Norwegian Epic
Norwegian Epic passing Calshot Spit light buoy in the Solent on 24 June 2010, outward bound from Southampton for New York on first transatlantic voyage
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| Owner: | Norwegian Cruise Line |
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Nassau,  Bahamas
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| Ordered: | 9 September 2006 |
| Builder: | STX France Cruise SA, Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard, Saint-Nazaire, France |
| Yard number: | C33 |
| Laid down: | 19 June 2008 |
| Launched: | 10 July 2009 |
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| Status: | In service |
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| Class and type: | Epic-class cruise ship |
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| Length: | 329.45 m (1,081 ft) |
| Beam: | 40.64 m (133 ft) |
| Height: | 61 m (200 ft) |
| Draft: | 8.7 m (29 ft) |
| Depth: | 21.6 m (71 ft) |
| Decks: | 19 |
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| Speed: | 22 knots (41 km/h; 25 mph) |
| Capacity: | 4,100 (double occupancy) |
| Crew: | 1,724 |
Norwegian Epic is a cruise ship of the Norwegian Cruise Line built under that line's F3 Project by STX Europe Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France. When built it was the third largest cruise ship in the world.
Two ships in this Epic class were ordered by NCL in November 2006, with an option for a third vessel that was not exercised. A dispute between NCL and STX initially resulted in the construction of both ships being placed on hold until a new agreement was reached. That called for completion of the first ship would be completed; the second ship was cancelled in 2008. The sole remaining ship, Norwegian Epic, was delivered to NCL on 17 June 2010.
After completion and acceptance, the Epic sailed on Thursday 24 June 2010 from Southampton to New York.
The Norwegian Epic surpasses the Breakaway-class as NCL's second largest ship. Because Norwegian Escape is the largest in the NCL fleet 155,873 GT. Norwegian Epic represents the "third generation" of Freestyle cruising vessels and its size allows NCL to have a ship that is in the "mega-class" of their competitors at Royal Caribbean International and Carnival Cruise Lines, though still 32% smaller by gross tonnage than Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas, the world's largest and longest passenger vessels.
The Epic has 4,100 passenger berths, with all outside cabins having balconies. Staterooms feature curved walls and unusual bathroom arrangements where each area is separate, including the toilet with its glass door, the shower with its glass door, and a small modern vanity sink in the stateroom. The Epic introduced 100 square foot interior studio cabins for solo passengers, including a shared private "Living Room" for socializing. NCL had stated that this ship would have 60% more passenger space than their then-largest ships.
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