Norwegian Cruise Ship Features Racetrack

MIAMI, FL — Miami-based Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) announced on Monday that one of its newest ships will feature a tw0-level go-kart race track. A first for the cruise line, the course will carry the Ferrari brand. It will be located on the top deck of the Norwegian Joy.

The 3,850 passenger vessel will be home ported in Shanghai and Tianjin following a grand inaugural port tour leading up to a christening ceremony on June 27. Up to 10 drivers at a time will be able to race each other on the course and have photos taken at the finish line to share with friends and family. (Sign up for our free Daily Newsletters and Breaking News Alerts for the Miami Patch.)

Norwegian officials described the competitive racetrack as a "thrilling ride" with electric go-carts. Guests who book the ship's Haven and Concierge class will enjoy a number of complimentary rides as part of the amenities and benefits of their suites and staterooms. Sign up for our free Daily Newsletters and Breaking News Alerts for the Miami, FL Patch

"Ferrari represents fun, passion, and competitive spirit, and this partnership will bring the spirit of the brand to Norwegian Joy’s guests," according to company officials. "This is the first time Ferrari Watches has partnered on a branded go-kart track and Scuderia Ferrari Watches will be featured in a retail store adjacent to the racetrack."

Norwegian Joy will officially be delivered on April 27 in Bremerhaven, Germany. The ship will then set sail for China, where it will be showcased through a grand inaugural port tour featuring one-day events at the ports of Qingdao, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong, as well as VIP partner cruises from Norwegian Joy’s home ports of Shanghai and Tianjin.

"This unique showcase tour will give travel agents and valued partners across the region the special opportunity to experience all that Norwegian Joy has to offer leading up to the ship’s christening ceremony on June 27, led by her Godfather, ‘King of Chinese Pop’, Wang Leehom," Norwegian officials said.

Built at MEYER WERFT shipyard in Germany, Norwegian Joy is Norwegian Cruise Line’s first purpose-built ship customized for the Chinese cruise market.

The ship also features staterooms designed specifically for families and a multitude of connecting staterooms, for extended families traveling together, as well as a wide array of mini-suite, balcony, ocean view and interior staterooms, many with virtual balconies.

"Norwegian Joy will offer engaging and innovative activities including a first at sea two-level competitive racetrack, an open-air laser tag course, thrilling simulator rides and interactive video walls at the Galaxy Pavilion as well as a state-of-the-art racing simulator and two multi-story waterslides," Norwegian officials said. "In addition, Norwegian Joy will house a tranquil open space park as well as the line’s largest upscale shopping district, complete with everything from exceptional duty-free shops to world-renowned global luxury brands."

For more information on Norwegian Joy, contact an authorized Norwegian travel partner or visitwww.goncl.cn (in China) or https://www.ncl.com/norwegian-joy (in U.S.). Reservations for Norwegian Joy from June 28 on are available through travel agent partners across China.

Photo courtesy of Norwegian Cruise Line