NCL can't do math,or is it me?

[phissy]

Just looking at NCL site for promos and some thing seemed off. All four promos listed and if Suite or Haven booked one would receive all four. They say it is over a $2,000 value.

Adding each : excursion credit (4port limit) + UDP credit for 2 + OBC + 250 internet minutes totals $845.00.

Am I mistaken or missing something? :confused:

[kjquilts]

don't forget the value of the "kids" sail free or half price - - promo that is included along with whatever promo you choose

[cliffd64]

Just looking at NCL site for promos and some thing seemed off. All four promos listed and if Suite or Haven booked one would receive all four. They say it is over a $2,000 value.

Adding each : excursion credit (4port limit) + UDP credit for 2 + OBC + 250 internet minutes totals $845.00.

Am I mistaken or missing something? :confused:

 

Don't forget to add in the friends and family sail for free as well which adds to it, and also increases your two people to 4 ...

thats why they say UP TO 2090...

[phissy]

Thanks for reply.

Re checked offer page and it clearly states get all four offers , valued at $2,090.00.

Kids sail free on limited sailings , not all.

Something still not right?:confused:

[tvguy72]

Yes you got them. Call them up to claim your free cruise.

[RuthlessBoss]

Just looking at NCL site for promos and some thing seemed off. All four promos listed and if Suite or Haven booked one would receive all four. They say it is over a $2,000 value.

Adding each : excursion credit (4port limit) + UDP credit for 2 + OBC + 250 internet minutes totals $845.00.

Am I mistaken or missing something? :confused:

 

Break down your math so we can see how you came up with your total.

[mking8288]

Extra, extra - you just won as much $2,090 from NCL - please check with your accountant to see if Uncle Sam, the taxman is going to take a cut for that = taxes owed.

 

Think for a moment, how is NCL going to make money after all the giveaways ?

Good question, huh.

Let's see - photography, bingo, casino, gift shops, spa, etc. etc.

Ever shop at retail stores where they doubled the prices as MSRP and then discount it by 50% and call it a big sale. Or, stores with prices marked down 75%, everything in the store - everyday, 365 days a year, always 75% off retail. Innovative marketing = creative accounting illusions.

 

Nice cashback or rebate deal, no ? Yes, except you need to give some of it back in the form of 18% gratuities (on dining & beverages, soda and/or alcohol)

 

Oh, almost forgot - 50% off deposit. That's a big one. Except, you will still need full payment by the due day. It's interest-free? Yulp.

 

Gotcha ! Hurry, offer expiring soon - capacity controlled.

P.S. Don't wait for us, please feel free to go ahead and run for it.

[fishin' musician]

Think for a moment, how is NCL going to make money after all the giveaways ?

Good question, huh.

Let's see - photography, bingo, casino, gift shops, spa, etc. etc.

Ever shop at retail stores where they doubled the prices as MSRP and then discount it by 50% and call it a big sale. Or, stores with prices marked down 75%, everything in the store - everyday, 365 days a year, always 75% off retail. Innovative marketing = creative accounting illusions.

 

You forgot room service ! :D

[phissy]

I agree that NCL will never give anything away for free....we always pay one way or another.

 

Here is the quick breakdown on my calculations:

$50 per port per cabin (4 max) $200

$110 dining per person. (2 x 110) ( 2x 75 for 7 day ) $220. Or $440 for 4

$300 OBC per booking

250 internet minutes $125 as per NCL per booking

 

Total for 2 in Suite $845 or for 4 in Suite $1,065.

 

We are booked in a Suite with the 4 bonus offers from April. I know we actually paid for them in our cruise fare but, we will still enjoy using them on our cruise.

 

I worry that NCL is losing money on these promos ( hold up sarcasm sign).:D

[hawkeyetlse]

$110 dining per person. (2 x 110) ( 2x 75 for 7 day ) $220. Or $440 for 4

The dining credit is only for passengers 1 & 2. From the T&C: "Specialty Dining Credit: Applicable to guest 1-2 on the reservation. Specialty dining credit for two depending on sail length. Includes applicable gratuities."

So even if you have 4 (or 8) people in your suite, I think the maximum savings would still be 2 × $110 (for the longest cruises).

 

I'm with you, I have no idea where NCL gets the figure of "up to $2090". But keep in mind that according to their legal notice, they do not guarantee the accuracy of anything on their own website:

NCL makes no representation or warranty as to the completeness or accuracy of the information contained in this site.

[partigus]

we booked a family suite for 5 on a previous deal...we got full unlimited dining (not a credit) for the entire party, Ulitmate Beverage (alcohol for first two guests, soda for the kids), a $200 OBC, and free prepaid gratuities...I booked three cruises with that deal right about the time oil prices had bottomed.

[DevCruise]

Two more items to consider.....Some ships have a Garden Villa and hold up to 8 people, so if we're counting kids/family sail free, that's up to 6 people sailing free.

 

Also, regarding the UDP/UBP, I wonder how the math works out if instead of counting the cost of the program, you factor in the value of the benefit (ie. Tappenaki or Cagney's every night, x number of drinks, etc?)

[swedish weave]

Extra, extra - you just won as much $2,090 from NCL - please check with your accountant to see if Uncle Sam, the taxman is going to take a cut for that = taxes owed.

 

Think for a moment, how is NCL going to make money after all the giveaways ?

Good question, huh.

Let's see - photography, bingo, casino, gift shops, spa, etc. etc.

Ever shop at retail stores where they doubled the prices as MSRP and then discount it by 50% and call it a big sale. Or, stores with prices marked down 75%, everything in the store - everyday, 365 days a year, always 75% off retail. Innovative marketing = creative accounting illusions.

 

Gotcha ! Hurry, offer expiring soon - capacity controlled.

P.S. Don't wait for us, please feel free to go ahead and run for it.

 

Mking --- You got me !!!! I was sure the following was a legitimate offer until I read your post!!!! Chuckle-chuckle !! Del Rio wouldn't perpetrate or support a scam, or would he ???

 

Regent Cruises 75% Off - Up to 75% off Regent Seven Seas‎

 

Oceania Cruises Deals - 2 for 1 Fares & Shipboard Credit‎

Edited May 30, 2015 by swedish weave

[mking8288]

Mking --- You got me !!!! I was sure the following was a legitimate offer until I read your post!!!! Chuckle-chuckle !! Del Rio wouldn't perpetrate or support a scam, or would he ???

Regent Cruises 75% Off - Up to 75% off Regent Seven Seas‎

Oceania Cruises Deals - 2 for 1 Fares & Shipboard Credit‎

 

Well, if that's a deal-breaker for you - go for it while the deal last. :D

 

Lately on this board, we could use a bid of good humor, not so much sarcasm, to ease & diffuse the virtual fireworks - and, to try to realign some logic into our senses instead of banging heads.

 

Was just reading a full page slick advertisement in a major travel magazine, about a certain all inclusive cruise line ... free transfer, free business class round-trip airfares, free drinks & beverages, free gratuities, etc. so nothing extra - got a nice chuckle myself on the outside ballpark figure for the all inclusive 14 nights package. A little imagination is good - we can dream, can't we not ?

[swedish weave]

Well, if that's a deal-breaker for you - go for it while the deal last. :D

 

Lately on this board, we could use a bid of good humor, not so much sarcasm, to ease & diffuse the virtual fireworks - and, to try to realign some logic into our senses instead of banging heads.

 

Was just reading a full page slick advertisement in a major travel magazine, about a certain all inclusive cruise line ... free transfer, free business class round-trip airfares, free drinks & beverages, free gratuities, etc. so nothing extra - got a nice chuckle myself on the outside ballpark figure for the all inclusive 14 nights package. A little imagination is good - we can dream, can't we not ?

 

Thanks a lot !!!! I will jump right on this fantastic bargain !!!!

 

Are you sober ??? lol

[mugtech]

Here's another NCL math problem

The Star transatlantic in April, 2016, 14 days, plus 7 days to Norway plus 9 days Baltic is priced at $2,689 for an inside, while the individual cruises are priced at $849, $819, and $1,019 for a total of $2,687, $2 difference no big deal. But if booked as three separate cruises one can use a cruise rewards for each cruise, a $200 saving. In addition, the platinum rewards would be available on each separate cruise instead of only once for a 30 day cruise. Why would anyone book the 30 day instead of 3 separate cruises at current pricing?

[EaglesWin]

Here's another NCL math problem

The Star transatlantic in April, 2016, 14 days, plus 7 days to Norway plus 9 days Baltic is priced at $2,689 for an inside, while the individual cruises are priced at $849, $819, and $1,019 for a total of $2,687, $2 difference no big deal. But if booked as three separate cruises one can use a cruise rewards for each cruise, a $200 saving. In addition, the platinum rewards would be available on each separate cruise instead of only once for a 30 day cruise. Why would anyone book the 30 day instead of 3 separate cruises at current pricing?

 

You can keep the same cabin for all three legs?

[swedish weave]

You can keep the same cabin for all three legs?

 

That doesn't seem like much of a positive when you would have to give up 2/3 of the platinum benefits. Four meals at Le Bistro with wine, Laundry, and some others. If you have to move, the crew will move your "stuff" for you.

 

I would prefer the separate bookings and the two dollars !! lol Maybe FDR needs to hire some more CPA's to get the numbers right.

Edited May 31, 2015 by swedish weave

[mugtech]

If booking today through my PCC, getting the same cabin for all three is a can do easy.

If for some reason this could not be done, the crew moves everything to the new cabin anyway, just the trouble of having to pack and unpack an extra time. Booking more than 9 months ahead of time I have never had a problem getting the inside cabin I want on b2b.