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Item: Norwegian Epic
Rating: 3
Author: pbateman8

Norwegian Epic Cruise Review to Europe - Western Mediterranean

pbateman8

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 26

Overall rating:

3 out of 5

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7 Night Western Mediterranean (Barcelona Roundtrip)

Sail date: September 11, 2022

Ship: Norwegian Epic

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 9211

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

I found it very disappointing to enjoy this cruise experience from ones I took on NCL in the past. Overall Pricing, Food, Room and ship design were a huge problem for us. Specialty Dining restaurants food pricing was super high, wine drinks at $18-24 for a single glass was a rip off. Balcony cabin was smaller than a shoe box. Deck furniture was trash. The ship needs a complete do over. Location of elevators were another inconvenience. It appears the cruise ship was only designed to increase their profits and not for the comfort of its passengers.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Processed timely

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

1 out of 5

Food in all venues was mediocre at best. Liquor prices were way too high. Up charge for specialty dining restaurants were excessive.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Pools were jammed with cruisers and limited sun loungers prevented us from finding a spot to sun.

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Burn the Floor was excellent. Ben Woodard was funny first time around then got boring. Violinist was very good but his dancer was not. Beatles revue was very good.

Children's Programs

Because we do not have any with us on the cruise.

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

All onboard service personnel were great.

Ship Quality

2 out of 5

I have never seen such a small balcony cabin. The design features prevented any kind of enjoyment as the built in sofa bed limited easy movement within the cabin. The areas were clean but soiled carpets were a turn off.

Cabin / Stateroom

2 out of 5

Refer to my comments above.