MIAMI, Sept. 26, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., a leading global cruise company
which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands, today announced a partnership with
All Hands Volunteers, the world’s leading disaster relief organization powered by volunteers, and set a goal to raise $2.5 million
for the Hope Starts Here hurricane relief program. Under Hope Starts Here, the company is committing to match up
to $1.25 million of donations from its valued guests, team members, suppliers and partners in order to substantially help All Hands
Volunteers (hands.org), a 501(c)3 non-profit relief organization, and Happy Hearts Fund (happyheartsfund.org) deliver early relief
response for the Florida Keys, and rebuild safe, resilient schools in the Caribbean islands impacted by Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
“We are heartbroken to see the devastation that Hurricanes Irma and Maria have inflicted on the Florida Keys and
several Caribbean islands, where our ships have been visiting since the beginning of our 50 years in business,” said Frank Del Rio,
President and Chief Executive Officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. “The Caribbean is part of our family, and we are
grateful to work with All Hands Volunteers and Happy Hearts Fund to create the Hope Starts Here hurricane relief program
and do our part in giving back to these destinations. We’re proud to start our campaign with a $600,000 donation to help begin the
rebuilding efforts.”
“We are incredibly grateful for this support from Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., and for our continued
partnership with Happy Hearts Fund to provide their support and expertise,” said David Campbell, Chairman and Founder of All Hands
Volunteers. “As the single largest donation in our organization’s history, this funding could not have come at a more crucial time
as we work to rebuild communities in the U.S. Virgin Islands and other Caribbean islands after the destruction brought by recent
natural disasters, Hurricanes Irma and Maria. All Hands Volunteers will work together with the local communities to meet their
long-term needs and rebuild hope.”
“We are thrilled to receive this donation from Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. and to work in partnership
with All Hands Volunteers with their hurricane relief efforts in the Caribbean islands and the Florida Keys,” said Petra Nemcova,
Founder of Happy Hearts Fund. “This funding will allow us to together rebuild safe, resilient schools in areas most impacted by
recent natural disasters to keep children safe, but also to ensure that these communities are not forgotten when the emergency
response efforts are complete. Children often wait four or more years for schools to be rebuilt, and I hope that more companies
will take the same thoughtful actions for long-term recovery.”
In the wake of Hurricane Irma, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. immediately deployed Norwegian Sky to St.
Thomas, USVI to bring 35 pallets of much-needed supplies and assist in humanitarian efforts to evacuate residents and visitors.
Additionally, one of the company’s newest ships, Norwegian Escape, also housed approximately 4,000 displaced guests who
were unable to secure flights home due to hurricane closures. The company is continuing to collect essential items, including
medical supplies, diapers, baby formula, water, food, construction materials, blankets, sleeping pods and more, and is working with
partners on the ground to support disaster relief efforts. To help hurricane relief and recovery, and to make a donation that will
be matched1 by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., please visit http://www.nclhltd.com/hurricanerelief.
About All Hands Volunteers
Since its inception following the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami in 2004, All Hands Volunteers has responded to 79 disasters
worldwide, engaging over 39,000 volunteers to help more than 500,000 individuals impacted by natural disasters all over the world;
including Hurricanes Katrina and Sandy, Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines and the devastating earthquakes in Nepal in 2015.
Philanthropic leaders say the organization is known for being nimble, collaborative, and professional in its response to the
immediate and long term needs of those suffering in the aftermath of a natural disaster. All Hands Volunteers has received Charity
Navigator’s highest 4 Star Rating. All Hands Volunteers currently has disaster relief programs in Texas, U.S. Virgin Islands,
Louisiana, Missouri, Nepal and Peru. Find out more at http://www.hands.org.
About Happy Hearts Fund
Happy Hearts Fund (HHF), founded in 2006 by Petra Nemcova after she survived the 2004 Indian Ocean
Tsunami, rebuilds safe, resilient schools in areas impacted by natural disasters. HHF works during the gap period when
children are forgotten after emergency response is complete, bringing hope and empowerment to generations of children and entire
communities. Globally, Happy Hearts Fund is active in 10 countries and has built 165 schools. Since inception their
programs have benefited more than 110,000 children and 618,000 community members. For more information, please visit
www.happyheartsfund.org.
About Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq:NCLH) is a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line,
Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands. With a combined fleet of 25 ships with approximately 50,400 berths, these
brands offer itineraries to more than 510 destinations worldwide. The Company will introduce seven additional ships through 2025,
and has an option to introduce two additional ships for delivery in 2026 and 2027.
Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 50-year history of breaking the boundaries of
traditional cruising. Most notably, Norwegian revolutionized the cruise industry by offering guests the freedom and
flexibility to design their ideal cruise vacation on their schedule. Today, Norwegian invites guests to enjoy a relaxed, resort
style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea with a wide variety of accommodation options,
including The Haven by Norwegian®, a luxury enclave with suites, private pools and dining, concierge service and personal butlers.
Oceania Cruises offers an unrivaled vacation experience renowned for the finest cuisine at sea and destination-rich itineraries
that span the globe. Expertly crafted voyages aboard designer-inspired, intimate ships call on ports across Europe, Asia, Africa,
Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific and the Americas. Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2017, Regent Seven Seas Cruises
offers the industry’s most inclusive luxury experience aboard its all-suite fleet. A voyage with Regent Seven Seas Cruises includes
all-suite accommodations, round-trip domestic air and business-class air on intercontinental flights from U.S. and Canada, highly
personalized service, exquisite cuisine, fine wines and spirits, unlimited internet access, sightseeing excursions in every port,
gratuities, ground transfers and a pre-cruise hotel package for guests staying in concierge-level suites and higher.
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1 Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. will match up to $1.25 million in donations.
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developments in technology; amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues;
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