Live EPIC Mediterannean 11-Day Cruise from Marseille, France October 2, 2023-with pics!

[GALSews]

5 hours ago, graphicguy said:

 

The Haven bathrobes are the best. I periodically check to see if they are on sale at the NCL site. The last few times the site says sold out. 

[Russiamomm]

1 hour ago, graphicguy said:

And…we’re smoking drinks…

Oh, man!  My favorite thing about the Haven!  
 

Loving your pics.  We’ll be in a 2BR in the Haven for the TA on December 1.  Simply cannot wait!  
 

Can you post pics of Posh when you get a minute?  And speaking of smoking, can you please let us know of there’s still a smoking area on the upper deck of the Posh?  I’ve heard conflicting info on that.  Some say yes, others say they eliminated it.  Thanks!

[Girr]

4 minutes ago, Russiamomm said:

Oh, man!  My favorite thing about the Haven!  
 

Loving your pics.  We’ll be in a 2BR in the Haven for the TA on December 1.  Simply cannot wait!  
 

Can you post pics of Posh when you get a minute?  And speaking of smoking, can you please let us know of there’s still a smoking area on the upper deck of the Posh?  I’ve heard conflicting info on that.  Some say yes, others say they eliminated it.  Thanks!

For our July sailing the upper deck still had smoking. Never saw anyone using the area, but it was clearly marked as a smoking area. 

[cwtravel]

I think they are “smoking the drink” - think dry ice, not a person smoking.

 

But, I could be wrong.

[Russiamomm]

7 minutes ago, cwtravel said:

I think they are “smoking the drink” - think dry ice, not a person smoking.

 

But, I could be wrong.

It’s real smoke on the drink.  Best thing ever.  😂. But there is no smoking (by people) at the bar.  Attaching a video from the Joy last year.  

Edited October 2, 2023 by Russiamomm

[scottie920]

Looks great. Have you checked your on board account yet? Has 10% VAT and 20% Gratuity been added to your Free at Sea Package drinks and purchases or Plus Upgrade?

[graphicguy]

2 hours ago, surfclam2003 said:

How long is the bar open at night?

Haven  Bar?  10-ish?

[surfclam2003]

Just now, graphicguy said:

Haven  Bar?  10-ish?

 

Thank you

[graphicguy]

45 minutes ago, cwtravel said:

I think they are “smoking the drink” - think dry ice, not a person smoking.

 

But, I could be wrong.

Real smoke……redwood I believe?

[graphicguy]

Starlink speeds….not bad

[graphicguy]

Dinner in the Haven Restaurant….

 

-lobster deviled eggs 

-caesar salad 

-tuna tartare 

 

Gorgot to take pics, but it was excellent!

 

Pulling into Barcelona.

 

No plans except to explore.  We’re spending the night.

 

Off to breakfast!!!

 

Yesterday met some of my fellow travelers and did my favorite thing…..sharing our stories.

 

All has been great!

Edited October 3, 2023 by graphicguy

[graphicguy]

Oh yeah….the ship was chartered by a promotional company for rugby fans for a few weeks before this cruise.  Didn’t sound like it was successful.

 

Promotional group paid for the entire ship, non-refundable of course.  But, most of the guests were only on board for 3 days at a time.  

 

And, there were never more than 200-300 guests on board at a time.

 

As Ezry, my new fave bartender said…”weird only seeing a few people wandering around the ship every day”!

[graphicguy]

More pics from wandering around…

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More from last night…

[graphicguy]

 Not picturesque…but we’re docked in Barcelona!

[8920]

11 minutes ago, graphicguy said:

 Not picturesque…but we’re docked in Barcelona!

Thanks for posting all of these pictures.  We're in the room directly above yours in a few more weeks, and it's nice to see what they look like currently, vs some youtube videos that may not be up to date.  Don't drink up all of the good stuff before we get there.  

[graphicguy]

49 minutes ago, 8920 said:

Thanks for posting all of these pictures.  We're in the room directly above yours in a few more weeks, and it's nice to see what they look like currently, vs some youtube videos that may not be up to date.  Don't drink up all of the good stuff before we get there.  

Beautiful ship.  It’s in great shape!

 

You’ll enjoy it!

Edited October 3, 2023 by graphicguy

[graphicguy]

Posh 

[graphicguy]

Saw a question about VAT.  VAT is  a European specific consumption tax.  We’re on a European cruise.  So, it’s charged.

 

No one likes taxes….me included.

 

But, I’m not here to fight Spain or wherever they charge it.  I’m in their country and waters.  I play by their rules.  Simple as that.  No arguments.

 

If you don’t want to pay VAT, don’t shop in their stores, or order any drinks, or buy from the gift shops, etc when docked or in their territorial waters.

 

Far be it from me to tell them what they can or can not charge when I buy from them while here.

 

End of discussion.  I request this discussion goes no further in this thread!

[graphicguy]

Haven private workout area!

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[Tyskie]

@graphicguy

Great pictures - for some reason I don't remember an escalator on the Epic.  I seeing your picture - by casino machines???

 

We loved Posh, especially the private elevator to the buffet and pool.   Nope we were "steerage" but were able to score Posh tickets. lol  🤣

 

 

Edited October 3, 2023 by Tyskie