Since we have sailed on the Epic during her Caribbean inaugural season 2010, we were prepared for this gargantuan ship. Yes, she is another one of those megaships which require passengers to move around a lot; however, at the same time she offers a myriad of opportunities for enjoyment. Some examples of first at sea unique features are the three separate corkscrew water slides, two bowling alleys (in Bliss Ultra Lounges and in O’Sheehan’s Neighborhood Bar) and the Svedka Ice Bar, the ultimate Norge treat not to be missed. Our return aboard was made very enjoyable thanks to Hotel Director Steven Jacobsen.

EMBARKATION

On Sunday at 11:00 a.m., on the way to the Port of Miami, we found some traffic on I-95; not as much as on weekdays, so in about 45 minutes we were at the pier. After dropping off the baggage, we got wheelchair assistance and went through check-in very fast. We were aboard after a harrowing experience through the unnecessarily steep gangway, where Vincent got stuck twice and needed assistance and Mary had to stop for folding her wheelchair pedals to prevent breaking them. Read more