The Epic Truly a Revolution in Cruising

By Adriana Barnes on June 26, 2010, 1:22 am

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has revolutionized the concept of cruising on the high seas. Ranked the third largest cruise company in America, following behind carnival Corp. and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd, NCL learned to take risks in an effort to be innovative and to differentiate its ships from the competition. Taking risks has not always paid off but the free-style concept is certainly one that has.

NCL put freestyle version 1 into operation in the year 2000. Freestyle 2.0 followed in 2008 but it was with the freestyle 3.0 that NCL was able to truly revolutionize the cruise ship industry.

Launched on the ship Norwegian Epic, a ship which NCL boasts of as being the first modern cruise ship, the Freestyle 3.0 took freestyle cruising to the maximum zenith possible. The secret to success was underpinned by the NCL Epic’s liberal policy on board, its extensive menu options and unique entertainment packages.

One must note an important breakthrough. The cabins to be found on the NCL Epic are neither square nor rectangular but Instead at a curve. There are also some suites dubbed the Courtyard Suites which come with private access, 2 shared restaurants, a night club, swimming pool, sauna and even a fitness center.

 

If you thought that was all well think again. The Epic has the best entertainment in the cruise ship business featuring the best out of Las Vegas and by the best I refer to acts like Blue Man Group and Chicago’s Second City. I will never forget the time I spent on this marvelous ship, especially the time spent having drinks in the centralized area of staterooms that are on board to cater to solo travelers.