Great itinerary, meh cruise

Item: Norwegian Epic
Rating: 3.1
Author: bekahchica

Norwegian Epic Cruise Review

bekahchica

Contributor Level: Second Mate

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 8

Helpful Votes: 56

Overall rating:

3.1 out of 5

7 Night Southern Caribbean (San Juan Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 29, 2023

Ship: Norwegian Epic

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 11266

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

We were concerned about the Epic having heard of its quirky design. The cabin was actually fine and the least of our worries. The endless lines and crowds especially at bars and the huge cuts in entertainment turned out to be our biggest bummer. I'm glad this was a port intensive cruise as the ship experience itself lacked any "wow" factor.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Onboard Activities

2 out of 5

Entertainment

1 out of 5

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Spacious. Odd design didn't bother us

Ports of call

San Juan, Puerto Rico

3 out of 5

Willemstad, Curacao

3 out of 5

Castries, St. Lucia

3 out of 5

Basseterre, St. Kitts

3 out of 5

Sales pressure is especially aggressive in this port

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Kralendijk, Bonaire

3 out of 5

Oranjestad, Aruba

3 out of 5

Disembarkation

4 out of 5

6 Comments

Gwbigdog 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise

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YeniG 1 year ago

I'm glad you were at least able to enjoy the ports. Unfortunately, these cuts NCL is making may cost them future customers. The fact that they cut entertainment and returned to the in person muster drill is enough to keep me away.

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javawoody 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

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Schlinger 1 year ago

The food wasn't very good, either. The wine selection limited, the champagne sour, the cocktails made with weakly carbonated fountain mixers, etc.

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CruzeFan 1 year ago

Great itinerary. I primarily cruise for the ports and not the ship.

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AuntPinkie 1 year ago

Glad you enjoyed your ports of call.

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Other reviews of this sailing

Great itinerary and excursions. Crowded ship.

Not a good choice

Southern Caribbean