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NCL Mistakes | Don't Do This On Norwegian Cruise Line!

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πŸ‘οΈ 130K viewsπŸ“… 6 years ago⏱️ 11:19

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The creators provide a comprehensive guide to avoiding common mistakes when cruising with Norwegian Cruise Line. They advise against bidding at the top of the recommended range for room upgrades and suggest avoiding cabins located directly below the gym or sports court due to noise from weights and late night basketball games. Financial tips include paying only a deposit initially to allow for better pricing later and checking regional pricing differences when traveling internationally. Regarding dining, they recommend specific specialty restaurants like Cagney's and Le Bistro while suggesting that some options may not be worth a premium package. They also highlight the benefits of pre-booking internet services to save money and avoid long lines. Other recommendations include utilizing the thermal suite, taking advantage of the main dining room's flexibility with ordering multiple dishes, and joining the free loyalty program. For beverage packages, they suggest asking bartenders about inclusions to avoid paying extra for specialty sets. Finally, they discuss shore excursions, advising travelers to book through the ship for time sensitive destinations to ensure they return to the port on time.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

they will kind of give you a recommended range of bidding and the recommended range is definitely higher than you need to bid

the sound carries so you're gonna want to be you know a good two floors below even though the sport court

we ended up getting the cruise for about a thousand dollars less than we originally had booked it

you are totally allowed to do that and they do not have any problem bringing you whatever you want in the main dining room

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Bid on room upgrades within the lower end of the recommended range to save money.
βœ“Avoid booking rooms under the gym or sports court due to noise issues.
βœ“Do not pay the full balance upfront to retain flexibility for better prices later.
βœ“Check cruise prices in different regions for potential savings.
βœ“Pre-book internet services for a discount and avoid long lines.
βœ“Use the thermal suite for relaxation and spa discounts.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Bidding too high on room upgrades β€” Bid within the lower end of the recommended range to save money.
Noise disturbances from gym or sports court β€” Avoid booking rooms directly under these areas; choose a room two floors below.
Paying full balance upfront β€” Pay only a deposit to retain flexibility for better prices later.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are common mistakes to avoid on Norwegian Cruise Line?
QHow can I save money on NCL cruises?
QWhat are the best specialty restaurants on NCL?
QHow do I handle dining preferences on a cruise?
QWhat should I know about shore excursions?

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