How far in advance can I make dining reservations on NCL?

How far in advance can I make dining reservations on NCL? Starting 90 days prior to your sail date, you can Log In to My NCL to reserve your specialty dining for every night of your cruise. You can also make dinner reservations on board the ship.

How do I reserve a dinner table on Norwegian Cruise Line?

Once purchased, you can make reservations online in our Dining section at ncl.com/myncl or through Norwegian Reservations at 1-866-234-7350.

Does NCL have assigned dining times?

Only Norwegian offers the freedom and flexibility of Freestyle Dining, which means no fixed dining times or pre-assigned seating. So follow your mood, not a schedule.

How many bags can I bring on my NCL cruise?

Bag Allowances Each guest is allowed two pieces of checked luggage with a 50-pound maximum each, same as airlines. Luggage should be clearly labeled with your name, address and contact number. Bring an Additional Small Bag: It may take a few hours after embarkation for your luggage to be delivered to your stateroom.

Can you order more than one entree on Norwegian Cruise Line?

And while you are sure to be satisfied with sumptuous selections from the main dining hall (where you can even select more than one entrée per meal from the menu), remember that with Norwegian's Freestyle Cruising, it's so easy to eat when you want, wherever you want.

Are ncl gratuities mandatory?

While you should not feel obligated to offer a gratuity, all of our staff are encouraged to go the extra mile, so they are permitted to accept cash gratuities for exceptional or outstanding service if you care to offer them.

Do cruises have midnight buffets?

While they might not host the excessive midnight buffets of yore, many cruise ships do still offer late-night snack stations in the buffet areas, featuring items like sandwiches, tacos or crepes.

What is the best time to have dinner on a cruise ship?

If you like to have dinner on the table the minute you get home from work, stick to your regular routine. Choose the early dinner seating—it usually starts around 6 p.m. But if you like to lounge around a while or hit the gym after work, you might prefer a later setting, which typically starts at 8:30 p.m.

What are you not allowed to bring on a NCL cruise?

Can you get food 24 7 on a cruise?

Cruise ships are good at making food available 24/7, so if you're hungry, there's usually no one to blame but yourself. The main dining room usually has set meal times, but sections of the buffet will always be open, and you'll usually be able to find a diner, cafe, or pizza shop that's open at all hours.

Is it better to board early on a cruise?

The best time to board a cruise ship is obviously when there are few lines and short waits. The trick is knowing when that will be. Unfortunately, it can vary from port to port and ship to ship, but I prefer arriving in the early afternoon, usually around 1 or 2 p.m.

Can you eat 24 hours a day on a cruise ship?

In addition to room service, which can be ordered round the clock, many cruise ships make food available 24/7 (or at least during normal waking hours). All-night venues might include a small section of the buffet, a pizzeria or a shipboard diner.

Can you eat all day on a cruise?

Cruises are often known for decadence when it comes to food – it's available all day, every day, in unlimited portions, and it's certainly not all healthy. That said, it is possible to eat healthy while on a cruise ship – while still enjoying yourself, too!

Can you take food back to your room on a cruise?

Food and drinking are usually complimentary on the cruises. You are also allowed to bring your own snack on the cruise so that you can have what you love. A certain time is fixed for every meal - breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You can either have it with everybody in the dining room or bring it to your room.

Can I eat in my room on a cruise?

After breakfast service ends in the late morning, all major cruise lines offer an all-day room service menu of salads, sandwiches, snacks and desserts. Most cruise lines have special in-room dining menus, separate from what you'd find that day on the buffet or in the main dining room.