Norwegian Cruise Line’s brand new Norwegian Epic, will chart a course for Europe in 2011 as she spends the May-October season on one-week Mediterranean voyages from Barcelona. Ports of call include: Florence/Pisa (Livorno); Rome (Civitavecchia); Naples, Italy; and Palma, Majorca, Spain, along with two full days at sea with per person, double occupancy fares beginning at $699.

The 4200-passenger ship has lots of innovation, including performances of by the Blue Man Group, an Ice Bar, interactive theatrical dining, 60 suites and villas with private courtyard plus staterooms for families and people traveling solo. Kids will have a blast with meet-and-greet Nickelodeon characters and special entertainment.

Aboard Norwegian Epic, NCL takes “Freestyle Cruising” to a new level by offering passengers a choice of 20 dining venues.

For additional information, visit the Norwegian Epic website.