bluemooner

Just back from the EPIC

You dont need the water package.

Its available in machines near the pools and Garden cafe.

We didnt have a drinks package included in our holiday but ended up buying the corks and caps package just prior to our holiday.

Im very glad we did as the price for wine especially in the dining rooms was about $10 a glass

Just back from Epic some answers /comments below

Or "Hacks". :rolleyes:

Okay, experts, let's talk about the Epic. I'm sailing with three other people in a few months, and it's time to start giving everyone the details.

I've complied my own list based on previous threads, and I'm hoping others can add to it.

(Note: These have been copied and pasted directly from previous posts- so any grammatical errors or typos aren't mine. Also, it didn't occur to me until this very second that I should credit the original posters. Sorry- my bad.:o)

 

• Don’t forget to eat in O’Sheehan’s (24hr)

Wings and Hot dogs were great burgers and breakfast not so

• Take a power strip with you. There's only one outlet with two plugs in standard balcony room

 

• On the last sea day they have a big sale on Epic stuff in the shops on deck15. 2 shirts for $10 are a good deal for gifts - some nice sweatshirts, jackets, hats and other items for 50% off. The main gift shops don’t have sales the last day.

didnt know about this

• There's an awesome out-of-the-way place for shaded lounging... under the sports deck starboard aft

Is that the H20 adults lounge ?

• There are at least four places to get a made to order omelet in the Garden Café at breakfast

Food good at breakfast but be prepared for crowds

• The public sun decks on 18 are virtually empty, even when the pool is full (seating for about 100 people up there)

 

• Discovered the fix for the sink splashing.......don't turn the faucet on full blast.

 

• "Secret" aft stairs are aft - on either side at the very back of the Epic. If you look at the deck plan you'll see blank spots there.

 

• Note that the cabin telephone is very bright. It’s like a giant cell phone that is constantly on. On the upper right of the screen there is a light bulb, touch the bulb and the phone goes to sleep

We had to put a towel over it

• A simple tip for future cruisers, You don't need to use your key card to keep the lights on. Any card will work. Just put it in the slot by the door.

 

• You can drop off of bags at Headliners - to walk around without bags for a couple of hours. (SWells' note- I think this is the Cavern Club now.)

 

• Spice H20 was a good “away from people” spot for lunch on embarkation day.

 

• There are 2 drawers for clothes (or shoes) under the couch bed

 

• A tip that I didn't see under "Rooms" is to pull your bed out from under the headboard. This will give your bed a few more inches in length..

 

• Breakfast at Garden Cafe is loud and busy, get your food and head down to La Cucina. It had a beautiful view of sea for dining. First few days there was hardly anyone else down there. I don't think other cruisers knew it was open

Taste was also open for breakfast on a couple of mornings

• There is a slide-out small table (like a desk) directly above the mini-fridge

 

• The shower was really nice not so big but the pressure was great. I didn't find the shower steamed up the cabin at all. Just turn up the A/C a bit before going in

 

• Vanity Mirror: The light was just underneath the medicine cabinet. You just have to find the switch

 

• Tip for ice cream lovers: If both sides of the buffet are open, they serve different flavors on each side. So if you are on one side and don't see what you want, go over to the other side

 

• If you can fit things in early on your trip, see was the comedian/magician (he is not around by the end of the week

 

• We were so disappointed that we didn't try to snacks in the spice H2O bar. They had empanadas, and a bunch of other little goodies we didn't know they served there. FREE by the way

Not great choice here

• The water slides are awesome. Start with the purple. It’s the tamest and never had a line. Then do the green – it’s fun, and also never has a line. THEN do the big yellow one with the tubes

SLides were good fun

• Around the front on 18 there are loads of cushioned beds, probably not quite the same comfort as Posh but much better than the regular beds. I noticed plenty of spares any time I strolled around there. Easy to get to - lift to 17, then walk up stairs to 18, one doorway leads to Posh (access card won't work here unless you've paid for posh pass), the other leads out to deck 18

Try and eat in Taste and Manhattan for better service and the being waitered on experience

Music in Cavern club and Howl at the Moon (Headliners) was excellent

Just back from a med cruise off the EPIC

It was packed due to summer school holidays in Spain and the Uk.

There was more Spanish on the ship than other nationalities but im guessing that because we sailed from Barcelona

Also a large group from Bahrain/Dubai but they were no trouble.

Thats great thanks for the info !

I will be interested to see the replies here. I am cruising during the Ryder Cup and would love to be able to have a bit of banter with the Americans as Europe retains the cup on again :D

That would be nice.

I do know they showed some Euro 2016 games

Hi All

Will there be a bar on the EPic (Med cruise) showing the Olympics and Uk football ?

Thanks

Hi Bluemooner,

 

We went to Manhattan twice, we did not need to pre-book Manhattan both times, they take walk ups. Also, they show the restaurants' availability every day on the TV screens by the elevators, generally the ones that are booked are busy are the speciality restaurants.

Thanks for the info !

Hi

We are boarding the EPIC next Sunday in Barca and have been advised to get boarding about 12.30/1PM

A friend said it would be worthwhile taking swimming stuff so you can use the pool facilities before your luggage gets delivered.

Hi this was a really informative review.

Can I ask did you need to book the Manhattan restaurant in advance or do they talk walk ups ?

Can you pay for betting chips in Euros at the table or do you use a debit card at the cash desk to obtain chips ?

thanks for the quick responses !

Will children buying soda with a drinks package also incur this charge ?

Im a cruise novice,so if this seems a silly question I apologise.

We are due to sail on Norwegian Epic and have paid the pre paid service charges when booking the trip.

Does this mean we wont have to pay the 18 % service charge when buying drinks in restaurants/bars ?

Thanks

Hi All

Sailing with NCL in 2 weeks and looking at booking a trip with this company from Naples to Pompeii .

Does anyone have any feedback on them ,thanks

Hi Brooke

I was going to ask the same question

we are heading out out out of Barca on 07th Aug

We are from England(Manchester)

Id imagine the passenger mix will be European and American ?

Thanks for the tip Colin

Hi All

Looking at the possibility of booking a trip with this company when the Epic arrives in Naples to go to Pompeii.

Any one used them before and if so have any feedback on how smoothly things went ?

Thanks !

Thanks Ollie .Good advice.

Im wavering at the moment as the package is just beer and wine and it might be nice to try the odd cocktail.

WHat time is dinner served until at the restaurants on EPIc?

Thanks

Hi All

Newbie so go easy on me.

Heading out on the EPIC in a fortnights time from Barcelona.

COuple of questions around drinks

Is it worth buying the water package and if so what size are the water bottles i.e 500 ml ?

Also considering the beer and wine package but price seems very high,what are the average prices for a beer/glass of wine.

Thanks