Rileyz Posted March 21, 2018 #1 Share Posted March 21, 2018 13.99 to 14.50 Sun and sky are 21.99 to 22.99 Suites and haven 16.99 to 17.50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Wheels Only Posted March 21, 2018 #2 Share Posted March 21, 2018 For bookings made between April 1, 2017 - March 31, 2018: All PREPAID service charges will be charged the price of: • $16.99 USD per person per day The Haven and Suites; • $13.99 USD per person per day for Mini-Suites and below. Norwegian Sky and Norwegian Sun (Port Canaveral sailings only*) - $21.99 USD per person per day for Suites; $18.99 USD per person per day for Mini-Suites and below. - For sailings on or after April 1, 2018: All service charges PAID ONBOARD, regardless of booking date will be charged the NEW price of: • $17.50 USD per person per day The Haven and Suites; • $14.50 USD per person per day for Mini-Suites and below. Norwegian Sky and Norwegian Sun (Port Canaveral sailings only*) - $22.99 USD per person per day for Suites; $19.99 USD per person per day for Mini-Suites and below. If you can, pre-pay before April Fools Day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rileyz Posted March 21, 2018 Author #3 Share Posted March 21, 2018 I really want to know if the staff gets this money. I have no problem with it if that’s the case but I doubt it honestly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detroitlions Posted March 21, 2018 #4 Share Posted March 21, 2018 For bookings made between April 1, 2017 - March 31, 2018: All PREPAID service charges will be charged the price of: • $16.99 USD per person per day The Haven and Suites; • $13.99 USD per person per day for Mini-Suites and below. Norwegian Sky and Norwegian Sun (Port Canaveral sailings only*) - $21.99 USD per person per day for Suites; $18.99 USD per person per day for Mini-Suites and below. - For sailings on or after April 1, 2018: All service charges PAID ONBOARD, regardless of booking date will be charged the NEW price of: • $17.50 USD per person per day The Haven and Suites; • $14.50 USD per person per day for Mini-Suites and below. Norwegian Sky and Norwegian Sun (Port Canaveral sailings only*) - $22.99 USD per person per day for Suites; $19.99 USD per person per day for Mini-Suites and below. If you can, pre-pay before April Fools Day. I think it says as long as you pay before you sail. Still inflation on a NCL cruise is higher than anything else. and it seems like quality has gone down in the last couple years at a steady pace (Mainly food and service). I still love cruising NCL but man it feels like they are sticking it to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tef43 Posted March 21, 2018 #5 Share Posted March 21, 2018 I really want to know if the staff gets this money. I have no problem with it if that’s the case but I doubt it honestly.Please provide evidence of your claims, rather than hurl unsubstantiated allegations toward the cruise line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alegeeter Posted March 21, 2018 #6 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Riley is allowed to doubt it - she doesn't need to substantiate her opiniom. She didn't make a false claim and say " I have no problem with it if that’s the case but it's not!" How about asking NCL to provide evidence that they do give all the increases to the crew? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bones774 Posted March 21, 2018 #7 Share Posted March 21, 2018 I'm gonna get flamed but, you don't have to pay the increase, you can decline all the service charge or you can pay what you feel is deserved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billbo_nuclear_baggins Posted March 21, 2018 #8 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Must be an annual thing with NCL. They raises the Service Charges same time last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rileyz Posted March 21, 2018 Author #9 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Please provide evidence of your claims, rather than hurl unsubstantiated allegations toward the cruise line. It’s not a claim, I am merely questioning the purpose of the increase. It’s called a service charge or gratuity. The implication is that it goes to staff, I am hoping that’s the case and maybe I’ll get some answers on my cruise in May. If I am told that service staff do indeed see the increase I will share that here. I hope my doubts are unfounded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PTC DAWG Posted March 21, 2018 #10 Share Posted March 21, 2018 It’s not a claim, I am merely questioning the purpose of the increase. It’s called a service charge or gratuity. The implication is that it goes to staff, I am hoping that’s the case and maybe I’ll get some answers on my cruise in May. If I am told that service staff do indeed see the increase I will share that here. I hope my doubts are unfounded. I was about to ask if anyone as actually asked the staff....I am sailing on 4/7 and I will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drsel Posted March 21, 2018 #11 Share Posted March 21, 2018 I was about to ask if anyone as actually asked the staff....I am sailing on 4/7 and I will. They are sworn to secrecy about tips and gratuities. If you do find out any information, kindly let us know. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MizDemeanor Posted March 21, 2018 #12 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Its an increase of $.51 per day per person on my upcomming cruise in Haven. I think we can handle it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxw17 Posted March 21, 2018 #13 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Its an increase of $.51 per day per person on my upcomming cruise in Haven. I think we can handle it. Yes well you are in Haven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MizDemeanor Posted March 21, 2018 #14 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Doing the math its the same $.51/pp for mini suites and under.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrieBajan54 Posted March 21, 2018 #15 Share Posted March 21, 2018 (edited) Maybe management at NCL enjoys gratuity threads along with padding the bottom line. Edited March 21, 2018 by IrieBajan54 delete word Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElaineKeagy Posted March 21, 2018 #16 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Please read what is says about the Sun and the Sky being all-inclusive: Norwegian Cruise Line is making a nominal adjustment to its daily service charges, effective April 1, 2018. Norwegian's discretionary daily service charges make it easy for guests to provide gratuities to the onboard staff dedicated to delivering superior guest service throughout the cruise. To better address the demands of the enormously successful and the industry's only all-inclusive cruise experience offered on Norwegian Sky and Norwegian Sun, those ships' daily service charges will be: · $19.99 per person per day for inside, oceanview and balcony staterooms · $22.99 per person per day for suites Any guest that has made a booking by March 31, 2018 will have the option of prepaying their service charges at the current rate if done prior to sail date. Guests with existing cruise reservations who have already pre-paid their service charges at the current rate are not affected. SAY WHAT???!!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggie cruises Posted March 21, 2018 #17 Share Posted March 21, 2018 I'm gonna get flamed but, you don't have to pay the increase, you can decline all the service charge or you can pay what you feel is deserved. Exactly!!! The dsc ncl feels I should pay for my cabin for 4 are not in line with what I feel I should pay I'm not concerned with who gets what or tipping all those behind the scenes people My concern is that what ncl wants from me is not what I want to give them so I will reduce it to what I think is reasonable I like ncl but I've never received service worth the dsc they expect Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaleyAtSea Posted March 21, 2018 #18 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Question: I booked my cruise through Expedia which included prepaid gratuities. Will I now have to pay extra? I assume they haven't actually paid NCL for the gratuities yet considering I've only paid the deposit. When I created an account with NCL with my reservation, it doesn't show I have prepaid gratuities. Does anyone have experience with this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElaineKeagy Posted March 21, 2018 #19 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Doing the math its the same $.51/pp for mini suites and under.... It’s 6.00 pppd on the Sun and the Sky in a balcony or lower room. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MizDemeanor Posted March 21, 2018 #20 Share Posted March 21, 2018 It’s 6.00 pppd on the Sun and the Sky in a balcony or lower room. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Yes, both different ship arrangements, so not apple to apples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1AL Posted March 21, 2018 #21 Share Posted March 21, 2018 The other cruiselines will shortly follow NCL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaabbee Posted March 21, 2018 #22 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Hey everyone! So I used to work for NCL on the POA back in 2011. I was a junior waiter at the time and we did receive the gratuities in our paychecks. It was never explained to us how it was broken down or divided but in my experience it was about $50 a week. Not much but we did get minimum wage plus overtime. Average was 60-70 hrs a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notalandlover Posted March 21, 2018 #23 Share Posted March 21, 2018 I really want to know if the staff gets this money. I have no problem with it if that’s the case but I doubt it honestly. This guy claims to be employee of RCL. Royal Caribbean Dude I would ask him. I would venture that NCL has the same or very similar policy about grats. https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2610892 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamflames Posted March 21, 2018 #24 Share Posted March 21, 2018 I just got the email saying my sailing on the Sun in Dec is affected. It is out of Santiago and says $19.99 a day for an inside! Why is it so high on this basic ship? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted March 21, 2018 #25 Share Posted March 21, 2018 You are paying for the staff serving you. Not the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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