New to NCL

[bugtyler]

Looking to book my first cruise for june 2017...caribbean on one of the newer ships....lots of questions for things we like to do.....

Do they close all the pools at night or do they keep them open (late night swimmers)

Night clubs open late anyone know the age to get in?have an 18 year old traveling dont want to leave her out?

Shuffleboard?

For the in room bar set up...how many bottles ? And can you get bottles delivered with room service during cruise?

Where is smoking permitted (balcony)?no flames just not familar with cruiseline

Do they offer drink package and is there a limited on drinks per day?

 

Any help would be greatly appreciated...

[boatseller]

Looking to book my first cruise for june 2017...caribbean on one of the newer ships....lots of questions for things we like to do.....

Do they close all the pools at night or do they keep them open (late night swimmers)

Yes, the pools do close in the evening. Figure on 8ish, depending on sunset, weather and other factors. There would likely be a hot tub open later.

 

Night clubs open late anyone know the age to get in? have an 18 year old traveling dont want to leave her out?

The late night venue, Bliss/Skyline are open "until close" which is usually 2-3am. They are 18+.

 

Shuffleboard?

There is shuffleboard on the lifeboat promenade. Deck 7 on Breakaway(+) class ships.

 

For the in room bar set up...how many bottles ? And can you get bottles delivered with room service during cruise?

Don't know if this is still available. I've always had the UBP.

 

Where is smoking permitted (balcony)?no flames just not familar with cruiseline

There will be several designated smoking areas on deck and in the Casino. This varies by ship. Smoking on the balcony is prohibited.

 

Do they offer drink package and is there a limited on drinks per day?

Yes, it's called the Ultimate Beverage Package and you'd have to try really hard to not get it as a perk. There is no daily limit on the number of drinks. However, the package covers 'only' $15 per drink, then all you pay is the upcharge.

 

Any help would be greatly appreciated...

 

Answers in line.

[boopsahoy]

Great information:D

 

-just wanted to add that depending on the drink package free promo, you may have to prepay gratuities.

Edited July 17, 2016 by boopsahoy

[bugtyler]

Wow great information...a little bummed about pools and hot tubs thank you for the information

[Cruisermom2nick]

I just reviewed the NCL beverage package basics on my blog- and I have a Getaway review on there too- as well as Freestyle dining! :)

http://thecheerfulcruiser.blogspot.com/2016/07/buying-beverage-package-on-norwegian-or.html

[Annmeat]

Wow great information...a little bummed about pools and hot tubs thank you for the information

 

The main pool on Getaway was open until 10-ish on our July cruise last year.