lachelli

They are aged 7 & 5, so I am guessing they won't be too far apart

Yes, they all enter together. Sometimes if the groups are really small they will combine them. Don't worry about them being separated. If they are unable to make friends with other kids for whatever reason, the staff will befriend them. They will have a great time. No one gets left out.

 

Be sure they go the very first evening when all the "getting to know you" games are played.

Thank you for your reply, I think it will make psychological difference to them if they are both going in the same door, We normally cruise DCL and the boys have never been split into age groups, but 9 out of 10 times when you would collect them they would be playing separately. But I know if I suggested that they went in separately there would be war. You got to love kids and the way their minds work

I will be sure to look out for the getting to know you games

Thanks again

Lachelli

Hello

I a, just wondering if the kids clubs on the Epic all have the same entrance and if it is once the kids are then inside that they are separated into the different age groups

This is going to be our very first cruise that my two boys will be separated due to age difference and am starting to think this might stop them going to the clubs.

We are cruising mid November and I can't imagine that there is going to to very many children on board since it's school term throughout Europe, but from what I have read NCL are not flexible with ages in the groups

Thanks

Lachelli

Now it's complimentary, I don't think you can book it.

Its really strange though, I can see and book all the other complimentary restaurants, it just doesn't feature in the list of dinning options at all

I wonder is it being removed during the dry dock ????

Hello

I am on the the November 15th sailing and when I log in to MyNCL Shanghai is not listed

Does anyone know why this is or am I missing something obvious, I have managed to book everything else that I wanted

Thanks

Lachelli

Picture of ticket franking machine to look out for:

Thank you so much for your help, Its great to hear that NCL are running a bus to the train station because I have read lots of reviews saying that taxis are reluctant to take you there and that its easier to navigate the train station, ticket machine and platforms combined than trying to actually get to the station

You have put my my mind at ease and it all looks completely doable now

Thanks

Lachelli

Hey everyone

I intend to take full advantage of the UBP when on board the Epic next month, I am just wondering if you can order breakfast cocktails such as mimosa or Bellinis at the buffet or can you only do this in the MDRs

Thanks in advance

Lachelli

Hello and thanks for the reply, to be honest I would not feel comfortable with a self drive, They drive on the opposite side of the road than what I am used to and given that I would only be for a few hours I feel that I would just be stressing myself unnecessarily

I have read several mentions about a bus to Central Livorno, and then the walk to the rain station, just trying to weigh up the cost of that versus a taxi straight to the train station

Lachelli

Hello

I am planning on doing a self tour to Pisa when we dock in Livorno next month as I believe it is a simple and quick train journey to Pisa.

I am just wondering if any one has done this lately and can offer some tips and also if any knows if NCL offer a shuttle bus into Livorno so I can get to the train station easily

Thanks in advacne

Lacehlli

Thanks for the replies, I think I will just ask for one and see what happens. The next question is do they actually know how to make one. :)

I remember asking on a Disney Cruise for a Baileys coffee in one of the MDRs and was brought a cup of filter coffee with a shot of Bailey beside it :(

Hi everyone

I am just wondering if you can order Irish coffees or Baileys coffees in the MDRs to finish off your meal

If so are the normally included in with the UBP

Thanks

Lachelli

Hi everyone

Thank you very much for sharing your experience, I am really surprised by how well they look after allergy food requests. Looks like I wont go hungry or turn into a rabbit for the week

Thanks

Lachelli

This might seem rude, but there are multiple threads on this subject. Use the search button at the top of this page.

No offence taken, the search function is normally my first port of call, but when I searched the results where all very dated, we all know how much NCL has changed over the last number of months and years, hence why I was looking for some recent experiences

Lachelli

Does anyone have any gf dinning experience on any of the NCL fleet, it might give me some idea as what to expect

Hello

I am just wondering if any body has any recent Gluten Free experiences onboard the Epic that they would like to share. I am due to sail NCL for the gist time this November and I have no idea how they handle gluten free meal requests for breakfasts, lunches and dinner. Do I need to inform them of my requests before hand and so on

I hope someone can help and advise

Thanks

Lachelli

Hello

I am just wondering if there is a discounted price for kids who dine in the speciality restaurants? or are they same as adults

Thanks

Lachelli

Angry Orchard and Strongbow Cider are both Gluten free

Thanks for that, but both of those are hard ciders and it was a beer I was after :)

I've had Ncl order a case of redbridge and have it on the ship for my cruises. Just call your PCC/ travel agent or Ncl directly and they will assist you. Then the day you board you will get a call from the food & beverage director asking which bars you would like to be stocked with Redbridge. It was a lot easier than I thought it would be.

 

And there is nothing like an ice cold gluten free beer on a sea day in the Caribbean. Enjoy!

 

Eta: please don't drink Heineken or Amstel light. They are NOT gluten free. But I'm sure you already knew that.

Thank you, Can you recall what the cost was? We got the UBP as part of our booking promo but I am not sure they would be willing to give me Gluten Free Beer as part of that.

We will be sailing out of Barcelona the home of Estrella Daura, So NCL have easy access to GF Beer

Thanks

Thank you for your reply but unfortunately none of those beers you mention are gluten free and suitable for people with coeliac disease.

For the majority of coeliacs drinking them would ultimately result in spending quality vacation time in a restroom with stomach pains and cramps

Hi everyone

I am just wondering if any of the bars onboard the Epic stock any gluten free beer

Thanks

Lachelli

You only have to pay the taxes while you are in Spanish waters. Once you are out of Spanish waters the taxes go away.

Thank you, i guess where NCL fail is that the dont bring it immediately to yiur attention that you are responsible for sales tax / vat if it's applicable to the drink you order because the UBP does not include that in its cost

I guess then in some cases there truly is no such thing as a free drink

Okay I am starting to get confused with all of the different posts on this subject re people now saying if you have the udp package included you don't pay any gratuity but if you sail out of Barcelona you will have to pay Spanish sales tax on every single drink you order

Thanks