NCL EPIC TRANSATLANTIC Oct. 20th, 2013

[ArcherII]

Okay, it's all set. Flight paid for but details unavailable as of yet. Staying at the Montblanc hotel for 2 days before the cruise. I have no idea what we'll be doing those two days besides recovering from jet lag.

 

See you in 35 days!

[ernurse1968]

Hello everyone

 

This is my first transatlantic cruise and I am so excited. I am traveling alone in a studio cabin. Arriving in Barcelona on Oct. 15, staying at the Axel Hotel. Looking forward to meeting some new people. Talk to you soon.

 

David

[Single Cruiser]

Hi to all the new posters.

 

I just got back from onboard Epic last week and she was still looking good. Most of the crew onboard will still be on for the crossing which will be fun to see how many remember me!

 

Saved about $140 by buying the beverage package for the week, I pre-paid so it made the onboard account less than a $100 for the speciality restaurants cover charges.

[Dorothy's Friend]

Hello everyone

 

This is my first transatlantic cruise and I am so excited. I am traveling alone in a studio cabin. Arriving in Barcelona on Oct. 15, staying at the Axel Hotel. Looking forward to meeting some new people. Talk to you soon.

 

David

 

Welcome to the thread and to the cruise David:)! See you and all members of this thread on the 20th October.

 

Kevin

[aireboy]

Hello everyone. This is aireboy who started this thread. Unfortunately, I had to cancel the TA, but, did book the 7 night eastern carib. on Nov. 2nd when you guys arrive Miami.

 

Is anyone staying onboard for the 7 night carib?

 

Would love to hear from you.

 

Chuck aireboy@gmail.com

[TDotDD]

I have read several things over the past few months regarding the amount of money they hold on each persons credit card

 

Can someone please tell me what the actual guideline/ rule is? I have see 100$ per day, 150$ per day 1000$ total

 

Just want to make sure

Thanks

Dana

[Single Cruiser]

I have read several things over the past few months regarding the amount of money they hold on each persons credit card

 

Can someone please tell me what the actual guideline/ rule is? I have see 100$ per day, 150$ per day 1000$ total

 

Just want to make sure

Thanks

Dana

 

It depends on your onboard spend. Last year my onboard account was just over $1000 and they made about 8 holds of various amounts during the two weeks.

 

This year I'll be pre-paying the beverage package so it should be considerably less!! :)

[TDotDD]

It depends on your onboard spend. Last year my onboard account was just over $1000 and they made about 8 holds of various amounts during the two weeks.

 

This year I'll be pre-paying the beverage package so it should be considerably less!! :)

 

ok - thanks - so if we decide to tell them to hold 800 each - then that's what they will do?

[Single Cruiser]

ok - thanks - so if we decide to tell them to hold 800 each - then that's what they will do?

 

No they'll hold according to your onboard spend. So they will start with say $100, if you burn that in a day they'll take a larger $200 until you reach $300. If you only spend $20 they won't take another for a few days etc..

It's just so they can confirm at the end of the cruise you have enough to pay the bill!

[TDotDD]

ahh ok - thanks for that

[cbolenski]

One month to go guys... Starting the count down!!!!

[TDotDD]

I am with you - the countdown has begun!

[Dorothy's Friend]

I received my e-docs yesterday and printed them off. Then received my BA e-ticket and Chelsea Hotel vouchers. So, I will start my Celebrity Equinox cruise this week knowing that I am all set to start this Epic cruise 10 days after I return:D

[live2dive45]

One month to go guys... Starting the count down!!!!

 

The countdown began when we booked this trip a year ago. 27 days to go until we board Epic. 24 days until we leave for Barcelona. I don't know what I'm excited about more.

 

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[weetedscotland]

Hi look forward to being on Epic with my partner Mark its my 50 on OCT11 and this is My Birthday Treat an Epic date and Journey in life.

 

We are on Deck 9 mid ship Mini suite . Might see you all on Board Dale & Mark

[weetedscotland]

I am with you - the countdown has begun!

 

Sure Has

[Single Cruiser]

Hi look forward to being on Epic with my partner Mark its my 50 on OCT11 and this is My Birthday Treat an Epic date and Journey in life.

 

We are on Deck 9 mid ship Mini suite . Might see you all on Board Dale & Mark

 

So which night is going to be the party? Oh silly question... All of them! :D

[weetedscotland]

So which night is going to be the party? Oh silly question... All of them! :D

 

I need to choose one night really but all nights will be as having a few drinks as having AI Drinks package LOL but no cocktails as not INC:D

[Single Cruiser]

I need to choose one night really but all nights will be as having a few drinks as having AI Drinks package LOL but no cocktails as not INC:D

 

Well certain ones are, and frozen drinks.. As I was drinking them onboard a few weeks ago.

[weetedscotland]

Well certain ones are, and frozen drinks.. As I was drinking them onboard a few weeks ago.

 

Good to hear nice to have the occ cocktail asa tiple:)

[OutOfRosenheim]

Hi, our travel docs just arrived and we can't wait till embarkation day for our first NCL and transatlantic cruise comes.

 

As we decided to get the UBP we still cope with the long list of in- and exclusions; but I am sure it will work out just fine. Only thing left is how to get access to the sauna by buying some passes for the Spa. This cannot be pre booked. So we will be checking in early...

 

BTW: We will be staying in Barcelona for 2 nights at the Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona before the EPIC sets sails. Anyone else, too?

 

Looking forward to see you all on the EPIC. :D

Greetings,

Wolfgang&Gino

[weetedscotland]

Hi, our travel docs just arrived and we can't wait till embarkation day for our first NCL and transatlantic cruise comes.

 

As we decided to get the UBP we still cope with the long list of in- and exclusions; but I am sure it will work out just fine. Only thing left is how to get access to the sauna by buying some passes for the Spa. This cannot be pre booked. So we will be checking in early...

 

BTW: We will be staying in Barcelona for 2 nights at the Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona before the EPIC sets sails. Anyone else, too?

 

Looking forward to see you all on the EPIC. :D

Greetings,

Wolfgang&Gino

 

 

We have also taken UBP can you provide a list or link to exclusions. We fly in day of departure

[Single Cruiser]

http://www.ncl.com/sites/default/files/Ultimate-Beverage-Package07192013.pdf

[weetedscotland]

http://www.ncl.com/sites/default/files/Ultimate-Beverage-Package07192013.pdf

 

Thanks Craig I did not get this when I pre booked:D.

[live2dive45]

Ha ha. That's great. Funny how we have all congregated together!

 

 

Hey guys, Chris and I are no longer on deck 12. He surprised me today. We now in a suite on deck 17. Holy cow, he is certainly the BETTER half. We can party just the same. Hope everyone has a safe and uneventful juorney to Barcelona. Looking forward to meeting you soon.

 

John