# Norwegian Cruise Lines Adds Big-Screen Wii By kyosuke0603 | Published 2007-03-31 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/norwegian-cruise-lines-adds-big-screen-wii References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2007/03/30/forget-relaxation-norwegian-cruise-line-offers-up-big-screen-wi/) & [blog.wired](http://blog.wired.com/games/2007/03/norwegian_cruis.html) It's relaxation meets fun. Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) recently announced to outfit several of its lines including the Norwegian Pearl and all NCL America ships to feature [Wii](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samba-de-amigo) systems aboard. The Wii will be placed in the atrium, where players will be able to see all the action on a enormous uber-screen. Other units will be located in other public rooms, including the [kids-only facility](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legend-of-the-seas). It is also said that the cruise line will offer up [tournaments and other activities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airconsole-1). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Big-screen Wii on Cruise Ships:** The addition of Wii systems on cruise ships offers the opportunity for interactive gaming experiences while on vacation. - **Multiplayer Gaming in Public Spaces:** Placing Wii systems in atriums and other public rooms opens up new possibilities for social gaming experiences. - **Cruise Line Entertainment Enhancement:** Offering Wii tournaments and activities on cruise ships creates a unique entertainment offering for passengers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality and Tourism:** Integrating interactive gaming systems on cruise ships adds value to the hospitality and tourism industry. - **Gaming and Entertainment:** Bringing Wii systems to public spaces expands the gaming and entertainment industry's reach into new settings. - **Childcare and Family Entertainment:** Providing Wii systems in kids-only facilities offers a new form of entertainment and engagement for families on cruise ships. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comedic Cruise Spots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/its-different-out-here.md) - [Cruise Industry NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/norwegian-cruise-line-nfts.md) - [Entertainment-Focused Cruise Ships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carnival-celebration.md) - [Metaverse-Enabled Cruise Ships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celebrity-cruises-1.md) - [Cross-Family Cruise Benefits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/norwegian-cruise-line-2.md) - [Interactive Video Game-Themed Tours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-nintendo-tour.md) - [Resort-Inspired Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-party-jamboree.md) - [Next-Level Family-Friendly Cruise Ships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legend-of-the-seas.md) - [Children's Cruise Performances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-caribbean.md)