First time after pandemic!

Norwegian Epic Cruise Review to Europe - Western Mediterranean

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 35

Overall rating:

4.5 out of 5
Norwegian Epic

7 Night Western Mediterranean (Barcelona Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 17, 2021

Ship: Norwegian Epic

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 12148

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 3 years ago

Review summary

Finally back on a cruise ship. Little stress for the covid test before boarding but everything went well. Staff are great. NCL is one of the shipping companies where there is most to do in the evening. Premium drinks package is more than sufficient. We have enjoyed countless cocktails. Food is good, but for real culinary delights you have to go to other shipping companies. We had a great holiday and the time flew by. Thanks Norwegian

Embarkation

4 out of 5
Everything went smoothly, including the covid test. At 11 h15 we were allowed to board the ship

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5
Le Bistro 5* La cucina 4* O' Sheehans good Buffet was ok breakfast and lunch were always the same, but definitely not bad.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5
Waterslides, pool and fitnesscenter are outstanding

Entertainment

5 out of 5
Burn the Floor 5* The Epic Beatles 5* Tribute to Queen 5* Hawl @ the moon 4* Priscilla good but not my kind of thing

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
the staff are happy to be back to work. They do everything to make you feel good. I read sometimes negative reviews about the staff here, but that's bullshit. Start with yourself, they treat you the way you treat them. If you are friendly and polite, you will get that back in multiples

Ship Quality

4 out of 5
Ship is a little older but still clean and safe

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5
Cleanliness 5* bit strange layout, could also be a bit bigger. Storage space illogical

Ship tip

Just do it and take the PBP.

Ports of call

Barcelona, Spain

5 out of 5
Barcelona always nice.

Palma De Mallorca, Balearic Islands

5 out of 5
Nice port, lot of sun

Cagliari, Sardinia Did not visit port

Due to the restrictions of the Italian government and because we had already visited the ports before, we decided to stay on board

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy Did not visit port

Due to the restrictions of the Italian government and because we had already visited the ports before, we decided to stay on board

Naples, Italy Did not visit port

Due to the restrictions of the Italian government and because we had already visited the ports before, we decided to stay on board

Livorno (Florence & Pisa), Italy Did not visit port

Due to the restrictions of the Italian government and because we had already visited the ports before, we decided to stay on board

Disembarkation

4 out of 5
Not as familiar as it used to be thanks to covid but everything went smoothly. Just a pity that you can't disembark later than 9.30 am

Traveler Photos

Ab room with a view Docked in Barcelona Aqua park by night Breakfast Breakfast Amazing steak, Scallops Great 5* StarBucks Amazing fitness center
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7 Comments

izrgreen    3 years ago

Thank you for your detailed review

jameeh    3 years ago

Absolutely love your comment about the staff: "start with yourself, they treat you the way you treat them". I believe this to be true 99% of the time but there can be a rogue crew member or two. Glad you had a great cruise.

Curt34    3 years ago

Looks like you enjoyed your cruise. Thanks for the review.

AuntPinkie    3 years ago

Appreciate your feedback. Sounds like you had a wonderful adventure. Glad you enjoyed your cruise.

javawoody    3 years ago

Thanks for the review

picalo    3 years ago

what!? you deducted a star from howl at the moon?.... but you are right the regular drink package on NCL is more than sufficient... thanks for the review

cruising2004    3 years ago

Thank you for sharing your experience

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