MS Norwegian Sky (1999)

The Motor Ship (MS) Norwegian Sky was originally ordered in 1993 by Costa Cruises as the Costa Olympia.  Shipyard financial difficulties in 1996 resulted in work being suspended with the ship only 35% complete.  After being laid up, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) bought the uncompleted hull in December 1997.  With major modifications demanded by NCL, work resumed and the ship was completed in 1999.  Following sea trials, NCL took delivery of the new ship on 28 June 1999. After sailing on the Hawaiian route as part of NCL's America division under the name Pride of Aloha from October 2004 to May 2008, the ship was rechristened Norwegian Sky and returned to Caribbean sailings.

The following artefacts come from a 2000-2001 Caribbean cruise aboard the Norwegian Sky.

A convenient, pocket-sized deck plan of the MS Norwegian Sky

The reverse side of the deck plan, containing technical specifications and a photo of the ship.

A menu depicting the special '2nd Millennium Christmas Dinner', 24 December 2000.

The front side of the electronic keycard used to access cabins aboard MS Norwegian Sky.

The reverse side of the electronic keycard used to access cabins aboard MS Norwegian Sky.