Norwegian Epic Cruise Reviews for Family to the Mediterranean

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Sad reflection of it’s former glory

Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Norwegian Epic

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Seager98
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We first sailed on the Epic in 2016 and had a great time. The entertainment in particular was brilliant and the staff were great so we looked forward to returning for a 12 night European cruise this year. The deterioration was obvious from the minute we got on to the ship, no welcome from a crew member and glass of fizz. The entertainment, which had been so good before, was the biggest ...
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Sail Date: October 2023

Cabin Type: Family Balcony

Traveled with disabled person


First NCL experience

Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Norwegian Epic

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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


Great Time on a Goofy Ship

Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on Norwegian Epic

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jsn55
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

I had an aft-facing balcony on D12 and my nephew was in another cabin close by. First and foremost, we had a fabulous time. The ship is weirdly designed, with inadequate public space. Walkways are too narrow, always felt like you were climbing over people. On pool deck, it was very congested trying to walk along dodging stage, audience, pool, bar, and very tight rows of loungers. I ...
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Sail Date: October 2023


First and Last Time on NCL

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on Norwegian Epic

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swainey1
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

I just returned as a solo traveler on the NCL EPIC. Worst cruise ship I have ever cruised on. Eleven days of pure torture. This ship feels like a dark, dank, dirty, seedy two-star Las Vegas Casino, only in Pahrump, NV. The food was horrible, the crew were constantly angry, often agitating passengers. My check in was botched, my app never worked, my name was wrong, all my excursions were cancelled ...
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Sail Date: October 2023


COULD NOT PAY ME TO GET BACK ON THIS SHIP

Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on Norwegian Epic

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Mali 3941
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s

I booked and paid for this cruise for my Husbands birthday on the 2nd Oct or 33rd Wedding anniversary on the 6th Oct and as a treat for my parents who are both 81 and in very poor health. My Mam has mixed dementia and my Dad stage 4 lung cancer, this was the last holiday they will ever have. We have never sailed NCL and have only ever sailed with RC, we left the cruise ship on Tuesday 4 days ...
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Sail Date: October 2023

Cabin Type: Aft-Facing Balcony

Traveled with disabled person


Good Crew, Substandard Ship, Very Poor Management

Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on Norwegian Epic

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docberns
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Just completed 11 day European cruise (Spain, Italy, France) on NCL Epic, with three overnight stays- Barcelona, Rome, Livorno. The itinerary was good and the overnight stays were great. However, NCL is a very substandard cruise line and the Epic is also a substandard ship compared with any other we have been on. We have done a dozen cruises on Holland America, Princess and Royal Carribean. ...
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Sail Date: October 2023

Cabin Type: Mini-Suite with Balcony


11 days of go!!

Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on Norwegian Epic

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Paris97
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

Deal was excellent for places of interest. 2 nights in some ports were a great way to allow time to explore. Europe- incredible architecture, history, stories, a must for anyone to learn, enjoy, and take in the sights. Two nights in a Palma would have been great, beautiful island, met nice folks, but a day at the beach would have even perfect. Naples- another location where two nights ...
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Sail Date: October 2023


Excellent Itinerary with a Ship that Actually Was NOT All that Bad

Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on Norwegian Epic

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anon1234
10+ Cruises • Age 30s

Background: I was in inside room on 9th floor, this is my 11th cruise. I ended up on the Epic really only because of the itinerary (11 day port intensive with 3 overnight stays). I was skeptical of the ship after reading others reviews but am glad to say they are mostly overblown. However, I will note that because I was on such a port intensive cruise I really made only very limited use of the ...
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Sail Date: October 2023

Cabin Type: Inside


Disappointed

Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on Norwegian Epic

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Chicago44
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

I just returned from a 12 day med cruise on the Norwegian Epic and sadly it looks it age. It’s definitely in need of a fresh look and update. Most disappointing of all is the odd bathroom design of separate sink/shower/toilet adjacent to the front cabin door with zero privacy. The food on board is ok, buttress in some of the specialty restaurants. The main dining room service was uneven and the ...
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Sail Date: October 2023

Cabin Type: Aft-Facing Balcony


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