Cmdr Cody Posted September 10, 2016 #1 Share Posted September 10, 2016 I called NCL today, because i was interested in taking a fall 2017 transatlantic cruise. My wife and I have done several TA's but normally from US to europe. We've been interested in coming from europe to the US since you gain an hour a day instead of lose and hour a day. Well after looking at prices, I found the following. For the Jade 2016 14 day TA the only haven suite availble is the GARDEN Villa this fall (2016) it is 11999 per person or $24,268 for two. For the 2017 Breakaway 14 day TA in the DELUXE OWNERS suite (top cabin on board) it is 7449 per person or $15,215 for a couple, pricey but not bad for the Haven. For the 2017 Star 15day TA in the DOS that we normally book it is 13999 per person for the or $28,275 for two people. The GV for 2 is listed as $50,275 for two people. So I call NCL and talk to a PCC, and ask if this pricing is correct. Dopey says it is. So in a DOS that is noramlly priced at about 4000-5000 for a TA NCL is charging 2 1/2 times as much as I would spend on Seabourn Odyssey at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luddite Posted September 10, 2016 #2 Share Posted September 10, 2016 (edited) Annnndddd? ? What did you book? Edited September 10, 2016 by luddite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinRP37 Posted September 10, 2016 #3 Share Posted September 10, 2016 I called NCL today, because i was interested in taking a fall 2017 transatlantic cruise. My wife and I have done several TA's but normally from US to europe. We've been interested in coming from europe to the US since you gain an hour a day instead of lose and hour a day.Well after looking at prices, I found the following. For the Jade 2016 14 day TA the only haven suite availble is the GARDEN Villa this fall (2016) it is 11999 per person or $24,268 for two. For the 2017 Breakaway 14 day TA in the DELUXE OWNERS suite (top cabin on board) it is 7449 per person or $15,215 for a couple, pricey but not bad for the Haven. For the 2017 Star 15day TA in the DOS that we normally book it is 13999 per person for the or $28,275 for two people. The GV for 2 is listed as $50,275 for two people. So I call NCL and talk to a PCC, and ask if this pricing is correct. Dopey says it is. So in a DOS that is noramlly priced at about 4000-5000 for a TA NCL is charging 2 1/2 times as much as I would spend on Seabourn Odyssey at the same time. The Breakaway is not doing a TA, so I do not know where you got any of this information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLH Arizona Posted September 10, 2016 #4 Share Posted September 10, 2016 So I call NCL and talk to a PCC, and ask if this pricing is correct. Dopey says it is. So in a DOS that is noramlly priced at about 4000-5000 for a TA NCL is charging 2 1/2 times as much as I would spend on Seabourn Odyssey at the same time.If the NCL person (can't believe you would call someone dopey, unless that is their real name) said it was correct, then it is correct. If you think it is too expensive for you, then don't book the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shayhooper Posted September 10, 2016 #5 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Because you don't agree with the prices that NCL has set for the cruise, you decide to shoot the messenger by calling him dopey? Why insult the guy that is simply doing his job and had nothing to do with setting the price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janpo Posted September 10, 2016 #6 Share Posted September 10, 2016 (edited) I highly doubt he called him dopey. Read it again..geesh So carry on the rah rah Edited September 10, 2016 by janpo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonvoyagie Posted September 10, 2016 #7 Share Posted September 10, 2016 It is the Getaway that is doing a TA, lots of people get them mixed up. The Epic is also doing a Fall TA. The OP is also doing what I would call snapshot pricing - which does not take into account the way NCL does pricing. On any given day one itinerary could be selling faster than expected and the price will go up while another could be selling slow and the price will go down. All four sailings are different in port calls, that can also make a bit of a difference in pricing - and popularity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swells1 Posted September 10, 2016 #8 Share Posted September 10, 2016 (edited) The Epic has a 13 day TA for $3199 pp in the Haven. October 2016. :p Edited September 10, 2016 by Swells1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda the Book Lover Posted September 10, 2016 #9 Share Posted September 10, 2016 (edited) Usaa Edited September 10, 2016 by Linda the Book Lover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaShark Posted September 10, 2016 #10 Share Posted September 10, 2016 I called NCL today, because i was interested in taking a fall 2017 transatlantic cruise. My wife and I have done several TA's but normally from US to europe. We've been interested in coming from europe to the US since you gain an hour a day instead of lose and hour a day.Well after looking at prices, I found the following. For the Jade 2016 14 day TA the only haven suite availble is the GARDEN Villa this fall (2016) it is 11999 per person or $24,268 for two. For the 2017 Breakaway 14 day TA in the DELUXE OWNERS suite (top cabin on board) it is 7449 per person or $15,215 for a couple, pricey but not bad for the Haven. For the 2017 Star 15day TA in the DOS that we normally book it is 13999 per person for the or $28,275 for two people. The GV for 2 is listed as $50,275 for two people. So I call NCL and talk to a PCC, and ask if this pricing is correct. Dopey says it is. So in a DOS that is noramlly priced at about 4000-5000 for a TA NCL is charging 2 1/2 times as much as I would spend on Seabourn Odyssey at the same time. I highly doubt he called him dopey. Read it again..geesh So carry on the rah rah Are you sure about that??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janpo Posted September 10, 2016 #11 Share Posted September 10, 2016 (edited) Are you sure about that??? Are you sure he called him that name while on the phone with him? Edited September 10, 2016 by janpo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaShark Posted September 10, 2016 #12 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Are you? Yes...that is why it is quoted, bolded, and in red...there is no doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janpo Posted September 10, 2016 #13 Share Posted September 10, 2016 (edited) Yes...that is why it is quoted, bolded, and in red...there is no doubt. He referred to him, as dopey says on here, which in no way states for sure he used that name to the agent on the phone. Edited September 10, 2016 by janpo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Turtles06 Posted September 10, 2016 #14 Share Posted September 10, 2016 I highly doubt he called him dopey. Read it again..geesh So carry on the rah rah No one said the OP called the NCL rep "dopey" to his face. But the OP plainly called him that on here, which was still rude. I took a second to check NCL's pricing on the first cruise the OP listed, and it does show exactly as the OP said and the NCL rep told him. ($11,999 pp for the 3-bedroom Haven suite on the Jade's westbound TA, which is only about a month away.) OP may not like the prices, and he's free not to book his high end suites on NCL if he doesn't. Still really uncalled for to describe the NCL rep as "dopey" for giving him correct information, whether he liked the info or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaShark Posted September 10, 2016 #15 Share Posted September 10, 2016 He referred to him, as dopey says on here, which in no way states for sure he used that name to the agent on the phone. Well, unless you have proof that the OP lied, I'm going to take their word for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janpo Posted September 10, 2016 #16 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Well, unless you have proof that the OP lied, I'm going to take their word for it. You do that.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philip_eunice1 Posted September 10, 2016 #17 Share Posted September 10, 2016 (edited) He must of left the cast of Snow White and gone to work for Ncl Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited September 10, 2016 by philip_eunice1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcakes122 Posted September 10, 2016 #18 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Dopey says it is. Wow. :eek: Your wife is a lucky woman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txagfan Posted September 10, 2016 #19 Share Posted September 10, 2016 The PCC is almost as far away from the pricing function as you and me [emoji23] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbryan5 Posted September 10, 2016 #20 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Maybe the guy WAS dopey?? Lighten up people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcakes122 Posted September 10, 2016 #21 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Maybe the guy WAS dopey?? Lighten up people Not that it would make it right if the wrong prices were quoted, but confirming accurate prices makes the PCC "dopey"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted September 10, 2016 #22 Share Posted September 10, 2016 (edited) Supply and demand. IF the OP ONLY sails in the upper suites.and Stays home if can't get them. NCL can price what they want, it's in a constant state of change. So keeping track of trends could yield some more favorable results. There are only so many suites, if someone is willing to pay- why shouldn't that rate be charged?? The name calling, is probably a bash that the OP thinks is going to slant his post as NCL being "wrong" for this pricing. TA's are always dumping last minute with the "peasant" cabins (was referred as this 2 weeks ago on the Dawn). which I always take advantage of. I am very flexible which increases possibilities. Again- keeping track of pricing trends may offer something. With all that was listed, it looks like it may be flexible? Edited September 10, 2016 by Budget Queen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arzeena Posted September 10, 2016 #23 Share Posted September 10, 2016 I called NCL today, because i was interested in taking a fall 2017 transatlantic cruise. My wife and I have done several TA's but normally from US to europe. We've been interested in coming from europe to the US since you gain an hour a day instead of lose and hour a day.Well after looking at prices, I found the following. For the Jade 2016 14 day TA the only haven suite availble is the GARDEN Villa this fall (2016) it is 11999 per person or $24,268 for two. For the 2017 Breakaway 14 day TA in the DELUXE OWNERS suite (top cabin on board) it is 7449 per person or $15,215 for a couple, pricey but not bad for the Haven. For the 2017 Star 15day TA in the DOS that we normally book it is 13999 per person for the or $28,275 for two people. The GV for 2 is listed as $50,275 for two people. So I call NCL and talk to a PCC, and ask if this pricing is correct. Dopey says it is. So in a DOS that is noramlly priced at about 4000-5000 for a TA NCL is charging 2 1/2 times as much as I would spend on Seabourn Odyssey at the same time. Those were just Dopey's prices for Grumpy!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMH15 Posted September 11, 2016 #24 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Those were just Dopey's prices for Grumpy!:) Ding, ding!!!! You win! Post of the day! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather1972 Posted September 11, 2016 #25 Share Posted September 11, 2016 If you don't like the price, then don't pay it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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