I give up...

[broncorckcrwlr]

My wife asked me a question this morning and I can't find the answer so I have come for help. She wants to know what drinks are included for FREE and when with the cost of the cruise in freestyle dining. On a past cruise several years back she was able to get oj all day (different cruise line) then a few years later it was only available during breakfast (same line). We have never sailed NCL before and I've searched their site and can't find out anything so if someone can shoot me a link or just fill in our blanks it would be greatly appreciated. Looking forward to sailing on the Star 1/10/16.

[sloperate]

We've sailed with them 10 times in the last 5 years, and I have to tell you that I don't have an answer...............even though I am not a drinker. I'm guessing that a quick phone call to NCL will provide the best answer. I can tell you that it hasn't seemed to be a problem for me. I'm usually well hydrated while on the cruise.

[rvsullivan]

Coffee, tea, ice water and milk all day and with every meal. Juices at breakfast, orange, tomato and cranberry. Flavored water all day in the buffet.

[broncorckcrwlr]

Coffee, tea, ice water and milk all day and with every meal. Juices at breakfast, orange, tomato and cranberry. Flavored water all day in the buffet.

 

How about lemonade?

[SeaShark]

My wife asked me a question this morning and I can't find the answer so I have come for help. She wants to know what drinks are included for FREE and when with the cost of the cruise in freestyle dining. On a past cruise several years back she was able to get oj all day (different cruise line) then a few years later it was only available during breakfast (same line). We have never sailed NCL before and I've searched their site and can't find out anything so if someone can shoot me a link or just fill in our blanks it would be greatly appreciated. Looking forward to sailing on the Star 1/10/16.

 

If you go to NCL's website, you will find the question "What does my cruise fare include?" listed in their Frequently Asked Questions. https://www.ncl.com/faq/cruise-fare-includes That is where you will find the answer to your question.

 

What does my cruise fare include?

• Accommodations
  
• Transportation to some of the most beautiful places on earth via cruise ship
  
• Dedicated Kids & Teen (ages 3-17) programming & spaces during at sea days until 10:30 pm and from departure until 10:30 pm during port days
  
• Meals in the complimentary dining venues, i.e.:
  

• Two main dining rooms on every ship except Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway which have three
  
  
• Buffet
  
  
• 24-hour Dining venue (on select ships)
  
  
• Room service menu items (convenience charge may apply)
  
  
• Outdoor Buffet (on select ships)
  
  
• Pool Bar and Grill (on select ships)
  
  
• Coffee Bar (regular coffee and pastries included, specialty coffees at nominal extra charge)

• Iced Tea, some juices in the buffet (for breakfast), regular coffee, tea and ice water
  
• All entertainment onboard (with the exception of dinner theater entertainment & character breakfast)
  
• Art Auctions
  
• Poolside activities
  
• Access to fitness facilities
  
• Select onboard presentations
  
• Sports Court activities
  
• Use of outdoor pools and hot tubs
  
• In-stateroom TV programming (except for on-demand movies)
  
• Phone calls onboard the ship (stateroom to stateroom)
  
• Use of private Studio Lounge if staying in Studio accommodations on Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Epic, Pride of America, Norwegian Getaway and coming soon, Norwegian Escape
  
• Suite Guests receive additional amenities, based on the category of accommodation.
  

 

The following items are not included in the cruise fare:

• Service Charges/Gratuities
  
• Meals in Specialty Restaurants
  
• Alcoholic Beverages
  
• Sodas and some other non-alcoholic beverages
  
• Spa and Salon Services
  
• Exercise classes
  
• Casino
  
• Dining Entertainment
  
• Transfers (unless pre-purchased with air/sea packages)
  
• Hotel Stays pre-/post-cruise (unless pre-purchased)
  
• Shore Excursions
  
• Photography
  
• Internet Access
  
• Baby Sitting Services
  
• Specialty Onboard Seminars
  
• Art purchases
  
• Gift shop purchases
  
• Video Arcade
  
• Phone calls off the ship
  
• Wi/Fi & Satellite connection for tablets, phones/mobile devices
  
• Laundry Services
  
• Use of the Medical Center
  
• Government taxes, port expenses, and fees
  
• Convenience Charge for Room Service (does not apply to The Haven and Norwegian Suites)
  

[LrgPizza]

How about lemonade?

 

 

Yes, definitely lemonade. It's all my son drinks.

[NLH Arizona]

How about lemonade?

Lemonade was available in the buffet on the Dawn.

[vampiress]

oh i have related questions, is the iced tea brewed or from a fountain? sweet or unsweet?

 

does anyone know if lemonade is sugar sweetened or artificially sweetened? i have issues with artificial sweeteners as i have an allergic reaction to them.

[Budget Queen]

oh i have related questions, is the iced tea brewed or from a fountain? sweet or unsweet?

 

does anyone know if lemonade is sugar sweetened or artificially sweetened? i have issues with artificial sweeteners as i have an allergic reaction to them.

 

The lemonade is sugar sweetened, BUT, you can check the containers when you see staff filling the dispensers (which they do frequently).

 

The ice tea is gross and a syrup type liquid. It is unsweetened. I make my own ice tea with tea bags- which is easy with half a cup of hot water and a few tea bags of your choice. Then pour over ice. Lemon and several sweeteners are available. This is in the buffet. I don't find the ice tea in the dining rooms on NCL, fresh brewed either, but only my opinion. (I usually drink hot tea- fresh brewed). But the ice tea looks too dark to me to be fresh brewed, so my reasoning.

[vampiress]

oh bummer, i don't like the brown water, i prefer brewed. i guess i will just bring some on or make it like you suggest :)

 

i'm going on a charter, so no drink packages were available, and in any case i don't think pelligrino or perrier was included anyway.

 

 

i usually despise ice water so i'll bring on some green tea packets.

[broncorckcrwlr]

• Meals in the complimentary dining venues, i.e.:
  

• Two main dining rooms on every ship except Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway which have three
  
  
• Buffet
  
  
• 24-hour Dining venue (on select ships)
  
  
• Room service menu items (convenience charge may apply)
  
  
• Outdoor Buffet (on select ships)
  
  
• Pool Bar and Grill (on select ships)
  
  
• Coffee Bar (regular coffee and pastries included, specialty coffees at nominal extra charge)
  
  

• Iced Tea, some juices in the buffet (for breakfast), regular coffee, tea and ice water.
  

 

 

Thanks SeaShark, I had already read all that hence the title of my post. That info is rather vague to me. Some juices can cover many many juices so how am I supposed to know which ones they mean? Also there is no mention of lemonade which apparently is available. I love tomato juice but my wife only drinks oj. Neither of us like prune juice, cranberry juice as well as others. That is why I was asking. I realize it may vary from cruise to cruise depending on what they can get the cheapest. It's never been a problem before and I don't anticipate it being one this time but I am a planner type person and don't like loose ends. lol Also thanks to all who replied about the lemonade!

Edited December 25, 2015 by broncorckcrwlr

[sfaaa]

Free unlimited beverages promo. So yes, it's included in your cruise price and 'free'.

[SeaShark]

• Meals in the complimentary dining venues, i.e.:
  

• Two main dining rooms on every ship except Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway which have three
  
  
• Buffet
  
  
• 24-hour Dining venue (on select ships)
  
  
• Room service menu items (convenience charge may apply)
  
  
• Outdoor Buffet (on select ships)
  
  
• Pool Bar and Grill (on select ships)
  
  
• Coffee Bar (regular coffee and pastries included, specialty coffees at nominal extra charge)
  
  

• Iced Tea, some juices in the buffet (for breakfast), regular coffee, tea and ice water.
  

 

 

Thanks SeaShark, I had already read all that hence the title of my post. That info is rather vague to me. Some juices can cover many many juices so how am I supposed to know which ones they mean? Also there is no mention of lemonade which apparently is available. I love tomato juice but my wife only drinks oj. Neither of us like prune juice, cranberry juice as well as others. That is why I was asking. I realize it may vary from cruise to cruise depending on what they can get the cheapest. It's never been a problem before and I don't anticipate it being one this time but I am a planner type person and don't like loose ends. lol Also thanks to all who replied about the lemonade!

 

Sorry, my bad...I didn't realize that you already found that information and were just looking for some clarification on a couple of minor points.

 

When you said "We have never sailed NCL before and I've searched their site and can't find out anything" in your post, I took that to mean that you looked at thier site and were unable to locate any information.

 

I won't make that mistake again.

[NMLady]

Coffee, tea, ice water and milk all day and with every meal. Juices at breakfast, orange, tomato and cranberry. Flavored water all day in the buffet.

 

The orange "juice" isn't really juice as much as some kind of orange drink.

We were satisfied with it, but didn't want OP to think it's real juice, even though NCL lists it with their juices.

[sfaaa]

Cafeteria orange juice from concentrate. If you want 100% freshly squeeze juice, you have to pay.