We did a back-to-back Western and Eastern Caribbean cruise, 14 days, on the NCL Epic. Our cabin was deck 9 Aft Balcony. We have been cruising for 15 years, and are looking for a quiet, relaxing getaway, with good sit-down food and casino offerings. We have little interest in rock climbing, water slides, entertainment, or ports of call (been there, done that). In general we like the NCL free-style experience, having sailed on the Majesty, Pearl, Spirit and Sun. After 2 years of seeing the Epic billed as the "Future of Cruising", we came aboard expecting an outstanding experience.

The above hopefully puts this review in context - cruise lines can not be all things to all people. I am sure many passengers will love the Epic. But not us.

When we opened the door to our cabin for the first time, we were stunned. The room was so narrow the beds almost reached from wall to wall. The shower and toilet were in separate tubes enclosed by sliding glass doors, but otherwise not separated from the room. Entry into these tubes was narrow, requiring a spinning maneuver. You could sit on the bed to use the sink - any splashing at the sink got water on the bed and floor carpet. It was the worst room design we have ever encountered. Read more