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Topic: Epic Cabin Pics

Thad
First Class Passenger
Member # 1224

posted 05-13-2010 05:16 PM

Found these on Facebook. Not sure which cabin grade it is, but it gives you a good idea of the curves and the separated bathrom

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Cam J
First Class Passenger
Member # 24617

posted 05-13-2010 06:26 PM

I dont like these "cruve" cabins, since they were announced I knew they were a gimmick. They look bare and they seem very small to me. When I go on Epic I am not getting one of these cabins.

Cam J

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Atlcruiser
First Class Passenger
Member # 4586

posted 05-13-2010 06:33 PM

I like the look of the cabin features with the exception of the bathrooms. I do not like the split concept at all.

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Dutch
First Class Passenger
Member # 14009

posted 05-13-2010 06:56 PM

Once they add in the color of the artwork, pillows and bed throws, these cabins will be very urban and tasteful. Similar to Solstice class but more interesting with the curves and extensive use of wood.

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eroller
First Class Passenger
Member # 1649

posted 05-13-2010 07:11 PM

I loved the design since the day they were first announced. I'm so glad NCL stuck with the original design. I don't know how practical the bathrooms will be, but the cabin itself looks great.

I don't know of too many standard cabins were you get a beautiful wood veneer wall with cabinets running the length of the cabin. The flat panel TV will be put there as well as some art and it's going to look even better. I love the curved couch as well. I am curious to see how they work out 3rd/4th berths with those curved walls and couch.

I'm sailing on EPIC in November in a Spa Suite. It's more of a square but the interior walls are curved as is the bed. I would like to sail in one of these standard cabins as well.

Ernie

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usepEtect
Just Boarded
Member # 33139

posted 05-13-2010 07:29 PM

I love the design of the cabin and isn't bothered by the "bathroom".

One thing I don't like at the moment is how plain it is. NCL usually put more into their cabin design than other lines and even their cheapest insides are usually filled with bold colours and tons of wood veneer, a classy but fun look. The Epic seemed to have tossed out the "fun" colours and now the cabin is very Celebrity like. Not necessarily a bad thing, but I really liked the bold colours more than the eggwhites and beige.

[ 05-13-2010: Message edited by: FuzzyFish ]

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DEIx15x8
First Class Passenger
Member # 14958

posted 05-13-2010 10:36 PM

I really like the smooth flow of the cabin but would never stay in one simply because of the bathroom. I don't like the lack of privacy from the room but even more importantly i don't like the idea of coming back to the cabin earlier then everyone else to get ready for dinner and when I step out of the shower to dry they could be returning and open the door right there so anyone walking by could see.

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Dutch
First Class Passenger
Member # 14009

posted 05-13-2010 11:00 PM

Just realized that the 4th picture down shows a deluxe room with a tub instead of shower.

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NAL
First Class Passenger
Member # 1102

posted 05-14-2010 04:19 AM

Not what I would choose. I like a separate bathroom, all contained in one room. I dislike the sink in the room as well as stepping out of the shower directly into the stateroom. There doesn't seem to be a lot of room at the foot of the bed for walking, but the reality could be different. It will be interesting to hear from future cruisers after Epic enters service.

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Linerrich
First Class Passenger
Member # 4864

posted 05-14-2010 06:36 AM

NCL is already re-categorizing EPIC's staterooms, effective May 7, 2011 (it's been crazy trying to book people after that date with the new categories and cabin designations!)

The first photos shown above are for a standard cabin with balcony. The lower photos show the new category "Mini-Suite", which is essentially the same cabin about 3 feet longer.

Rich

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Lubber
First Class Passenger
Member # 13710

posted 05-14-2010 08:42 AM

The curves are "innovative" because they're a trompe l'oeil making the stateroom appear bigger than it is. That's OK as long as the pricing is competitive with similar-sized cabins.

I have a problem with the shower stall right in the stateroom, however. That curtain in the bottom photo is not going to stop shower steam from mildewing the room in a matter of months-- and of course, not everyone will draw the curtain. Does anyone realistically expect NCL to replace mattresses saturated with mildew every 18 months?

Lastly, considering the BBQ-type offerings in the Taste restaurant, that toilet stall to the right of the shower had better have good strong ventilation!!

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Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 05-14-2010 07:41 PM

The white leather and wood effects look very 'retro' to me. They do look a bit narrow? I must agree that they look a bit 'understated' but so did Oasis and Solstice's cabins.

'Minimalism' must be the new 'glitz'?

The original renderings were a bit optimistic!

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desirod7
First Class Passenger
Member # 1626

posted 05-14-2010 10:08 PM

Here is my ideas of putting the commode in the same room as the shower/tub and leaving the wash basin as is.
This has better privacy and no one entering the cabin while drying off from the shower.

The room photos compared to renderings note a very interesting space. Only if the ship exterior
were so innovative and integrated.

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lasuvidaboy
First Class Passenger
Member # 4527

posted 05-15-2010 02:23 PM

The curves are fun and the 'genuine imitation wood veneer' to quote car brochures of the 1970s looks fine (even though I'm not a fan of simulated materials) but that w/c!

It must be a generational thing but I like a very private bathroom and toilet that is well insulated from a cabin or hotel room. Frosted glass doors in a w/c are 'in' now but give me a nice solid-core door any day!

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Michael534
First Class Passenger
Member # 2953

posted 05-15-2010 05:39 PM

Give me a solid door, too.
I don't mind frosted glass doors, but I'm sure that one could tell if I was standing or sitting

! That's just a little to much info to give. Especially to someone walking by should the cabin door be opened.
If I had a home with this feature I certainly wouldn't build it next to my front door! And could you imagine your guests being told to use the toilet behind the frosted glass? I bet they would wait until they get home! I would.
I will be very interested to hear what the first passengers have to say.

Other than that I really like the cabin decor. Nice and clean yet not too sterile looking. A bit narrow, but I think the curves will help the room seem roomier. At least to the eyes. Maybe not the knees.

Michael

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Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 05-15-2010 06:53 PM

I would have thought that if you share a cabin with somebody you probably know them well enough to tolerate a silhouette of them in the bathroom!

I assume the design is all about making small cabins on a mass-market ship feel roomier and trendier.

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eroller
First Class Passenger
Member # 1649

posted 05-15-2010 07:08 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Malcolm @ cruisepage:
I would have thought that if you share a cabin with somebody you probably know them well enough to tolerate a silhouette of them in the bathroom!

This is pretty much how I feel Malcolm. I personally have no problem with it. If my roommate has issues, then I suggest they leave the cabin while I'm using the bathroom. After working onboard ship and being a flight attendant for many years, I have lost most of my modesty.

The one thing I would change is including the sink within the enclosed curtain area. Best I can tell, when the curtain is closed it doesn't include the sink area. I like to brush my teeth and shave sans clothing either before or after my shower. Having the sink within the curtained area would have provided privacy for all the elements of a normal bathroom.

Ernie

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usepEtect
Just Boarded
Member # 33139

posted 05-15-2010 08:06 PM

I think the reason the room looks narrow is because of the "wave" curving into the room in those pics and you're not seeing the part where it curves out (where the bed is).

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lasuvidaboy
First Class Passenger
Member # 4527

posted 05-16-2010 02:52 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Malcolm @ cruisepage:
I would have thought that if you share a cabin with somebody you probably know them well enough to tolerate a silhouette of them in the bathroom!

Not me. I like complete privacy.

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Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 05-16-2010 04:59 AM

quote:
Originally posted by lasuvidaboy:
Not me. I like complete privacy.

You don't ever share the bath or shower then?

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NAL
First Class Passenger
Member # 1102

posted 05-16-2010 07:51 AM

I think there's a time for sharing, and a time for complete privacy. Give me an enclosed, full bath every time!

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Frosty 4
First Class Passenger
Member # 5826

posted 05-16-2010 10:29 AM

A nice change. I like it. I also like the warm wood decor. After lots of cruises it's refreshing to see something different besides the cookie cutter staterooms we have had for years.
Frosty 4

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