Norwegian Epic Cruise Ship

Hold your breath and prepare to be amazed...because NCL Freestyle Cruising has raised the game, again! NCL Epic is their brand new cruise ship that's due to launch in summer 2010. Be sure to book your cruise holiday now. It could be the voyage of a lifetime.

The ship's New Wave style accommodation is all curves and urban chic with three private access areas serving staterooms, villas and spa guests. There are around 17 delicious Freestyle dining options and just as many bars. Add to that, unrivalled fun facilities such as the Aqua Park, bowling alleys, rock climbing walls, sports complex and spa, and you have a truly awe-inspiring cruise experience for couples, families, groups and just about anyone!

Lifestyle onboard on your NCL cruise ship

NCL Epic feels like three cruise ships in one. That's because each type of accommodation has their own private access area where guests can chill-out by day and often party by night. Décor in standard staterooms is funky urban chic and guests have exclusive access to The Living Room - a shared, two-storey lounge with concierge, including bar, TV screens and comfy seating area.

As well as plenty of places to get away from it all, you'll find unrivalled public areas onboard this ship, all of which are heaven sent for family cruising. The Aqua Park is an adrenalin fuelled water park with pools, water play and scary slides to thrill every age group. There are two bowling alleys, one that doubles up at night as an adults-only entertainment area. There are three climbing experiences, an impressive sports complex, plus toddler, tween and teen facilities to keep kids amused 24/7.

Daytime cruising on Norwegian Epic

You can do everything or nothing on NCL Epic, because your cruise ship's fabulous facilities cater for every taste. They include:

• Madara Spa and fitness centre - everything from a hot stone massage to an anti-ageing Botox treatment
• POSH Beach Club - adults-only relaxation zone
• Aqua Park - with hot tubs, kids pool, wading pool and mega slides
• Rock climbing walls for anyone with a head for heights
• Recess kids activity centre - featuring games consoles, cinema, light up dance floor and karaoke stage
• Entourage - teens fun activity lounge by day and exclusive teen nightclub after dark
• WiiTM screen - a two-storey gaming extravaganza

Your evening cruise entertainment

Save some energy for the evenings on NCL Epic because, with around 20 exciting venues to choose from, the atmosphere will be really buzzing.

NCL have laid on world-class entertainment, some of which you'll only ever get to see on NCL Epic. Here's a small taste of the treats her guests have in store:

• Spice H2O - day and night pool experience with live DJ and big screen projection
• The Ice Bar - the only genuine all-ice bar at sea where the vodka will keep you warm
• Maltings Whiskey Bar - where you've got time to discover your favourite tipple
• Fat Cat's Jazz and Blues - jam with the artists by day and enjoy the music at night
• Headliner Comedy Club - featuring the side splitting Second City Comedy troupe
• Epic Theatre - exclusive music, comedy and multi-media theatrics by the award-winning Blue Man Group
• Casino - the largest, most elegant full-action casino at sea

Dining on Norwegian Epic

Remember, this is Freestyle cruising so there's no dress code and you can eat whenever and wherever you want.

There are two fabulous main dining rooms with delicious five course menus inspired by the world's leading culinary capitals. But these are just two of 17 different dining options onboard. So whatever takes your fancy, you're bound to find it somewhere on your ship.

Feel like a steak? Try Cagney's Steakhouse and Churrascaria. How about a little pasta? Then head off to La Cucina Italian Restaurant. You can also choose from French, Japanese, Chinese, burgers, chops, salad and more.

Like everything else on this fabulous cruise ship, the choice is all yours.