Free at Sea Dinning Package Perk Change

[shof515]

Found this on a facebook group. Looks like the number of meals will be reduced

 

[fstuff1]

4 minutes ago, shof515 said:

Found this on a facebook group. Looks like the number of meals will be reduced

 

 

link to credible source?

[shof515]

it was posted by a travel agent in various facebook groups. i wont be surprised to see the website updated on april 15 with these changes.

[Mrdodgy]

And so it starts - this is all to do with the losses.

 

Not really worried as we get two meals as Plat plus (all family) and then 2 meals  makes 4 and the rest of the time main restaurant 

 

[Two Wheels Only]

Shouldn't it be "meals" instead of "nights"?

[Love my butler]

Like anyone would actually pay those ridiculous menu prices in the restaurants.  Overpriced Arby's at best.

[BonnieJeanne]

it was posted by a travel agent in various facebook groups. i wont be surprised to see the website updated on april 15 with these changes.

If already booked will it be reduced or is the change for new bookings?


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[Two Wheels Only]

2 minutes ago, BonnieJeanne said:

If already booked will it be reduced or is the change for new bookings?

 

You would get what was in place when you booked.

 

On the plus side (?), bookings after April 15th might have a smaller promo service charge. 🥴

[shof515]

5 minutes ago, BonnieJeanne said:

If already booked will it be reduced or is the change for new bookings?


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change for new bookings. existing bookings is not effected

[All-ready2cruise]

In the past, your FAS promos are grandfathered in. So, you maintain what you already have on your invoice. 

 

Having said that... nothing would surprise me. 

[hallux]

Considering the wording on the notice indicates which offer is for which booking dates...

 

The first post actually indicates "Bookings made before April 14, 2020" and "Bookings made after April 15, 2020"...

[PATRLR]

Glad to see this crisis hasn't affected their sense of nickle and diming.  It's all about the on board spend.

 

 

[boatseller]

Meh, I always have trouble using the credits anyway.  I'll be Platinum soon which would make it even worse.

[Chipster2]

Current promotion does end on April 14th, but so far unable to find this posted anywhere.

[vince_g]

1 hour ago, Love my butler said:

Like anyone would actually pay those ridiculous menu prices in the restaurants.  Overpriced Arby's at best.

So what does that have to do with the change to the number of nights, o hater of NCL?

[shof515]

23 minutes ago, Chipster2 said:

Current promotion does end on April 14th, but so far unable to find this posted anywhere.

right now this notice was posted to travel agents. after April 15 the website will be updated

[seaman11]

whoa that sucks, glad i locked it in before that 

[oteixeira]

So does this also mean that they will be cutting the 7 day cruise tax/tip for that perk by 33%?  I sometimes wonder how much the restaurants are used without the UDP, I wish we could see the numbers.  If they keep lowering the perk I suspect it will be really easy to get a reservation at one of the many specialty restaurants on the ships.

[twoznuff2]

This is what was on the NCL page shows as of 4/9/20 @ 1600hrs

 

Specialty Dining Package

Sail Length	# Of Dining Package Meals		Retail Value		20% Gratuities
3-4 Nights	1		$44.95 per person		$8.99 per package
5-6 Nights	2		$79 per person		$15.80 per package
7-8 Nights	3		$99 per person		$19.80 per package
9-10 Nights	4		$114 per person		$22.80 per package
11+ Nights	5		$129 per person		$25.80 per package

[fstuff1]

43 minutes ago, oteixeira said:

So does this also mean that they will be cutting the 7 day cruise tax/tip for that perk by 33%?

 

no.

tip is 20% of the price of the sdp.

 

3sdp is $99 so $33/meal. (https://www.ncl.com/onboard-packages/dining-packages)

2sdp is more per meal. how much more? i dont know.  but you'll be paying more tip per meal with 2sdp.

 

btw- back in Aug 2018, 3sdp was only $69! (https://www.cruisecritic.com/articles.cfm?ID=2859)

almost 50% increase in 2 years! 😞

[fstuff1]

38 minutes ago, twoznuff2 said:

This is what was on the NCL page shows as of 4/9/20 @ 1600hrs

 

Specialty Dining Package

Sail Length	# Of Dining Package Meals		Retail Value		20% Gratuities
3-4 Nights	1		$44.95 per person		$8.99 per package
5-6 Nights	2		$79 per person		$15.80 per package
7-8 Nights	3		$99 per person		$19.80 per package
9-10 Nights	4		$114 per person		$22.80 per package
11+ Nights	5		$129 per person		$25.80 per package

 

nice!

link to this page?

[oteixeira]

Back in 2016 (November) we got 4UDP, don't remember the cost.  In March of 2017 it was down to 3UDP, now its going to 2.  😞  

[BirdTravels]

They are obviously accommodating everyone who complains about gratuities and the inability to make dinner reservations. 

[hallux]

1 hour ago, fstuff1 said:

 

nice!

link to this page?

A Google search for NCL specialty dining perk reveals this page

https://www.ncl.com/termsandconditions/promotions

 

That matrix is for the current promotion, ending on April 14.

[backsbanny]

I have checked prices for 2021 and they are insanely high.I have already booked 2 celebrity cruise which came way lower including beverage package free internet and obc.I can not believe that celebrity is cheaper because they actually have a better product than NCL especially in regards to dining.Even checking prices for this year october, i booked symphony of the seas balcony which was way lower than an inside on the Joy[emoji35][emoji35][emoji35]


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