First cruise other than Navy 53 years ago Western Mediterranean

Norwegian Epic Cruise Review to Europe - Western Mediterranean

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 47

Overall rating:

4.6 out of 5
Norwegian Epic

7 Night Western Mediterranean (Rome Roundtrip)

Sail date: July 03, 2019

Ship: Norwegian Epic

Cabin type: Suite

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

For a solo first time cruiser at 72 years of age I found the trip to be fine. Don't know that I will become a regular cruiser however.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Very good. Arrived at point at beginning of embarkation process had requested wheelchair assistance and was provided

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Ate all meals either Room Service for breakfast or the Haven Restaurant for lunch. Had dinner at two specialty restaurants Cagneys and La Cucina. Missed Le Bistro because I didn't have on long pants. Didn't need the cholesterol anyway.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5
engaged in NO shipboard activities

Entertainment

Held too late in the evening I am in bed by 7:30

Children's Programs

no children

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
For the most part service was excellent. Employees work their butts off and I trust they receive ample compensation from the cruise line. Mostly Philippines country of origin.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5
Guess it was ok. Never really bothered to examine the entire ship. Pool areas were typical of resort hotel beach facilities with everyone hogging beach chairs drinking and kids making lots of noise

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
your select a cabin section is too exhausting. the cabin number was 13295. A Haven penthouse suite located 15 miles from the Haven lounge. So if you want to walk continuiously then book this suite. The plus points of this suite are that is located at the end of the ship. great views and the propellers gently rock you to sleep. I slept great every night. Used the free room service for breakfast every day.

Ship tip

I used the ship for the opportunity to cruise the med. visist places in Europe and have lodging and meals provided. I was a solo travelor. if you want a repaste from the chaos and noise on other decks then I would book a space in the Haven.

Ports of call

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

5 out of 5
Great. Took a few private tours

Livorno (Florence & Pisa), Italy

5 out of 5
Private tour

Cannes, France

1 out of 5
Took the little train. Cannes and Nice are fantasy worlds for the middle class and poor (if they are able to cruise) to see the Disney World experience of the Rich and Famous. You look at the yachts and fancy hotels and think about the people starving to death throughout the world.

Palma De Mallorca, Balearic Islands

5 out of 5
Ship excursion. Included lunch. Great trip

Barcelona, Spain

5 out of 5
Private tour

Naples, Italy

5 out of 5
Private tour to Sorrento and Amalfi coast.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Requested wheelchair assistance and was fine. Very helpful
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3 Comments

sgoody    5 years ago

I’m in 13280 (aft balcony) right near where your suite was. I’d be interested to hear if you heard any noise from above which I believe is the spa.

ColoradoKen    5 years ago

It's not everyone's cup to tea.

gigcruiser    5 years ago

I agree with previous comment, try another line just to make sure. As a single traveller I find cruising good. Have made friends who I keep in touch with and enjoy being pampered.

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