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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 />

ON PAGES 182-183.<br />

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