They’re Charging $5 Now?! NCL’s New Dining & Drink Rules Shock Cruisers 😬
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It kind of takes the joy out of cruising.
How is it more flexible to make you pay again for a beverage package that you've already purchased once?
You get one made entree and every additional entree is now going to cost you $5.
It also kind of takes the joy out of tasting new things.
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Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) just rolled out some surprising new changes to its drink packages, main dining rooms, and room service policies — and not everyone is happy about it. In this episode, I break down exactly what’s changing, why it’s frustrating so many cruisers, and what it means for your next vacation. From losing your unlimited drinks at Great Stirrup Cay to $5 fees for second entrees, the “Free at Sea” experience might be feeling a little less free these days. 💬 Join the discussion: Would these changes make you think twice about sailing with Norwegian? Drop your thoughts below and share your cruise experiences! 🎥 Stay tuned for more cruise and travel industry updates every week. Don’t forget to hit Like, Subscribe, and Join the Adventure Crew to help support the channel. ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 – Intro: Big changes at Norwegian Cruise Line 0:12 – “It kind of takes the joy out of cruising” 0:30 – What’s changing with NCL drink packages 1:47 – Why the new island rules upset cruisers 2:19 – $5 fees for extra main dining entrees 3:53 – Room service restrictions explained 4:56 – Why NCL is making these changes 5:25 – Final thoughts & community discussion 5:43 – Like, Subscribe & Join the Adventure Crew Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDl4ikwf8o1RdtjuM5gCRFA/join Let us book your next vacation!!! Reach out to Melinda or Ryan: ryanparker@expediacruises.com meparker@expediacruises.com https://www.expediacruises.com/en-US/RyanParker https://www.expediacruises.com/en-US/MelindaParker Get PKAT SWAG - https://pkatchatgmailcom-shop.fourthwall.com PKAT Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/pkadventuretravels Please note that we may include some Amazon affiliate links, which means that if you click on a link and make a purchase, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. There is no extra cost to you. We only recommend products or services that we genuinely like, use and trust.