First ever cruise with ncl Epic

[swanmark]

Hi Guys, we decided to take the plunge and try our very first cruise, as its my wife's special birthday, we booked a suite in the Haven Class. We have been given free ultimate drinks package, free specialty dining package, 250 internet minutes, and $400 cabin spend and free gratuities. But as this is our first cruise, we are not sure what the details are, so if anyone can help answering these questions I would very grateful.

Q 1. ultimate drinks package ?. Does this mean we can drink whatever we like free of charge?

Q 2. The specialty dining package, does that mean we can eat in any of the restaurants without paying a supplement.

Q 3. What can we actually spend the Cabin spend on ?

Thanks in advance for the help guys.

[AK Dreaming]

Just spent my birthday on the Epic in the Haven. It was wonderful. The drink package covers just about everything except bottles of water and some special coffees. We never used the special restaurants. They were booked up very early and we ate most meals in the Haven dinning room, which was excellent.

[KeithJenner]

Look at the T&Cs on the NCL website for what is included in the beverage and dining packages.

 

Basically, alcoholic drinks under $15 are included, and some soft drinks (I'm no expert on that one). Bottled water and speciality coffees (latte's, cappuccinos etc) are also not included. There are some other exceptions.

 

The dining package will gove you 3 meals (assuming it's a 7 day cruise) in the restaurants that usually cost extra. There are some where there are a supplement, and you are restricted to one entree in the a la carte places.

 

The T&C's will fill in the gaps that I've missed.

 

You can spend your OBC on things like the spa, shops, any food and drink not included in the packages, photos etc. I believe that you pay a charge to draw it out in cash for the casino. If you enjoy yourself then you could use it to but some deposits for future cruises. Basically, it's just about everything you can spend onboard. The main exclusion is the daily service charge, which you don't pay anyway as you have it included.

[swanmark]

Just spent my birthday on the Epic in the Haven. It was wonderful. The drink package covers just about everything except bottles of water and some special coffees. We never used the special restaurants. They were booked up very early and we ate most meals in the Haven dinning room, which was excellent.

 

 

Are the coffees and water free in the Haven bars etc ?

[swanmark]

Just spent my birthday on the Epic in the Haven. It was wonderful. The drink package covers just about everything except bottles of water and some special coffees. We never used the special restaurants. They were booked up very early and we ate most meals in the Haven dinning room, which was excellent.

 

 

Are the coffees and water free in the Haven bars ?

[KeithJenner]

Coffee and water are free almost everywhere. It is just bottles of water and specific coffees that there is a charge for.

 

You can get glasses of water from any bar or restaurant, and standard coffees from lots of places. Both are also available in the buffet.

 

If you order a speciality coffee with a meal (say an espresso after your meal) then they should be charged, but in my experience often they don't.

[sanger727]

Think your first two questions have been answered; as far as what you can use your OBC for:

 

You may be able to upgrade your 250 internet minutes to unlimited

 

There are upcharge items in the MDR if you want lobster or a good steak

 

There are fitness classes, shops onboard, and spa services

 

And also shore excursions

 

 

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