First Cruise - not for me

Item: Norwegian Epic
Rating: 3.3
Author: CarlaTro

Norwegian Epic Cruise Review

CarlaTro

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 0

Overall rating:

3.3 out of 5

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

Sail date: November 02, 2024

Ship: Norwegian Epic

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 1 month ago

Review summary

I’ve not been on a cruise but found this experience quite stressful and chaotic, maybe I’ll pick a smaller skip and a different itinerary.

Embarkation

3 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

The food was great, I always found something tasty at the buffet and the restaurants were also great.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

These people are definitely overworked and had pleasant interactions with them.

Ship Quality

1 out of 5

It’s definitely needs a refresh. The stateroom was cramped and the design was awful.

Cabin / Stateroom

2 out of 5

Ports of call

Tortola, British Virgin Islands

4 out of 5

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

4 out of 5

Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

2 out of 5

Late to port so all activities cancelled

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Port Canaveral, Florida

4 out of 5

Disembarkation

4 out of 5

8 Comments

Paully52 1 month ago

I also was a little #@*# about the ship, but it did have alot of little things that helped us! Like the different color lights at the elevator banks, the color of the carpet's for even or odd, and not to forget the fish swimming towards the front of the ship in the carpet! I understand this is the only ship designed & built in Germany for NCL, so that is why the rooms are laidout the way rhere are! (Glass Doors on the Bath Room and Showers) As for the ship it wasn't that bad, food was Good, eat on your time was different, I & the wife like having a set Dinning time & table to visit with fellow cruisers and get information on other cruise's! Over ALL I enjoyed my First NCL Cruise!

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Gwbigdog 1 month ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise

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TheVegasSphere 1 month ago

On the bright side, pretty much any other ship you go on next will be a better experience. Try Royal.

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javawoody 1 month ago

Appreciate your comments

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maryred 1 month ago

Thanks for an honest review. Just remember, most cruise lines order ships in sets of 3-5, so when you feel like trying again also avoid the same class of ship.

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abbydoodle 1 month ago

Yes, agree with other comments. This ship is consistently low-rated for multiple reasons, so your experience is likely to be vastly better on a different ship.

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cpd407 1 month ago

Cruising is awesome when you find the right line and ship size. I'm not a fan of the big giant ships. But we love to travel and this is the cheapest way to do so. Sorry your cruise wasn't up to your expectations. Thanks for sharing.

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cruising2004 1 month ago

Great attitude! Keep trying until you find what is comfortable for you. Hate that your first cruise wasn’t the best, hope the rest will be.

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Other reviews of this sailing

I had a decent time. 7 days a bit long for me. The weather did not cooperate. Was not able to reach one port that was scheduled due to weather. Had fun with lido deck activities . Good fitness instructors. Enjoyed my spa experience.

Horrible, not happy!

Very disappointed with the EPIC in general. Too crowded. Could never get a seat at any of the bars. Venues were too small and could not enjoy the shows. Stateroom was a terrible floor plan.