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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$ 300 per person,
US$ 150 per person for cruises up to 6 days or US$ 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$ cannot
be accepted on board. Any excess deposit will be refunded at the end
of the cruise in US$. Please note that should you wish to change this
excess deposit to pounds sterling, a foreign exchange fee will apply.
Please also keep in mind that it's always worth having a small amount
of local currency for immediate expenses on arrival at your destination
and for any purchases you make at your ports of call. Most major
credit cards are accepted in the ports we visit.
Is there a doctor on board?
A doctor and nurse are on each ship to provide medical care and
services at customary charges. Please note that the medical facilities
are designed to provide basic medical care and guests may have to
be evacuated at their own expense in the event of serious illness.
Please be aware that there is no dentist on board. NCL does not have
the equipment on board to assist guests with any type of dialysis
treatment. NCL has its own charging system similar to shoreside
facilities in the U.S. and we do follow standard medical care, so please
ensure you have appropriate travel insurance.
Can I smoke on board?
We want you to be comfortable on board, so staterooms and
public areas throughout all our ships are smoke-free. If you smoke
cigarettes, you can do so in the Casino (players only) or in the Cigar
Bar (where available). If you prefer pipes or cigars, you can smoke
in the Cigar Bar or designated smoking lounge. Also, you can smoke
cigarettes, pipes and cigars in outdoor public guest spaces and open
decks where designated by the appropriate signage. Please be aware
that electronic cigarettes cannot be used in public areas where there
is a no smoking policy in force. Smoking inside your stateroom or on
your balcony will result in a US$ 250 cleaning charge being added to
your onboard account. Please note that some countries have imposed
a ban on electronic cigarettes.
What about alcohol consumption and
wine corkage?
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 Premium Beverage Package (either as part of
More At Sea™ or purchased separately) alcoholic beverages are only
included for guests 21 years of age and older in these destinations.
On all other itineraries this regulation applies to guests aged 18 years
and above. On itineraries 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 while 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. The vessel is subject to local
regulations and the minimum ages may be superseded by this.
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 consumption
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 while sailing
and/or violation of NCL's alcohol policy may result in immediate
disembarkation.
How do I get ashore?
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:
August 2023), 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.
Please note that if you are not booked on one of our shore excursions,
where we guarantee a convenient pickup and drop-off right at the
pier, reaching the closest city centre may involve taking local public
transport or a non-complimentary shuttle service.
Sometimes we use tenders to get you ashore in other ports when we
may not be able to berth due to unforeseen circumstances.
TENDER PORTS
Airlie Beach, Australia
Akaroa, New Zealand
Bar Harbor, Maine
Bay of Islands, New Zealand
Belize City, Belize
Bintan, Indonesia
Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Boracay Island, Philippines
Buzios, Brazil
Moorea, French Polynesia
Mossel Bay, South Africa
Mystery Island, Vanuatu
Nanortalik, Greenland
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Cairns, Australia
Cannes, France
Castro, Chile
Catalina Island, California
Catalina Island, Dominican Republic
Cooktown, Australia
Dingle, Ireland
Djupivogur, Iceland
Douglas, Isle of Man
Dravuni, Fiji
Dun Laoghaire, Ireland
Dutch Harbor, Alaska
Foynes, Ireland
Galway, Ireland
George Town, Cayman Islands
Gisborne, New Zealand
Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas
Grundarfjordur, Iceland
Helsingborg, Sweden
Hirara (Miyakojima), Japan
Homer, Alaska
Huahine, French Polynesia
Husavik, Iceland
Hvar, Croatia
Ilha Grande, Brazil
Ilhabela, Brazil
Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i
Kangaroo Island, Australia
Karlskrona, Sweden
Ko Samui, Thailand
Komodo Island, Indonesia
La Digue, Seychelles
Leknes, Norway
Lerwick, United Kingdom
Lifou, New Caledonia
Londonderry, United Kingdom
Male, Maldives
Mare', New Caledonia
Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts
Naze (Amami Oshima Island), Japan
Newhaven, United Kingdom
Newport, Rhode Island
Nosy Be/Nosy Komba, Madagascar
Paamiut (Frederikshab), Greenland
Paros, Greece
Patmos, Greece
Phillip Island (Cowes), Australia
Phuket, Thailand
Pomene, Mozambique
Portimao, Portugal
Porto Belo, Brazil
Porto de Sal Rei-Boa Vista,
Cape Verde
Praslin, Seychelles
Punta Arenas, Chile
Punta Del Este, Uruguay
Qaqortoq, Greenland
Rangiroa, French Polynesia
Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Rockland, Maine
Salomague, Philippines
San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
Santa Barbara, California
Santa Maria, Cape Verde
Santorini, Greece
Sao Tome, Sao Tome and Principe
Sarande, Albania
Seydisfjordur, Iceland
Sir Bani Yas, United Arab Emirates
South Queensferry, United
Kingdom
St. Tropez, France
Stanley, Falkland Islands
Stornoway, United Kingdom
Svolvaer, Norway
Taormina, Sicily, Italy
Ulvik, Norway
Vava'u, Tonga
Venice, Italy
Villefranche, France
Waterford, Ireland
Whangarei, New Zealand
Zakynthos, Greece
Zihuatanejo, Mexico
Will I need an electrical converter?
The voltage on board is 110 volts. For UK and European appliances
a converter is needed (U.S. norm). Hairdryers are provided in all
staterooms and suites. Irons and ironing boards can be requested
through housekeeping or the Guest Services Desk.
What if I need to stay in touch while
I'm away?
All our ships are equipped with 24-hour Internet Cafés. In addition, in
most areas throughout the ship you can connect to our Wi-Fi network
on your own devices (charges apply).
The central telephone number for our ships is 001 732 335 3280
(charges apply; please have ship name and your credit card at hand).
Visit ncl.com/faq#!#staying-in-touch for more information.
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 with your
provider directly.
How about safety and security?
NCL 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 visit your muster station,
a muster station, or " assembly station " is the designated checkpoint
for guests in the unlikely event of an emergency. All NCL ships are fully
stabilised for the smoothest possible cruising.
What happens on the last day of my
cruise?
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.
Further
questions?
For further and updated
information please refer
to: ncl.com
http://www.ncl.com
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