How does Norwegian's price drop work?

If I book a cruise, and my price goes down, am I able to get that amount back in onboard credit like Carnival does? THank you

It means that up until final payment date, if you find a cheaper price on the same category cabin advertised by NCL, NCL will honor the new price. After the final payment date, you can ask, but NCL is under no obligation to do anything, but you might get some OBC.;)

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And I would only add that you will want to watch the prices frequently. I've been booked on my Epic sailing for months, and surprise!, my studio cabin just dropped $150. Woo hoo!! :D

It means that up until final payment date, if you find a cheaper price on the same category cabin advertised by NCL, NCL will honor the new price. After the final payment date, you can ask, but NCL is under no obligation to do anything, but you might get some OBC.;)

Is that a definitive statement? I cannot see any reference to the fact that NCL will honour a reduced price after you have booked. Where does it show this in the terms and conditions?

If I book a cruise, and my price goes down, am I able to get that amount back in onboard credit like Carnival does? THank you

For your answer, go here -> http://www.ncl.com/freestyle-cruise/best-price-guarantee#bestprice

Glenn

Is that a definitive statement? I cannot see any reference to the fact that NCL will honour a reduced price after you have booked. Where does it show this in the terms and conditions?

It doesn't, but until final payment you can cancel and rebook always. As for after final payment, it depends on NCL's largess, sometimes you can get an upgrade, sometimes a small OBC and sometimes nothing.

It doesn't, but until final payment you can cancel and rebook always. As for after final payment, it depends on NCL's largess, sometimes you can get an upgrade, sometimes a small OBC and sometimes nothing.

If I cancelled my booking now, albeit 13 months before sailing, I would lose my 20% deposit. I dont think that any price reduction would be in region of £320.

Crucon is offering a guarantee balcony for $749 on many Breakaway and Getaway sailings with $400 OBC. I am very tempted but I'm wondering if this is the best it will get. Some travel agents book blocks of cabins and I don't know if the NCL price drop policy is in effect. Deal or no deal? (For travel early Jan 2015)

If I cancelled my booking now, albeit 13 months before sailing, I would lose my 20% deposit. I dont think that any price reduction would be in region of £320.

It only happens in NA, an unfortunate fact of life. If you book through NCL UK, there are terms/rules/laws, not sure which designation, that govern bookings.

In NA we can, up until final payment, cancel and rebook to benefit from price drops. :D

It only happens in NA, an unfortunate fact of life. If you book through NCL UK, there are terms/rules/laws, not sure which designation, that govern bookings.

 

In NA we can, up until final payment, cancel and rebook to benefit from price drops. :D

I find this quite incredible. Is it fair and correct for this to be allowed to happen?

I find this quite incredible. Is it fair and correct for this to be allowed to happen?

I agree and am incredulous as well, however, it's not up to NCL, it's something to do with the laws/rules in the UK. I wish I had more time to search it on the internet but I'm on my way out the door. If I have time when I return I'll do some research, unless you could do so yourself.

Safe cruising,

I have taken advantage of price drops numerous times on NCL (as long as it is before the final payment date, usually more than 75 days left until sailing. For suites it can be 90-120 days left until sailing).

I live in Europe myself, but have a NCL cruise consultant based in the US. If I see a price drop, I just send her an e-mail asking her to change my booking. No penalties....

And if it has been larger price drops AFTER the final payment date, then I have a few times taken advantage of upgrading to a higher category cabin and just pay a few $$$ per person extra for the upgrade (you then only have to pay the difference between what you have already paid and the new current price).

But be aware - if you have some promotional perks with your original booking, you might loose those if you ask them to change your booking. So you always have to count the pro's and con's and see what is better for you in the end... :)

I find this quite incredible. Is it fair and correct for this to be allowed to happen?

Why wouldn't it be allowed to happen? You have agreed to certain terms and conditions that may or may not have been placed because of local regulations.

We have found NCL's European T&C and prices not so inviting and hence have booked all our cruises through either NCL in US directly or via an US TA. Better terms and almost always better prices too.

Why wouldn't it be allowed to happen? You have agreed to certain terms and conditions that may or may not have been placed because of local regulations.

 

We have found NCL's European T&C and prices not so inviting and hence have booked all our cruises through either NCL in US directly or via an US TA. Better terms and almost always better prices too.

I understood the company I had booked the cruise with was Norwegian Cruise Line. Is there more than one company with the same name in different countries? My comment about how is it allowed to happen is therefore probably aimed at the American branch of NCL. Is it normal in America for people to book something and then cancel later with no penalties? I am aware that they have peculiar ways of life, but that takes the proverbial biscuit

Is it normal in America for people to book something and then cancel later with no penalties? I am aware that they have peculiar ways of life, but that takes the proverbial biscuit

Yes, it is completely normal for us to do this. Usually a hotel chain or cruise line etc. will have some sort of cut off date when penalties apply... so long as it is before that time, then we can cancel etc. without penalty.

I have been known to book more than one cruise I am interested in and then just watch for price drops and cancel the one that ends up costing us more.

And as some for the UK have advised in the past, you have some protection/guarantees that we don't have regarding travel. I think that has been the reasoning behind why you cannot cancel without forfeiting your deposit. We can cancel for any reason up to final payment without penalty. And as mentioned this is quite common with hotels, cruise lines and a lot of air travel.

And as some for the UK have advised in the past, you have some protection/guarantees that we don't have regarding travel. I think that has been the reasoning behind why you cannot cancel without forfeiting your deposit. We can cancel for any reason up to final payment without penalty. And as mentioned this is quite common with hotels, cruise lines and a lot of air travel.

This is news to me. Would you care to elaborate what protection/guarantee that England has that America does not have regarding travel? When a payment has been made for goods or services, a contract is then deemed to be in place and cannot be cancelled or withdrawn on a whim. If goods or services are not to the correct standing, then there is recourse. Does a contract not exist in America in these circumstances?

This is news to me. Would you care to elaborate what protection/guarantee that England has that America does not have regarding travel? When a payment has been made for goods or services, a contract is then deemed to be in place and cannot be cancelled or withdrawn on a whim. If goods or services are not to the correct standing, then there is recourse. Does a contract not exist in America in these circumstances?

We are from Northampton UK, This is a strange one. Sometimes it is worth booking through thomson or first choice or someone like that, Same prices, However, A couple of years back we cancelled a princess cruise and switched to NCL. TA just transferred the funds over. We didnt lose a penny. Everything we paid was transferred over. We also discussed cancelling and rebooking with them in case of price drops, We didnt end up getting one, but they said they would cancel and rebook.

We are from Northampton UK, This is a strange one. Sometimes it is worth booking through thomson or first choice or someone like that, Same prices, However, A couple of years back we cancelled a princess cruise and switched to NCL. TA just transferred the funds over. We didnt lose a penny. Everything we paid was transferred over. We also discussed cancelling and rebooking with them in case of price drops, We didnt end up getting one, but they said they would cancel and rebook.

Chorlotte&Lloyd. I could say COBBLERS !. However, seriously, I find your post very interesting. We have gone through a UK travel agent specialising in cruises but I certainly do not think that they would want to work for us if we said we wanted to cancel and rebook, if we found that the price had gone down. I am pretty sure he would advise us that our deposit paid of £320 would be lost if we cancelled.

Chorlotte&Lloyd. I could say COBBLERS !. However, seriously, I find your post very interesting. We have gone through a UK travel agent specialising in cruises but I certainly do not think that they would want to work for us if we said we wanted to cancel and rebook, if we found that the price had gone down. I am pretty sure he would advise us that our deposit paid of £320 would be lost if we cancelled.

LOL, :), And after the season so far, you could say what a complete load of cobblers. Although could be worse. :)

Its a weird one for us over here. I see your point and definately see their (TA) point, However, the bigger companies don't directly make a profit from selling these, I believe (dont hold me to this) that they work off of rebates, So it shouldnt really matter to them, providing they get a booking at whatever price. (just my opinion). I guess it depends how much of a pain you are prepared to be. This year we just booked direct with NCL. We are on the getaway next march. We just book it and cruise. I do still check the prices every now and then, And there is no harm in asking NCL i guess and seeing what they can do for you.

LOL, :), And after the season so far, you could say what a complete load of cobblers. Although could be worse. :)

 

Its a weird one for us over here. I see your point and definately see their (TA) point, However, the bigger companies don't directly make a profit from selling these, I believe (dont hold me to this) that they work off of rebates, So it shouldnt really matter to them, providing they get a booking at whatever price. (just my opinion). I guess it depends how much of a pain you are prepared to be. This year we just booked direct with NCL. We are on the getaway next march. We just book it and cruise. I do still check the prices every now and then, And there is no harm in asking NCL i guess and seeing what they can do for you.

I appreciate your comments. Our cruise is not until May next year and the current price seems quite reasonable based on the same cruise for this May. Certainly I am happy with the price. I just find it very interesting that our American friends seem to just book for the fun of it, cancel with no loss of money and simply book again

I appreciate your comments. Our cruise is not until May next year and the current price seems quite reasonable based on the same cruise for this May. Certainly I am happy with the price. I just find it very interesting that our American friends seem to just book for the fun of it, cancel with no loss of money and simply book again

Yeah ours is not until March, and to be fair, The price has gone up since we booked. So not all good so far, I also check out our invoice last night, and we have $50 onboard credit which was a nice suprise. :D

Its just one of them things for us here. Cruising is awesome fun though, so we dont mind.

I think it is a booking strategy used by NCL. When I booked my April cruise in January, my PCC told me that after I paid my deposit, I could cancel and get a full refund if I decided on a different trip as long as it was before my trip was to be paid in full. They are hoping you will continue on with your original booking even though the price may go lower. I would never have thought about canceling, until my PCC suggested it. Really, he suggested it as a plan to hold my room & rate while I debated with my husband.

Sarah

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