MIAMI February 23, 2006 On Sunday, February 19, Pride of Hawaii was floated out of Meyer Werft's roofed building dock and is now berthed at the shipyard's outfitting pier where all remaining work will be completed. The 93,500-ton Pride of Hawaii, which is the sister ship to Norwegian Jewel, is scheduled to transit the river Ems passage to Emsehaven on March 11 where she will undergo sea trials March 15 through the 19th.

NCL America welcomes the new Pride of Hawai`i to its U.S. Flagged fleet in April 2006. She is the largest U.S. flagged passenger ship ever built, and joins Pride of Aloha and Pride of America offering seven-day, inter-island cruises visiting the beautiful 50th state's four main islands. Pride of Hawai`i departs Honolulu on Mondays and features the line's extremely popular itinerary with a full day in Hilo, Hawaii; two days in Kahului, Maui; a day in Kona, Hawaii and two days in Nawiliwili, Kauai.

Purpose built for NCL's signature Freestyle Cruising, Pride of Hawai`i features a vast array of accommodations including two luxurious Garden Villas with their own private gardens and sun decks, 10 Courtyard Villas sharing a private courtyard, pool and sundeck on deck 14, and a spectacular top-of-the-ship Owner's Suite. The ship features multiple lively public rooms, 10 restaurants and impressive onboard amenities.