Norwegian ends drink packages at Nice Stirrup Cay in March 2026

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Norwegian Cruise Line is making a change to its onboard drinks package referring to its personal island.

"As we glance to rework the on-island expertise, we've got evaluated our insurance policies and made the choice that onboard beverage packages will not be relevant for drinks on Nice Stirrup Cay starting March 1, 2026," stated a spokesperson in a press release on Tuesday to Fox Information Digital.

As a substitute, the cruise line will probably be introducing a separate beverage package deal for Nice Stirrup Cay within the Bahamas, which will probably be obtainable to e book from Jan. 1.

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The cruise firm stated the brand new package deal is being "crafted particularly for the island, " and that extra data will probably be introduced quickly.

Complimentary drinks , together with water, juices and iced tea, will nonetheless be "available on the island," the corporate stated.

Beginning March 2026, Norwegian Cruise Line passengers (not pictured) will want a separate beverage package deal for Nice Stirrup Cay within the Bahamas. (iStock)

The assertion additionally famous that "your beverage package deal perks will probably be totally lively once more when you’re again onboard. And for any beverage purchases made ashore, merely have your key card helpful — it’s all you’ll want whereas on the island."

Within the "r/NCL" Reddit discussion board, a consumer wrote, "Drink package deal not legitimate at GSC (Nice Stirrup Cay) as of three/1/26."

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Other cruise enthusiasts took to the feedback part to share reactions and questions.

"I'll maintain my ideas on this till extra information is supplied, however [I'm] not liking the sound of it in any respect," stated one individual.

Norwegian Cruise Line is making a change to its onboard drinks package deal regarding its personal island — and a few cruise followers are usually not happy. (iStock)

One other consumer commented, "That is so disappointing."

"Good factor my honeymoon cruise is in February, lol," one individual joked.

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One Redditor wrote, "NCL is hurting. I may really feel it on my most up-to-date [trip] with them."

Yet one more individual wrote, "Doesn’t sound like they're grandfathering earlier reservations. However perhaps they are going to have information later."

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"Our beverage package deal is priced between $23-$30 per individual per day, based mostly on voyage size," the corporate spokesperson instructed Fox Information Digital.

"Doesn’t sound like they're grandfathering earlier reservations." (iStock)

"The onboard beverage package deal offers company limitless drinks with premium beverage liquors equivalent to Gray Goose, Casamigos and Woodford Reserve at our award-winning beverage venues throughout our ships," the spokesperson continued — "providing company an unbelievable worth that far exceeds choices for land-based getaways."

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Different cruise strains have additionally been altering up their drink package deal choices these days.

"Journey advisers and cruise executives say that drink packages stay common amongst company who need to drink freely onboard with out interested by the associated fee, however perceive that drink packages are usually not a one-size-fits-all deal," famous Travel Weekly .