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DON'T MAKE THESE MISTAKES ON NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE (Essential NCL Tips)

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👁️ 13K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 12:34
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Creator's Key Takeaways

We've been on 10 NCL cruises and have spent over a 100 nights on cruise ships in the last few years.

The first mistake is not flying into your cruise port the day before your cruise leaves.

Each passenger can actually bring on one full bottle of wine or champagne onto the ship, but it has to be inside of your carry-on.

The NCL app is the best. It gives you everything you need to know at the touch of your fingers.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Fly into your cruise port the day before your cruise leaves.
Download the NCL app in advance and book appointments as soon as you get on board.
Book specialty restaurants right when you get on the ship.
Reserve tender tickets ahead of schedule to avoid long waits.
Turn your phone on airplane mode to avoid roaming charges.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Missing the ship due to flight delaysFly in the day before and have travel insurance.
Not knowing what to expect on embarkation dayArrive 15-20 minutes before your assigned time and keep a carry-on with essentials.
Running out of room for specialty diningBook specialty restaurants right when you get on the ship.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are common mistakes to avoid on a Norwegian Cruise Line vacation?
QHow can I prepare for embarkation day?
QWhat should I know about the NCL app and reservations?
QHow can I avoid wasting money on drink and WiFi packages?
QWhat are strategies for shore excursions and tender ports?

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Planning a Norwegian Cruise Line vacation? Watch this BEFORE you board! In this video, we break down 21 common mistakes to avoid on your NCL cruise - from booking flights and navigating embarkation day to avoiding costly WiFi and drink package errors. ⚓ Covered in this video: ✅ Best time to book flights for your cruise ✅ How to breeze through embarkation day ✅ Must-know tips for the NCL app & reservations ✅ How to avoid wasting money on drink + WiFi packages ✅ Shore excursion strategies & tender port tips ✅ Disembarkation day hacks for a smooth exit Subscribe for more adventures!: https://bit.ly/3kybGt0 ⛵️RELATED CRUISING RESOURCES & VIDEOS: ○ Travel Insurance: https://visitorscoverage.tp.st/iv0YcnXx ○ Our favorite eSIMs: holafly.sjv.io/3Je37A (Get 5% Off With This Link!!) ○ ALL of Our Cruising Videos: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K06RxP59_Ak&list=PLq_Vn_AFEf2GYyH8uCvfbyNXxKzDl5dy9) //SHOP OUR FAVORITES: ○ Shop Giselle’s Swimsuits: https://londrebodywear.com/ and use the code PASSPORT15 to SAVE 15% OFF your ENTIRE order! ○ LTK: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/theloverspassport ○ Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/46Ym9EF //SAVE MONEY ON FLIGHTS: ✈️ Sign up for INSANE Cheap Flight Drop Emails! Use the code THELOVERSPASSPORT: https://thriftytraveler.com/a/theloverspassport ✈️ Join the FREE Daily Drop Newsletter: https://www.dailydrop.com/sign-up?via=the-lovers-passport ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00-00:42: Introduction to Norwegian Cruise Line Mistakes 00:43-01:38: Flights 01:39-03:49: Embarkation Day & Luggage 03:50-04:26: NCL Mobile App & Reservations 04:27-05:40: Dining Mistakes 05:41-6:05: Spa Mistakes 06:06-08:55: Shore Excursion, Port & Tendering Mistakes 08:56-10:04: WiFi Package & Data Roaming 10:05-10:30: Drink Package 10:31-11:51: Disembarkation Mistakes 11:52-12:33: Final Thoughts //FOLLOW OUR ADVENTURES ○ Website: www.theloverspassport.com ○ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theloverspassport ○ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theloverspassport ○ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/theloverspassport ○ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theloverspassport?lang=en ○ Blog: https://theloverspassport.com​​ ○ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/theloverspassport //Adventure Photography E-Book: ○ Buy Now - https://theloverspassport.com/travel-photography-guide/ **FTC Disclosure: This video is not sponsored. All opinions are honest and our own. Above are affiliate links which means we receive a percentage of the revenue made from purchasing products via those links. Links may be generated by Amazon or other affiliate partners and provide us with a small percentage/kickback should you use them to purchase any of the items we use. Be sure to subscribe for more travel guides, cruises, itineraries, hiking tips, gear reviews, national park guides, and other bucket list adventures! For business inquiries, please email collabs@theloverspassport.com #cruisenorwegian #cruisetips #cruise