Your Route
| Date | Destination | To | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 20/09/26 | Barcelona, Spain | 16:00 | ||
| 1 | Mon 21/09/26 | Marseilles, France | 07:00 | 17:00 |
| 2 | Tue 22/09/26 | * Villefranche (Nice), France | 07:00 | 18:00 |
| 3 | Wed 23/09/26 | Livorno, Italy | 07:00 | 23:59 |
| Thu 24/09/26 | (at sea) | |||
| 4 | Fri 25/09/26 | Messina (Taormina, Sicily), Italy | 07:00 | 18:00 |
| 5 | Sat 26/09/26 | Salerno, Italy | 07:00 | 18:00 |
| Sun 27/09/26 | Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy | 06:00 |
Arrival & Departure Options
The Seascanner Rail&Fly ticket can only be used in conjunction with an international flight to/from a German airport or to/from Salzburg and Basel (for flights to/from Amsterdam, Zurich, Brussels and Vienna, this service is available on request for an additional charge). It applies to DB (Deutsche Bahn) routes from all German stations on all scheduled regular trains (including ICE, IC and EC). Unfortunately, a BahnCard discount cannot be granted. Children (up to and including 14 years of age) travel free of charge when accompanied by their parents/grandparents. The Rail&Fly can be used on the day before the outbound flight and on the day after the return flight.
You will receive a voucher code per person and route after the booking of the Seascanner Rail&Fly ticket. The voucher codes can be reedemed on kreuzfahrtberater.bahnanreise.de by selecting the desired connection from those displayed. You will then receive the digital ticket as a PDF download and/or by e-mail. Nevertheless, you are flexible in your use of the trains (provided you keep the selected route and travel day). The journey must be completed by 10 AM on the following day. Rebooking/cancellation is possible on request. For more information, please visit http://www.kreuzfahrtberater.de/deutsche-bahn.
Book right away: Arrival and departure by flight via the cruise line. We are happy to check prices and availability for your desired flights directly with the tour operator (if desired, also including transfers and possibly hotel before/after the cruise), these are available from about 11 months before departure.
We will be happy to check the availability and prices of an airport transfer with Norwegian Cruise Line for you.
The Seascanner Rail&Fly ticket can only be used in conjunction with an international flight to/from a German airport or to/from Salzburg and Basel (for flights to/from Amsterdam, Zurich, Brussels and Vienna, this service is available on request for an additional charge). It applies to DB (Deutsche Bahn) routes from all German stations on all scheduled regular trains (including ICE, IC and EC). Unfortunately, a BahnCard discount cannot be granted. Children (up to and including 14 years of age) travel free of charge when accompanied by their parents/grandparents. The Rail&Fly can be used on the day before the outbound flight and on the day after the return flight.
You will receive a voucher code per person and route after the booking of the Seascanner Rail&Fly ticket. The voucher codes can be reedemed on kreuzfahrtberater.bahnanreise.de by selecting the desired connection from those displayed. You will then receive the digital ticket as a PDF download and/or by e-mail. Nevertheless, you are flexible in your use of the trains (provided you keep the selected route and travel day). The journey must be completed by 10 AM on the following day. Rebooking/cancellation is possible on request. For more information, please visit http://www.kreuzfahrtberater.de/deutsche-bahn.
Book right away: Arrival and departure by flight via the cruise line. We are happy to check prices and availability for your desired flights directly with the tour operator (if desired, also including transfers and possibly hotel before/after the cruise), these are available from about 11 months before departure.
We will be happy to check the availability and prices of an airport transfer with Norwegian Cruise Line for you.
The ship Norwegian Epic
On board Norwegian Epic, you can choose between more than 20 different dining options, enjoy first-class entertainment or retire in one of the relaxing areas of the ship - every guest can organize their holiday as they wish. The ship is modern in design and offers many highlights.
About Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line is a US cruise line that was founded in Norway in 1966. Typical for the cruise line are the colorful paintings of the ships as well as the relaxed atmosphere and flexibility on board. Take advantage of various dining options without fixed table times and decide for yourself whether you prefer to dress casually or elegantly. The ships of Norwegian Cruise Line have an international flair and the onboard language is English. On all voyages, menus are available in German and, depending on the route and number of guests, guest service is also offered in German. However, a basic knowledge of English is recommended.
Norwegian Epic facts
- Year of construction: 2010
- Godmother: Reba McIntire, country singer
- Renovations: 2015, The Haven 2020, 2025
- Home port: Nassau
- Length: 329 m
- Tonnage: 155,873 GT
- Number of passengers: 4,070
- Crew: 1724
- Languages on board: English
- Currency on board: US-$
- Internet: Starlink from SpaceX, for a fee
- Smoking: Permitted in designated areas on deck, for example on deck 15 (midships left)
- Voltage: 110 V and 220 V AC, adapter recommended
Staterooms
The cabins are very modern and comfortably furnished and designed in the so-called New Wave cabin design (curved lines wherever you look). The inside cabins are about 12 square meters, while the outside cabins are about 19 square meters in size. All cabins have separate beds or a double bed, some cabins also have a 3rd and 4th bed, usually as an upper folding bed. Some guests have to get used to the not completely unobtrusive and soundproof bathroom doors inside the cabins. Guests of the suites and villas (between 30 and 79 m²) will be offered private butler and concierge services. For single travelers, Norwegian Cruise Line offers the unique studio cabin concept. Stylish 9 m² cabins and a shared living room await the guests, who enjoy their cruise adventure alone.
Atmosphere on Board
The atmosphere onboard it is easy and relaxed. Guests from numerous countries travel with the ships of Norwegian Cruise Line. Everything is possible. You can pack festive clothes, as there are gala dinners for some dining options. You do not feel like dressing up? No problem - there are no strict clothing rules on board. In the main restaurants only swimwear and shorts are not desired. The Norwegian Cruise Line offers the perfect holiday for young and young at heart. At the same time there are always quiet corners, cozy bars and places on deck, so that all guests get their money’s worth.
Food and Beverages
You can eat without fixed table times and have the choice between over 20 different dining options on board. You can reserve a table in advance or go to dinner spontaneously. There is, inter alia, a steakhouse, a French restaurant, a sushi bar, a teppanyaki and an Italian restaurant (specialty restaurants for surcharge). Included in the cruise price is already a buffet restaurant, two à la carte restaurants, the 24-hour restaurant for those in between, a barbecue bar in the pool area and the 24-hour cabin service. A special experience is a circus dinner in the mirror tent (surcharge). Here you can enjoy acrobatics shows during your dinner.
Entertainment, Sports and Relaxation
The big theater offers exciting shows every day, such as Broadway musicals or Legends in Concert. Since October 2015, the Epic Theater is hosting the musical “Priscilla, the Queen of the Desert” and the Broadway sensation “Burn the Floor”. A Las Vegas-style casino can be found aboard, as well as more sedate locations such as an art gallery, lounges or the shopping mile. Of course, there is also a disco / night club where you can dance the night away. In October 2015, the Cavern Club opened its doors and has been offering music classics by the Beatles and other legends in the ambience of the Liverpool original. Exciting days can be finished in one of the countless bars. Among other things, there is the right bar for all tastes with the Cafe, the Cigar, the Whiskey, the Cocktail and Martini, the Piano or the Ice Bar (definitely book in advance). Children and teens also get their money's worth with the numerous offers and entertainment options, which makes the cruise line also very popular for families. For those who like to be active on board there are different possibilities for sports. A large fitness area, open 24 hours a day, leaves nothing to be desired. A jogging track, basketball / volleyball court and numerous aerobics classes have something for everyone. For relaxation, the Mandara Spa offers various treatments (some for a fee) as beauty or massage treatments or acupuncture. Also a hairdresser or various saunas are available to relax and lean back.
Our Summary
Guests who want to experience a relaxed and informal vacation at sea and in an international atmosphere feel comfortable on board. The cruises are offered at relatively low prices. Families like to travel with the ships of the Norwegian Cruise Line, but the new studio concept also makes solo travelers aboard the Norwegian Epic feel at home.
Tipps & Infos
Note on additional taxes: Due to local value-added tax and sales tax regulations, on some European and US voyages, additional costs during the cruise may be calculated based on consumption in the relevant waters/routes and charged to your onboard account. If this applies to your voyage, you will be informed of this upon embarkation and on the relevant days in the Freestyle Daily program, as well as on information boards.
Recommendation: Changes of the hygiene, test, vaccination or entry requirements may occur shortly prior departure. We recommend to check the current regulations for travelers and returnees in time prior departure.
Ratings
Our Expert Rating
Guests who want to experience a relaxed and informal vacation at sea and in an international atmosphere feel comfortable on board. The cruises are offered at relatively low prices. Families like to travel with the ships of the Norwegian Cruise Line, but the new studio concept also makes solo travelers aboard the Norwegian Epic feel at home.
