Norwegian Selects Finalist Names for its Two New Ships

Norwegian Cruise Line has selected five finalist names in its “Norwegian’s Cruising for Names” contest .

The contest that sought names for the cruise line’s two new next generation Freestyle ships scheduled for delivery in April 2013 and April 2014 received a record-breaking 230,000 entries over the four-week entry period. The finalist names are (in alphabetical order):

Norwegian Bliss, first submitted by David Menker of Dallas, Texas;
Norwegian Breakaway, first submitted by Kimberly Powell of Lafayette, Louisiana;
Norwegian Escape, first submitted by Joseph Funigiello of Naples, Florida;
Norwegian Getaway, first submitted by Dennis Hultman of Vienna, Virginia;
Norwegian Journey, first submitted by Florence Pflaster of Carolina Shores, North Carolina.

“We received an overwhelmingly positive response to our naming contest, showing the passion and enthusiasm cruisers have for our new ships,” said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian’s chief executive officer. “We thank everyone who took the time to reflect on a name for our ships. It was very challenging to select just five finalists.”

The finalist names were selected by Norwegian because they reflect the innovation of the brand along with the freedom and flexibility of the line’s signature Freestyle Cruising and invoke the feeling that these ships provide a “break” at sea from the stress of everyday life.

The line will announce the two winning names from the five finalists on September 13, 2011. The winners will receive a trip for two to the first ship’s inaugural festivities, including the Christening Ceremony (date/location yet to be determined). The trip includes round-trip coach airfare for two, ground transportation, balcony stateroom accommodations (double occupancy), on-board meals, as well as government taxes and fees.

The contest entry period ran from July 18 to August 14, 2011. According to the official rules, the contestant who was the first in time (according to the date and time stamp on the online submission) to submit a specific name in accordance with the criteria was eligible to be considered as a finalist.

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