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Norwegian Cruise Line takes delivery of Norwegian Epic |
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Norwegian Cruise Line yesterday 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 Cruising with branded entertainment,
more than 20 dining options and a wide range of accommodations including the largest suite
complex at sea,” said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian’s Chief Executive Officer. “Following more
than four years of development and construction, we are pleased to take ownership of this
beautiful ship and introduce her to the world. We are confident that Norwegian Epic will amaze
our guests.”
Norwegian Epic departed St. Nazaire yesterday evening en route to Rotterdam, the first port the ship will visit. Once there, she will welcome on board her first guests who will set sail on a two-night inaugural cruise. On June 21, the ship will sail a one-night preview cruise to Southampton, arriving on June 22 for a two-night inaugural sailing. On June 24, the ship will depart Southampton on a sold-out seven-night transatlantic crossing to New York arriving on July 1. Norwegian Epic will be christened by legendary entertainer Reba McEntire on July 2 followed by a two-night inaugural cruise.
Following inaugural activities, Norwegian Epic will sail alternating seven-night Eastern and
Western Caribbean itineraries from Miami from July 10, 2010 through April 30, 2011. Ports of
call on the Eastern Caribbean itinerary include Philipsburg, St. Maarten; St. Thomas, US Virgin
Islands; and Nassau, Bahamas. The Western Caribbean cruises visit Costa Maya, Mexico;
Roatán, Honduras; and Cozumel, Mexico. The 2011 cruise season from May-October will have
Norwegian Epic sailing a series of seven-night Western Mediterranean cruises from Barcelona. |
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