Cruise Critic published an article today regarding NCL's new decision to not allow passengers to carry food back from the ship's restaurants and buffets to the passenger's staterooms. You can read it HERE NCL says they made the decision in order to keep the ship looking nice. I guess there have been too many half-eaten lobster tails littering the hallways....
I've actually done this in the past when cruising in non-suite level accommodations. Since I tend to be an early riser, I often times head to the buffet and bring back a continental breakfast for my travel-mate. Maybe a small tray of sandwiches for an afternoon snack. Why not a G&T while relaxing before bed?
The thing that makes you go HMMMMM is that NCL recently announced that they will be charging $7.95 for room service! Yet another reason to always cruise in a suite!
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I always though that the "all-inclusive" trend was having a steam-roll effect. I figured we would see an offering like this, but I am honestly surprised that we see it from NCL first.
Starting in 2016, Norwegian Sky's 3 and 4 day sailings will include the cost of all premium spirits and cocktails, wines by the glass and beers priced under $11.00. Underage guests will receive unlimited soda and juice.
My first thought is that this is a great move for cruise lines overall, knowing how popular the drinks packages are. On second thoughts, I wonder if there will be hidden or unexpected consequences to this new perk... Will they need more control on who is served as to avoid potential drunken "incidents"?
It will be interesting to see what other cruise lines follow and what variations of this all-inclusive theme we will see.
What are your thoughts?
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