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New Norwegian ship reaches record bookings
Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest and largest Freestyle Cruising ship ever, has set record-breaking booking levels for the past two weeks on the heels of its successful inaugural activities in Europe, New York and Miami.
The booking volume for the week ended July 10, 2010 is the highest this year, second only to the previous week ended July 3.
“Given the trends so far this week, we expect the booking volumes to continue and we may even break another record this week” said Kevin Sheehan, ceo, Norwegian.
The 153,000 gross tons, 4,100-passenger Norwegian Epic, is billed as the world’s largest floating entertainment venue.
Norwegian Epic is currently sailing her first Eastern Caribbean cruise which departed from Miami. The ship is sail alternating 7-day Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries every Saturday from Miami through April 2011.
In addition to world-class entertainment, the 4,100-passenger Norwegian Epic incorporates many innovations including several new types of accommodations –- the curved New Wave staterooms; the largest Villas suite complex at sea, comprising 60 suites and villas on two private decks at the top of the ship; and spa and family-friendly accommodations.
The ship also boasts unique nightlife options with the first SVEDKA Ice Bar at sea and Spice H20 with non-stop entertainment day and night; an expansive Aqua Park with the only tube slide and largest bowl slide at sea — The Epic Plunge; seven decks of Freestyle Family Fun with highlights including a 33-foot high, 64-foot wide extreme rock climbing wall and the first ever rappelling wall at sea; the most bowling lanes at sea with six; a mixed-use sports deck with the ability for guests to engage in eight different athletic activities; as well as three separate kids’ and teen activity areas.
In addition, Norwegian Epic offers the next generation of Freestyle Dining with more than 20 dining choices and 20 bars and lounges.
By David Wilkening
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