Ship Review: NCL’s newest ship offers fun in Epic proportions
Many people pick a vacation city based on how much it has to offer. Big names like Nickelodeon and Blue Man Group that could have only been seen in places like Las Vegas and Orlando are now cruising the high seas. With all the innovations on the brand new Norwegian (NCL) Epic, it’s like you’re …...
Follow us as we sail on NCL’s ‘Epic’ new ship
We’re headed to Miami where we’ll be boarding the brand new Norwegian Epic. You can follow along as we post updates from Thursday to Saturday (July 8 to 10, 2010) via our Twitter and Facebook accounts. We’ll be posting live photos, videos and information right from the ship (Internet access willing), as we check out …...
Launching this summer, Norwegian Epic will offer many firsts at sea
By Matt Roseboom Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is getting ready to launch their largest and most innovative ship ever this summer. For the past year NCL has regularly been releasing new information about the Norwegian Epic. Here are some of the newest announcements. Many Dining Options Every cruiser expects there to be no shortage of...
In Port Today: Three in Roadtown, Tortola
The Costa Mediterranea (left), MSC Poesia and NCL Pearl (In the distance on the right) are visiting Roadtown, Tortola, the capital of the British Virgin Islands, today, March 10, 2010....
NCL Epic’s studio staterooms designed for the solo traveler
Norwegian Cruise Line recently announced a new concept to make cruising more attractive to solo travelers on the company’s upcoming largest ship to date, Norwegian Epic, launching this July. Epic’s Studios are the first staterooms designed and priced for single occupancy, starting from $799 on the ship’s seven-day alternating...
Nickelodeon to be featured on Norwegian Jewel and Epic
Norwegian Cruise Line today announced a new partnership with Nickelodeon in which select Norwegian ships will feature Nickelodeon-themed family entertainment and programming all year long. Beginning in April on Norwegian Jewel and this summer on Norwegian Epic, Nickelodeon and Norwegian experiences for the entire family will include:...
Ship Review: Polished Pearl pleases passengers
Above the dive-friendly, turquoise waters of the Caribbean, a playground of another kind beckons. The 2,394-passenger Norwegian Pearl is a world unto itself, epitomizing Norwegian Cruise Line’s (NCL) “Freestyle Cruising’’ concept where passengers enjoy a myriad of onboard entertainment and dining choices yet with no set...
Pearl offers stunning array of restaurant venues
By Michael Coleman The biggest culinary fan aboard Norwegian Pearl may also be the most disappointed passenger on disembarkation day. With 12 restaurants and 11 bars and lounges to choose from, it’s next to impossible to sample all of the ship’s culinary venues on a typical, seven-day Caribbean voyage. The 2,394-passenger ship...
Onboard: Passengers embracing polished Pearl
Cruise News Weekly Editor Michael Coleman is onboard the NCL Pearl this week. Here’s his latest update: TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, Dec. 16, 2009 – Above the dive-friendly, turquoise waters here a playground of another kind beckons. The 2,394-passenger Norwegian Pearl is a world unto itself, epitomizing Norwegian Cruise...
Onboard: Norwegian Pearl Eastern Caribbean voyage
Norwegian Pearl at anchor off Samana, Dominican Republic, Monday Dec. 14, 2009. The 2,394-passenger vessel is in the midst of a seven-night Eastern Caribbean voyage and will also be calling on St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.; Tortola, B.V.I.; and Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas. Cruise News Weekly Editor Michael Coleman is onboard and will be posting...