Norwegian Epic Inaugural Sailing Summer 2010

The NCL Epic will be huge! Details at http://epic.ncl.com/epic/main.html The inaugural sailing will most likely be a 7-night Caribbean cruise in the summer of 2010 with group bookings opening this March.

I am definitely interested.

Although I am in the minority - I LOVE NCL.

I would be interested if the timing is right.

Same here, depending on the timing, I would probably book. I'd like to see this new class of ship.

I just voted i'm be interested in going based on sailing dates.

Also interested based on dates. Looks like we're going to have enough for a group

Ditto - interested based on dates

As long as it doesn't overlap another cruise...

Another maybe depending on dates. I'd say we absolutely have enough interest for a group! Fingers crossed the inaugural can fit in with the other cruises scheduled!

Nick Needs To Know wrote:

As long as it doesn't overlap another cruise...

that's ultimately the deciding factor

It has been awhile since I sailed on NCL but the ship does sound interested. I am more inclined to consider early 2011 though.

Any news about dates on this yet?

The way I read the press release, their may be multiple inaugural events starting in Europe/UK and then a US inaugural.

Ric any updates yet?

I talked with a rep from NCL last week and he said I would have to wait until March. All I got was that there will be some pre-public inaugural event for dignitaries, press and travel agents before the first bookable sailing.

The latest press release shows the profile of the ship. Nice!

http://www.ncl.com/nclweb/pressroom/pressRelease.html?storyCode=PR_030309

NICE!! I can't wait!!!

Is it me, or is that one ugly ship?

C'mon, it's beautiful. Just a little more up front and it will almost be Star Trekian.

no it's not you - that is one ugly ship

Just got the inside word. The ship will open for groups March 19 (originally it was going to be March 15, but got pushed back) I was told the rates will be very good!

Do we have a sailing date yet Ric?

The following is from the latest press release (just out at: http://www.ncl.com/nclweb/pressroom/pressRelease.html?storyCode=PR_031809 ):

The Studios and Living Room:

• 128 ultra modern studios located on two decks, 11 and 12. Each sleeps two, has a den-like feel with a large, round window looking onto the corridor with customizable color changing light effects that mirror different stages of the day. Inside the Studios, a control panel allows guests to select their own light effect depending on their mood, including a love setting for romantic nights at sea.
  
• The Living Room is a shared social space exclusively for the use of Studio guests. The area is a two-floor lounge which features a bar, room service, two large TV screens, and comfy seating for hanging out, reading a book or just enjoying a cocktail before dinner. A concierge is available to book dinner reservations and shore excursions.
  

Delivery is set for May 2010. More updates are supposed to be released at Cruise 360 in April. I will be there and will try to post more news from the source.

I am not sure I would care for a window looking out into the corridor. Promenade is one thing- but a corridor? Light effects sound very cool though. Living room sounds pretty darn similar to RCCL's concierge lounge.

Gerri wrote:

Do we have a sailing date yet Ric?

Group Space just opened! The first sailing date is July 17, 2010.
Lead-In Pricing:

Category	Pricing Per Person	Description
K	$1049	Inside
BH	$1399	Balcony
D4	$1599	Deluxe Balcony

This would be a great charity cruise.