MichelleDavison

I am from the Tampa Bay area and just like any large city there are good parts and bad. You had a really bad experience and my intention is not to rub it in. For others cruising from Tampa know that is a great city with diverse food, culture, and entertainment options. And the beautiful Gulf beaches are a twenty minute drive away. This is when research is key...Busch Gardens is absolutely a sketchy area but there are so many great areas, as others have suggested. And the smallest amount of research would tell you that Ybor City is NOT family oriented. Just wanted to put my two cents in so others are not scared away from your experience or what a random cab driver did or didn't say.

I'm from Tampa too, and yes, stay away from the Busch Gardens/USF area for lodging! But downtown (Marriott and Embassy Suites, Hilton Riverside) are lovely places to stay near the port, the riverwalk, the aquarium and the history center. Lots of great places to eat and drink nearby in Seminole Heights (no nice hotels in this neighborhood, unfortunately).

This says it sleeps four, however we are a family where we all want our own bed (at worst two people doubling up). Are there at least three separate beds, sofas, etc on which to sleep in this cabin?

TIA!

It's so weird, when I logged in today I didn't see the 10/8 cruise, but when I changed my browser I could see it. Not sure what's going on.

That has to do with browser caching.

The coffee in the Studio lounge on the Epic was really good!

My mom has been assigned to an accessible oceanview - 5108. Has anyone posted pictures of this cabin type. Apologies if this has been asked before.

Looks like they've posted the official CC review. 4.0 overall, with 5.0 for entertainment. I can't wait! :)

Thank you! Not too bad!

How much does bowling cost? What about video games?

Thanks.

I read a review of the Epic once where the reviewer complained because it rained.

Thank you for all the photos! Way more informative than what I've seen out of NCL.

Great pictures! And not a soul around. Except one guy. :)

Posted today on Cruise Critic (re: casino smoking):

 

http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=6615

 

 

Tracy

"Cruise Critic members first brought the no smoking issue onboard Norwegian Escape to light on the forums."

What a terrible pun!

I see several different beers on the menu, but no IPAs. That can't be right can it?

I've heard they're going to change the taps for US tastes in Miami. Hoping they keep the saison though! I'll polish off the keg for them.