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Norwegian also recognized the following travel partners in five categories:

Congratulations to our top travel partners and to all our partners for their support and dedication to our brand, said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Lines chief executive officer. Our relationship with travel partners is at the core of all that we do and, through Partners First, we remain focused on continuously strengthening our commitment to the travel partner community."

As part of the award, World Travel Holdings receives the opportunity to sail in one of Norwegians luxurious 5,000 square-foot Garden Villas, the largest and most luxurious accommodations at sea, located in the exclusive Haven by Norwegian at the top of the ship on Norwegian Gem, Pearl, Jade and Jewel. All of the other winners will receive a cruise for two in a balcony stateroom on board Norwegian Epic, the companys most innovative ship to date.

To learn more about Norwegians Partners First initiatives, please visit http://www.partnersfirst.ncl.com.

About Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 46-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to Cruise Like a Norwegian on one of 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named Europes Leading Cruise Line by the World Travel Awards for the fifth consecutive year.

Norwegian Cruise Lines largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010 and has been named Best Overall Cruise Ship by the readers of Travel Weekly two years in a row and Best Ship for Sea Days by Cruise Critic. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, The Second City, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Cirque Dreams & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.

The Company has two 4,000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, under construction for delivery in April 2013 and January 2014, along with one larger Breakaway Plus vessel for delivery in Fall 2015. Known as New Yorks ship, Norwegian Breakaway will be the largest vessel to homeport year-round in the city, sailing to Bermuda for the summer beginning May 12, 2013. Norwegian Breakaways features include hull art by legendary artist Peter Max, seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Chef Geoffrey Zakarian, and fitness classes and a retrospective display from the ships iconic godmothers, the Rockettes. The entertainment lineup includes three Broadway shows: Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams & Dinner: Jungle Fantasy. Norwegian Getaway, the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami, will sail Eastern Caribbean voyages beginning in February 2014. Sailings for both vessels are now on sale.

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