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Norwegian Epic

Norwegian Epic

activeBuilt 2009
Norwegian Cruise LineEpicActive🇧🇸 Bahamas
3.5CC
1325/2k Berlitz
Norwegian Cruise Line
GRT
155 873
Guests
4244
Crew
1724
Crew:Guest
1:2.5
Length
329m
Space Ratio
36.7
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History
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Norwegian Epic is an Epic-class cruise ship built by STX France in Saint-Nazaire and was the third largest cruise ship in the world when launched. The vessel features distinctive amenities including the only tube-and-bowl water slide at sea, a rappelling wall, a three-lane bowling alley, and an Ice Bar maintained at 17°F. Country music artist Reba McEntire served as the ship's godmother at its christening, and the Norwegian Epic notably hosted the broadcast of the 34th Annual Macy's 4th of July Fireworks.

Vessel Timeline
19 Jun 2008
Keel Laid
Chantiers de l’Atlantique
10 Jul 2009
Launched
Chantiers de l’Atlantique
31 Dec 2009
Norwegian Epic
Norwegian Cruise Line
At a Glance
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Godmother
Reba McEntire
🍾
Christened
July 2, 2010
Maiden Voyage
June 24, 2010
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Built By
Chantiers de l’Atlantique
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Build Country
STX France
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Class Society
DNV
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Identity
IMO Number9410569
MMSI311018500
Call SignC6XP7
Flag State🇧🇸 Bahamas
Port of RegistryNassau
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Construction
ShipyardChantiers de l’Atlantique
Build CountrySTX France
Keel LaidJune 19, 2008
Float OutJuly 10, 2009
DeliveredDecember 31, 2009
Yard NumberC33
ClassificationDNV
GodmotherReba McEntire
ChristeningJuly 2, 2010
Maiden VoyageJune 24, 2010
Est. price (CIN)$1200M
Price per berth$282 752
Price per GT$7699
In 2026 dollars$1824M
Per berth (2026$)$429 783
Per GT (2026$)$11 702
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Dimensions
329m
Length
41m
Beam
9m
Draft
Gross Tonnage (GRT)155 873
Net Tonnage (NT)146 495
Deadweight (DWT)10 850
Length BP329.45 m
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Capacity
4244
Guests
1724
Crew
2122
Cabins
Guests (max)5093
Space Ratio36.7
Crew:Guest Ratio1:2.5
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Propulsion
23kts
Max Speed
79 200kW
Power
Engine TypeMaK 16M43 And MaK 12M43
Propulsion TypeDiesel-Electric
Fuel TypeDiesel-electric
Bow Thrusters4
Stern Thrusters2
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Onboard
19
Decks
Reviews & Ratings
CruiseCritic
3.5/ 5.0
4573 reviews
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Berlitz / Insight Guides
3 Stars
1325/ 2,000 pts
Source: Berlitz Cruising & Cruise Ships
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