Norwegian Epic Review

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Review for the Western Mediterranean Cruise on Norwegian Epic
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sandralee01
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

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Sail Date: May 2017
Cabin: Mini-Suite with Balcony

As per all my cruises I chose this ship for the itinerary. To be honest I would not normally choose a ship of this size. The down side is when you have to use the tenders. Even with a tender ticket it took hours to get to shore. We had not booked a private tour so it was not critical but we knew of others who did. I found the ship's excursions to be very expensive especially when you are travelling with family. The energy on the ship and the entertainment was excellent. Unlike other ships I did not like the unknown fact that if you use your card to gamble there is an additional 3% charge on your account and the added Vat tax was also an unknown complaint. The service on the ship was excellent. The various restaurants that you did not pay additional for were very good. Having had both free style dining and fixed dining I prefer both options being offered at the same time. I missed the opportunity to dine with varied people with varied experiences. The theater in the center does not work as you are continually interrupted by continual talking and the traffic flow. I much prefer a separate theater. I traveled with my 20 year old granddaughter and she preferred this ship compared to Royal Caribbean. I do not think I would travel on this ship of this size again but I do believe that if you are a family you would enjoy a ship this size for the many activities it does offer. The internet was very expensive so we did not purchase it.

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Mini-Suite with Balcony

Cabin MX

Although unusual I liked the curvy design. There was tons of storage far exceeding any other ship I have been on. The beds were short as I am only 5 ft. and my feet hungover the end. The separate toilet and shower works. The balcony is larger than other ships. What I did like is the fridge in the room and the coffee maker, without an extra charge.

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