Norwegian Cruise Line Gives Away 125 Surprise 'Second Honeymoons' at Reaffirmation Ceremony on Good Morning America

Norwegian Cruise Line Gives Away 125 Surprise 'Second Honeymoons' at Reaffirmation Ceremony on Good Morning America MIAMI, Nov. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) helped 125 couples relive one of the happiest moments of their lives on ABC television network's "Good Morning America." At a group reaffirmation ceremony with BRIDE'S magazine held at the Hammerstine Ballroom in New York City, 125 couples -- including 23 participants from the U.S. Armed Forces -- renewed their wedding vows live on national television. To culminate the event, NCL surprised all of them with a 10-day "second honeymoon" cruise to the Southern Caribbean aboard Norwegian Dawn, which is homeported in New York City year round. After a nationwide search, 125 couples were selected to say "I do" again at a romantic vow renewal ceremony led by a trio of officiants and "Touched by an Angel" actress Della Reese. After the ceremony, Michael Bolton serenaded the couples with When a Man Loves a Woman. Before arriving to the event, all of the couples were told to come with packed suitcases in hand as a few lucky couples would randomly be chosen to win a second honeymoon cruise. "Good Morning America" host Diane Sawyer and NCL President and CEO Colin Veitch surprised the crowd by awarding all 125 of the participating couples a Norwegian Dawn cruise to the Exotic Southern Caribbean. All of the couples were then escorted to the New York Cruise Terminal by Sawyer and Veitch and boarded the ship for a celebration luncheon. The couples' second honeymoon voyage includes calls to: St. Thomas, USVI; St. John's, Antigua; Bridgetown, Barbados; St. George's, Grenada; Roseau, Dominica; and Tortola, BVI. "We know there's no better vacation and romantic experience than a cruise with the one you love," Veitch said. "For decades, NCL has offered wedding, honeymoon and anniversary packages on board all of our ships, filled with special touches like breakfast in bed, a massage for two, and a cozy dinner with views of paradise. "NCL, best known for its signature Freestyle Cruising, allows passengers to dine whenever and wherever they like, choose what they want to wear, and enjoy a relaxed, resort-like environment which means couples -- including these 'second honeymooners' -- can personalize every aspect of their romantic cruise experience to make it exactly what they want it to be." "At BRIDE'S magazine, we know that the key to a happy marriage is to celebrate it everyday. What better way than to renew your vows and take a second honeymoon," said BRIDE'S editor-in-chief Millie Martini Bratten. Norwegian Dawn, purpose-built for NCL's signature Freestyle Cruising, sails roundtrip from New York City to the Caribbean year round. With 10 restaurants, a world-class spa and a variety of entertainment options, Norwegian Dawn offers travelers freedom, choice, flexibility and a carefree and romantic Caribbean cruise experience. Sample NCL wedding, honeymoon and romance packages currently available include*: -- The Intimate Wedding Package - $ 1,449 - Package will accommodate a maximum of 15 guests -- including Bride and Groom. Includes officiant, a variety of romantic recorded musical selections, personalized Keepsake Marriage Certificate, ten personalized wedding announcements, priority check-in, deluxe photograph album, one hour of open bar with cold canapes, champagne toast, snacks and refreshments, a beautiful two-tiered wedding cake and a bottle of NCL's Private Selection Champagne for a reception. -- Deluxe Honeymoon Package - $229 per stateroom - Includes sparkling wine and strawberries in the stateroom upon embarkation, canapes delivered to the stateroom one evening, complimentary champagne and cake party, a keepsake photograph, romantic dinner for two in the Le Bistro with a complimentary bottle of wine, breakfast in bed on one day and two 25-minute Mandara Spa(R) half-body Seven Seas Massages. -- Romance Package - $249 per stateroom - Includes sparkling wine and strawberries in the stateroom upon embarkation, a traditional Mandara Spa(R) pedicure and manicure for one, two 25-minute Mandara Spa(R) half-body Seven Seas Massages and afternoon tea service in the stateroom. About NCL Corporation NCL Corporation is an innovative cruise company headquartered in Miami, Florida. With a fleet of 14 ships in service and under construction, the corporation oversees the operations of NCL, NCL America and Orient Lines. The company is currently building three ships -- Pride of America (delivery on June 6, 2005), Norwegian Jewel (delivery in August 2005) and Pride of Hawai'i (delivery in April 2006). For further information on NCL or NCL America, agents in the U.S. and Canada may contact NCL at (800) 327-7030; visit NCL's website at http://www.ncl.com/ or on AOL at keyword: NCL; or to download high-resolution photography visit http://www.ncl.com/hires . About BRIDE'S Magazine Millie Martini Bratten is the editor in chief of the leading bridal publication in the United States, BRIDE'S Magazine. BRIDE'S is the country's foremost authority on engagement, weddings and marriage. For additional information please log on to http: http://www.brides.com/ . About Good Morning America "Good Morning America," also popularly known as GMA, is the weekday morning news talk show of the American Broadcasting Company, or ABC television network. Featuring news, weather and special interest stories, it is recorded live from its Times Square studios in New York City and fed to all network affiliates. The program is currently hosted by Charles Gibson and Diane Sawyer. Anchoring the news and weather are veteran journalists Robin Roberts and Tony Perkins. Media Contacts: Norwegian Cruise Line, Heather Krasnow (305) 436-4799 Good Morning America, Bridgette Maney (212) 456-5902 Bride's Magazine, Cherie Shanahan (212) 286-7412 Source: NCL Corporation CONTACT: Heather Krasnow of Norwegian Cruise Line, +1-305-436-4799; or Bridgette Maney of Good Morning America, +1-212-456-5902; or Cherie Shanahan of BRIDE'S Magazine, +1-212-286-7412 Web site: http://www.brides.com/ http://www.ncl.com/ ------- Profile: International Entertainment