Norwegian Epic
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Epic is one of Norwegian's 21 active ships and first entered service in 2010 with its most recent renovation in 2025. In terms of size, it comes in at 155,873 gross tons, 1,081 feet in length, and 15 passenger decks. On board, it supports up to 4,100 guests and approximately 1,724 crew members. The ship had an estimated build cost of $1,200 million and is flagged in Bahamas.
Norwegian Epic
Ship Stats
Year Built
2010
Last Renovated
2025
Tonnage
155,873 GT
Length
1,081 ft
Capacity
4,100
Crew
1,724
Cost
$1,200 million
Decks
15
Epic Class
Epic Class groups ships with similar design and onboard features within Norwegian. This class currently has one active ship: Norwegian Epic (2010).
Norwegian Epic Ship Age
Norwegian Epic entered service in 2010. Across Norwegian's active fleet, the average build year is 2011 and across all major active cruise lines the average ship launch year is 2011. Ranked newest-to-oldest, this ship is 11 of 21 (newest ship = rank 1).
Timeline order: newest to oldest
- Norwegian Epic
Current ship
Norwegian Epic Renovations
Latest recorded dry dock / major renovation date: 2025.
Renovation details
The 2025 dry dock for Norwegian Epic focused heavily on enhancing outdoor leisure, entertainment zones, and premium relaxation areas while making targeted capacity improvements. A new hot tub on Deck 18 enhances the ship’s top-deck relaxation offerings, complementing refreshed outdoor seating and viewing areas. The Kids’ Aqua Park was updated with refreshed features, improved safety elements, and enhanced play value to better serve families. The Vibe Beach Club underwent a significant expansion, adding new cabanas, upgraded furnishings, and additional amenities that elevate the adults-only experience. Eight new staterooms were added, increasing capacity while optimizing underutilized spaces. Throughout the ship, select public areas were refreshed with updated décor and finishes, while technical and hotel systems received maintenance and upgrades to support the ship’s continued high-intensity deployment schedule.
Norwegian Epic Ship Size
Length and tonnage across Norwegian's fleet
Norwegian Epic measures 1,081 feet (329 m) (vs Norwegian fleet average of 994 ft) and has gross tonnage of 155,873 GT (vs fleet average of 123,300 GT). It ranks 4 of 21 by length and 7 of 21 by tonnage in Norwegian's active fleet.
Passenger Capacity & Crew Size
Norwegian Epic vs Norwegian fleet averages
Norwegian Epic carries 4,100 passengers (vs Norwegian average of 3,073) and has 1,724 crew members onboard (vs fleet average of 1,303). That puts this ship at a passenger-to-staff ratio of 2.38:1 compared with Norwegian's overall 2.36:1 average.
Passenger Capacity
4,100
passengers
Crew Members
1,724
staff members
Passenger to Crew Ratio
2.38 : 1
Norwegian Avg
2.36 : 1
Norwegian Epic
Venues & Experiences
Explore dining, bars, activities, and onboard experiences available on Epic.
Deck 15buffetGarden Cafe
Deck 15buffetGreat Outdoors
Deck 5cafeStarbucks
Deck 5main dining roomTaste
Deck 6main dining roomThe Manhattan Room
Deck 15quick eatsThe Marketplace
Deck 7specialtyCagney's Steakhouse
Deck 7specialtyCrest
Deck 14specialtyLa Cucina
Deck 5specialtyLe Bistro
Deck 7specialtyModerno Churrascaria
Deck 6specialtyShanghai's Chinese Restaurant
Deck 7specialtyTeppanyaki
Deck 16specialtyThe Haven Restaurant
Deck 7specialtyWasabi
Deck Plans
The Norwegian Epic has a total of 15 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 5. The highest passenger deck is Deck 19. Click below to access deck plans for the Norwegian Epic. The resulting page will provide a floor plan and summary of all things to do offered on that level of the ship.
Deck 5 of 15
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Frequently Asked Questions
Norwegian Epic quick answers covering size, capacity, deck plans, and what to expect onboard.
You will find the Norwegian Epic Casino on Deck 6 of the ship.
You will find the Norwegian Epic buffet on Deck 15 of the ship.
The 2025 dry dock for Norwegian Epic focused heavily on enhancing outdoor leisure, entertainment zones, and premium relaxation areas while making targeted capacity improvements. A new hot tub on Deck 18 enhances the ship’s top-deck relaxation offerings, complementing refreshed outdoor seating and viewing areas. The Kids’ Aqua Park was updated with refreshed features, improved safety elements, and enhanced play value to better serve families. The Vibe Beach Club underwent a significant expansion, adding new cabanas, upgraded furnishings, and additional amenities that elevate the adults-only experience. Eight new staterooms were added, increasing capacity while optimizing underutilized spaces. Throughout the ship, select public areas were refreshed with updated décor and finishes, while technical and hotel systems received maintenance and upgrades to support the ship’s continued high-intensity deployment schedule.
The ship belongs to the Norwegian class of ships known as the Epic class.
The ship features 15 restaurants, 14 bars, 37 activities, 0 shows and 9 other venues for your enjoyment. You can click on our ship deck plans or details pages for a full list of activities, sorted by feature type.
The Norwegian Epic has a total of 15 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 5. The upper most passenger deck is Level 19.
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 3,120 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Norwegian ships.
The Norwegian Epic was built in 2010. Norwegian includes 21 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1998 while the newest ship was built in 2026. The average Norwegian ship is 15 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2010
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 Norwegian Epic length equals 1,081 feet (329 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 21 active vessels in Norwegian fleet, measuring 994 feet (303 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.