A service charge is already included in the fare for bookings made with an Australian based agency. These are distributed to crew members, including dining, bar and culinary services staff, stateroom attendants, hotel services and other teams. While the service charge covers general crew compensation, additional gratuities are encouraged for exceptional service from concierges, butlers and beverage staff.



Optional purchases made onboard may have service charges added to the listed price.

On an NCL cruise, all onboard expenses are charged to your shipboard account, which you open at check-in by registering a major credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, JCB, or Diner's Club). Debit cards are accepted but not recommended due to potential holds. You can also use cash or traveller’s cheques, though personal cheques are not accepted. You can prepay service charges before sailing and any excess deposit will be refunded in US dollars. To change your payment method, visit Guest Services or the Onboard Credit desk.

Please note: All onboard prices are in US dollars.

Guests are prohibited from bringing alcohol on board, except for wine and champagne. Any alcohol purchased at ports or onboard shops will be stored and available for pickup on the final night or morning of debarkation.

Guests may bring wine and champagne but it will incur a corkage fee: $15 USD for a 750ml bottle and $30 USD for a 1,500ml magnum. Boxed wine is not allowed. Wine or champagne sent to the ship is subject to the same fees. Guests with a beverage package, including Free At Sea, are exempt from corkage fees.

All passengers must present a valid passport or government-issued photo ID for domestic cruises.

For international cruises, all passengers must present a passport valid for at least six months after the return date of the cruise.

Yes, NCL Cruises are family-friendly, offering activities for all ages. Kids aged 3 to 17 can enjoy complimentary youth programmes, Splash Academy and Entourage*, with well-trained staff in a safe, supervised environment. NCL also offers family-friendly staterooms and a range of dining and entertainment options for everyone to enjoy.

*Please note: Splash Academy and Entourage services are offered on a first-come, first-served basis and require an onboard registration.

Yes, NCL offers adults-only areas, notably the Vibe Beach Club, which is an exclusive oasis with panoramic ocean views, upgraded lounge chairs, and personalised service. 

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Please note: The Vibe Beach Club is exclusively on Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Encore, Norwegian Escape, Norwegian Getaway, Norwegian Joy, and Norwegian Prima. Additional fees may be required.

Yes, NCL offers Wi-Fi access throughout its entire fleet, and you can access it by connecting to the ship's Wi-Fi network and logging in through your internet browser or by visiting nclwifi.com.