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Norwegian Epic Cruise Review to Europe - Western Mediterranean

Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 52

Overall rating:

4 out of 5
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Norwegian Epic

7 Night Western Mediterranean (Barcelona Roundtrip)

Sail date: September 14, 2014

Ship: Norwegian Epic

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 9157

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 10 years ago

Review summary

We have taken cruises with other organizations. We found Norwegian to be a very good choice. Staff, food, facilities were excellent. Room was always clean and neat. Only a few "little" things could be improved upon. I love having a banana in the morning, however was very disappointed when I found nothing but rotten bananas or no bananas at all. It would be nice if Norwegian Cruise Line would provide city maps of ports of call. I understand that they make money by selling shore excursions but some people (like us) enjoy exploring on our own. Cruise did not provide any sports information. No daily flyer and no tv channel with scores. I understand I am on a cruise and I am not asking for "live feeds" of games ..... only yesterdays scores. Bottom line. Great cruise experience .... give me a decent banana, a city map, and yesterdays scores and you will get 5 stars next time. Gary

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5
enjoyed rock climbing, water slides

Entertainment

3 out of 5
Blue Man group was disappointing, Beatles group were very good

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Our room guy was great .... believe his name was Faxron

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
I enjoyed cabin and layout. Wife also enjoyed balcony but wanted more privacy when using toilet and shower.

Ship tip

For best selection and small lines eat early. We had no problems by following this approach.

Ports of call

Barcelona, Spain

5 out of 5
Wonder city ..... greatly enjoyed everything about it

Naples, Italy

3 out of 5
Naples is okay .... nothing great ...... enjoyed Pompeii

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

3 out of 5
I had been to Rome before all construction and renovation. Understand it being necessary however wife and friends did not get to see Trevi Fountain operating, etc.

Livorno (Florence & Pisa), Italy

5 out of 5
Went to Florence. Beautiful city. Saw Michelangelo's David. Wonderful experience.

Cannes, France

3 out of 5
Cannes and Nice are good to see. Had bad experience with French waiter.... told us he hated Americans when we asked for water to drink with lunch. Normal French behavior I guess.

Palma De Mallorca, Balearic Islands

5 out of 5
Very nice surprise. First time in Palma. Found city, beaches a real pleasure.
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