Epic info.

[rhen33]

I called NCL to see about booking the Epic for next Thanksgiving.
I asked about fees for dining options for the circus dining and they did not know?
And if there was a fee to see the Blue Man Group, they did not know that either.
Have any of you found out any more info.I`d like to book but if the $$ to enjoy all thier
new features is high I may not book. Thanks Robin

[Cruizer]

If NCL doesn't know then it is not likely that anyone else will know either.

[nmnita]

Robin,

I don't think prices for most of the extra charge venues have been determined yet. Give it about 2 or 3 more months.

Nita

[tc1]

Hi All;
I emailed my cruise consultant at NCL. She told me the person in charge of that on Epic is at her location this week. I will update as info is recieved from her.
Sam

[tc1]

Info I have recieved is that no charge for Blue Man Group but reservations will most likely be needed due to the number of passengers on board. Will be a charge for circus but probably similar to current upcharges for specialty restaurants.
Sam

[tc1]

Another update; There is another entertainment contract being signed to Epic. Don't know who but is supposed to be significant
Sam

[Jeanie]

I find this very interesting, does NCL charge for alot of extra?

[Cruizer]

Originally Posted by Jeanie

I find this very interesting, does NCL charge for alot of extra?

Well, NCL doesn't charge for things that other cruise lines don't also charge for. However, NCL many more optional extra cost restaurants than most ships have restaurants period. Thus, the opportunity to pay extra for meals on NCL is greater than other ships. That said, you can still eat for free (okay - included) on NLC just as you can on other cruise lines.

[Darthdaddy]

Much new info since original post...
11/7/09 NCL made some major announcements (and confirmed others) re: entertainment and dining.
1. Blue Man Group---no additional charge
2. Howl at the Moon (dueling pianos) ---no additional charge
3. Legends in Concert (tribute acts, e.g. "Elvis impersonators") ---no additional charege
4. Cirgue Dreams & Dining ( think Cirque d' Soleil dinner theater)---@$15pp surcharge

Surcharges for specialty restaurants not yet set...expected w/in a few weeks.

People gripe about extra charges on NCL, but it seems to me that entertainment on Epic will be on a new level...and it's included in the base fare.

[Cruizer]

Originally Posted by Darthdaddy

People gripe about extra charges on NCL, but it seems to me that entertainment on Epic will be on a new level...

It is at sea level - just like all the other lines.