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We have completed both western Mediterranean round trip out of both Barcelona (Aug 2022) and Rome (Nov 2014).  With the family (2 adults and 3 kids), I thought Barcelona was a better port for starting and finishing in Europe.  Our final day after debarkation was spent in Castelldefels before returning to the US.  In Rome, the port is an hour train ride outside of the city.  Either city would be great for exploring a day or two before or after the cruise.  Both trips were very port intensive, no sea days.  As for the ships, we have been on the Epic (2022) and Jade (2014, sister to the Gem), both provide quality amenities.  I would say there are more on the Epic and likely more on the Breakaway.  The unique set up of the bathrooms should not deter you from the Epic, but staterooms with beds closer to the balcony would be my preference.

Just completed 7-Day Epic Med out of Barcelona. Our entry in to Spain from US required the form and QR code from the SPTH website/app.  But since you are traveling from Munich to Spain that may not apply due the requirement below. The form on the app was easy and just required vaccination information.  No COVID tests were required.  

https://www.sanidad.gob.es/en/profesionales/saludPublica/ccayes/alertasActual/nCov/spth.htm

PASSENGERS FROM COUNTRIES THAT BELONG TO THE EUROPEAN UNION OR SCHENGEN ASSOCIATED COUNTRIES

Passengers arriving in Spain by AIR OR SEA from these countries will NOT be required to present the SpTH health control form or a COVID-19 certificate.

Ship - Epic

Deck - 14

Stateroom # - 14111

Stateroom Category – BA

Starboard or Port Side - Starboard

Quiet Stateroom? (With comments on problems) – Yes, music from pool deck could be heard when balcony door open, otherwise no noise.

Was stateroom a connecting stateroom? - Yes, w/14113

Balcony View - Unobstructed view forward and aft.

Balcony Size? Normal or oversized for class? - Standard

Was wind a problem? - No

If an aft cabin, was soot a problem? - N/A

Any specific problems with this cabin? - No

Any other comments? - Bed is next to balcony door.