Norwegian Epic Review
The ship leaves a lot to be desired; The staff were very good
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We sailed out of Port Canaveral. The embarkation process outside the terminal was chaotic with a lot of pushing & shoving; inside the terminal is was civil and relatively quick.
We've been on a number of cruises but have never experienced a ship that bounced and swayed and rocked like the Epic -- even even a mild wind or a modest chop. Be forewarned: the Epic bobs like a cork. My poor wife never did get her sea legs (or tummy).
We were in a Spa Mini Suite (14171), starboard aft. The cabin is spacious with lots of storage. I'm sure you've read the complaints about Epic's shower/tub and head being on opposite sides of the cabin and somewhat exposed. That was not a problem for us; it actually seemed to save space. The pillows, linens, and bed are very comfortable except the bed is not as long as a standard queen (perhaps because the first half dozen inches are attached up under the headboard). I'm only 5' 11'' (1.8 m) an my feet hung off the bottom of the bed. The "sofa" with its curved back is so incredibly uncomfortable the only time we used it was to sit for a moment while putting on shoes.
Cabin Review
Spa Mini-Suite with Balcony
We were in a Spa Mini Suite (14171), starboard aft. The cabin is spacious with lots of storage. I'm sure you've read the complaints about Epic's shower/tub and head being on opposite sides of the cabin and somewhat exposed. That was not a problem for us; it actually seemed to save space. The pillows, linens, and bed are very comfortable except the bed is not as long as a standard queen (perhaps because the first half dozen inches are attached up under the headboard). I'm only 5' 11'' (1.8 m) an my feet hung off the bottom of the bed. The "sofa" with its curved back is so incredibly uncomfortable the only time we used it was to sit for a moment while putting on shoes.