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The beds on the Epic can be pulled out from the headboard on the wall. That Can help make it more comfortable.

I booked the last Southampton/Iceland/Norway/Southampton cruise for next year on the day they opened booking. Not looking promising. I didn’t factor in the cold temperatures in September and this ship doesn’t seem welcoming in cold weather. I love the spacious cabins and the food reviews are all excellent. Not being able to see a show or find a seat at breakfast are off putting though. Similar summer itineraries are almost double what I paid. I still have lots of time to decide to keep this one.

I’m sure someone from the UK will correct me if I’m wrong. “High tea” is supper time in working class British homes. Tea time is 3pm and includes small sandwiches, scones and cream and tea. Some ships put our scones, tea breads and cookies at 3 pm in the buffet. The Prima has added a full teatime menu but only in the Haven.

I’m so sorry you have to deal with this on top of having your city destroyed. The real moral of this story is never, ever fly in the day of a cruise. We had family members almost miss our cruise from NY due to flight delays from Boston. A 50 minute flight became a nightmare of fog, weather and every other delay reason we’ve all heard.

Is the food delivered to your table or do you have to go up and get it? Delivery would help with the solo traveler buffet issue of losing your table when you go get something else.

Some people travel in groups. Many groups have door decoration contests as part of the program. Some also have matching t-shirts, private parties, group slot pulls, etc. Some people just look for things to grouch about.

Unless you require an accessible cabin and then you are stuck.

That looked like a miserable worm crawl at the end.

The family pool on the Gem has steps along the side.

But you also wouldn’t hear the screaming.

If it is the same review I saw, he is onboard now. He is using port stops to upload the content for his channel.

I saw a star link map on another thread and it doesn’t cover either of the poles or the arctic. No service in Iceland, Greenland etc.

To further your point, pre-shutdown I’ve been on five NCL cruises and haven’t eaten in an MDR since 2006. I also eat a late breakfast and seldom eat lunch. They’re saving $$ on me.

Not opening the spa onto the outside area is a lost opportunity. The spa on the Epic has an outdoor deck with a hammock and loungers. It is wonderful.

Isn’t the worst case scenario that so many people test positive that Bermuda refuses to allow the ship to dock? It doesn’t matter who is planning to go ashore.

Call me cynical, but those two balconies on each side set just behind the slides like 14192 and 14792 are the handicap accessible cabins. People needing those rooms don’t have a choice. Wishful thinking that it is only a matter of time before those slides disappear during a dry dock.

Looks like I’m doomed for Iceland!

I just read the menu. A fish Reuben? Reuben is spinning in his grave! Please tell me the Reuben in the Local is still corned beef!

Is this new? I have always asked Cagney’s to wrap my chocolate cake and they deliver it to my cabin. This was pre-shutdown. I’ll be so disappointed if they won’t do it anymore!

So I’m dumb enough to fall for the press releases that announced the huge new investment in dining. Time will tell.

I prefer the specialty restaurants and the Local or the buffet when I need a break from big meals. I haven’t been in an MDR since 2006, but if the quality is improved, this menu may make me try it. With less options they should be able to focus more on quality ingredients and consistency in preparation. Less waste should also allow budget for better quality food.

I’m booked on the last Prima cruise in September 2023. I booked day one and m still waiting to see what the next cruise will be. Hoping for a transatlantic, much more fun than just flying home. Chances are not looking good though.

I’m confused. You paid $199 and NCL paid $1295. I don’t see a profit for them. They have received their payment back, as you have. Why would you get back their cost of the unused flight?

I booked a 14 day Prima cruise on the fist day they were announced. My “one person in a balcony” has increased from around $9000 (before my credits from cancelled cruises) to about $15,000 now. Glad I booked early!