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Epic Delivered

UPDATE 11:47am EST: All further updates from her voyage around Europe and over to the States will be covered on the Norwegian Epic Live Blog! ________________________________________________________________________  Currently, the Epic is in the English Channel between Southampton, England and Cherbourg, France.…

I’m Back and So Is The Epic

I’m back after a long weekend and the Epic is back from her seatrials. You can see the photos on the Norwegian Epic page. Another bit of info. Her delivery date has changed from the 15th to the 17th. Maiden…

Another Norwegian Epic Fire And They are All Arson

French maritime news site, Mer et Marine, is reporting that on June 6th there was a small fire onboard. Families of the workers at STX France were allowed to tour the vessel and see what their relatives had been working…

Norwegian Epic Updates

Some Norwegian Epic news for you this morning. As she nears completion and her June 15 delivery date looms close by, STX has released a slew of new photos of her. I have been, and will be, compiling them on…

Norwegian Epic Takes to the Sea Again

It’s been a long time waiting: A new engine, a fire that is suspected to be arson, and then another fire, but she finally is getting closer to delivery this summer. Now that only the lifeboats are left to be…

Norwegian Dawn Loses Power

Earlier today the Norwegian Dawn lost power. She was on the last leg of a  9-Night cruise from Miami when the ship went silent. Initial reports from the ship was that everything was lost. The propulsion, lights, air condition, and…

Norwegian Epic Entertainment

Norwegian Cruise Line announced two new show to be added to the Epic’s already crowded entertainment options: Howl at the Moon and Legends in Concert. Howl at the Moon is a duet between two pianos players. Unlike a traditional duet,…

Norwegian Epic Inaugural Schedule

The Norwegian Epics Inaugural Schedule can be found here. CruiseInd’s Norwegian Epic Page Nothing too surprising except for the overnight stays. She pretty much goes from one port to another. Some even while cruising. Whereas Freedom stayed in ports for…

No New Epic

Well you can’t fault me for trying at least. I am having the hardest time trying to find any new photos of the Epic. My epic page is getting lonely…

NCL Posts Another Profit!

Norwegian Cruise Line is finally pulling themselves out of the big hole they dug themselves into. NCL recently released their Q2 earnings, and things are looking up for the third largest cruise line. NCL posted a profit of $15.4 million. This…

Norwegian Epic Shipyard Report #4

Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Here are the latest photos. The exterior work should finish up shortly and the interior work and cabins should commence shortly.               

Norwegian Epic Shipyard Report #3

Part 1 Part 2 More photos have been released courtesy of STX France Cruise SA. This set focuses of the arrivals and placement of the massive funnels. Like them or hate them; leave a comment below.

Funny Norwegian Jade Incident

  Well not so funny for those involved. A few weeks ago, the Norwegian Jade was embarking passengers for a short cruise from Rotterdam. As they were taking the luggage from the pier to the marshalling yard on the ship,…

Norwegian Epic’s Final Reveal

…is currently underway in NYC. Stay tuned for updates. UPDATE 4:31: Today’s event is focused around the entertainment offered onboard. UPDATE 5:06: So far revealed is a big casino with bars above it and the atrium dining below it. A…

New Norwegian Epic Photos #2

Bridge Section The Norwegian Epic’s Bridge arrives at the building dock. Cruise Ships are built in large sections; like Legos. Bridge in the Air In order to lift these big pieces, the yards lift them with big A-frame cranes. Bridge…

WOW, NCL Made a Profit!

This just in, after years and years of being in the red, NCL announced they have a first quarter profit of $5 Million. This profit could be a sign of things to come under the leadership of Kevin Sheehan. Sheehan…

Norwegian Epic Hull Art Announced

Today NCL announced the Norwegian Epics hull art. Take a look at the gallery below. Click the pictures to view larger. Then click it again to view even larger.