kirsty_r Posted January 13, 2016 #426 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Hopefully in 21 days I will have sample a few cocktails on her!!![emoji484][emoji484][emoji484][emoji484][emoji484][emoji482][emoji485] I will warm up the bar for you... ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted January 15, 2016 #427 Share Posted January 15, 2016 These pictures are amazing at the transformation. I'm definitely booking for this year. The Epic has been my favorite ship to date. I can't wait to compare and see if it still is. I have to admit, I was very sad to see the tree go from the La Cucina. But wow, it looks very nice and elegant now. I still don't get this "water golf". :rolleyes: I just can't imagine it being anything special, even after looking at the pictures. I mean really...it's located at the pool deck, it's the place the little ones have to get wet and play...do they really think anyone is going to be able to actually "play" water golf??? :cool: There will be kids and toddlers running and playing in the water sprays everywhere. You won't be able to actually "golf". But I do like the theme and the stuff they replaced it with. Very cool....although I like anything that has to do with the sea and water creatures. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solorizor Posted January 15, 2016 #428 Share Posted January 15, 2016 I will warm up the bar for you... ;) Will u still b on ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allweneedismoney Posted January 16, 2016 #429 Share Posted January 16, 2016 April 7th second time on the epic this time sailing the Med looking forward to seeing the changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirsty_r Posted January 16, 2016 #430 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Will u still b on ??? No. That's the day we get off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solorizor Posted January 16, 2016 #431 Share Posted January 16, 2016 No. That's the day we get off. Plz don't drink a the rose wine [emoji30][emoji30][emoji485] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirsty_r Posted January 16, 2016 #432 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Plz don't drink a the rose wine [emoji30][emoji30][emoji485] It's the prosecco you have to worry about. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solorizor Posted January 17, 2016 #433 Share Posted January 17, 2016 It's the prosecco you have to worry about. :) Ubp here I come ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbie2000 Posted January 17, 2016 #434 Share Posted January 17, 2016 We won't be sailing on the Epic until April, 2017 so will enjoy through these pictures for now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Anna & Sir Troy Posted February 3, 2016 #435 Share Posted February 3, 2016 (edited) I went though all the pics and skimmed some of the headings. Does anyone know if they updated the Thermal Spa Area? I imagine it was cleaned, but the latest pic shows it with the curtain closed and I am panicking they may have removed the outdoor area :confused: - which is my favorite and why I buy the spa pass. Edited February 3, 2016 by Lady Anna & Sir Troy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissLe Posted February 3, 2016 #436 Share Posted February 3, 2016 I went though all the pics and skimmed some of the headings. Does anyone know if they updated the Thermal Spa Area? I imagine it was cleaned, but the latest pic shows it with the curtain closed and I am panicking they may have removed the outdoor area :confused: - which is my favorite and why I buy the spa pass. Panic not, there is still the balcony. Very little changed, if anything at all, that I can recall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzmanfive Posted February 3, 2016 #437 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Got to say Epic really disappointed me with its entertainment venues. The headliners club is cramped, a bit dingy and difficult to get a drink. The cavern club is the same when the 'beatles' were playing, 15 minute wait for the waiter to bring you a drink and a small venue so seating is difficult. Obviously NCL has never been in a british pub or they would never have designed o'sheehans the way they have (more like an amusement arcade than a pub) noise from table hockey is horrendous but at least the wait for a drink was not too bad. All of the live music venues are poorly laid out with passengers having to walk in front of the entertainers to get to the bar, plus if you are not within 10 feet of the performers it is difficult to hear them (especially the poor piano player) The worst though is the guy who was in charge of the karaoke which took plaice in the lounge aft of the ship, horrendous, if you must have this 'self entertainment' onboard at least supply a crew member that can warble half a tune, its quite a nice venue that was underused during our cruise. The standout show on the Epic is Priscilla, outstanding and should not be missed. To conclude, the Epic is different from any other ship floating, its open plan venues are not to my taste as i like to be entertained while i sup my pint and the layout makes this impossible.Saying that, the entertainers on board were of a good standard (barring karaoke). Just my opinion Jazz:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCLfamily Posted February 3, 2016 #438 Share Posted February 3, 2016 It's all about opinions. I've cruises twice on The Epic and love Headliners. The atmosphere has been electric at times. Always gotten a seat and never had a major wait for drinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Anna & Sir Troy Posted February 3, 2016 #439 Share Posted February 3, 2016 (edited) Panic not, there is still the balcony. Very little changed, if anything at all, that I can recall. Thank you! The two Balinese beds out on the Spa Balcony are my spots of choice. I'd have to upgrade to Haven to get my next spot of choice and I wasn't planning on the extra $$$ for this trip. Feeling comforted... :cool: L.A.S.T. Edited February 3, 2016 by Lady Anna & Sir Troy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandancer Posted February 3, 2016 #440 Share Posted February 3, 2016 (edited) Got to agree on some points with Jazz. We were on the first cruise after the dry dock and never did manage to get into the Cavern. We loved Headliners even though it was very crowded, it was such a great atmosphere. It was hard to get a drink but the servers worked flat out. It was the only bar where I could not get 2 drinks without 2 cards. One for me, one for DH. Don't agree with Jazz about Priscilla. We thought Burn the Floor was excellent and Priscilla was ok but not outstanding. Each to their own. I'm all for a selection of different types of entertainment. Edited February 3, 2016 by sandancer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniegb Posted February 3, 2016 #441 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Got to say Epic really disappointed me with its entertainment venues. The headliners club is cramped, a bit dingy and difficult to get a drink. The cavern club is the same when the 'beatles' were playing, 15 minute wait for the waiter to bring you a drink and a small venue so seating is difficult. Obviously NCL has never been in a british pub or they would never have designed o'sheehans the way they have (more like an amusement arcade than a pub) noise from table hockey is horrendous but at least the wait for a drink was not too bad. All of the live music venues are poorly laid out with passengers having to walk in front of the entertainers to get to the bar, plus if you are not within 10 feet of the performers it is difficult to hear them (especially the poor piano player) The worst though is the guy who was in charge of the karaoke which took plaice in the lounge aft of the ship, horrendous, if you must have this 'self entertainment' onboard at least supply a crew member that can warble half a tune, its quite a nice venue that was underused during our cruise. The standout show on the Epic is Priscilla, outstanding and should not be missed. To conclude, the Epic is different from any other ship floating, its open plan venues are not to my taste as i like to be entertained while i sup my pint and the layout makes this impossible.Saying that, the entertainers on board were of a good standard (barring karaoke). Just my opinion Jazz:cool: I agree with you. I was shocked at how disappointed I was with the entertainment venues. Forget the bathroom issue, the public spaces or lack of them is - and JMO - the biggest design flaw on the vessel. Annie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniegb Posted February 3, 2016 #442 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Got to agree on some points with Jazz. We were on the first cruise after the dry dock and never did manage to get into the Cavern. We loved Headliners even though it was very crowded, it was such a great atmosphere. It was hard to get a drink but the servers worked flat out. It was the only bar where I could not get 2 drinks without 2 cards. One for me, one for DH. Don't agree with Jazz about Priscilla. We thought Burn the Floor was excellent and Priscilla was ok but not outstanding. Each to their own. I'm all for a selection of different types of entertainment. Production value wise, Priscilla is very good but performance wise Burn the Floor is the better show. Annie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted February 4, 2016 #443 Share Posted February 4, 2016 I went though all the pics and skimmed some of the headings. Does anyone know if they updated the Thermal Spa Area? I imagine it was cleaned, but the latest pic shows it with the curtain closed and I am panicking they may have removed the outdoor area :confused: - which is my favorite and why I buy the spa pass. Thermal Spa did not change. A little clean-up. Not much else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted February 4, 2016 #444 Share Posted February 4, 2016 I agree with you. I was shocked at how disappointed I was with the entertainment venues. Forget the bathroom issue, the public spaces or lack of them is - and JMO - the biggest design flaw on the vessel. We love the Epic and have sailed 4 times on her. Lots of different venues with different entertainment. We seem to be able to find something different to do nightly. I suppose you could lock yourself away in the Library or game room if you wanted something more quiet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy cruzin Posted March 5, 2016 #445 Share Posted March 5, 2016 (edited) Probably booking the Epic for February 2017. Excited to see how it's changed since we sailed in 2012. The photos here are wonderful. Sad to hear that all the clams are gone out of the Haven courtyard. :( That was - by far - where we spent most of our days on the Epic. BUT....those hanging swings look pretty cool! ;) :D Edited March 5, 2016 by happy cruzin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ainecaine Posted March 6, 2016 #446 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Carlos is usually in the atrium cafe - my guess is that they didn't have carlos cakes delivered to Southampton as it isn't their usual port? They used to have the free pound cakes in there before carlos. http:// Like To please 0 Thank you so much for posting pics of the new Library. My daughter will be spending some time in there throughout our vacation as she has state exams a few months later (major condition of us going on this particular cruise!!!). We didn't realise that there was no library when we booked and were delighted when we heard it one of the big additions being made by NCL during drydock . Cant wait to sail her. Thanks again Hello Can I ask what makes you say that about the show, I have seen the movie and I know fully what it is about and that the content may not be to every ones taste or liking, But is the stage production not somewhat different and more about the music, the reason that I ask is that NCL must considering it a family show as I am able to reserve tickets for my children when I log into my reservation. Thanks Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted November 22, 2016 #447 Share Posted November 22, 2016 While the horses with lamp shades have been retired from the new Bliss entrance, a dog with a lamp shade now watches over the entrance to the Cavern Club. More pics... Some of these are certainly repeats, but I'm too lazy to search and sort. Walkway to Spice H2O: We just got off the Epic on her first run out of PC on Nov 12th. I looked everywhere for this "pooping dog" and did not find it in the Cavern Club. Also, the walkway to H2O did not have these hanging chairs. They were just regular sofa-type chairs. I liked some of the improvements, but not others. It's definitely a big change in a lot of areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeyetlse Posted November 22, 2016 #448 Share Posted November 22, 2016 I looked everywhere for this "pooping dog" and did not find it in the Cavern Club. Also, the walkway to H2O did not have these hanging chairs. They were just regular sofa-type chairs.:( and :( The dog was outside the entrance to the Cavern Club. CruisinMaterial reported a few weeks ago here that the poop had disappeared, so I guess the dog went with it. (Maybe they were afraid someone would impale themselves on the tail.) The hanging chairs were funky, but I remember thinking last year "these won't last long"… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldflame Posted November 22, 2016 #449 Share Posted November 22, 2016 We just got off the Epic on her first run out of PC on Nov 12th. I looked everywhere for this "pooping dog" and did not find it in the Cavern Club. Also, the walkway to H2O did not have these hanging chairs. They were just regular sofa-type chairs. I liked some of the improvements, but not others. It's definitely a big change in a lot of areas. To us the biggest off-putting aspect of the Epic was the balcony and mini suite rooms' awkward bathroom arrangement plus the sink area in the common area of the room. They had a fantastic deal, but decided to go on RCCL FotS instead. I know that's not a big deal to some, but for us it was a deal breaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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