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Thursday, June 4th, 2009
Wondering where to go on your next vacation? How about where sea, shore, and sky each stretch towards an endless horizon of blue? Then jump in! NCL has the best of the “blues” on sale — in Alaska, Bermuda, and Hawaii. And, when you book in June, receive up to $150 per stateroom Atlas Exclusive shipboard credit!
Don’t forget: Bookings made June 1st through June 30th receive your Atlas Exclusive gift:
A per stateroom shipboard credit based on accommodations:
- Inside Accommodations: $50 per stateroom shipboard credit
- Outside Accommodations: $60 per stateroom shipboard credit
- Balcony Accommodations: $75 per stateroom shipboard credit
- Mini-Suite Accommodations: $100 per stateroom shipboard credit
- Suites & Villa Accommodations: $150 per stateroom shipboard credit
The Jumpin’ June Sale is going on now – book by June 30, 2009!
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Sunday, May 24th, 2009
Posted: May 20, 2009
Author: Norwegian Cruise Line
Category: Press Release
Topic: Blue Man Group to Headline NCL Epic’s Entertainment
 Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) today announced it is changing the face of cruise line entertainment on its next generation of Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic. In another industry first, the company will welcome Blue Man Group, performing in the 685-seat Epic Theater. Blue Man Group is best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts which combine music, comedy and multimedia theatrics to produce a totally unique form of entertainment. The blissful party atmosphere created at their live events has become the trademark of a Blue Man Group experience and beginning in the summer of 2010 will be seen for the first time ever at sea only on Norwegian Epic. “Norwegian Cruise Line has spent 42 years breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising and redefining what it means to be innovative. Now, with Norwegian Epic, we are re-inventing cruise ship entertainment by offering multiple entertainment options for every taste and age,” said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line’s chief executive officer. “Having a world-class creative organization like Blue Man Group headline the entertainment on Norwegian Epic will provide our guests with a sensory experience unlike any other at sea.”
More Entertainment Venues, Offerings
Norwegian Epic will have multiple, specially-designed entertainment venues throughout the ship so that guests can choose from a wide variety of entertainment each evening of their cruise. No longer will entertainment be focused on two nightly shows in one large main theater. Norwegian Epic takes Freestyle Cruising to the next level by offering a number of entertainment options in specially-designed venues, some offered for the first time ever at sea, with choices to appeal to a broad audience.
 Spiegel Tent: On Norwegian Epic, guests will find the only “big top” at sea. In this intimate 265-seat theater-in-the-round, famed producer/director Neil Goldberg will present Cirque Dreams® and Dinner. This one of a kind interactive theatrical dining experience will be performed in the air, while juggling dinner courses, with music, mayhem and acrobatic imagination. During this two-hour show, guests will marvel in amazement and become part of a celebration of spectacle and fantasy. The entire experience will be unlike anything else at sea.
Headliners Comedy Club: This 280-seat comedy club will feature the hilarious improvisational comedy of The Second City, as Norwegian continues its exclusive partnership with the famed troupe. For nearly 50 years, The Second City has honed the skills of comedic legends such as Bill Murray, Chris Farley, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Gilda Radner and John Belushi. The ensemble will perform a special customized comedy revue of satirical skits, hilarious songs and inventive improvisation. The venue’s design centers on a show lounge format with a small raised stage, concrete floors and brick walls with a full bar.
Fat Cats: Guests on board Norwegian Epic can sit back and relax listening to the cool vibes of jazz and blues in this 200-seat jazz club. Fat Cats will feature nightly live blues and jazz performances by world-class talent. The urban setting creates a hipster vibe complete with full bar and comfortable leather sofas and chairs.
Epic Casino: This appropriately named casino is Norwegian’s largest casino at sea, spanning more than 13,000 square feet. It features an elegant Monte Carlo inspired design theme and is open to Taste, the Atrium restaurant below, and to the excitement of Bar Central above. Here, guests will find many opportunities to try their luck including 340 of the latest slot machines; along with gaming tables featuring poker, black jack, roulette and craps. And, with the most rewarding Players Club Program at sea there will be something for everyone, from the novice to the high roller. Cascades Bar, with a grand central crystal chandelier, serves as the casino’s centerpiece.
Epic Theater: In addition, the theater will be home to another featured show which will be announced later this year.
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Thursday, May 21st, 2009
 NCL Epic Open for Sale
The Norwegian Epic has opened for sale for Latitudes members with an exclusive offer. You are able to book 1 day earlier than the general public, and through 8/31/09 Latitudes members will receive up to a 3-category upgrade with additional savings of up to $100 per person. Or, if booking a Suite you will receive up to $500 per stateroom to spend on board. Rates for your Latitudes members start at only $599.
Starting May 21, 2009, Norwegian Epic’s 2010 inaugural sailings are
open for sale to everyone, with cruise fares starting at $699 per person.
The first Eastern Caribbean sailing from Miami is scheduled for July 17, 2010 and the ship’s alternating Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries are available through April 2011. Norwegian Epic’s Eastern Caribbean itinerary includes calls in Philipsburg, St. Maarten; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands and Nassau, Bahamas. The ship’s Western Caribbean itinerary includes calls in Costa Maya, Mexico; Roatán, Bay Islands, Honduras; and Cozumel, Mexico. Guests can make a reservation by contacting their travel professional or Norwegian Cruise Line at 866-234-7350. More information about the ship, her itineraries and offerings can be found at epic.ncl.com.
The 4,200-passenger Norwegian Epic incorporates many innovations including several new types of accommodations, the curved New Wave staterooms; the largest ship-within-a-ship suite complex at sea, comprising 60 suites and villas on two private decks at the top of the ship; a new category of inside staterooms for the value-conscious traveler, The Studios and Living Room; and spa and family-friendly accommodations. The ship also boasts unique nightlife options with the first Ice Bar at sea and Spice H20 with non-stop entertainment day and night; an expansive Aqua Park with the only tube slide and largest bowl slide at sea — The Epic Plunge; seven decks of Freestyle Family Fun with highlights including a 33-foot high, 64-foot wide extreme rock climbing wall and the first ever rappelling wall at sea; the most bowling lanes at sea with six in two venues; a mixed-use sports deck with the ability for guests to engage in eight different athletic activities; as well as three separate kids’ and teen activity areas and the first squash court at sea. In addition, Norwegian Epic will offer the next generation of Freestyle Dining with 14 restaurant choices the most at sea and 18 bars and lounges.
For some great pictures of the ship under contructions & artist renderings of the ship, visit our Flickr account.
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Saturday, May 9th, 2009
Posted : May 7, 2009
Author : Norwegian Cruise Line
Category : Press Release
Topic: Norwegian Epic’s Hull Artwork Revealed
Ship to Open for Sale to Public on May 21, 2009
 MIAMI – May 7, 2009 – Norwegian Cruise Line today unveiled the contemporary hull design which will adorn Norwegian Epic, the company’s largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship to date, scheduled for delivery in May 2010. In addition, the company will begin taking reservations for Norwegian Epic’s 2010/2011 inaugural season on Thursday, May 21, 2009, with a special preview day for Norwegian’s past guests (Latitudes members) on Wednesday, May 20, 2009.
Norwegian Epic’s hull artwork, designed by the company’s internal marketing team, is painted on both sides with free form rolling waves of varying sizes that run through a modern color spectrum of lime, aqua, red, and purple and are dotted by silver circles.
Norwegian Epic’s hull design is a departure from the rest of the line’s signature hull artwork which typically is inspired by the ship’s name or the destination the ship sails from. Instead, the hull artwork on Norwegian Epic takes on the characteristics of the ship’s interior features – a sophisticated, modern and sleek design and color palette that is seen in everything from the innovative curved design of the New Wave staterooms to the more contemporary design of the ship’s public areas.
“A Norwegian Cruise Line ship is instantly recognizable with its distinctive hull art that conveys each ship’s personality and the freedom and flexibility that is found on board,” said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line’s chief executive officer. “With Norwegian Epic, we are taking Freestyle Cruising to the next level, so it is fitting that her hull artwork conveys more of the modern, sleek design guests will find once they are on board the ship.”
The 4,200-passenger Norwegian Epic incorporates many innovations including several new types of staterooms – the curved New Wave staterooms; the biggest ship-within-a-ship suite complex at sea, comprising 60 suites and villas on two private decks at the top of the ship; a new category of inside staterooms for the budget-conscious traveler – The Studios; and spa and family-friendly accommodations. The ship also boasts unique nightlife options with the first Ice Bar at sea; an expansive Aqua Park with the only tube slide and largest bowl slide at sea — The Epic Plunge; seven decks of Freestyle Family Fun with highlights including a 33-foot high, 64-foot wide extreme rock climbing wall and the first ever rappelling wall at sea; the most bowling lanes at sea with six in two venues; a mixed-use sports deck with the ability for guests to engage in eight different athletic activities; as well as three separate kids’ and teen activity areas and the first squash court at sea. In addition, Norwegian Epic will offer the next generation of Freestyle Dining with 14 restaurant choices – the most at sea – and 18 bars and lounges.
Norwegian Epic is scheduled to sail year-round to the Eastern and Western Caribbean from Miami, beginning in summer 2010. The ship’s Western Caribbean itinerary includes calls in Costa Maya, Mexico; Roatán, Bay Islands, Honduras; and Cozumel, Mexico. Norwegian Epic’s Eastern Caribbean itinerary includes calls in Philipsburg, St. Maarten; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands and Nassau, Bahamas. These cruises go on sale to the public on May 21, 2009.
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Friday, May 1st, 2009
It is clear that the Norwegian Cruise Line Epic is going to be an amazing ship. Fans of Freestyle dining cannot wait to sail on the Epic.
Today I want to talk about the nightlife onboard the Epic.
The Ice Bar:
There are ony 14 ice bars in the world and only one at sea. In Epic’s Ice Bar, just about everything is made of ice – the bar, seats, tables and glasses. A faux fur coat and vodka helps you stay warm in a 17 degree room. Lights simulate the Northern Lights by changing to blue, green, and purple on each of the latest techno beats.
Posh Beach Club:
Imagine being at South Beach and the Riveria at the same time, with VIP bottle service, gaming tables, and dancing under the stars. Well there’s only one way to get there, by taking a private glass elevator to the exclusive open-air nightclub.
Spice H2O
By day a Latin and Asian flavored beach club. Then at night, it’s transformed into the dance floor and you’ll be dancing the night away with Latin beats and live entertainment.
The Epic Club
For guests staying in The Villas, The Epic Club is an exclusive lounge that lives up to its name with contemporary, upscale design and elaborate artwork on display. A stylish and elegant club.
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Tuesday, April 14th, 2009
 NCL Epic….Dining, family and fun! Norwegian Epic is the next generation of Freestyle Cruising®, which means there’s even more of what families love aboard this incredible new ship. Things like bowling, restaurants that range from gourmet to casual, multiple pools, dedicated high-energy kids and teens areas and so much more. Plus, families can camp out in Family Suites that are perfectly designed for both privacy and togetherness. NCL gets it – relaxation time and family time all in one perfect cruise vacation.
Families will also love the new Aqua Park which will features 3 water slides of varying length, including one that runs through the ship’s 33 ft. high& 64 foot wide rock climbing wall; one that twists down three stories and the 3rd slide called the Epic Plunge, that will drop down over 200 feet. The pool deck will also feature two main pools, five whirlpools and a wading pool.
The children’s pool called Splash and Play Zone will have sculptures, water sprays along with a slide. The NCL Epic set for completion in May 2010, will introduce the first rappelling wall at sea.
Call today to be one of the first to sail onboard the amazing NCL Epic.
For more on the NCL Epic, we invite you to browse these images provided by Norwegian Cruise line.
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Saturday, March 28th, 2009
 NCL Cruise Line News…
NCL Cruises unveiled a new Behind the Scenes tour that lets you see areas from the galley to the bridge.
The cost of the basic tour is $55 per person and include sushi and sake tasting. The upgraded tour costs $150, and includes cocktails and dinner.
For the first time in over 11 years, Norwegian Cruise line will have a ship in Port Canaveral. Beginning October 9, 2010 through April 16, 2011, the Norwegian Sun will sail alternating 7 day Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises departing every Saturday.
The Eastern Caribbean cruise will visit Nassau, St. Thomas and St. Maarten. The Western Caribbean cruise will call in Cozumel, Guatemala, Belize City and Key West.
The Norwegian Pearl will also offer 7 day Caribbean cruises instead of the 10 days previously offered, beginning October 10, 2010 through April 10, 2011. Western Caribbean cruises will visit Belize City, Roatan, Costa Maya and Key West. Eastern Caribbean cruises will visit the Dominican Republic, St. Thomas, Tortola and their private island, Great Stirrup Cay.
Of course there is no bigger news than the NCL Epic coming out in May 2010. The ship will features the biggest ship-within-a-ship suite complex at sea, comprising 60 suites and villas on two private decks at the top of the ship. Guests staying in one of these suites will have exclusive access to the Courtyard Villa complex featuring a pool, two whirlpools, gym, sauna, sundeck, indoor/outdoor dining, bar/nightclub and concierge lounge.
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Monday, February 23rd, 2009
 The 4,200 passenger NCL Epic is scheduled to sail year round in the Caribbean from Miami, beginning in the summer of 2010. The ship will alternate between Eastern & Western Caribbean sailings through April 2011. NCL will open Norwegian Epic’s sailings for group block bookings exclusively for travel agencies in mid-March 2009, and for individual bookings shortly thereafter.
The ship’s Western Caribbean itinerary includes stops in Costa Maya, Mexico; Roatán, Bay Islands, Honduras; and Cozumel, Mexico. Norwegian Epic’s Eastern Caribbean itinerary includes stops in Philipsburg, St. Maarten; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands and Nassau, Bahamas.
Norwegian Epic represents the next generation of Freestyle Cruising – a ship that incorporates a wide range of new features and amenities, including curved New Wave staterooms and unique nightlife options. To date, the company has revealed five unique nightlife venues that rival the experiences of Las Vegas, Ibiza, the Riviera and South Beach. The five venues include the industry’s first true Ice Bar; POSH Beach Club, a first of its kind beach club at sea that offers an exclusive, adults-only setting at the top of the ship; Halo, the Über Bar, a private bar and lounge in the ship-within-a-ship villa complex; Bliss Ultra Lounge, NCL’s all-day entertainment and nightclub complex with four-lane bowling alley; and Spice H20, an adults-only aft pool deck experience.
In addition, the ship will feature the New Wave standard, New Wave balcony and New Wave deluxe staterooms that represent a giant leap forward in cruise ship accommodations with a completely fresh take on bathroom design, contemporary curved architecture and open living space. The New Wave stateroom’s most distinctive design element is its curved walls and lines creating a modern and chic experience. NCL has maximized the living space with a bathroom that is completely unique with a separate shower stall, separate water closet and a modern vanity top sink. The staterooms feature a sophisticated earth-tone palette accented with a splash of color and rich, dark wood. Concealed contour LED lighting and back-lit domed ceilings set a relaxing vibe.
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