Houston, we have a cruise ship. Today Norwegian Cruise Line and the Port of Houston Authority announced Norwegian will sail seasonally from Houston for three years, totaling 75 calls, with an option to extend for up to two years. Norwegian says: "Beginning in the fall of 2014, Norwegian will bring the 2,374-passenger Norwegian Jewel to Houston to sail seven-day Western Caribbean cruises. The line’s return to Houston marks the first time Norwegian has had a ship sailing from the city since Norwegian Dream in 2007. Economic activity from the cruise line each season is expected to generate $50 million annually, including local purchases of $3.6 million. A total of 222 jobs will be touched, including the creation of almost 100 new jobs. An estimated $941,000 in state and local taxes is anticipated." -- Gerry
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