Courtesy of: Norwegian Cruise Line

The maiden voyage Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Epic is nearing. The luxury cruise ship is one of the most talked about ships of all time and is NCL’s largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship to date.

The luxurious Norwegian Epic continues its trend of “firsts” such as the largest spa at sea, and will showcase the largest LED chandelier at sea and will be found in the ship’s Epic Casino. In addition, the casino is also the largest ever at sea.

The incredible chandelier, will change colors to all in the spectrum,  up to 255 possible variations. The chandelier has a height of 21 feet, diameter of nearly 11 feet and weighs two metric tons.

The one of a kind chandelier was built in Vienna, Austria by Kalmar, who is a leading glass crystal maker and previously designed some of the largest chandeliers for hotels and palaces around the world.

Designed by UK-based SMC Architects and Lighting Design, the chandelier is fitted with about 40,000 crystal glass pieces of various shapes and sizes.

Spanning vertically to three decks, the chandelier can be seen from various vantage points including the casino, Teppanyanki restaurant, Wasabi Sushi Bar, Malting’s Whiskey Bar, Shaker’s Martini Bar, and the Atrium.

The design is of spiraling oval discs, each up to 30 feet in circumference, and 112 suspended crystal encrusted balls of up to one foot in diameter, which orbit the main structure at varying heights.

The chandelier is the most energy efficient at sea. It is completely illuminated by LED technology, using over 10,000 diodes. It is fully dimmable to most effectively enhance the lead crystals and is currently being programmed by UK-based Project International.

For additional information NCL’s Norwegian Epic or to book a cruise, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit http://epic.ncl.com

Courtesy of: Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Cruise Line recently announced that its largest and most innovative ship Norwegian Epic is sold out for its maiden voyage on June 24, 2010. The first cruise is a seven-day transatlantic sailing from Southampton, England to New York City.

Norwegian Cruise Line created a wait list for those interested in sailing on the transatlantic should any last-minute cancellations occur.

The Norwegian Epic will be the largest to berth in the Port of New York. The ship will arrive at Manhattan Cruise Terminal’s Pier 88 on Thursday, July 1. Country music legend Reba McEntire will christen the ship on Friday, July 2 followed by a two-day inaugural sailing.

On Sunday, July 4, Norwegian Epic will serve as the host venue for the 34th Annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks event. The event includes a national, one-hour, live entertainment broadcast on NBC-TV beginning at 9 p.m. ET and takes place on board Norwegian Epic where invited guests will have a front row view of the fireworks display.

“We are on the edge of our seats in anticipation of the debut of Norwegian Epic to the world in only a few short weeks,” said Kevin Sheehan, chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. “Guests on the transatlantic sailing will be among the first to experience all of Norwegian Epic’s innovative features including her more than 20 dining options and world-class entertainment.”

NCL released a sneak peak video of Norwegian Epic on its YouTube channel showcasing the finishing touches being made. The video is below and also viewable at www.ncl.com/youtube

Norwegian Epic will sail alternating seven-day Eastern and Western Caribbean sailings from Miami beginning July 10, 2010 through April 2011. Norwegian Epic’s Eastern Caribbean itinerary includes calls in Philipsburg, St. Maarten; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands and Nassau, Bahamas. The ship’s Western Caribbean itinerary includes calls in Costa Maya, Mexico; Roatán, Bay Islands, Honduras; and Cozumel, Mexico. From May through October 2011, Norwegian Epic will sail a seven-day Western Mediterranean itinerary from Barcelona, Spain with ports of call including: Florence/Pisa (Livorno); Rome (Civitavecchia); Naples, Italy; and Palma, Majorca, Spain.

For more information on Norwegian Epic and to book a cruise, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), visit http://epic.ncl.com, or contact a travel professional.

Courtesy of: NCL

NCL (Norwegian Cruise Line) is currently putting the finishing touches on its new luxury cruise ship – Norwegian Epic.

The 4,200-passenger Norwegian Epic is the company’s largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship to date. It is expected for delivery this coming June.

Norwegian Cruise Line just announced that the Norwegian Epic, which is the company’s most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship to date, will  feature the largest spa facility and fitness center at sea.

The ship’s luxurious Mandara Spa will total greater than 31,000 square feet!  Mandara Spa will feature 24 treatment rooms, two exotic steam Rasul rooms, two private couple’s villas, a Hydrotherapy Courtyard & Thermal Suite,  a DIY Scrub Experience, fitness center, a full-service salon,  and even a barber shop.

The luxury cruise ship Norwegian Epic., will features 39 spa suites and deluxe balcony and balcony staterooms. These can be accessed by private key-card and in addition, will provide complimentary access to the enclave surrounding Norwegian Epic’s luxurious Hydrotherapy Courtyard & Thermal Suite and state-of-the-art fitness center.

The spa caters to equally to both men and women. There will be more than 50 treatments available, including massages, Elemis facials, various body therapies and body treatments, bliss(r) face, acupuncture, in addition to cosmetic medical treatments that will be performed by a licensed doctor.

Norwegian Cruise Line has a 43-year successful history of innovation in the cruise travel industry. Today, NCL offers the youngest fleet in the cruise industry, including 10 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships.

For more information on Norwegian Epic, please call Norwegian at 866-234-7350,
or visit www.epic.ncl.com/