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Do you have youth programs?<br />
We know kids just want to have fun, and our youth program<br />
is filled with sporting activities, circus school, themed events,<br />
scavenger hunts, pizza parties and tons more. Most ships<br />
have a teen dance club, a video arcade, video games and a<br />
cinema. And that’s just on the ship. Plus, we’ve got plenty of<br />
Shore Excursions that are perfect for the whole family. For all<br />
the fun details, see pages 14-<strong>15</strong>.<br />
Parents with participating children who are not potty trained<br />
will be issued a beeper and will be alerted when the child<br />
needs to be changed (range is limited to on board ship).<br />
United States Public Health (U.S.P.H.) regulations<br />
prohibit diapers of any kind, i<strong>ncl</strong>uding those marketed as<br />
“swimmers,” in the swimming pools or hot tubs.<br />
Is baby sitting offered?<br />
Private babysitting (in or out of stateroom) is not offered on<br />
any of our ships. However, group babysitting is available for<br />
children ages 3-12 for a nominal cost. Group babysitting is<br />
run by trained counselors. Hours of operation vary by ship<br />
and itinerary.<br />
Is there a doctor on board?<br />
A physician and nurse are on each ship to provide medical<br />
care and services at customary charges. Commonly used<br />
medications are kept on board and may be prescribed by<br />
the ship’s doctor.<br />
What else is available on board?<br />
• Aqua Park<br />
• Bowling alley<br />
• Art auctions<br />
• Internet café<br />
• Cinema<br />
• Sports decks<br />
• Casino<br />
• Adults-only pool<br />
• Players Club<br />
• Library<br />
• Climbing wall<br />
• Card room<br />
• Beauty salon and<br />
spa services<br />
• Fitness rooms<br />
• Rapelling wall<br />
Features vary by ship.<br />
• Gift shops that feature<br />
duty-free shopping,<br />
fine jewelry, perfumes,<br />
clothing, cosmetics<br />
and sundry items<br />
• Laundry and<br />
dry-cleaning services<br />
• Photographs taken<br />
throughout the cruise<br />
• Chapel<br />
• Photo Studio<br />
What about smoking, drinking and gambling?<br />
We want you to be comfortable on board, so smoking on<br />
stateroom balconies and in public areas throughout our<br />
ships is prohibited. On ships with The Waterfront, smoking<br />
is permitted on the starboard side excluding any food<br />
service areas. Active Casino players may smoke cigarettes<br />
in the Casino during gaming hours. Cigarette smoking<br />
is not permitted in any other indoor venue or location.<br />
Also, if you smoke regular or electronic cigarettes, you<br />
can do so in designated areas only. If you prefer pipes<br />
or cigars, you can smoke in the Cigar Bar or designated<br />
smoking lounge. Violations of the smoking policy may<br />
result in cleaning charges being applied to your onboard<br />
account. Please visit <strong>ncl</strong>.com for the complete smoking<br />
policy. If you’re 18-20 years of age and you have the<br />
written consent of your parent (parent must be on board),<br />
you can purchase beer or wine for yourself only when<br />
the ship is sailing in International waters (except on Alaska<br />
and Hawai‘i cruises where you must be 21 years of age<br />
to consume or purchase alcohol of any kind*). However,<br />
passengers 18 years of age or older are permitted to<br />
consume alcoholic beverages without written consent<br />
from their parent when sailing on roundtrip European<br />
voyages. If you want to gamble in our casinos, you must<br />
have a valid ID showing you are 18 years or older. If a<br />
Guest under the age of 18 wins in the casino and cannot<br />
provide proof of age, he or she will not be paid the<br />
winnings. Gaming vouchers and table game chips must<br />
be redeemed prior to cruise end. Players are allowed to<br />
smoke in the casino during gaming hours. There is no<br />
casino on Pride of America.<br />
Is there a service charge?<br />
Effective August 1, 20<strong>15</strong>, a $13.50 USD service charge has<br />
been automatically added, per guest per day (for guests<br />
three years and older), to your shipboard account for the<br />
following staterooms (Studio, Inside, Ocean View, Balcony and<br />
Mini-Suite). For Suites and Haven cabins the service charge<br />
will be $<strong>15</strong>.50 USD per guest per day (for guests three years<br />
and older). These charges will be shared with those staff<br />
members, i<strong>ncl</strong>uding the restaurant staff, stateroom stewards<br />
and other behind-the-scenes staff who have provided services<br />
to enhance your overall cruise experience. However, certain<br />
staff positions (e.g., beverage service, concierge, butler and<br />
youth counselors) do not benefit from this shared service<br />
charge because they provided service to only some guests,<br />
not all. If you have received excellent service from any of these<br />
staff members, we encourage you to acknowledge them with<br />
appropriate gratuities. If you have any concerns about the<br />
service you receive during your cruise, please let our onboard<br />
Guest Services Desk staff know right away, so we can address<br />
any issues in a timely manner. In the unlikely event that we<br />
cannot resolve your issue, you can have the service charge<br />
adjusted at your discretion. Norwegian Cruise Line reserves the<br />
right to modify the service charge costs at its discretion.<br />
What about gratuities?<br />
Unlike most other ships in the cruise industry, there is no<br />
required or recommended tipping on our ships for service<br />
that is generally rendered to all Guests. While you should<br />
not feel obligated to offer a gratuity, all of our staff are<br />
encouraged to “go the extra mile,” so they are permitted<br />
to accept cash gratuities for exceptional or outstanding<br />
service if you care to offer them.<br />
Also, certain staff positions (e.g., concierge, butler, youth<br />
program staff and beverage service) provide service on<br />
an individual basis to only some guests and do not benefit<br />
from the overall service charge. We encourage those<br />
Guests to acknowledge good service from these staff<br />
members with appropriate gratuities. Additionally, there is<br />
an 18% gratuity and spa service charge added for all spa and<br />
salon services. An 18% gratuity and beverage service charge<br />
added for all beverage purchases. And an 18% gratuity and<br />
specialty service charge added to all specialty restaurant<br />
dining and entertainment-based dining.<br />
Where can I keep my valuables?<br />
All staterooms and suites have safes. Please note, however,<br />
that we are not responsible for valuables left in staterooms<br />
or elsewhere on board.<br />
How can I order Bon Voyage and<br />
Special Occasion Gifts?<br />
You can choose from a variety of wonderful gifts i<strong>ncl</strong>uding:<br />
• Fresh flowers<br />
• Champagne<br />
• Fine wines<br />
• Gourmet foods<br />
• Birthday or anniversary cakes<br />
• Onboard credit certificates<br />
Just contact us at least three weeks prior to sailing at<br />
1.800.327.7030 or go to <strong>ncl</strong>.com and we will be sure to deliver<br />
your selection on time.<br />
Wedding and Romance Packages<br />
Wedding Packages:<br />
Let us help design that special day. It’s got to be special. And<br />
romantic. And easy. So come away with us to the beaches<br />
of Hawaì i or The Caribbean. How about a gondola ride in<br />
Venice or a dogsled ride in Alaska? We’ve got the perfect<br />
Wedding and Romance Packages, so all you have to do is<br />
grab the one you love and sail away.<br />
Say “I do” atop a glacier, next to a waterfall or in the privacy<br />
of our pretty chapel on board. And the details? We’ll take<br />
care of everything so you can enjoy your day.<br />
Our Wedding Package Highlights:<br />
• Your personal wedding coordinator<br />
• Announcements<br />
• Ceremony with officiant<br />
• Marriage certificate<br />
• Photography<br />
• Music<br />
• Champagne and cake<br />
* We encourage the responsible use of alcohol and accordingly reserve the right to revoke the drinking privileges of any Guest who violates<br />
Norwegian’s Guest Code of Conduct or who is deemed a danger to himself or herself or others by vessel management. Continued abuse<br />
of alcohol while sailing and/or violation of Norwegian’s Guest Code of Conduct may result in immediate disembarkation.<br />
** U.S. citizens and residents are not allowed to bring more than 200 cigarettes into the U.S. if the cigarettes are produced in the U.S.,<br />
whether made for export or not.<br />
Romance Packages:<br />
We like to think we know a thing or two about romance. After<br />
all, we cruise to some of the most romantic places on earth.<br />
We offer five different Honeymoon, Anniversary and Romance<br />
Packages ranging in price from $139 to $399 per stateroom.<br />
Our Romance Package Highlights:<br />
• Sparkling wine and strawberries in your stateroom<br />
upon embarkation<br />
• 25-minute half-body Swedish massage for two<br />
• Breakfast in bed<br />
• Keepsake portrait<br />
• Romantic dinner for two in a specialty restaurant<br />
• Afternoon tea service delivered to your room<br />
Simply contact us at 1.800.327.7030 for more information.<br />
What about Shore Excursions?<br />
With hundreds of thrilling, educational and unforgettable<br />
Shore Excursions available around the world, we can pretty<br />
much guarantee we’ve got what you’re looking for. Just visit<br />
www.<strong>ncl</strong>.com/excursions or call 1.866.625.1167 to book<br />
your adventures anytime up to two days prior to sailing. And<br />
once you’re on board, you can purchase your adventures<br />
at the Shore Excursion Desk. However, spacing is limited so<br />
booking online will assure you get the best choices.<br />
Do I need an Electrical Converter?<br />
The electrical current on board is 110 volts AC. However,<br />
some high-voltage hair dryers, electric rollers and electric<br />
razors may require a converter.<br />
What if I need to stay in touch while I’m away?<br />
If you bring your GSM or CDMA cell phone (with the<br />
standard U.S. 1900 MHz), you’re all set. This also means you<br />
can use our WiFi capabilities on your personal computer<br />
in most areas throughout the ship. For those who prefer,<br />
our Internet Café offers computers for rent by the hour.<br />
Our Guests are provided with a personal email address<br />
printed on their cruise ticket. Telephone and fax service are<br />
available at applicable ship-to-shore rates.<br />
What are the customs allowances?<br />
It gets a little detailed, but the general idea is this: U.S.<br />
residents must declare all articles acquired abroad and in<br />
their possession when they return to the U.S. This i<strong>ncl</strong>udes<br />
items purchased in “duty-free” shops. The duty-free<br />
exemption allowed for purchases or gifts for returning U.S.<br />
residents varies. The standard exemption for U.S. residents<br />
who have been abroad more than 48 hours is $800 USD,<br />
which may i<strong>ncl</strong>ude one liter of alcohol or 1.5 liters total<br />
(two 750 ml bottles) if you are at least 21, 100 cigars and<br />
200 cigarettes**. Residents returning to the U.S. from the<br />
U.S. Virgin Islands may bring $1,600 USD worth of goods<br />
duty-free. The duty-free exemption for U.S. residents<br />
doesn’t need to i<strong>ncl</strong>ude items that are mailed back to the<br />
U.S.; those will be assessed for duty when they arrive. Non-<br />
U.S. residents should check with their local authorities for<br />
customs allowance information. For more specific customs<br />
information, be sure to attend the briefing by the Cruise<br />
Director before your ship reaches home port. (Check the<br />
daily onboard newsletter for time and place.) You can also<br />
obtain information before you sail by contacting the nearest<br />
U.S. Customs office or by visiting the U.S. Customs website<br />
at customs.gov.<br />
Guests sailing on our U.S.-flagged vessel Pride of America<br />
are exempt.<br />
NOTE: If you purchase alcohol while on board or ashore,<br />
we will store it in a secure area and deliver it to your<br />
stateroom at the co<strong>ncl</strong>usion of your cruise.<br />
Are visitors allowed on board?<br />
Due to security reasons, unfortunately, no.<br />
What if I still have some questions?<br />
We are happy to help you with any questions you may still<br />
have. Simply contact us:<br />
CALL NCL AT 1.800.327.7030<br />
For Hawaìi cruises, call 1.888.NCL.HAWAII (625.4292) or call<br />
your travel professional<br />
VISIT OUR WEBSITE: NCL.COM<br />
FOR THE HAVEN INFORMATION VISIT:<br />
THEHAVEN.NCL.COM<br />
FOR MORE INFORMATION, SEE TERMS & CONDITIONS<br />
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