Topic: Norwegian Epic in the Water!!!!! (Read 26232 times)

MrFlappy102 · « **on:** July 20, 2009, 05:42:12 »

Big news, Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship, Norwegian Epic, was put in the water for the first time on July 11th, 2009. Now I know I'm going to get a bunch of comments that say things like "That ship is SO ugly!" and "Just another ugly ship in a long line of ugly ships." But I think Epic and all NCL ships, are very good looking. I think why everyone thinks they are so ugly is they just aren't very traditonal looking. They are more retro and perhaps people don't really like this style. I also like the Freestyle concept NCL follows. I've cruised on NCL, Carnival, and Royal Caribbean and NCl is by far my favourite. I plan to take my next cruise with them. Here are some pictures of the new ship. You've heard my opinon on Epic and now I'd love to here yours. Perhaps instead of just saying if you think the ship is ugly or not maybe say why you think they are ugly or not. This might make for a more intresting discussion.

capn_cal · « **Reply #1 on:** July 20, 2009, 05:44:25 »

cool and that 2nd pic down made me want to go onto that boat

Shipaddict · « **Reply #2 on:** July 20, 2009, 08:53:01 »

You got the bit about comments saying it's ugly right. One of the ugliest cruise ships ever that. (In my opinion)

I personally think the reason it is so ugly is because of all that rubbish they've put above the bridge, the funnels and the stern.

Otherwise I think it could be a pretty well balanced good looking ship!

RMSGreatBritain · « **Reply #3 on:** July 20, 2009, 09:23:58 »

despite its ulginess, it does look like a huge centre of fun and great holidaying. Yay!

Stuart2007 · « **Reply #4 on:** July 20, 2009, 10:10:00 »

We are all familiar with modular construction, yes?

Well... This is modular design. The hull and lower structure was designed by Norwegian-Boat-Designers-Ltd. he upper structure was designed by class 4, A small school, Oslo.

It reminds me a little of that badly rebuilt Al Salam ferry... Still people go on cruise ships for where they go and their facilities, not whether the ships look good.

Wave Music · « **Reply #5 on:** July 20, 2009, 10:42:06 »

Quote from: MrFlappy102 on July 20, 2009, 05:42:12

I also like the Freestyle concept NCL follows.

If you'll compare it to the "Freestyle concept" by wich Captain Titanic/Gloat were making his models - you'll agree that even his ships were better than that.

Stuart2007 · « **Reply #6 on:** July 20, 2009, 10:45:14 »

In fairness though, I suspect there was a little bit more technical design went into developing this ship than anything freestyle on sketchup...

Minime · « **Reply #7 on:** July 20, 2009, 12:28:12 »

wow I saw this pic on another topic and I thought it was edited and of coarse meant as an joke. It is one of the most ugly things I've ever seen as far as ships go, but that doesn't mean she wouldn't be a nice ship to travel with.

MrFlappy102 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 20, 2009, 15:43:32 »

Quote from: Stuart2007 on July 20, 2009, 10:10:00

We are all familiar with modular construction, yes?

Well... This is modular design. The hull and lower structure was designed by Norwegian-Boat-Designers-Ltd. he upper structure was designed by class 4, A small school, Oslo.

It reminds me a little of that badly rebuilt Al Salam ferry... Still people go on cruise ships for where they go and their facilities, not whether the ships look good.

So true.

Capt. Le Velle · « **Reply #9 on:** July 20, 2009, 16:03:09 »

Wow, Such an ugly ship but im pretty sure that people with still sail on it.

MMMMMM · « **Reply #10 on:** July 20, 2009, 17:29:56 »

WOW what an ugly ship what is up with those deck ontop of the bridge (is it trying to copy the norway)

J3nsen · « **Reply #11 on:** July 20, 2009, 20:53:35 »

Really dont like this ship!

Wave Music · « **Reply #12 on:** July 20, 2009, 20:55:04 »

I wish Gloat was here... That's a perfect ship for him to model to win the "uglier than ugliness" contest!

J3nsen · « **Reply #13 on:** July 20, 2009, 21:08:01 »

Quote from: Wave Music on July 20, 2009, 20:55:04

I wish Gloat was here... That's a perfect ship for him to model to win the "uglier than ugliness" contest!

Haha!

Wave Music · « **Reply #14 on:** July 20, 2009, 21:18:23 »

Yep... If only we can remember his version of QM2...

Quote from: Gloat on December 25, 2008, 12:24:02

...or QV...

Quote from: Gloat on January 10, 2009, 19:50:34

...but I think you got my point.

J3nsen · « **Reply #15 on:** July 20, 2009, 21:21:40 »

Last one is QV

The Ferry Man · « **Reply #16 on:** July 20, 2009, 23:03:54 »

It wouldn't look so bad without the bridge stuff...

If you cover the top bit it just looks like a normal modern cruise ship...

MrFlappy102 · « **Reply #17 on:** July 21, 2009, 05:08:29 »

Yeah, but like has been said before, when this ship is finished and people sail on her, they won't think "Wow this ship is ugly" They'll be thinking "Time to hit up the buffet and then... no way, they have three waterslides and a hot tub? No way!!!"

Oh and here's a link to NCL's website about Epic. It has more pictures and info on the features of the ship. Looks cool, I'd like to cruise on her when she's complete.
http://ncl.worldmedia.net/
And a link to her deck plans:
http://ncl.worldmedia.net/the-ship/deck-plans/
Click the slider on the bottum when you see the 3D graphic. You can rotate the modle 360 degrees!

RMSGreatBritain · « **Reply #18 on:** July 21, 2009, 09:24:02 »

would be a great ship to go on. at least you wouldnt have to look at her from the outside then!

aslong as shes lovely inside is the main thing. the wave cabins look cool aswell.

Jammy · « **Reply #19 on:** July 21, 2009, 12:05:50 »

It looks like it could easily be capsized by a large wave or strong winds.

Wave Music · « **Reply #20 on:** July 21, 2009, 12:10:45 »

http://cruiselinehistory.com/?p=1564

Quote from: Wave Music on July 17, 2009, 17:02:38

From that article: I bet the supermarket could capsize if all oversized passengers of the "Motel 6" will go to it's top floor.

Master Captain · « **Reply #21 on:** July 21, 2009, 15:12:25 »

the Norwegian ships are nice, i've been on the dawn and the service is great. This ship i'm not so keen on its looks, kinda wierd with such a high extension above the bridge. But you can't judge a book by its cover

MrFlappy102 · « **Reply #22 on:** July 22, 2009, 06:05:37 »

YeaH I sailed on the Norwegian Sun, (As I've probably said many many times.

) But yeah, the service was great and the cabins were very roomy for the price I paid. We flew in the night before the ship sailed and NCL put us up in a beuatiful 5 star hotel (Since we had booked our flight through them). The cabins on the ship were just as nice (if not nicer) Than the ones at the hotel. 7 days in the caribbean later my only complaint is that the band that played on the pool deck only knew about 3 songs!

Wave Music · « **Reply #23 on:** July 22, 2009, 11:40:45 »

Oh, nooo! Here she comes! Run for you lives!!!

Stuart2007 · « **Reply #24 on:** July 22, 2009, 12:55:57 »

I remember going on an old Dover Calais ferry; I think it was the Invicta. Quite an ugly ship from the outside, but looked modern and smart from the inside (at least it was THEN!).

So, as you say don't judge a ship by its lines

Poll

Do you like the design of Norwegian Epic?

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