NCL Mistakes | Don't Do This On Norwegian Cruise Line!

NCL Mistakes | Don't Do This On Norwegian Cruise Line!
If it is your first time cruising we have some cruising tips and tricks to help you avoid some cruise mistakes. We also cover the best NCL restaurants to eat at on a cruise.
We hope you enjoyed these Norwegian Cruise Line mistakes and ncl cruise tips and we hope they help you avoid common mistakes on a cruise.
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[@neilmcgregor8868]

Sorry guys that back ground music is way too loud. Really not necessary. It was nice of you to give help information thanks👍

[@pklongutoobe]

Excellent video, but PLEASE turn off the background music whilst you are speaking. It's very annoying for people with good hearing and means that those with hearing issues can't hear you.

[@OceanBae1]

I’m hearing impaired 🙏 thank you😊

[@JulieWallis1963]

Totally agree. I hate crappy background music. I’d much rather hear ambient sounds.

[@johnclarke9614]

I agree turn the music off

[@seanlin97]

No more music. Great info!

[@susandiekmann]

Helpful tips, especially for this NCL first-timer! I almost didn't watch the entire thing simply because of the background music. The techno music really wasn't the best choice, was distracting and too loud. Please consider using no background music next time so your content comes across better.

[@isabellevince5174]

Agreed.

[@JohninRosc]

I was just about to write exactly the same until I saw your comment. But thanks for the video - it's extremely helpful.

[@GY6SCOOTERCHAT]

I can agree with the rest of the commenters about the music. It’s annoying

[@geraldinedriver6404]

Please,please turn off the music. Thankyou. Great information, keep up the good work😄

[@loball1loball1]

Ditto on the background music!

[@lsgrosieh]

You guys make such a cute couple. Thanks for all the pointers.

[@Tom_H327]

If you are going to do music in the background, you need to use individual microphones. Talking through the music that is using the same microphone as you is not good. Good info from what I could hear though.

[@sappiredark]

Thank you so much for starting off the bat and not wasting any bodies time

[@BrianD-kk5mt]

Love the video. We have cruised NCL several times but can always learn from other travelers. Looking forward to checking out more of your videos. Thanks!

[@Darren_Talcott]

Background music needs cut. Way too loud for ambiance.

[@danielueblacker9118]

I so use to seeing you's on a train, I love NCL Solo Cabin.

[@everalvarado3704]

The Italian restaurant Onda that you passed up is actually really good. I ordered the pasta with lobster. The pasta is home made on the ship and it was great! My husband is sensitive to vegetable oils due to him having an ulcer and NCL was very accommodating when he ordered the fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp they made it with olive oil instead. He didn’t have any issues after eating it and it was delicious.

[@shavedape]

I haven't seen too many cruise videos but can't imagine anyone doing a better job than the two of yours I've watched so far (so I obviously subscribed).

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

Wow, thanks!

[@kathyhayes5578]

In regards to the different prices from different countries, we experienced a similar difference, but with final payment dates. We had scheduled a cruise from NY to Bermuda with a couple who had transferred a booking they had for a cruise in Europe. We were both booking from the US, but their final payment was due 2 months from sailing while our's was due 4 months from sailing. When we asked Norwegian why their final payment was so much closer to our sailing date, they told us it was because their original cruise was in Europe and they had a different payment schedule.

[@FreeSpeechIsDead]

Good video but please change your music selection and/or lower the volume of the background music. It's distracting.

[@georgescerbovic8520]

I’m sorry, I wanted to watch this through but the music drove me away

[@fredacuneo5180]

Great tips. Thank you. The bowling alley would be a place to avoid booking a cabin too. (NCL Epic.) Been on the Jade for a two week cruise across the Atlantic. Really good ship.

[@snakeriverfisher]

yes the Jade is a great ship

[@jesusvalencia3450]

I love this couple.

[@adamskiuk]

Great video, butboy, the background music is annoying!

[@michaelkatz7862]

Whose idea was the music? Redo it so we can frigging hear you talk!

[@jacquelinechristensen9231]

Bidding on an upgrade can sometimes result in getting a cabin with an obstructed view or located in one of the cabins you just recommended against

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

Well, it depends on the boat. For instance on the Jade the cabins under the gym are suites, so you'd be in no jeopardy of that. Always consult the deck plan if in doubt of what possible cabins you could get.

[@MegaJustice]

please don't use background music. :-)

[@FaeDruid]

Good info but super annoying background music.

[@johnbaptiste6266]

Late comer, but very helpful...be on the NCL's Bliss soon ; )

[@sxxyd]

Thanks great info but the music is making it difficult to hear your voices.

[@janinebell763]

THank you on giving your guide to NCL.

[@richardbartow4554]

great info but that music in the background is annoying

[@everalvarado3704]

If you are a latitudes member Silver and above you get invited to a cocktail party with the captain and all the officers. So make sure to go to the Cruise Next counter to sign up for it because they just give you a little card when you arrive and if you don’t book it you miss out. The card doesn’t specify what day the cocktail party is. Some people were bummed that they didn’t read their card correctly because they thought it was the first day and they thought they had missed it but it was on the 3rd day of the cruise.

[@arussell3131]

This was very helpful! Thank you for the info and some of the extra video clips!

[@malvawebb3377]

Very Informative. Thank you.

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

Glad it was helpful!

[@valeriegriffith3415]

Hello I just saw your video and I love it, I'm suppose to go on the ncl joy next year and I will use these tips if you have more please let me know

[@DP-xb4lp]

Great tips, but music too loud! 😢

[@lmsmuffin]

Great tips! Thank you for sharing your experiences.

[@ladonnawells7675]

A really good video. Thank you so much for all the tips. Will look forward to more videos

[@ghostwriterinme5050]

Excellent tips, thanks!

[@melvinjacobs2328]

We're going on the Jade next year. It's a 14 day cruise.

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

That is one of our favorite ships!

[@richardbouchard1716]

Be careful - do not take future coupons if they or you have to cancel. If you should have to cancel again, there are no refunds. Also coupons have limited use period.

[@elizabethcepero7162]

Do you have any videos of the inside cabins with accessibility. We have to take a mobility scooter tour agent said the assessable rooms are bigger and we can fit the scooter comfortably.??

[@cindyfleer2248]

Great tips !

[@KeithOutWest]

Love your videos, but the background noise in distracting.

[@debbieserwe2242]

What captains dinner? Been on many, get free laundry, no captains dinner.

[@snakeriverfisher]

yes, its at captians table, have to be platinum i think, im plat plus never done it

[@elsaambriz9596]

Great video, great information 🙋🏻‍♀️😃👍

[@vivelmore2011]

Amazing info

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Cha-y412]

The Breakaway has the Childrens day care center above cabins. The kids jumping all day is insane. Do not book under the Childrens day care center.

[@gnrands50]

Good advice, I think we were on the same cruise. Was this Nov. 7 - 28, 2019?

[@snakeriverfisher]

I was on the Jade Nov. 2019, went from Rome to Dubai, then onto Singapore, i think 39 days give or take

[@mikef2813]

Don’t book interior. Save that for people like me who sail two cruises for the price of one. Book cabins with balconies so you can see water. And more water. And more water. And then you can view some water. You can’t view water anywhere on the ship except in cabins with balconies. Lol.

[@Mscharblake]

Good info but lose the music!

[@chambersstevens3135]

This was very helpful!

[@inthegreatwide]

Is the thermal suite open to everyone to just come use or is it an additional cost? Thanks for the reminder about bidding on a room upgrade! I got the email and totally forgot about it 😬

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

It is an additional cost for the Thermal Suite

[@rollievancleave2999]

All NCL ships do not have a thermal suite (the Joy does not).

[@rollievancleave2999]

All NCL ships do not have a thermal suite (the JOY does not).

[@jpindahaus]

Great video - is there an upcharge for the thermal suites?

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

Yes there is, usually around $200 per cruise depending on the ship

[@jodilynn2767]

Thanks so much ❤️

[@keeperzero]

My favorite band is salt and pepper

[@oliviavaranai4349]

Any comments about the Norwegian Dawn?

[@scottjohnson6901]

On most ships there is a complementary sauna or steam room near the workout area. No need to pay for something that is free.

[@davidfence6939]

If ALL you're going for is the sauna then you're right. If you want an actual quiet place the spa is better

[@isabellevince5174]

The background music is irritating.

[@youngedwards3265]

Good info. Do you remember what the cost was for thermal/sauna room?

[@GroundedLifeCruises]

It was $249 for a 3 week cruise the last time we did it

[@jabojr5171]

Thank you for the info, I'm thinking of surprising my wife with a NCL cruise in their Haven, but the cost, do they ever have any real sales?

[@chriskelly4095]

We have just booked a sail away club balcony MX 1201 on the Norwegian Sun recommended by the sales team. I note it’s on the pool deck 11. Are there any noise issues with this deck and access to lifts etc? Thanks Mike

[@bobbidulanski4158]

Does ncl allow you to reprice a sail away cabin before final payment? If it's after final payment will they give an on-board credit if price goes down?

[@BenKochendorfer]

GOT RIPPED OFF! On my last NCL cruse. Hair in my food at Caghnies. Horrible Internet on ship. Lost baggage! Not Hot Tubs. Cold tubs! Construction at sea fumes got me sick during the cruse. Constantly changing shore excursions time was 75%. Totaly got ripped off. Family member got couldn't make it. No reimbursement. Lost money NCL doesn't care about your problems.

[@johnf8070]

The background music was not a great choice in a video like this. Very distracting

[@KJTB]

What floor the gym is on?

[@user-em9qv7vy2y]

Seriously, why the annoying background music? I'm listening to multiple sounds.

[@MrMonchikaable]

Does your prices at different regions include exchanges rates and charges? I live UK but I'm a US citizen.

[@scotthayka]

Can't watch because of the loud obnoxious background music, why would you make a video where you are just talking and play music in the background?

[@ethancanin]

Turn off the music, please. Sounds as bad as a sports deck above my room!

[@danielgrayson4601]

I think the music could be louder 👍🏻

[@DrizzyDrizz44]

*helpful tip* Oontz oontz oontz *helpful tip* Oontz oontz oontz

[@ConnemaraHeather1]

Love the IRELAND sticker!!! Greetings from Dublin!

[@rhillyermiles]

The servers always shake their heads when I order the cheese plate that's on the dessert menu for my main meal and a salad for the appetizer. "But look at all this you're missing!" That cheese plate is wonderful and I'm a pescetarian. Also on the buffet, which I'm certain will be different now, I've seen people spoon the vegetarian food on top of meat their meat and I've had to ask the attendant to change out the entire pan. Yes, the veggie Indian food is outstanding, but do not let that spoon touch your meat, that's gag worthy.

[@snakeriverfisher]

I promise you wont die

[@blueplayer6197]

You are gag worthy, you made them change the whole thing and throw away food because poor you couldn't face a spoon, an unused spoon, that touched meat touching your vegetarian stuff? That's on par with religious fanatics not liking whatever food someone told them God isn't into being cooked in the same kitchen as the food someone wrote God is totally ok with. Boo and hiss, your eating habits shouldn't bother others.

[@davidfence6939]

@snakeriverfisher you're gag worthy. You de-volved

[@judithjohnson7962]

You guys give great information, but please stop calling it a "boat" it's a ship! It distracts from your information. A boat can fit inside a ship, not the other way around.

[@Arthurlabs1]

the biggest mistake now is getting board in the first place

[@snakeriverfisher]

oh nonsense

[@bustopninja4520]

Thanx!!! Her computer is boss...his is blah...lol.

[@cub35guy]

great tips!