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What We Wish We Had Known Before Cruising Norwegian! 🚒😳 (Honest NCL Review)

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πŸ‘οΈ 2K viewsπŸ“… 1 years ago⏱️ 7:10
What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

the first thing we wish we'd known before sailing with Norwegian is that there are upcharges Galore

the employees are the Saving Grace for Norwegian Cruise Lines every employee we encountered were smiling and seemed happy to be there

the Wi-Fi was awful they charged $30 a day for the normal Wi-Fi and $40 a day for the streaming package but in our experience neither bundle was worth the cost

we had a nice time on board and we really enjoyed our Port visits

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Bring a portable charger as a backup for limited plugs
βœ“Download entertainment before boarding since Wi-Fi is unreliable
βœ“Sign up for the casino Players Club to get credit for play and room offers

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Unexpected upcharges β€” Budget for daily service fees, room service fees, and casino charges
Wi-Fi reliability β€” Do not rely on Wi-Fi for work or streaming; download content beforehand

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the hidden upcharges on Norwegian Cruise Line?
QHow is the Wi-Fi on Norwegian ships?
QWhat should you know about dining on Norwegian?

Topics Covered

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YouTube Video Description↓

We love cruising, but there are some things we REALLY wish we’d known before sailing with Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL). From hidden upcharges to food quality, entertainment, and even crew experiences, we’re sharing 5 things no one told us before we booked! πŸš’πŸ›—πŸ We’re being completely honest about what surprised us the mostβ€”good and bad. If you’re planning a Norwegian cruise, this is the video we wish we had before ouar first trip! πŸ”₯ Have you sailed with NCL? What surprised YOU the most? Drop your thoughts in the comments! ⬇️ πŸ’– Don’t forget to LIKE this video and SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an adventure! Turn on notifications to stay updated on our latest uploads. Stay connected with us: 🌐 Follow Right Direction Adventures: β€’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rightdirectionadventures/ β€’ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RightDirectionAdventures/ β€’ Twitter (X): https://www.twitter.com/RDAVideos β€’ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rightdirectionadventures 🌟 Follow Rachel & David: β€’ Rachel’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rightdirectionrachel/ β€’ David’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rightdirectiondavid/ Let’s explore the world togetherβ€”one adventure at a time! πŸš—βœˆοΈπŸ›³οΈ Timeline: 0:00 Introduction 0:22 Over View 0:49 #1 Upcharges 2:08 #2 Forget the Power Strip 2:48 #3 Bring Your Own Entertainment 4:25 #4 Dining Options 5:38 #5 The Crew 6:37 Outro