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Topic: Spirit...Onboard charges?

Davegh
Just Boarded
Member # 6436

posted 04-19-2006 10:18 PM

Hi everyone.
New to the forum and I am awaiting my first ever cruise onboard the Norwegian Spirit May 28th. I have been reading through the forum and websites trying to get reviews / comments etc.. on this particular vessel and have many questions that I can't seem to find answers to.
If anyone has travelled on the Spirit lately, some input would be so much appreciatted.
Does the Spirit have an ATM machine? For getting USA cash to shop at the ports.
Are there *many* hidden costs that a traveler should be aware of? eg: I just read that NCL adds 10.00 per person per day to your onboard account for gratuity/services?
Pier parking in NYC..How much? I have been givin 3 different prices so far ranging from 10.00 to 25.00 per day.

Aside from the casino, drinks ( alcoholic & non-alcoholic ) and the *premium restaurants*, what other costs should be factored into this trip.

I have yet to get my package from NCL yet which hopefuly will give me more info. But I'm going to rely on educated cruisers to hopefully fill in the blanks with real time information.
I'm traveling with an 15 year old son who will probably be stuck in the video arcade 75% of the time. So he's no worry.

What I'm trying to figure out is how much is a good sum to take in a ball park figure maybe?
Cruise cost: 2400.00 US ( already paid for )
Shore Excursions: 420.00 US ( Applied to onboard account aparently )
Hotel In Rutherford NJ 210.00 US.

Total so far is almost 3000.00 US and I haven't even left yet...lol

Would 2000.00 US be enough for onboard account?
Any help / input would be greatful, I don't want to get surprise charges at the end of a cruise. Not hard to tell I'm a first time cruiser

Dave

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lasuvidaboy
First Class Passenger
Member # 4527

posted 04-19-2006 10:35 PM

You can register a credit card to set up a onboard account when you check-in. Alcoholic beverages, spa treatments, shore excursions etc. can be charged to your onboard account. You will receive a statement towards the end of your cruise w/the amount you spent. You can also stop by the purser's deck to review your account during the cruise. I always carry a couple of hundred dollars (which I put in the cabin safe) for small charges on shore.

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moodus2
First Class Passenger
Member # 2414

posted 04-20-2006 08:29 AM

ny cruise terminal will cost
you $168 for a one week cruise. a cruise longer then
one week will cost you $180.
gratuities,shore excursions,
drinks,etc will be charged to
your onboard credit account which is your credit card.
note: parking at the cruise
terminal is cash only!
shore excursions can get expensive. a trip to epcot or
disney world will cost you
$45 per person bus transfer
and $60 to get into a theme park. have fun cruising.

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