These 10 Norwegian Cruise Costs Catch Everyone Off Guard

Editorial Summary

Gary Beverage provides a detailed breakdown of additional expenses travelers should expect when cruising with Norwegian Cruise Line. He begins by outlining what is included in the standard fare, such as accommodations, most facilities, entertainment, and certain dining options like the main dining rooms and buffet. However, he emphasizes that several significant costs are not covered. These include mandatory service charges or gratuities, which vary based on cabin type, and a wide array of specialty restaurants and premium food and beverage outlets. Beverage also notes that room service incurs a fee and that alcoholic or premium beverages require separate packages or ad hoc purchases. High-energy activities like go-karts, laser tag, and the Galaxy Pavilion also require extra payment. Other notable expenses mentioned are shore excursions, internet access, fitness classes, and supervised childcare outside of standard kids club hours. Finally, he mentions that services such as laundry, medical care, shopping, and casino use are additional costs. He concludes by advising travelers to budget carefully for these extras to avoid being caught off guard by the total cost of their vacation.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.