New giant cruises through her first sea trials - first picture
February 16, 2010 - Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Cruise Line's largest and most innovative ship to date, returned from her first successful sea trials on Sunday after four days of sailing the Atlantic Ocean for the first time.
NCL president Roberto Martinoli was on board during the sea trials and said: "Norwegian Epic performed above expectations with excellent marine behaviour. She is a beautiful ship with outstanding performance. Now that sea trials are completed, we can concentrate on finishing the ship and showing her to the world in June." A second round of sea trials is scheduled for mid-April to finalise all tests, including final speed measurement. The 153,000-ton, 4,200-passenger ship is scheduled for delivery on June 15, 2010.
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Epic leads trio of ships in Europe in 2011
February 10, 2010 - A trio of Norwegian Cruise Line ships will be based in Europe in summer 2011 including newest and largest ship, Norwegian Epic.
NCL 's 2011/2012 summer deployment includes increased capacity in Europe, Copenhagen as the new homeport for Norwegian Sun and a year-round commitment to New Orleans.
Norwegian Sun will sail nine-night Baltic Capitals fly-cruises from Copenhagen, while Norwegian Spirit will homeport year-round in New Orleans - both firsts for the company.
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Norwegian Epic to sail in Europe in 2011
January 27, 2010 - Norwegian Epic, NCL's largest and most innovative ship to date, is to sail in Europe throughout the summer of 2011.
Debuting in June 2010, the 153,000-ton ship will sail a seven-day Western Mediterranean itinerary from Barcelona from May until October 2011, with ports of call including Livorno, Civitavecchia, Naples and Palma (Majorca), Spain, along with two full days at sea.
Kevin Sheehan, NCL's chief executive officer: said: "By bringing the ship to Europe during her second season, we are combining the excitement of Norwegian Epic with a very popular European itinerary. With her world-class entertainment, wide range of accommodation, incredible amenities and plethora of dining options, Norwegian Epic will offer the best cruise experience for a wide range of travellers looking to enjoy Europe in a whole new way."
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Nickelodeon-themed family fun all year long
January 14, 2010 - Norwegian Cruise Line is to feature Nickelodeon-themed family entertainment and programming all year long. 
Beginning in April on Norwegian Jewel and this summer on Norwegian Epic, Nickelodeon and NCL experiences for the entire family will include character meet and greets, interactive game shows and more. 
The three-year partnership also includes select speciality Nickelodeon-themed cruises each year, featuring Nickelodeon TV stars, show premieres and continuous themed-entertainment on the ship.
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Norwegian Epic goes on sale
December 23, 2009 - Norwegian Epic's one night inaugural sailing from Rotterdam to the UK is now on sale with prices starting from £89 per person cruise only. 
Passengers on the sailing which departs on June 21, 2010, will be some of the first to explore the brand new ship before it leaves the UK for a transatlantic crossing to New York on June 24, an itinerary which is also on sale.
Her first seven-day Eastern Caribbean voyage from her homeport of Miami is scheduled for July 10 and is also on sale, along with the ship's alternating Western Caribbean sailings.
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Epic inaugural dates unveiled
October 16, 2009 - NCL will showcase its new ship Norwegian Epic to travel partners in the UK with a two-night inaugural on June 22, 2010, following her arrival in Southampton.
After her delivery from the shipyard in mid-June Norwegian Epic will sail to Rotterdam for a two-night inaugural cruise departing on June 19. This will be followed by a one-night cruise from Rotterdam to Southampton on the 21st.
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Extra reward for Latitudes guests
September 9, 2009 - Passengers who have previously cruised with NCL are being rewarded with up to $250 of onboard spend this autumn when booking worldwide sailings departing from May 2010 through to 2011.
Until October 31, members of NCL's Latitudes past guests programme will be eligible for this special offer allowing agents to reward them with $50 of onboard spend per Oceanview Stateroom rising to $250 for each Garden Villa booked.
Passengers can then treat themselves to a number of on board experiences including shore excursions, spa treatments, speciality dining or bubbly.
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Norwegian Epic floats out
July 14, 2009 - Norwegian Epic made her first journey on water In the early morning hours of Saturday (July 11), cruising out of her construction quay at STX Europe in Saint-Nazaire, France, where the 153,000-ton ship has been under construction since October 2007.
The massive 4,200 passenger ship was accompanied by a fleet of six tugboats and taken a short distance down the Loire Estuary. Within 90 minutes, the ship was moored at the outfitting dock.
Kevin Sheehan, NCL's chief executive officer, said: "Watching Norwegian Epic make her first journey on the water was a very moving experience. Norwegian Epic epitomises our continued commitment to innovation and represents the next generation of Freestyle Cruising."
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NCL unveils a range of exciting new itineraries
June 24, 2009 - NCL has unveiled a range of exciting new itineraries for 2010/11, including combinable seven-night itineraries for Norwegian Gem out of Venice, mini-cruises to the Bahamas from just £149pp and seven-night combinable eastern and western Caribbean itineraries onboard its newest ship Norwegian Epic.
The new itineraries start from £53pp per day including all meals and entertainment on board.
New ports for 2010/2011 include fabulous Monte Carlo and sunny Palma for Norwegian Jade sailing out of Barcelona, and for the first time NCL is basing Norwegian Gem in romantic Venice cruising alternate Greek Isles and Aegean Sea itineraries.
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How the new Norwegian Epic will look
May 14, 2009 - The contemporary hull design which will adorn Norwegian Epic has been revealed.
NCL's largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship to date is scheduled for delivery in May 2010, and reservations for her 2010/2011 inaugural season go on sale on Thursday, May 21.
Norwegian Epic's hull artwork is painted on both sides with free form rolling waves of varying sizes that run through a modern colour spectrum of lime, aqua, red, and purple and dotted by silver circles.
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