Based on your comparison with Celebrity and RCCL, it is most definitely not the same. The bathroom situation is awful, but depending on what type cabin you get, it may not matter. The Haven suites were refurbished recently and I don't they have the split bath issue. My problem wasn't that - it was that the frosted glass at the doorway was not as private as one might like especially if someone opens the cabin door. Do you go for itinerary or for the cosmetics and layout of the ship? I have found after 45 some cruises, that the itinerary is what is important and the busier the itinerary, the less time you are on the ship. Do what makes sense to you. The Epic is a nice ship but not as posh as Celebrity and the newer huge ships of RCCL. We are actually cruising her again in April for the TA and it will be just awesome disconnecting...