What is included in the dining-package?

[Phil265]

 

What I have found on here is that there is one main course included in the regular “free-at-sea” dining package. What about the Entrees / starters, soups and deserts? My wife is usually not a big fan of main courses, so she would be happy to skip the main course to try more of the delicious sounding starters or deserts. She rather has two or three starters than one main course.

So in general, how many starters, appetizers or deserts are included in the dinging package without me having to pay extra? Thank you all for your help!

[hallux]

With the free at sea promo your only restriction is the entree.

 

I guess we were due for our weekly thread on this...

[Phil265]

2 hours ago, hallux said:

With the free at sea promo your only restriction is the entree.

 

I guess we were due for our weekly thread on this...

well if I have overseen something I would be happy if you could send me some links to the weekly answers to my question. Thanks

[Phil265]

3 minutes ago, Phil265 said:

well if I have overseen something I would be happy if you could send me some links to the weekly answers to my question. Thanks

also, your answer isn't really helpful.

[G-DawgMN]

4 minutes ago, Phil265 said:

also, your answer isn't really helpful.

Hallux did answer your question. The terms state you are limited to one entree. So you can order unlimited apps and desserts. 
 
 Servers a lot of time will try to tell you that it’s restricted to a single app, entree, and dessert but I’ve never had an issue ordering what I want. Worst case print out the terms and take your argument to the restaurant manager if you are billed. 

[BirdTravels]

8 minutes ago, Phil265 said:

well if I have overseen something I would be happy if you could send me some links to the weekly answers to my question. Thanks

Ignore the nasty comments from hallux. 

 

While some waiters have been instructed to tell you that you can order one appetizer, one entrée, and one dessert, there are no such restrictions in the terms and conditions for Specialty Dining. (You may find Cruise Critic threads that address Platinum-level perks which have different restrictions). 

 

Order as many appetizers and sides as you want.  We do, and have never been charged (and we cruise multiple times a year). 

 

https://www.ncl.com/about/terms-and-conditions/promotions

• Applicable to guests 1-2 on the reservation
• Dining package is applicable to guest ages 2 and older
• Package prices are subject to change
• Guest is responsible for 20% gratuities on the retail value of the Specialty Dining Package prior to cruise
• 20% gratuities on the retail value of the Specialty Dining Package are included when booking through the Australia office
• For Casino booked reservations – promotion code CASFAS will be added under referral code CASUPALL on sail lengths 7 nights or longer for Balcony and above staterooms
• Packages are based on a per meal basis
• Any Harvest Caye bars, restaurants, or venues, The Bake Shop, Ice Cream Bar, Gelato, specialty items in the Asian restaurant, Special Occasion/Holiday menus (New Year's, Christmas, etc.),
• Jazz Brunch, Wine Lovers and Murder Mystery lunches, and beverages are not included as part of the Specialty Dining Packages
• Guests are permitted to pre-reserve specialty dining with entertainment included However, the guest is responsible to pay the full retail value
• If the guest chooses to use the reservation as part of their specialty dining package, they will need to make these arrangements once onboard
• Specialty Dining Packages include one main course per person at Cagney's and Le Bistro
• Additional main courses will be charged at the a la carte price listed on the menu
• There is no minimum or maximum to the number of meals that can be redeemed in a day, however each meal is counted towards the package

[Phil265]

8 minutes ago, BirdTravels said:

Ignore the nasty comments from hallux. 

 

While some waiters have been instructed to tell you that you can order one appetizer, one entrée, and one dessert, there are no such restrictions in the terms and conditions for Specialty Dining. (You may find Cruise Critic threads that address Platinum-level perks which have different restrictions). 

 

Order as many appetizers and sides as you want.  We do, and have never been charged (and we cruise multiple times a year). 

 

https://www.ncl.com/about/terms-and-conditions/promotions

• Applicable to guests 1-2 on the reservation
• Dining package is applicable to guest ages 2 and older
• Package prices are subject to change
• Guest is responsible for 20% gratuities on the retail value of the Specialty Dining Package prior to cruise
• 20% gratuities on the retail value of the Specialty Dining Package are included when booking through the Australia office
• For Casino booked reservations – promotion code CASFAS will be added under referral code CASUPALL on sail lengths 7 nights or longer for Balcony and above staterooms
• Packages are based on a per meal basis
• Any Harvest Caye bars, restaurants, or venues, The Bake Shop, Ice Cream Bar, Gelato, specialty items in the Asian restaurant, Special Occasion/Holiday menus (New Year's, Christmas, etc.),
• Jazz Brunch, Wine Lovers and Murder Mystery lunches, and beverages are not included as part of the Specialty Dining Packages
• Guests are permitted to pre-reserve specialty dining with entertainment included However, the guest is responsible to pay the full retail value
• If the guest chooses to use the reservation as part of their specialty dining package, they will need to make these arrangements once onboard
• Specialty Dining Packages include one main course per person at Cagney's and Le Bistro
• Additional main courses will be charged at the a la carte price listed on the menu
• There is no minimum or maximum to the number of meals that can be redeemed in a day, however each meal is counted towards the package

Thank you so much! That was an answer I was hoping for!

[BirdTravels]

8 minutes ago, Phil265 said:

Thank you so much! That was an answer I was hoping for!

Here's a couple of examples

 

At this meal, the Salmon and Snapper were the entrees (everything else was "included")

 

In the example below, the entrees were the Salmon and Veal (everything else was "included")

 

In the example below, the lamb chop and coq au vin were the entrees . 

[Yesimapirate]

3 hours ago, BirdTravels said:

Ignore the nasty comments from hallux. 

 

While some waiters have been instructed to tell you that you can order one appetizer, one entrée, and one dessert, there are no such restrictions in the terms and conditions for Specialty Dining. (You may find Cruise Critic threads that address Platinum-level perks which have different restrictions). 

 

Order as many appetizers and sides as you want.  We do, and have never been charged (and we cruise multiple times a year). 

 

https://www.ncl.com/about/terms-and-conditions/promotions

• Applicable to guests 1-2 on the reservation
• Dining package is applicable to guest ages 2 and older
• Package prices are subject to change
• Guest is responsible for 20% gratuities on the retail value of the Specialty Dining Package prior to cruise
• 20% gratuities on the retail value of the Specialty Dining Package are included when booking through the Australia office
• For Casino booked reservations – promotion code CASFAS will be added under referral code CASUPALL on sail lengths 7 nights or longer for Balcony and above staterooms
• Packages are based on a per meal basis
• Any Harvest Caye bars, restaurants, or venues, The Bake Shop, Ice Cream Bar, Gelato, specialty items in the Asian restaurant, Special Occasion/Holiday menus (New Year's, Christmas, etc.),
• Jazz Brunch, Wine Lovers and Murder Mystery lunches, and beverages are not included as part of the Specialty Dining Packages
• Guests are permitted to pre-reserve specialty dining with entertainment included However, the guest is responsible to pay the full retail value
• If the guest chooses to use the reservation as part of their specialty dining package, they will need to make these arrangements once onboard
• Specialty Dining Packages include one main course per person at Cagney's and Le Bistro
• Additional main courses will be charged at the a la carte price listed on the menu
• There is no minimum or maximum to the number of meals that can be redeemed in a day, however each meal is counted towards the package

You forgot thr extremely important (for a fat guy like me) order as many desserts as you want as well!

[Snowrose]

Interestingly, people coming from Canada appear to now have different terms, dependent on room-type and length of cruise. Fortunately, since we have a balcony and a 7-11 day cruise, we still get 2 meals free, up to $89US value.

Edited July 30, 2022 by Snowrose

[shof515]

42 minutes ago, Snowrose said:

Interestingly, people coming from Canada appear to now have different terms, dependent on room-type and length of cruise. Fortunately, since we have a balcony and a 7-11 day cruise, we still get 2 meals free, up to $89US value.

the free at sea dinning perk changed earlier this year to be dependent on room type and length of cruise.  if you booked a cruise before the change, your old plan is grandfather in and does not change