CruiseGal999 Posted April 26, 2017 #1 Share Posted April 26, 2017 I saw there is an option to purchase a dining package through NCL for the 'specialty' restaurants. Can anyone tell me if $88. for 3 dinners at ANY of the specialty restaurants? Is the A la Carte price better/cheaper? Thanks! I'm not completely sold on this as the MDR has really amazing food. But am curious if the price is better in the package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSKC Posted April 26, 2017 #2 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Hi, no this excludes a few which you'd still need to pay a la carte or extra for. Food Republic you pay per item. At Pincho's you can use one of your 3 dinners but also need to pay an additional charge of $7 per person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSKC Posted April 26, 2017 #3 Share Posted April 26, 2017 I believe a few others are additional as well - hopefully someone can pipe in and give you more details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KeithJenner Posted April 26, 2017 #4 Share Posted April 26, 2017 The exact details are on the NCL website. I don't think a link will work if I post it, but it's fairly easy to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KeithJenner Posted April 26, 2017 #5 Share Posted April 26, 2017 This bit answers most of the questions asked: IN WHICH VENUES WILL MY SPECIALITY DINING PACKAGE BE HONOURED? Speciality dining packages are honoured in Cagney's Steakhouse, Moderno Churrascaria, Teppanyaki and our French, Mexican and Italian restaurants across the fleet. Guests who have purchased the package may also choose to dine in other select à la carte priced restaurants, entertainment-based restaurants, Bayamo, Pincho Tapas Bar, and Ocean Blue restaurants, for the following per person upcharges: The Supper Club - $15 USD Ocean Blue - $15 USD Bayamo - $15 USD Cirque Dreams/Illusionarium - $10 USD regular seats/$15 USD premium seats/$35 USD VIP seating on Breakaway Sushi -$7 USD Raw Bar - $7 USD (does not include Seafood Plateau. If ordered, the upcharge is to be waived) Pincho Tapas Bar - $7 USD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khaide612 Posted April 26, 2017 #6 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Take a look at the various menus (http://www.beyondships2.com/norwegian-breakaway-menus.html) and figure out which specialties you would try and what you might order to see if the package would be worth it to you. Also, the dining package is offered as one of the Free at Sea packages when you book a cruise - you may just have to pay the 18% gratuity depending on what country you book). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
js Posted April 26, 2017 #7 Share Posted April 26, 2017 My dh and I are sailing on Escape in July. We have 3 specialty which came with booking and 2 dinners for Platinum. Other meals and dinners in Haven. One of our restaurants in Tappanaki, which we have been to numerous times in BA and GA. My dh wanted me to book it and I did but really not loving it, especially since we are celebrating my 50th birthday onboard and leaving kids at home. Would Bayamo be a better use for $14 paying extra? I havent seen it on GA or BA. He isnt packing long pants (and I really dont care) so Ocean Blue is out but he said if it is really that good he would. Thanks so much! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted April 27, 2017 #8 Share Posted April 27, 2017 My dh and I are sailing on Escape in July. We have 3 specialty which came with booking and 2 dinners for Platinum. Other meals and dinners in Haven. One of our restaurants in Tappanaki, which we have been to numerous times in BA and GA. My dh wanted me to book it and I did but really not loving it, especially since we are celebrating my 50th birthday onboard and leaving kids at home. Would Bayamo be a better use for $14 paying extra? I havent seen it on GA or BA. He isnt packing long pants (and I really dont care) so Ocean Blue is out but he said if it is really that good he would. Thanks so much! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Bayamo (by Iron Chef Jose Garces) is Ocean Blue on the Escape (the Ocean Blue space is the Bayamo Restaurant - no Ocean Blue on the Escape). Your DH needs long pants to go there or Le Bistro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALK02G Posted April 27, 2017 #9 Share Posted April 27, 2017 so I could order the $6 crab cake, $5 lobster bisque, $39 tomahawk steak, two $2 sides, and a ($?) dessert at Cagney's, and even though that totals around $60, it doesn't matter and I could do the same for two other nights all for only $88? I understand that there are restrictions against multiple entrees, but otherwise there's no limitations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dekohman Posted April 27, 2017 #10 Share Posted April 27, 2017 And the Tomahawk Steak is PHENOMENAL! Yes...I believe you're correct. Buying in advance, especially for those that like four or five courses, is smart! Sent from my XT1575 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khaide612 Posted April 27, 2017 #11 Share Posted April 27, 2017 so I could order the $6 crab cake, $5 lobster bisque, $39 tomahawk steak, two $2 sides, and a ($?) dessert at Cagney's, and even though that totals around $60, it doesn't matter and I could do the same for two other nights all for only $88? I understand that there are restrictions against multiple entrees, but otherwise there's no limitations? Exactly! I added it as one of my free at sea choices so only paid $12 and change. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
js Posted April 27, 2017 #12 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Bayamo (by Iron Chef Jose Garces) is Ocean Blue on the Escape (the Ocean Blue space is the Bayamo Restaurant - no Ocean Blue on the Escape). Your DH needs long pants to go there or Le Bistro. Ah, thank you. We don't have reservations at LeBistro this trip although in the past, they sat us "outside" along with the other tables of men with shorts on for dinner. If he brings pants, would Bayamo be a good choice? Does it get overall good reviews? Thanks so much, I appreciate your letting me know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leithbones Posted April 30, 2017 #13 Share Posted April 30, 2017 ......? Is the A la Carte price better/cheaper? Thanks!..... Los Lobos is the Mexican venue (added to Dawn in last year's dry dock) not to be missed. But DON'T use one of your SDPs here-- pay a la carte with OBC or room charge, as prices are so low / servings so generous that it's unlikely you will get the same sort of value $ deal as at LeBistro or Cagneys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uneamie Posted April 30, 2017 #14 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Exactly! I added it as one of my free at sea choices so only paid $12 and change. :) Hmmm....so you added Cagney's as one of your "free at sea" meals and still paid a $12 upcharge. What was that for? Did you order 2 entree's ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecruisers6 Posted April 30, 2017 #15 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Have a look on YouTube for 'seacruisers' they went to most of the speciality restaurants and after watching I've booked 13 out of 15 nights [emoji3] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medicalma'am Posted April 30, 2017 #16 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Los Lobos is AMAZING! Staff there was also the best on the ship per our experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shof515 Posted April 30, 2017 #17 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Hmmm....so you added Cagney's as one of your "free at sea" meals and still paid a $12 upcharge. What was that for? Did you order 2 entree's ? the 12 dollars should be the gratuity/service charge for the dinning package. if you dine at cagney, you should receive a bill for $0 dollars after your meal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uneamie Posted April 30, 2017 #18 Share Posted April 30, 2017 the 12 dollars should be the gratuity/service charge for the dinning package. if you dine at cagney, you should receive a bill for $0 dollars after your meal. We chose the "free dining package" as one of our bonuses. Our TA added the dining gratuity to our cruise balance that will be paid 90 days out, so we shouldn't have any bill at all, even for the tips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gershep Posted May 1, 2017 #19 Share Posted May 1, 2017 And the Tomahawk Steak is PHENOMENAL! Yes...I believe you're correct. Buying in advance, especially for those that like four or five courses, is smart! Sent from my XT1575 using Forums mobile app Why don't I see this listed on the Cagney's menu? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gershep Posted May 1, 2017 #20 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Why don't I see this listed on the Cagney's menu? Nevermind apparently I had an older menu. This Tomahawk steak looks so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeyetlse Posted May 1, 2017 #21 Share Posted May 1, 2017 There may still be a couple of different menus in use depending on the ship. Don't have your heart set on the Tomahawk because you might not be able to get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggertastic Posted May 1, 2017 #22 Share Posted May 1, 2017 We jus did the epic and they limited our entree in cagneys to $25 and $20 in la cucina using our platinum vouchers and we had to pay for sides. We could have desert or sides but not both. However using the 3 dining package we got one entree, one appetiser, 1 desert and 2 sides included. The package was a better deal. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uneamie Posted May 1, 2017 #23 Share Posted May 1, 2017 We jus did the epic and they limited our entree in cagneys to $25 and $20 in la cucina using our platinum vouchers and we had to pay for sides. We could have desert or sides but not both. However using the 3 dining package we got one entree, one appetiser, 1 desert and 2 sides included. The package was a better deal. Sent from my iPad using Forums I keep hearing different takes on what happens with these dining packages. Some say only ONE entree but unlimited apps, sides and deserts. Now you are saying you get only ONLY ONE of each plus 2 sides. When ever we've done the speciality restaurants we were allowed unlimited apps and sides. However that was not using any free bonus dining package. So I am wondering if the rules are different depending on if you are dining using the free bonus package or if you are paying the standard upcharge to dine there. Hmm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khaide612 Posted May 1, 2017 #24 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Hmmm....so you added Cagney's as one of your "free at sea" meals and still paid a $12 upcharge. What was that for? Did you order 2 entree's ? We chose the "free dining package" as one of our bonuses. Our TA added the dining gratuity to our cruise balance that will be paid 90 days out, so we shouldn't have any bill at all, even for the tips. As someone tried to explain, I paid $12 for the 18% service charge on the dining package. The OP asked if the $88 price for the 3-day SDP was worth it. It was also added to my cruise fare - I didn't pay it onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KeithJenner Posted May 1, 2017 #25 Share Posted May 1, 2017 I keep hearing different takes on what happens with these dining packages. Some say only ONE entree but unlimited apps, sides and deserts. Now you are saying you get only ONLY ONE of each plus 2 sides. When ever we've done the speciality restaurants we were allowed unlimited apps and sides. However that was not using any free bonus dining package. So I am wondering if the rules are different depending on if you are dining using the free bonus package or if you are paying the standard upcharge to dine there. Hmm! The rules are the same whether it is included in the fare or paid for. What does cause the difference is the interpretation of the rules by the staff. For some reason, some staff seem to think there is a limit on apps or desserts. There isn't, and people on here have reported being able to argue the point when the staff have said there is a limit. It is a fairly common thing. People have different experiences with a number of things. For example, the number of drinks you can get at one time with the UDP or whether you need multiple cards with you when you do so. This can vary from bar to bar on the same ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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