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Norwegian Epic Cruise Reviews

4.5 / 5.0
4,355 reviews
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Four Out Of Five - that's unheard of!
"All in all, this was a good cruise with good staff, perfect weather and a good set of stops around Southern Europe, although I really do hope these cost cutting and recouping exercises are not a permanent fixture, particularly on the port taxes and charges on drinks.The (fantastic) veal chop had been replaced with a (less good, but still nice) pork chop, and the rossini now has a 10$ surcharge (which is really $13 after service and port taxes - more on the latter later!..."Read More

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2-5 Cruises

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Many issues on Norwegian Epic

Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Norwegian Epic

Dcooper000
6-10 Cruises • Age 63s

My wife, a friend, and I just completed the 12 day Mediterranean Cruise on the Norwegian Epic which left out of Rome on November 8. My wife and I have been on NCL a couple of times in the past and had a great experience - wish I could say the same for this trip. The Epic can hold over 4500 passengers; but, there are only 2900 on board (just over 1/2 capacity). Below is a list of issues ...
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Sail Date: November 2023

Cabin Type: Balcony


Sad reflection of it’s former glory

Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Norwegian Epic

Seager98
10+ Cruises • Age 64s

We first sailed on the Epic in 2016 and had a great time. The entertainment in particular was brilliant and the staff were great so we looked forward to returning for a 12 night European cruise this year. The deterioration was obvious from the minute we got on to the ship, no welcome from a crew member and glass of fizz. The entertainment, which had been so good before, was the biggest ...
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Sail Date: October 2023

Cabin Type: Family Balcony

Traveled with disabled person


First NCL experience

Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Norwegian Epic

Whistlespitter
10+ Cruises • Age 71s

We’ve cruised about 14 times on Orincess, Celebrity and RCL. I think that the industry has changed a lot since our first cruise together in 2002 so, it’s hard to fairly compare that first one with this one. NCL can be nicknamed “Nickel-and-dimed” Cruise Line. Initial fares are unbelievably low and that should have been a red flag. They hawk their free drink package but sock you for 20% ...
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Sail Date: October 2023


Cutbacks all round on NCL

Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on Norwegian Epic

Vegans rule
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

There was a very long queue embarking the Epic at Marseilles. I would say 1 hour 40 minutes waiting time. We are Platinum members so we got into the Priority queue but it still took 45 minutes (why do they make you fill out the paperwork online beforehand and submit photographs but insist on doing this again at the port). Such a waste of time. We noticed lots of cutbacks onboard. Not as much ...
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Sail Date: October 2023

Cabin Type: Inside


Great Time on a Goofy Ship

Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on Norwegian Epic

jsn55
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

I had an aft-facing balcony on D12 and my nephew was in another cabin close by. First and foremost, we had a fabulous time. The ship is weirdly designed, with inadequate public space. Walkways are too narrow, always felt like you were climbing over people. On pool deck, it was very congested trying to walk along dodging stage, audience, pool, bar, and very tight rows of loungers. I ...
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Sail Date: October 2023


First and Last Time on NCL

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on Norwegian Epic

swainey1
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

I just returned as a solo traveler on the NCL EPIC. Worst cruise ship I have ever cruised on. Eleven days of pure torture. This ship feels like a dark, dank, dirty, seedy two-star Las Vegas Casino, only in Pahrump, NV. The food was horrible, the crew were constantly angry, often agitating passengers. My check in was botched, my app never worked, my name was wrong, all my excursions were cancelled ...
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Sail Date: October 2023


Good Crew, Substandard Ship, Very Poor Management

Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on Norwegian Epic

docberns
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

Just completed 11 day European cruise (Spain, Italy, France) on NCL Epic, with three overnight stays- Barcelona, Rome, Livorno. The itinerary was good and the overnight stays were great. However, NCL is a very substandard cruise line and the Epic is also a substandard ship compared with any other we have been on. We have done a dozen cruises on Holland America, Princess and Royal Carribean. ...
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Sail Date: October 2023

Cabin Type: Mini-Suite with Balcony


COULD NOT PAY ME TO GET BACK ON THIS SHIP

Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on Norwegian Epic

Mali 3941
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s

I booked and paid for this cruise for my Husbands birthday on the 2nd Oct or 33rd Wedding anniversary on the 6th Oct and as a treat for my parents who are both 81 and in very poor health. My Mam has mixed dementia and my Dad stage 4 lung cancer, this was the last holiday they will ever have. We have never sailed NCL and have only ever sailed with RC, we left the cruise ship on Tuesday 4 days ...
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Sail Date: October 2023

Cabin Type: Aft-Facing Balcony

Traveled with disabled person


11 days of go!!

Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on Norwegian Epic

Paris97
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

Deal was excellent for places of interest. 2 nights in some ports were a great way to allow time to explore. Europe- incredible architecture, history, stories, a must for anyone to learn, enjoy, and take in the sights. Two nights in a Palma would have been great, beautiful island, met nice folks, but a day at the beach would have even perfect. Naples- another location where two nights ...
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Sail Date: October 2023


The Haven 2 Bedroom

Review for a Europe - British Isles & Western Cruise on Norwegian Epic

Poppy01
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

The suite was amazing and spacious. Two bedrooms both with bathrooms. It was perfect for our family. My daughter was always excited to see what treat would be in our room each afternoon. Chocolate strawberries were her favourite. The Haven restaurant staff were lovely and friendly. The food was also good although the menu doesn't change. There is also a children's menu of pizza, pasta, ...
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Sail Date: October 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Owner's Suite

Traveled with children


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