NCL Returns to Free at Sea + Amtrak Adventures with Wendy!

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👁️ 758 views📅 9 months ago⏱️ 51:58

Norwegian Cruise Line

Royal Caribbean Group

What This Creator Said

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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I think it's a great program and um it's here to stay. So, I'm just glad that they went back to free versus more.

One of the things that Moret brought was that when you went on specialty dining, you you know, you'd get one appetizer, one main course, and then you'd get one dessert.

So for a seven night cruise, you would get three. And in the past, it was inside cabins only got one.

So, it's really just, you know, math math is mathing kind of thing.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Use a travel advisor to price and compare cruise options.

✓Consider the free airfare perk if you are flexible with flight connections.

✓Try to stay disconnected from Wi-Fi to make the 150 minutes last.

✓Look for fall break sailings to qualify for kids sail free deals.

✓Buy a refundable backup flight ticket to avoid missing a cruise.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Confusion about what is included in Free at Sea vs. More at Sea. — Use a travel advisor to break down the options and math for your specific situation.

Wi-Fi minutes running out quickly. — Try to stay disconnected and only log in when necessary to conserve the 150 minutes.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat does Norwegian Cruise Line's Free at Sea program include?

QHow do the dining packages work under the new Free at Sea?

QWhat are the beverage package options and what is included?

QHow can cruisers opt out of certain perks to save money?

QWhat should first-timers know about Norwegian's Free at Sea?

Topics Covered

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YouTube Video Description↓

This week, Sheri sits down with Wendy, her travel agent partner at CruiseTipsTV, to chat about Norwegian Cruise Line's switch back to Free at Sea — what it means for cruisers — plus a fun dive into the world of Amtrak travel. Whether you love the sea or the rails, this episode is full of travel inspo and insider insight! Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com