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Thad
First Class Passenger
Member # 1224

posted 05-20-2009 12:18 PM

Interesting Norwegian Epic photos from MeretMarine

Article in french here

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Carlos Fernandez
First Class Passenger
Member # 6432

posted 05-20-2009 12:41 PM

The forward facade doesn't look as bad as it will once they start stacking decks above the bridge, one as it is now looks fine. I'm now concerned about how the circulation turns out in a very bad layout, but we'll see.

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viking109
First Class Passenger
Member # 6280

posted 05-20-2009 01:10 PM

Well, what can you say about that rear end!

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Waynaro
First Class Passenger
Member # 3484

posted 05-20-2009 01:35 PM

quote:
Originally posted by viking109:
Well, what can you say about that rear end!

The rear end is beautiful!

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VDK
First Class Passenger
Member # 3460

posted 05-20-2009 05:06 PM

Interesting to note that she is another non podded ship. Is the trend now to move away from pods?

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GregD
First Class Passenger
Member # 4176

posted 05-20-2009 05:12 PM

NCL is revealing the last of the info about epic today. I'm following it on my blog as a get bit of information. http://cruiseind.wordpress.com

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DEIx15x8
First Class Passenger
Member # 14958

posted 05-20-2009 10:13 PM

Why does it look like the back of the ship has a giant shelf? It's way to big for a duck tail since it hasn't even received the last section and yet the decks on top are already stopped before this current end point.

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eroller
First Class Passenger
Member # 1649

posted 05-20-2009 10:18 PM

The exterior of the ship is hideous but NCL is really coming up with some pretty cool concepts (even if they do cost extra). This is the only ship I can think of that will give OASIS OF THE SEAS and the Voyager/Freedom Class a run for their money. Certainly not CARNIVAL DREAM. Anyway, I'm booking EPIC. Of course on this cruise I will plan to spend a bit extra compared to most others (so many extra charges). I think I would like a Spa Balcony cabin.

Ernie

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lasuvidaboy
First Class Passenger
Member # 4527

posted 05-20-2009 11:17 PM

In 3/4 bow view she looks alot like MSC Fantasia which is a good thing IMO. As the superstructure grows, she will lose her looks.

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Dutch
First Class Passenger
Member # 14009

posted 05-21-2009 12:35 AM

Check out ncl.com for a full 360 spin of the ship.

Her exterior looks are growing on me. In fact, other than the villa decks (and slightly odd funnel design) her hull is quite attractive. The stern is straight sheer but we have to expect that these days.

It appears that the naval architects have made a conscious effort to keep 90% of the top deck space open for passenger use (rather than machinery space).

I'm with Ernie... I think Epic will be the only other ship that really gives the Voyager, Freedom, Oasis class a run for the money.

Say what you will about NCL (it has its warts), they once again bring some real innovation to the industry... along with RCI.

I'd gladly sail the Epic.

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DEIx15x8
First Class Passenger
Member # 14958

posted 05-21-2009 08:49 PM

quote:
Originally posted by DEIx15x8:
Why does it look like the back of the ship has a giant shelf? It's way to big for a duck tail since it hasn't even received the last section and yet the decks on top are already stopped before this current end point.

I looked at the 360 thing on the site and amazingly the duck tail really is a giant shelf with a flat end so that is in fact the last piece of the hull.

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Waynaro
First Class Passenger
Member # 3484

posted 05-22-2009 12:30 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Dutch:

Her exterior looks are growing on me. In fact, other than the villa decks (and slightly odd funnel design) her hull is quite attractive. The stern is straight sheer but we have to expect that these days.

Its growing on me too! I'm really surprised when F3 was first announced, and first renderings were leaked, I was really shocked. Now that all the features has been revealed and her exterior can be examined at different angles, she is going to be something special.

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