As I said, we particularly like cruises with time at sea. Also, I have always wanted to go to Spain, so this was a perfect combination for us. Additionally, The Haven (for us) is worth the additional cost. It's like being on a small ship if you choose to stay in that area, but if you want to enjoy the entertainment that's available on a large ship, you can do that.
The Haven
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I wasn’t sure what to expect from this ship after reading so many reviews, but during my time onboard I fell in love with this ship and wouldn’t hesitate to go on the Epic again.
We boarded in Barcelona, and were met with long lines checking in at the terminal. While I found this a bit of a speed bump to the start of our cruise I didn’t let it bother me. Everyone was doing their best to get ...
I have taken 3 cruises on NCL before; 2 on Dawn and one on Getaway. The entertainment on these ships make the cruises a great vacation and entertainment value. On this one - the Epic - there were capacity crowds for a number of shows - the Epic Beatles, for example. Those lads channeled the "lads from Liverpool" faithfuly and the crowd loved`em ! The violinist, Greta, from Iceland, was also ...
This was our second time on Epic sailing transatlantic and Mediterranean Sea. Both times we had the best experience. All staff from officers to waiters to house keeping are excellent. Ship is very beautiful. We loved the ship so much that we are going back in February 2019 again.
Entertainment is excellent. Staff is friendly and welcoming always. Variety of drinks is excellent. Public ...
We chose this cruise because it was an offer too good to miss. We had always considered doing a transatlantic cruise because we enjoy sea days and we knew the ship as we have been on the Epic twice before.
Overall the cruise was a success, the activities programme on the sea days was second to none. The Cruise Director, Andre, and his staff pulled out all the stops and we were entertained from ...
This was our first Transatlantic and did not disappoint. We found the crew to be excellent throughout the Ship. Everyone appeared to want to make sure you were having a good time. Our room steward made sure our cabin was perfect at all times. The Cruise Director Andre was great fun! The specialty restaurants were very good. The service in Cagney's was slow both nights we were there but the food ...
We booked both the spring cruise from Port Canaveral to Barcelona earlier this spring and then did the opposite Barcelona to Port Canaveral 11/4. This review is the later Barcelona to Port Canaveral. First I will say both very good. Many venues for entertainment. Food good, service good. Room well looked after. Could have done another 2 weeks.
I love the thermal suite on this ship. Very ...
We liked it so much last year, so we booked it again while onboard! This ship is a bit different than the other NCL ships, but we find it very enjoyable during a TA cruise. While checking rates and categories during the year, an H9 (Haven Spa Suite) opened up. We just said it was our time to experience a Haven setting. We were not disappointed! From being whisked through embarkation (as well ...
This is was our 8th NCL cruise and probably the best. I don't usually do the review thing but after reading some of the ridiculous comments made on Cruise critic about this trip I felt the need to comment. Really not sure what some people are looking for in a vacation but everyone we met and spoke to had the same opinion, the price, the service, the food and the entertainment are first class. Some ...
This was our 2nd transatlantic crossing to celebrate our wedding anniversary. The route was a little more southerly, changed slightly northerly than original plan due to hurricanes in the Caribbean. Still, the weather during all but one day of the 13-night cruise was pleasant and the seas smooth.
We explored Barcelona several days prior to the cruise and plan to return to see even more of this ...