Bookings for NCL’s largest ship Norwegian Epic’s inaugural transatlantic cruise open tomorrow (September 17).

Norwegian Epic will set sail from Southampton on June 24 next year, arriving in New York, her first port of call in the US, on July 1, 2010.

A special guest services team will be contacting agents who registered first priority to confirm their booking.

The ship features 14 restaurants, an aqua park (pictured), sports complex, squash court, rock-climbing wall, a spa, two bowling alleys and numerous bars and clubs.

It also has the biggest suite and villa complex at sea as well as trendy studios and spa suites.

NCL also confirmed that a new seven-day Eastern Caribbean cruise had been added to Norwegian Epic’s inaugural season, departing Miami on July 10, 2010, one week earlier than previously scheduled.

Prices for the transatlantic cruise start from £1019pp, which includes flights and accommodation in the lowest grade stateroom. Or from £469pp, cruise only per person, based on two sharing.