sunonfire Posted September 10, 2019 #1 Share Posted September 10, 2019 https://cruiseradio.net/norwegian-cruise-line-is-testing-pay-for-perks-program/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smplybcause Posted September 10, 2019 #2 Share Posted September 10, 2019 So something similar to Carnivals Faster to the Fun or Royal's The Key. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isabella Benjamin Posted September 10, 2019 #3 Share Posted September 10, 2019 There really isn't anything on that list that I'd be interested in, but that's just me. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Dave Posted September 10, 2019 #4 Share Posted September 10, 2019 AND here we go again. Similar to the "pay $50 and get dinner and drinks in the Haven" fiasco of earlier this summer. This one will also piss off a lot of people, as the article mentions. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Wheels Only Posted September 10, 2019 #5 Share Posted September 10, 2019 As a family of 4 who usually sails for 7 day cruises, it would be $99 if we aren't in a suite (about $25pp). I wouldn't pay $25 total for those "perks". 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallnthensome Posted September 10, 2019 #6 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Celebrity is doing this now as well and no one likes or is interested in it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Von & John Posted September 10, 2019 #7 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Where's the Value? At least the way it's described - not much Value & has the potential to decrease the value for the services Platinum, Platinum +, Ambassador & Haven PAX receive... 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
june123 Posted September 10, 2019 #8 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Well done NCL you have thought of another new way to annoy your long time guests who have spent a lot of money with your company . 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedwingHockeyFan Posted September 10, 2019 #9 Share Posted September 10, 2019 It is available for my cruise in February on the Breakaway. The $50 spa credit and complimentary room service would make it worth it somewhat if you were already planning on using those services. I wonder where the priority check-in fits in compared to the priority check-in for Haven and Platinum. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalum Posted September 10, 2019 #10 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Access to a Daily, Complimentary Standard Room Service Breakfast Menu ...so what is that?...I thought breakfast was free...so can you order omlets now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danak13 Posted September 10, 2019 #11 Share Posted September 10, 2019 I know this might not be a popular post-but I just took this offering. I am usually super frugal so this is unlike me but in my situation, it seems helpful (if it is run well by NCL seeing as it is a new program). My reasoning-this is my SO and I's big yearly trip so getting on and off the ship with no hassle would be ideal. We have one tender port which I heard can be a nightmare on the Breakaway so it would be nice not to deal with that. I also am surprising him with an aft balcony so being able to have a hot breakfast in the room a few mornings sounds really nice. My main concern, since the program is so new, that no one will know about it and I will have to argue for all the benefits I paid for. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callmebetty Posted September 10, 2019 #12 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Not a fan. Especially since they are excluding Platinum and above (not that I would really use any of these). $50 off spa on port days isn't that much different than the port day specials, unless these stack. We had CAS boarding in NY last year and the priority boarding area was already overflowing., They actually stopped letting people in. Not sure where they will squeeze those extra 50ish people in (assuming there are no.more than 2 per cabin)... As for the free breakfast, maybe they should look at loyal customers and waive the fee for them too...just a thought that will never happen. It is just a test phase, maybe it won't go fleetwide. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomk3212 Posted September 11, 2019 #13 Share Posted September 11, 2019 (edited) It's basically a way to raise "newbie" pax to elevated Latitudes status perqs w/o their having sailed on NCL for the requisite number of sailings to attain said Latitudes status. So much for "loyalty"...😳 Edited September 11, 2019 by tomk3212 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeD4 Posted September 14, 2019 #14 Share Posted September 14, 2019 So NCL heads down the same path as RCCL and Celebrity by selling loyalty perks! This is a big turn off to myself and my wife. Shortly before we achieved Diamond Level with RCCL they started selling the loyalty. We noticed a bit of arrogance and snobbishness from these people who bought loyalty rather than earning it. Have not sailed on RCCL or Celebrity since. Expect the same will happen to NCL if they go forward. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunBikeCruiseDC Posted September 14, 2019 #15 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Ugh - we just earned Platinum. So much for our loyalty. What a disappointment, we were looking forward to priority boarding but now it looks like we have to compete with extra people... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Turtles06 Posted September 14, 2019 #16 Share Posted September 14, 2019 When everyone has “priority,” no one has it. 6 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gershep Posted September 16, 2019 #17 Share Posted September 16, 2019 This is a stab in the back for our loyalty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vettprincess Posted September 16, 2019 #18 Share Posted September 16, 2019 22 minutes ago, Gershep said: This is a stab in the back for our loyalty. Correct. All the cruise lines are stabbing us in the back. Especially since we have sailed for 47 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sotermarler Posted September 16, 2019 #19 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Meh, there’s nothing with this I’m really interested in paying more for. I’ve never done a tender port, we usually try to leave the ship late on the last day and don’t care about Spa services. Maybe it would be more interesting if they added get into your room right away like Carnival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinsoncruiseso Posted September 16, 2019 #20 Share Posted September 16, 2019 In the article they give an example of a family group where some have achieved a certain loyalty level and some have not. I would be more in agreement with a program where “linked” cabins could pay a fee to receive the same or similar benefits of the highest level of cabin. Ie, buy up to priority boarding, tendering etc. just so all in the party could stay together. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare SpainAlien Posted September 16, 2019 #21 Share Posted September 16, 2019 I typically buy FTTF when I sail with Carnival but mainly so that I have immediate access to my cabin, since this isn't offered as part of the perks I wouldn't buy this unless I was travelling with children who are likely to get fractious standing in a long queue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino Comp Chick Posted September 16, 2019 #22 Share Posted September 16, 2019 On 9/14/2019 at 11:51 AM, JoeD4 said: So NCL heads down the same path as RCCL and Celebrity by selling loyalty perks! This is a big turn off to myself and my wife. Shortly before we achieved Diamond Level with RCCL they started selling the loyalty. We noticed a bit of arrogance and snobbishness from these people who bought loyalty rather than earning it. Have not sailed on RCCL or Celebrity since. Expect the same will happen to NCL if they go forward. The pinnacle “pin” people are the WORST when it comes to arrogance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevInPitt Posted September 16, 2019 #23 Share Posted September 16, 2019 On 9/14/2019 at 11:51 AM, JoeD4 said: So NCL heads down the same path as RCCL and Celebrity by selling loyalty perks! This is a big turn off to myself and my wife. Shortly before we achieved Diamond Level with RCCL they started selling the loyalty. We noticed a bit of arrogance and snobbishness from these people who bought loyalty rather than earning it. Have not sailed on RCCL or Celebrity since. Expect the same will happen to NCL if they go forward. On 9/14/2019 at 12:18 PM, RunBikeCruiseDC said: Ugh - we just earned Platinum. So much for our loyalty. What a disappointment, we were looking forward to priority boarding but now it looks like we have to compete with extra people... Neither of you earned loyalty. You paid for it... differently. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Call8675309 Posted September 17, 2019 #24 Share Posted September 17, 2019 We recently booked 2 NCL cruises that would get us to Platinum. I will carefully evaluate the service and overall experience on the first of these before I reach the final payment date for the second cruise. If my loyalty is not sufficiently rewarded, I will carefully evaluate other options. I enjoy NCL overall, however, the constant flux leads me to believe they lack a clear strategy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted September 17, 2019 #25 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Good grief- these are mass cruise ships. marketed -thousands of passengers.- every week. My opinion- Platinum isn’t that difficult to get Hundreds probably qualify - new- every week It’s already a saturated market. You will encounter waits, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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