Cruising is going downhill; too many specialty restaurants that you have to pay extra to get into & then pay for your dinner. The price of "Adult beverages" has gone through the roof. Because of these 2 things NCL is now offering dining & beverage packages. Well, just remember the old adage--if it sounds too good to be true it probably is. That being said, the other couple we were traveling with & my husband & I bought both. First of all we made reservations ahead of time (thankfully--if not would have been eating at 9:30). In the past we loved eating at Cagney's Steakhouse as they have the BEST steaks--still do--& lobster. Well, since selling the dining package lobster has been removed from the menu, sooo. Then in some restaurants certain items weren't offered on the dining package. Next was the 2 main dining rooms which are advertised as "complimentary", well, that is not true as there are now several items on the menu that you have to pay as much as $25 to order.

The "adult beverage" package is misleading--you are limited to drinks that cost no more than $15. I know you will think that there is no drink that you will order that can possibly cost that much but remember you are on a ship & most drinks will cost $10-$15. If you order a drink that costs more you have to pay the difference. Also, with the beverage package you can get a soft drink but NOT a bottle of water! There was not the usual attention to detail to the restrooms in the public areas.