NCL Epic Questions

[MSPCUBS]

There are 4 of us on this ship in February.  We have adjoining balcony cabins (not connecting) on Deck 8.  Can anyone tell me if our partition can be opened between our balconies?

 

I think I also read that you can bring wine on board if you have the alcohol beverage package with out paying a corkage fee. Is this correct?  Is there a limit on how much you can bring?

 

Thank you!

[SharkieQueen]

I believe they will not remove the balcony partition, but it wouldn’t hurt to ask.

Yes, if you have the beverage package you can bring on wine with no additional fee - as much as you can carry 😀😳

[jemz1949]

They will not unlock or remove the balcony partititions.  

[zqvol]

The balcony partitions will not be opened. You can bring as much wine as you want as long as it is in your carry on.

[BirdTravels]

4 hours ago, MSPCUBS said:

There are 4 of us on this ship in February.  We have adjoining balcony cabins (not connecting) on Deck 8.  Can anyone tell me if our partition can be opened between our balconies?

 

I think I also read that you can bring wine on board if you have the alcohol beverage package with out paying a corkage fee. Is this correct?  Is there a limit on how much you can bring?

 

Thank you!

The partitions will not be opened because it is a fire safety hazard for the ship. 
 

You can bring as much wine as you can carry,,,, but you can drink as much free with the package without having to lug around bottles for hours on embarkation day b

[MSPCUBS]

SO DISAPOINTED!  I have been on Holland America, Princess, and Carnival.  We have always been able to have the partition opened.  My reservations about this NCL cruise continues.

[Two Wheels Only]

3 hours ago, MSPCUBS said:

My reservations about this NCL cruise continues.

 

Have you seen the Epic balcony stateroom "bathroom" situation? 🤔

[cruiseny4life]

15 hours ago, MSPCUBS said:

SO DISAPOINTED!  I have been on Holland America, Princess, and Carnival.  We have always been able to have the partition opened.  My reservations about this NCL cruise continues.

We (accidentally) opened the partition from our balcony to another balcony of a stateroom that was empty on Joy. You might be able to nudge the partition open, but expect someone to come and tell you to close it, because...well fire. Blah, blah, just an excuse to me. I don't buy it - one ship out of how many ships and cruises? So, anyway, you may be able to open it. Try it out, just be sure to close it when you leave either room. 

 

But, then again, you should always, always, always obey the rules. Right? 

[Sailing12Away]

Not going to discuss the balcony as it's already been said 100x (and no, NCL is not the only cruise line who won't do this).

 

But for your wine question - yes, you can bring bottles on. If you have the FAS drink package you will not be charged a corkage fee. We've brought them on in both our checked bags as well as carry on (cruise left from NY so no flights involved on that one). For the checked bags I usually wrap a note around the bottle that says "Hi, we have the drink package, please don't take my wine!". Not sure if it helps but we've never had an issue.

Have brough wine, champagne, and even a few cans of special beer. No, you can't take a 24 pack of Natty Ice on board, but 2 16oz cans of a special stout and IPA were ok to bring on and share with friends who can't try those beers back in their homeland.

[MSPCUBS]

18 hours ago, Two Wheels Only said:

 

Have you seen the Epic balcony stateroom "bathroom" situation? 🤔

Yes, I have.  Interesting layout.  I. have never been on a bad vacation or a cruise, even when the airline lost my luggage and I spent 2 weeks without it.  Things happen. So, I am sure this one will be fine.  I probably just need an attitude adjustment. Thanks.

 

cruiseny4life - thank you for the heads up on the balcony.  It is worth a try. 🙂

 

 

[MSPCUBS]

Thanks to everyone who has replied to the balcony question and the question about wine.

[RaiderFaninNM]

4 hours ago, MSPCUBS said:

Yes, I have.  Interesting layout.  I. have never been on a bad vacation or a cruise, even when the airline lost my luggage and I spent 2 weeks without it.  Things happen. So, I am sure this one will be fine.  I probably just need an attitude adjustment. Thanks.

 

cruiseny4life - thank you for the heads up on the balcony.  It is worth a try. 🙂

 

 

I hear ya as most stateroom bathrooms are so damn tiny they are not worth the space...

This is a unique layout...

[ChiCruzr]

12 hours ago, cruiseny4life said:

We (accidentally) opened the partition from our balcony to another balcony of a stateroom that was empty on Joy.

 

How does one accidentally open the partition? 🙂

[cruiseny4life]

39 minutes ago, ChiCruzr said:

 

How does one accidentally open the partition? 🙂

Haha! That I can't answer, because when I said "we" I meant my husband!

[Roonil_Wazlib]

We were on the Epic in 2017 and we were able to open the little door in the partition between our balconies 🤷‍♀️

[zqvol]

30 minutes ago, Roonil_Wazlib said:

We were on the Epic in 2017 and we were able to open the little door in the partition between our balconies 🤷‍♀️

Times have changed

[Ottawamomof2]

So interesting! We were in the Epic last summer and we had three balcony cabins in a row and they opened them for us. Our room attendant said they usually don’t because they are not allowed but they did. And it was so convenient for the 9 days! We even put 4 chairs on one balcony and no one ever said anything to us!

[Two Wheels Only]

1 hour ago, Ottawamomof2 said:

Our room attendant said they usually don’t because they are not allowed but they did.

 

Attendants will often do things that aren't allowed because they expect a generous tip.

[MSPCUBS]

AWESONE!  So glad to hear that I might be able to get the partition open!

THANKS! 🤞