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BOARDING NORWEGIAN EPIC SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE | Trying NCL Again

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👁️ 12K views📅 3 months ago⏱️ 20:50
What This Creator Said
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👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)Caribbean · 7 nightsFrom San JuanVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

We just embarked on Norwegian Epic for a seven night southern Caribbean cruise.

Last time we weren't the biggest fan of the ship, and I think we're not the only ones that have those opinions.

So far, we've enjoyed it. We've had a good lunch.

That was a great 40ish minute workout. Was actually probably the nicest gym that I've ever seen on a cruise ship.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Make specialty dining reservations once on board for a group.
Consider upgrading to the free C++ package for specialty coffee and water bottles.
Take advantage of the gym, which is recently refurbished and well-equipped.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Ship familiarityIt's been 5 years since last sailing on Norwegian Epic; be prepared for a different experience.
Group logisticsWith 12 people, make two reservations for specialty dining to simplify.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the experience like boarding Norwegian Epic for a southern Caribbean cruise?
QHow does the ship compare to previous Norwegian cruises?
QWhat are the dining options and how to handle group reservations?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Antigua2½ Happy Bacon
Top: Dickinson Beach
San Juan2½ Happy Bacon
Tortola2½ Happy Bacon
Top: Dickinson Beach ($5 per person)
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YouTube Video Description

Join us for the first few days of our Caribbean adventure aboard the incredible Norwegian Epic with Norwegian Cruise Line! This is a special family cruise with 12 of us, and we’re taking you along for the fun as we begin our 7-day cruise visiting 6 beautiful ports in the Caribbean. In this vlog, we start our journey in San Juan before setting sail on the Norwegian Epic. After exploring the ship and settling in, we kick off the cruise with amazing food, entertainment, and plenty of time together as a family. Our first ports of call are the stunning islands of Antigua and Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. From beautiful beaches and island views to exploring the ports and enjoying everything the ship has to offer, these first few days are packed with cruising fun. Come along as we share what it’s like cruising with a big group, explore the Norwegian Epic, and start an unforgettable Caribbean itinerary together. Subscribe and follow along as we continue our cruise and visit even more incredible islands!