NCL Food - Fee or Free - What's included and what's NOT

[@mrsbarnette]

My husband and I just found your channel and we can’t get enough! We are going on our first NCL Cruise on the Bliss to celebrate our 10th Anniversary. We can’t wait! Thank you for all of info and stories.

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Thank you so much Wanda !!! Welcome to the Cruising with Wheels family !!! We will be on the NCL BLISS on June 2, 2018.....Alaska Cruise. When are you booked ?? We are so excited to see this new ship !!!

[@mrsbarnette]

Cool! So are we! It would be so fun to run into you two! Thank you for the welcome!

[@zots01]

Hey guys I really enjoyed the video. We cruised NCL several years ago when now I can't wait to get back and sample each restaurant.

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Thanks Michael !

[@wardefiant]

Ive been up all night and went to O'sheehans while they were cleaning and didnt have the kitchen open. I asked and they were happy to grab a fruit plate and tray of sandwiches to set out until they set up for breakfast. So the crew were happy to help out while the grill was offline for cleaning. I've never had a bad experience on NCL.

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Now THAT'S good customer service !!!

[@ChoccoLot]

You guys are hilarious! awesome backpedal and recovery @ 18:11! Johnny-on-the-spot! SOLD! I'm a subscriber. Can't wait to watch all your vidz.

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Thanks ChoccoLot !!! You are too sweet !!! Kevin & I have planned our video schedule till the end of the year. We post a video every Tuesday & Thursday and every other Saturday, we post one of my " Tales from The High Seas " videos. Keep watching !!!

[@tomy6917]

You guys are great! Very informative reviews in a great format. I haven't sailed since 2002 (NCL Dawn) & have booked the NCL Escape for Sept. 2018 - 1st time cruise for my new wife. Had a balcony cabin on the Dawn for the 1st time & it's the best way to cruise.

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Awesome !!! Welcome back to cruising.....hope your wife loves it as much as you do !!

[@bagbiz]

Going on the GEM tomorrow on back to back Canada to Caribbean. So happy to have found and viewed many of your videos. I am newly mobility handicapped; I use a walker and at times a chair. You two have given me so much comfort knowing that travel is still possible. It’s obvious how much in love the two of you are.

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

So excited for you !!! The Gem is our favorite ship. Am glad you are now more comfortable about your vacation......that is the whole purpose of this channel and what we do. After I got sick.....I just had to say to myself that, this was my new reality and I could do most of the same things.......but now just in a different way. Happy sailing and have an AWESOME time !! If you'd like....take a pic of yourself onboard and send it to us and we'll feature you in our " super cruiser " section of our videos.

[@17yrsofcollege]

You guys are a home run. Great reviews. Great ideas. Thanks much!

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Thanks Alan !!! That's music to our ears !!!

[@poutygorilla2698]

Have you ever considered a group cruise? You would be such fun companions!

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Thanks PG !!! Kevin has thought about it.......it sounds like fun !

[@ireneinanaheim]

Can you order more then one entree with free specialty dining

[@paj8331]

Love the pizza tip! I found you on Cruise tips tv. Thanks for being informative and entertaining 😁

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Awe. Thanks Poppy!!

[@garycoover700]

Just subscribed - Looking forward to your posts. Going on the NCL Pearl 11/10/17 out of New Orleans for 10 days. Thanks for the fun info. This is my first solo cruise.

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Awesome Gary !!! Welcome to the " Cruising With Wheels " family !!! We're glad that you enjoy our videos and hope that you have a GREAT time on your NCL cruise. We'll be vlogging from our NCL Jade cruise, 10/26/17 - 11/06/17..........keep watching !!!!

[@shannonroth1958]

Omg love the candid review thinking about taking an NCL cruise soon, trying to figure out what’s free and what’s not.

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Awesome Shannon !!! Continue watching our playlist on NCL Cruises and our food playlist here on KZbin. Also, if you go to our Facebook .....Cruising With Wheels page, click on " photos " and look at our album......" NCL Jade 2017 Menus ". It'll give you an idea of the food offered at the free dining rooms and at specialty restaurants.

[@shannonroth1958]

Cruising with wheels great appreciate all the info !! I’ve been on carnival , celebrity, Disney and Royal , want to do NCL next

[@melissafierro7089]

Yes, The Salad Bar at the Moderno was also Amazingly Delicious! Yummy! We kept going back!

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

The salad bar was nice. We just like to have all our food at one time I guess. Moderno was nice to try but we won’t do it again.

[@raeshields7089]

I really enjoy your videos. You are very informative and funny. Love when talk about your own experiences and you have a great relationship. Ice cream is a must!

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Thanks Rae !!! YES...ice cream is a NECESSITY !!!!

[@raeshields7089]

I am surprising my hubby with a trip on the Getaway in May... it will be our 30th Anniversary. It is our first cruise and you have been very helpful!

[@jodura3363]

Our first cruise at ages 51 and 62 will be in January of 2019 and we are going out of New Orleans (I am excited about that as I LOVE New Orleans - hubby has never been) on NCL Breakaway. Got the Free at Sea deals so love the explanation. I was worried based on some of the reviews but my Shipmate App peeps set my mind at ease. Love the interaction with you guys. So glad that I stumbled on this

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Thanks J !!!

[@lorispain1]

Every time you turn the corner there's foood!! Love you guys lol, I love Shanghais Chinese restaurant on the Epic, complimentary and delicious!

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

We LOVE the Asian restaurants !!

[@Victoria-hm6xe]

Great video. I just found your videos while looking up info for NCL. My family and I have done Carnival cruises and we decided to try something new and booked the Bliss for March 2020. I can't wait to see how you guys enjoy the Bliss.

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

AWESOME!!! 80 days until Bliss for us!!!!

[@popcorn00109]

Loved this longer style of video, you two always make my day. Hoping I can go on a cruise soon!

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Glad you liked the video.....Kevin is always worried that we yack, on & on for too long.......LOL This was just the 1st in the series of cruise food videos. He's editing Carnival food now and Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Costa and Princess will be filmed soon........keep watching !!!!

[@jacobvenema6783]

Just love you guys. We are going on the Epic in January 2021for 7days to the Southern Caribbean from San Juan with friends . We live in Australia 🥰🛳🛳🥰

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Thanks Jacob !!! Hugs to all our Australian friends !!

[@ellehaw2525]

Thanks for great tips Dave from Hamilton ,Ontario

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Thanks for watching

[@fallguy4209]

Love your channel!!!! Thank you for all your information. I will be cruising for my first time this March. So excited

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

That's awesome !! The 1st cruise is always the best......like a kid in a candy store !!! Enjoy !!

[@kakolisen7771]

Hi ! We are traveling on 17th August in NCL Dawn , we booked for mini suite. Please tell us about foods..... which are free ?

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Hi Kakoli !! here is the link for the NCL Dawn, which shows all the dining venues onboard....for a fee or for free ! www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/dawn/whats-on-board/dining

[@williamday6319]

Could you if you haven't already done on on living full time on a cruise ship? If you could do it what would you look for in a cruise line?

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Something to put on our list ! Thanks.

[@kokorocky1]

Thanks for all of the tips. Going on NCL for the first time next year. Love your videos !!!!!!!!

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Thanks !!!

[@DCLayclerk]

Thanks, guys, for a great, entertaining, funny, and informative video! I’m so glad you pointed out the good complimentary food! Subscribing now. 😊 👍🏻

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mbwilson8592]

Hey guys! I have a coffee tip for you. Instead of schmoozing to get and keep a coffee carafe in your room, and having to fill it yourself every morning- just order extra coffee on your room service breakfast order. My husband and I always put 4-6 coffees down for our room service order and ta dah! They will deliver you a carafe of coffee to your room every morning.

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

We have found that the room service coffee is very lack luster or hit or miss. We like to get our carafe and head up to the buffet and make sure it's " regular " not decaf...and hot. Unfortunately, many a time, we couldn't drink what was delivered. As Kevin would say...." I can't drink this swill ! "

[@tammyhall999]

Great tips. Getting ready to sail for the first time. Do you know if there is a great outdoors dining area or something comparable on the NCL Escape?

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Thanks. I don't believe the Escape has a Great Outdoors attached to the buffet. However, it does have "The Water Front" which is an area that basically wraps around the ship. This is an outdoor eating area that has different sections attached to all the restaurants on that deck allowing you to eat outside. What a treat, indeed!!

[@jillexford687]

You where do you live.

[@referenceb1]

I just love the videos you two put together. Just wanted to say how informative they are and how cute you both are too. Love the RING Kevin and to note you do have a NICE voice Honey. Two snaps and a circle Honey!!

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Thanks!!!! XOXOXOXO

[@brentb6677]

Loved my visit to Moderno Brazzilian steakhouse? love having a buffet and huge skewers of all sorts of meats delivered to my table!

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

" The Parade of Meats " ...as we call it !!!!

[@sandihoman7889]

Love the ice cream! I will get a a piece of pound cake or a brownie, cover it with soft serve and a shot of Kahlua.. Mmmmm

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Sounds like a great free sundae !!

[@brianf1588]

Well done with your very informative videos guys! A group cruise would be great! We are on the NCL Bliss inaugural April 21st.

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Thanks!!!! We are on the Inaugural Alaskan on June 2nd .

[@jimf3885]

As a platinum member I just returned from a Jade sailing and was disappointed with Moderno's. I have been spoiled by the larger salad bars on the bigger ships. It was also disclosed by the Cruise Next Mgr that Modernos will be replaced by an "American BBQ" style specialty restaurant. And also the Starbucks will actually be a Starbucks store. No comments were made about the following 4 smaller upcoming ships, but renditions were shown and they look awesome.

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

We are NOT disappointed that Moderno's is going. We ate their once just for the " experience '...but that was enough. The replacement.......Q, is a Texas style BBQ restaurant. Can't wait to try it in June on the Bliss.

[@bridgetp3989]

We've cruised 4times with Carnival. This is our 1st with NCL. My husband can't fathom paying for food aboard the ship. I am open to at least experiencing one of the fee restaurants. Are the Fee Restaurants worth it????

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Yes...definitely !!

[@Mrs.buildingblackwealth]

If you are by the pool, how would you order the pizza? Is it phone or do you have to flag a staff member down?

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Yes and Yes !!! Walking by a phone........pick it up and place an order..........on a lounger, don't want to get up.........flag a crew member !!! They are there to serve you and they will be glad to do it.

[@kahanist82]

Hey guys! I was wondering, do you guys know what the difference is if any, between the dining rooms (the savor, taste and the Tropicana) on the Getaway? Thank you!

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Well, Savor and Taste are smaller, more intimate restaurants (same menus). The Tropicana is the huge dining room, people are used to seeing on cruise ships. All are free complimentary venues, with the same menus.

[@lovecruisingjohnson2340]

I have really enjoyed your video. Thanks it's so informative, going on the Escape Nov, 2019.

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Thanks so much ! We'll be on the Escape in Sept.

[@kahanist82]

Hey guys, quick question. I found a site off of google that had sample menus from the different restaurants. I was just wondering, I see an asterisk next to most if not all dishes on the Cagney’s menu. How do you know what is included and what is extra? btw: I have the free at sea specialty restaurant deal. Thank you!

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Your deal entitles you to appetizer, soup/salad, entree & dessert. Anything extra that you order...you pay.

[@nikkib6604]

I am nervous about free style cruising. I love to dress up for dinner and appreciate the formal experience but NCL had the best deal for the Havana cruise. Glad that T - shirts and flip flops are not approved !I also like dining with others to meet new folks. You two are too much fun!

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

The best part of NCL is that you can dress up or dress down based on your preferences & lifestyle. It's for everyone !!

[@wardefiant]

Savor and Taste are a little less busy and fussy than The Manhattan Room on the bigger NCL cruises for dinner. The Manhattan Room can sometimes have a live band playing and or singers and some folks get up and dance as well. That was a little distracting since it's me and mom so we tend to stay in Savor and Taste if we are sitting down for a later post 7 pm meal.

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

We agree....we prefer Taste & Savor as well !!

[@kahanist82]

Hey guys. Please help! I’m taking my wife on the getaway in 3 weeks and I want to make the cruise great for her. It’s our honeymoon. We already have the free at sea and we’re going to Cagney, moderno, and le bistro. I want to add a 4th. I’ve narrowed the choices down to la cucina, ocean blue or teppanyaki. Do you have any opinion on which is the best one? Thank you

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Italian....Seafood or Japanese ? Well, we think La Cucina still has the older menu, which we love. Teppanyaki is definitely " an experience " and the food IS awesome...but we've already done it. We are NOT seafood people...so that's out for us. Only you can answer this question.

[@jeanettamarie22]

Can you order multiple food items in the restaurants like you can on carnival ships?

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

yes...anything you want in the complimentary restaurants. In the specialty restaurants....any additional orders...you're paying.

[@jeanettamarie22]

Thanks!

[@aharris1339]

We are going to cuba in August on bliss i think ...im glad i found your vids.... Hope to run into yall one day

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Travel safe and cruise often !!!

[@helencroft2818]

Hello guys. I'm on the Gem end of November and I can't wait because I love your videos. With my speciality dining package can I eat in the sushi restaurant? Regards Helen

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Hi Helen!! You are going to LOVE the Gem. She is one of our favorite NCL ships. We are so happy to hear you love our videos. With the dining package you can eat at La Cucina (Italian), Cagney's (Steak House), Le Bistro (French), Moderno (Brazilian Steak House) and Teppanyaki (Hibachi Style Asian)!! If you would like to eat at the Sushi Bar you will have to pay. We are sorry :( but for some reason they don't include it in any of there dining packages!! We think the pricing for Sushi is reasonable and it's fresh and delicious from what we hear but neither of us eats Sushi so we are going on what other cruisers have told us. I hope this helps!!

[@helencroft2818]

Hi thank you very much for that. Me and my friend Susan are so excited we can't wait and it's our first time. I'm at the minute watching your videos. xx

[@QUEENLOLATV]

Yes, I have been wondering if the FREE AT SEA - specialty dinning is worth it.

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

We think so !

[@wardefiant]

Mom and I like Osheehans on the disembarkation day as you can order light and nibble. The specialty restaurants are great. I'm on my 7th NCL cruise and ate at all of the specialty dining options. Cagneys steakhouse and the French Restaurant our our favorites. We tend to do the sit down restaurants for breakfast and lunch and order things a la carte so as to not fill up if we know we have a specialty restaurant for dinner booked. The worst is going to the upgraded speicalty restaurants and not being all that hungry! Save room for the appetizers, dinner and deserts in those places!

[@amyxchen123]

For the specialty restaurants, when you say things are a la carte, what does that mean? Can you get like 2 appetizers per person? or is it limited to one app, one entre, and one dessert max? thank you

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

A la carte means you pay for each item, just like a regular restaurant.

[@Esther216]

You can get as many as you want. A la cart means it comes on plate by itself

[@cyna.8021]

Omigosh I love you guys!!! My ex girlfriend (my best friend ❤️) & I are going on Norwegian Breakaway Nov 17-22. Go with us you fabulous boys!!!! Thanks for all the info!!!!

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

We wish, but we'll be on the Escape in September......then it's our group cruise in January on the new Encore.

[@cyna.8021]

Cruising with wheels I hope to meet you guys someday you’re awesome!!!! Thanks for all the info & the videos!!!

[@74AugustVirgo]

Love you guys!!! get such positive vibeS watch you 2🤗 Hopefully going on our first cruise for honeymoon in June 2018🤞🏼....NCL Gem Florida Bahamas😊

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

We love the NCL Gem.

[@jimmyc7803]

YOU GUYS ROCK. ! made my wife and I feel like we were back on the gem , 2 weeks ago. Wish to meet you guys someday to thank you personally and maybe hang out a little. best wishes and please share everything about the bliss. best regards,, Jimmy C.

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Thanks Jimmy !!! Kevin & I are so glad that we "brought back the memories" for you & your wife. The Gem is a special ship for us, but next year's Bliss will be VERY exciting as we vlog daily for everyone !!

[@dougm1985]

when you say you pay in advance, i only saw a charge of $0 dollars show up. no i'm not paying anything its just a reservation. there are 5 of going (3 children). i had to book seating for 6. hope there not going to try to charge me for the ghost person.

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Keep watch on your bill at all times and be ready to do some disputes, if necessary. It happens !

[@quaybee4211]

Love you two!! And super informative. Thank you!

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Thanks so much !

[@aalisachan]

Hi there! Do you have avideo for NCL photo package explained?

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Awesome Amber.....it's going on our list !! Thanks !

[@sheabryant4354]

Have yall ever done a vlog on shore excursions that yall have done or know of for persons with mobility ?

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Whale Watch & White Pass Rail excursions in Alaska.

[@kjean86]

I'm so happy I'm watching your videos. We wrote off La Cucina as we were unimpressed. But the revamp I thought.. maybe.. and then the menu. Capricciosa pizza.. my favorite. I can't find it in the US anywhere. Fell in love with it in Italy last year. So NCL Jewel.. here I come and I want pizza!! :-)

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Thank you for watching Krista. We encourage you to give them another try. We were pleasantly surprised. It turned out to be the best meal of the whole cruise. LOL

[@rodneyscales195]

Have you ever been on the ncl Epic. I been on it 5 times. I love it most People either love it or hate it.

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

No we have not sailed NCL Epic yet. Sorry.

[@rodneyscales195]

Okay! Love your show!

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Thank you !

[@lorinishino6785]

Love your videos, I'm confined to a WC, so love to hear the experiences. I'll be on the Bliss in July, so can't wait for your experiences. Any tips on Alaskan excursions in a WC would be appreciated too!

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Another Bliss cruiser !!! Awesome !! So far, we have only booked the White Rail Pass train ride. Hard to find WC excursions.

[@abark]

Do you think the free at sea specialty restaurant package is worth picking?

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

That would depend on what YOU think. NCL usually has 4 or 5 options of "free items". We usually pick the one that is the best value for us. For example, we tend not to drink much so we never select the drink package. In contrast, we enjoy the specialty restaurants so most times we do choose the dining package as one of our "Free At Sea" promotions. It all comes down to what the best value for you would be for the kind of experience you want to have on your cruise.

[@abark]

I picked the internet and the meal package. I'm too cheap for cruise line shore excursions, and don't drink alcohol, so not much choice left!

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Sounds like you made a good choice then!!!

[@donnasalvador2532]

Does NCL have a coffee card like on the Princess Line. I think it's 15 speciality coffees for about $34

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

No, unfortunately....NCL does not have a coffee card.

[@juliechlarson9660]

Where is the link for the video for Frank's problem with the Japanese food show?

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

All of Frank's " Tales From The High Seas" videos can be found in a playlist. Heres a link kzbin.info/aero/PLDv1vlbpn5BV3HKhQMxqn-PyBP-fE1tkJ

[@kahanist82]

My wife was wondering, does NCL do midnight buffets? Thank you.

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

They used to do Midnight Buffets but our last few sailing with them they have not. We fer they are a thing of the past as most of the cruise lines are doing away with them!!!

[@wardefiant]

If you go to the casino while at sea - they do have a food area where there are sandwiches, fruit and cheese and sometimes wings or the chicken on a stick. This usually is open from 10 pm til midnight after the main dining is closed. Of course O'Sheehans is open and sometimes they have a nidnight movie on the big screen or tape delayed sports in the bar late night. More reasons to never sleep!

[@racheltalley3722]

Those descriptions sound good. My mouth is watering

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

They are!

[@drakadog6041]

do you know if the Ocean Blue ,Tepiyaki , or Lacuicini restaraunts require a jacket ?

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

No, not at all. Very casual.

[@NovaSupernova]

You guys are a riot. I love your videos. My wife and I hope to meet you both one day.

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

XOXO !! Maybe one day we will sail together!!!

[@susanhennessey5902]

I will be on the Inaugural Cruise to Mexico on the Bliss. It departs San Pedro October 5th. By chance are you guys going on it ? Would just love to meet you two. Love you both and have watched all of your videos. Keep it up. Love you two.

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Sorry Susan...we'll be on the Getaway in November.

[@silialacastillo2495]

Is the free at sea offers really “free”? I hear there’s service charges and gratuities charges for restaurant and beverage packages. I concerned about this hidden cost. Can’t find info on NCL website. Looking to book 1st cruise ever... Alaska Cruise on Bliss. btw, love your videos!

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Yes.....any dining package or drink package comes with gratuity charges. For our November NCL Getaway cruise, we were able to take advantage of their booking special of " Take Five ", back in 2017. We got ....1. Unlimited beverage package 2. Specialty Dining package 3. 250 min. WIFI 4. $50 off Shore Excursions 5. 3rd / 4th Guest free. We will have to pay $ 249.12 on the food / liquor packages.

[@indioraj]

@@Cruisingwithwheels I was about to take their free offers when I did some research and found that the free WIFI doesn't include streaming or VPN so if you want to use your phone with VPN that free offer will not work. VPN and streaming unlimited access is $29.99 per day. Also the Free Unlimited Bar results in an automatic gratuity charge of $20.80 per day added to your account, Not worth it for me since I would only normally have one cocktail per day. None of those beverage packages include bottled water. Thats another purchase option. Be careful of those freebees anyone cruising for the first time, its not really free, its just a hook to catch you at sea!! Lol

[@time4taneshia]

Where have you guys been hiding?!!! Just subscribed...I can't wait to see the Bliss vlogs! We are cruising November 2018 on it and I can't wait to see it;-)

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Neither can we. We just attended a private presentation of the NCL Bliss while sailing on the NCL Jade. We are still on the ship currently docked in Curacao .

[@time4taneshia]

That's so awesome! You guys enjoy and I'll be watching for more videos.

[@jamesbolger6350]

Can’t wait to see you two driving the go carts on the Bliss!

[@alyons1981]

Have you ever been in the haven rooms on NCL? Is it worth the cost?

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Hi Antoine !!! No, we have never stayed in the haven rooms. The cost is just TOO extravagant for us........unless we won the lottery or something. Besides....the last encounter we had we " Haven " guests was less than desirable and you couldn't pay us a million $$$ to stay with some of these people !!!!! LOL (ps....a lot of Haven rooms are NOT handicap accessible on the ships we've been on, that i would need)

[@alyons1981]

Thank you for the input. I need a handicap accessible cabin for my wife. I'm going on the breakaway in November and may go on the bliss next year. My wife was sold from the Starbucks that you mentioned.

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

You're very welcome !!! Yeah...Starbucks was the extra bonus for us too !!!

[@murphymm22]

Is there a cafe type restaurant Blue lagoon ?? Thank you for the info!

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

I don't believe that any of the ships have a Blue Lagoon on them anymore. Blue lagoon on most ships was replaced by O'Sheehan's Grill. We've heard through the grapevine that NCL will be doing away with O'Sheehan's starting with the new Bliss ship launching in a few months. The new venue will be called , " The Local " (a classic pub). Not sure how long the transitions will take for the rest of the fleet.

[@murphymm22]

Thank you ! Enjoy watching you both😊

[@Jamesqqj]

Is there a complimentary lobster night on NCL like there is on RC and Carnival?

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Almost all of the cruise lines have done away with complimentary lobster at this point.

[@Jamesqqj]

Shut the front door! It's the ONE thing I look forward to! If only I could get a hold of all the main dining room (complimentary) menus in advance, can I decide which ones to pre-book. I've never been on NCL and I've never experienced Flexible Dining. Are the menus posted in the daily activities you receive at on each day?

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

The menus will be posted outside the dining rooms everyday.

[@26Monkeys]

Unfortunately, on the previous cruises I have taken, which is really all three lines, the lobster has been very rubbery and chewy so I actually stopped ordering it. I’m going to New England in October this year so I hope to have some in Maine.

[@couragei9945]

Which of the NCL cruise is the most kids friendly

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Not sure how to answer this question.....An NCL cruise is an NCL cruise, they pretty much have the same stuff.....arcades, kids pool area, play area, etc.... However.....the newer bigger ships have the Go-Karts & Laser Tag, that the other ships don't.

[@paulinetheberge896]

Los Lobos is excellent!! They have a special server just to make the tableside guacamole!! Yummy!!

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

MMMMMMM Yummers!!

[@daveed_0161]

Thank you for this video. Very good information. 😁

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Thanks !

[@B-ch6uk]

When I was recently on the Gem, the waiter told us they removed the Mexican restaurants in all their ships. He said the new CEO didn't want them there or something like that. Anyways, that's a bummer since we loved Los Lobos on the Dawn.

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Not sure what the waiter was talking about since they are all still on the ships....including the new Encore, just launched. Could it be that maybe Los Lobos won't be part of their new Leonardo class ships coming soon ?? Encore was the last of the Breakaway Plus class ships to be built.

[@B-ch6uk]

Cruising With Wheels I don’t know either but glad they are still there

[@robertferrell4773]

Have you guys been on carnival dream going first time December 2018

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

No we haven't sailed on the Carnival Dream yet. Congrats on booking for December on 2018. Hope you have a wonderful time!!!

[@mxc10160]

Are you guys cruising August 2020?

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Nothing booked for August 2020 as of yet .... but you never know!!

[@mxc10160]

@@Cruisingwithwheels would be cool to crusie together. Cruising first time out of boston on the gem

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Awesome..... LOVE the Gem !!

[@mikemike7990]

Is NCL a good cruise line.

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

A mid-size good.

[@Ananovas8600]

I love you both. Thank you💕

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Thanks Ana.... XOXO

[@oceanside88]

Frank's rants are tops! Luv it. Btw there is a cruise giveaway on that new ship. I entered!! You should too.

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Thanks !!

[@mattburns7286]

do you take food back to the room? cookies maybe.

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

You better believe it !!! We always bring back a few treats like cookies, muffins, danish, fruit, cake, pie............the WHOLE buffet !!!! LOL Also, we do pack a travel snack bag from home, so as to cut down on the cost of food while traveling. If you haven't seen that video.......here it is !!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmK0eKR9mZKGaM0

[@hobsonp67]

O' Sheehan's is named after Frank O'Sheehan? Gosh I thought it was a play on words O Sheehan's - Oceans. Still it's a great name for an Irish bar at sea ;-)

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Actually, O'Sheehan's was named after Kevin O'Sheehan...who WAS the President of NCL awhile back. NCL is slowly changing over O'Sheehan's to " The Local " (pretty much same thing)

[@slab6046]

Oh my goodness. I love your videos

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Thanks so much !!

[@DNHarris]

Can you have pizza delivery in the sauna? Inquiring minds want to know!

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Probably!!!

[@larid8412]

Hey Guys! I just booked my first cruise ever with NCL and I was wondering if the beer in O'Sheehan's is also complementary or would I have to buy a package for that? P.S Thank Youu for the sharing ! LOve your videos!

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Sorry, but the beer and any other drinks at the O'Sheehan's bar are not free. If you're a big drinker...then a package is for you. If not....just pay by the glass when you feel the urge.

[@larid8412]

@@Cruisingwithwheels Thank You, I think I'll just pay by the glass then ☺

[@shannonroth1958]

Omg the coffee carafe strategy ☕️ genius !!!

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Yes !!! We are devious little devils !!! There's always a way to get the coffee we require in the morning.

[@shannonroth1958]

Cruising with wheels so damn funny !!

[@rarearthman]

Thank You for a very detailed entertaining presentation of NCL dining!! I'm going on the Bliss in Sept. I used to love the outdoor dining on The Pride of America in Hawaii.

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

You’re welcome. We can’t wait to sail in NCL Bliss in June!!!

[@lynnkihara7302]

Good info. Are you going to do one on princess?

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Hi Lynn !!! We filmed " Princess Food " two days ago and it is on the film schedule to be edited, uploaded & released on Nov. 14th.

[@mikerubin22]

you guys did a fantastic job with this; well thought out, well presented; Similar to "Pouty Gorilla", I too think you should plan a group cruise

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Thanks Mike !!! We did plan our group cruise......It's going to be on the new NCL Encore to the Caribbean on Jan. 19 - 26, 2020. Anyone interested in joining the group can email us at: [e-mail] We have about 65 cabins booked with 120 people, so far !!

[@a.flowers8737]

nice job enjoyed your presentation

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Thanks !!

[@dianeduncan5360]

Have you ever cruised Disney?

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

No. Our children are grown and we also find them extremely expensive.

[@dianeduncan5360]

We decided to do a Disney for our First Cruise in October. We are adults but Big Disney Fans. Today we decided a longer cruise for next year's vacation. There are SO MANY CRUISE LINES!!! What are your favorites? OH BTW Thank You for the "Hidden Cost" Video, trying to figure budget and what you want are BIG FACTORS!

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

NCL, Royal Caribbean and Celebrity are our favorites

[@dianeduncan5360]

THANK YOU!!!!!!! I am watching Kevin's Videos on the "Drink Packages" on different Cruise Lines. You Guys Are Great! So much info to take in, helps with which one to choose!

[@kerriemartin882]

I love you two!!! So freaking cute!!!!!!! Subscribed!!!!!!!!!!!!! Headed out on the Norwegian Getaway on Sunday!!!!😘💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️🥳🥳🥳

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Thanks !

[@ducheau100]

You guys should do an Atlantis cruise

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

I've done several Atlantis cruises...Kevin has not. Too expensive.

[@pammusser8167]

Nice video keep it up

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Thank you so much Pam!!!

[@cindyvoth9586]

This might be a stupid question but what does Allah cart mean

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Separately priced items from a menu.

[@QUEENLOLATV]

oops other than the buffet, YES ..... I am loving this!!!!!! PIZZA, my daughter needs her pizza!!! and ICECREAM!!!! now is CARLOS, worth the upcharge? so you can bring cookies on board? do any of the specialty serve breakfast?

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Wow !!! Your daughter must be related to Kevin !!! Pizza & ice cream is EVERYTHING !!! We always pack snacks to bring (all store bought, individually wrapped) yes....some of the specialty restaurants do serve breakfast.

[@QUEENLOLATV]

Yes, they are related.... the both have the same nose for pizza!!!

[@lisabrown2048]

first time watching you guys,u r so cute. Frank you look great for 60.Safe travels.

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Thanks Lisa !!

[@wanderwoman179]

You eat cold pop tarts?

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Sure do...it's quick & easy with coffee in a pinch....or if i'm feeling sick.

[@Dalephredd]

We got off of NCL's Escape three days ago (November 18, 2018) and O'Sheehan's is still alive. Our only complaint was the huge amount of kids on the ship. Every time I walked past Club Entourage there was a sign up saying "Club Entourage running at max capacity". The whole ship was just loud all the time, except for at O'Sheehan's and Savor. We didn't try any other "fine dining". Our first cruise where kids were so noticed. We like all of our kids and grandkids, but we were not thrilled with having kids on both sides and above us, we had a kid screaming from one cabin or another just about any time someone was awake.

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Our worst nightmare !!! LOL

[@trturner13]

Thanks guys. Fun video with a lot of great info. Restroom dining? Don't recommend that, 😂

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

I know....WHAT was Kevin thinking !!

[@parler8698]

Girl in a skimpy 2 piece in the buffet on NCL Pearl. Such is the buffet.

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

Yup....along with everything else.

[@danielueblacker9118]

Agree NCL crew are amazing.

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

They are indeed.

[@guerra24milagros]

is it grand pacific and magenta free to eat? or do we pay? going the on Norwegian Gem next month

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

They are both free !

[@minnamoonsammy6716]

OK Guys, I am hungry now. The noise you hear is my stomach. Thanks for another great episode. Rigby sends licks and lots of tail wags.

[@Cruisingwithwheels]

LOL