- The Company Awards 20 Outstanding Teachers
Across the U.S. with a Free Seven-Day Cruise -
- Top Three Grand Prize Winners to Also Attend
Exclusive Norwegian Viva Christening Sailing from Miami -
MIAMI, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel,
today announced the 20 winners of its fourth annual Norwegian's
Giving Joy® contest, the Brand's annual recognition program
that has been celebrating teachers across North America since 2019 for their hard work
and relentless dedication.
Each of the 20 winning educators won a free seven-day voyage for
two for itineraries sailing through 2024 and embarking from the
U.S. and Canada. In addition, the
top three grand prize winners are invited to attend the exclusive
four-day christening voyage for Norwegian Viva, the second ship in
the Brand's all-new Prima Class, debuting August 2023. During the christening event in
Miami on Nov. 28, 2023 they will also have the opportunity
to enjoy exclusive performances by five-time Latin
GRAMMY® winning artist and Godfather of Norwegian Viva,
Luis Fonsi, along with other leading Latin entertainers,
including The Queen of Latin Pop, Paulina
Rubio; "Saturday Night Live" cast member and Miami-native, Marcello
Hernandez; and singer, Pedro Capó to celebrate the ship's
milestone.
"On behalf of all of us at Norwegian Cruise Line, we
congratulate this year's winners and nominees who have gone above
and beyond to demonstrate an unwavering commitment to their calling
as educators, and in doing so have left a lasting positive impact
on their students, schools and broader communities," said
David J. Herrera, President of
Norwegian Cruise Line. "We look forward to welcoming this year's
winners aboard for a well-deserved cruise vacation."
Inspired by Norwegian's Giving Joy program and moved by the
stories of the incredible teachers, this year, NCL's beverage
partner, Coca-Cola®, has donated roundtrip airfare from
within the continental United
States for each winner and their guest as they plan their
vacation with NCL. Additionally, all 20 winning educators will be
awarded with a complimentary virtual training session by the Guy
Harvey Foundation (GHF) to explore their K-12 education
resources using Dr. Harvey's captivating marine art as an
anchor. This exploration will incorporate a unique blend of science
and art, allowing educators to dive into the wonders of the ocean,
and help foster the next era of marine conservationists.
Norwegian's 2023 Giving Joy contest drew support for over 3,400
teachers across the U.S. and Canada and garnered over hundreds of thousands
of votes with winners from California, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New
York, Ohio, Puerto Rico, Tennessee, Virginia, and Washington. The grand prize winners are:
- Ryan Price from Buckingham
Collegiate Charter Academy in Vacaville,
Calif.
- Carolyn Reardon from James Otis
Elementary School in Chicago,
Ill.
- Angelo Mirante from Lakewood High School in Arlington, Wash.
Norwegian Cruise Line's Giving Joy program highlights the
synergies between travel and education, celebrating and
commemorating the commitment that teachers demonstrate in
enlightening young minds. Since 2019, Norwegian's Giving Joy
contest has awarded over 250 educators with a free cruise vacation
and donated over $350,000 to local
schools and teachers with the support of its brand partners.
To learn more about the 20 winners and their heart-warming
stories, click here.
Grand prize winners of Norwegian's Giving Joy program will have
the opportunity to experience Norwegian Viva, the second of six
vessels in the company's groundbreaking Prima Class and sister ship
to the award-winning Norwegian Prima. The elevated offerings of the
Prima Class prioritize the guest experience and raise the bar on
cruising through world-class cuisine, the brand's most spacious
design yet, and stellar onboard activities including the Viva
Speedway—the three-level racetrack. Norwegian Viva features many of
the outstanding onboard experiences that makes the Prima Class in a
league of its own including Indulge Food Hall, the upscale food
market exhibiting 11 unique eateries; the fastest slides at sea,
The Drop and Rush; and NCL's industry-exclusive sustainable
cocktail bar, the Metropolitan Bar. Norwegian Viva will sail a
selection of bucket-list-worthy Greek
Isles and Mediterranean voyages through November,
before homeporting in San Juan, Puerto
Rico in December 2023 for a
season of Caribbean
itineraries.
For more information about Norwegian Cruise Line or to book a
cruise, please visit www.ncl.com or call 888-NCL-CRUISE
(625-2784) or contact a travel professional. For Norwegian Viva's
press kit and assets, click here.
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About Norwegian Cruise Line
As the innovator in global
cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the
boundaries of traditional cruising for 56 years. Most notably, the
cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the
freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their
preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times
and no formal dress codes. Today, its fleet of 18 contemporary
ships sail to 400 of the world's most desirable destinations,
including Great Stirrup Cay, the company's private island in the
Bahamas and its resort destination
Harvest Caye in Belize. Norwegian
Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to
sea, but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment
and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the
fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, club balcony suites,
spa-suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company's
ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a
cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE
(625-2784) or visit www.ncl.com. For the latest news and exclusive
content, visit the NCL Newsroom and follow Norwegian Cruise Line on
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Norwegian Cruise Line is a wholly owned subsidiary of Norwegian
Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH). To learn more, visit
www.nclhltd.com.
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