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IS IT WORTH IT? Norwegian's 'Free at Sea' - what is it, and is it worth paying extra for? #cruise

Fraser at Sea
Fraser at Sea
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👁️ 10K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 16:11
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I personally think that free at se is fantastic value to get added onto your cruise if nothing else to pay1 199 or whatever it is at the point of you watching this video to get the drinks package is excellent value

my dinner last night paid for half of my free SE package which was absolutely excellent

between my $100 gift voucher for Wi-Fi and my $16 M at kages my free C package has already paid for itself

I think 3 C at the time of recording this video is probably decent value for the majority of Cruisers out there

Creator's Tips & Advice

Plan what you are planning to do on your cruise to determine if Free at Sea is worth it
Read the small print on each element of the Free at Sea package
Consider upgrading to streaming Wi-Fi if you need it, as it can be discounted onboard

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Understanding the small print on Free at Sea elementsRead the details carefully as it's not as simple as it seems
Determining if the package is worth the costPlan your activities and compare costs to other cruise lines

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is Norwegian's Free at Sea promotion?
QIs Free at Sea worth paying extra for?
QWhat are the benefits and limitations of Free at Sea?

Topics Covered

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YouTube Video Description

In today's video, we're going to be talking everything about the 'Free at Sea' offer from Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), as it's not as simple as it sometimes suggests. At first glance, this promotion offers you free wi-fi, speciality dining, an open bar, and shore excursions credit. However, it's imperative that you understand the small print on EACH of these key elements, as all's not what it may seem! Let me talk you through each of these factors, explain what comes as part of 'Free at Sea' and also 'Free at Sea Plus' (the optional upgrade that you can pay extra for), in order to hopefully help you make the decision on which would be right for you. After we discuss what's covered under each package, I'll explain if it's been useful for me, and a few reason why that's the case. Some other content that you might enjoy if you like this video: IS IT WORTH IT? Studio Solo Cabin Tour - Norwegian Escape - Full Room Tour - 4K HD https://youtu.be/aAgqJsQRQ3g LET'S BOARD ONE OF THE BIGGEST CRUISE SHIPS IN THE WORLD! Symphony of the Seas - Episode 1 https://youtu.be/6VP8bGnxA5s I was cruising onboard NCL Escape in October 2023, and had one of the best cruises of my life - everything about this experience was near-flawless, so a massive overall thumbs up from me on that front. I'll have lots more content coming from this ship in due course, so please stay tuned! As highlighted in the video, you can find more information on 'Free at Sea' on the NCL website: https://www.ncl.com/cruise-deals/free-at-sea If you enjoy this video today, please head over to my other social channels - remember to say hello! YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM-SoYHDs8kBPwN9MSwSSew INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fraseratsea/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@fraseratsea PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/FraseratSea If you’re new to my channel, hello! I’m Fraser, and I’m spending this year ship-hopping for most of the year as a passenger on cruise ships. As a result, I’m going to have SO MUCH to show you, so go on - hit subscribe and come and join me on this adventure - it’s going to be quite an experience!