Epic - February 16-23, 2013

Every year I travel with a family of six for their reunion cruise and since we like the Haven on NCL, this year we returned to the Epic, which we sailed on during her first winter season in Florida two years ago.

Embarkation was smooth. As Suite guests, we were checked in at VIP check-in and then escorted onto the ship since it was ready for boarding by the time we completed the process at about 11:30. We were slowed for a few minutes while they made some repairs to their computer system, but were able to bypass the holding area which we have previously visited on other embarkations. The two oldest members of our party were taken up to the ship in wheelchairs, a quick and easy way for them to board. Read more