Norwegian Epic overhauled in three week dry dock

Norwegian Epic welcomed guests back on board earlier following a three week dry dock where the ship received significant enhancements across the vessel, including entertainment, dining, technical operations and more.

The new features come as Norwegian Epic readies for her winter and summer seasons sailing the Mediterranean from Barcelona, followed by her return to the United States and her new home in Port Canaveral in the autumn of 2016.

Norwegian Epic now features a brand new entertainment outlet The Cavern Club, bringing the legendary Liverpool venue where the Beatles saw their popularity skyrocket to life.

Following the addition of Broadway sensation Burn The Floor earlier this year, Norwegian Epic was outfitted with a second new Broadway show during the dry dock, Priscilla Queen of the Desert – The Musical.

Dining enhancements for Norwegian Epic include extensive renovations to the existing Moderno Churrascaria, Cagney’s, La Cucina, Le Bistro, Garden Café, Manhattan Room restaurant and Taste restaurant.

Many of the on board dining venues received a refreshed look with new carpeting, reupholstered furniture, new décor and more.

Norwegian Epic was also outfitted with a brand new photo gallery, library and card room.

“Norwegian Epic’s extended dry dock has given us the opportunity to not only enhance the ship’s public spaces but to add significant new features, including a brand new Tony Award-winning musical with Priscilla Queen of the Desert, a new entertainment venue with The Cavern Club and new activities like SplashGolf,” said Andy Stuart, president and chief operating officer of Norwegian Cruise Line.

“We continue to heavily invest in our current fleet, to ensure that guests have a consistent experience across all Norwegian ships and the freedom and flexibility to create their ideal cruise vacation.”

Technical modernisations and maintenance also took place during the dry dock.

The ship received a new pair of “Becker rudders” together with more efficient propeller caps, and state-of-the-art energy efficient hull paint.

Additional significant technical and safety updates include: lifeboats and tender boats release systems upgrade; thrusters and stabilisers full maintenance, air ducts upgrades as well as improved storerooms’ refrigeration systems.