Norwegian Cruise Line

Over the last two years, I have sailed with Norwegian Cruise Line seven times. From my first NCL experience to my most recent, there is always something new to discover on my sailings, which keeps me wanting to come back time and time again. 

Norwegian Cruise Line is one of the leading brands in the cruising industry! With the debut of new and exciting itineraries, Norwegian is one of the go-to cruise names prospective guests look at when considering a cruise vacation.

One popular mainstream cruise line quietly updated its policies to tighten the dress code at a few of its onboard restaurants. 

Now, casual attire — including flip-flops and shorts — is not permitted in certain specialty restaurants aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's fleet. 

"Flip flops and shorts are not permitted for dinner at Palomar, Onda, Cagney’s, Le Bistro and Haven," reads the new policy, which was shared on Facebook. 

Royal Caribbean and Norwegian are two of the biggest names in the cruise industry. However, they offer different experiences that might not appeal to every traveler. And after sailing on both cruise lines, I can admit there are things to appreciate about each. 

Norwegian, for example, bundles popular add-ons — like its drink package, Wi-Fi minutes, and specialty dining — into its reasonably priced "Free at Sea" package. On Royal Caribbean, those same perks can cost cruisers hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars extra. 

A Florida attorney is facing felony charges after allegedly assaulting an elderly passenger aboard a cruise ship over the weekend, newly released Miami-Dade County criminal court records show.

Phillip Ortiz, 38, of Miami Lakes, Florida, is accused of physically attacking a cruise passenger 65 years or older on the Norwegian Encore cruise ship. He was arrested on Saturday, November 22. 

According to the arrest affidavit, the confrontation began when the victim told Ortiz he could not enter a hallway because it was not open to guests at the time.

A cruise passenger fell off the pier into the ocean while in The Bahamas.

According to videos, an unidentified male guest fell into the ocean in Nassau, putting himself between the Norwegian Encore ship and the cruise pier. 

Norwegian Encore wasn't supposed to be in Nassau on Sunday, November 16. However, strong winds made tendering to Norwegian Cruise Line's (NCL) private island, Great Stirrup Cay, impossible. 

After not seeing each other for over a year and a half, my best friend and I booked a Norwegian cruise and began planning a much-needed girls' trip. 

Girls' trips can be difficult to plan because everyone has different expectations for how they want to spend their PTO. However, cruises typically offer something for everyone, from foodies to adrenaline-junkies and those with wanderlust. 

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) announced big changes this year that upset many loyal fans, including new room service restrictions, fees for extra main dining room entrées, and more.

Many have taken to social media to voice frustration about the changes, claiming that they erode the value and flexibility of “Freestyle Cruising” that longtime cruisers had come to appreciate. 

Recently, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has been under fire for controversial decisions that impact the onboard experience. 

From extra fees for main dining room entrées to new drink package restrictions, many loyal NCL fans are arguing that the value and flexibility of "Freestyle Cruising" is disappearing. 

Instead, there's growing frustration over cruisers feeling "nickel-and-dimed" — something NCL's "More at Sea" bundle initially seemed to eliminate with its unlimited drink package, additional specialty meals on weeklong cruises, and more.