Originally built as the Windward in 1993, this ship was
renamed Norwegian Wind in 1998 following a spectacular stretching operation carried out by Lloyd
Werft shipyard in Bremerhaven, Germany. The addition of the 131 ft. mid-section significantly
improved the exterior appearance of this formerly rather "chubby" vessel.
Operator: Norwegian Cruise Line
Capacity (double occupancy): 1,732
Builder: Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Full Capacity: 2,156
Inaugurated: 1993
Space Ratio: 29.3 / 23.5
Gross Tonnage: 50,760 gt
Crew: 610
Length: 754 ft. / 230 m
Berlitz® Rating: ***+
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Excerpt From NCL's Web Site
About the Norwegian Wind
The Norwegian Wind... Window to the World!
Glass-enclosed terraces surround you. Expansive walkways lead to broad, pool-side decks. The dining
rooms, the lounges, even the fitness center present panoramic views of the open sea. In almost every
stateroom, a picture window or a floor-to-ceiling window puts the world at your feet. And with the
addition of Freestyle Cruising and a 130-foot midsection, the completely refurbished Norwegian Wind
is virtually brand new.
The Norwegian Wind feels wide open and wonderfully uncrowded. The decks are
extra-wide. Lounges, showrooms and even the casino are grand-scaled. Staterooms are roomy, and 85%
come with an ocean view.