My Time Dining is one of the options you'll get to choose from when you book your cruise. Unlike traditional dining — where a dining time is assigned to you — guests who opt for My Time Dining can eat in the Main Dining Room anytime they like during dinner hours, according to availability.
When can you book dining on NCL?
Starting 90 days prior to your sail date, you can Log In to My NCL to reserve your specialty dining for every night of your cruise. You can also make dinner reservations on board the ship.
How does the free dining work on NCL?
With Freestyle Dining, you can dine when and where you want, with no fixed dining times or pre-assigned seating. Complimentary restaurants have no charges. Specialty restaurants incur nominal charges. You can see a list of complimentary and specialty restaurants in the Freestyle Daily.
Does NCL have assigned seating?
Only Norwegian offers the freedom and flexibility of Freestyle Dining, which means no fixed dining times or pre-assigned seating. So follow your mood, not a schedule.
What time is dinner on a cruise ship?
In general, for sailings out of the domestic US, the Main Seating begins at 5:45 PM, and the Second Seating begins at 8:00 PM. For sailings out of Europe, the Main Seating begins at 6:00 PM, and the Second Seating begins at 8:30 PM.
What is NCL continental breakfast?
The breakfast menu onboard Norwegian Cruise Line ships include a selection of fruit, pastries, yogurt, cold cereal, and various beverages, including coffee, tea, hot chocolate, milk, and juice.
Does NCL have assigned dining times?
Are restaurants open when you board a cruise?
Will the cruise ship bars and restaurants be open? Yes, a few select bars and restaurants will be open on that first afternoon, and all will be in operation in the evening. Cruisers tend to flock to the buffet for lunch upon boarding, so it tends to get overcrowded with passengers and all their carry-ons.
Is tipping mandatory on NCL?
While you should not feel obligated to offer a gratuity, all of our staff are encouraged to "go the extra mile," so they are permitted to accept cash gratuities for exceptional or outstanding service if you care to offer them.
What time is the best time to eat on a cruise?
Early dining typically begins anywhere from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Early dining frees up your entire evening for shows, live music, deck parties, and other activities around the ship. It's also great for families with children, because kids are often used to eating a bit earlier.
Can I eat in my room on a cruise?
After breakfast service ends in the late morning, all major cruise lines offer an all-day room service menu of salads, sandwiches, snacks and desserts. Most cruise lines have special in-room dining menus, separate from what you'd find that day on the buffet or in the main dining room.
Why is continental breakfast free?
The reason why continental breakfast is often free is that it is relatively inexpensive for hotels to provide. Breakfast items are usually purchased in bulk and the preparation and serving of a continental breakfast is relatively simple, requiring minimal labor and equipment.
Can you eat at any time on a cruise ship?
Sure, you can eat at the buffet at almost any time of the day or make a reservation at a specialty restaurant, but to dine in the main dining room, most cruise lines require you to show up at either a set time or during a limited timeframe.
Can I opt out of paying gratuities on NCL?
Yes, you can choose not to pay your gratuities automatically. All you need to do, when making your booking, is request to pay on-board. Then when the gratuities are added to your on-board account, you can visit Guest Services during your voyage and request to pay cash gratuities instead.