I was on the Bliss last November to Mexico and had a fabulous time. I stayed in a studio cabin and the lounge that is included is awesome! I met so many nice people, but it also allowed me some quiet time away from the hustle of the ship. Next NCL cruise is Pride of America in 2026. I would love to go on another cruise beforehand, but finances are tight right now. Sometimes, it's best to be patient. Keep of the great content, Sheri!
I recently cruised with NCL again, and absolutely LOVED it. Your tip about cheap cruises during hurricane season is one of my favourite tips - July this year has some insane Florida prices!
Great video CTTV team! Sarah and I just booked our first NCL cruise for this upcoming August on the Joy…really looking forward to it and seeing what Norwegian has to offer!
Hi there - thanks so much for the content. We were on the NCL Bliss last Dec to Cabo and loved it for the entertainment, but not the food. We are booked for Dec '24 on the Breakaway to Caribbean and hope the food is better. Confident the entertainment will be just as good.😊
Thank you for supporting travel agents! We are still out there, ready to help clients find their perfect cruise and navigate all the promotions, deck plans, dining options, etc.
I may look into a TA on a future NCL cruise as either CAS or PCC seem to be overworked recently and might work hard before a booking, then seem to not be so dedicated as they were before the booking. Especially when looking for more points per day popping up or lower prices before the final payment.
Sorry, but the closest you’re getting to Paris on that ship is LeHavre which is over 140 miles away. Almost 300 miles round trip. Even on a train it’s not really possible to get to Paris in the amount of time you are in LeHavre. Cruise lines need to stop saying Paris on an itinerary. Instead of Paris, get a taxi and go to the lovely close by town of Honfleur for lunch and stroll round. That is a nice day! You can thank me later.😉
Had a great cruise aboard NCL Jade (April 9-20). Cruised aboard NCL Spirit last year to Alaska (7 nights) with a land tour for another week. Loved it!! Planning solo cruises back to the Caribbean and maybe the Panama Canal in the near future.
Thank you for the videos! We are cursing in NCL in a couple Of weeks so I have been binge watching! Do you have a secret/strategy about how to choose time to board? Early as possible va later…? Thank you!
Hey Amy! Well, it depends! I personally LOVE to get to the ship early, but the more seasoned cruisers will often pick a later boarding time to avoid the hustle and bustle, ya know?
We are booking through,mycruises in Australian we have started with a Balcony suite,we asked to upgrade to Club Balcony. There have charged us anther 5,000k for 10day cruise Mediterranean in may 2025 it should be only be extra 1k or 1.5 k please assist us. It's our first cruise with your NCL. Now it's been stressful and we now don't want go!
I have a surprise cruise booked for me and my husband’s 30th wedding anniversary embarking on Feb 23, 2025 on the Encore. I can’t wait to surprise him. 😊
great tips been crusing NCL for a few years and still are learning new tips. If you are a coffee lover in the mornings like us, then you will find the buffet has terrible coffee. however we budget in for 1/2 our cruise to get starbucks or their specialty coffee shops. the other 1/2 we either go to the sit down restaurants & have perked coffee or get free perked craft sent to our room free of charge on their complimentary room service continental breakfast. OR even better ask your room attendant to bring you a coffee maker. they will gladly and all the condiments as well.
We are leaving in two weeks on an NCL Caribbean cruise - balcony suite- and so excited. We’ve been on a lot of different NCL cruises. Which one did you like the most?
I love Norwegian joy, and Norwegian Bliss. I also like the older ships like star and Jewel. What I like about Bliss and joy is that they have observation, lounges and go karts.
We are sailing in May around thecHawaiian islands and got the Free at Sea deals. The free wifi is only 150 minutes, so we will likely upgrade it to unlimited, as my son is staying with my 93cyr old father and we want to stay in touch. The "free" beverage package gratuities is almost $400 for the 2 of us for a 7 day trip.
NCL cruiser, I rarely go to the pool or the buffet. I'm sure it's fun for some people, but if you wouldn't dine at the buffet on land or aren't a free festival attendee then you probably won't enjoy it on a ship either.
The Free at Sea shore excursion $50 off one passenger may make their cost as good as a third party one. After a few days on our 14 day Prima cruise, the unlimited internet package was about 50% off.
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I'm traveling on NCL Spirit April 2024. Hawaii to Alaska 🎉
Would love to see a review or at least a few comments on that trip!!
So many great tips. Even as someone whose NCL Platinum I still learned new things here.
That means a lot coming from our NCL EXPERT! Thank you, Brett!!!!!!!
I was on the Bliss last November to Mexico and had a fabulous time. I stayed in a studio cabin and the lounge that is included is awesome! I met so many nice people, but it also allowed me some quiet time away from the hustle of the ship. Next NCL cruise is Pride of America in 2026. I would love to go on another cruise beforehand, but finances are tight right now. Sometimes, it's best to be patient. Keep of the great content, Sheri!
Absolutely! Thanks for stopping by!!
I'm in a studio Feb 2025 It appears as though there is not room on the walls to hang magnets? Can you please confirm or deny?
I recently cruised with NCL again, and absolutely LOVED it. Your tip about cheap cruises during hurricane season is one of my favourite tips - July this year has some insane Florida prices!
Great to hear! That's awesome that you got a bargain!
I’m going on the Epic in mid November for my birthday! I’ve heard the Epic isn’t great but… I’m gonna make it be magical for my birthday!
Happy Birthday! Wishing you an EPIC cruise!
I went on the Epic last November for my birthday! Have a great time!
Going on NCL jewel Christmas week plus New Years week.. 1st cruise!!!!❤
Great video CTTV team! Sarah and I just booked our first NCL cruise for this upcoming August on the Joy…really looking forward to it and seeing what Norwegian has to offer!
Very EXCITED for you!!!
Thanks for the helpful NCL video! 👍🏻👍🏻🥰🥰
You are so welcome!
Suuuper Helpful! Links and details were a lifesaver
Hi there - thanks so much for the content. We were on the NCL Bliss last Dec to Cabo and loved it for the entertainment, but not the food. We are booked for Dec '24 on the Breakaway to Caribbean and hope the food is better. Confident the entertainment will be just as good.😊
Our pleasure! Have fun and try the specialty venues!
Hope you had a good weekend Sheri with your family 💕💕🌹🌹🌹💕🛳️🛳️✨🌹🌹💕✨🛳️🛳️💕🌹❤️🌹💕🛳️🛳️🛳️💕🌹💕✨🛳️✨💕💕💕✨🛳️🛳️✨💕💕💕🌹✨🛳️🛳️🌹❤️❤️❤️🌹💕❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
You too!!
@@CruiseTipsTV awww thanks 😊
Thank you for supporting travel agents! We are still out there, ready to help clients find their perfect cruise and navigate all the promotions, deck plans, dining options, etc.
Always! A good TA is true asset! 💕💕
I may look into a TA on a future NCL cruise as either CAS or PCC seem to be overworked recently and might work hard before a booking, then seem to not be so dedicated as they were before the booking. Especially when looking for more points per day popping up or lower prices before the final payment.
Great timing! I'm going on my first NCL cruise in May on the Getaway.
Have fun! That's exciting!
The Getaway is a great ship ! Have fun
My first time cruising with NCL soon! So both the NCL app and MY NCL app are needed to make the experience smoother?
We are taking our first NCL cruise in 2025 on Dawn. Starting in Stockholm and ending in Paris. Plan to stay extra days at beginning❤ and end.
Oooh! That’s quite an itinerary!!
Sorry, but the closest you’re getting to Paris on that ship is LeHavre which is over 140 miles away. Almost 300 miles round trip. Even on a train it’s not really possible to get to Paris in the amount of time you are in LeHavre. Cruise lines need to stop saying Paris on an itinerary. Instead of Paris, get a taxi and go to the lovely close by town of Honfleur for lunch and stroll round. That is a nice day! You can thank me later.😉
This is so helpful and thank you so much Sheri! 🌹🛳️🛳️💕🌹✨✨🌹💕🛳️🛳️🌹✨✨💕🛳️🛳️🌹✨✨✨🌹🛳️🛳️✨💕🛳️🛳️🛳️💕🌹✨🌹🛳️🛳️🛳️🌹❤️❤️✨🌹🛳️🛳️💕✨❤️💕🛳️🛳️💕🌹✨✨❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
You are so welcome!
@@CruiseTipsTV Hugs 🥰
I am going on the breakaway in October. I could really use some tips on how to handle mobility issues
Thanks for this video. I'll soon be aboard the Jade for 11 nights ~ Southern Caribbean and the ABC's.
Had a great cruise aboard NCL Jade (April 9-20). Cruised aboard NCL Spirit last year to Alaska (7 nights) with a land tour for another week. Loved it!! Planning solo cruises back to the Caribbean and maybe the Panama Canal in the near future.
Going on my first NCL cruise next month. Have done Carnival and Princess before. I'm interested to see what the differences are. A little nervous.
We are sailing to Alaska from Seward on the Jewel 😊
Awesome! Jewel is a great ship!
just curious, why do you never fill your water bottle directly at a refilling station?
Thank you for the videos! We are cursing in NCL in a couple
Of weeks so I have been binge watching! Do you have a secret/strategy about how to choose time to board? Early as possible va later…? Thank you!
Hey Amy! Well, it depends! I personally LOVE to get to the ship early, but the more seasoned cruisers will often pick a later boarding time to avoid the hustle and bustle, ya know?
We are booking through,mycruises in Australian we have started with a Balcony suite,we asked to upgrade to Club Balcony. There have charged us anther 5,000k for 10day cruise Mediterranean in may 2025 it should be only be extra 1k or 1.5 k please assist us. It's our first cruise with your NCL. Now it's been stressful and we now don't want go!
Yes ma’am. The Gem
Thank you!
You bet!
We have latitudes numbers does that mean we are members of it?
Yes it should!
Other than the $30 corkage fee if I bring wine/champagne on board, will additional gratuities be added?
I don’t believe so!
Thank you!
Guarantee to get back to the ship leaves out the word LATE!
I have a surprise cruise booked for me and my husband’s 30th wedding anniversary embarking on Feb 23, 2025 on the Encore. I can’t wait to surprise him. 😊
That is awesome!
great tips been crusing NCL for a few years and still are learning new tips. If you are a coffee lover in the mornings like us, then you will find the buffet has terrible coffee. however we budget in for 1/2 our cruise to get starbucks or their specialty coffee shops. the other 1/2 we either go to the sit down restaurants & have perked coffee or get free perked craft sent to our room free of charge on their complimentary room service continental breakfast. OR even better ask your room attendant to bring you a coffee maker. they will gladly and all the condiments as well.
SUCH a good tip about the coffee! Thanks so much for commenting Jess!!!!!!!!!!
You are looking lovely, as usual! We're not cruising again until our Australia trip in September...with a cruise out of Sydney, included.🤩
thank you! Enjoy that cruise in September!!!!!
It won't let me put in passport info until 20 days before we sail. Does this make sense?
I am going on the Breakway Sept 2025
going on the prima feb 2025
Hi Sheri! Very thorough. Loved the video. Really good job!
Thank you so very much. Glad you enjoyed it. Hope you have a wonderful week!!!!
We are leaving in two weeks on an NCL Caribbean cruise - balcony suite- and so excited. We’ve been on a lot of different NCL cruises. Which one did you like the most?
I love Norwegian joy, and Norwegian Bliss. I also like the older ships like star and Jewel. What I like about Bliss and joy is that they have observation, lounges and go karts.
We are sailing in May around thecHawaiian islands and got the Free at Sea deals. The free wifi is only 150 minutes, so we will likely upgrade it to unlimited, as my son is staying with my 93cyr old father and we want to stay in touch. The "free" beverage package gratuities is almost $400 for the 2 of us for a 7 day trip.
Thank-u FOR posting!! Going in 2026. Never sailed with Norwegian before!!
NCL cruiser, I rarely go to the pool or the buffet. I'm sure it's fun for some people, but if you wouldn't dine at the buffet on land or aren't a free festival attendee then you probably won't enjoy it on a ship either.
Thank you for this great video concept!
Glad you enjoyed it!
@@CruiseTipsTV Will you be doing these videos on the other cruise lines?
Possibly! What line would you like to see first?
Royal Caribbean please@@CruiseTipsTV
The Free at Sea shore excursion $50 off one passenger may make their cost as good as a third party one. After a few days on our 14 day Prima cruise, the unlimited internet package was about 50% off.
Good tip!
TY for this going on my first NCL cruise in 12 days. It’s been hard to find great content for NCL. Yours are always so thorough Perfect timing
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for taking a moment to comment!
Great video CTTV! We were on Norwegian Viva when this video dropped. Boy, Viva is a gorgeous ship!
Yasss!
My next cruise is the NCL Viva - Greek Islands in May
Whohoo! Excited for you!
We are going on the bliss we can not wait it the first time for us
Bliss is SO amazing! Don’t miss the go karts!
Hi, Sheri!!
Hi Sharolyn!