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Sneek peek Studio, 94 sq ft..

I forgot to say, my PCC said Prima goes on general sale from 9am Eastern Time. 🙂

10 minutes ago, Steff79 said:

thanks for answer

do you see the pic of your studio? looks it same like encore for example ?

what cruise did you booked? i´m looking for the september cruises 2022

 

i like the studios too but don´t like that you get a chance for a upgrade bid

 

I've not seen anything yet. I used the deck plans we have and he told me the cabin number I was looking at.

I'm on the 10 day, Sept 7, 2023.

They are using the same blank deck plans until tomorrow. 

I also wanted a 2022 sailing, (Caribbean) but couldnt make the dates work. Chose the studio as it won't be warm weather. If Caribbean I would have a balcony. 

He also mentioned there will be food carts, not sure why, along with saying about the 2 infinity pools.

2 minutes ago, Steff79 said:

have yooked the Spa balcony? i read at a group at fb of someone who did ( maybe it was you ? 🙂 ), he posted his room pic, looks bright the room and i like the style. but he saw nothing new at myNCL only the room pic

No, this was just a Studio. I dread to think what the cost of a balcony would be, but he said I was saving almost half. £2.5k is a pricey Studio!

Also, he could not confirm or deny a Spice H20 until full details come out tomorrow. Didn't sound hopeful, but you never know. 

That's me all booked for September 2023. Love my PCC for calling 20 hours early, but ouch, that was expensive!

5 minutes ago, Seany527 said:

I don’t see the blue check mark saying it’s a verified account. But ‘Norwegian Cruise Line Fans’ does have the story posted with the same slightly crooked count down. 

Apologies, my mistake. The 'fans' bit was obscured and it looked like the official page. The UK website also has the current offer countdown ending in 2 days so no additional clues there either.

1 minute ago, Seany527 said:

I think that’s from a fan page and not the official NCL IG account. 

No, it's their official account. 

57 minutes ago, Seany527 said:

Anyone remember/know what time NCL opens up new bookings?

This was apparently posted an hour ago. Narrows it down... 

6 minutes ago, pinklady65 said:

Am I the only one who hoped there wouldn't be a go kart track?

No, I hoped there would be something new/different on the upper decks of this new class of ship. 

Clearly too much of a money spinner for them to let go of, just yet. 

Well hallelujah..

There will now be a few days gap between the fanfare of ship naming/itineraries before they go on general sale in May. 

Panic over! 🙂

I requested a change to the thread title as it had evolved. Fill your boots!

Thanks Jenn @CCHelp

Andy 🙂

2 hours ago, Seany527 said:

When was the last time NCL made the statement that itineraries would be released on the 21st?

 

Its 2 days away now and crickets. 

My PCC said they have deliberately delayed the big Leo1/Prima fanfare to distance it from the recent cancellations/phased return/SailSAFE announcement.

Odd to throw the info out on one day for people to scrabble around, but that was the comment I was given. 

Let's hope when the detail comes on Wednesday, there is a fair bit of it and we're not drip fed little bits across several days/weeks/months!

56 minutes ago, HowardK said:

Where is the Racetrack and Octopus looking item on the Encore!! Looks like a nice version of something like MSC. 

In all seriousness, where is the money coming from with all the debt and missed revenue? Shouldn't they be worried about making their customers whole as opposed to obtaining more fleet. No guarantee on 2022 either. 

I think this is just what NCL needs after an unprecedented amount of downtime and uncertainty. 

I know lots of us are excited to get booked on this new class of ship. I certainly am!

4 hours ago, Cruise Wonderland said:

13.09.2022: Copenhagen

14.09.2022: Oslo

15.09.2022: Kristiansand

16.09.2022: Bergen

17.09.2022: Geiranger

18.09.2022: Alesund

19.09.2022: at sea

20.09.2022: Amsterdam

21.09.2022: Zeebrugge

22.09.2022: Le Havre

23.09.2022: Southampton

I've requested my PCC put a hold on a balcony/solo balcony, (if they exist) before I speak to him on Wednesday at 5:30pm UK/12:30 ET. 

I NEED to get on this itinerary! I know it may change but it looks so inviting!

Thanks so much for posting the full details.

Many thanks also, @FreestyleNovice for starting the thread. I've been following along since the Bliss thread, and went back to enjoy the Escape one.

@Steff79, your info has always got me excited too.

You guys are awesome!

Andy 🙂

It's taken a LOT of searching through threads, but I have something...

For those asking about room service menus. They vary by sailing region so the attached from pic 2 onwards is for the US region. I've not been able to find anything for the Euro region, but will post if I find it.

Fantastica experience guests get free room service delivery between 6am and 11pm, but be aware this can also vary by region.

Hopefully this gives you a better idea, but don't take this as exhaustive.

Andy 🙂

5 hours ago, Wedgeh said:

I wanted to know this as well - I've been doing some searching and haven't been able to find a satisfactory answer to what exactly is included yet.

Anything on the 'door hanger' is included for room service breakfast. As for the other items, there should be info, but I cant put my hand to it atm. If I find it, I will post.

I know the door hanger menu was posted somewhere but cant find it right now. 

Andy 🙂

55 minutes ago, navyjas said:

Good you have a positive confirmation.

 

If you try and buy the "Premium Plus" upgrade online, the fee applicable will be the price upgrading from Easy though.  

I won't be upgrading. I called them for you. It's a temporary All Inclusive offer for the UK sailings only, so as @hamragsays, speak to them. It will be 'Premium' and that's the most important thing. I'm not overly surprised the system doesn't recognise you are entitled to 'Premium' as it's built to recognise 'Easy' when Aurea is selected. 

Thanks

Andy 🙂

3 hours ago, navyjas said:

Thanks, that'd be usefu

Finally got a response from MSC, after speaking to them this afternoon and chasing at 17:30 for my email....

"Good afternoon

Thank you for contacting MSC Cruises.

Regarding upgrade to the Aurea experience I can confirm your upgrade to the Aurea balcony will be inclusive of your complimentary Premium drinks.

The paperwork may reflect as "AUREA EXPERIENCE UPGRADE", which is the complimentary drinks upgrade to the premium."

26 minutes ago, Shocked91 said:

When the sailings first went on sale it said the premium drinks package was only available when you booked with the Fantastica experience. It has since been changed to all experiences.

I booked Bella at midnight on the day they went on sale and got Premium. It can't have been listed for more than minutes if it was changed.

Andy 🙂

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2 minutes ago, navyjas said:

Thanks, that'd be useful.

 

I've one e-mail saying its premium, another saying it's not.

 

In my account it's been removed.

 

Of course, it doesn't matter what you have on e-mail - if you get on board and the premium drinks isn't on your booking - then I can't imagine they will do anything about it.

 

And who needs the hassle on holiday?

 

I have raised a complaint. If they listen! They don't seem very cooperative.

It will all come good. You are entitled to it, even on Bella. 🙂

1 hour ago, navyjas said:

Hi Heather,

 

I sent exactly that to them this morning.  As well as an e-mail they sent me after upgrading to Aurea confirming the premium would apply.

 

It seems none of them can agree.  Beggars belief they run a promotion like this and then argue with customers about it!.

 

Will keep the thread updated.

I've spoken to MSC on your behalf as I was horrified at what you were told.

I said I was considering the upgrade to Aurea myself, (I'm not).

The lady I spoke to was very surprised and said the confusion is purely down to the Easy Drinks package which comes as standard with Aurea. The current All Inclusive sailings superceed this and you will definitely have Premium.

As soon as I receive the email confirming this, I will post it here. 

Hope this helps.

Andy 🙂

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https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2776461-july-17-2021-southampton/

1 hour ago, hamrag said:

Indeed....methinks Navyjas may be on the wind up, only 4 posts total to the name and all in the last couple of hours! 😉

Maybe a tad harsh...

1 minute ago, navyjas said:

Thanks Andy.

 

Am pursuing a complaint, but complaining before having even got onboard leaves a foul taste!  Am left feeling like I don't even want to bother with the cruise now..!

 

Just posting it as a warning to everyone else.  Cheers.

I would be interested to hear from others who have booked Aurea from the start, to see which drink package is showing.

Andy 🙂