NCL’s New Booking System 2025: Must-Do Opt-In for Drinks & Dining!
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NCL just made some significant changes to their booking site last night, and if you're not careful, it could really mess up your vacation.
Up until now, the more at sea drink package and specialty dining packages were automatically included in your cruise fair.
Now, NCL has reversed it and you have to opt in on both of those.
So make sure when you're booking that cruise, you select your cabin, you scroll down and opt in to the specialty dining and the beverage package if that's important to you.
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Norwegian Cruise Line booking changes for 2025: Drink packages and specialty dining are NO LONGER included by default—you must now manually opt in during checkout! This quick walkthrough shows you exactly what’s different in the new NCL booking system, so you don’t miss out on your favorite perks. Key changes covered: Beverage packages & dining now require opt-in New booking interface demo (mobile & desktop) What this means for your cruise budget Timestamps: 0:00 What’s changed 0:40 How to find the opt-in offers 1:15 Tips to avoid missing perks Before you book, watch this! My Top Money Savings Tips for Booking NCL: https://youtu.be/Xeja6X5g3kg 👍 Have you seen these changes? Drop your experience in the comments! DISCLAIMER: I am not affiliated with Norwegian Cruise Line. This educational video represents my personal experience and opinion as a passenger. Always review your specific cruise contract and consult with the cruise line directly regarding your booking.