Beachcreature

Hi all, experienced cruiser here (10 cruises, 9 with NCL). When you purchase cruise next you have 4 years to book a cruise. (we had friends who went over the 4 years but the credits were still honored). Points on a NCL credit card are good for 4 years as well. BUT when you receive future cruise credits for a price drop they expire after one year. (yes it said it in the e-mail). Anyway, be sure to read all terms carefully. We waited 1 1/2 years to book our next cruise and lost out on $611.00.

I am generally defensive of NCL and have enjoyed all of our 9 cruises with them. One department, however, that needs improving is the whole drink package process. You pre pay tips which is usually a plus for staff but when you order drinks, if you have the drink package with the prepaid tips you shouldn't have to tip again. Once a server realizes that you are not tipping it seems that they prioritize other passengers that are tipping. I don't have a solution but NCL needs to look into this or lose some loyal passengers.