June 29, 2010. In celebration of the world-class entertainment on board Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Cruise Line’s largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship ever, the line has selected comedian and “Curb Your Enthusiasm” star Jeff Garlin, also a Second City alumnus, to host the ship’s inaugural Christening Ceremony in New York on July 2, 2010. [...]

June 28, 2010. In another first, Norwegian Cruise Line has announced an exclusive partnership with SVEDKA Vodka and Inniskillin ice wine to be introduced on board Norwegian Epic, its largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship ever.  As part of the partnership, this unique frozen bar will be called the SVEDKA Ice Bar and will [...]

June 22, 2010. Cruise Ship Expert Paul Motter will offer a unique perspective of the best of Norwegian Epic by sailing on the new ship’s first full 7-day cruise in a one of a kind Studio Stateroom. Norwegian Epic, the newest cruise ship from Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), will sail from Southampton, U.K. to New [...]

June 17, 2010. Norwegian Cruise Line today accepted delivery of its largest and most innovative ship to date, Norwegian Epic, from STX FRANCE SA.  Norwegian Epic at 153,000 gross tons is the largest ship ever constructed in St. Nazaire and therefore represents a major milestone for STX. “Norwegian Epic represents the next level of Freestyle [...]

June 15, 2010. Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Cruise Line’s largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship to date, returned from her final successful sea trials on Sunday, June 13, 2010, after three days of sailing the Atlantic Ocean before she is delivered on June 17.  During the sea trials, technicians and engineers from STX FRANCE SA, [...]

June 3, 2010. So,  you are on your cruise aboard the stunning new Norwegian Epic when the sudden urge to play some guitar riffs hits you.  Not a problem.  Just head on down to the Fat Cats Jazz and Blues Club and check out a Gibson. In addition to offering guests world-class entertainment options on [...]

June 1, 2010. Singers, cloggers, jump ropers, trapeze artists and a comic are all vying to become the winner in Norwegian Cruise Line’s Search for the Epic Star video contest which kicked-off on March 12, 2010.   Contest judges have selected their top eight entries and starting today, the public will have the chance to vote [...]

May 27, 2010. As the excitement builds over the debut of the stunning new Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Cruise Line today announced that its largest and most innovative ship is sold out for the June 24, 2010 seven-day transatlantic sailing from Southampton, England to New York City. The line has launched a wait list for those [...]

May, 17, 2010. As we have previously reported, the Norwegian Epic will have a pre-cruise online reservation system for featured on-board entertainment.  These include 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 Murdered.”   To reserve admission [...]

May 11, 2010. Norwegian Cruise Line has named Reba McEntire the Godmother of the line’s newest and most innovative ship, Norwegian Epic.   The christening ceremony will take place in New York on July 2, 2010. Ms. McEntire recently hosted the 45th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards and is known and loved worldwide for [...]