NCL Takes Delivery of the Epic

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NCL Takes Delivery of the Epic
NCL is now in possession of the NCL Epic.  It is the largest ship of the NCL fleet.  The ship will visit Rotterdam and Southampton and then sail to New York where country singer Reba McEntire will officially name the ship on July 2nd.  The ship will also play host to the Macy’s 4th of July fireworks show which will be televised.  The inaugural Caribbean cruises begin in Miami on July 10th.

The Norwegian Epic was revolutionary when it joined the NCL fleet — at the time, it was the third-largest cruise ship ever built, and its innovative design challenged virtually every convention in the cruise industry. The Epic introduced studio cabins specifically designed for solo travelers, eliminating the dreaded single supplement. The Haven complex offered a ship-within-a-ship luxury experience complete with a private pool and concierge service. The entertainment lineup — featuring Legends in Concert, Blue Man Group, and Cirque Dreams — set a new standard for shipboard entertainment.

Atlas Travel Center has been booking Norwegian Cruise Line sailings for decades and can help you find the best Norwegian Epic itineraries, cabin categories, and departure dates for your next cruise vacation.

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Sue Lobo
Sue Lobo
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Sue Lobo is a four-time Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialist (2023, 2024, 2025 & 2026) and Senior Travel Advisor at Atlas Travel Center, one of the most decorated travel agencies in the United States. With more than 35 years of experience in the travel industry, Sue has planned, booked, and personally accompanied trips for thousands of clients — from first-time cruisers to seasoned luxury travelers who have circled the globe multiple times. Sue's areas of deep expertise include ocean and river cruising, European tours, group travel coordination, luxury travel, honeymoon planning, and family vacation design. She is a CLIA-certified cruise specialist and works within an agency that holds IATA and ARC accreditation and maintains an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. Over her career, Sue has been involved in more than 30,000 bookings and has personally coordinated over 200 travel groups — from faith-based group cruises and HBCU alumni trips to women's retreats, family reunions, and corporate incentive travel. What sets Sue apart is not just the credentials — it is the firsthand experience behind them. Sue has personally traveled to more than 20 countries across three continents, including Cuba, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and throughout Europe. She has sailed on dozens of cruise ships across nearly every major line, walked the river cruise routes she recommends, and eaten at the restaurants she suggests to clients. Her recommendations come from personal experience, not brochures. In addition to advising clients, Sue writes extensively about travel for The Traveler's Atlas blog — covering everything from cruise line comparisons and overtourism trends to destination guides and practical travel tips. Her writing is grounded in the same expertise she brings to every client conversation: honest, specific, and built on decades of real-world travel experience. Sue is based in the United States and available to help travelers plan cruises, European tours, group trips, river cruises, honeymoons, family vacations, and more. To work with Sue, contact Atlas Travel Center at atlastravelweb.com.

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