Fantastic itinerary, underwhelming service

Item: Norwegian Epic
Rating: 3.8
Author: Treyhi

Norwegian Epic Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

Treyhi

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 32

Overall rating:

3.8 out of 5

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7 Night Eastern Caribbean Reposition (New York To San Juan)

Sail date: December 16, 2022

Ship: Norwegian Epic

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 8042

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

A great itinerary and food overcame the poor service

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Quick and easy

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Food was phenomenal

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Crowded and cramped spaces. Terrible ship design and the main water slide was closed.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Fantastic shows and music

Service and Staff

2 out of 5

Room steward was great but service fell extremely short in dining rooms and bar service. Towel service was the worst I’ve seen. Long lines and they ran out of towels a lot

Ship Quality

2 out of 5

Ships layout was horrible. Venues were often too small or poorly designed resulting in massive crowds. Not easy to navigate around the ship. Signage was terrible for bathrooms. Bathrooms were very spread out. No reason they shouldn’t be available right outside Taste dining room or O’Sheehans for example.

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Room was clean but carpet and couch were an ugly mustard color. Bed being circular was terrible, my ankles hung off the bed.