AlohaPride Posted May 11, 2015 #1 Share Posted May 11, 2015 I'm looking into POA. My dates are extremely flexible. This'll be our first time with NCL. Do they ever run booking specials? Kids sail free for example? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2B&Z Posted May 11, 2015 #2 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Yes they run kids sail free, our two sailed POA in March under this special. However, unless you live in Hawaii, airfare is a significant factor. Before we booked, I checked multiple combinations of cruise and air costs before booking. We ended up getting ksf after booking but before final payment,so keep you eyes open. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted May 11, 2015 #3 Share Posted May 11, 2015 They are currently running kids deals so worth checking now for booking. The promos were great in February and have been chipped away at a bit each month, but the 3rd-8th at 50% off or free has continued for the time being. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlohaPride Posted May 13, 2015 Author #4 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Yes they run kids sail free' date=' our two sailed POA in March under this special. However, unless you live in Hawaii, airfare is a significant factor. Before we booked, I checked multiple combinations of cruise and air costs before booking. We ended up getting ksf after booking but before final payment,so keep you eyes open. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk[/quote'] Thanks! We do live in Hawaii. We'd prefer to take a different cruise, but the lava is flowing on the Big Island and we'd like to go see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlohaPride Posted May 13, 2015 Author #5 Share Posted May 13, 2015 They are currently running kids deals so worth checking now for booking. The promos were great in February and have been chipped away at a bit each month, but the 3rd-8th at 50% off or free has continued for the time being. Do I need to call NCL? I'm not seeing any kids deals on their website. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kattus Posted June 2, 2015 #6 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Looking to book PoA but am not really happy over the fact that due to Hawaiian laws, none of the promos apply to new bookings. I even tried doing a mock booking to see if the 1/2 priced deposit applied. Why is this ship excluded from that as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted June 2, 2015 #7 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Looking to book PoA but am not really happy over the fact that due to Hawaiian laws, none of the promos apply to new bookings. I even tried doing a mock booking to see if the 1/2 priced deposit applied. Why is this ship excluded from that as well? Hawaii laws prohibit the unlimited drinks packages, but not other deals. We were able to book POA with a bargain rate on a suite, unlimited dining, free gratuities, 3rd & 4th passengers free (except taxes/fees and gratuities), and OBC. Unfortunately that promo was short-lived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenmouse Posted June 3, 2015 #8 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Looking to book PoA but am not really happy over the fact that due to Hawaiian laws, none of the promos apply to new bookings. I even tried doing a mock booking to see if the 1/2 priced deposit applied. Why is this ship excluded from that as well? We booked back in 2013 for this August. When free gratuities came out for our cruise, we were able to modify our booking, and then changed that to take advantage of the shore excursion credits that they were offering. So promos definitely do apply (except the drinks package). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imalismom Posted June 10, 2015 #9 Share Posted June 10, 2015 I also noticed that as of this month, the "small print" says POA is excluded from all promos. Not sure why, because it was not like that in prior months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motleyfan Posted June 10, 2015 #10 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Thanks! We do live in Hawaii. We'd prefer to take a different cruise, but the lava is flowing on the Big Island and we'd like to go see it. You should have a great time, POA is definitely one of my Cruise goals. even though I'm from beautiful sunny South Florida I'm officially jealous of you LOL JK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilovesailing Posted June 10, 2015 #11 Share Posted June 10, 2015 I also noticed that as of this month, the "small print" says POA is excluded from all promos. Not sure why, because it was not like that in prior months. I think it's got to do with Hawaii State Laws on liquor and there is also no gambling allowed not even bingo or pull tickets. I cant even remember if POA had liquor in their duty free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imalismom Posted June 11, 2015 #12 Share Posted June 11, 2015 (edited) I think it's got to do with Hawaii State Laws on liquor and there is also no gambling allowed not even bingo or pull tickets.I cant even remember if POA had liquor in their duty free. its not just the UBP anymore - its all the "free" offerings... >> Terms and Conditions: June/July - Freestyle Choice Up to $1,600 in value per balcony stateroom (based on 7 itinerary) Booking Window: 6/1/15 - 7/31/15 11.59 pm EST Applicable Sailings: 3 - 16 day sailings* <snip> <-- listing of the 4 options Terms and Conditions: *Pride of America sailings are not eligible for the offer. Norwegian Sky sailings beginning January 1, 2016 are not eligible for the offer. Edited June 11, 2015 by Imalismom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted June 11, 2015 #13 Share Posted June 11, 2015 I think it's got to do with Hawaii State Laws on liquor and there is also no gambling allowed not even bingo or pull tickets.I cant even remember if POA had liquor in their duty free. Well, since the POA is US flagged, and never leaves the country, there is no "duty free". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted June 11, 2015 #14 Share Posted June 11, 2015 I had my TA check about NCL specials and POA. Apparently I got in just under the wire, with Ultimate Dining, Free Gratuities, and OBC. She says these offers no longer cover POA. [bTW, she sent me an official NCL "Amenity Confirmation" that lists each of these items by passenger -- this is also something new from NCL and makes it much easier to prove what you are entitled to.] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilovesailing Posted June 14, 2015 #15 Share Posted June 14, 2015 We too booked April 16 and got the free UDP for both weeks of our B2B. Host Jazzbeau you must have booked a suite in order to get of the freebies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndabunka Posted June 14, 2015 #16 Share Posted June 14, 2015 (edited) When the promo's were available, the suite we booked (after the promo so we didn't get anything "free") was also about $1,000 per person MORE than when we booked our trip so.... I'd rather have that $2K in savings vs. the "free" offers. There is a (slim) possiblity that we could have booked an Ocean View (around $2,199pp) back in April with those "freebies" and then asked NCL to "move" us into the SG Suite ($2,079pp) in May but we the also would have likely lost those promos in the move. Edited June 14, 2015 by ndabunka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted June 15, 2015 #17 Share Posted June 15, 2015 We too booked April 16 and got the free UDP for both weeks of our B2B. Host Jazzbeau you must have booked a suite in order to get of the freebies. Yes, an SI that sleeps 4 in three areas. Our first-ever suite -- since two adult children can come for "free," the suite cost less than 3 cabins. If only our daughter comes, it is still a good deal and will be very roomy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel-b Posted June 20, 2015 #18 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Thanks! We do live in Hawaii. We'd prefer to take a different cruise, but the lava is flowing on the Big Island and we'd like to go see it. We sailed on the POA April 11th - 18th of this year. The POA did not do a lava flow sail-by on the Big Island (in the past was done after Hilo on the way to Kona) as we were told it was not flowing towards the ocean. We were also told the only way to see the lava flow is by air (helicopter). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlohaPride Posted June 20, 2015 Author #19 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Lava isn't flowing into the ocean right now. But you can see it from a lookout in HMC. Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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