WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

*PLEASE NOTE: During the online check-in process you will select your boarding time.

All guests must be checked-in and on board by 2:00 pm.
NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE FOR LATE ARRIVAL.

Ship’s passengers may be contacted via telephone using the above phone numbers. Please have the ship name (Norwegian Pearl), the person they wish to contact, as well as credit card information handy. The cost is $7.95 USD a minute and can be charged to a MasterCard® or Visa®. From outside the U.S. additional long-distance charges will also apply. Calls are limited to 10 minutes. We advise that your friends, co-workers, and relatives use only in case of an emergency.

At this time, there are NO vaccination, testing, or mask mandates to sail. However, this may not be the case for air travel for our international guests. Please be sure to check the requirements for your specific scenario for both entering the United States as well as departure back to your home destination.

Please Note: Cruise to the Edge staff and guests will be required to follow any and all health & safety protocols that have been put in place by NCL, the CDC and/or state and local governments within our itinerary at the time of our sailing. This applies to COVID-19, other illnesses and diseases, and other events. Guests understand that these protocols are subject to change at any time and all guests must comply or they will be denied boarding. This includes, but is not limited to vaccinations required, testing requirements, and masking.

Don’t get left behind, make sure you have the proper identification to board the ship. Remember, you are leaving the country!

Please use the link below to be sure you have what you need for embarkation. Understand that if a passenger arrives at the pier without the required documentation, U.S. Customs can (and absolutely will) deny boarding. At no time will Norwegian Cruise Line, CTTE, LLC, or Cruise to the Edge be responsible for anyone denied boarding due to insufficient proof of citizenship.

BE SURE YOU ARE PREPARED! (CHECK ID REQUIREMENTS)

Online check-in will begin 21 days prior to sailing, on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11th and must be completed prior to 3 days before sailing – SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28th.

Make sure to download the NEW Norwegian Cruise Line App, available on Google Play and the App store. You will be able to check-in and access your boarding documents right from your phone. In addition, you can use the app to complete your check-in, upload pictures of your Passport, and register your credit card for onboard expenses.

One of the best features on the app is the ability to complete your muster (lifeboat) drill prior to even boarding the ship! You mean we don’t have to put on our life jackets and stand outside anymore at our muster stations? Correct! You will watch a video online or in the NCL app during the check-in process. Once you are onboard simply go to your muster station (located on your cruise card) and show the NCL staff member your cruise card. They will scan your card, and you are all done. It’s that easy!

We ask that all our guests take the time to check-in prior to sailing to expedite embarkation. For detailed instructions on how to complete your online check-in, visit our Get Ready to Sail Page.

All guests will need to complete the check-in process NO LATER THAN 3 days prior to sailing — Saturday, February 28th.

Norwegian Cruise line has informed us that you MUST add a credit card or debit card when you check in. If you wish to pay with cash, you can do so once you are onboard at the Guest Services Desk (located on Deck 7), but you must have a credit or debit card on file.

There will be a maximum pre-authorization hold of $300 put on any debit or credit card on file, however, additional charges will not be placed on the card if you add cash to your onboard account.

For your convenience, all shipboard expenses are charged to your Onboard account. At check-in, you’ll establish your method of payment with Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, JCB Card, or Diner’s Club.

Debit cards are welcome too — just keep in mind that NCL places a pre-authorization hold on all credit and debit cards, and some banks may hold these funds for up to 30 days. The maximum initial pre-authorization hold amount is $300 per card.

Cash can also be used as a method of payment to settle your account with an initial deposit paid in advance at the Guest Services Desk, located on Deck 7.

For more information about your onboard account and NCL procedures CLICK HERE.

No illegal substances, no alcohol* or non-alcoholic beverages, “unsealed” food, weapons, extension cords (with the exception of medical needs in which case make sure you fill out a “Special Needs” form), surge protected power boards, portable fans, or pets. The use of illegal drugs is strictly prohibited onboard NCL Cruises. All US and international laws pertaining to drug use should be respected and will be strictly enforced.

*Cruise to the Edge passengers may bring up to a maximum of two (2) 750 ml bottles per person of sealed wine and/or champagne on board. These bottles MUST be placed in your carry-on bag ONLY. Passengers agree and understand that bottles that are permitted on board by NCL, regardless of where they are consumed, are subject to a corkage fee of $15 per bottle, which will automatically be charged to the Passengers’ onboard account during embarkation.

Click Here for a list of prohibited items.

All staterooms are equipped with hair dryers for your use. Due to fire hazard, staterooms do not have irons, nor are guests allowed to bring them from home. While the ship does NOT have self-service laundry, they do offer laundry, dry cleaning and pressing service for a nominal charge.

Guests are NOT allowed to bring items such as bottled water or soda.

Guests are allowed to bring items such as crackers, potato chips, or energy bars. You can also bring individually packaged sauces, however, NCL (Bahamas) LTD. does not allow or store raw foods or food items that need to be cooked.

In addition, Cruise to the Edge passengers are prohibited from bringing ANY non-alcoholic beverages onboard.

While cruise ships have physicians and limited medical centers onboard, they are not able to fill your prescriptions. Make sure that all drugs that you may require onboard are brought with you in adequate quantities. Other over-the-counter drugs that you may use occasionally (aspirin, ibuprofen, Pepto-Bismol, Imodium, cough suppressant, etc.) should also be included in case they are unavailable on the ship or in port. We highly suggest that you carry on any prescription medications that you may need during the first day and early evening as your luggage may not be delivered until after 7:00 pm.

Set an alarm so you can complete check-in 24 hours prior to departure (or earlier depending on your frequent flier member status). Use your airline App on your phone to check-in and download your boarding pass. In addition, we suggest you print a copy of your boarding pass just in case your phone dies and keep one as a backup (keep them separate). Also, depending upon your airline you may need to purchase additional baggage allowance.

Keep a separate bag for items you may need prior to receiving your checked luggage (either checked on plane or on ship). Possible contents may include; travel documents (Passport/personal picture ID, air tickets, air boarding passes, cruise boarding passes, online cruise check-in receipt, hotel confirmations, transfer vouchers, traveler’s checks, miscellaneous travel confirmations, cruise luggage tags if available), medications, personal items, extra change of clothes, camera with extra memory, laptop (with wireless card and Ethernet cable) for use aboard ship, extra batteries for portable electronic devices, reading glasses, sunglasses, sunblock, cell phone, current weather report, GPS or MapQuest directions to port and/or hotel, magazines, books, travel snacks, etc. Many passengers like to make copies of crucial travel documents (ID, Passport, boarding documents, etc.) and keep separated in a purse or coat or on their cell/mobile phones.

Please note that boarding for Cruise to the Edge will be at the PortMiami, Terminal B (may be subject to change). Do not arrive before your scheduled arrival time as the port will be congested with passengers from the previous cruise who will be disembarking. In addition, if you arrive at the port earlier than your designated check-in time, you will have to wait outside the terminal. No exceptions. Since we don’t want you to have long waits, we ask that you please follow these instructions to help facilitate an orderly boarding process.

All passengers should be on board the ship no later than 2:00 pm.
No Exceptions! Thank you for your cooperation.

Are you driving yourself to the ship?

ADDRESS
PortMiami – Terminal B
1761 N. Cruise Blvd Miami, FL 33132

Directions are below. For a map of PortMiami and a map of directions Click Here.

Please note that boarding for Cruise to the Edge will be at the PortMiami, Terminal B (may be subject to change). Keep all passports/required travel documents, cruise documents, and online check-in receipts available until you board the ship as you may need to present them several times.

Once you have arrived at the port, the driver should proceed to the checked bag drop area. It is easy to spot as baggage cages and porters will be present, receiving bags to deliver to the ship. Make sure to print out your luggage tags from your cruise documents or get luggage tags from one of the porters. Fill them out (simply write your name and cabin number on them) and attach them to each piece of luggage you wish to check through to your cabin. Then, let the porter know that your luggage is ready to go. It is customary to tip $2 a bag. If for some reason you do not have your cabin number, give the porter your name and he/she will provide your cabin number and the required number of bag tags. Follow signs and instructions to the Terminal check-in area.

If you have not printed your luggage tags, please note that the porters will have extra and can tag your bags for you. You will need to provide your name and your stateroom.