19 decks to learb about, how about some secrets, and tips and...

[jarz85]

So.... Aquapark....or Waterslides.... where to look? ;)

 

STAT: We need a librarian!!!!

 

 

Just off the top of my head you could maybe have

 

A) Aquapark

-Waterslides

-Small pool

 

O) O'Sheehans

- Whatever food is good or bad?

 

 

It seems like it would be fairly involved doing the list lol I just have a habit of making stuff a lot harder than it needs to be

[2010_cruisers]

Slide 3 .O {font-size:149%;} A-Z Complete (if you more tips come in, we will add them)

a)Show: BMG Best time to see Blue Man group without reservations is Saturday night. Lots of open seats

b) Fish and Chips, wings and milkshakes (extra fee) from O'Sheehans

c) Pretzel Rolls

d) Fat Cats for major blues (amazing show)

e) Bowling at Bliss (but if it is busy, wait there or you will lose your place)

f) A q u a P a r k (expect long lines during busy times or hot weather)

g) Second City Comedy id great...but the Comedic-Magician is ok but not for kids.

h) Lobster Night Monday served in Taste ad Manhattan Club on Monday (TBA)

i) The pistachio cake and lemon pound cake is very yummy

j) Try the water slides before they close,. less busy time and the green water slide is the fastest and scariest, but go purple if you want short lines

k) O'Sheehans for the Apple Crumble or Brownie Sunday

l) Take a power strip with you. There's only one outlet with two plugs in standard balcony room

m) The spa has an aft balcony with loungers and two wicker couches. Awesome spot to watch the world go by

o) On the last sea day they have a big sale on Epic stuff in the shops on 15. 2 shirts for $10 is a good deal for gifts.

p) In the spa, towels are in the huge wall racks, but there are robes hiding in the little basket by the door.

q) The ship doesn't supply conditioner or bar soap. Bring some if you need it.

r) The cruelest joke is the amazing salad bar at Moderno.

s) There's an awesome out-of-the-way place for shaded lounging... under the sportsdeck starboard aft

t) All the food at O'Sheehans is good

u)The public sun decks on 18 are virtually empty, even when the pool is full

v) Feeling ill, go to the front desk for FREE sea-sick pills.

w) Discovered the fix for the sink splashing.......don't turn the faucet on full blast.

x)Wear your shoes while walking on the decks outside ( I kid you not the deck got so hot that we met a woman who got second degree burns on her feet

y) SVEDKA Ice Bar: Wear socks and long pants (it will help keep you more comfortable)

z)If you want any fruit-juices throughout the day or evening for yourself or your children (grab some during the breakfast time only - up until 10L30 am). They will offer, cranberry, orange and apple juice and that is it.

 

 

Bonus Tips:

-"Secret" aft stairs are aft - on either side at the very back of the Epic. If you look at the deck plan you'll see blank spots there. Here are some aft photos - the stairway has cutouts with side view.

- Note that the cabin telephone is very bright. It’s like a giant cell phone that is constantly on. On the upper right of the screen there is a light bulb, touch the bulb and the phone goes to sleep

- If you so desire a super-snack – try ordering ‘the home-made potatoes chips with blue cheese crumble’ trough room service.

__________________

[Zimomiller]

In the Penthouse suite bathrooms aft the lights are sensored. Truly a pain in the ass.

 

Especially in the middle of the night. They pop on when you walk in and will turn off after a few seconds, BUT unless you are motionless they will turn on again and off again etc...

 

I fixed our by putting a well placed bandaid over the sensor so it could only see you as you walked in or out.

Edited August 24, 2010 by Zimomiller

[2010_cruisers]

Zimomiller

Cool Cruiser

 

Hmm...not too sure how many of us will have the privilege of being in the Penthouse suite...(how nice)...so. my question is where is this sensor and is this in every room...you feel. What do you think..thank you. Also, what si the exact tip please...

[2010_cruisers]

A-Z Complete (if you more tips come in, we will add them)

a)Show: BMG Best time to see Blue Man group without reservations is Saturday night. Lots of open seats

b) Fish and Chips, wings and milkshakes (extra fee) from O'Sheehans

c) Pretzel Rolls

d) Fat Cats for major blues (amazing show)

e) Bowling at Bliss (but if it is busy, wait there or you will lose your place)

f) A q u a P a r k (expect long lines during busy times or hot weather)

g) Second City Comedy id great...but the Comedic-Magician is ok but not for kids.

h) Lobster Night Monday served in Taste ad Manhattan Club on Monday (TBA)

i) The pistachio cake and lemon pound cake is very yummy

j) Try the water slides before they close,. less busy time and the green water slide is the fastest and scariest, but go purple if you want short lines

k) O'Sheehans for the Apple Crumble or Brownie Sunday

l) Take a power strip with you. There's only one outlet with two plugs in standard balcony room

m) The spa has an aft balcony with loungers and two wicker couches. Awesome spot to watch the world go by

o) On the last sea day they have a big sale on Epic stuff in the shops on 15. 2 shirts for $10 is a good deal for gifts.

p) In the spa, towels are in the huge wall racks, but there are robes hiding in the little basket by the door.

q) The ship doesn't supply conditioner or bar soap. Bring some if you need it.

r) The cruelest joke is the amazing salad bar at Moderno.

s) There's an awesome out-of-the-way place for shaded lounging... under the sportsdeck starboard aft

t) All the food at O'Sheehans is good

u)The public sun decks on 18 are virtually empty, even when the pool is full

v) Feeling ill, go to the front desk for FREE sea-sick pills.

w) Discovered the fix for the sink splashing.......don't turn the faucet on full blast.

x)Wear your shoes while walking on the decks outside ( I kid you not the deck got so hot that we met a woman who got second degree burns on her feet

y) SVEDKA Ice Bar: Wear socks and long pants (it will help keep you more comfortable)

z)If you want any fruit-juices throughout the day or evening for yourself or your children (grab some during the breakfast time only - up until 10L30 am). They will offer, cranberry, orange and apple juice and that is it.

 

 

Bonus Tips:

-"Secret" aft stairs are aft - on either side at the very back of the Epic. If you look at the deck plan you'll see blank spots there. Here are some aft photos - the stairway has cutouts with side view.

- Note that the cabin telephone is very bright. It’s like a giant cell phone that is constantly on. On the upper right of the screen there is a light bulb, touch the bulb and the phone goes to sleep

- If you so desire a super-snack – try ordering ‘the home-made potatoes chips with blue cheese crumble’ trough room service.

- Slide 1 .O {font-size:149%;} For patrons new to NCL ones or who may not be a Latitudes members yet –for a FEE they offer a private behind the scenes tour. For $55. It was a 2 hour tour that included talks from the entertainment/technical director, head chef, laundry, and other areas. Was very interesting and I really enjoyed it. It gave a new respect for the employees and how they are able to do what they do on such a large scale.

 

 

__________________

[Cruzin 1025]

If you are not feeling well, go to the front desk and got some free seasick pills.

 

Good to hear! I know CCL does this, but wasn't sure about NCL. Would much rather pick them up onboard than buying and then maybe not needing them.

[sjbdtz]

In the Penthouse suite bathrooms aft the lights are sensored. Truly a pain in the ass.

 

Especially in the middle of the night. They pop on when you walk in and will turn off after a few seconds, BUT unless you are motionless they will turn on again and off again etc...

 

I fixed our by putting a well placed bandaid over the sensor so it could only see you as you walked in or out.

 

 

We closed the toilet door 1/2 way, in the spa suite.... could then walk by without light coming on.

[PAR195]

Strawberry poundcake at O'Sheehan's is yummy.

 

Creme Brulee at Cagney's says Raspberry Creme Brulee. I hate raspberries so I didn't order it. Another couple we were eating with ordered it and I found out that the raspberries are on top (too late) so if you don't like them you can pick them off.

 

Alaskan King Crab Legs are cut in half at Cagney's so you don't need to crack them to eat them.

 

Take cash with you to Howl at the Moon so you can tip the musician to stop playing an awful song... like your rival college football team fight song. ha ha ha

 

No recording or flash photography allowed at shows in the Epic Theater or Spiegel Tent. Take your camera anyways for candid shots before the show begins.

 

When you order a drink, they will give you a short glass unless you specify a tall glass, which is only a couple bucks more and you can keep the souvenir cup.

 

Impossible to keep up with multiple passengers in staterooms going to different events. Take a dry erase board with a magnet on the back and stick it on your door. Leave messages for your friends & family on the board.

[epicbride16]

Rock_Chick: Is there any way that I could have a copy of that Word Doc with tips that you have compiled in an e-mail or posted in a link? I am trying to create one for my wedding guests and am sure it would be helpful...

[2010_cruisers]

PAR195

Cool Cruiser

 

Great stuff I will add them next post.....WE ALL thank you...!

[2010_cruisers]

A-Z Complete (if you more tips come in, we will add them)

 

a)Show: BMG Best time to see Blue Man group without reservations is Saturday night. Lots of open seats

b) Fish and Chips, wings Strawberry poundcake very yummy....and milkshakes (extra fee) from O'Sheehans

c) Pretzel Rolls

d) Fat Cats for major blues (amazing show)

e) Bowling at Bliss (but if it is busy, wait there or you will lose your place)

f) A q u a P a r k (expect long lines during busy times or hot weather)

g) Second City Comedy id great...but the Comedic-Magician is ok but not for kids.

h) Lobster Night Monday served in Taste ad Manhattan Club on Monday (TBA)

i) The pistachio cake and lemon pound cake is very yummy

j) Try the water slides before they close,. less busy time and the green water slide is the fastest and scariest, but go purple if you want short lines

k) O'Sheehans for the Apple Crumble or Brownie Sunday

l) Take a power strip with you. There's only one outlet with two plugs in standard balcony room

m) The spa has an aft balcony with loungers and two wicker couches. Awesome spot to watch the world go by

o) On the last sea day they have a big sale on Epic stuff in the shops on 15. 2 shirts for $10 is a good deal for gifts.

p) In the spa, towels are in the huge wall racks, but there are robes hiding in the little basket by the door.

q) The ship doesn't supply conditioner or bar soap. Bring some if you need it.

r) The cruelest joke is the amazing salad bar at Moderno.

s) There's an awesome out-of-the-way place for shaded lounging... under the sportsdeck starboard aft

t) All the food at O'Sheehans is good

u)The public sun decks on 18 are virtually empty, even when the pool is full

v) Feeling ill, go to the front desk for FREE sea-sick pills.

w) Discovered the fix for the sink splashing.......don't turn the faucet on full blast.

x)Wear your shoes while walking on the decks outside ( I kid you not the deck got so hot that we met a woman who got second degree burns on her feet

y) SVEDKA Ice Bar: Wear socks and long pants (it will help keep you more comfortable)

z)If you want any fruit-juices throughout the day or evening for yourself or your children (grab some during the breakfast time only - up until 10L30 am). They will offer, cranberry, orange and apple juice and that is it.

 

Bonus Tips:

-"Secret" aft stairs are aft - on either side at the very back of the Epic. If you look at the deck plan you'll see blank spots there. Here are some aft photos - the stairway has cutouts with side view.

- Note that the cabin telephone is very bright. It’s like a giant cell phone that is constantly on. On the upper right of the screen there is a light bulb, touch the bulb and the phone goes to sleep

- If you so desire a super-snack – try ordering ‘the home-made potatoes chips with blue cheese crumble’ trough room service.

- For patrons new to NCL ones or who may not be a Latitudes members yet –for a FEE they offer a private behind the scenes tour. For $55. It was a 2 hour tour that included talks from the entertainment/technical director, head chef, laundry, and other areas. Was very interesting and I really enjoyed it. It gave a new respect for the employees and how they are able to do what they do on such a large scale.

- Creme Brulee at Cagney's says Raspberry Creme Brulee

- Alaskan King Crab Legs are cut in half at Cagney's so you don't need to crack them to eat them.

- Take cash with you to Howl at the Moon so you can tip the musician to stop playing an awful song... like your rival college football team fight song. ha ha ha

- No recording or flash photography allowed at shows in the Epic Theater or Spiegel Tent. Take your camera anyways for candid shots before the show begins.

- When you order a drink, they will give you a short glass unless you specify a tall glass, which is only a couple bucks more and you can keep the souvenir cup.

- Impossible to keep up with multiple passengers in staterooms going to different events. Take a dry erase board with a magnet on the back and stick it on your door. Leave messages for your friends & family on the board.

 

 

Thanks..anymore...let us know....:)

[2010_cruisers]

A-Z Complete (if you more tips come in, we will add them)

 

a)Show: BMG Best time to see Blue Man group without reservations is Saturday night. Lots of open seats

b) Fish and Chips, wings Strawberry poundcake very yummy....and milkshakes (extra fee) from O'Sheehans

c) Pretzel Rolls

d) Fat Cats for major blues (amazing show)

e) Bowling at Bliss (but if it is busy, wait there or you will lose your place)

f) A q u a P a r k (expect long lines during busy times or hot weather)

g) Second City Comedy id great...but the Comedic-Magician is ok but not for kids.

h) Lobster Night Monday served in Taste ad Manhattan Club on Monday (TBA)

i) The pistachio cake and lemon pound cake is very yummy

j) Try the water slides before they close,. less busy time and the green water slide is the fastest and scariest, but go purple if you want short lines

k) O'Sheehans for the Apple Crumble or Brownie Sunday

l) Take a power strip with you. There's only one outlet with two plugs in standard balcony room

m) The spa has an aft balcony with loungers and two wicker couches. Awesome spot to watch the world go by

o) On the last sea day they have a big sale on Epic stuff in the shops on 15. 2 shirts for $10 is a good deal for gifts.

p) In the spa, towels are in the huge wall racks, but there are robes hiding in the little basket by the door.

q) The ship doesn't supply conditioner or bar soap. Bring some if you need it.

r) The cruelest joke is the amazing salad bar at Moderno....and the Garlic beef was awesome.

s) There's an awesome out-of-the-way place for shaded lounging... under the sportsdeck starboard aft

t) There are at least four places to get a made to order omelet in the Garden Café at breakfast.

u)The public sun decks on 18 are virtually empty, even when the pool is full

v) Feeling ill, go to the front desk for FREE sea-sick pills.

w) Discovered the fix for the sink splashing.......don't turn the faucet on full blast.

x)Wear your shoes while walking on the decks outside ( I kid you not the deck got so hot that we met a woman who got second degree burns on her feet

y) SVEDKA Ice Bar: Wear socks and long pants (it will help keep you more comfortable)

z)If you want any fruit-juices throughout the day or evening for yourself or your children (grab some during the breakfast time only - up until 10L30 am). They will offer, cranberry, orange and apple juice and that is it.

 

Bonus Tips:

-"Secret" aft stairs are aft - on either side at the very back of the Epic. If you look at the deck plan you'll see blank spots there. Here are some aft photos - the stairway has cutouts with side view.

- Note that the cabin telephone is very bright. It’s like a giant cell phone that is constantly on. On the upper right of the screen there is a light bulb, touch the bulb and the phone goes to sleep

- If you so desire a super-snack – try ordering ‘the home-made potatoes chips with blue cheese crumble’ trough room service.

- For patrons new to NCL ones or who may not be a Latitudes members yet –for a FEE they offer a private behind the scenes tour. For $55. It was a 2 hour tour that included talks from the entertainment/technical director, head chef, laundry, and other areas. Was very interesting and I really enjoyed it. It gave a new respect for the employees and how they are able to do what they do on such a large scale.

- Creme Brulee at Cagney's says Raspberry Creme Brulee

- If you’re going to play in the casino even a little, sign up for their casino club. The deals and discounts ($5 off slot/BJ tourneys, for instance) make it well worth your time.

- Alaskan King Crab Legs are cut in half at Cagney's so you don't need to crack them to eat them.

- Take cash with you to Howl at the Moon so you can tip the musician to stop playing an awful song... like your rival college football team fight song. ha ha ha

- No recording or flash photography allowed at shows in the Epic Theater or Spiegel Tent. Take your camera anyways for candid shots before the show begins.

- When you order a drink, they will give you a short glass unless you specify a tall glass, which is only a couple bucks more and you can keep the souvenir cup.

- Impossible to keep up with multiple passengers in staterooms going to different events. Take a dry erase board with a magnet on the back and stick it on your door. Leave messages for your friends & family on the board.

- You can drop off of bags at Headliners - to walk around without bags for a couple of hours.

- Spice H20 was a good “away from people” spot for lunch on embarkation day.

- Sports fan - on the big screen in the Atrium they will show games!

- NCL's White Hot Party was at Spice H2O ... Sunday night, starting at 10:15 pm.

[coffeebean]

 

Creme Brulee at Cagney's says Raspberry Creme Brulee. I hate raspberries so I didn't order it. Another couple we were eating with ordered it and I found out that the raspberries are on top (too late) so if you don't like them you can pick them off.

 

It's never too late unless you have left the restaurant. You can order as many appys and deserts as you like in the specialty restaurants. I have ordered a second desert after consuming the first one on occasion is I find I can muster up a bit more room to enjoy another desert.

[Donh44]

Thank you for clarifying that.

I am as curious as you are about these "mysterious" stairs. After reading this, I pulled out the brochure (and a magnifying glass) and located where they are supposed to be. I saw the spaces where they are but it doesn't show the little lines that it shows elsewhere where there are stairs. Maybe they want to keep them secret. I will check them out, although they are extremely far from where my cabin is (12519).

 

Don

[nursekimmy]

Thanks, Please keep them coming. We board the Epic in 38 days and can't wait.

Edited August 25, 2010 by nursekimmy

[Mjfc]

The Raspberry Creme Brulee in Cagney's DEFINITELY has raspberry in it. It is not just a garnishment. It was yummy! :p

 

Bring an insulated beverage cup and enjoy the freedom all day to walk around with cold water and ice tea from the free dispensers at the pool and the Garden Cafe.

 

Shove a pair of socks in your bag if you think you might be bowling, rock climbing, repelling or ice skating once you leave your cabin.

 

Scones are offered in the afternoon from the outside (Great Outdoors) buffet on the starboard side of the ship (right side of buffet facing the front of the ship).

 

Prime Rib is offered as an evening special in the Manhattan Room so maybe choose another item if dining in Cagney's.

[2010_cruisers]

*** From here on out I will either bold the new tip or high light ay changes., OK. Cheers

 

 

A-Z Complete (if you more tips come in, we will add them)

 

a)Show: BMG Best time to see Blue Man group without reservations is Saturday night. Lots of open seats

b) Fish and Chips, wings Strawberry poundcake very yummy....and milkshakes (extra fee) from O'Sheehans

c) Pretzel Rolls

d) Fat Cats for major blues (amazing show)

e) Bowling at Bliss (but if it is busy, wait there or you will lose your place)

f) A q u a P a r k (expect long lines during busy times or hot weather)

g) Second City Comedy id great...but the Comedic-Magician is ok but not for kids.

h) Lobster Night Monday served in Taste ad Manhattan Club on Monday (TBA)

i) The pistachio cake and lemon pound cake is very yummy

j) Try the water slides before they close,. less busy time and the green water slide is the fastest and scariest, but go purple if you want short lines

k) O'Sheehans for the Apple Crumble or Brownie Sunday

l) Take a power strip with you. There's only one outlet with two plugs in standard balcony room

m) The spa has an aft balcony with loungers and two wicker couches. Awesome spot to watch the world go by

o) On the last sea day they have a big sale on Epic stuff in the shops on 15. 2 shirts for $10 is a good deal for gifts.

p) In the spa, towels are in the huge wall racks, but there are robes hiding in the little basket by the door.

q) The ship doesn't supply conditioner or bar soap. Bring some if you need it.

r) The cruelest joke is the amazing salad bar at Moderno....and the Garlic beef was awesome.

s) There's an awesome out-of-the-way place for shaded lounging... under the sportsdeck starboard aft

t) There are at least four places to get a made to order omelet in the Garden Café at breakfast.

u)The public sun decks on 18 are virtually empty, even when the pool is full

v) Feeling ill, go to the front desk for FREE sea-sick pills.

w) Discovered the fix for the sink splashing.......don't turn the faucet on full blast.

x)Wear your shoes while walking on the decks outside ( I kid you not the deck got so hot that we met a woman who got second degree burns on her feet

y) SVEDKA Ice Bar: Wear socks and long pants (it will help keep you more comfortable)

z)If you want any fruit-juices throughout the day or evening for yourself or your children (grab some during the breakfast time only - up until 10L30 am). They will offer, cranberry, orange and apple juice and that is it.

 

Bonus Tips:

-"Secret" aft stairs are aft - on either side at the very back of the Epic. If you look at the deck plan you'll see blank spots there. Here are some aft photos - the stairway has cutouts with side view.

- Note that the cabin telephone is very bright. It’s like a giant cell phone that is constantly on. On the upper right of the screen there is a light bulb, touch the bulb and the phone goes to sleep

- If you so desire a super-snack – try ordering ‘the home-made potatoes chips with blue cheese crumble’ trough room service.

- For patrons new to NCL ones or who may not be a Latitudes members yet –for a FEE they offer a private behind the scenes tour. For $55. It was a 2 hour tour that included talks from the entertainment/technical director, head chef, laundry, and other areas. Was very interesting and I really enjoyed it. It gave a new respect for the employees and how they are able to do what they do on such a large scale.

- Creme Brulee at Cagney's says Raspberry Creme Brulee

- If you’re going to play in the casino even a little, sign up for their casino club. The deals and discounts ($5 off slot/BJ tourneys, for instance) make it well worth your time.

- Alaskan King Crab Legs are cut in half at Cagney's so you don't need to crack them to eat them.

- Take cash with you to Howl at the Moon so you can tip the musician to stop playing an awful song... like your rival college football team fight song. ha ha ha

- No recording or flash photography allowed at shows in the Epic Theater or Spiegel Tent. Take your camera anyways for candid shots before the show begins.

- When you order a drink, they will give you a short glass unless you specify a tall glass, which is only a couple bucks more and you can keep the souvenir cup.

- Impossible to keep up with multiple passengers in staterooms going to different events. Take a dry erase board with a magnet on the back and stick it on your door. Leave messages for your friends & family on the board.

- You can drop off of bags at Headliners - to walk around without bags for a couple of hours.

- Spice H20 was a good “away from people” spot for lunch on embarkation day.

- Sports fan - on the big screen in the Atrium they will show games!

- NCL's White Hot Party was at Spice H2O ... Sunday night, starting at 10:15 pm.

- It's never too late unless you have left the restaurant. You can order as many appys and deserts as you like in the specialty restaurants.

[Rock Chick]

Rock_Chick: Is there any way that I could have a copy of that Word Doc with tips that you have compiled in an e-mail or posted in a link? I am trying to create one for my wedding guests and am sure it would be helpful...

 

I'd be happy to email this to you, epicbride. It's bits that I have cut and pasted from posts all over the boards which pertain to my entire trip including my forthcoming 2 night stay at the Intercontinental hotel, the back to back cruise (studio cabin) and some port information.

 

Carol

[2010_cruisers]

Rock Chick

Cool Cruiser

 

From what u see on this list and with the bonus points...is there anything else form your list...that you have gathered also that I could add to this...If so send them t me here, as I check back 2x a day and will update it ASAP.

 

Thank you.com

 

CHEERS.

[2010_cruisers]

A-Z Complete (if you more tips come in, we will add them)

 

a)Show: BMG Best time to see Blue Man group without reservations is Saturday night. Lots of open seats

b) Fish and Chips, wings Strawberry poundcake very yummy....and milkshakes (extra fee) from O'Sheehans

c) Pretzel Rolls

d) Fat Cats for major blues (amazing show)

e) Bowling at Bliss (but if it is busy, wait there or you will lose your place)

f) A q u a P a r k (expect long lines during busy times or hot weather)

g) Second City Comedy id great...but the Comedic-Magician is ok but not for kids.

h) Lobster Night Monday served in Taste ad Manhattan Club on Monday (TBA)

i) The pistachio cake and lemon pound cake is very yummy

j) Try the water slides before they close,. less busy time and the green water slide is the fastest and scariest, but go purple if you want short lines

k) O'Sheehans for the Apple Crumble or Brownie Sunday

l) Take a power strip with you. There's only one outlet with two plugs in standard balcony room

m) The spa has an aft balcony with loungers and two wicker couches. Awesome spot to watch the world go by

o) On the last sea day they have a big sale on Epic stuff in the shops on 15. 2 shirts for $10 is a good deal for gifts.

p) In the spa, towels are in the huge wall racks, but there are robes hiding in the little basket by the door.

q) The ship doesn't supply conditioner or bar soap. Bring some if you need it.

r) The cruelest joke is the amazing salad bar at Moderno....and the Garlic beef was awesome.

s) There's an awesome out-of-the-way place for shaded lounging... under the sportsdeck starboard aft

t) There are at least four places to get a made to order omelet in the Garden Café at breakfast.

u)The public sun decks on 18 are virtually empty, even when the pool is full

v) Feeling ill, go to the front desk for FREE sea-sick pills.

w) Discovered the fix for the sink splashing.......don't turn the faucet on full blast.

x)Wear your shoes while walking on the decks outside ( I kid you not the deck got so hot that we met a woman who got second degree burns on her feet

y) SVEDKA Ice Bar: Wear socks and long pants (it will help keep you more comfortable)

z)If you want any fruit-juices throughout the day or evening for yourself or your children (grab some during the breakfast time only - up until 10L30 am). They will offer, cranberry, orange and apple juice and that is it.

 

Bonus Tips:

-"Secret" aft stairs are aft - on either side at the very back of the Epic. If you look at the deck plan you'll see blank spots there. Here are some aft photos - the stairway has cutouts with side view.

- Note that the cabin telephone is very bright. It’s like a giant cell phone that is constantly on. On the upper right of the screen there is a light bulb, touch the bulb and the phone goes to sleep

- If you so desire a super-snack – try ordering ‘the home-made potatoes chips with blue cheese crumble’ trough room service.

- For patrons new to NCL ones or who may not be a Latitudes members yet –for a FEE they offer a private behind the scenes tour. For $55. It was a 2 hour tour that included talks from the entertainment/technical director, head chef, laundry, and other areas. Was very interesting and I really enjoyed it. It gave a new respect for the employees and how they are able to do what they do on such a large scale.

- Creme Brulee at Cagney's says Raspberry Creme Brulee

- If you’re going to play in the casino even a little, sign up for their casino club. The deals and discounts ($5 off slot/BJ tourneys, for instance) make it well worth your time.

- Alaskan King Crab Legs are cut in half at Cagney's so you don't need to crack them to eat them.

- Take cash with you to Howl at the Moon so you can tip the musician to stop playing an awful song... like your rival college football team fight song. ha ha ha

- No recording or flash photography allowed at shows in the Epic Theater or Spiegel Tent. Take your camera anyways for candid shots before the show begins.

- When you order a drink, they will give you a short glass unless you specify a tall glass, which is only a couple bucks more and you can keep the souvenir cup.

- Impossible to keep up with multiple passengers in staterooms going to different events. Take a dry erase board with a magnet on the back and stick it on your door. Leave messages for your friends & family on the board.

- You can drop off of bags at Headliners - to walk around without bags for a couple of hours.

- Spice H20 was a good “away from people” spot for lunch on embarkation day.

- Sports fan - on the big screen in the Atrium they will show games!

- NCL's White Hot Party was at Spice H2O ... Sunday night, starting at 10:15 pm.

- It's never too late unless you have left the restaurant. You can order as many appys and deserts as you like in the specialty restaurants.

- Studio Louger area: We liked the snacks they put in the fridge too. There is also coffee, salads, sandwiches, etc. Depending on the time of day. We never did see a bartender though, which is depicted in the brochures. Also, anyone can get in. There is not even a slot to swipe your card, so I am not sure why NCL talks about the exclusive key card access so much. They never even bothered to install one at all.

[crusingici]

Thank you, 2010 Cruisers! Fabulous job compiling these tips - I will print out tomorrow before I leave - maybe I will return with a few of my own to share. ;)

[onebzyldy]

I'd be happy to email this to you, epicbride. It's bits that I have cut and pasted from posts all over the boards which pertain to my entire trip including my forthcoming 2 night stay at the Intercontinental hotel, the back to back cruise (studio cabin) and some port information.

 

Carol

I would also love a copy of your findings,,,,,pretty please :p

If I give u my email addy would u b so kind to send it to me ?

avon_donna@yahoo.ca

Thanx a bunch ! ! ! ! !

Happy Cruising,,,,,,,,,

DonnaF :D

[2010_cruisers]

A-Z Complete (if you more tips come in, we will add them)

 

a)Show: BMG Best time to see Blue Man group without reservations is Saturday night. Lots of open seats

b) Fish and Chips, wings Strawberry poundcake, Apple Crumble or Brownie Sundayvery yummy....and milkshakes (extra fee) from O'Sheehans

c) Pretzel Rolls

d) Fat Cats for major blues (amazing show)

e) Bowling at Bliss (but if it is busy, wait there or you will lose your place)

f) A q u a P a r k (expect long lines during busy times or hot weather)

g) Second City Comedy id great...but the Comedic-Magician is ok but not for kids.

h) Lobster Night Monday served in Taste ad Manhattan Club on Monday (TBA)

i) The pistachio cake and lemon pound cake is very yummy

j) Try the water slides before they close,. less busy time and the green water slide is the fastest and scariest, but go purple if you want short lines

k) Go the washroom before you watch the crique show , they do NOT let anyone leave for the whole 2 hours.

l) Take a power strip with you. There's only one outlet with two plugs in standard balcony room

m) The spa has an aft balcony with loungers and two wicker couches. Awesome spot to watch the world go by (but you have to pay to be there)

o) On the last sea day they have a big sale on Epic stuff in the shops on 15. 2 shirts for $10 is a good deal for gifts.

p) In the spa, towels are in the huge wall racks, but there are robes hiding in the little basket by the door.

q) The ship doesn't supply conditioner or bar soap. Bring some if you need it.

r) The cruelest joke is the amazing salad bar at Moderno....and the Garlic beef was awesome.

s) There's an awesome out-of-the-way place for shaded lounging... under the sportsdeck starboard aft

t) There are at least four places to get a made to order omelet in the Garden Café at breakfast.

u)The public sun decks on 18 are virtually empty, even when the pool is full ( seating for about 100 people up there)

v) Feeling ill, go to the front desk for FREE sea-sick pills.

w) Discovered the fix for the sink splashing.......don't turn the faucet on full blast.

x)Wear your shoes while walking on the decks outside ( I kid you not the deck got so hot that we met a woman who got second degree burns on her feet

y) SVEDKA Ice Bar: Wear socks and long pants (it will help keep you more comfortable)

z)If you want any fruit-juices throughout the day or evening for yourself or your children (grab some during the breakfast time only - up until 10L30 am). They will offer, cranberry, orange and apple juice and that is it.

 

Bonus Tips:

-"Secret" aft stairs are aft - on either side at the very back of the Epic. If you look at the deck plan you'll see blank spots there. Here are some aft photos - the stairway has cutouts with side view.

- Note that the cabin telephone is very bright. It’s like a giant cell phone that is constantly on. On the upper right of the screen there is a light bulb, touch the bulb and the phone goes to sleep

- If you so desire a super-snack – try ordering ‘the home-made potatoes chips with blue cheese crumble’ trough room service.

- For patrons new to NCL ones or who may not be a Latitudes members yet –for a FEE they offer a private behind the scenes tour. For $55. It was a 2 hour tour that included talks from the entertainment/technical director, head chef, laundry, and other areas. Was very interesting and I really enjoyed it. It gave a new respect for the employees and how they are able to do what they do on such a large scale.

- Creme Brulee at Cagney's says Raspberry Creme Brulee

- If you’re going to play in the casino even a little, sign up for their casino club. The deals and discounts ($5 off slot/BJ tourneys, for instance) make it well worth your time.

- Alaskan King Crab Legs are cut in half at Cagney's so you don't need to crack them to eat them.

- Take cash with you to Howl at the Moon so you can tip the musician to stop playing an awful song... like your rival college football team fight song. ha ha ha

- No recording or flash photography allowed at shows in the Epic Theater or Spiegel Tent. Take your camera anyways for candid shots before the show begins.

- When you order a drink, they will give you a short glass unless you specify a tall glass, which is only a couple bucks more and you can keep the souvenir cup.

- Impossible to keep up with multiple passengers in staterooms going to different events. Take a dry erase board with a magnet on the back and stick it on your door. Leave messages for your friends & family on the board.

- You can drop off of bags at Headliners - to walk around without bags for a couple of hours.

- Spice H20 was a good “away from people” spot for lunch on embarkation day.

- Sports fan - on the big screen in the Atrium they will show games!

- NCL's White Hot Party was at Spice H2O ... Sunday night, starting at 10:15 pm.

- It's never too late unless you have left the restaurant. You can order as many appys and deserts as you like in the specialty restaurants.

- Studio Lounge Area: We liked the snacks they put in the fridge too. There is also coffee, salads, sandwiches, etc. Depending on the time of day. We never did see a bartender though, which is depicted in the brochures. Also, anyone can get in. There is not even a slot to swipe your card, so I am not sure why NCL talks about the exclusive key card access so much. They never even bothered to install one at all.

[2010_cruisers]

Last updated: WEd Aug 25th, 11:06PM, Pacific

 

A-Z Complete (if you more tips come in, we will add them)

 

a)Show: BMG Best time to see Blue Man group without reservations is Saturday night. Lots of open seats and The first two rows are a “splash zone” where they provide ponchos and have plastic seats.

b) Fish and Chips, wings, chicken pot pie, Strawberry poundcake, Apple Crumble or Brownie Sundayvery yummy....and milkshakes (extra fee) from O'Sheehans

c) Pretzel Rolls (some call them pretzel balls also).

d) Fat Cats for major blues (amazing show)

e) Bowling at Bliss (but if it is busy, wait there or you will lose your place)

f) A q u a P a r k (expect long lines during busy times or hot weather)

g) Second City Comedy id great...but the Comedic-Magician is ok but not for kids.

h) Lobster Night Monday served in Taste ad Manhattan Club on Monday (TBA)

i) The pistachio cake and lemon pound cake is very yummy

j) Try the water slides before they close,. less busy time and the green water slide is the fastest and scariest, but go purple if you want short lines

k) Crique show: Go the washroom before you watch the show , they do NOT let anyone leave for the whole 2 hours. Also, the the show is a bit risqué and uses double entendres (for kids) and and has lots of gay and sexual references. The food also was considred fairly bland and very average.

l) Take a power strip with you. There's only one outlet with two plugs in standard balcony room

m) The spa has an aft balcony with loungers and two wicker couches. Awesome spot to watch the world go by (but you have to pay to be there)

o) On the last sea day they have a big sale on Epic stuff in the shops on deck15. 2 shirts for $10 is a good deal for gifts - some nice sweatshirts, jackets, hats and other items for 50% off.The main gift shops don’t have sales the last day.

p) In the spa, towels are in the huge wall racks, but there are robes hiding in the little basket by the door.

q) The ship doesn't supply conditioner or bar soap. Bring some if you need it.

r) The cruelest joke is the amazing salad bar at Moderno....and the Garlic beef was awesome.

s) There's an awesome out-of-the-way place for shaded lounging... under the sportsdeck starboard aft

t) There are at least four places to get a made to order omelet in the Garden Café at breakfast.

u)The public sun decks on 18 are virtually empty, even when the pool is full ( seating for about 100 people up there)

v) Feeling ill, go to the front desk for FREE sea-sick pills.

w) Discovered the fix for the sink splashing.......don't turn the faucet on full blast.

x)Wear your shoes while walking on the decks outside ( I kid you not the deck got so hot that we met a woman who got second degree burns on her feet

y) SVEDKA Ice Bar: Wear socks and long pants (it will help keep you more comfortable)

z)If you want any fruit-juices throughout the day or evening for yourself or your children (grab some during the breakfast time only - up until 10:30 am). They will offer, cranberry, orange and apple juice and that is it.

 

Bonus Tips:

-"Secret" aft stairs are aft - on either side at the very back of the Epic. If you look at the deck plan you'll see blank spots there. Here are some aft photos - the stairway has cutouts with side view.

- Note that the cabin telephone is very bright. It’s like a giant cell phone that is constantly on. On the upper right of the screen there is a light bulb, touch the bulb and the phone goes to sleep

- If you so desire a super-snack – try ordering ‘the home-made potatoes chips with blue cheese crumble’ trough room service.

- For patrons new to NCL ones or who may not be a Latitudes members yet –for a FEE they offer a private behind the scenes tour. For $55. It was a 2 hour tour that included talks from the entertainment/technical director, head chef, laundry, and other areas. Was very interesting and I really enjoyed it. It gave a new respect for the employees and how they are able to do what they do on such a large scale.

- For you sun-worshipers: brings lots of aloe gel or we also highly reccomend a product by Berts Bee's called Aloe & Linden Flower After Sun Soother.

- On the outside where your room number is there is a wheel that you can change between Welcome, Do Not Disturb, Please Make up Room, and Please Turn Down Room. That’s convenient. Your cabin steward won’t even knock if it says not to disturb.

- Creme Brulee at Cagney's says Raspberry Creme Brulee

- If you’re going to play in the casino even a little, sign up for their casino club. The deals and discounts ($5 off slot/BJ tourneys, for instance) make it well worth your time.

- Alaskan King Crab Legs are cut in half at Cagney's so you don't need to crack them to eat them.

- Take cash with you to Howl at the Moon so you can tip the musician to stop playing an awful song... like your rival college football team fight song. ha ha ha

- No recording or flash photography allowed at shows in the Epic Theater or Spiegel Tent. Take your camera anyways for candid shots before the show begins.

- When you order a drink, they will give you a short glass unless you specify a tall glass, which is only a couple bucks more and you can keep the souvenir cup.

- Impossible to keep up with multiple passengers in staterooms going to different events. Take a dry erase board with a magnet on the back and stick it on your door. Leave messages for your friends & family on the board.

- You can drop off of bags at Headliners - to walk around without bags for a couple of hours.

- Spice H20 was a good “away from people” spot for lunch on embarkation day.

- Sports fan - on the big screen in the Atrium they will show games!

- NCL's White Hot Party was at Spice H2O ... Sunday night, starting at 10:15 pm.

- It's never too late unless you have left the restaurant. You can order as many appys and deserts as you like in the specialty restaurants.

- Studio Lounge Area: We liked the snacks they put in the fridge too. There is also coffee, salads, sandwiches, etc. Depending on the time of day. We never did see a bartender though, which is depicted in the brochures. Also, anyone can get in. There is not even a slot to swipe your card, so I am not sure why NCL talks about the exclusive key card access so much. They never even bothered to install one at all.

- Pastries in the Atrium coffee shop are free, coffee is free, but specialty coffees cost money.

- The slides are fresh water, and the pool is salt water (pulled and filtered locally). So, if going down the slides and you get some in your mouth - you will be fine.

- They have kiosks set up where you scan your card and it will bring up any pictures assigned to your stateroom. If you do posed pictures you present your cruise card so they know where to assign the pictures, otherwise they use facial recognition.

- When you head off to any of the beaches, it is good to bring some OFF-spray....especially if it has deet.

- Debarkation Day - go for breakfast in the Garden Café before 9 AM as it is scheduled to close by then (it will be crowded). Everyone had to be out of their rooms by 9am and off the ship by 10:15

-If you are heading off the ship, need a ride, best transport is a cab. Since it’s only a 15 minute and $25 drive to the airport.

[Porterhouse248]

On the last full day of the cruise, when the duty-free liquor store is open in the am, they let you take your purchase with you (rather than waiting until the evening to pick it up). This helps make reading the final cruise bill a little easier (and less expensive)!