We chose Epic because the shows sounded amazing and they were. But you have to get tickets. 4400 passengers made for crowded ship, lots of stair climbing because of poor design of ship and elevators only at front and back of ship. Main complementary dining hall was Very Slow and food only ok. Taste complimentary dining hall was good and somewhat faster. We liked Shanghai that was compllmentary. Went to buffet most of the time, it was always good. Loved the 24 hr. ice cream machine. Cabin was fine, Service was fine. Staff was friendly. Felt trapped not having an open feeling at all. Been on many cruises, this was our worst. The shows were wonderful, enjoyed Epic Beatles and would love to have seen them more than once, but they appeared in a small club most of the time and only about 100 could view them in that club.