NCL’s More at Sea 2025: What’s Changing?!? 🚢✨

[@barrysiler1443]

The plus package used to include the 50$ shore credit for the second passenger but that seems to not be talked about!

[@corefouradventures2861]

Yes, it is unfortunate that they discontinued the plus package. The additional excursion credit is nice. We have a feeling they are going to launch a new upgrade with the Connoisseur’s collection, extra cruise credit, streaming internet, etc. We still have a couple months before more at sea goes into effect so….😁🚢

[@rgruenhaus]

​@corefouradventures2861 my 2 cruises in 2025 that I booked prior to 01Oct24 I added the FAS+ and they left the FAS+ items on both my cruises because I had them on it prior to 01Oct24. My brother and I are still getting the 2nd guest $50 off on an excursion and the extra 2 Specialty dinners. I'm hoping the price don't go down on either cruise or I will have to decide if making that change is worth it as whichever cruise I redo will only get what MORE AT SEA gives us. No more unlimited internet.

[@corefouradventures2861]

Yes, it would be great for them to honor your pre-purchased FAS+. And yeah, probably not worth taking the price reduction to lose that. in our experience, though, prices rarely go down closer to sailing. At least right now, when the cruising industry is booming, and most ships are at full capacity. 😁🚢

[@sandrat1205]

Yes do it...book that last minute cruise and let us know what that is like!!! Love your channel!! Congrats on 2k!!

[@corefouradventures2861]

@@sandrat1205 Thanks!!! We may just have to do it!!!! And, you know we will take you along for the adventure. 😁🚢

[@raybrown8887]

thanks for posting, we are booked for a panama canal cruise in February 2025 we booked a long time ago and purchased an upgrade for additional dining glad we did. also we booked as early as we did. also we were grandfathered in on a spa balcony cabin, was really sorry to see that category go away, we love the thermal suite. with the things going away with NCL especially n regards to their entertainment we always loved having two broadway shows will miss that on a 15 night cruise. keep up the posting,,,

[@corefouradventures2861]

@@raybrown8887 So lucky! To get the upgraded dining still and the Thermal Suite pass with the Spa balcony cabin. Luckily you can always buy a Thermal Suite pass for any sailing. We have looked at the Panama Canal and think that one will be fantastic! Have an amazing time!! Thanks so much for watching.😁🚢

[@rockie626]

Hi girls. Love love love your videos super informative. Yes. Book last minute. I have from Long Beach. My closest last minute was 2 days before the 7 day Mexican rivera on the panorama. It was great. No waiting.

[@corefouradventures2861]

@@rockie626 OMG!!! It really makes our day that you love our videos so much. Thank you so so much! We are very tempted to book a last minute. But we do have a very full travel schedule until at least next summer. But it’s definitely incredibly tempting. Was Long Beach an easy port to navigate? Thank you so much for watching! 😁🚢

[@lizattwood5167]

I booked awhile ago with the upgraded package for Starbucks, extra dining, WiFi and to get the second person shore excursion. Plus we’ve already purchased 5 excursions. I feel like they should honor it for those who already purchased the upgraded package. I’ll look into this, but not very happy with this. Thank you for this. I hadn’t heard anything yet or seen an email.

[@corefouradventures2861]

@@lizattwood5167 oh, we should’ve mentioned it. You will be getting a refund. But they will not be honoring it, sorry!

[@jamesdriggers3491]

Thank you so much. Love yalls videos and post! So informative.

[@corefouradventures2861]

@@jamesdriggers3491 Thank you for watching!! Glad they help .😁🚢✈️🧳

[@Anyk572]

Same

[@rgruenhaus]

So the FAS+ gave us 2 extra Specialty dinners, are we still getting this? Is the 2nd guest in the cabin getting the $50 off an excursion?

[@paulajane425]

Thank you for your thoughts and explanation - very thorough!

[@corefouradventures2861]

@@paulajane425 Glad you liked it!! We wanted to break down the changes for everyone as soon as possible. 😁🚢

[@mrlegnam]

You definitely have to get that last minute cruise.

[@jameshchetwyndjr9739]

@@mrlegnam cruise booked about 1year back sails may 2025 hardly last mint Prima ocean view $5,000 delta $1,400. 16 day vacation

[@corefouradventures2861]

Thanks for the input! We will definitely have to do a last minute one sometime. 😁🚢

[@DenaBarr-e2f]

If you want additional dining is the cover charge the only fee or is it the cover charge + the cost of your meal?

[@corefouradventures2861]

@@DenaBarr-e2f Good question, it is just the additional cover charge. It ranges from $40-60 depending on restaurant. 😁🚢

[@jameshchetwyndjr9739]

I think I lucked out I get more at sea for a bit. Was paying $118 for 2 specialty dinning

[@corefouradventures2861]

It sounds like it! And you get the better alcohol package. We love the specialty dining too. So, getting an extra one in the future doesn’t sound bad at all.

[@jameshchetwyndjr9739]

See more videos. Now extra dinners $50 cover charge. Was more this is crazy

[@corefouradventures2861]

Yes, depending on the restaurant $40-$60 “cover charge” no more a la carte dining but, this feels like a good deal to us. 😁🚢

[@rgruenhaus]

You kept stating a cover charge for the Specialty Restaurants, but what is the cover charge? Is it different for each restaurant or the same?

[@corefouradventures2861]

They no longer have a la carte pricing for the specialty restaurants. If you want to eat at more specialty restaurants then you get with More at Sea, you will pay the Cover charge for that restaurant. According to NCL they are as follows: All specialty restaurants will have a cover charge. Cover charges are as follows: Steak, Teppanyaki / Hasuki, French, and Seafood have a $60 cover charge. Brazil, Asian, Food Republic, and Sushi have a $50 cover charge. Italian, BBQ, Pincho, and Mexican have a $40 cover charge. Hope that answers your question.

[@DB-zp9un]

I feel that Conn Collection is going to be a moving target. The infamous *subject to change without notice*

[@corefouradventures2861]

@@DB-zp9un We agree! I know they just launched the new promotions. But, not having the connoisseur collection spelled out seemed a little odd. so we checked with them, and they have not released what will be in that collection??? Hopefully they won’t just move all the good alcohol right back into that collection. Thanks so much for watching!😁🚢

[@Derek1105]

@@corefouradventures2861 I have no doubt that is what they will do. Woodford Reserve is NOT top shelf!

[@704musicent]

How does the free specialty dining credit work as far as booking goes? I booked multiple dining reservations for upcoming cruise next month, how do I know which one will be the free one? Do you get the same menu with the free dining?

[@corefouradventures2861]

@@704musicent Yes it is the same menu. Starting January 1st every restaurant has a set cover charge. When you go to the restaurant they will ask if you want to use your dining credit. Otherwise you pay the cover charge. The restaurants are different prices so we would suggest you use your credit for the most expensive restaurant that you want to go to. 😁🚢

[@jimbsjaunts5352]

Congratulations on 2K

[@corefouradventures2861]

@@jimbsjaunts5352 Thanks!!! 😊 We’re very excited about our new milestone!! 😁🧳✈️🚢

[@KM-cv5px]

Great information, thanks! YES...last minute cruise would be so fun (but maybe had to pack for!). Do you guys normally buy travel insurance through NCL? And...love the prints in the background! How many are there?!?!?

[@corefouradventures2861]

@@KM-cv5px We think so too. Although I think we’d still have to make a spreadsheet even that last minute. As for travel insurance, we have gone through the cruise line and independent parties. Depended on what we were doing on the trip. There are nine prints behind us. We love them too!! we joke we are trying to get tic-tac-toe with places we’ve been. Thanks so much for watching!!😁🚢🧳✈️

[@KM-cv5px]

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[@corefouradventures2861]

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[@KM-cv5px]

@@corefouradventures2861 Awesome, thanks for sharing!!!

[@eegleman]

Good video! Are mixed drinks/mixed drink specials(i.e., Pina Colada, Malibu Bay Breeze, Bahama Mama) included in the More at Sea drink plan? Does NCL charge a gratuity on alcoholic drinks even if we have pre-paid gratuities when we booked? Thank you very much!

[@corefouradventures2861]

@@eegleman mixed drinks are definitely included in the more at sea. They do not charge additional gratuities if you’ve already prepaid your gratuities. In some ports, there is a VAT tax. But this is not a gratuity. And there will be a sign at the bar if the VAT is in effect. Hope that helps!😁🚢

[@eegleman]

@@corefouradventures2861 Thank you SO much! We appreciate the information!

[@corefouradventures2861]

@@eegleman We’re so glad to help!! 😁🚢

[@JanBrandsma]

Thx very clear 😀👍 sail jan. feb. 2025

[@corefouradventures2861]

@@JanBrandsma So glad you liked it! Where is your cruise? 🚢

[@JanBrandsma]

@@corefouradventures2861 Breakaway Miami 29 jan 2025

[@corefouradventures2861]

The breakaway looks awesome! We went the last week of January 2023 to the Caribbean on the Escape. Great time to do the Caribbean!! Beautiful days and not too hot. Have a fantastic cruise!😁✈️

[@bonnytiler2119]

Are the loyalty programms affected? We are Sapphire members and currently get 2 extra dining packages on 7 to 12 day cruise

[@corefouradventures2861]

@@bonnytiler2119 This is not affecting the loyalty program as of now. They just changed Free at Sea. Hopefully they will continue to reward their loyal guests!! 😁🚢

[@johnthyen5599]

Do I still get An extra dining credit being platinum level?

[@corefouradventures2861]

@@johnthyen5599 It appears they will still be doing that.👍

[@JCJ7319]

What is the $89?

[@corefouradventures2861]

@@JCJ7319 can you clarify? Not sure what you’re referring to. There are gratuities and services charges for the specialty dining and drink package. That may be it. 😁🚢

[@JCJ7319]

​@@corefouradventures2861thank you miss. I will ask the $30 and 20% for every drink against $89

[@jamesdriggers3491]

Just a question about the More at Sea. I have been told that we pay all the taxes on every drink and are billed at the end of our cruise. Is this correct? We have paid our gratuity upfront with our final payment.

[@corefouradventures2861]

@@jamesdriggers3491 no, that is incorrect. If you have already paid your gratuity upfront for that package, you don’t have anymore to pay for it. You will still have the daily gratuity charge if you haven’t paid that ahead of time. But that has nothing to do with the drink package. There is a VAT tax in some countries that everyone pays for every drink. We are liberal with the drinks on vacation and it did not add up to much for us. But, it is a TAX, you’ve already paid the gratuities. And, if there’s a VAT tax in place there will be a sign at the bar telling you about it. Don’t want to pay the tax? Just wait until the ship gets back in international waters. 😁 Hope that helps! 😁🚢

[@Derek1105]

They refuse to list the included "upgraded" alcohol. Woodford Reserve is not "top shelf" bourbon at all ($30 bottle). I purchased the FAS Plus and they canceled that on me. I bought it specifically to get true top shelf bourbon. NCL refuses to provide the list of what they claim is "better". Had I not already purchased the Plus plan, I'd have no gripe. However, everyone that purchased the Plus package should be grandfathered into it. After all, we paid for it! Additionally, they refuse to tell me what they are refunding to me for the Plus package. I paid $539pp upgrade cost. THEY will decide what they think the drink portion of the package is worth. On top of that, they took away Starbucks and Sparkling Water. Again, I paid for these things, and they should honor the deal.

[@corefouradventures2861]

@@Derek1105 So sorry that happened to you. They definitely said they would be refunding everyone so, hopefully they will stand by that. They have not released what is included and what is in the Connoisseur Collection. It sounds like that’s more your style. Hang in there and have a great trip!!😁🚢

[@rgruenhaus]

Grandfather ingredients should always be a customer friendly way to go! After they made the changes and I had already purchased FAS+ I got my confirmation pdf and it still listed the FAS+ items like unlimited internet and the 2 extra Specialty dinners. I'm still getting my 2nd guest $50 off for excursions. I also saw that the cost of the FAS+ was removed from the price of the cruise as I only put deposits on the cruises so far.

[@corefouradventures2861]

That would be great if they just honored it for you! Hope you have a great trip. And it all works out.😁🚢

[@natron06]

So a 7 day cruise, balcony cabin with 3 meals is $270 more at sea compared to $172 with free at sea?

[@corefouradventures2861]

@@natron06 Yes the pricing did go up with this change. It appears about $100 more for a 7 night cruise. 🚢

[@nubiega9016]

I think it’s crap I don’t get to keep my free sea plus I booked this summer for my Alaskan cruise in April 2025..I had unlimited Wi-Fi ..$50 excursions credit for 1st and 2nd passenger.. water bottles and unlimited Starbucks included .. Booooo

[@corefouradventures2861]

It's really unfortunate that they've made these changes and took away the free Sea Plus perks, but hopefully, the new upgrades will be worth it! And, by April, they may launch a new upgrade package. We feel like they may come out with one sooner or later.

[@rgruenhaus]

I don't like that NCL confuses guests by saying juices are included in the More at sea, but then in your video you are still stating that Fresh squeezed juices are not included! WHICH IS IT?

[@corefouradventures2861]

The juices that they use as mixers in the bars are part of the package. Fresh squeezed juice with breakfast is not. It can seem confusing. But, think about it this way and it makes more sense. Ex: vodka cranberry from the bar, covered. Fresh squeezed orange juice for breakfast NOT covered.

[@simon5005]

I usually do the Boston/Bermuda cruise in the Spring, but after I saw the rate for April 2025.......$2500 for an INSIDE CABIN.........bye NCL!!!

[@corefouradventures2861]

That does seem pretty steep for an inside cabin. But, we did just want to mention that now includes all the port fees, taxes, and other fees due to California Honest pricing laws. And, NCL has adopted that across the US. So, other than gratuity, that should be your total. Have you ever cruised on a different cruise line? 😁🚢

[@simon5005]

@@corefouradventures2861 Yes . Princess, Carnival, and Royal Caribbean (in one week to Canada). I love Royal!!!

[@corefouradventures2861]

We’ve heard really great things about Royal. It’s definitely on our shortlist. Princess too. Not sure carnival is our vibe. 😁🚢

[@keeperzero]

I like turtles

[@corefouradventures2861]

@@keeperzero We do too!! We’ve even been lucky enough to snorkel with them a couple times. We even got it on video once. Have you seen it? Magen's Bay: Snorkeling with SEA TURTLES in the US Virgin Islands kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqTUc6GEjcRleMU Thanks for watching!! 😁🧳

[@paj8331]

Thank you for a positive spin on the NCL changes. There has been so much negativity about it. I really appreciate all you do!🎉❤

[@corefouradventures2861]

@@paj8331 So glad you liked it! We’re so glad you found us!! 😁🚢