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Hi there 👋 my name‘s Grant and I am a cruising superfan. I'm on a mission to share with you all of the tips, tricks and insights that I've learned on my cruises to help you: answer your questions about cruising, save time and money, and avoid stress while planning your perfect vacation.
So join me and let's embark on this journey together!
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So join me and let's embark on this journey together!
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2024 NCL Aqua: What's REALLY Different?
In April 2024 NCL's newest ship hit a major milestone; at the same time big changes to onboard venues and dining offerings were announced. Given all the complaints about Prima and Viva, will these changes help NCL get it right with Aqua? I'll run down everything you need to know before Aqua joins the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet in Spring 2025.
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TOP TIPS TO NEVER MISS OUT on FREE dining on Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL)
Просмотров 13 тыс.3 месяца назад
Whether you're new to cruising with NCL, or a seasoned pro, I run down all the tips that you need to know to avoid big lineups, try all of the best food, and make the most of the dining included with the cost of your Norwegian Cruise Line cruise. If you stick around to the end of the video, I'll also talk more about how NCL can help you with any dietary restrictions or allergies while you're di...
What you NEED TO KNOW BEFORE sailing on the Norwegian Getaway (NCL)
Просмотров 29 тыс.7 месяцев назад
The Norwegian Getaway is one of Norwegian Cruise Line's megaships, but is she right for you? In this video I'll run down the top 10 best and worst features that you need to know about before you cruise on the NCL Getaway. 🎬 Watch next: Top 5 DO NOT MISS Buffet Items on your Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) Cruise ruclips.net/video/fuFxsD1xhQE/видео.htmlsi=ZwNQ74Izsc8rGBBG 🔔 Subscribe for more tips j...
What you NEED TO KNOW about Norwegian’s NEWEST SHIP NCL Aqua
Просмотров 27 тыс.8 месяцев назад
The new Norwegian Aqua will set sail in 2025, but will she fix some of the BIG PROBLEMS with the Prima class? In this video I'll run down everything you need to know about the hits and misses of this new ship, including how she compares to Norwegian Cruiseline's Prima and Viva to help you decide 🎬 Watch next: How to avoid embarkation day lineups ruclips.net/video/7cJ2NWBTjNE/видео.htmlsi=2t1Zn3...
What you NEED to KNOW BEFORE Your NCL Cruise to AVOID MASSIVE Lineups
Просмотров 49 тыс.10 месяцев назад
Sometimes it can feel like all you do is line up on your cruise; but here's the TRUTH, you don't have to! In this video I share my PRO TIPS to help you avoid some of the longest lines and save time on your next Norwegian Cruise Line cruise. 🎬 Watch next: How I AVOID Embarkation Day Lineups for my NCL Cruises ruclips.net/video/7cJ2NWBTjNE/видео.htmlsi=92l1ZqYf6PnfrFQo 🔔 Subscribe for more tips j...
Top 3 Myths About Solo Cruising
Просмотров 4,4 тыс.11 месяцев назад
Can you solo cruise without breaking the bank? What are the best ways to meet people? This video runs down how to solo cruise like a PRO, and de-bunks some common solo cruising myths. 🎬 Watch next: WHAT I WISH I KNEW before travelling solo on Norwegian Cruise Line ruclips.net/video/8gYCSNywW4U/видео.htmlsi=iMnz6vzDGqU6IC6r 🔔 Subscribe for more tips just like this: ruclips.net/user/cruisewithgra...
What these renovations REALLY MEAN for Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL)
Просмотров 12 тыс.11 месяцев назад
In 2024 the Norwegian Joy will be undergoing some big changes; but what do these changes mean for the future of cruising with Norwegian? I'll run down all of the changes and what I think they mean for where Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is headed in future. 🎬 Watch next: What you NEED TO KNOW about Free at Sea Perks on Norwegian Cruise Line ruclips.net/video/E8J0rUHuULc/видео.html 🔔 Subscribe for...
What to EAT and what to SKIP at Lunch and Dinner on Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL)
Просмотров 45 тыс.Год назад
With so many choices how do you pick the best lunch / dinner on Norwegian Cruise line? I've got you covered! I ate the whole menu at Norwegian's 24/7 restaurant, O'Sheehan's also called The Local, and will run down what you need to try and what you can skip. 🎬 Watch next: Breakfast Dos and Don'ts on Norwegian Cruise Line ruclips.net/video/8v7drsMCu5I/видео.html 🔔 Subscribe for more tips just li...
Will more BIG CUTS RUIN your cruise with Norwegian (NCL)?
Просмотров 14 тыс.Год назад
Norwegian Cruise Line has just made some more BIG cuts that will impact cruises across the fleet. Have they gone too far and how will this affect your cruise experience? I'll run down everything that you need to know to help you decide what this means for your next cruise. 🎬 Watch next: How I AVOID Embarkation Day Lineups for my NCL Cruises ruclips.net/video/7cJ2NWBTjNE/видео.html 🔔 Subscribe f...
SIX The Musical: What I WISH I KNEW Before My NCL Cruise
Просмотров 2,4 тыс.Год назад
The popular musical Six is one of NCL's big broadway shows onboard, but is it worth checking out on your next Norwegian cruise? I share my honest review of what I loved and didn't to help you decide if SIX the musical should be at the top of your list for your cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL). 🎬 Watch next: Top 5 MUST DO TIPS for the first day of your Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) cruise r...
What you NEED TO KNOW about Free at Sea Perks on Norwegian Cruise Line (2023 Update)
Просмотров 123 тыс.Год назад
It's impossible to ignore Norwegian Cruise Line's Free at Sea promotions, but are they really free and will you really use them? I'll share all of the things you need to know about Free at Sea, including the fine print to make the most of these offers. Stick around to the end for a bonus tip about how to maximize these promotions on Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL). 🎬 Watch next: Is it REALLY FREE? ...
What to EAT, what to SKIP at Breakfast on Norwegian Cruise Line
Просмотров 50 тыс.Год назад
With so many choices how do you pick the best breakfast on Norwegian Cruise line? I've got you covered! I ate the whole menu at Norwegian's 24/7 restaurant, O'Sheehan's also called The Local, and will run down what items you need to try and what you can skip. 🎬 Watch next: Top 5 DO NOT MISS Buffet Items on your Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) Cruise ruclips.net/video/fuFxsD1xhQE/видео.html 🔔 Subscr...
I Tried The MOST EXPENSIVE thing on the menu on Norwegian Cruise Line
Просмотров 17 тыс.Год назад
I Tried The MOST EXPENSIVE thing on the menu on Norwegian Cruise Line
This Specialty Dining Perk Just Got BETTER on Norwegian Cruise Line
Просмотров 18 тыс.Год назад
This Specialty Dining Perk Just Got BETTER on Norwegian Cruise Line
Top 5 DO NOT MISS Buffet Items on your Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) Cruise
Просмотров 98 тыс.Год назад
Top 5 DO NOT MISS Buffet Items on your Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) Cruise
BIG PRICE and SERVICE CHANGES Coming to NCL Cruises in 2023
Просмотров 18 тыс.Год назад
BIG PRICE and SERVICE CHANGES Coming to NCL Cruises in 2023
How I AVOID Embarkation Day Lineups for my NCL Cruises
Просмотров 57 тыс.Год назад
How I AVOID Embarkation Day Lineups for my NCL Cruises
Don't miss out on the SECRET MENU on Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL)
Просмотров 67 тыс.Год назад
Don't miss out on the SECRET MENU on Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL)
3 Drinks package GAME-CHANGERS on Norwegian Cruiseline (NCL)
Просмотров 21 тыс.Год назад
3 Drinks package GAME-CHANGERS on Norwegian Cruiseline (NCL)
DON'T learn the HARD way, what you need to know if you get CANCELLED on Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL)
Просмотров 4,9 тыс.Год назад
DON'T learn the HARD way, what you need to know if you get CANCELLED on Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL)
What I LOVE and HATE about transatlantic cruises on NCL
Просмотров 19 тыс.Год назад
What I LOVE and HATE about transatlantic cruises on NCL
Don't make these Dining Mistakes on Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL)
Просмотров 70 тыс.Год назад
Don't make these Dining Mistakes on Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL)
AVOID these Disembarkation Day MISTAKES on Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL)
Просмотров 31 тыс.Год назад
AVOID these Disembarkation Day MISTAKES on Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL)
What do NCL cruise vaccination and COVID testing changes REALLY mean for you?
Просмотров 5 тыс.2 года назад
What do NCL cruise vaccination and COVID testing changes REALLY mean for you?
WHAT I WISH I KNEW before travelling solo on Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL)
Просмотров 42 тыс.2 года назад
WHAT I WISH I KNEW before travelling solo on Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL)
Changes to NCL pre-cruise Covid testing starting August 2022
Просмотров 8 тыс.2 года назад
Changes to NCL pre-cruise Covid testing starting August 2022
I REGRET not knowing about the NCL shareholder benefit sooner
Просмотров 19 тыс.2 года назад
I REGRET not knowing about the NCL shareholder benefit sooner
Back to back cruises for beginners, what to know BEFORE you go
Просмотров 7 тыс.2 года назад
Back to back cruises for beginners, what to know BEFORE you go
Top 5 MUST DO TIPS for the first day of your Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) cruise
Просмотров 98 тыс.2 года назад
Top 5 MUST DO TIPS for the first day of your Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) cruise
Is it REALLY FREE? Norwegian Cruise Line's Premium Beverage Package Perk (open bar)
Просмотров 27 тыс.2 года назад
Is it REALLY FREE? Norwegian Cruise Line's Premium Beverage Package Perk (open bar)
I am going on my first ever cruise next month on the NCL and this video made me even more excited! Thank you.
never have but when I can get that much timecoff work I do look forward to one...or more!
OK. I will try to explain my main complain about Norwegian company. They try to deprive you of EASY access to getting services that they sold to you. Everything that you expect to receive is really hard to get. Meals: long lines, small free venues, closed at 10 pm . Entertainment: long lines, low quality or small venues, closed around 10 pm. Boredom is a king. After 10 you do not have many choices. You may drink by the bar or go back to your room. Norwegian thinks that staying in the room, ordering movies on TV and ordering room service is the best vacation for us peasants 😢. If you have kids or diabetes and want to have a small snack after 10 pm, you have to order extremely unhealthy snack. Everything is closed (with exception for one! small restaurant). No choices. Majority of good reviews are written either by the company related people… or people from Europe. They are more tolerant to bad service. Here, in the USA, we expect a good service. Smug Norwegian wants us to fight in the lines for ship’s services or do not provide them to us at all. If you do not request, room service won’t even check your room. 😢 No wonder, more and more people prefer smaller ships with bigger venues or go to different companies.
The selection of the buffet food on the Norwegian Epic was very underwhelming on my cruise in Fbnruary 2023. It did not compare to the Celebrity and Princess cruises that I cruised last year.
Hi--- We have a 2 bedroom family suite booked for JOY/October (2024)... not in The Haven. Does anyone know if this category still qualifies for the Priority Check-In queue or did they take that away and it's only for Haven and Platinum? Silver here... I'll be Gold at the end of this cruise -- MIA - Caribbean.
So the Aqua is 10% larger but also has 15% more guests? 😂
With buffet crammed into 17 deck (instead of much bigger lower decks)?
I’m guessing you’re Canadian? 😅
Great info 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Any idea of the cabin layouts? Balcony, club balcony, suites? Are the bathrooms and balconies larger than the breakaway plus? Thank you for the videos! I subscribed.
I just booked the Aqua cruise to Bermuda for next August. Staying in the Haven.
No would rather see a show. We played on escape my son game in 2nd paid $25 and won a cup☹️
I have COPD so standing in line for a long time on embarkation day is difficult to say the least. Can I get a wheelchair and attendant for embarkation and disembarkation?
contact NCL, they have a special access team for people with special needs. They can help you with embarkation and disembarkation.
great tips
Thanks for these amazing videos. Taking our first NCL and was a little nervous about the horrible reviews on line. This makes me feel much better. Also the travel tips!!!
I'm a bit confused about the 20% gratuity. Do I pay that every time I get a drink? Or is that a flat fee that I pay on the ship at some point? This also applies to the specialty dining.
Hi Grant. Love your channel. Has NCL ever collected your passport when you first embark on a Med cruise and held it until you disembarked? Thanks
Avoid the long lines to get off! We booked a bus tour of the Miami Beach area. We went to the Breakaway theater and were met by the bus tour rep. He walked us off right to the bus for the 2 our tour of Miami Beach and its art deco areas. It also included a quick stop in little Havana. They dropped us off at Miami Intl with plenty of time to make our flight. Definitely well worth it to avoid the lines getting off the ship!
Great video Grant, do you tip your room steward?
best part of cruise vacations (aside from the various ports of call) is the opportunity to try new and favorite foods both on buffet and in restaurants.
Same, with a family group.
How do you know which nights the shows will be? We like to prioritize pre-booking specialty restaurant reservations, but they often overlap onboard entertainment and we end up missing so much.
Sailing on Getaway Aug 4th, can't wait
Smoked Salmon scrambled eggs on a croissant for breakfast
Great Tip! I had some cash money in my 401k that had not yet been invested, and this is perfect!
I’m going to gains like 20 pounds
The Noodle Soup station in the buffet at lunch is the best.
My husband and I are taking the NCL Breakaway on a transatlantic cruise from Miami to Southampton, U.K., in February, 2025. We’re very much looking forward to it as we enjoy the concentrated time on the ship. Since there is a very difficult climate in February from Miami to the U.K., do you have any packing tips? Thanks so much! I like your channel and that you get straight down to business and don’t spend needless minutes chatting and introduction. Thank you! ❤️
I’d love more info on the child friendly offerings like the kids pool, guppies, kids camp… my understanding is that prima and viva aren’t very family friendly. I’m hoping for more from the aqua.
Cagney’s up-charge options in the dining rooms were available on the Joy too 7/2024
I’ve never sailed NCL. Just Royal and MSC Aurea Grandiosa and World Europa, We’re sailing the med in Sept … I’m counting the days, also I’ll have some + elements to compare the 🚢 food, service, and entertainment( MSC I can’t complain 🎭 💃) RC food was better, though. Thx for your tips😊
Yeeeeeeeeeesssssssssssssssss! eMuster is so much better!
@Stowaway The last cruise we were on was back in 2018 on Breakaway so I have no idea what everyone is talking about. Would you mind sharing what e-muster is? Thanks in advance for your help 😉
Going on my 1st NCL cruise in October on Encore to Alaska, we are super excited. Thank you for all this information… I’m going to the next video of yours now 😂 I need to know it all! 😂
I will cruise NCL Dawn to Baltic Sea in September 2024. Looking forward to it.
My husband and I will be on the NCL Dawn the last week of August for a 10 day cruise out of Southhampton. It will be our first European cruise. I'm excited. Hope you have a wonderful time.
Hey Grant. You may know this. I got an offer to "upgrade" to add 2 speciality meals to my reservation for $118.80 (includes the gratuity) but I know you can also do the upgrade within the first 2 days of sailing as well. Is the price you pay if you book onboard for the speciality meals right away the same price, less, more? Someone on CruiseCritic said the pre board price is cheaper but the price they listed was the $118.80 (they said the upgrade should be $82.80 online but mine clearly says $118.80). Thanks!
Hi Glenda 👋 That’s a great question. I’ve got you covered in my video on free at sea. I hope it helps! I’ve dropped a link below. Have a beautiful day! ruclips.net/video/E8J0rUHuULc/видео.htmlsi=GK23kcrEvPFY0wL2
@@CruisewithGrant Thank you!
Cruising with NCL for the first time in November. We got an "open bar" package basically any drinks under $15USD are available, there wasn't any notation about a 20% gratuity. The booking we made said "all taxes, fees, tuos, and gratuities included."
Apparently the 20% gratuity for the drinks package only applies to the USA. European travellers do not have to pay the extra 20% gratuity on the drink package.
I like how you give examples. Kudos!
is there anyplace on board the Bliss where you can get a Monte Cristo sandwich?
Hi Yvette 👋 if you e been watching my channel you know I’m all about the food. If your cruise has seas days the main dining rooms will be open for lunch. One of the lunch menus will have Monte Cristo, but it won’t be there every day so you’ll have to keep your eyes peeled. I hope this helps! Have a fantastic day!
I LOVE the bright bold colors on the Aqua! I haven’t looked into booking the Prima or Viva yet just because I’m not a fan of the color scheme. Maybe in 5+ years after their “newness,” is gone and the prices have gone down, I’ll give them a try. There’s just nothing attracting me to those ships right now. But the Aqua… I’m definitely looking into sailings. 😉
I thought the Ruben was good tbh
Very helpful! Food is the best part 😂
I love my quiet time, and dark rooms to sleep in. I’m definitely booking!
Ewwww….not interested in the plant crap.
I am cruising NCL Sun July 15. My travel partner just had to go out of town fir a family emergenCy. She is suppose to fly to Seattle for our cruise. Do you know what would happen if I show up but she doesn't. Everything is paid for
It's our favorite ship so far. In Feb will make it our 3rd time on the getaway.
You should add that it is NOT free to play. They had it on several of my recent cruises but every session was cancelled due to not enough paying participants. I prefer the games like 55 to Stay Alive, Pictionary, etc…the “free, everyone can join” type games. Just my opinion.
Will stay with the free food
Love that great move no muster drill
I hate the muster drills
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Found your channel right before our first NCL cruise [Pearl/Adriatic/Greece]. VERY IMPORTANT- IF Purchasing air tix with NCL, we did save us a ton (half the cost of commercially available flights at the same time- July/high season) but you HAVE to upgrade any status, WHEN YOU BOOK the flight. YOU CANNOT upgrade after that magic 'window' of xx number of days prior, and the airline will NOT LET YOU UPGRADE even seats, even if they are available for additional $$. So, we were/are stuck in cramped economy seats, and no one explained that to us at time of booking with NCL. Thank God we will arrive two days prior to the cruise, and can get over jet lag. But, I'll say this - NCL nickels and dimes you to death. Viking had no such malarkey- and we got a KING bed on our last Viking cruise, not two twins in a balcony (!) cabin...just saying.