NCL epic

NCL epic

Tuesday 29 December 2015

Cabin

The cabin not only looks stylish, but is actually very ergonomic in that it blends that aesthetic design with very practical functionality. Every conceivable nook and cranny has a use be it for the necessary things you need in a cabin such as toilet, shower, power supplies, mini bar etc, or is given over to storage space, so what at first glance seems like it will be a problem unpacking everything, turns out to be more than enough space. OK, it's not perfect. For example, the sink is flat bottomed (which is a really dumb idea for a device you want water to drain out of) and you can only fill it toa such a shallow depth, that when you wash your hands it's easy to knock the plug/plunger open and loose what water you have. And enough has already been said in other reviews about the frosted toilet door which could be a tad unnerving to anyone super embarrassed about their 'evacuative habits'. However, I think that all in all the designer has done an excellent job of making the most from a confined space.
For a few random observations:
Electricity supply is a block under the desk area consisting of two 110v US flat pin, and one 220v Euro round pin style sockets. I now generally always make room in my luggage for a trailing UK 4-gang with a single multi travel adapted so I can just bring my regular UK Chargers, hair dryers and the like.
If ambient light annoying yes you when trying to sleep, then be aware there is a function on the top right of the display to turn off that said display.
If you like to shave in the shower (as the sink is a tad awkward for this) then you can place the shower head in the bottom holder, turn it round so the water jets face the wall and the back of the shower head is virtually a mirror to see what you are doing.
There's a dial on the outside of your cabin which you twist round depending if you want 'do not disturb' or 'make up room' but be aware that it does seem occasionally to be a bit of a game for the more, shall we say, mischievous cruisers to wander along giving them an extra twist, so don't get immediately upset with your cabin steward if sometimes your room isn't made up on the odd day.

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