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bradleyk

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david_sobe

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I have been on both the Epic and Getaway and the Epic is a much better ship IMHO. The Getaway does have the wonderful waterfront and a better aqua park with better water slides too. Its important to remember that the ships are similar but the Epic wins hands down on so many other features:

Epic spa is still the largest at sea and far superior and larger than Getaway. Epic also has aft views with open area.

Epic Spice H20 has a REAL pool and stadium seating. Just seems bigger and better.

Epic gym blows Getaway's out of the water. The gym on Getaway almost seems like an after thought.

Haven area - Epic blows Getaway out of the water. The Haven restaurant on Getaway is so tiny. Epic Haven lounge has water views. No water views from the lounge on Getaway.

Specialty restaurants: La Cucina has its own space and not open area like on Getaway. La Cucina on Epic is a very big and posh space with amazing water views. Shanghais is also bigger and better. It has its own space on Epic. On Getaway its a small open area to the smokey casino which is also loud..

Nightclubs. The nightclub on Getaway is a joke. Its a small room. Epic has Bliss night club that is HUGE and has cool funky areas to chill.

 

I probably missed a few more but you get the point. I was on Getaway after Epic and was a bit disappointed in the chopped up and cramped areas compared to Epic.

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bradleyk

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I have been on both the Epic and Getaway and the Epic is a much better ship IMHO. The Getaway does have the wonderful waterfront and a better aqua park with better water slides too. Its important to remember that the ships are similar but the Epic wins hands down on so many other features:

Epic spa is still the largest at sea and far superior and larger than Getaway. Epic also has aft views with open area.

Epic Spice H20 has a REAL pool and stadium seating. Just seems bigger and better.

Epic gym blows Getaway's out of the water. The gym on Getaway almost seems like an after thought.

Haven area - Epic blows Getaway out of the water. The Haven restaurant on Getaway is so tiny. Epic Haven lounge has water views. No water views from the lounge on Getaway.

Specialty restaurants: La Cucina has its own space and not open area like on Getaway. La Cucina on Epic is a very big and posh space with amazing water views. Shanghais is also bigger and better. It has its own space on Epic. On Getaway its a small open area to the smokey casino which is also loud..

Nightclubs. The nightclub on Getaway is a joke. Its a small room. Epic has Bliss night club that is HUGE and has cool funky areas to chill.

 

I probably missed a few more but you get the point. I was on Getaway after Epic and was a bit disappointed in the chopped up and cramped areas compared to Epic.

 

Thank you!!!!

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brookie848

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We have sailed on the Epic twice and enjoyed our trips. One thing I loved is the combination of Posh (the Epic's answer to Vibe) and the buffet two floors below. It was great to take the private elevator down to get a quick ice cream or a snack.

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SquishTheWhale

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Is it true O'Sheehans is open on Embarkation day for lunch?

 

Can any cabin level passenger purchase a weekly pass for posh?

 

Pics of H2O are helpful. Looks like the perfect spot to relax.

 

Yes osheehans is open on embarkation day, we had lunch there and it wasn't busy

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I LOVE Epic! It's my favourite ship. Lots of places to hang out with friends (old and new), I love Posh and suggest running for passes if you aren't in the Haven. The Haven is much nicer, love watching the water when eating, on the Away ships, you only have one end of the room with windows.

 

The whole vibe of the ship is great. The restaurants, I love grabbing sushi when I don't feel like a full meal. Spice, Bliss, you name it, I love it.

 

I've been in a studio (the smallest cabin) for a transatlantic, and now I'll be in the largest DOS for a transatlantic, I can't wait, I know it will be amazing!

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Tutontow

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If you hate it so much and consider it a prison, why have you repeatedly sailed on her? Just curious as I wouldn't book another cruise on a ship I hated. :eek:

 

You beat me to it. Sort of like "I hate this restaurant so much I keep going back"

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The Bliss Lounge on Epic is FAR more spacious than on the Breakaway class ships. The design of the Bliss is far superior on the Epic. Now that they've taken out the bowling alley and turned it into a seating area... there's plenty of room for the place to be open when it needs to be. An expanded dance floor would have been nice in the last dry dock but in comparison to the Bliss on Breakaway - Epic's is HUGE!!!

 

I liked the pooping dog. However, someone stole it's poop since I've sailed. It was just so random but amusing at the same time! :D

 

The entertainment now on the Epic is the best in the fleet IMHO. The Cavern Club was a great addition (not a fan of Jazz). They finally ditched the Blue Man Group! That show has been running since I was a kid in Boston. Now they have Priscilla and Burn the Floor. Both are great shows!! Breakaway class shows in general are good!

 

The Spice H2O is larger on the Epic than the Breakaway class ships and is tiered so you can see the screen better and keep people from forming large groups in that area with loungers. I like the Epic's design much better.

 

That's about all I have! Hope you enjoy the Epic! :D

 

Is there still a bowling alley on the Epic? Never mind, I found the answer

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ighten

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Love the smaller venues like the cavern..... Love cagneys and the Bistro which have great window seating .

 

The shows I have always found hit and miss - generally always miss (but tbf that apllies to any ship)

 

What they really did get wrong though is the bar corridor and the horrible promenade deck.. As someone said before I think of the Epic as a trial ideas ship that they got right later on with the newer ships.. But still love her -the med itinerarys are good (especially those odd one offs after repositions).

 

And I actually like the bathrooms idea.. It does make it easier in some ways and seems to add space.

 

Would definatly not use her for a TA though. If you cant get on the deck enough on the Epic she will quickly feel like a one corridor prison.

 

Bowling alleys still in O Shee but is gone from Bliss - TBF I cant ever remember anyone using it...

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Mr and Mrs C

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Thanks everyone for all your feedback. I know we will miss the waterfront, but we probably only used it for 20 minutes a day. And the Epic pool deck does seem vastly superior.

 

 

You have a balcony, so I wouldn't worry about it! I never noticed the lack of waterfront on the Epic, too many other things to do.

 

 

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I LOVE Epic! It's my favourite ship. Lots of places to hang out with friends (old and new), I love Posh and suggest running for passes if you aren't in the Haven. The Haven is much nicer, love watching the water when eating, on the Away ships, you only have one end of the room with windows.

 

The whole vibe of the ship is great. The restaurants, I love grabbing sushi when I don't feel like a full meal. Spice, Bliss, you name it, I love it.

 

I've been in a studio (the smallest cabin) for a transatlantic, and now I'll be in the largest DOS for a transatlantic, I can't wait, I know it will be amazing!

 

Pricing for Posh passes?

 

Thanks

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bradleyk

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I asked my NCL cruise consultant about Posh and the passes. He sent me the following 2 days ago so I would think that it is the most up to date available.

 

"Norwegian Epic POSH Club Access

Information

Currently, guests booked in all suites (S categories) have access to Posh Beach Club on deck 18.

A limited number of guests who are not booked in those categories are offered the ability to purchase a Posh Experience Pass onboard.

 

Guests can purchase one of the following Posh Experience Passes:

· 1 day pass for $15

· 1 week pass for $59 (access begins on day 2 of the cruise)

· 10 days pass for $119 (access begins on day 2 of the cruise)

The Posh Experience includes:

· Bar Service - Regular Bar Prices apply

· Cold towels & Beach towels

· Refreshing water spritzer, cold towels, and fresh fruit skewers

· The Courtyard Snack Menu

**This is an Adults Only location. Guests must be 18+ to access.

 

Hours of Operation

Posh will be open from 12 Noon on embarkation day

Daily hours of operation are 8:00am – 6:00pm

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FredZiffle

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I had to read this thread to find out what people liked about the Epic. We sailed on her second cruise after launch, and it still remains the only ship we will never sail on again. It's good to see that so many of you have differing opinions from us.

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We sailed on the Epic last month and loved it.

The only thing we were disappointed with was the specialty restaurants.

If you have a positive attitude, you will have a blast!

 

What didn't you like about the specialty restaurants? DH and I are cruising in Feb and usually love to try them.

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