judytata11 Posted November 25, 2018 #1 Share Posted November 25, 2018 Does a person traveling solo get 2 loyalty points for evey day of the sailing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare luv2kroooz Posted November 25, 2018 #2 Share Posted November 25, 2018 Not unless you book a fare that qualfies for a latitudes rewards promotional offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judytata11 Posted November 25, 2018 Author #3 Share Posted November 25, 2018 39 minutes ago, blcruising said: Not unless you book a fare that qualfies for a latitudes rewards promotional offer. So paying double doesn’t count on NCL like on other cruiselines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare luv2kroooz Posted November 25, 2018 #4 Share Posted November 25, 2018 Based on my experiences, the amount paid doesn't matter on NCL. What matters is whether or not there is a latitudes rewards promotions being offered at the time you book your cruise. I have sailed solo with a zero supplement on a sailing that offered a latitudes reward promotion and have been awarded double points. Also, sail away rates are exempted from promotions, so you have to book a non sail away rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyW12 Posted November 26, 2018 #5 Share Posted November 26, 2018 The great thing about NCL for solos is you don't always pay 2x the price. Most often, the room will be discounted after final purchase- such as $369 (plus taxes and fees) for a 7 day out of San Juan this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judytata11 Posted November 28, 2018 Author #6 Share Posted November 28, 2018 Well it is too bad, I paid exactly double for this cruise and on all other lines that I have cruised solo credited me for double points each day. I should have checked before I guess but with that policy it will be my last on NCL as a solo. It isn’t a sail away rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted November 28, 2018 #7 Share Posted November 28, 2018 26 minutes ago, judytata11 said: Well it is too bad, I paid exactly double for this cruise and on all other lines that I have cruised solo credited me for double points each day. I should have checked before I guess but with that policy it will be my last on NCL as a solo. It isn’t a sail away rate. Ok so your priority for sailing is points, and "perks"??? Interesting. NCL is a cruise line that drops supplements, has cheaper studio cabins,, solo meet & greets with organized activities. I sail for an extensive itinerary priority, which NCL has as well. Perks are way down my list. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtkenmore Posted November 28, 2018 #8 Share Posted November 28, 2018 41 minutes ago, judytata11 said: Well it is too bad, I paid exactly double for this cruise and on all other lines that I have cruised solo credited me for double points each day. I should have checked before I guess but with that policy it will be my last on NCL as a solo. It isn’t a sail away rate. If you're most important thing is earning points for loyalty... Why don't you pick a line and stick with it then? What's the point of earning points over multiple lines when you don't really start getting perks until you move way up into higher categories?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judytata11 Posted November 28, 2018 Author #9 Share Posted November 28, 2018 3 hours ago, Budget Queen said: Ok so your priority for sailing is points, and "perks"??? Interesting. NCL is a cruise line that drops supplements, has cheaper studio cabins,, solo meet & greets with organized activities. I sail for an extensive itinerary priority, which NCL has as well. Perks are way down my list. To each their own, the itinerary was available on other cruise lines, many have cheaper supplements for solos but this sailing I am paying double, there are no studios on this ship. I think if I am paying full price for 2 people I should at least get points for 2. I certainly won’t eat for two so NCL is making a huge profit on me without a single tiny benefit to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtkenmore Posted November 28, 2018 #10 Share Posted November 28, 2018 1 hour ago, judytata11 said: To each their own, the itinerary was available on other cruise lines, many have cheaper supplements for solos but this sailing I am paying double, there are no studios on this ship. I think if I am paying full price for 2 people I should at least get points for 2. I certainly won’t eat for two so NCL is making a huge profit on me without a single tiny benefit to me. That's just not how it works regardless of what you think... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StolidCruiser Posted November 28, 2018 #11 Share Posted November 28, 2018 1 hour ago, judytata11 said: To each their own, the itinerary was available on other cruise lines, many have cheaper supplements for solos but this sailing I am paying double, there are no studios on this ship. I think if I am paying full price for 2 people I should at least get points for 2. I certainly won’t eat for two so NCL is making a huge profit on me without a single tiny benefit to me. If you think they are making a “huge profit” from you sailing solo, you know very little about the profit structure of a cruiseline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdnsteelman Posted November 28, 2018 #12 Share Posted November 28, 2018 1 hour ago, judytata11 said: To each their own, the itinerary was available on other cruise lines, many have cheaper supplements for solos but this sailing I am paying double, there are no studios on this ship. I think if I am paying full price for 2 people I should at least get points for 2. I certainly won’t eat for two so NCL is making a huge profit on me without a single tiny benefit to me. I hear your point... it's just not NCLs policy. I'm not sure you'll get much leverage from your argument on CC but I would call NCL to "negotiate"... you may just get the right person on the right day and get a little something added to your cruise... I would hold your breath, however, for the extra daily loyalty point. 7 minutes ago, StolidCruiser said: If you think they are making a “huge profit” from you sailing solo, you know very little about the profit structure of a cruiseline. This is the most true statement I think I've read all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtkenmore Posted November 29, 2018 #13 Share Posted November 29, 2018 On 11/24/2018 at 8:05 PM, judytata11 said: So paying double doesn’t count on NCL like on other cruiselines? Out curiosity, what other cruise lines give you double loyalty points if you book solo and pay full double fare? I'm curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judytata11 Posted November 29, 2018 Author #14 Share Posted November 29, 2018 The last one was RCLin September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judytata11 Posted November 29, 2018 Author #15 Share Posted November 29, 2018 1 hour ago, StolidCruiser said: If you think they are making a “huge profit” from you sailing solo, you know very little about the profit structure of a cruiseline. I know plenty about all these subjects. Obviously they are making more on me paying double for a room and only eating for one, using 1/2 the linens etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare All-ready2cruise Posted November 29, 2018 #16 Share Posted November 29, 2018 1 minute ago, judytata11 said: I know plenty about all these subjects. Obviously they are making more on me paying double for a room and only eating for one, using 1/2 the linens etc. Judy, I'm not sure what you're getting at really. All cruise lines, IMO anyway, have their pluses and minues when it comes to certain types of cruisers, some are seniors, some solos, some families, some couples; many have their preferences and theres nothing that they feel compares favorably with what they prefer so it's sometimes just better to stay with what you know and apparently love. There's nothing wrong with that... my preference is NCL and as recent solo cruiser, it has met and surpassed my needs and wants so I will continue to cruise with them. Perhaps you should do the same. Cheers, enjoy your cruises Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted November 29, 2018 #17 Share Posted November 29, 2018 On 11/24/2018 at 9:05 PM, judytata11 said: So paying double doesn’t count on NCL like on other cruiselines? You're not paying double. You are paying the price for the cabin whether there is one person or two in it. The per person pricing is an advertising gimmick, because the price is always for the whole cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted November 29, 2018 #18 Share Posted November 29, 2018 2 hours ago, judytata11 said: I know plenty about all these subjects. Obviously they are making more on me paying double for a room and only eating for one, using 1/2 the linens etc. Cruise revenue is significant for the casino, shore excursion, purchases etc. Doesn't matter what YOUR spending is, it's as the whole average of pp spending. Food costs are low. As noted above, your cost is the cabin cost. Just like when you stay at a hotel. It isn't double if 2 people are in the room, with it half price for 1. BUT, NCL does drop the supplements , way more frequently than other cruise lines, for last minute cruises. I cruise at least every month and haven't paid a double supplement yet. (and don't plan to :) ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob brown Posted November 29, 2018 #19 Share Posted November 29, 2018 I will always book the sailaway rate, even if I lose double latitude points. The difference in price is no where near worth the value of the extra points you would receive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judytata11 Posted November 29, 2018 Author #20 Share Posted November 29, 2018 Sorry I don’t think exactly like all of you. Your answers were not helpful, I will leave this discussion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtkenmore Posted November 29, 2018 #21 Share Posted November 29, 2018 2 hours ago, judytata11 said: Sorry I don’t think exactly like all of you. Your answers were not helpful, I will leave this discussion. Bye Felicia. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_DeA Posted November 29, 2018 #22 Share Posted November 29, 2018 14 hours ago, rtkenmore said: Out curiosity, what other cruise lines give you double loyalty points if you book solo and pay full double fare? I'm curious. Princess does. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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