Top 10 MUST KNOW tips for Norwegian Cruise Line

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Lulubelle - 4 years ago

Nice informative video you guys!

Lulubelle - 4 years ago

I've been on 25 cruises none of which were NCL so far and this is the only cruise line I know of that DOESNT include bottled water in the premium drink package. I just found this out yesterday. So for a 2 person 7-day cruise it's going to cost about $55 -$70 dollars for water for the week!

Li Sev - 4 years ago

Booked for July 9, 2020! Cant wait!!

Betty Gibson - 4 years ago

You guys are great!

Cruise with Ben & David - 4 years ago

Thanks betty.

Crafty Crafter’s Place - 4 years ago

We are going on the Joy in November, ☺️

Bruce Smith - 5 years ago

I'm a senior citizen......it's hard to understand these guys. They talk too fast with a thick accent

Kandi Jackson - 4 years ago

Bruce Smith you realize YouTube is international? So, where they are from, no accent.

andi head - 5 years ago

If you happen to be one of the many people with Diabetes, take note, the only sugar free mixers on board is diet coke, so if you like perhaps, Gin&Tonic, bring your own diet tonic. (Do check with NCL as they may now have updated) Cheers

Lucia - 5 years ago

Cork fee is only if you drink it in a restaurant. You can drink it in your room for free

Vickix1185 - 5 years ago

Just a heads up they've now scrapped all inclusive in Europe and we now get the Free at Sea thing :)

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Sameh Saba - 5 years ago

How to buy the dining package i have package that i can eat every where for free but not at restaurants

Cruise with Ben & David - 5 years ago

Hey Sameh. Everyone can dine in the Main Dining Rooms, Buffet and Pub for free. You can buy the Speciality dining packages from the My NCL website or your travel agent.

PreeminenciaALaVerdad - 5 years ago

I called this phone 18662347350 and asked about a cruise ship that had sailed on Saturday 24 at 1:00 PM from Cape Canaveral.
As we all know, the Dorian storm, which is likely to become a hurricane, is making the situation in the Caribbean Sea dangerous.
And the representative of the company that attended to me, could not give me any kind of update about such an risky situation.
Either the company is bullshit or the representative is, maybe it is one or the other or both.

Jenny Bentancort - 5 years ago

What difference do NCL and Royal Caribbean has?

michele Mcghie - 5 years ago

Thank you this video was very helpful

road trip - 5 years ago

And how does the dining package result in reduced cost at ala carte restaurants.

Yazze Hunter - 5 years ago

road trip, happy to help.

road trip - 5 years ago

@Yazze Hunter thanks for detailed recounting your experience on ncl. We just concluded a celebrity cruise and made use of ship credit for speciality dining which was by cover charge.

Yazze Hunter - 5 years ago

If you want to stay with the complementary dining it won’t help at all. BUT the food in the specialty restaurants is amazing! The dining package cuts your bill nearly in half. For example my wife and I received the free at sea promotion for 4 dinners. We would have spent close to $1000 dollars and didn’t pay a dime. One night we didn’t use it and payed nearly $300 for ala carte. Roughly $15 for an appetizer $15 for a salad $45 for an amazing steak and $15 for desert. Add a glass or two of wine and boom $300. Dining package would be about $22 a dinner rather that $150. Trust me if you do a specialty restaurant it’s worth every penny. Even if you only purchase 2 nights and had complementary the other nights, it’s a steal compared to ala carte.

Chris Williams - 5 years ago

On Princess at the water taps in the buffet restaurant, they had a sign that says not to fill one’s container, which is great as some idiots would put the water spout inside the bottle and transfer germs from the bottle to the tap. They wanted you to use a clean glass. I hope NCL would have the same rule.

John Duncan - 5 years ago

Thanks for the helpful information. We’ll be on Norwegian in December.

bobdonbetty - 5 years ago

We go in March. First time on NCL.

John Duncan - 5 years ago

No, the first week of the month. The ship sails November 30th.

Illiana O'Shea - 5 years ago

are you going over Christmas?

At Sea Gamblers - 5 years ago

Great info guys!! Leaving for Alaska in 2 days ❤️

James Nunez - 5 years ago

Dislike the open dining. I enjoy meeting new people at dinner .

Chris Williams - 5 years ago

James Nunez ost Cruise lines have that. This way you meet new folks every night.

Deanna Maietta - 5 years ago

You have to pay for shows???? Not on the other cruise lines like RCCL, Princess. Or Carnival-

Betty U - 5 years ago

What shows do you have to pay? I'll be on joy

Michael Statini - 5 years ago

You only have to pay for shows if they are not in the main theater but that's because the shows that are not in the main theater are one of those meal and a show altogether

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Charlie Rivera - 5 years ago

Hey thanks for the video! I usually go RC cruises, and this is my first time going NCL (I will go on the Epic) and I have some questions.

1. It's true that the free WiFi is just for 250 minutes?
2. If my offer includes the "dinning package" when I booked the ship, do I have to pay an additional fee on specialty dinning?
3. Do they have complimentary nursery for my baby? If not, do you know how much it will cost?
4. I've heard that the "Ice Bar" aboard charges $25/pp just to let you in. It's that true?
5. Do I have an amount of time to register on My NCL to start booking some shore excursions and to make some show reservations for my trip?

I know that those are a lot of questions but if you can answer some, I will appreciate your advice.

Thanks, Charlie

Charlie Rivera - 5 years ago

Thank you guys, you're the best!

Cruise with Ben & David - 5 years ago

1. It's true that the free WiFi is just for 250 minutes?
We didn't get any free Wifi when we sailed. Have you got this as part of a package.

2. If my offer includes the "dinning package" when I booked the ship, do I have to pay an additional fee on specialty dinning?
If you have a dining package there are no extra fees unless you buy an additional main course.

3. Do they have complimentary nursery for my baby? If not, do you know how much it will cost?
$20.00 USD per Time Block Session/first child, $16.00 USD per Time Block Session/ for each sibling. Extra costs for late night fees.

It goes upto $24.00 USD after 11:00p.m.

4. I've heard that the "Ice Bar" aboard charges $25/pp just to let you in. It's that true?
Yes thats correct. You get one drink included.

5. Do I have an amount of time to register on My NCL to start booking some shore excursions and to make some show reservations for my trip?
You can register My NCL from the moment you book.

PETER STEARS - 5 years ago

Thanks But you accent is ANNOYING!!!!

Wes Freeman - 5 years ago

On the Norwegian Bliss during summer of 2019 they offered "Port Valet." This service requires you to complete a form by Wednesday (if the cruise ends on Sunday) and with this Norwegian will check you into your airline secure your boarding passes and luggage tags. You then put your luggage out the night before the cruise ends, they pick it up, ship it to the airport, check your baggage at your airline and you simply collect your baggage when your flight is over. A no brainer.

Fifi Lebelle - 5 years ago

How early can you book the shows, as I am going on a cruise in September but you cannot seem to be able to book the shows online.

LaShannon Robertson - 5 years ago

We are cruising NCL 9/15 and we were able to book the shows.

Michael Moreton - 5 years ago

Even if you have a small case you have to check it--occasionally there is a delay in bringing it to your cabin, so--put your toilet bad and a change of socks and undies in your carry-on hand bag. And when talking of the extra-pay restaurants, the food in the regular all-included restaurants is excellent. I went in a solo cabin, the shower was VERY small. Every morning I went to the gym before b'fast and after exercising showered in their very spacious showers.

Fall Guy - 5 years ago

Lets get ready car Karaoke lol

shawn harrison - 5 years ago

Thank you boys for this insightful video. I’m wanting to take my first ever cruise in 2021 (ages away) I’m wanting to either do a transatlantic cruise, or a 2/3 week cruise around the Caribbean. It taking me so long to save because ill be a solo traveler & do t like the idea of being in an inside cabin (I’d feel to claustrophobic) so I’m wanting to save a little extra for a balcony cabin. I am only at the very, very early planing stages and am lost in the vast amount of Information out there!

Bob Larson - 5 years ago

Buy an inside cabin and then upgrade. Much less expensive.

Mona Katrine Holm - 5 years ago

Thank you so much for sharing! Is water complementary at the complementary restaurants? like ex. O'sheans?

Mona Katrine Holm - 5 years ago

Lee Wurschmidt thank you

Lee Wurschmidt - 5 years ago

Water is free by the glass in complementary restaurant Bottled water has a charge

AL SIMONS - 5 years ago

Food is free what are you guys talking about?

Chris Williams - 5 years ago

AL SIMONS in Speciality restaurants it’s not free.

Emma Morgan - 5 years ago

Second ncl cruise coming up!! Dining/drinks packages booked £99 each for the 7 days! Win!!

KAKOLI SEN - 5 years ago

Emma Morgan is it ?

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Ters Tesoro - 5 years ago

Wow I can just play this before my scheduled ship tour! Haha

Cali Mom in Texas - 5 years ago

Do you know if they have a kids club to drop kids off so parents can get a break?!

Cruise with Ben & David - 5 years ago

Yes they have children's clubs for kids aged 3 - 17 yrs and parent and child activities for babies aged 6 months to 3 years.

DiamondMasters - 5 years ago

The first thing everyone should know is NCL seems to have abandoned the number one requirement for the cruising industry: HOSPITALITY.
You will experience this first hand should you have a serious issue on a NCL cruise. They lie, distort and cover up to protect their employees and company.

Trey Pitchford - 5 years ago

Do they have a theator on the top of the ships

Chuck Byler - 5 years ago

What you didn’t say was if you take the drink package you must pay the gratituty extra. We were told on our 12 day transAtlantic leaving from New York if we chose the drink package we would pay $480 for the “free” drink package

Chris Williams - 5 years ago

Chuck Byler one good thing with Celebrity, if you get the drink package as a perk, the gratuity is included.

Chan Roobi - 5 years ago

Wow!! Thanks for the fabulous tips! Very much looking forward to our cruise. I am going to take a look at Ben and David videos- you guys are great! Thanks!

Kool one - 5 years ago

NCL IS GARBAGE. They don't allow you to bring drones. So you can fly them when you get off on the islands not on board it won't make sense to do that. Carnival Cruise line lets you bring them on board.

Nunya Dambidnis - 5 years ago

@vanessa wyndham than which cruiseline is the target of the industry?

vanessa wyndham - 5 years ago

That's why Carnival is the Wal-Mart of the cruise line industry.

CLAUDE J Gagnon - 5 years ago

keep it home

kay krout - 5 years ago

U forgot, fundraiser option

Margie Corpron - 5 years ago

Get up early on sea days and grab a great spot on deck for the day!

Emily Archer - 5 years ago

is there a WHITE PARTY on NCL DAWN??? i will be there in 2 months!!! on NCL!!! do they allow extension cords? been noticing other videos they only have 1 or 2 outlets in the entire room!!

Emily Archer - 5 years ago

@Ferocious Ferret i found out that the ND norwegian dawn does have a white party! i hope i don't over whelmed! lol

Ferocious Ferret - 5 years ago

Never been on the Dawn, though I've been on Escape, Getaway, Star. Extension cords are allowed. Just NO iron. You can ask the steward for an iron. I'm sure they have white party on all the ships

Always Lorna Marie - 5 years ago

Great video guys! Very well put!

traceytracey1 - 5 years ago

You forgot to mention all the perks for solo cruisers! There's a solo studio (interior rooms with their own dedicated hallway and access) that cost less than paying the 100% single supplement (depending on the ship/itin/sail date). Plus, access to the solo lounge. The lounge is stocked with snacks, wine vending machines, and non-carbonated drinks 24/7. At certain hours, they send a bartender up there. The solo travelers have their own coordinator with whom they eat dinner or meet somewhere every night and coordinate buddying up for excursions or whatever. It's a great way to meet other solo travelers and it's nice to have a room by yourself. It ain't exactly a roomy room, but it's cute and it's just you. I saw a lot of families use solo studios as a place to stow their parents or in-laws.

Robert Courtney - 5 years ago

I love the studio cabins on Norwegian

mwebb0302 - 5 years ago

I am going on an 11 day cruise for my first ever cruise in January. I am really excited but nervous because I am going by myself staying in the solo cabin.

Mary Roberts - 5 years ago

I love the solo cabin

Joan McKinnon - 5 years ago

Not a fan of NCL. Biggest problem is the ''FREE'' perks aren't free at all. The drink package that is free actually costs you over $200 for so called service fees. Their latest advertised scam is FREE AT SEA package that is prefaced by the line ''FOR AN ADDITIONAL FEE''....really it isn't free at all. Do the execs at NCL actually know the meaning of the word ''FREE''.

Lulubelle - 4 years ago

I agree! Free at Sea is a LIE! I called NCL to book a cruise recently, and after they priced the "Free At Sea" promotion which was crazy high, I emailed NCL and ripped them a new one because of their deceitful marketing tactics. That was maybe the 3rd time I had tried to book with them. I also raised hell with Online Vacation Center. They apologized and seemed embarrassed. The agent agreed it was a bogus promo and he seemed really irritated that he had to waste his time every day quoting people NCLs fake promo.

Narrative Escapes - 5 years ago

I have asked them this question four times about my £99 free at sea where I have the drinks and speciality dining options...

... They insist the tips are included. Let's just say I've budgeted assuming not hahah.

Meekster67 - 5 years ago

Thanks for all the great tips, we will be first time cruisers on the Dawn in May of 2020, so everything we learn before hand is very helpful!!

Ava Elizabeth - 5 years ago

David Meek I’ve gone on the Norwigan dawn with my family and we loved it!

Nikki B - 5 years ago

Does the Cuba 4 day cruise from Miami have a white night?

Howard Gofstein - 5 years ago

All this, especially when they talk about figuring out where and when to dine, seems like way too much trouble and confusion. Freestyle dining? What the hell is freestyle dining?

Kandi Jackson - 4 years ago

Howard Gofstein then why are you watching a cruising video?

Chris Williams - 5 years ago

It is a phrase that NCL use to describe that you are not tied to a time to dine. In the evening you can eat when you want.

Howard Gofstein - 5 years ago

Could these guys be more annoying? Are they boyfriends?

Howard Gofstein - 5 years ago

Easier and cheaper to stay home.

Joan Erdelyi - 5 years ago

Are there times for dining room breakfast....can you go 9 to 10 am

Aidan McGuckian - 5 years ago

Going on the bliss in 29 days!!
Pride of America in 2020

Terry Jones - 5 years ago

Let us know how it was. I was on the sister ship, Pride of Aloha, several years ago. The ship was awful, but Hawaii was great!

mark anderson - 5 years ago

Bliss Sept 2019.....Pride of America sept 2018....looking forward to the new Bliss....the Pride is ok but it is showing its age...they should think about upgrading to a new ship...the cruise itself was pretty awesome

kelly ball - 5 years ago

how do find out about the theme night

Ferocious Ferret - 5 years ago

Every evening, your room steward will drop off the next day schedule. The schedule tells you everything like entertainment, events like game shows, white theme

KandM Travels - 5 years ago

I/my family and I we stay on Norwegian minus grandparents and dad hasen't been on one yet he will though this summer anyway...

#1 - Norwegian Jewel to Bahamas
#2 - Pride Of America in Hawaii
#3 - Norwegian Breakaway to Bermuda
#4 (grandparents and my sis and I) Escape to Bermuda
#5 (mom's 4th dad's 1st sister and I's 5) is the Dawn to the Bahamas etc.

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EagleRockers - 6 years ago

Hi Guys! Just wondering if you will review the Pride of America cruise ship? I'm thinking about taking it, but have a few questions. Thanks!

EagleRockers - 5 years ago

@mark anderson Thanks!

mark anderson - 5 years ago

Pride is definitely showing its age...the cruise is awesome...we booked excursions at all the ports, was not disappointed..would go again

Tim Whitten - 6 years ago

Thank you,
My wife and I are going on our first cruise (NCL December 17) and your vid was awesome.

dood poop - 5 years ago

They have another vid out there where they're sucking eachother off : (... How'd you like the cruise?

Charles Blondeau - 6 years ago

what about the fod gatherings

Darcy Poole - 6 years ago

Are you all going on the bliss anytime soon?

Cruise with Ben & David - 6 years ago

We sailed on the bliss earlier this year. You can find out Ship tour on our channel.

Gareth Moore - 6 years ago

Great video Ben and David! Keep them coming! We’ve just returned from a fabulous cruise on the Jade and loved it. We can’t wait for the next one!

will gaukler - 6 years ago

Just got off the Huge Getaway last week...this ship was soo large..walking end to end really got to me tho....wish they had a few little fish on EVERY deck not just in cabin hallways... Loved the any time dining...went up to the buffet or that first cup of Joe and a Danish in the early morning..brought it back to room then went down to Savor for breakfast... Free flowing ice cream was the best too...remember every shop and casino closes while in port....that was a surprise to me...water always free at bar or buffet ...are you a USA person? Bring some dollars to tip ...and use on shore...best tip I have was in Couzemel Mexico....go to the local grocery store for vanilla only 20 paso' or one USD..for a good souviner...walking distance from ship too...very warm temps even in October...just got back from my first cruise would do it again for sure...oh BTW. NCL has solo cabins and solo areas as well...any time dining is the best....in room tv was awful tho...they missed a chance to improve there...like deck cams around the ship so you could check out an area b 4 U go...pool area and atrium cam would be great they only had one cam a bow camera....enjoyed the cruise a lot a lot tho...oh yes be ready for a salt water pool...hot tubs are fresh chlorinated water tho....

Kelly D - 5 years ago

Are there any captain nights on the ship?

Anthony Ashley - 6 years ago

Going on the Bliss in march, how do I find out what theme party there will be? Like the white party, need to know what to pack

will gaukler - 6 years ago

Anthony Ashley ...not sure where your ship is sailing.....but for the white party just wear it everywhere...some are quite laid out too...have fun it is your cruise.
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Derek Allyn - 6 years ago

Hi guys... Quick question about bringing your own wine. You mentioned the $15 corkage fee, but one point I've seen mixed answers for is whether you can open it yourself in your cabin or not. Some people have told me that they take your wine upon boarding and keep it for you, and you can only consume it in the restaurants.

Thanks!

mark anderson - 5 years ago

I think they will open it at the restaurant then you can take whatever is left, back to your cabin...but they will take and hold it on embarkation..

Boat Lover - 6 years ago

Typically nice video! At least in the US, you can take two bottles of wine per stateroom without a corkage fee. They charge beyond that.

Adventures of David and Aaron - 6 years ago

Ben and David thank you so much for sharing this wonderful video. You provided us with a lot of informative information. Sincerely Adventures of David and Aaron

Cruise with Ben & David - 6 years ago

Thank you David and Aaron!

GENACYDE - 6 years ago

Another thing, NCL has an abundance of daily quizzes and they are so fun and it gives you a chance to interact with other passengers and the staff onboard.

Cruise with Ben & David - 6 years ago

We loved the quizzes James. So much fun!

Jo Dura - 6 years ago

Thanks guys. This was very helpful. Our first cruise on NCL and first cruise ever is in January

Scott Singer Cruises - 6 years ago

Great video!! Just got off the Norwegian Sun today and had a wonderful time!

Cruise with Ben & David - 6 years ago

Fab Scott! Looking forward to your videos. :-D

dood poop - 5 years ago

That's cute.. ever tried any other cruise line?

Ryan Wolfson - 6 years ago

Is there a way to look at the specialty a la cart menus to see the prices before you get on the ship? We’re going on the NCL Star doing a Mediterranean cruise, but we think we will want to eat off ship in Italy and Greece during the excursions.

Cruise with Ben & David - 6 years ago

You can find the menus on BeyonsShips. http://www.beyondships2.com/norwegian-star-menus.html

Cruise with Ben & David - 6 years ago

Thanks Mitch for watching. We're so happy our tips help.

dood poop - 5 years ago

@Jedi5150 dining is what I'm after. I don't care about the drinks and i don't care aboit the hookers. I want to EAT EAT EAT :^ D

Jedi5150 - 5 years ago

Rita, not trying to talk you out of Norwegian, but consider HAL as well. The only two cruised I've been on were a Mexican Riviera on Carnival, and a West Coast on HAL. Carnival didn't even come close to HAL. We didn't do specialty dining on HAL, and every meal we ate in the main dining area was to die for. I'm looking at going on my first Norwegian cruise soon, but it's going to have a lot to live up to dining wise in order to impress me.

Jmichels 1022 - 6 years ago

Not sure if it is the same on all ships, but another tip for figuring out where you are on the escape, when taking the stairs the mirrors on the walls in the aft staircase are square and mirrors in the forward staircase are round.

Susan Neve - 5 years ago

thank you for this tip as we never knew that even though we have sailed Norwegian for so many cruises.

Alf Bryn - 5 years ago

@Jmichels 1022 Trondheim 0

Alf Bryn - 5 years ago

Trondheim

Alf Bryn - 5 years ago

Det var Trondheim

Alf Bryn - 5 years ago

Hvordan

Alf Bryn - 5 years ago

0wy0

Alf Bryn - 5 years ago

Fernando

Alf Bryn - 5 years ago

Iwe

Paddi 109 - 6 years ago

Same here but those chicken wings though BOI i miss them

Miracle Aboagye - 6 years ago

OMG i went on the escape and i never knew that

Jmichels 1022 - 6 years ago

I will be on the getaway in January so I will have to check and see if it is the same on that ship!

Cruise with Ben & David - 6 years ago

Wow we never knew that. We will keep an eye out when we are best on a NCL ship

Paul and Carole Love to Travel - 6 years ago

Really like the look of NCL they do sound fun ships. Concerning that there are so many hidden costs though so thanks for highlighting that. That way you can work out your budget and not have any surprises! I can never get my head around having to pay some one to open a bottle of wine that you have already bought but I guess it works out cheaper than what they would charge for a bottle on board. Thanks for the tips!

Chris Williams - 5 years ago

Paul and Carole Love to Travel I am a retired travel agent, and those clients that wanted NCL came back always disappointed. I never recommended them. Choose Princess or Celebrity first.

Mark Dillerstone - 5 years ago

Not strictly true. If you have booked in the UK, Europe or Australia the Premium All Inclusive deal means that there are no hidden costs.

If you book from the US you can choose from the free at sea deals although you will have to pay the gratuities on these.

7 cruises on NCL and I absolutely love it.

Paul and Carole Love to Travel - 6 years ago

@will gaukler True there are options and that would work out cheaper,. Just as we are on holiday we do enjoy a drink lol!

will gaukler - 6 years ago

Paul and Carole Love to Travel ..you can always pay as you go everyday...check your bill in cabin on the tv....
Cheaper to have a night or two out drinking ala carte....

..... Unless you like to drink daily the package deal is way too much....

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