Norwegian Epic
Norwegian

Norwegian Epic

85
SCORE
Entertainment 95Pools & Relaxation 81Activities & Thrills 76Dining 75Space & Comfort 59Value / Cost 38
Line
Norwegian
Built
2010
Guests
4,100
Tonnage
155,873 tons
Length
329.5 m
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What We Like
+Strong Entertainment — scores 95/100
+Strong Pools & Relaxation — scores 81/100
+Strong Activities & Thrills — scores 76/100
Worth Knowing
Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare

General

Cruise Line
Norwegian
Ship Name
Epic
Maiden voyage
24 June 2010

Physical

Year Built
2010
Refurbished
The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
2015
Builder
STX Europe
Gross Tonnage
A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
155,873 tons2937250800
Length
Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
329.5 m88365
Width/Beam
The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
40.6 m
Ship Within a Ship
The Haven by Norwegian
Total decks
Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
19
Passenger Decks
14
Speed
Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
22 knots

Passengers and Crew

Crew
1,753
Passenger to Crew Ratio
Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
2.414
Total Cabins
2,114
Single Occupancy Cabins
Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Yes
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins
40
Passenger Capacity
The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
4,100487662
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
38.0182128

Amenities

Restaurants
Complimentary: 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 - Paid
6
Restaurants - Included
5
Onboard Currency
The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
US Dollar
Total Pools
5
- Pools - General Access
2
- Pools - Adults Only
1
- Pools - Exclusive
2
Outdoor Pools
2
Water Playground/Splash Park
Yes
Kiddie/Splash Pool
Yes
Total Hot Tubs
5
- Hot Tubs - General Access
5
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only
2
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive
4
WiFi
Yes
Internet Center
Yes
Cell Phone Service
Yes
Bars/Lounges
16
Beauty Salon/Barber Shop
Yes
Casino
Yes
Chapel
No
Night Club
Yes
Laundromats (self service)
No
Laundry/Dry Cleaning
Yes
Library
Yes
Movie Theatre
No
Outdoor Movie Screen
Yes
Onboard Weddings
Yes
Thermal Suites
Flat fee
Spa
Yes
Video Arcade
Yes
Basketball Court
Yes
Sports Court
Yes
Tennis Court
No
Fitness Center
Yes
Ice Skating Rink
No
Jogging Track
Yes
Mini-Golf Course
No
Rock Climbing Wall
Yes
Water Slide
Yes
Water Sports Platform
No
24-Hour Room Service
Yes
Babysitting
No
Children's Playroom
Yes
Supervised Youth Program
Yes
Teen Center
Yes
Kosher Meals
Yes
Adult Only Relaxation Area
Spice H2O (adults-only outdoor deck area, complimentary)
Special Amenities
Shows - Broadway play, Adult Only Relaxation Area (free), Escape Room, Ice Bar, Sports Square, Bowling Alley, Climbing Wall
Shows - Broadway play
Included
Adult Only Relaxation Area (free)
Included
Escape Room
Flat fee
Ice Bar
A la cart
Sports Square
Included
Bowling Alley
Flat fee

Costs and Gratuities

Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)
The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
$20.00
Tip added to drinks & services
The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
20%
Soda Price
$3.00
Domestic Beer Price
$6.00
Drink Package Price (From..)
$109.00
Tipping Expected?
Yes

Dining and Food Services

Total Restaurants
16
Restaurants Price: Included
3
Restaurants Price: Premium
10
Restaurants Price: Exclusive
3
Restaurants Type: Sit down
11
Restaurants Type: Quick Serve
5
Restaurants Type: Buffet
0
Restaurants Type: Unknown Payment and Type
0

Registry & Identifiers

Call sign
The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
C6XP7
IMO number
A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
9410569
MMSI number
A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
311018500
Port of registry
The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.
Nassau,  Bahamas
85
SCORE /100
Overall score for this persona, built from the section scores below.
Entertainment 95
Pools & Relaxation 81
Activities & Thrills 76
Dining 75
Space & Comfort 59
Value / Cost 38