Norwegian Epic Review

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Epic wasn't all fun in the sun

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dreamer482
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

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Sail Date: Aug 2010
Cabin: Family Mini-Suite with Balcony

My Husband and I have traveled on NCL 2 times prior to this trip. We enjoyed our other 2 cruises on the Dawn and the pearl after this trip much can be said for the smaller ships. We arrived in the Florida the day before to begin our vacation that we have looked forward to for the last 2 years. Embarkation and Debarkation went well no complaints there. We were disappointed to find out that our Itinerary did change but that is the chance you take when you sail in Hurricane Season safety is the first and foremost that has to be taken into consideration. I have to say the food for the most part was very good. First night on the ship we went to Cagney's the food and the service was great. The Garden Cafe was a challenge between Kids trying to run you over and some rude adults trying to push you out of the line and trying to find a seat the food was good. Don't know how they ran out of Ice tea and Lemonade. O'Sheehan's bar and restaurant was OK if you sat on the Bar side service on the other side was bad. The one night after a show we were hungry went to O'Sheehans and they couldn't serve us food due to a fire in the Kitchen so because of the hour that was the only place open.

As for Entertainment well I can honestly say I will never be a Blue Man Group fan didn't get the concept of them. I understand the music but the whole food thing and toilet paper not my thing. Legends was OK been to the show many times where I live. I did enjoy Tina and Madonna. Cirque show we booked in advance for premium seating and the seat that we got behind a pole and not having much room to move around and when we asked what could be done about this we were told to just sit down and enjoy the show you should be able to see the show when the entertainers come off the stage food was OK. The Show was OK they didn't have much room to perform. We both really enjoyed Howl at the Moon went 3 times The Bartender Lilly and the waitress Ranaldi she was great. The 3 in the show made it a great time Eddie, Scott, Mark really work well together. Murder Mystery Lunch was fun food was OK. The Magician/comedian Jeff was very good really enjoyed that show

The cabin we had was fine it was a little small and I didn't think I was going to like the way the shower and toilet were located but compared to the bathroom on the last 2 ships at least on this ship you had room with the shower and toilet being separated/ The loud flushing sound was annoying. The lighting wasn't the best. Always enjoy having a balcony to relax on. dresser area with drawers with baskets in them were a little different. We never had a problem with the sink I guess we must be the only one on the ship that didn't have a problem with the sink.

Cabin Review

Family Mini-Suite with Balcony

Cabin M4

loud flushing noise annoying. Not much room to pass by bed and dresser. Lighting could be better. Balcony was great. Bed wasn't comfortable. Was quiet in room didn't hear outside noise. Like the separation of the toilet and shower

Need to have announcements heard inside the cabin.

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