2 bedroom suites on the Epic

[Rollingstone43]

We are looking to book a 2-bedroom suite for the Caribbean. Any tips from seasoned travellers ? Are there certain ones with larger balconies ? Or different views ?

Any thoughts gratefully received - thanks!

[Cubechick]

The forward facing suites on the Epic have a solarium instead of a balcony and are somewhat larger than the 2-bedroom suites on the sides.

AFAIK, all of the side suites have the same smallish balconies.

[Sparky38]

[quote name='Cubechick']The forward facing suites on the Epic have a solarium instead of a balcony and are somewhat larger than the 2-bedroom suites on the sides.

AFAIK, all of the side suites have the same smallish balconies.[/quote]

Hi

Do you happen to know which ones have open balconies - can we assume that all the ones along the side do????

Thanks!

[david_sobe]

On Epic, suites 16001 and 17001 are larger cabins. They are several feet wider. This is most noticable in the second bedroom. They also are almost a foot deeper than all other 2 bedroom suites. The solariums are larger than other 2 bedroom balconies and all other frontal solariums too. The solariums provide a fantastic forward view and 16001 and 17001 have very large solariums. There are several photos posted here and youtube. Just do a thread search for 16001
All side suites have open balconies. Edited January 2, 2014 by david_sobe

[Sparky38]

[quote name='david_sobe']On Epic, suites 16001 and 17001 are larger cabins. They are several feet wider. This is most noticable in the second bedroom. They also are almost a foot deeper than all other 2 bedroom suites. The solariums are larger than other 2 bedroom balconies and all other frontal solariums too. The solariums provide a fantastic forward view and 16001 and 17001 have very large solariums. There are several photos posted here and youtube. Just do a thread search for 16001
All side suites have open balconies.[/QUOTE]

Thanks so much!!!!!

[2boyzmom]

[quote name='david_sobe']On Epic, suites 16001 and 17001 are larger cabins. They are several feet wider. This is most noticable in the second bedroom. They also are almost a foot deeper than all other 2 bedroom suites. The solariums are larger than other 2 bedroom balconies and all other frontal solariums too. The solariums provide a fantastic forward view and 16001 and 17001 have very large solariums. There are several photos posted here and youtube. Just do a thread search for 16001
All side suites have open balconies.[/QUOTE]

I booked 16001 thanks to your past photo review :)

[david_sobe]

[quote name='2boyzmom']I booked 16001 thanks to your past photo review :)[/QUOTE]
You will love the cabin. I did a video of the suite and incredible shower on youtube. We slept 5 people in the cabin comfortable. 3 flat screen TVs and 2 amazing bathrooms. The center forward views feel like you are on your own private yacht. I consider this suite a mini-owners suite ;)

[3DBeach]

[quote name='david_sobe']You will love the cabin. I did a video of the suite and incredible shower on youtube. We slept 5 people in the cabin comfortable. 3 flat screen TVs and 2 amazing bathrooms. The center forward views feel like you are on your own private yacht. I consider this suite a mini-owners suite ;)[/quote]

We were lucky enough to sail in 17001 thanks to your helpful reviews and info :D
We absolutely loved it and hope to sail in it again someday.

[yasbindmd]

The side ones do have open balconies.

Honestly, 16001/17001 is the way to go. I was worried about having a solarium vs a balcony and found the solarium was more enjoyable and was used more by my family. I'm actually amazed that NCL doesn't charge a premium for these rooms.

[2boyzmom]

[quote name='yasbindmd']The side ones do have open balconies.

Honestly, 16001/17001 is the way to go. I was worried about having a solarium vs a balcony and found the solarium was more enjoyable and was used more by my family. I'm actually amazed that NCL doesn't charge a premium for these rooms.[/QUOTE]

I love the idea of an enclosed balcony. Actually, we were in one of the new owners suites on the Dawn in 2012 and had no balcony- just floor to ceiling windows which offered a better view than any balcony!!