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Norwegian Epic Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

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Overall rating:

5 out of 5
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Norwegian Epic

7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 10, 2016

Ship: Norwegian Epic

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 10110

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

Once you get past the unconventional cabin layout the rest of the ship is set up to accommodate anything your heart desires to do on your vacation. We enjoy fine dining and the specialty restaurants did not disappoint. Although a large ship we never waited in any long lines ( except debarkation, not on the ship but customs who had only 4 agents) and the reservation system for entertainment and restaurants worked well. Non-stop activities appropriate for all ages both at pool and atrium. First two days, a lot of rain, wind and rough seas but ship seemed pretty stable and there was so much to do inside that it didn't really matter.  The two broadway productions were the best I've seen at sea. Comedy club, Cirque dinner show, The Beatles look alike band, painting classes, bowling, pool tables, large casino, dance classes, trivia, art auctions and on board shopping kept us busy. I definitely would sail on this ship again. My sister really enjoyed the free hand dipped ice cream choices, pizza delivery and the steaks at Cagney's Steakhouse. I liked that no one pushed taking photo'a or cocktails on you. It was a really laid back atmosphere.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Children's Programs

Did not use this service but we did have a lot of families on board.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
The weird cabin layout worked for us but Ican see where it might not if you were more modest. Also, I would prefer an exterior walking deck that circumvents the entire ship.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Not sure about the shower, sink Being in the cabin itself or the frosted glass on the toilet cubicle but we dealt with it . Glad NCL went back to more conventional layout on newer ships. Ample storage though and decor was lovely.

Ship tip

Make your dining and entertainment reservations before you sail so you get your first choice. If you want to do some specialty restaurants and also schedule production shows I'd do alternating nights as it takes 2 hours min. to eat. Premium seats at Cirque in upper balcony for best view.

Ports of call

Port Canaveral, Florida

5 out of 5

Tortola, British Virgin Islands

3 out of 5
Not much to do here unless you take shore excursions.

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

5 out of 5

Great Stirrup Cay (Cruise Line Private Island), Bahamas

5 out of 5
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