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Norwegian Epic Balcony Stateroom Virtual Tour

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For people that are concerned about taking a cruise on the Norwegian Epic , we’ve made a few 360 degree panorama tours of the cabin and a photo gallery to help people understand what the Epic cabins are really like!

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Ask anyone who’s sailed on the Epic, and almost universally they hate the bathrooms in the cabins. That’s the first thing that always comes up in a conversation. But aside from the bathroom layout, the cabins are quite nice and have plenty of space!

A note about the bathrooms on the Norwegian Epic that people overlook. They’re actually quite practical! With the facilities being separate, it’s more efficient for multiple people to make use of.

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Understanding the Six Types of Norwegian Epic Balcony Staterooms

By: Sherry Laskin · Updated On: February 25, 2019

With all the excitement that surrounded the 2014 launch of the Norwegian Getaway and the 2013 sister ship Norwegian Breakaway, it’s easy to forget the 2010 Norwegian Epic. A prototype for the Breakaway and Getaway, the Epic is larger and carries more guests than the other two ships.

I was aboard the Norwegian Epic for the inaugural sailing from Southampton, England as well as the transatlantic crossing to America, in 2010. More than the exciting arrival into New York City, it was the quirky design of this ship that created a major buzz.

In a bold move, Norwegian Cruise Line built the Epic with 128 solo-occupancy staterooms (Studios), a first in the cruise industry. Aside from a total of 688 inside staterooms including the Studios, all of the remaining 1,426 staterooms have balconies. That amounts to quite a few options when it comes time to reserve a balcony stateroom.

Traditional rectangular staterooms were redesigned with curved walls, rounded bed corners, and a sink and vanity area in the main living space. But the one feature that garnered the most comments was the split shower and bathroom with translucent sliding doors.

Cleverly designed for convenience and comfort, there are no less than six types of balcony staterooms, all with the same modern design.

Not including mini-suites, suites or The Haven categories, here’s a quick run-down on the various types of balconies aboard the Epic. Keep in mind that unless otherwise shown, most of these balcony staterooms have a near-identical design. It’s the square footage that differs.

Also, please note that the square footage given includes the balcony, which can vary from 34 – 107 sq. ft. You can ask your travel agent for size as to stateroom and balcony once you choose your stateroom category.

Standard Balcony Stateroom

Spacious enough to accommodate up to three guests with floor to ceiling glass doors that open onto the private balcony. Curved interior walls, separate bathroom and shower areas and a sink and vanity in the main living space are a trademark of all the balcony staterooms on the Epic. Two lower beds convert into a queen-sized bed and the sitting area includes a sofa sleeper. Typical of the balcony categories, there is a large flat screen TV and ample closet space. Staterooms measure approximately 203-230 square feet.

Aft-Facing Balcony

Spa Balcony

Family Balcony

Large Balcony

Mid-Ship Balcony

Same design, décor and colors. Ranging in size from 204-221 sq. ft. including balcony, Mid-Ship Balcony staterooms sleep up to three guests. As the name implies, these staterooms are located “mid-ship” with easy access to dining, many of the onboard entertainment venues, dining and activities. Two lower beds convert to a queen bed and the sofa converts to a one-person sleeper. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open onto the private balcony. 203-257 sq. ft including balcony.

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Norwegian Epic Balcony Stateroom Review

Every cruise line offers various stateroom categories available for booking. Along with the different types of staterooms, cabin location, size, price, and amenities all factor into the decision on which cabin to choose. For our

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While we often select the more economically priced inside cabins, we opted for a balcony on this trip for several reasons. The rooms on Norwegian Epic are slightly smaller than typical mega-ship cabins. We are not usually too concerned about overall size, but with the room’s unique design (which we will get to later), we had some doubts.

Although, we mainly booked the room to take advantage of a special promotion. When booking a balcony room or higher, NCL was offering a complimentary beverage package, specialty dining package, internet package, and shore excursion credit. Given the extra perks, upgrading to this category was an easy decision.

In addition, cruisers could still receive all of the perks when booking a “guaranteed” room in this category. Usually, these unassigned cabins do not qualify for promotions. Combining the promotions and discounted price, we pulled the trigger and booked a room for this four-night Bahamas cruise .

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A few weeks before the cruise, we were assigned a cabin on deck 8, room 8149, which is considered a mid-ship balcony. The room was on the starboard side and located closer to the aft elevators. It ended up being an ideal location, just one floor away from the main inside activities and a short elevator ride (or staircase climb) to the pool deck.

According to the NCL website, rooms in this category range from 203 to 230 square feet. This particular room felt like it was closer to the lower end of that range. Upon entering the room, our first impression was that the room felt much narrower than other cruise ship balcony rooms. The space to walk between the desk and bed also felt tighter than rooms on similarly sized mega-ships.

The bed itself seemed like the smallest bed we have had in a balcony room. I am only about 5’11 in height, and my feet came to the very edge of the bed. I am not sure how taller individuals would handle this situation.

This narrow and long room did offer plenty of storage space. The closet setup gave us more than enough room for our luggage and clothing, especially for a four-day cruise.

The additional seating area also had some shelf space that came in handy to store things that we wanted easy access to during the trip. The seating area was a great place to relax in the room when the weather outside prohibited us from using the balcony. The balcony itself was not the most spacious either. For a larger balcony, you would need to book a suite or more luxurious stateroom like the Haven.

The desk area gave the Princess enough room to maneuver while getting ready; although, the cabin did lack adequately positioned power outlets. The only available power outlet was under the desk in a difficult to reach location. Luckily, more modern ships have more outlets and some even have USB connections for phones and other devices.

Then, we get to the infamous bathroom setup. For those of you who do not know, Norwegian Epic has a unique bathroom configuration. The toilet and the shower are in separate locations, both enclosed with frosted doors. These facilities are located immediately as you enter the stateroom (see the picture below). The rest of the room is separated from these two areas by a curtain. While it was okay for the two of us, we can see how the setup could be awkward for friends traveling together. It is also a bit awkward exiting the toilet or shower right in front of the entrance to the room.

While this design is not optimal, the sink area in the cabin was a nice convenience, allowing us to both get ready at the same time in the morning which really helped during those early morning ports of call. Overall, we can see why Norwegian Cruise Line abandoned this stateroom setup in future builds.

Looking back at our Norwegian Epic balcony stateroom, while it was a bit more cozy than normal, it met our needs for a four-day trip. The price and perks were an added benefit. Having access to some great views and fresh air with the balcony was also a bonus. We are glad we upgraded to this room as the inside rooms on Norwegian Epic are close to 30% smaller.

As long as you can afford it, we would suggest going with an upgraded cabin on Norwegian Epic, especially for families or those chronic over-packers. We were also happy with the guarantee selection and would definitely consider choosing this option again if the pricing and perks were right.

Have you sailed on NCL Epic? Do you have a Norwegian Epic stateroom review to share with us? Drop us an anchor below to let us know about your experiences on this ship.

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It was nice that your guaranteed room was still convenient and non obstructed view. I’m always afraid to select guaranteed because you never know where your cabin might be!

Do you know if they have under bed storage or a higher bed to slide luggage under on the Epic?

Did the Epic when it was relatively new. Hated the bathroom layout! We had an inside room (128 sq ft) & had neuro-virus for 5 days w/ a tiny tv. Am now considering the Dawn out of Tampa (where we live). Just off the Bliss balcony. Their balcony rooms are much smaller than other lines. That was my 31st cruise so I have experience w/ cruises.

If the bathrooms are the same on the Dawn, I won”t book. Never again. Bathroom configurations are borderline “obscene!”

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Norwegian Epic – Cabins: Honest Reviews and Cabins to Avoid

In this post, we will look at all cabin grades available onboard the Norwegian Epic. I cruised in the Norwegian Epic in an inside cabin and had family members staying in a balcony cabin.

The Norwegian Epic’s cabins are some of the most controversial.

The bathroom design is unlike any other and I personally quite liked it, lots of people don’t though so make sure you’re happy with the below before booking.

In this post we explore:

• Inside Cabins
• Balcony Cabins
• Solo Cabins

We will also look at cabins to avoid.

The Norwegian Epic was built in 2009 and the cabins have remained largely unchanged during this time.

How Many Cabins Are on The Norwegian Epic?

The Norwegian Epic has 1912 cabins, 128 of which are studio cabins designed for solo cruisers. 75 of the cabins are located in the Haven.

For a cruise ship to have over 100 solo cabins is incredibly high. On many cruise ships, you’ll find as little as 10-20 solo cabins.

The Bathrooms on The Norwegian Epic Have a Unique Design

If you are considering a cruise on the Norwegian Epic it’s important that you are happy with the bathroom situation. Norwegian have created a unique bathroom that isn’t replicated on any of their other ships.

In a usual cruise ship cabin, you’ll find the bathroom in the corner of the room. In the bathroom, you’ll usually find the toilet, sink, and shower. On the Norwegian Epic, you’ll find the shower in one room in the corner of the cabin and a toilet in a little room on the other. The sink is within the main cabin and there is a privacy curtain.

The below diagram shows the design on the Norwegian Epic.

Note: The edges of the rooms are curved, but you get the idea.

I was cruising with my brother and I didn’t mind the unique bathroom design at all.

That said, lots of people don’t like it and I can understand why. If you were cruising with a friend it would be a little strange to step out into the cabin after a shower with only a curtain between you and your friend.

It was a little weird to have the main sink in the cabin because if somebody wanted to brush their teeth or have a shave they would just be stood in the main cabin, which was a little odd but not a big problem.

Norwegian Epic Inside Cabins:

Sleeps Up To 4

We stayed in an inside cabin on deck 10. The inside cabins on decks 8,9,10,11 and 12  only sleep 2 people but the inside cabins on 13,14 can sleep up to 4 people. If the cabin sleeps 4 these will be pull-down beds from the ceiling.

It can be quite a squeeze to share a cabin with 2 or 3 other people but it is doable and I have done it in the past.

The drop-down beds, called Pullman beds, are most commonly used for children although they do accommodate adults too.

If you’re particularly tall your feet may hang off the end though and there are weight limits! I have shared a cabin with 3 other adults before, it isn’t ideal but for a short cruise it isn’t a problem.

The Inside Cabins Are Quite Small – Coming in at 11m 2

The inside cabins start at 11m 2 and the average within the cruise industry is 15m 2 . In many inside cabins, you’ll find a separate chair, or possibly even a small sofa. In the Norwegian Epic cabins, the beds take up the majority of the room with no extra seating area.

I never felt that the cabin was too small and didn’t feel claustrophobic inside.

The clever design of the cabin means that even though it is small, there’s plenty of floor space and storage space.

What I Loved About my Inside Cabin on The Norwegian Epic:

• The cabin had a lot of storage
• The floor space felt large
• I love the overall design and curved lines
• The bed was very comfortable

In ALMOST all cabins the beds can either be arranged as a twin or as a double bed. If you arrive and the beds aren’t set up how you’d like, just let your cabin steward know and they’ll change these for you.

A couple of friends of mine didn’t realize that the beds separated and they ended up sharing a bed for an entire week, without wanting to.

The Cabin Has Lots of Storage

On one side, there is a large closet that has hanging space and drawers too. On the inside door of the closet, there are a few baskets for small pieces like accessories.

My suitcase fit well at the bottom of the closet but it would also have fit under the bed in the cabin.

Our life jackets were inside the closet as was safe. The safe is free to use and you set your own code when you use the safe for the first time.

Do The Cabins on The Norwegian Epic have TVs?

All cabins on the Norwegian Epic have TV’s installed. In the majority of cabins, these are mounted up high.

Do The Cabins on The Norwegian Epic have Kettles?

The cabins on the Norwegian Epic do not have kettles. Tea and Coffee is available in the buffet free of charge and is available in many other bars and lounges at a cost.

Norwegian Epic Balcony Cabins

Sleeps Up To 4 (Most Balcony Cabins Have a Maximum Capacity of 3)

During my cruise on the Norwegian Epic, I had family members staying in a standard balcony cabin and I spent a lot of my time here.

If you are cruising as a group it can sometimes be worth just purchasing one balcony to save money, you’ll probably spend the majority of your time in one cabin anyway.

The Norwegian Epic had 4 types of balcony cabins available. The standard cabin, family cabin which can accommodate an extra person, a large balcony which is slightly larger, and a spa balcony that provides extra spa benefits.

The Balcony Cabins are Average Size – Coming in at 17m 2

The average size of a balcony cabin is 18m 2 , the balcony cabins on the Norwegian Epic come in just under this at 17m 2 .

The shape of the balcony cabins are quite different from other cabins, the walls are curved. Some cruise ship cabins will have slightly curved walls but the curve (seen below) is quite prominent.

This works because the cabins are a mirror image of each other and sometimes the bed is closer to the window and sometimes closer to the bathroom.

What is in the Balcony cabins on board the Norwegain Epic?

• Twin/Queen beds
• A desk with mirror + chair
• Bedside tables

The balcony cabins onboard are very similar in style to the inside cabins. The sofa area seen in the middle is just an extra addition that the inside cabins don’t have.

Large Balcony Cabins

Sleeps Up To 3

The large balcony is exactly the same as the regular balcony but it is slightly larger. Despite being larger the cabin still can only accommodate 3 passengers.

Family Balcony Cabin

The family balcony cabins on the Norwegian Epic are almost identical to the standard cabins. The only real difference is that there is space to accommodate a 4th person.

The sofa changes into a bed and a Pullman bed comes down from the ceiling, this creates bunk beds of sorts for guests 3 and 4.

Norwegian Epic Balcony Cabin Review

I stayed in an inside cabin during my Norwegian Epic cruise but my mum stayed in a balcony cabin and had the following to say:

“I’ve read many bad reviews about balcony cabins on the Norwegian Epic but for me, it was one of the most memorable balcony cabins I have stayed in.  So much more interesting than your standard, oblong, cruise ship cabin . I loved the curved walls, and the interesting ceilings!” Gaynor (my mum)

Norwegian Epic Solo Cabins

The Norwegian Epic has 128 solo cabins and the solo cabins also have access to a solo lounge. All the solo cabins are located together in an area of the ship reserved for solo cruisers which I like.

The design of the solo cabins is very similar to that of the regular cabins.

All of the solo cabins are inside cabins but they do have windows to the corridor outside, these are one way mirrors so other guests can’t see into your room, but you can see out.

A friend of mine Pete cruised solo on the Norwegian Epic, in his video review he explores the room in detail:

If you are considering cruising Solo start by reading this post, it details my personal favorite cruise lines for solo cruising. Norwegian are on the list along with many others. Best Cruise Lines For Solo Cruisers (Tried and Tested Pros and Cons).

Do The Cabins on The Norwegian Epic have Hairdryers?

All cabins on the Norwegian Epic have hairdryers, there is no need to bring your own.

I found the hairdryer to be good and powerful.

Top tip: If it isn’t powerful enough to dry your hair, a trip to the top deck is usually enough to do it if it’s windy! It might not be a look you want to go for… but it works.

What plug sockets are on the Norwegian Epic?

All cabins on the Norwegian Epic have at least 2 US plug sockets, 1 European socket, and 2 USB sockets.

If you are ever in doubt about which plug sockets a cruise ship has, check out this post.

I scoured through hundreds of photos and videos to put together a searchable table >> Complete Cruise Ship Plug Socket Guide: Search by Ship (it might be worth favoriting that page for the next time you need it).

Do The Cabins on The Norwegian Epic have Irons?

None of the cabins on the Norwegian Epic have irons. There isn’t a self-service laundry so if you do need something ironed you would have to pay for this. An alternative is to buy a spray that drops the creases from clothes.

To find out more about Norwegian’s laundry prices and options, read this post: Norwegian Cruise Line Laundry – Price List, Services, and Packages

Norwegian Epic – Suites

The Norwegian Epic has a range of suites available, these are located in an area called the Haven.

The below is a summary:

Cabins booked in the Haven have access to the following perks:

• A private pool deck and swimming pool.
• A private restaurant.
• A private lounge.
• Unlimited beverage package as standard.
• 24/7 butler.

For more information about the suites available on Norwegian Epic visit the Norwegian website here: Norwegian Epic Suites.

Norwegian Epic – Cabins to Avoid

The following cabins to avoid were provided by guests who cruised in these cabins. I haven’t personally stayed in any of these cabins.

Note: Many cruise ships will have cabins near the theatre or main lounges. The cabins are all on the higher decks on the Norwegian Epic so there are fewer cabins to avoid than you may find on other ships.

If you are worried about noise, booking a cabin that’s between two other decks of cabins is usually the best idea.

Norwegian Epic, Cabins to Avoid – Deck 14

The following cabins towards the aft of deck 14 onboard Norwegian Epic are directly below the buffet. Some cruisers staying in these cabins have reported noises of things like chairs being moved.

This shouldn’t be a big problem as the buffet isn’t open late into the night but it may be worth something to bear in mind.

If you are somebody who makes frequent trips to the buffet like me, these cabins could be a good idea.

All cabins on deck 14 are under the main sun deck of the ship. It isn’t abnormal to hear noises of sunloungers being moved or music from the pool deck. This noise usually doesn’t go on late, but the cabins on lower decks will be quieter.

Norwegian Epic, Cabins to Avoid – Deck 9

The below cabins are a little bit strange.

They are great if you struggle with mobility and need to be near an elevator but due to their proximity to the stairs and elevators, a number of past cruisers have suggested that these cabins should be cabins to avoid.

(The crosses in boxes are elevators and the stripey rectangles are the stairs).

There are also a couple of cabins like this on deck 8.

Norwegian Epic, Cabins to Avoid – Deck 8

The below cabins on deck 8 are directly under the Bliss Ultra Lounge. The bliss ultra lounge is used as a nightclub at night so it is likely that there will be some noise carrying up to the cabins on deck 8.

The Bliss Ultra Lounge is open until late in the evening. It usually becomes adult only at 11 pm.

If you are planning a cruise on the Norwegian Epic and haven’t yet booked your room, this video will help you to cut the cost as much as possible (without downgrading cabin grade):

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• Two lower beds that convert to queen
• Curved walls
• Unique bath where every area (shower, toilet, vanity sink) is a separate part of the room
• Refrigerator
• Flat panel television, music console
• Phone, hair dryer
• Small seating area
• Floor-to-ceiling glass doors leading to private balcony
• Family balcony categories (B2, B3, B4) are located on decks closer to the kids' and teens' area and have a sofa bed
• Category BT Solo Staterooms have access to the Studio Lounge

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