AF-1 Posted May 23, 2017 #76 Share Posted May 23, 2017 I just read a post saying how horrible the Epic is. Now I'm worried. Sent from my MotoG3 using Forums mobile app On these forums you will hear good and bad about every ship out there. Epic, has lots to do. Entertainment is great, staff is great. Go to Reviews at the top of cruise critic. Type in Norwegian Epic. It gets a 4.5 out of 5. I would say that is pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted May 24, 2017 #77 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Epic by name, epic by nature Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisagro Posted May 24, 2017 #78 Share Posted May 24, 2017 hrmkr: How are you doing? Made any decisions yet? I'm feeling guilty about stealing your thread, but the people have been pretty helpful to me. Want to join me on the Epic? (If we end up booking on her?) It seems like Rome would have plenty to see pre or post cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted May 24, 2017 #79 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Note that the port is at Civitavecchia about an hour or so away from Rome so make sure you have a transfer organised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrmkr Posted May 25, 2017 Author #80 Share Posted May 25, 2017 hrmkr: How are you doing? Made any decisions yet? I'm feeling guilty about stealing your thread, but the people have been pretty helpful to me. Want to join me on the Epic? (If we end up booking on her?) It seems like Rome would have plenty to see pre or post cruise. lisagro: We are still looking around. Been a little busy so haven't done much lately. Just reading everyone's recommendations and advice. I really need to read the Rick Steves' "Mediterranean Cruise Ports book. So, you inviting us to go along? You buying?:D Owner's suite or nothing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisagro Posted May 25, 2017 #81 Share Posted May 25, 2017 That's funny, hrmkr! If I was paying, we wouldn't even be going! I told my mom that, instead of leaving us money when she leaves this earth, we would rather enjoy spending it with her while she is here! She would like to see Europe, and I , being a cruise addict, saw the opportunity to convert her to my way of life! But I am trying to do it in the least expensive way possible while still having a wonderful experience. And my brother has to come along... I don't bring in too much dough as a substitute teacher (retired in December), and my husband works his tail off and always worries that his company will go under if he takes a day off! So, no owner's suite for us! I have been looking at lots of places that offer tours and transfers, including shared tours to be as economical as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseGal999 Posted May 25, 2017 #82 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Maybe someone else has mentioned this but the Mediterranean is hotter than Hades in the summer time. I was there in the end of July 2015 and about melted. I think the Acropolis in Athens (no shade, all stone) was about 400,000,000 degrees. Rome was almost as hot. Every one of these places was extremely humid too. I will never go back in June, July or August. I'll go back and there are some great itineraries, but no way will i do it mid summer. Go to the Baltic, Alaska or British Isles in the summer. Amen .... 2013 we did Med. cruise last week of July and first week of Aug. NEVER AGAIN. The heat AND humidity. Too much. Also, the kids!!! Too many ... it being school vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted May 25, 2017 #83 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Amen .... 2013 we did Med. cruise last week of July and first week of Aug. NEVER AGAIN. The heat AND humidity. Too much. Also, the kids!!! Too many ... it being school vacation. I agree July and August unless you are a sun worshipper is a definite no for a Mediterranean cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisagro Posted May 25, 2017 #84 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Planning for April/May. Weather should be nice. Waiting for results on my Mom's thyroid biopsy-- supposed to be back tomorrow. Sent from my MotoG3 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted May 26, 2017 #85 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Planning for April/May. Weather should be nice. Waiting for results on my Mom's thyroid biopsy-- supposed to be back tomorrow. Sent from my MotoG3 using Forums mobile app Hope your mam is fine. RC have a good selection of cruises in the Mediterranean during May when the weather is perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AF-1 Posted May 26, 2017 #86 Share Posted May 26, 2017 lisagro, I have been three times to Europe and Med in May. Best weather mid 70's and the day we went to Athens it was maybe 80. The seas are very calm in the Med. Most of the time you can't feel the ship moving. One thing I can tell you about NCL Epic; the cabins are a little smaller than on other ships or other lines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisagro Posted May 26, 2017 #87 Share Posted May 26, 2017 I have looked at most of the the cruise lines, and I think I like the itinerary for the Epic best. Mom's neck is "suspicious", so thyroid needs to go. Doc says that she should be fine for April/May, but not sure if we should book now and assure our spot and price, or wait till after surgery and make sure everything is alright. Sent from my MotoG3 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted May 26, 2017 #88 Share Posted May 26, 2017 I have looked at most of the the cruise lines, and I think I like the itinerary for the Epic best. Mom's neck is "suspicious", so thyroid needs to go. Doc says that she should be fine for April/May, but not sure if we should book now and assure our spot and price, or wait till after surgery and make sure everything is alright. Sent from my MotoG3 using Forums mobile app Get travel insurance either way and you are covered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AF-1 Posted May 27, 2017 #89 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Get travel insurance either way and you are covered. If its a pre-existing condition travel insurance may not pay. She should double check before she buys it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisagro Posted May 27, 2017 #90 Share Posted May 27, 2017 If she has not been diagnosed with cancer now, but is later, and that makes her have to cancel (unlikely), would it be covered if she knew there was a possibility of her having cancer? Sent from my MotoG3 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted May 27, 2017 #91 Share Posted May 27, 2017 I wouldn't think so but then you really need to check the insurance Terms and Conditions in the Product Disclosure Statement as they all vary slightly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted May 28, 2017 #92 Share Posted May 28, 2017 If she has not been diagnosed with cancer now, but is later, and that makes her have to cancel (unlikely), would it be covered if she knew there was a possibility of her having cancer? Sent from my MotoG3 using Forums mobile app I would speak to the insurance company and keep records of time,who you spoke to and advice given. I would make sure your travel insurance has cruise included in the policy. Hope things work out for you and your mam is okay. Best wishes Graham&Pauline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted May 28, 2017 #93 Share Posted May 28, 2017 I would speak to the insurance company and keep records of time,who you spoke to and advice given.I would make sure your travel insurance has cruise included in the policy. Hope things work out for you and your mam is okay. Best wishes Graham&Pauline. Good advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted May 28, 2017 #94 Share Posted May 28, 2017 A lot of misinfo here above re: "preexisting condition." With very few exceptions (so read the fine print), insurance companies "lookback" X months from the day you buy the policy. If something medical has appeared/changed in that "lookback" (new dx, rx, surgery et al.), those new or changed issues are the "preexisting conditions." If after you've purchased the policy and throughout your travels (the total coverage period), you have a medical issue that is somehow related to one of those preexisting conditions (e.g., post surgery complication, worsening of your issue requiring additional tx, rx, etc.) and that issue is the basis for a claim on that policy, you are SOL unless you secured a "waiver" of PEC by complying with the company's requirements for timely policy purchase (within X days or weeks of cruise deposit). Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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