Here’s your chance to be part of something epic. The world’s
third largest cruise ship embarks from Miami, Florida on a seven night Western
Caribbean cruise on April 6, 2014 and you can be onboard for as low as $329 per
person. Norwegian Epic is a behemoth with just Allure of the Seas and Oasis of
the Seas of the Royal Caribbean fleet being larger. Take note: If you’re a member of AARP or a current or
former member of the military, the price is even better.
The Cruise
Norwegian Epic embarks from Miami, Florida on Sunday, April
6, 2014 at 4pm for a seven night Western Caribbean itinerary. Epic arrives back
at Miami on Sunday, April 13 at 8am. Along the way, she makes three port calls.
After a full day at sea, Epic arrives at Ocho Rios, Jamaica
on Tuesday, April 8 and stays from 9am until 5pm. Guests can easily visit
nearby Dunn’s River Falls from this location on the north central coast of
Jamaica. James Bond fans will revel in the fact that this is the location of
Dr. No, the first ever Bond film, released in 1962. This also featured the
first bond girl, the amazing Ursula Andress as Honey Rider – the girl who never
really put much more than a bikini on.
After another full day at sea, Epic arrives at Costa Maya on
the Caribbean Coast of Mexico. The ship is docked here from 8am until 5pm on
Thursday, April 10. Costa Maya is on the mainland of Mexico and close to the
Belize border. This port was shut down for over a year after Hurricane Dean devastated
the area in August, 2007.
On Friday, April 11, Norwegian Epic makes her final stop at
the tropical paradise island of Cozumel, Mexico. She is in port from 8am until
5pm on Friday, April 11 before heading back across the Gulf of Mexico to her
home port.
The Price
An inside stateroom onboard this cruise can be had for as
low as $329 per person, based on double occupancy. With the additional $114.51
per person in government fees and taxes added on, the total for two for an
inside cabin is as low as $887.02.
If you are a member of the AARP, the same cabin can be had
from $279 person. To be a member, you must be 50 or older and registered with
the organization. For Canadians, the annual fee is just $17 per person.
For military, there is a discount but it doesn’t cut too
deep. Former and present members of the armed forces in Canada and the United
States would get the same inside stateroom for $309 per person, plus taxes.
This cruise is not applicable for Norwegian’s current
promotion where the third and fourth in a stateroom sail for free. However,
they do offer one coupon book per stateroom that is valued at $300 in onboard
savings. NCL also has a $119 per person Ultimate Dining Package that allows
unlimited dining at the onboard specialty restaurants.
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.
