Epic Photo Review – Specialty Dining - Menus - Freestyle Dailies - Deck Tours

[megacruiser]

Hey megacruiser

 

You visited the mandara spa? Could you tell me what is unisex and what is separated between men and women?

 

As I've read: the unisex is the loungers with pool and showers. The separate area contains dressing area, steam room, sauna and showers?

 

Thx for your reply!

 

The dressing rooms have showers and steam rooms. The Sauna and Sanarium adjoin the seating area and are communal.

 

Regards

megacruiser

[megacruiser]

Thanks for such an amazing review!!!! It has been so much help for me planning our fall Epic cruise!

 

Do you have O'sheehan's menu? I can't seem to find a recent one, but have read it has changed.

 

It's only now that you have asked this that I realise how remiss I have been in not photographing O'Sheehan's menu. I didn't like the atmosphere in there so never ordered any food. Hence it just slipped my mind, so sorry I can't help.

 

One thing I did notice was that Prime Rib was being advertised as a special in O'Sheehan's on one of the evenings.

 

Regards

megacruiser

[megacruiser]

Here are a few photos that were missed along the way...

 

 

 

Amuse Bouche at Le Bistro – sort of smoked salmon spread...

 

 

 

Manhattan Room – probably the most striking space aboard...

 

 

 

View across Wasabi to the central well and chandelier...

 

 

 

Entrance to Splash Academy kids club on Deck 14...

[megacruiser]

Looking down to the Box Office (for booking shows), outside the Epic Theatre...

 

 

 

Entrance to Fat Cats Jazz and Blues Club...

 

 

 

Bar inside Headliners...

 

 

 

A rose between two thorns - Epic, Disney Magic and Regal Princess in Civitivecchia...

 

 

 

Ventura in Livorno, the last of the Grand-Class-based ships to have a retractable roof...

[FunkyWrath]

I have enjoyed all three reviews immensely, and I can´t wait to find out about a fourth one. If you ever decided to just post your pictures with your own narration on youtube, I am sure your fan base would explode! :)

 

Happy travels!

[WWLL]

I believe there is a coffee machine in the lounge for studio passengers. What does it make and what is the charge? Thanks.

[Hocus]

Thank you very much for your review ! Lots of information for first time cruisers like us. We will be on the Epic in november.

[Steeler Nation At Sea]

Free.

 

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[WWLL]

Thanks Kim. I should have asked on our own Roll Call.

[Steeler Nation At Sea]

Thanks Kim. I should have asked on our own Roll Call.

 

Sure thing. I didn't stay in the Studios last time on the Epic, but, I will admit to sampling the espresso during solos lounge open hours. I thought it was quite good.

 

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[IdRatherBCruisin]

Sure thing. I didn't stay in the Studios last time on the Epic, but, I will admit to sampling the espresso during solos lounge open hours. I thought it was quite good.

 

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Good to see another Steeler fan on the forum. I am looking forward to next year's Steeler cruise. Didnt make last years.

[lleichman]

Enjoying your travel log. We're headed out on Epic on January and your tips are terrific.

 

 

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[mj]

Thanks for the wonderful review and for taking the time to post all of these menus.

[bulldog on water]

Mega thanks for all the reviews…

Where and on what are you sailing next??????

[MoxieBramble]

following!

[aqr126]

Great review and amazing pictures, megacruiser! I'm cruising the Epic for the first time this December and value your input.

[ginazgifs]

I've read the review start to finish, word for word, beautiful photo by beautiful photo this lazy October Saturday afternoon. The anticipation for our upcoming EPIC cruise is even more intense. Great review, beautiful photos and invaluable tips. Many thanks for your detailed review. :):D

[mw_1970]

I believe Slam has now left the Breakaway as well.

 

Slam was also on the Epic when it was in the Med. He was never just there for US sailings.

 

Slam was on Epic early days when Epic first launched in 2010 sailing out of Miami.

 

We spent two weeks on Epic in Sept 2010 and had the fortune of watching him most nights.

 

I am quite disappointed there will be no Jazz or Blues in Fat Cats when I sail next week.

[mw_1970]

Many thanks for commenting. Unfortunately I never dined in or visited the buffet at night. Nor did I dine in the MDR in the evening. Sorry I can't answer but I am sure others can help.

 

Regards

megacruiser

 

 

I don't blame you.

 

Taste and Manhattan Dining Room are the least favourite of any MDR's we have been on at sea.

 

We have chosen the UDP for our cruise next week. Works out that our holiday has cost us an extra £71 each which is well worth it when you get to eat at Cagneys and Le Bistro every night !

 

Looking forward to trying Moderno as I am a meat fan and last time we were on Epic my wife had decided she was going through a veggie period !

[megacruiser]

I've read the review start to finish, word for word, beautiful photo by beautiful photo this lazy October Saturday afternoon. The anticipation for our upcoming EPIC cruise is even more intense. Great review, beautiful photos and invaluable tips. Many thanks for your detailed review. :):D

 

I just spotted this. Many thanks for the kind comment. I really appreciate you taking the time to post and thanks too to those whom I may have missed.

 

Depart Venice on Queen Elizabeth on Friday - review will follow.

 

Kind regards

megacruiser

[mw_1970]

I just spotted this. Many thanks for the kind comment. I really appreciate you taking the time to post and thanks too to those whom I may have missed.

 

Depart Venice on Queen Elizabeth on Friday - review will follow.

 

Kind regards

megacruiser

 

I have also enjoyed this review. Really looking forward to getting back on Epic next Wednesday.

 

Hope you have a great cruise on QE look forward to the review

[HeidiHo]

Thanks for the wonderful review. I just booked the Epic for the Med in May, 2015. I had glanced at your pics while we were just "considering" the booking but now that we're booked I read the entire thing in one sitting. LOL. Getting very excited for this cruise now. We are combining it with a visit to our son who recently left the states to live in Madrid.

[megacruiser]

Thanks for the wonderful review. I just booked the Epic for the Med in May, 2015. I had glanced at your pics while we were just "considering" the booking but now that we're booked I read the entire thing in one sitting. LOL. Getting very excited for this cruise now. We are combining it with a visit to our son who recently left the states to live in Madrid.

 

Thanks so much for taking the time to comment.

 

Regards

megacruiser

[megacruiser]

I have also enjoyed this review. Really looking forward to getting back on Epic next Wednesday.

 

Hope you have a great cruise on QE look forward to the review

 

Thanks for the feedback. My Queen Elizabeth Review is now up and running. Although quite a different experience to NCL, primarily due to formality, traditional decor and onboard experiences (like ballroom dancing), interesting and very enjoyable in its own right...

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2117605

 

Regards

megacruiser

[candiceclt]

Following! Immensely helpful... Thank you. First time cruising via NCL Epic Solo Studios 12.28.14 New Years Cruise... Hoping for a fun group of solo cruisers!

 

 

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