Each member of the Escape Squad has been handpicked by Norwegian to represent an element of the Freestyle Cruising experience and will link to these elements as part of their Ambassador duties on board:
Helen Skelton – The Go-Getter
Helen is best known for co-presenting Blue Peter from 2008 until 2013 and continues to be a much-loved regular on our TV screens presenting Countryfile, Instant Gardener, and BBC Sport, amongst others. Having completed a number of incredible challenges for Sport Relief and being a columnist for Your Fitness Magazine, Helen is a true ‘Go-Getter’ and is the perfect match for Norwegian’s sports and activities complex.
Louie Spence – The Entertainer
Louie is a dance expert, choreographer and television personality, best known for the TV show Pineapple Dance Studios. As a professional dancer in his youth, performing in West End musicals, there is no better ambassador for Norwegian Escape’s industry-leading on board entertainment.
Eat Like a Girl – The Foodie
Niamh Shields is the author behind popular London-based food and travel blog, eatlikeagirl.com. Named by Debrett’s and The Sunday Times as one of the 500 Most Influential People in the UK, Niamh is a food and drink specialist and aptly reflects the quality of Norwegian Escape’s on board dining experience.
Lewis Nunn – The Kid
The author of specialist cruising blog, Cruising for Teenagers, Lewis is well-versed in communicating the benefits of taking a family cruise holiday. Lewis has unmatched enthusiasm for taking to the seas and can be called the expert in his field.
Sarah Vince – The Agent
Having become a Partners First Ambassador in 2013, Sarah is a Norwegian Cruise Line expert. Working for Baldwins Travel Group and talking cruise on a daily basis, Sarah knows Norwegian inside and out, having previously been to the, Norwegian Breakaway, Getaway, and now Escape, UK launches.
Christian Boell, Managing Director EMEA, Norwegian Cruise Line, said: “We are truly excited to introduce our Escape Squad at the UK inaugural event in Southampton on the 28th October. The glamour, fun, and expertise of the Squad reflects all that Norwegian Cruise Line is about - being with family and friends, chilling out in great surroundings, and enjoying your time at your own pace. Our celebrities, bloggers and travel experts are the perfect ambassadors for Norwegian Escape.”
The Escape Squad will be on board Norwegian Escape during the UK inaugural celebrations, checking out the ship and her facilities for the first time. The Escape Squad will also take part in a photocall on the ship at 12pm in 678 Ocean Place on the 28th October.
