The Making of an Epic

Ready for an epic voyage?  Well, if you plan on cruising NCL’s newest ship arriving in summer 2010 that is what will happen.  The cruise line just announced that the name for its newest and most innovative ship will be Norwegian Epic.  The ship is being built at STX Europe shipyard in France and when delivered in mid 2010 will represent the next generation of Freestyle Cruise ships at Norwegian.
At  150,000 tons and 4,200 passengers the Epic will be large by anyone’s standards but not an over-the-top mega ship like Royal Caribbean’s Oasis.  However,  interior innovations will include the world’s first “new wave” staterooms with gentle curves replacing the industry standard box- like cabin design on most other ships.  And all outside staterooms will have balconies.  Another cool feature?  An Ice Bar where guests actually will be issued parkas to keep them warm.  Gives another meaning to having a tall, cool drink doesn’t it.  The Bliss bar, bowling alleys and recreation area made popular on NCL’s Jewel class ships will be expanded and an “uber bar” is planned at the aft end incorporated al fresco relaxation with variety musical entertainment.
The ship will sail year round from Miami on alternating Eastern and Western Caribbean one week Itineraries. If you want to be the very first in your neighborhood to experience NCL’s Epic, ask you cruise specialist to put you on the list and advise you when individual reservations open for sale.