The Port of New Orleans is a significant transport hub located in Louisiana, United States. It serves as an embarkation point for cruise passengers and Louisiana’s sole international container port.
▸Getting ashore in New Orleans
Day 3
About the Norwegian Jade
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Norwegian Jade is a cruise ship operated by Norwegian Cruise Line, 93,558 GT, carrying up to 2,466 guests. Specifications sourced from Wikidata (CC0).
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Port Tampa Bay, known as the Port of Tampa until January 2014, is the largest port in the state of Florida and is overseen by the Tampa Port Authority, a Hillsborough County agency. The port is located in Tampa, Florida near downtown Tampa's Channel District.
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Day 4At Sea
Day 5Cozumel· Mexico
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Cozumel (Spanish pronunciation: [kosuˈmel]; Yucatec Maya: Kùutsmil) is an island and municipality in the Caribbean Sea off the eastern coast of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, opposite Playa del Carmen. It is separated from the mainland by the Cozumel Channel and is close to the Yucatán Channel.
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Day 6Belize City· Belize
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Belize City is the largest city in Belize. It was once the capital of the former British Honduras.
What the fare covers, what it doesn't, and how this itinerary actually runs.
2 sea days
The pool loungers and the shaded spots go early on a sea day — by eight in the morning on a full ship, and this one carries 2,466 guests. Reserving one and leaving it is against the rules on most lines and crew do clear them, so send someone early rather than at ten.
Day one and the last day are half-days
A 8-night cruise is really 7 full days. Boarding runs into the afternoon and you are off the ship early on the last morning.
Money on board · Norwegian Cruise Line
Already in the fare
Most meals in the Main Dining Rooms and Garden Cafe buffet are included.Access to various casual dining venues like O'Sheehan's Neighborhood Bar & Grill, The Local, and some poolside grills is part of the fare.Many on-board entertainment options, such as Broadway-style shows, live music, and comedy acts, are included.Youth programs for children aged 3-17 are provided at no extra cost.Use of the fitness center and most sports facilities is included.
The drinks package
The Unlimited Open Bar package typically costs around $130-167 USD per person, per day, including the automatic 20% service charge.
Break-even: It generally takes about 6-8 alcoholic drinks per day, such as cocktails, wines, beers, or premium coffees and sodas, to break even on the package cost.
This package suits guests who plan to consume several alcoholic or premium non-alcoholic beverages daily, but light drinkers may find paying per drink more economical.
Gratuities
An automatic daily service charge, typically around $20-25 USD per person per day, is added to the folio; it is usually higher for guests in suites. These charges can often be prepaid or adjusted at Guest Services on board.
Wifi
The cheaper internet packages allow for social media, email, and messaging apps, but typically do not support streaming or video calls, costing around $15-35 USD per day. More comprehensive plans are available at a higher daily rate.
Costs that surprise people
◆Specialty Dining. Many highly-rated restaurants like Cagney's Steakhouse, Le Bistro, and Teppanyaki carry an additional cover charge or à la carte pricing.
◆Shore Excursions. While you can explore ports independently, all guided shore excursions booked through the cruise line incur an additional fee.
◆Spa and Thermal Suite Access. Treatments in the Mandara Spa, and often access to the thermal suite with its saunas, steam rooms, and thalassotherapy pool, are not included in the base fare.
◆Gratuities on 'Free at Sea' Drinks Package. If you receive an 'Unlimited Open Bar' package as part of a 'Free at Sea' promotion, you will still pay the automatic 20% service charge on the retail value of that package.
◆Room Service Convenience Charge. Most room service orders, with the exception of continental breakfast, incur a convenience charge of approximately $9.95 USD per order.
◆Select Fitness Classes. While gym access is free, some specialized fitness classes, such as spinning or Pilates, may have an additional per-session charge.
Ways to spend less
◆Book 'Free at Sea' Promotions. Many NCL fares include 'Free at Sea' options that can provide a complimentary drinks package, specialty dining credits, or free Wi-Fi, often saving you hundreds of dollars.
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Bring Your Own Wine. Guests are typically allowed to bring up to two bottles of wine or champagne per stateroom, though a corkage fee of around $15 USD per bottle applies if consumed in a public area.
◆Eat at Included Restaurants. Enjoy the variety of included dining options in the main dining rooms, Garden Cafe buffet, and casual eateries to avoid specialty dining costs.
◆Go Ashore Independently. Instead of booking cruise line excursions, research and arrange your own activities, taxis, or public transport in port to save on costs.
◆Utilize Free Beverages. Complimentary beverages include water, regular coffee, hot tea, and select juices during breakfast hours; make the most of these options.
◆Pre-Purchase Packages. Often, drinks, dining, or Wi-Fi packages purchased online before sailing are offered at a slightly lower rate than if bought on board.
