Orangegrove’s Epic Adventure – Two Week Cruise from July 17-31, Eastern and Western C

[orangegrove]

 

 

 

 

[orangegrove]

 

[Jerseyboy1]

 

 

 

I think it is quite shocking that you actually took the time to photograph a giant squirrel attacking a lady like that.....LOL;)

 

Great Review..thanks

[orangegrove]

I think it is quite shocking that you actually took the time to photograph a giant squirrel attacking a lady like that.....LOL;)

 

Great Review..thanks

 

 

Too Funny, I didn't even notice! :D

[atlcruiser50]

I am having scanner issues and need to stop by my husbands office. We got a new computer a couple months ago and I have an old scanner and there are no drivers for my old beast. I also have a new laptop and the scanner will not work on that.....very frustrating! :(

 

if you want to - you can send them to me via FAX and i will post them :) let me know.

 

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[atlcruiser50]

if you want to - you can send them to me via fax and i will post them :) let me know.

 

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[orangegrove]

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Use spaces between your letters! :)

[miniwheat]

Loved the photo's!!:D

[samnewbie]

Fab Review!!! Thanks for taking the time, glad you and your family had such a wonderful time, your pics are brilliant too!

I'm sure when reading I thought ooo must ask ...but now can't remember what i wanted to ask, I'm sure it will come back to me later!

In the meantime, many thanks for your review, enjoyed reading it and looking at your lovely photos, my husband and daughter are going to LOVE the candy store!! :D

 

Sam :)

[scgssny]

Thanks so much for taking the time to write your detailed review. I enjoyed all of it, looking forward to week 2's notes and photos.

[MarkMichaels]

Great review and great pictures, thanks for taking time to post.

 

Question on the soda vending machines, do they only take cash or can you swipe a room card? And, do you remember how much sodas were this way?

 

Thanks again!

Mark

[orangegrove]

Great review and great pictures, thanks for taking time to post.

 

Question on the soda vending machines, do they only take cash or can you swipe a room card? And, do you remember how much sodas were this way?

 

Thanks again!

Mark

 

No Cash, just swipe away. They were $2 and this was a cheaper way then at the bar. No gratuity and more soda!

[hapytobehr]

First let me say you did a fab review. We are doing the Sept 4th Western Carribbean and we are very excited.

 

"Earlier we signed up for the Couples Spa Pass $199 per week, only 60 couple passes sold."

 

I quoted part of your review regarding the "spa Pass". I just want to clarify. Is this a pass that can be used throughout the entire cruise and what do you get with it?

 

Thanks!

[MarkMichaels]

No Cash, just swipe away. They were $2 and this was a cheaper way then at the bar. No gratuity and more soda!

 

Thanks! I think this will be the ticket for my kids instead of the soda sticker. A couple Mountain Dew's a day and they'll be in heaven!

 

Thanks again, appreciate the info!

 

Mark

[orangegrove]

First let me say you did a fab review. We are doing the Sept 4th Western Carribbean and we are very excited.

 

"Earlier we signed up for the Couples Spa Pass $199 per week, only 60 couple passes sold."

 

I quoted part of your review regarding the "spa Pass". I just want to clarify. Is this a pass that can be used throughout the entire cruise and what do you get with it?

 

Thanks!

 

Yes you can use it for the whole week. You have access to the Hydrotherapy Pool, Hot tub, Stone Heat Loungers, reg. loungers, Herbal Steam Room, Finnish Sauna, and Sanarium. I may have missed something, but it does not include any massage.

[fatcattravel]

Thanks so much for your great review! Lots of nice tips!

[wack001]

I am having scanner issues and need to stop by my husbands office. We got a new computer a couple months ago and I have an old scanner and there are no drivers for my old beast. I also have a new laptop and the scanner will not work on that.....very frustrating! :(

 

Nice review, would love to view the daily when you get the issues solved. Would also love to see the MDR menu as I rarely eat at the specialty restaurants.

[Pigbelk]

Hello and thank you Orangegrove for such an extensive detailed report and review of your first weeks experiences aboard the new Epic. I will be cruising the B2B on the Epic with my wife and 2 year old daughter from December 4th to the 18th, flying into Miami International Airport from Boston at about 8:50 am. How long to the port from the airport? How expensive will the cab be? Being a Lattitudes Silver member weren't you initially seperated from the regular guests upon boarding and put in an express line? Were you able to leave your luggage and belongings in your room after the first week, seeing that you probably had the same room for both weeks. Did you use the balcony at all and if so how was it and how small is it really in comparison to other ships? We will be cruising on the Spirit out of Boston this October 23 rd for 15 nights to the Southern Caribbean and then after the Epic in December, we cruise the Jewel on February 2nd and by that time we should be cruised out for awhile. I would greatly appreciate if you could answer any or all questions I asked at your convience of course to give me a better idea on what to expect on this new massive ship. ThanK You and have a great time on your second week aboard the Epic with you family :D

[sc2011]

You mentioned you drank a bottle of wine that was given to you as a gift. You were able to bring wine onboard with you???? Please explain any details. Thanks!

[iceman2a]

Thank You Orangegrove for a great review! You and others , like SDMike enhance the cruise for those of us who sail after you :)

[Kooolmomma]

Did I miss it (I really don't think so) but I am anxiously awaiting your review of the Western Caribbean. We are planning to take a Western trip on Feb 5th and I would like to hear what you did, especially the excursions.

 

Mary Lou

[orangegrove]

Did I miss it (I really don't think so) but I am anxiously awaiting your review of the Western Caribbean. We are planning to take a Western trip on Feb 5th and I would like to hear what you did, especially the excursions.

 

Mary Lou

 

No, I need to finish it up...I've been busy and cc has been so slow, it's frustrating!

 

I also have to be in the mood to write. The first week took 13 Word pages! :eek:

[Oldsweets]

Great review! I understand that they are Not doing Lattitude Party's on Epic but wonder if they did the Platinum and Silver and if so when? Also did you notice if they offered the Behind the Scenes Tour?

 

Thanks!

[orangegrove]

Great review! I understand that they are Not doing Lattitude Party's on Epic but wonder if they did the Platinum and Silver and if so when? Also did you notice if they offered the Behind the Scenes Tour?

 

Thanks!

 

THey were doing Platinum and Gold/ not silver as far as I know. I should be silver after this cruise. :)

 

I can't remember the behind the scenes tour, but I think someone mentioned on this thread that it is for villa people and/or maybe high end latitudes people.

[orangegrove]

Here it is folks...I used SkyDrive....whoo hoo. Please let me know if it does not work...Thanks....what a work out...and learning experience! :p

 

http://tiny.cc/s176x

 

Kerstin