zitsky Posted November 11, 2017 #1 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Does NCL give you anything before the cruise? Viking gave us a toIletry size bag one year then a zipper bag for documents the next year. And blankets. It was a choice from several items. Not traveling on Haven or anything like that. Just an ordinary cruiser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexddd Posted November 11, 2017 #2 Share Posted November 11, 2017 You will get the bill for final payment. Nothing else. Haven/suites get a one page letter and luggage tags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dd likes to cruise Posted November 11, 2017 #3 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Free dinner in the MDR every night! 🤡 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WanderlustJourney Posted November 11, 2017 #4 Share Posted November 11, 2017 River cruises and higher end cruise lines (Seabourn, Silversea and Crystal) do give really nice free items, I've seen everything from wine kits, to backpacks, in flight amenity kits, real leather document holders, blankets, beach towels, and if on an expedition style cruise arctic expedition jackets that you get to keep, etc. Unfortunately no freebies with NCL unless your travel agency is running some type of a promotion... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zitsky Posted November 11, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted November 11, 2017 I do have all the "freebies" I got when I signed up. I can always buy in the ship store with my OBC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cheersforbeers Posted November 11, 2017 #6 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Free water and juice in Garden Cafe. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zitsky Posted November 11, 2017 Author #7 Share Posted November 11, 2017 free water and juice in garden cafe. Sent from my ipad using forums wow!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLH Arizona Posted November 11, 2017 #8 Share Posted November 11, 2017 (edited) Does NCL give you anything before the cruise? Viking gave us a toIletry size bag one year then a zipper bag for documents the next year. And blankets. It was a choice from several items. Not traveling on Haven or anything like that. Just an ordinary cruiser. Did you pay more for your Viking cruise versus your NCL cruise? I've gotten a few free things on Crystal, but I pay a whole lot more for a cruise with them then I do my NCL cruises. I guess NCL could raise all our fares and give us some freebies, but not sure folks would be very happy with that. Edited November 11, 2017 by NLH Arizona Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinIllinois Posted November 11, 2017 #9 Share Posted November 11, 2017 River cruises and higher end cruise lines (Seabourn, Silversea and Crystal) do give really nice free items, I've seen everything from wine kits, to backpacks, in flight amenity kits, real leather document holders, blankets, beach towels, and if on an expedition style cruise arctic expedition jackets that you get to keep, etc. Unfortunately no freebies with NCL unless your travel agency is running some type of a promotion... Nice items to get but let's face it, you aren't getting them for free. You're getting them with a much higher sailing fare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zitsky Posted November 11, 2017 Author #10 Share Posted November 11, 2017 (edited) Did you pay more for your Viking cruise versus your NCL cruise? I've gotten a few free things on Crystal, but I pay a whole lot more for a cruise with them then I do my NCL cruises. I guess NCL could raise all our fares and give us some freebies, but not sure folks would be very happy with that. Viking is $2000 or $3000 more for similar cruise and shorter trip. Last one was 8 days plus 2 days in Prague. Edited November 11, 2017 by zitsky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLH Arizona Posted November 11, 2017 #11 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Viking is $2000 or $3000 more for similar cruise and shorter trip. Last one was 8 days plus 2 days in Prague.I guess Viking can afford to give away freebies. Hopefully NCL doesn't get pressured into giving freebies, because I would personally like their fares to stay low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zitsky Posted November 11, 2017 Author #12 Share Posted November 11, 2017 I guess Viking can afford to give away freebies. Hopefully NCL doesn't get pressured into giving freebies, because I would personally like their fares to stay low. Freebies can generate good will and can create good business. The cost of my Viking freebies is a small percentage of cost. But I do get your point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob brown Posted November 11, 2017 #13 Share Posted November 11, 2017 As was said, for the difference in what you paid for Viking, compared to NCL...you could buy a whole lot of stuff, and your full choice...;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob brown Posted November 11, 2017 #14 Share Posted November 11, 2017 If it is 'free' stuff that you desire...on NCL just participate in all of the Organised Staff Activities, and collect 'signature's' for participating (one for participating, two or more for winning). At the end of the cruise, 'cash' these in for free logo merchandise....:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WanderlustJourney Posted November 12, 2017 #15 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Nice items to get but let's face it, you aren't getting them for free. You're getting them with a much higher sailing fare. Totally agree... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zitsky Posted November 12, 2017 Author #16 Share Posted November 12, 2017 If it is 'free' stuff that you desire...on NCL just participate in all of the Organised Staff Activities, and collect 'signature's' for participating (one for participating, two or more for winning). At the end of the cruise, 'cash' these in for free logo merchandise....:cool: Same could be said about the freebie packages NCL throws at everyone. Your fare could be lower without them. Very nice to be on Viking with 200 people. Not taking 2 hours to get on and off a ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zitsky Posted November 12, 2017 Author #17 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Or the CAS team sends you things! What's CAS, please? Customer relations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLH Arizona Posted November 12, 2017 #18 Share Posted November 12, 2017 What's CAS, please? Customer relations?Casino At Sea. It is their casino loyalty program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted November 12, 2017 #19 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Freebies can generate good will and can create good business. The cost of my Viking freebies is a small percentage of cost. But I do get your point. It’s called Free at Sea. Go to NCL.com for more information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uneamie Posted November 12, 2017 #20 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Does NCL give you anything before the cruise? Viking gave us a toIletry size bag one year then a zipper bag for documents the next year. And blankets. It was a choice from several items. Not traveling on Haven or anything like that. Just an ordinary cruiser. Nice...but I don't need all those freebies ( ones I don't really need quite frankly) because in the long run you are paying for it all in your cruise price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garycarla Posted November 14, 2017 #21 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Sorry... but Viking is a totally different operation. And while we are at it, they have river cruises and ocean cruises. Similar but different. Viking does everything different. We have sailed both. It is all a matter of what you are after and what you want to pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WashyWashyHappyHappy95 Posted November 14, 2017 #22 Share Posted November 14, 2017 You'll get nothing and like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GateGuardian Posted November 14, 2017 #23 Share Posted November 14, 2017 The money you saved from going from Viking to NCL, you can probably buy every item in the gift shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmdchiefthom Posted November 15, 2017 #24 Share Posted November 15, 2017 You'll get nothing and like it! Amen! Succint, and to the point!:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zitsky Posted November 15, 2017 Author #25 Share Posted November 15, 2017 You'll get nothing and like it! God, I really miss the Viking forums. I feel like I'm sailing with the rifraff of the oceans. What have I done?! /s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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