blueboro Posted December 2, 2015 #601 Share Posted December 2, 2015 It appears that won't help matters. Crystal's Serenity ship does not even offer a Margaritaville at sea. Not exactly where I was going with that. If you haven't seen the Seinfeld "Serenity Now" episode this will mean nothing to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rg24601 Posted December 2, 2015 #602 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Not exactly where I was going with that. If you haven't seen the Seinfeld "Serenity Now" episode this will mean nothing to you. Margaritaville will be charging for the Festivus meal too. Appalling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDougOut Posted December 2, 2015 #603 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Glad I was able to satisfy your earlier questions. ... The ball is NCL's court. They are not impressing me much today, but I will give the Resolutions agent time to follow up and respond, as he stated he would. Please also note, at no time did I demand, threaten, get loud, or argue. The agent was very nice, just ineffective and, apparently, not fully aware of communication others at the company had been relaying to guests. I hear everything you're saying, and understand your point of view. Our opinions and approaches just differ - and there's nothing wrong with that. :) Personally, I want absolutely nobody to have access to Margaritaville that's not paying the new a-la-carte prices. I was actually disappointed that they made the decision to allow those with UDP and SDP access. Why? Because I'm hopeful that the policy change completely backfires on them - that a feature they once touted as new and exciting becomes nothing more than a ghost town in a prime location on their newest ship. That would hopefully encourage them to reevaluate their new policy, and either reverse it or implement a different pricing structure (I keep saying a $7 or under cover charge would be viewed favorably by me). If, as you suggested, everybody that booked the cruise prior to the change has free access, we're going to slowly rip the Band-Aid off over an entire year. I fear we'll all suffer as a result. BTW, not that it really matters... but I'm traveling in a group of 10 in four state rooms. We all booked prior to the change, and will be sailing in January. We all received the SDP & UBP promos, and subsequently still have the option to dine freely at Margaritaville if we choose to use one of our meal credits (at least the first 2 adults in each room). I suspect we won't cancel any of our specialty dining reservations to accommodate this. Enjoy your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterFidgetpants Posted December 2, 2015 #604 Share Posted December 2, 2015 I hear everything you're saying, and understand your point of view. Our opinions and approaches just differ - and there's nothing wrong with that. :) Personally, I want absolutely nobody to have access to Margaritaville that's not paying the new a-la-carte prices. I was actually disappointed that they made the decision to allow those with UDP and SDP access. Why? Because I'm hopeful that the policy change completely backfires on them - that a feature they once touted as new and exciting becomes nothing more than a ghost town in a prime location on their newest ship. That would hopefully encourage them to reevaluate their new policy, and either reverse it or implement a different pricing structure (I keep saying a $7 or under cover charge would be viewed favorably by me). If, as you suggested, everybody that booked the cruise prior to the change has free access, we're going to slowly rip the Band-Aid off over an entire year. I fear we'll all suffer as a result. BTW, not that it really matters... but I'm traveling in a group of 10 in four state rooms. We all booked prior to the change, and will be sailing in January. We all received the SDP & UBP promos, and subsequently still have the option to dine freely at Margaritaville if we choose to use one of our meal credits (at least the first 2 adults in each room). I suspect we won't cancel any of our specialty dining reservations to accommodate this. Enjoy your cruise! You enjoy too. I've enjoyed the discussion. If I receive any follow up information I will share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warm-Water Diver Posted December 3, 2015 #605 Share Posted December 3, 2015 margaritaville will be charging for the festivus meal too. Appalling! rolflmao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteCruiser Posted December 3, 2015 #606 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Margaritaville will be charging for the Festivus meal too. Appalling! We've already started with the Airing of Grievances Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LrgPizza Posted December 3, 2015 #607 Share Posted December 3, 2015 we've already started with the airing of grievances lmao! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDougOut Posted December 3, 2015 #608 Share Posted December 3, 2015 We've already started with the Airing of Grievances Ha! Too funny. I'm out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjbdtz Posted December 3, 2015 #609 Share Posted December 3, 2015 you know U.S. law supersedes any companies contract, right? Maybe that's not true in Canada. Who knows, who cares? Escape is registered in the Bahamas, so US law has no authority... Oops. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Laszlo Posted December 3, 2015 #610 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Wow..........31 pages! Cant' wait to see the thread when they start charging for chairs :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warm-Water Diver Posted December 3, 2015 #611 Share Posted December 3, 2015 wow..........31 pages! Cant' wait to see the thread when they start charging for chairs :d bite your tongue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackson bernard Posted December 3, 2015 #612 Share Posted December 3, 2015 I hope NCL nickels and dimes themselves right out of business! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare aubreyc1988 Posted December 3, 2015 #613 Share Posted December 3, 2015 I hope NCL nickels and dimes themselves right out of business! they have a long way to go before it comes to that - we were thinking about not buying a FCC on this cruise and go back to Royal, a line we love. But HOLY COW, the prices RCI has on their website for the Allure are CRAZY - we sailed on her a few years ago in a Junior Suite, and basically, the price we paid for a Junior suite is what they want for an Inside cabin now, even with their "BOGOHO" rate. And NO perks like NCL offers! :eek: I guess RCI is filling cabins up, no problem. I have no idea what I am going to do with my RCI future cruise thing. Bottom line, the margaritaville thing does irk me, and I won't support the change by simply not eating there and filling out the comment card with my thoughts, but SO FAR the changes haven't been enough to make me NOT sail with NCL - YET! Although the moment their prices and perks become comparable to Royal, I will switch lines in a heartbeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mugtech Posted December 3, 2015 #614 Share Posted December 3, 2015 We've already started with the Airing of Grievances Looking forward to the feats of strength. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthlessBoss Posted December 3, 2015 #615 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Wow..........31 pages! Cant' wait to see the thread when they start charging for chairs :D Or for use of a convenience beeper while waiting for that chair:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mugtech Posted December 3, 2015 #616 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Or for use of a convenience beeper while waiting for that chair:eek: And will you be able to pre-book chairs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Laszlo Posted December 3, 2015 #617 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Personally I think its a lot to do about nothing. I don't think I've seen one thread about how the price of the Thermal Spa has gone up. My wife and I payed $119 in June of 2011........now its $199 for a 7 day. The price of everything has gone up......with the exception of gas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rg24601 Posted December 3, 2015 #618 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Personally I think its a lot to do about nothing. I don't think I've seen one thread about how the price of the Thermal Spa has gone up. My wife and I payed $119 in June of 2011........now its $199 for a 7 day. The price of everything has gone up......with the exception of gas. Is the Spa worth $199? Is that per person or per couple? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpecorari Posted December 3, 2015 #619 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Personally I think its a lot to do about nothing. I don't think I've seen one thread about how the price of the Thermal Spa has gone up. My wife and I payed $119 in June of 2011........now its $199 for a 7 day. The price of everything has gone up......with the exception of gas. We won't talk about how prices were raised due to the high cost of gas yet it hasn't come down any since the gas prices have. I just mentioned that to my Limo Driver and he laughed! On another note......I actually for see in the future them no longer allowing water and soda to be brought on board. That would gain them a LOT of revenue if they stopped that. And when that happens....I can imagine the number of pages that thread will have! Harriet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMan Posted December 3, 2015 #620 Share Posted December 3, 2015 (edited) Bottom line, the margaritaville thing does irk me, and I won't support the change by simply not eating there and filling out the comment card with my thoughts, but SO FAR the changes haven't been enough to make me NOT sail with NCL - YET! Although the moment their prices and perks become comparable to Royal, I will switch lines in a heartbeat. So in summary, with your staying with NCL, NCL made the correct decision and added value. They kept prices low, and allowed those that wanted to try Margarittaville the opportuntity to get in. In other words added value and did not lose a customer, or as to continue the Seinfeld theme, "Not that there is anything wrong with that" I am sure Charlie at NCL in a cube farm in Florida will happily read your comment and check a grid that says "other complaint" to properly register it. By the way, all the hand ringing over a third rate touristy hamburger joint facinates me. Nothing special, just go to your local Applebees for the same experience. Edited December 3, 2015 by MrMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonbeam Posted December 3, 2015 #621 Share Posted December 3, 2015 This one won't surprise me as almost all the other lines are going that way at some point or another. Water will be first, as the latest cute alcohol sneak trick is to buy replacement caps for water bottles on ebay/amazon and fill em with vodka, etc... Carnival has already gone this route, BUT in a nod to customer service (are you watching NCL?) offers cases of water at shoreside prices if you preorder, which is actually more convenient. We won't talk about how prices were raised due to the high cost of gas yet it hasn't come down any since the gas prices have. I just mentioned that to my Limo Driver and he laughed! On another note......I actually for see in the future them no longer allowing water and soda to be brought on board. That would gain them a LOT of revenue if they stopped that. And when that happens....I can imagine the number of pages that thread will have! Harriet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rg24601 Posted December 3, 2015 #622 Share Posted December 3, 2015 So in summary, with your staying with NCL, NCL made the correct decision and added value. They kept prices low, and allowed those that wanted to try Margarittaville the opportuntity to get in. In other words added value and did not lose a customer, or as to continue the Seinfeld theme, "Not that there is anything wrong with that" I am sure Charlie at NCL in a cube farm in Florida will happily read your comment and check a grid that says "other complaint" to properly register it. By the way, all the hand ringing over a third rate touristy hamburger joint facinates me. Nothing special, just go to your local Applebees for the same experience. I guess they kept prices low :( Not from what I am seeing. Applebees is not the same as Margaritaville. Tsk Tsk Tsk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinHarvey Posted December 3, 2015 #623 Share Posted December 3, 2015 (edited) I guess they kept prices low :( Not from what I am seeing. Applebees is not the same as Margaritaville. Tsk Tsk Tsk! I'm sure you're aware that Margaritaville on the Escape is the same as Margaritaville on land. People can't be going to the land based restaurant for their food. It's just not that good. They go for the atmosphere. Which is what is missing on the Escape, along with some key menu items. Edited December 3, 2015 by CruisinHarvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthlessBoss Posted December 3, 2015 #624 Share Posted December 3, 2015 This one won't surprise me as almost all the other lines are going that way at some point or another. Water will be first, as the latest cute alcohol sneak trick is to buy replacement caps for water bottles on ebay/amazon and fill em with vodka, etc... Carnival has already gone this route, BUT in a nod to customer service (are you watching NCL?) offers cases of water at shoreside prices if you preorder, which is actually more convenient. Since you know about Carnival's water situation, can you imagine the hoopla that will happen if/or when they opt to start charging for Guy burgers:eek::eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonbeam Posted December 3, 2015 #625 Share Posted December 3, 2015 They have talked about going the Johnny Rockets route at times - small cover charge, just to manage load on some ships. But from what I understand, the demand isn't there. Since you know about Carnival's water situation, can you imagine the hoopla that will happen if/or when they opt to start charging for Guy burgers:eek::eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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