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I Tried NCL Epicโ€ฆ Was It a Worth it?

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Mediterranean ยท 9 nightsFrom RomeVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I wish I knew this before I went on my first cruise a fairly seasoned Cruiser reporting to you in this video I will tell you all you ever wanted to know and sound about cruising with NCL

the best part about the port is that it is literally in the city you step out of the ship and you are there you're in the thick of it it's absolutely amazing

you do not need to book anything with NCL if you don't want to and I think you'd get a much better deal by just leaving the port

the food is really good I said it many times can repeat it again and again um so don't forget to exercise otherwise you'll bring a few kilos from the cruise

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Arrive a day early and choose the earliest available check-in time to avoid crowds and get on board within an hour
โœ“Do not book excursions with NCL; explore ports independently for better deals and experiences
โœ“Get data coverage for Europe to navigate ports independently and save money
โœ“Aim to be back two hours before your last tender boat when organizing your own tours

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the Norwegian Epic still worth it in 2025?
QWhat are the pros and cons of cruising on NCL Norwegian Epic?
QHow to save money and have better experiences on Mediterranean cruise ports?
QWhat to expect from entertainment, dining, and ship activities on Norwegian Epic?

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Excursions4 Happy BaconValue Pricing3 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4ยฝ Happy BaconDining Main3ยฝ Happy BaconSpa Fitness4 Happy BaconPool Deck3ยฝ Happy BaconEmbarkation4ยฝ Happy BaconPort Destination4ยฝ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Cannes2ยฝ Happy Bacon
Barcelona2ยฝ Happy Bacon
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Florence3ยฝ Happy Bacon
Top: Shuttle Transfer and Local Bus (40 euros return by bus)
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Thinking about cruising on the Norwegian Epic in 2025? ๐Ÿšข Hereโ€™s my honest review of the NCL Epic Mediterranean Cruise โ€” the good, the bad, and the unexpected. In this video: โœ… Entertainment & shows on Norwegian Epic โœ… Dining & buffet experience (whatโ€™s worth it, whatโ€™s not) โœ… Cabins & ship layout (is it really that weird?) โœ… Mediterranean itinerary highlights โœ… Pros & cons compared to MSC & other cruise lines The Norwegian Epic is one of NCLโ€™s most famous ships, but also one of its most controversial. If youโ€™re wondering whether itโ€™s still worth booking in 2025, this review will help you decide. โ–ถ๏ธ What youโ€™ll learn: Tips on how to save money on your Mediterranean cruise How to make the most of life onboard Norwegian Epic Best excursions in each port Cabin tour, cruise food reviews, and life at sea My honest NCL cruise experience and what I wish I knew before boarding! ๐Ÿ• Video Chapters: 00:00 - 02:12 Introduction & Boarding in Rome 02:12 - 06:39 Day 1: Naples, Italy 06:39 - 08:32 Tips for Naples (excursions, food, what to avoid) 08:32 - 09:53 Day 2: At Sea โ€“ what to do onboard 09:53 - 17:45 Day 3: Palma de Mallorca, Spain 17:45 - 22:39 Day 4: Ibiza, Spain 22:39 - 26:57 Day 5: Barcelona, Spain 26:57 - 32:15 Day 6: Nice/Cannes, France 32:15 - 36:18 Day 7: Florence (Livorno), Italy 36:18 - 36:40 Day 8: Florence onboard activities 36:40 - 36:51 Day 9: Disembarkation Rome ๐Ÿ’ก What I Wish I Knew Before this Mediterranean Cruise: How to choose the best excursions What NCL doesnโ€™t tell you about port days How to get quiet time on a busy ship Which ports are best explored independently vs. with a tour Keep reading for full music credits below โฌ‡๏ธ (required licensing info โ€” unchanged) โœ… Hashtags #mediterraneancruise #NCL #NorwegianEpic #cruisevlog #cruisereview #Naples #Ibiza #Majorca #Barcelona #Florence #Nice #EuropeTravel #cruisetips #travelvlog #onboard #cruisefood #cabinreview #NCLcruise #MediterraneanPorts #cruisestories ๐Ÿ›ณ๏ธ Top 10 Cruising tips Video link: https://youtu.be/UNrIVeRBiR0 ๐Ÿšข Geek Isles Mykonos Santorini Florence cruise Video link: https://youtu.be/Rb7n1JT69mQ โ€”โ€”โ€” ๐ŸŽต Track Info: Title: Days Are Long by Silent Partner Genre and Mood: Cinematic + Sad License: You're free to use this song and monetize your videos. โ€”โ€”โ€” โญ Free Download: https://youtube.com/audiolibrary/music โ€”โ€”โ€” โค๏ธ Optional support (Thanks): Please include the following in your video description (Copy & Paste): โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“ Music: Days Are Long - Silent Partner โ€ข Days Are Long โ€“ S... โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“ โ€”โ€”โ€” Title: Bushwick Tarantella Artist: Kevin MacLeod Genre: Pop Mood: Happy Download: https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary_... 1 Hour Versions of our song are on our "1 Hour Session" Youtube Channel: / @1hoursession-alw... 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