What should I pack?


When it comes to what to wear, you can go resort casual or get decked-out and look your best - it's your call. Feel Free to wear what you like. We even have special "Dress-Up or Not Night." It's the perfect opportunity to get your portrait taken with your family, that special someone or even with the ship's Captain.

Cruise Casual: the Freedom of Freestyle Cruising

Dress cruise casual anytime during the day, in the buffet and in most speciality restaurants. For women, it includes summer and casual dresses, skirts, regular or capri pants, shorts, jeans and tops. Khakis, jeans, shorts and casual shirts are fine for men. Swimwear is acceptable at the buffet and outdoor restaurant, but a shirt or a cover-up and footwear are required.

Be sure to pack a sweater - the air conditioning can be chilly. Kids 12 and under are welcome to wear shorts in all our restaurants.

Please Note: We want you to be comfortable, but tank tops for men, flip flops, baseball caps, visors and jeans that are overly faded, with holes or tears and worn below the hips are not permitted in main dining rooms or speciality restaurants.

All Decked-out: Smart Casual

Dress smart casual in our more upscale speciality restaurants. For women, it includes slacks or jeans, dresses, skirts and tops. For men, it's jeans or slacks with a collared shirt and closed-toed shoes. Kids 12 and under are welcome to wear shorts in all our restaurants.

Ready for Adventure: Shore Excursions

Think about the shore excursions you'll be taking and pack accordingly, including comfy walking shoes. For kids and adults it's good to pack a pair of closed-toed shoes. You can check within the specific shore excursion for more information.

Special Events: Theme Nights and Parties

Our newest event, Norwegian's Night Out, is the perfect opportunity to get dressed up for an evening of cocktails, fine dining and great entertainment. You may also want to pack an all-white ensemble for our iconic White Hot Party.

Carry-On Bag

Guests should bring a spare overnight bag because all suitcases are collected the night before we return to homeport.

Travel Tips:

  • • Luggage that is being hand-carried must be able to fit thru the x-ray machines, similar to airplanes if larger than that it must be checked. (Approximately 24" tall and 18" wide)
  • • We recommend that guests hand-carry medication, jewellery, breakables, or other valuables, an extra set of clothes for the first evening on board, and important documents (I.e Passports and Travel Documents)



What time do I board the ship on embarkation day and in ports of call?

What about special dietary needs?

What is My NCL, and what are eDocs?

What about currency and how do I pay for my extras on board?

What is a guarantee stateroom?

What are passport and Visa requirements?

Will I need travel insurance?

What about guests with reduced mobility, disabilities or medical conditions?

What is Online Check-In?

What are NCL's age requirements?

What does the cruise fare include?

Do I need to get vaccinated before departure? What are the vaccinations required?

When are E-Docs available?

When can I pre-book Dining?

How can I book a transfer from the airport to the pier?

What vaccines will be accepted?

Are children allowed to sail on your ships if they are not vaccinated?

What happens if I get sick whilst onboard?

Will all guests be required to be vaccinated prior to the cruise?

Should I bring on a carry-on bag?

What Clothes Should I Pack?

When can I pre-book Entertainment?

When will my stateroom be ready on Embarkation Day?

When will I be required to vacate our suite/stateroom on the morning of debarkation?

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