NewbieCruiser67

Most of us Central Floridians don't go to Disney...we can't afford it. 😂

Amen to that!!!

We live in Miami kind of in between Fort Lauderdale and Port of Miami (30 Min to each depending on traffic) so either one will work for us...

It is going to be a lot of fun...

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Hey everyone...question on the ultimate dining package...if I see a dining place is listed with a cost, does that count for the UDP? I don’t want to schedule at a place and be charged extra for it...

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Live in Maimi and hope to use all the ports someday...such a cost savings living so close to the cruise lines!

Yeah, copy and paste this into the Norwegian board.

 

For the Ultimate Beverage Package, you pay gratuities when you pick the package. You prepay gratuities essentially. If you just stick to the regular drinks (easy to do), you don't pay anything more. It comes out to roughly 3 drinks a day to make it worth it. It's like 8 drinks a day if you actually pay for the whole package yourself.

 

Restaurants go quick. If you book later, then you make reservations as soon as you board the ship on those displays. They seem to hold some reservations back for on board booking.

I did just that, thanks for the help!

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Ok perfect thank you so much for the info...when the package is purchased will I be able to access the different things happening on the ship or can that be done now? Also is it like flying that you can only check in 24 hours prior?

Awesome thanks for all the input...I don’t mind the upfront cost at all and also the 20% tip because I hear they are really fun bartenders...any idea on the ultimate dining package question? Is it too late to use it since the reservations for the places has been open for over a month now...

First post was in wrong place...thanks EM for assisting me to the right area...

Well we are looking to do our first cruise next month...I will be booking a balcony cabin as I want the views and ability to have the fresh air. How is the Escape? Looking at a cabin on the stbd side and 13th deck midship, is that good? My parents cruised on her last year and had a blast. We still have not bought the package as of yet but was curious on the 2 free at sea deals we want. Looking at the ultimate drink and specialty dining. Questions on both are: the drink package is a no brainer and the only question is the additional fees associated with it. I know it is a cost but if I stick to only the items and not go over, what additional fees are charged to me at the end?is there a limit on the number of drinks you can have in a day? For the ultimate dining package, I see that those that have it are already making reservations ahead of time. If I select this package late, will I be able to get into those dining places or do they fill up? I don’t want to waste it if I won’t be able to use it...kinda nervous but hey we live in Miami so why not partake in the fun...

Thanks,

G&M

Well we are looking to do our first cruise next month...I will be booking a balcony cabin as I want the views and ability to have the fresh air. How is the Escape? Looking at a cabin on the stbd side and 13th deck midship, is that good? My parents cruised on her last year and had a blast. We still have not bought the package as of yet but was curious on the 2 free at sea deals we want. Looking at the ultimate drink and specialty dining. Questions on both are: the drink package is a no brainer and the only question is the additional fees associated with it. I know it is a cost but if I stick to only the items and not go over, what additional fees are charged to me at the end?is there a limit on the number of drinks you can have in a day? For the ultimate dining package, I see that those that have it are already making reservations ahead of time. If I select this package late, will I be able to get into those dining places or do they fill up? I don’t want to waste it if I won’t be able to use it...kinda nervous but hey we live in Miami so why not partake in the fun...

Thanks,

G&M