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F R E Q UE N T L Y
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
ALL GUESTS PLEASE VISIT NCL.COM FOR FURTHER DETAILS, RELATED FORMS AND INTERNET LINKS.
BEFORE YOU CRUISE
WHAT DO I HAVE TO CONSIDER WHEN
CHOOSING A TRAVEL DATE AND
STATEROOM?
When deciding on your travel date, you should take into account any
circumstances or events that may have an influence on your cruise
experience, for example school holidays, spring break, local public
holidays, special sports events, etc. When choosing your stateroom
please consider whether you'd like to have for example an oceanview,
open balcony or enclosed balcony. Also please consider that some
staterooms - especially those on lower decks - may be slightly noisier
than others due to the operation of the engines. The same applies to
staterooms close to nightclubs, lifts or staircases, kitchen galleys,
fitness centres, kids and teens facilities and when tender boats are in
operation (for details see deck plans on ncl.com).
WHAT IS A GUARANTEE STATEROOM?
A Guarantee stateroom (GTY) is one where there is no stateroom
number assigned at the time of booking. A stateroom may be
assigned any time after final payment has been received, up to the
day of sailing. A Guarantee stateroom guarantees you a stateroom in
the category you have paid for (Inside, Oceanview, etc.). It does not
guarantee deck, location or specific bed arrangements. No changes
will be made once a stateroom has been assigned.
WHAT SHALL I PACK?
The atmosphere on our modern ships is neither too dressy, nor too
casual. In fact, you'll find that there are really only two types of attire
you'll need. The atmosphere in the mid-ship main dining room, the
buffet and most of our speciality restaurants is contemporary, so
cruise casual attire is perfect. If you choose the more sophisticated
atmosphere of the aft main dining room or select speciality
restaurants, we ask you to wear smart casual attire.
Norwegian's Night Out is the perfect opportunity to get dressed up
for an evening of cocktails, fine dining and great entertainment. You
may also want to pack all-white for our iconic H2GLOW Party. And we
recommend packing a sweater/pashmina too as some guests find the
air conditioning a bit chilly.
As all your suitcases are collected the night before we return home,
don't forget to bring an overnight bag for prescriptions and need-tohave
items.
HOW MANY SUITCASES CAN I TAKE?
Each guest is allowed up to two pieces of checked luggage, each with a
22 kg maximum. If travelling by air, remember that airlines have their
own checked baggage and hand luggage restrictions, so please check
these before travel. Airlines and NCL have limited liability for any loss
or damage under international convention, so be sure all baggage
and personal belongings are properly insured. Suitcases should be
tagged. Medicines in their original containers, jewellery, fragile items,
valuables and important documents should be carried in your hand
luggage. If you are bringing your wheelchair, check with your airline
for any restrictions they may have.
WHICH ITEMS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON
BOARD?
Guests are not allowed to bring any intoxicating liquors/beverages,
travel irons, firearms, weapons of any kind, ammunition, explosive
substances or any goods of a dangerous nature on board. Animals of
any kind are not allowed on board, except service or guide animals,
provided the guest notifies NCL prior to the cruise of their intention to
bring such an animal and complies with all applicable conditions. Such
guests must also agree to take sole responsibility for any expense,
damage, injuries or losses associated with or caused by such an animal.
WHAT ARE PASSPORT AND VISA
REQUIREMENTS?
Guests are responsible for ensuring they fulfil all passport, visa and all
other entry requirements for all countries visited during the cruise and
when travelling to and from the port of embarkation/disembarkation.
You must ensure that all your travel documents (physical and
electronic), including your passport, visas / visa waivers, (where
applicable) evidence of covid-19 vaccination and/or negative test,
(where applicable) evidence of any other health related requirement
are in order, meet all applicable requirements and are valid for travel.
All costs incurred in meeting all requirements applicable to your cruise
must be paid by you. Passport, visa and other entry requirements vary
by destination and may change at short notice. The latest information
is shown on our website ncl.com. We cannot accept any liability and
cancellation charges will apply, if you are refused entry onto any
flight or into any country, or decide not to travel, due to failure (or
inability) on your part to obtain and carry all required documentation
or to otherwise comply with all applicable requirements. Likewise
it is not our responsibility if you suffer any difficulties or incur any
costs as a result of not having the correct documentation. If failure to
have any necessary documents results in fines, surcharges or other
financial penalty, costs or expenses being incurred by us, you will be
responsible for reimbursing us accordingly.
The United States Visa Waiver Programme (VWP) enables eligible
citizens and nationals of designated countries to travel to the U.S. for
tourism and business stays of 90 days or less without first obtaining
a visa. Travellers who do not qualify for the VWP must obtain a visa
to travel to the U.S. Should you need to obtain a visa, please be sure
to apply for a multiple entry visa. The Electronic System for Travel
Authorisation (ESTA) is effective for citizens and eligible nationals
of VWP countries to apply for advance authorisation to travel
to the United States under the VWP. ESTA stipulates that all Visa
Waiver Programme travellers are required to obtain via the internet
(https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov) an electronic travel authorisation prior to
boarding a carrier to travel by air or sea to the U.S. under the VWP.
Most British / EU citizens will qualify for the VWP but there are
exceptions including for anyone who has visited Cuba.
ESTA authorisations are valid for multiple entries within two years
(or less if the passport expires during this period). Please note that
U.S. authorities will charge a fee of US$21 per person (status: August
2023) for travel authorisation. This fee has to be paid by credit or debit
card or PayPal during the application process. Additional information
regarding the VWP and ESTA is available at www.cbp.gov/esta. For
U.S.-bound Atlantic Crossings, we strongly advise guests to print out
their ESTA before travelling, as this is a requirement at check-in before
you can board the ship. All travellers (including children) must have an
e-Passport to use the Visa Waiver Programme. An e-Passport, denoted
by the respective symbol, is an enhanced secure passport with an
embedded electronic chip. E-Passports are issued by the proper
passport issuing authority and must meet international standards for
securing and storing information corresponding to the passport and
bearer. More information can be found on www.cbp.gov/. Please be
aware that immigration and visa regulations are subject to change.
For current information, please visit https://travel.state.gov/content/
travel/en/us-visas.html or check with your travel agent and the
respective embassies or consulates. The information above refers to
the status at the time of printing. It is assumed that the traveller is a
citizen of a Visa Waiver Programme country. For all citizens of non-Visa
Waiver Programme countries, you will have to check individual treaties
between your state and the U.S. Government and whether you have to
apply for a special tourist visa with the U.S. embassy of your home
state. Please consider that the application for a visa could take up to
three months. To check participation of your state in the Visa Waiver
Programme please refer to https://www.cbp.gov/travel/internationalvisitors/visa-waiver-program.
Similar
to the U.S. VWP, since 15 October 2016, Canada requires
visa-exempt foreign nationals who fly to or via Canada to obtain an
Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) prior to travel for a fee of CAD$ 7
per person (status: August 2023). The eTA is valid for multiple entries
within five years (or less if the passport expires during this period). For
information please visit www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugeescitizenship/services/visit-canada.html.
Effective
1 October 2019, travellers to New Zealand must have a New
Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA), which can be requested
through the NZeTA mobile app (cost NZ$ 17) or the Immigration NZ
website (cost NZ$ 23) and is valid for two years. You must also pay an
International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) at the same
time as your NZeTA (cost NZ$35.) (status: August 2023). All travellers
who are not citizens of a VWP country please check your individual
passport and immigration / visa requirements with your travel agent
and the respective embassies or consulates. Personal circumstances
cannot be considered. We will try within our means to inform you of
the applicable requirements.
During most cruises, NCL personnel will need to retain your passport.
You therefore must carry a second government-issued photo ID with
you at all times. It is the sole responsibility of the guest to provide
all necessary documentation. Guests are not entitled to a refund if
entry into any foreign territory or boarding is denied by immigration
officials or NCL personnel for lack of proper documents. The American
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Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has implemented
the Secure Flight Programme for international air traffic. This
programme intends to reduce the instances of misidentification of
the authorised travel passengers to the U.S. as well as to enhance
the security of air travel. Within this programme, all airlines commit
to transmit the following Secure Flight Passenger Data (SFPD) from
travellers who are arriving in and/or departing from the U.S. to
the U.S. Department of Homeland Security: Full name as per valid
government-issued passport (including middle name, initials, etc.),
date of birth, gender and Redress Number (if applicable). Therefore,
we ask all guests to check their confirmation carefully. In case of
any incorrect data appearing on the confirmation please contact
our reservations department. If there is no client data available at
the time of booking, NCL will use the data from the Online Check-In.
For further information on the Secure Flight Programme please visit
www.tsa.gov/secureflight. Providing the Secure Flight Data does not
release you from the obligation to apply for the advanced authorisation
to travel to the U.S. under the ESTA programme or to obtain a visa if the
VWP does not apply to your visit. Guests are responsible for ensuring
they are in possession of all relevant documentation and visas for the
entire cruise itinerary including all ports of call. Customs allowances
may vary depending on the itinerary. Please check on board, with your
Ministry of Foreign Affairs or with the respective customs authorities
for the most up-to-date information. Guests are responsible for
ensuring they are in possession of all relevant documentation and
visas for the entire cruise itinerary including all ports of call or they
may be denied boarding. Guests will not be able to board the vessel
without having first completed the certification form.
Additional information during the Covid-19 pandemic
The current situation in respect of all international travel is
unpredictable and liable to change at any time, both before and after
you leave home. As countries continue to deal with the challenges
posed by Covid-19, entry requirements and restrictions are likely
to change regularly and at short notice. Entry requirements for any
country may also be different depending on factors such as your
country of residence, the route you have travelled to get there and
the form of transport you arrive on. In addition there are a number
of different testing and registration requirements in place, also for
destinations that are not subject to a travel warning. This situation
means that while we try within our means to inform you about entry
regulations as valid at the time of booking, however, as regulations
may change quickly and new travel restrictions may be imposed -
even just shortly before you travel - that information on our website
ncl.com/travel-requirements-by-country may be changed shortly
after your booking. Therefore, we have to ask all guests to check
entry and other official requirements for all countries to or through
which you are travelling, as well as any requirements applicable on
your return to your home country, at the time of booking and in good
time before and close to departure. You must also keep up to date with
this information while you are away. Please check FCDO guidance on
www.gov.uk for the latest information.
WILL I NEED TRAVEL INSURANCE?
NCL's liability is limited by international conventions and EU
regulations, as well as its terms and conditions of carriage. Guests are
required to purchase adequate and appropriate holiday insurance to
cover as a minimum all travel, cancellation, curtailment, medical and
repatriation liabilities.
WHAT ARE NCL'S AGE REQUIREMENTS?
All requirements stated below apply at the time of embarkation.
Infants sailing on board an NCL vessel must be at least six months of
age. However, for voyages that have three or more consecutive days
at sea, the infant must be at least 12 months old.
When on board, a minor is defined as an individual under 18 years
of age at the time of embarkation. A young adult is defined as an
individual between the ages of 18 and 20. Please note that this does
not relate to child pricing, where the age is 2-11 years old.
Company policy states that on itineraries that include a port in the
United States of America, Canada, or China, guests under 21 years of
age must be accompanied in the same, connecting, or side by side
stateroom by a guest who is 21 years of age or older at the time of
embarkation (staterooms opposite of each other are not applicable
under this policy). For all other cruises this regulation applies to all
guests under 18 years of age with the exception of guests who are
citizens of the United States of America, Canada or China. For guests
under the age of 18 travelling with an accompanying adult who is
not the minor's parent or legal guardian, a Parent/Guardian Release
Form is available at: ncl.com/ParentGuardianForm, which authorises
the minor's travel and further authorises medical treatment in case of
an emergency and must be given to an NCL representative at the pier
during check-in. Failure to present the completed form at embarkation
may result in boarding being denied, with no refund provided.

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