This was our 2nd time on the Epic. We had previously cruised on the Epic in September 2010 in the Caribbean.
We chose this cruise for the price, itinerary, and cruise line as we like the NCL brand.
A few comments:
Cabin with "open floor plan with bathroom as part of the cabin" - We knew what to expect from the previous cruise. The shower stall, the toilet stall, and sink part of the cabin. The shower stall and toilet stall can be separated by a curtain for some privacy. This is annoying even for a married couple. The privacy is limited unless someone goes on the balcony or leaves the room. (We were in cabin 9240 - exterior with a balcony.)