Norwegian Cruise Lines ran a competition with USA Today where cruisers were allowed to help name 2 new NCL ships. There were thousands of different names submitted. The 5 finalists for names were:
- Norwegian Bliss, first submitted by David Menker of Dallas, Texas
- Norwegian Breakaway, first submitted by Kim Powell of Lafayette, Louisiana
- Norwegian Escape, first submitted by Joseph Funigiello of Naples, Florida
- Norwegian Getaway, first submitted by Dennis Hultman of Vienna, Virginia
- Norwegian Journey, first submitted by Florence Pflaster of Carolina Shores, North Carolina
A lot of cruise fans have been talking about the names chosen. All of them aren't particularly that great. For instance; The Norwegian Getaway sounds like it's part of a hit and run chase, playing the part of the 'Getaway Ship.' (I can't believe they chose this!) The Norwegian Escape could be escaping form Jail. My favourite though happens to be the main one they chose, Norwegian Breakaway. When I heard the final names for the two new ships, I suddenly thought of the Nestle Chocolate Bar, 'BreakAway'.
NCL Chief Executive, Kevin Sheehan said 'the ships epitomise both our Freestyle Cruising philosophy and our belief that these ships will offer a true respite, whisking guests away from the everyday routine and delivering the ultimate cruise holiday.' Out of all of the mentioned names, I would have personally chosen Bliss and Journey. These names feel calm and relaxful. The other two sound rebellious and rather negative.
NCL Chief Executive, Kevin Sheehan said 'the ships epitomise both our Freestyle Cruising philosophy and our belief that these ships will offer a true respite, whisking guests away from the everyday routine and delivering the ultimate cruise holiday.' Out of all of the mentioned names, I would have personally chosen Bliss and Journey. These names feel calm and relaxful. The other two sound rebellious and rather negative.
My crumbly impression on NCL'S Breakaway class
Image: mikeyscruiseblog.com
