A la carte maths test

[KeithJenner]

See if you can figure this one out.

 

[Demonyte]

So there is actually a reason why $19 worth of wine is billed as $23? O_o

[triptolemus]

1) Merlot - $19

2) Chop - $25

3) Fires $2

4) Soup $3

5) Discount ($30)

6) ???? $4

7) Profit!!!

8) Grat/svc $3.42

=$26.42 !!!!!

 

Edited October 31, 2015 by triptolemus

[maywell]

Wondering what the $4 is? Are they now charging X number of people at a table now? Or is that computer glitch with there systems on the 1st sailing?

 

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[SteveH2508]

$4 = menu handling charge (for your convenience):rolleyes:

[Jane Don]

On the bright side there was no 18% service charge applied to the mystery $4. I can't see how any POS system could make this error.

[LMaxwell]

They applied the service charge to the $19 cost. No idea where the extra flat $4 come in. Probably a lighting and air handling fee.

[SeekerOne]

This is clearly your fault, If you don't like a mysterious $4 charge added on to your bill then don't eat. :rolleyes:

[NLH Arizona]

1. I give, did you ask? Is it new math?

2. I find it interesting that you had the UDP and you got a $30 credit when NCL said they would be treated no differently than before (the entire meal would be at no charge, except for the upcharge items, even though that is not plainly explained). Wonder if someone eats more than $30 based on the a la carte menu (which you didn't), would they be charged for the additional?

Edited October 31, 2015 by NLH Arizona

[KeithJenner]

I assume my credit was $30 as that is what I spent. If I'd have spent more then I would have been credited more.

 

I went to guest services this morning about it, more to let them know there is a problem than anything else. They're going to look into it. It is almost certainly an error rather than some secret charge, but as has been said, it shouldn't happen.

[NLH Arizona]

I assume my credit was $30 as that is what I spent. If I'd have spent more then I would have been credited more.

 

I went to guest services this morning about it, more to let them know there is a problem than anything else. They're going to look into it. It is almost certainly an error rather than some secret charge, but as has been said, it shouldn't happen.

Thanks, that makes sense about the $30.

[jingle5616]

FDR math. The new NCL! :eek:

[ihopfar]

I assume my credit was $30 as that is what I spent. If I'd have spent more then I would have been credited more.

 

I went to guest services this morning about it, more to let them know there is a problem than anything else. They're going to look into it. It is almost certainly an error rather than some secret charge, but as has been said, it shouldn't happen.

 

 

Sorry you had this math issue.

 

Has anyone said what the limitations are with the UDP in the newly a la carte restaurants? Is there a limit to the apps, sides, desserts? Are all entrees included or are some "premium"?

 

Thanks!

Brad

[SteveH2508]

FDR math. The new NCL! :eek:

 

Remember the extra few bucks FDR said he wanted to get from each passenger?;):rolleyes:

[SeaWatcher65]

That's what they are now calling "common core" math.

 

I can imagine how NCL will screw it up with cruisers decide to have dinner together -- 1 with UDP, 1 with SDP, 1 with SDP who doesn't want to use SDP for that meal, 1 child who orders off the regular menu, another child orders off the kids menu......

 

The a la carte pricing makes everything complicated. It was much simpler with the UDP and flat surcharges. We chose all specialty dining and the UDP on our 1st NCL cruise because the menu items looked much nicer. I can only imagine that the included dining will get worse now that NCL is adding a la carte to the main dining (Manhattan Room) too. I might just eat cheeseburgers and fish tacos at Margaritaville and stick to the buffet!

Edited October 31, 2015 by SeaWatcher65

[zqvol]

Would love to see the rest of the ticket.

[debsjc]

Sorry you had this math issue.

 

Has anyone said what the limitations are with the UDP in the newly a la carte restaurants? Is there a limit to the apps, sides, desserts? Are all entrees included or are some "premium"?

 

Thanks!

Brad

 

I would love to know the answer to this as well - anyone?

[Barb Nahoumi]

Gosh, what a headache. I just wan to enjoy nice dinner without having to bring a math book along.

[KeithJenner]

Sorry you had this math issue.

 

 

 

Has anyone said what the limitations are with the UDP in the newly a la carte restaurants? Is there a limit to the apps, sides, desserts? Are all entrees included or are some "premium"?

 

 

 

Thanks!

 

Brad

 

 

I was told there are no restrictions.

[jaja]

Gosh, what a headache. I just wan to enjoy nice dinner without having to bring a math book along.

 

You are so right ;)

[ellie1145]

Well, on our recent Escape 'taster' cruise NCL omitted to tell us that the glass of wine my daughter ordered would incur a 25% VAT charge on top of the 18% service charge making it the most expensive glass of wine she'd ever had the misfortune to taste!

 

Whilst I know that it's not NCLs fault that the British government impose this extra tax, not being clear and transparent IS their fault as nowhere on the drinks menu did it mention it, nor did the waiter bother to mention it before she ordered.

[SteveH2508]

Well, on our recent Escape 'taster' cruise NCL omitted to tell us that the glass of wine my daughter ordered would incur a 25% VAT charge on top of the 18% service charge making it the most expensive glass of wine she'd ever had the misfortune to taste!

 

Whilst I know that it's not NCLs fault that the British government impose this extra tax, not being clear and transparent IS their fault as nowhere on the drinks menu did it mention it, nor did the waiter bother to mention it before she ordered.

 

When did the VAT rate go up from 20% to 25%?:confused:

[electro]

I assume my credit was $30 as that is what I spent. If I'd have spent more then I would have been credited more.

 

I went to guest services this morning about it, more to let them know there is a problem than anything else. They're going to look into it. It is almost certainly an error rather than some secret charge, but as has been said, it shouldn't happen.

 

Did they remove the extra charge from you account?

 

Lois

[ellie1145]

When did the VAT rate go up from 20% to 25%?:confused:

 

Yeah that does seem odd doesn't it? But that was the rate in the shops and also the rate on wine etc in the dining room etc. We were also confused as of course our rate of VAT is 20%. Nobody really seemed to be able to explain it other than to say that is the rate imposed on them. Maybe it is the EEC ruling???

 

Had we realised that the wine would attract a 25% fee on top of the 18% I am afraid we would not have bothered as it makes the cost pretty outrageous.

 

Wish I could explain it better! :eek: maybe someone else has better information.

Edited October 31, 2015 by ellie1145

[dna529]

That's what they are now calling "common core" math.

 

I can imagine how NCL will screw it up with cruisers decide to have dinner together -- 1 with UDP, 1 with SDP, 1 with SDP who doesn't want to use SDP for that meal, 1 child who orders off the regular menu, another child orders off the kids menu......

 

The a la carte pricing makes everything complicated. It was much simpler with the UDP and flat surcharges. We chose all specialty dining and the UDP on our 1st NCL cruise because the menu items looked much nicer. I can only imagine that the included dining will get worse now that NCL is adding a la carte to the main dining (Manhattan Room) too. I might just eat cheeseburgers and fish tacos at Margaritaville and stick to the buffet!

 

Yes this is common core math at it's finest. Maybe I'll get my fourth grader to help us out with all this craziness!