When purchasing, you should plan the number of meals accordingly, as no refunds will be issued for unused meals. And, the night we depart is my birthday and I just want to know I have a special dinner that night. At the cruise lines signature Cagneys Steakhouse and Le Bistro, you can order as many starters, sides, and desserts as you want with the Norwegian Specialty Dining Package. Start with an impressive salad bar of imported cheeses, olives, cured meats, ceviche and specialty salads. NCL does require the little ones get the soda package, but as she points out, it is usually a good investment. Have a great cruise. Una volta a bordo, puoi anche effettuare prenotazioni telefonando, visitando il banco prenotazioni dei ristoranti o utilizzando l'app Norwegian. I then emailed the Concierge on NCL Breakway who did confirm that lobster has been removed from the menus except for MDR (upcharge) and Ocean Blue (upcharge). Is there such a thing as a free lunch? If you get the SDP as a freebie (and UDP) will you still have to pay the 18% when you sign the bill at the end of the meal or does the freebie include the 18%. Specialty Dining Packages do not include beverages. Also not sure about the SDP. *Termini e condizioni Pacchetto non disponibile sulle crociere di meno di 5 giorni o crociere charter. I am boarding the Escape next month and have no reservations for my 3 night dining package. Hi Casey, With the 20% service charge, this plan cost us $118.80 for five meals. We did the Dining Package and thought it was worth it because it was more relaxing for us to have a sit-down dinner (vs the buffet) and the few sit down places took a long time to eat. My a la carte total was $31.82 ,and the Princess total was $17.66. If youre hungry at 2 a.m., this is the place to head. Norwegian Encore Complimentary Dining Taste and Savour (Deck 6) and the Manhattan Room (Deck 7): Norwegian Encore has three main dining rooms, each of them with the same menus. While it goes by different names on different ships, one thing remains the same: theres a restaurant in which to grab food 24-hours a day. And that some charge extra $ if you wanted something like lobster? Updated January 20, 2023. At most restaurants, I ordered two starters, an entree, a sidedish, and a dessert. CC Help Jenn Prices reflect online rates, which save $10 per person when booked in advance. Would love to hear how you made out on Escape. But she couldnt help me. Guests have the option to sit indoors or out on The Waterfront. Thanks!! You can actually make dining reservations before your cruise on NCLs website. If you wish to use a SDP meal credit, you will need to wait until you are onboard the ship to book. The restaurant serves wok fried dishes and traditional soups. Dress Code: Dress is casual. Yes. The lunch and dinner menu has several appetizers including the soup du jour and two salads, some classic Irish items , fajitas and an array of burgers, hot dogs, and sandwich choices. If you received the package for free at part of a promotion, you can always purchase an additional specialty dining package for extra meals. This upscale French restaurant is the perfect spot to celebrate a special occasion. The package is a great cost savings, especially at Cagneys. I called & no go. Everything has changed and we loved room service to start our day off with that big pot of coffee sitting on the balcony. I am cancelling my 9 days of Specialty Dining and replacing it with 3 days. The Premium beverage package includes a variety of spirits, cocktails, wines by the glass, and bottled or draft beer up to $15. If you are somebody who knows that theyll want to try speciality restaurants it can make more financial sense to buy the package or book ahead of time. When you go to the restaurants, they ask you if you want to use the plan or pay a la carte. I should, over the next year or so, reach Diamond. We took our first cruise vacation together 13 years ago and have been hooked ever since. Well at least for your meal Princess on the other hand, I cant stop giggling at her entree poor girl I plan on two nights at Cagneys, third night Im leaving open. When you make your reservations, be sure to tell them if its your birthday or anniversary or retirement party. Onda by Scarpetta is Norwegian Cruise Lines newest Italian restaurant. But this is a deep cut in the promotional experience. Taste and Savour. The Norwegian Cruise Line Specialty Dining Package is available for purchase on an individual basis. For example for the 7 night package, I can use this 7 days at the same or different restaurants for either lunch or dinner regardless of what entree I got? Norwegians famous Freestyle Cruising dining program means no fixed dining times and no preassigned seating, even in Jades main dining rooms. Being a pickier eater, the Princess tended to get one starter, an entree, and a dessert on average. If you choose to wait to buy the plan once on the ship, you will be paying at least $10 more per plan. At the cruise lines signature Cagneys Steakhouse and Le Bistro, you can order as many starters, sides, and desserts as you want with the Norwegian Specialty Dining Package. The french toast has raisins in it, just a warning for those who arent a fan. This restaurant is on all ships in the fleet except Norwegian Encore and Spirit. 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. Will a Cruise Dining Package Save You Money? Though, it is important to note that guests will still be responsible to pay the additional 20% service charge for the package. The Local is found mostly on newer Norwegian ships, but its menu is very similar to OSheehans late-night menu. Reservations are required when dining in NCL's specialty restaurants and can be made on board. Il personale del ristorante ti chieder di esibire la chiave a scopo di verifica. Some restaurants allow you multiple entrees. One of the best things about cruising is that there is no limit how much you can eat. For 3 and 4-day cruises, you can only buy the dining plan prior to sailing or on the first day of your cruise. Ocean Blue - $15 USD. to get our moneys worth. Of course, the savings all depend on the restaurants you choose to dine at during your trip as well as the menu items ordered. In total, our specialty dining bill would have been $346.46 if we dined at these five restaurants and paid a la carte pricing. Thanks Cynthia for the feedback. We are sailing on a 15 day Transatlantic Cruise in April 2020. Of course, Cagneys offers amazing steaks. On our Norwegian Bliss cruise, we purchased a 5-night specialty dining package. If you buy 4 nights, but only use it three times, then you lost that money. Cost: Norwegian Cruise Line's Specialty Dining Package (SDP) -- formerly known as the Ultimate Dining Package (UDP) -- ranges from $69 per person for three specialty meals to $199 per person for 14 meals in extra-fee restaurants on all ships. Online nella nostra sezione "Ristoranti" su ncl.com/myncl o tramite il servizio di prenotazioni Norwegian al numero 010 8976519. For dinner having a number of nights of specialty choices included matters a bunch. We ate at La Trattoria, Le Bistro and Cagneys of the 3 we thought Cagneys was the best and we got more than what we paid for all 3 venues. Celebrity's specialty dining packages are based on length of cruise and start from three nights to two weeks. American Diner is a casual eatery serving up American classics. Most contemporary lines do offer it at least once during a cruise. Here you'll find the freshest ingredients and fine wines. Thanks. Plus, enjoy up to $300 annually in statement credits for travel purchased through Capital One AND 10,000 bonus points every year, after the first anniversary. Also, cruisers can use a specialty dining meal credit for entertainment-based restaurants on select ships for an additional surcharge . Additionally, Norwegian Cruise Line has recently downgraded this Free at Sea perk. After passengers purchase the package, they can make reservations through all of the usual channels -- online pre-cruise or onboard by calling the restaurant reservations deck or visiting the restaurant reservations podium. An SDP meal in a la carte restaurants includes 1 appetizer, 1 soup or salad, 1 main course and 1 dessert (does not apply to cover charge restaurants or Food Republic, Pincho Tapas Bar and Sushi, where a meal includes any 4 menu items). The value of the plan does vary based on the restaurants at which you choose to dine during your trip. And beside this, you might get another meal if you are a platinum . Therefore 1 free specialty restaurant will cost $10 US per person, or $20 US per cabin (double occupancy). Cagneys is NCLs signature steakhouse serving up tender cuts of beef. You can order as many starters, sides, and desserts as you want for no additional charges. Don Bucolo, or DB, loves everything about cruising- the ocean, the food, and the atmosphere. The price runs $49 per person, per day and there are no additional gratuities even with the more expensive drink package and additional dining. So, paying for the meal plan saved me over 15%. We are Don and Heidi, the husband and wife travel team behind EatSleepCruise.com. Love your cruise posts too! Some restaurants, like Teppanyaki or Moderno are set up different with one flat rate. Norwegian Cruise Line's Dining Package: More Means Less. Die Dining-Optionen variieren je nach Schiff. I will be running to make reservations as soon as I board. Norwegian Encore, Joy, Bliss, Escape, Breakaway, and Getaway are home to American Diner. Appreciate the warning. Of note, pre-booking entertainment with dining is only available at full retail price as of 2020. All the food options makes the cruise much more fun. You'll get 3 meals a person for between $99 to $119 or 5 meals a person for between $149 to $159. Let's take a look at how it shakes out. Celebrity Cruises - Specialty Restaurant Packages. This may be in the form of a certain number of meals in speciality restaurants or with the addition of a dining package. I had their second highest status in the Latitudes program (then Platinum Plus) but after the new expanded elite levels I dropped to third from the top (now Sapphire). Which is correct, because that could make a big difference in final cost,if I take the plan for 3 days at 118.00 and he goesala carte. "Guests 1 and 2 enjoy a 3-Meal Specialty Dining Package on 3- to 9-day cruises or a 4-Meal package on cruises 10 days or more." - NCL.com Link to comment Share on other . Like anything in the travel spaces (think travel cards or perks) and being a frequent floater I always try to squeeze out every single benefit I can to get the most out of every sailing. Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos, Click here to reload the page in order to enable certain features, Policy regarding COVID related Discussions, C858B0A9-6769-424D-B129-59363EDAC023.jpeg, B5073042-BF8A-4EEC-BD19-0938D8732763.jpeg. Happy Sailing. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Be sure to come back and tell us how you made out with the dining plan. Glad our post saved you a phone call! We would definitely buy another plan when we sail on NCL in the future. On average, this saves you $10 per person (when booked in advance.) We booked a balcony cabin, so it included all 5 of the free offers . La Cucina is NCLs Italian restaurant serving up classic Italian dishes in a rustic setting. While a limited breakfast menu is available at no charge, all other orders come with a $7.95 delivery fee. Drop us an anchor below to share your experiences using these plans on NCL ships. Join our mailing list to receive the latest news and updates from our team. No, al prezzo del pacchetto verranno aggiunti automaticamente il 20% di mancia e una tassa di servizio. As for the other restaurants they are a la crate so he will be charged but I will stay on the plan. The customer svc reps say, Well, the ship is only at 60% capacity, so you should not have a problem getting a reservation. Except everyone is getting at least 2 night SDP, so more people will be making reservations. See our Privacy Policy. Interesting.Im going on a cruise 11/13/16 and I too understand that lobster has been taken off the complimentary dining venues, which in the past, lobster was usually available on formal nights or on 1-2 nights of a 7 day or more cruise. And some venues have an initial up-charge as an additional cost? Keep in mind that the per meal cost does decrease as you purchase more meals on the plan adding further value. Una volta a bordo potrai acquistarlo durante i primi due giorni di crociera via telefono o visitando il banco prenotazioni dei ristoranti. It is easy and worry free. Currently, the 3-Meal Specialty Dining Package runs $92.40 (plus 20 percent gratuity). Teppanyaki and Moderno are the only 2 restaurants in the fleet that have a flat rate cover charge; all other restaurants are a la carte pricing. Of course, you always have the option to pay a la carte. Dining options vary by ship. The Promo on our 7-Day and a 9-day NCL cruises were for 3 dinings. Im hoping it will be just temporary until things get back to a more normal and predictable budget for NCL. If your plans change, you can cancel your reservations 24 hours in advance with no charge (just remember any unused meals are not refunded). But when I looked at other sites they show only 29.50 for the same restaurant! When do you sail and on what ship? For dining options that are included with your cruise fare click here. The main dining room and buffet are free on all ships in the fleet and there is usually another free option such as a bar/pub. Ask longtime NCL cruisers, and theyll likely rave about the chicken wings that are served here, as well as the fish & chips. We are on a transatlantic on Oct. 30, 2016 from Barcelona to Port Canaveral, FL. Thanks for reading. Una volta a bordo, le prenotazioni sono soggette a disponibilit. This might be the case if you are only popping in for a few appetizers. You would have a similiar savings at Le Bistro. As a Sapphire, I still get 2 more specialty nights free on sailings of 5 days or more so will still have some good choices. If we had used the specialty dining package at one or both of these venues instead, the value would have been much better, as the meals are more expensive at these restaurants. While there are several complimentary options, many of the dining venues do charge an additional fee beyond your standard cruise fare. Specialty dining packages are available on all of the ships in Norwegian's fleet. Ill have to read up on all the extra $$$ I might spend. Follow along as we share our travel tips, cruise reviews, information on ports of call, and the latest cruise news to help you plan the ultimate cruise vacation. Non sono previsti rimborsi se non vengono utilizzati tutti i pasti. They do not charge your account until after dinner, so you can pick and choose which restaurants to use it and at which occasions. To recap: Norwegian Cruise Line offer free food in the main dining rooms, buffet and usually another option. But this is a deep cut in the promotional experience. When you check in with the hostess at the restaurant, they will scan your card to see if you have a meal plan. I pacchetti Ristoranti di Specialit sono validi nei seguenti ristoranti: American Diner, Cagney's Steakhouse, Food Republic, Italian, Le Bistro, Los Lobos, Moderno Churrascaria, Pincho Tapas Bar, Q Texas Smokehouse, Raw Bar, Seafood, Sushi e Teppanyaki. Ocean Blue: Seafood in a Modern Setting. Hi Marie, Great question. Welcome Aboard! Why You Should Get A Norwegian Getaway Dining Package On our Norwegian Getaway cruise, we had a three night specialty dining package which retails for $81.42 per person with service charges . The question becomes, is the Norwegian Cruise Line Specialty Dining package a good value? Guests may also dine in select entertainment-based restaurants using their SDP meal. Started June 21, 2021, By Got the 3 night plan on Norwegian Spirit a week ago, I figured we each needed to spend $27. The most elegant and formal restaurant in our fleet, Le Bistro promises an upscale dining experience with crisp white linens, an intimate atmosphere and attentive service. do you know how many nights are in included on the specialty dining package ? There is no maximum to the number of meals that can be redeemed each day. During this post, we explore the options that are included in the cruise fare and talk briefly about the paid for extra options. 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. NCL Promo Specialty Dining Packages How many Dinings? I eventually found the NCL FAQs now said 90 days before the cruise date. Enter the specialty dining package, NCL's way of saving passengers money if they plan to try three or more of a particular ship's added-cost venues. Did you find it to be a good value? These include American Diner, Cagneys Steakhouse, Food Republic, La Cucina, Onda by Scarpetta, Le Bistro, Los Lobos, Moderno Churrascaria, Ocean Blue, Bayamo, Pincho Tapas Bar, Q Texas Smokehouse, The Raw Bar, and Teppanyaki. This dinner and a show hibachi experience is sure to provide an unforgettable dinner for the entire family. If you wish to use a SDP meal credit, you will need to wait until you are onboard the ship to book. The following dining options are offered at a surcharge. Great question. Your email address will not be published. Below are all the restaurants on Norwegian Getaway that accept the dining plan: The following venues are complimentary, so you do not need a dining plan to dine at any of these restaurants. I checked at 65 days, 60 days and now it is less than 60 days, but I still cant make a reservation. Jade also offers specialty dining choices for an extra fee, such as Norwegians signature French restaurant, Le Bistro, and Teppanyaki, where diners can socialize at shared tables while enjoying authentic Japanese hibachi. Los Lobos is NCLs take on a Mexican cantina. I heard a rumor that we got 4 for a 14-Day cruise but cannot verify. When is the next cruise? Individual items on the menu remain available on a complimentary basis and a convenience charge of up to $7.95 USD will be added to each order placed . Le Bistro: Go Parisian. This package entitles users to dine at many of the for-fee restaurants on any NCL ship for one set price. The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card is the new must-have it card for travel lovers! Norwegian cruises charge you $15 corkage fee for every 750ml bottle of wine or $30 for . Let us know if you have any other questions. Related Post: Top Foods on Norwegian Cruise Line. I think this answers all your questions. In fact, it would have been cheaper for us to pay a la carte at Los Lobos. But, the other venues tended to have some openings. I booked a Dec 5th NCL cruise over 3 months ago & it stated that with a Club Balcony Suite, I could start making reservations 125 days prior to the cruise. Earn $900 bonus cashback(90,000 points) after spending $6,000 in purchases within three (3) months of card membership approval. We booked all our reservations before our sailing no problem, but still would have been able to get some while onboard. Una volta acquistato, puoi prenotare online nella nostra sezione "Ristoranti" su ncl.com/myncl o tramite il servizio prenotazioni di Norwegian al numero 010 8976519. You do not have to pay extra for any food when cruising on any Norwegian ship if you dont want to. Non sono previsti prezzi per i bambini per i pacchetti Ristoranti di Specialit. Bayamo is the signature seafood restaurant on Norwegian Escape. Norwegian Encore, Joy,Bliss, Escape, Breakaway,and Getaway are home to American Diner. Your email address will not be published. I went on the Norwegian Dawn from Boston to Bermuda in August 2016. The restaurants the prices were very high ! While the menus are generally the same fleet-wide, double check that your ship has a particular restaurant onboard and there may be slight variations to the menus depending on . Still, you will still have to sign a receipt at the completion of dinner even when using a meal credit from your specialty dining package. 8- to 10-day Cruises: $149 per person. Your good evening just got better. Consigliamo agli ospiti di visitare il sito ncl.com/myncl per prenotare i ristoranti in anticipo. We used this package to eat at La Cucina, Moderno, and Teppanyaki. Spark a conversation amongst friends over a great bottle of wine and freshly baked artisan farm bread. NCL Dining Package Review | Norwegian Cruise Line Specialty Restaurants. It starts off with an impressive salad bar, followed by a wide selection of slow-roasted meats carved tableside. Thanks Cub for the update. I love the lack of dress codes and the variety of food available. On the one hand, you'll save an average of 30% by purchasing the package, but you don't get much choice. Which ship are you sailing on? Specialty Dining on Norwegian Cruise Line | Tips on specialty dining and how to upgrade for FREE! Hubby might have to be the runner for the morning coffee now. Dont Miss: Cruises Departing From Mobile Al. Honestly, the NCL dining package is very easy to use and we like that you can be flexible with when you use it. Thank you for the information. DEVONO ACQUISTARLO COMUNQUE? Also Check: Ncl Adult Beverage Package Promo. Sounds like a great family vacation. When he is not sailing the high seas, he does whatever his wife tells him to do-it only took 10 years to realize this. Appreciate you reading the blog. And how does the restaurant charge us if one has the plan and one does not? 2023 Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. 11 Grnde, in diesen Sommer Alaska zu bereisen | NCL Reiseblog, 14 Tage authentisches Alaska-Landprogramm Richtung Norden | Norwegian Cruise Line, 14 Tage authentisches Alaska-Kreuzfahrt Richtung Sden | Deckplne | Norwegian Cruise Line, 20 Tage Transpazifik-Kreuzfahrt ab Tokio (Yokohama) und Alaska | Norwegian Cruise Line, 11 gute Grnde fr eine Alaskakreuzfahrt diesen Sommer | NCL-Reiseblog, FAQs und in den allgemeinen Geschftsbedingungen, Kreuzfahrten fr Passagiere mit besonderen Bedrfnissen, Spezialittenrestaurant-Paket mit 2 Mahlzeiten, Spezialittenrestaurant-Paket mit 3 Mahlzeiten, Spezialittenrestaurant-Paket mit 4 Mahlzeiten, Spezialittenrestaurant-Paket mit 5 Mahlzeiten, Spezialittenrestaurant-Paket mit 6 Mahlzeiten, Spezialittenrestaurant-Paket mit 7 Mahlzeiten, Spezialittenrestaurant-Paket mit 8 Mahlzeiten, Spezialittenrestaurant-Paket mit 9 Mahlzeiten, Spezialittenrestaurant-Paket mit 10 Mahlzeiten, Spezialittenrestaurant-Paket mit 11 Mahlzeiten, Spezialittenrestaurant-Paket mit 12 Mahlzeiten, Spezialittenrestaurant-Paket mit 13 Mahlzeiten, Spezialittenrestaurant-Paket mit 14 Mahlzeiten. Nelle crociere di tre e quattro giorni, questo pacchetto pu essere acquistato solo il primo giorno di crociera. Le opzioni di ristorazione variano a seconda della nave. - NCL.com, You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By Yes, the Princess is a very picky eater. It's still a good deal, when you consider most of the venues onboard the ship are priced a la carte anyway. More cruise posts may be one the way in a big way! Bitte erfragen Sie bei uns telefonisch die Preise bei Kreuzfahrten von mehr als 15 Tagen. Though, some prices have increased since then. Explore Norwegian Breakaway dining. Further, Sushi Bar is its older counterpart on Norwegian Dawn,Gem,Jade,Jewel,Pearl,Sky (Pinnacle Lounge & Sushi Bar),Spirit,Star,Sun,andPride of America. I have read several places on the internet that the lobster has been removed from all the specialty dining on NCL Beakaway except for OceanBlue. This breaks down to a per meal cost of $23.76. Le Bistro is another Norwegian Cruise Line staple. I figured that I would have to call the 800 number but your info answered my questions. Room Service, Starbucks, District Brewhouse, The Bake Shop, Cocos, Dolce Gelato, Jazz Brunch, or Wine Lovers and Murder Mystery lunches are not included in the specialty dining package.
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