jordan9900

16 hours ago, azddave said:

I'm not loving my upgrade from a Deluxe Balcony to a Premium Deluxe balcony with connected rooms.  I tried Chat on the Princess website and didn't get anywhere.  My original cabin was a Guarantee so I think I'm out of luck.  Hoping for quiet neighbors.

What is the difference between a Deluxe and Premium balcony?

On 11/30/2021 at 1:45 PM, brillohead said:

When did they put in promenade balcony rooms on Liberty?  I am only aware of promenade view (window, not balcony).

I must really want a balcony. I stand corrected.

I'm leaving in 12 days and have a bid on spacious balcony and spacious panoramic ocean view on the Liberty of the Seas. My current cabin is a promenade balcony so I would be happy with either upgrade. 

If you fall down from drinking and they bring the wheelchair you will be cut off till you can stand on your own again. 😄

Has anyone else noticed when the Cruise planner shows a discount on items like unlimited dinning it's the same price with the discount as it was without.

Maybe the OBC is because they feel bad that you are still required to get a pre-cruise Covid test. 🙂

1 hour ago, bochest124 said:

Could you ask if the new prices are fleet wide?  Wondering about the Bliss specifically.

Sure

On 2/12/2019 at 4:46 PM, gmbhardy said:

 

That’s really interesting. One poster said that at the beginning of the cruise the old menus (with the increase) hadn’t been replaced yet but the bartenders were charging according to the roll back. I wonder if that’s the case on the Escape.

Yes that was me, they changed the drink menus to include more.  We have been invited to a Cruise Critic feedback meeting tomorrow with the Hotel Director. Should I mention this board?

On 2/12/2019 at 7:29 PM, OceanBlueWaters said:

This is ridiculous.  When can we all stop speculating and hounding on board passengers about current prices?  Is this what it has come down to?

Apparently NCL is remaining mute and want all their passengers (and bartenders) to be surprised upon boarding their next cruise!  As advertised, NCL offers a great cruise experience (lots of FREE AT SEA to attract the unsuspected also). I suggest we all wait to board and find out the surprise when we get there!  I love surprises!  Don't you?

 

🙄

I'm on the Breakaway now and Ultimate Vodka is not a part of the Ultimate Beverage Package 😄

On 2/9/2019 at 3:02 PM, Greenpea2 said:

Not seeing a link... is GG martini included in that? Or just a shot of it?

21 hours ago, jordan9900 said:

First night on the Breakaway at the martini bar I watched a guy have a meltdown over all the Patron prices over $15. Wasn't fun for the bartender.

3 hours ago, erdoran said:

I'm a bit confused about something actually--when you say "Grey Goose at $19.99" (or whatever price) does that mean a SHOT of GG or a drink MADE with GG?

 

Jordan9900, thanks for the info.  It's nice that we are being heard at NCL (at least that's how I interpret your post, that NCL heard the extreme displeasure and took it seriously)

First night on the Breakaway at the martini bar I watched a guy have a meltdown over all the Patron prices over $15. Wasn't fun for the bartender.

2 hours ago, AlexandNessa said:

I see the complaints didn't help the wine list. A single glass of Chateau St Michelle Reisling is still 21.95$ a glass, which is crazy. I see a lot of Essence Reisling converts in NCL's future. 

I agree very limited on what wine is in the package.

Just posted the drink menus on the Facebook page - NCL breakaway Feb 7 2019 pack fans group

20 hours ago, AtlantaAlly said:

So you’re saying that the cruise started with Grey goose as an up charge and now it’s included as of day 3? Or have the price increases just not hit breakaway yet?

No they had the menu that was in the original post with Gray Goosse at 19.99 but when you asked the bartender if it was included they said yes. The drink menus were changed yesterday. Also Patron silver is included.

Have the new menu upload at belize

2 hours ago, Greenpea2 said:

Not seeing a link... is GG martini included in that? Or just a shot of it?

Anything

2 hours ago, gmbhardy said:

 

How about Grand Marnier.

Yes

On Breakaway for 10 day its day three and here is the new drink menu and they change the drink menu. Now gray goose and patron are included in the UBP package

I'm sailing out tomorrow on the Breakaway for 10 days, preparing to be disappointed.

15 hours ago, Jldevlin said:

Hubby is a Bacardi and coke guy ...I like mojitos and we are both satisfied with the Pinot Noir as our wine choice, add in a few beers and we are happy ....So this does not affect us as it does others ...I really could not tell the high end vodka over Smirnoff ...but it feels a bit unfair for the ones who can ...We still like NCL but we are happy to move around other lines if our needs change ..

No coke - Pepsi 🙂

A lot of us do drink better brands at home. It's kind of like NCL including instant coffee and surcharging brewed coffee that used to be included without a charge. 

3 hours ago, Gampy1967 said:

I am to tempted to request the form to lower my DSC by the extra cost the increased drink charges cost me over and above the UBP.  If my drink of choice was previously under the $15 level and now it is over, I will simply deduct the total overages from my DSC.  That way NCL does not get extra cash out of me that they had no right to because they increased the cost of the cruise after I booked it and paid in full.

Not sure this is an option if it is why wouldn't everyone do it?

I was looking forward to purchasing two Vibe passes but not sure it's worth it due to the new alcohol prices.  

On 1/20/2019 at 11:10 PM, pitz0005 said:

Two other things I noticed.

 

I normally ordered Kettle One, but of course they would be out. Second choice, Tito's.  Several times I was told that Tito's was an upcharge.  I feel bad for the bar staff, but it did get a bit old.  

 

Second, when I ordered a drink, almost every bartender would ring up two drinks.  I could see the screen $34.xx.  I assume they get some benefit based on the number of drink they sell?  Their share of the service charges?  I can assure you the books are nowhere near accurate.  

The last time I was on NCL the bartender told me that the tips go into a pool and is divided per drink which he said was .25 to .30 per drink.

9 hours ago, blcruising said:

This a good start. I had a respectful, 15 minute conversation with their resolutions desk. My sense is they are receiving negative feedback about it. Obviously, the resolutions desk isn't making the policy. The logical next step is to take your business elsewhere.

I think everyone should go to NCL Facebook page and add a comment to each of their posts.