Norwegian Epic Review
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I choose this cruise because of its ports of call, despite my negative overall impression of NCL from a prior cruise (more later). This cruise confirmed my previous nehative impressions but I was more imrpessed with NCL's positives. I think senior NCL execs are making some very poor decisions.
My experieince is tempered by the fact I choose a Haven cabin. Haven gives cruises some nice perks, its own dining room with never a wait, skipping most lines, reservd seqting at major events, etc. But haven is expensive. Without those perks this review would be less positive.
I did find the food, the entertainment, and the service excellent. I wish some acts gave more performances earlier (like how at the moon). But the great things the crew does on the ship is compromised by what I considered mis-guided policies by management. An example.
Cabin Review
Aft-Facing Penthouse with Balcony
What a stupid design. The space was layed out very inefficiently. They had an area that was designed to double as a desk and make-up area. That is where the phone was. But they put it in the bathroom. A desk in the bathroom? And the bathroon was separated from the mail cabin area by a curtain?? The bed was round. I guarantee the person who thought this round bed was a good idea was not over 6' tall. It was also a real pain for the cabin steward. Rectangular sheets on a round bed? Less modern design and more practicality please.