Decent Mediterranean Cruise

Norwegian Epic Cruise Review to Europe - Western Mediterranean

katiemariesink

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 23

Overall rating:

4.1 out of 5

Verified Review

7 Night Western Mediterranean (Rome Roundtrip)

Sail date: September 06, 2022

Ship: Norwegian Epic

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 11078

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

The cruise was overall a good experience; however, it's 100% not enough time to visit each city. I'm sure there's another cruise that has a couple days at each port and that would have been preferred. The restaurants were pretty good overall, with the exception of the pool deck buffet. That food was not great and really little healthy options. The staff is very nice and helpful. My largest complaint is the on-board doctor. I hurt myself during an excursion and needed medical attention. The doctor had HORRIBLE bedside manner, they did not accept my insurance and they billed me almost $400 for cleaning my wound with iodine and putting a bandage on it. Totally ridiculous, so I did not return for the dressing change.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Easy to do. Baggage takes a bit to get to the room, but not a big deal.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

The buffet/cafe had junk food and little to no healthy options. The restaurants had decent food overall and a pretty good wine list. The desserts were all VERY good.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

The pool was terrible. Very small and the water was warm. We had to keep cool by using the pool shower every 20 minutes. Also, you need to update the flooring on the pool deck to something more textured. I (and other people I noticed) slipped several times on the wet deck and could have gotten really hurt. One boy literally face planted.

Entertainment

I didn't go to the on-board events

Children's Programs

We weren't traveling with children

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Everyone was very pleasant and helpful.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Everything was clean- my biggest complaint is the 15th deck with the pool. Your expectation on a cruise ship is the pool scene is great and this definitely wasn't. It felt old and outdated.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

We booked this room to have another bed to sleep on, but it was just a very uncomfortable couch. Room size is a little small, but I understand it's a cruise ship. K took very good care of us during our stay. He catered to all our needs.