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What to Pack

Packing Checklist for Your Cruise

Clothing to Pack for Your Cruise

  • Pack for the destination — Whether your destination is warm or crisp and cool, packing layers will be your best bet.
  • Consider Shore Excursions and Activities — Pack a bathing suit for the spa, pool and hot tub, and don’t forget flip-flops!
  • Bring along closed-toe comfy shoes for shore excursions and sports activities on board. The Ropes Course and the Race Tracks require closed-toe flat shoes.
  • For restaurants - Vacation style should feel effortless — a little polished, a little relaxed, completely you. Our restaurants set the mood for making memories. Some guests love to dress up. Others keep it easy and laid-back. That’s exactly how we like it. Think sunset-ready, relaxed resort — a sailaway state of mind. You’ll see your go-to shorts with a collared shirt, statement sandals, breezy linens, crisp denim, easy dresses, button-downs with personality — and others who turn it into a special occasion, especially at our more elevated specialty restaurants. We simply ask that attire feels put-together and suited to the setting — shirts and footwear required, graphics respectful, and styles that offer appropriate coverage for a dining environment. Swimwear should be saved for the pool and extremely short shorts for other activities. Because out here, there’s no one right look. Just your look.
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Laundry & Dry Cleaning: For your convenience, we offer laundry and dry-cleaning services. Express, same-day service is also available. Just complete the order form in your stateroom and your stateroom steward will pick up your laundry and return it to you clean and folded. Please note that laundry is not self-service.

Electronics: Remember all your tech stuff: tablets, chargers, cameras, travel adapter, etc. All of our ships are equipped with standard 110-volt AC outlets.

Will I need an electrical converter?

The current on board is 110 volts & 220V AC. However, some high-voltage hair dryers, electric rollers and electric razors may require a converter.

Luggage & Bag Allowances

Each guest is allowed two pieces of checked luggage with a 50-pound maximum each, same as airlines. All luggage should be clearly labeled with your name, address and contact info.

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Bring a Carry-On Bag for Personal Items


Be sure to bring a carry-on/backpack (packed with a bathing suit, sunscreen, camera, etc.) so you can enjoy everything the ship has to offer. It may take a few hours after embarkation for your luggage to be delivered to your stateroom. Likewise, suitcases are collected on the last night of your cruise. To avoid any complications, be sure to bring a small bag such as a backpack for carrying any necessary medication, valuables, important documents and need-to-have items.

How do I get luggage tags?

Once you complete Online Check-In, find the link to view and print luggage tags on your eDocs (electronic boarding pass). Your ship, deck location and stateroom number should be clearly labeled on each bag. For a smooth embarkation process, attach luggage tags prior to arrival at the cruise pier.

What to Leave at Home

Guests are not allowed to bring on board alcoholic beverages (except for wine & champagne which is subject to a corkage fee), firearms, weapons of any kind, ammunition, explosive substances, irons, steamers or any goods of a dangerous nature, nor animals of any kind, except service or guide animals.

Corkage Fee is not applicable to guest with beverage package.

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What not to bring onboard

For a full list of items that are prohibited onboard, please CLICK HERE.

What’s Included in Your Cruise Fare

With so much that's included, Norwegian offers a wide range of extras which help make your vacation all the more amazing.

In Your Stateroom

All staterooms feature a TV, safe, hair dryer and bath products as well as a mini-bar, which are pay upon consumption. Room service is available from 5 am to midnight (subject to convenience charge), and all stateroom-to-stateroom calls are free. Guests in The Haven Suites can enjoy exclusive access to The Haven Courtyard, Restaurant & Lounge, 24-hour butler service, priority restaurant reservations, Bliss Collection bedding and much more. Guests staying in Studios have access to the Studio Lounge.

Dining & Entertainment

You'll find complimentary dining throughout the ship, including two main dining rooms, a buffet, coffee bar and more. Select ships feature a third main dining room, 24-hour dining venue, outdoor buffet, and a pool bar and grill. Complimentary entertainment, from live bands to comedy acts, is available in all ships. For a nominal fee per person, you can also enjoy award-winning entertainment in many of our ships. Log in for more information on what will be available during your sailing.

Poolside & Activities

Enjoy complimentary beach towel service as you lounge poolside, go for a swim or relax in a hot tub. Or take part in any number of onboard sports activities, even work up a sweat in the fitness center, featuring all the latest equipment.

What does my cruise fare include?

  • Accommodation
  • Transportation to some of the most beautiful places on earth via cruise ship
  • Dedicated Kids & Teen (ages 3-17) programming & spaces during at sea days until 10:30 pm and from departure until 10:30 pm during port days
  • Meals in one of our many complimentary dining venues
  • 24-hour Dining venue (on select ships)
  • Room service menu items (convenience charge may apply)
  • Outdoor Buffet (on select ships)
  • Pool Bar and Grill (on select ships)
  • Coffee Bar (regular coffee and pastries included, speciality coffees at nominal extra charge)
  • Iced Tea, some juices in the buffet (for breakfast), regular coffee, tea and ice water
  • All entertainment onboard (with the exception of dinner and lunch theatre entertainment)
  • Art Auctions
  • Poolside activities
  • Access to fitness facilities
  • Select onboard presentations
  • Sports Court activities
  • Use of outdoor pools and hot tubs
  • In-stateroom TV programming (except for on-demand movies)
  • Phone calls onboard the ship (stateroom to stateroom)
  • Use of private Studio Lounge if staying in Studio accommodations on Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Epic, Pride of America, Norwegian Getaway and Norwegian Escape
  • Suite Guests receive additional amenities, based on the category of accommodation.

 

The following items are not included in the cruise fare:

  • Service Charges/Gratuities
  • Meals in Speciality Restaurants
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Sodas and some other non-alcoholic beverages
  • Spa and Salon Services
  • Exercise classes
  • Casino
  • Dining Entertainment
  • Transfers (unless pre-purchased with air/sea packages)
  • Hotel Stays pre-/post-cruise (unless pre-purchased)
  • Shore Excursions
  • Photography
  • Internet Access
  • Baby Sitting Services
  • Speciality Onboard Seminars
  • Art purchases
  • Gift shop purchases
  • Video Arcade
  • Phone calls off the ship
  • Wi/Fi & Satellite connection for tablets, phones/mobile devices
  • Laundry Services
  • Use of the Medical Centre
  • Government taxes, port expenses, and fees
  • Convenience Charge for Room Service (does not apply to The Haven and Norwegian Suites)

What is the new California consumer protection law?

California’s Senate Bill 478 is a new consumer protection law that requires businesses to advertise a comprehensive price for any product offered for sale. To comply with this new law and to simplify the booking experience for all our guests based in the U.S. and Canada, Norwegian Cruise Line will be incorporating applicable taxes, fees and port expenses into our advertised pricing by July 1, 2024.

Will this change impact your cancellation/refund policy? Also, now that your pricing is all in, how do I determine how much my refund will be?

There will be no changes to cancellation fees and refunds. Cancellation fees will be assessed on the amount of the advertised price excluding the taxes, fees and port expenses. Refunds will be provided for the taxes, fees and port expenses in the event of cancellations. Refer to your cruise confirmation for the breakdown of cruise fare vs. taxes/fees/port expenses.

Need Help Planning the Perfect Vacation? 

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