Norwegian Epic Review

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Never a Dull Moment on the Epic!

Review for the Eastern Caribbean Cruise on Norwegian Epic
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kydustbunny
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

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Sail Date: Dec 2012
Cabin: Mid-Ship Inside

Hubby & I sailed the EPIC 12/1 - 12/8 out of Miami to the Eastern Caribbean and had a GRAND TIME! To give some background: We are both late 40's, this is my 6th cruise and his 3rd. We love NCL's "Freestyle" cruising, but would consider other cruise lines offering the right itinerary and price. I LOVE to research our trips, both on sea and on shore. We have had fun on packaged tours in the thick of the touristy areas,as well as on some of the off-the-beaten-path options. We tend to be budget minded yet are not opposed to an occasional splurge. In a phrase, we are generally "easy to please" and take ownership of our own Adventures. So long as we are treated courteously and feel our environment is safe, we tend to be happy. In reading user/member reviews, we take into account the fact that some people seem to look for the dark clouds even on a sunny day.

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We have cruised 2 years in a row now in what the industry calls the "dead period" between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Despite low fares offered on the EPIC the week we sailed, she was 1,000 passengers from being full (this info according to the Captain during our Cruise Critic formal Meet & Greet). NO DOUBT our experience was more pleasurable with 20% fewer passengers sailing. We experienced ONE 30-minute wait for dinner @ the Manhattan Dining Room on our last evening. To compensate, we were given a buzzer and a coupon for 2 complimentary glasses of champagne to redeem while we waited. There was also a 20-30 minute wait for each of the water slides on the day hubby & I chose to participate. Otherwise, there were VERY FEW lines anywhere at any time EVEN while getting on/off at ports. KUDOS to NCL for managing HUGE #'s of passengers!!

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Mid-Ship Inside

Cabin IB

I did not like the separate shower/toilet due to NO privacy while using toilet. Husband liked the separation. Despite its location next to the steps/elevators, our room was ALWAYS QUIET. Bed was VERY comfortable! LOTS of storage space. Inside cabins have their benefits --- I slept 10 hours straight for the first time in YEARS due to, in part, the dark environment. BEFORE the cruise, I was disappointed in our cabin location. NOW that I've stayed in that cabin and realized how QUIET it was (that was my main concern), I would HAND PICK it due to its proximity to the stairs. GREAT LOCATION!

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