Gimmiethebeach Posted March 24, 2018 #1 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Part excitement and part the 3am alarm yesterday, I feel like it’s taken us daayyss to get on board. But we are finally here, in a lounger, with a cold beer in hand! So jump on board the Epic with us this week and follow along. Cheers! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oncruisecontrol Posted March 24, 2018 #2 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Looking forward to more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimmiethebeach Posted March 24, 2018 Author #3 Share Posted March 24, 2018 We flew in yesterday from Colorado, early but uneventful flight. I should clarify...”we” includes myself (Nikki), husband Kevin and 17 year old twin boys Patrick and Aidan. This is my fourth NCL cruise and their third. The other ships we were on were the Escape and the Getaway. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimmiethebeach Posted March 24, 2018 Author #4 Share Posted March 24, 2018 We stayed at the Homewood Suites and it was just fine. Clean, pool, bar - in no particular order. They served a free hot breakfast and had a shuttle to the port for $5/person. We had a rental car so we just returned our car to National and took their shuttle to the port. Our car was like $65 but we had a free rental day so it cost us $6 [emoji4]. This is our sweet ride. Yes, the 17 year old boys picked it out. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimmiethebeach Posted March 24, 2018 Author #5 Share Posted March 24, 2018 We got to the port at 10:45, started boarding at 11:30 and were sitting at O’Shee’s at noon. While I’m in the camp of “love O’Shee’s wings”, I do find the celery sticks pretty funny. [emoji12] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimmiethebeach Posted March 24, 2018 Author #6 Share Posted March 24, 2018 We went to Fishlips last night for dinner and that place was amazing! I’m at 2% battery right now so I have to go charge the phone. I’ll post dinner pics shortly! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimmiethebeach Posted March 24, 2018 Author #7 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Back to 65% [emoji4]. Fishlips was amazing. We sat upstairs - live music, raw oysters, peel and eat shrimp. Totally my kind of place! Here are some pics. Here are the boys doing Fishlips impersonations. (They are already tired of me taking pictures [emoji23]) Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimmiethebeach Posted March 24, 2018 Author #8 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Muster is over, we are unpacked and we just waved goodbye to the Disney Fantasy. We are in an aft balcony, deck 8. It’s our first time in an aft balcony so I’m really excited to be able to enjoy the lounger and the scenery. I must say, I’m already missing my fish. Not two hours on the ship and we ended up forward instead of aft! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimmiethebeach Posted March 24, 2018 Author #9 Share Posted March 24, 2018 We just went to the spa raffle - a first for us - and I won $100! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C cruise Posted March 24, 2018 #10 Share Posted March 24, 2018 fun report so far... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimmiethebeach Posted March 24, 2018 Author #11 Share Posted March 24, 2018 I quickly lost $50 in the slot machine [emoji849]. Wasabi for dinner [emoji4] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MaryBethV Posted March 24, 2018 #12 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Yay! I was hoping for a fun live review for the week. :) Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuCruise Posted March 24, 2018 #13 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Great review so far. Enjoy your cruise! Sent from my ONEPLUS A3000 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimmiethebeach Posted March 24, 2018 Author #14 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Tip of the day: As soon as you can connect to the ship’s WiFi, go to your iConcierge app and register. From there you can get reservations for Escape the Big Too, comedy club and for this sailing, tender tickets for Grand Cayman. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimmiethebeach Posted March 24, 2018 Author #15 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmh661983 Posted March 25, 2018 #16 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Wow first time seeing a live review! Looking forward to hearing more. Enjoy your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimmiethebeach Posted March 25, 2018 Author #17 Share Posted March 25, 2018 We played a little “Majority Rules” (lost) and then tried a little black jack (I lost, Kevin’s still at it). I’m now at Howl At The Moon. Might be my favorite entertainment on the ship! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShannonSC2 Posted March 25, 2018 #18 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Awesome review! When you get off the ship I will be getting on! Love the spa raffles and especially when you win. I won a $100 a few years ago and enjoyed my massage! :) Hope you have a great week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cincicruisers Posted March 25, 2018 #19 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Following along, great review so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DominicAUS Posted March 25, 2018 #20 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Loving this review. Looking forward to read more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted March 25, 2018 #21 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Following along. Bon Voyage. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisefans03 Posted March 25, 2018 #22 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Great review!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare fabnfortysomething Posted March 25, 2018 #23 Share Posted March 25, 2018 we have friends on same sailing If you see a thin guy running laps of ship everyday call out "Hi Kim" he'll be very puzzled how you know him lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakman58 Posted March 25, 2018 #24 Share Posted March 25, 2018 I had to laugh at your picture of the celery sticks that came with the wings. For some unknown reason to me the celery sticks are always itty bitty things in O'Sheehan's. One time I was actually served the leafy tops of celery with the wings on our Panama Canal cruise on the Star. I'm enjoying your review. Thanks for taking the time to write it and include pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimmiethebeach Posted March 25, 2018 Author #25 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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