NCL Dining Package Changes | Good or Bad?
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Norwegian has lowered the amount of dining that are included in the dining package.
It used to be three, now it's two.
By reducing the amount of free, a lot of people won't purchase those additional ones or won't upgrade to a bigger package.
Everybody else is going to have a better experience because now you're going to get the reservations that you wanted at those restaurants.
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Norwegian has made some adjustments to their Specialty Dining Package that is included with the "Free at Sea" promotion. Many people are seeing this as a major downgrade, but when put in context it could actually provide a you and your family a better dining experience. We are curious to hear what you think? Is this a deal breaker for you when choosing the Free at Sea promotion, or did you struggle to get some of the dining like us and think this could be an improvement on service? Be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE it with your cruising friends, and when you are ready to book that NCL cruise reach out to Harr Travel! https://res.harrtravel.com/contact NCL's Dining Package Info (when used as a perk) Specialty Dining Package Sail Length # Of Dining Package Meals Retail Value 20% Gratuities 3-5 Nights 1 $44.95 per person $8.99 per package 6-8 Nights 2 $79 per person $15.80 per package 9-10 Nights 3 $99 per person $19.80 per package 11-14 Nights 4 $114 per person $22.80 per package 15+ Nights 5 $129 per person $25.80 per package - Applicable to guests 1-2 on the reservation. - Dining package is applicable to guest ages 2 and older. - Package prices are subject to change. - Guest is responsible for 20% gratuities on the retail value of the Specialty Dining Package prior to cruise. - 20% gratuities on the retail value of the Specialty Dining Package are included when booking through the Australia office. - Packages are based on a per meal basis. - Any Harvest Caye bars, restaurants, or venues, The Bake Shop, Ice Cream Bar, Gelato, specialty items in the Asian restaurant, Special Occasion/Holiday menus (New Year's, Christmas, etc.), Jazz Brunch, Wine Lovers and Murder Mystery lunches, and beverages are not included as part of the Specialty Dining Packages. - Guests are permitted to pre-reserve specialty dining with entertainment included online. However, the guest is responsible to pay the full retail value. - If the guest chooses to use the reservation as part of their specialty dining package, they will need to make these arrangements once onboard. - Specialty Dining Packages include one main course per person at Cagney's and Le Bistro restaurants. Additional main courses will be charged at the a la carte price listed on the menu. - There is no minimum or maximum to the number of meals that can be redeemed in a day, however each meal is counted towards the package. Full Free at Sea Terms https://www.ncl.com/termsandconditions/promotions