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Cool! Thanks for that. Hopefully you guys will have much better weather than we did (:

Hi everybody - I wish to edit my post with the correction (that it's just the concierge and butler not included in the tips) but the forum will not allow me to do this. So, just want to thank everyone for clarifying and that other's see this. We did tip the staff in addition to the pre-paid tips because they were all so amazing and at your beck and call 24-7. Just lovely people and can't wait to go back.

Thanks so much for clarifying the tips thing - I must have misunderstood but good to know!!!

We got an incredible deal on the Haven. It was the end of season and so cold so think they were selling off these rooms cheap! Only about $1000 more than paying for a standard room, which was worth it. Top tip, try to get friends in other countries to look up regional offers. My mom bought this cruise from the US website, and the offers and deals were much better than what they were asking for the same cruise via the UK NCL site, especially with this current issues around UK currency/Brexit.

We recently had an amazing time on the NCL Getaway. The Haven was amazing, along with the food and staff. The only thing that put a damper on the holiday (well, with the exception of all the rain!!!), was the tipping at the end. I pre-paid my tips, which were more than average due to the room type we had booked. The day before we were scheduled to leave, we were told by the Haven staff that our tips did not go towards the lovely people who were serving us all week within the Haven - and that they were distributed to the rest of the staff on board. :o

What? total bummer as we hardly spent much time outside of the Haven and did tip additional in the speciality restaurants when we dine with the commoners (LOL kidding!). Not knowing this ahead of time also was a bit problematic as I had not enough 'cash' and needed to decide who would get what. The staff were all amazing and it just made me feel awkward on the last day. Not a good way to end the holiday.

Anyways, I put a little video together on youtube on my great experience in the Haven so if you are interested in watching, you can search it on Youtube (leslieloo on food & travel) or the link if this works. :D

We recently went on a NCL Baltic Cruise. When I booked, I asked for a quote on a 2 bed suite in the Haven. The price was outrageous. We did book a standard suite and was happy to see the 'upgrade option' after booking. I bid the absolute minimum amount of $750CDN per person. It was only three days before cruising that I got email confirmation that the upgrade had gone through.

I have to say, it was well worth the money and I ended up saving a ton of money this way. The two bedroom suite was awesome and well worth it. I think it's all up to availability and getting the most money they can. I'd do that option again, instead of paying upfront. I made a video of the Haven which I have just put on YouTube if you want to see the room. :p