subject: An Epic Cruise In Every Sense Of The Word! [print this page] The Norwegian Epic took the cruising world by storm back in 2010 when it was launched by NCL Cruises. The brand new ship, with her sleek design, award winning entertainment and innovative features the ship truly is a world apart from all of her competitors.
Offering world class entertainment and family friendly activities across 19 decks as well as exceptional freestyle dining venues and start of the art staterooms, the Epic is one ship NCL can be very proud of. And weighing in at an impressive 156,000 tonnes and carrying 4,200 passengers it makes for an epic cruise in every sense of the word!
Delightful Dining
The Epic has an amazing 21 different dining options to choose from so you have no need to worry about reserving a table aboard the Epic - and with NCL"s freestyle cruising option, you are free to dine whatever time you like! Whether it"s the Japanese-style Teppanyaki grill, Cagney"s Steakhouse, the Chinese restaurant Shanghai, upmarket French restaurant "Le Bistro", or the Italian "La Cucina" the choice is yours! And this is just a small slice of what you can expect on board this amazing ship.
Activities Galore
Searching for a cruise ship that caters for the entire family can be tricky, but with the Epic on hand to offer endless activities, you certainly won"t have to worry. The only problem that may arise is how on earth do you fit it all in? For those who have an adventurous streak she offers "Spider Web" which is their innovative new climbing cage and a climbing wall. The Aqua Park has swimming pools for both the kids and grownups alike and even features a host of waterslides which slide from deck to deck. The fitness centre is ideal for working off all those extra calories you"ve indulged in at dinner and if you prefer to unwind and relax then you can do just that in her sumptuous spa, with an array of soothing spa treatments to choose from, you could spend hours in here alone. The kids will simply love their kid"s zone which features Wii and PlayStation games, a climbing maze, a ball pit and a dance floor and during the evenings the teens can hang out in their very exclusive teen nightclub.
Award Winning Entertainment
It is at night when The Epic truly comes alive and with a vast array of live action theatre, comedy and music you are sure to find some of the best entertainment currently afloat. The highly acclaimed Blue Man Group are certainly not to be missed on the Epic as they offer an incredible theatrical show which cleverly combines music, comedy and acrobatics all in one show! That"s not all though, other entertainment highlights include a comedy troupe called Second City; musical performances at the Fat Cats Jazz and Blues Club; and hilarious celebrity impersonations at Legend in Concert.
Raising the Bar
There are countless bars and lounges on board the Epic with undoubtedly the most impressive being the Svedka Ice Bar - a bar that is entirely created from ice! From the furniture to the artwork, there really is nothing quite like it. Epic offers a number of other bars too including; a whiskey bar, martini bar, a cigar lounge, or if you prefer to dance the night away to a range of modern and classic songs - the Epic has several nightclubs to choose from.
Stateroom Serenity
Whether you are a solo cruiser or travelling with a huge family, there is a room perfect for everyone. You can even choose to stay in your very own private villa complete with a butler service! There are also the innovative New Wave Standard rooms which are anything but standard. With modern curved walls, sleek dark wooden designs and every amenity that you could ever need, it would seem that NCL have created a cruise of truly epic proportions.
