Poll: Do you bring food to your cabin

[swedish weave]

From all the comments I have read about the "perks" of the Haven, I would assume that the Haven will now be the only filthy and stinky place on the ships with all the food spills and other things that are allowed there and restricted in other areas of the ships.

Edited May 14, 2015 by swedish weave

[bangzoom6877]

I dont bring food back to my room very often, but once every now and then, I like to bring a dessert or cookies back to the room for a snack later. This really wont affect me much. I do wonder how they will enforce this new rule though. I have not yet been on a Norwegian cruise, but will next year. Are the buffet areas enclosed by doors? Will there be someone at the door to inspect people as they come and go? I guess will have to wait till some people come back and report how this is being enforced.

 

My personal opinion is that this will be enforced about as much as I've seen the dress code in the aft MDR enforced. That is the MDR where shorts aren't permitted for dinner. I've seen people check in with the host/hostess wearing shorts, baseball caps, flip flops (all not allowed supposedly) and escorted right to their table. The few times I've witnessed the host/hostess say something to the passenger about the dress code, if the passenger complained about it, they were seated anyway. Unless they post someone at every possible exit at the buffet areas, it will be impossible for them to enforce this most if not all of the time. I could be totally wrong and maybe NCL will come up with a way to enforce this one better. It does, after all, make more money for NCL if people order room service and pay the fee rather than walk to the buffet and bring their food to their cabin themselves. We'll see what happens.

 

From all the comments I have read about the "perks" of the Haven, I would assume that the Haven will now be the only filthy and stinky place on the ships with all the food spills and other things that are allowed there and restricted in other areas of the ships.

 

Lol, I've been thinking the exact same thing! ;)

[SissasMomE]

Aren't you only doing a three day cruise?

 

The Haven is quite a bit more expensive on a 7 day cruise.

 

It really depends on when you book, and when you sail. I had a 2-bedroom suite booked on the Escape for December 2015 for $4200 for 3 of us. That is a complete steal. I canceled - we changed cruise dates ... :cool:

[legion3]

It really depends on when you book, and when you sail. I had a 2-bedroom suite booked on the Escape for December 2015 for $4200 for 3 of us. That is a complete steal. I canceled - we changed cruise dates ... :cool:

 

The statement was rhetorical.

 

However I imagine that a 3 day haven cruise would be less than $4200? I would hope.

[motleyfan]

Aren't you only doing a three day cruise?

 

The Haven is quite a bit more expensive on a 7 day cruise.

 

Yep the 3 day. You are right the 7 day is much more expensive, but the money you save by not booking in the haven you can afford the $7 here and there

[motleyfan]

It really depends on when you book, and when you sail. I had a 2-bedroom suite booked on the Escape for December 2015 for $4200 for 3 of us. That is a complete steal. I canceled - we changed cruise dates ... :cool:

 

that definitely is a great deal

[Squidward Q Tentacles]

I still don't see the nickel and diming, you can still eat all you want just not in your room.

 

The way I read all this is that eating in your room is still okay. All you have to do is pay the fee to have the crew bring the food to your cabin if it is after 10 am.

[Snowrose]

Idk why people are so against a clean ship

 

:rolleyes:

 

I don't know why people are so against those of us who either need food at unusual times when we're unable to go to a restaurant or wait for room service.

 

... I'm in no way saying that anyone's opinion is not as valuable than the next, just putting into perspective that the numbers on the poll are a very small amount of those that cruise with NCL on a weekly basis. And to make the point that we have no idea what the silent majority is thinking, unless they speak up.

 

The numbers are large enough that they might be statistically significant. And whether people have actually sailed NCL doesn't matter. The people on this board, being cruisers, still have the potential of sailing on NCL. It's not like we're taking a poll among a mixed group of cruisers and people who have never cruised and have no intention of cruising.

[bearwholovestotravel]

No food ever

[legion3]

No food ever

 

:eek: ever?

 

You would be a cheap date! ;)

[legion3]

Yep the 3 day. You are right the 7 day is much more expensive, but the money you save by not booking in the haven you can afford the $7 here and there

 

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[Cruzaholic41]

I can see it now.

 

Entitled Guest: Please box up these left overs so I can take it to my room.

 

Waiter: No, that is against our policy and we cannot allow it.

 

Entitled Guest: But I am in a Haven Suite. I'm special. The rules do not apply to me.

 

I do not believe for one second that anyone in this thread called NCL and was told they were exempt from this new rule because they are booked in a Haven Suite. I'm calling BS on that right now.

[Azure Moon]

Yes, I bring food back to my cabin and I'm not happy about this new policy! :(:mad:

 

I've traveled NCL with family members who had diabetes and needed to have take food back to the cabin to have in case of need and going to a restaurant or receiving room service wouldn't be quick or convenient when need arose.

 

I've traveled NCL when I got a craving for food at 2 am and went to the Blue Lagoon to get some food and had it wrapped to take back to my cabin to eat while watching television.

 

Hubby and I have taken iced tea and desserts back to cabin to enjoy while getting cleaned and changed after port stops, when wanting to sit on the balcony and enjoy some quiet time, when wanting to watch a movie or the news on television, or for eating/drinking at a later time.

 

I really dislike the changes NCL and Del Rio are making when it comes to the room service charges and food carryout rules. So much so that I'm seriously considering letting my future cruise credit lapse and sail on a different cruise line. There's too much restriction when telling me I can't take food items that are wanted or needed for a later time back to my cabin, and that I can't take a meal back to my cabin to enjoy while getting some quiet time away from people and noise. What a totally ridiculous policy!

[NLH Arizona]

I really dislike the changes NCL and Del Rio are making when it comes to the room service charges and food carryout rules. So much so that I'm seriously considering letting my future cruise credit lapse and sail on a different cruise line. There's too much restriction when telling me I can't take food items that are wanted or needed for a later time back to my cabin, and that I can't take a meal back to my cabin to enjoy while getting some quiet time away from people and noise. What a totally ridiculous policy!

You know you can either sell or give away your FCC. I'm sure if you post it on here someone will purchase it from you, it has happened on here before.

[NLH Arizona]

I've traveled NCL with family members who had diabetes and needed to have take food back to the cabin to have in case of need and going to a restaurant or receiving room service wouldn't be quick or convenient when need arose.

 

When I was reading "My NCL Email" thread, I noticed this from a poster who go a call from NCL after writing to them and tough it would be of interest, because it involves special needs passengers: I reiterated I have a special needs son and sometimes its faster or easier to grab something from the buffet and feed him in the peace and quiet of our cabin while we shower after a long day in port.

She said that exceptions can be made on the ship on a case by case basis

 

I would make sure that those family members with diabetes, either bring a note from their doctor or bring down their medications when they go to guest services, asking for an exception.

[MisterFidgetpants]

I would make sure that those family members with diabetes, either bring a note from their doctor or bring down their medications when they go to guest services, asking for an exception.

 

Thankfully neither my wife or myself take medications for diabetes, but if we did I certainly would not bring it to NCL guest services for any sort of determination on anything by them, let alone allowing them to handle it so I can get a food pass from the buffet. That's really absurd. It's plain stupid. I almost can't believe that's even a thing.

 

I almost cancelled my dining plan because I didn't want to have to "get into it" with a manager on my vacation about receiving what we had paid for. I decided to ride that out and wait and see what happens because I can cancel it still. But this is a whole other level of silly.

 

Really; is this the sort of stuff people go through with NCL? I hope not. I don't like vacations where I need to challenge the staff or be met with a roadblock on simple enjoyment every 10 seconds and 10 feet along the way. I just want to kick back, relax, use the ships services freely and not be hassled. This sounds like a big HASSLE!

[NLH Arizona]

Thankfully neither my wife or myself take medications for diabetes, but if we did I certainly would not bring it to NCL guest services for any sort of determination on anything by them, let alone allowing them to handle it so I can get a food pass from the buffet. That's really absurd. It's plain stupid. I almost can't believe that's even a thing.

 

I almost cancelled my dining plan because I didn't want to have to "get into it" with a manager on my vacation about receiving what we had paid for. I decided to ride that out and wait and see what happens because I can cancel it still. But this is a whole other level of silly.

 

Really; is this the sort of stuff people go through with NCL? I hope not. I don't like vacations where I need to challenge the staff or be met with a roadblock on simple enjoyment every 10 seconds and 10 feet along the way. I just want to kick back, relax, use the ships services freely and not be hassled. This sounds like a big HASSLE!

I was just passing along some information from another thread and a suggestion as to what to take to Guest Services to show them their issue, sorry it upset you so much.

 

I honestly doubt someone that has a medical issue or handicap that would require them to have to have food in their cabin would have a problem doing this. I think you misunderstood. Guest Services would not be handling the medication or doling it out to the passenger, the person would just show it to them one time, so that they see they are a diabetic and they aren't just trying to scam them, because let's face it, there will be a lot of folks that will say they have a medical issue and pretty soon NCL isn't going to believe anyone unless there is proof.

 

No one has to do anything, again, it was just a suggestion to solve a problem. I believe in finding a solution to an issue, instead of complaining about it and since you don't have the medical issue, you won't have to deal with it.

 

Who said you have to challenge the staff?

 

Again, sorry you go so upset over a simple solution to a problem that some passengers might have, even though you don't.

[MisterFidgetpants]

I was just passing along some information from another thread and a suggestion as to what to take to Guest Services to show them their issue, sorry it upset you so much.

 

I honestly doubt someone that has a medical issue or handicap that would require them to have to have food in their cabin would have a problem doing this. I think you misunderstood. Guest Services would not be handling the medication or doling it out to the passenger, the person would just show it to them one time, so that they see they are a diabetic and they aren't just trying to scam them, because let's face it, there will be a lot of folks that will say they have a medical issue and pretty soon NCL isn't going to believe anyone unless there is proof.

 

No one has to do anything, again, it was just a suggestion to solve a problem. I believe in finding a solution to an issue, instead of complaining about it and since you don't have the medical issue, you won't have to deal with it.

 

Who said you have to challenge the staff?

 

Again, sorry you go so upset over a simple solution to a problem that some passengers might have, even though you don't.

 

I wouldn't show my medication to any hotel staff if I did take medication routinely either. It's not their business. No one else should have to either. That's private information.

 

I got upset because there is no other business I could think of outside of a doctors office or pharmacy where anyone has any business knowing anyone elses ailments or medication regimen. Your idea might work, but just because something might work doesn't mean it is a good idea and it certainly isn't a solution to a bad policy!

 

Is this normal for NCL?

[Travelcat2]

While I cannot see a reason why someone with diabetes needs to carry food to their cabin, I do understand why they may require room service to get snacks, etc. IMO, some people should be able to get "x" number of free room service orders. These people should have a "need" - not just for convenience sake. No one should have to divulge their illnesses or disabilities, but NCL would have to find a way to grant the "special privileges" based on some criteria.

[MisterFidgetpants]

While I cannot see a reason why someone with diabetes needs to carry food to their cabin, I do understand why they may require room service to get snacks, etc. IMO, some people should be able to get "x" number of free room service orders. These people should have a "need" - not just for convenience sake. No one should have to divulge their illnesses or disabilities, but NCL would have to find a way to grant the "special privileges" based on some criteria.

 

A simple finger ***** and urine analysis before boarding should suffice.

[NLH Arizona]

I wouldn't show my medication to any hotel staff if I did take medication routinely either. It's not their business. No one else should have to either. That's private information.

 

I got upset because there is no other business I could think of outside of a doctors office or pharmacy where anyone has any business knowing anyone elses ailments or medication regimen. Your idea might work, but just because something might work doesn't mean it is a good idea and it certainly isn't a solution to a bad policy!

 

Is this normal for NCL?

Again, I'm sorry your are so upset BY MY SUGGESTION, to help some folks get an exception to the policy.

 

No this is not NCL suggestion, thus it would not be normal for them, IT IS MY SUGGESTION.

 

Again, sorry you got so upset, but as I said, I don't like to just complain about something, I look for solutions. I certainly wouldn't have an issue bringing a letter from my doctor (if needed) saying that because of having X or if I fogot to get a letter, show them my medication, If have to be able to eat when needed and would like an exception from their policy. If you wouldn't do it, that is certainly up to you, but my guess would be that if some really needed to have food in their cabin because of a medical issue, they would be willing to do anything to be able to allow them to bring that food to their cabin, whether it be for medical issues or handicap issues to make their lives a little easier on their cruise.

 

Wondering what your solution would be rather than getting rid of the new policy or believing the word of passengers, since we know that some will just lie to get out of the room service fee?

 

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Edited May 15, 2015 by NLH Arizona

[MisterFidgetpants]

Again, I'm sorry your are so upset BY MY SUGGESTION, to help some folks get an exception to the policy.

 

No this is not NCL suggestion, thus it would not be normal for them, IT IS MY SUGGESTION.

 

Again, sorry you got so upset, but as I said, I don't like to just complain about something, I look for solutions. I certainly wouldn't have an issue bringing a letter from my doctor (if needed) saying that because of having X or if I fogot to get a letter, show them my medication, If have to be able to eat when needed and would like an exception from their policy. If you wouldn't do it, that is certainly up to you, but my guess would be that if some really needed to have food in their cabin because of a medical issue, they would be willing to do anything to be able to allow them to bring that food to their cabin, whether it be for medical issues or handicap issues to make their lives a little easier on their cruise.

 

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I applaud the spirit of your thinking, but you really need to go back to the drawing board. That is MY suggestion. :D

[NLH Arizona]

I applaud the spirit of your thinking, but you really need to go back to the drawing board. That is MY suggestion. :D

At least I tried, more than others have done.

 

Wondering what your solution would be rather than getting rid of the new policy or believing the word of passengers, since we know that some will just lie to get out of the room service fee?

[MisterFidgetpants]

 

Wondering what your solution would be rather than getting rid of the new policy or believing the word of passengers, since we know that some will just lie to get out of the room service fee?

 

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My solution is for NCL to get rid of a policy that is bad to begin with and not hassle their guests. It did work for them for the past, what, 40 or 50 years?

[maywell]

A simple finger ***** and urine analysis before boarding should suffice.

A diabetic has to do the simple finger ***** test daily anyway(morning, afternoon and evening; sometimes before and after eating).......