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Norwegian Cruise Cost Calculator
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Key Cost Facts for Norwegian Cruise Line
Daily Gratuity
$20.00
per person per day ($25.00 for suites)
Service Charge
20%
on beverages & packages
Included Free
7 items
Main dining room (note: $5 extra-entree charge), Garden Cafe buffet & more
Drink Packages
$0
Free at Sea Open Bar /day
What's Included Free on Norwegian Cruise Line
- Main dining room (note: $5 extra-entree charge)
- Garden Cafe buffet
- Entertainment and shows
- Open bar (with Free at Sea + gratuity)
- 3 specialty dining meals (with Free at Sea)
- 150 WiFi minutes (with Free at Sea)
- $50 excursion credit for guest 1 (with Free at Sea)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Norwegian Cruise Line Costs
How much does NCL WiFi cost?
Norwegian's Free at Sea WiFi input starts with 150 minutes included with Free at Sea promo. Unlimited options in CruiseKit include Voyage WiFi at $29.99 per day and Streaming WiFi at $39.99 per day.
Is NCL Free at Sea really free?
No. Free at Sea can include valuable perks, but the costs are built into the fare and some perks still carry mandatory gratuities or upgrade charges. Treat it as a bundle to compare, not as a zero-cost add-on.
What does Norwegian Free at Sea still cost?
The open bar perk commonly carries mandatory beverage gratuity, WiFi may require an unlimited upgrade, specialty dining can have service charges, and excursions still cost more than the credit. Add those pieces before comparing Norwegian against other lines.
How much does a Norwegian cruise really cost after add-ons?
Start with the Norwegian fare, then add daily service charges, Free at Sea gratuities, Free at Sea Plus if you want it, WiFi upgrades, excursions, specialty dining beyond the perk, parking, insurance, and port spending.
How much are daily gratuities on Norwegian Cruise Line?
Norwegian Cruise Line charges $20.00 per person per day for standard cabins and $25.00 per person per day for suites. These are automatically added to your onboard account.
What is included free on a Norwegian Cruise Line cruise?
Norwegian Cruise Line includes the following at no extra charge: Main dining room (note: $5 extra-entree charge), Garden Cafe buffet, Entertainment and shows, Open bar (with Free at Sea + gratuity), 3 specialty dining meals (with Free at Sea), 150 WiFi minutes (with Free at Sea), $50 excursion credit for guest 1 (with Free at Sea).
How much does a drink package cost on Norwegian Cruise Line?
Norwegian Cruise Line offers 5 drink package tiers. The Free at Sea Open Bar is $0.00/day per person. The Free at Sea Plus Upgrade is $49.99/day per person. The Unlimited Open Bar (Standalone) is $109.00/day per person. The Premium Plus Beverage (Standalone) is $150.00/day per person. The Unlimited Soft Drink Package is $12.50/day per person. Free at Sea promo includes open bar with mandatory $21.80/day gratuity. Free at Sea drink packages no longer work at Great Stirrup Cay as of March 1, 2026. 20% service charge on all purchases.
What are the hidden fees on a Norwegian Cruise Line cruise?
Beyond the advertised fare, expect to pay for gratuities ($20.00/day/person), port fees (~$22/day/person), WiFi, specialty dining (avg $50/meal), shore excursions (avg $100/port), and optional extras like spa treatments (avg $165).
Does Norwegian Cruise Line charge a service charge on drinks?
Yes, Norwegian Cruise Line adds 20% as a service charge to beverage purchases and drink packages.