Norwegian Pearl questions

[tangobunny]

Daughter is booked on the Pearl the week there Paramore are playing....don't know much about it other than they are an American band and the ship will be full of fans youngsters for the 5 days of sailing from Miami down to Mexico.... Basically its a pop concert at sea.....Anyway we are frequent cruisers but not with NCL so no idea how things work....so can you tell me please

1.can she opt out of gratuities/service charge at the start of the cruise

2.how much is the drinks package

3.does anyone have a copy of the bar list

4. Are there any other hidden charges she should be aware of

5. Any other useful tips you can think of

6.I'm assuming hairdryer,pool towels are provided

7.how much is the safe hire

 

Thanks

[KeithJenner]

Just be aware, if this is a special music cruise then some things (like drinks package availability) may not apply.

 

To answer some of your questions (keeping in mind they may not apply to this specific cruise):

 

You can't opt out of the service charge at the start. You have to complete a form at the end to get a refund.

 

There is a safe in most, if not all, cabins. It is free to use.

 

I can't remember the cost of the drinks package, but if it is available it should be available to order now.

 

Bar prices have been posted on here quite a few times. A search may bring them up.

[tangobunny]

Thank you...will look now

[PinoyCruiser]

Daughter is booked on the Pearl the week there Paramore are playing....don't know much about it other than they are an American band and the ship will be full of fans youngsters for the 5 days of sailing from Miami down to Mexico.... Basically its a pop concert at sea.....Anyway we are frequent cruisers but not with NCL so no idea how things work....so can you tell me please

1.can she opt out of gratuities/service charge at the start of the cruise

2.how much is the drinks package

3.does anyone have a copy of the bar list

4. Are there any other hidden charges she should be aware of

5. Any other useful tips you can think of

6.I'm assuming hairdryer,pool towels are provided

7.how much is the safe hire

 

Thanks

 

1. Service charters are not eligible to be removed on charter sailings. If there is a serious service issue, she can talk to the Sixthman staff.

2. Drinks package is not available, but soda packages are.

3. The bar list can also be found online, but sometimes changes during charters due to sponsorships and promotions.

4. So far none of the charges you have mentioned are hidden.

6. Correct, these are provided.

7. Safe hire? I'm not sure, but a small safe is located inside the stateroom and is complimentary.

[KeithJenner]

This is a bar list from last October on a normal cruise.

 

Apparently the prices have gone up since then, so add about 50cents onto beer prices and maybe a dollar onto spirits.

 

[Maimou]

I would suggest registering on my ncl.com, and checking to see if the drinks package is being sold. I'm going on a beer and music themed charter in a month, and the drinks package is available for sale for that. Kind of surprising is there are going to be a number of craft brewers and quite a few beer events and tastings going on, but still, the drink packages for sale. Good luck

[CoconutOne]

The alcoholic beverage package won't be available for purchase since it is a charter cruise.

[KeithJenner]

The alcoholic beverage package won't be available for purchase since it is a charter cruise.

 

 

The post before yours would suggest that isn't always the case.

[tangobunny]

They have been told that they can buy a drinks package which includes alcohol but not how much it is......

[CoconutOne]

The post before yours would suggest that isn't always the case.

 

Well, for this cruise it is. ;)

 

http://www.parahoy.com/faq/#9

 

As per Norwegian’s policy the Ultimate Beverage Package and Corks and Caps packages are NOT available on special events sailings such as ours.