Norwegian Epic itinerary map for August 2, 2025 (10 nights)
Norwegian Epic cruise ship

Norwegian EpicAugust 2, 202510-Night Greek Isles: Santorini Athens & Florence on Norwegian

This 10-night cruise aboard the Epic departs from Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy on Saturday, August 2, 2025 and returns on Tuesday, Aug 12th. August weather across this route averages 95°/67°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 7.4 out of 10, averaged across 9 ports.

Cruise Length
10
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Civitavecchia
Italy
Port Stops
9
Sea Days
1

Cruise Price - Norwegian Epic August 2, 2025

Norwegian Epic · August 2, 2025

The graph below tracks historic price of the Norwegian Epic cruise ship departing August 2, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $992 ($100 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,449 ($145 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 32%.

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Inside
$992
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Oceanview
$1,892
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Balcony
$2,162
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Suite
$2,056

Price History – Norwegian Epic August 2, 2025

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Norwegian Epic
August 2, 2025
$992
32% vs avg: $1,449

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Cruise Itinerary Map - 10 Night Greek Isles: Santorini Athens & Florence (Rome Roundtrip)

Norwegian Epic · August 2, 2025

The Norwegian Epic sails on August 2, 2025 for a 10 Night Greek Isles: Santorini Athens & Florence (Rome Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy at 4:00 PM and will return to the port of Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy on Aug 12th at 6:15 AM. During the 11-day journey, the Norwegian Epic will visit 8 additional ports and will spend 1 days at sea.

Cruise itinerary route

10 Night Greek Isles: Santorini Athens & Florence (Rome Roundtrip)

  • AUG02
    Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
    Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
    A: — - D: 4:00 PM
  • AUG03
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • AUG04
    Santorini, Greece
    Santorini, Greece
    A: 1:00 PM - D: 10:00 PM
  • AUG05
    Piraeus (Athens), Greece
    Piraeus (Athens), Greece
    A: 6:30 AM - D: 4:00 PM
  • AUG06
    Argostoli, Kefalonia, Greece
    Argostoli, Kefalonia, Greece
    A: 9:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • AUG07
    Valletta, Malta
    Valletta, Malta
    A: 11:00 AM - D: 9:00 PM
  • AUG08
    Messina, Sicily
    Messina, Sicily
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 6:00 PM
  • AUG09
    Amalfi, Italy
    Amalfi, Italy
    A: 6:30 AM - D: 3:15 PM
  • AUG10
    Livorno, Florence, Italy
    Livorno, Florence, Italy
    A: 9:00 AM - D: 9:00 PM
  • AUG11
    Cannes, France
    Cannes, France
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
  • AUG12
    Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
    Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
    A: 6:15 AM - D: —
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Cruise Ports

August 2, 2025 · 10 Night Greek Isles: Santorini Athens & Florence (Rome Roundtrip)

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy — Day 1 of Norwegian Epic August 2, 2025 cruise
Day 1Saturday, Aug 2

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

Arrival:Departure: 4:00 PM

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy, offers docking at Civitavecchia Port with excursions to Rome. Travelers explore Colosseum and Pantheon. Excursions visit Vatican City’s Sistine Chapel. Local markets sell gelato. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Tyrrhenian vistas. Dining onboard includes carbonara, an Italian favorite. Souvenirs, like Murano glass, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Roman history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Civitavecchia’s cultural gateway offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient landmarks and scenic coasts, making Civitavecchia an engaging destination.

Day 2 at sea — Norwegian Epic August 2, 2025 itinerary
Day 2Sunday, Aug 3

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AMDeparture: 11:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Epic — featuring Crest, Headliners Comedy Club, Bliss Ultra Lounge & Jetties.

Santorini, Greece — Day 3 of Norwegian Epic August 2, 2025 cruise
Day 3Monday, Aug 4

Santorini, Greece

Arrival: 1:00 PMDeparture: 10:00 PM

Santorini, Greece, offers docking at Fira Port with tenders to shore. Travelers explore Oia’s blue-domed churches and Thera ruins. Excursions include sailing to Nea Kameni. Local markets sell fava beans. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for island tours. Photography captures caldera views and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like volcanic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Minoan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while sturdy shoes enhance cliff walks. Santorini’s iconic charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of stunning views and ancient ruins, making Santorini an engaging destination.

Piraeus (Athens), Greece — Day 4 of Norwegian Epic August 2, 2025 cruise
Day 4Tuesday, Aug 5

Piraeus (Athens), Greece

Arrival: 6:30 AMDeparture: 4:00 PM

Piraeus (Athens), Greece, offers docking at Piraeus Port with excursions to Athens. Travelers explore Acropolis and Parthenon. Excursions visit Cape Sounion. Local markets sell souvlaki. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like olive oil, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Hellenic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Piraeus’ cultural gateway offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Piraeus an engaging destination for exploration.

Argostoli, Kefalonia, Greece — Day 5 of Norwegian Epic August 2, 2025 cruise
Day 5Wednesday, Aug 6

Argostoli, Kefalonia, Greece

Arrival: 9:00 AMDeparture: 5:00 PM

Argostoli, Kefalonia, Greece, offers docking at Argostoli Port. Travelers explore Melissani Cave and Myrtos Beach. Excursions include wine-tasting at Robola vineyards. Local markets sell baklava. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures turquoise caves and Ionian vistas. Dining onboard includes kleftiko, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like olive oil, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Ionian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while water shoes enhance beach exploration. Argostoli’s coastal charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of natural wonders and scenic beaches, making Argostoli an engaging destination for exploration.

Valletta, Malta — Day 6 of Norwegian Epic August 2, 2025 cruise
Day 6Thursday, Aug 7

Valletta, Malta

Arrival: 11:00 AMDeparture: 9:00 PM

Valletta, Malta, offers docking at Valletta Port. Travelers explore St. John’s Co-Cathedral and Upper Barrakka Gardens. Excursions visit Mdina’s medieval walls. Local markets sell pastizzi. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Baroque architecture and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes rabbit stew, a Maltese favorite. Souvenirs, like lace crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Knights of Malta history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Valletta’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Maltese stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO landmarks and scenic harbors, making Valletta an engaging destination.

Messina, Sicily — Day 7 of Norwegian Epic August 2, 2025 cruise
Day 7Friday, Aug 8

Messina, Sicily

Arrival: 8:00 AMDeparture: 6:00 PM

Messina, Sicily, offers docking at Messina Port. Travelers explore Messina Cathedral and Taormina’s Greek Theatre. Excursions visit Mount Etna. Local markets sell arancini. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures volcanic landscapes and Tyrrhenian vistas. Dining onboard includes pasta alla norma, a Sicilian favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Norman history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while sturdy shoes enhance volcano hikes. Messina’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic volcanoes, making Messina an engaging destination for exploration.

Amalfi, Italy — Day 8 of Norwegian Epic August 2, 2025 cruise
Day 8Saturday, Aug 9

Amalfi, Italy

Arrival: 6:30 AMDeparture: 3:15 PM

Amalfi, Italy, anchors offshore with tenders to Porto Amalfi, a 5-minute ride to the town center on the Sorrento Peninsula. The village, population 5,000, centers on Piazza Duomo, where the 9th-century Cathedral of St. Andrew houses bronze doors from 1066. Travelers stroll Via Lorenzo for ceramics shops and lemon groves. Excursions to Ravello, 15 minutes uphill, visit Villa Rufolo’s 13th-century gardens. Positano, 30 minutes by boat, offers pebbly beaches and pastel houses. Local boats access Emerald Grotto, a sea cave with stalactites, 20 minutes away. Markets sell limoncello and sfogliatella pastries. Peak season May to September; taxis 10-20 EUR. Dining includes scialatielli (seafood pasta) at harborside trattorias. Souvenirs feature hand-painted ceramics. Coastal paths suit short hikes.

Livorno, Florence, Italy — Day 9 of Norwegian Epic August 2, 2025 cruise
Day 9Sunday, Aug 10

Livorno, Florence, Italy

Arrival: 9:00 AMDeparture: 9:00 PM

Livorno, Florence, Italy, offers docking at Livorno Port with excursions to Florence. Travelers explore Florence’s Duomo and Uffizi Gallery. Excursions visit Pisa’s Leaning Tower. Local markets sell ribollita. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures Renaissance art and Tuscan vistas. Dining onboard includes bistecca alla fiorentina, an Italian favorite. Souvenirs, like leather crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Medici history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Livorno’s cultural gateway offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic art and scenic hills, making Livorno an engaging destination.

Cannes, France — Day 10 of Norwegian Epic August 2, 2025 cruise
Day 10Monday, Aug 11

Cannes, France

Arrival: 7:00 AMDeparture: 4:00 PM

Cannes, France, offers docking at Cannes Port with tenders to shore. Travelers explore La Croisette and Palais des Festivals. Excursions visit Antibes’ Picasso Museum. Local markets sell socca. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures glamorous boulevards and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes bouillabaisse, a French favorite. Souvenirs, like lavender crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Provençal history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance seaside walks. Cannes’ luxurious charm offers a vibrant French stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of chic promenades and scenic coasts, making Cannes an engaging destination for exploration.

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy — Day 11 of Norwegian Epic August 2, 2025 cruise
Day 11Tuesday, Aug 12

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

Arrival: 6:15 AMDeparture:

Returning to Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy — see Day 1 above for port info.

Weather Forecast

Norwegian Epic - August 2, 2025 Weather Forecast

Average monthly weather for your cruise ports

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

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August

Typical Weather

93°F

Average High

63°F

Average Low

Rainfall

0.03in

Daily average

1.0 in monthly total

Shore Excursions

Explore the most popular excursion options at each port.

From beach breaks and snorkeling to local food tours and cultural landmarks, these shore excursions help you make the most of every stop. Browse by port below to compare top-rated options and plan your day before you board.

Itinerary Safety Score

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

Itinerary Safety Rank
74 / 100
safer than 74% of all cruises
74
7
/ 10
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia is generally safe, but travelers should remain vigilant against petty theft and scams in crowded areas and near attractions.
9
/ 10
Santorini, Greece
Santorini
Santorini is safe for travelers, but they should stay vigilant in crowded areas for pickpocketing and be cautious of traffic hazards.
7
/ 10
Piraeus (Athens), Greece
Piraeus
Piraeus is generally safe for cruise travelers, but caution is advised at night and in crowded areas due to petty theft and potential disruptions.
8
/ 10
Argostoli, Kefalonia, Greece
Argostoli
Argostoli is a safe destination with a low crime rate, but travelers should stay vigilant against petty theft in crowded areas.
8
/ 10
Valletta, Malta
Valletta
Valletta is a safe cruise destination, but travelers should stay vigilant against petty theft in crowded areas while enjoying the sights.
7
/ 10
Messina, Sicily
Messina
Travelers in Messina should stay vigilant against petty theft and pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like the port and markets.
8
/ 10
Amalfi, Italy
Amalfi
Amalfi is generally safe for tourists, but visitors should stay vigilant against petty theft in crowded areas and take standard precautions.
7
/ 10
Livorno, Florence, Italy
Livorno
Travelers should remain vigilant against pickpocketing and bag snatching in crowded areas while enjoying the attractions in Livorno and Florence.
7
/ 10
Cannes, France
Cannes
Travelers in Cannes should remain vigilant in crowded areas to avoid petty theft and secure personal belongings for a safe visit.

Cruise Ship

Norwegian Epic

⚓ Tonnage

155,873

vs avg 123,300

🛠️ Year Built

2,010

vs avg 2,011

📏 Length (ft)

1,081

vs avg 994

👥 Passenger Count

4,100

vs avg 3,120

The Epic has a construction date of 2010 and a total size of 155,873 gross tons. The ship measures 1,081 feet in length. Norwegian Epic is included in Norwegian’s Epic class. At full capacity, the Norwegian Epic holds 4,100 passengers. That includes 2,376 cruise vacationers and 1,724 staff members. The Epic total number of staterooms is 2,114.

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Norwegian Epic August 2, 2025 FAQ

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What's the weather like on the Norwegian Epic August 2, 2025 route?

Across the ports visited on this 10-night route, August averages 95°F highs and 67°F lows. See the per-port weather forecast section above for daily detail.

How safe is the August 2, 2025 Norwegian Epic itinerary?

This itinerary scores 7.4 out of 10 on the Gangwaze Itinerary Safety Score, averaged across 9 ports. We weight current travel advisories, recent crime data, and Global Peace Index signals — see the Safety Score section above for the full per-port breakdown.

When does the Norwegian Epic sail and return on this itinerary?

The Norwegian Epic departs Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM and returns on Tuesday, Aug 12th, 2025 at 6:15 AM. Total duration: 10 nights.

Who is the cruise director for the Norwegian Epic sailing on August 2, 2025?

Cruise director assignment for this sail date is not currently confirmed in our records.

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