NCL’s Australian Reset - Now $59 Per Day

Watch my most recent Norwegian Spirit cruise review here: https://youtu.be/WLhZCnQ0pCk Norwegian Cruise Line has just reset its Australian strategy - and Free at Sea isn’t exactly “free” anymore. From March 3, 2026, NCL’s updated Free at Sea offer in Australia and New Zealand will cost $59 AUD per person per day (or $69 NZD per day) for all guests of applicable age in the same cabin. In this video, I break down exactly what’s changed, what’s included, what’s excluded, and whether this new structure still represents good value for cruisers. We’ll cover: • The new Free at Sea daily cost in Australia and New Zealand • What the Premium Beverage Package includes - and what it does not • Specialty dining limits based on cruise length • Wi-Fi inclusions and restrictions (no streaming) • How the $50 per port shore excursion credit actually works • NCL’s price guarantee - including repricing before final payment and future cruise credits after final payment This isn’t just a small tweak - it signals a broader shift in how NCL is positioning value in the Australian market. If you regularly enjoy specialty dining, cocktails, and shore excursions, the numbers may still stack up. If you don’t drink or prefer main dining, you’ll want to run the maths carefully. Let me know in the comments: Would you pay $59 per day for Free at Sea? Have you used it before? And do you think this is a smart move from NCL in Australia? If you enjoy cruise news, cruise reviews and honest breakdowns of what’s really happening in the industry, make sure you subscribe. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🛳️ My website hosts one of the world's most powerful cruise search engines where you can research and even book your next cruise or land holiday. Take a look here: www.thecruiseandtravelguy.com.au - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🛒 Shop my Amazon Cruise Essentials here: https://www.thecruiseandtravelguy.com.au/cruise-essentials - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🤳🏼 Follow me on Facebook and Instagram: www.facebook.com/thecruiseandtravelguy www.instragram.com/adrianthecruiseandtravelguy Music by Master Planned Music