NCL To Expand Miami Headquarters in Airport Corporate Center

Miami - Diciembre 08, 2006 --- NCL Corporation today announced that its principal cruise business, Norwegian Cruise Line ("NCL"), has signed a major long-term renewal and expansion of its lease at its current headquarters in Airport Corporate Center, an 11-building office campus located in the Airport West/Doral section of Miami.

At this location since 1996, NCL currently leases a total of 208,737 square feet or approximately 20 percent of the Airport Corporate Center campus (including all of building 11 and almost 65 percent of building 10). With the expansion, NCL is leasing an additional 26,000 square feet, and securing expansion options over an additional 40,000 square feet.

"The Airport Corporate Center location has served us well over the last 10 years giving us the flexibility to become one of the largest employers and fastest growing companies in South Florida," said Colin Veitch, president and CEO of NCL Corporation. "Headquartered here in Miami since our founding 40 years ago, we remain committed to this vibrant city and to the more than 1,200 NCL team members based here."

Over the next 24 to 36 months, the company plans to renovate its current space, including the addition of a cafeteria, gym and conference facility.

"The refurbished space will provide a smoother, more efficient operation and will facilitate NCL’s continued growth," Veitch added.

NCL Corporation Ltd. is an innovative cruise company headquartered in Miami, Florida, with a fleet of 15 ships in service and under construction. The corporation oversees the operations of Norwegian Cruise Line, NCL America, and Orient Lines. The company recently took delivery of its newest ship, Norwegian Pearl, and is currently building Norwegian Gem for delivery in October of 2007.

In addition, NCL plans to build up to three new third generation Freestyle Cruising ships for delivery between 2009 and 2011. NCL is on target to have the youngest fleet in the industry by 2010, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy the flexibility of Freestyle Cruising on the newest, most contemporary ships at sea.