The four core benefits
Unlimited open bar
Eligible spirits, cocktails, beer, wine by the glass, fountain soda and juice. Applies to eligible guests ages 21+ in the stateroom, including guests 3–8.
Starbucks, bottled water, energy drinks and fresh-squeezed juice are outside the standard package. Pride of America uses a separate Hawaii beverage package.
Specialty dining
Package meals at participating specialty restaurants, available for guests 1–8. A 7–8-night cruise includes three meals per participating guest.
Per participating guest, based on cruise length Cruise length Meals Pre-cruise dining cost* 2–4 nights 1 $20 5–6 nights 2 $40 7–8 nights 3 $60 9+ nights 4 $80 *U.S. pricing, per person for the package; gratuities included. Prices can change.
Children 12 and under can order from the complimentary kids’ menu; choosing the specialty menu brings a separate package charge. Restaurant reservations and some menu items have additional restrictions.
150 Wi-Fi minutes per guest
Each guest has their own 150-minute allowance for the cruise, with one device connected at a time.
This is a limited-minute, non-streaming package—not unlimited internet.
A $50 shore-excursion credit
Guest 1 receives $50 per port toward eligible NCL excursions. It is not $50 for every person in the cabin.
The credit can be used toward one or more eligible, non-overlapping tours within that port. Unused value has no cash payout.
What still costs extra?
Free at Sea has package charges. Current U.S. adult beverage pricing is $32 per person, per day on 2–5-night cruises, or $28.50 on cruises of 6 nights or longer. Dining costs are shown above.
The ship’s daily service charges are separate unless your reservation includes them through another offer. Port taxes on certain purchases may still apply.
A couple of useful details
- Drinks are included at Great Stirrup Cay where applicable; Harvest Caye has different arrangements.
- Children’s beverage benefits depend on age and guest position. I’ll check the details for your family.
- “3rd & 4th guests sail free” is a separate, select-sailing promotion—not a benefit on every cruise.
Want Starbucks and streaming Wi-Fi?
Free at Sea Plus builds on these benefits with extra inclusions.
See what Free at Sea Plus adds →Sources & when this guide was checked
Checked against NCL’s U.S. materials on October 21, 2026. Current promotional terms take priority over older flyers. This is a plain-language summary, not every package condition.