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262 F R E Q U E N T LY A S K E D Q U ES T I O N S
WHERE DO I START?

strongly recommends that all guests travel with a valid passport.
If a guest either misses the ship at its scheduled U.S. departure
port and needs to travel outside the U.S. to meet the ship or
unexpectedly needs to depart the ship from a foreign port prior
to the end of the cruise, a passport would be required to leave or
re-enter the U.S. by air.

Freestyle Cruising is not too dressy, not too casual. In fact, you'll
find that there are really only two types of attire you'll need.

NOTE: Baptismal paper and hospital certificates of birth are
not acceptable. A voter registration card or Social Security
card is not considered to be proof of citizenship. For U.S.
naturalized citizens, in the absence of a passport, original
naturalization documents plus a valid picture I.D. issued by a
federal, state or local government agency are required.

There are a few ways to go. Check us out at ncl.com for everything
you need to know about us. If you're ready to book a cruise, just call
our friendly Cruise Consultants or contact your travel professional.
We can also assist you with our special air accommodations,
hotels, transfers and more.

Norwegian's Night Out is the perfect opportunity to head to the spa
for pampering and then get dressed up for an evening of cocktails,
fine dining and great entertainment. It's your chance to get your
portrait taken with your family, that special someone or even the
Captain. You may also want to pack all-white for our iconic White
Hot Party. Check your Freestyle Daily on board for more details.
The atmosphere in the mid-ship dining room, the buffet and most
of our specialty restaurants is contemporary, so cruise casual attire
is perfect. For women, this includes summer and casual dresses,
skirts, regular or capri pants, dress shorts, jeans and tops. Khakis,
jeans, dress shorts and casual shirts are fine for men. Swimwear
is acceptable only at the buffet and outdoor grills, and a shirt or a
cover-up and footwear are required.
If you choose the more sophisticated atmosphere of the aft main
dining room or Le Bistro, we ask that men wear jeans or slacks with
a collared shirt and closed-toe shoes. For women, it's slacks or
jeans, dresses, skirts and tops. The exception is on embarkation
day when all dining venues are cruise casual.
Traditional Bermuda shorts, along with long socks, loafers and a
blazer, are all acceptable during a Bermuda cruise.

HOW MANY SUITCASES CAN I BRING?

Each guest is allowed up to two pieces of personal luggage
on board, with each piece weighing a maximum of 50 pounds.
However, if you are traveling by air, ask the airline if it has different
restrictions. Airlines and Norwegian Cruise Line have limited
liability for loss, so be sure all baggage and personal belongings
are properly insured. Suitcases should be tagged. You should
hand-carry medication, jewelry or other valuables, identification,
cruise documents and all other important documents.

WHAT TRAVEL DOCUMENTS DO I NEED?

It's important that you provide us with your key personal information
(passport numbers, etc.) in advance. Visit
www.ncl.com/mycruises and fill out the online check-in form. Be
sure to check with your travel professional or the appropriate
authorities before your trip to determine requirements for
inoculations, passports, visas and other mandatory documentation.
Cruise refunds may not be issued if you are denied boarding due
to lack of proper documents. The U.S. Department of Homeland
Security has announced an update to passport requirements for
U.S. citizens traveling by sea effective June 1, 2009.
Since June 1, 2009, the U.S. Government requires the
following proof of citizenship for our guests:
For sailings that DEPART from and RETURN to the SAME
U.S. port: Guests only need proof of citizenship and a governmentissued photo I.D. (a valid driver's license with a photo). Proof of
Citizenship examples include an original or state-certified copy
of a birth certificate, a valid passport, a U.S. passport card,
enhanced driver's license, certificate of naturalization, certificate of
citizenship or a report of birth abroad.
For open-jaw sailings ONLY (cruises that DEPART from
one U.S. port and RETURN to a different U.S. port such as
repositioning cruises): Guests are required to carry a valid
passport, U.S. passport card or enhanced driver's license, as well
as have in their possession all relative visas that pertain to their
travel itinerary. Permanent residents of the U.S. are required to
carry their valid ARC cards for boarding AND passport from their
country of citizenship, if available.
For sailings that DEPART from Canada and RETURN to a
U.S. Port (and vice versa): A valid U.S. passport is required. For
sailings within Europe or South America: A valid U.S. passport is
required. Round-trip Hawai'i sailings: Only a government-issued
photo I.D. such as a driver's license with photo or a passport is
required for inter-island Hawai'i sailings. Important: Norwegian

CRUISE DOCUMENTATION

All eDocs will be available up to 60 days prior to departure,
provided full payment has been received. You or your travel
professional will be notified via email when your eDocs are ready
to be printed. Please reconfirm your flight details with the airline
at least 72 hours prior to departure as flight schedules are subject
to change after airline tickets are issued. You will be provided with
baggage tags for your ship that you will need to fill out completely
and affix to every piece of luggage, including carry-ons.

WHAT ABOUT PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS?

We welcome guests with special needs. Just a few quick notes:
* Let our Access Desk know of any special needs at least eight
weeks prior to cruising.
* A ll of our ships have designated staterooms to accommodate
wheelchairs and guests with hearing impairments. These
staterooms are subject to availability.
* Service animals are permitted on all our ships.
* Many staterooms have refrigerators to store medications that
must be kept cold.
* If you require any medical equipment, such as wheelchairs or
oxygen therapy (liquid oxygen is not allowed on board), please
provide your own as we do not have medical equipment available
on board. Alert our Access Desk in advance so your equipment
can be cleared before departure.
* Though we do have wheelchairs on board for emergency
or isolated incidents, guests who require full-time use of a
wheelchair must provide their own, and they must be the small,
collapsible type, able to navigate over a 5"-6" riser in regular
stateroom bathrooms and through bathroom doors that are 20"22" wide. Motorized wheelchairs and scooters are welcome as
well; however, they must be powered by gel-cell batteries. Due to
safety regulations, we will not accept any wet-cell or acid-batterypowered wheelchairs on board the ships. The wheelchair battery
charger must be adaptable to 110 volts.
* Due to unpredictable circumstances associated with a ship at sea,
we must reserve the right to refuse or revoke passage to anyone
who, based upon objective standards, is in a physical or mental
condition that jeopardizes the safe operation of the vessel, who
poses a direct threat to the health or safety of others or who may
require care beyond that which we can provide.
* For questions about eligibility, please contact our Access Desk
at 1.800.327.7030.

WHAT IF I'M PREGNANT?

Rest assured we will make every effort to accommodate you.
However, to ensure your medical safety, we require that you will not
have entered your 24th week of pregnancy at the time the cruise
ends. Please provide our Access Desk with a medical certificate
establishing your due date and fitness to travel prior to your cruise.
Please be aware that we will not be responsible or liable for any
complications of pregnancy that arise or occur during the cruise. If
you have any further questions, please contact our Access Desk at
1.800.327.7030.

WHAT IF I HAVE TO CANCEL MY CRUISE?

No worries. We have a "Cancel for Any Reason" coverage option
available when you purchase our Travel Protection Insurance. There
are tons of options and coverages available in a range of prices. There
are specific details on page 264, or just visit our website at ncl.com.

WHAT DOES MY CRUISE FARE INCLUDE?

Accommodations; transportation to some of the most beautiful
places on earth via cruise ship; dedicated Kids & Teens (ages
3-17) programming and spaces during at-sea days until 10:30 pm
and from departure until 10:30 pm during port days; meals in the
complimentary dining venues (i.e., up to three Main Dining Rooms
on every ship, a buffet and 24-hour dining venues on select ships);
Outdoor Buffet (on select ships); Pool Bar and Grill (on select
ships); Coffee Bar (regular coffee and pastries included; specialty
coffees and The Bake Shop treats at nominal extra charge); iced
tea, some juices in the buffet (for breakfast), regular coffee, tea
and ice water; all entertainment on board unless it's part of a
dining entertainment production; art auctions; poolside activities;
access to fitness facilities; select onboard presentations; Sports
Court activities; use of outdoor pools and hot tubs; in-stateroom TV
programming (except for on-demand movies); phone calls on board
the ship (stateroom to stateroom); use of private Studio Lounge
if staying in a Studio on Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Breakaway,
Norwegian Getaway, Norwegian Escape, Norwegian Bliss or Pride
of America. Suite guests receive additional amenities based on the
category of accommodation.

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED IN MY CRUISE FARE?

Service charges/gratuities, meals in specialty restaurants,
entertainment-based dining, alcoholic beverages, sodas and some
other nonalcoholic beverages, Room Service convenience charges
and à la carte menu items, spa and salon services, exercise
classes, casino, transfers (unless pre-purchased with Air/Sea
packages), hotel stays pre-/post-cruise (unless pre-purchased),
Shore Excursions, photography, Internet access, group babysitting
services, Specialty Onboard Seminars, art purchases, gift
shop purchases, video arcade, phone calls off the ship, satellite
connection for cellular phones, laundry services, use of the Medical
Center, government taxes and fees.

HOW DO I PAY FOR ONBOARD EXPENSES?

For your convenience, all shipboard expenses are charged to your
onboard account. Sign up when you check in, establishing your
method of payment with Visa®, MasterCard ®, American Express®,
Discover ®, JCB Card or Diner's Club ®. You may also use your debit
card; however, please be advised that we obtain pre-authorization,
as we do for all credit cards, and some banks hold these funds
for up to 30 days. Traveler's checks or cash can also be used as
a method of payment to settle your account with an initial deposit
paid in advance.

WHAT ABOUT CURRENCY?

Traveler's checks, debit cards and most major credit cards are
accepted in most of the ports we visit. Be sure to bring proper I.D.
and carry a small amount of local currency if possible when visiting
foreign ports.

WHAT TIME IS DINNER?

Whether it's 5:30 pm or 10 pm, we want you to eat when you're
ready. We have up to 27 dining options, depending on the ship,
no assigned seating and at least one restaurant open 24 hours
- so show up whenever the mood strikes. And if dining à la
pajamas in bed is in order, Room Service is at your service 24/7. A
convenience charge may apply. Reservations are recommended
for all specialty restaurants.

DO YOU HAVE YOUTH PROGRAMS?

We know kids just want to have fun, and our youth program is filled
with sporting activities, circus school, themed events, scavenger
hunts, pizza parties and tons more. Most ships have a teen dance
club, a video arcade, video games and a cinema. And that's just on
the ship. Plus, we've got plenty of Shore Excursions that are perfect
for the whole family. For all the fun details, see pages 18-19.
Parents with participating children who are not potty trained will
be issued a beeper and will be alerted when the child needs to be
changed (range is limited to on board ship). United States Public
Health (U.S.P.H.) regulations prohibit diapers of any kind, including
those marketed as "swimmers," in the swimming pools or hot tubs.

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