SS Norway
Norwegian Cruise Line
Built in 1962 -- 76,049 tons -- 2,026 passengers (double capacity)
FUN FACTS
Formerly the SS France, the SS Norway was purchased by NCL in 1980 and converted for Caribbean cruising in just under a year and at a cost of $150 million.
SS Norway contains many original art deco touches from her days as a classic ocean liner, including the paneling and murals in the Windward Dining Room.
Dazzles, SS Norways disco, was originally a semi-enclosed area with a swimming pool. After removal of the pool, the space was filled with lights and transformed into a dance floor.
The area SS Norways Sun Deck swimming pool now occupies was a protected courtyard (Patio Provençal) on the SS France. On Fjord deck (opposite cabin F010) there is a passageway with portholes for underwater viewing.
The SS in SS Norway stands for Steam Ship; her boilers heat water to steam and the steam turns the turbines, which turn the reduction gear, which turns the propellers.
The SS Norway has four anchorsthree forward and one aft.
The horizon can be seen approximately fifteen miles away from the bridge of SS Norway.
The Sports Illustrated Café on board the SS Norway is a sports fans haven of memorabilia, as well as large screen televisions for watching live sports events.
The SS Norway features a 6,000 square foot Roman Spa, which includes 16 treatment rooms, a sauna, aquacise pool, and Jacuzzi.
The SS Norway has a 360-degree outdoor promenade for jogging or walking and full court basketball, volleyball, a golf driving net, and a 4,000 square foot Fitness Center with organized exercise classes.
Le Bistro is SS Norways restaurant for elegant alternative dining.
For chocolate lovers, the SS Norway serves Norwegian Cruise Lines signature Chocoholic Buffet.
The SS Norway presents scaled-down versions of award-winning Broadway musicals in the Saga Theater, a real proscenium theater at sea.
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