Norwegian Jade, the first Norwegian Cruise Line ship to depart from Britain left Southampton last week with almost 1,600 passengers on board.
Norwegian Jade embarked on a two-week Mediterranean inaugural cruise from the south coast port. Last Friday agents and journalists were invited on board to celebrate the launch of the NCL 2008/09 brochure which features nine new cruise itineraries in Europe, Alaska, Hawaii,the Caribbean and South American.
Sally Jones and Carol Donnarumma of Ocean World Travel;
Ali Hills (centre), NCL
Plaques and Keys Ceremony:
Captain Tommy Stensrud with the Mayor of Southampton
Steven Park, NCL
Waikkiki pool: Debbie Butler, Davis World Travel;
Sarah Hartley, NCL; Bev Pulkford, Success Tours
Waikkiki pool: L-R Nick Wilkinson, NCL;
Gary Llloyd, Travelsphere; Phil Nuttal, The Cruise Village