NCL Epic Haven - 2 bedroom

[Cruiser4955]

Hello - Trying to pick the best 2 bedroom in the Haven on NCL Epic.  I've read the reviews about noise from above on 17 but I think I'm more concerned with being so close to the pool/courtyard area if we choose 16 and the noise from that.  If I'm looking for peace and quiet and don't mind stairs, 17 is the best, right?  Any favorites?  I've exhausted the YouTube videos 🙂  Thanks!

[GeezerCouple]

34 minutes ago, Cruiser4955 said:

Hello - Trying to pick the best 2 bedroom in the Haven on NCL Epic.  I've read the reviews about noise from above on 17 but I think I'm more concerned with being so close to the pool/courtyard area if we choose 16 and the noise from that.  If I'm looking for peace and quiet and don't mind stairs, 17 is the best, right?  Any favorites?  I've exhausted the YouTube videos 🙂  Thanks!

 

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You probably should also post this on the NCL section of CC:

 

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And you might want to browse through other sections of CC for assorted general information. 🙂

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GC

 

Edited April 28 by GeezerCouple

[Host Kat]

2 hours ago, Cruiser4955 said:

Hello - Trying to pick the best 2 bedroom in the Haven on NCL Epic.  I've read the reviews about noise from above on 17 but I think I'm more concerned with being so close to the pool/courtyard area if we choose 16 and the noise from that.  If I'm looking for peace and quiet and don't mind stairs, 17 is the best, right?  Any favorites?  I've exhausted the YouTube videos 🙂  Thanks!

 

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[david_sobe]

The 2 cabin suites on Epic 16001 and 17001 are always highly sought after because they are wider than all the other 2 bedroom suites on Epic.  They are forward and have a solarium instead of a balcony. We loved the solarium because it was so big and like another room.  It even has its own thermostat.  Deck 16 is the same floor as the concierge, pool, and restaurant.  If you want a bigger suite and you dont mind a solarium, see if one of these are available.

I dont know why NCL made these center forward cabins bigger than the rest.  The living room is 2 feet wider and the second bedroom is also 2 feet wider. 

[BirdTravels]

We always book the forward facing 2BR. Last time we were in 17003. Some people like/dislike the solarium balcony, but the forward facing views (from the balcony and the bathroom) can't be beat. For us, we enjoy the "air conditioned sunshine" with a separate thermostat for the the balcony.

Edited April 28 by BirdTravels

[Girr]

If you can't get one of the forward 2BR, I'd go with one of the cabins on deck 17.  I've found the noise in the hallways on deck 16 worse than occasionally chairs being moved around on 17.  Plus, I've also experienced small children running around their cabin above me on deck 17, so my preferred location is deck 17.  Just stay away from a cabin near the doorway into the Heaven - the door is heavy and if people just let it go it SLAMS shut.  You won't hear in in the main bedroom, but guest in the second bedroom will definitely hear it.  

[Cruiser4955]

Thank you!  I'm a bit claustrophobic so as much as I read/hear that the solarium decks are nice, I think I'd like the open air.  Any thoughts if I'm looking for open air... go to the sides of deck 17 then? or is the extra space note above in 17001 that much better? 🙂

 

[Go2SeaTheWorld]

On 4/29/2024 at 10:21 AM, Cruiser4955 said:

Thank you!  I'm a bit claustrophobic so as much as I read/hear that the solarium decks are nice, I think I'd like the open air.  Any thoughts if I'm looking for open air... go to the sides of deck 17 then? or is the extra space note above in 17001 that much better? 🙂

 

We were in 2 BR 17026 last Nov. for 11 night cruise of Mediterranean. We were SO pleased with it. Our balcony was very nice & it's located very close to staircase going down to 16 for restaurant/lounge. We also enjoyed the small lounge area on 17 overlooking the pool/spa area on 16 on sea days. Quiet place to read.

[brookie848]

We've sailed in 17010 three times.

 

We like this cabin because it is the last 2-bedroom port side and it is obvious where your cabin is located by the break in the hallway (it makes sense when you are there). My husband also likes this cabin because it is right across from the Haven private gym.

[DMH15]

On 4/28/2024 at 1:49 PM, david_sobe said:

The 2 cabin suites on Epic 16001 and 17001 are always highly sought after because they are wider than all the other 2 bedroom suites on Epic.  They are forward and have a solarium instead of a balcony. We loved the solarium because it was so big and like another room.  It even has its own thermostat.  Deck 16 is the same floor as the concierge, pool, and restaurant.  If you want a bigger suite and you dont mind a solarium, see if one of these are available.

I dont know why NCL made these center forward cabins bigger than the rest.  The living room is 2 feet wider and the second bedroom is also 2 feet wider. 

We were in 17004 DOS.  Great part of the ship.  Very quiet.  Loved it.  
 

love Epic Haven and POSH.  Loved that Epic Haven had a spa treatment room for massages to slink back to the suite after relaxing treatment. 

[DMH15]

16 minutes ago, brookie848 said:

We've sailed in 17010 three times.

 

We like this cabin because it is the last 2-bedroom port side and it is obvious where your cabin is located by the break in the hallway (it makes sense when you are there). My husband also likes this cabin because it is right across from the Haven private gym.

Loved that gym.  

[tcmagnum]

11 hours ago, brookie848 said:

We've sailed in 17010 three times.

 

We like this cabin because it is the last 2-bedroom port side and it is obvious where your cabin is located by the break in the hallway (it makes sense when you are there). My husband also likes this cabin because it is right across from the Haven private gym.

Happy to hear you guys liked this cabin as we are in this cabin come October for a TA.

My sister wanted it because it was right across from the Haven gym.

Getting very excited!!

[RavenCruiser]

We were in 16014 in January, 2019 and had no issues whatsoever with noise or disruptions of any kind.  Great location very close to the entrance to the courtyard as well as the outdoor dining/bar area of the restaurant.  I loved the location and would gladly book the same cabin again.

 

[vacation44]

We were in 16023 last year and had no noise issues.  The location was perfect for us.

[HBCcruiser]

2 hours ago, vacation44 said:

We were in 16023 last year and had no noise issues.  The location was perfect for us.

We will be in 16021 in October this year. Hopefully it will be similar to your experience! 

[Cruiser4955]

Thank you for all the feedback! 🙂  I reserved 16001 the other day due to it sounding like it's bigger in general, but still contemplating the enclosed balcony, debating changing so appreciate all these posts.  I really want to feel that ocean air but maybe the little window on solarium is enough. 🤔

[jcncamsdad]

5 hours ago, vacation44 said:

We were in 16023 last year and had no noise issues.  The location was perfect for us.

Me and the DW are just off the Epic on Tuesday and we also were in 16023 and can vouch for vacation44.  Also, the room is in a great location to get the concierge desk, the elevators, the Haven Restaurant, the main bar and the rear bar. 

[Sailing12Away]

We've been in 16021 and in Feb/March was in 16019 next door. Both are perfect and amazing. Steps from the concierge, restaurant, bars, lounge, pool.... anything you can need. No noise issues at all. We prefer 16 with less steps to the bars.

[david_sobe]

On 5/1/2024 at 4:24 PM, Cruiser4955 said:

Thank you for all the feedback! 🙂  I reserved 16001 the other day due to it sounding like it's bigger in general, but still contemplating the enclosed balcony, debating changing so appreciate all these posts.  I really want to feel that ocean air but maybe the little window on solarium is enough. 🤔

This is my old video of 16001 from 11 years ago.  The room has been remodeled but you get a good look at the room and solarium.  The forward views are amazing especially in the shower.

 

 

[Cruiser4955]

Has anyone ever been in 16001 and NOT loved the solarium?  or that room for any reason? 🤔

[Sailing12Away]

1 hour ago, Cruiser4955 said:

Has anyone ever been in 16001 and NOT loved the solarium?  or that room for any reason? 🤔

I intentionally don't book it because I know I wouldn't like the solarium. I want a 'real' balcony, so I don't book rooms that don't have one.

[david_sobe]

1 hour ago, Cruiser4955 said:

Has anyone ever been in 16001 and NOT loved the solarium?  or that room for any reason? 🤔

I did not really want a solarium.  However the Epic has a rare and fantastic feature with forward facing cabins.  You could not enjoy a balcony facing forward with all the wind.  The view sailing forward almost makes you feel like you are on your own private yacht.  I did not think I would like the solarium until I saw how big it is.  The solarium is bigger than the balconies and the views are very peaceful.  But if being outside is important to you which it sounds like it is then I would not book it.

[Hadacareer]

We booked 16001 and loved the solarium and view..we did transatlantic last December..we are doing it again this October and same room.  Love the extra space

[brookie848]

Not on the Epic, but we have stayed in a forward-facing DOS on the Dawn that had no balcony. We had great views from the master bedroom and decent views from the living room.

 

It was the right price for us (it was less than a 2-bedroom suite, plus it came with a few extra perks). My husband did appreciate the forward views from the MBR because he would sit there and look out the windows while he did dialysis on board (that was an interesting trip!).

 

For us, though, I would prefer a balcony.

[Sailing12Away]

12 hours ago, brookie848 said:

Not on the Epic, but we have stayed in a forward-facing DOS on the Dawn that had no balcony. We had great views from the master bedroom and decent views from the living room.

 

It was the right price for us (it was less than a 2-bedroom suite, plus it came with a few extra perks). My husband did appreciate the forward views from the MBR because he would sit there and look out the windows while he did dialysis on board (that was an interesting trip!).

 

For us, though, I would prefer a balcony.

Was that with dialysis at sea? We've been trying to finagle a family trip for hubby's large extended family, but it's tough between his uncle's dialysis needs, cousin's autism at sea needs, our preference in where we go/when we go.... The only trips I've seen DaS offer were through RCC, so curious to hear they're able to do it on NCL ships as well.