Does Norwegian Cruise Line use key cards?

The stateroom keycards are the only accepted form of payment onboard Norwegian Cruise Line ships. While checking in online before your cruise, NCL will ask for a credit card (or debit card) to hold on file. This method of payment will be linked to your account, and therefore to your stateroom keycard.



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What payment methods are accepted to pay for on-board purchases?
  • Credit card. This is the simplest and most used method of payment. ...
  • Cash or traveller's cheques. If you don't have a credit card, you can pay with cash, traveller's cheques or a debit card. ...
  • Debit card. This method of payment is not recommended.


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Passengers should not bring the following items onboard any Norwegian Cruise Line ship:
  • Drones (Game Flying Device) ...
  • Samsung Galaxy Note7. ...
  • Alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages of any kind including water, pop and juices* ...
  • Unsealed food items will not be allowed onboard.


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You will most likely need cash while you're off the ship, especially in foreign ports. Not only can it save you money in foreign transaction fees that most credit card companies charge, but if you're traveling to certain parts of the world, you may encounter places where credit cards aren't accepted.

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Debit card This method of payment is not recommended. If you use a debit card, a request for pre-authorization will be made by the cruise line to ensure the availability of funds. This request will freeze the pre-authorized amount for up to 30 days.

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Do I need a passport? We recommend that everyone taking a cruise from the United States have a passport book. Though some “closed-loop” cruises may not require a U.S. passport, we recommend bringing yours in case of an emergency, such as an unexpected medical air evacuation or the ship docking at an alternate port.

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An open-jaw sailing is a cruise that begins in one port and concludes in a different port of call. These are rather uncommon types of cruises, since most cruises are closed-loop sailings. The best reason to go on an open-jaw sailing is the ship can travel further during one voyage and visit more ports.

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I heard you can get a passport card instead of a passport book for a cruise, is that true? You can use the passport card to reenter the United States at sea ports of entry from Mexico, Canada, Bermuda, and the Caribbean.

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Many people suggest $100 per day, and this has generally worked well for me in my cruising experiences, but there are a lot of variables to consider.

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Norwegian Cruise Line does not provide specific times for how early you can board the ship, but they recommend that guests who haven't completed online check-in arrive at least two hours before the embarkation time printed on their ticket.

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While both can be used to make purchases, only one will help you build credit. Furthermore, debit cards rarely offer the same perks as credit cards. They also offer significantly less consumer protection.

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Use the ship's safe, or bring your own. When not in use, your jewelry and cash should be kept in a safe. Every cruise ship cabin comes with a safe; there also are portable safes you can purchase for added security. (Crewmembers, like any hotel staff, have the ability to open your safe in the event you're locked out.)

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So How Much Cash Should I Take on a Cruise? As a general rule, plan to have $50 to $100 each day in the local currency. Also, you may want to bring an extra $20 a day for tipping crew members. Make sure to include smaller bills for tips.

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ATMs are typically available on board cruise ships belonging to major cruise lines like Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Celebrity, Holland America, Princess (& many others). However, most charge considerably higher fees for use in addition to any charges assessed by your bank.

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Norwegian Cruise Line supplies every stateroom bathroom with shampoo, conditioner, and soap. However, guests may require some toiletries that are not offered onboard. If you are someone who is partial to specific products, I recommend bringing your own.

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Water is always free of charge on most cruise ships. You may be asked to pay a fee for some versions of bottled water. However, you can likely ask for a jug of iced water in any restaurant or bar for no added cost. There are several water dispensers present on a cruise ship so that you can help yourself.

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