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Item: Norwegian Epic
Rating: 4.2
Author: MIGUELJOSE1115

Norwegian Epic Cruise Review to Europe - Western Mediterranean

MIGUELJOSE1115

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Reviews: 2

Helpful Votes: 74

Overall rating:

4.2 out of 5

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7 Night Western Mediterranean (Barcelona Roundtrip)

Sail date: September 02, 2018

Ship: Norwegian Epic

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 9258

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

My opinion basically is that this sailing was more inclined and catered to people of an older age group. I am 38 and it was not a Big Bang for me.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Food was excellent however I feel staff at restaurants should be more welcoming and upbeat.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

I feel the ships entertainment director did very poor with regards to assuring passengers a memorable vacation by planning exciting and lively entertainment with competition and prizes so guests can interact more and interact more.

Entertainment

2 out of 5

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

Staff was okay. However, I feel staff should pay more attention in being more upbeat, happy and welcoming especially at the bars and pool area.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Upon arrival the ship was in a very poor state. Halls were messy and bad odor all over the place.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Cabin was super, however not a signaificant difference to a regular balcony cabin.

Ports of call

Barcelona, Spain

5 out of 5

Naples, Italy

5 out of 5

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

5 out of 5

Livorno (Florence & Pisa), Italy

5 out of 5

Cannes, France

5 out of 5

Palma De Mallorca, Balearic Islands

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

9 Comments

giraffedrd 6 years ago

Just got off the ship and my only complaint regarding cleanliness was that the windows on the ship looked like they hadn’t been cleaned in weeks and weren’t cleaned during the cruise. Sitting in the restaurants and spa saunas while looking out grimy windows was a bit depressing. Splendor of the Seas docked behind us this morning and in a half hour there were men attached to ropes on top of that ship cleaning the windows in the dark.

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doddser 6 years ago

Did epic med and breakaway Bahamas. The med cruise as mentioned above whilst I enjoyed it was quieter. I’m Irish and I do find Europeans can be more reserved and less likely to mix. It’s not a generalisation. I’ve been on about 7 med cruises and would prefer smaller ships. Breakaway was much more of a party atmosphere plus Americans are generally friendlier

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ramona010817 6 years ago

I love the Epic too! Have another planned Feb 2019!

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IkeDeb 6 years ago

We old people appreciate that😁😋😎

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elvis18 6 years ago

Sailed on the Epic twice n found people of all ages n all seemed to be having fun 😊

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Charlou 6 years ago

If you did the Mediterranean cruise, well yes, there is more older people. That type of cruise is more expensive. So, more older people on the ship.

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Charlou 6 years ago

Sailed on the Epic in 2017 and going again next year. I’m in early 40’s and I love the ship. Always something to do. Food and entertainment are good. Service is perfect. Love the deck parties they have going on on almost every night.

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jojo625 6 years ago

I sailed on the Epic years ago and did not have a good experience. Didn't realize we were sailing during Spring Break. Ship was dirty, garbage all over on tables, floors, hallways. The staff could not keep up with passengers needs in reference to requests for drinks, food, cleaning tables, etc. We are patient, usually go with the flow, but didn't appreciate how dirty it was everywhere and the extra long waiting times for everything. Weren't sure if the problem was that they were understaffed or from the spring breakers. 😞

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DerekMire 6 years ago

Oh well not for everybody

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