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Norwegian Epic Begins Winter Caribbean Sailings

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - November 13, 2016

Norwegian Epic, one of the company’s largest ships, has arrived in Port Canaveral for the winter season.

Epic will be sailing a series of Eastern and Western Caribbean and Bahamas itineraries ranging from three, four, six and seven days.

The ship had spent the past year in Europe, where it underwent an extensive renovation.

“We saw great success in Port Canaveral when we returned to the port last year with Norwegian Spirit, so we felt it made sense to take our commitment to the next level by bringing Norwegian Epic, one of our largest and most awarded ships, to sail from the greater Orlando area,” said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. “Norwegian Epic revolutionized the cruise industry when she debuted in 2010 and she arrives today in Port Canaveral a nearly new ship, having undergone extensive renovations through the Norwegian Edge program, and will offer a variety of itineraries varying in length and ports of call.”

Epic’s seven-day Caribbean itineraries will include stops in Tortola, St. Thomas and Great-Stirrup Cay, Bahamas.

Its Western Caribbean itineraries will stop in Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Ocho Rios and Great Stirrup Cay.

“Port Canaveral is the proud new homeport for Norwegian Epic and our goal is to provide excellent customer service for our cruise guests, which is what Norwegian Cruise Line has come to expect of us,” said John Murray, chief executive officer of Port Canaveral.

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