Southern Caribbean Norwegian Epic Southern Caribbean Cruise Reviews

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Mickey Mouse Designed this Ship

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Acruiser26
2-5 Cruises • Age 30s

I just got back from a cruise on this ship and the layout is terrible. There is no atrium, no floor where you can walk around the entire ship and see the beautiful ocean views. They had a jogging track that went up and down the length of one side of the ship but the lifeboats blocked the entire view. One of the main attractions of a cruise ship is to see the beautiful views. The pools were very ...
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Sail Date: March 2023


We had a good time DESPITE the cruise experience

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Bonitaanjo
First Time Cruiser • Age 40s

This was my very first cruise as well as my best friend who I was travelling with. To say we were disappointed was an understatement. First when we were at the airport we had to wait in a line for over 30 minutes just to board a bus to the terminal. Once at the terminal we went through security and with no signage to instruct us otherwise, we walked out of the building and went to board the ...
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Sail Date: March 2023

Cabin Type: Balcony


Not an EPIC failure, but not all roses either

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okmacdonald
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s

This was our 8th NCL cruise and we selected this one for the Itinerary!! The Itinerary did not disappoint! The EPIC however, is not the typical NCL ship, nor the typical experience we have had on 7 other NCL cruises. First off, service on NCL has always been a high point and fortunately that has not changed. However, despite the wonderful smiles and attentive service, you can tell that the ...
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Sail Date: March 2023

Cabin Type: Family Balcony


Very disappointed in this ship

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lifeisbetterinflipflops
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

This was my 2nd cruise with NCL. My sister and I cruised on the NCL Encore last year and had an amazing experience. This ship, not so good. Pro's: Check in and disembarking went very smoothly. The staff that greeted us were very friendly and happy to see us. Our cabin was ready when we arrived around 2:30. Our balcony was very nice. It had one chair and one lounger with a small ...
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Sail Date: March 2023


Our experience on Epic was great!

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wifeofaplumber
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

Unlike so many reviews I read, we had a great time and had great service on Norwegian Epic. Yes, the ship and cabins have a somewhat strange layout, we experienced none of the issues that those who reviewed this ship recently had. Food in the main dining rooms and Le Bistro were very good (Le Bistro was excellent) as was the food on the buffet. We were in a standard balcony cabin, which was small ...
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Sail Date: March 2023

Cabin Type: Balcony


Haven was a homerun!

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lindsleyws
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

My perspective is based on having stayed in the Haven. In spite of the reviews found on this site, we were hopeful for a different experience. We had a wonderful time with family and friends on our trip. Whatever staffing issues mentioned in previous reviews were not apparent during our trip. The Haven crew was excellent! We stayed in a 2-bedroom family villa. It was amazing! While six people ...
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Sail Date: March 2023

Traveled with children


Family of 6 review

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mikepng
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

San Juan, family of 6, kids age 4,6,18,20 We found the negative reviews to be unfounded. We did not wait in line excessively for anything. We never had difficulty finding a seat in the garden café and this was spring break week. Yes, avoid the elevators if you are able bodied. Also, avoid most of the shore excursions, there is lots of waiting around. Plan your own tours, like we did. Also, use ...
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Sail Date: March 2023

Traveled with children


Nothing Epic about this ship but the lines

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Wayne813
10+ Cruises • Age 40s

Norwegian Epic Review 7 Day Southern Caribbean Week of 3/12/23-3/19/23 I just returned from a 7 day Spring Break cruise on Norwegian Epic, Here are my thoughts on the trip. I will break it down into a few different categories. I am sorry, but this is a long review. Norwegian Sea-Air Program. Since the ship sailed out of San Juan we used the Sea-Air promotion as it was a good deal to get ...
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Sail Date: March 2023

Cabin Type: Balcony

Traveled with disabled person


The OK and the BAD on the Epic

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hagges
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

This was our 5th NCL cruise and 12th overall. I did my research so I knew what I was getting into by choosing this ship but we went for this itinerary as we had never visited the ABC islands. I cancelled the Celebrity Millenium to go on the Epic to save a few bucks and use my CruiseNext deposits. Possibly not the best choice .... Overall, it seemed apparent that NCL is cutting corners. Long ...
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Sail Date: March 2023


Very dissatisfied and disappointed

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Eldrisjana
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

Very disappointed We booked this cruise last year to the ABC islands, my first and last Norwegian cruise. The EPIC ship recently refurbished- is ugly, dark, outdated, super crowded, service less than average, cabins extremely small, pools are a joke, what a disappointment! ☹️ i should have read all these reviews before booking. Skip this ship and save your money. service at the Taste and ...
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Sail Date: March 2023


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