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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.

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, 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 centers, kids and
teens facilities and when tender boats are in operation (see
online deck plans for details).

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 ambiance in the mid-ship
dining room, the buffet and most of our specialty restaurants
is contemporary, so cruise casual attire is perfect. If you
choose the more sophisticated atmosphere of the main
dining room or select specialty restaurants, we ask you to
wear smart casual attire.
NCL'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 White Hot Party or H2GLOW Party. And we
recommend packing a jumper or jacket too as some guests
find the air conditioning a bit chilly.
As all your suitcases are collected the night before you
return home, don't forget to bring an overnight bag for
prescriptions and need-to-have 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 traveling 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, so be sure
all baggage and personal belongings are properly insured.
Suitcases should be tagged. Medicines in their original
containers, jewelry, 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
ONBOARD?
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. 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, VISA AND OTHER
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS?
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 if you are refused entry onto any flight
or into any country, or otherwise suffer any difficulties
or incur any costs as a result of not having the correct
passport and any required visa(s) and satisfying any other
entry requirements.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in possession of
all necessary travel and health documents before departure.
You must pay all costs incurred in obtaining them. 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.
In order to enter the United States of America, every person
traveling (including children) must have a visa unless they
qualify for the Visa Waiver Program (VWP).
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 traveled 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 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 traveling, 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.

WILL I NEED TRAVEL INSURANCE?
We highly recommend you purchase appropriate personal
travel insurance to cover you in the event of (including and
not limited to) you are cancelling your booking with NCL; any
third-party cancellations; baggage damage; accident cover
costs; medical injury and expenses; and any other liabilities
that will not be covered by NCL. Please note each travel
insurance policy will have different levels and amounts of

scope depending on the insurance provider and the level
of cover purchased.
Vacations should be hassle free and worry free. However,
given unforeseen events can occur (including losing
baggage, needing medical care, delays and cancellations),
we recommend all travelers take out travel insurance.

WHAT ARE NCL'S AGE REQUIREMENTS?
All facts 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.
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 adjoining 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 (or under 21 for guests who are citizens of
the United States of America, Canada or China). For guests
under the age of 18 traveling with an accompanying adult
who is not the minor's parent or legal guardian, a Parent/
Guardian Release Form* that authorises the minor's travel
and further authorises medical treatment in case of an
emergency 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.
*For a Parent/Guardian Consent Release Form, visit: https://www.ncl.com/
in/en/downloads/docs#traveldocs. Alternatively, please contact our Guest
Services department.

On cruises that include a Canadian port, guests under 18
traveling with a single parent have to provide a letter of
approval (preferably notarised) from the parent not traveling.
Note: Two people under the age of 21 may travel together
in the same stateroom if they are a married couple and
provide proof of marriage to an NCL representative at the
pier before embarkation.
Children under 16 years of age are not allowed to enter
the fitness center. The minimum age for use of the Casino
and the Thermal Spa (sauna, steam room, hot tubs) is 18.
Some bars and lounges on board Norwegian Epic and
Breakaway (Plus)-Class ships, for example Spice H2O,
are adult only (18 and over).
For safety reasons children under 18 must not be left
unattended on board when going ashore.

WHAT ABOUT GUESTS WITH REDUCED
MOBILITY, DISABILITIES OR MEDICAL
CONDITIONS?
We welcome guests with disabilities or medical conditions.
Guests who have mobility impairments should travel with
someone who will take responsibility for any assistance
needed during the cruise and in the event of an emergency.
We have a limited number of staterooms per ship that are
wheelchair accessible with grab rails in the bathrooms, lower
sinks and toilets, shower seats, raised beds, adjustable
hanging rods in wardrobes, tilting mirrors and extra wide
doors for easy access.
If you do use a wheelchair, you should bring your own
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