Does Norwegian have set dining times?

Only Norwegian offers the freedom and flexibility of Freestyle Dining, which means no fixed dining times or pre-assigned seating. So follow your mood, not a schedule. Feel free to tantalize your taste buds when you choose Free Specialty Dining with Norwegian's Free at Sea.



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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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Will the cruise ship bars and restaurants be open? Yes, a few select bars and restaurants will be open on that first afternoon, and all will be in operation in the evening. Cruisers tend to flock to the buffet for lunch upon boarding, so it tends to get overcrowded with passengers and all their carry-ons.

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First, it is important that you understand what drinks are included with Norwegian Cruise Line's base fare. There are some drinks that are included with the standard cruise fare. Water, lemonade, fruit juices, coffee, tea, regular and chocolate milk are all complimentary.

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Cruise ships are good at making food available 24/7, so if you're hungry, there's usually no one to blame but yourself. The main dining room usually has set meal times, but sections of the buffet will always be open, and you'll usually be able to find a diner, cafe, or pizza shop that's open at all hours.

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If you drink alcohol and plan to enjoy it during your cruise, chances are good that choosing this perk will be well worth the daily gratuity you're charged. If you don't think you'll drink $22 worth of extra-fee beverages, alcoholic or not, per day, choose another perk or flat-out decline this Free at Sea offer.

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You can eat somewhere on a cruise ship 24 hours a day for free if you wish. The buffet and main dining room will serve, breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition there is usually afternoon tea and at least one cafe area that serves drinks and snacks all the time.

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Wine and Champagne are permitted, but you'll have to pay a corkage fee for any that is consumed onboard in staterooms, bars or restaurants. Fees are $15 for 750ml bottles and $30 for 1,500ml. There is no limit to the number of bottles passengers can bring onboard. Boxed wine is not allowed.

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Dine inside or Oceanside along The Waterfront. Only Norwegian offers the freedom and flexibility of Freestyle Dining, which means no fixed dining times or pre-assigned seating. So follow your mood, not a schedule. Feel free to tantalize your taste buds when you choose Free Specialty Dining with Norwegian's Free at Sea.

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Bag Allowances Each guest is allowed two pieces of checked luggage with a 50-pound maximum each, same as airlines. Luggage should be clearly labeled with your name, address and contact number. Bring an Additional Small Bag: It may take a few hours after embarkation for your luggage to be delivered to your stateroom.

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You can eat as much as you want, so don't worry. On a recent cruise, we were next to a table with a family of 8. EVERY night they all ordered every appetizer, every soup, every salad and every entree.

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