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Item: Norwegian Epic
Rating: 4.2
Author: rich01mac

Norwegian Epic Cruise Review to Caribbean - Southern

rich01mac

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 3

Helpful Votes: 54

Overall rating:

4.2 out of 5

Verified Review

7 Night Southern Caribbean (San Juan Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 19, 2023

Ship: Norwegian Epic

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 11074

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

Very good ports of call. Of all of them, I'd say St. Lucia was most disappointing but perhaps it was our choice of a boring excursion that is coloring our view. Oranjestad (Aruba) and Willemstad (Curacao) are easily explored on foot right from the pier. Beautiful cities with much to see and do. St. Kitts was also splendid. somehow we missed one of our stops ... not sure why

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Seamless process, got on board very quickly

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

main dining rooms and buffet were very good. Specialty dining service was VERY slow. And don't sit near the stage in the main dining room unless you want to suffer some hearing loss. 80 dB+ and management did nothing to tone it down despite our request.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

pools were meh. overcrowded and not very inviting.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Howl at the Moon/Dualing Pianos is fantastic. Burn the Floor awesome

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Pretty much typical service from almost everyone on board, that is to say incredibly attentive

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Not my favorite ship, but while older the vessel is well maintained and clean