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Ok, for those of you in the know: If I own NCL stock that is shared with my adult daughter so that both our names are on each statement, how does this work for onboard credit? Example 1: Lets say we are both on the same cruise, different cabins. Would each of us get the OBC? Example 2: We are not taking a cruise at the same time. Would each of us be able to get OBC, as long as each of our names are on the account? Thanks for all information. Anita

Thank you for all the info. Really appreciate it.

I just told my stockbroker to purchase 100 shares on NCL-- I happen to have a deposit on a future cruise for next year. This cruise is just a 7 night, so I know that it is only $100 OBC, but I will gladly take it. These are my questions: Is there a way that my daughter (adult) could make use of it when she goes on a NCL cruise on her own, where I wouldn't be a passenger? Also, Let's say I book 2 back to back cruises that are 7 nights each. Would that qualify for $100 OBC for each leg? I understand that it is non refundable OBC--- I prebook with Free at Sea Plus the 4 specialty restaurants, and the basic daily gratuities. Also, I do book ahead a couple of shore excursions. But I am planning on treating my self to one massage, that I understand on NCL, you can't pre book anyway for that. So I assume that if this is the only OBC that I would have- $100 would be deducted from the stockholder OBC. Last couple of questions : Does any one have a current link to the form that needs to be filled out to get the stockholder credit? Also how soon does it need to be faxed to NCL, and is there a link to that? Does the credit somehow mess up any perks that are included on a booking? Thanks in advance for all suggestions/advice, etc. Anita Any advise, suggestions are greatly appreciated..

I didn't find it easy at all. The basic fare was easy, no difference in price. The free at Sea Plus now according to the rep, did not included wifi with streaming or $50 per person off each excursion. All he would say is that if I rebooked it (yesterday) I would save $200 but lose my wifi inclusion and the $50 off excursion deal. So it is now called Free open bar then upcharge to include 4 restaurants. I was hoping that the agent would have said something like "If you rebook with today's flash sail, it will end up costing you more for the same perks you have right now." I couldn't get the agent to just say that, if that was what he meant. Very annoying.

Ok, I spoke with NCL rep on phone today, but not a straight answer. I booked a cruise with original free at sea PLUS with upgraded wfi to include streaming. Today, I saw a "flash sale" so I was trying in vain, to do the math, if I would actually save money by rebooking the cruise- (sale date not until 2024)---- So after being held on hold, for 15 minutes. He was very nice, but I didn't really feel confident that I was getting a straight answer. He just said that I wouldn't save any money with the wifi with streaming. Not sure what he meant by that. I really wanted a dollar for dollar break down. It was very frustrating. I got him to say that I would save $200 but it didn't include my wifi. I think the flash sale, would end up with the same price of what I originally paid---- I just wish the rep could have been more specific. Also, I don't think the new pricing includes $50 off per person for excursions. I did manage with my feeble brain to see that my original pricing would save me $200 on excursions that I would book--- so I guess I should quit while I'm ahead. Just curious if anyone figured out if today's flash sale would actually save someone money who booked with original Free at sea plus that included excurions, etc.

Good. Thanks!

I asked this already regarding Ocean Blue---- I am fine with the Red Lobster, or any other steak restaurant that does serve fish. But I can't handle a strong "fishy" smell in a restaurant. Most people on this forum said that there was no noticeable fishy smell at Ocean Blue on the Bliss. So I am looking forward to Ocean Blue. Food Republic has a few items that look really good- my husband loves sushi- I saw for me a tempura item, chicken and a shish kabob looking steak thing--- If the restaurant isn't "fishy odored" then I can eat there. Thanks in advance for comments. Anita

Just saw above response--- I will go ahead and request with the concierge pre-cruise- I will also then check with concierge upon boarding whether my requests were accepted.

Thanks Gary!

Thanks for the info. I'll will call the Haven pre-cruise desk first, just in case, as I like to take care of as much "stuff" prior to embarkation. It looks like it probably will need to be handled on the ship- just wanted to know what the procedure is.

Thanks Stefmaia--- That answers my question. I will then have a list ready as you have done. So I guess I should hang out in courtyard after boarding, 11:00 ish.

Gary, I have enjoyed reading all your postings. I may have missed this in your postings, so forgive me if this has already been addressed: On a future cruise, I have booked a Haven spa suite- I spring for two massages on a cruise- sometimes it is good, sometimes actually really good. What I want to know, is this: If I contact the concierge, prior to cruise with preferred days and times for the massages, would the concierge be able to book this for me before boarding the ship? If not, is this something the concierge can take care of as soon as I get on the ship (Bliss)? I really don't want to stress out dealing with hoards of cruisers at the spa to book these, if I can avoid this. Thanks.

I do know that the spa suite just includes admission to the spa. I just want to know whether contacting the haven concierge prior to the cruise would take care of these appointments.

On my next NCL cruise, we have booked the least expensive Haven cabin, the spa suite--- Can the concierge pre-book spa appointments prior to cruise? If not, can the Haven concierge book the requested spa appointments on embarkation day ahead for the entire 1 week cruise? Or can I submit pre requested times and days to the concierge, pre- cruise, and would I find out if those appointments were scheduled when I meet with the concierge on embarkation day? Thanks in advance for information regarding my questions.

Interesting the comment that NCL will refund unused refundable OBC but just in cash. I would think it would be easier for them just to put back on credit card. Hmm.

Thanks Zggyuk--- I had called NCL's horrible customer service and couldn't get a straight answer-- I think I will try to email customer service and get it in writing, that gifting oneself OBC is refundable after the cruise for any money not spent- going back on credit card. Funny, Princess and Celebrity-- very easy to get a straight answer--- apparently it is common on those cruise lines for people to add OBC as a kind of small debit "bank"--- I guess on NCL not so much. Interesting.

You know, I am the original person who started this thread. I never gave it any thought regarding people who reside outside of the US in terms of exchange rate. I just was wondering if any one HAS gifted themselves OBC of lets say $500 or so for a 1 week cruise, and had refunded back to their credit card any money that wasn't used on the ship. You see, I do this all the time on Princess and Celebrity- so that I don't have any charges from the vacation showing up on my credit card, well after vacation is over. Psychologically I like to think of my cruise as an "ALL inclusive resort"---- It has worked out for me very well on the other cruise lines. I haven't been on NCL for several years, so I am wondering what the policy is recently. I would only do my usual $500 if I know for sure that I will get unused money refunded. Never had a problem on the other cruise lines.

You know, I am the original person who started this thread. I never gave it any thought regarding people who reside outside of the US in terms of exchange rate. I just was wondering if any one HAS gifted themselves OBC of lets say $500 or so for a 1 week cruise, and had refunded back to their credit card any money that wasn't used on the ship. You see, I do this all the time on Princess and Celebrity- so that I don't have any charges from the vacation showing up on my credit card, well after vacation is over. Psychologically I like to think of my cruise as an "ALL inclusive resort"---- It has worked out for me very well on the other cruise lines. I haven't been on NCL for several years, so I am wondering what the policy is recently. I would only do my usual $500 if I know for sure that I will get unused money refunded. Never had a problem on the other cruise lines.

I am thinking about maybe springing for 1 night pre NCl cruise at Marriott or Edgewater at Pier 66 Seattle-- What I want to know: does the hotel porters there offer luggage assistance for the short distance to ship? I have never taken a cruise out of Seattle before---- so I don't know what to expect at the pier. Also are there stevedores the way it was(is) in Miami/Ft. Lauderdale? My husband and I are in our late 60's and will each have 1 large suitcase and 1 carry on. If there is no one available for luggage help, we may be better off just staying at an airport hotel, then getting our own transportation to the ship, so less distance with luggage. Thanks for any info. .

We did this a few years ago--- We took a bus that left right next to Hertz car rental. It went straight to Vancouver, dropped us off right in front of our hotel. Excellent connections. We had flown into Seattle a few days earlier, rented a car from Hertz to get us to a lovely hotel with free parking and transportation to the local spots. The day before the cruise, we dropped off the car at Hertz, hoped on that bus, and that was that.

I appreciate the comments, but I need to know specifically, whether or not for the BLISS, Juneau time is 7:00- 12:30 (all aboard time)-- this specific excursion- the one where a small boat meets the cruise ship - 5 hours? and goes through the glaciers (assuming that ice isn't a problem) was actually available during the last summer when this was the short schedule for Juneau. So please, anyone who did the Alaska 7 day trip on the BLISS this past summer and knows about this, I sure would appreciate comments.

For those of you who did the Alaska Bliss itinerary this past summer, I was just wondering about Juneau-- the port time is short- 7 am to all aboard at 12:30.--- Was the Endicott small boat excursion to the glaciers still offered by NCL for the Bliss? Thanks in advance for info.

Thanks for all the info. So to get in to cavern club for each Beatles show, do you need to line up an hour early? Are any show times less crowded than others? ( Just trying to figure out restaurant reservation times)

I was just wondering, when the "Beatles" perform at Cavern Club- Is one show, early Beatles, another Sgt. Pepper Beatles, etc? Thanks.

Ok, maybe I didn't word things exactly right with my question. What I meant with "nickled and dimed"- maybe wrong expression here, was that I hate going home after a cruise and having additional charges show up on my credit card from that cruise. I have been on many cruises, usually with Celebrity and Princess- I have had two with Royal and this would be my third with NCL. What I have done in the past, is gift myself OBC for $500--- I prepay all my excursions, Specialty restaurants, wifi, service charges, etc. figuring that whatever incidentals I purchase on cruise- would just get paid for by the extra cash that was placed on my card. So on most of my cruises, I have had maybe $100-$150 refunded to my card. Once I did owe around $20, but that was it. I just like feeling that I am on an all inclusive vacation. It has been about 5 years since I have been on a cruise, so I don't know what NCL policy is today with this. I did call up to ask, (twice) but I have found that the agents frankly weren't very knowledgeable and didn't give me a straight answer. I just want to know that any gifted OBC is fully refundable after cruise--- I don't want to wait on a line to get the money back in case, just want the refund back on my credit card, which was done in the past without any problems.