cruiseveryday Posted February 21, 2018 #1 Share Posted February 21, 2018 In a little over a month, my family and I will embark on a seven-day Western Caribbean cruise aboard the Norwegian Epic! The itinerary includes Great Stirrup Cay (NCL’s private island), Grand Cayman (hopeful we will get to tender), Falmouth, and Cozumel. We haven’t been to any of these places before except for Cozumel, and we couldn’t be more excited! This will be our third time in Cozumel, so we pretty much know the ropes. We are flying down two days before the cruise and staying in a hotel close to Port Canaveral. We always like to do this to eliminate the risk of missing the cruise due to delays! That would suck! This also gives me a chance to go down to the port to take some pictures of ships sailing out the day before ours! On the day of the cruise, we’re gonna get an early start (well at least I am), so that we can get to the port as soon as possible. Even if we’re early, they will sit us in the Haven waiting area where they will have refreshments and snacks! We also like to go early because one person in our party will be traveling in a wheel chair. Arriving early will cut down on the chance of us having to play chicken with people in the terminal! If you happen to be on the same cruise as us, look out for all four of us in our matching shirts! They will have the Cruise Everyday logo on the back, and a picture of lady Epic on the front! If you see us don’t be shy to say hi! Once on board, we will be escorted to the Haven restaurant, where we will be served lunch. This will be new for us as we haven’t sailed on any ships with a Haven of the Epic’s magnitude. You can be sure to read all about our thoughts on the food and the experience! We booked suite 16021, which is a two bedroom Haven Family Villa. We sailed in one of these last April on the Jade and absolutely loved it. It is just right for us. It’s right next to the Haven and the elevators, so it won’t be a far walk to go anywhere. Although I have been called crazy many times, I love to get up early when on vacation. Especially on cruises! You get to experience a quiet ship, along with a few other early birds. My favorite thing to do is grab a cup of coffee, watch the sunrise, and write my blog post for the day! I also like to snap a few pictures, since sunrises at sea are like no other. Some of our plans on-board include eating at Teppanyaki, attending the Cruise Critic Meet and Greet (which I have gotten the privilege to organize), going on a bridge tour, enjoying the Haven, and celebrating a birthday (shhh it’s a surprise)! I will be posting a blog post live from Epic every single day! They will include pictures, food reviews, show reviews, service reviews, port/excursion reviews, and just some random thoughts! Be sure to follow all of my social media to be notified as soon as a blog post goes up! I will also be posting many pictures on my social media accounts! We’ve stepped our picture game up this cruise and bought a drone! That could be good or bad, but we’ll see! We still have to learn how to fly, and even then it might be risky. We CANNOT wait for this much needed cruise, and I especially can’t wait to share it with all of you! Be sure to follow along live as #cruiseverydaygoesEPIC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironworker808 Posted February 21, 2018 #2 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Will definitely follow! Been on the Epic, in the Haven twice, and loved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L8Daydreamer Posted February 21, 2018 #3 Share Posted February 21, 2018 We will also be on this sailing and am looking forward to checking out your blog! Am definitely intrigued by your drone footage - I actually thought about investing in one but wasn't sure how much I would use it . Looking forward to a fabulous vacation ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted February 21, 2018 #4 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Have a great cruise. We love the Epic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokopelli-az Posted February 22, 2018 #5 Share Posted February 22, 2018 I will also be posting many pictures on my social media accounts! We’ve stepped our picture game up this cruise and bought a drone! That could be good or bad, but we’ll see! We still have to learn how to fly, and even then it might be risky. Can't wait to read your review. We'll be on the Epic out of Barcelona this fall. PS: Your drone will probably be confiscated. See #22 on NCL's list of prohibited items. https://www.ncl.com/prohibited-items Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheshefran Posted February 22, 2018 #6 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Your anticipation is exciting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted February 23, 2018 #7 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Looking forward to this.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted February 23, 2018 #8 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Early Bon Voyage and I plan to follow your thread. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewsmom123 Posted February 23, 2018 #9 Share Posted February 23, 2018 My husband and I will be vacationing with you!! Very excited!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trician24 Posted February 23, 2018 #10 Share Posted February 23, 2018 We were in the Haven 2 BR suite last week, the room right next to yours (16023). We LOVED that location and the Epic's Haven. Even though it isn't one of the newest NCL ships the Epic's Haven offers so much. You may give up a few bells and whistles in the main ship areas but the Epic's Haven makes up for it! We had Jane as our butler and she was so sweet. It was so hard to say goodbye to her. Hanno was our concierge and we loved hearing his stories from his childhood in Germany. We were home only 2 days and booked the same suite for next year on the Epic. Enjoy your Epic vacation!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuller1874 Posted March 11, 2018 #11 Share Posted March 11, 2018 My family and I, total of 11, will be on the same cruise. I'll try to follow this leading up to the 31st so I might can join you for the CC meetup. We are tyring to upgrade into the Haven but have been told it's sold out �� Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falckon Posted March 11, 2018 #12 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Looking forward to your review. We were in 16027, a two bedroom suite, in January. The weather for our cruise was a bit chilly, so Posh and the Courtyard Grill were frequently uncomfortable. We still had a great time, though. Some advice for embarkation: The Haven reception area at Port Canaveral is all the way to the back and to the left. After we went through security, we asked several attendants where the Haven area was, and none of them gave us the correct answer. We went through several lines that we did not have to be in. Some disembarkation advice: Get a porter. They take you around all the lines, straight to a immigration agent and you are out within minutes. If you have any pre-cruise questions that I can try to answer, just ask. Have a great cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiff2 Posted March 11, 2018 #13 Share Posted March 11, 2018 (edited) You should probably rethink that drone. I'm sure that would be a great video but I doubt you would even be able to sneak it on and I'm sure once you bring it out to fly they will be all over you. PS: If you do get a video I would love to see it. Edited March 11, 2018 by spiff2 can't type Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honeywell Posted March 13, 2018 #14 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Some disembarkation advice: Get a porter. They take you around all the lines, straight to a immigration agent and you are out within minutes. If you have any pre-cruise questions that I can try to answer, just ask. Have a great cruise. YES!!!! THIS! I was just on the Epic last week. If anyone does the easy walk off disembarking with their own bags, take advantage of the porters! For just a tip they will circumvent the long, winding customs inspection line and whisk you right out to the customs agent. What would have taken an hour took all of two minutes! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseveryday Posted March 30, 2018 Author #15 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Hi everyone! Thank you so much for all of your anticipation! We've made it to Florida! Check out the post for today! https://cruiseveryday.com/norwegian-epic-preamble/ It also appears that I have become a victim of autocorrect as "risky" was changed to "risque":o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare fabnfortysomething Posted March 30, 2018 #16 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Hi everyone! Thank you so much for all of your anticipation! We've made it to Florida! Check out the post for today!https://cruiseveryday.com/norwegian-epic-preamble/ It also appears that I have become a victim of autocorrect as "risky" was changed to "risque":o we will be boarding 7 April for the transatlantic back to Barcelona but flying out to Orlando tomorrow for a week in the sun with Florida friends prior will be following your adventures in particularly favourite bartenders! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biris Posted March 31, 2018 #17 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Following. Have a great cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseveryday Posted April 1, 2018 Author #18 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Can't wait to read your review. We'll be on the Epic out of Barcelona this fall. PS: Your drone will probably be confiscated. See #22 on NCL's list of prohibited items. https://www.ncl.com/prohibited-items I got it on the ship with no problem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseveryday Posted April 1, 2018 Author #19 Share Posted April 1, 2018 The day we've all been waiting for......maybe not you, but us anyways! Read all about our first day on board the beautiful Norwegian Epic here: https://cruiseveryday.com/norwegian-epic-1/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C cruise Posted April 1, 2018 #20 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Off to a great start... pictures are so good!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenatorsFan Posted April 1, 2018 #21 Share Posted April 1, 2018 I'm enjoying this. Wish I had one of those strawberry daiquiris now! :) Heather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AF-1 Posted April 1, 2018 #22 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Happy Easter, great day to be cruising. Am following along with both CC, Instagram and Facebook. Don't want t miss any part of this review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseveryday Posted April 2, 2018 Author #23 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Off to a great start... pictures are so good!! Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseveryday Posted April 2, 2018 Author #24 Share Posted April 2, 2018 As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, I managed to sneak my drone on board the ship. As promised, I took some drone footage and pictures of Epic. It was extremely nerve-racking because we knew that we weren’t supposed to, but how could we resist? The airspace around the ship was protected, so it wouldn’t let me fly around it. I did get some pretty EPIC shots if I do say so myself. Check them out below! https://cruiseveryday.com/norwegian-epic-2/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseveryday Posted April 2, 2018 Author #25 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Happy Easter, great day to be cruising. Am following along with both CC, Instagram and Facebook. Don't want t miss any part of this review Thank you! I'm glad you are enjoying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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