Norwegian Cruise Line increase their capacity in the Mediterranean for Summer 2008 with their largest deployment of ships to date. NCL will have three ships in Europe with the Norwegian Jade sailing the Meditteranean from Southampton, the Norwegian Jewel sailing round the northern ports from Dover and the Norwegian Gem sailing from Barcelona. This is an increase of 70% for NCL who have joined Royal Caribbean and P&O Cruises in increasing capacity in this region for summer 2008.