kirsty_r

Vesselfinder shows the jewel in port???

Ncl try and sail away from damaging storms where possible... Looks like she's in port at the mo.

Wow, and on camera? Publicity stunt?

I would definitely buy one!!

There's usually a note on the daily and a sign just as you get off the boat with what you can't bring back

EPIC now has nespresso machines in suites but the cafe still serving lavazza. (unless that changed at dry dock?)

As one final observation for the evening, as we left the dock in Vigo, Spain, the ship stopped dead in the water. We noted 3 engineers and an officer in a station up in the mast with sighting equipment. We then started a verrrrryyyyy slow rotation. After about 45 min, the Captain came on the PA to say that due to the extensive new metal work done in dry dock, they needed to recalibrate their magnetic compass to back up the newer gyro and gps systems. After another 45 min we got underway.

 

By this time, we were in Cagney's seated at the aft windows. We felt the ship's props come up to full power with a lot of shaking and rattling in the dining room. Then with an even greater shaking (now with dishes dancing only the tables) we execute an emergency stop (props in full reverse). Dead in the water again for 20 mins.

 

The restaurant manger said that they were taking advantage of the glassy waters in Vigo bay to run more tests.

 

 

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You would think captain might have announced it over the PA to prevent panic! :)

I look more at location near elevators etc as well. 9 is almost equally between the lower public areas, and the pool deck so pretty good.

To be sure to get there, self disembark and avoid ncl shuttles. Get the cab, I think its 39 euros..

Have they taken the coffee machine out of the cabins?

 

 

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I think a machine is still there, but for suites might not be the same machine as previous.

i don't think cabins have, except maybe mattress change and deep clean?

I think I took sellotape. There will also be some spares at the port if they fail.

If you can't contact ncl as the docs should be ready in myncl.

I haven't seen these on EPIC.

also think about how often you will be there to use the balcony.. the med itineraries have a lot of time in port, I was barely in my room.

youtube has this:

As a male in my mid-twenties I think NCL fits my style greatly. The only things that I will for sure miss are the classical music onboard, and dressing up. I love formal nights, ever since I cruised as a little one the formal nights were the best for me. Cruising used to be so luxurious and exclusive, that's why dressing up used to be great.

you can still dress up - some people dress up every night, others just on dress up or not night, and others not at all. I like the fact cruising is becoming less formal, as its not everyones cup of tea - its why I like freestyle NCL - anything goes as long as its not too casual in the posher restaurants.

On the EPIC even with a queue it hasn't really taken more than 15-20 minutes to get off.

I've only been on EPIC or star, but have generally found a string quartet in the dining rooms and/or a big band type group. Always a couple of decent pianists as well.

Now that the dry dock is complete, and the Epic is ready to sail back to Barcelona, time to board all the passengers in Southampton.

 

Hmmm. Still only a single, narrow, steep gangway. After leaving the waiting area, we were led through the baggage hall dodging carts to the one and only gangway onto the ship.

I wouldn't be surprised if it is to do with costs of staffing the terminal for NCL, as NCL don't usually embark at Southampton... and all the other ships manage just fine...

as the above said, pay off in cash on last evening, in my experience NCL is fairly quick at releasing the hold on the credit card once the account is settled.

Port balcony near the aft. Still working, diver just went in. I'm guessing the plan on leaving tonight though I'll be surprised if it's 4pm.

hope it gets fixed in time! :)

Bliss seems a lot more 'loungy' to me. I always felt that a venue of this nature was missing from the EPIC. You never know, they may use the Cavern Club as a late night dancing venue?

 

 

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Looks like bliss is my alternative to the atrium for lounging. :)

I would pack your own. :)

Thanks for the photos, we are on the Feb 3rd looking forward to your next posts

Howard and Molly

Your on the cruise after ours. :)