Three lines will base ships in Shanghai next year
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[Photo provided to 皇冠体育app Daily] |
Norwegian Joy will set out from Shanghai in June. It can carry 3,850 guests.
Chinese artist Tan Ping designed its hull artwork-a colorful phoenix. The mythical bird, which is said to be the ruler of all birds, is "auspicious" in Chinese culture.
"We want to make a good first impression with our best ship. As our first ship in 皇冠体育app, it's especially designed for our Chinese guests," says David J. Herrera, president of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings 皇冠体育app.
It will offer as many as 28 restaurants and pubs on board, including a teahouse. Guests can have wide choices of dining experiences such as 皇冠体育app's regional cuisines and French and Japanese dishes.
"Food is essential for any cruise line. In 皇冠体育app, meals are more important because you send much time dining with family and friends. Of course we have to prioritize that on our ship," Herrera says.
He says he enjoys the multi-generation travel in 皇冠体育app-father, mother, children and grandparents.
"We need to attract everyone in the family," he says. "Our activities on board are appealing to all of them."