Is A Norwegian Cruise Worth The Cost? My Price Tag Revealed!

Is a cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line worth the cost? I reveal the price tag of my cruise on Norwegian Joy to answer this question. Norwegian Cruise Line is a popular cruise line for cruise guests of all ages, but is it worth the money? I took a cruise on Norwegian Joy, a Breakaway Plus seres of Norwegian Cruise ship, and in this video reveal exactly how much I paid for everything on my cruise. From the cruise fare to ground transportation, find out how much a cruise on a Norwegian Cruise Line cruise ship might cost you.

Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for more cruise ship and solo cruise videos. I cover lots of cruise ship travel - including Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Carnival Cruise Line, Virgin Voyages, Norwegian Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, and more. From the latest cruise news to cruise ship reviews, ship dining guides and food reviews, best excursions, and more!

#norwegianjoy #cruiseship #norwegiancruiseline

[richlevin]

One point about the “free at sea” package: while it does include meal, a little internet, drinks, and a shore excursion credit in the base fare there is an add-on for gratuities for the meals and drinks in the final fare. The amount for meals is small but for drinks it’s several hundred dollars per person. If you’re not much of a drinker (I don’t drink at all) you can remove the drinks package and save that money.

[geogent]

What a great deal, Zach. Years ago I went on a HAL cruise Miami, Panama canal, to Los Angeles for 23 days. Cost: $4800 played bingo every day that it was offered @$50 daily buy in. Won a few, $200 here, $500 there. The "coverall" was a rollover situation until 2 days before we disembarked. About 300-350 played that day and the amount of the pot was about $12, 000. Well, I won!!! Payed for my and my partners cruise so it was basically a free cruise. Thanks B-13. I have the bingo card framed in my house to this day! Love your videos, can't wait for more👍😁❤️🌈❤️🌈

[elnamayberry]

I love the NCL Solo cruises and love that they have expanded to solo balcony as well! I've done 2 Caribbean cruises and going to Alaska next April! I don't drink alcohol so declined the "Free at Sea" bar - saved the $200+ on the tips. The Solo lounge had coffee and snacks, and many water stations around the ship. I save my pennies so I can travel more! lol

[RalfyLovesAviation]

I got a Solo 4 night cruise on the MSC Magnifica for $109 (plus taxes and fees) last april and got assigned a balcony room. I think that might be my best score so far.

[Feralyank]

Taking my first ever cruise with NCL in December as a solo traveler. Twelve day transatlantic from U.K. to Miami. In an Oceanview cabin, free at sea package I'm in for 1, 250.00; with neccessary flights and hotel, just over two grand. I'm looking forward to the experience.

[rhondalyn]

Thank you, Zach! 1) I appreciate your transparency in this video. I now realize I paid a LOT more for a solo cruise on Virgin next May with the exact same itin, only it will be 5 instead of 7 days. I wish I'd known about this NCL itin before now but this gives me info for the future. 2) Please do more budget minded trips with transparency of cost. There is truth in what you said...if we cruise on a budget we get to cruise a lot more. Loved this video! 🙂

[danacasey]

A cruise hack that I do is bring an insulated water bottled (with a handle) and fill it with water and some ice at the buffet. You can go to any bar and get a glass of water to refill while wandering around. NCL is my favorite! Leaving in 4 days on the Jade!

[yourlocaleggdealer]

I like those coin pusher games too. I've never won a single thing on them but they're so satisfying to play.

[FraserAtSea]

I totally agree with your points on NCL working well with solo cruisers - I'm so impressed at the focus being put on the solo market from Norwegian. My personal view is that the modern ships are so huge that it's simply not acceptable to offer rooms specially designed for the solo traveller.

What a great deal you got on this one - I often struggle to get deals like this to them include grats etc - well done!

[Steven-erbt]

Thanks Zach! That is an amazing deal. We always have to factor in flights from Canada (and we do carry-on only so we like Premium Economy flights). Yes, we get so tired of winter that we booked a value cruise next spring (affordable side-by-sides on Celebrity).

[macewank]

One of the best features of cruiseplum is the "cost per day" column.

[dancooper]

I prefer sparkling water anyway, and you can get cans of Bubly and club soda included in the basic NCL drink package.

[TWSmith]

I loved the Joy. It's my favorite Norwegian ship.

[kennywalker]

I was just looking at Norwegian again last night, 10 day Panama Canal. I really enjoyed the 10 day Getaway I did last year.

[markt]

A bargain! Sailed in April to Bermuda out of Boston. Great time!

[dianemurphy]

Another wonderful video Zach! I will definitely have to check out the website you mentioned. I’m a solo traveler as well. Oh, I was wondering does the Joy have those water bottle filling stations? I would just bring my own water bottle to save money. Keep the great informative videos coming please!!!

[atomicrancher]

Best deals I’ve ever found for cruises are with NCL. 7 night Alaska cruise last month on Encore for $448 in a solo studio. Recently booked 13 night cruise on Bliss in 2025 to France, Spain and Portugal in a solo balcony for a give-away price of $835. Watch those fares…they can make crazy drops overnight.

[rodneyscales]

I booked 3 NCL Transatlantic cruises with airfare that were cheap. NCL has gotten expensive. I used to go on Carnival until they cancelled their single rate for the lowest category. I paid double for a while but I’m retired now. I’m looking at MSC.

[craigo]

NCL should be applauded for working with the solo traveler. I'm so tired of paying double. Funny aside. I was recently on a Norwegian Fjords cruise and was onshore and a lady was buying something and when they told her the total, and without thinking, she pulled up her medallion to pay for it. Becomes a non thinking habit so fast.

[andreas]

Thanks Zach! I find the air fare these days that is killing our cruise ability! Ughhh! Good for you, Bermuda is on my list….from Canada, NYC is a bit expensive! I wonder with all the protests and unfriendly welcoming to some of the ports will lessen the drive of people to go on cruises and drive the cruise price down a bit? I’m waiting for some casino offers but with all the sell outs of cruises these days…deals are not as often. Keep cruising and enjoy your adventures! 🎉😊