Before you travel with Norwegian Cruise Line

Before you set sail on your Norwegian Cruise Line ship, it's important you know everything you need to do before you depart. Below we have pulled together some useful information for you to read ahead of your trip to ensure you have a stress-free cruise holiday.

By registering or signing in to your Norwegian Cruise Line account, there will be a number of benefits that you can enjoy:

  • Check in online and prepare your boarding eDocs to save time at the port
  • Reserve your table at speciality dining restaurants
  • Receive exclusive email updates, deals, and insider tips
  • Explore and book shore excursions before they fill up
  • Book seats for entertainment, spa services and other onboard activities
  • Access your itinerary, cruise history and Latitudes Rewards Account information

Click here to create/sign in to your Norwegian Cruise Line account.

Passports are required for travel. Please check that your passport has at least 6 months validity from the return date of your trip. Proof of residency will be required for non UK Passport Holders. There are also new passport validity requirements for travelling to any EU destinations. You can use this handy passport checker on the Gov.uk website here.

Pre-embarkation testing varies by cruise line. Please make sure you check the Norwegian Cruise Line website for the latest testing requirements for your cruise here so there are no delays when you come to board your ship.

Norwegian Cruise Line has a number of health and safety measures that they have put in place to keep you and your party safe whilst travelling onboard one of their ships so it's worth learning about these so you are fully prepared before you travel with them. Click here to view their latest protocols

There are a number of different drinks packages available onboard Norwegian Cruise Line ships. These are all available to book through your NCL account online. Click here to find out more and add a drinks package on to your cruise holiday.

Have you sorted out your travel insurance yet? Cruise lines require passengers to have comprehensive travel insurance that includes specific cruise cover. Failure to obtain appropriate insurance will result in you being denied boarding by the cruise line. Here is a travel insurance provider that Seascanner highly recommends: https://www.seascanner.co.uk/travel-insurance.

Booking cruise transfers is optional, but if you prefer not to drive to your cruise departure port, or if driving is not an option, opting for a cruise transfer can offer various benefits and conveniences. This service takes you from a specific location, like your home, airport, hotel, train station, or another designated meeting point, directly to the cruise port where your ship is docked, or vice versa.

If you haven't arranged cruise transfers or are considering doing so, find out more about a provider that Seascanner highly recommends here: https://www.seascanner.co.uk/cruise-transfers