Norwegian Epic Review

EPIC---Awsome

Review for the Western Mediterranean Cruise on Norwegian Epic
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2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

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Sail Date: Sep 2011
Cabin: Mid-Ship Inside

I begin by saying that we were supposed to go in the NCL Jade last year, with almost the same itinerary, but due to a family emergency we had to cancel. We booked the EPIC for this year, and I was just a little disappointed because they left out MONACO from last year's itinerary. I was so excited to see the French Riviera, but things happen for a reason. I looked different options for this year's since Carnival had the Magic, boat that for the first time was cruising the Mediterranean, an actually pretty new boat. I also checked the Liberty of the Seas, from RCI, and they both had the same ports of call than the Epic, but of course some other ones, since the Magic was a nine days cruise, and the Liberty of the Seas, was touching the French Riviera. I wasn't sure about the EPIC because believe it or not, I didn't like the way it looks. I thought it looked like a building set on a floating device. Anyway, I finally made my decision and went for the NCL Epic, why? because they left out Monaco, Lol. Really, in the end I liked the idea of having two days at sea; found it relaxing, mainly for my husband. Of course, price wise a lot lot better the NCL one and the idea of the Free Style was going to work a lot better for us. So I booked the EPIC with a company called Crown Cruise Vacations. This was the same company I used last year, and since it had the insurance included they paid us the totality of the cruise last year and that to me was fantastic, so, why change company this year. The insurance was not included this time, but they offered $100.00 dollars on board credit and a bottle of wine. I wasn't sure on how this was going to work while in the EPIC, so I tried to make sure beforehand that NCL was really going to respect the gift from Crown Cruise Vacations so I called in advance and NCL said yes, so I trusted them. Needless to say that when we came in to our stateroom a bottle of wine and a certificate for the $100.00 on board credit were there waiting for us. AWSOME!!!

I also have the NCL Master Card, and had points to redeem, which I did prior to the cruise; well, those certificates were there too, waiting for us in our stateroom.

So, I can say THEY DELIVER WHAT THEY OFFER.

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Mid-Ship Inside

Cabin IB

Our stateroom was an inside mid ship one. It had a queen bed, incredibly comfortable. I actually forgot to check the brand on the pillows, Lol... so good to sleep in that bed and with those pillows!!! Enough space for two people, my husband is 6'0 tall and probably 200 lbs., and I am 5'7" and 128 lbs, and we had no problems to move inside the room both of us. I loved the way designers used the spaces. We had a closet big enough without taking too much space of the stateroom; and we had space to put everything in that closet. The way they design the counter space where the sink, the fridge, the ice bucket, medicine cabinet, and TV are, is simply awesome. The shower space excellent; the only thing is that it splashes some water out while taking a shower, but nothing that cannot be solved with mopping it afterwards with the floor towel. The water close, enclosed, Lol. With its sliding door to give privacy, and enough space inside; of course I brought with us a small can of disinfectant/deodorizer spray to help, and...it did the job. There were two small night stands, more than enough lights, and for me, the perfect location since I didn't feel the ship moving while in the room. The decoration although sober, is really nice and elegant.

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