The Tribune

GUY Harvey, widely recognized as the world’s finest marine wildlife artist and champion of ocean conservation, will design the signature hull artwork of the Norwegian Escape, the world’s largest cruise ship to-date.
 The ship is set to debut in October 2015. Mr Harvey yesterday revealed his custom design for Norwegian Escape’s hull, which features an underwater scene of marine wildlife.

“Guy Harvey is the perfect artist to design Norwegian Escape’s hull artwork because he is so passionate about the sea, and his marine artwork is so life-like and well recognised,” said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line’s chief executive.

“We also appreciate how Guy is focused on ocean conservation and keeping the marine environment pristine. We plan to work with him to help support the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation, as that goes hand-in-hand with our company’s strong commitment to the environment.”

Mr Harvey combines his artistic talents with his background as a marine biologist, diver, photographer and angler to create marine wildlife art.

“I am deeply honoured to be asked by Norwegian to paint the hull of the newest and largest ship in their fleet,” said Mr Harvey. “The larger than life paintings of popular but endangered marine creatures in the Caribbean will heighten public awareness about marine life. The large scale mural demonstrates the concern and respect that Norwegian and I have for the marine environment through which this ship will travel over the years.”
 Though recognised most recently for his floor-to-ceiling murals at the Fort Lauderdale Airport and at Nova Southeastern University in Florida, Mr Harvey is best known for his dynamic gamefish t-shirt designs.

His original paintings have sold for tens of thousands of dollars and today, reproductions of his art, often seen on magazine and catalogue covers, are offered as limited edition prints and can be found on a wide variety of clothing and gift items. 
 The Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation funds scientific research and innovative educational programmes to encourage conservation and best management practices for sustainable marine environments.

The Foundations ensures that future generations can enjoy and benefit from a naturally balanced marine ecosystem where fish and other wildlife flourish. Onboard Norwegian Escape, Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation-produced documentaries about endangered marine wildlife will be shown on the guest stateroom televisions so that guests can be more educated on how they can help with ocean conservation.

Norwegian also announced that Norwegian Escape will homeport year-round in Miami and sail a seven-day Eastern Caribbean itinerary, starting on November 14, 2015, visiting the British Virgin Islands, St Thomas and Nassau, Bahamas.

At approximately 163,000 gross tons and 4,200 passenger berths, Norwegian Escape’s itineraries will go on sale in March 19, 2014.