10 Cruise Lines and What Their Base Fare Actually Includes

3. Norwegian Cruise Line: Freestyle dining and flexible options

Norwegian’s “freestyle” approach shows up in what the base fare includes: stateroom, main dining and buffet options, pools, kids/teen programs and scheduled entertainment. The freestyling means you’ll find many ways to dine without a fixed seating or schedule, and basic venues are part of the standard offering. That flexibility suits travelers who like choosing where and when to eat without paying extra for every meal. Specialty restaurants, alcoholic drinks, premium Wi‑Fi, shore excursions, spa treatments and gratuities often carry additional charges. Norwegian frequently promotes package options so you can bundle drinks or internet; those bundles can simplify budgeting but will raise the advertised per-person price.