February 2017 |Business View Caribbean

26 27 Publisher’S picks ship’s theatre and much more. “Jeeves, more ice please?” Indeed, our publisher was duly im- pressed with boarding, breakfast and all that followed: “Beautiful ship! Check-in was hassle free for luxury travelers. Hav- en breakfast = 4-star dining. Perfect way to wake up. French press coffee, made- to-order breakfast. Could get used to this.Workout room– amazing facilities, full attention to details, right down to cold towels.” Catering to every whim Vacationers love the exciting vibes of a cruise but, at the same time, expect a smooth-sailing, leisurely getaway. Nor- wegian Epic offers a wide array of activ- ities for cruisers of all types and ages. Guests seeking quiet relaxation can soak up the sun at Spice H20, an adults-only Ibiza-inspired beach club, or retreat to the full-service Mandara Spa for a sooth- ing hot stone massage, rejuvenating facial, mani-pedi, or acupuncture. Ahhh, the spa… High rollers and first-timers, alike, are welcome in the Epic Casino–Norwe- gian Cruise Line’s largest casino at sea, spanning more than 13,000 square feet. Guests can try their luck at gaming ta- bles featuring poker, black jack, roulette and craps, or at one of the 340 latest slot machines. Kids and kids-at-heart will adore Norwegian Epic’s Aqua Park, and the 200-foot “Epic Plunge”, the only bowl slide at sea.There are also two main pools with night-lit arching water effects; five whirlpools; and a children’s Splash and Play Zone. More adventurous familymembers can challenge themselves on the 33-foot Rock ClimbingWall, or the first-ever rappelling wall at sea.Or, perhaps, a round of SplashGolf™; a fun combo of water features and mini-golf for all ages. The VandenBrink kids give the Aqua Park high fives all around. Norwegian Epic also offers supervised youth and teen programs. The Splash Academy has two separate zones designed for ages two through nine, and 10 through 12. The kids’ area includes a space-themed play area, air hockey AT A GLANCE Norwegian Cruise Line – ‘Epic’ WHAT: Freestyle cruising on a grand scale: Vessel Capacity 4100, Crew 1724 WHERE: Office located at 7300 Corporate Center Drive | Miami, FL 33126 WEBSITE: www.ncl.com