pcreek Posted February 12, 2010 #1 Share Posted February 12, 2010 From her trials in France. http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=301804912619 Norwegian Epic under a snow storm when she departed from Saint Nazaire, France yesterday. Norwegian Epic Captain Trygve Vorrenon on the bridge observing the trials being conducted. Looks like the weather cleared up just in time! :D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcreek Posted February 12, 2010 Author #2 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Norwegian Epic under a snow storm when she departed from Saint Nazaire, France yesterday. sorry - this photo isn't showing up. please use this link. http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=4662816&op=1&view=all&subj=301804912619&aid=-1&auser=0&oid=301804912619&id=43678986413 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaltimoreChickadee Posted February 13, 2010 #3 Share Posted February 13, 2010 that picture looks like a row of balconies will have zero privacy. it seems like the balconies above them can simply look down into the balconies below....see what i'm talking about? is this normal on most ships? that some balconies can be so exposed like that? now i'm getting nervous, because i think that's the cabin level i am on, and from what the deck plans look like, i would be below a row of those cabins that are recessed in, so all that someone would have to do is look down into my cabin. would they really build a ship like that? so balconies above can look down right into another balcony? that stinks. i may have to change my room assignment again, but i hate to bother them and change my room for a 2nd time...... what should i do? :confused::confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time2cruise1 Posted February 13, 2010 #4 Share Posted February 13, 2010 that picture looks like a row of balconies will have zero privacy. :confused::confused: Your kidding right with the exception of one deck they look more private then most. Keep in mind the dividers between balconies are not installed. Try Princess :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaltimoreChickadee Posted February 13, 2010 #5 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Your kidding right with the exception of one deck they look more private then most. Keep in mind the dividers between balconies are not installed. Try Princess :eek: wow. that super sucks. so i ended up moving my cabin yet again. haha. this time i examined the deck plans from the deck above mine, and found the perfect spot. so now i am happy and can spend lots of time naked on the balcony. haha. but my bigger concern really was having that scenario of that last pic you posted. ugh...that would be miserable to have people hoovering over my open balcony!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjbdtz Posted February 13, 2010 #6 Share Posted February 13, 2010 that would be miserable to have people hoovering over my open balcony!!!! Yes, but just think.... at least you'd be operating OUTSIDE a vacuum.... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaltimoreChickadee Posted February 13, 2010 #7 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Yes, but just think.... at least you'd be operating OUTSIDE a vacuum.... :D doh! hovering! hahahahaaaaa!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianTwosome Posted February 13, 2010 #8 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Perhaps the ones on the lowest tier will have awnings... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negc Posted February 13, 2010 #9 Share Posted February 13, 2010 that picture looks like a row of balconies will have zero privacy. it seems like the balconies above them can simply look down into the balconies below....see what i'm talking about? is this normal on most ships? that some balconies can be so exposed like that? now i'm getting nervous, because i think that's the cabin level i am on, and from what the deck plans look like, i would be below a row of those cabins that are recessed in, so all that someone would have to do is look down into my cabin. would they really build a ship like that? so balconies above can look down right into another balcony? that stinks. i may have to change my room assignment again, but i hate to bother them and change my room for a 2nd time......what should i do? :confused::confused: The design isn't exclusive to the Epic. We had the same experience when we sailed on the Sapphire Princess. From our balcony we could look directly down on the balconies two decks below which extended out several feet beyond the edge of our deck's balconies. Not only did they lack any privacy but they could possibly suffer injury should anything drop off the railing of the balconies two decks directly above them. On Oasis the Boardwalk and Central Park balcony staterooms also lack privacy both from above and also across the way. When we book Oasis we'll most likely stick with the balconies that face the ocean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinMaterial Posted February 13, 2010 #10 Share Posted February 13, 2010 More Epic photos on Monday... I CAN'T WAIT!!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rav4lady Posted February 13, 2010 #11 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Maybe I am blind or really dense but I sure can't tell what deck has what from those little pictures!! What deck and what cabins do you think will be have balconys exposed to the ones above? I have 9077 for my next cruise. Is that a safe one? HELP!:eek::eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggie5555 Posted February 13, 2010 #12 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Maybe I am blind or really dense but I sure can't tell what deck has what from those little pictures!! What deck and what cabins do you think will be have balconys exposed to the ones above? I have 9077 for my next cruise. Is that a safe one? HELP!:eek::eek: I find this website great. You can drag your deck under and over decks to see how they line up ( hint: line up with elevators) Just click where it says step 2...... http://www.cruisedeckplans.com/DP/Main/dragit1.php?ship=Norwegian%20Epic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erdoran Posted February 14, 2010 #13 Share Posted February 14, 2010 I find this website great. You can drag your deck under and over decks to see how they line up ( hint: line up with elevators) Just click where it says step 2...... http://www.cruisedeckplans.com/DP/Main/dragit1.php?ship=Norwegian%20Epic That's an amazing website, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time2cruise1 Posted February 14, 2010 #14 Share Posted February 14, 2010 She's back :) http://epicmadhatters.com/wp-content/uploads/epic.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggie5555 Posted February 14, 2010 #15 Share Posted February 14, 2010 That's an amazing website, thanks! You are most welcome..someone else on here gave it to me at one time..don't ya just love CC:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rav4lady Posted February 14, 2010 #16 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Hmm, did you notice how they have recategorized some of the cabins for next yr? I think I got lucky!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynnquenby Posted February 15, 2010 #17 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Hmm, did you notice how they have recategorized some of the cabins for next yr? I think I got lucky!:) Me too!!! our cabin is now classified as a 'large balcony'!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin'cockney Posted February 15, 2010 #18 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Maybe I am blind or really dense but I sure can't tell what deck has what from those little pictures!! What deck and what cabins do you think will be have balconys exposed to the ones above? I have 9077 for my next cruise. Is that a safe one? HELP!:eek::eek: Fear not, rav4lady (How are your brakes?). We are also in 9077 in our cruise a month before yours and will report back on all the in and out's, up and downs, pro's and con's etc of this particular cabin. Watch this space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin'cockney Posted February 15, 2010 #19 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Hmm, did you notice how they have recategorized some of the cabins for next yr? I think I got lucky!:) I think they have merely reduced the number of sub catagories. Balconies now run from BA to BE rather than BA to BJ. The only difference I noticed was the reclassification of the angled balconies e.g. 9079 BG to B6. No doubt this has happened as a result of the actual balconies being available for inspection rather than artists impressions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNPJN Posted February 15, 2010 #20 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Your kidding right with the exception of one deck they look more private then most. Keep in mind the dividers between balconies are not installed. Try Princess :eek: I Is this photo of the Sapphire Princess ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negc Posted February 15, 2010 #21 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Is this photo of the Sapphire Princess ? Not sure if it is or not, but the view is very similar to what we had from our balcony on that ship. Balcony privacy was certainly not a priority for those who designed them on that ship and the photo illustrates the problem quite clearly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddakrt Posted February 15, 2010 #22 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Not sure if it is or not, but the view is very similar to what we had from our balcony on that ship. Balcony privacy was certainly not a priority for those who designed them on that ship and the photo illustrates the problem quite clearly. All of the Princess "duck" ships have open balconies on the lower decks. Honestly I prefer it that way, almost like you have a little sun deck of your own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negc Posted February 16, 2010 #23 Share Posted February 16, 2010 All of the Princess "duck" ships have open balconies on the lower decks. Honestly I prefer it that way, almost like you have a little sun deck of your own. Except you are sharing this "little sun deck of your own" with all of the pasengers in the balconies on the decks above you. If privacy has any value to you, you won't have it if you choose one of those cabins. It is at least something that people need to take into consideration when choosing their cabin. For some it will be no big deal, but others might not be as comfortable with one of those balcony rooms. I might also fear the possibility that a glass or some other hard object might get knocked off the railing of one of those higher up balconies and leave a lasting impression.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea-trial Posted February 16, 2010 #24 Share Posted February 16, 2010 A couple of pics from the Sea trial more to follow View from deck 18 Deck 13 Balcony Staterooms facing aft (not sure about the design of the sun lounger though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time2cruise1 Posted February 16, 2010 #25 Share Posted February 16, 2010 A few more with great detail. Epic 1 Epic 2 Epic 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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