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Norwegian Epic Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western
7 Night Western Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)
Sail date: December 02, 2017
Ship: Norwegian Epic
Cabin type: Inside
Cabin number: 12524
Traveled as: Singles/Friends
Reviewed: 6 years ago
Review summary
This is my first time on NCL and I was impressed with the staff and overall service. I have heard some negative comments about some peoples interactions with Casino Staff and Customer service, but Not me.. Two notable interactions were the Cruise Critic meet & Greet. They had 7 staff members there, Snacks all held in a private area. Well done NCL! Our group did a Casino Slot Pull but the Casino staff wasn't much help. The other Area That was great was the Future cruise Desk. They give you back immediately $250 OBC if you buy 2@$250 deposits and you DON'T have to book a specific cruise immediately!Embarkation
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
Cagney's Steakhouse
Again this is a great steakhouse and the meat was so tender you could cut it with a fork!, Truffle fries OH MY! Being on the Specialty dining Package you could order as many side dishes as you wish ( only 1 entree) Great service. Get there early and get a seat near the Aft windows for a great sunset!
La Cucina Italian Restaurant
I guess I'm spoiled having live in an Italian-American neighborhood at one time in my life. The fried calamari was great but the calamari in the seafood pasta was chewy. The red sauce was too spicy as well.
Waves Bar
This was the place to be both at Sail away and on sea days as most of the party people were there and they don't allow children under 18 there. The hot tubs needed to have their temperature regulated better, but most people were just sunning and drinking! A few smokers but not too bad.
Teppanyaki
If you've never gone to a Hibachi style restaurant. Teppanyaki is a must. even though I was single i sat at a table for 8 and was thoroughly entertained by the chef. More than enough food and if you ordered the seafood and there was some meat left over he gave that away too.
Onboard Activities
Entertainment
Children's Programs
Service and Staff
Ship Quality
Cabin / Stateroom
Ship tip
Reserve your dining preferences as soon as they come available online. Some dining venues you could just walk up and be on a waitlist but I don't recommend it. I did just walk up to the Comedy Club on Standby and got right in. Same way with The broadway show.
Ports of call
George Town, Grand Cayman Did not visit port
Great Stirrup Cay (Cruise Line Private Island), Bahamas Did not visit port