On 2nd November the 145,655gt and 4,000 passenger capacity Norwegian Getaway emerged from Meyer Werft’s covered Building Dock II in Papenburg, Germany, where the ship has been under construction since November 2012. Beginning at approximately 15:30 local time, the 324 metre long and 39.70 metre wide ship, with her brightly coloured signature hull artwork designed by Miami artist David “LEBO” Le Batard, was floated out bow first. Following the float out, tests were carried out in the harbour and the ship was berthed alongside the yard’s outfitting pier. On 12th November the first crew members moved into their staterooms on board and began to familiarise themselves with the ship, readying her for guests.

The Norwegian Getaway’s conveyance down the river Ems towards the North Sea, where she will prove her seaworthiness, is scheduled for mid-November (weather permitting). Once this phase is complete the Norwegian Getaway is scheduled for delivery to NCL on 10th January 2014.