Ready to experience the ultimate joy ride? We have created a variety of packages to ensure that you enjoy our most innovative onboard activities as much as you like. You may purchase any of the below on board.
Each activity has different minimum height, and weight requirements, which you can learn more about here.
Galaxy Pavilion
Effective February 2, 2020, all games are $9 per play with the exception of the Formula 1 Grand Prix Racing which is $20 per play. The Ultimate Galaxy Pavilion Package and Ultimate Trio Package are also available.
Galaxy Pavilion is not available on Norwegian Joy.
Speedway
$15.00 includes a single kart session
The Ultimate Speedway Package $199 permits you to use the race track as much as you like during scheduled opening hours for unlimited use during a 7-day sailing.
Laser Tag*
$9.95 per session
Laser Tag is not available on Norwegian Joy, Norwegian Prima or Norwegian Viva.
Norwegian Cruise Line will make every effort to accommodate you. However, to ensure your medical safety you must complete all travel before the 24th week of pregnancy. Please be aware that Norwegian Cruise Line will not be liable if you are denied boarding at the port nor will we be responsible or liable for any complications of pregnancy that occur during the cruise.
General Aqua Park, Water Slide, and Dry Slide Safety Rules:
- No lifeguard on duty.
- No running, jumping, or diving are permitted in the water slide or aqua park areas.
- No beverages, food or glass are permitted.
- Children in nappies or who are not toilet trained are not allowed on water slides or in the aqua park.
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Guests must abide by all rules posted on signs in the water slide and aqua park areas.
- Swimwear or dry wear with exposed zippers, buckles, rivets, or metal ornamentation are not permitted on any slides.
- Remove all jewellery before entering any slide area.
- Eyeglasses and sunglasses must be removed.
- Participation in these activities is at your own risk.
- Children, pregnant women, elderly persons, individuals on medications or who have underlying medical conditions, those suffering from heart ailments such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, high or low blood pressure, anyone using anticoagulants, vasoconstrictors, vasodilators, stimulants, hypnotics, narcotics, tranquilizers, and those who are immune compromised, are warned against using the pool.
General Speedway Safety Rules:
- Flat, fully closed footwear required (no flip flops, Crocs, or heels).
- Riders must always wear a helmet.
- Loose clothing is not allowed.
- No age minimum, guests must only adhere to height requirements.
- Hair longer than shoulder length must be tied back and hidden inside helmet.
- Drug and alcohol consumption before driving are strictly prohibited.
Below are specific size and weight requirements per ship and activity.
Norwegian Bliss
Bliss Speedway
- Height requirements: Minimum is 55" (1.40m). Maximum is 82" (2.08m)
- Weight requirements: No minimum. Maximum weight is 265lbs (120kgs)
Laser Tag
- There are no age or height restrictions to participate.
- Fully closed footwear is required and shoes with high heels are not allowed.
Waterslide - Aqua Racer
- Height requirements: Minimum is 40” (1.02m)
- Weight requirements: No minimum. Maximum weight not to exceed 300lbs (136kgs) for both solo and double tube riders.
Waterslide - Ocean Loops
- Height requirements: Minimum is 48” (1.22m)
- Weight requirements: Minimum weight 120lbs (54kgs); Maximum weight is 300lbs (136kgs).
Norwegian Breakaway / Norwegian Getaway
Sky Rail Ropes Course
- Must be 48" (1.22m) or taller to be on the course without a chaperone.
- Sky Tykes (child's course) available for under 48" (under 1.22m) and a chaperone must be present.
- Weight requirements: No minimum; Max weight is 300lbs (136kgs)
- Flat, fully closed footwear required (no flip flops, Crocs, or heels)
Waterslide – Free Fall
- Height requirements: Minimum is 48” (1.22m)
- Weight requirements: Minimum is 99lbs (45kg); Maximum is 300lbs (136kg)
Waterslide – The Whip
- Height requirements: Minimum is 40” (1.02m)
- Weight requirements: No minimum; Maximum weight is 300lbs (136kg)
Waterslide – Family Slide
- Height requirements: 40” (1.02m)
- Weight requirements: No minimum; Maximum weight is 300lbs (136kg)
Norwegian Joy
Joy Speedway
- Height requirements: Minimum is 55" (1.40m). Maximum is 82" (2.08m)
- Weight requirements: No minimum weight. Maximum weight is 265lbs (120kgs)
- Height requirements: Minimum is 40” (1.02m)
- Weight requirements: No minimum; Maximum weight not to exceed 300lbs (136kgs) for both solo and double tube riders.
- Height requirements: Minimum is 48” (1.22m)
- Weight requirements: Minimum weight 120lbs (54kgs); Maximum weight is 300lbs (136kgs).
- Minimum/maximum height and weight requirements vary for each attraction and will be enforced.
- Height requirements: Minimum height is 36" for most games.
- Weight requirements: No minimum weight; Maximum weight is 300lbs (136kgs).
- Height requirements: Minimum is 55” (1.40m); Maximum is 82” (2.08m)
- Weight requirements: No minimum; Maximum weight is 265lbs (120kgs)
- There are no age or height restrictions to participate.
- Fully closed footwear is required and shoes with high heels are not allowed.
- Height requirements: Minimum is 40” (1.02m)
- Weight requirements: No minimum; Maximum weight not to exceed 300lbs (136kgs) for both solo and double tube riders.
- Height requirements: Minimum is 48” (1.22m)
- Weight requirements: Minimum weight 120lbs (54kgs); Maximum weight is 300lbs (136kgs).
- Height requirements: Minimum is 42” (1.07m)
- Weight requirements: No minimum weight; Maximum weight is 300lbs (136kgs).
- Height requirements: Minimum is 42” (1.07m)
- Weight requirements: No minimum weight; Maximum weight is 300lbs (136kgs).
- Must be 48" (1.22m) or taller to be on the course without a chaperone.
- Sky Tykes (child's course) available for under 48" (under 1.22m) and a chaperone must be present.
- Weight requirements: No minimum; Max weight is 300lbs (136kgs)
- Flat, fully closed footwear required (no flip flops, Crocs, or heels)
- Height requirements: Minimum is 48” (1.22m)
- Weight requirements: Minimum is 99lbs (45kg); Maximum is 300lbs (136kg)
- Height requirements: Minimum is 40” (1.02m)
- Weight requirements: No minimum; Maximum weight is 300lbs (136kg)
- Height requirements: 40” (1.02m)
- Weight requirements: No minimum; Maximum weight is 300lbs (136kg)
- Minimum/maximum height and weight requirements vary for each attraction and will be enforced.
- Height requirements: Minimum height is 36" for most games.
- Weight requirements: No minimum weight; Maximum weight is 275lbs (124kgs)
- Height requirements: Minimum is 55” (1.40m); Maximum is 82” (2.08m)
- Weight requirements: No minimum; Maximum weight is 265lbs (120kgs)
- Height requirements: Minimum is 51" (1.3m)
- Weight requirements: No minimum; Maximum weight is 265 lbs. (120kgs)
- Height requirements: Minimum is 48" (1.22m); Maximum is 79" (2.01m)
- Weight requirements: No minimum weight; Maximum weight: 330 lbs. (149kgs)
- Height requirements: Minimum is 55" (1.40m); Maximum is 79" (2.01m)
- Weight requirements: Maximum weight: 330 lbs. (149kgs)
- Height requirements: Minimum is 42” (1.07m)
- Weight requirements: No minimum weight; Maximum weight is 270lbs (122kgs)
Waterslide - Aqua Racer
Waterslide - Ocean Loops
Norwegian Encore
Galaxy Pavilion
Encore Speedway
Laser Tag
Waterslide - Aqua Racer
Waterslide - Ocean Loops
Norwegian Epic
All Waterslides
Extreme Rock-Climbing Wall
Norwegian Escape
Sky Rail Ropes Course
Waterslide – Aqua Loop
Waterslide – Aqua Racer
Waterslide – Family Slide
Norwegian Prima / Norwegian Viva
Galaxy Pavilion
Prima / Viva Speedway
Wave Waterslide
Dry Slide - The Rush
Dry Slide - The Drop
Norwegian Pearl / Norwegian Gem
Rock-Climbing Wall
No, Norwegian doesn't offer babysitting but instead offers Group Sitting Services for children ages 3 -12 years old every night from 10:30pm - 1:30am (Late Night Fun Zone) and on port days whilst the ship is docked.
Temporarily Not Available
On Port Days, a minimal fee is charged only during scheduled meal time per the activity booklet.
Nightly at Late Night Fun Zone, there is an hourly fee of $6.00 USD per hour, per child and $4.00 USD per hour, per child for each additional sibling.
Parents are encouraged to sign up in advance for both services. If no children are signed up or dropped off by 11:30 pm for the nightly service, the youth centre will close for the evening. The fees are charged to your on-board account. Fifteen minute transition time is offered before charges apply from Splash Academy to Late Night. Both services are run by the Youth Staff in the Splash Academy Facility.
Hours of Operations
Port Day: Arrival into Port – Departure from Port
Overnight In Port: Arrival in Port – 8:00 pm
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On itineraries that include ports of call in the U.S., Canada or China, guests must be 21 years of age or older to purchase or consume alcohol. Within the Open Bar (either chosen as part of Free at Sea or purchased separately) alcoholic beverages are only included for guests 21 years of age and older in these destinations. On all other cruises this regulation applies to guests aged 18 years and above with the exception of guests who are U.S., Canadian and Chinese nationals. On cruises that include ports of call in the U.S., Canada or China and with the exception of Alaska and Hawai`i itineraries, NCL permits young adults between 18 and 20 years of age to purchase and personally consume wine and beer only whilst on board and with the consent of an accompanying parent. Authorisation will be given only when the accompanying parent completes the Young Adult Alcoholic Beverage Waiver form. This form can be obtained and completed at the Guest Services Desk on embarkation.
China/Asia:
Do not serve or sell alcohol to guests under 21 years of age. Parental consent is NOT permitted for guests 18 to 20 whilst in China/ Asia waters.
Australia/New Zealand:
Do not serve or sell alcohol to guests under 21 years of age. Parental consent is required for guests 18 to 20 to serve or sell only beer and wine whilst in international waters.
All guests are prohibited from bringing alcohol on board our ships with the exception of champagne and wine. If you purchase any alcohol at one of our ports of call or in our onboard shops, we will safely store your purchase(s) and on the final night of the cruise it will be available for pickup in a designated area. Please note that for wine and champagne brought on board by you, a corkage fee will apply if consumed on board.
NCL encourages the responsible use of alcohol and accordingly reserves the right to permanently or temporarily revoke the drinking privileges of any guest who violates NCL's Guest Code of Conduct or who is deemed a danger to himself, herself or others by vessel management. Continued abuse of alcohol whilst sailing and/or violation of NCL's alcohol policy may result in immediate disembarkation.
Effective for sailings July 15, 2016 and beyond, guests are prohibited from bringing any beverages -- including liquor, beer and non-alcoholic drinks such as water, soda and juices -- on board either as carry-on or checked luggage, with the exception of purified or distilled water in factory-sealed containers for use in conjunction with medical devices or for the reconstitution of infant formula; and fully sealed and/or corked wine bottles for personal consumption onboard that is subject to screening and a corkage fee (for guests 21 years of age or older). Open beverages of any kind must be consumed or discarded at the security check-point, on embarkation day and at any port of call. This revised policy brings the company in line with other best practise travel security protocols and reduces the need for individual time consuming screening and package inspection of large volumes of beverages.
Why the change in policy?
The inspection of large volumes of beverages has an impact on the embarkation process and security resources. As one example, guests who attempt to smuggle alcoholic beverages onboard often try to do so in beverage containers. This means all beverages must be personally screened, taking both time and dedicated personnel.
This modified policy will now bring us in line with other travel industry procedures for transporting beverages and allow security personnel to focus on other screening efforts and not individually inspecting all beverages being brought onboard.
What if I purchase a beverage in a port of call?
Guests will not be permitted to bring any beverages onboard the ship in ports of call and any locally-purchased beverages will be disposed of prior to embarkation. No open containers of beverages, including water, will be allowed onboard during a port of call.
If you purchase any alcohol at one of our ports-of-call or in our onboard shops, we will safely store your purchase and either on the final night of the cruise or the morning of debarkation it will be available for pick up in a designated area.
What happens if I bring a case of water to the ship?
Guests who bring beverages to embarkation will be directed to return the items to their vehicle. If the guest does not have a vehicle onsite, the items will be disposed of.
If I need to bring water or milk onboard for a medical reason or infant, what’s the process?
Guests who have special needs, medical requirements, or families with infants who require water for formula or milk, should contact the access desk at accessdesk@ncl.com to verify if an exception can be made for their beverage and to obtain pre-approval to provide to security at embarkation.
Is the water onboard safe to drink?
All of our ships produce water in accordance with the guidelines and requirements as defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Public Health Service, Centres for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Centre for Environmental Health.
Can I still bring wine on board?
Yes, guests may bring sealed bottles of wine on board for personal consumption. They will be checked prior to embarkation and a corkage fee applied at that time of $15.00 USD for a 750 ml Bottle or $30.00 USD for a 1,500 ml Magnum bottle. Box wines are not allowed on board.
Guests who purchase a beverage package, or who have a beverage package as part of the Free At Sea promotion, will not be charged a corkage fee.
Why can I bring wine but not other beverages?
As very few guests bring wine onboard, the team is able to easily and quickly screen these items.
All guests are prohibited from bringing alcohol on board our ships. Please note that with the exception of Wine and Champagne, all guests are prohibited from bringing alcohol on board our ships. If you purchase any alcohol at one of our ports-of-call or in our onboard shops, we will safely store your purchase(s) and either on the final night of the cruise or the morning of debarkation it will be available for pick up in a designated area.
Wine & Champagne Policy
Guests may bring bottles of wine and champagne on board. When bottles are brought on board and served or consumed in any restaurant, public room area or in their stateroom, a corkage fee will be charged according to bottle sizes noted below.
750 ml Bottle: $15.00 USD
1,500 ml Magnum: $30.00 USD
Wine or champagne sent directly to the ship by travel agents, friends, family, etc. or from another retail source, are subject to the same fees. Box wines are not allowed on board.
Guests who purchase a beverage package, or who have a beverage package as part of the Free At Sea promotion, will not be charged a corkage fee.
Passengers must be 21 years of age or older to purchase or consume alcohol whilst in US sailings.
Parental consent is required for guests 18 to 20 to consume only beer and wine whilst vessels is in international waters. Authorisation will be given only when the accompanying parent completes the Young Adult Alcoholic Beverage Waiver form. This form can be obtained and completed at the Guest Services Desk upon embarkation of the vessel. In Alaska and Hawaii waters parental consent is NOT permitted for guests 18 to 20 years old.
Europe sailing permits young adults 18 to 20 to purchase and personally consume alcohol whilst onboard.
China/Asia:
Do not serve or sell alcohol to guests under 21 years of age. Parental consent is NOT permitted for guests 18 to 20 whilst in China/ Asia waters.
Australia/New Zealand:
Do not serve or sell alcohol to guests under 21 years of age. Parental consent is required for guests 18 to 20 to serve or sell only beer and wine whilst in international waters.
We are confident that you will enjoy your Freestyle Cruising experience and that our entire crew will provide you with the standard of service for which we are known. A discretionary service charge will be automatically added per guest per day (for guests three years and older) to your shipboard account for all staterooms: US$ 20 per guest per day (for guests 3 years and older) for Studios, Inside, Oceanview and Balcony Staterooms as well as Club Balcony Suites. For Suites and The Haven Suites, the service charge will be US$ 25 per guest per day (for guests 3 years and older). This charge will be shared amongst those staff members, including the restaurant staff, stateroom stewards and other behind-the scenes staff who provide services that enhance your overall cruise experience.
These service charges can be paid in advance of your cruise. If you have any concerns about the service you receive during your cruise, please let our onboard Guest Services Desk staff know right away, so we can address any issues in a timely manner. In the unlikely event that we can't resolve your issue, you can have the service charge adjusted on board. Where your service charge has been pre-paid before departure, refunds are not available on board and you must apply for a refund, if applicable, after you return home by writing to our Guest Relations department.
Certain staff positions (e.g., concierge, butler, youth programme staff and beverage service) provide service on an individual basis to only some guests and do not benefit from the overall service charge. We encourage those guests to acknowledge good service from these staff members with appropriate gratuities.
Additionally, there is a 20% gratuity and spa service charge added for all spa and salon services, as well as a 20% gratuity and beverage service charge added for all beverage purchases and a 20% gratuity and speciality service charge added to all speciality restaurant dining and entertainment based dining (does not apply to Free at Sea dining and drinks packages).
The currency used on board our ships is the U.S. dollar. We've made paying for on-board expenses very easy. When you check in you open a shipboard account by registering a major credit card such as VISA®, MasterCard® or American Express® . If you prefer to pay by cash or traveller's cheques, a suggested deposit for a 7-night cruise is US dollar 300 per person, US dollar 150 per person for cruises up to 6 nights or US dollar 450 per person for cruises of 8 nights and more at check-in (subject to change). Then, you simply sign for your personal expenses as you go and they will be charged to your account.
Important: When your credit card is entered to activate your on-board account, an initial approval is obtained from the bank. Please be advised that some banks may hold the pre-authorisation for up to 30 days. Throughout the voyage incremental holds will be obtained based on your on-board expenditure. This will reduce the amount of available credit on the credit card or restrict the availability of cash in your bank account.
Travellers cheques and most major credit cards are accepted in the ports we visit. Proper ID is required when cashing travellers cheques. We recommend you carry a small amount of local currency when visiting foreign ports, although credit cards are commonly accepted in shops and restaurants.
Guests sailing to Hawaii will be charged an additional 4.275% Pre Paid Service Charge GET Tax.
Norwegian Cruise Line has introduced an enhanced room service menu. The new menu offers an expanded selection for breakfast, in addition to a wider variety of options available 24 hours. Individual items on the menu remain available on a complimentary basis and a convenience charge of up to $9.95 USD will be added to each order placed. There is a $4.95 Room Service Breakfast fee is fleetwide for all breakfast room service orders Orders placed by guests sailing in the Haven & Suites staterooms are not subject to the service fee*. A 20% gratuity and beverage service charge will be added for non-complimentary beverages and special occasion items.
*Prices subject to change.
- 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.
- Taxes, fees and port expenses
- Effective 7/1/2024, Norwegian Cruise Line will be incorporating applicable taxes, fees and port expenses into our advertised pricing. It will also include Hawaii GET tax where applicable. Fees associated with additional offerings such as Free at Sea or More At Sea dining and beverage packages are separate additional charges. For more information, refer to details about the California law below.
The following items are not included in the cruise fare:
- Service Charges
- Additional costs associated with Free at Sea or More At Sea optional package selections
- 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
- 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.
For your convenience, all shipboard expenses are charged to your Onboard account. Sign up when you check in, establishing your method of payment with Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, JCB Card, Diner's Club. You may also use your debit card however please be advised that we obtain pre-authorisation, as we do for all Credit Cards, and some banks hold these funds for up to 30 days. The maximum initial pre-authorisation amount for all credit and debit cards is $300. Cash can also be used as a method of payment to settle your account with an initial deposit paid in advance.
Using your debit or ATM card
- Norwegian does not recommend the use of a debit card as payment for your onboard folio.
- Please be advised that multiple holds will be placed on your debit card account based on your onboard purchases.
- After settling your onboard folio, these debit card holds may remain on your account up to 30 days after the cruise ends.
- To avoid overdraft charges from your bank, please make sure that you have enough available funds in your account during this hold period.
- Norwegian will not be responsible for overdraft charges resulting from holds placed on Debit Card accounts.
Traveller's Check / Cash Procedures
A cash deposit may be placed on your onboard account in the following amounts:
7 day cruises - $300 USD per person
Less than 7 days - $150 USD per person
More than 7 days - $450 USD per person
Once you have exceeded the deposited amount, your account will be closed to further charges. You can deposit as much money as often as you'd like throughout the cruise, however, refunds cannot be made until the day of disembarkation for any excess.
**Personal checks will not be accepted, nor can they be cashed on board.
The current on board is 110 volts & 220V AC. However, some high-voltage hair dryers, electric rollers and electric razors may require a converter
A few of the commonly used terms to get you ready to set sail.
- Aft - the back or near the back of the ship
- Atrium - the central court (or centre area) of a cruise ship, usually rising through more than one story of the ship's interior
- Berth - a built-in bed or bunk, as in a ship's cabin or stateroom
- Bow - the very front of the ship
- Bridge - the navigational control centre
- Cabin or Stateroom Steward - a person whose work is to take care of the guests aboard a ship.
- Captain - the person in command of a ship
- Courtyard area - another Norwegian exclusive that offers privacy and luxury for our Suites and Villas guests. You will enjoy a private pool, hot tub, sundeck with Balinese lounges, a fitness area and aboard Norwegian Epic, two private restaurants and a bar.
- Deck Plan - an overhead diagram of the cabins and the public rooms
- Disembark - to unload (passengers or goods) from a ship
- Dock - where your ship 'parks' when in port
- Family Villa with Balcony (2 bedroom) - Exclusive to our Jewel Class ships, these spacious suites sleep six with a private master bedroom and bath as well as a guest bedroom with bath and living and dining area.
- Forward - faces the front of the boat
- Gangway - allows you access on and off the ship
- Garden Villa (3 bedroom) - The largest suites at sea with up to 5,000 square feet of living space at the top of the ship.
- Knot - a nautical mile (see Nautical below)
- Leeward - the side of the ship that is out of or away from the wind
- Midship - the middle of the ship
- Muster - to come together or assemble aboard ship for inspection or roll call
- Muster Station - a specific location on ship to gather, based on stateroom assignment
- Nautical - of or having to do with sailors, ships, or navigation. A unit of speed of one nautical mile (6,076.12 feet or 1,852 metres) an hour: abbrev. kn or kt [to average a speed of 10 knots]
- Pier - a structure built out over the water and supported by pillars or piles: used as a landing place.
- Port - the left-hand side of a ship as one faces forward: opposed to starboard. Port - so named because the side toward the port (dock), since the steering oar (see starboard) prevented docking to the right.
- Port of Call - regular stopover(s) on a cruise itinerary.
- Purser - a ship's officer in charge of accounts, freight, tickets, etc., esp. on a passenger vessel. Important to you - a Purser takes responsibility for all money, transactions.
- Port - the left hand side of the ship whilst facing forward (bow). Easy to remember since "port" and "left" each have four letters.
- Ship - You always cruise on a "ship", never a "boat"
- Spa Suite - A luxurious suite only found aboard Norwegian Epic that features an ocean view whirlpool tub, balcony, complimentary, nearby access to the Thermal Suites at Mandara Spa and keycard access to the private Courtyard area
- Starboard - the right side of the ship whilst facing forward (bow).
- Stateroom - your cabin or berth
- Stern - the very back of the ship
- Studios - Norwegian Epic's private keycard access complex comprised of staterooms designed and priced for the solo traveller. Also includes access to the private Studio Lounge.
- Studio Lounge - A private lounge aboard Norwegian Epic reserved exclusively for Studio guests. This is a place to relax, watch TV, have a drink and meet fellow Studio guests.
- Tender - a boat for carrying passengers to or from a ship close to shore.
- Windward - on the side of the ship from which the wind blows; toward the wind
- No running, jumping or diving are permitted in the pool area
- Showers are required prior to use and recommended after use.
- According to United States Public Health (U.S.P.H.) regulations, no nappies of any kind are permitted in the swimming pools or jacuzzis, including those marketed as "swimmers".
- Guests must follow the rules posted on all signs in the pool or hot tub/whirlpool area.
- Children under 16 require adult supervision at all times whilst using the hot tub.
Do Norwegian ships have adult only pools?
Yes. Some ships have pools that are adult-only. All regular pool rules also apply.
Are nappies of any type allowed in pools or hot tubs on Norwegian ships?
According to United States Public Health (U.S.P.H.) regulations, no nappies of any kind (child or adult) are permitted in the swimming pools, whirlpools or jacuzzis, including those marketed as "swimmers."
Are floating devices allowed in pools on Norwegian ships?
Yes. Guests are allowed to bring floating devices in the pools (arm floats, tubes).
Are pools and hot tubs on Norwegian ships chlorinated or salt water?
All outdoor pools contain salt water and are chlorinated in accordance with USPH regulations.All hot tubs are fresh water and are chlorinated in accordance with USPH regulations.
Are there lifeguards at pools on Norwegian ships?
As with many land-based hotels and resorts with swimming pools, Norwegian Cruise Line and all other major cruise lines provide conspicuous signage to alert guests that a lifeguard is not on duty. We also require that children under 12 are accompanied by an adult at all times. Close parental supervision of children is required at all Norwegian ship pools and whirlpools. It's also safest to swim with a friend (rather than alone), especially when one's swimming skills may not be the strongest. All swimmers in Norwegian pools must follow all rules posted in pool and hot tub/whirlpool areas and should take extra care with their own and their children's safety.
Are Norwegian pools and hot tubs/whirlpools handicap accessible?
All Norwegian ships have pool lifts. The following ships have lifts for the hot tub/whirlpool: Pride of America, Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Epic and Norwegian Getaway.
Speciality dining, shore excursions, and spa can be purchased by guests fleetwide. Select entertainment is available to prebook on select ships.
How do I book my Shore Excursions?
All shore excursions are available to pre-book at My NCL, or you can call 00800 0310 21 21. Once onboard, Shore Excursions can also be purchased at the ship's Shore Excursions Desk.
How do I book my Dining, Entertainment and Spa activities prior to sailing?
Onboard activities can be booked online at ncl.com/myncl or you can call 00800 0310 21 21, or by contacting your travel professional.
Please note: Speciality dining can be pre-booked online for parties of up to eight guests. If you'd like to pre-book speciality dining for larger parties, please call us at 00800 0310 21 21 for assistance. Our reservation agents will also be able to assist you if you would like to pre-book speciality dining for your group using more than one credit card.
Who will be asked to purchase cruise activities with a credit card?
Ticketed passengers who (1) purchased the cruise in US dollars, CAN dollars, GBP or Euro's, and (2) do not have a Shore Excursion, Dining or Entertainment reservation on record prior to June 29, 2011. Guests who do not meet all of these criteria will be able to pre-book activities, but will not be asked for payment at the time of booking.
Will my charges to my credit card be refunded if I cancel my bookings prior to sailing?
Cancellations made up to 24 hours prior to sailing will be refunded in full to the credit card on which the purchase was made. To cancel prepaid reservations prior to sailing, please call 866-896-3152 (for Shore Excursions) and 00800 0310 21 21 (for Dining, Entertainment and Spa). Cancellations made after that point will be refunded as an onboard credit. To make a cancellation on board, please visit the Shore Excursion Desk (for Shore Excursions), or the Guest Services Desk (for Dining, Entertainment and Spa, or the Mandara Spa Reception Desk – Norwegian Epic only). For more information please click here.
What is the cancellation process once I’m on board?
Shore Excursions: Guests that cancel on board more than 48 hours prior to the tour will receive a refund for their purchase in the form of an onboard credit. Tours cancelled by guests less than 48 hours prior to arrival in the port where the tour is scheduled are non-refundable. Please note that certain tours, such as overland tours, customised tours and tours with theatre performances or special events may be subject to different cancellation fees. To make a cancellation on board or for additional details, please visit the Shore Excursion Desk.
Dining/Entertainment: Guests that cancel on board more than 24 hours prior to the booked activity will receive a refund for their purchase in the form of an onboard credit. If a cancellation is made less than 24 hours prior to the activity, no refund will be issued. To make a cancellation on board, please visit the Guest Services Desk.
Spa: Guests that cancel on board more than 24 hours prior to the booked activity will receive a refund for their purchase in the form of an onboard credit. Failure to do so may result in a cancellation charge up to 50% of the treatment price being assessed to your onboard account. To make a cancellation on board, please visit the Guest Services Desk or the Mandara Spa Reception Desk – Norwegian Epic only.
Will there be any cancellation fees if I cancel my onboard activity?
No. There will be no cancellation fees. Click here to review the Cancellation Policy.
How do I make Restaurant Reservations on board?
Reservations may be made by phone, in person at the designated Restaurant Reservations Desk, or at any speciality restaurant host desk during dinner service.
To ensure that our guests receive our best service, we can only hold your dinner reservation for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, the unclaimed reservation will be released. For dinner reservations made on board, the full cover price per guest will be charged to the guest's account. For pre-paid reservations, no refund will be issued.
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The combination of travel services offered to you is a package within the meaning of the Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018.
Therefore, you will benefit from all EU rights applying to packages. NCL (Bahamas) Ltd which trades as Norwegian Cruise Line will be fully responsible for the proper performance of the package as a whole.
Additionally, as required by law, NCL (Bahamas) Ltd has protection in place to refund your payments and, where transport is included in the package, to ensure your repatriation in the event that it becomes insolvent.
Click here for more information on key rights under the Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018.
Guests booked on a full-ship charter to sail aboard a Norwegian Cruise Line ship are not eligible for this offer. Any full-ship charter guests during this period should contact their charter company or programme operator directly with any questions.
No. Peace of Mind allows you to defer decisions to a later date and therefore the cancelled cruise may not be re-booked using the FCC.
Not applicable to Continental Europe.
FCCs from either suspended sailings or Peace of Mind can’t be converted into another currency.
Absolutely. However, for FCCs associated with the Peace of Mind policy, the FCC must be first generated and attached to the guest profile before it can be added to a reservation. It can then be applied to any new or existing reservation or group booking.
Yes. The policy applies to existing and active bookings or sailings with embarkation dates through and including May 31, 2022. The deadline to use Peace of Mind is January 31, 2022.
Applicable refunds will be returned to the original form of payment sixty (60) days after the request for the refund has been made. Policies for bookings made through Tour Operators or Wholesalers may vary, so please contact your Travel Partner for full details.
To cancel your reservation under our Peace of Mind policy, please contact your Travel Partner or call Norwegian Cruise Line at 00800 0310 21 21. You or your travel partner must ask for Peace of Mind when cancelling. Cancelled reservations do not default to Peace of Mind, it must be requested
Travel protection is always highly recommended.
Any ancillary items sold by Norwegian Cruise Line will be refunded to the cardholder who made the original purchase (refunded to the original form of payment) and will not be included in the FCC. Ancillary pre-purchased items include:
- Bon Voyage gifts and celebration packages
- Dining or beverage packages (those not part of the Free at Sea (FAS) promotion)
- Water and/or soda packages
- Purchased on board credits
- Internet packages
- Photo packages
Policies for Sixthman full-ship charters may differ. Please contact Sixthman directly.
The full value of FCC will be credited back to the guest's Latitudes profile if cancellation is outside of standard penalties. Cancellation penalties will be withdrawn from the FCC amount if applicable and remaining balance will be attached to guest's profile.
We are not able to accommodate an individual guest electing to cancel on a reservation. To take advantage of the Peace of Mind policy, the entire reservation must accept the FCC.
As government regulations evolve, our health and safety protocols will evolve as needed to ensure compliance. This may mean different protocols from ship to ship based on local state or port requirements or in an abundance of caution to keep our guests and crew as safe as possible. For up-to-the-minute details on vaccination requirements, testing protocols, and health and safety procedures visit www.ncl.com/sail-safe.
IMPORTANT: To learn more about how to prepare your clients for sailing please visit the pre-cruise requirements page at www.ncl.com/prepare-for-your-cruise/2021 for all required documents and protocols. As government regulations evolve, our health and safety protocols will evolve as needed to ensure compliance. This may mean different protocols from ship to ship based on local requirements. For additional information, please visit www.ncl.com/travel-requirements-by-country.
FCCs can be applied to both individual and group bookings. Charters are excluded.
Norwegian’s Enhanced Peace of Mind Policy was available from December 30, 2021 through January 31, 2022.
For those cancelling under the Peace of Mind policy, the FCC will be applied to the guests' profile in 7 working days. If the booking is outside final payment, refunds will work as usual. As always, for more assistance, please call Norwegian Cruise Line at 00800 0310 21 21 or your Travel Agent.
Peace of Mind future cruise credit (FCC) will be credited to the guest's profile via their Latitudes number within 14 working days. Communication will be sent to the travel partner and guest once the FCC is added.
POM FCCs must be redeemed by 12/31/2025, for sailings departing on or before 12/31/2025.
Normally, suites and staterooms are to be vacated by 8:00 AM on the morning of disembarkation.
Please be aware that these times may be subject to change due to itinerary adjustments. To stay informed about the latest updates, pay attention to the ship's announcements.
Stateroom readiness times on Embarkation Day are as follows:
However, please note that these times are subject to change due to itinerary adjustments. To stay informed about the latest updates, pay attention to the ship's announcements.
Reserving entertainment before your cruise can help you plan ahead and make sure that you do not miss out on our most popular shows. You can pre-book these onboard activities myncl.com following the timetable below:
Haven
26 days prior to sailing
Suites, Club Balcony, Balconies, Oceanviews and Insides
21 days prior to sailing
Entertainment can be pre-booked 26 days prior to sailing for Platinum and above Latitudes members regardless of category booked.
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 nice 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 formal dining room or 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 nice 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.
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)
Reserving dining before your cruise can help you plan ahead and make sure that you do not miss out on our most popular restaurants. You can pre-book these onboard activities myncl.com following the timetable below
Suites and Haven
130 days prior to sailing
Club Balcony Staterooms
125 days prior to sailing
All other staterooms
• For sailings that are 6 days or less and are not a holiday sailing, 90 days prior to sailing
• For sailings that are 6 days or less and are a holiday sailing, 120 days prior to sailing
• For sailings that are 7 days or more, 120 days prior to sailing
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)
NCL will inform you at the time of booking about officially required immunisations necessary for entry into the countries visited during your cruise. However, since recommended immunisations and other health precautions often change, we suggest that you contact your physician or the local public health department approximately, but not less than, six weeks prior to departure to ensure that you have met the necessary requirements and have the applicable information. For further information please visit https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel for more information.
At NCL, we offer two simple price models: our base fare that is available in all stateroom categories and already includes a variety of services as your accommodation, meals in the main dining rooms, snack- and buffet restaurants, all entertainment unless part of a dining entertainment production aboard the ship, numerous activities on board, the use of many onboard facilities as well as all government fees and port taxes. In addition, guests travelling in Studios, Inside, Oceanview and Balcony Staterooms as well as Mini-Suites can upgrade their cruise with our Free at Sea offer (upcharge between € 79 and € 249 depending on the length of the cruise). This allows them to choose two out of a standard menu of five inclusive packages. Packages include the following: Open Bar: Guests enjoy spirits, bottled or draft beer, wines by the glass and cocktails of up to US$ 15, light beer, soft drinks and juices for free in all lounges, bars and restaurants at any time during the entire cruise. Speciality Dining Package: Depending on the length of the cruise, between one and five meals in the following venues: Cagney's Steakhouse, Teppanyaki, Le Bistro, La Cucina, Moderno Churrascaria, Q and Los Lobos. Internet Package: Guests receive 100 respectively 250 minutes (depending on the length of the cruise) of free WiFi per stateroom. One login per stateroom. Shore Excursion Package: US$ 50 per stateroom shore excursion credit per port of call. Credit is non-transferable and cannot be summed up to be used in certain ports only. Family and Friends pay taxes only: available on select sailings, valid for guests three and four in the stateroom. Guests sailing in Concierge staterooms on board Norwegian Joy as well as in the luxurious Suites and The Haven Suites benefit from all five choices already included in the cruise fare. See www. ncl.eu/free-at-sea for further details.
Not included in the base fare nor in any of the Free at Sea packages are certain exclusive alcoholic beverages, drinks from the mini-bar, speciality coffees, bottled water, the convenience charge for room service orders (not applicable to continental breakfast selections until 10:00 hrs or to The Haven and Suite guests with butler service), spa and beauty treatments, use of the spa facilities (not applicable to Spa staterooms), bowling alleys, racetrack and lasertag, casino play, full shore excursions, certain fitness classes, certain onboard seminars, dry cleaning and laundry, purchases in our shops on board as well as from Dolce Gelato on Breakaway-Class ships, Coco's, speciality cakes and pastries, photographs, ship-to-shore-phone, e-post and internet above the included minutes, faxes as well as gratuities and personal expenses.
The speciality restaurants have à la carte pricing or a cover charge. A 20% gratuity and speciality dining service charge applies (does not apply if speciality dining package is chosen within Free at Sea).
Please note that in order to comply with Spanish and Italian tax regulations we are required to charge Spanish/Italian VAT on applicable retail items purchased on board cruises from/to Barcelona, Venice and Rome (Civitavecchia), as well as on all other cruises whilst the ship is in Spanish or Italian waters.
Please note that for cruises to/from Australia, Australian VAT has to be charged for all entertainment, drink and dining packages, spa and wellness treatments as well as shore excursions and further additional services (both if pre-booked and purchased on board).
Please note that the information provided in this paragraph is correct at the time of going to print but subject to change.
The currency used on board our ships is US dollar. We've made paying for on-board expenses very easy. When you check in you open a shipboard account by registering a major credit card - VISA®, MasterCard® or American Express®. Please be advised that an initial as well as incremental holds throughout the voyage will be placed on your card account based on your on-board purchases. This will reduce the amount of available credit on the card. After settling your on-board folio, these card holds may remain on your account for up to 30 days after the cruise ends.
Authorisation-hold releases are solely within the discretion of your lending institution. If you prefer to pay by cash or traveller's cheques, a suggested deposit for a 7-day cruise is US dollar 300 per person, US dollar 150 per person for cruises up to 6 days or US dollar 450 per person for cruises of 8 days and more at check-in (subject to change). Then, you simply sign for your personal expenses as you go and they will be charged to your account.
Personal Cheques, debit cards or currencies other than the US dollar are not accepted on board, Any excess deposit will be refunded at the end of the cruise in US dollar. Please also keep in mind that it's always worth having a small amount of local currency for immediate expenses on arrival at your destination and for any purchases you make at your ports of call. Traveller's cheques and most major credit cards are accepted in the ports we visit.
In order to comply with government regulations covering departure manifests, be sure to register online through our website (www.ncl.eu) after you have paid in full and before you leave on your Norwegian Cruise Line holiday. We strongly recommend that guests complete their Online Check-In at least one day before sailing, as otherwise they may be subject to an extended check-in procedure at the cruise terminal or may even be denied boarding.
We welcome guests with special needs. The information you are provided with about your holiday (which may be on our website, in our brochures or elsewhere) before you make your booking will include a general indication of the suitability of the holiday for someone with reduced mobility. However, reduced mobility of course means different things to different individuals as we fully appreciate that individual capabilities, restrictions and requirements will vary considerably. If you suffer from reduced mobility or any medical condition or disability which may affect your holiday, please give us full details before booking so that we can provide you with precise information as to the suitability of the holiday taking into account your specific needs. Guests who have significant mobility impairments should travel with someone who will take responsibility for any assistance needed during the cruise and in the event of an emergency. Any assistance provided by Norwegian Cruise Line, its team members or service providers does not form part of the contracted services unless agreed differently in writing or where required by legal regulations (for example, in accordance with EU regulation 1107/2006 dated 5 July 2006 on the rights of disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility when travelling by air and EU regulation 1177/2010 dated 24 November 2010 concerning the rights of passengers when travelling by sea). Any special requirements which we have accepted will be specifically confirmed as accepted on your confirmation invoice. Unless and until specifically confirmed as accepted, all special requests and requirements are subject to availability and do not form part of the contracted services.
We have a limited number of staterooms per ship that are wheelchair accessible with grab rails in the bathrooms, lower sinks and toilets, shower seats, raised beds, adjustable hanging rods in wardrobes, tilting mirrors and extra wide doors for easy access.
If you do use a wheelchair, you must bring your own and it must be collapsible. If you do not wish to bring your own wheelchair on board, please contact our U.S.-based supplier Scooteround on 001 (888) 441 7575 to arrange delivery of one to the ship. All wheelchairs and scooters must be stored in your stateroom; they cannot be left in the hallway or any other public area. To ensure the safety of our guests and crew, wheelchairs may not be used to transfer from the ship to a tender. Guests in wheelchairs may consequently not be able to participate in certain activities or shore excursions in tender ports. Norwegian Cruise Line can only accept certain types of wheelchairs on board. Please see www.ncl.eu/about/accessible-cruising for further information. All guests who require medical equipment to be brought on board must advise Norwegian Cruise Line before sailing. Failure to do so may result in equipment not being cleared before departure.
For hearing-/ vision-impaired guests, we have a limited number of staterooms with vibrating alarm clocks and a flashing light system alerting guests to fire alarms. For the vision-impaired, we allow registered guide dogs on all Norwegian Cruise Line ships (airline and international quarantine restrictions may apply and should be checked before booking your cruise).
Guests who need oxygen or require oxygen therapy are welcome on all Norwegian Cruise Line ships; however, you must supply your own oxygen. U.S.-based Special Needs at Sea is the only company allowed to deliver and supply oxygen to Norwegian Cruise Line ships. Let us know at the time of booking that you'll be bringing oxygen on board, then contact Special Needs at Sea at 001 954 585 0575 to arrange delivery to the ship.
Any physical challenge or medical condition that requires special treatment or attention must be reported to Norwegian Cruise Line at the time of booking. For certain conditions we ask for medical declaration and liability forms. Due to unpredictable circumstances at sea, Norwegian Cruise Line must reserve the right to refuse or revoke passage to anyone who, based upon objective standards, is in a physical or mental condition that jeopardises the safe operation of the vessel, who poses a direct threat to the health or safety of others or who may require care beyond that which Norwegian Cruise Line can provide.
For guests with diabetes, refrigerators suitable for storing insulin are available in all staterooms except Studios (category T1 and T8).
If you are on a low calorie diet, breakfast, lunch and dinner menus feature low calorie, haute cuisine dishes. Sugar-free and fat-free desserts are also available. Gluten-free, lactose-free, sodium-free, Kosher and dairy-free diets can also be catered for and must be requested at least two months before your cruise. For further information see www.ncl.eu.
All requirements stated below apply at the time of embarkation. Infants sailing on board a Norwegian Cruise Line vessel must be at least six months of age. However, for voyages that have three or more consecutive days at sea, the infant must be at least 12 months old.
When on board, a minor is defined as an individual under 18 years of age at the time of embarkation. A young adult is defined as an individual between the ages of 18 and 20. Please note that this does not relate to child pricing, where the age is 2-17 years old.
Company policy states that on itineraries that include a port in the United States of America, Canada or China guests under 21 years of age must be accompanied in the same, connecting, or side by side stateroom by a guest who is 21 years of age or older at the time of embarkation (staterooms opposite of each other are not applicable under this policy). For all other cruises this regulation applies to all guests under 18 years of age with the exception of guests who are citizens of the United States of America, Canada or China. For guests under the age of 18 travelling with an accompanying adult, who is not the minor’s parent or legal guardian, a Parent/Guardian Release Form (available here: www.ncl.eu/ParentGuardianForm) that authorises the minor’s travel and further authorises medical treatment in case of an emergency must be given to a Norwegian Cruise Line representative at the pier during check-in. Failure to present the completed form at embarkation may result in boarding being denied, with no refund provided.
On cruises that include a Canadian port, guests under 18 travelling with a single parent have to provide a letter of approval (preferably notarised) from the parent not travelling. Note: Two people under the age of 21 may travel together in the same stateroom if they are a married couple and provide proof of marriage to a Norwegian Cruise Line representative at the pier before embarkation.
Children under 16 years of age are not allowed to enter the fitness centre. The minimum age for use of the Casino and the Thermal Spa (sauna, steam room, hot tubs) is 18. Some bars and lounges on board Norwegian Epic and Breakaway (Plus)-Class ships, for example Spice H2O, are adult only (18 and over). Lifeguards monitor the family pools during scheduled pool hours. However it is strongly recommended that all children under 12 have adult supervision at all times. The safety of all children (up to the age of 18) is the responsibility of their parent(s) or other accompanying adult(s) irrespective of whether a lifeguard is on duty.
For safety reasons children must not be left unattended on board when their parents or other accompanying adults go ashore.
Norwegian Cruise Line's liability is limited by international conventions and EU regulations, its terms and conditions and conditions of carriage. We therefore recommend purchasing appropriate travel, health and luggage insurance before your cruise.
Guests are responsible for ensuring they fulfil all passport and visa requirements for all countries visited during the cruise and when travelling to and from the port of embarkation/disembarkation. EU citizens need a full e-passport issued by an EU member state (also applicable for children of any age). A passport is also required for all European sailings (exception: citizens of Schengen States cruising on itineraries that do not leave EU territory).
The US Visa Waiver Programme (VWP) enables eligible citizens and nationals of designated countries to travel to the US for tourism amd business stays of 90 days or less without first obtaining a visa. Travellers who do not qualify for the VWP must obtain a visa to travel to the United States. Should you need to obtain a visa, please be sure to apply for a multiple entry visa.
The Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) is effective for citizens and eligible nationals of VWP countries to apply for advance authorisation to travel to the United States under the VWP. ESTA stipulates that all Visa Waiver Programme travellers are required to obtain via the internet (https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov) an electronic travel authorisation prior to boarding a carrier to travel by air or sea to the U.S. under the VWP. Countries currently enroled in the VWP include the UK, Germany, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal and Sweden, amongst others but not all EU member states. ESTA authorisations are valid for multiple entries within two years (or less if the passport expires during this period). Please note that U.S. authorities will charge a fee of US$ 21 per person (status: May 2019) for travel authorisation. This fee has to be paid by credit card during the application process. Additional information regarding the VWP and ESTA is available at www.cbp.gov/esta. For U.S.-bound Atlantic Crossings, we strongly advise guests to print out their ESTA before travelling, as this is a requirement at check-in before you can board the ship.
All travellers (including children) must have an e-passport to use the Visa Waiver Programme. An e-Passport, denoted by the respective symbol, is an enhanced secure passport with an embedded electronic chip. E-Passports are issued by the proper passport issuing authority and must meet international standards for securing and storing information corresponding to the passport and bearer. More information can be found on https://www.cbp.gov/.
Please be aware that immigration and visa regulations are subject to change. For current information, please visit https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas.html or check with your travel agent and the respective embassies or consulates. The information above refers to the status at the time of printing. It is assumed that the traveller is a citizen of a Visa Waiver country. For all citizens of non-Visa Waiver countries, you will have to check individual treaties between your state and the U.S. Government and whether you have to apply for a special tourist visa with the U.S. embassy of your home state. Please consider that the application for a visa could take up to three months. To check participation of your state in the Visa Waiver Programme please refer to https://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/frequently-asked-quest....
Similarly to the U.S. VWP, since October 15, 2016, Canada requires visa-exempt foreign nationals who fly to or via Canada to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) prior to travel for a fee of CAD 7 per person. The ETA is valid for multiple entries within five years (or less if the passport expires during this period). For information please visit www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit.
All travellers who are not citizens of a VWP country please check your individual passport and immigration / visa requirements with your travel agent and the respective embassies or consulates. Personal circumstances cannot be considered. We will try within our means to inform you of the applicable requirements. During most cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line personnel will need to retain your passport. You therefore have to carry a second government-issued photo ID with you at all times. It is the sole responsibility of the guest to provide all necessary documentation. Guests are not entitled to a refund if entry into any foreign territory or boarding is denied by immigration officials or Norwegian Cruise Line personnel for lack of proper documents.
The American Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has implemented the Secure Flight Programme for international air traffic. This programme intends to reduce the instances of misidentification of the travel authorised passengers to the U.S. as well as to enhance the security of air travel. Within this programme, all airlines commit to transmit the following Secure Flight Passenger Data (SFPD) from travellers which are arriving in and/or departing from the U.S. to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security: Full name as per valid government-issued passport (including middle name, initials), date of birth, gender and Redress Number (if applicable). Therefore we ask all guests to check their confirmation carefully. In case of any incorrect data appearing on the confirmation, please contact our reservations department. If there is no client data available at the time of booking, Norwegian Cruise Line will use the data from the Online Check-In. For further information on the Secure Flight Programme please visit http://www.tsa.gov/secureflight. Providing the Secure Flight Data does not release you from the obligation to apply for the advanced authorisation to travel to the U.S. under the ESTA programme programme or to obtain a visa if the VWP does not apply to your visit.
A visa is required for some of our destinations in Asia, Australia & New Zealand visited on your cruise. The relevant information can be found here: CIBTvisas (http://cibtvisas.de/leisure-eu-splash). The required visas can be requested via the visa and passport service provider CIBTvisas (http://cibtvisas.de/leisure-eu-splash). If you would like to explore St. Petersburg individually, you can also request the corresponding visa via CIBTvisas. Additionally, all cruise guests sailing from a U.S. port to Cuba require a Cuban visa which needs to be obtained prior to your cruise. Please ask at time of booking or contact CIBTvisas. In all cases a fee applies. For cruises to Cuba, guests also need to document that they fulfil the requirements concerning cultural exchanges by completing a self-certification form which must be received by Norwegian Cruise Line at least 3 days prior to the cruise departure. To access the electronic version of the certification form please refer to https://ncl.secure.force.com/CubaTravelAffidavit. Guests will not be able to board the vessel without having first completed the certification form. Guests are responsible for ensuring they are in possession of all relevant documentation and visas for the entire cruise itinerary including all ports of call.
Customs allowances may vary depending on the itinerary. Please check on board, with your Ministry of Foreign Affairs or with the respective customs authorities for the most up-to-date information.
A Guarantee stateroom (GTY) is one where there is no stateroom number assigned at the time of booking. A stateroom may be assigned any time after final payment has been received, up to the day of sailing. A Guarantee stateroom guarantees you a stateroom in the category you have paid for (Inside, Oceanview etc.). It does not guarantee deck, location or specific bed arrangements. Once the stateroom has been assigned, there will be no changes.
Arrival at the Cruise Terminal:
For your comfort and convenience, we recommend that guests who have not completed their Online Check-In arrive at the cruise terminal no later than two (2) hours prior to the scheduled embarkation time printed on your cruise documents. Guests who have completed their Online Check-In should arrive at the terminal no later than one (1) hour prior to the scheduled embarkation time printed on your cruise documents. We STRONGLY recommend guests complete their Online Check-In at least four (4) days prior to sailing.
Final Boarding Time:
In order to facilitate the embarkation process, the processing of your eDocs, and to comply with new government regulations governing departure manifest, all guests are required to complete check-in at the cruise terminal and be onboard the ship no later than one hour prior to the departure time noted on their cruise documents or they will not be permitted to sail. Please note that guests who have not filled out their Online Check-In must arrive at the port two (2) hours prior to sailing.
Joining or debarking the ship at any time outside of the published embark/debark port is not permitted for the following reasons:
- Itineraries are subject to change without notice.
- Violation of the Passenger Vessel Act (Jones Act), if applicable.
Approval to embark or disembark mid-cruise may be allowed only in cases of emergencies. Please note that embarking or disembarking mid-cruise may result in a violation of the Passenger Vessel Act (Jones Act), resulting in a fine starting at $941 per person.
Boarding Time in Ports of Call:
In all ports of call, it is also the guest's responsibility to be back onboard the ship no later than one (1) hour prior to the ship's scheduled departure time. Please be aware that shipboard time may differ from the port of call and it is the guest's responsibility to follow the shipboard time. In the event a guest misses the ship, it will be the guest's responsibility to pay all expenses incurred to rejoin the ship.
Yes. In order to transfer an FCC, and in an effort for us to best assist you quickly, please follow the instructions below:
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Submit your FCC Transfer Request Here: https://www.ncl.com/case-submission
- Include the following information in the comments field:
- Completed FCC transfer request information as listed below. You may include multiple requests on one case so long as the request is complete and proper consent from current coupon owner is included (either in an attached email or by the current owner being the one to submit the case)
- FCC TRANSFER REQ - Coupon ID #XXXXXXXX
- Booking Advisor Name:
- Original Peace of Mind or Suspended Sailing reservation number that generated the FCC being transferred
- Client ID and name of Current FCC Owner who is authorising the transfer
- Client ID and name of Guest Receiving the FCC
- FCC Coupon numbers
- Completed FCC transfer request information as listed below. You may include multiple requests on one case so long as the request is complete and proper consent from current coupon owner is included (either in an attached email or by the current owner being the one to submit the case)
- Case submission to also Include:
- Attachment of email from current FCC owner authorising transfer.
(*Note: Failure to include will result in the transfer request being denied.)
- Attachment of email from current FCC owner authorising transfer.
- Include the following information in the comments field:
Example Transfer Request:
FCC TRANSFER REQUEST FORM 2021 |
EXAMPLE INFO |
Booking Advisor Name |
John Smith |
POM or Suspended Sailing reservation number that generated the FCC being transferred: |
12345678 |
Client ID of Current FCC Owner |
111111111111 |
Client ID of Guest Receiving FCC |
222222222222 |
FCC Coupon Number(s): |
98765432 |
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SPECIAL NOTES:
- Please allow up to 7 working days for the transfer request to be completed.
- Only the entire and full original value of Peace of Mind and suspended sailing FCCs worth 100% of the fare paid, as well as the bonus 25% or 50% FCCs, are eligible for transfer.
- Partial value transfers or transfers of remaining FCC balance are not permitted.
- An email from the current FCC owner requesting the transfer to be made must be included when submitting the transfer request via https://www.ncl.com/case-submission
- Insurance FCCs and 10% bonus FCCs are not transferrable
- Once the transfer takes place, the receiving guest is now the owner and the previous owner cannot request a transfer back.
- Only one transfer or exchange of ownership will be allowed per FCC. This is applicable to Peace of Mind and suspended sailings FCCs, including 25% and 50% credit FCCs issued for suspended sailings.
- The only exception is if the current owner is requesting to transfer back to the original owner that the FCC was issued to.
- Once the transfer is completed, a confirmation email will be sent to the email provided at time of case submission. At that time, the receiving guest will be able to apply the coupon to the desired reservation.
Yes. FCCs are transferable. For information on how to transfer an FCC, please follow the instructions available here: https://www.ncl.com/fcc
The FCC cannot be applied or used for the following:
- Amenities
- Dining/beverage packages that are not part of the Free at Sea programme
- Internet packages that are not part of the Free at Sea programme
- Shore excursions booked whilst onboard
- Onboard credit
- Water/soda packages
- Bottles of wine
- Onboard amenities such as: Bottles of wine, bon voyage gifts, celebration or photo packages
- Restricted air purchased through Norwegian Cruise Line.
The original, full value FCC can be applied and used for the following:
- Voyage Fare
- NCFs
- Government Fees and Taxes
- Pre-paid service charges
- Beverage or dining gratuities (if part of the Free at Sea promotion selection)
- Flexible air purchased through Norwegian Cruise Line
- Hotel purchased through Norwegian Cruise Line
- Cruise tours purchased through Norwegian Cruise Line
- Pre-booked and pre-paid shore excursions
- Transfers
- Essentials, Booksafe Standard or Platinum Travel Protection insurance
Yes.
Absolutely. However, for FCCs associated with these affected cruises, the FCC must be first generated and attached to the guest profile. Once the FCC is added to the guest profile, FCCs can then be applied to any existing booking or newly created booking.
Whilst we understand this change may cause some out of pocket and unexpected expenses for affected guests, they will not be reimbursed for those costs. We recommend that guests who purchased travel protection or independent travel insurance submit a claim through their carrier.
No, guests will receive the full value of their winning bid within the FCC and can apply that towards the sailing and category of their choice. Guests can then participate in a new bid once invited to bid for the newly selected sailing.
The original FCC amount will be returned to the guests' profile. If an affected booking has a previously applied FCC (as a result of a previous suspended sailing), the enhanced value future cruise credit will not be applicable. Bookings under this circumstance are not eligible for a cash refund and will receive the original value of the FCC back to the guests' profile.
Note FCCs have no cash value and cannot be redeemed for cash. If a guest opts to retain the FCC provided, the guest hereby agrees to all of NCL’s terms and conditions associated with the FCC, which can also be found on www.ncl.com/cruise-faq.
To offer our guests even more flexibility for future holiday planning, some under some circumstances who hold outstanding Future Cruise Credits (FCC) may submit a request to convert their FCC to a monetary refund. Guests who elect to request their FCC to a monetary refund will receive the original cruise fare paid, back to their original form of payment and forfeit any bonus FCCs attached to their Latitudes profile. Any guest wishing to request a monetary refund (of their original cruise fare paid and in lieu of their active FCC, including bonus amounts) must submit a refund request via the Guest Relations Case Submission page at: https://www.ncl.com/case-submission.
CruiseNext deposits applied to a reservation cancelled under our Peace of Mind policy will not be reissued. The value will be included in the POM-NRD credit that was issued.
CruiseNext deposits applied to a suspended reservation will be returned to the guests profile.
The following will not be applied to the FCC or refunded:
- Special Promotional Onboard Credits (OBC)
At time of cancellation, all promotional offers, amenities, and value adds will be removed from the booking and will not carry-over to future reservations. Future reservations are subject to prevailing fares and offers in market at the time of booking.
If the cruise fare for the new booking exceeds the FCC's value, guests will be responsible for the difference. Alternatively, if the new cruise fare is lower than the FCC's value, the remaining balance will be returned to your FCC.
Our mobile apps are not intended for children under the age of 13. However, permission by a parent or guardian in the same stateroom can be granted through their mobile app. To grant permission, a parent must log into the app with their information, open the main menu and navigate to the Preference Centre, select the CHILD ACCESS menu option, and follow the instructions.
When the ship has been cleared, you will proceed through customs and immigration and continue with your independent arrangements. Please ensure that you have arranged for an adequate flight time considering customs and immigration procedures (approx. 2 hours) and the transfer time to the airport. In some ports you can take advantage of our "Easy Walk-Off". This means you can leave the ship as soon as it is cleared by local authorities, carrying all your luggage off the vessel.
Norwegian Cruise Line adheres to the highest standard of shipbuilding in the world. All our ships meet the most current SOLAS specifications. Our ships also pass annual government safety and sanitation inspections. On the first day of your cruise, you will be asked to take part in an obligatory life boat drill, where you will learn what to do in case of an emergency. In such an event, you will be asked to go to your assigned lifeboat (detailed directions to the so-called 'assembly station' can be found on the back of your stateroom door). We recommend that you always set your stateroom TV to standby mode to obtain all necessary information through a special channel designated for emergencies. Guests who miss the obligatory life boat drill due to joining the ship late, should contact the Guest Services Desk on board.
All Norwegian Cruise Line ships are fully stabilised for the smoothest possible cruising.
The main language used on board is English. However, we offer our international guest service in German and Spanish on all fleetwide sailings and in French and Italian on all sailings in Europe and select worldwide itineraries. Please see However, we offer our international guest service in German and Spanish on all fleetwide sailings and in French and Italian on all sailings in Europe and select worldwide itineraries. Please see www.ncl.com for further information.
All our ships are equipped with 24-hour Internet Cafés. In addition, in most areas throughout the ship you can connect to our WiFi network on your own devices (charges apply).
The central telephone number for our ships is 001 732 335 3280 (from US$ 7.95 per minute; please have ship name and your credit card number at hand).
You can also stay connected on the high seas using your own compatible mobile phone. International roaming charges are billed to your home account. Final rates are determined by your service provider and not NCL. For further information please check your provider directly.
The voltage on board is 110 and partly 220 volts. For European appliances a converter is needed (U.S. norm). Hairdryers are provided in all staterooms & Suites. Irons and ironing boards can be requested through housekeeping or the Guest Services Desk.
In most ports your ship docks right alongside the quay and you simply walk ashore. At a few ports listed in the overview below (status May 2018), we drop anchor at sea and you go ashore in the ship’s small boats – called tenders – which offer a complimentary shuttle service to and from the port: https://www.ncl.com/about/accessible-cruising
Please note that if you are not booked on one of our shore excursions, where we guarantee a convenient pick up and drop off right at the pier, reaching the closest city centre may involve taking local public transport or a non-complimentary shuttle service.
Services are available to store your luggage at the following ports.
Port | Price | Details |
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Barcelona | 9,90€ per bag | |
Venice | 4,00€ per piece of luggage | Luggage must be collected before ship’s sailing when the luggage deposit closes |
Copenhagen and Civitavecchia | n/a | Luggage storage is not available |
Tampa | $7 USD for 2 guests (up to 4 bags) $10 USD for 3 guests |
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New Orleans | $25 USD for the first four (4) pieces of luggage $5 USD for each additional piece. |
All luggage within an order must have matching names. Oversized/overweight items may incur an additional fee. Service include delivery to airport. |
Seattle | $3.50 USD per bag | Must be picked up by 3pm |
Vancouver | $7.50 USD per bag | Luggage storage is only offered at Canada Place. |
Los Angeles | n/a | Luggage storage is not available |
Please note that Hawaii, Miami, Boston and New York have no luggage storage available.
As the health and well-being of our guests and crew is of the utmost importance, indoor public areas, with the exception of the cigar lounges and the casino, throughout all our ships are smoke-free. Dedicated outdoor areas are assigned to smoking.
Indoor Areas
Cigar Lounge: Cigar smoking is permitted in the designated cigar lounge. Cigarettes, pipe, electronic cigarettes and vapor smoking devices are not permitted in the cigar lounge. Cigar and pipe smoking on board Norwegian Sky, Norwegian Sun, Norwegian Star and Pride of America is permitted only in designated outdoor areas as there is no cigar lounge onboard.
Casino: Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Joy and Norwegian Encore have a designated smoking room within the Casino. On all other ships, active Casino players may smoke cigarettes, electronic cigarettes and vapor smoking devices in the Casino during gaming hours. Cigar and pipe smoking is not permitted in the Casino.
Staterooms: Guests are not permitted to smoke cigarettes, cigars, pipe, electronic cigarettes and vapor devices in their staterooms or on their balconies. Smoking inside your stateroom or on your balcony will result in a $250 USD cleaning charge added to your onboard account. If cigarette burns on furniture, linens, towels or carpeting are detected; guests will be advised and charged for the damages. Guests in the Garden Villas may smoke in their private garden and on their private sun decks.
Outdoor Areas
Smoking, including cigars, pipe, electronic cigarettes and vapor smoking devices, is not permitted in or near venues serving food, the jogging track, outdoor sporting venues, children's pool areas, Vibe Beach Club, Posh Beach Club or The Waterfront.
The Haven: On ships with The Haven complex, smoking is not permitted in The Haven courtyard area, but is permitted in The Haven Sun Deck area (forward) on Breakaway Class and Breakaway Plus Class.
On Breakaway and Breakaway Plus Class ships and Norwegian Epic:
On Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Getaway and Norwegian Epic, cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, cigars, pipe smoking and vapor smoking devices are permitted on deck 15 mid-ship, port side (limited area) and Spice H2O, starboard side.
On Norwegian Escape, cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, cigars, pipe smoking and vapor smoking devices are permitted on deck 16 mid-ship, port side (limited area) and Spice H2O, starboard side.
On Norwegian Bliss, cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, cigars, pipe smoking and vapor smoking devices are permitted at Spice H2O, starboard side.
On Norwegian Joy, cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, and vapor smoking devices are permitted on deck 16 mid-ship, starboard side.
On Norwegian Encore, cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, cigars, pipe smoking and vapor smoking devices are permitted in the Smoking Room on Deck 8, portside.
On Jewel and Star Class ships and Norwegian Spirit:
The designated smoking areas for cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, cigars, pipe smoking and vapor smoking devices are permitted on deck 13 forward port side.
On Norwegian Sky and Norwegian Sun:
The designated smoking areas for cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, cigars, pipe smoking and vapor smoking devices are permitted on deck 12 forward by the entire bar. During inclement weather, deck 11 forward port side by the towel station is the temporary alternative location.
On Pride of America:
The designated smoking area for cigarettes, cigars, pipe, electronic cigarettes and vapor smoking devices are permitted at Waikiki bar on deck 13 aft.
Interest Based, Flexible Programming allows for the children to choose. There will be many options for them to explore from including: Dynamic (5-12yrs), Creative & Chill, Gaming, and Younger Ones' Choice. Younger Ones' Choice offers a variety of interest-based and age-appropriate activities for the younger cruisers designed to keep them active, engaged, and safe.
The activities will vary per session, per ship and are subject to change without notice.
Splash Academy drop off services are offered whilst sailing for children 3-12 years of age. Splash Academy drop off services are not available when the ship is in docked in port or anchored. Late Night Services are offered nightly from 10p - 12a for an hourly fee. Hours of operations and sessions are subject to change without notice.
Splash Academy does not allow sleeping children to be dropped off into the programme. The children must be able to enter the programme willingly. If a child falls asleep during complimentary sessions, the staff is directed to call or page the parent for pick up.
The Safety Assimilation Drill is a short safety drill and message conducted early in the sailing to allow for youth and staff in Splash Academy to be aware of the established processes in the unlikely event of an emergency. The youth do not leave the facility.
Yes, unless you are issued a handy phone or pager, which requires at least 1 authorised pick up person to remain onboard in case the staff or child needs your assistance. The Youth Programme Manager will enquire with the security team.
This policy is in place for the safety of your child. Pagers and handy phones do not work ashore from the ship.
Handy phones or pagers will be given out for the following reasons:
Youth Programme Manager reserves the right to issue a handy phone or pager to parents if the situation with the child requires parent/pick-up person assistance.
If a handy phone or pager is issued to you and your child is signed into the programme, not responding to a page or call within 15 minutes will result in a $75.00 fee and your child will be dismissed from the programme.
If a handy phone or pager is issued a fee of $150.00 will be applied to your onboard account if the device is not returned or if it is returned broken.
Most drop offs will take place in the Splash Academy; however due to high counts the 10 - 12 year old programme may be in a different location. This is not meant to cause inconvenience as it allows us to take in more children.
It is recommended that you check the Dolphins Programme for all drop off locations.
Yes. Teens are expected to be courteous and respectful at all times. Upon coming to Entourage, Teens should be wearing their wristband and have their key card available. Teens are also responsible for any personal items brought to activities and events. Teens participating in our programmes are prohibited from smoking, drinking alcohol and using profanity. Violence and vandalism will not be tolerated.
All crew members are instructed to report inappropriate behavior to Ship Security. Curfew for all teenage guests is 1:30am. Teens must proceed to their staterooms unless they are accompanied by their parent/guardian.
Norwegian Cruise Line strongly discourages teens from travelling ashore alone in the ports of call.
Children under the age of 17 are never to be left alone without adult supervision on the ship whilst the ship is docked in port.
Great family fun is offered throughout the cruise. Activities are subject to change per ship/itinerary but may include shipboard challenges, a movie night, sports competitions, scavenger hunts, dance parties, game show challenges and poolside challenges.
Please remember that a parent or guardian is required throughout the duration of the activity for the child to participate in designated Family Activities.
Yes. 24-hour Internet service, arcade games and Galaxy Pavilion (on ships with these facilities) are available on the ship and are accessible with your child's stateroom key card. Fees are charged directly to your onboard account. Parents, if you do not wish for your child to have access, please visit the Guest Services Desk to deactivate your child's card.
Youth Programmes and Youth Programme facilities adhere to fire code safety and maximum occupancy* guidelines outlined per vessel based on Fire Safety Standard Code. In the event the facilities reach maximum occupancy, there could be delayed wait times for drop off.
*Maximum Fire Code Capacity refers to the maximum number of children and staff allowed inside the Youth Facilities at any time to provide safety and prevent overcrowding. Splash Academy and Entourage staff are required to enforce the set limits and reserve the right to temporarily suspend drop off service to registered guests once the maximum capacity has been reached. Access to facilities will be granted once children/teens are signed -out or picked up and space becomes available. The service is available on a first come first served basis.
It is strongly recommended that Parents or guardians alert the Youth Staff of any allergies, required medications or special needs of their child/teen when registering. If a child has a severe allergy and uses an epipen, it is strongly recommended for the epipen to come with the child.
The Youth Programme Manager has the right to issue a handy phone if the need is determined.
It is recommended for parents to contact the access desk for any severe allergies, medical conditions or specials needs by calling toll free 00800 0310 21 21 or by sending an email to accessdesk@ncl.com.
If a child/teen of any age is not feeling well or is exhibiting symptoms of sickness, he/she will be required to visit/call the medical centre. Before returning to the programme, he/she must be cleared by the doctor with written authorisation to the Youth Programme Manager. Please refer to Childhood Exclusion Policy that is posted outside all Youth Programme facilities. A standard medical centre charge may apply.
Step 1: Verbal Warning - Teens exhibiting inappropriate behavior will be asked to stop immediately.
Step 2: Parent Notification - If the inappropriate behavior does not stop, parents will be notified of the inappropriate behavior and informed that if the behavior doesn't change the teen will be dismissed for 24 hours or programme dismissal depending on the severity.
Step 3: 24-Hour Dismissal with Parent/Ship Notification - If the inappropriate behavior does not stop, he/she will be dismissed from the Teen Centre and Teen Programme for 24 hours. Parents and Ship Security will be notified.
IMMEDIATE DISMISSAL: Any teen passenger exhibiting violence, vandalism or intoxication when participating in the Teen Programme or using the Teen Centre will result in immediate dismissal for the entire sailing. Parents and Ship Security will be notified.
In an unlikely event of an emergency, if teens are in Entourage, the Teen Counsellor will direct the teens to their Assembly Stations; however, teens are personally responsible for proceeding to their Assembly Stations. Parents should ensure that their teen(s) are familiar with their Assembly Station location number or letter. This information can be found on the guest key card and on the back of the stateroom door.
For overall safety, parents are responsible for their children at all times, even when not present.
- Step 1: Verbal Warning - The Youth Counsellor addresses the child and it is explained that his/her behavior is unacceptable and needs to be improved immediately.
- Step 2:Reflection Time - If the child continues to disobey the Youth Counsellor, a time out is issued and the parents are notified at pick-up time.
- Step 3: Suspension - If a time out is not effective in eliminating the inappropriate behavior, the parents are located and the child is grounded from the programme for 24 hours. The child is then welcomed back, but if there is any reservation on the part of the Youth Counsellor, a parent may be required to attend with their child.
- Step 4: Dismissal - Once the child is allowed back into the programme after the initial dismissal, if any disobedient behavior continues, the child will no longer be allowed to participate.
More severe behaviours may warrant a higher discipline as deemed appropriate by the Youth Programme Supervisor.
Entourage combines the hang out zone, dance zone, game zone and party zone. The Teen Counsellors plan intriguing activities and challenges to keep the teens coming back for more. Activities and games may take place around the ship. Parents should know that the activities are hosted by the Teen Counsellors. However, when activities take place around the ship, Entourage may be unsupervised.
For overall safety, children should pack and be expected to wear to closed toe sneakers when participating in activities at the Sports Court. In addition, children can decide to pack items that match with the common themes; but please know that items will also be created and made onboard for each theme for the children. We focus on creativity, self-expression, and engagement.
5-9 year olds: Pirate, Superhero, Spy Night, Survivor, Make It To Mars, PJ Party, Glow
10-12 year olds: Spy Night, Survivor, Hollywood, Dance Parties, Glow
Yes, detailed activity agendas are available on embarkation day which advertise the timetable of activities for Splash Academy and Entourage for each age group.
Activities are flexible, subject to change, and age groups are combined. Entourage activities will be rescheduled (when possible) if there is no participation after the first 15 minutes of the scheduled activity.
Yes. Since Norwegian Cruise Line Youth Counsellors in Splash Academy are not able to provide one-on-one-care or babysitting, the parent(s) will be called to pick up their child after 15 minutes of continuous crying. The step process for care is as follows:
- Step 1: Comfort the child
- Step 2: Redirect the child
- Step 3: If the child is still crying, the parent will be called. It is expected that the parent come to check on their child in person within 10 minutes of the call.
Parents should be aware that Norwegian Cruise Line Youth Counsellors in Splash Academy on any ship are not able to assist children in the washrooms. This includes pulling up/down pants, buttoning/unbuttoning pants and/or wiping assistance. All children must be fully potty trained.
In the event there is an immediate health and sanitary concern to the child, facility, or other children, the child will be assisted into clean clothes until the parents arrive or can be reached. .
Eligible children in nappies are welcome to register and participate in drop off services. Parents/authorised drop off people are required to take pager or handy phone at drop off.
If a child not in nappies has a bathroom accident, parents will be located/called for pick up to assist their child into clean clothes. To avoid future accidents, the child is still eligible for the programme but must return in nappies/pullups and a handy phone/pager will be issued.
If the parent or authorised drop off person refuses a handy phone/pager, the childwill be ineligible for the service. Refer to FAQ What other fees should I be aware of?
For Splash Academy, including Late Night Fun Zone, identification bracelets are issued to children ages 3 - 12 when registered for the youth programmes and worn for the entire cruise. The bracelet displays the child's safety muster station. Allergies and medical conditions are coded for internal use.
For Entourage, an Entourage VIP Wristband is provided to teens ages 13-17. The teens must wear their wristband and show it along with their key card upon entering the facility.
Refer to FAQ What other fees should I be aware of? Refer to FAQ Do teens need to wear a wrist band?Norwegian Cruise Line does not provide one-on-one care or babysitting on any ship.
Temporarily not available
On port days, children ages 3 - 12 are combined for programming from arrival into port until departure from port or 6:00 pm, whichever comes first. Please know that children under 12 are supervised when in Splash Academy.
Note to parents:
If parents go ashore, it is recommended to use the Splash Academy services for children under 12 year old. Parents should never leave their child(ren) unattended on the ship during a port day with no guardianship. Parents found to have left their minor (under 17) onboard with no guardian is subject to fines, ship dismissal, and a legal investigation.
Parents or Primary Guardian (if children are not travelling with their parents) may select a total of four (4) people (including themselves) to drop off/pick up their child(ren) from Splash Academy (Fleetwide).
The authorised drop off and pick-up people are the same people and must be listed on the child's profile at the time of registration and must be 18 years of age or older. The primary person noted on the child's profile is the only person eligible to make any changes to the child's profile.
Refer to FAQ How do I register my child for the youth programmes?
Guests/Parents/Guardians/Adults are only allowed in the Splash Academy and Entourage facilities on embarkation day during the registration process.
Otherwise, Splash Academy and Entourage are adult free zones (18+) regardless of what service is being offered (Complimentary or Late Night Fun Zone).
Any parent with a child that has special needs and would like additional information or would like to make a request, please contact the access desk in advance of sailing by calling toll free 00800 0310 21 21 or by sending an email to accessdesk@ncl.com. Requests made onboard are subject to delays.
Refer to FAQ Is special needs care provided in Splash Academy or Entourage?If a 12 year old is registered for Splash Academy, it is understood that 12 year olds need special attention and programmes; therefore the Dolphins Youth Counsellors offer more mature games/theme nights and timetable Entourage Take-Overs allowing the Dolphins to enjoy the lounge, video games, air hockey, foosball, music videos and much more.
NCLH has a strict no age bumping policy, unless the children have a birthday during the cruise. The birthday policies for each age group are as follows with no exceptions:
Flexible Programming allows for the children to choose their interest-based activity. There will many options for them to explore from Dynamic, Creative, Gaming, and Chill. They can choose one or they can choose all of them. The activities will vary per session.
Yes, if they choose to. Children 3-12 are able to choose the activities they want to participate in by themselves or with other children. Splash Academy offers flexible programme options where children can choose games and activities from four different stations: Dynamic (5-12yrs), Creative & Chill*, Gaming, and Younger Ones' Choice. The Younger Ones' Choice offers a variety of interest-based and age-appropriate activities for the younger cruisers designed to keep them active, engaged, and safe. Stations are subject to change without notice.
It is not advised for a child to bring in electronics or personal items to Splash Academy. Photos and/or Videos are strictly prohibited in Splash Academy. In the event the child does bring in an item, the child is fully responsible for the item if lost or damaged. In addition, whilst in programme, the youth staff can limit or use to not distract other children from the programme. Youth staff also reserves the right to remove the item in attempt to control shared content that may be inappropriate for all ages.
Overall, there are very few fees associated with the Youth Programmes.
- Splash Academy Bracelet Reprint Fee: $5.00 USD
- Entourage Wristband Lost and/or Cut Replacement Fee: $20.00.
- • Non-Response to Page Handy Phone/Pager Fee: $75.00.
- Pager/Handy Phone Fee: $150.00 USD for damage and replacement.
- Splash Academy Late Pick-Up Fee: $1.00 USD per minute, starting on the hour, if the parent/authorised pick-up person arrives 15 or more minutes after closing time. The child can be dismissed from programme for excessive late pick-ups
Parents can allow their 10 - 12 year old to sign themselves into Splash Academy during operational hours and sign themselves out of Splash Academy after two hours of participation.
It is recommended for parents to make the initial drop off so the Youth Staff have the opportunity to meet you. In order to sign themselves in and out of the programme, the 10-12 year olds must have their key cards and their parents location.The authorisation ends nightly at 10:00 p.m. Therefore, at 10:00pm, the 10 -12 year old will be signed out from Splash Academy, unless the parent signs up the child for Late Night Fun Zone. Due to the Late Night Fun Zone charges, the parent is required to pick up the child.
The authorisation ends nightly at 10:00 p.m. Therefore, at 10:00pm, the 10 -12-year-old will be signed out from Splash Academy, unless the parent signs up the child for Late Night Fun Zone. Due to the Late Night Fun Zone charges, the parent is required to pick up the child.
If the child does not wish to remain in Splash Academy for the two hours, the parent or another authorised guardian can pick up the child at any time.
Please refer to FAQ regarding authorised pick up people.
It is recommended that parents decline the authorisation if they do not want their 10 - 12 year old unattended around the ship after the two hours or if the child has a moderate to severe special need. It is also recommended, for safety purposes, to establish a meet-up plan for 10-12 year olds who are given the sign out authorisation so you are aware of where they are when not in the programme.
Opening hours and closing hours are posted onboard and noted in the Splash Academy Programme and/or via the Freestyle Daily.
Splash Academy and Entourage are complimentary services and are only offered when the ship is sailing.
Late Night Fun Zone is a group-sitting, drop off, fee-based service for children ages 3 - 12 years old. Late Night Fun Zone is run by the Youth Staff inside Splash Academy.
Late Night Fun Zone Hours of Operations
Nightly: 10:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Late Night Fun Zone Fees
$6.00 USD per hour/per child, $4.00 USD per hour/per child per hour siblings; Fees are charged to the primary guest's onboard account. Late Pick up fees will apply.
Parents are encouraged to sign up for LNFZ in advance.
Sign out authorisation for 10 - 12 year olds does not apply during LNFZ due to the fees associated with the services. Therefore, parents must drop off and pick up the child to ensure correct charges are made to their onboard account.
If no children are dropped off by 10:30 p.m., the youth centre will close for the evening.
On all ships, a one-time digital registration form is to be completed by a parent or guardian (if child is not travelling with their parent) for each child/teen age 3 - 17. Children/teens can then participate as frequently as they choose during operating hours with space availability.
The registration form requires a primary parent or guardian to be named for the child(ren). This primary person is the only person who can make any changes to the child's registration form.
If the child is travelling with a Legal Permanent Guardian or a Legal Temporary Guardian please click here for more information about required documents NCL issued Legal Guardian form.
Norwegian Cruise Line requests that you let the Youth Staff know if your child has any food allergies and/or noted medical conditions by noting the information on the Registration Form to allow the Youth Staff to provide the best services for your child(ren) whilst in our care.
SPLASH ACADEMY
3* - 12 years old
ENTOURAGE
Entourage: 13* - 17 years old
Age eligibility is based on the age of the child at the time of sailing, according to their birth certificate or passport reflected on the ships manifest.
- A child must be 3 years old to register for Splash Academy. *Please refer to the birthday policy.
- A child must be 13 years old to register for Entourage. *Please refer to the birthday exception.
- A child who turns 18 during the cruise is considered a legal adult and will not be able to continue participation in Entourage.
Youth Programmes represents are family and youth programmes for families and children 3 to 17 years old:
Family Activities: The Cruise and Youth teams offer an array of engaging activities that brings everyone closer together. Bring your competition and A-Game for Beat Your Bedtine, Music Mania, Compete Opposites, and Dodgeball. Who will rule? The parents or the children?
Guppies Open Play: For the littlest cruisers, the Guppies Open Play offers a play space for parents to interact with their infants/ babies/toddlers 6 months - 3 years old and/or children in nappies. Please refer to the onboard Guppies activity programme for the location, dates, and times. The timetable varies per ship and itinerary, and the timetable is subject to change without notice.
Splash Academy: A drop off service for child ages 3 - 12 offering flexible programming, allowing children to explore and make their own interest-based choices throughout the sailing.
Entourage: is the teen hangout for 13 -17 year olds. Refer to Entourage FAQ What does Entourage have to offer teens 13 -17 years old?
For Splash Academy, and Entourage, it is recommended that parents register their child(ren) and teen(s) as soon as they board the ship. Any Youth Counsellor on board the ship is available to assist.
Please note, Splash Academy and youth programmes are not offered on Norwegian Spirit.