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Norway
Originally built in 1962 as the S/S France, this ship was the pride of the Grande Nation until it was laid up in 1974. Purchased by Norwegian Cruise Line in 1979, the grand liner was turned into cruising's very first superliner by Germany's Lloyd Werft shipyard. The same shipyard furhter enlarged the ship in 1990 and last refurbished her in late 2001. Still a magnificent vessel today, the Norway has many loyal fans who prefer her over the newer ships.
| Operator: Norwegian Cruise Line | Capacity (double occupancy): 2,032 |
| Builder: Chantiers de l'Atlantique | Full Capacity: 2,370 |
| Inaugurated: 1962 | Space Ratio: 37.4 / 32.1 |
| Gross Tonnage: 76,049 gt | Crew: 920 |
| Length: 1,036 ft. / 316 m | Berlitz® Rating: ***+ |
Feature Reviews
(Comprehensive reviews by our Contributing Editors)
Tom & Mary Milano, Sept. 11th, 1999; Eastern Caribbean
Raoul Fiebig, June 19th, 1999; Norwegian Fjords
Cruise Reviews
(Click on the review you are interested in reading)
Helene Sell, March 9th,
2003; Eastern Caribbean
Larry Angell, February
16th, 2003; Eastern Caribbean
Vincent Clay Parker,
January 19th, 2003;
Eastern Caribbean
Peter
Turner, January 4th, 2003;
Southern Caribbean
Melissa Jacklovich,
December 29th, 2002;
Eastern Caribbean
Paul Bjorlin,
December 29th, 2002;
Southern Caribbean
Brian Harr,
December 22nd, 2002; Eastern Caribbean
Brian Lashchuk, December
1st, 2003; Eastern Caribbean
JRL, December
1st, 2002; Eastern Caribbean
Rochelle, December 1st,
2002; Eastern Caribbean
Peter Easley,
August 26th, 2002; Eastern Caribbean
Mini Reviews
(Short Reviews You Might Like to Read)
Greg Hartman,
February 2nd, 2003; Eastern Caribbean
Sandra Stickney,
January 19th, 2003;
Eastern Caribbean
Marsha R. Young,
November 17th, 2002; Eastern Caribbean
Excerpt From NCL's Web Site About the Norway
Rediscover the Glory Days of Cruising! She was born into the grand era of ocean liners as the S/S France, one of the most beautiful and graceful vessels ever built and the last of the grand French cruise liners. Now re-christened the S/S Norway and refurbished to her original splendor, she offers a cruise experience that can take you back to the golden era of grand passenger liners, a time when guests expected, as a matter of course, impeccable service, meticulous attention to detail, and cuisine served with the flourish and grace of the finest restaurants in Europe.
