EPIC May 2011 goes on sale?

[lopar]

Epic is currently on sale up to April 2011. Any ideas when May will go on sale? Thanks

[njhorseman]

Epic is currently on sale up to April 2011. Any ideas when May will go on sale? Thanks


NCL doesn't have itineraries for any ship except Pride of America in Hawaii available past April, 2011. I wouldn't be surprised if there was a fair amount of ship and home port shuffling in the works that won't be decided until they're closer to taking delivery of the Epic ,and can evaluate how successful its advance bookings have been on the currently announced itineraries.

[jenn146939]

I would like to know this as well!! My Fiance and I would love to honeymoon on the EPIC towards end of 2011 and cant wait to find out whats going to happen, if they are going to stay in the current port or if they are going to move around. When I spoke to a NCL person on the phone, they said that they werent sure, but b/c its there largest ship and the carribean is the most popular cruised book - that she thought that it may stay there for a bit

[Tyggerj]

I also would like to see rates for May 2011, my husband and I would like to go on the epic to celebrate our 10 year wedding anniversary.

[Phamer55]

The 2011-2012 itineraries will be announced on Jan 26. I assume they should be bookable soon afterwards.

[P&Lcruising]

Our PCC also told us they would be releasing the new sailings this month.

[jenn146939]

At a Cruise show this weekend, I was told February 26th. I hope its this month though, b/c that would be even better!!!

[Phamer55]

These are the NCL release dates:

Jan 26: Epic
Feb 9: Summer cruises
Feb 23: Fall 2011-Spring 2012

[jenn146939]

I cant wait!!!!!! Want to book the epic for the end of 2011!!!!:D

[The Klev]

These are the NCL release dates:

Jan 26: Epic
Feb 9: Summer cruises
Feb 23: Fall 2011-Spring 2012

Steve -

Thanks for this info. The dates will be released, but will they also be accepting bookings on those dates, or shortly thereafter?

Thanks,

Alan

[corky4man]

Anyone been able to find the new dates/itineraries for the Epic posted?

[time2cruise1]

Anyone been able to find the new dates/itineraries for the Epic posted?

I think that is what will be covered on todays webcast at 4PM EST.

[The Klev]

I think that is what will be covered on todays webcast at 4PM EST.

How do we get in on their webcast?

Thanks!

[jenn146939]

How do we get in on their webcast?

Thanks!


I too am wondering this......please let us know

Thank you

[time2cruise1]

How do we get in on their webcast?

Thanks!

I too am wondering this......please let us know

Thank you


http://video.webcasts.com/events/ncll001/33643/ (wlmailhtml:{7E711B99-9FDF-468C-BCFE-D6D632E7F04B}mid://00000027/!x-usc:http://video.webcasts.com/events/ncll001/33643/).

[The Klev]

http://video.webcasts.com/events/ncll001/33643/ (wlmailhtml:{7E711B99-9FDF-468C-BCFE-D6D632E7F04B}mid://00000027/!x-usc:http://video.webcasts.com/events/ncll001/33643/).

Thanks - will give it a watch.

[The Klev]

On the webinar right now-

Epic is going to Barcelona summer of 2011 (leaving Miami in May), returning to Miami in October of 2011....

[The Klev]

No news on fall 2011 and 2012 Epic bookings. I presume that'll be announed in February.

Other announcement is that NCL is partnering with Nickleodeon to have Nick-inspired programs on Epic and Jewel from NY

[jenn146939]

No news on fall 2011 and 2012 Epic bookings. I presume that'll be announed in February.


But they are def going to Barcelona, then back to Miami Oct 2011????

I cant wait until February...Im toooo excited, b/c I want to book epic for our honeymoon fall 2011!!!!!! :o

[The Klev]

But they are def going to Barcelona, then back to Miami Oct 2011????

I cant wait until February...Im toooo excited, b/c I want to book epic for our honeymoon fall 2011!!!!!! :o

I didn't get the exact date, but it is either leaving Barcelona for the transatlantic 9/23/11, or arriving in Miami 9/23/11.

[14ersco]

Jan 26, 2010 - Norwegian Epic to set sail in Europe in 2011 Norwegian Cruise Line’s largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship to date will summer in the Mediterranean

NEW YORK – January 26, 2010 – Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that its largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship to date, Norwegian Epic, debuting this July, will summer in the Mediterranean as part of her 2011/2012 deployment. The ship will sail a seven-day Western Mediterranean itinerary from Barcelona, Spain from May through October 2011. Ports of call include: Florence/Pisa (Livorno); Rome (Civitavecchia); Naples, Italy; and Palma, Majorca, Spain, along with two full days at sea. These cruises, along with the ship’s Caribbean and transatlantic sailings for 2011/2012, go on sale to Latitudes members (Norwegian’s past guests), and the company’s top travel partners on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 and to the general public on Thursday, January 28, 2010. Fares for Norwegian Epic’s Mediterranean itinerary are from $699 per person.
“In bringing the ship to Europe during her second season, we are combining the excitement of Norwegian Epic with a very popular European itinerary,” said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line’s chief executive officer. “With her world-class entertainment, wide range of accommodations, incredible amenities and plethora of dining options, Norwegian Epic will offer the best cruise experience for a wide-range of travelers looking to enjoy Europe in a whole new way.”
Following her inaugural season, Norwegian Epic will continue sailing her alternating seven-day Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries from Miami, Florida through April 30, 2011. On May 7, 2011, the ship will depart Miami on an 11-day transatlantic crossing to Barcelona, Spain with one stop in Ponta Delgada, Azores. Upon her arrival in Barcelona on May 18, 2011, the ship will sail a four-day Western Mediterranean sailing with stops in Marseille, France and Palma, Majorca, Spain. She will then sail a series of 22 seven-day Western Mediterranean cruises from Barcelona through October 16, 2011. A 13-day transatlantic sailing from Barcelona to Miami, Florida is scheduled for October 23, 2011 with stops in Ponta Delgada, Azores and St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. Once back in Miami, Norwegian Epic will sail a series of 23 seven-day Eastern Caribbean cruises from November 5, 2011 through April 7, 2012. Ports of call on the Eastern Caribbean itinerary include: Philipsburg, St. Maarten; St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands; and Nassau, Bahamas, along with two full days at sea.
To book one of these itineraries or for more information on Norwegian Epic, call Norwegian at 866-234-7350, visit http://epic.ncl.com, or contact a travel professional.


http://www.epic.ncl.com/the-latest/in-the-news/article/?jid=92

[TrikeRider]

I love this news. I may have to book this tomorrow.

[KandJCruising]

I love this news. I may have to book this tomorrow.

I was just thinking the exact same thing- May TA + 4-day Med sounds like a great way to spend 15 days!

[insidecabin]

where is the Jade going to be?

[melissa@cruisecritic]

More info on Epic in the Med and Caribbean in 2011/2012!

http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=3658

[jenn146939]

so no eastern and western itineraries for late 2011??? Just eastern?:confused:

[Phamer55]

so no eastern and western itineraries for late 2011??? Just eastern?:confused:

Looks like no Western itineraries. Glad I'm booked in April 2010 on Western!!

[time2cruise1]

where is the Jade going to be?

I guess we will have to wait until Feb 9th to find out. Love to see it back in Southampton with a variety of itineraries. British Isles, Norway, 10/11 day to Barcelona......

[time2cruise1]

Pricing is up in the booking engine with the catagories - They now can and are charging more for aft facing balcony cabins and those with a oversized balcony. :mad:

[familyof4cruising]

On the new Epic category layout does anyone see connecting cabins? Is it too small for me to see with the new color categories? I still see it for my sailing. Maybe they just didn't update the new layout?

By the new pricing I would say that all the cabins that look like they have big balconies per the deck plan do have big balconies. I have a few of them booked for my group. I am sure everyone will be happy that I picked those for them.

[familyof4cruising]

Pricing is up in the booking engine with the catagories - They now can and are charging more for aft facing balcony cabins and those with a oversized balcony. :mad:


Didn't see your post. ;) Not a great thing unless you booked before the new categories were offered with new pricing.

[time2cruise1]

Didn't see your post. ;) Not a great thing unless you booked before the new categories were offered with new pricing.

They are not going to change the catagories on anything that was onsale prior to the annoucement. For the new intineraies going forward on all ships NCL will be using the more detailed system. M for midship, I for inside, B for balcony etc.

[14ersco]

Currently when searching the Epic cruises starting back in Miami the fall of 2011 the first page with all of the available sailing dates there is an extra port of call. :confused:

7-Day Eastern Caribbean Round-trip Miami (http://www.ncl.com/nclweb/booking/cruisedetails.html?packageId=2092675)

Ship: Norwegian Epic
Departs: Miami
Departure Dates: 2011: Nov 5 (http://www.ncl.com/nclweb/booking/cruisedetails.html?packageId=2092675), Nov 12 (http://www.ncl.com/nclweb/booking/cruisedetails.html?packageId=2092676), Nov 19 (http://www.ncl.com/nclweb/booking/cruisedetails.html?packageId=2092677), Nov 26 (http://www.ncl.com/nclweb/booking/cruisedetails.html?packageId=2092678), Dec 3 (http://www.ncl.com/nclweb/booking/cruisedetails.html?packageId=2092679), Dec 10 (http://www.ncl.com/nclweb/booking/cruisedetails.html?packageId=2092680), Dec 17 (http://www.ncl.com/nclweb/booking/cruisedetails.html?packageId=2092681), Dec 24 (http://www.ncl.com/nclweb/booking/cruisedetails.html?packageId=2092682), Dec 31 (http://www.ncl.com/nclweb/booking/cruisedetails.html?packageId=2092683) 2012: Jan 7 (http://www.ncl.com/nclweb/booking/cruisedetails.html?packageId=2092684), Jan 14 (http://www.ncl.com/nclweb/booking/cruisedetails.html?packageId=2092685), Jan 21 (http://www.ncl.com/nclweb/booking/cruisedetails.html?packageId=2092686), Jan 28 (http://www.ncl.com/nclweb/booking/cruisedetails.html?packageId=2092687), Feb 4 (http://www.ncl.com/nclweb/booking/cruisedetails.html?packageId=2092688), Feb 11 (http://www.ncl.com/nclweb/booking/cruisedetails.html?packageId=2092689), Feb 18 (http://www.ncl.com/nclweb/booking/cruisedetails.html?packageId=2092690), Feb 25 (http://www.ncl.com/nclweb/booking/cruisedetails.html?packageId=2092691), Mar 3 (http://www.ncl.com/nclweb/booking/cruisedetails.html?packageId=2092692), Mar 10 (http://www.ncl.com/nclweb/booking/cruisedetails.html?packageId=2092693), Mar 17 (http://www.ncl.com/nclweb/booking/cruisedetails.html?packageId=2092694), Mar 24 (http://www.ncl.com/nclweb/booking/cruisedetails.html?packageId=2092695), Mar 31 (http://www.ncl.com/nclweb/booking/cruisedetails.html?packageId=2092696), Apr 7 (http://www.ncl.com/nclweb/booking/cruisedetails.html?packageId=2092719)
Ports of call: Miami; St. Maarten; Philadelphia; St. Thomas; Nassau

Cruise Fares from:
Inside

$599

Balcony

$899

Mini-Suite

$1,099

Suite

$1,799

New on Norwegian Epic: Studio - $749 Spa - $1,199

[time2cruise1]

Too funny they put in Philadelphia for Phillipsburg

[14ersco]

On the new Epic category layout does anyone see connecting cabins? Is it too small for me to see with the new color categories? I still see it for my sailing. Maybe they just didn't update the new layout?

They are there, but in very light white arrows. Also the connecting cabins are now in two different categories. I had to look at the deck plans on epic.ncl.com to find the connecting cabins and then go to the NCL booking page to search for these cabins.

Just did a mock booking for 3/24/2012. Category B2 has cabin 14010 available and the connecting cabin 14012 is in Category B3.

[familyof4cruising]

Too funny they put in Philadelphia for Phillipsburg

I noticed that this morning. At first I thought it was repo, before I realized it was an error.

They are there, but in very light white arrows. Also the connecting cabins are now in two different categories. I had to look at the deck plans on epic.ncl.com to find the connecting cabins and then go to the NCL booking page to search for these cabins.

Just did a mock booking for 3/24/2012. Category B2 has cabin 14010 available and the connecting cabin 14012 is in Category B3.

Thanks I just couldn't see it with the new colors. I did see it in the old layout. I have 2 connecting rooms and wanted to make sure they were still connecting.

[gkbiiii]

The price was great for this 2011 transatlantic, my TA had to call into NCL as the cruise was not showing up. The cost was around $950 for the 11 night cruise.This will be fun to visit the Azores, however it is Epics only stop. Most ships stop on port along the way. Perhaps NCL will add a couple stops in the coming months.

[time2cruise1]

The price was great for this 2011 transatlantic, my TA had to call into NCL as the cruise was not showing up. The cost was around $950 for the 11 night cruise.This will be fun to visit the Azores, however it is Epics only stop. Most ships stop on port along the way. Perhaps NCL will add a couple stops in the coming months.

Don't count on them adding any ports. Remember you loose 6 hours going eastbound. The westbound in Oct has even better prices and 2 ports plus an extra 6 hours.

[KandJCruising]

The price was great for this 2011 transatlantic, my TA had to call into NCL as the cruise was not showing up. The cost was around $950 for the 11 night cruise.This will be fun to visit the Azores, however it is Epics only stop. Most ships stop on port along the way. Perhaps NCL will add a couple stops in the coming months.

Welcome; I look forward to seeing you on board. I wouldn't mind another port stop, but will also be OK with the sea days if the itinerary remains the same.

There's a roll call started at the link below. It's small now, but I'm sure it will grow in the coming months.

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1130800

[TrikeRider]

Well I am booked!! I didn't go for the Courtyard Villa but I did get the "mini suite".