HOUSTON, Sept. 13, 2002 -- A Texas federal judge's ruling allows the
discrimination claims of disabled cruise line passengers to go forward against
Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL).

In a September 9, 2002 ruling, U.S. District Judge John D. Rainey rejected
Miami-based NCL's argument that foreign-flagged ships do not have to comply
with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

According to Edwards & George, LLP, of Houston, which represents the
plaintiffs in the case, NCL ships that sailed out of the Port of Houston
denied mobility-impaired passengers access to programs, services and
facilities available to other passengers. NCL also charged mobility-impaired
passengers surcharges for use of accessible cabins and for assistance from
crew members, according to the claims.

"NCL is headquartered in Miami, and the vast majority of its cruises are
purchased by Americans," attorney Brady Edwards said. "However, NCL takes the
position that American laws simply do not apply to their ships. We are hopeful
that this court opinion will change NCL's conduct."

The case -- Douglas Spector, et al., v. Norwegian Cruise Line Limited d/b/a
Norwegian Cruise Line, numbered H-00-2649 -- is pending against NCL in the
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas -- Houston Division.

In addition to Edwards & George, the plaintiffs also are represented by
Bruckner Burch PLLC, of Houston.

Copies of the Memorandum and Order are available from the Court or may be
requested from:
Brady Edwards
Edwards & George, LLP
5847 San Felipe, Suite 2375
Houston, Texas 77057
(713) 339-3233
(713) 339-2233 (fax)
bedwards@edwards-george.com

Edwards & George, LLP, a law firm with offices in Houston and Dallas, is
active in major civil litigation cases pending in federal and state courts in
Texas and throughout the United States. For more information, contact Mr.
Edwards or the firm's Web site at
http://www.edwards-george.com.