What mistakes should you avoid on Norwegian Cruise Line? — featuring Life Well Cruised (Norwegian Cruise Line)

0:00 if you're going on a cruise on Norwegian Cruise Line these Cruise tips tricks and mistakes to avoid will help you to save money to enjoy more and not miss out on some of the best parts of your cruise hi there I'm Elana from the website lifewell cruise.com welcome or welcome back to my channel we recently

0:22 got back from an amazing NCL Cruise and in this video I am going to share with you the things that you absolutely do not want to miss now this includes things that you want to make sure that you do on embarcation day it includes some Cruise cabin tips that you're going to want to know including one thing that

0:39 I tried on this cruise that I've never tried before it includes money saving hacks so that you can save more money and cruise more often Packing Tips and even one thing that if you are a fan of cruising if you are a cruise lover you are definitely going to want to know now a portion of this video is sponsored by

0:58 Norwegian Cruise line but more on that later on in this video now before I get started I did want to mention that if you like this video if you find it helpful informative or enjoyable in any way then please do give this video a big thumbs up I really do appreciate it and please subscribe to the channel if you

1:13 haven't done so already let's get started number one download the Norwegian Cruise Line app before you Bard do not wait until you bored to do this or until you arrive at the cruise terminal on embarcation day now this can even serve as a little bit of research as you can take a look at the deck plans

1:31 of your cruise ship and you can even take a look at some of the activities number two now sticking to embarcation day avoid the buffet on embarcation day that is where most people are going to head however you have a lot of different casual restaurants that are actually going to be open on embarcation day now

1:48 this includes the main dining room so you can definitely do that I tend to go to one of the included main dining room or restaurants on embarcation day speaking of 24-hour dining this is just something to remember for the entirety of your Cruise depending on the cruise ship you're going to have oceans or the

2:04 local that is going to be available and you can have everything from an American style breakfast in the morning to lunch like a burger and really good chicken wings to even a late night snack even if it's 2:00 in the morning after the casino or the club number four book your specialty dining early now if you

2:21 haven't done this before your cruise as soon as you board on embarcation day maybe after lunch head right over to book your specialty dining now on our cruise this was available in Tepanyaki this was a place you could even check out all of the different menus and then you were able to book your dining

2:38 reservations for the cruise there book any shows that do require reservations now most shows are not going to require reservations but there may be one or two so make sure that you do that as well on embarcation day and by the way a little extra tip when you do go to the shows make sure that you do arrive at least

2:56 about 15 minutes early because they do tend to fill up the freestyle day daily so every evening you are going to have the freestyle daily that is delivered to your cabin and the freestyle daily is basically your itinerary and your schedule and it gives you all of the information that you need to know about

3:13 the shows the opening hours and so on now alternatively to the freestyle daily that is available on paper is you can also find a digital version of the freestyle daily on your app by the way do you prefer the paper version or the app I have to say I like a little bit of both usually before I go to bed I like

3:32 to look at the freestyle daily but then during the day the next day I tend to look on my app clothing items to pack and what not to forget now even though Norwegian Cruise Line is freestyle so you don't have to worry about formal nights and you don't have to worry about dressing up unless you want to there are

3:48 some things that may not be obvious now when it comes to the restaurants it's a good idea for men to pack at least one shirt with a collar and one pair of pants that's because there are a couple of specialty restaurants where they don't allow t-shirts and shorts now something else that you want to make

4:03 sure that you don't forget is closed toad shoes so don't come with just flipflops bring clothes toes shoes in case you do want to do any sports or even some of the activities like the go-karting theme party outfits now I am going to share with you the theme parties that you're going to find on

4:20 your cruise but you're going to want to make sure that you do pack something white or glowy pack your cruise gear now it's a good idea to bring your cruise Essentials so that you can pack better and stay organized and have a better time both on and off the cruise now Norwegian Cruise Line sent me some items

4:36 from their brand new Lifestyle by Norwegian collection that includes not only items that you can bring on your cruise but items that you could use at home as well now there's an Essentials collection and an accessories collection now I'm going to share the items that you can use at home in just a minute but

4:52 first I did want to share with you some of my favorite items there are packing cubes now I'm a huge fan of packing cubes and this set of three packing cubes is just fabulous I did use them to pack for my cruise and it just made it a lot more fun now in addition to that you're going to find refillable water

5:09 bottles you're going to find a wine tumbler you're going to find a thermal mug as well as practical Cruise wear like this cool dry shirt and this baseball cap that Frank absolutely loved wearing during our Bermuda Cruise now as well many of these items make great gifts for family members or Cruise

5:26 friends now in addition to the travel gear that you can bring and use on your cruise my favorite part of Lifestyle by Norwegian might be the items that you can actually use in your own home if you're like me and you've ever wanted to bring those Comforts of your cruise home this is your chance now after having the

5:44 best sleep in my cozy bed in my cabin on norw and joy it was actually nice to get home and try out my new lifestyle luxury sheets they are so soft and feel almost like a cruise in the lifestyle Essentials collection you'll find Cozy pillows sheets and and a duvet set I love my fluffy beach towels that remind

6:03 me of my cruise now I sometimes joke that I want my home life to actually feel like a cruise but it actually can you can buy a cutting board and I even have the bento box which is so fun for lunches now you can find all of the items from both the lifestyles Essentials and lifestyle accessories

6:21 collection that I mentioned in this video and more at their website now I'm going to leave all of the information as well as the direct link to their website down in the description below in case you do want to check it out be prepared for the glow party now for the glow party you're going to want to pack

6:37 something white or neon and by the way this is optional but the glow party is going to be one of the most fun parties and one of the most fun events during your cruise now NCL typically provides free glow sticks and other glowing accessories at the party but these can run out quickly so if you want to be

6:54 sure that you're all decked out consider bringing some glow items from home now even if you're not a big part year it's still worth checking out for the atmosphere and even for a little bit of people watching now something that we found during our cruise is the 70s and 80s parties are a lot of fun too and

7:10 some people do dress up but again this is optional Cruise cabin tips now ncl's crew is very helpful and you can definitely make some special requests to your cabin attendant this can include extra hangers if you need them extra towels even a mattress topper if it is available but something you can ask for

7:27 as well is to borrow an ironing board and an iron now you'll only be able to borrow this for a short time but if you do have some creased clothing this can be very helpful don't forget the makeup room button now I've made this mistake before which is why I am sharing it with you but when you do leave your cabin in

7:46 the morning time if you'd like your room made up make sure that you do touch that little button so that the light goes on outside indicating that you would like your room made up or otherwise you can leave it on do not disturb look for hidden storage in your cabinet now there are going to be all sorts of nooks and

8:02 crannies in your cabin where you can find storage space now this includes even under the couch where I was able to find two drawers and underneath my TV where I was able to open up the cupboard doors and find small shelves for storage solo cabins now Norwegian Cruise Line is great for solo Cruisers you're going to

8:22 find several different categories of solo cabins now this includes interior Studio cabins and Studio Lounge on certain cruise ships as well as cabins from different categories from a solo balcony Ocean View and interior cabin now it's important to note that there is a limited number on each cruise ship so

8:43 cabins can book up quickly dining there's more than one main dining room on Norwegian Cruise Line ships so you're going to find anywhere from two to three main dining rooms and they all have a different Decor so you really feel like you're eating in a different restaurant but they are are serving the same menu

9:01 now you are able to find that menu directly outside the dining rooms as well eat and drink Outdoors now a unique feature of Norwegian Cruise Line's newer ships is the Waterfront or Ocean Boulevard this area maximizes the outdoor space for walking for lounging and eating while you get incredible

9:19 ocean views you can enjoy dining al fresco or having a drink at one of the amazing specialty restaurants now my personal favorite specialty restaurants are laucha liistro and for a lot of fun te Yaki enjoy Starbucks in the middle of the ocean if you're a Starbucks fan you can enjoy all of your favorites on board

9:39 your cruise because there is a real Starbucks on each ship now I am a big coffee lover so I absolutely love this now I have a little bit of a hack for you because you can use your cruise card or beverage package to pay but you can also use Starbucks gift cards now speaking of eating and drinking outdoors

9:56 I almost forgot to mention that if you're on Norwegian Cruise Lines older midsize cruise ships they have a unique spot that's really a Hidden Gem if you go to the very back of the ship behind the buffet you are going to find the Great Outdoors and here you have a buffet you have a bar and you get some

10:13 incredible ocean views hidden lounges and quiet spots now depending on your cruise ship you are going to have different areas that are less crowded than the rest of the cruise ship that you're definitely going to want to check out now the observation Lounge you're going to find this on some of Norwegian

10:29 Cruise Lines newer ships including Bliss joy and Encore now this observation Lounge is at the very front of the ship it offers panoramic views and is often less crowded than other public areas it really is the perfect spot to relax with coffee and a book spice H2O on some cruise ships like Norwegian Getaway

10:50 Breakaway and joy you're going to have spice H2O and this is an adult only area it is a lot of fun especially on a C Day you've got your hot tubs you've got space to lounge and you've got a bar and at night time it turns into a Party Zone stay on the cruise ship when in Port now especially if you are on a ship with

11:10 lots to do you may want to skip a port one day let other people get off the ship while you can enjoy some of the different ship amenities now this includes anything from the water slides to the go-karts to even just relaxing at the pool by the way if you've been on a cruise and you've done this please do

11:26 let me know down in the comments below now I do have one more tip for one little secret if you will as to how you can really relax and escape the crowds consider booking a thermal Spa pass now Norwegian Cruise Line ships have absolutely beautiful thermal Spas from their older midsize cruise ships like

11:43 Norwegian Pearl to Norwegian joy that just expanded their absolutely gorgeous thermal Suite now I have a little bit of a tip try enjoying this on a port day or even late in the afternoon or early evening on embarcation day and don't forget to to save a little bit of money by looking for those specials on

12:02 embarcation day money saving tips look for laundry specials now often times you're going to find this either in your cabin they're going to leave a little flyer or you're going to find this In freestyle daily or you can ask your cabin attendant and basically what you can do is you can fill up an entire

12:18 laundry bag full of clothing and they will send that back to you folded now you could do this Midway during your cruise especially if you have a long sailing or you can even do this so that you go back home with clean laundry and latitude points and rewards joining ncl's latitudes Rewards program provides

12:34 valuable benefits for repeat Cruisers including discounts on future cruises priority boarding and perks like free specialty dining onboard credits and even a complimentary bag of laundry the Norwegian Cruise Line credit card now this is not Financial advice but this is a money-saving cruise Hack That was

12:51 shared with me recently on my own NCL Cruise and basically the great thing about this card is that you can earn three points for every dollar that you spend on NCL purchases including booking your cruise now these points can be redeemed for discounts on future cruises for onboard credits and even free

13:09 cruises effectively saving you money on future NCL vacations book a future cruise with cruise next now a great way to save money and help those post Cruise Blues is to book a future cruise on board or put a deposit down and book later with cruise next you'll receive an onboard credit for your current cruise

13:27 when you book a future cruise through this program which you can use for purchases on the ship it's also flexible and the deposit doesn't expire be a Norwegian Cruise Line shareholder now you do need to have 100 shares of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings stock but when you have this you can apply for the

13:44 shareholder credit which is an onboard credit on your next Cruise now Norwegian Cruise Line also has a military appreciation program that has a discount of 10% bonus tip reserve the vibe Beach Club early now I saved this one for the end because we might want to keep this one just a little bit secret now the

14:01 vibe Beach Club is an exclusive adults only area on some Norwegian Cruise Line ships that offers a more relaxed and quiet atmosphere away from the crowds but there's a limited number of reservations available so book as soon as possible when you board or even before your cruise now I'm going to

14:18 leave all of the information about Lifestyle by Norwegian and all of the different items that I talked about in this video I'm going to leave that linked down in the description below this video in case you want to buy any item for your next Cruise or check them out now I hope that you enjoyed this

14:33 video I'd love to know please let me know some of your questions about Norwegian Cruise line and let me know as well when is your next Norwegian Cruise Line Cruise now thanks to Norwegian Cruise line for sponsoring this video if you did enjoy it please do give it a big thumbs up I really do appreciate it and

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