Norwegian Cruise Line announced last week, that its largest, most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship to date, Norwegian Epic, will feature an extensive number of complimentary Freestyle dining options – 11 out of 21 total – that are included in the cruise fare. The additional 10 dining options will have a nominal cover charge.
Guests on board Norwegian Epic can select from a variety of cuisines, dining styles and atmospheres on board with a total of 21 dining options. Those that will be free of charge are:
• Taste: the atrium restaurant serving traditional and contemporary cuisine;
• Manhattan Room: reminiscent of an elegant supper club complete with music, dancing and entertainment;
• O’Sheehan’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill: serving American favorites and comfort food, 24 hours;
• Garden Café: Norwegian’s signature action station casual restaurant;
• Great Outdoors: the pool-side grill;
• Spice H20: serving Latin and Asian-influenced cuisine in the adults-only complex;
• Atrium Cafe and Wine Bar:
• Studio Lounge: serving snacks and light fare;
• Epic Club: the elegant, exclusive eatery available to Norwegian Epic’s Suite and Villa guests;
• Courtyard Grill: the more casual, outdoor area of the Epic Grill, open for breakfast and lunch; and
• 24-hour room service.
In addition, Norwegian also announced the cover charges for Norwegian Epic’s specialty dining/entertainment venues:
• La Cucina: Tuscan-style eatery serving regional Italian specialties, $10 per person;
• Cirque Dreams & Dinner: two shows nightly including a three-course meal, $15 for general seating/$20 per person for preferred seating; A dining spectacle filled with live music and remarkable entertainers. Cirque Dreams® and Dinner presents a mix of acrobatics, singing, comedy and specialty acts. It’s the Big Top meets the Moulin Rouge and performers might climb to the ceiling only to suspend upside down in order to ring a dinner bell, announce the next course or even pour a cocktail.
• Shanghai’s: Norwegian Epic’s new Chinese restaurant serving a delicious mix of Chinese dishes and noodle bar specialties, $15 per person;
• Shanghai’s Noodle Bar: a la carte pricing;
• Wasabi: expansive sushi and sake bar, a la carte pricing;
• Le Bistro: Norwegian’s elegant bistro serving classic French cuisine with an American flair, $20 per person;
• Moderno Churrascaria: expansive salad bar and choice of a variety of meats served by tableside passadors, $18 per person;
• Cagney’s Steakhouse: the line’s signature American steakhouse, $25 per person;
• Teppanyaki: the largest signature Japanese experiential restaurant at sea, $25 per person; and
• Pizza delivery: $5, available 24 hours around the ship
