lara_lox Posted May 10, 2012 #1 Share Posted May 10, 2012 I've just booked my cruise on the Epic, leaving in only 52 days! It will be my first time sailing on her, but my second time with NCL so I have a rough idea of what to expect. I've gone for a Studio cabin seeing as I'm travelling by myself and wanted access to the Living Room, but I'm rather worried about how small it will be for when I'm trying to get ready. I'm really excited though, I can't wait :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyn.net Posted May 10, 2012 #2 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Good for you! Wish it was me. I'm sure you will have a great time. Please, please, please write a detailed review when you get back to let us know all about the solo cruise experience on the Epic. I would be interested in knowing everything from room and bathroom size, storage space, information about the 'living room', arranged gatherings, dining, and how easy or difficult it was to make friends. It would be interesting to also know a little about the demographics of the other solo cruisers - approximate ages, interests, degree of mobility, etc. Additionally, since the solo rooms seem to be so spread out, what is located in the 'dead' spaces around the rooms - laundry, pantry, machinery, etc.? Noise level? I look forward to hearing all about it, and hope you have a truly wonderful cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lara_lox Posted May 10, 2012 Author #3 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Thank you for such a lovely reply Lyn, I'm sure it will be great. I will definitely write a review when I get back, I will even try and do it promptly for a change! My reviews tend to be long ramblings in a day by day, mini novel style, I will probably automatically cover most the points you have mentioned anyway. As for the cabin, I am in 12530, which is one of the ones next to an empty space according to the deck plan. My TA wasn't entirely sure what this was though... But as I have booked so late I didn't have much choice. I will let you know in a couple of months! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim63366 Posted May 10, 2012 #4 Share Posted May 10, 2012 I will also be on the July 1 sailing of the Epic. My second time in one of the studios. I had a great time on my previous trip; met some really nice people in the studio lounge during the Happy Hour. We ended up doing group dinners nearly every night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting_Cruiser Posted May 11, 2012 #5 Share Posted May 11, 2012 I'll also be watching for your review. :D I booked the Epic for a Western Med cruise next year--a little treat for myself when DD goes off to college and I can't wait! It'll be my first NCL cruise and my first solo cruise so I'll be especially interested in your experience as a solo cruiser. I've also booked a studio next to one of those blank areas. :p Have a wonderful cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngAndBoys Posted May 14, 2012 #6 Share Posted May 14, 2012 I'll also be watching for your review. :D I booked the Epic for a Western Med cruise next year--a little treat for myself when DD goes off to college and I can't wait! It'll be my first NCL cruise and my first solo cruise so I'll be especially interested in your experience as a solo cruiser. I've also booked a studio next to one of those blank areas. :p Have a wonderful cruise! What she said! I'm doing my first solo on the Epic in December. I can't wait to hear what you thought about it after your trip. It sounds like its going to be FANTASTIC...so I'll look forward to hearing about OP's trip so I can live vicariously till my turn comes.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tavmum Posted May 14, 2012 #7 Share Posted May 14, 2012 I'm going solo on Epic in just 13 days. Eeek. I decided not to stay in the studio but got a balcony. I'm excited and scared at the same time. My first solo cruise though I've cruised NCL twice before with my family and RCI twice again with my family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting_Cruiser Posted May 14, 2012 #8 Share Posted May 14, 2012 I'm going solo on Epic in just 13 days. Eeek. I decided not to stay in the studio but got a balcony. I'm excited and scared at the same time. My first solo cruise though I've cruised NCL twice before with my family and RCI twice again with my family. Have a wonderful cruise! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adaymerced Posted May 14, 2012 #9 Share Posted May 14, 2012 I'm on the Epic in a Studio the first week of December. Please let us know how you like the Studio. I've done both Royal Caribbean and Carnival as a solo, but this will be my first time on NCL. I'm actually looking more forward to the Living Room for the Studio just so that I can finally get a sense of what other solo's are on board. While I've never minded traveling solo, it will be nice to be able to identify other solo travelers to compare notes. Have a blast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngAndBoys Posted May 15, 2012 #10 Share Posted May 15, 2012 I'm on the Epic in a Studio the first week of December. Please let us know how you like the Studio. I've done both Royal Caribbean and Carnival as a solo, but this will be my first time on NCL. I'm actually looking more forward to the Living Room for the Studio just so that I can finally get a sense of what other solo's are on board. While I've never minded traveling solo, it will be nice to be able to identify other solo travelers to compare notes. Have a blast! I think I saw you on my roll call. Its busy over there and I think there's about 5 of us going solo. I expect it'll be a whole lotta fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwimnwFishes Posted May 15, 2012 #11 Share Posted May 15, 2012 I'm thinking about booking the Epic solo in November. It would be my first solo trip and I'm a little "undecided" about how I feel about that, so looking forward to hearing some feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Symbacat Posted May 18, 2012 #12 Share Posted May 18, 2012 At first thought that I was on the same cruise date and with a studio very near by. Now see that I am on the Epic on Aug. 1 not July 1, so look forward to seeing your review. Also look forward to the studio experience. Will have spent the month of July in Italy before going on the cruise, so look forward to ending the time in Europe with this cruise. Then back home to Honduras. Symbacat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcool Posted May 18, 2012 #13 Share Posted May 18, 2012 i was on the epic in january, my first time on ncl. i sailed rcl and carnival several times solo. the living room experience is overblown in my opinion. all it attracted were tea toddlers. after the first night there was no one there except for a few in the morning for coffee. it is a very boring place. rcl, and carnival is a much better line to cruise solo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivavegas Posted May 18, 2012 #14 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Congrats on your booking! Looking forward to reading your review!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting_Cruiser Posted May 19, 2012 #15 Share Posted May 19, 2012 i was on the epic in january, my first time on ncl. i sailed rcl and carnival several times solo. the living room experience is overblown in my opinion. all it attracted were tea toddlers. after the first night there was no one there except for a few in the morning for coffee. it is a very boring place. rcl, and carnival is a much better line to cruise solo. Were the toddlers parents with them?? ;);) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinpsychRN Posted May 21, 2012 #16 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Is there a mini fridge in the studio? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adaymerced Posted May 21, 2012 #17 Share Posted May 21, 2012 i was on the epic in january, my first time on ncl. i sailed rcl and carnival several times solo. the living room experience is overblown in my opinion. all it attracted were tea toddlers. after the first night there was no one there except for a few in the morning for coffee. it is a very boring place. rcl, and carnival is a much better line to cruise solo. Well, while I'm not completely averse to alcohol, I'm not much of a drinker myself. So having a bunch of tea teetotalers there wouldn't be a problem for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rav4lady Posted May 22, 2012 #18 Share Posted May 22, 2012 I sailed solo on the Epic on the TA last spring and had a blast. The living room was crowded every nite for the meetup and many people went to dinner and events together. I loved the fact that I could run down and grab some coffee and breakfast before getting dressed in the morning. I am not really human until after my coffee!:D So, it just really depends on the people onboard. I would imagine tht the lving room would be very different each cruise. And don't forget, theres a vending machine for soda in bottles in there!:eek: I have a solo booked for November but since I know so many people on the cruise, don't know how much I will socialize in there. And its all people I have met on cruises! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpoole3 Posted June 3, 2012 #19 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Just booked April 6th 2013! Epic studio cabin. Very excited to try a new cruise line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charliegirl1956 Posted June 23, 2012 #20 Share Posted June 23, 2012 I read your last review, and it was great, so detailed and so much fun!! I am looking forward to your next review, I know this is cheeky, but pleeease post it as soon as you can, as I am travelling on the Epic in a Studio on 12 August - only booked this yesterday, never cruised solo before, and never cruised with NCL, so I love reading all the info on here. My Studio is 12570, with a blank space on 3 sides, AND a connecting door!!:eek: I will probably be in the middle of a laundry room or something ... but booking so late I feel lucky to get onboard!!:D And I do like all the photos of your outfits!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caro1998 Posted June 23, 2012 #21 Share Posted June 23, 2012 I am going on my first solo cruise in August with Carnival. If I like that, I am seriously considering traveling the Epic sometime next year. I love my balcony, so I am a bit concerned with having such a small, (inside?) room on the Epic. The living room makes it very tempting though. Can't wait to read your review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting_Cruiser Posted June 24, 2012 #22 Share Posted June 24, 2012 I am going on my first solo cruise in August with Carnival. If I like that, I am seriously considering traveling the Epic sometime next year. I love my balcony, so I am a bit concerned with having such a small, (inside?) room on the Epic. The living room makes it very tempting though. Can't wait to read your review! I know how you feel! Other than my first cruise in 1997, we've always had balconies. But, I've booked my first solo cruise in an Epic studio and I can't wait! I'm thinking the western Med itinerary is so port intensive it should be fine. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caro1998 Posted June 24, 2012 #23 Share Posted June 24, 2012 I know how you feel! Other than my first cruise in 1997, we've always had balconies. But, I've booked my first solo cruise in an Epic studio and I can't wait! I'm thinking the western Med itinerary is so port intensive it should be fine. :D Do you know how long the Epic will be cruising the mediterranean? Will it be back in the US so sometime in 2013? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting_Cruiser Posted June 24, 2012 #24 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Do you know how long the Epic will be cruising the mediterranean? Will it be back in the US so sometime in 2013? I believe she does part of the year in Europe and part of the year in the Caribbean. If I recall correctly from when I booked, my cruise in October 2013 is the last in the Western Med before a trans-Atlantic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zpdw484 Posted July 4, 2012 #25 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Can't wait to read your review as I am thinking about doing one of the studios next april on the Epic. Hope you are havin a great time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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