My traveling party of 4 chose this ship based on its port intensive itinerary and we could not have been more happy. The weather for the week and ports of call were amazing. This was our first time cruising with NCL and had no complaints (though we rarely due...I mean you are on cruise with 4000 other people).

First about the Epic itself and then a little about the ports.

The Epic was a very large ship but rarely felt crowded. It was designed more like a floating hotel/resort than a nautical vessel. There were no soaring atrium's or 2 story theaters but the ship was very clean and easy to navigate. Food in main free dining rooms varied between average and at times exceptional. The Garden Buffet and outside pool grill was like any cruise ship. Entertainment was some of the best and most varied we have seen on a cruise and really enjoy Slap Allen in the Jazz and Blue club. Did not try any of the speciality restaurants (never see a need to pay extra with all the food available). One note is they serve both hard serve and soft serve ice cream almost all day which is far cry form RCCL. Read more