For Immediate Release:
March 03, 2010

Media Contact:
Andria C. Muñiz
amuniz@miamidade.gov
305-347-4962



The Port of Miami is the proud home of NCL’s New Norwegian Epic


(Miami-Dade County, FL) -- 
The Port of Miami is pleased to welcome this summer Norwegian Cruise Line's (NCL) new F3 ship, the Norwegian Epic, NCL's largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruise ship.

Following a series of inaugural events in Europe and the U.S., the 4,200 passenger Norwegian Epic, will homeport in Miami and will offer alternating 7-day Western and Eastern Caribbean voyages through April 2011.

This new cruise vessel represents the next generation of NCL's Freestyle Cruising - a ship that incorporates a wide range of new features and amenities. To date, the company has revealed four unique nightlife venues that rival the experiences of Las Vegas, Ibiza, the French Riviera and South Beach.  NCL plans to unveil additional details about the Norwegian Epic in the near future.

"We are proud of the commitment NCL has made to the Port of Miami", said Port Director Bill Johnson. "This new addition to our 2010 cruise line-up will be one of the largest and most well appointed cruise ships in the world. It's a fantastic addition to our already impressive line-up."

For additional information about the Norwegian Epic please visit http://epic.ncl.com.

About the Port of Miami
The Port of Miami is the second largest economic engine in our community, generating an estimated 176,000 jobs and a total economic impact of $17 billion in 2007.   The Port of Miami is proud to be home to the world's most distinguished cruise lines, handling more than 4.1 million cruise passengers annually. With prices to fit all budgets, the Port offers a choice of popular multi-day cruises. Ports of call easily reached from Miami extend from the Bahamas to the Eastern and Western Caribbean, Mexico, Key West, South America and other exciting destinations. For additional information please visit the Port of Miami website at www.miamidade.gov/portofmiami.


 

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