Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Cruise Line’s largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship to date, was officially christened on Friday, July 2 at 2:00 p.m. by its godmother country music superstar Reba McEntire. The entertainment extravaganza was hosted by comedian and Curb Your Enthusiasm star Jeff Garlin and included performances by the ship’s world-class entertainers on board, including Blue Man Group; Cirque Dreamsรขโยข & Dinner; Legends in Concert performers Madonna, Elvis and Tina Turner; Second Cityรยฎ Comedy Troupe; Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos; among others.
รขโฌลI am deeply proud of our company today,รขโฌย said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Lineรขโฌโขs chief executive officer. รขโฌลTo me, this ship is truly epic in every sense of the word: she is grand, she is luxurious. And she will also carry lucky guests on the adventure of their lives.รขโฌย
The hour-long event was simulcast in venues throughout the ship to allow maximum viewing opportunities and culminated with Ms. McEntire cracking the bottle to christen the ship.
รขโฌลLike any proud godmother, I could go on for a while about how wonderful Norwegian Epic is,รขโฌย said Ms. McEntire during the ceremony. รขโฌลThe incredible entertainment options, the fabulous restaurants, the plush accommodations, the way it takes Freestyle Cruising to the next level. It gives me the biggest thrill to christen this beautiful ship.รขโฌย
The ship, which was docked at Pier 88 at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal, is now sailing on a two-day preview cruise before returning to the pier the morning of July 4th to host the Macyรขโฌโขs 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular.
