the latest video machines.

 

Splashdown Kids Club:                                   Located on Deck 12; Supervised facility for children; featuring a play gym, movie theatre with children’s movies, computer center and an arts and crafts area.

 

The Photo Gallery:                                          Located on dcek 7

 

The Galleria Shops:                                         Located on Deck 7; large department store covering more than 7000 sq. ft.; offers an extensive selection of souvenirs and brand name watches, jewelry and accessories as well as tax and duty free items including perfumes, alcohol and tobacco.

 

Art Gallery:                                                    Located on Deck 7.

 

Meeting Rooms:                                              Located on Deck 6; Three meeting rooms:

                                                                   Java Room: accommodates 20

                                                                   India Room: accommodates 20 – can be connected together to accommodate 72 classroom style;

                                                                   Congo Room: accommodates 20

 

The Library & Reading

/ Writing Room:                                              Located on Deck 12; accommodates 24

 

Jewel Club Casino:                                        Located on Deck 6, features Blackjack, Mini Baccarat, Roulette, Craps, Dice, Caribbean Stud Poker, Let-it-Ride, slot machines, VIP Card Room and Casino Bar.  Free gaming classes, Triple Play chip promotions, Blackjack and slot tournaments.

 

Card Room:                                                    Located on Deck 12; Accommodates 24

 

Lifestyles Room:                                         Located on Deck 12; used for enrichment courses, accommodates 34.

  

The Chapel:                                                  Located on Deck 13; accommodates 24                                 

 

Medical Center:                                              Located on Deck 4

 

Bridge Viewing Room:                                       Located on Deck 11.

 

FOR PASSENGERS WITH DISABILITIES:

 

Staterooms:                                                  Twenty-seven wheel chair accessible cabins, including suites; all feature collapsible shower stools mounted on shower walls; all toilets feature collapsible arm guards and lowered wash basin. Hearing-impaired kits are available to guests by request. Equipment in the staterooms feature: vibrating alarm clock, door beacon {light flashes when someone knocks on the door), television with closed caption decoders and fire alarm (flashing light).

 

All staterooms include permanently lit emergency lights in stateroom and bathroom.

 

All staterooms and elevators have Braille text.

 

Public Areas:                                                 There are dedicated wheel chair positions in the Stardust Theater on Deck 5.

 

Eleven wheelchair-accessible public toilets are located throughout the ship; including in the Spa, Deck 12 Forward.

 

The ship has an electrical hoist for access to the pools and Jacuzzis.

 

The ship welcomes all service animals. For example, visually impaired guests who sail with seeing-eye dogs will be provided a doggie box, which is changed daily by NCL personnel. Additionally, an NCL crewmember will tour the ship with the passenger on the first day to help them get their bearings.