Hi all,
Just back from my cruise on Epic. It certainly looks like H20 Spice, and the sports area, are as thedriver23 suggests, closed because of issues with the funnel scrubbers. Imagine they will have to wait to shut the engines down to deal with it.
Did it affect my cruise? No! Had a great time on the Epic. They provided an alternative in the quiet lounge area, up on 18, with a bar and all. We preferred to stay around the pool deck bar where all the fun was. It was busy, at times, but we tipped a couple of the bar staff early on and had no problems getting served.
Have to say, NCL Epic staff and service were fantastic. The Freestyle at sea meant you could eat at anytime of the day, or night, and the selection and quality of food was really very good. Shows and entertainment top class.
To those of you waiting to sail on the Epic, I would humbly suggest that the H20 being closed will have very little impact on your cruise. Hands up, I moaned about it before sailing, and I moaned about it for about 10 minutes after embarkation. A couple of beers at the pool deck bar, with some great company, never gave it another thought.
Epic is still a great ship. Enjoy the cruise
Harry