Back in December, we featured the April 27, 2014 transatlantic
repositioning cruise onboard the world’s third largest cruise ship and said it
was a great deal at from $499 per person for the 11 night journey. Yes, it was
a great deal. However, Norwegian Cruise Line has sweetened the deal for this
cruise on the Norwegian Epic by knocking off a further $200 for the stateroom
we talked about back in December. This brings the price down to a ridiculous $27
per night per person, before taxes!
The Cruise
This eleven night cruise across the Atlantic Ocean embarks
from Miami, Florida at 5pm on Sunday, April 27, 2014. Norwegian Epic arrives at
Barcelona, Spain at 5am on Thursday, May 8, 2014. The ship is truly the destination
on this cruise with just one port call.
On Monday, May 5, 2014, Epic stops at Funchal on the island
of Madeira. Madeira belongs to Portugal and is the largest of the islands in
the Maderan Archipelago. For soccer fans, this is the birthplace of loved and
hated footballer Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Price
Norwegian is calling it a ‘Hot Deal’ and it truly is. An
inside stateroom can be had for as low as $299, based on double occupancy. With
the $63.88 per person in government taxes and fees tacked on, the total for two
on this ‘Epic journey’ is as low as $725.76. You probably can’t live in your
own house for that amount of money.
Other levels of staterooms are quite low priced, as well. An
outside cabin with a balcony starts at $449 per person and suites start at $599
per person. All guests, regardless of stateroom choice are subject to the same
$63.88 in additional taxes.
Each stateroom on this cruise also gets an onboard coupon
book valued at up to $300. If the buffet is not for you, NCL also has a $199
per person unlimited specialty dining option on cruises between 10 and 15
nights.
The Ship
Norwegian Epic is part of the ‘Big 3’ that includes Oasis of
the Seas and Allure of the Seas from Royal Caribbean. Built by Chantiers de L’Atlantique
in St. Nazaire, France, Epic has been in service for Norwegian Cruise Line
since 2010.
A very large ship with a gross tonnage of 155,873, Epic is
329 metres or 1,081 long. There are 15 decks accessible to the capacity 4,100
passengers. Typically, there are 1,753 crew members onboard.
The Small Print
·Because of the nature of last minute deals, the pricing printed here is fleeting and could change at any time.
·Prices are in Canadian dollars.
·Most meals are included in a typical cruise price but DRINKS ARE NOT!
·Also not included are gratuities.
·Cruise pricing does not include air fare, ground transfers and hotel accommodations before and after the cruise.
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