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Norwegian Epic — Ship Specifications & Key Facts Norwegian Epic is a large, contemporary cruise ship in Norwegian Cruise Line’s Epic class, built under the F3 Project and launched in 2010. She is one of NCL’s flagship vessels, offering a mix of family-friendly amenities, luxury suites, and high-energy entertainment. Core Specifications Year Built: 2010 Year Last Refurbished: 2025 (major dry dock) Gangwaze Length: 1,081 ft (329.45 m) Wikipedia Beam: 133 ft (40.64 m) Wikipedia Height: 61 m (200 ft) Wikipedia Draft: 8.7 m (29 ft) Wikipedia Gross Tonnage: 155,873 GT Gangwaze+1 Decks: 15–19 depending on source (some counts include non-passenger decks) Gangwaze+1 Passenger Capacity: ~4,100 (double occupancy) Gangwaze+1 Crew: ~1,724 Gangwaze+1 Build Cost: ~$1.2 billion Gangwaze+1 Flag: Bahamas (registry Nassau) Wikipedia Propulsion: Diesel-electric, 2 shafts, Wärtsilä engines Wikipedia Speed: 22 knots Wikipedia Capacity & Space Staterooms: ~3,100 total (2,124 internal volume tons) Cruise Deck Plans Balcony Staterooms: ~67% of total Cruise Deck Plans Special Needs Cabins: 41 Cruise Deck Plans Space Ratio: ~30–36 depending on load Cruise Deck Plans Notable Features Haven Complex: First Norwegian ship to introduce The Haven, an adults-only luxury enclave with suites, Haven Restaurant, and The Haven Courtyard Pool & Sundeck Norwegian Cruise Line. Outdoor Leisure: Multiple pools, Vibe Beach Club, Haven Sundeck, and a new hot tub on Deck 18 in 2025 Gangwaze+1. Kids’ Aqua Park: Updated with refreshed play areas, improved safety, and replaced Splash Golf Gangwaze+1. Dining: Multiple venues including Manhattan Room (continental), Le Bistro (French), and specialty restaurants Travel Weekly. Entertainment: Blue Man Group, Cirque Dreams, Howl at the Moon, Ballroom Blitz, and Comedy Fat Cats Travel Weekly. Unique Attractions: Ice Bar (−8°C), rappelling wall, three-lane bowling alley, and the only tube-and-bowl water slide at sea Wikipedia. Class & Position Class: Epic-class (only one active ship in this class) Gangwaze Fleet Rank: 11th newest of NCL’s 21 active ships Gangwaze In summary: Norwegian Epic is a 1,081-foot, 155,873 GT mega-class cruise ship built in 2010, offering 4,100 guest capacity, 15–19 decks, and a blend of family amenities, luxury suites, and high-energy entertainment. Her 2025 refurbishment focused on enhancing outdoor spaces, kids’ facilities, and adding new staterooms