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Question: What are included in the price of a Western Mediterranean Cruise onboard the Norwegian Jade?
I’m planning to go on a 7-night Western Mediterranean cruise onboard the Norwegian Gem departing on May 23. The Itinerary is what follows:
1-Barcelona
2-Monte Carlo
3-Livorno
4-Civitavecchia
5-Naples
6-At Sea
7-Palma
8-Barcelona
I was wondering what are included in the cruise fare. I hear that soda and other alcoholic beverages are not included so are bottled water for free? During meal times, which drinks do they offer free? Can I get shore excursions in the local destinations? I find the ones NCL are offering to be really expensive and I was wondering if I could find cheaper deals on the shore. I also wonder if NCL has a Captain’s Ball of some sort where everyone is asked to wear formal clothes and be in the main dining room with the Captain. And I also want more advices regarding cruising since it would be my first.
(western mediterranean cruises)

Best answer:

Answer by timetravler
You pay extra for bottled water, but the water on the ships is just fine for drinking, so bring your own water bottle and refill it. You pay for gambling, anything you buy on the ship(the ship has several stores on it) and spa treatments too. Unless you speak the language of the country where you are going, this is one time when shore excursions booked through the ship may be worth it. Civitavecchia is the port to Rome and is at least an hour away, so this is a must do to book through the ship. Traffic can be crazy in Italy, so take that into consideration for all shore excursions. They do have a Captains ball which is a formal night, but the Captain most likely will not be eating with you. He just gives a speech beforehand and then leaves. Now for more tips and questions, you may want to go to cruisecritic.com. This is the sight to answer all your cruise questions, get reviews and talk with fellow cruisers that will be on your cruise. Everyone in the know uses this sight.