Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that it has partnered with The Recording Academy® to add the primary GRAMMY® Experience at sea onboard its newest ship, Norwegian Getaway, set to launch in February 2014. As portion of the partnership, Norwegian Cruise Line was named “Official Cruise Line Partner of the GRAMMY Awards®.” Moreover, the businesses will partner at the first GRAMMY-themed cruise it is scheduled to set sail within the fall of 2014.
The GRAMMY Experience could be located on Deck 8 on Norwegian Getaway and can feature artifacts chosen and curated by the GRAMMY Museum® at L.A. LIVE in downtown La. Within the evenings, the venue will feature live performances by past GRAMMY winners and nominees, among others.
“Partnering with The Recording Academy and its prestigious GRAMMY Awards to bring the primary GRAMMY-branded experience at sea on board Norwegian Getaway is a big coup for us as we continue to innovate with entertainment,” said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line’s Chief Executive Officer. “This GRAMMY venue with nightly performance by top-notch musicians elevates the offerings on Norwegian Getaway to an entire new level.”
“The Recording Academy is often searching for unique how to elevate the GRAMMY brand and extend the GRAMMY experience all year long,” said Neil Portnow, President/CEO of The Recording Academy. “This new partnership with Norwegian Cruise Line allows us to continue expanding our brand’s reach globally and convey new varieties of GRAMMY-themed entertainment to music fans everywhere. We couldn’t be more ok with this new alliance between some of the leading cruise lines and one of the vital credible and recognized brands in music.”
More details in regards to the GRAMMY Experience venue, performances and the GRAMMY theme cruise could be revealed inside the coming months.
Currently under construction at MEYER WERFT in Germany, the 4,000 passenger Norwegian Getaway often is the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami. The ship represents a chance for the Norwegian guest to “get away” from the
routine of labor, school, and daily stress, and discover a true respite at sea that reflects the energy and culture that Miami is legendary for worldwide. Norwegian Getaway’s hull artwork was designed by popular Miami modern artist and muralist David “LEBO” Le Batard.
To date, the corporate has revealed the ship’s groundbreaking design, including an open-air boardwalk, The Waterfront, and 678 Ocean Place; quite a lot of indoor and outdoor venues on three dynamic decks which will create an entire new complex at sea that boosts guests’ reference to the sea. Celebrity Chef and Food Network star Geoffrey Zakarian may also create and oversee the hole of his seafood restaurant, Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian.
The ship will feature a rich mixture of stateroom options, including The Haven by Norwegian, made from 42 Suites on the top of the ship in an exclusive, private key-card enclave and 22 additional Suites located in the course of the ship; the innovative Studios, designed and priced for solo travelers; quite a lot of Oceanview staterooms, Balcony and Mini-Suites; together with Spa Balcony, Mini-Suites and Suites in close proximity to the spa. Norwegian Getaway’s sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, will begin sailing from her year-round home port of latest York City in May 2013.