latebuyer Posted July 24, 2023 #1 Share Posted July 24, 2023 Can someone clarify what a solo cruiser gets for free at sea for dining and internet? It is confusing when they give a save off amount that appears different from couples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRY229 Posted July 24, 2023 #2 Share Posted July 24, 2023 In my past experience, the Free at Sea is per person. So you get the 2 specialty dinners and whatever the minutes are for one person - you don't get double. I've only done 2 solo on NCL so I could be mistaken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSnJW Posted July 24, 2023 #3 Share Posted July 24, 2023 But I did get a dinner for two when I soloed on NCL. It is pretty easy to get someone to go with you when you offer a free meal at a specialty restaurant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latebuyer Posted July 24, 2023 Author #4 Share Posted July 24, 2023 Thanks, i found this article and it sounds like solo guests only get 1 meal now https://eatsleepcruise.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-norwegian-cruise-lines-free-at-sea/ It sounds like internet is per person so i believe you’d get 150 minutes but i’m not sure its nice the airfare is 50% off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbrown84 Posted July 25, 2023 #5 Share Posted July 25, 2023 54 minutes ago, latebuyer said: Thanks, i found this article and it sounds like solo guests only get 1 meal now https://eatsleepcruise.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-norwegian-cruise-lines-free-at-sea/ It sounds like internet is per person so i believe you’d get 150 minutes but i’m not sure its nice the airfare is 50% off the number of meals is based on the cabin type and number of nights of the cruise. It doesn't matter if you are solo or not. If you book a solo cabin, inside, or OV, you get 1 meal on a 7 night cruise. But if you booked a balcony on the same cruise, you'd get two meals, even as a solo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latebuyer Posted July 25, 2023 Author #6 Share Posted July 25, 2023 (edited) Thanks i was just trying to clarify with the link which i believe is accurate. I’m booking a studio but thats good to know i’d get more if booked a different type if indeed that is what it is as a lot of confusion on this thread. Edited July 25, 2023 by latebuyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latebuyer Posted July 25, 2023 Author #7 Share Posted July 25, 2023 I just phoned ncl for an unrelated question and you are correct re dinner credit. For studio you get 150 minutes internet, i didn’t check for other categories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 27, 2023 #8 Share Posted July 27, 2023 On 7/24/2023 at 8:25 PM, dbrown84 said: the number of meals is based on the cabin type and number of nights of the cruise. It doesn't matter if you are solo or not. If you book a solo cabin, inside, or OV, you get 1 meal on a 7 night cruise. But if you booked a balcony on the same cruise, you'd get two meals, even as a solo The specialty restaurants are part of the platinum Loyalty.Nothing to do with Free at sea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbrown84 Posted July 27, 2023 #9 Share Posted July 27, 2023 18 minutes ago, garsny said: The specialty restaurants are part of the platinum Loyalty.Nothing to do with Free at sea. not, this post is about free at sea. the title is "Free at sea for solos" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRMO12HD Posted August 6, 2023 #10 Share Posted August 6, 2023 One advantage of being solo on NCL with the Free at Sea is that the $50/shore excursion credit is all mine! I'm on a 7-night in an Interior Guarantee, and get: 1 free specialty dinner 150 minutes Internet $50 Shore Excursion credit per port If there were two people in the cabin, only passenger #1 would get the $50 credit I declined the beverage package portion of the FAS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latebuyer Posted August 6, 2023 Author #11 Share Posted August 6, 2023 Thanks for the reply. Wow! You get 50.00 shore excursion per port? I thought it was 50.00 total. Maybe it is different for a studio room. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRMO12HD Posted August 6, 2023 #12 Share Posted August 6, 2023 12 minutes ago, latebuyer said: Thanks for the reply. Wow! You get 50.00 shore excursion per port? I thought it was 50.00 total. Maybe it is different for a studio room. I'm on Jewel, which (I think) doesn't have studio rooms; however, I think you may be right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoloAlaska Posted August 6, 2023 #13 Share Posted August 6, 2023 16 hours ago, latebuyer said: Thanks for the reply. Wow! You get 50.00 shore excursion per port? I thought it was 50.00 total. Maybe it is different for a studio room. I couldn’t believe it either but on Gem I’m getting 50.00 per port and I’m guaranteed not even FAS. Makes the excursions I choose incredibly affordable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILgirl Posted August 8, 2023 #14 Share Posted August 8, 2023 I traveled solo on a TA on Getaway in June. Balcony guarantee. Received $50 shore excursion credit per port. Granted, there were only three ports but it was per port, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pookie2u Posted August 20, 2023 #15 Share Posted August 20, 2023 On 8/6/2023 at 1:37 AM, latebuyer said: Thanks for the reply. Wow! You get 50.00 shore excursion per port? I thought it was 50.00 total. Maybe it is different for a studio room. Nope, not different for a studio. I'm booked in a studio traveling the Med and have used many $50 credits for my port intensive cruise. It's a nice perk as some of the excursions can be quite costly. NCL does a great job treating solo travelers well. Even their multiple person sales, second passenger 70% off, BOGO airfare, etc. have an equal solo deal in the fine print, 35% off, 50% airfare. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadameCor Posted December 3, 2023 #16 Share Posted December 3, 2023 Does anyone know whether the Shore Excursion credit is doubled for solo travelers who upgrade to Free at Sea Plus? The benefit of that upgrade as far as the Shore Excursions is concerned is that the 2nd person in the cabin also gets a $50 credit. It seems logical to me that a solo cruiser would then get both since paying for the whole cabin and no 2nd guest. But it also seems unreasonable to expect that and it might just be a waste of money. I want more of an internet and beverage package than Free at Sea gives, but upgrading those a la carte is much more expensive than the whole Free at Sea Plus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellaleah Posted December 3, 2023 #17 Share Posted December 3, 2023 9 hours ago, MadameCor said: Does anyone know whether the Shore Excursion credit is doubled for solo travelers who upgrade to Free at Sea Plus? The benefit of that upgrade as far as the Shore Excursions is concerned is that the 2nd person in the cabin also gets a $50 credit. It seems logical to me that a solo cruiser would then get both since paying for the whole cabin and no 2nd guest. But it also seems unreasonable to expect that and it might just be a waste of money. I want more of an internet and beverage package than Free at Sea gives, but upgrading those a la carte is much more expensive than the whole Free at Sea Plus. I leave in 2 days for a 15 night Panama Canal. My sister and I each booked a balcony and though it may seem logical to you that they would double the excursion credit, they do not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadameCor Posted December 3, 2023 #18 Share Posted December 3, 2023 2 hours ago, Ellaleah said: I leave in 2 days for a 15 night Panama Canal. My sister and I each booked a balcony and though it may seem logical to you that they would double the excursion credit, they do not. Thanks for confirming, Ellaleah. Enjoy your trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallux Posted December 11, 2023 #19 Share Posted December 11, 2023 On 12/2/2023 at 8:37 PM, MadameCor said: Does anyone know whether the Shore Excursion credit is doubled for solo travelers who upgrade to Free at Sea Plus? It's covered in the literature regarding FAS+ - solo cruisers pay a slightly discounted rate for the upgrade to account for the reduced perk. https://www.ncl.com/sites/default/files/Free_at_Sea_Plus_ver011823.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadameCor Posted December 15, 2023 #20 Share Posted December 15, 2023 On 12/11/2023 at 2:42 PM, hallux said: It's covered in the literature regarding FAS+ - solo cruisers pay a slightly discounted rate for the upgrade to account for the reduced perk. https://www.ncl.com/sites/default/files/Free_at_Sea_Plus_ver011823.pdf Thanks for pointing this out! I recognize the table from when I set up a different cruise a while ago but totally forgot this info existed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinkyharriet Posted December 16, 2023 #21 Share Posted December 16, 2023 I recently booked my first solo cruise in one of the studio cabins. My FAS includes one meal and only 75 minutes of internet. But, my cruise is also only 5 days. I’m not sure if the 75 minutes of internet is standard for a studio or if you get the full 150 minutes for a 7+ day cruise. I’m not paying for internet so I was disappointed that I’m only getting the 75 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smarterman64 Posted December 16, 2023 #22 Share Posted December 16, 2023 58 minutes ago, stinkyharriet said: I recently booked my first solo cruise in one of the studio cabins. My FAS includes one meal and only 75 minutes of internet. But, my cruise is also only 5 days. I’m not sure if the 75 minutes of internet is standard for a studio or if you get the full 150 minutes for a 7+ day cruise. I’m not paying for internet so I was disappointed that I’m only getting the 75 minutes. 150 minutes for 7 days. You can use the 75 minutes to upgrade to a daily plan. I don't know how much credit off hte top of my head but it's been disucssed on these boards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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