There is nothing more wonderful then being on a cruise, looking out in the open seas and breathing in the fresh briny ocean air…, it is an unforgettable experience, one everyone should really try out….

And well, since a brand new ship has just began sailing, why not check it out…

Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest and most innovative ship sailed into Singapore waters, the first port of call in Asia for the brand new ship after leaving the shipyard in Germany where she was completed in April 2017.

Norwegian Joy, one of the largest cruise ships ever built, is on her way to Hong Kong and then Shanghai, which together with Tianjin near Beijing will be her homeports when she commences operations at the end of June.

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“The launch of the Norwegian Joy cruise ship reiterates our strong commitment to the Asia-Pacific region, and is designed to be appealing to Asian guests,’ said Steve Odell, Senior Vice President and Managing Director Asia Pacific of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), which operates Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas brands.

Norwegian Joy is a 167,725-ton Breakaway Class vessel which was engineered at Meyer Werft in Germany and accommodates up to 3,883 guests. This makes it the fourth largest cruise ship in the world.

Norwegian Joy offers what is possibly the most extensive range of restaurants ever offered on any cruise ship. With 28 different food and beverage outlets on board, guests can indulge in a wide variety of cuisines from Chinese hot pot, to sophisticated French haute cuisine, the freshest Japanese sushi to highest quality American steaks and burgers.

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Guests will have endless entertainment options during their cruise experience. Norwegian Joy has launched the first ever racetrack at sea. The two-level competitive racetrack is located on the top deck of the ship, where guests may take rides in electric go-carts. The ship also includes an open-air laser tag course, thrilling simulator rides and interactive video walls at the Galaxy Pavilion as well as hover craft bumper cars, a state-of-the-art racing simulator and two multi-story waterslides

The ship will be offering year-round short itineraries, ideal for Asian guests looking for a quick getaway, usually of 3 to 5 days.

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Norwegian Joy includes the cruise line’s signature The Haven by Norwegian®, an exclusive, ship-within-a-ship premium accommodation complex with its own private club facilities, staterooms designed specifically for families travelling together featuring a multitude of inter-connecting rooms, as well as an array of mini-suite, balcony, ocean view and interior staterooms.

To book cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line, call +852 2165 6000 (English, Cantonese and Mandarin assistance) contact your preferred travel professional or visit ncl.com.