DwayneG Posted December 23, 2019 #1 Share Posted December 23, 2019 Never been on a TA, but looking at the Epic November 2020 Barcelona to Puerto Rico. We've been on Epic before and don't have any issues with the ship...layout is okay, and bathrooms don't bother us. But we're wondering what activities NCL provides during all those sea days. Do they run out of shows? Do they have daytime activities? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauer-kraut Posted December 23, 2019 #2 Share Posted December 23, 2019 Progressive trivia Lots of time just to unwind and relax They will have added daytime things Late night movies etc etc. I love trans-Atlantic crossings ..... I can really just decompress and relax 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare www3traveler Posted December 23, 2019 #3 Share Posted December 23, 2019 The Cruise Director and his/her staff will some kind of activity from 9:00 A.M. until well after midnight each day. Always something to do. It is great fun do as much or a little as you wish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLAHAM Posted December 23, 2019 #4 Share Posted December 23, 2019 Each sea day, NCL provides bridge lessons and a bridge game at no cost. If you are not currently a bridge player, this is a good way to learn the basics. Time passes quickly and you meet other passengers. In my experience, participation is between 50 and 75 per session. I also recommend bringing an e-reader with several books ;loaded. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BULLOCK Posted December 23, 2019 #5 Share Posted December 23, 2019 Just back from our 1st transatlantic on the Epic doing this itinerary. Smooth sailing with great weather. Got warmer each day. Daily Trivia every morning in the Atrium, Followed by Q and A’s on different days by the dancers from Burn the Floor and Priscilla. Art lectures, daily presentations at 2 pm by an Enrichment lecturer. (Various topics) Q and A’s with the Captain, Head Engineer and Hotel Manager on another day. Cruise next presentations. Various game shows, movies a couple of days in the main theatre. Listen to music midday by the pool most days. The days flew by, there was always something to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ziggyuk Posted December 23, 2019 #6 Share Posted December 23, 2019 Good job we are all different, it would be hell on earth for me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katyjeka Posted December 23, 2019 #7 Share Posted December 23, 2019 4 minutes ago, BULLOCK said: Just back from our 1st transatlantic on the Epic doing this itinerary. Smooth sailing with great weather. Got warmer each day. Daily Trivia every morning in the Atrium, Followed by Q and A’s on different days by the dancers from Burn the Floor and Priscilla. Art lectures, daily presentations at 2 pm by an Enrichment lecturer. (Various topics) Q and A’s with the Captain, Head Engineer and Hotel Manager on another day. Cruise next presentations. Various game shows, movies a couple of days in the main theatre. Listen to music midday by the pool most days. The days flew by, there was always something to do. Can you tell me how many kids you saw on board. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare All-ready2cruise Posted December 24, 2019 #8 Share Posted December 24, 2019 I don't really recommend TAs for young children. I'd consider it a safer cruise if it was a repo cruise, a bit shorter and closer to medical assist. if needed. Not trying to be a negative nellie but... On the 2 TAs that I've done, there were fewer than 20 kids, most, still in diapers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimR24 Posted December 24, 2019 #9 Share Posted December 24, 2019 Drink. Is there any other acceptable answer? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BULLOCK Posted December 24, 2019 #10 Share Posted December 24, 2019 Not many children on board. I would guess no more than 20. At one point I had a group of 6 - 8 pirates (6 - 8 yrs young range) singing as they walked by me on a mission. Probably about the same number of teenagers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrinaLC Posted December 24, 2019 #11 Share Posted December 24, 2019 17 minutes ago, ziggyuk said: Good job we are all different, it would be hell on earth for me. And for me, heavenly! Catch up on all my unread novels (kindled). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellenw Posted December 24, 2019 #12 Share Posted December 24, 2019 All those sea days are just wonderful. We did the Getaway this year from Copenhagen to New Orleans. The progressive trivia was very good - played each sea day. 6 on a team. You can find a team at the first session if you don't have a group. There were many different activities in the atrium during the day ranging from arts and crafts to Deal or No Deal. Make sure that you join the roll call for your cruise. On the Getaway, other cruisers had a lot of things organized - slot pull, cabin crawl, pub crawl, daily Left-Center-Right games, knitting sessions, etc. There is a lot to do, or nothing to do. You will be hooked once you do one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ziggyuk Posted December 24, 2019 #13 Share Posted December 24, 2019 1 minute ago, TrinaLC said: And for me, heavenly! Catch up on all my unread novels (kindled). That's why it's great we all love different things, your heaven & my hell. I would be stir crazy while you would enjoy the relaxation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cementhands Posted December 24, 2019 #14 Share Posted December 24, 2019 We just enjoyed a transatlantic on RCL visions after a land trip in Europe. Fantastic activities staff. If you’re lucky enough to have one it’s nonstop fun as we were constantly active. Heading west is best. Gaining an extra hour sleep every other day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellenw Posted December 24, 2019 #15 Share Posted December 24, 2019 35 minutes ago, cementhands said: Heading west is best. Gaining an extra hour sleep every other day. I forgot about that part! Nothing better than a time change when you turn the clocks back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare All-ready2cruise Posted December 24, 2019 #16 Share Posted December 24, 2019 2 hours ago, cementhands said: Heading west is best. Gaining an extra hour sleep every other day. I've done TAs each way and do appreciate a W>E transition, it's definitely easier than doing an E>W only losing 1 hour a night instead of losing 5>6 hours while flying. TAs are my favourite cruises and just booked another. So, I have a TA from Barcelona to NY in Dec 2020 and a NY to Amsterdam in Apr 2021. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casofilia Posted December 24, 2019 #17 Share Posted December 24, 2019 I have the Freestyle Daily for our crossing from Miami to Tarragona earlier this year. If you would like me to scan some drop me a line Mike casofilia @ xtra . co . nz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4774Papa Posted December 24, 2019 #18 Share Posted December 24, 2019 I always take books to read, usually paperbacks. When I finish with them, I leave them at the library. Sometimes the library has books that I can read. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmexicoNita Posted December 24, 2019 #19 Share Posted December 24, 2019 12 hours ago, Sauer-kraut said: Progressive trivia Lots of time just to unwind and relax They will have added daytime things Late night movies etc etc. I love trans-Atlantic crossings ..... I can really just decompress and relax For those who love to cruise just for the relaxation and the special treatment I totally agree with you. We spent more time in the casino than we should of, but other than that we love trans Atlantic experience. You get to know more people, yes, trivia is so much fun and there is always something going on in the atrium. We were rarely bored on the two we have taken. When we couldn't find anything we wanted to do, we grabbed a book and either read on our balcony or would find a quiet place to read and have a few drinks or just take a short nap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markanddonna Posted December 24, 2019 #20 Share Posted December 24, 2019 Having an organized CC roll call group can be wonderful. We had a set time for games on sea day afternoons. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katyjeka Posted December 24, 2019 #21 Share Posted December 24, 2019 We've cruised NCL several times and love the line. Seven day cruises are out for our family(just not enough time)so we started years ago with NCL out of New York as they always had a good option for longer cruises. We just reserved our December 2020 cruise leaving Barcelona to New York. We have four daughters, youngest is eight who travel well. I've spent the last few days researching kids on repost. cruises and decided why not? We enjoy lazy days on deck playing games and we love to reconnect our family minus all the phones, computers.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BostonGal35 Posted December 24, 2019 #22 Share Posted December 24, 2019 we are doing our first in April. we sprung for Spa Passes. i also intend to read, nap, drink, eat, wash, rinse, repeat. we'll also probably play a lot of cards. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arjay9 Posted December 24, 2019 #23 Share Posted December 24, 2019 Sleep, read, relax, enjoy a spa pass, & did I mention sleep (gotta love those 25 hours days on the TA to North America) 🙂 The first TA I did was after a month of running around Europe, so it was build into that trip as forced down time to recover 🙂 There did seem to be lots to do on the ship as other has mentioned, (painting classes, bridge & bid euchre classes, movies, wine tasting, etc.) Plus the ship was less crowed with few children. I'm sure you will have a wonderful time 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted December 24, 2019 #24 Share Posted December 24, 2019 I am bored silly. Itinerary is my priority. Ta’s used to be given away -was a reason I took them. But aren’t really cheap any longer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amelia3171 Posted December 24, 2019 #25 Share Posted December 24, 2019 Days of having my breakfast, lunch and dinner cooked and served to me, together with time to wander inside or outside while blethering or not to folk and reading is my idea of heaven. Technology mean you can have all the books, films, telly show you don't get to watch or read or listen to in real life available to you. Real life mean that a 7-day Med cruise is all I can manage at the moment but look forward to my first TA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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