Raising the bar in innovative cruising, Norwegian Epic debuted in 2010 and has been carrying more than 4,000 guests on itineraries to unforgettable ports of call around the world ever since. Home to an array of stylish designs, exquisite dining venues and amazing entertainment, guests can enjoy everything from aerial acrobatic performances to live concerts and comedy acts as they sail between destinations. With something for everyone, Norwegian Epic is the ideal ship for a perfect family getaway, a romantic break or a fun escape with friends.
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Ship Facilities
Dining
Norwegian Epic is the ultimate in freestyle cruising. With 24 dining choices available onboard, she has something for every taste. With the majority of these included in the cruise fare the choice available is unrivalled. With speciality restaurants starting at as little as $10 pp, freestyle dining not only gives you incredible choice but superb value too. Plus, if you're a guest at The Haven, you'll be able to enjoy even more exclusive dining.
- Taste and Manhattan Room - serving up popular dishes and world cuisine at breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Garden Café - casual dining where you can enjoy dishes from Asia to the Mediterranean
- O’Sheehan’s Neighbourhood Bar & Grill - specialising in American comfort food favourites
- Shanghai’s Noodle Bar - freshly prepared noodles, dim sum and stir-fried dishes
- Shanghai - serving some of the best pan-Asian fare the sea has seen
- Great Outdoors - grab a delicious snack to take away
- Le Bistro - enjoy high-end, à la carte French cuisine
- Moderno Churrascaria - all you can eat meat
- Teppanyaki - Japanese cuisine prepared in the theatrical hibachi style
Please note some dining choices involve a cover charge.
Read more on why you should choose NCL The Haven here.
Entertainment
Norwegian Epic really focuses on the guest experience and has raised many bars in cruise ship entertainment. When the sun goes down, the ship comes alive with an exciting array of entertainment for everyone. From Las Vegas-style shows to more intimate evenings in a bar, Norwegian Epic has everyone covered.
Her unique nightlife offerings, including an industry-first true Ice Bar, an exclusive one-of-a-kind beach club on top of the ship and an all-day entertainment and nightclub complex.
Venues
- O’Sheehan’s Neighbourhood Bar & Grill
- Humidor Cigar Lounge
- Maltings Whiskey Bar
- Wasabi Sake Bar
- Shaker’s Martini Bar
- Svedka and Inniskillin Ice Bar
Family
There is a fascinating selection of kids and teen activities available aboard Norwegian Epic, with the Splash Academy a highlight among them. This unique area will feature a special section for tweens alongside a dance floor space, games consoles, and so much more. You’ll also find a video arcade onboard, alongside the stylish Entourage Teen Centre – an area that gives teens an adult-style lounge space to relax, without the adults.
For when the sun is shining, there’s also a reimagined Kid’s Aqua Park; this will give everyone onboard more ‘fun-in-the-sun’ activities to enjoy – and plenty of places to sit and relax if you’re just looking to soak up the incredible atmosphere onboard.
Things to do
Recreation
On Norwegian Epic, there are countless activities to occupy your time with and experiences to enjoy. If you’re after some friendly competition, you’ll find bowling alleys in O’Sheehan’s and sports facilities in the Sports Complex onboard – so, you can challenge your friends, family, and other cruisers to a game or two whatever the weather. You’ll also find a rock climbing-style wall, one of the largest water parks at sea, and more on the upper decks. For those looking for some active excitement on sea days, Norwegian Epic certainly has you covered.
Elsewhere, you’ll find a casino, somewhere to watch Hollywood blockbusters and sports, boutique shopping experiences, and several spots where live music can be enjoyed. There’s also a library, if you’re looking for somewhere quieter to sit and relax. And, the Vibe Beach Club has also been expanded to include more lounge space and an extra whirlpool hot tub; soaking up the sunshine has never been more comfortable!
Spa and Fitness
The Spa facilities onboard Norwegian Epic are second to none. Offering one of the largest spa and fitness centres at sea, covering 31,000 square feet, your every need is catered for. The luxurious Mandara Spa offers 24 treatment rooms, couple's villas, and Rasul steam rooms. Not only this, cruisers can enjoy a DIY Scrub Experience, Hydrotherapy Courtyard & Thermal Suite, full-service salon, fitness centre and barber shop, plus a choice of more than 50 treatments for both men and women.
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Customer reviews for Norwegian Epic
The size of the ship was enough for the number of people on board, the main entertainment areas looked smart and not in need of much repair, also they were large enough for the events and entertainment which was available. The cabin was of average standard and the balcony was in poor state of repair. Food in the main restaurants had very little change but the buffet area had a lot of choice. Most of the hot tubs did not work. All the staff were friendly and worked extremely hard.
We had an excellent trip. Positives: ship was lovely, very clean and comfortable. Staff were unbelievable, so supportive and helpful. My daughter has food allergies and we felt very supported and safe. She actually had a reaction on our second day (we don’t think it was the crews fault at all), and the support we received was fantastic, I can’t praise the staff enough. My daughter loved the kids club and would have spent the whole holiday there if possible! Negatives: I felt the $20 per person per day compulsory service charge was steep, especially as it also charged that amount for our 3 year old daughter, so cost us an additional $600 which we didn’t budget for. Given the high expense of the cruise we feel that the staff should just be paid a better wage rather than charging additional fees to your customers while on board. The facilities for under 3’s was disappointing, my youngest enjoyed the guppies room but it did get very repetitive. It also would be nice if there was more activities for under 3’s during the family free play sessions in the splash academy. I wanted to especially mention Michelle at O’Sheehans who went above and beyond to support us in managing our daughter’s allergies, alongside other restaurant supervisors and chefs. It is always extremely anxiety provoking travelling with allergies, but I didn’t need to worry as your staff were amazing.
Excellent initial booking service. NCL cruise excellent, especially food and entertainment.
The NCL ship was a pleasant one and open dining is a massive positive, the showers are the same size as in the uk which was a pleasant surprise.
