NCL Freestyle Cruising

Norwegian Epic Cruise Review to Caribbean - Southern

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Contributor Level: Third Mate

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Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 12

Overall rating:

5 out of 5

7 Night Southern Caribbean (San Juan Roundtrip)

Sail date: February 05, 2023

Ship: Norwegian Epic

Cabin number: 11040

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 4 months ago

Review summary

Because of Freestyle Cruising, NCL is our exclusive cruise line. I am not interested in making new friends at a table of 10. I want to spend time with my wife. In today's toxic political climate, one opinionated person at your dinner table can ruin your entire cruise.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

We love Howl At The Moon. We bring plenty of cash and a long list of requests.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ship tip

Freestyle Cruising is exactly what it means. Check out the ship in advance. Set your own itinerary.

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Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Disembarkation is always sad after a great cruise experience.

12 Comments

Sogmoore 3 months ago

Thanks for sharing

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BnCTcruising 4 months ago

We have had good experiences whenever seated with others but I can definitely see that happening. We were recently on a cruise and there was a guitar performer in a venue and some blowhard was ranting and raving about politics with some others in there seating area. Get a life…. A cruise is a getaway to forget all about that nonsense.

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kristysmom224 4 months ago

I cruise Celebrity. I always choose Anytime Dining. Show up wben you want. They give you a choice of joining a table or one of your own.

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Sopchoppy 4 months ago

Everybody's different that's what makes it fun...chill...relax...accept opinions.

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sawdog 4 months ago

I fully agree with you. Our last cruise I had to hold my tongue while the couple next to use gave their political opnions. Also enjoy all the free at sea offers and reduced rates for second passenger.

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RC2cruises 4 months ago

I agree with your comments 100%! Thanks for your review.

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bubbles60 4 months ago

I agree with you, freestyle dining and free at sea options are 2 of the many reasons we prefer NCL.

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cruising2004 4 months ago

Thank you for your 2023 review.

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Gwbigdog 4 months ago

Thanks for sharing

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AuntPinkie 4 months ago

Appreciate your feedback. Glad you enjoyed your cruise.

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HeavySeas 4 months ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise experience and glad you enjoyed your cruise

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ousoonernurse 4 months ago

Every cruiseline offers the option of dining alone or with a bigger group. Y9u can also choose a dining time or walk in at your own time without a reservation. NCL doesn't have the edge on freestyle dining and I've never seen anyone say that their food is spectacular.

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