Norwegian Epic Review

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Review for Canary Islands Cruise on Norwegian Epic
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Boater25
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

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Sail Date: Jan 2016

We struggled at first with the size of the ship but after a couple of days we had acclimatized to it. When everyone was on the top deck it was crowded. However, the food was excellent, we dined in the Chinese restaurant, O'Sheen's bar and the garden buffet. Tea and coffee available all day up on the top deck. The prawns/shrimps were plentiful and fantastic. For my partner it was the Prime Rib. We have previously cruised twice on the NCL Jade but now the drinks package (excellent) is available we came back to NCL. There was no discrimination between those on the drinks package and those who were paying. We had an adapted cabin so my partner could bring his scooter on board and everything was excellent with the cabin and the staff who were very helpful. There is reserved seating are in the buffet restaurant for those with mobility issues. Overall the staff were excellent, polite, friendly and helpful. The ship is also very clean. There is something for everyone, we didn't go to the shows because we like to go in without booking but that was our choice, later in the cruise there was fewer crowds going in to the shows. For smokers there is an open area on the top deck, a closed room on deck 7 and access to deck seven (unless sea is rough) from several doors. Passengers came from all over the world which we enjoy as we like to meet and chat to other nationalities. You don't have to pay the tips if you feel that you do not want to. We always tip the cabin steward and bar staff whether we have paid the surcharge or not. Overall a very good trip and would recommend, but keep an open mind as we do.

Cabin Review

Cabin inside adapted cabin

Spacious with very comfortable beds and plenty of storage. The large wet room was excellent and the shower outstanding. There was plenty of room for our scooter. Spotlessly clean, our cabin steward was fantastic.

Port Reviews

Barcelona

Very easy to board at Barcelona. Special boarding desk for those with mobility problems.

Tenerife

There was a port bus but we walked off which is a longish walk and I couldn't find the bus to return to the ship. My fault.

Madeira (Funchal)

Not a long walk off the port but a fair walk into the town. Lots of taxis offering trips but we use the open top bus trip.

Malaga

Easy to walk into Malaga.

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