Norwegian Epic Pros and Cons | 8 Things we LOVED or HATED about the ship

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  • Опубліковано 24 лис 2024

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  • @TheAverageTourist
    @TheAverageTourist  6 місяців тому +5

    Hope you enjoyed our perspective on what we liked and didn't like about the Norwegian Epic. What do you think of those cabin bathrooms?

    • @jimloth6091
      @jimloth6091 6 місяців тому

      I really don't think this is the ship, probably not the line, for us. Thanks for the insight - always helpful!

    • @jameschetwynd
      @jameschetwynd 27 днів тому +1

      @@TheAverageTourist they are bathrooms
      They work. Shower separate works for me

    • @MrMike-i4t
      @MrMike-i4t 3 дні тому

      @@TheAverageTourist we’re booked next Saturday for the epic after facing balcony. I really didn’t see a problem with the bathroom or shower, since you’re sharing it with a spouse or a friend. And you always have the curtain. The thing I dislike about it is yesterday we found out one of the excursions we booked was canceled. That sucks. Not sure if I’ll do NCL again.

  • @c_delmonico
    @c_delmonico Місяць тому +2

    We will be on the Epic in 4 weeks. This and your ship tour video were both very helpful!

  • @StepsbyKaatje
    @StepsbyKaatje 6 місяців тому +2

    It sounds like the cruise was a succes. Great you always could find a spot outside to sit. 😊
    Waiting in line for food, that's no Fun...

  • @richardg8651
    @richardg8651 5 місяців тому +2

    It's been a while since we were on Epic. The biggest change seems to be more extra charge venues and a redone pool deck. The separated bathrooms were different and its an ugly ship but neither mattered to us. Long line-ups are standard for NCL.

  • @TheReyes351
    @TheReyes351 5 днів тому

    I like the curtains in the bathroom. I dont understand people have to wait online to get towels. The Bliss and Escape are also large ships and there were no lines.

  • @AdventuresOfATravelingDon
    @AdventuresOfATravelingDon 6 місяців тому +1

    I like that you're positive throughout the whole video. The pool and slides look awesome. If it wasn't so crowded. So much good food. Adults only area? Thank God. A bummer that they didn't space things out for the adults.

    • @AdventuresOfATravelingDon
      @AdventuresOfATravelingDon 6 місяців тому

      Btw not sure if I said it yet but, congrats on 25k! You guys are popping off.

  • @Migratory-Nerds
    @Migratory-Nerds 5 місяців тому

    Honest and fair review. We have only done Norwegian once for an Alaskan cruise but this ship looks pretty awesome.

  • @Travelsheesh
    @Travelsheesh 6 місяців тому

    what a fun cruise. I really love the water park area and pool side. The food looks amazing and ambiance is so refreshing. One must really explore these cruises to have wonderful time while travelling. Your detailed review is always helpful for all the people who are planning for cruises.

  • @gregoryyancey6081
    @gregoryyancey6081 14 днів тому

    I'm going to sail on it this weekend. It looks great. Hopefully it won't be filled to capacity.

  • @AmaiwanTraveler
    @AmaiwanTraveler 4 місяці тому

    Great breakdown of the pros and cons! I've been curious about the Norwegian Epic and your insights really help. Looking forward to more cruise tips from you!

    • @TheAverageTourist
      @TheAverageTourist  4 місяці тому

      Thanks so much! We have 2 cruises booked so will be sharing more.

  • @TripsCultureTC
    @TripsCultureTC 6 місяців тому

    It's always interesting to have this kind of feedback to prepare or make decisions for a cruise. For example, I would be impatient if I had to wait several minutes each time for a drink. Thank you for this useful information.

  • @rogerraines1796
    @rogerraines1796 5 місяців тому

    Great review. I was on Epic back in January and loved how it handled rough seas. Booked again when it returns to Florida in the fall. Agree with your view of Spice H2O as I still remember my sunburn.

    • @TheAverageTourist
      @TheAverageTourist  5 місяців тому +1

      Thanks! They definitely need some umbrellas or something for shade back there! I'd cruise on Epic again 👌

  • @paradise-adventures
    @paradise-adventures 6 місяців тому

    Wow the pool deck looks great. A great place to cool down and take in some sun. The food looks amazing too. With so many on these cruises cues to get to things would be expected I guess.

  • @jacobnelson2879
    @jacobnelson2879 Місяць тому

    Thank you for the video. We will be sailing on Epic in December of 2024.

  • @KitatheExplorer
    @KitatheExplorer 6 місяців тому

    This was a great rundown on the pros and cons of this ship. I remember that bathroom during your cabin tour which is definitely odd and a major con for me unless I’m traveling solo. And I wonder if the long lines are a norm or what. That can definitely put slight damper on the day waiting in a queue.

  • @KayandGogo
    @KayandGogo 6 місяців тому +1

    Agree the pool deck is lovely.
    Food honestly looked delicious 😋
    Another great review 👏

    • @TheAverageTourist
      @TheAverageTourist  6 місяців тому

      Thanks so much! I think Gogo would love the food options.

    • @jameschetwynd
      @jameschetwynd 27 днів тому

      @@KayandGogo ok pool bit small. Deck chairs get scarce as saved
      Lines for drinks 15 minutes as more bartenders

  • @ashlynngalluzzo1589
    @ashlynngalluzzo1589 6 місяців тому

    Thank you for the pros and cons.we found on our last cruise on the encore the boat was at capacity and we had a lot of lines too.

  • @rightrecipefortravel
    @rightrecipefortravel 5 місяців тому

    Great review. Norwegian has some really good entertainment and food options. That bathroom is a joke. Standing in lines makes it feel like an amusement park-no bueno.

  • @vickisworldtravel
    @vickisworldtravel 6 місяців тому

    Great information, thanks for sharing. I am still yet to do a cruise but I can see one coming 👏

  • @AndysWorldJourneys
    @AndysWorldJourneys 6 місяців тому

    interesting mix of pluses and minuses i have to admit i think the crowds would be really off putting for me the place looks packed! although the food options do look really good!

  • @mariokarthero1997
    @mariokarthero1997 6 місяців тому

    I'm not one to normally consume travel content, but I decided to check your channel out after Mr. Sujano recommended your channel. Safe to say I've grown to liking the content and decided to subscribe!

    • @TheAverageTourist
      @TheAverageTourist  6 місяців тому +1

      Thanks so much for the support!! We appreciate it 🙌

  • @javierfernandoagudelogomez1794
    @javierfernandoagudelogomez1794 6 місяців тому

    as always, a very informative video, thank you so much

  • @rkenzie5235
    @rkenzie5235 6 місяців тому

    Yay! I’m taking the Epic around the Med in August!! 😊

  • @onthego41
    @onthego41 6 місяців тому

    We are taking the Jade on September. Hopefully, it is different than this. Our first using NCL.

    • @TheAverageTourist
      @TheAverageTourist  6 місяців тому +1

      It is much different. We cruised on the Jade in 2017. Bathroom situation is way better and we found things to be laid out better laid in general. Have a great cruise!

  • @rivervisual7802
    @rivervisual7802 5 місяців тому

    I just booked a cruise in December on the Epic

  • @frankpicillo9527
    @frankpicillo9527 3 місяці тому

    Hi!!!nice video very informative!! La Cucina ..you say you bring your food down?? That doesn't make sense!!

    • @TheAverageTourist
      @TheAverageTourist  3 місяці тому

      For breakfast or lunch you can go to the buffet and then bring your food down to sit in the la culinary restaurant while it's not operating

  • @shalinitravellife
    @shalinitravellife 6 місяців тому

    Very informative video, thank you!

  • @RachaelMartin
    @RachaelMartin 6 місяців тому

    Thanks for sharing! 😄

  • @MrSujano
    @MrSujano 6 місяців тому +4

    The bathroom layout was super weird

  • @jameshchetwyndjr9739
    @jameshchetwyndjr9739 5 місяців тому +1

    I would agree Epic food very good, specialty food totally assume
    Yes bathroom a think some don’t like
    Will book again

    • @TheAverageTourist
      @TheAverageTourist  5 місяців тому

      I'd book it again too if there was a good itinerary with it. 👌

  • @Jfad18
    @Jfad18 22 дні тому

    How was the cleanliness? I’ve seen so many comments that I things looked really dirty or ran down.

    • @TheAverageTourist
      @TheAverageTourist  20 днів тому

      We didn't find it to be as dirty as people were saying. Outdated in some areas, definitely. But it wasn't dirty - at least from what we noticed.

  • @jlawrence0181
    @jlawrence0181 4 місяці тому +1

    Was on the Epic for a seven day Southern Caribbean cruise out of Puerto Rico. Here is why I would never cruise it again.
    1) All entertainment options are small for the size of ship making it difficult to see shows.
    2) No staff at most entertainment options to ensure people don't save seats.
    3) Terribly unhappy crew. We saw few employees smiling.
    4) Would not sit people together.
    5) Varirty of food in the buffet was mediocre.

    • @TheAverageTourist
      @TheAverageTourist  4 місяці тому

      Definitely our least favourite shipmfrom all our cruises and all fair points. We did find the ship quite "crammed" in the common and entertainment areas.

  • @DTDFAM
    @DTDFAM 2 місяці тому

    Okay! I am happy I stumbled on this video tonight 😂. Thanks much !

  • @markgrossmann8949
    @markgrossmann8949 Місяць тому

    Pools look nice, but they were very hot!
    The whole point of a pool is to cool off!
    If I want hot, I will get in the hot tub!

    • @TheAverageTourist
      @TheAverageTourist  Місяць тому +1

      Interesting!! People were complaining the pools were cold on our cruise! Maybe it was the time of year...

  • @Explorcation
    @Explorcation 6 місяців тому

    The bathroom layout HAD to make the dislikes list 😆 we have been eyeing some Epic sailings but haven't booked anything yet 😁

    • @TheAverageTourist
      @TheAverageTourist  4 місяці тому +1

      Haha yes that bathroom was something else! I'd still cruise on the epic again... for a good itinerary!

    • @Explorcation
      @Explorcation 3 місяці тому

      @@TheAverageTourist we still would too :)

  • @MrMike-i4t
    @MrMike-i4t 5 днів тому

    I’m confused you said the bathroom and shower in the middle of the room, then you said it was as soon as you walk in the front door.

  • @xoxolivy
    @xoxolivy 2 місяці тому

    i was on the shipppp

  • @theplanelife4097
    @theplanelife4097 5 місяців тому

    That bathroom is a deal breaker for me.

  • @georgeg.7124
    @georgeg.7124 6 місяців тому +4

    Thanks for the video. The bathroom design is terrible.

  • @jameschetwynd
    @jameschetwynd 27 днів тому

    Got 7 day balcony 2022 for $2,000
    2023 was $2,500
    14 day November 2023 $3,000
    Yes love Epic

    • @TheAverageTourist
      @TheAverageTourist  27 днів тому

      I'd take another cruise on the ship if it was a good deal.

  • @carolkinnard5347
    @carolkinnard5347 5 місяців тому

    We just went on the Norwegian Epic...We will never travel on it again. Negatives: Really crowded and absolutely noisy. Food was a disappointment. The Ice Bar was so crowded, actually wall to wall and all the seats were taken. We left after one minute (without being served) and they charged us for the tax. Positives: room was ok and staff members were very helpful.

    • @TheAverageTourist
      @TheAverageTourist  5 місяців тому

      We found the ship to be very crowded as well... lines everywhere for everything. We did have a much better Ice Bar experience though, so that's too bad they had it so packed on your visit.

  • @JamesReimbold
    @JamesReimbold Місяць тому +1

    The layout and design of Epic are poor, so it made for the least enjoyable cruise I’ve done to date. The lack of bars on the libido deck created long and slow lines. A dining room and casino have been plopped in the middle of the ship, which was awkward and made for inconvenient obstacles when attempting to go from one side to the other. The stateroom bathroom/shower was similar to what you’d find on a Naval submarine.

  • @IsisReith-b3b
    @IsisReith-b3b 2 місяці тому

    Garrick Trail

  • @PansyJessie-o5x
    @PansyJessie-o5x 2 місяці тому

    Casper Lane

  • @YuetteTerry-r7w
    @YuetteTerry-r7w 2 місяці тому

    Christelle Throughway

  • @berlodcrante-d8t
    @berlodcrante-d8t Місяць тому

    Linnie Mall

  • @TonyLyle-p7p
    @TonyLyle-p7p Місяць тому

    Ayden Knoll

  • @MiltonWalker-z6s
    @MiltonWalker-z6s Місяць тому

    Schimmel Ways

  • @TinaMitchell-l7j
    @TinaMitchell-l7j 2 місяці тому

    Thompson Susan Jackson Kenneth Wilson Laura

  • @SpencerYeakley-t3u
    @SpencerYeakley-t3u 2 місяці тому

    Alysson Burgs

  • @Barbara-u5h
    @Barbara-u5h 2 місяці тому

    Not many large pools

  • @RockefellerArmand-c4w
    @RockefellerArmand-c4w 2 місяці тому

    Assunta Flats

  • @strange144
    @strange144 27 днів тому

    That bathroom design is horrible! Just imagine showering and then your partner comes into the cabin and accidentally gives the hallway a show...

    • @TheAverageTourist
      @TheAverageTourist  26 днів тому

      Haha yeah, it could happen! Luckily, the hallways are pretty narrow, so only a few passers by might see 🤣

  • @Weeki370
    @Weeki370 2 місяці тому

    Ben and David just did an absolutely brutal review of this ship, was by far the worst review they've ever done, the video shows the most dirty disgusting ship ever, it looks worse than a prison, caution tape and blocked areas everywhere, lines ridiculous, every venue jammed, your review is obviously fake and phony

    • @TheAverageTourist
      @TheAverageTourist  2 місяці тому

      My review is my honest experience of our time on this ship and what we liked and didn't like about it. I have nothing to gain by giving a 'fake and phony' review. The lines were the worst we've ever experienced on any cruise. There was no caution tape on the ship during our time on the cruise. Thanks for watching!

  • @sauronthegreat5799
    @sauronthegreat5799 Місяць тому

    The designers of that ship should be fired. Horrible designs

  • @sauronthegreat5799
    @sauronthegreat5799 Місяць тому

    The ship looks ugly. It looks like they just stacked a few more decks on top of the front of the ship. The backend looks like they chopped off the butt of the ship. The glass bathroom doors are stupid. No wonder they only made one ship and burned the design plans afterwards. Some parts of the ship lived on in the Norwegian breakaway which is a way more attractive ship.

    • @jameschetwynd
      @jameschetwynd 27 днів тому

      Each to there on. All on November 8 2023 very happy

    • @TheAverageTourist
      @TheAverageTourist  20 днів тому

      I'd agree re: look of the ship. It's like the "Epic design mistake" of the fleet.

    • @jameschetwynd
      @jameschetwynd 19 днів тому

      @@sauronthegreat5799 the ship is a ship true not a new ship but
      Looks likes lot other ships. Bathroom design bothers lot. Could care less. Will sail Epic again