myboygarrett Posted June 19, 2014 #26 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Following! Sailing on July 15th. Would love to read your comments on the Cirque Dreams and dinner show. Still on the fence about booking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnacle_boy Posted June 19, 2014 #27 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Further revenue optimisation occurs from the design of the Haven complex: the “ship-within-a-ship”, with its own private courtyard, swimming pool and restaurant. Whilst attempting to pack in as many suites as possible the designers of the Epic made a serious design faux pas. In effect, the natural raked lines of the superstructure, rising from the forecastle to the Garden Café on Deck 15, then become interrupted. The placement on top there of this overly angular two-storey box-like structure, sitting as it does at an obtusely perpendicular angle to the deck below, draws the eye away from the natural flow of the ships lines and directly to this unsightly protuberance. Hence when the Epic was first launched, its profile was controversial and she was regarded by many as one of the most ugly ships of the modern cruising era. An attempt has since been made to disguise just how much of an eyesore this “top hat” is, by painting part of it so that the eye is tempted to follow the ship’s natural angled-upward line, but it doesn’t really work very well. Still, I suppose it can be argued that this visual aspect of the ship does not impact passengers greatly as it can only be seen when ashore… The forward half of the exterior of the Haven has been painted dark blue since Epic entered service. It's not a later addition. However, here's a fun fact. The large windbreak behind the mast was not present when the ship was delivered. However, it wasn't long before NCL noticed how often the Courtyard (now Haven) became a wind tunnel, and the current sun-blocking structure was installed. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted June 20, 2014 #28 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Following and thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaye1085 Posted June 20, 2014 #29 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Following!! Can't wait to see all the pictures, and thanks for all the hard work it takes to do a review like this! Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meanee Posted June 20, 2014 #30 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Sailing on Epic on July 6th and would love to read more about the ship. Will be my first NCL experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marne001 Posted June 20, 2014 #31 Share Posted June 20, 2014 cannot wait for Dailies and menus. Marne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megacruiser Posted June 20, 2014 Author #32 Share Posted June 20, 2014 The forward half of the exterior of the Haven has been painted dark blue since Epic entered service. It's not a later addition. Thanks for pointing this out. Shows you the danger of relying on a distant memory. I did not realise that the painting of the Haven block took place prior to entering service. megacruiser Here is the original profile I remembered from years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anandaindonesia Posted June 20, 2014 #33 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Please let me follow you. Thank you. Nice photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnacle_boy Posted June 20, 2014 #34 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Thanks for pointing this out. Shows you the danger of relying on a distant memory. I did not realise that the painting of the Haven block took place prior to entering service. megacruiser Here is the original profile I remembered from years ago I had the pleasure of sailing onboard in 2010 when the ship was only several months old. Coincidentally, we were in a 2-bedroom villa located right where the dark blue portion ended. I remember thinking it was a shame that NCL tried to hide away the ship's natural form through visual trickery. Many don't find Epic to be very attractive, but I personally enjoy the bold, intimidating look that it projects. Contrary to your earlier anecdote, Epic has a fairly large, elongated bow compared to its contemporaries. Overall, Epic is different and unique, which, for better or worse, says a lot in an industry that relies upon using the same platforms over and over again to reduce design costs. Combined with the ships unique build chaos, Epic is definitely one for the history books. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare trfccruiser Posted June 20, 2014 #35 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Following and thanks for all the detail and photos so far.Planning to book Epic next year so have a healthy appetite for anything Epic related. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brookie848 Posted June 20, 2014 #36 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Following as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailingRNC Posted June 20, 2014 #37 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Subscribing :) Sent from my iPad Air using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megacruiser Posted June 20, 2014 Author #38 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Sailing on the Epic in just over a week so eagerly await the rest of your review! Many thanks for letting me know you are following. Regards megacruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megacruiser Posted June 20, 2014 Author #39 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Looks like this is going to be a good one. Hello ColinIllinois, I do hope you're right. Thanks for the feedback. Regards megacruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megacruiser Posted June 20, 2014 Author #40 Share Posted June 20, 2014 I'm on in a studio June 29th so I'm going to love reading your review. Thank you kindly, karoo, for your comment and for following. Regards megacruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megacruiser Posted June 20, 2014 Author #41 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Thanks, Mega! Looking forward to the rest of the review. It has been awhile since we have sailed NCL and I miss it. Our first cruise was on the Norway in 1998. It will forever be our favorite ship. Nice to hear from you again. You were booked for the Oasis weren't you? Fantastic ship. Thanks for following. Regards megacruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BostonTwo Posted June 20, 2014 #42 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Following Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packercruising Posted June 20, 2014 #43 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Nice to hear from you again. You were booked for the Oasis weren't you? Fantastic ship. Thanks for following. Regards megacruiser Good memory! We were but had to cancel and will look for something toward the end of Feb. 2015. I followed your link from the Oasis review to here. We love Free Style cruising but haven't been on NCL for awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapitalKyle Posted June 20, 2014 #44 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Following! Loved every second of your Oasis review so I am very much looking forward to this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydc2 Posted June 20, 2014 #45 Share Posted June 20, 2014 I'm so excited for your new review, your Oasis review helped make our cruise on her a memory for a lifetime. Sent from my KFAPWI using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megacruiser Posted June 20, 2014 Author #46 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Have sorted and edited photos. Had a renaming fiasco (still learning), so have to rename them now individually. Written draft done but needs to be reread and refined. Too tired now, can't focus. Sorry it will be tomorrow. Regards megacsruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickeypaper Posted June 20, 2014 #47 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Following - just scoping out choices for me and my wife - the Epic has some great rates from Thanksgiving to Christmas doing the Caribbean. Just got off the Allure last week and got the bug to try another real soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robandlil Posted June 21, 2014 #48 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Following. We're doing this itinerary in October. Your review heightens the anticipation. Thanks for the effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steeler Nation At Sea Posted June 21, 2014 #49 Share Posted June 21, 2014 (edited) Appreciating both the review and the contortions that it took to take this shot! :D Edited June 21, 2014 by Steeler Nation At Sea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramdoggiesmom Posted June 21, 2014 #50 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Following too! We'll be on the Epic in February. Never been on a huge ship such as the Epic so I can't wait to see the rest of your photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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