By
Rebecca Gibson |
Norwegian Cruise Line has signed a new, four-year berthing agreement with the Port of New Orleans with three one-year options.
The agreement will keep at least one Norwegian cruise ship sailing seasonally from New Orleans until 2018, providing the line with the ability to extend the agreement to 2021.
“Our partners at Norwegian are a pleasure to work with and we are elated to sign a long-term agreement to retain the Norwegian brand in the Crescent City,” said Gary LaGrange, port president and CEO. “Norwegian has sailed from New Orleans since 2003 and we look forward to working closely with their team to ensure their success for many years to come.”
The agreement follows Norwegian Dawn’s maiden voyage to New Orleans on 21 November. From 23 November, the 2,340-passenger ship began sailing seven-day Western Caribbean itineraries from the Julia Street Cruise Terminal, calling at Cozumel, Mexico; Belize City, Belize; Roatan Bay Islands, Honduras; and Costa Maya, Mexico.
“We are pleased to continue our great relationship with the Port of New Orleans and look forward to cruising to the Caribbean from the exciting city of New Orleans for the next several years,” said Drew Madsen, Norwegian’s president and CEO. “Our guests love sailing from the Crescent City and we’re thrilled to have the beautiful Norwegian Dawn beginning her inaugural season here.”