Norwegian Epic - NCL Norwegian Epic Cruise Ship

Artist's Drawings and Construction Photos of New NCL Ship to Sail in 2010

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is tantalizing the cruising public with artist's renderings and photos of its third generation of cruise ships, logically labeled "F3" for Freestyle Cruising, Generation 3. The first ship will be named the Norwegian Epic.

The Norwegian Epic was floated out of drydock at the the STX Europe in Saint-Nazaire, France on July 11, 2009.

On April 24th, 2008 at the shipyard in France NCL laid the keel for the new ship, and the cruise line is slowing releasing artist's renderings of some of the innovative elements of the Norwegian Epic. Many of the cabins on the Norwegian Epic will have curved walls, and all will have a separate toilet and shower. Four of the five new lounges announced thus far are adult-only and will either be exclusive for the passengers in the villas, or require a cover charge. Sounds good for those who like to escape the mass market and/or family cruisers!

Click on each of the thumbnail images below to learn more about the Norwegian Epic.