Consider this your go-to guide for Chefs Making Waves 2026! Use it to plan, explore what’s waiting onboard, and keep it handy throughout your vacation for all the delicious details along the way.
Come hungry. Stay curious. Make some waves.
Expect this guide to expand with helpful info over the coming weeks!
Check In
Along with your eDocs, you'll need to bring your passport and/or required travel documentation. Every guest needs to have proper identification to board the ship.
Review what identification documents are accepted.
Complete online check-in beginning 21 days prior to sailing, but no later than November 3, 2026 using the Reservation Number in the email titled "Your Reservation Number Is Here!". Before you begin your online check-in process, here is a helpful overview.
Still haven't received your reservation number? Contact us and we can help.
All purchases on the ship are made with your Norwegian keycard. As you complete online check-in, you will be asked to provide a method of payment for all your onboard purchases. All purchases you make on the ship will be tied to this method of payment. We recommend doing this during your online check-in!
If you prefer to wait, you may put down a method of payment or open a cash account once on board.
Once everyone in your cabin has completed online check-in with Norwegian, you can print out your eDocs. (You will not be able to print until all guests in the cabin are checked in.) If your party is traveling and arriving to the terminal together, you only need to print and bring one copy of your eDocs.
This option is available on Norwegian's website up to 3 days prior to sailing.
Even if you’ve prepaid for items and don’t anticipate making any additional purchases onboard, you still need to have a valid payment method linked to your onboard account before sailing. You will be unable to exit the ship at port or upon return to Miami without a valid form of payment on file.
If you didn't link a form of payment to your account before sailing, please take a moment on Boarding Day to ensure your onboard account is set up with a valid payment method (credit or cash) to avoid any disruptions to your vacation.
Port of Miami
1015 N America Way
Miami, FL 33132
We'll tell you exactly which terminal to go to the week of embarkation and confirm it via email on embarkation morning!
Prepare
Need a contact number to give loved ones at home? From the USA, they can dial 1.888.NCSHIPS (1.888.627.4477). From anywhere outside of the USA, please dial 1.732.335.3280. Let them know the name of the ship is Norwegian Joy.
ELEVATOR ETIQUETTE
Please help us ensure a smooth and accessible experience for everyone on board. Guests with mobility needs or ADA accommodations rely on elevators for transportation. We kindly ask you to prioritize their access and use the stairs when possible.
ADA SECTIONS
Please help us ensure a smooth and accessible experience for everyone on board. Cruisers with mobility needs or ADA accommodations rely on ADA sections for a comfortable viewing experience. We kindly ask that you prioritize their access. Additionally, we ask that anyone within this space, sharing the experience with a friend or loved/one with accessibility needs, refrain from standing during the show/performance/demo.
GRAND CAYMAN TENDERING
Grand Cayman is a tender port. Please be aware of the accessibility requirements for the tender boats that will transport us from the ship to the port.
Norwegian Cruise Line's Tenders Policy
Guests must be aware that certain vessel transfers, such as tendering and gangways, may not be fully accessible to wheelchairs or scooters at the time that they desire or that they cannot go ashore at all. When a ship is unable to dock, guests are taken ashore on smaller boats called tenders. Guests may need to utilize steps or a staircase to access the tender and to re-board the ship. Some guests with limited mobility may find it difficult to embark or disembark the ship at certain times while at dock or while tendering.
Note: We are unable to provide assistance from the ship to tender and/or from tender to shore for guests with scooters and/or wheelchairs that weigh a combined 100 lbs. Mobility devices must be able to fold in order to be accommodated onboard the tender.
At Sixthman, we're committed to creating a fun, comfortable, inclusive, and respectful environment for all our guests. As such, we kindly ask that you refrain from racially/culturally-insensitive costumes or wearing or displaying any political messages, offensive language, or symbols during our sailing, as these items will not be tolerated.
Photos and short video clips are allowed. However, please respect your fellow guests and be unobtrusive when taking photos or video clips.
**Camera-equipped smart glasses and other wearable recording devices are not permitted to be worn or used onboard, regardless of whether the recording function is active.** If brought onboard, these devices should remain stored in your cabin. This includes, but is not limited to, smart glasses and other camera-equipped wearables. These devices are not considered permitted cameras under the photography guidelines below
The following are not permitted at any performances or activities:
- Detachable lenses longer than 3”
- Filming an entire performance
- Flash photography
- GoPro or similar style action cameras
- iPad or other tablets
- Professional audio or video equipment
- Selfie sticks, monopods or tripods
Sixthman reserves the right to ask guests to stop filming or taking photos at any time to preserve the guest experience and honor the wishes of our artists.
Camera-equipped smart glasses and other wearable devices capable of discreetly capturing or transmitting photos, video, or audio may be brought onboard; however, guests are not permitted to wear or use these devices while onboard the ship and must keep them stored in their cabin.
This includes, but is not limited to, Meta/Ray-Ban smart glasses and other camera-equipped eyewear or wearable cameras.
Guests using these devices may be asked by event or ship personnel to remove and store them. Repeated disregard for the policy can result in the confiscation and holding of the item till disembarkation and up to the prevention of sailing on future events. Recording another guest, artist, or crew member without their knowledge or in circumstances where they have a reasonable expectation of privacy is prohibited. Additional photography and recording restrictions may apply during performances, artist activities, and in designated onboard spaces.
Guests who require smart glasses or similar technology as an accessibility aid should contact Guest Services at least 60 days prior to sailing so appropriate accommodations can be discussed.
All guests must also comply with the cruise line's Guest Conduct Policy and event photography, recording, and device policies.
Please note that with the exception of wine and champagne, all guests are prohibited from bringing alcohol on board our ships.
Corkage fees are waived as all Chefs Making Waves guests have the Unlimited Bar Package.
To speed up the process of checking your wine or champagne at the port, print out this form and bring it with you. All corked wine and champagne must be carried on.
Seat saving is not allowed.* While it is fine to run to the bathroom or grab a drink, leaving items in seats unattended in order to save them is not permitted.
Towels left on seats will be regularly cleared by Sixthman and NCL staff. Any personal items left unattended will be collected and turned into lost and found at the NCL Guest Services desk in the Atrium (Deck 7, MID).
Things that DO NOT save a seat:
- A towel.
- Tipping a chair forward.
- Your purse, backpack, notebook, or any other personal item.
- A friend or partner saving multiple seats for others that are not present. Again, a quick bathroom trip or heading to the bar to grab a drink is FINE! Heading to a show and leaving one person to hold seats is NOT.
- Anything other than you.
Things that DO save a seat:
- YOU!
Always feel free to ask someone from NCL to pick up towels or clear chairs of items if a Sixthman person isn't around (our staff isn't working on the pool deck when there isn't programming).
*Limited accessible seating areas are available and a Sixthman representative will be working in those areas during show times if you are in need of any assistance.
Smoking is prohibited indoors, in staterooms and balconies, as well as outdoor dining areas, and other various outdoor areas on the ship. This includes regular cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, cigars, or pipes.
Smoking is only permitted in the Casino Smoking Room (Deck 7, AFT), Cigar Lounge (Deck 8, FWD) - Cigars Only, on the Pool Deck (Decks 16, MID, Starboard), and Spice H20 (Deck 17, AFT, Starboard).
Smoking inside your stateroom or on your balcony will result in a $250 USD cleaning charge added to your onboard account.
Packing
While Real IDs are NOT required to sail, changes are occurring to this policy during our sailing.
Beginning May 7, 2025, every air traveler 18 years of age and older will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, state-issued enhanced driver’s license, or another acceptable form of ID to fly within the United States. REAL IDs are marked by a star on the top of the card. Between now and the effective date of the new regulations, we encourage all travelers to check their IDs and obtain a REAL ID if they don’t already have one. To obtain a REAL ID requires documentation beyond what is required for most standard drivers' licenses. Prepare to collect and present several documents to DMV officials that prove residency and identification.
Guests should take this into consideration when planning travels for their cruise.
To check in at the Port of Miami and board the ship, you must have proper documentation. Do not place these items in your checked bag. Take it/them with you into the cruise terminal, as you'll need to present it/them at the check-in counter. You will not be allowed to board the ship without proper documentation.
If you printed out your eDocs, have them handy when you arrive at the port. It will help speed up the check in process!
If you were unable to print your eDocs prior to embarkation day, please proceed to the port with proper documentation. You will still be able to board the ship even if you don't have your eDocs.
Please review the Norwegian Cruise Line's Prohibited Items List and leave items on this list at home.
While Door Decorating is normally prohibited aboard NCL sailings, they make an exception for our Sixthman sailings with the following parameters:
- No electrical items (batteries, holiday lights, cables)
- Can’t impede the stateroom door closing
- Can’t impede passage through walkways or present a tripping hazard
- Can’t block signage or cameras.
If you don't follow the above rules, the ship will remove your decorations.
This is not something we organize or encourage. There's no prize for the best decorations. It's all totally organic and optional
Side Note: Some sort of small door flair (like a magnet) can be a good way to find your room after a long day of fun!
Check out our helpful packing list here to make sure you're all set!
- Travel Documents. On boarding day, you should bring your printed e-documents with you as well as a PASSPORT or other accepted documentation. If you forget everything else, please remember your documents.
- Clothing or costumes for our Theme Days.
- Please plan to carry on any fine wine or champagne you wish to enjoy on the cruise. You will pay the corkage fee in the port. To speed up the process of checking your wine or champagne at the port, print out this form and bring it with you. DON'T PACK ANY ALCOHOL IN YOUR LUGGAGE.
- Bring cash, if you plan to purchase items while in port.
- Lots of sunscreen!
- Please plan to carry on with you any essentials, particularly any medication or valuables, since it could take several hours for your checked bags to be delivered to your cabin. You can carry on items that measure 24''w x 16''h (there is no restriction on the length of the bag). Be sure you keep your boarding documentation with you (passport, etc). DON’T PACK YOUR TRAVEL DOCUMENTS IN YOUR CHECKED BAG.
Tips for the Terminal
Lighten your load! Check your bags with a porter before you enter the cruise terminal for easy boarding.
Bags will be delivered to your room by 9:00 pm ET, so be sure to keep anything you might need in your carry-on bag (passport, medicine, etc.).
*Please note that curbside porters are not employees of Norwegian, and it’s customary to tip them $1 per bag.
You can keep your shoes on but belts and laptops will need to go into a bin for screening. Also, wine and champagne need be taken out. Just like at the airport, throw away open drink containers and empty your pockets.
For your theme night attire, please keep in mind that anything that may look like a weapon may be seized by security agents so it's better to leave those items safely at home.
If you brought wine or champagne, stop at the table immediately after security to check-in your corked wine or champagne.
Please note that with the exception of wine and champagne, all guests are prohibited from bringing alcohol on board our ships.
Corkage fees are waived as all Chefs Making Waves guests have the Unlimited Bar Package.
To speed up the process of checking your wine or champagne at the port, print out this form and bring it with you. All corked wine and champagne must be carried on.
I'm on board, now what?
The ship's crew will make an announcement over the loudspeaker when all cabins are ready, and that happens around 2:30 pm.
Please note: Should you choose to check your bags outside the cruise terminal, know that they may be delivered outside of your cabin as late as 9:00 pm, so keep items you’ll need until then in a carry-on.
Every cabin has a wheel outside! If you have your cabin wheel set to "Do Not Disturb”, stewards cannot enter the room, and you will NOT receive special deliveries (like shipwide or individual gifts) nor will your cabin be serviced.
If you want to sleep in or are taking a break and don't want to be disturbed, by all means, use it! Just please remember to change it back each time you leave the room.

For your flexibility and comfort, The Food Network will be exclusively streamed on all cabin TVs throughout your sailing. Additionally, select demos and shows from the Pool Deck & Joy Theatre will be live-streamed to cabins throughout your sailing on TBD channels.
If you choose to settle your account with cash, a minimum deposit of $150.00 USD will be required. To set up your cash account, please visit Norwegian Guest Services (located in the Atrium, Deck 6, MID) as soon as you board the ship.
Failure to set up a Spending Account (credit or cash) will affect your ability to exit the ship at port. Please ensure one is set up for every member of your cabin by end-of-day on Boarding Day.
All guests must attend a mandatory Safety Check-In once boarding the ship, so you know where to go in the unlikely event of an emergency. Your keycard will display a letter/number combo that correlates to your designated station. Norwegian staff will be on hand to direct you to the proper location for your check-in.
The mandatory Safety Briefing will take place from approximately 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm on embarkation day. Announcements from the ship's crew will be played over the loudspeaker, and ship operations will halt at this time.
Keep an eye out around the ship for our Sixthman photographers! They will be wearing Sixthman CREW shirts and will be snapping pics throughout your vacation. These photos will be available for digital download (for FREE!) approximately 7-10* days after debarkation, at sixthmanphotos.com
*Our photographers are often sailing on several consecutive events so times for photo uploads may vary. Your patience is appreciated!
You will also see NCL photographers set up in different areas and walking around the ship. They will be wearing an NCL uniform consisting of a polo and their NCL name tag. These photos are available for purchase in the photo gallery (Deck 8, MID) while we are sailing. These are no longer available once we debark the ship, so be sure to pick yours up by the final day of sailing!
During the event
Buffet Spotlights | Garden Cafe (Deck 16, FWD)
LUNCH
Aji de Gallina — Eileen Andrade
Chicken Parmesan, tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil — Antonia Lofaso
Pinchos de pollo con salsa verde — Mika Leo
DINNER
Shrimp Skewers, white bean, roasted pepper, lime, cilantro — Ayesha Nurdjaja
Truffle Pea Caesar Salad with Burrata and Parmesan Crisps — Scott Conant
Lomo saltado —Diego Oka
Chocolate Chip Cookies with Vanilla Bourbon Milk — Brooke Williamson
Key Lime Margarita Mousse with chili mangos — Zac Young
LATE NIGHT
Sweet & Sticky Chicken Wings — Timon Balloo
Lumpia — Leah Cohen
Buffet Spotlights | Garden Cafe (Deck 16, FWD)
BREAKFAST
Boardwalk Waffle, Berries, Whipped Cream, Powdered Sugar — Antonia Lofaso
LUNCH
Teriyaki Braised Short Rib — Shota Nakajima
Braised Short Rib Tostada — Antonia Lofaso
Arroz chaufa —Deigo Oka
DINNER
Pancit Bihon — Leah Cohen
Filet Mignon, Sweet Peppers, Chimichurri & Herb Butter — Danny Grant
Ricotta Gnocchi with Bitter Greens and Martone Street Sauce — Scott Conant
The Ultimate Carrot Cake — Zac Young
Cheesecake Crème Brûlée, strawberry consommé, aged balsamic — Michael Voltaggio
LATE NIGHT
Voltaggi O's — Michael Voltaggio
Sweet Potato & Goat Cheese Boreka — Ayesha Nurdjaja
Buffet Spotlights | Garden Cafe (Deck 16, FWD)
BREAKFAST
Pimento Cheese Grits — Damaris Phillips
Bacon Pecan Sticky Buns — Zac Young
LUNCH
Pulpo al olivo — Diego Oka
Potato Salad — Rodney Scott
Cauliflower Falafel, cauliflower hummus, black garlic, smoked trout roe — Michael Voltaggio
DINNER
Pinchos de pollo con salsa verde — Mika Leon
Hearts of Palm Ceviche — Giorgio Rapicavoli
Spinach Lasagna with Mushrooms, fontina, pesto — Jonathan Waxman
Chocolate Mousse with Bourbon Whipped Cream — Marc Murphy
Pastelitos de guayaba y queso — Mika Leon
LATE NIGHT
Shrimp Skewers, white bean, roasted pepper, lime, cilantro — Ayesha Nurdjaja
French Onion Soup Patty Melt — Marc Murphy
Buffet Spotlights | Garden Cafe
BREAKFAST
Boardwalk Waffle, Berries, Whipped Cream, Powdered Sugar — Antonia Lofaso
LUNCH
Katsu Sando — Shota Nakajima
Wedge Salad — Danny Grant
Black Garlic Ceviche tostada — Claudette Zepeda
DINNER
Diego Oka - Pulpo al olivo
Voltaggi O's — Michael Voltaggio
Gochujang Fried Chicken — Damaris Phillips
Southern Banana Pudding — Damaris Phillips
LATE NIGHT
Arepas with Caramelized Onion, Mozzarella, Ham or Chicken, and Salsa Macha — Brooke Williamson
Oxtail Empanadas— Timon Balloo
Culinary Spotlights | Garden Cafe (Deck 16, FWD)
BREAKFAST
Bacon Pecan Sticky Buns — Zac Young
Pimento Cheese Grits — Damaris Phillips
LUNCH
Southern Banana Pudding — Damaris Phillip
Pulled Pork — Rodney Scott
Seafood Paella - Scallops, Shrimp, Calamari — Jonathan Waxman
Charred Broccoli Caesar Salad with Lemon, Breadcrumbs & Parmigiano — Giorgio Rapicavoli
DINNER
Seared Salmon over Puttanesca Sauce — Marc Murphy
Corn Pancakes with Bacon, Cotija, and Chile-Scallion Syrup — Brooke Williamson
Crab Salpicon Chiles with Serrano Ponzu — Claudette Zepeda
Honeydew Melon Tom Sum — Giorgio Rapicavoli
Dark Chocolate Cremuex, Crème Chantilly — Timon Balloo
LATE NIGHT
Kimchee & Skirt Steak Fried Rice — Eileen Andrade
Corn Pancakes with Bacon, Cotija, and Chile-Scallion Syrup — Brooke Williamson
AMUSE
Beet Tzatziki with Endive (V) — Ayesha Nurdjaja
APPS
Sun-Kissed Tuna, citrus, olive, pistachio, mint —Ayesha Nurdjaja
Parmesan Tart, whipped ricotta, tomato vinaigrette, parsley pesto (V) — Michael Voltaggio
Seared scallop with Blanched Garlic, Celery Root Purée, and a Green Bean Vinaigrette — Brooke Williamson
MAINS
Lamb Chops with Harissa-Dressed Okra and Fresh Grits with Romesco — Brooke Williamson
Chicken and Beet Mole, beet masa spätzle, young spinach, jalapeño emulsion, goat cheese crema — Michael Voltaggio
Delicata Squash with Pomegranate Chermoula (V) — Ayesha Nurdjaja
DESSERTS
Stone Fruit-Amaretto Clafoutis with Cherry Compote (V) — Brooke Williamson
Hibiscus Cheesecake, coconut sand, whipped coconut, hibiscus strawberries (V) — Michael Voltaggio
AMUSE
Pan Con Tomate with perfect egg (V) — Claudette Zepeda
APPS
Tiradito Oka, thinly sliced hamachi, creamy rocoto leche de tigre, radish, olive oil, chalaquita. — Diego Oka
Tostones rellenos de Ropa vieja — Mika Leon
Vegan Crab Cakes (V) — Damaris Phillips
MAINS
Poached Black Bass with Seafood and Fregola Ragu, Sunchoke Puree — Scott Conant
Roasted Ribeye Cap, Piquillo Pepper Relish Mojo, Crispy Potatoes, Shaved Manchego — Antonia Lofaso
Fire-Roasted Cauliflower with Whipped Chickpeas and Cilantro Pistou (V) — Crista Luedtke
DESSERTS
Pistachio Tiramisu (V) — Marc Murphy
Piña Colada Upside-Down Cake, key lime curd & coconut ice cream (V) — Zac Young
AMUSE
Watermelon Tartare, Yuzu Ponzu, Avocado, & Cilantro (V) — Giorgio Rapicavoli
APPS
Filet Mignon Skewer with wild mushrooms and a spicy mustard sauce — Jonathan Waxman
Mini Bulgogi Beef & Kimchi Empanadas + Guava Dipping Sauce — Eileen Andrade
Papa a la Huancaina, Steamed potatoes, Confit aji amarillo sauce with crackers and queso fresco, served with Peruvian black "Botija Olives" and egg (V) — Diego Oka
MAINS
Steak with Lobster Au Poivre and a Maître D' Baked Potato — Giorgio Rapicavoli
Chicken Adobo — Leah Cohen
Wild Mushroom Orecchiette, aged parmesan, and balsamic reduction (V) — Timon Balloo
DESSERTS
Key Lime Crème Brûlée (V) — Damaris Phillips
Cornmeal-crusted blueberry pie (V) — Zac Young
AMUSE
Ajo Blanco de Coco (V) — Mika Leon
APPS
A5 Beef Katsu Sando — Shota Nakajima
Smoked catfish dip with crackers and veg crudités— Rodney Scott
Cactus and Avocado tostada (V) — Claudette Zepeda
MAINS
Rosewood Wagyu — Danny Grant
Thai Red Curry Fish Stew, coconut milk, vegetables and herbs — Timon Balloo
Korean Mac & Cheese (V) — Kelsey Murphy
DESSERTS
Lemon Pavlova, Gooseberries, Blueberries, Whipped Cream (V) — Antonia Lofaso
Cuban Coffee Crème Brûlée (V) — Eileen Andrade
AMUSE
Roasted Carrot & Shallot Crostini (V) — Zac Young
APPS
Smoked Chicken Wings — Rodney Scott
Lamb Meatball with Ricotta — Marc Murphy
Corn "Tabbouleh", Mint, Spring Onion & Feta (V) — Giorgio Rapicavoli
MAINS
Smoked Prime Rib with mashed potatoes and collard greens — Rodney Scott
Cheeseburger Meatloaf — Damaris Phillips
Casarecce Pasta Delicata (V) — Danny Grant
DESSERTS
The Ultimate Carrot Cake with brown butter & cream cheese frosting (V)— Zac Young
Apple Brown Butter Tartelette with bourbon vanilla whipped cream (V) — Jonathan Waxman
AMUSE
Vegetable Futomaki — Shota Nakajima
APPS
Short Rib Genovese Style with Seasonal Vegetables, Farro Risotto, and Horseradish Agliata— Scott Conant
Kabocha Mandu (V) — Leah Cohen
Bluefin Tuna Crudo — Danny Grant
MAINS
Pork Chop with Caramelized Apples, Onions and Spinach — Marc Murphy
Lamb shank al pastor — Claudette Zepeda
Maitake Mushroom with Tomatillo Risotto (V) — Eileen Andrade
DESSERTS
Tres Leches Cake (V) — Mika Leon
Chocolate Budino with Smoked Cream and Cinnamon Ash (V) — Scott Conant
AMUSE
Dungeness crab causa, whipped potato with beets, crab salad, avocado, tomato, rocoto sauce, and smoked trout eggs — Diego Oka
APPS
Grilled Prawns, Chile Thread, Aji Amarillo Vinaigrette — Antonia Lofaso
Coconut Shrimp Ceviche— Timon Balloo
Golden Beets & Burrata (V) — Danny Grant
MAINS
Duck breast with blood orange - Pommes Anna - wilted chard — Jonathan Waxman
Yuan Style Black Cod— Shota Nakajima
Vegetarian Picadillo (V) — Mika Leon
DESSERTS
Banana pudding with strawberries — Rodney Scott
Pandan Panna Cotta with Salted Coconut Caramel and Black Sesame Pinipig Praline — Leah Cohen

Visit the Wine Cellar (Deck 8, MID) for elevated wine pours + $35 flights of Bravium & Outlier pours.


The Merch Store (Deck 6, MID) from November 6th (Boarding Day) - November 9th (Day 4) during operating hours.
CUPCAKE IT UP
with Zac Young
Tuesday, November 10 at 2:30 PM
Get ready to flex your frosting skills! Join pastry chef Zac Young for an exclusive, hands-on cupcake decorating class where you’ll learn a few tricks of the trade and put your own sweet spin on your creations alongside one of the most creative minds in pastry.
Eight winners will be selected, and each can bring a +1 — Stop by the Chefs Making Waves Merch Store (Deck 6, MID), November 6th - November 9th, to purchase charity raffle tickets for your chance to win.
LET'S ROLL!
Hand Roll Class with Shota Nakajima
Tuesday, November 10 at 11:30 AM
Roll up your sleeves and join Shota Nakajima for an exclusive hand roll class where you’ll learn his tips and techniques as you build, roll, and enjoy your own creations alongside him.
Eight Winners will be selected, and each can bring a +1 — Stop by the Chefs Making Waves Merch Store (Deck 6, MID), November 6th - November 9th, to purchase charity raffle tickets for your chance to win.
Ten lineup-signed posters will also be given away as part of this raffle.
FED BY BLUE RAFFLE PRIZES
- Eight winners will be selected for a CUPCAKE IT UP! with Zac Young
- Eight winners will be selected for a LET'S ROLL! with Shota Nakajima
- Ten winners will get lineup-signed Chefs Making Waves 2026 posters
QUICK FACTS:
- These experiences are exclusive to the selected winners and their +1.
- You cannot choose your experience/prize.
- Drawing Tickets are $5 each, with no limit on raffle ticket purchases.
- Both experiences occur on Tuesday, November 10th.
- LET'S ROLL! with Shota Nakajima at 11:30 AM
- CUPCAKE IT UP! with Zac Young at 2:30 PM
- The raffle closes at 10 AM on Tuesday, November 9th
- The raffle closes at 10:00 pm on November 9th and will take place at 11:00 pm at The Secret Sauce Speakeasy (Deck 8, MID).
- You do not have to be present to win. Those not in attendance will receive a cabin note overnight + a phone call to their cabin between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM on November 10th.
- No limit to giving or winning — We want to raise as much money as possible for No Kid Hungry, and since the experiences being raffled do not overlap, you can potentially win a spot in both experiences, or an experience and a lineup poster, or multiple lineup-signed posters.
- You cannot select your experience, and you can't transfer it. If we draw first for Cupcake It Up, but you'd rather have Let's Roll, you unfortunately won't be switched. You win what you get drawn for, and the experience is non-transferable.
- All raffle winners for the two November 10th experiences are entitled to a +1. Not a +2 or +3. No exceptions.
- All gross proceeds go directly to No Kid Hungry.
When a ship is unable to dock, guests are taken ashore on smaller boats called tenders.
Tender Tickets will be available the morning we port in George Town, Grand Cayman. See your morning newsletter and listen to onboard announcements for the Tender Tickets pick-up location.
Guests must be aware that certain vessel transfers, such as tendering and gangways, may not be fully accessible to wheelchairs or scooters at the time that they desire or that they cannot go ashore at all. Guests may need to utilize steps or a staircase to access the tender and to re-board the ship. Some guests with limited mobility may find it difficult to embark or disembark the ship at certain times while at dock or while tendering.
Please note: We are unable to provide assistance from the ship to tender and/or from tender to shore for guests with scooters and/or wheelchairs that weigh a combined 100 lbs. Guests tendering to Great Stirrup Cay may be exempt from this. Mobility devices must be able to fold in order to be accommodated onboard the tender.
We will be porting in Montego Bay, Jamaica, and George Town, Grand Cayman. Visit the Shore Excursion Desk located in the Atrium (Deck 6, MID) to check out the adventures available while in port.
On the morning of our port days, don't forget the following items when you're getting off the ship to explore:
- Keycard
- ID
- Cash/Card
- Towel
Please take note of the All Aboard time before departing the ship!
Norwegian Cruise Line is NCL's new app where guests can access an array of information, pre-cruise and during the cruise.
The Norwegian Cruise Line app offers the ability to:
- Complete online check-in & upload documents
- Make onboard reservations
- Book shore excursions
- View your itinerary
- See payments, credits, and purchases all in one place
- View reservation & stateroom number
- + more!
This new app is free to download, and a Wi-Fi package is NOT required to use while sailing! Download it now so you're prepared on board!
Download the Norwegian Cruise Line app from the Apple Store to your iphone:

Download the Norwegian Cruiseline app from the Google App Store to your mobile device now:

Once on board, join the ship's free Wi-Fi!
You can access select websites, including sixthman.net/today, and the Norwegian Cruise Line app without purchasing an internet package!
1. Turn on Airplane Mode, then enable Wi-Fi in your device settings.
2. Connect to the ship’s free network, NCLWiFi.
3. On the NCL Wi-Fi welcome page, scroll to the bottom and select Login to the NCL App.
You’re connected! Head to Sixthman.net/today for the latest version of the full festival schedule!
Need help? Visit the Internet Café desk (Deck 6, MID) today from 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm or 5:00 pm- 9:00 pm.
We'll provide a physical copy of the schedule each day — Boarding Day in the terminal, and then each day to your cabin with the Daily Newsletter.
The schedule will be perforated so you can tear it off and carry it in your lanyard so you'll never miss a minute of the action. Additionally, the schedule with any onboard updates can be found at Sixthman.net/today.
In the meantime, check out the online schedule!
Please reach out to the Sixthman Guest Services Team before sailing so this need can be added to your account, and distilled water can be waiting for you upon arrival at your cabin: 1-877-743-2433
If you failed to arrange your CPAP machine needs with our team and distilled water needs before sailing, no worries! Please dial "00" on your ship phone to request that distilled water be delivered to your cabin
No problem! Visit Norwegian Guest Services in the Atrium (Deck 6, MID). They're open 24 hours and can replace your keycard.
Pro-tip: Norwegian's guest services team can also let you know your onboard spending balance at any time.
TradeWinds boutiques are located on Deck 8, MID. They're stocked with lots of the amenities you just can't live without.
Ring your stateroom steward at "00", and they will ensure your beds are arranged to your preference before evening turn down.
CruiseNext is a Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) program that allows you to purchase a credit for a future NCL OR Sixthman sailing while receiving onboard credit to use on your current vacation.
Guests will be given the option to purchase a $250 credit to be used on either a future Sixthman sailing (Sixthman CruiseNext Credit) or NCL sailing (NCL CruiseNext Credit).
Only ONE $250 credit can be applied per cabin (not per person).
CruiseNext Credits have no expiration date.
Please Note: NCL CruiseNext Credits are not applicable to Sixthman sailings and Sixthman CruiseNext Credits are not applicable to regular NCL sailings.
*NCL’s DoubleUp! Promotion not available on Sixthman sailings.
You’ll buy either a Sixthman or NCL CruiseNext Credit on board at the NCL CruiseNext Desk. This will be charged to your Onboard Spending Account and loaded into your Sixthman/NCL account shortly after this sailing ends!
For Sixthman CruiseNext Credits: When you make your next reservation with Sixthman*, ONE CruiseNext Credit will be applied to the reservation automatically.
*An initial deposit will still be required upon booking.
You can transfer your Sixthman CruiseNext Credits to other Sixthman guests by contacting our Sixthman Guest Services team; however, if applicable, guests who receive a transferred CruiseNext Credit will NOT receive priority booking on next year’s sailing. Only the original purchaser of the credit will receive priority.**
**CruiseNext Credits cannot be applied retroactively to reservations made before the purchase date of your CruiseNext Credit.
No! CruiseNext Credits cannot be applied retroactively to reservations made before the purchase date of your CruiseNext Credit. So, if you're currently booked on another Sixthman sailing, you CANNOT apply credits purchased on Chefs Making Waves 2026.
Your keycard is a nice keepsake, but you’ll also need it to disembark. Keep it with you until you’ve scanned it and are off the ship.
If you plan to check your luggage so your bags are waiting for you in the terminal, some additional planning is needed:
- Pick up a colored luggage tag from the wall near Guest Services (Deck 6, MID)
- Each tag color corresponds to a specific disembarkation time. See your “You’ll Be Leaving Soon” pamphlet for the full disembarkation schedule.
- Attach the tag and place your luggage outside your cabin door by 9:00 PM on Tuesday, November 10th.
- Keep a small carry-on bag with anything you’ll need overnight or in the morning.
Your luggage will be waiting for you in the Miami Cruise Terminal on land.
The day before disembarkation, you’ll receive an NCL pamphlet in your cabin titled “You’ll Be Leaving Soon.” Hang onto this pamphlet; it’s your guide for the final day. This includes important information like:
- Where to enjoy breakfast on the final morning
- How to settle your Onboard Account
- How to request Wheelchair Assistance
- Customs Allowance & Alcohol/Liquor pick-up location
- Luggage Tag instructions & disembarkation timing
While we're generally cleared for disembarkation around 7:30 AM, a multitude of factors can impact our arrival and disembarkation clearance time.
Once we receive clearance, guests who are carrying all of their luggage can disembark the ship.
If you check your luggage to port, you'll be called off in groups. You'll disembark the ship when your luggage tag color is announced.
Room Stewards will begin knocking on cabin doors around 8:00 AM to ensure that everyone is awake and preparing to disembark.
Please note: The ship cannot accommodate "late check-out" requests.
The evening before Disembarkation, Tuesday, November 10th (DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE 11TH)...
CREDIT CARD ACCOUNTS
Review your charges through your NCL app or stop by NCL Guest Services to verify your balance. If you notice any discrepancies, stop by the NCL Guest Services Desk (Deck 6, MID) to dispute the charges.
CASH ACCOUNTS
Once you’ve made your final purchases, visit the NCL Finance Desk to settle your account.
WARNING: Discrepancies on your account are extremely challenging to address/correct after we leave the ship.
The holidays are heating up in the Caribbean! Whether you’re rocking a festive Hawaiian shirt, a classic ugly sweater, holiday pajamas, sparkling accessories, Santa hats, elf ears, or a head-to-toe merry masterpiece, today is all about celebrating the season in style. Bring your most creative holiday look and spread a little cheer as we toast the most wonderful time of the year… Food Network style!
Dress to impress… and you might just unwrap one of the biggest prizes of the sailing in a special Holiday Showdown Outfit Contest!
Pack the highlighters, not the neutrals. Neon State of Mind is all about vibrant colors, glowing accessories, and bold vacation style. Whether you’re lounging by the pool, enjoying dinner with new friends, or hitting the dance floor at Brooke & Bobby's Neon Nights Dance Party, this is your day (and night) to shine!
A day of hats, laughs, and pure fun! Wear any hat you like (outrageous, elegant, or downright silly). To celebrate the theme, a Mad Hatter's Tea Party with Damaris Phillips will take place with lively afternoon tea. It’s a day to let your hair down, show off your hat, and just have a blast!