what's included in the price?

Inclusive Pricing:  Thanks to valuable guest feedback and preferences for "not being nickeled and dimed onboard,"  we offer more inclusive pricing and always superior personal service than what is advertised directly from the cruise lines  or mass market online cruise shops.  Our inclusive pricing allows you to accurately budget and "know your true costs from the start".   Don't be fooled or mislead by online cruise promotions, pitches and gimmicks that change constantly with hidden restrictions and often confusing and then having to pay additional mandatory charges onboard. Your upfront inclusive pricing offers better value with more "extras"  and always superior personal service from booking till you smoothly arrive back home (all guests must be part of group block to receive group benefits and extras).

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  Your Exclusive Group Inclusions:
  • Professionally managed event with ongoing/onboard care and attention of your group travel hosts
  • Pre-Paid Onboard Gratuities of $15/ per person per day or $105 total per person (never included in online cruise pricing)
  • Gov't Taxes & Port charges of $173.77 per person (often not included in online cruise pricing)
  • *Premium Beverage package onboard for first two guests that includes full alcohol, sodas, juices, etc., for beverages up to $15).  For guests under 21 a non-alcohol beverage package will apply (more information available under FAQ's).  Other options are available.
  • *Premium Beverage Package Gratuities of $19.80 per person or $138.60 for the first two guests sharing a cabin (often not included online)
  • *3-Day Dining Package for first two guests sharing a cabin with gratuities of $19.80 per person included (overall value over $175)
  • *$50 Shore excursion cabin credit (value of $200)
  • *Onboard Internet Package of 250 minutes (value of $130)
  • Exclusive Group Cocktail party onboard  (never included)
  • Exclusive Onboard Group Dining together so can always see and be close to your friends
  • Personal selection/placement of our cruise cabin so can be by your friends and family
  • Exclusive Onboard/Onshore networking and get togethers
  • Access to Facebook Exclusive Group Event to network with other cruisers
  • Onboard Hospitality Desk exclusive for group guests
  • *Inside cabins receive beverage package and internet package amenities only
  You'll Also Enjoy:
  
  
• Shipboard Accommodations for 7 nights
• Ocean Transportation
• Onboard Meals & some beverages
• Shipboard Entertainment & Daily Activities
• Onboard Children and Teen Programs
• Onboard Aqua Park, Laser Tag and Race Track
• Exciting Ports of Call
• Brand new modern and high tech cruise ship
• Unpacking just once

What's not included in the price?

• Travel Insurance (highly recommended)
• ​​Onboard spa services (onboard fitness facility is free)
• Personal Expenses
• Ground Transfers to Cruise / Cruise Terminal Parking
• Pre/post hotels and tours​

Are there special prices for children or infants?

 Per the Cruise Line’s rules; The first two guests sharing a cabin regardless of age are charged at the noted per person rate.  Additional guests (regardless of age) sharing the same cabin are charged at a discounted rate.  Most cabins have a maximum occupancy of 4 guests, but some suites can accommodate up to 6 guests.  If you have more than 4 guests in your party, we suggest booking adjoining cabins or cabins across from each other (i.e. balcony cabin for parents and inside cabin across the hallway for children).  On some balcony cabins the doors on the balconies can be opened creating a long balcony for a family or travel party to enjoy easy access to everyone’s cabins.  Highly recommend booking early for best selection of cabins that fit your family or travel party. 
 
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why should I book early?

• Better Cabin Selection - Yes, for best selection of cabins, locations and pricing.  Unlike a hotel vacation when guests are checking in and out for multiple stays and dates, on a cruise vacation everyone checks in and out on the same dates.  This allows us to reserve a specific cabin for you and your guests according to your preference(s).  Suites, specialty and family cabins, mid-ship cabin locations, adjoining balcony cabins and inside cabins across from balcony cabins are always in high demand and get booked quickly.  Also, these are big ships so when traveling with friends and family it is always more fun to have your “crew” close together in the same hallway and location so booking early makes it easier for us to secure cabins close together
  
• Better Pricing – We have a limited number of cabins at our current group pricing.  Once our allotment is sold cabin prices will be at the prevailing prices and these prices always increase as it gets closer to departure date as most ships sail at 100% occupancy. We check pricing frequently so if prices do decrease after booking we can usually reprice your cabin to match the new promotion or discounted pricing and pass on these savings. ​
  

is a balcony stateroom worth it?

Yes, definitely!  The sights, shorelines of the Caribbean are inspiring and what better way to enjoy them than from the privacy of your own private balcony stateroom.
Private balconies are also a great way to escape the crowds. It is your own front row reserved seat to enjoy the same view from your own deck chair while having a cup of coffee or glass of wine- but without the crowds on the main decks.  Balcony cabins are bigger as well since the balcony adds an additional dedicated seating area and the balcony sliding doors provide a floor to ceiling view of some of the best scenery in the world. The fresh sea air along with the soothing sounds of the ocean make for restful sleep.  If you're already spending the money and taking time to cruise, then treat yourself to a balcony...you will not be disappointed and will be glad you did. We have been in the travel business for a long time and have never heard of anyone that purchased a balcony cabin later say they wish they had bought an inside cabin.   So, the answer is "YES." 
FYI, due to the popularity and demand of balcony cabins, all newer cruise ships are built with close to 75% or higher of cabins and suites with balconies.  

are babysitters available?

No, Norwegian doesn’t offer babysitting but instead offers Group Sitting Services for children ages 3-12 years old every night from 10:30pm - 1:30am (Late Night Fun Zone) and on port days while the ship is docked.
On Port Days, a minimal fee is charged only during scheduled meal time per the activity booklet.
Nightly at Late Night Fun Zone, there is an hourly fee of $6.00 USD per hour, per child and $4.00 USD per hour, per child for each additional sibling.
Parents are encouraged to sign up in advance for both services. If no children are signed up or dropped off by 11:30 pm for the nightly service, the youth center will close for the evening. The fees are charged to your on-board account. Fifteen-minute transition time is offered before charges apply from Splash Academy to Late Night. Both services are run by the Youth Staff in the Splash Academy Facility.
Hours of Operations
Port Day: Arrival into Port – Departure from Port
Overnight In Port: Arrival in Port – 8:00 pm
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​what type of children's programs are onboard?

As a courtesy this information was copied from the Norwegian Cruise Line's webpage.  Please consult their webpage directly before boarding for current information 
                   
​Family Workshops/Activities
Youth Counselors and Cruise Staff come together to offer fun interactive activities for the whole family from Game Shows, Sports Challenges, Pizza Making, and Trivias.  In addition, Norwegian offers the following structured complimentary children’s programs onboard:
 Splash Academy For Kids
When your little ones are having a great time, you’re having a great time. Sign them up for our complimentary youth program where they can enjoy creative play, sports and more. From theme night activities to cool parties, our youth staff has a knack for this stuff.
Activities & Age Groups

​Guppies
6 Months - Under 3 Years Old (Parents required. Fleetwide)

• Sensory Play
• Music and Movement
• Colors of the Rainbow

Turtles
3 - 5 Years

• Arts & Crafts and Painting
• Circus School (Tiger Act)
• Developmental Activities
• Sensory Play
• Storytelling
• Parades/Treasure Hunts

Seals
6 - 9 Years

• Circus Skills and Show (Scarf Juggling, Plate Spinning, Devil Sticks, and Rope Spinning)
• Theme Nights
• Painting
• Sports/Games
• Team-Building Challenges
• Parades/Treasure Hunts
• Video Games

Dolphins
10 - 12 Years

• Entourage Take-Over
• Circus Skills and Show (Stilts, Ball Juggling, Chinese Yo-Yo, Plate Spinner, Devil Sticks)
• Scavenger Hunts
• Themed Nights (Survivor/Spy)
• Sports/Team Building
• Video Games and Challenges

Entourage For Teens
13-17 Years

• Run off and play while your teenagers hang out in a place filled with video games, movies, arts, music, sports and people their own age.
• From the coolest lounge at sea to the hippest dance club at night, there’s always something going on at our teen centers. Best of all, it’s all complimentary and supervised. *
• *Some teen centers are used as a hangout when program is not in session and may not be supervised but are under surveillance

what if I get seasick?

Seasickness may hit one person hard, while others don’t feel a thing. So, what’s the deal?
Experts say there no way to prevent motion sickness 100 percent. However, the chances are far less now with sizes and new technology of modern cruise ships along with medications and proper precautions.  
Motion sickness occurs when what you see conflicts with what your inner ear senses. In other words, if you’re sitting in a car (not moving) but your inner ear detects movement (the car just hit 70 mph on the highway), the two signals being sent to your brain don’t match. Those mixed signals confuse the brain, and the resulting sensations and symptoms (dizziness, nausea) are the result.

Modern ocean cruising is all about having fun while visiting many exciting ports smoothly, safely and in good health.  To this end there has never been a better time than now to enjoy cruising while minimizing any discomfort or sea sickness.  Information, Tips and advice are below to help you get your sea legs while onboard:

1. Cruise Ship Stabilizers - Built off a ship’s port and starboard sides along the water line, they reduce side-to-side motion or pitch and roll for a smoother ride, which helps cut down on feelings of seasickness. Stabilizers make a large ocean cruise ship much more stable than any small pleasure or fishing boat you may have been on before.
2. Smooth Seas - With good weather forecasting and itinerary planning it is rare for a ship to encounter severe storms and very rough seas for an extended period as the Captain can simply steer clear. Additionally, unless you’re on a trans-ocean cruise most cruise itineraries seldom have multiple sea days in a row so even if you experience some sea sickness you will feel much better once in port and on land the next day. 
3. Medications – Consult your doctor or pharmacist before boarding as medications like Dramamine and Meclizine (we suggest the non-drowsy versions if available) are very effective for motion sickness when taken as directed (some medications require being taken 1 or 2 days before cruising). Other helpful options like Scopolamine patches placed behind the ear and acupressure wristbands, which stimulate a pressure point that can relieve nausea.  We suggest buying any medications, patches or bands before cruising as they can sell out on the ship quickly or in port.
4. Cabin Location – Lower level cabins located Mid-Ship or towards the Aft (rear) tend to have less motion than higher level cabins and being towards the stern (front of the ship).  Balcony cabins with open access to fresh sea air and floor to ceiling sliding door windows are also recommended. 
5. Avoid Key Triggers - There are several factors that can contribute to the not-so-great feeling of being off balance. It is a good idea to avoid fatty foods or those high in salt and sugar, avoid alcohol 24 hours prior to sailing, and poor ventilation as strong smells can overwhelm the senses. Also, it is best to avoid reading. If you must, read small passages at one time and take frequent breaks to look up and find the horizon.
6. Stay Cool - You do want to stay cool and eat small, plain meals throughout the day. Green apples, saltines and ginger (in the form of a pill, powder, tea) are all-natural stomach soothers.
7. Avoid being inside - To acclimate to shipboard life and get those sea legs working, it is best to spend as much time as possible outside walking on deck or on your balcony. Use the horizon as a point to maintain your equilibrium. Your senses will be happy – visual input will agree with inner ear.
8. Physicians onboard – If do feel or get sick your cruise ship has a fully staffed medical facility with Physicians and nurses onboard to help take care of you.  Commonly used medications are kept on board and may be prescribed by the ship's doctor. 

what travel documentation do I need?

Proper travel documentation is required at embarkation and throughout the cruise and is the responsibility of the guest.  Any guest traveling without proper documentation will not be allowed to board the vessel and no refund of the cruise fare will be issued.
 Required Travel Documentation:
You’re required to carry:
A Valid Passport (expiration date should be at least 6 months past your travel dates)
OR
Proof of Citizenship (see below) AND Government-issued photo ID

• State certified U.S. birth certificate
  (Baptismal paper, hospital certificates of birth, and Puerto Rico birth certificates issued prior to 7/1/10 are not acceptable.)
  
• Original certificate of U.S. naturalization
  
• Original certificate of U.S. citizenship
  
• U.S. Consular report of your birth abroad
  OR
  WHTI (Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative)-compliant documents (click here to for more information.)
  *A U.S. citizen under the age of 16 does not require a government-issued photo ID.
   The Cruise Line strongly recommends all guests to obtain a passport for their cruise vacation for the following reasons:
  
• If you miss your ship at its scheduled U.S. departure port and need to travel outside the U.S. to meet your ship.
  
• You unexpectedly need to depart the ship from a foreign port prior to the end of sailing, a passport would be required to leave or re-enter the U.S. by air.
  Per the NCL.com website: If you need to obtain a passport quickly, please contact VisaCentral at 844-834-5702 and reference account 75006 for discounted VisaCentral service fees. VisaCentral can obtain a passport in as little as 48 hours.
  Our Suggestions: 
  We highly suggest for everyone (even infants) to have a valid passport that does not expire until at least November 2019.  Passports for guests under 16 years old are valid for 5 years and for 16 years and older are good for 10 years so if you don’t have a passport it is a great investment for you and your family as it is required for all international travel and can be always be used as another accepted government approved ID for many other uses besides travel.  It is important that guest names on travel documents be identical to those on the cruise booking. 
  Otherwise, proof of name change (i.e. marriage license), etc. must be presented.  Please check with your country of citizenship's consulate or state department for current information and travel requirements.  For more information on the proper travel documentation check out the Cruise Line’s website or the resources below.
   Resources:
  U.S. Department of State Passport Information
  U.S. Customs & Border Protection
  CIBT Passport & Visa Services (Third party company that is very helpful with passports and visa)
  

Can I cruise if I am pregnant or have an infant?

Cruise lines will not allow infants under 6 months of age at time of sailing to board as well as women that are pregnant and have entered their 24th week of pregnancy by the beginning of, or at any time during the cruise. All guests are required to sign a health questionnaire at check-in to ensure they are aware of our pregnancy policy.

Tell me more about the beverage packages?

The first 2 cabin guests 21 years of age and over will receive a Premium Beverage Package  that includes a variety of spirits, cocktails, wines by the glass and bottled or draft beer up to and including $15 USD and unlimited fountain soda and juices at all bars, lounges and restaurants.  A 20% discount will be applied to all bottles of wine purchased on board.

The Premium Beverage Package does not include room service, package sales, ship specific promotions or beer buckets, designated Super Premium brands (subject to change), bottled wine, mini bar purchases, bottled water, fresh squeezed juices, select Lavazza coffee beverages, energy drinks, vending machines, wine stations or spirits, cocktails, draft or bottled beer and glasses of wine over $15 USD. Two (2) beverages per person per transaction.
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Package can be used in all restaurants, lounges and bars. Any items over $15 USD will receive an $15 USD discount and the guest will be charged the difference to their account.
Mandatory Premium Beverage Package Gratuities of $19.80/day per person or $138.60 per person for cruise - area already added into your cruise fare so don't have to pay this charge separately.   For guests under 21 a non-alcoholic package will be added with appropriate gratuities included in your cruise fare.  Other options are available.

What are deposits and cancellation policy?

:Deposits:
Pricing and Cabin availability are not confirmed until booking with deposit is made. All cabins require a deposit of $250 per person which is fully refundable until final payment date of 11/22/19.  Some suites require an additional deposit.  No-Interest installment payments are available until final payment date. Singles pay 200% of per person double occupancy rate on most cabins (ship does offer some single cabins).
 
Additional mandatory onboard charges imposed by the cruise ship that will be added at time of final payment; ship gratuities of $105 per person, beverage package gratuities of$138.60 per person for first two guests on beverage package.
 
​Cancellation Policy:
120 days or more prior to departure – No Fee
119 - 91 days prior to departure – 25%
90 – 61 days prior to departure – 50%
60 -31 days prior to departure – 75%
30 days prior to departure – 100%
Name changes of lead passenger count as a cancellation as do non or partial payment.  For additional information, terms and cancellation policies, please reference
​https://www.ncl.com/about/cancellation-fee-schedule