Norwegian Epic Cruise Reviews for Family to Europe - Eastern Mediterranean

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"No one was there inside the ship to welcome us or offer a pre cruise drink of any kind.Dining room food used to wow you but now, in an attempt to make the premium (non complementary, they call them)restaurants look good, it is only okay...."Read More
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First NCL experience

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Whistlespitter
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We’ve cruised about 14 times on Orincess, Celebrity and RCL. I think that the industry has changed a lot since our first cruise together in 2002 so, it’s hard to fairly compare that first one with this one. NCL can be nicknamed “Nickel-and-dimed” Cruise Line. Initial fares are unbelievably low and that should have been a red flag. They hawk their free drink package but sock you for 20% ...
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Sail Date: October 2023


Cutbacks all round on NCL

Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on Norwegian Epic

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Vegans rule
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

There was a very long queue embarking the Epic at Marseilles. I would say 1 hour 40 minutes waiting time. We are Platinum members so we got into the Priority queue but it still took 45 minutes (why do they make you fill out the paperwork online beforehand and submit photographs but insist on doing this again at the port). Such a waste of time. We noticed lots of cutbacks onboard. Not as much ...
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Sail Date: October 2023

Cabin Type: Inside


The Epic has seen better days.

Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on Norwegian Epic

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cgrg
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

I am now platinum latitudes on NCL and this was our second and probably our last time sailing on the Epic. While the itinerary was good the ship is showing it's age. We always get a great size balcony quiet aft location. Bathroom needs to be remodeled. Had to ask for the in room coffee maker as they removed them. Best restaurants Moderno and le Bistro and the noodle bar. We usually order the ...
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Sail Date: August 2023


Norwegian get it together!

Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Norwegian Epic

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msjackie
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

Well first off, I'm not a complainer. I have enjoyed every cruise good and bad but feel I needed to write a review on this one. Our first mistake was letting them book our flight. Came from the US and flew on Luftansa. After flight delays, re-routes, #2 missed connections because of them, stress, rude people, (Frankfurt, Germany- THE WORST!!) we finally got to Barcelona Spain 9 hours late. ...
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Sail Date: August 2023

Cabin Type: Balcony


A Return to NCL Haven for 11 nights Rome to Lisbon

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Boschmann
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

I’ve been sailing NCL since 2010 and truly enjoyed their suites and style of cruising. But by 2017 the new management’s constant customer unfriendly changes and cutbacks had me questioning the overall value of NCL. Watching NCL produce ships with race tracks, laser tag, video arcade pavilions, ever larger Vibe areas and more for-fee areas at the cost of included public spaces made me wonder if I ...
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Sail Date: November 2022

Cabin Type: Aft-Facing Penthouse with Balcony


Ship too big with two many people

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on Norwegian Epic

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traveljunkey
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We sailed the Epic for the first time. It was our third Norwegian cruise. We had sailed the Escape in 2018 and this is also a big ship, but I don't think it was at full capacity. The Epic had 4,100 people on board. The elevators were always crowded. It was difficult to find a seat in the Garden Cafe for breakfast or lunch. Our balcony stateroom was too narrow with only room for one person to ...
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Sail Date: November 2019

Cabin Type: Large Balcony


Loved the itinerary, Hated the Epic~!

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BILLSX21
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

12 Day Mediterranean cruise on the Epic, Barcelona RT. My main criticism of this cruise was the Epic as a cruise ship. Having a friend who sailed on the Epic's maiden voyage and she giving it a less than sterling review I can now understand why. This ship would be ideal for children, teens, and adults who enjoy all the water features on this ship except all that ...
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Sail Date: November 2019


Not sailing on Norwegian again

Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Norwegian Epic

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billwolff
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

Chose this cruise because it was leaving Rome at a time we wanted to cruise. It was our 20th Anniversary , and the cruise was a surprise for my wife. We have always cruised an Carnival and did note the the people on this cruise were somewhat older then we have experienced. The ship (Epic) was was nice and clean, and we dined in the upscale restaurants so the food was very good there. The food in ...
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Sail Date: May 2016


Epic is a misnomer

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Brent5555
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

This was my first time on the Epic but have previously traveled on 3 other NCL ships. I was looking forward to something grand but it only seemed grand in outward size. Inside it seemed less so as far as the activity rooms go. Let me start with some pluses. The staff there was very friendly and helpful and was very typical for NCL cruises. The food selection and quality was very good. The Cirque ...
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Sail Date: May 2015

Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Inside


Disappointed in Rome

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PuggleLover
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

Okay, I am not a "cruiser" as many of you are. This was only my 4th cruise. I prefer land based accommodations. I was on a month long vacation to Italy. Three weeks visiting Venice, Florence, Rome and then this week long cruise. With that said my basic-overall opinion was that the cruise was okay. I did not pay much attention to where Civitavecchia was when I planned this cruise. I just saw Rome ...
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Sail Date: May 2015

Cabin Type: Aft-Facing Balcony


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