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After a tremendously successful preview in Europe, Norwegian Epic has set sail on her maiden transatatlantic voyage!  She will arrive in New York on Thursday, July 1 for her inaugural festivities, before heading to her homeport of Miami for her first Caribbean sailing on July 10.  Here’s a great arial shot of the ship and you can see the Epic Plunge and Aqua Park which are a huge thrill!  To see more of the ship, visit our NCL youtube channel and check out the “Epic Moments” videos.   They really give you a feel for the ship!

Norwegian Epic will feature performances by world-class entertainers such as Blue Man Group, Second City Comedy Troupe, Legends in Concert and Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos and unique theatrical shows like Cirque Dreams & Dinner.  With such as star-studded lineup, entertainment on board Norwegian Epic will rival that of any shows you can see in top cities like New York or Las Vegas.  Here via video to share some insiders info is head of entertainment, Simon Murray.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsfpEGPjqDQ.    Enjoy!

Norwegian Epic will be delivered next week!  As we prepare for the launch of the most exciting new ship of 2010, we’ll be providing updated photos and news from the ship starting next week.  But first, here’s a look at the ship’s exterior from the STX shipyard in France.

With 20 different dining options, including Cirque Dreams & Dinner, an innovative concept mixing high flying acrobatics with dinner under the first big top at sea, Norwegian Epic will provide cuisines and dining styles to fit every guest’s palate.  Take a look at this video by our hotel director, Klaus Lugmaier, who talks about the Free style dining on board Norwegian Epic.  Enjoy!  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0s8lcm9VTw

For all those rockers who wish they had their electric guitars with them while traveling, or those air guitarists or Guitar Hero fans who want to tap their inner rock star, Norwegian Epic is the ship for you!  We just announced an exclusive partnership with Gibson Guitars to let guests “Check-in-Rock Out” on board.  You can rent a Gibson guitar and a pod, which is a private amplifier with headphones, and take them to the privacy of your stateroom to rock out without disturbing other guests. The pod ensures that the only one hearing you play is yourself!  Cost is $10 per day rental and guitars and accessories will be available at Fat Cats Jazz and Blues Club.   Try it out – you just might find your inner rock star!

Norwegian Epic is nearing completion!  As the finishing touches are being done, we wanted to share a first look of this EPIC ship.  Enjoy this video, shot on board Norwegian Epic at the STX France shipyard.   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBStZLukYOU

You saw it here first!  The Norwegian Epic extreme rock climbing wall – which will be 33-feet high and 64-feet wide – is nearly complete!  Check out this first shot.   The wall will be accessible on two levels with varying degrees of difficulty, rated according to official U.S. climbing grades.  The extreme rock climbing wall will be part of Norwegian Epic’s 7 decks of Freestyle Family Fun.  Other highlights include the first rappelling wall at sea; the most bowling lanes at sea with six in two venues; three separate kids’ and teen activity areas; and a mixed-use sports deck featuring a full-size basketball court, volleyball, soccer, dodge ball, a batting cage, bungee trampoline, rope adventure course and a 24-foot tall enclosed climbing cage called the Spider Web.

We’re pleased to announce that guests sailing on board Norwegian Epic can pre-book tickets to our exceptional on board entertainment!  Simply visit www.ncl.com, log in to the “My NCL” section and visit a special entertainment page where you can select and reserve your desired performance for Blue Man Group, Cirque Dreams & Dinner, Legends in Concert, The Second City Comedy Troupe, Nickelodeon Slime Time Live!, Breakfast with Nickelodeon and the Murder Mystery “Presumed Dead.”    Guests may make a reservation for each show once per sailing.  Online bookings open 45 days prior to sailing date.  Information about cancellation policies is available on the Norwegian website.  If you forget to pre-book or just aren’t sure what entertainment shows you want to see, you can still make reservations on board for any available shows through the ship’s iTV system or by contacting the Box Office.

Come in from the heat and experience the first ice bar at sea – and one of only 14 true ice bars in the world – on board Norwegian Epic.  The frozen chamber of iced vodka is as hip as it is cool – the centerpiece of the bar is a giant ice cube that glows and changes colors as the hottest techno beats pump up the energy.  The bar, tables, stools, glasses and life-size sculptures are all made from ice.  The temperature will not rise above 17 degrees Fahrenheit, so to keep you toasty inside, guests are given faux fur coats, gloves and hats.  The ice bar accommodates 25 people and guests can stay for up to 45 minutes.  Cost is $20 per person and includes two specialty drinks.  The ice bar will be open nightly from 5-10pm.  Check it out and experience the ultimate chill!

You’ve heard about Blue Man Group, Cirque Dreams & Dinner, Second City, Legends in Concert, Howl at the Moon and Nickelodeon, who will all perform on board Norwegian Epic.  We wanted to share a shot of the Epic Theater, which will be home to many of these famed performance groups.  Here you can see some of the rows of audience seating.  Also, we’re sharing a shot of the Bliss Ultra Lounge, the totally cool, hip dance club on board which will be open every night and in addition to a DJ spinning tunes, will have theme nights and karaoke.