NCL Brings Back Free at Sea Plus at $49.99 a Day

Norwegian Cruise Line is bringing back Free at Sea Plus, with a new version priced at $49.99 per person, per day. The optional upgrade can be added to sailings departing February 1, 2026, and later, offering additional inclusions on top of the standard Free at Sea promotion.

While the Free at Sea Plus name will sound familiar to longtime NCL cruisers, this is not a direct return of the previous package. Free at Sea has replaced More at Sea, with Free at Sea Plus now offered as the optional upgrade within that structure. Free at Sea Plus may be added to both new and existing reservations that already include either Free at Sea or More at Sea, provided the sailing meets the eligibility requirements.

Availability and eligibility can vary by sailing, so guests with existing More at Sea reservations should confirm upgrade options directly with Norwegian or their travel advisor.

Free at Sea Plus includes everything in the standard Free at Sea package, plus:

• Prepaid daily service charges (gratuities)
• Unlimited streaming Wi-Fi, one device per guest
• Starbucks coffee and specialty drinks
• Premium beverages, including top-shelf spirits, bottled water, fresh juices, and energy drinks
• Unlimited open bar at Great Stirrup Cay
• 50% off additional specialty dining after Free at Sea meals are used

Guests who have already prepaid daily service charges (gratuities) will receive a corresponding credit toward Free at Sea Plus, preventing double charges. Since those service charges are a required onboard cost for all guests, many cruisers may view the upgrade price differently after accounting for them, especially if they were already planning to purchase Wi-Fi.

The Great Stirrup Cay benefit also represents an important change. Beginning in March 2026, guests will no longer be able to use the standard FAS drink package on Great Stirrup Cay. Unlimited beverages on the island will be available either with Free at Sea Plus or through a separate Great Stirrup Cay drink package that Norwegian plans to announce in the new year.

For cruisers familiar with earlier versions of Free at Sea Plus, much of this will feel recognizable, though some details have changed. With streaming Wi-Fi, premium drinks, and island access bundled into the upgrade, this version focuses on consolidating onboard costs rather than adding individual perks.

As with most cruise upgrades, the value of Free at Sea Plus will depend on how guests plan to use what’s included during their sailing.

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