Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the seasoned captains who will serve on Norwegian Breakaway, the company’s most innovative ship so far.
Norwegian also introduced the ship’s hotel director, accountable for all guest areas, including the 28 dining options, world-class entertainment inclusive of three Broadway shows, extensive nightlife venues, family and recreational activities and staterooms starting from studios to the luxury suites within the Haven.
Following the ship’s transatlantic voyage and series of exciting inaugural events, Norwegian Breakaway, the biggest cruise ship to ever be constructed in Germany, will sail seven-night cruises from Ny city to Bermuda under the command of Captain Evans Hoyt, an experienced seafarer, with greater than 30 years at sea.
He joined Norwegian Cruise Line in 2005.
Previously serving as Captain of the company’s US flagged vessel, Pride of America, Captain Hoyt is accountable for all aspects of the ship, its guests and crew.
He also served as Captain aboard three additional ships in the Norwegian fleet, including Norwegian Spirit. Captain Hoyt graduated from america Merchant Marine Academy in Long island in 1982.
Born in Morocco, the son of a US diplomat, he has lived in lots of different countries.
Showing his true passion for the ocean, he and his wife sail the arena on their sailboat during his day off.
While Captain Hoyt is enjoying his holidays, Captain Hakan Svedung will take the helm of Norwegian Breakaway.
He was at sea for 35 years and is currently captain of Norwegian Epic.
Captain Svedung, who lives in Sweden, joined Norwegian in 2006; ahead of that he worked for Star Cruises, one in every of Norwegian’s shareholders, for 12 years.
Norwegian has also announced that Denis Prguda will function Norwegian Breakaway’s Hotel Director.
Denis began his career at Norwegian in 1997 on board the Leeward and has since held lots of positions on numerous ships in Norwegian’s fleet.
His previous positions have included Food and Beverage Director and Assistant Hotel Director.
He was promoted to Hotel Director in 2008.
As Hotel Director he has led teams on Norwegian Pearl, Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Epic. When he isn’t on board, Denis spends his holidays together with his family, including his wife and two daughters, in Dubrovnik, Croatia.
“We carefully chose these seasoned veterans to guide the on board team so that you can launch the foremost extraordinary ship in our company’s history,” said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line’s chief executive officer.
“These team members have a proven track record as successful leaders in our operations team and possess the dedication and fervour in order to make the launch of Norwegian Breakaway in Ny city our most successful new ship launch up to now.”