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NCL Announces Revitalization Projects for Epic & Pride of America

by Bruce Parkinson  May 05, 2025
norwegian epic cruise ship by norwegian cruise line

Norwegian Epic. Photo: Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Epic and fellow NCL ship Pride of America will both undergo revitalization projects just in time for the 2025 summer travel season.

The new enhancements range from the addition of a reimagined water park for children, the expansion of the adults-only Vibe Beach Club, additional accommodations and more.

“Delivering the best vacation experience for our guests, where they have the freedom and flexibility to do more of what they love is and will always continue to be our goal,” said NCL president David J. Herrera. 

“By listening to guests’ feedback, we are excited to provide them with MORE to do on board starting this summer as Norwegian Epic sets sail for Europe and Pride of America continues to offer the world’s only seven-day interisland Hawaii voyages departing from Honolulu 52 weeks out of the year!”

Following the completion of Norwegian Epic’s three-week dry dock on May 8, cruisers will enjoy some noticeable enhancements on the top deck. Renovations include a brand-new hot tub on deck 18 and a refreshed Kids’ Aqua Park that replaces Splashgolf and provides more fun-in-the-sun activities for adults and children alike.

Guests will also enjoy more to do with the expansion of Vibe Beach Club. The adults-only outdoor oasis replaces Posh Beach Club and will offer an additional hot tub, as well as more lounge chairs and new private cabanas to soak up the sun while enjoying spectacular views of the Greek Isles and Mediterranean. The dry dock plans also include the addition of eight new staterooms – a combination of balconies and oceanviews. 

Beginning May 8, Norwegian Epic will sail a variety of nine, 10 and 11-day cruises from Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy to ports of call in the Mediterranean and Greek Isles including Santorini and Mykonos, Greece; Valletta, Malta; as well as historic cities such as Naples, Catania, and Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy. 

Following that season, Norwegian Epic will return to San Juan, Puerto Rico and offer round-trip  seven-day Southern Caribbean cruises to Tortola, British Virgin Islands; St. John’s, Antigua; Bridgetown, Barbados; Castries, St. Lucia; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; and St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.

NCL Cruise Line, Pride of America, Na Pali Coast, Kauai, Hawaii

From May 3 to 31, Pride of America will receive upgrades including the addition of a new Starbucks location within The Capitol Atrium on deck 5. As well, guests who crave a game of friendly competition will soon be able to enjoy pickleball within the existing sports court.

Pride of America will feature 12 new club balcony suites and three inside staterooms on deck 12. Splash Academy, NCL’s youth club for children ages three to 12 and Entourage, the teen club, will be relocated to deck 6 which was previously held by the S/S America Library, Internet Café, and Chapel; and the addition of a Library and Card room, which was once the Shuffles Card Room.

Upon completion of Pride of America’s nearly three-week dry dock, she will return to Honolulu on May 31, 2025, to offer guests the award-winning, and world’s only, seven-day, inter-island cruise. The year-round itinerary provides guests nearly 100 hours of port time to explore the natural beauty of four majestic islands and includes overnights in Maui and Kauai.

  
  
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