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We are a DCL family (8 cruises in 4 years) going on our first NCL GA in May. As a family of 5 - it is getting way too expensive to cruise Disney, even though we LOVE it. I am super nervous about all the *nominal fees. I don't want to be nickle and dimed though out the cruise, although Disney is starting to venture into the extra fees model. I hate that I have to buy a soda package - that is my Achilles heel - and pay for text messaging services for each of our phones. I am going to keep a very detailed report on my *nominal charges and really see if going the NCL route is saving us money in the long run. I have a feeling those extra charges will add up very fast.

I've noticed the fees, too. Soda. The magic show dinner. Dining package. Etc. but also know it takes a ton of fees before it gets close to the hyper inflated Disney fares.

Awesome insights. The week I am looking at in November I can get a balcony for $2200 on the getaway. Disney is almost $6000 for a balcony room. That is just insane. I think 2/3 vacations for the price of one Disney is something I can't ignore. Loved Disney but I just can't stomach the price tag anymore.

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Been on Disney Dream, Magic, and Fantasy and loved each trip (5 cruises total). Disney has prices me out of future cruises though, as the fares are higher and sales are no longer. Looking at the Getaway in October or November for some amazing rates. Anyone out there with Disney cruise and Getaway cruise experience that can help me with a comparison? My kids are ages 8 and 5. Really interested in fun and engaging kids club activities. Hoping to find a new line that can have half the cost and almost the same level of entertainment. Is that NCL and the Getaway ship?

You would get 10,000 points (which equals $100 OBC) right away. Then if you use the card to pay for the cruise, it will give you double points. So, if you are booking a $2000 cruise, you will get 4000 points. Points can be traded for OBC in increments of 5000 ($50). If you got the card, bought the cruise on it, and spent an extra 1000 on other items, you could end up with $150 OBC to spend on your cruise.

Thanks. Just applied and got instant approval. Says expect card in 7-10 days. thankd for help.

Does anyone know if you are able to start using the card right after you are approved even if you don't have card in hand yet?

Looking to book a $2000 ish cruise on ncl all-in after taxes and fees. Inside cabin guarantee. Walk me through what benefits I would get from applying for this card and booking with it.