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Norwegian Epic Cruise Review to Europe - Western Mediterranean

Cruises: 4-6 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 9

Overall rating:

3 out of 5
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Norwegian Epic

7 Night Western Mediterranean (Barcelona Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 09, 2016

Ship: Norwegian Epic

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 16017

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

This was my second time on the Epic. Since the first trip the quality of the food has declined, and the loss of the blue man group was not offset by the replacement show. It was still a great cruise but not quite the impressive event it was several years ago. 

 

Things that got better:

Wine selection was surprising. Lots of wins that were not on the menu that were outstanding. Ridge, Caymus, Stags Leap, etc.

The sushi bar, noodle bar improved since my last trip.

 

Things that got worse:

Cagney's was just not very good. Far from a 4 star steak house and for sure not worth the $200 we spent with all new pricing.

No lobster on the ship to be found. We were in a haven suite and couldn't get a single tail, even with being willing to pay extra.

Kids now pay full fare at restaurants

The garden cafe buffet food was very low quality

Many drinks that were included in the UBP are no longer included. This includes things like espressos, and many top shelf booze.  surprise was the $7 uncharge for the Don Julio margs. 

 

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

1 out of 5

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Children's Programs

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ports of call

Barcelona, Spain

5 out of 5

Naples, Italy

5 out of 5

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

3 out of 5
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4 Comments

cazzman2livecouk    8 years ago

Well we just returned last week and were in haven and was fantastic gorge our butler couldn't be more helpful and we would definitely rebook god in haven restaurant not the greatest menu at that time

mmhuard    8 years ago

Don't be concerned about the ubp, all drinks under $15 is included, water and specialty coffees are not

tombec    8 years ago

Hmmm you have me concerned as we are also booked in Haven for Dec.

cmcdaniel777    8 years ago

What are you dating the ubp does not cover?

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