Norwegian Cruise Line said the new Norwegian Getaway, now set to be delivered in late January 2014, earlier than originally scheduled, will sail a seven-day Eastern Caribbean itinerary from the Port of Miami year-round. Carrying 4,000 passengers, Norwegian Getaway will be the largest ship to home port year-round in Miami and will embody a Miami vibe.

 “We are pleased that Meyer Werft will deliver this incredible vessel three months earlier than scheduled,” said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian’s president and chief executive officer. “Norwegian Getaway is going to offer a fantastic cruise opportunity sailing to the Eastern Caribbean.”

Following inaugural events in Europe, Norwegian Getaway will arrive in Miami in late January 2014 and begin her first Eastern Caribbean sailing on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014.  Ports of call include Philipsburg, St. Maarten; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; and Nassau, Bahamas. In addition, the company announced the ship’s transatlantic sailing, which will depart Rotterdam, the Netherlands, on Jan. 16, 2014, and include a stop in London (Southampton) where guests can also embark, followed by nine days at sea before arriving in Miami on Jan. 27, 2014. Norwegian Getaway will open for group block bookings to travel partners on Oct. 8, 2012.  Reservations will open to the public on Oct. 22, 2012.

To accommodate Norwegian Getaway’s early arrival in January, the company is modifying itineraries for its existing ships in Miami during that time. Beginning Feb. 2, 2014, Norwegian Epic will depart Miami on Sundays and sail a Western Caribbean itinerary. Ports of call will include Ocho Rios, Jamaica, Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico. Norwegian Sun will now depart Miami on her 10- and 11-day Southern Caribbean itineraries a day later than scheduled on Mondays and Thursdays. Norwegian Pearl, which had been scheduled to depart Miami on Sundays will be chartered from Jan. 19 to March 21, 2014. In addition, four new seven-day Western Caribbean itineraries will be added on March 21, March 28, April 4 and April 11, 2014.

Currently being built at Meyer Werft in Germany, Norwegian Getaway will displace 146,600 gross tons and offer a wide range of accommodations. The ship will also offer The Haven by Norwegian, comprised of 42 suites at the top of the ship in an exclusive, private key-card enclave and 22 additional suites located throughout the ship. It also will feature Studios designed and priced for solo travelers, and a wide range of oceanview staterooms, balcony and mini-suites, along with spa balcony, mini-suites and suites in close proximity to the spa. Norwegian Getaway’s sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, will begin sailing from her year-round home port of New York City in May 2013.