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Item: Norwegian Epic
Rating: 4.4
Author: ukc

Norwegian Epic Cruise Review to Europe - Western Mediterranean

ukc

Contributor Level: Second Mate

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Reviews: 3

Helpful Votes: 140

Overall rating:

4.4 out of 5

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7 Night Western Mediterranean (Barcelona Roundtrip)

Sail date: September 30, 2018

Ship: Norwegian Epic

Cabin type: Balcony

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

Just be prepared to walk a lot including on the ship as it is huge. This ship is very stable and didn’t hear of anyone getting seasick. Our cabin was great and service everywhere was excellent. We loved the thermal spa and would use that service again on another Norwegian Cruise. One set of elevators doesn’t have a 5th floor access button??🤨

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

We had access to the thermal Spa and I used it every day. The whirlpool really restored my aching body from all the walking we did on this cruise.

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Children's Programs

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ship tip

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Ports of call

Barcelona, Spain

5 out of 5

We arrived two days before our cruise and had a chance to take the train to Monserrat. Wonderful art at the museum and the scenery is breathtaking. The Familia cathedral was breathtaking. Barcelona is a wonderful city.

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Naples, Italy

4 out of 5

Took the tour offered by the ship to Sorrento. It was fine and the pizza was good. Italy is just packed with tourists. That was the only problem in all the three Italian cities we visited.

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Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

3 out of 5

Watch out for the beggars known as gypsies in Rome. The hop on bus does not take you close to the Vatican Museaum. Look for other means of transportation or be prepared for a very long walk back and forth. Everything is crowdered and there are long lines.

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Livorno (Florence & Pisa), Italy

4 out of 5

We had a private tour which was great. However, still wall to wall people. Our tour guide in Florence called it a “phenomena” the huge increase in tourists to Italy in the past 3 to 4 years. People from all over the world have a freer opportunity to travel than at any time in the past. And Italy with its history seems to be a huge draw.

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Cannes, France

5 out of 5

There is a nice beach right near where the tender boats dock. Great to see how clean and clear the water is on this beach.

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Palma De Mallorca, Balearic Islands

3 out of 5

Maybe should have taken the shuttle bus to town. There is a huge shopping center with nice prices for clothes that we walked to from the ship if that would interest you.

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Disembarkation

5 out of 5

2 Comments

Lynn90113 6 years ago

Do you know if you are able to buy access to the Thermal Spa on a daily basis or do they only allow you to buy one pass that is good for the whole cruise length?

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kastarkey 6 years ago

That’s because the 5th floor doesn’t go completely through the ship. There is a restaurant in the middle of that level. Most ships have this. Not being able to exit on each level usually because of a restaurant or casino.

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