In this pictorial, we present some of the cruise ships that have been seen over the years in New York harbor. This page focuses on the ships of Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL).
Left: Norwegian's most famous ship - - SS Norway. She visited New York on several occasions, including as a port of call on transatlantic repositionings. Of course, she was a regular visitor to New York when she was the SS France.
Below: Norwegian's Westward sharing Pier 90 with another legendary ocean liner, the Queen Elizabeth 2. |
Left and below: Norwegian Dawn was the first modern cruise ship to be based in New York year-round.
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Norwegian Spirit spent several seasons in New York, often running in tandem with other Norwegian ships.
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Norwegian Gem came to New York shortly after entering service and became Norwegian's primary New York-based ship. A very popular ship, she continued in New York even after larger NCL ships were deployed to New York. (See a video of Gem arriving and departing from New York)
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Gem's sister ship Norwegian Jewel also sailed from New York for several seasons.
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Norwegian Star spent a summer in New York.
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Norwegian Epic has never been based in New York. However, in her inaugural year she came to New York for her official naming ceremony.
With New York artist Peter Max's painting of the Statue of Liberty on her bow, Norwegian Breakaway was designed for New York. She was Norwegian's primary New York ship from the time she entered service in 2013 until 2018. (See a video of Breakaway sailing from New York).
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Breakaway's sister Norwegian Getaway came to New York for a special event and Superbowl party.
Norwegian Escape took up residence in New York in 2018.
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Cruise ship photo feature - - New York Cruise Ships - - Norwegian Cruise Line