NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE® ANNOUNCES UPGRADES TO NORWEGIAN EPIC™ AND PRIDE OF AMERICA™ TO DELIVER GUESTS MORE EXPERIENCES AND ELEVATED OFFERINGS

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Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) has announced significant renovations for two of its ships - Norwegian Epic and Pride of America - scheduled for completion in May 2025. The Norwegian Epic's upgrades include a new hot tub, refreshed Kids' Aqua Park, expanded adults-only Vibe Beach Club with additional amenities, and eight new staterooms. Following renovations, it will offer Mediterranean and Greek Isles cruises from Rome starting May 8, 2025.

The Pride of America will undergo renovations from May 3-31, 2025, featuring additions such as a new Starbucks location, pickleball court, 12 new club balcony suites, and three inside staterooms. The ship will continue offering its unique seven-day inter-island Hawaii cruises year-round from Honolulu, providing nearly 100 hours of port time across four islands.

Positive

• Addition of new revenue-generating amenities including Starbucks and expanded Vibe Beach Club
• Increased capacity with 23 new staterooms across both ships
• Strategic enhancement of family and adults-only areas to attract diverse customer segments
• Maintenance of competitive advantage with Pride of America's exclusive year-round Hawaii itinerary

Negative

• Potential revenue loss during three-week dry dock periods for both ships
• Removal of some existing facilities to accommodate new amenities

– Norwegian Epic to Debut Expanded Family Offerings, Adults-Only Spaces and More Staterooms Before Commencing a Season of Bucket-List Cruises to Europe Beginning May 8, 2025 –

– NCL's Pride of America to Receive More Club Balcony Suites During Upcoming Renovation Starting May 3, 2025 –

– Renderings of the New Spaces can be Found at NCL's Newsroom –

MIAMI, May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, today announced that Norwegian Epic and NCL's Pride of America will both undergo revitalization projects just in time for the 2025 summer travel season.

Designed to give guests MORE to do and MORE to enjoy with the freedom and flexibility to design their very best vacation, the new enhancements range from the addition of a reimagined water park for children, the expansion of the adults-only Vibe Beach Club, additional accommodations and more.

"Delivering the best vacation experience for our guests, where they have the freedom and flexibility to do more of what they love is and will always continue to be our goal," said David J. Herrera, president of Norwegian Cruise Line. "By listening to guests' feedback, we are excited to provide them with MORE to do on board starting this summer as Norwegian Epic sets sail for Europe and Pride of America continues to offer the world's only seven-day interisland Hawaii voyages departing from Honolulu 52 weeks out of the year!"

NEWLY RENOVATED NORWEGIAN EPIC MAKES HER SEASON DEBUT IN EUROPE ON MAY 8, 2025

Following the completion of Norwegian Epic's three-week dry dock on May 8, 2025, the top deck will get some noticeable enhancements with more outdoor experiences.  Renovations include a brand-new hot tub on deck 18 and a refreshed Kids' Aqua Park that replaces Splashgolf and provides more fun-in-the-sun activities for adults and children alike.

Guests will also enjoy MORE to do with the expansion of Vibe Beach Club.  The adults-only outdoor oasis replaces Posh Beach Club and will offer an additional hot tub, as well as more lounge chairs and new private cabanas to soak up the sun while enjoying spectacular views of the Greek Isles and Mediterranean. The dry dock plans also include the addition of eight new staterooms - a combination of balconies and oceanviews. 

Beginning May 8, 2025, Norwegian Epic will sail a variety of nine, 10 and 11-day cruises from Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy to picturesque ports of call in the Mediterranean and Greek Isles including Santorini and Mykonos, Greece; Valletta, Malta; as well as historic cities such as Naples, Catania, and Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy. Following her season of immersive European voyages, Norwegian Epic will return to San Juan, Puerto Rico and offer round-trip  seven-day Southern Caribbean cruises to Tortola, British Virgin Islands; St. John's, Antigua; Bridgetown, Barbados; Castries, St. Lucia; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; and St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.

NCL'S PRIDE OF AMERICA TO RECEIVE NEW GUEST-FAVORITE UPDATES

From May 3 to 31, 2025, Pride of America will receive notable upgrades including the addition of a new Starbucks location within The Capitol Atrium on deck 5. As NCL aims to provide guests MORE to do on board, guests who crave a game of friendly competition will soon be able to enjoy pickleball within the existing sports court.

This summer, guests will have MORE to choose from when it comes to accommodations.  Pride of America will feature 12 new club balcony suites and three inside staterooms on deck 12. Splash Academy, NCL's youth club for children ages three to 12 and Entourage, the teen club, will be relocated to deck 6 which was previously held by the S/S America Library, Internet Café, and Chapel; and the addition of a Library and Card room, which was once the Shuffles Card Room.

Upon completion of Pride of America's nearly three-week dry dock, she will return to Honolulu on May 31, 2025, to offer guests the award-winning, and world's only, seven-day, inter-island cruise. With departures 52 weeks out of the year, the bucket-list itinerary provides guests nearly 100 hours of port time to truly explore the natural beauty of four majestic islands in a week's span and includes overnights in Maui and Kauai for more immersive experiences on land.   

For more information about the Company's award-winning fleet and worldwide itineraries, or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit www.ncl.com.

About Norwegian Cruise Line

As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for 58 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the opportunity to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, the company invites guests to 'Experience More at Sea' by providing them with more to see, more to do, more to enjoy, and more value on their vacation. To further deliver guests with more value, NCL's 'More At Sea™' package provides added benefits and inclusions such as unlimited open bar; specialty dining credits; high-speed Wi-Fi; shore excursions credits; as well as free airfare and third and fourth guests sail free on select sailings. Its fleet of 20 contemporary ships sail to nearly 350 of the world's most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company's private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize. Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, club balcony suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company's ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit www.ncl.com. For the latest news and exclusive content, visit the NCL Newsroom and follow Norwegian Cruise Line on Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter @CruiseNorwegian.

Norwegian Cruise Line is a wholly owned subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. To learn more, visit www.nclhltd.com. 

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FAQ

What renovations are planned for Norwegian Epic cruise ship in 2025?

Norwegian Epic will receive a new hot tub, refreshed Kids' Aqua Park, expanded Vibe Beach Club with additional hot tub and cabanas, and eight new staterooms (balcony and oceanview) during its May 2025 renovation.

What new features will Pride of America cruise ship get in its 2025 upgrade?

Pride of America will add a new Starbucks location, pickleball court, 12 new club balcony suites, and three inside staterooms during its May 3-31, 2025 renovation.

When will Norwegian Epic begin its Mediterranean cruises after renovation?

Norwegian Epic will begin its Mediterranean and Greek Isles cruises from Rome on May 8, 2025, offering 9, 10, and 11-day itineraries.

How long are Pride of America's Hawaii cruises and what makes them unique?

Pride of America offers the world's only seven-day inter-island Hawaii cruises, operating 52 weeks per year from Honolulu with nearly 100 hours of port time across four islands.

What is NCLH's strategy behind these cruise ship renovations?

The renovations aim to provide more experiences and flexibility for guests, with enhanced family offerings, adults-only spaces, additional accommodations, and new amenities based on guest feedback.