NEWS RELEASE NORWEGIAN GETAWAY TO FEATURE FIRST GRAMMY® EXPERIENCE AT SEA GRAMMY® Music, Artists, Performances, and Artform Memorabilia to highlight essence of newly built Cruise Ship. Norwegian Cruise Line partners with The Recording Academy® for the first GRAMMY® Themed Cruise MIAMI (March 12, 2013) Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that it has partnered with The Recording Academy® to feature the first GRAMMY® Experience at sea onboard its newest ship, Norwegian Getaway, which is set to launch in February 2014. As part of the partnership, Norwegian Cruise Line has been named "Official Cruise Line Partner of the GRAMMY Awards®." In addition, the companies will partner for the first GRAMMY-themed cruise, which is scheduled to set sail in fall 2014. The GRAMMY Experience® will be located on Deck 8 on Norwegian Getaway, and will feature artifacts chosen and curated by the GRAMMY Museum® at L.A. LIVE in downtown Los Angeles. In the evenings, the venue will feature live performances by GRAMMY Awards® winning and nominated artists. "Partnering with The Recording Academy and its prestigious GRAMMY Awards® to bring the first GRAMMY-branded experience at sea onboard Norwegian Getaway is a huge 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 performances by top-notch musicians elevates the offerings on Norwegian Getaway to a whole new level." "The Recording Academy® is always looking for unique ways to elevate the GRAMMY brand and extend the GRAMMY experience throughout the year," 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 bring new forms of GRAMMY® themed entertainment to music fans everywhere. We couldn't be more pleased with this new alliance between one of the leading cruise lines and the most credible and recognized brand in music." More details regarding the GRAMMY Experience® venue, performances and the GRAMMY-themed cruise will be revealed in the coming months. Currently under construction at MEYER WERFT shipyard in Germany, the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Getaway will be the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami. The ship represents an opportunity for the Norwegian Cruise Line's guest to "get away" from the routine of work, school, and daily stress, and find a true respite at sea that reflects the energy and culture that Miami is known for worldwide. Norwegian Getaway's hull artwork was designed by popular Miami modern artist and muralist David "LEBO" Le Batard. To date, the company has revealed the ship's groundbreaking design, including an open-air boardwalk, The Waterfront, and 678 Ocean Place; a wide range of indoor and outdoor venues on three dynamic decks that will create a whole new complex at sea that enhances guests' connection with the ocean. Celebrity chef and Food Network star Geoffrey Zakarian will also create and oversee the opening of his seafood restaurant, Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian. The cruise ship will feature a rich mix of stateroom options, including The Haven by Norwegian, comprised of 42 Suites at the top of the ship in an exclusive, private key-card enclave and 22 additional Suites located throughout the ship; the innovative Studios, designed and priced for solo travelers; a wide range of Oceanview staterooms, Balcony and Mini-Suites; along 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 New York City in May 2013. Norwegian Getaway will sail seven-day cruises from Miami to the Eastern Caribbean beginning Feb. 1, 2014, with ports of call including Philipsburg, St. Maarten; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; and Nassau, Bahamas. Information on Norwegian Getaway’s accommodations and itinerary can be found at www.getaway.ncl.com (http://www.getaway.ncl.com/) . To book a cruise on Norwegian Getaway, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 800.327.7030, or visit www.ncl.com (http://www.ncl.com/) . Comment on today’s announcement on Norwegian's Facebook page at www.ncl.com/ facebook. News from The Recording Academy®.