We were enticed to try NCL by one of their seemingly great packages to Caribbean. First off, shame on me for not researching more about my cruise ahead of time. I am an experienced cruiser but had fallen into a comfort zone expecting similar practices from NCL that I received from RC and Princess. I felt like we had a good time despite the NCL /ship experience and also appreciate that perhaps the EPIC is not indicative of all their ships. I have several observations.
The good: great optional restaurant experiences. Showers size was bigger than typical. Overall cost of cruise which included a drink package option etc was good.
Shows were excellent.
Did not like layout. Having to walk through bathroom to enter and exit cabin does not work on many levels. No table to sit at or put room service tray on.