leen50 Posted January 30, 2017 #426 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Booked the Star TA last night for April 2018. Asked NCL agent about double points. At first she said "no" & we mentioned the Feb. 3rd deadline. She said "you're correct". Printed out the paperwork, NO double points. Emailed her, waiting to hear back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drb247 Posted January 30, 2017 #427 Share Posted January 30, 2017 I am also Plat Plus. You (we) have also lost a bottle of wine at your second Latitudes dinner. Some will argue that is made up for by getting a bottle of sparkling wine in your room and, I guess on a "per ounce of booze" basis that is technically true BUT the sparkling wine IMO is undrinkable and the list of complimentary wines by the bottle for Latitudes dinners was at least passable. For me this is a loss. For others, especially those who select the beverage package, this is likely irrelevant. I will say there is no guarantee that there will always be some equivalent of free at sea where UBP will be available AND for folks like us who like wine (preferably bottle service at the table - part of a fine dining experience) but don't drink much otherwise the UBP actually ends up costing us money (except when we stay in suites). For us it is also a loss that the second meal must be at what we (and I suspect many others) consider to be lesser restaurants. We very much looked forward to two meals at Le Bistro with a bottle of passable red. At the risk of repeating and earlier comment I made - if the laundry becomes one free bag per stateroom instead of per member, that is a loss. There are also others (not us) who travel with 3+ Plats in one stateroom and they will lose out on dinners big time. Again, these changes don't matter too much to us but for what we value we are not really ahead in the Plat Plus category with the exception of internet minutes if that is per member. Agree the loss of the 2nd bottle of wine is a loss, however didn't mention it as most have UBP that consume alcohol anyway. I also love Le Bistro, but have been Platinum for so long it is getting boring. Much prefer the variety the new scheme will offer. I have no doubt that some will value the new additions more than others and equally some will miss the items we have lost. However surely there most be some of the new benefits you like. If you take just one shore excursion it will likely cover the cost of that bottle of win :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeyetlse Posted January 30, 2017 #428 Share Posted January 30, 2017 NCL has made the same mistake that Royal Caribbean did. Both have six levels, yet everyone can reach to fifth level with only 25% of the points needed for the sixth level. As a result too many people will easily make it to the 4th and 5th levels causing a log jam at those two levels.It may be easy for some people on this board to reach the 4th and 5th levels, and there are some types of cruises where you find a disproportionate number of Platinums (and now Platinum Plus) on board, but I think most "real" people need like 10 years to reach this level, if they ever make it. If there were truly "too many Platinums" in the total population of NCL customers, as people often claim around here, I think we would have seen more significant changes to the program (a much higher points threshold for Platinum, and watered down benefits once you get there). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millineumwoman Posted January 30, 2017 #429 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Agree the loss of the 2nd bottle of wine is a loss, however didn't mention it as most have UBP that consume alcohol anyway. I also love Le Bistro, but have been Platinum for so long it is getting boring. Much prefer the variety the new scheme will offer. I have no doubt that some will value the new additions more than others and equally some will miss the items we have lost. However surely there most be some of the new benefits you like. If you take just one shore excursion it will likely cover the cost of that bottle of win :) Under the ubp we can drink as much glasses of wine as we like so I'm gonna guess that's no biggie. It's just too bad that ncl has gotten rid of a lot of their wine choices Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeyetlse Posted January 30, 2017 #430 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Booked the Star TA last night for April 2018. Asked NCL agent about double points. At first she said "no" & we mentioned the Feb. 3rd deadline. She said "you're correct". Printed out the paperwork, NO double points. Emailed her, waiting to hear back.As far as I know, there has never been anything in NCL's paperwork indicating the extra point for booking 9 months out, and I would be a little surprised if a TA took the initiative to put it in writing in their documents, since it's not something they can promise you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sissaaaaaa Posted January 30, 2017 #431 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Maybe/possibly/slightly justified based on the 3rd/4th sail free promotions? Both in regards to point accumulation and eventual perk redemption. It very well could be. It's not a deal break of any sort, just a disappointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sissaaaaaa Posted January 30, 2017 #432 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Do you think the free cruise will be like the bingo 's free cruise? Only for the Caribbean and max worth $1200 inside room. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk The room given should be equivalent to those booked the majority of the time, but I really doubt that would be the case. Probably just the inside, like you said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millineumwoman Posted January 30, 2017 #433 Share Posted January 30, 2017 It very well could be. It's not a deal break of any sort, just a disappointment. I agree especially as have traveled with 3 of us ladies in a room and we split the cost of the cruise evenly. But all you can do is talk to your concierge or ships officers and they can work it out for you pleasantly. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexandNessa Posted January 30, 2017 #434 Share Posted January 30, 2017 ***snip***Losing the extra point for 9 month out bookings is a bit of a pain, but folks have been complaining for years on CC that it has been far too easy to get to Platinum. I guess you have to be careful what you wish for. Of course I would have preferred a free or discounted cruise. Who wouldn't? However NCL is a business and has to be run as such. All I can do compare what I have now versus this time last week. I'm the first to admit that it was too easy to get to Platinum, as I did it in 4 cruises. Since I currently have four more booked @ > 9 months out, I'll make Platinum Plus in 8 cruises (not that the added benefits mean anything to me). I'm wondering if this new program was actually finalized before it was leaked, but the leak forced their hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leen50 Posted January 30, 2017 #435 Share Posted January 30, 2017 As far as I know, there has never been anything in NCL's paperwork indicating the extra point for booking 9 months out, and I would be a little surprised if a TA took the initiative to put it in writing in their documents, since it's not something they can promise you. Thanks for the reply. On our last 2 NCL cruises we booked a year out & got double points both times. We will wait & see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poipu04 Posted January 30, 2017 #436 Share Posted January 30, 2017 If I understand you correctly, you are currently on 14 points, and are bronze. Under the old scheme, they points you would get from the upcoming cruise would take you above 20 points and you would therefore be silver for your next cruise. However, as the points required for silver have now increased to 30 points, you are wondering whether you will still be made silver as the cruise was already booked. Is that what you are saying? If so then the answer is almost certainly no. All that they have said is that they will still give the extra point for booking 9 months out if the cruise is already booked, and that you won't move down from a tier that you have already reached. You will have to hit the revised number of points to move up a tier though. Although NCL reserves the right to change the Latitudes program, I don't think it would hurt to contact them and ask if they would honor your situation because when you booked that was part of the basis of the bargain. All they can do is say no, and you are no worse off for asking. I am in the same situation, about to sail in Feb. and thought I was about to turn gold once that cruise was completed. I contacted my TA and am waiting for a reply. It would be great customer service if they made good for the people who were already booked before 2/3 and are about to move to a higher status. I feel like the cost to NCL would be negligible but would mean alot in good will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oregonian123 Posted January 30, 2017 #437 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Where are you seeing multiple answers? All I've seen is their FB posts confirming that cruises booked prior to 2/3/2017 will be eligible for the extra point bonus. This statement clarified that's it's not just for 2017 cruises... And one other about the emails... And this is being handed out onboard, which appears (even though it's cutoff) to offer similar language about the extra point... Hi, are you able to post the entire onboard handout for this, so we can see the whole sentence about booking 9 months out? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KeithJenner Posted January 30, 2017 #438 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Booked the Star TA last night for April 2018. Asked NCL agent about double points. At first she said "no" & we mentioned the Feb. 3rd deadline. She said "you're correct". Printed out the paperwork, NO double points. Emailed her, waiting to hear back. I can confirm the answer you were given above. I've booked most of our cruises over 9 months out and there has never been anything on any of the paperwork to signify the extra point. The first you see of it is when the points et posted to your account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDougOut Posted January 30, 2017 Author #439 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Hi, are you able to post the entire onboard handout for this, so we can see the whole sentence about booking 9 months out? Thanks Trying! I asked the onboard person that received it if he can provide a better photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS Racing Posted January 30, 2017 #440 Share Posted January 30, 2017 From NCL twitter account. Ways To Earn Rewards Points Earn 1 point for every cruise night. Earn 1 additional point per night for booking in a Suite* or in The Haven. Earn 1 additional point per night when booking a Latitudes Rewards Insider Offer. *Full fare suites booked when reservation was originally made. Does not include mini-suites. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millineumwoman Posted January 30, 2017 #441 Share Posted January 30, 2017 I'm the first to admit that it was too easy to get to Platinum, as I did it in 4 cruises. Since I currently have four more booked @ > 9 months out, I'll make Platinum Plus in 8 cruises (not that the added benefits mean anything to me). I'm wondering if this new program was actually finalized before it was leaked, but the leak forced their hand. I've done 5 cruises and only just got to gold and will only be platinum in 2 more cruises if they do honor the over 9 months as I have a 11 day raise and 7 day cruise. Currently sitting at 49 points and thanks to being grandfathered into stay at gold for these next 2 cruises not until 2018 lol Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino Comp Chick Posted January 30, 2017 #442 Share Posted January 30, 2017 No, you didn't. If you upgraded, you got the extra point. They do not give extra points for an upsell. They never did - at least not since Kevin left. YES I DID, The last 3 upsells I received triple points, my last upsell was the 12 nighter that became a 14 nighter and I received 42 points for that cruise. That was a year ago. My upsell before that was that Thansgiving and I received 21 points on that. FYI on both of those cruises Kevin was already gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDougOut Posted January 30, 2017 Author #443 Share Posted January 30, 2017 YES I DID, The last 3 upsells I received triple points, my last upsell was the 12 nighter that became a 14 nighter and I received 42 points for that cruise. That was a year ago. My upsell before that was that Thansgiving and I received 21 points on that. FYI on both of those cruises Kevin was already gone. Not to ask the obvious, but did you upsell from below suite level or from within suite level? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino Comp Chick Posted January 30, 2017 #444 Share Posted January 30, 2017 (edited) Not to ask the obvious, but did you upsell from below suite level or from within suite level? Both upsells were from M1 categories, the 3rd was from either a B6 or an M6 Edited January 30, 2017 by Casino Comp Chick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oteixeira Posted January 30, 2017 #445 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Both upsells were from M1 categories, the 3rd was from either a B6 or an M6 Interesting, this is good news in my book. Now to hope they take my bid. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marine Mom Posted January 30, 2017 #446 Share Posted January 30, 2017 I received two upsells last year (Breakaway and Dawn) and did not receive the extra latitude points for the haven on breakaway or penthouse suite on Dawn. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserssandr Posted January 30, 2017 #447 Share Posted January 30, 2017 I'm the first to admit that it was too easy to get to Platinum, as I did it in 4 cruises. Since I currently have four more booked @ > 9 months out, I'll make Platinum Plus in 8 cruises (not that the added benefits mean anything to me). I'm wondering if this new program was actually finalized before it was leaked, but the leak forced their hand. It wasn't easy for us to get to Platinum. Had to complete 14 cruises. We are now at 278 points so no chance of ever going beyond Platinum Plus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted January 30, 2017 #448 Share Posted January 30, 2017 The number of cruises required to make Platinum Plus without the 9+ month booking extra points will mean that few will make that level. Regarding the Ambassador tier it gives everyone something to aim for. It answers all those people who complained under the old scheme that there was no further reward to loyalty after Platinum. I reckon I need to do 59 more 7 day cruises before I get there. No doubt the scheme will have changed (or I will be dead.. or broke) before that happens. However I cant complaint that there is nothing to aim for. Royal Caribbean does not have an early booking bonus and I made D+ (175 points) in eleven cruises. I went from Emerald (I had 69 points) to D+ in five cruises and from Diamond (80 to 174 points) to D+ in four cruises. Considering that Platinum Plus is only 25% of Ambassador, I don't see it as that hard to achieve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgfiest Posted January 30, 2017 #449 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Platinum plus is a joke... that is one big classification that really does not give anything away. Obviously there is no money being made to make different classes between Plus and Ambassador... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted January 30, 2017 #450 Share Posted January 30, 2017 It may be easy for some people on this board to reach the 4th and 5th levels, and there are some types of cruises where you find a disproportionate number of Platinums (and now Platinum Plus) on board, but I think most "real" people need like 10 years to reach this level, if they ever make it. If there were truly "too many Platinums" in the total population of NCL customers, as people often claim around here, I think we would have seen more significant changes to the program (a much higher points threshold for Platinum, and watered down benefits once you get there). You should see what happened to Royal Caribbean when it added the Pinnacle level (6th level). I was on a cruise where the welcome back party had to be split in two. Why? Because half the ship was Diamond (4th tier 80 to 174 points) Diamond Plus (175 to 699 points) and Pinnacle (700+ points). Some cruises now have 40+ Pinnacle members and hundreds of Diamond Plus members. You are going to see these upper tiers grow on NCL now too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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