Although that offer was withdrawn, it showed that Norwegian Cruise was able to play politics at the highest level.

This port of call was developed by Norwegian Cruise so that its Hawaiian-cruise passengers would not have to sail back to Canada or Mexico.

How Norwegian Cruise came to acquire Pride of America is a tale of both business and politics.

To make the deal more attractive to Norwegian Cruise, Congress had to become involved.

On July 11, 2004, the first cruise was held aboard Norwegian Cruise Lines's Norwegian Dawn with 1600 passengers including 600 children.

After the consolidation, Norwegian Cruise will operate eight ships, with nearly 10,000 berths, the company said.

R Family's first cruise was held aboard Norwegian Cruise Lines's Norwegian Dawn with 1600 passengers including 600 children.

Norwegian Cruise said it hoped to establish the service on all 12 of its ships by the end of next year.

MS Sunward II, a cruise ship operated by Norwegian Cruise Line 1977-1991.

Norwegian Cruises' "Star Seeker" program is among the most extensive of the "Idol" knockoffs.