The Norwegian Epic was built in 2010 and is among Norwegian’s 18 ships in its fleet. The Epic is included in the cruise line’s Epic Class. In the cruise ship stats below, you’ll find the Norwegian Epic vs all of the other Norwegian ships.
How big is the Norwegian Epic? Below, you’ll find all of the relevant cruise ship stats, specs and dimensions for the Norwegian Epic. Included in these statistics are passenger capacity, length, year built, year renovated, cost to build, gross tonnage, engine info, number of rooms, deck counts and more!
Passenger Capacity refers to the total number of people that the Norwegian Epic can accommodate. Of course, there are also crew members on board. Below, find the total onboard capacity, including staff and cruise guests.
Norwegian Avg: 3,024 guests
Norwegian Epic Passenger Capacity: The passenger capacity for the Norwegian Epic is 4,100 guests. The average capacity for the 18 active ships in Norwegian’s fleet is 3,024 passengers. The passenger capacity range for all Norwegian ships has a minimum of 1,936 guests and a maximum of 4,266 passengers.
Norwegian Avg: 1,298 staff
Norwegian Epic Crew Members: Staff on the Norwegian Epic include 1,724 crew members. That’s a guest to staff ratio of 4.2:1. The average Norwegian ship includes 1,298 employees and has a passenger to staff ratio of 4.3:1.
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How long is the Epic? From end to end, the Norwegian Epic length equals 1081 feet (330 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 18 active vessels in Norwegian’s fleet, measuring 989 feet (302 meters).
Norwegian Avg: 989 feet
The smallest Norwegian ship (in terms of length) measures 832 feet (254 meters) from end to end. The longest vessel spans 1094 feet (334 meters).
Our chart below shows the length of the Norwegian Epic vs all other active Norwegian ships.
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When was the Norwegian Epic Built? The Norwegian Epic was built in 2010 and joined the cruise line’s Epic Class.
Norwegian includes 18 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1998. The average Norwegian ship is 13 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2010
Norwegian Avg: 2007
When was the last Norwegian Epic Dry Dock? The Norwegian Epic experienced dry dock improvements in 2015.
Renovations included the following: The Norwegian Epic experienced a refurbishment in October 2015. The dry dock was completed in Brest, France and included the following additions or upgrades: The Cavern Club (Beatles themed lounge); Theater Lounge; complete upgrades were made to the restaurants, Cagney's Steakhouse Moderno Churrascaria, La Cucina, Le Bistro, Taste, Manhattan Dining Room, and Garden Cafe; upgrades were made to Mandara Spa, Bliss Ultra Lounge, Epic Theatre, Haven Suite Complex and the Casino; redesigned photo gallery, card room and library; new SplashGolf mini golf; and safety & technical updates.
The ship belongs to the Norwegian class of ships known as the Epic class.
We're often asked how many passengers are on the Norwegian Epic. The ship's capacity is 4,100. When comparing the occupancy to the average Norwegian passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 3,024 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Norwegian ships.
Each of Norwegian's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the Norwegian Epic is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.
From end to end, the Spectrum of the Seas length equals 1,081 feet (330 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all , active vessels in Norwegian fleet, measuring 989 feet (302 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.