Cabin Review

One of our reasons for choosing the Epic was the availability of ‘solo’ cabins. This is a great facility, and of course we’d read a lot (and seen a lot of pictures) before we got there. So there was little to surprise us – and everything lived up to expectations.

We had two cabins next door to each other. Although the solo cabins is (obviously) for single occupancy it has a full king size bed – this allowed for very little space between the bed and the wardrobes, and insufficient room to take the stool out from under the dressing table. There was ample hanging and cupboard space, wash basin, shower cubicle and separate WC. Everything you’d need as a solo room occupant.

In the solo cabin, just to give a little extra room, maybe a queen size bed (with one mattress), would be better than two singles taking up the limited space?

The bed was very comfortable. Two pillows provided (I’m sure more would be provided on request if required)

The shower had really good water pressure. There was hand wash, body lotion, shower gel conditioning shampoo and good size bar of soap – everything seemed catered for.

The solo cabins are inside rooms. This was fine, good air conditioning – and good night’s sleep in a black out! Turned TV on in mornings (channel 22) to see ‘view from the bridge’ – nice to see where we are, see us arriving at a port, and get a good idea of the weather.

Many reviews have mentioned the mood lighting in the cabins. After a week…I’m still not sure how it all works – maybe it’s a matter of taste.

You need to use your key card to access the corridors which have the solo cabins. This may give some peace of mind to anyone a little nervous about travelling alone.

Within the solo ‘complex’ there is a lounge which provides tea/coffee/water, continental breakfast, evening drinks – and is a meeting place (6pm each evening) for solo travellers to gather, where, if they choose, they can arrange to have dinner, attend shows together etc.

Our cabin steward was Mark – excellent service. On the first day, he saw me in the corridor and greeted me by name before we’d even met or he’d seen me in my cabin – how did he know me??? I asked for extra coat hangers and they were immediately delivered. The cabin was kept spotlessly clean and the regular animal/towel displays bring a smile to the face.

Really admire the facility of solo cabins. More lines should be following Norwegian’s lead in providing such accommodation. Minor changes to use of the space (more relevant size bed!) and getting rid of the disco lights would be a welcome enhancement.