Category Scores
General / BalancedYoung FamilyLuxury TravelerMature Couple / RetiredSolo TravelerActive / AdventureAdult Couples
Space & Comfort
59Beats 49% of ships
Dining
75Top 36% of ships
Entertainment
95Top 3% of ships
Activities & Thrills
76Top 26% of ships
Pools & Relaxation
81Top 20% of ships
Value / Cost
38Beats 32% of ships
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What We Like
Strong Entertainment — scores 95/100
Strong Pools & Relaxation — scores 81/100
Strong Activities & Thrills — scores 76/100
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Worth Knowing
Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare
General
Cruise LineNorwegian
Ship NameEpic
Maiden voyage24 June 2010
Physical
Year Built2010
Refurbished 2015
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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
BuilderSTX Europe
Gross Tonnage 155,873 tons
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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
Length 329.5 m
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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
Width/Beam 40.6 m
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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
Ship Within a ShipThe Haven by Norwegian
Total decks 19
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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
Passenger Decks14
Speed 22 knots
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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
Passengers and Crew
Crew1,753
Passenger to Crew Ratio 2.4
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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
Total Cabins2,114
Single Occupancy Cabins Yes
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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins40
Passenger Capacity 4,100
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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) 38.018
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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
Amenities
RestaurantsComplimentary: Manhattan Room, Taste, Garden Cafe, O'Sheehan's Bar & Grill, Shanghai's Chinese Restaurant. Specialty (paid): Cagney's Steakhouse, La Cucina, Le Bistro, Moderno Churrascaria, Teppanyaki, Wasabi. The Haven guests also have access to a private Haven Restaurant.
Restaurants - Paid6
Restaurants - Included5
Onboard Currency US Dollar
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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
Total Pools5
- Pools - General Access2
- Pools - Adults Only1
- Pools - Exclusive2
Outdoor Pools2
Water Playground/Splash ParkYes
Kiddie/Splash PoolYes
Total Hot Tubs5
- Hot Tubs - General Access5
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only2
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive4
WiFiYes
Internet CenterYes
Cell Phone ServiceYes
Bars/Lounges16
Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes
CasinoYes
ChapelNo
Night ClubYes
Laundromats (self service)No
Laundry/Dry CleaningYes
LibraryYes
Movie TheatreNo
Outdoor Movie ScreenYes
Onboard WeddingsYes
Thermal SuitesFlat fee
SpaYes
Video ArcadeYes
Basketball CourtYes
Sports CourtYes
Tennis CourtNo
Fitness CenterYes
Ice Skating RinkNo
Jogging TrackYes
Mini-Golf CourseNo
Rock Climbing WallYes
Water SlideYes
Water Sports PlatformNo
24-Hour Room ServiceYes
BabysittingNo
Children's PlayroomYes
Supervised Youth ProgramYes
Teen CenterYes
Kosher MealsYes
Adult Only Relaxation AreaSpice H2O (adults-only outdoor deck area, complimentary)
Special AmenitiesShows - Broadway play, Adult Only Relaxation Area (free), Escape Room, Ice Bar, Sports Square, Bowling Alley, Climbing Wall
Shows - Broadway playIncluded
Adult Only Relaxation Area (free)Included
Escape RoomFlat fee
Ice BarA la cart
Sports SquareIncluded
Bowling AlleyFlat fee
Costs and Gratuities
Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day) $20.00
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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
Tip added to drinks & services 20%
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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
Soda Price$3.00
Domestic Beer Price$6.00
Drink Package Price (From..)$109.00
Tipping Expected?Yes
Dining and Food Services
Total Restaurants16
Restaurants Price: Included3
Restaurants Price: Premium10
Restaurants Price: Exclusive3
Restaurants Type: Sit down11
Restaurants Type: Quick Serve5
Restaurants Type: Buffet0
Restaurants Type: Unknown Payment and Type0
Registry & Identifiers
Call sign C6XP7
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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
IMO number 9410569
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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
MMSI number 311018500
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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
Port of registry Nassau, Bahamas
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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.