ncl specialty dining packages purchase question

[shout19661966]

have 2 nights with the package. is there a advantage or disadvantage waiting to purchase say 4 more nights when you board.

[AndyCapn]

NCL hasn't offered on board discounts for the specialty dining plan or offered a discount for purchasing in advance, so there is no advantage either way.

[Two Wheels Only]

NCL used to give a $10 discount if you purchased before the cruise but I don't think that they do that anymore. 

 

One advantage to waiting could be to use OBC instead of "real" money. 

[Middleager]

7 minutes ago, Two Wheels Only said:

NCL used to give a $10 discount if you purchased before the cruise but I don't think that they do that anymore. 

 

One advantage to waiting could be to use OBC instead of "real" money. 

Yap.  Buying beforehand you need to pay first.  Buying onboard you can use OBC.

[Sthrngary]

OK, just a though here.  I was on the Celebrity Equinox November 2019.  One day one, they gave a discount for the first day Specialty Dining.  It seems that first day is a hard sell for them.  

 

That was not the question you ask however here is my thought.  If it does not matter financially.  If the ships are at 60% or less capacity.  It would seem, seem being the important word, that NCL might just want to add some extra money to their bottom line and offer a special. 

 

That is logical but not a fact from the past.  Just a thought.  I would wait. 

[Oxo]

Here are the meal pkgs pricing. These are very good. 

 

[ChiefMateJRK]

23 minutes ago, Sthrngary said:

One day one, they gave a discount for the first day Specialty Dining.  It seems that first day is a hard sell for them.  

We experienced the same thing on POA years ago.  We were told that all specialty restaurants were 50% that first night.  We booked Tepanyaki.  Apparently, that one was supposed to be excluded, but when we shared what we were told we got the 50% off (along with the other guests seated at our table).  That worked out great.

[shout19661966]

8 hours ago, Oxo said:

Here are the meal pkgs pricing. These are very good. 

 

either these are old or not NCL I have higher prices on my explore and plan in my reservation. Maybe this is before tax and tip ? 

[Two Wheels Only]

51 minutes ago, shout19661966 said:

I have higher prices on my explore and plan in my reservation. Maybe this is before tax and tip ? 

 

"20% gratuity and specialty service charge will be added at time of purchase."

 

Those prices are before adding 20%.

[Lchiles]

My 2 night dining package addition is $94+ per person, not including 20% gratuity.