Group of Solos on NCL

[Architect]

Greetings NCL fans: My friends and I like to travel one to a cabin even though we travel 'together' ... so we're not exactly what people mean when they say 'solo' travellers. We're used to paying supplements of 125% to 200% to do this.

 

Not interested in 'inside' or small 'solo' cabins; we don't cruise all that often but when we do we're not particularly price-sensitive. And for the first time I'm considering NCL because of a Santiago to Buenos Aires (Dec 19) itinerary which is appealing.

 

But when I try to reserve staterooms, the system responds with "Number of guest selected is not supported by this Itinerary. Please try with a different itinerary or guest count."

 

Does this mean NCL won't let people travel one-to-a-cabin on this cruise even if they pay for two people? What would be the rationale for this? TIA.

[sixesandeights]

Greetings NCL fans: My friends and I like to travel one to a cabin even though we travel 'together' ... so we're not exactly what people mean when they say 'solo' travellers. We're used to paying supplements of 125% to 200% to do this.

 

Not interested in 'inside' or small 'solo' cabins; we don't cruise all that often but when we do we're not particularly price-sensitive. And for the first time I'm considering NCL because of a Santiago to Buenos Aires (Dec 19) itinerary which is appealing.

 

But when I try to reserve staterooms, the system responds with "Number of guest selected is not supported by this Itinerary. Please try with a different itinerary or guest count."

 

Does this mean NCL won't let people travel one-to-a-cabin on this cruise even if they pay for two people? What would be the rationale for this? TIA.

 

Call to make this reservation. Run the price for 2 people, that will be your cost.

 

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Edited November 19, 2015 by sixesandeights

[Valen9]

I think it's just a problem with the software NCL is using. I've often been underwhelmed by their computer technologies.

 

I would recommend you call your PCC or a travel agent and explain what you want to do. They can make the reservation for you all as a group so that NCL knows you're all traveling together.

 

This is especially useful if you want any adjoining cabins -- which is a lot of fun! It means you can have togetherness when you want, and shut the doors when you don't want it.

[Architect]

Thanks to both of you for your advice. It does indeed appear to be a coding glitch on the site. Was about to go look for my phone when the online chat feature came up and the agent was able to provide me with a dedicated link and it's the same as looking up the price for two. So I guess either way would work. It's 200% any way you look at it, which I'm sure surprises no one in this forum!

 

Definitely like the idea of adjoining cabins--can these not be specified online? Seems like they can. I don't want to get into a discussion about TAs except to say that I prefer not to have an additional layer of people between myself and the cruise line. More time, more complications, more opportunity for errors/confusion/translation etc. (OTOH, I'm well aware that TAs can provide benefits too.) Anyway thanks again.

[MeHeartCruising]

At what point do you get the message? I just did a test booking and was able to book myself into a mid-ship balcony for the Dec 19th sailing up to the point where it wanted me to to enter my name and address. By the way, great pricing on a great trip. Wish I could get away to go.

[NMLady]

Thanks to both of you for your advice. It does indeed appear to be a coding glitch on the site. Was about to go look for my phone when the online chat feature came up and the agent was able to provide me with a dedicated link and it's the same as looking up the price for two. So I guess either way would work. It's 200% any way you look at it, which I'm sure surprises no one in this forum!

 

Definitely like the idea of adjoining cabins--can these not be specified online? Seems like they can. I don't want to get into a discussion about TAs except to say that I prefer not to have an additional layer of people between myself and the cruise line. More time, more complications, more opportunity for errors/confusion/translation etc. (OTOH, I'm well aware that TAs can provide benefits too.) Anyway thanks again.

 

The NCL website has lots of glitches. Since you'd like adjoining cabins I suggest you try doing it by phoning NCL if you're unable to do it online.

[kollegekreed]

Its not a glitch, just a quirk of the website. On the main page enter "1" for number of cruisers and youll get the correct information.