Norwegian Epic Cruise Reviews - Questions and Answers
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Q: Looking for inside tips for what to pack outside of suggested items for our Mediterranean Cruise in June. Also is there a formal dining night on this ship?
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A: No formal dining but you can be formal anytime you want. Some of the specialty dining requires long pants & collar shirts. We liked Manhattan as our go to complementary…. But O’Sheehans was great too. Be sure to get reservations for restaurants as... soon as you can to make sure you get times you want. The Mediterranean cruise is port focus cruise…. Very exhausting and very awesome. You will have great time… we did! Our phone data coverage was not very good in Europe so we got lost a lot… haha. We stayed in Rome a few days prior.See More
Answered by BOBANDSUSAN on March 9, 2023
A: No formal dining night. a lot of people do get dress up and a lot do not. you would not be out of place if you did fancy dress. I would suggest to pack a good selfie stick. So many great photo opportunities in the Mediterranean and you want to get as... much in the picture as possible :) if your cruise goes to Messina make sure to check out the Astronomical clock at Messina Cathedral in Piazza Del Duomo. Be there just before noon to see the full show :)See More
Answered by LaDavid on March 10, 2023
A: Norwegian ships never have any mandatory formal dining nights, that's why they are called freestyle cruising.
Answered by Karen0913 on March 14, 2023
Q: Embarking in San Juan… any tips (e.g. best times)? Some reviews say it’s fine, others say a nightmare. Large family group, ages from 2 to late 80s. Looks like a Royal Caribbean ship will be embarking same day.
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A: Just sailed on the epic out of PR, it was fast and easy ! Got there for 11:00am, on the ship by 11:40 and had our cabin at around 2:00 !!! Just enough time to grab lunch and a first drink 🍹
Answered by annoreilly on March 8, 2023
A: Last time we sailed from San Juan was March 2019 and sailing again from there in 3 weeks. Last time, boarding process struck me as the easiest of any port we have sailed from. Every bad experience I have read about was during the period when Covid... resting was required. I’m expecting it to be similar to the 2019 experience. I will keep you posted. Btw, it’s only 2 of us, so not a large group.See More
Answered by FrankPaul on March 6, 2023
A: we got on quick enough but had to wait till 2 to get in our cabin.
Answered by junkyarddog on March 4, 2023
A: you will be fine! RCC & NCL dock at different locations. Just show up at your boarding time, even when testing was being done we did not have a problem with boarding in San Juan. Boarding usually starts around 11, so make your time after that and... you won't have to sit around and wait.See More
Answered by crusin4gramma on March 3, 2023
Q: Trying to find out if many people use the gym 😬 or if I should just pack some bands for my room?
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A: Every time I’ve been to a ship gym I’ve always found space to do my exercises. Be flexible as if it’s busy you need to be able to adjust your routine. I usually avoid the peak times like first thing in the morning. That’s the worst time to go.
Answered by InnocentDaz on February 24, 2023
A: yes, alot of people use the gym! There is a walking track on most every ship, so that is nice but don't expect to show up at the gym and get on any machine without a wait!
Answered by crusin4gramma on February 24, 2023
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Answer QuestionA: There are always cruise photographers at embarkation eager to take your pic! 🙂
Answered by LouisianaGal on February 4, 2023
Q: I noticed recently that they are no longer showing the broadway production Queen of the desert on the NCL app. Does anyone know if they are still offering this entertainment on the Epic?
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A: Go see Burn the floor show you'll love it just as much...for a Broadway performance you'll have to come to Nyc!
Answered by coastexotics on December 22, 2022
A: They pulled that show. A friend of mine was in it, he got a notice that the show would no longer be on the Epic. I have noticed that Burn The Floor isn’t available to make reservations. Im not to far out for booking either
Answered by texanjlc on January 19, 2023
Q: Does anyone know what happened on the All Call on Last week's Transatlantic Cruise Night #2 @ 2AM when the Capt. announced "Delta"?
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A: Delta, Delta, Delta is the code for a possible bio-hazard among some cruise lines. More commonly used to alert crew to hull damage on board some lines as well. Echo, Echo, Echo is the code for a possible collision with another ship or the shore . I g... oogle it 🫣See More
Answered by suzaidy on December 26, 2022
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Q: Does anybody knows if they do the Love and Marriage show?? Is a classic and my family and I look forward to it on every cruise we do.
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A: When I last sailed on Epic, Sept 2021, the game show was not in the schedule. That being said it was a cruise during covid so I guess not all activities where back or being played due to a lack of guests onboard ships. It was played the time I was on... it before, a few years back. On a recent sailing with Norwegian Star the game was scheduled and played. So there’s a good chance it’ll be on the schedule, depending on the length of your cruise.See More
Answered by InnocentDaz on November 24, 2022
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Q: Can anyone tell me if you need to purchase an internet package in order to use the Norwegian app while on board the ship
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A: The answer is actually, No! You don't need the internet package to use the app for all things onboard, schedules, menues, shows and such. You will however not be able to use the internet without the package.
Answered by crusin4gramma on November 13, 2022
A: Cruisin4gramma is right - you can use the app without internet - I seem to remember you can use for all mentioned plus messaging too - if you need to message each other/other cabins while on board it’s quite handy to have that without the need to buy... internet for everyone.See More
Answered by Tinda on November 15, 2022
A: Yes you will. However, I thing all things NCL, bills, trips etc will be in your app. I usually wait till we are in port and use the free WiFi in cafe's
Answered by ChrisPf on November 13, 2022
Q: Can anyone confirm please…has Spice H2O reopened yet after being closed for maintenance?
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A: Thanks annoreilly!! This is great news. Cruising in February as well…on the 12th out of San Juan.
Answered by TravelBug70 on November 11, 2022
A: Cruising on the Epic in February and was reassured that it is open !
Answered by annoreilly on November 10, 2022
A: 299.00 pp for the week. I f you go onto NCL's APP you can book it.
Answered by Pittsfire51 on July 30, 2022
Q: Was wondering about Norwegian flight packages. I’m flying Montreal to Barcelona on sept 16th. Wonder how many changes
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A: OMG! We were to meet a couple in Puerto Rico who used same day NCL flights with guaranteed boarding—-WRONG— we were still in port when they arrived after delayed flights from ATLANTA. They tried to get thru immigration and the boarding process. They... knocked and knocked on the doors. Mind you we were still in port for almost 3 more hours before the ship left. They were locked out when arriving 5 minutes after the latest boarding times-DENIED boarding. Because of Required Covid testing they were unable to board at a future ports. This was February- Insurance has not AND Norwegians guaranteed boarding-still fighting to get reimbursed.See More
Answered by GrammieCruising on May 14, 2022
A: My strong advice, go one or two days early. NCL will allow that. We almost missed last year due to a canceled flight.
Answered by cowboy74 on May 14, 2022
A: My strong advice, go one or two days early. NCL air will allow that.
Answered by cowboy74 on May 14, 2022
A: I used NCL to fly Winnipeg to Venice in May of 22 flights were really good, but fly in a day early to be safe you never know if there might be delays
Answered by ElaineLally on May 19, 2022
Q: Hello everyone. I will be on the Epic on the 4/20/22 cruise from Rome. We are disembarking on the 27th. We have an early flight. Does anyone know the typical time they will allow passengers of the ship with a 6 am arrival time?
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A: Mark, I'm assuming NCL booked your flight, you are at least an hour from the airport at the port. However, since resuming cruising, you get to carry your own bags off (no crowd at bag pickup). They should have protocol for cruisers with early flight,... but remind them you need to get off early. Hope you have a great cruise!See More
Answered by cowboy74 on April 19, 2022
A: 2 hrs after docking supposedly but they made a 6a call I was told by some friends using covid cleaning as the excuse to exit people at 6a..
Answered by egnors on April 18, 2022
A: Thank you for the answers. Much appreciated!
Answered by Markjmerrick on April 19, 2022
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