MIAMI -- Norwegian Cruise Line's Crown Odyssey emerged from a
multi-million dollar refit with a new name: The Norwegian Crown.
NCL added three restaurants to the vessel, enhanced the Top of
the Crown Lounge, expanded the Lido Bar and renovated the casino.
The line also is adding a new kids' area and is renovating the
spa.
Despite the name change and new livery -- the hull was painted
white -- the Norwegian Crown will continue to sail under the Orient
Lines brand until September. Beginning that month, the vessel
transfers into the NCL fleet and begins a series of 11-day Canada
and New England cruises from Baltimore.
Originally, the line planned to keep the Crown Odyssey name.
But, CEO Colin Veitch told Travel Weekly: "The forces for
consistency overcame me."