This was not greatest cruise for us

Item: Norwegian Epic
Rating: 3.5
Author: AnnVanZ

Norwegian Epic Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

AnnVanZ

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 2

Helpful Votes: 17

Overall rating:

3.5 out of 5

Verified Review

7 Night Caribbean: Great Stirrup Cay & Cozumel (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 07, 2024

Ship: Norwegian Epic

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 10205

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 10 months ago

Review summary

Personally, I wouldn't go on this ship again as it was focused on alcohol and we don't drink.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

I've been on previous cruises with Norwegian and had much better food

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Not much! although the fitness center was nice.

Entertainment

3 out of 5

DJs were great but the entertainment was boring. The comedian was ok but I didn't expect the two shows would be the same.

Children's Programs

no kids

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

Ask for Benedict in the Taste Restaurant, He was great! Room service did what they had to, no extras. The floor staff was more interested in keeping the floor clean then offering any assistance, such as helping find a table.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

It was fine.

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Floor 10 was way too tight , something about the curved furniture. Not enough sockets for phone charging etc.

Ship tip

Great party ship for drinkers

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Ports of call

Port Canaveral, Florida

3 out of 5

It was cool that we got to see a rocket launch at Kennedy Space Center

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Great Stirrup Cay (Cruise Line Private Island), Bahamas Did not visit port

Seas were to rough to tender

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Falmouth, Jamaica

5 out of 5

We had fun at the Playtime Zipline Experience!

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George Town, Grand Cayman

3 out of 5

Dirty Port pushy people selling wares

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Cozumel, Mexico

4 out of 5

Went on a catamaran to snorkel but the water was to choppy free Margaritas but I think they forgot the tequila. The beach was nice.

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Disembarkation

5 out of 5

No problems.

8 Comments

Jerrec 10 months ago

Did you mix up Grand Cayman with another stop? It’s one of the cleanest islands, and compared to many other spots, the vendors are not an issue. I’m really confused about the comment that the shop is geared toward people that drink. I don’t know if any large cruise ship that isn’t. They all have multiple bars since a large portion of cruisers enjoy having drinks.

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Gwbigdog 10 months ago

Thanks for sharing

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IzzyW 10 months ago

We have been on the Epic in Europe 3 times and we all enjoyed it. The H2O deck/bar is nice. We even liked the strange cabin set up 😁 (must say the shower/toilet glass was making noise during the night on choppy seas)

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Razor78 10 months ago

The Epic isn't for everyone since is the only class existed but is big enough and is almost a Breakaway class Hope that in her refurbishment they make big changes to this ship

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javawoody 10 months ago

Appreciate your comment

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jallaway 10 months ago

I don't think I've ever seen that review for Grand Cayman

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cruising2004 10 months ago

Sorry to hear of your disappointment.

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Curt34 10 months ago

Thanks for the review. Will cruise on the Epic in a few days. Hopefully it will be enjoyable.

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