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On 6/1/2024 at 11:38 AM, Smaslow said:

Is there a NCL Star Starbucks mug?

There wasn't one in february when i was on it. 

1 hour ago, mistertomatoe said:

Looks like the dollar off rewards got updated. Sail by is now 2/28/25.

 

The $750 is gone. I'll wait and see if it comes back before purchasing again.

 

In the meantime, since it got changed anyone want to try to buy the $500 and see if it gets around the 180 day lockout? (Assuming you were locked out.) Although it will probably prevent you from getting the $750 off if it ever shows up again.

I just got it and it allowed me.. i was getting an error saying i couldn't purchase one til sept a week ago

22 minutes ago, aroundtheriverbend said:

If you don't mind my asking, does your luggage go straight to the airport after you put it out at night, or do you have to claim it at disembarkation before it moves to the airport?  Did you have to disembark at or by a certain time?  Many thanks!  I read their website but still wondering.

We did it a month ago on the bliss and can happily say you put your bag outside and they will check your bag for with the airlines. So you show up at the airport with no hassle and can enjoy the city of seattle without the worry of bags. It was an amazing program and wish other ports would do this

9 hours ago, Sayuil said:

Hoping someone here might have past experience similar to my question that can help resolve my queries.

 

I am hoping to maximize saving by using MyVegas Reward ($500 or $750 off cruise) and AMEX ($200 off $1000).

 

1) Can we stack both offers? I have never booked a casino offer, so not sure if those purchases qualify for AMEX credit offer or not

 

2) Are there any additional charges to pay for using $750 off cruise offer or any other things I should be aware of (to avoid surprises). I know about the name should match and one certificate per account/booking.

 

1) Yes you can use both.

2) there are no additional for using the 750 off.. there are no hidden costs to this 

1 hour ago, doolfan said:

We fly out for our first cruise tomorrow and board on Saturday!  I did the inline check in and printed all the pages of documents along with luggage tags. Is there anything else I need to do?  I do not want to show up Saturday and find out I missed something that prevents boarding. Being my first cruise ever I’m nervous already!  Also how do we attach the luggage tags? If I was at home I’d use packing tape, but we’ll be in Greece at a hotel so I won’t have access to packing tape or a stapler??  Thanks for any advice for a first timer!  We’ve very excited, just want to make sure I’ve got it all covered!

prior to buying luggage tag holders on amazon, i would ask the hotel front desk to use their stapler and i would staple the bag tags on our luggage.. always worked well. I would also print out 2 extra bag tags and keep them in my carry on just in case anything. Hope you have a blast

10 hours ago, mertziek said:

We are booked through NCL for one of their “Dogsled & Glacier Adventure by Helicopter” tours.  We are a family of 6 - 4 adults, 2 children.  Does anyone know how many people can go in the helicopter as we would like to be together?  TIA

We just did the mendenhall glacier helicopter tour last month while on the bliss, we had 6 adults on ours not including the pilot so 7 adults.. its all based on weight of the passengers.  They will have you guys sit in a specific configuration for weight and balance of the helicopter. It was amazing and hope you guys have fun. 

1 minute ago, mistertomatoe said:

They aren't very good with details and consistency. They are a good match for NCL.

 

On the myVIP site it says:

"NCL - Evergreen Campaign rewards are limited to 1 purchases in a 180 day period."

and for the same reward says this in the Terms and Conditions:

"Limited to one Norwegian Cruise Line reward in-app purchase every 60 days. "

 

I wouldn't be surprised if at some point they allow the purchase before 180 days. For me, I'm just going to periodically try and hope NCL lets me use it if I get one.

Just now, mistertomatoe said:

I got that a few months back. So it depends on what you mean by "new" but yeah it wasn't there before.

I just read the fine print of the reward and it states you cant purchase it in a rolling 30 days window. Doesn't say anything about 180 days. 

Hello All,

just tried to purchase a 750 off, only to get an error to show this can only be purchased once every 180 days. Is this new? 

I also forgot to mention, the star had 3 Antarctica scientists giving daily lectures about the amazing planet. Went to each presentation and was another highlight of the trip.

On 5/9/2024 at 11:40 PM, Twong84 said:

 

Wondering if you guys can help to at least give your personal opinion what you think will happen. I am looking at the below 3 cruises on the Star in Feb-Mar 2025. 

 

Feb 2nd 2025 - Antarctica & South America 

Title of cruise still says Antarctica and Itinerary and map still shows a “drive by”To Paradise Bay and Elephant Island

 

Feb 16th 2025 -  South America: Argentina & Chile

Itinerary and map still shows a “drive by”To Paradise Bay and Elephant Island

 

March 1st 2025 - South America: Brazil & Argentina

Itinerary and map still shows a “drive by”To Paradise Bay and Elephant Island

 

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Question is: do you think all 3 of these cruises still “plan” to visit Paradise Bay or not? It’s such a crucial part of the cruise and probably the only reason why I would book any of these 3 cruises. I find it very confusing that it’s so unclear even though it’s such crucial information. I tried to ask the agent via chat and they basically wanted to talk over the phone so wouldn’t answer via chat. 

 

Of course if they plan to visit and do not end up going due to whatever reason later then this is another topic. I just want to know if they still plan to visit. I know this happened in feb 2024…

 

Also I am aware this is Just a drive by cruise and will not step foot on land so I don’t want to turn this into a discussion on going on an expedition cruise.

 

Thanks

I will tell you from personal experience, i was on the Star this past feb 18th, we cruised down to elephant island and admiralty bay only... we did not go further south due to safety reasons. Although we didn't go further south as originally planned, it was still amazing and out of 16 cruises, its still my favorite one. Would HIGHLY recommend this cruise. 

4 hours ago, ChiefMateJRK said:

What gave you the feeling that the NCL transfer would be easier?  I've done it both ways and will likely never use the crappy NCL transfer again.  Uber/Lyft is SOOOO easy and quick in Seattle.

 

disclaimer: yes, I will post the secret (again) if somebody asks me nicely.😎

We just got off the Bliss on Sat and did port agent seattle, setting it up while on the ship. We then walked up to the space needle, took a monorail then transferred to another train. We made it to the airport fairly easy and stress free. 

On 5/6/2024 at 1:24 PM, KKB said:

Realize the MyVegas discounts are currently ONLY good on 2024 sailings.

Yes that is correct.. im hoping the 2025 discount becomes available soon as i have couple of cruises in mind for 2025, 2 in Jan and 1 in Nov.

2 hours ago, Kamfish642 said:

If possible, I would like to ask another additional Latitudes question, since I have not sailed on NCL for a number of years but am returning to give NCL another try.

 

We were previously Platinum Plus members, which I now see on my account as Saphire.  We are visiting Great Stirrup Cay on our cruise and was wondering, as Saphire members, do we need to get a tender pass for Cay or just proceed to ender?

 

Thank you in advance 

What ship are you on? I ask because every ship deals with latitudes tendering differently. We were just in GSC a couple

of weeks ago on the prima and they had us meet by the theater 15 mins prior to reaching gsc and then we get on then1st tender. On the Star in Feb in south america, we just showed out key card by tendering floor and got on the 1st tender off.. so each ship does tendering differently. 

Thank you all for thenhelp

Good morning Every1,

been sailing with ncl for a while now..im kind of confused. If both my wife and i are platinum members, do we each get 2 dining vouchers for 2? Ive heard solo people get vouchers for 2 and they invite someone along with them. So shouldn't we each get 2 separate vouchers? 
thanks in advance

1 minute ago, erisajd said:

we're in the Haven . . . .so . . . .but you are correct 

I gotta say with people like you who apparently know it all... shouldn't be asking questions on a public forum. When you are given answers you don't like then throw your snobbiness by saying things like "im in a Haven"..

Just now, erisajd said:

ok - thanks - yes I know when check in starts - thanks - there are a bazillion posts here with the 60 day start - then my TA appears to have literally made up the 45 day period!  

I forgot to mention the quicker you check in the more choices you have for check in time at the pier.. have a great cruise

3 minutes ago, erisajd said:

First I heard that NCL sends out pre cruise documentation [luggage labels etc] 60 days out. . . . well past that.

 

Then my TA told me 45 days out [which has passed by 5 days] - I can expect pre-cruise documents 

 

Then I read that NCL now simply makes everything available for download and printout as part of your check-in process 21 days out . . .

 

Anyone who has cruised lately - what's the procedure now - As I have mentioned before our TA is worthless and takes days to respond and is never available for a phone call - but then I suppose at some level I only used her to get an OBC . . .

You get all of your documentation 24 hours after you check in online.. check in begins 21 days prior to your cruise at midnight EST. 

5 hours ago, FFTB said:

If after discounts and CruiseFirst/Next certs, you pay your remaining cruise balance entirely with your platinum card, then after transfering (and working with the AMEX TA) you should receive the following with the AMEXCPP:

- OBC (Depends on stateroom level, but for inside it is $100)

- Le Bistro Dinner for 2 (even though I booked as a solo)

- Bottle of wine in stateroom on embarkation (no code added to confirmation, but TA said it will be there, so we'll see...)

That is great to know.. i will going forward def do that. On the form it asks for TA tel #, what do you put down general platinum tel #? 

2 minutes ago, FFTB said:

https://www.ncl.com/sites/default/files/Direct_Guest_Reservation_Transfer_Form.pdf

or google: NCL Direct Guest Reservation Transfer

 

"Bookings may be transferred to a Travel Agent up to 14 days from creation, if the request is made outside of Final Payment period. For new reservations booked within final payment period, that are paid in full, transfer requests can be processed if the request is received within 7 or less days of final payment application."

(I submitted the transfer say day as the booking, took 8 days to go through)

Thank you so much. I have to ask, what kind of benefits do you get from amex travel? 

6 minutes ago, mking8288 said:

OP, welcome back again to CC.  

 

Submit that request today, skip your nice Sunday brunch or what not if that $100 NR-OBC is useful & helpful, system should auto-reply & assign you a case number.  Keep a (digital/PDF) printed copy with you as the confirmation receipt to bring along.  Lately (within last 2 to 3 months) the request is processed as quickly as 24 - 36 hours, weekends & holidays excluded, and processed, posted & email notice sent - see it in MyNCL by next morning once all their internal "system" are fully updated.  If done in time, ship will have the info & a letter, card or notice will be waiting on embarkation when you get into your cabin.  If not, wait 1 or 2 days and then go to Guest Services to inquire, they will need that confirmation or case number to contact Miami HQ - happened to us last year & ours processed months ago (plus we didn't change or upgrade our cabin, etc.) - 24 hours later, acknowledge & credit posted in our onboard account. 

 

Good luck and enjoy your cruise.  

Thank you very much for the detailed response and very helpful info

Another question, can both people receive on board credit if both people own 100 shares? 

11 minutes ago, Portia! said:

I've done it with a week to go (last minute booking). I received the credit on the 2nd day of the cruise. Always worth trying!

Thanks a lot for your personal experience in the matter. 

Good morning all, does anyone know if you submit the stock holder form a week in advance, will it be honored? I know it says to submit 15 days in advance. Thanks in advance