Norwegian Epic
Ship Facts
Gross Tonnage: 155,873
Length: 329 m
Beam: 52 m
Draft: 8,7 m
Guests: 4,070
Crew: 1,724
Refurbished: 2020
Registry: Bahamas
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Urban Bear Caribbean
Bears & Gay Cruise 2025
7 nights from/to Orlando (Port Canaveral), Florida, USA
February 1 – 8, 2025
NCL Norwegian Epic
 You may have heard about all Urban Bear parties and events and now is the best time to get a little taste as we get sail for the Caribbean. And with Free drinks you cant go wrong. With our ports of call such as Port Canaveral, Puerto Plata/Domincan Republic, St Thomas/USVI, Tortola/BVI. and the Private island of Great Stirrup Cay we will have plenty of ports to show how Urban Bear cruises!
If you have always wanted to experience of the famous URBAN BEAR Events or are a seasoned pro this is the event for you! We will have many parties, games, prizes, and other fun events to make your time onboard the best fun you have ever had in true Urban Bear fashion!
Set sail to paradise on an exciting cruise aboard Norwegian Epic. For stunning views, take a cable car ride to the peak of Mount Isabel de Torres in Puerto Plata. Take in the beautiful turquoise waters and the laidback Caribbean vibes on Long Bay Beach in Tortola. Day dreaming about your own private island? Grab a frozen drink and lounge in your private beachfront cabana on Great Stirrup Cay, our tropical paradise that's just for you. With the cruise you not only get all the great events with like minded people, but you will also get extra perks like Unlimited open bar, FREE Specialty Dining (1 or 2 nights), 150 minutes of WiFi, and a $50 per port stateroom credit for NCL excursions. Along with all the PRIVATE PARTIES AND EVENTS that Urban Bear staff has pawed up for you. Things like GLOW Parties, theme nights and other interesting events.  
Your Ship - NCL Norwegian Epic
Feel the balmy breezes of the Caribbean. Whatever you choose to do, Norwegian Epic is sure to dazzle. Awarded Best Cruise Ship Entertainment by Frommer's, Norwegian Epic keeps the bar high with Burn the Floor. Not only is Norwegian Epic offering world-class performers but a new wave of accommodations as well - from Studios, designed and priced for the solo traveller, to privacy in The Haven. Add a wide variety of dining options and you'll understand why this is Freestyle Cruising on a truly grand scale.
Dining
Serving a wide variety of culinary delights to please every palate, our complimentary dining options include two main dining rooms, a help-yourself buffet and a variety of casual cafés, grills and on-the-go choices. Plus, our Main Dining Rooms offer a menu that changes daily, Chef's Signature Dishes and carefully selected wine recommendations, guaranteeing a different culinary adventure with every visit.
Speciality Dining
Enjoy a night of gastronomic proportions at one of our many speciality restaurants. Sip your favourite cocktail as you select from choice cuts of Angus beef at Cagney's Steakhouse. Enjoy delicious pasta made with the freshest ingredients inside our rustic and chic Italian eatery, La Cucina. Or savour French cuisine at Le Bistro. No matter what you choose, our speciality dining options feature the tastes you'll crave.
Bars & Lounges
With so many bars and lounges to discover, finding your favourite may take a few days. Feel the energy of the pumping music and pulsing walls as you dance till the wee hours at Bliss Ultra Lounge. Chill out, literally, inside the Ice Bar. Or just belly-up and order a cold one to go at Waves Pool Bar. Whether you're looking to meet up with friends or make new ones, there's always an opportunity to mix it up.
Entertainment & Nightlife
When it comes to the entertainment on Norwegian Epic, get ready to experience a show that explodes with jaw-dropping choreography, heart-pounding music and breath-taking moves. Watch the sizzle and passion of ballroom dancing unfold with Ballroom Blitz. Or let loose at Howl at the Moon, the World's Greatest Rock N' Roll Dueling Piano Bar. It's showtime. All the time.
Onboard Activities
From top to bottom and from bow to stern, Norwegian Epic has enough onboard activities to fill every minute of your cruise. Think you're brave? Visit Aqua Park and feel the exhilaration as you slide down 200 feet on The Epic Plunge - the only bowl slide at sea. Heat up your day or night at Spice H20, our adults-only beach club at the back of the ship. Wanna get lucky? Bet it all at our award-winning Casinos at Sea®. And when all is said and done, enjoy a pamper session at Mandara Spa. With so much to do, we'll always have you coming back for more.
Wellness
When you want some "me" time, look no further than Mandara Spa®. Relax with a hot-stone massage, one of over 50 speciality treatments offered. At our onboard spas, treatments range from the classic to the luxurious. Let our pampering professionals soothe and rejuvenate you with facials, massages, acupuncture and a full menu of services.
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Urban Bear Caribbean
Bears & Gay Cruise 2025
Itinerary
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| 01 Feb |
Orlando (Port Canaveral), Florida |
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4 PM |
| 02 Feb |
Fun Day at Sea! |
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| 03 Feb |
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic |
9 AM |
4 PM |
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St.Thomas, USVI |
11 AM |
7 PM |
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Tortola, BVI |
6 AM |
1 PM |
| 06 Feb |
Fun Day at Sea! |
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| 07 Feb |
Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas |
9 AM |
6 PM |
| 08 Feb |
Orlando (Port Canaveral), Florida |
7 AM |
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Day 1 - Orlando (Port Canaveral), Florida
This is the place to shuttle from one exciting port to the next. Visit nearby Kennedy Space Centre for a day of inspiring and educational exhibits. Amuse yourself at any one of the world-class theme parks. Or spend the day watching for alligators from an airboat.
Day 2 - Fun Day at Sea!
While at sea, take the time to recharge before the next adventure. Lounge by the pool, be spoiled at the spa, taste the delicacies or explore the venues on-board, until we arrive at the next amazing destination.
Day 3 - Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Puerto Plata (or officially known as San Felipe de Puerto Plata) is the ninth largest city in the Dominican Republic and the capital of the province of Puerto Plata. For spectacular city views, take a ride up the Pico Isabel de Torres mountain which stands over 2,600 feet high. History buff? Visit Fortaleza San Felipe, which was built in the 16th century and served as a prison under the dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo. Or head to the Amber Museum, a museum filled with a unique collection of valuable Dominican amber which is semiprecious tree sap that has hardened for millions of years capturing many fossils of plant and insect life.
Day 4 - St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
The town of Charlotte Amalie has one of the most breathtaking harbors in the world. Once home to pirates of long ago, today visitors find treasures of a different kind, for now beautiful beaches and bountiful duty-free shopping are truly its claim to fame.
Day 5 - Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Discovered by Christopher Columbus himself in 1493, this exotic, peaceful island is home to both towering mahogany trees and white-sand beaches. The region offers a challenging hike that extends 1,780 feet up Sage Mountain. A great spot for great birdwatching and breathtaking views of Tortola and neighboring islands.
Day 6 - Fun Day at Sea!
This is our last day at sea, so take advantage of the down time before we get to New Orleans! All that stuff you didn’t do on ship? Today’s the day to fit it in!
Day 7 - Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas
All Norwegian cruises to the Bahamas feature a whole day visit to Great Stirrup Cay, our idyllic island paradise reserved just for our guests. Stroll along soft, white-sand beaches and enjoy the many activities we have to offer. Snorkel and see underwater delights, kayak in crystal-clear water, then get revved up on a WaveRunner® adventure. The fun is endless here. Grab a bite at our new 8,500- square foot beach buffet and simply relax in your private beachfront cabana. This tropical paradise is just for you. Take advantage.
Day 8 - Orlando (Port Canaveral), Florida
Known as the theme park capital of the world, Orlando is home to Walt Disney World, the Epcot Centre, Universal Studios and is very welcoming to gay people. Orlando is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the USA. The city’s downtown is a bustling hub of culture, tourism, and business, with areas that spill onto the beachfront promenade giving way to stretching white beaches. The city has a defined identity as a global hub of entertainment, resort tourism, and gay culture.
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Norwegian Epic
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Guests: 4,070 • Gross Tonnage: 155,873 • Length: 329 m • Beam: 52 m • • Crew: 1,724 • Refurbished: 2020 • Registry: Bahamas
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Urban Bear Caribbean Bears & Gay Cruise 2025 Rates
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Cool and hip, right down to the funky lighting and flat screen TV, this exclusive key card access-only category is unlike anything you have ever experienced before. These staterooms have a full-size bed for one guest and a window view to the corridor. Studio guests have private key card access to The Living Room, which is a shared private lounge that boasts a bar, two large TV screens and comfy seating for hanging out, reading a book or just enjoying a drink before dinner. Awarded "Best Cruise Line for Solo Travellers" by Porthole Magazine in 2012; Norwegian Epic is the ship of choice that was specifically designed and priced for the solo traveller. (No single supplement required) Accommodates: 1 Total Approx. Size: 100 sq. ft.
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Norwegian Epic Inside Staterooms are a great and affordable accommodation for up to two guests. They feature a separate bathroom with shower and two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed. Accommodates: 2. Total Approx. Size: 128-190 sq. ft.
Decks: Deck 9
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$ 1,558
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Norwegian Epic Inside Staterooms are a great and affordable accommodation for up to two guests. They feature a separate bathroom with shower and two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed. Accommodates: 2. Total Approx. Size: 128-190 sq. ft. Decks: Deck 14, Deck 13, Deck 12
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$ 1,532
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These Balcony Staterooms have room for up to three guests and feature floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open to a private balcony with an incredible view. They include two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed, a sitting area and additional bedding to accommodate one more. These staterooms feature curved walls, a unique bathroom treatment where every area is separate, including the shower and a modern vanity sink. Accommodates: 2-3 Total Approx. Size: 188-364 sq. ft. Balcony Size: 37-136 sq. ft.
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$ 1,987
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These Balcony Staterooms have room for up to three guests and feature floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open to a private balcony with an incredible view. They include two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed, a sitting area and additional bedding to accommodate one more. These staterooms feature curved walls, a unique bathroom treatment where every area is separate, including the shower and a modern vanity sink. Accommodates: 2-3 Total Approx. Size: 188-364 sq. ft. Balcony Size: 37-136 sq. ft.
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$ 1,995
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These Balcony Staterooms have room for up to three guests and feature floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open to a private balcony with an incredible view. They include two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed, a sitting area and additional bedding to accommodate one more. These staterooms feature curved walls, a unique bathroom treatment where every area is separate, including the shower and a modern vanity sink. Accommodates: 2-3 Total Approx. Size: 188-364 sq. ft. Balcony Size: 37-136 sq. ft.
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$ 1,995
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The Club Balcony Suites have room for up to three, a sitting area, two lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed and a luxury bath with shower or tub. They also include a private balcony with an amazing view. Accommodates: 3 Total Approx. Size: 241 sq. ft. Balcony Size: 52 sq. ft. Decks: Deck 14, Deck 13, Deck 12
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$ 2,302
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Total pampering awaits with features like a private balcony, king-size bed, whirlpool tub, soothing décor and a sitting area with a vanity. This penthouse suite includes access to The Haven and all its premium amenities. Accommodates: 2. Total Approx. Size: 312 - 377 sq. ft. Balcony Size: 54 - 75 sq. ft.
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Prices are per person based on double occupancy and include almost everything: your berth and transportation from port to port, onboard entertainment, onboard activities, most beverages (pay extra for alcohol and carbonated drinks), all your meals (including free room service!), all the Gay Bears Cruise extras, and much more.
Taxes & charges of $250 pp,
Gratuities - $20 per person per day ($25 in Haven Suites)
and optional insurance are additional.
Current rates may be lower or higher than rates as listed above based on current promotions and availability of cabins at the time of booking. An agent will apprise you of any changes, available pricing promotions and cabin options specific to your interests before moving forward with any booking or charging of your credit card.
First deposit of $375 per person is required upon booking. Full payment is due September 25, 2025
Optional shore excursions will be offered.
Prices are cruise only and DO NOT INCLUDE return airfare! Please ask for airfare add-ons back to your home city.
Fares are subject to availability and may change without prior notice.
Please ask for further details.
Special Offer!
Book now to get the following extras FREE!*
• Free Open Bar beverage package (excl. gratuities)
• Two Free Speciality Dining nights (excl. gratuities)
• WiFi package (150 minutes)
• $50 shore excursion credit
*NOTE, inside cabins choose two of the above, all others receive all four!
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