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What I Wish I'd Known Before I Sailed Norwegian Cruise Line

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👁️ 731K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 9:16
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CaribbeanFrom MiamiVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

if I am being honest then NCL stands out as an outlier from the other two

the threshold for porting here is much higher that's because Coco K has a dock while NCL ships anchor offshore

they don't allow passengers to bring on soda or water when boarding which frankly I think is a bummer

with ncl's newer ships they have Studio cabins available allowing you to sail on the cruise line for less than you could otherwise

Creator's Tips & Advice

Board later in the day to avoid waiting in the terminal or wheeling your suitcase around
Do the math on the Free at Sea offer before buying, as it may be worth it
Buy drinks in port and have them held until the end of the trip

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Difference between old and new NCL shipsSail on newer ships for a completely different atmosphere and more features
Extra costs on NCLBe prepared for higher prices and consider the Free at Sea offer

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat should I know before sailing on Norwegian Cruise Line?
QHow do NCL's new ships differ from older ones?
QWhat are the extra costs and policies on NCL?

Topics Covered

Ship Condition2½ Happy BaconValue Pricing2 Sad BaconDrink Package1½ Sad BaconPort Destination3 Happy BaconEmbarkation2½ Sad BaconCabin Interior3½ Happy BaconEntertainment Activities3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Great Stirrup Cay3 Happy Bacon
Miami
Seattle1½ Sad Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

When it comes to the major cruise lines, there's what I consider the big three -- Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian. There are a lot of similarities between those three, but if I'm being honest, NCL stands out as an outlier from the other two. The cruise line has a lot of things going on that I didn't realize until I sailed multiple times across different ships. I'm talking about things like how the atmosphere on the ship is different than other rivals... how your day in port isn't a guarantee... and how one of the most popular sales in cruising has some fine print to know. #ncl #norwegian #cruise