The Haven never disappoints with its beautiful modern-designed suites. The Haven is more than just a room, it’s an experience on board Norwegian ships. In addition to the solo cabins, NCL has gone through extra effort to support passengers traveling alone with designated areas for solo cruisers to meet and mingle. The cabins to support solo cruisers will not disappoint! Not only are the cabins well thought out for only 100 square feet, but they’re also well-designed and comfortable for single passengers with no corners cut on the design. They’ve become so popular that all future ships built for Norwegian Cruise Line have included solo cabins. The choice to cater to passengers who traveled alone or with friends not wanting to share a cabin was a huge hit for NCL. Expensive solo and single supplements are often normal on cruises, however, Norweigian changed that with their solo insider cabins of which more than 100 were introduced on the Epic. Solo passengers/cruisers have never been a priority on most cruise ships. If you’re a cruiser that is usually not inclined to book an interior stateroom, the Epic might change your mind about that in the future, as they are equally comfortable, unlike some other cruise lines where the interior cabins almost seem like an afterthought and downgrade. Interior staterooms are cozy yet well-appointed. The cabins are well-used but very well-maintained. However some venues can get quite full and a bit too busy when the ship is at or near capacity.Įven though the Epic cruise ship was launched in 2010, you wouldn’t know it based on the incredible maintenance of the common areas. With the ship being more of an inward design, wandering around, you don’t experience views out to the ocean as frequently as you would on a smaller vessel, again making it feel more like a hotel than a ship.Īs one of the largest cruise ships in the world by size and capacity, it still feels intimate and not overrun (normally). When entering the ship for the first time, it doesn’t feel like you’ve boarded a gigantic cruise ship, but the lobby of something along the lines of a popular Vegas strip hotel surrounded by restaurants, entertainment venues, a large casino, and certainly no shortage of bars. The vibe of the Epic is more like that of a nice Las Vegas hotel than it is a cruise ship. The Epic is a one-off ship that was built with sister ships planned but they never materialized because of shipyard disputes, lukewarm customer interest, and notably different design concepts that didn’t resonate with passengers. The Epic, despite being a bit odd (more on that later), is a great cruise experience for first-time cruisers as well as experienced cruisers. Norwegian Epic Review by CruiseGear An overview of the Norwegian Epic (I’ve also used the Epic for Transatlantic crossings to get back to America when traveling overseas). So when I’ve wanted a quick getaway, the EPIC always seems to be available and it’s usually quite affordable for a last-minute vacation. Why so many times? Primarily because the ship has been in locations around the world at the same time I have and always seems to be going somewhere I want or need to be. Ironically, it’s also the ship I’ve cruised on the most. That said, the EPIC is probably my least favorite cruise ship. It was also the ship where I had my first PRIVATE behind-the-scenes tour of the entire ship. For example, it was my first Norwegian cruise, it was my first experience with a “mega ship”, it was my first time getting invited to meet the captain and first officer along with a private tour of the bridge and it was my first time taking an inaugural cruise and experiencing the excitement and vibe of what a new cruise ship launch has to offer. The NCL Epic is special to me personally because it represents a bunch of “firsts”. That’s why we’re doing this Norwegian Epic review – based on our five (!) voyages. When you ask someone who’s been on the Epic, they are vocal about whether they love it or hate it, for several reasons.
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