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Fire is latest Epic mishap

John Honeywell — Wed, 05 May 2010 09:11:28 +0000

I’m beginning to wonder whether there’s a hex over construction the the Norwegian Epic, NCL’s biggest cruise ship which is due to be completed in June.

Latest news from the STX yard in St Nazaire, France, where the 153,000-ton vessel is nearing completion, is that fire broke out in a provisioning area on Deck 4 late on Monday evening. It is reported that damage was confined to wiring and the blaze was prevented from spreading. The handover date of June 15 has not been affected.

The fire is the latest in a series of mishaps, and I reported last month that one of the ship’s six diesel engines would have to be replaced, following a catastrophic failure during the first sea trials.

Those with longer memories will recall that the entire project – originally to build two identical 4,2000-passenger ships – almost came to grief over financing, and at one stage NCL considered pulling out of the deal entirely. Even now, it is believed the shipyard will make a loss on the construction project.

When work is finished, Epic will spend two days in Southampton being shown off to travel agents and press before setting off across the Atlantic to New York, where it will play host to Macy’s spectacular 4th of July fireworks display.

Fire is latest Epic mishap

John Honeywell — Wed, 05 May 2010 09:11:28 +0000

I’m beginning to wonder whether there’s a hex over construction the the Norwegian Epic, NCL’s biggest cruise ship which is due to be completed in June.

Legendary shows on Epic

John Honeywell — Mon, 03 May 2010 15:29:00 +0000

If Celebrity Eclipse has one of the most exciting restaurants at sea, then another new ship launching this year promises to provide some of the most spectacular entertainment.

The line-up of shows on board Norwegian Epic will be stellar – including a number of shows which are big crowd-pullers in Vegas and Orlando.

Legends in Concert features some of the best tribute acts in the world. Take a look at Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson and Marilyn Monroe in the video below.

Cirque Dreams is a restaurant and circus cabaret combined. There’s a sneak preview in this video.

The show I am looking forward to most eagerly is the Blue Man Group. I have tried before to describe what they do – and how they do it – but it’s almost impossible to put it into words.

So here’s a video of them explaining it for themselves.

The 153,000-ton ship, which is capable of carrying more than 5,000 passengers, is nearing completion in a French shipyard. It will visit Southampton on June 22 and 23 before setting out across the Atlantic for New York and a season sailing to the Caribbean from Miami.

Epic will be sailing seven-day Mediterranean cruises out of Barcelona from May to October next year.

5/1/10 – Norwegian Launches "Best Price. Guaranteed." Program

Cruise News — Sat, 01 May 2010 23:25:00 +0000

Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that it is launching a “Best Price. Guaranteed.” program designed to ensure that anyone booking a cruise with Norwegian can feel confident they will receive the best price.* If a travel partner or guest finds a lower advertised price from Norwegian for the same cruise within 48 hours of booking a fully deposited cruise, the

Profits Down, Cruise Ship Occupancy Up: NCL’s Q1 Earnings Report – Cruise Critic

cruise ship - Google News — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 19:15:47 +0000

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Profits Down, Cruise Ship Occupancy Up: NCL's Q1 Earnings Report
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(3:10 pm EDT) — Just a few months from the launch of Norwegian Epic, the splashiest new-ship debut of 2010, Norwegian Cruise Line has issued an earnings …
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Norwegian Cruise Line Reports Results for First Quarter 2010MiamiHerald.com
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4/29/10 – Norwegian Cruise Line Reports Results For First Quarter 2010

Cruise News — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 18:52:00 +0000

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL Corporation Ltd., “Norwegian” or “the Company”) today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010.

EBITDA for the first quarter of 2010 improved 14.2% to $58.1 million versus $50.9 million for the same period of 2009 (a 10.9% increase on an adjusted basis, to $59.5 million from $53.7 million). Net Revenue for the

Norwegian Cruise Line posts Q1 loss – South Florida Business Journal

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Norwegian Cruise Line posts Q1 loss
South Florida Business Journal
1 inaugural voyage for the Allure of the Seas, sister ship to the Oasis of the Seas, the world's-largest cruise ship, at 225282 gross registered tons. …
Norwegian Cruise Line Reports Results for First Quarter 2010MiamiHerald.com
Norwegian Cruise Line: Ships more full than ever in first quarterUSA Today
Norwegian Cruise Line Reports Results for First Quarter 2010EON: Enhanced Online News (press release)

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Nickelodeon and Norwegian Cruise Line Hit the Open Sea with Nickelodeon” All Access Cruises

Norwegian Cruise Line — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 05:01:00 +0000

Norwegian Cruise Line and Nickelodeon today announced the dates and itineraries for the two 2011 “Nickelodeon All Access Cruises.” These special Nickelodeon-themed cruises will give

4/28/10 – Nickelodeon and Norwegian Cruise Line Hit the Open Sea

Cruise News — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:10:00 +0000

Norwegian Cruise Line and Nickelodeon today announced the dates and itineraries for the two 2011 “Nickelodeon All Access Cruises.” These special Nickelodeon-themed cruises will give guests exclusive access to a fun-filled, seven-day itinerary of Nickelodeon-themed entertainment all day, every day on board Norwegian Jewel from New York on February 20, 2011, and on the cruise line’s newest ship, Norwegian Epic,

Norwegian Dawn to Bermuda… Have any tips??

mrsgo — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:32:58 +0000

HI…Going to Bermuda on Norwegian Dawn in May. Have any tips? What should we bring on the ship that we might not have realized? Is Cagneys Steak Restaurant worth the $50 per couple , plus gratuities? Thanks!!!