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Norwegian Epic cruise ship

Cruise line Norwegian Cruise Line

  • Civitavecchia-Rome (Italy)
  • Port Canaveral (Orlando, Florida)
  • San Juan (Puerto Rico)

Norwegian Epic current position

Norwegian Epic current location is at Caribbean Sea (coordinates 18.78965 N / -65.59904 W) cruising at speed of 10.2 kn (19 km/h | 12 mph) en route to PR SJU>VI STT. The AIS position was reported 1 minute ago.

Current itinerary of Norwegian Epic

Norwegian Epic current cruise is 7 days, round-trip Caribbean Great Stirrup Cay Dominican Republic . The itinerary starts on 25 Feb, 2024 and ends on 03 Mar, 2024 .

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Norwegian Epic Itineraries

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The 2010-built Norwegian Epic cruise ship belongs to a unique vessel class and has no sisters by design. NCL Epic was the fleet's largest vessel until the arrival of the new Breakaway-Plus class ships.

The vessel (IMO number 9410569) is currently Bahamas- flagged (MMSI 311018500) and registered in Nassau .

History - construction and ownership

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is a subsidiary company of the shipping corporation Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd (NCLH). NCL was founded in 1966, headquartered in Miami (Florida USA) and publicly traded (NASDAQ) company listed on NYSE ( NYC ). NCLH's major shareholders are the corporations Apollo Global Management (American), Genting Group (Malaysian) and TPG Capital (American). In 2017, the brand NCL had a worldwide cruise market share 8,7% (passengers) and 8,4% (revenue). NCLH (shipowner) owns the brands NCL , Oceania and RSSC-Regent .

NCL Norwegian Epic cruise ship

The 4200-passenger ship Norwegian Epic is the latest cruise ship owned by Norwegian Cruise Line before the launch of Norwegian Breakaway (2013). Epic became operational in June 2010. The vessel pioneered the ice bar at sea. She sails the most in the Caribbean and Europe offering new experience and entertainment proposed by the Blue Man Group at sea. Norwegian Epic offers new things like the Studios, planned for people traveling solo, and the private Haven. There are also a lot of options for dining such as traditional fine dining, endless buffets plus gourmet French, Japanese Teppanyaki, a traditional steakhouse and more.

Decks and Cabins

Norwegian Epic staterooms (2114 total, in 38 grades) include 348x Suites, 1086x Balcony, no Oceanviews, 560x Inside and 128x Studios (single cabins). NCL Epic ship featuress 75x “The Haven” staterooms and the biggest number of single-occupancy cabins (for solo travelers) - a total of 128. The ship is also unique for lacking Oceanviews. Most staterooms are sized 125-155 ft2 (12-15 m2). The largest accommodations are The Haven Deluxe Owners Suites (730 ft2 / 68 m2, with wraparound terrace sized 120 ft2 / 11 m2).

The boat has 19 decks , of which 15 are passenger-accessible and 9 with cabins.

Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks

NCL Norwegian pioneered the freestyle dining concept (eat whenever, with whomever and wherever you want). The concept is taken to a new level on the Epic. Expect to pay extra for the speciality restaurants, though there are plenty of spots included in the cruise fare. Most mega-ships feature a massive dining hall with big tables, but Epic goes another route. Closest to the standard here is the 592-seat Manhattan Room, with its two-story windows and a polished dance floor.

Follows the complete list of Norwegian Epic restaurants and food bars.

  • Taste Restaurant (forward Dining Room, complimentary, with Your Time dining)
  • Le Bistro (French speciality dinner-only restaurant; reservations-only; US$20 cover charge)
  • Teppanyaki (Japanese Hibachi speciality, reservations-only restaurant; US$25; open for Lunch and Dinner; features live cooking demonstrations)
  • The Manhattan Restaurant (aft-location Dining Room; complimentary; Freestyle dining, Dinner only)
  • O’Sheehan’s Neighbourhood Bar & Grill (sports bar, with 24-hour American cuisine - burgers, steaks, desserts; complimentary)
  • Shanghai’s Noodle Bar (Asian cuisine complimentary restaurant inside O’Sheehan’s Pub area)
  • Wasabi Sushi Bar (25-seat, a la carte charge)
  • Cagney’s Steakhouse (speciality dinner restaurant for prime steaks and gourmet seafood specialities; reservations-only, US$30 cover charge per person and free Kids Menu)
  • Moderno Churrascaria (Brazilian steakhouse; reservations-only; US$20 per person cover charge; with outdoor seating waterfront area)
  • La Cucina (Italian speciality restaurant; reservations-only, US$15 cover charge; with outdoor seating waterfront area)
  • Garden Cafe (complimentary buffet restaurant with various cuisine stations)
  • The Great Outdoors (outdoor buffet restaurant, complimentary)
  • The Haven Restaurant (Haven guests only, complimentary)
  • Courtyard Grill & Bar (more casual area of The Haven, exclusive to Villa-Suite guests, complimentary for The Haven passengers)
  • Spice H2O (pool grill & bar).

Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport

Most Norwegian Epic shows, even the free ones, need tickets though these can be booked at the box office on Deck 6 or online. The later the show, the smaller the audience, so better go later if you are in a big group and prefer to sit together. For karaoke, billiards and late-night dancing, there is adults-only Bliss Ultra Lounge, featuring three bowling lanes, non-stop music and plasma screens. The Cirque Dreams & Dinner show is set in the 2-floor Spiegel Tent. The show is a mix of shrill singing, acrobatics and food, with tickets starting at $29.99. This space also hosts the Second City's 3-times-a-cruise and murder-mystery lunch for $20. The ship has a total of 9 jacuzzis and 7 pools. Entertainment options also include the NCL's FIREWORKS show (on each voyage), "Rock of Ages", "Cirque Dreams", "Illusionarium" (magicians show).

Additional amenities include: Complimentary 24-hour Room-Service, Supervised Kids Program ("NCL Kids"), Internet/WiFi Access, Laundry. NCL Epic tipping/gratuities are US$12 pp per day. The Epic cruise ship does not allow onboard weddings.

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Follows the complete list of Norwegian Epic lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens and adults.

  • Epic Theatre (680-seat; features Broadway-style musical productions; two grand-shows per night)
  • Spiegel Tent (theatrical entertainment dining venue, with grand-style aerial acrobatics; surcharge $30-40 PP)
  • Entertainment Kiosk (special venues, games bookings - Spiegel Tent, Blue Man Group, Murder Mystery, Second City Comedy)
  • Atrium (3-deck midship hub area with a big-size LED screen, dance area and live entertainment)
  • Atrium Cafe & Bar (speciality tea & coffee bar)
  • I-Connect Internet Cafe (24-hour); Art Gallery; Click Photo Gallery & Shop
  • Headliners Comedy Club & Lounge
  • Fat Cats Jazz & Blues Club
  • Sake Bar; Maltings Whisky Bar; Shaker’s Martini Bar; The Humidor (cigar lounge); SVEDKA Ice Bar; Waves Pool Bar; Studio Lounge
  • Epic Casino (served by Cascades Bar)
  • Tradewinds Shops (tax and duty-free boutiques); The Marketplace (shopping alley)
  • Bliss Ultra Lounge & Nightclub; Concierge Lounge
  • Cavern Club (Beatles-themed nightclub) added during refurbishment 2015
  • Kids venues, club lounges (Kid’s Aqua Park, Splash Academy for kids 3-12 yo, Guppies Nursery for kids 6 months to 2 yo); Recess Kid’s Area (club venue for arts&crafts, movies, karaoke, PlayStations, PCs, kids play area, a special area for teens); Entourage Lounge & Club (teen-only area)
  • Mandara Spa & Fitness (Thermal Suite, Snow Room, Salt Room, Medi Spa, Smile Spa, Treatment Rooms, Beauty Salon, Barber Shop, fitness classes)
  • Courtyard Fitness & Spa complex (Villas-guests only, Steam Room, Gym)
  • Spice H2O (adults-only area)
  • “The Haven” (Suite- and Villa-passengers only complex; consists of The Haven Courtyard, The Haven Restaurant, The Haven Lounge)
  • Posh Beach Club (private sundeck, adults-only area for Suite-Villa guests)
  • Rock Climbing Wall; Jogging Track; Sports Complex (Spider Web - enclosed 24ft/7m tall kids' climbing wall with a spiral slide, Bungee Trampoline, 9-hole Mini Golf course).

The ship's Aqua Park has 2 swimming pools, 5 whirlpools/hot tubs, a kids' pool, 3 waterslides (including the Epic Plunge bowl slide). The SplashGolf is a retrofit to the ship's existing splash pad (part of the Aqua Park area). It is located under the waterslides on pool deck 15 and combines 2 water fun attractions (splash pad and miniature golf) into one interactive water play facility for toddlers and small kids.

NCL Epic's SplashGolf was designed by Adventure Golf Services (a company specializing in the design and construction of mini-golf courses). The facility was installed in October 2015, during the ship's drydock refurbishment  in  Brest France . Instead of traditional solid mini-golf balls, SplalshGolf's balls are larger-sized and floating. The hole cups are also larger.

Itineraries

Norwegian Epic itinerary program is generally based on Mediterranean voyages (leaving roundtrip from homeports Civitavecchia-Rome and Barcelona ) and 7-day Caribbean itineraries out of homeport San Juan Puerto Rico . Transatlantic crossings (RepositionCruises.com) between Europe and the Caribbean are offered seasonally, in spring and fall.

In winter 2023-2024 (December-April) NCL homeported the ship in Port Canaveral/Orlando (Florida USA) . The winter schedule included 7-day Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries, all of which visiting NCL's Bahamian island Great Stirrup Cay, in addition to popular island destinations like St Thomas USVI, Puerto Rico, Dominicana (Puerto Plata), BVI (Tortola), Mexico (Cozumel), Jamaica (Ocho Rios), Grand Cayman.

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Norwegian Epic Wiki

Epic is NCL's unique "F3 Project" liner and has no sisterships. The vessel is exactly 32% smaller by GT in comparison to Royal Caribbean 's (and world's) largest Oasis-Class ships.

Ship's Inaugural Cruise (Maiden Voyage) was a  Cruise to Nowhere  from  NYC New York  (itinerary July 2-4, 2010). This so special event also featured Macy's (luxury department stores chain) 34th Annual "Fourth of July" NYC fireworks show - on the ship! Note: Macy's Stores sponsor NYC's 4th of July fireworks since 1976.

Ship's first Transatlantic crossing ( Southampton  to NYC) started on June 24, 2010. Epic was at that time the largest passenger vessel to visit NYC's Manhattan Cruise Terminal.

All outside staterooms have balconies. Epic is the first cruise ship ever to have (and so many of them) "studios". All solo cruise cabins are bookable with single occupancy rates.

NCL Epic refurbishment 2015 review

Follows the list of deckplan changes after ship's drydock 2015 refurbishment (September 27 to October 17) done at Damen Shipyard Brest (France) .

A new club lounge was opened under the name “The Cavern Club”. The venue is via a partnership with the original British club’s owners. It offers music inspired by "The Beatles" (live performances by international musicians).

New evening entertainment options are also introduced at the ship’s theatre (deck 5). Among those are the musical “Priscilla Queen of the Desert” and the Broadway-style dance show “Burn the Floor”.

“Burn The Floor” show is also offered on the NCL newest ships Breakaway and Getaway. It is a ballroom dancing type of theatrical entertainment, with 14 professional dancers and 2 singers performing together with a live band.

“Priscilla Queen Of The Desert” show is a musical type of comedy entertainment. The spectacle features numerous costumes, head-dresses and dancing classics, such as “It’s Raining Men”, “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun”, etc.

Extensive restaurant renovations were done to the Moderno Churrascaria (Brazilian steakhouse), Cagney’s (steakhouse), La Cucina (Italian), Le Bistro (French), Taste (dining room), Manhattan (dining room), Garden Cafe (buffet). Dining venues enhancements include new carpeting and decors, and their furniture was reupholstered.

Major renovations were done to the Mandara Spa (deck 14), Bliss Ultra Lounge (promenade deck 7), Marketplace (lido deck 15), Epic Theater (deck 5), Casino (deck 6). The Haven Suite exclusive complex (decks 16-17) was updated with new furniture, lighting, wall covering, artworks.

The list of new (redesigned) facilities includes a photo gallery (deck 5), library (deck 7), card room (deck 7) and the new SplashGolf (kids mini-golf course). The SplashGolf is a retrofit to the ship's existing splash pad (part of the Aqua Park area). It is located under the waterslides on pool deck 15 and combines 2 water fun attractions (splash pad and miniature golf) into one interactive water play facility for toddlers and small kids. Epic's SplashGolf was designed by Adventure Golf Services (a company specializing in the design and construction of mini-golf courses). Instead of traditional solid mini golf balls, SplalshGolf's balls are larger and floating. Hole cups are also larger.

Among the technical entertainments and upgrades are the 2 new rudders (by Becker), new propeller caps, hull repainting (robot UHP blasting technology, new type silicone paint improving fuel efficiency). General maintenance works affected the release systems of all service boats (lifeboats, tenders), thrusters, stabilizers, diesel generator exchange, cooling water connections, the cabin air-conditioning system.

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Explore the history of the Mediterranean , relax on the waters of the Transatlantic , or feel the balmy breezes of the Caribbean. . Whatever you choose to do, Norwegian Epic is sure to dazzle. Awarded Best Cruise Ship Entertainment by Frommer's, Norwegian Epic keeps the bar high with Burn the Floor. Not only is Norwegian Epic offering world-class performers but a new wave of accommodations as well - from Studios, designed and priced for the solo traveller, to privacy in The Haven. Add a wide variety of dining options and you'll understand why this is Freestyle Cruising on a truly grand scale.

  • Ship 155,873 Gross Register Tonnage
  • Guest 4,100 Guest Capacity double occupancy
  • Length 329 m Overall Length
  • Width 52 m Max Beam
  • Year 2020 Refurbished Year Built 2010
  • Crew 1,724 Ship Crew

Norwegian Epic CRUISE SHIP HIGHLIGHTS

Wide Variety of Exciting Itineraries

A Wide Variety of Exciting Itineraries

See, feel, and taste the history on Norwegian Epic, the only ship sailing year round to Europe. Enjoy the sandy beaches in Cannes, wander through the bustling spice markets in Tangier, or saunter the cobblestone streets in Florence where Machiavelli, da Vinci and the Medici family once walked. Encounter some of the world’s most celebrated treasures when you cruise on Europe's Leading Cruise Line.

Fall 2021 Mediterranean Cruises

NEW! Fall 2021 Mediterranean Cruises

Sail aboard Norwegian Epic as we get ready to break free this fall. As part of our first available sailings, experience a 7-day Mediterranean cruise from Barcelona to Italy’s stunning Amalfi Coast. Discover ancient relics in Rome, wall-to-wall history in Majorca, and so much more on this recently enhanced ship.

The Haven on Norwegian Epic

The Haven, Reimagined

As the very first Norwegian ship to debut The Haven in 2010, Norwegian Epic is once again making waves in redefining this luxurious enclave. In November 2020, The Haven on Norwegian Epic underwent extensive renovations. From reimagined Suites to redesigned experiences including The Haven Restaurant and The Haven Courtyard Pool & Sundeck, you can soak in true luxury at sea.

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NEW! Starlink High-Speed Internet

Starlink provides fast Internet service at sea and is now available on Norwegian Epic. Using advanced low earth orbit satellites, SpaceX's Starlink delivers industry leading broadband internet connectivity, which will improve the capacity, speed, and reliability of Internet on board.

Award Winning Entertainment

Award Winning Entertainment

When it comes to the award-winning entertainment on board Norwegian Epic, you won't believe your eyes or even your ears. Experience the legendary Liverpool venue where the Beatles performed, The Cavern Club.

Non-Stop Action

Non-Stop Action

Norwegian Epic has taken fun to the next level. Splash down in our multi-slide Aqua Park featuring the largest bowl slide at sea or break a sweat in our fitness center complete with a boxercise ring. Whatever you decide to do there is something for everyone around every corner of our ships.

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  • Norwegian Epic's Rooftop Sports Deck
  • Splash Academy
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Indulge in luxury and privacy. Modern, spacious suites perfect for the two of you or the whole family. First-class amenities include large balconies, butlers and more.

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Spacious, stylish suites let you unwind with indulgences like fine linens, luxury bath, sliding glass doors and a private balcony.

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See the world unfold right in front of you. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open to your own sweeping balcony. Well-appointed and spacious style awaits you back inside.

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Cruise where comfort, style and value blend seamlessly. Smart, sophisticated appointments include a TV, sitting area, and more. Enjoy everything you need.

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Designed and priced just right for solo travellers. Studios feature a full-size bed, separate bath area and access to the private Studio Lounge. No single supplement required.

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Serving a wide variety of culinary delights to please every palate, our complimentary dining options include two main dining rooms, a help-yourself buffet and a variety of casual cafés, grills and on-the-go choices. Plus, our Main Dining Rooms offer a menu that changes daily, Chef's Signature Dishes and carefully selected wine recommendations, guaranteeing a different culinary adventure with every visit.

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Enjoy a night of gastronomic proportions at one of our many speciality restaurants. Sip your favourite cocktail as you select from choice cuts of Angus beef at Cagney's Steakhouse. Enjoy delicious pasta made with the freshest ingredients inside our rustic and chic Italian eatery, La Cucina. Or savour French cuisine at Le Bistro. No matter what you choose, our speciality dining options feature the tastes you'll crave.

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With so many bars and lounges to discover, finding your favourite may take a few days. Feel the energy of the pumping music and pulsing walls as you dance till the wee hours at Bliss Ultra Lounge. Chill out, literally, inside the Ice Bar. Or just belly-up and order a cold one to go at Waves Pool Bar. Whether you're looking to meet up with friends or make new ones, there's always an opportunity to mix it up.

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When it comes to the entertainment on Norwegian Epic, get ready to experience a show that explodes with jaw-dropping choreography, heart-pounding music and breath-taking moves. Watch the sizzle and passion of ballroom dancing unfold with Ballroom Blitz. Or let loose at Howl at the Moon, the World's Greatest Rock N' Roll Dueling Piano Bar. It's showtime. All the time.

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From top to bottom and from bow to stern, Norwegian Epic has enough onboard activities to fill every minute of your cruise. Think you're brave? Visit Aqua Park and feel the exhilaration as you slide down 200 feet on The Epic Plunge - the only bowl slide at sea. Heat up your day or night at Spice H20, our adults-only beach club at the back of the ship. Wanna get lucky? Bet it all at our award-winning Casinos at Sea®. And when all is said and done, enjoy a pamper session at Mandara Spa. With so much to do, we'll always have you coming back for more.

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When you want some "me" time, look no further than Mandara Spa®. Relax with a hot-stone massage, one of over 50 speciality treatments offered. At our onboard spas, treatments range from the classic to the luxurious. Let our pampering professionals soothe and rejuvenate you with facials, massages, acupuncture and a full menu of services.

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Forget to pack something? No worries! Our gift shops onboard carry everything you'll need for fun in the sun. Shop from a variety of souvenirs, cosmetics, clothing, snacks and sundry items. Treat yourself at our duty-free shops full of fantastic savings on fine jewellery, accessories, perfume, liquor and tobacco.

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Norwegian Epic Review & everything you need to know

The Norwegian Epic cruise ship by NCL is a unique vessel across the entire cruise world, not just Norwegian Cruise Line. It’s literally one of a kind.

About The Norwegian Epic

When you ask someone who’s been on the Epic, they are vocal about whether they love it or hate it, for several reasons. That’s why we’re doing this  Norwegian Epic review  – based on our five (!) voyages.

The NCL Epic is special to me personally because it represents a bunch of “firsts”. For example, it was my first Norwegian cruise, it was my first experience with a “mega ship”, it was my first time getting invited to meet the captain and first officer along with a private tour of the bridge and it was my first time taking an inaugural cruise and experiencing the excitement and vibe of what a new cruise ship launch has to offer. It was also the ship where I had my first PRIVATE behind-the-scenes tour of the entire ship. Quite fascinating!

That said, the EPIC is probably my least favorite cruise ship. Ironically, it’s also the ship I’ve cruised on the most. Why so many times? Primarily because the ship has been in locations around the world at the same time I have and always seems to be going somewhere I want or need to be. So when I’ve wanted a quick getaway, the EPIC always seems to be available and it’s usually quite affordable for a last-minute vacation. (I’ve also used the Epic for Transatlantic crossings to get back to America when traveling overseas).

Norwegian Epic Review

An overview of the Norwegian Epic

The Epic, despite being a bit odd (more on that later), is a great cruise experience for first-time cruisers as well as experienced cruisers. 

The Epic is a one-off ship that was built with sister ships planned but they never materialized because of shipyard disputes, lukewarm customer interest, and notably different design concepts that didn’t resonate with passengers. 

The vibe of the Epic is more like that of a nice Las Vegas hotel than it is a cruise ship. When entering the ship for the first time, it doesn’t feel like you’ve boarded a gigantic cruise ship, but the lobby of something along the lines of a popular Vegas strip hotel surrounded by restaurants, entertainment venues, a large casino, and certainly no shortage of bars. With the ship being more of an inward design, wandering around, you don’t experience views out to the ocean as frequently as you would on a smaller vessel, again making it feel more like a hotel than a ship. 

As one of the largest cruise ships in the world by size and capacity, it still feels intimate and not overrun (normally). However some venues can get quite full and a bit too busy when the ship is at or near capacity.

Even though the Epic cruise ship was launched in 2010, you wouldn’t know it based on the incredible maintenance of the common areas. The cabins are well-used but very well-maintained.

Cabin Overview

The cabins on the Norwegian Epic are where most passengers have a strong opinion. The layout is unusual by cruise ship standards with a split bathroom (the toilet is separate from the shower) and where the sink is in the room. With only a curtain divider, people often feel that privacy is lacking. The design is very “European” by nature, which is why it’s not well received by the customer base in America. While the design of the bathroom is polarizing when it comes to opinions, the overall room design is quite good, albeit funky with rounded elements throughout. The rooms are still in style, even 10+ years after the launch of NCL Epic.

For anyone who’s cruised in the past, the vast amount of storage in the cabins on the Epic will be a welcomed surprise. Storage is literally EVERYWHERE. Behind the seatbacks, under the bed, in the large closets as well as plenty of other cubbies for storing used laundry and small luggage items. 

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Balcony Cabins

A quick tip on balcony cabin selection on the Epic. Look at the configuration and select a cabin with the bed closer to the balcony door. Having the bed immediately upon entering the room makes it feel smaller, so the configuration with the bed closer to the balcony window just feels more spacious, even though they’re the same size.

Is the Norwegian Epic large balcony room worth the extra cost?

In short, no. See our 360-degree photos of the large balcony cabins on the Epic . Because of the ship layout and strange angles of the exterior, you will end up (usually) with a balcony that may be 50% larger but not as enjoyable. For one, you end up looking into the neighbor’s balcony/cabin when stepping out to the railing. So the reality is there is no benefit to the larger balcony staterooms on the Epic. 

Interior Cabins

Interior staterooms are cozy yet well-appointed. If you’re a cruiser that is usually not inclined to book an interior stateroom, the Epic might change your mind about that in the future, as they are equally comfortable, unlike some other cruise lines where the interior cabins almost seem like an afterthought and downgrade. 

Solo passengers/cruisers have never been a priority on most cruise ships. Expensive solo and single supplements are often normal on cruises, however, Norweigian changed that with their solo insider cabins of which more than 100 were introduced on the Epic. The choice to cater to passengers who traveled alone or with friends not wanting to share a cabin was a huge hit for NCL. They’ve become so popular that all future ships built for Norwegian Cruise Line have included solo cabins.

The cabins to support solo cruisers will not disappoint! Not only are the cabins well thought out for only 100 square feet, but they’re also well-designed and comfortable for single passengers with no corners cut on the design. 

In addition to the solo cabins, NCL has gone through extra effort to support passengers traveling alone with designated areas for solo cruisers to meet and mingle. 

The Haven Staterooms on The Epic

The Haven is more than just a room, it’s an experience on board Norwegian ships. The Haven never disappoints with its beautiful modern-designed suites. In 2020, the NCL Epic had some refurbishment and refit work done mainly to accommodate an upgraded Haven area. But, not all Haven suites are the same. On a recent Epic voyage with friends who bid, and won an upgrade to the Haven. Their stateroom, while beautiful, was an aft cabin and not connected to the main Haven area on the ship. Beyond the unique design elements and slightly more spacious cabin (with a proper bathroom layout), the Haven offered a Butler and Concierge that they rarely used. The consensus regarding the Haven on Norwegian is the value exists primarily in the private dining, lounge, and bar areas as well as other exclusive-use outdoor spaces. Most people who I know that have booked in the Haven suites tell me that they’d probably not pay full price for the experience but rather bid for an upgrade when possible.

Norwegian Haven Gallery – NCL Epic

norwegian epic haven outdoor area

Other available cabins

The Epic has a huge variety of cabins to choose from including Spa suites, Club Balcony Suites, family Balconies, etc. 

The Spa Staterooms on the Epic come in three varieties including the Haven Spa Suite, Spa Balcony Suite, and Spa Balcony. The Spa Balcony and Club Balcony have nearly identical floor plans as the regular balcony cabins but have a more “serene” decor and upgraded bathroom accessories. Most importantly, any stateroom marketed as a “Spa” room has unlimited access to the Thermal Spa Suites (Mandara Spa) included in the cruise fare. (Available on Norwegian Escape, Breakaway Class ships, Norwegian Bliss, and Norwegian Epic) You can see more about the Spa Staterooms on NCLs website .

A Club Balcony (Formerly Mini-Suite) is essentially just the balcony stateroom with a few extra perks. Some of the perks of a Club Balcony Room include a free bottle of sparkling wine, early access to booking reservations, treats in-room such as chocolate-covered strawberries, upgraded linens, coffee and tea setup, priority seating in restaurants and some include a full-size bathtub rather than the typical shower. Most passengers I’ve met who have upgraded to a Club Balcony don’t really see the value, especially if booked at the full rate.

The Family staterooms are simply rooms that are closer to activities for children and many are connected rooms.

Dining Options & Restaurants On the Epic

The Epic has no shortage of restaurants and places to eat!

  • See our Guide to the Norwegian Epic Restaurants

O’Sheehan’s Bar & Grill

Casual pub-style restaurant/bar open late serving everything from fish and chips, burgers, and chicken wings to healthier options like salads and soups.

Garden Café

The ship buffet is open for all meals. Self-service with theme nights and rotating lunch. menus.

Garden Cafe on Norwegian Epic

Shanghai’s Chinese Restaurant

A very good Chinese restaurant with classic Chinese dishes and soups.

Shanghai’s Noodle Bar

Attached to the Chinese restaurant, this is a bar serving traditional dumplings and dim sum.

Taste & Manhattan Room

The main dining restaurants on the Epic with a menu that changes regularly as well as a daily / nightly fixed menu for those who don’t appreciate change.

The Haven Restaurant

For exclusive use by the Haven Guests. Basically, a restaurant where anything is possible.

Moderno Churrascaria

A bottomless meat event with a full buffet and salad bar full of appetizers, bread, and salad options. See the Moderno Menu

Modern Italian food. Not just your spaghetti and meatballs! Amazing rustic & high-end Italian. See the La Cucina Menu

Cagney’s Steakhouse

As the name states, it’s a full steakhouse at sea. Every cut of meat is available along with a plethora of appetizers and salads. See the Cagney’s Menu

The loved NCL French restaurant with classics like steak tartar and French onion soup. See the Le Bistro Menu

Amazing show cooking in small groups that rivals any land-based Teppanyaki. Watch the chef prepare everything on a large hot plate in front of you. See the Teppanyaki Menu

Traditional (and affordable) sushi bar. Quick tip : Don’t use a dining credit from your Free at Sea on Wasabi. It’s inexpensive and you’re better off dining a la carte.

Bars & Lounges on the NCL Epic

There’s no shortage of watering holes on the Epic. In fact, the huge presence of bars and lounges is so prominent that it again makes the ship feel more like a Las Vegas hotel than a massive cruise ship. Here’s what you can expect to find on the ship:

  • See : All of the NCL Bar Menus

Maltings Whisky Bar

While Maltings is supposed to be a “whisky” bar, it is actually a full bar with just about every spirit, beer, and wine served that is available on the Epic. The only thing the guys and girls don’t really like to do at Maltings is make Martinis. For this, they’ll point you over to the Martini bar just a few steps away.

Martini Bar

The Martini Bar has a great vibe with lounge chairs placed well for the random live music that plays in the space. It also has a decent-sized bar to sit at where the bartenders will make you a martini of choice. I find that the skill level of the bartenders is lacking with good martinis, unfortunately.

Just like a typical Las Vegas bar, there are video gambling machines embedded in the bar and you can get just about anything you want. This bar tends to get busy with walk-up traffic from the restaurants in the evening as it’s faster for diners to get a drink sometimes.

This used to be our favorite bar on the ship. Dead center of the atrium and great for people watching. Unfortunately, NCL made the choice to chop off a significant portion of the bar and make it a Starbucks. A HUGE mistake in my opinion. Where the Atrium Bar used to be a gathering point for social activity and pre-dinner meetups, it’s now just an afterthought and feels like it should be in the lobby of a cheap hotel. I can’t say that I’ve stopped even once for a drink there since this change happened.

The bar at O’Sheehan’s

A huge bar made to replicate an Irish Pub. It’s great for just about everything you could want. The bartenders that work at O’Sheehan’s hustle and will make you just about anything you can imagine. When it’s slower during the day, and you’re up for experimenting, they’ll usually make you something off the menu for you to try.

A great spot on the Epic is the adults-only Spice H2O at the rear of the ship. With a small pool and stadium seating, it’s a nice place to get away from everyone and relax. At night the bar changes to more of a venue for music and sometimes movies on a big screen. Just like Bliss, the staff sometimes doesn’t enforce the age restriction, a disappointment. The bar is a great place to sit outside and enjoy the good weather and have any number of daily frozen specials.

Not much to say about the pool bar, other than it’s convenient when you’re at the pool or in the Garden Cafe for a quick bite. I don’t find the staff here to be terribly engaging or the drinks to be anything special.

Bliss Lounge

Bliss is the “Ultra Lounge” or nightclub brand on Norwegian Ships. The Bliss Lounge on the Epic is quite impressive given it’s essentially a well-done night club at sea. When you’re there, you wouldn’t know that you’re on a cruise ship. The lounge is what you’d expect in the evenings and is adult-only starting around 9 pm. Other than serving the purpose of a bar, club, or lounge, Bliss is also used during the day for private events and gatherings.

My only complaint with Bliss on the Epic is that the age restriction hasn’t been enforced in the past 2 voyages I’ve had. While other ships seem to do a better job at keeping the 18+ rule, staff on the Epic didn’t.

Most people don’t realize that there are only a handful of Ice Bars in the entire world. It’s said that there are less than 20 ice bars in existence, and one of them is on the Epic!

Admittedly, this is a strange concept and I can’t quite figure out the reason behind it but it’s fun to try it once, just to say you did. The cost is about $20 per person which includes two branded drinks (Now it’s Skyy, it was Svedka). The entry is time limited to 45 minutes and you’re provided with a parka to wear in the sub-freezing room. It’s fun and makes for a great photo opportunity with the funky lighting and ice sculptures.

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Spa by Mandara

One of my favorite spaces on the Epic is the Mandara Spa and Thermal Suite. When it was introduced, the spa was the largest at sea! While it’s no longer the biggest or the most fabulous, it’s still an incredible retreat. Modeled after traditional Turkish Baths, it features hot tubs and a relatively large therapy pool with various jets for aqua therapy. The Thermal Suites also feature everything you’d expect to see in a high-end spa including a steam room, sauna, heated chaise loungers, and rain showers. The changing rooms have lockers and are gender specific with gender-specific steam rooms and saunas, but the rest of the spa is mixed-gender.

The cost of using the spa varies. It used to be when you had a service / massage, a day pass was included. On a recent trip, when I inquired about this, I was told that is no longer the case. (Confirmed again on a December 2022 Transatlantic). It also used to be typical if the ship was not busy, that a day pass could be purchased. Again, it doesn’t seem to be the case now, or may depend on who you speak with at the spa (Updated, the day pass was recently sold for $79)

The current pricing to use the Mandara Thermal Suite is about $300 for a week (On a 9-day transatlantic crossing, it was $319 including all fees). However, the price can vary a bit if you purchase after you’re on board. If the “spa pass” really is of interest, check online regularly after you book, as they sometimes run promotions. On a recent 7 days NCL Dawn cruise, I was able to get the full week for only $139. That promotion only lasted a few days and there was no notice of the discount. It was just visible when selecting the spa package as an add-on.

Don’t forget, if you’re really a spa person and expect to make heavy use of the spa, sometimes the Spa Staterooms are less expensive than a balcony cabin plus buying a pass, so definitely compare when booking.

There is a downside to the Thermal Suite on the Epic, however. On Transatlantic cruises, they tend to oversell the pass. It’s stated that the pass is only sold to a limited number of passengers, but I’ve experienced otherwise, unfortunately.

On a Transatlantic cruise in 2017 on the NCL Epic, the Thermal Suites were almost unusable due to capacity. It certainly wasn’t relaxing. To add to the oversold spa pass, a group of passengers had discovered how to “sneak in” to the spa since it was not well monitored. Mid-cruise, I finally decided it was a real problem and did what I rarely do, complain. It took the entire second part of the cruise to connect with the elusive spa manager and eventually get a full refund, even though they were extremely unwilling (initially) to a refund for the pass. This probably won’t prevent me from buying the pass again for another Epic Transatlantic, but I’ll definitely be watching for a discount online. Note: In 2022 for the same cruise, it seemed to have been managed better and was more enjoyable to use.

Mandara Spa on Norwegian Epic

Things To Do on the Epic

The Epic cruise ship has more than enough to keep passengers from getting restless during their vacation. 

Pools, a waterslide, an aqua park, a rock climbing wall, and huge sun decks are among the many things to do on the Epic.

The ship was the first “Mega” ship for Norwegian Cruise Line and features the first generation of wild and crazy activities that have now become the norm on large ships. This includes the aqua park with huge water slides (three of them!) and a 200-foot-long tube ride into a funnel/bowl.

In addition to the outdoor activities, there’s an indoor bowling alley, Ice bar, video games, library, casino, theater, nightclub, shopping, and more.

Entertainment on board

The ship has a large theater that currently presents Priscilla Queen of the Desert (Musical) and Burn The Floor.

UPDATE ABOUT NCL ENTERTAINMENT

Norwegian Cruise Line recently announced big changes in the large scale shows on their ships. Entertainment listed may no longer be available (mainly Priscilla). We are unsure if this is permanent or not, so please verify with the cruise line if these entertainment options are still available (As of Jan 31, 2023)

Priscilla Queen of the Desert the Musical is surprisingly good if you’re into musical theater. Having seen the original production in London’s West End, it’s nearly as good! Note it’s PG 13 due to some content.

Burn the Floor – A sort of variety show full of dancing featuring accomplished dancers from around the world.

Howl at the Moon – A dueling piano show.

The Cavern Club – Music, entertainment, and sometimes comedy

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The Epic Casino

The casino on the Norwegian Epic is huge, absolutely huge compared to other cruise ships and lines. It’s NCL’s largest casino at sea and adds to the feeling of being in a Las Vegas hotel. While the size of the casino and how prominent it is maybe a turn-off for non-gamblers, it manages to co-exist with other spaces without feeling like it’s the sole purpose of the ship. It’s large and present but doesn’t ruin adjoining spaces with its size. 

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Itinerary for the Epic

The Epic spends the summers in the Mediterranean departing from Barcelona and visiting some beautiful locations such as Corsica, Cannes, Palma, Naples, etc.

During the winter Epic spends time in the Caribbean and will be making San Juan its primary departure port in 2023.

Posh Beach Club

The 18+ space on deck 18 is a limited space sundeck (no pool) area that is available by purchasing access. It’s comfy, has a private bar, and is away from the crowds. It’s a good alternative for people who want private outdoor space that doesn’t have access to the Haven areas. Access is generally been sold as day passes or a week-long pass (for around $59) and needs to be purchased quickly when on board as they sell out. (It’s free for Haven guests)

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What about Kids?

While we don’t have children or travel with other couples who do, we’ve met plenty of families that love the activities on board the Epic. The Entourage Club is a great gathering space for teens / tweens with video games, consoles, etc. There are also plenty of kid-friendly activities outside of the Entourage like the water slides and water park.

A few thoughts on the overall experience – Our Norwegian Epic Review

Generally, the service is quite good. There are a few areas of the ship where service could improve and is inconsistent with what you’d expect with NCL. Mainly this was found among some of the bartenders throughout the ship who looked like they were just overworked and tired. Based on a pandemic cruise early in 2022, the employee morale just wasn’t what I’ve experienced on other cruises, but with staff shortages and a challenging work environment, it’s not at all surprising.

The food quality is usually very good, a notable feature of NCL. Again, however, on a recent cruise, there were more misses than normal, especially in specialty dining. I believe this is temporary due to all of the supply chain issues. After a planned Transatlantic in December 2022 on the Epic, I’ll confirm if the dining has improved.

The value that the Epic provides on most itineraries is quite good. Considering that there is nothing “cheap” about this cruise ship, the prices are incredibly affordable. With cruises in a balcony cabin regularly being less than $800 per person for 7 days, the cost of a vacation with Norwegian on the Epic is unbeatable, especially when considering the “Free at Sea” promotion is usually included!

Tips – a few fun things to know

In passenger hallways, the carpet is made of swimming fish! Since the ship is so large, it’s easy to get lost or turned backward, so use the fish to guide you. They swim forward toward the front of the ship.

Additionally, each side of the ship and stairwells are color-coded. So take note of what color your side of the ship is and you’ll never end up wandering too far in the wrong direction.

Norwegian Epic Ship - Hallways

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Some Frequently Asked Questions

If you have a question about the Epic, just comment below, and we’ll add it to this list!

When was the Norwegian Epic Built?

The NCL Epic was built in 2009 and set sail for the Caribbean in the summer of 2010.

How big is the Epic cruise ship?

The Epic is nearly 1100 feet long and 200 feet high with 19 decks and can hold over 4000 passengers (officially 4228 at double capacity). Crew capacity is 1724±. When it was launched, it was the 3rd largest cruise ship in the world. It’s still in the top 30 largest cruise ships.

When was the Epic refurbished?

The Epic was the first of Norwegians “Edge” refurbishment program and had some changes made in 2015. It was again drydocked in 2020 for enhancements to the Haven suites.

Are there laundry facilities on the NCL Epic?

There are no self-service laundry facilities, but Norwegian does offer a very reasonably priced laundry service.

Is there a 24 Hour restaurant on the Epic?

While not officially 24 Hours, O’Sheehan’s is open very late and usually stays open until the last customer is served.

What happened to the Norwegian Epic? Did the Epic Crash?

The Epic cruise ship had an unfortunate incident in San Juan, Puerto Rico where it collided with docks causing damage to the hull of the ship. The event happened in 2019 and there were no injuries but the damages were in the millions of dollars.

Is there a coffee maker in the Epic cabins?

In the Club Balcony staterooms, there are coffee and tea setups and in the Haven you can request to have a machine.

What is a Club Balcony Stateroom

Nearly identical to the standard balcony cabin with amenities that include the option to pre-book onboard entertainment and dining as early as 125 days prior to sail date, complimentary treats delivered to your stateroom (chocolates, etc), a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine, and a choice of one valet laundry or pressing service.

Our overall opinion of the Norwegian Epic:

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The NCL Epic is definitely a one of a kind, unique ship across the entire cruise industry. We love it because it feels like a nice Vegas hotel with plenty to do and great restaurants. It's the perfect cruise ship for a first time cruiser as well as the experienced cruise traveler. If it weren't for the unusual bathroom configurations in the cabins, this ship would be nearly perfect.

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Thanks for all the info! Are the water slides an additional cost? Is the rock climbing wall an additional cost?

Thanks for the question! The water slide is free, but I’m not 100% sure about the rock wall! I’ve only seen it used a couple of times as it’s usually not open (from my experience). But I do not think they charge for the wall either to the best of my recollection.

I asked Google the following question as I was curious to know how many life boats were on board the Epic, and how many passengers does each one contain ?

Unfortunately, it did not answer the question Posed ?

Good question 🙂 – I’ve never counted them. So I’ll rename the article “Almost” everything you need to know!

They do provide shower and hair shampoo?

Hello! They do provide a sort of all in 1 shampoo, and a shower gel, but they’re not great. There is not conditioner provided.

Very disappointed in the size of the pools. Plus it looked cloudy and dirty. The water was too warm to be refreshing. We hate the bathrooms. The food at the steak house (filet) was like pot roast! The waiter said it was from the light in the window. No more NCL for me. One and done.

It’s unfortunate you had such a bad experience. I try to tell people not to judge NCL based on a single Epic experience. (well, Epic, the ship not the epic experience! :). – Their other ships do seem to be quite a bit better, or at least more consistent. The NCL Epic is pretty hit or miss.

We just finished a cruise on the Epic in Spain, France, and Italy. It was the worst cruise we have ever been on, constantly things breaking, not working, not clean or maintained like other cruise ships are. Slowest elevators ever. Activity director needs to go on other cruise lines just to see how it’s done properly, we sat by the pool for one day and they had no music playing, it was just quiet unless you were talking to someone next to you and I asked several time to please turn on some music but they just joked about it, they had one short contest then nothing at all till after diner and the activity’s are short and end as soon as everyone gets started. The food was Ok at the start of the cruise but got worse every day after like they reheated everything each day even serving warm beer at the Irish bar. We felt like they nickel and dime everything and were charged over $900.00 at end of cruise. We have talked to over 100 people on our cruise and they all seemed to feel the same way, NCL does not get it!!

I’m really sorry to hear that you had a bad experience on the Epic. In general, it’s a polarizing ship – but regardless, service and food should be consistent across the brand. I’ve been on a lot of NCL cruises and always find the Epic “acceptable” but not amazing, so what you’re saying doesn’t surprise me at all, unfortunately. I think what I’ve noticed most, and this is across all the NCL ships, is that there is no music by the pool, and it’s quite boring. I recall them having good music nearly all day at one or more pools, and now it’s very sterile, so I agree that’s a disappointment. It doesn’t take much to pipe in some chill music as background noise. In the end, I (and fellow travelers we cruise with)… feel like accountants have gotten ahold of NCL and started squeezing everything out of the brand that they can, especially after the pandemic shutdown. Norwegian has been my “go-to” for 15+ years, but this past year, I’ve started trying other lines more frequently, and glad I have!

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Norwegian Epic Overview

Norwegian Epic is just that, an epic experience for a cruiser to encounter. The 4,100-passenger ship is truly a floating city with restaurants featuring cuisines from all around the world, like Wasabi Sushi Bar and Moderno Churrascaria. At night you can enjoy something a little different like a live performance. Looking to hear some great music? Check out Fat Cat’s Jazz & Blues Club where the rhythm is contagious. No matter if you are cruising with a big group, or sailing solo in the revolutionary and award winning Studio Staterooms, you’ll have a blast onboard Epic .

  • Passenger Capacity: 4,100 (double occupancy)
  • Year Built: 2010
  • Last Refurbished: 2020

Restaurants & Bars on Norwegian Epic

Cagney's Steakhouse on Norwegian Epic

Cagney’s Steakhouse

A classic American Steakhouse atmosphere, Cagney’s Steakhouse is a favorite onboard Epic and every other Norwegian Cruise Line ship!

La Cucina on Norwegian Epic

La Cucina on Norwegian Epic

Italian food is a family favorite in most households and a cruiser favorite onboard ! La Cucina serves up fresh fare, made with classic Tuscan recipes and the guidance of expert NCL chefs.

Le Bistro on Norwegian Epic

Norwegian Epic ’s Le Bistro

Mom and Dad will definitely sneak away from their family cruise on Epic for a romantic date night at Le Bistro, an upscale French eatery, hailed as the most elegant restaurant on the ship.

Taste Main Restaurant on Norwegian Epic

Freestyle Dining on Norwegian Epic

If you’re not dining at a specialty restaurant, your options are endless! The main buffet onboard Epic offers freestyle dining – meaning there are not assigned dining times – you eat when you’re ready and until you’re full! A great option for the family with picky eaters sailing on Epic .

Bliss Lounge on NCL Epic

Bliss Ultra Lounge

Don’t forget to pack your dancing shoes for your cruise on Epic ! Perfect for those who like to have music and good times pumped into their veins, Bliss Ultra Lounge on Epic is the hottest nightclub on the high seas. “Sea” for yourself!

Norwegian Epic's Ice Bar

Norwegian Epic Ice Bar

Inspired by Scandinavian ice hotels, this unique bar is literally made of ice! The walls, seats, bar and even every glass is made from ice in this chilly 17 degree bar onboard Norwegian Epic !

Waves Pool Bar on NCL Epic

Waves Pool Bar

Sun, fun and Norwegian Epic . Some things just go together, but these three thrive nearby the Waves Pool Bar, where a frozen drink or ice cold beer cools you down on a sweltering sea day onboard Norwegian Epic !

Norwegian Epic Onboard Activities

Aquapark and waterslide on Norwegian Epic

Aquapark & The Epic Plunge

While the parents enjoy the pool, kids onboard Norwegian Epic rave about the AquaPark and the aptly named Epic Plunge, the only bowl slide at sea!

Adults-only Spice H20 on NCL Epic

For those cruising without kiddos, Spice H20 onboard Norwegian Epic is an adults-only beach-club style pool, overlooking the aft of the ship and serving up some of the best cocktails onboard.

Norwegian Epic onboard Mandara Spa

Mandara Sea Spa

It’s vacation – you deserve to treat yourself! On Norwegian Epic , the Mandara Spa is a full-service spa, offering relaxing facials, hot stone massages and a full range of services for you to look and feel your best while on your cruise.

Priscilla: Queen of the Desert on Norwegian Epic

Brilliant Broadway Shows

Norwegian is known for their incredible lineup of onboard Broadway-style shows and Norwegian Epic does not disappoint! Each show is put on by a talented host of entertainers from around the world, coming together to help make your family cruise memorable!

Norwegian Epic Family Cruising

Cruising with the whole family is a memorable experience for everyone onboard Epic ! Each cruise onboard this epic cruise ship is designed so each member of your family, from great grandpa all the way down to the littlest member is happy the whole time! For children, there are incredible youth programs onboard Epic , ranging from the Guppies program at just 6 months old to a group for all those “too cool for school” teens sailing at Entourage, a teens-only lounge with supervision by Norwegian Epic crewmembers.

Even the accommodations and staterooms onboard Epic are designed for families! Whether your family is large or small, our expert cruise consultants are ready to help you plan a family cruise onboard Epic ! There is a perfect fit for every family, and more importantly, every budget, from spacious inside staterooms to 2-bedroom family-centric suites located in the luxurious Haven portion of the ship. Call our Epic experts at 1-800-377-9383 for more information and to start planning your next Epic adventure!

Norwegian Epic Cruise Destinations

Travel the world on Norwegian cruises! This fantastic cruise line boasts over 120 different ports of call, located in countries all over the world. Norwegian Cruise Line is always breaking new ground in their itinerary offerings. You can choose from over 145 different itineraries, each of which has been carefully chosen to present the destination in a unique and exciting way. Kick back on the beautiful beaches of the Bahamas. Become a culinary expert in the Mediterranean. Golf on professional links in Bermuda. Explore the wonders of South America. Enjoy the colors of New England in the fall. Or even sail the Panama Canal!

Norwegian Epic Bahamas Cruise Destination

Tropical treats lie ahead: snorkeling, sunbathing, soothing breezes and more on a Bahamas cruise.

Norwegian Epic Caribbean Cruise Destination

Water sports and intriguing tropical ports highlight the Caribbean region.

Norwegian Epic Eastern Caribbean Cruise Destination

Eastern Caribbean

Magnificent days at the beach, tasty fare, and sun-soaked excursions lie awaiting you in the Eastern Caribbean.

Norwegian Epic Europe Cruise Destination

Diverse cultures, outstanding historical attractions, and intriguing peoples are a few of the features of a cruise to Europe.

Norwegian Epic Europe Cruisetours Cruise Destination

Europe Cruisetours

Explore Europe in a deeper way with a Norwegian Cruise Line Europe Cruisetours, featuring the chance to spend more time in Europe’s most interesting cities.

Norwegian Epic Mediterranean Cruise Destination

Mediterranean

Comb the Greek Isles for culinary delights and immerse yourself in the religious history of Italy on a cruise to the Mediterranean and Greek Isles.

Norwegian Epic Transatlantic Cruise Destination

Transatlantic

Coast to coast, port to port, the Grand Atlantic will astound you with its beauty and intriguing stops along the way during a Transatlantic cruise.

Norwegian Epic Transpacific Cruise Destination

Transpacific

From exotic Japanese cuisine to picturesque Alaskan glaciers, you’ll definitely enjoy a Transpacific cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line.

Norwegian Epic Western Caribbean Cruise Destination

Western Caribbean

Mayan ruins will astound you and Jamaican fare will delight you on a cruise to the Western Caribbean.

Norwegian Epic Departure Ports

Looking for a getaway without the need to fly far, then Norwegian has options for you. The cruise line has ships leaving from New York, Boston, Miami, New Orleans and Seattle. If you do want to travel abroad they have ships in Europe leaving from ports like Venice, Barcelona and Copenhagen. Isn’t it time for you to cruise with Norwegian. Check out all of their itineraries on our site and then call us to discuss the best vacation option for you with our expert cruise consultants. 

Norwegian Epic Haifa, Israel Departure Port

Haifa, Israel

Located along the Mediterranean coastline and on the historic slope of Mount Carmel, you will find the traditional and contemporary city of Haifa, Israel.

Norwegian Epic Lisbon, Portugal Departure Port

Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon has deep cultural roots that are exposed through ruins and museum artifacts. Cruise to Lisbon and discover the culture and history of Portugal in its capital city.

Norwegian Epic Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy Departure Port

A cruise to Civitavecchia is a chance for you to hop a quick train to Rome and explore the enormous history through ruins, galleries and The Vatican museums.

Norwegian Epic New York, New York Departure Port

Take in the incredible art scene of New York City, expand your cultural horizons in the city’s diverse neighborhoods and marvel at the architectural wonders.

Norwegian Epic Port Canaveral, Florida Departure Port

The seafood is fresh, the sun is shining and there’s a whole lot to do, so get out there and explore the city before, during and after your cruise from Port Canaveral, Florida.

Norwegian Epic San Juan, Puerto Rico Departure Port

San Juan, Puerto Rico

San Juan is a gateway to the Caribbean with activities for everyone. Enjoy an old-world feel as you wander around Old San Juan, relax on the many beaches or explore the rainforests.

Norwegian Epic Deck Plans

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Norwegian Epic Balcony Stateroom

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A Sail Away Balcony stateroom guarantees a Balcony stateroom or better! Please note that the view from your balcony may be fully obstructed or partially obstructed. Your stateroom may be on any deck and assigned up to one day prior to embarkation.

Balcony (B1)

Norwegian Epic Aft-Facing Balcony Staterooms feature floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open to a private balcony. With room for up to three they include two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed, a sitting area and additional bedding to accommodate one more. These staterooms feature curved walls, a unique bathroom treatment where every area is separate, including the shower and a modern vanity sink, plus a private aft-facing balcony where you can take in the beautiful views.

Balcony (BD)

Norwegian Epic Balcony Staterooms have room for up to three guests and feature floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open to a private balcony with an incredible view. They include a two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed, a sitting area and additional bedding to accommodate one more. These staterooms feature curved walls, a unique bathroom treatment where every area is separate, including the shower and a modern vanity sink.

Balcony (BE)

Norwegian Epic Balcony Stateroom

Balcony (B9)

The Spa Balcony Staterooms can accommodate up to three guests. They include two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed, a sitting area, a separate shower and additional bedding to accommodate one more guest. You'll also receive entry to the Mandara Spa experience, including complimentary access to the Thermal Spa Suites plus your own private balcony to enjoy the view. Note: Guests under 18 are not allowed in the thermal suites.

These Large Balcony Staterooms can accommodate up to three guests. They include two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and additional bedding to accommodate two more. These staterooms feature curved walls, a unique bathroom treatment where every area is separate, including the shower and a modern vanity sink, plus a large private balcony that offers you an incredible view.

Balcony (BA)

These Mid-Ship Balcony Staterooms feature floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open to a private balcony. With room for up to three they include two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed, a sitting area and additional bedding to accommodate one more. These staterooms also feature curved walls, a unique bathroom treatment where every area is separate, including the shower and a modern vanity sink. These Balcony Staterooms are mid-ship, so you'll have easy access to all the delicious dining.

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vWith room for up to four guests, these Family Balcony Staterooms are great if you want to bring the kids. They feature two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and additional bedding to accommodate two more. These staterooms also feature curved walls, a unique bathroom treatment where every area is separate, including the shower and a modern vanity sink, plus a private balcony where the whole family can take in the beautiful views.

Balcony (B2)

With room for up to four guests, these Family Balcony Staterooms are great if you want to bring the kids. They feature two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and additional bedding to accommodate two more. These staterooms also feature curved walls, a unique bathroom treatment where every area is separate, including the shower and a modern vanity sink, plus a private balcony where the whole family can take in the beautiful views.

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Norwegian Epic Inside Stateroom

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Norwegian Epic Inside Stateroom

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A Sail Away Inside stateroom guarantees an Inside stateroom or better! Your stateroom may be on any deck and assigned between time of booking up to one day prior to embarkation.

Cool and hip, right down to the funky lighting and flat screen TV, this exclusive key card access-only category is unlike anything you have ever experienced before. These staterooms have a full size bed for one guest and a window view to the corridor. Studio guests have private key card access to The Living Room, which is a shared private lounge that boasts a bar, two large TV screens and comfy seating for hanging out, reading a book or just enjoying a drink before dinner.

Inside (I1)

Located near our kids area and with room for up to four, these Family Inside Staterooms are great if you want to bring the kids. They feature a separate bathroom, two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and two pull down beds to accommodate two more. Of course you'll have access to all kinds of great amenities, like 24-hour room service and much more.

Inside (ID)

Norwegian Epic Inside Staterooms are a great and affordable accommodation for up to two guests. They feature a separate bathroom with shower and two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed.

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With two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed, these Mid-Ship Inside Staterooms can accommodate up to two guests. They also feature a separate bathroom with shower and access to some really great amenities. And because they are mid-ship staterooms, you'll have easy access to everything on board.

Norwegian Epic Oceanview Stateroom

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Norwegian Epic Suite Stateroom

A Sail Away Mini-Suite stateroom guarantees a Mini-Suite stateroom or better! Please note that the view from your balcony may be fully obstructed or partially obstructed. Your stateroom may be on any deck and assigned up to one day prior to embarkation.

Norwegian Epic Spa Mini-Suites with a Balcony can accommodate up to three guests. They feature two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed, a sitting area, shower or luxury bath with shower, additional bedding to accommodate one more guest and soothing spa decor. This is where stress and muscle aches instantly disappear and you'll be pampered beyond your wildest dreams.

Norwegian Epic Suite Stateroom

Norwegian Epic suites with room for up to four, boast all around floor-to-ceiling windows. They include a separate bedroom with king-size bed, a living room, separate dining area and a private balcony with an amazing view. You'll also have a luxurious bathroom with separate shower and whirlpool tub, additional bedding to accommodate two more guests and access to the Courtyard area, Concierge Lounge and private restaurant and bar. Includes butler and concierge service.

The Mini-Suites with a Balcony have room for up to three and feature curved walls, a sitting area, two lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed and a luxury bath with shower or tub. They also include a private balcony with an amazing view.

The Spa Suites, built for two, are a great way to experience a total spa vacation. These suites feature a queen-size circular bed, in suite hot tub, spa decor and entry to the Mandara Spa experience, including complimentary access to the thermal suites. In addition to the private balcony with incredible views and luxury bathroom, you will also have exclusive access to the Courtyard area, Concierge Lounge and private restaurant and bar. Includes butler and concierge service.

These Family Mini-Suites with a Balcony are perfect if you want to bring the kids. With room for up to four they feature two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed, an upper bed and a sofa bed. In addition to the sitting area, luxury bath with shower or tub and your own private balcony, where the whole family can hang out and enjoy the view.

These Penthouses with a Balcony have so much to offer. With room for up to two, you'll have a queen-size circular bed and a living area, plus these Aft-Facing Penthouses offer an unforgettable view from the private balcony and include exclusive access to the Courtyard area, Concierge Lounge and private restaurant and bar. Includes butler and concierge service.

With a living room, dining area, separate bedroom with queen-size bed and private balcony, Norwegian Epic Villas have a maximum capacity of six and are perfect for the whole family. They feature two bathrooms, additional bedding to accommodate four more guests and exclusive access to the Courtyard area, Concierge Lounge and private restaurant and bar. Includes butler and concierge service.

With a maximum capacity of two, these Penthouses include a queen-size bed and luxury bath with separate shower. In addition to the private balcony with a fantastic view, you will also have exclusive access to the Courtyard area, Concierge Lounge and private restaurant and bar. Includes butler and concierge service.

Photo Gallery for Norwegian Epic Cruise Ship

Before you experience “Freestyle Cruising” with Norwegian check out this photo gallery which features many of their ships, specialty dining options and innovative staterooms. 

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Top 10 Norwegian Epic Cruises

  • Norwegian Epic 7 Night Eastern Caribbean - Port Canaveral (PCV/PCV) Departing From Port Canaveral, Florida (Mar 2024 - Mar 2025)
  • Norwegian Epic 7 Night Western Caribbean - Port Canaveral (PCV/PCV) Departing From Port Canaveral, Florida (Mar 2024 - Mar 2025)
  • Norwegian Epic 12 Night Europe - Other (PCV/CIV) Departing From Port Canaveral, Florida (Apr 2024)
  • Norwegian Epic 10 Night Greek Isles & Italy (CIV/CIV) Departing From Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy (Apr 2024 - Oct 2025)
  • Norwegian Epic 13 Day Rome & Etruria Pre Cruisetour Departing From Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy (Jul 2024 - Sep 2024)
  • Norwegian Epic 14 Day Rome & Etruria Pre Cruisetour Departing From Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy (Oct 2024)
  • Norwegian Epic 11 Night Greek Isles & Italy (CIV/CIV) Departing From Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy (Oct 2024 - Oct 2025)
  • Norwegian Epic 13 Night Repo - Transatlantic (CIV/PCV) Departing From Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy (Oct 2024)
  • Norwegian Epic 3 Night BAHAMAS - SHORT (PCV/PCV) Departing From Port Canaveral, Florida (Oct 2024)
  • Norwegian Epic 15 Night Repo - Transatlantic (NYC/CIV) Departing From New York, New York (Mar 2025)

Learn More About Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Epic Accessibility Vendor Experience

Accessibility

Learn about Norwegian Cruise Line's handicap accessible cruises and accommodations for guests with special needs or disabilities, including service animals, Braille and special rooms.

Norwegian Epic Dining Vendor Experience

Savor Freestyle dining aboard Norwegian Cruise Line, including the specialty restaurants like Ocean Blue, Cagney's, Le Bistro, Moderno Churrascaria, The Haven Restaurant, the main dining rooms and several pubs, bars, grills and cafes.

Norwegian Epic Entertainment Vendor Experience

Entertainment

Enjoy Norwegian Cruise Line's onboard entertainment, including Broadway productions, comedy clubs, dueling pianos and much more.

Norwegian Epic Onboard Activities Vendor Experience

Onboard Activities

Engage in Norwegian Cruise Line's onboard activities, including water parks, casinos, dance clubs, arcades, ropes courses, sports courts, duty-free shops and more.

Norwegian Epic Service & Awards Vendor Experience

Service & Awards

Learn how Norwegian Cruise Line takes care of your every need with an extensive list of onboard services. Plus, view Norwegian Cruise Line's awards.

Norwegian Epic Spa & Fitness Vendor Experience

Spa & Fitness

Participate in Norwegian Cruise Line's fitness centers, training programs and relax at spa treatments, including massages, body wraps, acupuncture, facials and more to relax and soothe.

Norwegian Epic Special Events Vendor Experience

Special Events

Learn about Norwegian Cruise Line's special themed cruises, including popular rock music themed cruises through a partnership with Sixthman.

Norwegian Epic Staterooms Vendor Experience

Learn about Norwegian Cruise Line's staterooms, including suites, mini-suites, balconies, oceanviews, interiors and solo-traveler Studio rooms.

Norwegian Epic Youth Programs Vendor Experience

Youth Programs

Learn about Norwegian's Splash Academy youth programs and cruising with children of all ages.

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Norwegian Cruise Line Earnings Transcript (NYSE:NCLH)

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Good morning, and welcome to the Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Earnings Conference Call. My name is Donna and I will be your operator. [Operator Instructions]

I would now like to turn the conference over to your host, Sarah Inmon. Ms. Inmon, please proceed.

Thank you, Donna, and good morning everyone. Thank you for joining us for our fourth quarter 2023 earnings and business update call. I'm joined today by Harry Sommer, President and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings; and Mark Kempa, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

As a reminder, this conference call is being simultaneously webcast on the Company's Investor Relations website at www.nclhltd.com/investors . We will also make reference to a slide presentation during this call, which may also be found on our Investor Relations website. Both the conference call and the presentation will be available for replay for 30 days following today's call.

Before we begin, I would like to cover a few items. Our press release with fourth quarter and full year 2023 results was issued this morning and is available on our Investor Relations website. This call includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ material from such statements. These statements should be considered in conjunction with the cautionary statement contained in our earnings release.

Our comments may also reference non-GAAP financial measures. A reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure and other associated disclosures are contained in our earnings release and presentation.

With that, I'd like to turn the call over to Harry Sommer. Harry?

Well, thank you, Sarah, and good morning, everyone. Thank you all for joining us today. I want to welcome everyone to our fourth quarter earnings call. It's such a great time to be in the cruise industry with wonderful new product available across all three of our award-winning brands.

The demand for cruise vacations is certainly as robust as we have ever seen it. And the continued innovation on board is leading to outstanding financial performance and exceptional guest satisfaction scores and guest repeat rates. Today, it's my pleasure to discuss some of our key milestones in 2023, our progress on our near term priorities, recent booking trends and our outlook for 2024.

Later in the call, I'll turn it over to Mark, who will provide more color on our 2023 performance and guidance for 2024. Now, 2023 can best be described as a landmark year for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings. We started the year on the heels of the last of the impacts from COVID and the last of the cruise ports reopening in the Asia Pacific region throughout Q1. But as you can see on Slide 5, consumer demand was quick to rebound in full and we were pleased to return to full ships and full year profitability.

It is so incredibly rewarding for our staff and crew to be able to operate full ships and deliver vacation experiences of a lifetime to our happy guests. While that in and of itself would have made for a spectacular 2023, we were further bowing by the introduction of three new world-class ships into our fleet, one for each of our three award-winning brands. This was an unprecedented achievement and a first in the 57 year history of our Company. We welcomed Oceania Cruises' Vista in May, Norwegian Viva in August, and most recently, the highly anticipated Regent Seven Seas Grandeur in November.

The successful launch of three vessels in one year would not have been possible without the hard work and unwavering commitment of crew and team members across the globe. Thanks to their dedication and passion for providing an unmatched guest experience, the reception for these new ships continues to be overwhelmingly positive across the board. This reception, combined with the strong demand environment we continue to experience across all three of our brands, has enabled us to successfully absorb an 18% increase in capacity in 2023 versus 2019 levels at record pricing levels.

As a result, we have driven revenue per passenger cruise day up 17%, allowing us to finish the year with year end advanced ticket sales of $3.2 billion, up an incredible 56% compared to 2019. At the same time, we continue to maximize onboard revenue generation, as shown by gross onboard revenue per passenger cruise day, which is up 27% over 2019. A main driver of this large improvement is through enhanced presold onboard revenue, so our guests come on board with a fresh wallet.

But none of this is new news, as we have been and continue to be the industry leader in net yields. We are proud of the work our teams do day in and day out to drive the highest yields in the industry. But today I also want to emphasize that we are equally passionate about the cost side of the business. Our relentless focus on cost optimization has produced four sequential quarters of year-over-year adjusted new -- of year over year adjusted net cruise cost per capacity day reduction, with full year 2023 coming in 21% lower than the prior year. We achieved this by focusing our efforts on optimizing spend and investments across all areas of the business, from fuel to food and consumables and marketing.

We are committed to continuing to optimize our margins, by balancing product, revenue and cost considerations, through better leveraging data and analytics to drive decision making and accountability. The net result of these healthy revenue and cost metrics allowed us to get back to driving results, as we generated $1.9 billion in adjusted EBITDA in 2023, allowing us to generate the adjusted free cash flow to further strengthen our balance sheet with the repayment of nearly $2 billion in debt.

On the product front, we are strategically enhancing the guest experience, by identifying smart ROI-driven investments and decisions to profitably maximize guest satisfaction. A recent success has been the roll-out of Starlink high speed Internet. We moved quickly and have been able to roll out this cutting edge technology across half of our fleet since the spring of 2023, and expect to finish the full fleet by year end this year. In addition to significantly elevating the guest experience aboard our ships, we've been focusing on improving the pre-cruise guest experience and better leveraging digital tools across all three of our brands.

For example, we've been making improvements to our pre-cruise planning functionality at Norwegian to allow guests to book even more before they leave their homes. And we rolled out a flexible air program at Oceania, sharing innovation which began at Norwegian earlier in the year. This innovation gives guests a few day window to deviate their fare at the beginning and end of their cruise so they can have more time to explore and enjoy destinations before and after they sail with us, while at the same time allowing us to spread air demand over multiple days and save costs. A true win win for us and our guests.

On the digital side, we recently launched the Regent Onboard mobile app on Seven Seas Grandeur, and we continue to see strong adoption of the NCL mobile app, which reached record high guest usage in January. These improvements are not only resonating with our guests, giving them a better and more frictionless experience before, during and after their cruise, but are also generating positive returns.

Finally, we announced important interim sustainability commitments, announcing our target to reduce greenhouse gas intensity on a capacity day basis by 10% by 2026 and by 25% by 2030 versus 2019 levels. The Company is truly firing on all cylinders. These solid operational and financial results have laid the foundation for strong 2024 and positioned us to deliver sustained, profitable growth in the future and incredible vacation experiences to the millions of guests who sail with us every year.

In addition to these priorities, a key cornerstone of our long term strategy is delivering measured capacity growth, and optimizing our fleet to drive strong financial results. Our new build pipeline of five ships, which you can see on Slide 7, represents a capacity growth of 28% from 2023 to 2028, with a 5% CAGR over the period.

Historically, capacity growth has led to outsized revenue and EBITDA growth and we expect this capacity growth to be no different, and deliver meaningful top and bottom line growth. We believe that these measured capacity additions will enable us to further enhance our long term profitability, and continue to significantly strengthen our balance sheet, while providing guests new and innovative experiences.

Shifting our discussion to the current booking environment shown on Slide 8, we continue to experience strong and resilient customer demand across all three of our brands. The strong momentum we saw in 2023 has continued into 2024 with an all time high booked position and pricing buoyed by strong WAVE season demand. This has led to some of the best booking weeks in the Company history, which began with successful Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotions. In general, we continue to see healthy demand across all markets, brands and products.

Let me walk you through some recent trends. First, close-in demand for Caribbean sailing is particularly strong, prompting the redeployment of Norwegian Epic and Norwegian Getaway from offering shoulder season fall 2024 voyages in the Med to offering Caribbean sailings from Port Canaveral and New Orleans, respectively beginning in October. As a result, our Caribbean capacity for the NCL brand is expected to increase by approximately 300 basis points in 2024 versus the prior year.

Our industry's advantage lies in our ability to redeploy our ships, and adapt to changes in consumer demand and preferences. These changes demonstrate our team's responsiveness to our guest preferences. We have also seen demand return for sailings in Hawaii. While only counting for approximately 4% of capacity in this period, these sailings are performing exceptionally well in 2024.

Next, our Norwegian Cruise Line brand continues to see exceptionally strong demand and our book position and pricing are higher than last year for all four quarters of 2024. Oceania and Regent also continue to see strong demand across all geographies with the exception of redeployed voyages due to cancellations in the Middle East and Red Sea.

Turning to the Middle East last quarter, we made the preemptive decision to cancel all calls to Israel in 2024, and recently we have announced the rerouting of our cruises sailing through the Red Sea for the rest of the year. As a reminder, just 1% and 4% of our capacity in Q1 and full year '24 respectively was expected to visit the broader Middle East region. However, the Middle East represents a larger percentage of our capacity for our Oceania and Regent brands, making up 12% and 8% respectively.

We now have no calls in the region in 2024 and all replacement cruises have been or are in the process of being put on sale. Overall, we are encouraged by the strength in our book position for 2024, which remains at all time highs with commensurate higher pricing. As a result 2024 is shaping up to be a solid year. We expect healthy full year net yield growth of approximately 5.4% this year on a constant currency basis, driven primarily by improved occupancy and pricing strength.

Onboard revenue continues to be a bright spot with strength seen across the board, an encouraging indicator that our target consumer remains healthy and resilient. We are continuing to see strong demand for pre-cruise purchases, which typically results in higher overall spend throughout a guest's cruise journey.

And while we have talked about our strong cost focus during 2023, we want to emphasize that this was not just a one year exercise for our team, rather, it is a cultural shift in the way our entire Company looks at cost to ensure [Technical Issues] experiences our guests truly value. This companywide focus should allow us to not only continue to reduce costs, but even more importantly, create operating leverage to enhance profitability, which will be foundational for our long term success.

Our recently established transformation office is allowing us to monitor and track these changes, holding each area accountable for their initiatives. We believe this is apparent in our guidance, where we expect our core costs to be flat in 2024 versus 2023.

In conclusion, our strong top line growth, combined with our continued focus on cost and margin enhancements are expected to drive 2024 adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EPS to grow by 18% and 76% respectfully over last year. We are very excited about the future and we plan to discuss our multi year targets with the investment community in mid May. We look forward to meeting with you all then.

With that, I'll turn it over to Mark to walk you through our financial results and outlook. Mark?

Thank you, Harry, and good morning everyone. My commentary today will focus on our fourth quarter 2023 financial results, 2024 guidance and our financial position. Unless otherwise noted, my commentary on 2023 and 2024 Net Per Diem, net yield, and adjusted net cruise cost, excluding fuel per capacity day metrics are on a constant currency basis and comparisons are to the same period in 2019 and 2023, respectively.

Let's begin with our fourth quarter results, which are highlighted on Slide 11. Starting with the top line, results were strong, with net per diems increasing approximately 14.5% and net yield increasing approximately 8.6%. As discussed last quarter, several factors contributed to the exceptionally strong growth, we saw, including the favorable comp from the rapid exit of Cuba in 2019, as well as a very strong close-in demand for Caribbean sailings.

Looking at cost, adjusted net cruise cost, excluding fuel per capacity day was in line with guidance at $151 in the quarter, marking our fourth consecutive quarter of improvement on this important metric. As expected, this included approximately $1 of certain non-recurring net benefits realized in the quarter. We have made significant progress streamlining our cost base during 2023, demonstrating our focus and commitment to our margin enhancement initiatives, and expect to continue this focus in 2024 and beyond.

Adjusted EBITDA was approximately $360 million, in line with guidance, while adjusted EPS was a loss of negative $0.18, slightly below guidance due to a $0.06 from FX below the line.

Overall, we were very pleased with results we generated in the fourth quarter and full year. Strong top line growth, combined with continued progress on reducing costs, enabled us to generate full year adjusted EBITDA just short of $1.9 billion and adjusted EPS of $0.70, all which drove strong adjusted free cash flow of $1.1 billion. I am confident that our improved financial performance in 2023 has set the foundation for a solid 2024 and beyond.

Moving on to expectations for '24 our outlook for the first quarter and full year can be found on Slide 12. Starting with the full year, adjusted EBITDA is expected to be approximately $2.2 billion, an 18% improvement versus 2023, with adjusted EBITDA margins expected to improve by almost 250 basis points. Adjusted net income is expected to be approximately $635 million with adjusted EPS expected at approximately $1.23 a 76% increase versus 2023.

Before I get into our top line expectations, there are a couple of important points to keep in mind for your models. First, given our strong expected net income growth for the year, shares related to our exchangeable notes are expected to be dilutive, and are included in our share count for 2024.

As a reminder, we must settle the exchangeable notes due in 2024 and 2025 in shares, while both of our exchangeable notes due 2027 can be settled in cash or shares at our sole election. However, the accounting treatment requires we consider all notes as if they were settled in shares. As a result, we assume our full [Technical Issue] million.

Secondly, we successfully migrated our tax residency from the UK to Bermuda as of December 31, 2023, and we do not expect recently enacted Bermuda corporate income tax legislation to have a significant impact on our overall tax rate as this was already assumed in our planning.

Taking a closer look at the components of the outlook, occupancy is expected to be approximately 105%. Net yield is expected to increase approximately 5.5%, inclusive of the headwinds from the outsized impact of the Middle East and Red Sea on our Oceania and Regent brands, primarily in the second and fourth quarter. For modeling purposes, our yield growth will be highest in the first quarter, as we are lapping lower load factors and a non-optimized itinerary mix in the first quarter of 2023.

In addition, we are seeing strong demand for Caribbean sailings in the first quarter of 2024, which represents approximately 58% of our total deployment in the quarter. For the remainder of the year, yield growth is expected to return to more normalized levels, despite the pressure from the aforementioned Middle East and Red Sea headwinds.

Moving to costs, adjusted net cruise cost, excluding fuel per capacity day, is expected to average approximately $159 for the full year. This represents a 3.4% increase versus full year 2023, but which includes the incremental impact of more dry dock days in 2024. Excluding that impact, our core costs are essentially flat on a year-over-year basis. To put this in perspective, this effectively represents approximately $100 million of cost savings, given our expected core inflation rate of around 3% for next year.

For modeling purposes, keep in mind that 2023 had less dry docks than normal, as we took the opportunity to dry dock ships while they were out of service. This year, we are returning to a more normalized dry dock schedule and expect roughly 175 dry dock days in the year. This will impact adjusted net cruise cost ex-fuel by approximately 325 basis points on a year-over-year basis or approximately $5 on a unit cost basis. This includes both the impact of dry dock costs and the related reduction of capacity days. Excluding the impact of that, we expect full year adjusted net cruise cost ex-fuel would be approximately $154, essentially flat on a year-over-year basis.

Note that the timing of this impact is expected to be weighted more to the first half of the year, with approximately two-thirds of our dry dock days occurring in that period. This year, we will continue to be relentless in our efforts to enhance margins and reduce costs. We are leaving no stone unturned and are continually identifying opportunities big and small across the business.

Our transformation office is running full speed ahead, in identifying operating inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement across all areas of our operating platform, in order to enhance the acceleration of our margin recovery, and related cash generation. One key focus area for us has been optimizing both our fuel consumption and bunkering strategy.

Fuel costs are one of our largest expense line items and our teams have been hard at work at fostering partnerships with the likes of DNV on decarbonization and long term agreements with industry leader ABB to drive new opportunities to lower our fuel consumption per capacity day.

In addition to the consumption side of the equation, we have made a big leap in the optimization of our fuel bunkering strategy that allows us to maximize price leverage across the various ports and suppliers, we use during a season, and in many cases even during a single voyage. We believe this will drive double digit millions in savings in the first year alone.

This is just one of the many examples that support our relentless drive to improve our unit costs and leverage our scale, all without impacting the guest experience. I look forward to sharing many more tangible examples in our upcoming Investor Day in May. The combination of our more efficient cost structure and strong expected top line growth for the year is expected to drive the expansion of our full year adjusted EBITDA margins, up by approximately 250 basis points.

Now, let's take a look at our expectations for the first quarter. As I said earlier, net yield is strong in the first quarter and is expected to increase approximately 15.5%. Adjusted net cruise cost ex-fuel per capacity day is expected to be $165 or approximately 3% versus the same quarter last year. As mentioned, we expect an increase in dry dock days in the quarter, which will have $6 or 350 basis point impact on adjusted net cruise cost in Q1. Excluding that impact, adjusted net cruise cost would be $159, essentially flat on a year-over-year basis, demonstrating our ability to offset the impact of inflation with our cost savings. As a result, adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter is expected to be $450 million, adjusted net income is expected to be approximately $50 million and adjusted EPS is expected to be approximately $0.12.

Given the quarter is essentially complete, we do not expect significant outperformance in the top line versus expectations, as the vast majority of our inventory is already sold. Any limited upside would result from our onboard revenue generating performance during the month of March.

Moving on to our balance sheet and debt maturity profile on Slide 14. In 2023 we generated almost $2 billion of net cash from operating activities, which included $500 million return of cash collateral, and we repaid $1.9 billion of debt, including the full paydown of our $875 million revolving loan facility. Most recently, we successfully negotiated a refinancing of our $650 million backstop commitment from a secured to an unsecured basis. And in connection with this refinancing, the $250 million 9.75% secured notes due in 2028, our highest interest rate debt is expected to be repaid. This refinancing, which is expected to close in early March will reduce interest expense, improve leverage, while also releasing all of the related collateral, another important step forward in improving our balance sheet.

Moving to leverage on Slide 15. The Company has a solid track record of delevering the balance sheet. From 2014 to 2019, we successfully delevered by over three turns. We will continue to be opportunistic and look for further ways to strengthen our balance sheet. We are confident we can make meaningful progress on this front going forward. At year end '23 with reported net leverage of approximately 7.3 times or approximately 6.75 times when excluding the impact of ships delivered in the second half of the year, we continue to expect significant improvement in this metric over time, driven by our organic cash generation and scheduled debt amortization payments.

Over the course of 2024, we expect to reduce our reported leverage by almost 1.5 turns with sequential improvements in each quarter. This improvement does not assume any prepayment of debt, apart from the afore mentioned takeout of our $250 million notes expected in early March.

Going forward, we are refining a multi-year plan, to further accelerate the reduction of leverage and derisk our balance sheet, in order to drive shareholder value.

With that, I'll turn it back to Harry for closing remarks.

Well, thank you Mark. Truly encouraging results. Moving forward, our entire team will be focused on the most important work. First, we will continue to execute on our near term priorities and capitalize on the strong demand from cruising from our target upscale demographic. Second, we will build upon the progress we've already made with our ongoing margin enhancement efforts, with further improvements in costs.

And finally, we will continue to improve our balance sheet and reduce leverage over time. In closing, I couldn't be more excited about the year ahead. I am confident that we have the right resources in place to capitalize on the strong demand environment and deliver exceptional vacation experiences for our guests across all three of our brands, execute on our operational and financial goals for 2024, and ultimately [Technical Issues] deliver long term profitable growth and shareholder value.

I look forward to sharing the results of our strategic assessment of our business and defining our vision for the future of the Company, including long term financial targets, at our Investor Day this coming May.

With that, I'm happy to turn it over to the operator for questions.

Questions and Answers

Thank you. [Operator Instructions] Our first question is coming from Brandt Montour of Barclays. Please go ahead.

Hey, good morning everybody. Thanks for taking my question.

Good morning, Brandt.

Good morning. So looking at your 1Q guidance and the full year net yield guidance, there obviously is a pretty big de-steller or sort of a more conservative implied growth in the back in the sort of 2Q through 4Q net yield. But it's not out of line with your longer term algo on that 2Q through 4Q. So I guess the question is one, would you be willing to Mark or Harry willing to sort of quantify the disruption from the Middle East and the repositioning of those ships? And sort of give us a sense for what the core business outside of those disruptions, how you see that sort of growing in the back half of the year?

Yes. Thank you, Brandt again for that. So I do think you have the right thought pattern. Q2 to Q4 are in line with our long term expense goals, where we look to have low to mid single digit yield growth. Of course, measured capacity growth, strong cost controls, all leading to outsized EBITDA and margin performances, which should allow us to continue to strengthen our balance sheet.

I think you are right that the situation in the Red Sea Suez Canal had some impact on our Oceania and Regent brands, not on NCL. NCL is extraordinarily strong in all four quarters, as we see the booking patterns now. But for the Oceania and Regent perspective, since it was 8% and 12% of their respective capacities, we would expect that to have an impact of about one to two points on yield in the back three quarters of the year. What that means, all that's taken into consideration in the guidance we provided. So we stand by our numbers. And what that means is we should have a modest tailwind in 2025 when we lap those items.

That's super helpful. That's great. And then as a follow-up, taking the Middle East disruption, direct disruption out of it. And just thinking about core Europe sailings, core Norwegian branded Europe sailings, Americans traveling to Europe, that's an area that people -- that some of us have been a little bit more concerned about. Maybe talk about the evolution of the bookings patterns you're seeing in that specific segment. And should we be taking that into account when we think about the cadence for the 3Q?

So we talked last year a little bit about some of the challenges we had coming out of COVID with some of our itineraries that require a slightly longer booking period like Europe. And I think that had impacted some of our results in Q3 or Q4 of last year. I'm sorry, Q2 or Q3 of last year, my apologies, when we gave the results in our earnings calls, we learned from that, and we've absolutely extended our booking curve for Europe, primarily for Americans going into the 2024 season. So we're very happy with what we're seeing across all three brands, with the exception of those cruises that had previously been going to Israel and the Middle East on the Oceania and Regent brand.

Great. Thanks, everyone.

Thank you, Brandt.

Thank you. The next question is coming from Andrew Didora of Bank of America. Please go ahead.

Hey, good morning, everyone. So Harry, I guess just when I think about the visibility into first half of '24, and maybe for the full year, just curious how kind of your booking curve has changed over the years. And I think Mark spoke about 1Q obviously, being fully booked here, kind of, where do you stand in terms of 2Q being booked at this point? And how should we think about where you stand for full year '24 based on your budgeted capacity?

Well -- thank you, Andrew, for that question. We don't give specific guidance on our book position for each quarter. Yes, Mark did say we are entirely booked for Q1 because we're sitting here on February -- late February 27. So we're not going to get any more meaningful bookings for Q1. But for the other three quarters, we continue to be with the exception of those Red Sea and Middle East cruises which I've referred to before in record book positions or what we're referring to as all time high book positions across the three quarters and especially on the NCL brand.

Okay. And Mark, just on the balance sheet, obviously, you're addressing the expense of 2028 maturity. I guess -- I thought you couldn't prepay debt before all the deferred amortization was done. Was I wrong about that? And I guess is there any other debt due between now and say 2028 that you can also kind of proactively pay down? I know it's not in your assumptions, but just curious if it's possible or is it just too costly to do at this point? Thanks.

Yes. Good morning, Andrew. You're right. Technically, we do not have the capability to technically prepay debt until we have all of our deferred amortization cut up. However, with this particular transaction, it is deemed a refinancing, and as such, we do have the ability to take out that portion of the debt. As we look forward over the course of the remainder of the year of '24, we do have some notes that are maturing in December, our $565 million 3.5%, 8% notes, and that which are very cost-effective. But we will be looking to address those between now and sometime, obviously well before the end of the year.

And then outside of that, a little bit too early for us to be thinking about or giving guidance in terms of what we may or may not take out. But I think the point to be made here really is that, we are now starting to actively address the balance sheet and address the leverage, and we've always said this will be a little bit of a chip away each year, and we're happy that coming out of the gate for 2024, we've been able to start that. So we're very excited about that. It's definitely a solid path in our journey.

Great. Thanks, Mark.

Thank you. The next question is coming from Steve Wieczynski with Stifel. Please go ahead.

Yes, guys. Good morning. So, Harry or Mark, first off, congratulations on the cost improvement, it's been pretty impressive. And as we move through this year and we think about costs then for the out years, I mean, how do you guys think about cost growth or lack of cost growth in those, as we move past 2024? I mean, I would assume it's going to be tough to keep costs in that flattish range. So just maybe some color around your long term cost outlook moving forward would be helpful. Thanks.

So thank you, Steve for those the kind words on cost control. It's something that we're extraordinarily proud of and as Mark mentioned in his prepared comments, represents over $100 million improvement versus core inflation. Listen, we're not here to give specific guidance yet on '25 and '26, so we won't, we'll do that -- we give our long term financial metric outlook in our Investor Day in May. But I will say that this goal of being able to grow costs at less than the rate of inflation is certainly something that we aspire to do on a long term basis. So I know that's not exactly what you're looking for, but hopefully gives you some indication of our direction.

And Steve, to just further highlight what Harry saying is, I want to make it very clear we've been laser-focused on this. We are looking at all different ways how we can improve and more importantly, improve and get more efficient to leverage our scale. We've said time and again, this is not a one time exercise. This is what we've actually established a transformation office, which I imagine will become something like a continuous improvement office.

But things -- we're setting up performance dashboards. I talked about some of our bunkering strategies. There's a lot of ways where we can improve the overall underlying fundamental cost structure, all without impacting the guest experience. I talked about our fuel, I talked about our bunkering strategy. Food waste. Food waste is just a big area that when you start really monitoring the waste side of it has significant upstream benefits, when you think about the waste side of it.

So again, we're focused on this. We got the message. We've been taking this serious. And we believe there's multi year benefits here. But we look forward to certainly sharing more details around that in our May Investor Day.

Okay, got you. And then second question, you mentioned in the release that pricing and bookings are higher for the Norwegian brand for all four quarters of this year. Just wondering if you can give a little more color about what you're seeing in terms of what kind of price action you can take for more second half of this year into 2025? And then maybe also a little bit of color around the luxury brands, which obviously are being somewhat impacted by what's going on in the Med, but any color there would be helpful as well. Thanks.

Yes. So, listen, on the NCL brand we have very robust and sophisticated revenue management systems. And when we see demand as it is today, we take price action or promotional action, which is sort of an opaque way to take price action in order to generate the highest yields for the Company. And we're doing that. So nothing has changed in our core philosophy from that perspective, when demand is good, we take advantage of it. And I think it's reflected in our oversized gains for Q1 and our reasonably strong gains for Q2 to Q4, especially on the NCL brand.

On Oceania and Regent, I want to be clear, there's nothing fundamentally wrong with the model at the luxury space. We see demand for luxury being very high, but when you have to take 60 or 70 days out of service on two ships out of a regularly small fleet for two brands, it does have an outsized impact on the ability to grow yield at those two brands.

We hope that to be a one time thing, all the new voyages for Oceania and Regent, with the new deployment are ready on sale and starting to fill albeit because we're filling them closer in at lower pricing than we normally would have gotten, but it's just limited to those areas. We are very happy with the performance on Oceania and Regent in the other regions of the world

And Steve, in terms of the Norwegian brand not apart from our sophisticated revenue management systems, let's not forget our models around onboard revenue. We are in a continuous improvement mode in terms of expanding our pre-sale of onboard revenue and getting more share of the wallet over a longer period of time from the point a customer enters our ecosystem. And we continue to refine that, we continue to look at that, and that plays a key part going forward as we look at our revenue opportunities. So that's something we are very, very focused on.

Okay, great. Thanks, guys. Appreciate it.

Thank you. The next question is coming from Dan Politzer with Wells Fargo. Please go ahead.

Hey, good morning, everyone. Thanks for taking my question. I just wanted to dive a little bit deeper. Just make sure I'm understanding your comments in terms of how you're thinking about the yield growth for this year. So the Middle East sounds like the impact is largest in the second quarter and fourth quarter. So is it fair to assume that third quarter in terms of the yield growth first quarter, third quarter and then 2Q, 4Q about the same in terms of greatest to least?

Yes, Dan. Certainly when you look at the impact of the Middle East on the O and R brands, it's definitely impacting us more in the second and fourth quarter, as mentioned in our results. So I think as you look across the three quarters, as we said in our prepared remarks, you're going to see more of a normalized, consistent yield growth. There's always some puts and takes within each quarter, but I wouldn't expect any significant lumpiness, necessarily so to speak across the remaining three quarters.

Got it. And then just for my follow-up, this is maybe an add on to Brandt's question. But as we think about that second quarter to fourth quarter and kind of getting back to more normal algo, I think, Harry, you mentioned geopolitical was maybe one or two points of a headwind. But I think you've also been pretty adamant that, you guys were going to guide a fairly conservative outlook for the year. So I guess as we think about that the 2Q through fourth quarter outlook like, to what degree you're baking in conservatism and any impacts from itinerary or mix shifts.

I think if we told you what level of conservatism we were baking into our guidance, I would be giving you new guidance. So listen, suffice it to say that we are providing numbers that we're confident in. We have, of course, incredible visibility into future book positions. So I'm not saying there's no upside there, but I certainly wouldn't expect huge upside to the numbers that we provided. We are going to manage our business to the best of our abilities, and we're providing you numbers that we are confident that we can hit.

Understood. Thank you so much.

Thank you. The next question is coming from James Hardiman of Citi. Please go ahead.

Hey, good morning and thanks for taking my call. So don't want to belabor the point, but this is sort of dichotomy between -- I'll do it anyway.

Go for it. Go ahead.

Sort of this dichotomy between 1Q and the rest of the year on the yield front, obviously some of that is just occupancy, right? That catch up. But if I think about what I get to as being maybe a 800 basis point to 900 basis point decel from 1Q to the rest of the year, how much can just be explained by mix? Right? I mean, you've got the slide that shows Europe going from 0% to 34% and 51%, while the Caribbean is coming down from 58% to 18%. Obviously, Caribbean pricing is a lot more robust than what we're seeing out of Europe.

Is there any way to quantify how much of that decel just stems from that? And I guess, is there a way to think about sort of how you're seeing like-for-like pricing in North America and Europe as we get past the first quarter and into the rest of the year?

James, I appreciate the question, as always. Listen, I don't think there's really much of a mix issue here from the perspective that our deployment in 2024 is not that much different than our deployment in 2023 with the exception of the couple of big NCL ships that we moved out of Europe a month or two early in early Q4. So I wouldn't necessarily say it's Q4 issue. I think there is two primary issues that we've discussed, which I'm happy to articulate. Q1 of '23 was particularly weak coming out of COVID, there was short booking curves, there were disruptions, especially on the Oceania and Regent brand with our itineraries that visited Asia, Australia, both those brands have a world cruise which was very difficult to sell given the time commitment that guests have to make and the fact that they would have to make those decisions in early '22, when COVID was still live and well. So we're coming off a reasonably weak comp in Q1.

That being said, we're still very, very happy that we were able to get Q1 of '24 back to where it is with a 16% growth year-over-year. So obviously there's some strength in Q1. It's not for this year, not just the weakness of last year. I think the other three quarters the only issue that we're seeing, when we look across the brands, across the quarters, across the geographic areas, it's simply -- this issue with the Red Sea ensues which I won't elaborate because I've talked to it before.

We believe we have the right mix of Caribbean product for our guest set over the summer. We do have ships in the Caribbean. We don't go to a 0% capacity, but we have seen higher returns out of Europe and Alaska and Bermuda than we do out of the Caribbean, which is why we position our ships there. So it's possible that the growth in the Caribbean could have been more, but the end result would have been less. I repeat what I said in my prepared remarks, we still have the highest net yields within the competitive set. So maybe we would have grown more on a like for like basis, but it would have resulted in a lower overall number if we positioned more of our capacity in the Caribbean.

And James, just keep in mind, when you think about 2024, obviously we're getting the benefit in Q1 versus Q1 of '23, an outsized growth algo because of the aforementioned factors. But then you roll that forward and you look at Q4 of 2023, where we had roughly 8.5%, 9% yield growth., we're going to be lapping over that in the fourth quarter of this year. So there is a little bit of lapping issues going on. But I. think, as Harry said, the underlying strength and pricing of the business is looking good across all sectors and all geopolitical areas, I'm sorry, all geographical areas apart from the Middle Sea and the Red Sea area.

Got it. And maybe just a follow-up there to that geographical point. So if I just think about 5.5% call it yield growth for the year, I guess that's probably, if we just thought about pricing, right, ex the occupancy piece, maybe 4%, 4.2% call it. Is there ex the Red Sea and the Middle East impact, is there a meaningful difference in terms of how we're thinking -- we should be thinking about pricing growth for Europe versus pricing growth for the Caribbean? [Speech Overlap] I assume yes, but maybe not.

I don't think there's any meaningful difference between the markets James. I think, again, we're seeing strong pricing for all of those markets and other markets. So obviously you have a total difference in net per diem depending on the area of operation. But in terms of growth, we're not seeing any sort of significant differences between markets.

Got it. Very helpful. Thanks, guys, and good luck.

Thanks, James.

Thank you. The next question is coming from Vince Ciepiel of Cleveland Research. Please go ahead.

Thanks for taking my question. Wanted to dig into the margin a little bit. Helpful your color on, I think, close to 2.5 points of improvement that gets you back to about the mid 20s. But there are still a handful of points behind where you were pre-COVID. And maybe you could help walk through some of those moving pieces, I think selling more air is probably just a headwind as it's more of a pass through. I think that fuel is probably a point or so of headwind. But just help us kind of understand and bridge the margin differential versus pre-COVID times and maybe your confidence on a path back to getting close to something near 30% over time.

Yeah. Thanks, Vince. While I don't want to give too many details, because I think we're going to give some significant visibility at our May Investor Day. But look, the bottom line is really that we have to continue to improve on our pricing. That's key, number one. But it all comes down to leveraging our cost base and our unit cost and leveraging that scale.

We've made significant progress, what I would say in the last 18 to 20 months when we really first started addressing this back in the second half of 2022. So we're going to continue to look at that. We have to improve. When you think about overall cost from 2019, when we look at it, I think we were somewhere about a 3% CAGR over 2019 through 2024 guidance. So we think we can definitely improve on that.

Obviously, there is some incremental drag from fuel, given new regulations versus '19 and '24 and so on, but we have to do a better job of leveraging our scale. We're doing that as I've said, we've been able to confidently mitigate over $100 million of expected inflation in 2024. It's no small feat that I want to reiterate, when we look at our cost base, excluding the dry dock and the reduced capacity days, our cost base is flat, expected to be flat for 2024. So I want to make sure everybody understands that, it doesn't end here. We're looking at everything and we think there's continuous opportunity there. So we're going to chip away at that.

And I think in a combination between, again, strong top line growth and moderate cost growth or improvement, we think definitely there's opportunity for significant margin expansion over time.

And just to add to that, I know we talk a lot about metrics NCC excluding fuel or NCC excluding fuel and drydock, but I want to emphasize that fuel expense is not something we ignore. Mark talked about it extensively in his prepared remarks. And our goal is to find ways to reduce consumption. Ultimately, obviously that's great for our sustainability goals, but it's also great for our overall profitability. So I don't want to -- despite the fact that we don't necessarily report on that metric extensively, I want to assure everyone that that is one of the main focuses.

I mean, we spend something like $700 million a year on fuel, and Mark talked about the multi, multi, multi-million dollar things that we're going to do to improve fuel from bunkering to better monitoring and things like that. And those numbers are real and of course are reflected in our EBITDA numbers.

Thanks. And then maybe one more for thinking about this kind of more normalized yield growth 2Q through 4Q. Maybe walk us through how you envision onboard versus ticket versus occupancy gains kind of contributing to that growth sort of it's equal, if one is a bigger driver, any additional color there would be helpful.

Yes, look, onboard revenue is always a significant generator of our overall revenue profile. When you look at the quarters two through four, yes, I think we're getting probably, what, about 1.5 of occupancy benefit in those three quarters and the rest is really coming on the back of pricing. So onboard is an important component. It always is and it always has been. We'll continue to improve on that. Our goal, again, is to get more of that wallet share well prior to the customer ever stepping on foot, any one of our vessels, and we continue to improve on that. And that -- but I don't think we're expecting any meaningful outsized growth from that particular revenue stream versus necessarily our core ticket price across the three brands.

Donna, I think we have time for one more question, please.

Thank you. Our final question today is coming from Conor Cunningham with Melius Research. Please go ahead.

Hi, everyone. Thank you. Maybe if I could just sneak two in just on the cost trajectory in 2024, trying to understand a little bit more. I understand the dry docks and the inflation, but it's -- what's the offset that's happening there, is marketing spend kind of trending down? And maybe secondly to stick with Mark on that as well. The comments around the balance sheet improvement, the tone is definitely changing so that's positive.

Simple math says you're going to six times leverage. Are we going to get back to those three to four times that you did pre-COVID, just any thoughts there would be helpful? Thank you.

Yeah, so I'll let Mark talk about our balance sheet number because we're very proud of that. I'll let him finish up the commentary on that. But on the cost side, this isn't specifically related to marketing. We obviously will look at improvements in efficiencies and marketing in the same way we look at efficiencies everywhere else. But any improvement we find in marketing will be strictly around efficiency. The volume, if you will, of marketing will remain the same.

We're very happy with the demand we drive. We carefully track it through web visits, lead generation, and all the other type of metrics that are necessary in order to keep both top and mid funnel of our marketing alive and well and that volume will continue. Any benefit we have will be on efficiency, not on volume. But really the cost is everywhere. I mean we talked about fuel, we talked about food waste, but I mean we could go through every line item of the P&L. There is nothing off the table. I mean we've made improvements in air cost, we've made improvements in consumables, in maintenance, really across the way in SG&A expenses. So I really want you to think about it as a whole P&L, and not that we're going to in any way focus on marketing in order to reduce those important demand metrics. And Mark take your play.

And Connor on leverage, look, we've said we are very focused on it. And we've said that this will improve significantly over time. We're very excited that we expect our current leverage levels at year end. We expect to at least decrease that by 1.5 turns. And again, that's slowly but surely restoring our balance sheet back to pre-COVID levels. So obviously that 3 to 4 range is something we're focused on. I certainly would not expect that to happen in 2024, but we are starting the sequential improvement quarter after quarter. This year you will see significant improvements in leverage, and we're excited to see that same thing happening over the course of '25 and '26. So we're on the right path..

The only thing I'll add to Mark's comment is just a simple math one. If we were at 7.3 and we plan to reduce it by 1.5, I think the number would be in the 5 something range, not the 6 something range, just to keep that in the back of your mind.

That being said, I want to thank everyone for joining us today. We'll be around to answer any questions you may have. We look forward to seeing you all in May. We wish you a great day and all the best.

[Operator Closing Remarks]

Participants

Corporate executives.

  • Sarah Inmon, Head of Investor Relations & Corporate Communications
  • Harry J. Sommer, President & Chief Executive Officer
  • Mark A. Kempa, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
  • Brandt Montour, Barclays
  • Andrew Didora, Bank of America Merrill Lynch
  • Steven M. Wieczynski, Stifel Nicolaus Capital Markets
  • Daniel Politzer, Wells Fargo
  • James Hardiman, Citi
  • Vince Ciepiel, Cleveland Research
  • Conor Cunningham, Melius Research

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Norwegian Cruise Line Earnings Transcript (NYSE:NCLH)

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    The October 2, 2023 cruise on the Norwegian Epic departs from Marseille, France. On this 11 Night Mediterranean: Italy France & Spain sailing, the ship will visit a total of 10 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Norwegian Epic sets sail on a Monday (October 2, 2023) and returns on a Friday (October 13, 2023). ...

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  6. Norwegian Epic Cruise Ship

    The Haven, Reimagined. As the very first Norwegian ship to debut The Haven in 2010, Norwegian Epic is once again making waves in redefining this luxurious enclave. In November 2020, The Haven on Norwegian Epic underwent extensive renovations. From reimagined Suites to redesigned experiences including The Haven Restaurant and The Haven Courtyard ...

  7. Norwegian Epic Cruise Review by stevelaw53

    Read the Norwegian Epic review by Cruiseline.com member stevelaw53 from October 27, 2023 of the 12 Night Mediterranean: Italy France & Croatia (Trieste To Rome) cruise. Cruise review , rated 3.4 out of 5 stars by member stevelaw53 ... Norwegian Epic Cruise Review Share. Tweet. stevelaw53 . Contributor Level: Second Mate Cruises: 7+ cruises ...

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    The Norwegian Epic cruise ship by NCL is a unique vessel across the entire cruise world, not just Norwegian Cruise Line. It's literally one of a kind. ... October 24, 2023 at 2:45 pm. Thanks for the question! The water slide is free, but I'm not 100% sure about the rock wall! I've only seen it used a couple of times as it's usually not ...

  9. Norwegian Epic Cruise Review by IzzyW

    Read the Norwegian Epic review by Cruiseline.com member IzzyW from October 16, 2023 of the 11 Night Mediterranean: Italy France & Spain (Marseille To Trieste) cruise. Cruise review , rated 3.8 out of 5 stars by member IzzyW

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    Read the Norwegian Epic review by Cruiseline.com member Denise313 from October 02, 2023 of the 11 Night Mediterranean: Italy France & Spain (Marseille Roundtrip) cruise. Cruise review , rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by member Denise313 ... Norwegian Epic Cruise Review Share. Tweet. Denise313 . Contributor Level: Second Mate 265 Days Till Next Cruise ...

  11. Norwegian Epic Cruise Ship

    Overall. With so much going on, Norwegian Epic is a cruise ship with broad appeal. The ship was one of the first at sea to be referred to as Las Vegas-esque and it's no wonder. With more than a ...

  12. 11 Night Mediterranean Italy France and Spain Cruise on Norwegian Epic

    The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Monday, Oct 2, 2023 departure of the Norwegian Epic. If Norwegian Cruise Line modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.

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  14. Norwegian Epic

    The October 28, 2023 cruise on the Norwegian Epic departs from Ravenna, Italy. On this 11 Night Mediterranean: Italy France & Greece sailing, the ship will visit a total of 11 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Norwegian Epic sets sail on a Saturday (October 28, 2023) and returns on a Wednesday (November 8, 2023).

  15. Norwegian Epic Overview

    Explore the exciting features of the Norwegian Epic. Learn about itineraries, destinations, dining, deals along with onboard activities and see deck plans for Norwegian Epic. ... Cagney's Steakhouse is a favorite onboard Epic and every other Norwegian Cruise Line ship! ... (CIV/CIV) Departing From Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy (Apr 2024 - Oct ...

  16. Italy, France & Spain from Marseille, 2 October 2023

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  17. Norwegian Epic Cruise Ship

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  18. Norwegian Epic Cruise Reviews

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  19. Norwegian Epic Cruise Review by RJHC1233

    Read the Norwegian Epic review by Cruiseline.com member RJHC1233 from October 27, 2023 of the 12 Night Mediterranean: Italy France & Croatia (Trieste To Rome) cruise. Cruise review , rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by member RJHC1233 ... Norwegian Epic Cruise Review to Europe - Mediterranean Share. Tweet. RJHC1233 . Contributor Level: Purser Cruises ...

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  23. Norwegian Epic Cruise Review by CruiserAmy

    We were able to get wheel chairs for my in-laws, which they really needed. When we got out of the terminal, the staff also helped get us a taxi, which was much appreciated. Read the Norwegian Epic review by Cruiseline.com member CruiserAmy from October 02, 2023 of the 11 Night Mediterranean: Italy France & Spain (Marseille Roundtrip) cruise.

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  25. Norwegian Epic

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  26. Norwegian Cruise Line Earnings Transcript (NYSE:NCLH)

    Unless otherwise noted, my commentary on 2023 and 2024 Net Per Diem, net yield, and adjusted net cruise cost, excluding fuel per capacity day metrics are on a constant currency basis and ...

  27. Norwegian Epic Cruise Review by norwegian579898

    Read the Norwegian Epic review by Cruiseline.com member norwegian579898 from February 11, 2024 of the 7 Night Caribbean: Great Stirrup Cay & Dominican Republic (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) cruise. ... Norwegian Epic Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern Share. Tweet. norwegian579898 . Contributor Level: Purser Cruises: 7+ cruises. Reviews: 2.