LBFLEX Posted January 30, 2015 #1 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Hi everyone. Any one else on this transatlantic trip? Lawrence Bogota Colombia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo5116s Posted January 30, 2015 #2 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Hi everyone. Any one else on this transatlantic trip? Lawrence Bogota Colombia Hi, Lawrence, Paul from Chicago here... am traveling solo this time. I was on an Epic TA in 2011. I've had this one booked for a few months... ready to make final payment on Monday. Looking forward to endless days at sea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TunaPiano Posted February 8, 2015 #3 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Hi Guys, This is Craig from Atlanta and I'll be doing my third transatlantic crossing on the Epic. There has always been a good LGBT happy hour crowd so I hope it will also be the same this time. I'll be spending some time in Sitges after the cruise and then heading up to Basque country. Look forward to seeing you in Miami! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel_Bill Posted February 10, 2015 #4 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Hi Guys, Steve and I booked this cruise a couple weeks ago. We are from Michigan. This is our third time on the Epic, second transatlantic. We will be joining friends from Ft Lauderdale on this cruise. Looking forward to meeting everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBFLEX Posted February 13, 2015 Author #5 Share Posted February 13, 2015 I am glad to see some other traveler on here, especially with experience on NCL Epic. I have cruised a lot but mostly on HAL. For the Epic what is important to do or schedule before you get onboard (entertainment, meals, etc.)? I decided not to by the UDP plan because I am traveling solo. I am also heading to Sitges for the weekend when we arrive then on to Germany. Look forward to meeting you guys. Larry Bogota, Colombia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo5116s Posted February 16, 2015 #6 Share Posted February 16, 2015 (edited) I am glad to see some other traveler on here, especially with experience on NCL Epic. I have cruised a lot but mostly on HAL. For the Epic what is important to do or schedule before you get onboard (entertainment, meals, etc.)? I decided not to by the UDP plan because I am traveling solo. I am also heading to Sitges for the weekend when we arrive then on to Germany. Look forward to meeting you guys. Larry Bogota, Colombia Hey, Larry, My only suggestion for scheduling, is to take a look at the entertainment schedule when it becomes available (mid-March is what I've been told by NCL, but will wait to see), just to see which nights some shows perform. Most of the shows are only performed 2-4 times, so take note when, so you don't miss one you want to see. I haven't had problems booking while on-board, but that's just my experience. I've got a group going to Cirque (with the UDP), and might get a group together for Teppanyaki (for us and solos), but nothing planned for that yet. 62 days...... Paul Chicago Edited February 16, 2015 by pablo5116s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBFLEX Posted February 17, 2015 Author #7 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I have no problem with paying extra for the other restaurants, just didn't think I would go to them if I was eating solo. I'd be interested in getting together with others for dinner. Thanks for the info, I will check out the entertainment page when they put it up. Does anyone have an opinion on the drink package? Sounds fairly expensive, $50/day, depending on what drink prices are. Thanks, Lawrence Bogota, Colombia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TunaPiano Posted February 18, 2015 #8 Share Posted February 18, 2015 For me one of the highlights of an Epic cruise is the watersides. It might be a good idea to make use of them early in the trip because if the weather is anything like my last eastbound Epic transatlantic it could be quite cool by the time we approach Europe. Of course, if you're a diehard you could always bring a wetsuit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonnykub Posted February 19, 2015 #9 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Hey Everyone - we just booked the cruise this week, and wanted to check in! -Steve (and Derek) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBFLEX Posted February 20, 2015 Author #10 Share Posted February 20, 2015 I see your guys are out of Tampa. My partner and I were there just after Christmas to catch a HAL cruise to the Mexican Riviera over New Years. We really liked Tampa and Ybor City. This time I am traveling on my own and after Sitges, heading to Germany. Look forward to meeting you. Lawrence Bogota, Colombia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo5116s Posted February 21, 2015 #11 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Does anyone have an opinion on the drink package? Sounds fairly expensive, $50/day, depending on what drink prices are. Thanks, Lawrence Bogota, Colombia There is a 2nd drink package, $44/day + service, that includes wine and beer only (and juice and soda). I'm leaning towards getting one of them, since I have a $300 OBC to use. I figure a mimosa or bloody mary at breakfast, a couple beers during the day, wine at lunch and dinner, drink at FOD and at a show or other entertainment, and a few sodas for caffeine, I would easily cover the $44 or $54 cost of drinks per day, without getting drunk. Also only one port day to lessen the alcohol intake. I have bought a wine package before (roughly $300 for 8 bottles I think, they have several options), but then I'm limited to just the wine, and have to bring the new bottle with me to the restaurant. It is priced high, but there is a convenience factor also... I can get a drink at any bar or restaurant at any time. Will I drink more? Yes. But I'm not driving, so a few days of enjoying drinks will be worth it for me. NCL has listed a liquor price list on their website before (very rough average $6 for beer, $8 for wine or spirits). Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel_Bill Posted March 13, 2015 #12 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Hi everyone, I'm just checking in to see if anything is happening on this board. Steve and I are looking forward to this cruise - only 37 days away ! Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo5116s Posted March 29, 2015 #13 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Hi, everyone.... 21 days. I've started packing.... Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBFLEX Posted April 1, 2015 Author #14 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Definitely ready for the trip. It will be in to get out of our rainy season. Looking forward to meeting everyone. Larry Bogota, Colombia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare eroller Posted April 1, 2015 #15 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Hey guys, Close to booking this crossing. I have a reservation on hold and have to decide by tomorrow. Would be great to join you guys! I would be going single, which is part of my hesitation. Leaving the partner at home because he doesn't have any vacation time. I already have all the time off so it would be nice to do something besides sit at home. Hope to see you onboard! Ernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonnykub Posted April 2, 2015 #16 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Welcome, Ernie! I have done a fee transatlantics solo - leaving the partner behind. You will certainly have a lot of people to meet - there seem to be a lot of solo travelers on the main roll call! -Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare eroller Posted April 2, 2015 #17 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Welcome, Ernie! I have done a fee transatlantics solo - leaving the partner behind. You will certainly have a lot of people to meet - there seem to be a lot of solo travelers on the main roll call! -Steve Hi Steve and thanks for the welcome! I'm confirmed! No cabin number yet but inside guarantee. I look forward to meeting you and everyone else on this thread at the LGBT gatherings onboard. Also if anyone wants company for dinner I'm available. ;) Ernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel_Bill Posted April 3, 2015 #18 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Welcome Ernie, Looking forward to meeting you on the cruise. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare eroller Posted April 3, 2015 #19 Share Posted April 3, 2015 (edited) Welcome Ernie,Looking forward to meeting you on the cruise. Bill Thanks Bill! I look forward to meeting you as well. BTW I noticed you sailed on GETAWAY in January. I did too! I was on the January 17th sailing. Surely you were not on the same one?? Ernie Edited April 3, 2015 by eroller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel_Bill Posted April 4, 2015 #20 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Ernie. We were on the January 10th sailing. Steve and I are coming from Michigan and joining our friends Mark and Jeff from Ft Lauderdale on the Epic. Looking forward to meeting you. Steve and I are in cabin 13085. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBFLEX Posted April 4, 2015 Author #21 Share Posted April 4, 2015 I am leaving the partner behind on this trip as well. Like your partner he doesn't have any vacation time left. Looking forward to it anyway. I love traveling. Look forward to meeting you. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare eroller Posted April 4, 2015 #22 Share Posted April 4, 2015 I am leaving the partner behind on this trip as well. Like your partner he doesn't have any vacation time left. Looking forward to it anyway. I love traveling. Look forward to meeting you. Larry Sounds like we are in the same boat so to speak! Sorry I couldn't resist. Looking forward to meeting you as well Larry, and perhaps we can share some dinners together. Ernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare eroller Posted April 4, 2015 #23 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Ernie. We were on the January 10th sailing. Steve and I are coming from Michigan and joining our friends Mark and Jeff from Ft Lauderdale on the Epic. Looking forward to meeting you. Steve and I are in cabin 13085. Sounds like a nice group Bill! I'll let you know my cabin number when it gets assigned. Ernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare eroller Posted April 8, 2015 #24 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Steve and I are in cabin 13085. I received my cabin assignment. It's 11002. Stop by or give a call anytime. See you onboard! Ernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kensguy Posted April 9, 2015 #25 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Hi guys. I will be on board too. Say hello if you see me around. Cheers Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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