NORWEGIAN GETAWAY Floated Out
On November 2, under gray skies, NORWEGIAN GETAWAY was floated out of Meyer Weft’s covered building dock in Papenburg, Germany.
The 146,600-ton ship, sister to NORWEGIAN BREAKAWAY, has been under construction since the keel was laid in November 2012. Mid afternoon on a Saturday, the new 4,000-passenger ship departed building dock II, bow first. Her hull sports artwork designed by Miami artist David “LEBO” Le Batard, featuring a mermaid holding the sun above the waves.
The ship’s float out represents a major milestone in the NORWEGIAN GETAWAY’s construction as she moves into the final phase, with delivery planned on January 10, 2014.
From the press release:
“Hats off once again to the team at MEYER WERFT for building an absolutely spectacular vessel in record time,” said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line’s chief executive officer. “We are now in the home stretch and looking forward to the launch of Miami’s ultimate ship.”
“This new vessel, built in merely 12 months, is one of the largest and most technologically advanced ships in the world,” said Bernard Meyer, Managing Partner of MEYER WERFT. “We are thrilled to see her leaving the building dock and getting ready for her sea trials.”
NORWEGIAN GETAWAY has an overall length of 324 meters, and is 39.70 meters wide. He conveyance down the River Ems is expected in mid November.
Following the ship’s inaugural events in Europe, New York and Miami, NORWEGIAN GETAWAY will sail on seven-day Eastern Caribbean cruises departing every Saturday from Miami beginning on February 8, 2014.
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Absolutely every inch of the vessel seems to be utilized to the maximum to bring in the “maximum.”
There is literally no bow or stern–just superstructure galore! This is not a ship–it is a top-heavy apartment at sea, complete with colorful graffiti on its “walls.”
Never was there a more appropriately-named vessel.
GETAWAY indeed.
In 20 years time (if she last that long) when she goes to Alang i’ll bet there aint not tears shed or anyone saying she should be ‘saved’ unlike Real Ships… namely the Beautiful QE2.
Getaway very aptly named, I agree.
I’ve seen better looking low income housing than this…
Can’t wait to cruise on this Beautifu ship…
Joni, I’m guessing that you have a huge sense of irony…..