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Norwegian Epic To Feature Largest Spa At Sea |
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Norwegian Cruise Line’s largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship
will offer innovative spa treatments, suites and expansive fitness center
Wiesbaden, March 18, 2010 – Norwegian Cruise Line announced that Norwegian
Epic, its most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship to date, will feature the largest spa
facility and fitness center at sea, totaling 2.883 m2. The ship’s luxurious Mandara
Spa will feature 24 treatment rooms, two private couple’s villas, two exotic steam
Rasul rooms, Hydrotherapy Courtyard & Thermal Suite, full-service salon, fitness
center and barber shop.
In another first for the line, Norwegian Epic features 39 spa suites, deluxe balcony
and balcony staterooms, which are accessed via private key-card and offer
complimentary access to the enclave surrounding Norwegian Epic's luxurious
Hydrotherapy Courtyard & Thermal Suite and state-of-the-art fitness center. For an
added indulgence, eight spa suites each feature an in-room whirlpool.
"As with our world-class entertainment, dining and innovative stateroom categories
on Norwegian Epic, our spa facilities will take cruising to an entirely new level," said
Kevin Sheehan, chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. "The Mandara
Spa on Norwegian Epic is a relaxing retreat with unique treatments, innovative
fitness training, a stand-alone barber shop, spa staterooms with in-room whirlpools
and an expanded Hydrotherapy Courtyard & Thermal Suite facilities.”
The spa features more than 50 treatments for both men and women including
Elemis facials, massages, body therapies, and acupuncture along with cosmetic
medical treatments performed by a licensed doctor. The salon features hair, nail and
waxing services. In addition, kids and teens can choose from a selection of kidfriendly
spa services.
Among the two dozen treatment rooms are two new couple’s villas for the ultimate in
togetherness massages with the opportunity to soak in a private, outdoor
whirlpool.Two solo villas also have outdoor whirlpools, and six treatment rooms
have balconies with chaise lounges where guests can relax privately outdoors
before or after their treatment.
Hydrotherapy Courtyard & Thermal Suite
Expanding on the popular Thermal Suite on board the line’s Jewel class ships,
Norwegian Epic’s adults-only Hydrotherapy Courtyard & Thermal Suite features
separate men's and women's areas equipped with sauna, aromatherapy steam,
experience showers and heated ceramic loungers. In addition, the Hydrotherapy
Courtyard & Thermal Suite features a tropical garden communal setting, chaise
lounge seating, a pool with massaging jets and waterfalls, a whirlpool and an
outdoor relaxation deck.
Exotic Steam Rasul Rooms
Guests looking for a unique body renewing experience should indulge in one of the
two Rasul rooms. This is a purpose-built steam room that soothes and detoxifies the
body, while guests are provided with organic muds, exfoliants and oils to purify and
nourish the body. To complete the ritual, a warm tropical rain pours down from the
dome of the rasul to wash away tension.
Fitness Center
Fitness enthusiasts won't need to put their workout routines on hold while
vacationing on Norwegian Epic. The ship has many firsts that take sports and fitness
to a new level: the first rappelling wall at sea and the only U.S. rated climbing wall
afloat. The fitness center features an unprecedented 37 treadmills and 18 cross
trainers, extensive weight equipment and free weight areas, stretching areas and
four distinct aerobic studios. For those who enjoy group settings, Norwegian Epic
has more diverse fitness classes than any other ship at sea, including TRX and
kettlebell training; yoga; pilates; Activio® group cycling; Gravity® reformer; and body
sculpting boot camp classes. Personal training sessions will also be available, along
with nutritional consultation and metabolism testing. |
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