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Norwegian Cruise Line FREE AT SEA PLUS is BACK! Full Breakdown, Pricing, and What’s Included

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Norwegian Cruise Line touts that Free Etsy Plus will offer cruisers more than $3,000 worth of value on their cruise.

Under Free at C plus, those topshelf spirits are now included in your package.

I'm especially excited that unlimited Starbucks makes its return to free Etsy plus.

Wi-Fi and the service charges added those together comes to $49.99 per day alone. That is an amazing value.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Upgrade to Free at Sea Plus before your cruise, as it cannot be added once on board.
Consider the value of unlimited streaming Wi-Fi and prepaid gratuities when evaluating the package.

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QWhat is included in Norwegian Cruise Line's Free at Sea Plus package?
QHow much does Free at Sea Plus cost?
QWhen does Free at Sea Plus launch?

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Just in time for the new year, Norwegian Cruise Line has officially announced the return of Free at Sea Plus. This is the update many of us cruisers have been waiting for. After Norwegian briefly retired the Plus version during the short-lived More at Sea rollout, the cruise line has reversed course and is bringing back a plussed-up Free at Sea package with some major upgrades. Under the new Free at Sea Plus, you’ll find top-shelf drinks, unlimited Starbucks, streaming Wi-Fi, prepaid gratuities, and more. In this video, we break down everything you need to know about Norwegian Cruise Line’s new Free at Sea Plus, including: • What’s included (and what’s not) • How it compares to the standard Free at Sea package • How much it costs per day • Who is eligible to book it • When it officially launches • And whether it’s actually worth the upgrade NEW FREE AT SEA PLUS HIGHLIGHTS ✔️ Unlimited Open Bar with top-shelf spirits (up to $50 per drink) ✔️ Premium wines & champagne by the glass ✔️ Unlimited Starbucks (one drink every 30 minutes) ✔️ Bottled still & sparkling water included ✔️ Energy drinks & fresh juices ✔️ Drinks included at Great Stirrup Cay starting March 1, 2026 ✔️ Unlimited streaming Wi-Fi (huge value!) ✔️ Prepaid service charges included ✔️ 50% off additional specialty dining meals 💲 Price: $49.99 per person, per day 📅 Launch Date: December 18, 2025 🚢 Applies To Sailings: Departing February 1, 2026 and beyond ⚠ Free at Sea Plus is only available on reservations that already include NCL's More at Sea or Free at Sea inclusion package We also talk about a few quirks we’ve noticed, including how gratuity credits are applied, why the shore excursion credit didn’t get a “Plus” upgrade, and what we expect regarding stateroom purchase rules. We’ll be testing Free at Sea Plus ourselves on Norwegian Aqua starting February 1 and will report back with a real-world review! Stick around until the very end… we left a fun blooper surprise for anyone who makes it all the way through. Trust us… it’ll leave you smiling. If you found this helpful, please like, subscribe, and drop your questions in the comments. We love chatting cruising with you and can’t wait to see you on the ocean soon! Thanks for watching, -Mark and Rocky #norwegiancruiseline #ncl #freeatsea #freeatseaplus #cruisenews #cruisetips