First cruise out of port canaveral for epic=crazy!

[mitsugirly]

Ship to set sail at 4 and after a 2 1/2+ hour wait in lines that wrapped around the building and parking lot we made it on AFTER 4pm. Yikes! But we made it and it is beyond CROWDED! This should make for an interesting cruise and review 😳

[17cruisesnsl]

Have a wonderful cruise!

[happy cruzin]

Enjoy - will be following! Looking forward to your photos.

 

 

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Edited November 12, 2016 by happy cruzin

[MickeyDs]

Ship to set sail at 4 and after a 2 1/2+ hour wait in lines that wrapped around the building and parking lot we made it on AFTER 4pm. Yikes! But we made it and it is beyond CROWDED! This should make for an interesting cruise and review 😳

 

Yup, were haven and were told repeatedly to stay in line. As we got near the door, lady walks out "who's in a suite"??

 

 

We asked her where she was 2 hours ago.

[xkritter]

Watching the sail away now on the web cam. Can't wait to be on board in a week. Have a great trip!!

[rayness]

Watched the sail away on the port's webcam and was wondering why it left so late. Have a fun cruise. I'm sailing on her in 3 weeks!

[tombec1]

Yup, were haven and were told repeatedly to stay in line. As we got near the door, lady walks out "who's in a suite"??

 

 

We asked her where she was 2 hours ago.

 

What time did you get to the port? I'm in the Haven on the 12/10 sailing and was planning on getting there 11ish.

[ready2cruzagain]

Have fun and don't mess her up, I will be getting on when you are getting off for 2 weeks.:D

 

Oh, I really loved your Coki Beach review. Thanks!

[dporter]

oh my, embarkation hiccups. following because i love your reviews.

[firefighter15]

if boarding started at 9 or 10 why would it take 6+ hours thats crazy :(

Edited November 12, 2016 by firefighter15

[BermudaBound2014]

Sorry your cruise got off to a rough start :(. I think I remember epic having a rough start the first few cruises state side last year too :(. I'm sure you are going to have a great trip because you always have a great attitude. All the best!!

 

 

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[AtlantaCruiser72]

Epic just arrived back to the US this morning after being away for almost 18 months. Provisioning, USPH and Coast Guard inspections all probably delayed boarding. When I disembarked at 830 am things were moving swiftly as we had all cleared immigration in San Juan a few days ago (total nightmare due to number of non US citizens, but that's a separate issue).

 

The first cruise after a Transatlantic will almost always have embarkation delays.

 

PS - be patient with the crew the next few days, they were EXHAUSTED due to the number of sea days and how busy the bars and dining venues were on the crossing....... The crew are really friendly on the Epic in general but we put them through their paces :eek:

Edited November 13, 2016 by AtlantaCruiser72

[cincicruisers]

Awesome! I am excited to have a new review from you. Love your family trip reports.

[Toola99709]

Can't wait to follow your review. I'm such a fan and also love snorkeling. Have a wonderful vacation!

[Kingmaker_inc]

Please, please, please post your dailies along with doing your usual amazing review.

 

Thanks for all your information!

[mnventure]

Looking forward to your review....we are on the Epic in February!

[riclop]

Hope you enjoy your cruise after a rough start.

[nimiq]

Will follow this one with interest as will be on her in 2 cruises from now :-)

 

 

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[BirdTravels]

Ship to set sail at 4 and after a 2 1/2+ hour wait in lines that wrapped around the building and parking lot we made it on AFTER 4pm. Yikes! But we made it and it is beyond CROWDED! This should make for an interesting cruise and review 😳

 

Sorry you're off to a rough start. Looking forward to hearing about your cruise!

[jewliana]

Have a wonderful time! Cant wait to hear about your cruise!

[SMSACE6]

After a rough start, wishing you and the family a great cruise! Epic is a ship that I would love to sail on. Look forward to the review!

[tgirl25]

Ship to set sail at 4 and after a 2 1/2+ hour wait in lines that wrapped around the building and parking lot we made it on AFTER 4pm. Yikes! But we made it and it is beyond CROWDED! This should make for an interesting cruise and review 😳

Excited to see how this tracks. Will be on her in Feb and very excited

[BermudaBound2014]

Based on the webcam it looks like calm seas and sunny skies! Hope you're having a relaxing first day :)

[Namlsnik]

Boarding should be easier at Terminal 10.

 

 

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[riddle]

Just got off her yesterday as well. Please take good care of her for us (I know you will). She is a wonderful ship.

 

Crew worked very hard as we had a 13 day transatlantic cruise with only 2 port days.

 

Have a great cruise and can't wait to read your review and welcome back to NCL.