Norwegian Escape Two Icons

 Guy Harvey & Jimmy Buffet

When Norwegian Cruise Line announced the new ship build, Norwegian Escape, they also announced new business relationships with two icons who are well known in their respective fields.

While some ships have plain hulls, Norwegian's ships start with a blank canvas and come to life thanks to the creative artists that are selected.  Guy Harvey, well known marine artist and conservationist was selected to create the hull art.

In the following article, published earlier this year, Guy Harvey tells about what it was like to see his artwork come to life in the shipbuilders yard.

Norwegian Escape's Hull Art - Guy Harvey

Another First at Sea

Norwegian Cruise Line is well known for their innovation with things like Freestyle Dining and Freestyle Cruising.  When announcing the Norwegian Escape, they revealed another partnership, with Jimmy Buffet. 

Norwegian Escape's Freestyle Dining venues include the first ever Margaritaville at Sea.  There's also a 5 O'clock Somewhere Bar onboard to complete the entire tropical atmosphere well known among Jimmy Buffet fans.

If you've been to one of Jimmy Buffet's restaurants on land, you'll recognize the menu - complete with the signature hamburgers & key lime pie.   Watch for more posts ....


Photo Albums:   Norwegian Escape Hull       Margaritaville at Sea

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Norwegian Breakaway Hull Artwork

Norwegian Breakaway artwork courtesy NCL

Norwegian Breakaway

Design by Peter Max

Norwegian Breakaway’s signature hull artwork designed by pop icon and America’s most popular living artist, Peter Max!

Norwegian Cruise Line has just unveiled the hull artwork for their latest ship, Norwegian Breakaway. The line has previously indicated that the ship's homeport will be New York, so the artwork is very fitting.

The Statue of Liberty's crown and New York skyline are the central figures in the design.  The rest of the design includes a sunburst, musical notes, planets and stars.  Max’s signature artwork will cover approximately 40,000 square feet of Norwegian Breakaway’s hull!

Norwegian president and CEO Kevin Sheehan said "The Big Apple is known for its love of art and its many galleries -- and now, Norwegian Breakaway becomes a floating piece of that art that will cruise in and dock every Saturday on New York's West Side."

Peter Max commented, "While it has been an honor to have my art exhibited in museums and galleries, I have also enjoyed creating giant 'canvases' for public view, including my 600 ft. Woodstock stage, a giant World's Fair mural, the body of a Continental 777 super jet, and now, the hull of Norwegian Breakaway," said Peter Max from his New York studio. "The artwork is a composite of New York City and cosmic imagery? the Statue of Liberty, the Manhattan skyline, a giant sunburst, planets, stars, and musical notes. That's my New York! And now Norwegian Breakaway is my New York cruise ship 'canvas.'" 

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Official Press Release:

09/04/2012
Norwegian Breakaway's Hull Artwork By Legendary Iconic Artist Peter Max Unveiled

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Celebrity Solstice - Art Works

Celebrity Cruises has a long tradition of including extensive art collections onboard their ships. The Art Collection on Solstice carries on this tradition in spectacular fashion.

International Corporate Art (ICArt), an art consultancy firm based in Miami, London, and Oslo, acted as curators for the collection on Solstice. They either commissioned or acquired over 4600 pieces of artwork for the ship.

When you are on the Solstice, make sure to check out the various artworks. Some of the artists may be emerging while others are well-established. Chances are that over time these artists' works will become popular and you will have seen them first on Solstice.

As is the case on other Celebrity ships, there are several art auctions onboard during the cruise. If you have any interest in art at all, make sure to attend the auctions and also to view the art throughout the vessel.