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This looks super interesting! Smaller ship stuff is really a niche in this discussion that's missing. Thanks for the recommendation!

Wasn't that the kicker, though. They owned up to the mistake and still got three pages of thread out of it. OP, thanks for posting this and sharing the value of the PVP. I think many of us try to be as self-sufficient as possible in planning our travel and overlook the value of a good travel agent/advocate.

If you go to all of the offers and find the carnival one, there will be a little plus sign (mine shows in blue) in one of the upper corners to add it to your card for the time it lasts. It's easier if you don't click on it, just look for that little blue plus sign.

"Earn $40 back on your Carnival Cruises purchase, when you spend $100 or more." It was super helpful when the last round of offers thread went around, and I just logged into chase today to see this one pop up (first time since April, FWIW). I hope others have it as well!

You might want to revisit the original post that said they lost out on $434 FCC. So many of the commenters on this thread are quick to remind OP that they are an adult when OP already owned up to their mistake. I think this thread is still really beneficial to remind others to consider how they're handling regular/final payments. No need to be rude.

I think you missed the part where they said "I lost $600 OBC, $434 FCC, and the rate went up by $440." I can see where losing that much in addition to the rate increase would have me shopping around to a different line for a better price if I could find one.

...I know that. I didn't say it did. But at the end of the day, they still got paid (not as much as they would if you were onboard, they certainly lost the potential for oboard revenue by you not showing up).

Not to mention this is their primary responsibility to their shareholders. Excellent points and addition to the discussion.

I mean, if it was beyond the point of refundability and the cruise line made the $$, why not?

When I came home with "cabin cough," i also suspected it was because of the Air-Con and the position of the bed. I could actively feel it blowing right onto me throughout the night (I was solo in the cabin, if that matters to anyone) and came home with a nasty cough for about 6 weeks post-cruising. I finally had to call my PCP's office and get something for it (and continued to do precautionary covid testing which was also negative).

I absolutely loved the breakfast offerings at the Windjammer, especially the fresh waffles and meat station. I always felt like lunch/dinner was hit or miss unless you could find an MDR item, but breakfast was always solid.

Yes. On boarding day we had to go to Ben and Jerry's to ask for it when I was on Freedom in May (they were closed for regular business and only handing out cups originally, but I went later and still got the cup while they were open normally).

Yes. They're not far from each other, and the water at both is crystal clear and blue depending on weather.

I also forgot- flightconnections (.com) might be your friend in that you can put in your origin and destination and see who is flying there via which city. It might help you narrow down which airline might be best to fly given # of routes.

I don't think this "take" is specific to RCL, for what it's worth. There's always been a vibe that the shorter the cruise, the more wild people will be getting to make the most of it. Not only that, but on a shorter cruise you're paying less (overall) for the drinks package. My understanding of this came from a friend who lived near Galveston. She and her friends would go jump on the weekend cruises to get as trashed as possible.

I've heard from friends that the 3 day cruises on RCL are more like booze cruises than any of their other offerings, especially since many of the 3 day cruises are over the weekend (Fri-Mon) and local people will often book those for a weekend away (YMMV). I was on Freedom for a 4 day cruise and found that it was nothing like a booze cruise and was really just a good time.

Ok...but this is the discussion we're having, so what else would you have us do? (Also, this incident was well documented by another thread on this same forum, so I really don't know what you're saying). Most Credit card disputes don't work like that. The cruise line will point to their contract of carriage and say "we fulfilled our end of our cruise contract" and the case will be open and shut. OP is really looking for a goodwill gesture in this case.

Think the balcony staterooms below Deck 11 on FoTS. While the staff clean the deck all night long, they move chairs across the deck right above you and make a ton of noise while you're sleeping

From the original post on page 1: " The Guest Services Manager said the problem was caused by other guest who disposed of items in the toilet that clogged the system. "

You kind of hit the nail on the head here. The EU has much stronger consumer protection laws than the U.S. ever will, and it doesn't really help that the "U.S." cruise lines aren't really "U.S." cruise lines at all- with many of them being flagged under the Bahamas That, plus the cruise contract we sign when we purchase is written 200% in favor of the cruise line.

That's really good to hear- we're sailing on the Dream in December and I've been looking for more recent information on the overall condition of the Dream and staffing levels. Is there something in particular you enjoyed about the Dream, or was it just the overall experience?

I don't know about that- on my previous RCL cruise there was a very clear warning sign in two places in the bathroom saying that if you cause a clog you'll be held responsible for damage up to X amount (i can't remember the exact wording). It was very, very clear. Does anyone know if NCL has similiar warnings/signs in their bathrooms?

I have a feeling it's going to be a while before OP hears anything from NCL Corporate about this one...

I think OP pointed out that there was a clear lack of empathy from the crew onboard in their original post, before asking what sort of compensation would be appropriate to ask for. They also provided an update on page 2: "All I received was excuses as to why nothing could be done on board and I had to deal with NCL Corporate and that they would be in touch." I guess I'm wondering what more there is to be discussed about the cause. We know that there was a backup that affected many customers on this cruise. There's a whole other thread about it from another passenger as well. What's the point in speculating the cause when the question is around NCL's responsibility to provide a basic level of service to its passengers? As you argued: a toilet is a toilet, regardless of cruise cost. NCL didn't provide in room toilets for three days. It's up to NCL to figure out the details of what happened and resolve it, not for us to speculate about it. Your original point was person A in this situation getting off "scott free," which I addressed in my original response to you. Cruise lines do hold Person A accountable if they can back trace which cabin caused the original issue. Would you argue, then, that person B,C,D,E,F,G, and so on who didn't have a toilet for three days in their cabin don't deserve anything?

...And I would agree with that? It's not like there weren't toilets available onboard in this case, just not available in the OP's (and many other's) staterooms. My comment was to factor in the increased cost the cruisers pay in the Haven for a luxury experience, and to have any element of that room not be in order doesn't reflect well on NCL. On RCL, they have a sign in the bathroom that indicates the guest who caused the blockage can be fined and held responsible if they are deemed responsible. It's not like holding whoever caused the initial backup responsible isn't a thing in the industry. It seems like you're conflating the needs of the cruise line vs the needs of the passengers who are paid guests expecting a service to be rendered. Think of this situation from a consumer advocacy perspective- NCL promised these (and many other guests) a certain level of service that wasn't met. What obligation does NCL have to these guests? Nobody is "expecting" a handout, even the original OP said "I would appreciate feedback on what everyone believes is fair and reasonable." See the original post.