Norwegian Cruise Line announced that two of its ships, Norwegian Epic and Pride of America, will undergo renovations before the summer 2025 travel season.
Norwegian Epic will complete a three-week dry dock on May 8, with enhancements to the top deck including a new hot tub on deck 18 and a refreshed Kids' Aqua Park replacing the previous Splashgolf attraction. The adults-only Vibe Beach Club will expand, replacing Posh Beach Club, and will feature an additional hot tub, more lounge chairs and new private cabanas. The renovation also includes eight new staterooms, combining balcony and ocean-view accommodations.
"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 Herrera, president of Norwegian Cruise Line. "By listening to guests' feedback, we are excited to provide them with more to do onboard 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."
Following the renovation, Norwegian Epic will begin Mediterranean and Greek Isles cruises from Rome on May 8, offering nine-, 10- and 11-day itineraries to destinations including Santorini, Mykonos, Malta, Naples, Catania and Florence/Pisa. After the European season, the ship will return to San Juan, Puerto Rico, for seven-day Southern Caribbean cruises.
This summer, guests will have more to choose from when it comes to accommodation. 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 3 to 12, and Entourage, the teen club, will be relocated to deck 6, which previously housed the S/S America library, internet cafe and chapel. The ship will also add a library and card room, in the space formerly occupied by the Shuffles card room.
Upon completion of renovations, Pride of America will resume its year-round seven-day interisland Hawaii cruises from Honolulu on May 31. The itinerary features nearly 100 hours of port time across four Hawaiian Islands, including overnight stays in Maui and Kauai.
Editor’s Note: This article was generated by AI, based on a press release distributed by Norwegian Cruise Line. It was fact-checked and reviewed by a TravelAge West editor.
