<p><span>Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) today announced it is changing the face of cruise  line entertainment on its next generation of Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian  Epic. In another industry first, the company will welcome Blue Man Group,  performing in the 685-seat Epic Theater. Blue Man Group is best known for their  wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts which combine music, comedy and  multimedia theatrics to produce a totally unique form of entertainment. The  blissful party atmosphere created at their live events has become the trademark  of a Blue Man Group experience and beginning in the summer of 2010 will be seen  for the first time ever at sea only on Norwegian Epic.</span></p>
<p><span>"Norwegian Cruise Line has spent 42 years breaking the boundaries of  traditional cruising and redefining what it means to be innovative. Now, with  Norwegian Epic, we are re-inventing cruise ship entertainment by offering  multiple entertainment options for every taste and age," said Kevin Sheehan,  Norwegian Cruise Line's chief executive officer. "Having a world-class creative  organization like Blue Man Group headline the entertainment on Norwegian Epic  will provide our guests with a sensory experience unlike any other at sea."</span></p>
<p><span>More Entertainment Venues, Offerings</span></p>
<p><span>Norwegian Epic will have multiple, specially-designed entertainment venues  throughout the ship so that guests can choose from a wide variety of  entertainment each evening of their cruise. No longer will entertainment be  focused on two nightly shows in one large main theater. Norwegian Epic takes  Freestyle Cruising to the next level by offering a number of entertainment  options in specially-designed venues, some offered for the first time ever at  sea, with choices to appeal to a broad audience.</span></p>
<p><span><strong>Spiegel Tent</strong>: On Norwegian Epic, guests will find the only "big top"  at sea. In this intimate 265-seat theater-in-the-round, famed producer/director  Neil Goldberg will present Cirque Dreams&reg; and Dinner. This one of a kind  interactive theatrical dining experience will be performed in the air, while  juggling dinner courses, with music, mayhem and acrobatic imagination. During  this two-hour show, guests will marvel in amazement and become part of a  celebration of spectacle and fantasy. The entire experience will be unlike  anything else at sea.</span></p>
<p><span><strong>Headliners Comedy Club</strong>: This 280-seat comedy club will feature the  hilarious improvisational comedy of The Second City, as Norwegian continues its  exclusive partnership with the famed troupe. For nearly 50 years, The Second  City has honed the skills of comedic legends such as Bill Murray, Chris Farley,  Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Gilda Radner and John Belushi. The ensemble will perform a  special customized comedy revue of satirical skits, hilarious songs and  inventive improvisation. The venue's design centers on a show lounge format with  a small raised stage, concrete floors and brick walls with a full bar.</span></p>
<p><span><strong>Fat Cats</strong>: Guests on board Norwegian Epic can sit back and relax  listening to the cool vibes of jazz and blues in this 200-seat jazz club. Fat  Cats will feature nightly live blues and jazz performances by world-class  talent. The urban setting creates a hipster vibe complete with full bar and  comfortable leather sofas and chairs.</span></p>
<p><span><strong>Epic Casino</strong>: This appropriately named casino is Norwegian's largest  casino at sea, spanning more than 13,000 square feet. It features an elegant  Monte Carlo inspired design theme and is open to Taste, the Atrium restaurant  below, and to the excitement of Bar Central above. Here, guests will find many  opportunities to try their luck including 340 of the latest slot machines; along  with gaming tables featuring poker, black jack, roulette and craps. And, with  the most rewarding Players Club Program at sea there will be something for  everyone, from the novice to the high roller. Cascades Bar, with a grand central  crystal chandelier, serves as the casino's centerpiece.</span></p>
<p><span><strong>Epic Theater</strong>: In addition, the theater will be home to another  featured show which will be announced later this year.</span></p>
<p><span>A special online video presentation of all Norwegian Epic's entertainment  offerings is available for viewing on demand at <a href="http://epic.ncl.com/the-latest/webcasts">http://epic.ncl.com/the-latest/webcasts</a> and features renderings and video clips of the world-class entertainment.</span></p>
<p><span><strong>Epic Goes On Sale</strong></span></p>
<p><span>Starting May 21, 2009, Norwegian Epic's 2010 inaugural sailings are open for  sale, with cruise fares starting at $699 per person. The first Eastern Caribbean  sailing from Miami is scheduled for July 17, 2010 and the ship's alternating  Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries are available through April 2011.  Norwegian Epic's Eastern Caribbean itinerary includes calls in Philipsburg, St.  Maarten; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands and Nassau, Bahamas. The ship's Western  Caribbean itinerary includes calls in Costa Maya, Mexico; Roat&aacute;n, Bay Islands,  Honduras; and Cozumel, Mexico. Guests can make a reservation by contacting their  travel professional or Norwegian Cruise Line at 866-234-7350. More information  about the ship, her itineraries and offerings can be found at epic.ncl.com.</span></p>
<p><span>The 4,200-passenger Norwegian Epic incorporates many innovations including  several new types of accommodations  the curved New Wave staterooms; the  largest ship-within-a-ship suite complex at sea, comprising 60 suites and villas  on two private decks at the top of the ship; a new category of inside staterooms  for the value-conscious traveler  The Studios and Living Room; and spa and  family-friendly accommodations. The ship also boasts unique nightlife options  with the first Ice Bar at sea and Spice H20 with non-stop entertainment day and  night; an expansive Aqua Park with the only tube slide and largest bowl slide at  sea -- The Epic Plunge; seven decks of Freestyle Family Fun with highlights  including a 33-foot high, 64-foot wide extreme rock climbing wall and the first  ever rappelling wall at sea; the most bowling lanes at sea with six in two  venues; a mixed-use sports deck with the ability for guests to engage in eight  different athletic activities; as well as three separate kids' and teen activity  areas and the first squash court at sea. In addition, Norwegian Epic will offer  the next generation of Freestyle Dining with 14 restaurant choices  the most at  sea  and 18 bars and lounges.</span></p>
<p><span><span style="text-decoration: underline;">About Norwegian Cruise Line</span></span></p>
<p><span>Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is the innovator in cruise travel with a 42-year  history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with  the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which has revolutionized the industry by  allowing guests more freedom and flexibility.</span></p>
<p><span>Today, NCL has the youngest fleet in the industry with 11 purpose-built  Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed  cruise vacation on the newest, most contemporary ships at sea.</span></p>
<p><span>NCL is presently building Norwegian Epic, a third generation Freestyle  Cruising ship, for delivery in 2010.</span></p>
<p><span>High resolution, downloadable images are available at <a href="http://www.ncl.com/pressroom">www.ncl.com/pressroom</a>. For further  information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit <a href="http://www.ncl.com/">www.ncl.com</a>, follow us on Facebook and Twitter  @NCLFreestyle or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 866-234-7350.</span></p>
<p><span><span style="text-decoration: underline;">About Blue Man Group</span></span></p>
<p><span>Blue Man Group is best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and  concerts which combine music, comedy and multimedia theatrics to produce a  totally unique form of entertainment. The blissful party atmosphere created at  their live events has become the trademark of a Blue Man Group experience.  Currently, their theatrical shows can be seen in New York, Boston, Chicago, Las  Vegas, Orlando, Berlin, and Tokyo.</span></p>
<p><span>Blue Man Group's satirical rock concert Megastar World Tour has toured arenas  across the United States, and has played extensively in Canada, France, Mexico,  Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Korea. In fall and winter, Blue Man Group MegaStar  World Tour continued its international travels in Austria, Belgium, Denmark,  Germany, The Netherlands, Switzerland, and Portugal, and is currently headed to  England and Israel.</span></p>
<p><span>The company has applied its unique creative process to a wide variety of  projects, including the recording of five albums: the Grammy-nominated Audio,  The Complex, Live At The Venetian &reg; &not;- Las Vegas, How To Be A MegaStar Live!,  and Canta Conmigo.</span></p>
<p><span>Blue Man Group has ventured into toy development (with their Keyboard  Experience and Percussion Tubes, produced by ToyQuest), film and TV scoring (The  Jury, Robots, and Space Chimps), commercial campaigns, television programs  (including Scrubs and Arrested Development), and a children's museum exhibit,  Making Waves, which is currently touring the U.S.A.</span></p>
<p><span>As the company grows, it remains true to its vision of providing exciting  experiences in a variety of media, which appeal to a broad range of age groups  and cultural backgrounds.</span></p>