francina

My first time in a suite is coming up. I am booked in a forward suite on deck 9. I was told that deck 9 balcony is bigger room is slightly smaller than deck 10 rooms which are bigger and balcony is smaller. I think no matter what you decide you will have a great time in your suite.

Wow....love your pictures. Your room and the Epic looked gigantic. Thanks for the picture review.

Thanks so much. I will make sure I call them.

Thanks for the information. I didn't realize you can get credit by taking a cruise. I am planning on calling them tomorrow and get credit for the two tickets I purchased. More money to spend on my vacation:D

That would be a smart move if they still supple all shore activities.

thanks

Loved your review. Thanks for sharing:D

I enjoy your pictural review. Especially the ice sulptures. It looked very cold in that room.:D

I had a problem with obtaining my number and e-mailed them. After a few weeks I called them. Here is the information to contact them:

Latitudes - Loyalty Program 1.866.234.0292

Our Representatives would be happy to help you with the following:

• Look up your Latitudes number
  
• Let you know what Latitudes tier you are in
  
• Advise you about your Latitudes member benefits
  
• Update your contact information
  

Good Luck and enjoy your cruise:D

This is simply not true. The law varies depending on the state. In some states, parents are allowed to supply alcohol to their children under the age of 21 (usually while under their supervision).

No, I think if an adult is found giving their child alcohol...someone will be going to jail.:eek: In United States....it is 21 unless you are in the service.

Bite my words. Looked it up and found this:

"http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Minimum_Drinking_Age_Act

Just returned from a week on the Epic which was excellent, to say the least. One of the best holidays I've ever had, and I really couldn't find any faults at all with the ship, the staff, or NCL in general.

 

Except.......................their reluctance to put a stop to underage drinking aboard their ship!

 

I spoke with 2 Officers in full view of girls as young as 14 years old drinking cocktails and bottled beers about how this can be, and none of them seemed too bothered about it. One of them even said the staff don't like to upset the guests in case they attract guest complaints, which they can't afford to do!

 

Now don't get me wrong here. I did this sort thing myself in my younger days, and I'm NOT having a go at the kids. But NCL need to address this problem before it escalates, word spreads, and adults start to avoid the Epic due to this problem.

 

As I said, the only thing I found wrong throughout the whole week onboard the Epic. But something I feel is seriously wrong.

Believe it or not; underage drinking is acceptable at sea as long as they have their parents permission. Remember out at sea, I don't think it is consider underage drinking.

I must ask when your last Regent cruise was. I do not recommend solos on Regent because of the high single supplement but have never heard the experience you have described. There are special events for solo travelers all the time. We have seen Gentlemen Hosts dancing the night away with passengers -- having a great time. However, because Regent sails mostly full ships, they rarely offer discounted rates for singles. In order to sail solo on Regent nowadays, you will probably pay a 100% single supplement.

 

Silversea actually has the lowest single supplement rate -- as low as 5% (check out this link http://www.silversea.com/specialoffers/ ).

 

If I were sailing solo, I would sail on Silversea. However, Seabourn and/or crystal are probably fine. Any of the luxury lines are wonderful -- however, it is inevitable that some people have difficulties -- it can happen on any cruise line. I would look at the itineraries and prices and go from there.

Thanks for the information. I requested a quote on their 9/2013 Tokyo, Japan to Shanghai, China.:)

Your review is so good, I really need to save up so that I could go on this trip:)

Yes, I have truly enjoyed your review. ;)

I am really enjoying your review. Keep it coming:D

Call me cheap, but I think the cost to purchase a soda card is still to expensive. I bring my (sugar free) mixs from home and just make me a picture each day. Especially since I am a diebatic...I cannot fill up on juice and hate the taste of diet soda...so tea and my homemade drink for me. I save a bunch that way.:D