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Looks like a crane is already removing the outdoor set on the aft deck that housed the Regis & Kelly Live show. I watched a few of the episodes this week and it was kind of fun. Normally I'm not a very big fan of their show. One thing they kept saying was "it feels like we have been on this ship for a month". In fact they had only been onboard for a few days. My guess is they were not enjoying the ship all that much (and being in the constant public eye) and can't wait to get back to NY.
Ernie
I have also heard a rumor that Kelly Ripa may become the spokeswoman for NCL... Following in the footsteps of her famous predecessor!
quote:Originally posted by Noordam:I have also heard a rumor that Kelly Ripa may become the spokeswoman for NCL... Following in the footsteps of her famous predecessor!
Actually, Kathy Lee Gifford was the Carnival spokeswoman.... I have my picture taken from the Celebration years ago standing next to her cardboard cut-out.....
quote:Originally posted by Noordam:I can only say that LIVE's week aboard the Pride of America was amazing publicity... Every other shot was of the funnel or Regis was saying the name of the ship....
I agree the publicity was amazing! I haven't seen a ship mentioned so much on TV since QM2, and that is saying a lot.
NCL America also made sure they got a logo towel or some other logo item in many of the TV shots.
Very good job by NCL's PR Department. It sure couldn't have been easy to pull this off, especially considering the ship is brand new and still going through teething pains. It must have put quite a strain on the crew, but you would never know it from watching the TV show.
quote:Originally posted by eroller:I agree the publicity was amazing! I haven't seen a ship mentioned so much on TV since QM2, and that is saying a lot.
Yes, I said something similar recebtly. NCL have done an amazing job on the pulicity. It's a pitty that is is not all for the real POA, the SS United States.
Did they show any of the interiors on tV?
Some of the photos of the lounges you may have seen do not do justice to the rooms--when you see an entire room and how it's decorated and flows in actual use, the design elements are not too garish.Even though there is a different theme in each room, you must remember that each room has a different purpose--on ships where they all blandly look alike, it's hard to know or remember the purpose of many of these lounges.
Rooms that I especially liked: the Napa Wine Bar, with nice, 1940's living room look, with upholstered furniture, table lamps, California stone walls, subdued lighting. The S/S AMERICA Library was great with its model and memorabilia. Also the Jefferson Bistro was nice and elegant, as well as the Liberty Restaurant.
Areas which to me looked loud and garish, others may like: the Mardi Gras Nightclub, the Skyline Restaurant, and the Aloha Lido Cafe are examples.
But overall, I think this ship is a winner--there is certainly an abundance of venues for people to eat and drink, as well as be entertained. I think in the Hawaii market, with every day in port, many people won't have a chance to see and utilize all the ship's amenities!
We were served a great luncheon by very energetic American service staff, which I haven't experienced since sailing on the INDEPENDENCE 20 years ago! We have become so accustomed to being served by people from other countries that this almost seemed like going to a theme park or summer resort! Hopefully their freshness and friendliness will last!
Rich
[ 06-24-2005: Message edited by: Linerrich ]
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