What payment methods does Norwegian Cruise Line accept?
The short answer: Norwegian Cruise Line accepts Gift cards (online); does not accept Cash; we could not confirm whether it takes Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, and Venmo, and 6 more (see details below). Last verified September 2026 against official Norwegian Cruise Line documentation.
Accepted at Norwegian Cruise Line
- ✓ Gift cards (online only)
Payment methods at Norwegian Cruise Line
| Payment method | In store | Self-checkout | Online | App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Pay | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Google Pay | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| PayPal | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Venmo | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Cash App Pay | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Klarna | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Afterpay | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Affirm | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| EBT / SNAP | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Gift cards | – N/A | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| Cash | – N/A | – N/A | – N/A | – N/A |
| Checks | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
Last verified: September 2026 against official Norwegian Cruise Line documentation.
Coverage: US stores and US website. Acceptance may differ in other countries — see How we verify.
Details by payment method
Does Norwegian Cruise Line take Apple Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Norwegian Cruise Line accepts Apple Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Norwegian Cruise Line take Google Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Norwegian Cruise Line accepts Google Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Norwegian Cruise Line take PayPal? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Norwegian Cruise Line accepts PayPal.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Norwegian Cruise Line take Venmo? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Norwegian Cruise Line accepts Venmo.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Norwegian Cruise Line take Cash App Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Norwegian Cruise Line accepts Cash App Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Norwegian Cruise Line take Klarna? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Norwegian Cruise Line accepts Klarna.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Norwegian Cruise Line take Afterpay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Norwegian Cruise Line accepts Afterpay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Norwegian Cruise Line take Affirm? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Norwegian Cruise Line accepts Affirm.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Norwegian Cruise Line take EBT / SNAP? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Norwegian Cruise Line accepts EBT / SNAP.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Norwegian Cruise Line take Gift cards? Secondary source
Norwegian Cruise Line — yes: online. Norwegian Cruise Line gift cards can be applied to a reservation during online booking or via a reservation agent; app redemption is UNVERIFIED.
Source: allaboardhub.com
Does Norwegian Cruise Line take Cash? Officially confirmed
No — Norwegian Cruise Line does not accept Cash through any of the channels we track. Cash is not a cruise-fare booking method; a cash deposit can be placed on the onboard account at embarkation, and personal checks are not accepted onboard.
Source: ncl.com
Does Norwegian Cruise Line take Checks? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Norwegian Cruise Line accepts Checks.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Sources
- NCL FAQ - How do I pay for onboard expenses? (ncl.com)
- AllAboardHub - How to make Norwegian Cruise Line reservations (allaboardhub.com)
Frequently asked questions
Does Norwegian Cruise Line take Apple Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Norwegian Cruise Line accepts Apple Pay.
Does Norwegian Cruise Line take Google Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Norwegian Cruise Line accepts Google Pay.
Does Norwegian Cruise Line take PayPal?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Norwegian Cruise Line accepts PayPal.
Does Norwegian Cruise Line take Venmo?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Norwegian Cruise Line accepts Venmo.
Does Norwegian Cruise Line take Cash App Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Norwegian Cruise Line accepts Cash App Pay.
Does Norwegian Cruise Line take Klarna?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Norwegian Cruise Line accepts Klarna.
Does Norwegian Cruise Line take Afterpay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Norwegian Cruise Line accepts Afterpay.
Does Norwegian Cruise Line take Affirm?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Norwegian Cruise Line accepts Affirm.
Does Norwegian Cruise Line take EBT / SNAP?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Norwegian Cruise Line accepts EBT / SNAP.
Does Norwegian Cruise Line take Gift cards?
Norwegian Cruise Line — yes: online. Norwegian Cruise Line gift cards can be applied to a reservation during online booking or via a reservation agent; app redemption is UNVERIFIED.
Does Norwegian Cruise Line take Cash?
No — Norwegian Cruise Line does not accept Cash through any of the channels we track. Cash is not a cruise-fare booking method; a cash deposit can be placed on the onboard account at embarkation, and personal checks are not accepted onboard.
Does Norwegian Cruise Line take Checks?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Norwegian Cruise Line accepts Checks.
Spot something wrong?
Payment policies change. If any answer above is out of date, contact us and we'll re-verify it against Norwegian Cruise Line's official documentation.