OceansMotion

We booked an H5 in December 2017 for Bliss Sep 8-15, 2018 Alaska Cruise at 6049.00 pp. Two weeks later it jumped to 6349.00 and we were thrilled we booked it when we did. Then every couple of weeks the price dropped anywhere from 200 pp to 600 pp. Final cost ended up be 3699 pp. I always keep checking after making my bookings. That $4700 savings better in my pocket ;).

Sent from my iPad using Forums

Sounds like the odds of some OBC aren't out of bounds then! I emailed my PCC, so we'll see how it goes tomorrow.

 

Sent from my SM-T817V using Forums mobile app

As we are in the Haven and no upgrade available, we were offered the OBC. Good Luck.

Sent from my iPad using Forums

Our SF category room went down $200 per person this week. We're 74 days out from sailing and fully paid. I'm happy with the price I paid (booked direct with our NCL PCC) so it's not going to wreck my trip but I wondered if anyone has ever gotten credit or other goodies after a price drop?

 

I emailed my PCC asking about it, figure it can't hurt to ask.

 

Also wondering how it influences the upgrade bidding?

Our price dropped $600.00 after final payment and was given $150.00 OBC. My PCC explained that you get 1/4 of the difference so you have a difference of 400.00 so you should get $100.00 OBC. Your PCC can do it.

Sent from my iPad using Forums

I sent attached photos of previous RCCL sail cards as "DIAMOND" is displayed on the card. Haven't heard back. Anyone else have any success doing this as a verification?

I did a screenshot of NCL Platinum status and sent to my PCC. He forwarded it on.

Someone with more MSC experience please correct me if I’m wrong. The rep put me on hold and said she was doing so because it looked like there was a discount for our sailing. If I look at our current sailing now, the price only goes down to our new rate if I’m logged in, showing our new Black status. It sounded like it wasn’t all sailings (?), but I could be wrong. Does MSC give discounts like other lines for loyalty? (Like RC gives balcony discounts starting at Platinum.).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I haven’t sailed yet on MSC because we’re booked Oct 2019 but I did do the status match to Black from NCL Platinum. Our Cruise happens to be one of their ‘Select Voyages’ so I got 5% plus an additional 15% totaling an $1100.00 saving. I posted this on our roll call but I will attach photo of where you can find it.

Sent from my iPad using Forums

Yes there is a white umbrella in our suite

 

Sent from my SM-G955U using Forums mobile app

Thanks so much.

Can you please let me know if they have umbrellas in the suite. I think they had them on GA. One less thing to pack ;).

Twice now I have sent a copy of an email I received from RCCL showing my name, Crown and Anchor number and Diamond tier to MSC for a status match for my upcoming cruise. It still does not show that they have confirmed my status. When I call no one seems to be able to tell me why I am not receiving a status match. Is there something I can do to take care of the situation before my upcoming cruise with MSC. I booked it because of the status match. Has anyone else had a problem?

 

 

 

Thank you.

Sent an email with the screenshot of my Platinum status on NCL to my PCC and then received an email from the Voyagers Club about 5 days later with our status match to Black.

Sent from my iPad using Forums

What is a ressies?

Reservation.

Sent from my iPad using Forums

Would you be willing to share who you booked your transportation with to get to Sea-Tac after the cruise? Trying to find how to get our party of 7 to the airport....

Google ‘Port Valet Seattle ‘ and it will explain it all.

Sent from my iPad using Forums

Thanks. I just went back and booked Cagney's and Los Lobos. I guess Q doesn't take reservations?? Says something like reservations not required.

 

 

 

I swear I couldn't book earlier today. Must be part of the glitch others are experiencing. :::shrugs:::

I booked my 3 specialty and 2 Platinum dinners with my PCC with no problem and Q is one of them.

Hmm, just realized you're less than 100 days out. We're in the Haven. Not sure if that makes a difference in when you can book.

Haven can book at the 130 day mark.

Yup. I am hoping that the linking to Tapatalk photo library is resolved soon. I did a live post on the Escape last month and the Allure in March. All have the same linking problem.

 

 

 

Mode those on a phone or tablet, the Tapatalk app is showing the photos.

Not seeing them now on iPad but was before.

What is YC? No idea what that might be on NCL.

Might be MSC’s Yacht Club similar to the Haven.

We will be on that same cruise in 15004 and have been wondering that very same thing...See you onboard :cool:

We will be on that same cruise in 15004 and have been wondering that very same thing...See you onboard :cool:

I finally found photos of the room and balcony and it looks fine. There’s a glass partition i would guess about 6 feet. I can post the photos if you want. I think its room 15002. See you too neighbor!

Not correct. That $17.80 pppd was just the 20% separately billed mandatory additional service charge on the UBP. The UBP price was bundled into the total cruise price and was definitely not zero. I chose the UBP as one of my 2 allowed choices out of a menu of several others.

 

 

 

The point of my comment was that folks who don't drink that much may want to consider other choices such as a tour package or dining package instead of the UBP. Better yet, try to get a cruise price without the cost of those packages bundled in, and buy only what you want ala-carte separately. I don't know if NCL permits this, but other lines do.

 

 

 

Cheers,

I believe you can choose not to take any packages. You have the option to choose which ones you want. If you don’t pick UBP, you won’t be charged the 20% gratuity.

Which one - its depends on vacation and re assignments.

September 23-30. TIA

Concierge is the wonderful David Contreras

Beveridge Manager his dad the equally amazing Jose Contreras

Will he still be there September?

You paid $17.80 per person per day if you received the UBP promo.

 

 

 

If you bought the UBP ($89pppd plus 20%).....sorry. :(

A lot of comparisons and expectations to other cruise lines. Does that tell you something?

Why do they owe you 2 meals?

 

 

 

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

My mistake, I skipped over the words ‘more than 2’. Sorry!

We can tell you that for sure now.

 

 

 

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

OK, then NCL owes us 2 meals. ;). I will definitely bring this up on our 2 cruises in September 2018 on Bliss and Escape.

I guess then with 7 free meals, not eating in Haven restaurant. Thanks for replying

Thanks for all your answers. Guess we will wait until onboard to use get/use our vouchers, as myncl wants their payment upfront when trying to book Platinum meals just now, as we already booked our 3 free at sea meals. Will just book as soon as we board. (probably very few want to eat at the 5:30 slot anyway - lol!)

I booked all five of my meals over the phone with my PCC, 3 SDP and 2 Platinum. On the GA we were told the 2 free dinners were per stateroom and not per Platinum member which we both are. I will know for sure in September.

Nice, you will have a shorter walk to the Horizon Lounge ;) I actually wanted an H6 Haven but those prices just never dropped enough nor do I see that they will. The unfortunate part because in NCL thinking the H5 is a higher category so even in the bidding process we will not get the opportunity to bid on those corner afts. We have always had a Suite with NCL actually always category SF aft on the Jewel or Dawn class to be honest it was killing me booking the MA Mini Suite but had in my mind I would just make a very high bid when the bidding started. But when this last drop happened I decided I would rather know where I was, get luggage tags in advance and a couple more perks than to risk not getting one.

 

 

 

I kind of doubt there will be anymore price drop, I think they will start the bidding high, then maybe if the bids do not start to come in at the high amount then may drop the prices.

We only get a H5 and the last time on the GA the bid was for DOS minimum bid 850 pp. I didn’t think it was worth it since we’re in the Haven already. I too like to know where we are and agree that the extra perks are worth it.

I’m thrilled that I saved $4100.00 from the time of booking on the Bliss especially that we have H5 booked on the Escape 8 days after we return which was planned first.

Barbara