Norwegian Cruise Line recently announced its plan to introduce a new program to replace its popular Free at Sea package. The company will be phasing out the Free at Sea package and rolling out a fresh program called “More at Sea”.
What is NCL More at Sea?
NCL’s More at Sea package includes unlimited open bar, specialty dining meals, WiFi minutes, and shore excursion credits. This package is an upgraded version of the previous Norwegian Cruise Line’s Free at Sea package. Essentially, it offers more in terms of drinks, specialty dining, and WiFi than their Free at Sea Program, as the name suggests.
When Does It Start?
The new Norwegian Cruise Line More at Sea Package will be effective for all sailings booked on or after October 1, 2024, and will begin on sailings starting January 1, 2025.
NCL More at Sea- Drinks Package
The new NCL More at Sea drink package is an upgraded version of the previous unlimited open bar package. The key difference is the inclusion of more premium beverage brands such as Grey Goose, Casamigos, and Woodford Reserve. Additionally, there will be a 45% increase in the variety of premium brands available. Importantly, the package no longer has a $15 beverage cap.
This package offers an open bar with over 100 cocktail options, along with a 20% discount on bottles of champagne and wine, and unlimited sodas and juices. There is no daily limit on the number of drinks you can order, but they do encourage responsible alcohol consumption. If you bring your own wine on board and have the More at Sea Beverage Package, you won’t be charged a corkage fee.
It’s worth noting that Starbucks and bottled water are not covered by Norwegian Cruise Line’s More at Sea package. You’ll need to purchase Starbucks and bottled water separately or consider adding Starbucks and bottled water packages.
NCL More at Sea- Speciality Dining
Compared to Norwegian’s Free at Sea package, the new NCL More at Sea package increases the number of specialty dining meals. The package includes 1 to 5 specialty dining meals, depending on your cabin category and the duration of your cruise.
For the first two guests in the cabin, you can order up to 3 appetizers and 3 desserts during each meal. Children and teens under 18 years old eat for free at specialty restaurants as long as they order from the complimentary kid’s menu. If they order items from the regular menu, they will be charged a cover ranging from $40 to $60 per person, depending on the specialty restaurant.
For Balcony and Above Cabins
- 1 specialty dining meal for a 3 night cruises
- 2 specialty dining meal for a 4-6 night cruises
- 3 specialty dining meal for a 7 night cruises
- 4 specialty dining meal for a 8-11 night cruises
- 5 specialty dining meal for a 12+ night cruises
For Studio, Inside and Oceanview Cabins
- 1 specialty dining meal for a 3-7 night cruises
- 2 specialty dining meal for a 8-11 night cruises
- 3 specialty dining meal for a 12+ night cruises
NCL More at Sea- WiFi Package
The new More at Sea program gives guests increased WiFi minutes with faster speeds, thanks to being powered by Starlink. The number of minutes per stateroom will vary depending on the duration of your cruise. For cruises lasting 3-6 nights, each guest will receive 75 minutes of WiFi, while for cruises of 7 nights or more, each guest will receive 150 minutes of WiFi. The WiFi allows for one login per guest and can be used on one device at a time.
Free Airfare
Similar to the NCL Free at Sea package, the NCL More at Sea package gives the second guest free airfare when the first guest purchases an air ticket.
Shore Excursion Credit
Norwegian Cruise Line will be continuing its offer of giving a $50 shore excursion credit per tour for the first guest, which is in line with the original NCL Free at Sea program. Check out 10 Shore Excursion Mistakes that Will Ruin Your Cruise Vacation
Free 3rd and 4th Guests
Similar to NCL’s Free at Sea, the NCL More at Sea Package will give 3rd and 4th guests sharing the same stateroom to sail for free or for just $99 on selected cruises. Check out 21 Smart and Easy Ways to Save Money on a Cruise
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