PRIDE OF AMERICA TO FEATURE RED, WHITE AND BLUE HULL ARTWORK
MIAMI - August 28, 2003 - Today, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) announced that America's first ocean-going U.S. Flagged cruise ship in nearly 50 years will feature a vibrant artistic interpretation of the Stars and Stripes combined with the United States' national bird - the Bald Eagle - on the hull of its new ship, Pride of America.
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The eagle artwork, splashed with stars and stripes in striking red, white and blue colors will run on both sides of the hull in a dynamic celebration of America.
"Pride of America signifies the Best of America and we wanted to celebrate the Stars and Stripes and the country's greatest American emblem the Bald Eagle," said Colin Veitch, NCL's president and CEO. "This artwork will certainly set the tone for the Best of America theme running throughout the Pride of America. Once our guests are inside, they will enjoy the diverse regions of America from Alaska to Texas to New Orleans to Washington, D.C and of course Hawaii."
The company will show the hull artwork, designed by Graphic Designer Keith Allan, for the first time to U.S. audiences in May of 2004 when the ship arrives in Boston.
NCL is continuing a trend it started with Norwegian Dawn last year in utilizing its hull as a canvas illustrating attributes of the ship.
Pride of America will sail under the company's new U.S. Flag brand - NCL America- with 100 percent U.S. officers and crew. She begins service next year in Hawaii in July 2004, offering seven-night inter-island cruises round trip from Honolulu.
Pride of America will feature the innovative attributes of NCL's newest Freestyle Cruising fleet. She features eight restaurants offering traditional dining experiences in two main restaurants plus multiple alternative dining venues, from formal to casual and 24-hour room service.
Pride of America Hull Artwork
With over 660 balcony staterooms, the ship offers the broadest range of family-friendly interconnecting cabins available at sea, state-of-the-art entertainment venues, three pools, extensive children's facilities, an abundance of spacious public rooms, and the largest dedicated meeting facilities at sea. All inspired by the diverse regions of America. The ship will also include several firsts for NCL including a Conservatory, a new category of Family Suites, Tennis Court and an Art Gallery.
About the Artist
Graphic designer Keith Allan was born in Mozambique, grew up in South Africa and began his career as a graphic designer in Johannesburg. Allan moved to London in 1996 to continue his career with SMC & Tillberg Design Group, world-renowned architects and interior design company who designed Pride of America. Allan, who did the hull artwork on Norwegian Dawn, has been instrumental in the design of Norwegian Star and several Star Cruises vessels, including the Superstar Leo and Superstar Virgo.
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