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People may get a little heftier as they grow older - but ships? This
one, like her identical sister, the Norwegian Dream, did! Born as a 39,000-tonner
in 1993, the "Wind" gained over 11 thousand gross tons when a
130-foot section was fitted to her midship in 1998. The procedure worked
marvels - she gained twelve comfortable, balconied suites and scores of
new staterooms; two more whirlpools; another restaurant; a larger casino
and a more streamlined look to boot!
A few years later NCL converted their fleet to accommodate their new, multi-choice,
flexible dining program (they call it "Freestyle Dining") and
the Norwegian Wind gained more restaurants, bars and lounges than ever before.
The additions and changes make for a very comfortable ship, especially suited
for the longer - seven days or more - itineraries NCL has granted her.
With the continual updates and refinements, the Norwegian Wind offers a
surprising variety of public venues and facilities (read: choices!) for
her size:
Shipboard:
- Six restaurants. Choose from two "main" dining rooms,
a French bistro, an Italian Trattoria, a sports bar/grill and a pizzeria.
- Ten bars and lounges. A main show lounge, an observatory lounge,
a piano lounge, a nightclub, a coffee bar, plus a sports bar and four
more!
- 24-hour fitness center. If you love to pump iron at 4am, this
ship is ready! Plus, there's a basketball/volleyball court, golf net,
jogging and walking track and full service salon/spa!
- Kid's facilities. NCL never forgets the little ones! Their
"Kid's Crew" program features four age-specific areas and
activities for kids 2 to 17.
- Shopping galleria, conference center, and library/card room.
There's also a comfortable Internet café (not just a hallway
with computers) and an ice cream bar, too.
- Around-the-ship promenade. Always a nice touch, though often
missing on even the largest cruise ships today.
- A "singles" stateroom. Another rarity today, the
Norwegian Wind offers one (just one!) cabin outfitted for single travelers.
Despite the growth of the Norwegian Wind - or perhaps because of it - the
ship presents a sometimes confusing deck layout with ramps and bulkheads
throughout. The main show lounge and a restaurant occupy unusual locations
and there's no atrium to "hub" the ship. These minor shortcomings
aside, the Norwegian Wind makes for a very comfortable cruise environment.
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Recommended for:
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- Active, young-hearted passengers of all ages
- First time cruisers
- Passengers looking for an unstructured cruise atmosphere
- Cruisers looking for new, longer itinerary choices
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- Passengers who prefer a traditional cruising environment
- Cruise vacationers looking for ultra-sophistication and uncompromising
service levels
- Passengers who prefer "mega-liners" with giant atriums,
multi-level show lounges and dining venues
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ShipShopper Index™:
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Year Built:
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1993
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Size Category:
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Medium (50,760)
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Passengers:
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1,748
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"Elbowroom" Factor:
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Snug
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Outside Cabins:
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76%
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Balcony Cabins:
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7%
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Sister Ships:
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Norwegian Dream (1992)
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Length:
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754 feet
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Width:
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94 feet
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Crew:
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614
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Bahamas |
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