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Great reading all of your comments. We are also coming back to Royal (doing the Freedom in April) after being away for 7 years. So looking forward to this as we have heard alot about changes. It is good to know about MDR. Any new innovations to the windjammer. Have heard that they no longer do midnight buffets. How about for all of us chocoholics?

Anne

Thank you all. Got the info I needed. Looks like it will be the shuttle for us :)

Mega,

Again, let me extend thanks for an incredible review. A dear friend and I are booked on the Epic in may as a mothers day treat to ourselves followed by a week in Tuscany. Your insights have given me an awesome afternoon perusing all your photos and helpful hints. Once again thanks

Thanks for all the info. Was wondering if the safety drill is on deck or in a lounge etc. Each cruise line seems to have their own version. Once again, thanks

Ok, question for all the seasoned Mediterranean travelers..........what is embarcation like in Europe? We will be getting on the Epic in Barcelona. Is it like in FL with a large terminal or more like a hotel check in? Also, are we able to walk on with our luggage or are there porters available? Last, as a newbie to NCL, what about lifeboat drills etc as we are boarding passengers in a variety of ports? Are they done the same way as in the states or is it at one's own option ?

Thanks for any and all info

Anne

Hi I know that this has probably been addressed before but where in the port does the Epic dock? Is it feasible to walk from the statue of Columbus to the ship? Thanks

Just had to weigh in about the arcade. On our last cruise, our 14 yr old figured out that after we had said no charging on his card, he convientely lost his sea pass and was issued a new one. The new one wasn't locked (hmm...) anyway by the time we had caught it , over 270 dollars had been used to play video games in the span of an hour and a half. Had called RCCL about this and they said they were looking into it. So Parents, check your kids cards. We ended up putting a cash deposit on both of our kids cards. That worked

Hi,

We were on the SS Antoinette for a Christmas Market cruise. Having done over 11 ocean cruises on a variety of lines, here is my take on the food. Uniworld is quality, not quantity. As mentioned before, there are 3 meals and tea. Now, that being said, there were also special meals for while we were cruising, a special brunch of local delicacies and the welcome/departure brunch also. There is not the selection that there is at sea but the quality was much better. The choice of white or red wine/beer for meals was great also. There was also 24/7 coffee and cookies as well as Glug wine in the lounge. You will not go hungry

We hosted a "sailaway" party on ours on the Legend. It fit about 15 people. Yes, it is deeper.

Thanks for posting the prices. Gives me an idea what to budget.....prices are comparable as to what you would pay at a beach bar here in the states

I too remember "the closets" on the Norway. In 1989, one of my friends and I did a cruise on the Norway. It was awesome. Yes, our room was cramped. I remmber having to crawl over the bed to get to the bathroom but we had the time of our lives. I remember buying a cockyail dress in blue to match the color of the ship

Anne