ceb65 Posted March 29, 2018 #1 Share Posted March 29, 2018 Hello everyone, I am looking for suggestions for the dim lighting situation on the Epic. We cruise at the end of April. I did read reviews prior to booking, but was wondering if anyone brought supplemental lighting, such as LED puck style lights? They are battery powered so that should be allowed, I think. I booked an inside cabin, because I never used the balcony on my last cruise, and figured I will be using the room mainly to sleep and shower, I didn't think about how much light I would lose. I don't want to scare my fellow cruisers when I try to do my make-up in the dark;p Any advice would be appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flacousa Posted March 29, 2018 #2 Share Posted March 29, 2018 Any advice would be appreciated! I always carry a led puck I leave on the night table for when I have to visit the bathroom and don't wake up the wife with the room lights Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted March 29, 2018 #3 Share Posted March 29, 2018 The rooms have sufficient light. I am not sure what a bright light will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SquishTheWhale Posted March 29, 2018 #4 Share Posted March 29, 2018 I agree the lighting is a little dim in the inside cabins, I certainly found it that way. However we were on a 10 day and I lived with it... just didn't want to spend any more time in the cabin than strictly needed. I don't think small LED lights would make much of a different to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logan25 Posted March 29, 2018 #5 Share Posted March 29, 2018 The rooms have sufficient light. I am not sure what a bright light will do. Unless it changed, the lighting beside/over the vanity is very dim. I categorize it as putting on makeup by candlelight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakman58 Posted March 29, 2018 #6 Share Posted March 29, 2018 Unless it changed, the lighting beside/over the vanity is very dim. I categorize it as putting on makeup by candlelight. I think the dim lighting is a very common complaint about the cabins on the Epic. If I were a woman I think I’d go looking for a portable lighted makeup mirror to bring with me. Personally I found the lighting on the Epic to be irritatingly dim even for shaving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocod08 Posted March 29, 2018 #7 Share Posted March 29, 2018 Hello everyone, I am looking for suggestions for the dim lighting situation on the Epic. We cruise at the end of April. I did read reviews prior to booking, but was wondering if anyone brought supplemental lighting, such as LED puck style lights? They are battery powered so that should be allowed, I think. I booked an inside cabin, because I never used the balcony on my last cruise, and figured I will be using the room mainly to sleep and shower, I didn't think about how much light I would lose. I don't want to scare my fellow cruisers when I try to do my make-up in the dark;p Any advice would be appreciated! I found the lighting very poor for doing my makeup. I didn’t see any reviews of this till after I cruised didn’t even think it might be an issue. But I would look for a small lighted makeup mirror I don’t think the small puck ones would work as it would cast too many shadows. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceb65 Posted March 29, 2018 Author #8 Share Posted March 29, 2018 Thanks for all the great advice! I did by a small lighted mirror, but still not sure if it will be enough to help. I didn't want to bring a bigger one for obvious reasons ( might get broken on long flights), but I might look into a better one than I bought, because DH will need to see to shave as well. I have seen small LED puck lights that have magnets on them on Amazon, and I am considering a pack of them to put on the ceiling over vanity, if they don't work DH can use them in the garage at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webbo100 Posted July 13, 2018 #9 Share Posted July 13, 2018 I bought some of the led puck lights with magnet in. Unfortunately once the batteries are in they are too heavy for the magnet to hold them from sliding down the wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takeadip Posted July 13, 2018 #10 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Hello everyone,I am looking for suggestions for the dim lighting situation on the Epic. We cruise at the end of April. I did read reviews prior to booking, but was wondering if anyone brought supplemental lighting, such as LED puck style lights? They are battery powered so that should be allowed, I think. I booked an inside cabin, because I never used the balcony on my last cruise, and figured I will be using the room mainly to sleep and shower, I didn't think about how much light I would lose. I don't want to scare my fellow cruisers when I try to do my make-up in the dark;p Any advice would be appreciated! Is it possible to just take the lamp shade off the lamps on the sides of the nightstands ? or just bring 100W lightbulbs with you in your luggage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinola Posted July 30, 2018 #11 Share Posted July 30, 2018 Do the studios have dim lighting also?:cool::cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Huntingdon1701 Posted July 30, 2018 #12 Share Posted July 30, 2018 No, studios are quite bright, and have a variety of colour settings too. They also don't have the see-through toilets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PATRLR Posted July 30, 2018 #13 Share Posted July 30, 2018 Is it possible to just take the lamp shade off the lamps on the sides of the nightstands ? I've done this in hotels with bad lighting and it generally doesn't help. or just bring 100W lightbulbs with you in your luggage.For the safety of all on board, please don't do this. Even if the bulb you bring from home will fit (it's very plausible that it won't), the possibility of the fixture and related wiring being rated for 100W is very unlikely and you would therefore be creating a safety hazard. The battery powered LED lights are a much better alternative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydro ergo Posted July 30, 2018 #14 Share Posted July 30, 2018 They also don't have the see-through toilets. What are see-through toilets? Cruising in a studio for my first time in November... thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Huntingdon1701 Posted July 30, 2018 #15 Share Posted July 30, 2018 What are see-through toilets? Cruising in a studio for my first time in November...thanks! The screen for the toilet in the balcony/inside cabins is fairly transparent and not separated from the rest of the room, which is different from all the other ships. Not generally considered a good feature. The studios are great though. Have a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktwothousand Posted July 30, 2018 #16 Share Posted July 30, 2018 Studios have great lighting, including a light over the sink for getting ready. In fact, many I met, complained that the big mirror outside the shower and bright lights were a little too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PATRLR Posted July 30, 2018 #17 Share Posted July 30, 2018 The screen for the toilet in the balcony/inside cabins is fairly transparent and not separated from the rest of the room, which is different from all the other ships. Not generally considered a good feature. Is this on the Epic? I recall the Getaway and Bliss having a solid door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C cruise Posted July 30, 2018 #18 Share Posted July 30, 2018 Is this on the Epic? I recall the Getaway and Bliss having a solid door. yes, this is on the Epic...and its a frosted type wall more than see thru... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT888 Posted July 30, 2018 #19 Share Posted July 30, 2018 Is there a curtain to separate the shower/toilet area from the beds? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C cruise Posted July 31, 2018 #20 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Is there a curtain to separate the shower/toilet area from the beds? Sent from my iPhone using Forums yes there is.. and seriously there isn't that much of a problem.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Something fun! Posted July 31, 2018 #21 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Use your phone Flashlight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydro ergo Posted August 1, 2018 #22 Share Posted August 1, 2018 The screen for the toilet in the balcony/inside cabins is fairly transparent and not separated from the rest of the room, which is different from all the other ships. Not generally considered a good feature. The studios are great though. Have a great time. This is great, thanks! For some reason I was picturing a clear toilet fixture! :confused::confused: Sorry, blonde moment! Laughing now. But this all makes sense and happy to hear that the studios are great and have great lighting! Thanks all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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