We hope you are as excited as we are about the upcoming On the Blue Cruise...it’s going to be an epic cruise for artists and fans alike and we look forward to once again hosting you aboard the world’s finest floating music festival venue! It is time to prepare you for the journey ahead. The information contained herein is designed to organize all of your travel details...what you should and shouldn’t pack, travel tips and reminders, plus what you need to do upon your arrival in Miami, Florida. In addition, we have included information regarding cruise documents, I.D. requirements, cruise check-in, getting to the cruise terminal, boarding Norwegian’s Pearl and more…everything you need to know before you go! Enclosed you will find information about: • Traveling to the Port & Ship • Travel Documents • Cruise Check-In and Embarkation Whether you’ve cruised with us before or not, please take the time to carefully read this document as it contains important information that will be crucial in preparing you for hassle-free travel and provide smooth sailing during your 7-night music odyssey! On behalf of all the bands and crew aboard On the Blue Cruise, we wish you safe travels and can’t wait to see you aboard…Bon Voyage! -- Your On the Blue Cruise Team– 1 Cruise Line: ............................................... Norwegian Cruise Line Ship: ............................................................. Norwegian Pearl Departure Day & Time: ....................... Wednesday April 1, 2020– 4:00 pm* Return Day & Time: .............................. Wednesday, April 8, 2020 – 7:00 am Departure City: ....................................... Miami, Florida Port/Terminal: ........................................ PortMiami, Terminal B or C** Itinerary: Day Date Port Arrive Depart Wednesday April 1 Miami, Florida 4:00 pm Thursday April 2 Day at Sea Friday April 3 Day at Sea Saturday April 4 St. Maarten 9:00 am 5:00 pm Sunday April 5 St. Thomas 7:00 am 2:00 pm Monday April 6 Day at Sea Tuesday April 7 Great Stirrup Cay 11:00 am 6:00 pm Wednesday April 8 Miami 7:00 am *PLEASE NOTE: Boarding is expected to begin at 12 pm (noon). All guests must be checked-in and on board 2 hours prior (2 pm) to our scheduled departure in Miami, Florida. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE FOR LATE ARRIVAL. All arrival and departure times are approximate and may change without notice. *NCL is still in the process of determining our departure and arrival terminals. Once they have made a final decision, we will let all guests know. Please note that Terminal B & C are next door to each other and are a short walking distance. 2 3 Norwegian Pearl Telephone: 1 (888) 627-4477 (within the United States) 1 (732) 335-3280 (outside the United States) Ship’s passengers may be contacted via telephone using the above phone numbers. Please have the Ship Name (Norwegian Pearl), as well as credit card information handy. The cost is $7.95 USD a minute and can be charged to a MasterCard® or Visa® - prices are subject to change. Additional long- distance charges will also apply for calls from outside the United States. We advise that your friends, co-workers and relatives use only in case of an emergency. 3 4 Don’t get left behind…make sure you have the proper identification to board the ship. WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT EVERY GUEST TRAVEL WITH A PASSPORT. 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 documentation needed, U.S. Customs can, and absolutely will, deny boarding. At no time will Norwegian, OTB Cruises, Inc., or On the Blue Cruise be responsible for anyone denied boarding due to insufficient proof of citizenship. BE SURE YOU ARE PREPARED! https://onthebluecruise.com/passport_requirements/ In addition, please note that as of January 22, 2018, not all driver’s licenses or state IDs may be used as a form of ID when flying. On October 1, 2020, ALL states will require you to be compliant. For more information on REAL ID and Air Travel, use the link below: To find out if your state is REAL ID Compliant, go to: www.dhs.gov/real-id 4 5 We ask that all of our guests take the time to check-in prior to sailing in order to expedite embarkation. For detailed instructions on how to complete your online check-in and print your E-Docs, visit our Welcome Aboard Page or use the link: https://onthebluecruise.com/online-check-in/ All guests will need to complete their check-in NO LATER THAN 4 days prior to sailing (Saturday, March 28, 2020) and can print E-Docs up to 24 hours before departure time. Customize Your Vacation Now that you have completed your check-in and the important stuff is out of the way…it’s time to add the fun! Norwegian has a variety of packages available for pre-purchase online to truly set this vacation apart from all the others. These include, but are not limited to Shore Excursions, Dining Packages, Spa Packages, Internet Packages and more. For the 2020 On the Blue Cruise, Norwegian will offer soda, alcohol, non-alcoholic, and water packages that can be purchased through your online account or once you are on board. Plan ahead, jump online and explore the site to see all that is offered. To learn how to pre-purchase on board packages, visit our Welcome Aboard Page or click on the link: https://onthebluecruise.com/customize-your-vacation/ 5 Packing Not sure what you should and shouldn’t pack? First, make sure you bring the following items with you in a carry-on, NOT in your checked luggage: • Passport/Identification – you will need them to check-in – DO NOT PACK THEM • Medicines – Any medicines you may need for the first day and evening • Camera – For pictures during the sail away • Laptop – For connecting to the internet, if needed • Sunglasses and Sunscreen– To protect against the sun • Money/Credit Cards – You will need them at check-in • Anything you may need prior to receiving your luggage, which may not arrive until the early evening We recommend that you hand-carry all travel documents, (passports, birth certificates, proof of citizenship, airline tickets, etc.) medications, jewelry and any personal items that you may need in a separate carry-on bag. Please do NOT put these items into checked luggage as they may become lost and prevent you from boarding the ship. Also, luggage may take a few hours before it is delivered to your cabin. Norwegian’s normal dress code does not apply…this is YOUR Cruise so dress up or dress down…wear whatever you want! Just be ready for a very busy first day and night aboard On the Blue Cruise! 6 7 Don’t forget to wear your favorite concert tee or ON THE BLUE CRUISE T-Shirt during Embarkation for the official Sail Away Party and Concert at the pool stage. And…be sure to check the Welcome Aboard Page for our Theme Nights. On the last evening of your cruise your luggage will be collected for disembarkation the following morning. If you plan to check your luggage on the last night of the cruise, you will want to pack a separate overnight bag to accommodate your last evenings' clothes and toiletries to carry off the ship with you. What Not to Pack No illegal substances, no alcohol or non-alcoholic beverages, “unsealed” food, weapons or pets. The use of illegal drugs is strictly prohibited aboard Norwegian Cruise Lines. All U.S. and international laws pertaining to drug use should be respected and will be strictly enforced. Hair Dryers, Irons and Laundry Services 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. 7 8 Bringing Water, Soda and Food on Board 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, Norwegian International does not allow or store raw foods or food items that need to be cooked. Prescriptions/Medications 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. Online Airline Check-In/Print Boarding Passes Set an alarm so you can complete check-in 24 hours prior to departure (or earlier depending on your frequent flier member status). Print two copies and keep one as a backup (keep them separate). Also, depending upon your airline you may need to purchase additional baggage allowance. 8 9 Pack Your Carry-On 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 tickets, cruise boarding passes, online cruise check-in receipt, hotel confirmations, transfer vouchers, traveler’s checks, misc. 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, sun block, cell phone, current weather report, GPS or MapQuest directions to port and/or hotel, magazines, books or book reader, travel snacks, etc.