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I find it entertaining to read all the post about free incentives. We designated ourselves Triple Platinum a couple of years ago. Found it odd that NCL didn't have any incentives beyond 76 points. IMHO they needed something to incentivize the frequent loyal customers. Once we hit the highest level we did start shopping around and have also gotten to Dimond on RCL. We booked our first Crystal Cruise and I was disappointed that there was no reciprocity between the lines, I would have liked to seen something. We now look primarily at the actual cruise literary first and foremost we then compare cost and expense. The third thing I look at when comparing options is the perks and incentives. We were very happy to finally get the FREE bag of laundry. We generally get a couple of free meals from the Casino and with the Platinum specialty dinners we rarely ever need a dining package. The Free wifi will be nice assuming it is per member not suite. We have generally cruised in suites so most of the extra perks are included with the " Suite life ". We will be over 500 points in 2018 "IF" we get the extra points for being booked 9 months in advance. Again most of us cruise with the company we feel is giving us the best overall experience and value the extra perks is just icing on the cake.

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hmmm, not being picky but curious. This states for 2017 cruises booked before Feb. 3, 2017 the additional point will still apply.

 

NCL clarified it later (to someone asking the same question about 2018)...

 

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hmmm, not being picky but curious. This states for 2017 cruises booked before Feb. 3, 2017 the additional point will still apply.

 

What about 2018 cruises that are booked before Feb. 3, 2017? Will I still get the additional points?

 

Reason I ask, we have a b2b cruise booked for 2018 and half way through the second cruise we will have enough days for Platinum if we get the additional points. If not, then we will be 8 short after our b2b.

NCL went on to say that all cruises booked, 2018 included, will get the 9 month out point, as long as they are booked prior to February 3rd.
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I have to say that I do not do FB and find it a poor way for NCL to take Q & A's.

 

It's just "a way" - I was appreciative they were actively engaged with people as questions were coming up. I also spoke with a PCC who offered the same confirmation - yet "another way".

 

But as you said... regardless of how the info came out, it's good news on the 9 month bonus point!

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LOL. But I'm probably one of the unwashed masses he's referring to. I took my first NCL cruise in late 2011. I've taken 7 total and reached Platinum after the 6th. No wonder there are so many Platinums! Not that I don't appreciate the perks but frankly, it was probably a bit generous for those of us willing to book far enough in advance. I got 14, once 21, points per cruise.

 

 

Yes, good point. I've gone on exactly one cruise ever and it was this past fall on NCL. I was surprised when I noticed that we jumped straight to Silver level with one vacation. A reward system like this would make more sense if it was a bit harder to climb in levels.

I also find it odd that people consider these extra little perks to be the thing that makes or breaks their decision to cruise on a specific line. Not the itineraries or the ships or the price, but how much free laundry and if a bottle of wine adjacent beverage is available?

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they could of just copy/paste those questions on facebook and put up a new page called FAQ so its easier to find answers to these questions. never everyone has/uses facebook

 

 

They have a FAQ on the site for the previous Latitudes program. There's a pretty good chance that once they have had time to collect enough questions on the new program to determine which ones are frequent that they will create the same for the updated program.

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LAFFNVEGAS "Live from...." Rare

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I can understand those that are upset with the set back of reaching points for the next level. It is a bit disappointing that if you plan a cruise knowing that one will get you over to the next level and now it no longer will.Our last NCL cruise boarding we were just one point from being Platinum of course could not have Platinum benefits. But that cruise had been booked over 9 months out and we were in a Suite so we are well into Platinum status now. But it really does stink for those that were so close. :(

We are booked for the Bliss for 2018 so have one that will get the extra points and actually. No more Cruise Next Certificates so planned to book the Bliss for April 2019 in March while on board. Debated if it would be better to book now to get the extra points but dont' think it is worth the extra points. So will just wait.

Over all I am Happy with the new changes and glad they are attempting to get more perks for their Past Passengers. They did need to raise the Bar in getting to the higher levels. I would not be surprised to see the Bar Raised again in a year or two.

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Hey - good to see you around again. Hope all is well.

 

 

Hi Hi! Thanks, you too, and yes, because of a new "Secret" upcoming Escape sailing, I can now properly finish "The Adventures". You should see it resurrected very soon. We were unable to do complete the second part because of a whole range of issues that occurred on that second sailing, so we are just going to end up calling it a "Trilogy"!

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You can't book those dinners in advance, though. At least not today. We are going on a cruise in April and I like booking specialty restaurants online. It won't let you do it unless you want to pay for it and fight for reimbursement.

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You can't book those dinners in advance, though. At least not today. We are going on a cruise in April and I like booking specialty restaurants online. It won't let you do it unless you want to pay for it and fight for reimbursement.

 

 

 

Yes you can, except for Moderno.

 

The other three are a la carte, so the prepayment amount is zero.

 

If you have a dining package then you can book Moderno in advance for no charge as well.

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I can understand those that are upset with the set back of reaching points for the next level. It is a bit disappointing that if you plan a cruise knowing that one will get you over to the next level and now it no longer will.Our last NCL cruise boarding we were just one point from being Platinum of course could not have Platinum benefits. But that cruise had been booked over 9 months out and we were in a Suite so we are well into Platinum status now. But it really does stink for those that were so close. :(

We are booked for the Bliss for 2018 so have one that will get the extra points and actually. No more Cruise Next Certificates so planned to book the Bliss for April 2019 in March while on board. Debated if it would be better to book now to get the extra points but dont' think it is worth the extra points. So will just wait.

Over all I am Happy with the new changes and glad they are attempting to get more perks for their Past Passengers. They did need to raise the Bar in getting to the higher levels. I would not be surprised to see the Bar Raised again in a year or two.

 

THANK YOU!!! People who are booking just to get a few points and who are obsessed with their levels, should lighten up, enjoy their trips, and it will come....

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I have said this since the first page of this post. The info was leaked. No one from NCL expected this to be out in the public. Their reaction, and then release of information AFTER THE FACT shows that they were scrambling to make something that slipped out look planned. Nothing anyone can do, just deal with it as best you can, and make it work for you as best you can (if you need to book by 2/3).

 

Which begs the question, when were they going to release it?

The day that it comes into affect so no-one could rush to get more cruises booked while the 9 month rule is still in effect?

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There are a lot of great contributors on this thread!!! Thank you!

 

I can't believe the questions from people that have obviously not read the thread! Read the entire thread b4 you ask a question that has been answered 2-3 times!!!!

 

We leave on the Dawn 2/5 so I will be watching my latitude points for the extra points for booking 9 months out!!! That and the Escape cruise in October will put us at platinum!!! I will eat every one of those chocolate covered strawberries and I may wash it down with the bubbly!!! Lol!!!

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Which begs the question, when were they going to release it?

The day that it comes into affect so no-one could rush to get more cruises booked while the 9 month rule is still in effect?

 

All speculation of course, but if you were going to make a change, would you leave a small window for people to jump up their status where the whole idea of this one part of the change (the extra point for 9 months) is meant to STOP people from jumping up their levels so quickly?

 

In my opinion they were going to roll this out on the third of February, thus screwing all the people that are booking cruises JUST to get to platinum, or Ambassador as one current poster is doing. Think about that. They are doing 2 x 21 day cruises at 9 months out. If this was announced on the third, as I expect they planned, the poster would have needed to book 2 6 extra weeks of cruising. I am not for or against this cruiser, as they have given a lot of entertainment in this thread. I can tell you I wish I could cruise that much....

 

Just food for though (and more fodder for the thread).

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