Top 10 MUST KNOW tips for Norwegian Cruise Line

Planning a Norwegian Cruise Line cruise? You need to watch this is you are planning to cruise with NCL.
We give our top 10 Norwegian Cruise Line cruise tips to make your cruise even better. If you are thinking of booking a Norwegian Cruise Line cruise vacation then this video is perfect for you.
Our tips apply to any of the Norwegian Cruise Line ships including the newest cruise ships the Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Joy, Norwegian Encore and Norwegian Escape. Or smaller ships such as the Norwegian Getaway, Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Jade, Norwegian Gem or Norwegian Epic.
It doesn't matter if your planning a Caribbean cruise, Alaska Cruise, Mediterranean Cruise or Australian cruise, these tips work! It doesn't matter if your a first time cruiser or a seasoned cruiser please enjoy our Norwegian Cruise Line tips video.
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Ahoy! We’re Ben and David. We’ve been married since 2014 and live in Cambridge in the UK. About 5 years ago we caught the travel and cruise bug! Ever since we have been creating fun cruise ship videos including cruise ship tours, cruise news updates, cruise reviews, cruise tips and tricks, cruise vlogs, and much more! We take you on all of our cruise adventures around the world including the Mediterranean and Caribbean. We love to sail with the best cruise lines in the world including Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Princess Cruises, P&O, and Carnival Cruise Line.
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[@Cruisewith]

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[@traceytracey1]

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.

[@maryroberts8966]

I love the solo cabin

[@mwebb0302]

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.

[@whitehouse1381]

I love the studio cabins on Norwegian

[@wesfreeman428]

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.

[@Jmichels-hx9uh]

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.

[@Cruisewith]

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

[@Jmichels-hx9uh]

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

[@miracleaboagye9688]

OMG i went on the escape and i never knew that

[@paddi1093]

Same here but those chicken wings though BOI i miss them

[@alfbryn4549]

Iwe

[@willgaukler8979]

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....

[@kellyd9933]

Are there any captain nights on the ship?

[@ScottSingerCruises]

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

[@Cruisewith]

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

[@meekster67]

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!!

[@avaelizabeth2518]

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

[@AlwaysLornaMarie]

Great video guys! Very well put!

[@lupym801]

I'm going on my firts cruise onboard the Norwegian Dawn at the end of October (Canada&New England). I was pretty anxious but I found your channel, whith plenty of usefull tips for a first time cruiser like me!! Thanks for all the good videos 😊

[@Cruisewith]

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

[@chickie3376]

I was on the Dawn from Boston to Bermuda the very end of this past April. For its age, it’s a very well kept ship. The theater is small, as is the pool- but the staff was great. Look for the super flamboyant washy washy guy in the buffet- he’s easily the friendliest, most out going employee on the ship. Loved him! As a new cruiser- beware of all of the “sales” and “deals”- most are scams to get you to spend more money on board. Def don’t miss the white hot party. Have a great time and wish I was going with you! 😝

[@kandmtravels3266]

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.

[@margiecorpron261]

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

[@michaelmoreton5042]

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.

[@rebeccabowman7038]

My tip would be book a shore excursion tour . we did an Alaska cruise and at the end we got to see Seattle for 3 hours and they dropped us off at the airport . i also plan to do for New York next year

[@chanroobi7460]

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!

[@boatlover1875]

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.

[@emmamorgan5578]

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

[@kakolisen7771]

Emma Morgan is it ?

[@johnduncan8752]

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

[@illianaoshea]

are you going over Christmas?

[@johnduncan8752]

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

[@bobdonbetty]

We go in March. First time on NCL.

[@ritafreeman3252]

My son loves Norwegian went on Pride of America around Hawaii last year, this year he did Carnival to nMexican Riveriara he wasn’t impressed with Carnival, so he booked Norwegian to do alaska next year hope to try Norwegian myself at some stage, the one you were showing looks amazing 🚢💓

[@aidanmcguckian7888]

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

[@markanderson4163]

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

[@terryjones8360]

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!

[@lindasirmeyer3228]

Love you guys!

[@lisev415]

Booked for July 9, 2020! Cant wait!!

[@InnocentsAbroad]

Good video, guys 🙂 enjoyed your top 10 tips

[@jodura3363]

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

[@willemlenteren1485]

Good to know we cruis next month the epic

[@Vickix1185]

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

[@atseagamblers3021]

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

[@garethmoore8124]

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!

[@chuckbyler2970]

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

[@naren2k6]

I am dreaming of my Norwegian cruise around Hawaii, 7 days 5 Islands. Dreaming now, ahh.🤣

[@AdventuresofDavidandAaron]

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

[@Cruisewith]

Thank you David and Aaron!

[@shawnharrison9922]

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!

[@boblarson4411]

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

[@helenalovelock1030]

@@boblarson4411 is this true buy the cheapest cabin first? And then upgrade afterwards ? Wouldn’t that just cost the same ?

[@bettygibson634]

You guys are great!

[@Cruisewith]

Thanks betty.

[@lauragwillim1055]

I’m really enjoying your videos. You touch on things other cruise videos don’t. I’m really leaning to booking the NCL Breakaway. I think the food will be amazing and the ice bar sounds cool😂 Love the theme nights. The white party sounds fun!

[@timwhitten9128]

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

[@minchoi6535]

Thank you for the informative video. I have a question. When I dine at the specialty restaurant, I already paid with free at sea package, do I still need to pay 20%gratuity? Also will there be any extra gratuity at the complimentary main dining room? Thanks

[@OrdinaryDude]

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!

[@markanderson4163]

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..

[@Xxxypher]

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.

[@Cruisewith]

We loved the quizzes James. So much fun!

[@anthonyashley8565]

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

[@willgaukler8979]

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. .

[@luciam6098]

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

[@michelek868]

Thank you this video was very helpful

[@joanmckinnon9165]

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''.

[@NarrativeEscapes]

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.

[@nancyvolke237]

Great video!@!👍🏻

[@CharlieSinger777]

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

[@Cruisewith]

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.

[@CharlieSinger777]

Thank you guys, you're the best!

[@terstesoro]

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

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

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!

[@willgaukler8979]

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....

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

@@willgaukler8979 True there are options and that would work out cheaper,. Just as we are on holiday we do enjoy a drink lol!

[@BaWBarmy]

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.

[@roadtrip2943]

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

[@yazzehunter6556]

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.

[@roadtrip2943]

@@yazzehunter6556 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.

[@yazzehunter6556]

road trip, happy to help.

[@th3thrilld3m0n]

I assume "shores" is the same thing as excursions?

[@andihead4505]

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

[@nikkib6604]

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

[@joanerdelyi4807]

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

[@wolfsonryan]

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.

[@Cruisewith]

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

[@jennybentancort1683]

What difference do NCL and Royal Caribbean has?

[@ritafreeman3252]

Hi there are you still doing any videos have not had an alert to your channel in ages hope all is well looking forward to seeing some more of your beautiful videos 🇦🇺🚢💕

[@kellyball1375]

how do find out about the theme night

[@DecrepitBiden]

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

[@EagleRockers]

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!

[@markanderson4163]

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

[@EagleRockers]

@@markanderson4163 Thanks!

[@fifilebelle4126]

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.

[@lashannonrobertson1264]

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

[@treypitchford1516]

Do they have a theator on the top of the ships

[@DopeadventuresCP]

On a quest to watch all of the videos?

[@adityakusumayanti4999]

Negara negara di dunia ini sudah bersatu....dengan cinta damai.......dan cinta kasih kepada sesama manusia yang ada di alam jagat raya ini.......

[@schnauzerxxx]

what about the fod gatherings

[@craftycrafter1960]

We are going on the Joy in November, ☺️

[@deannamaietta1761]

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

[@michaelstatini2952]

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

[@bettyb1581]

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

[@mysticalfairy32]

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

[@Cruisewith]

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.

[@MomentumEmpowered]

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

[@leewurschmidt4040]

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

[@MomentumEmpowered]

Lee Wurschmidt thank you

[@dancamilleri6737]

I would be very interested in talking to you privately via message to get my first ever cruise with out getting stung. Want to avoid surcharges, tips, drink packages questions etc etc

[@BUYBLUESHOPPER]

U forgot, fundraiser option

[@fallguy4209]

Lets get ready car Karaoke lol

[@alsimons8475]

Food is free what are you guys talking about?

[@shokkdog]

is it just me, or is there no disembarkation video link?

[@Cruisewith]

Hey Shokkdog, It should appear in the top right. If not you can view it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoS4q2CHp5VogdU

[@willgaukler8979]

They don't even give you a welcome letter...to explain your cabin features...

[@vanessawyndham5744]

@@willgaukler8979 that's why you look at their website

[@areydas5112]

Hi. Trying to find ya on shipmates. What’s your username on it?

[@SamehSaba]

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

[@Cruisewith]

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.

[@jamesnunez1703]

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

[@mrneveradullmoment]

Are you all going on the bliss anytime soon?

[@Cruisewith]

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

[@howardgofstein9694]

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?

[@howardgofstein9694]

Easier and cheaper to stay home.

[@howardgofstein9694]

Could these guys be more annoying? Are they boyfriends?

[@kandijackson9570]

Howard Gofstein then why are you watching a cruising video?

[@adityakusumayanti4999]

Kenapa harus benci sama orang Norwegia.......?orang Norwey juga ..tidak ada yang benci sama orang Indonesia.......!!!!!!

[@nancygumm6005]

Good information but just too silly.

[@brucesmith1418]

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

[@kandijackson9570]

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

[@RB725GamingHD]

Lol

[@southpawcrochetwithkatie9043]

I'm a senior too and understood them perfectly. 🙄

[@douglaserwinbrandt181]

Why is this valid in 2023. IT'S NOT.

[@Cruisewith]

It was published in 2018….

[@peterstears784]

Thanks But you accent is ANNOYING!!!!