TrumpyNor Posted January 10, 2022 #126 Share Posted January 10, 2022 What may interest those of you who are currently not that far from Platinum Plus level, is that the new tier Sapphire starts at 150 points instead of Platinum Plus starting at 175 points... 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrumpyNor Posted January 10, 2022 #127 Share Posted January 10, 2022 The "steps of the Latitudes ladder" has been changed on all levels: Bronze 1-19 (used to be 1-29) Silver 20-44 (30-54) Gold 45-74 (55-79) Platinum 75-149 (80-174) Sapphire 150-349 (175-699) Diamond 350-699 (new) Ambassador 700+ (all numbers taken from the NCL app) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KeithJenner Posted January 10, 2022 #128 Share Posted January 10, 2022 (edited) It’s interesting that they have changed the tier point requirements for all levels, but the old benefits are still showing for all levels other than Sapphire and Diamond. It would surprise me if there are absolutely no changes to benefits for all the levels below Sapphire, but I suppose it’s possible. Edit - they will have to change the benefit details for the other levels as well, as they have reference to platinum plus in things like the discounts. I do think it’s likely that there won’t be many changes at the lower levels though. The main criticism of latitudes has been the gap between P+ and Ambassador, and some of the benefits at higher levels haven’t been readily available (preferred seating, concierge). My guess is that this is where the meat of the changes will be. Edited January 10, 2022 by KeithJenner 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corbin630 Posted January 10, 2022 #129 Share Posted January 10, 2022 (edited) I wouldn't be shocked to see benefits get stripped away from lower levels now that the thresholds for each tier are lower and there's so many opportunities for bonus points. I could see the discounts on excursions staying at silver because it helps them sell more excursions, but things like the 2 meals for platinum may be reduced to 1 meal and you get 2 meals at Sapphire. The dining rooms are filling up with platinums with all these triple points offers and they are about to lower the threshold for platinum by another 5 points. Edited January 10, 2022 by Corbin630 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KeithJenner Posted January 10, 2022 #130 Share Posted January 10, 2022 (edited) Yeah, I’d agree, that sort of change wouldn’t surprise me. The meals need rationalising anyway as there are so many issues with restaurants not being on certain ships. I wonder whether it will change to some sort of credit, or maybe an additional dining plan (1 meal for platinum, 2 for sapphire, 3 for diamond or something like that, although that would potentially cause an issue with the “meal for 2” concept). Edited January 10, 2022 by KeithJenner 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KeithJenner Posted January 10, 2022 #131 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Latitudes status has now changed from Platinum Plus to Sapphire, both on the website and app. I assume that those who qualify will now show Diamond instead. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CroozFanatic Posted January 10, 2022 #132 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Is it too early to start complaining that there's no tier between Diamond (350) and Ambassador (700+)? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KeithJenner Posted January 10, 2022 #133 Share Posted January 10, 2022 6 minutes ago, CroozFanatic said: Is it too early to start complaining that there's no tier between Diamond (350) and Ambassador (700+)? This is cruise critic. It is never too early to complain. 🙂 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy&Grumpy Posted January 10, 2022 #134 Share Posted January 10, 2022 There is an announcement coming today at 11:30. It'll be posted in the Latitudes group on the other big site, and I'm assuming others, maybe even this one? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don't-use-real-name Posted January 10, 2022 #135 Share Posted January 10, 2022 I am still seeing the old web site page data - nothing has changed - YET ! Perhaps the carpet has been rolled out across the pond and the UK CC members are seeing the new levels ? As Wendy&Grumpy has noted: There is an announcement coming today at 11:30. It'll be posted in the Latitudes group on the other big site, and I'm assuming others, maybe even this one? 11:30 am Eastern (Miami) NCL Time ? With that 25 point reduction in Platinum + (the new Sapphire) there may be some lucky guests getting a bonus bump up to that Sapphire level from base Platinum ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paf910 Posted January 10, 2022 #136 Share Posted January 10, 2022 (edited) DH and I were 19 points away from P+ before our B2B starting 1/23/22. Looks like we were bumped up to Sapphire level on both our cruises. Still no idea what the new benefits are. I guess they will post them in a day or two. We have triple points promo on both legs Edited January 10, 2022 by paf910 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CroozFanatic Posted January 10, 2022 #137 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Just being realistic....at best, this change will be revenue neutral for NCL, meaning it won't cost the company any extra $. More likely, we'll see some cost cutting and smoke and mirrors touted as new benefits. Hope I'm wrong, but the ship (NCLH) is taking on water. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcakes122 Posted January 10, 2022 #138 Share Posted January 10, 2022 (edited) 43 minutes ago, paf910 said: DH and I were 19 points away from P+ before our B2B starting 1/23/22. Looks like we were bumped up to Sapphire level on both our cruises. Still no idea what the new benefits are. I guess they will post them in a day or two. We have triple points promo on both legs Yes, they lowered the points requirement for the former Platinum Plus (now Sapphire.) Used to need 175, now only need 150. Edited January 10, 2022 by pcakes122 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Travelicious Posted January 10, 2022 #139 Share Posted January 10, 2022 I was 10 points away from PP, now showing as Sapphire. Tier benefits are showing on app, and it appears the benefits are pretty much the same for Sapphire and Platinum Plus, except "Wines around the world tasting" has been added. Oh, and the number of water cartons is not specified. It says, "Just Water Cartons (per member)." Diamond level seems to include all of that, plus "Exclusive Sail & Sustain Mixology Experience" and "One-time Free Cabin Upgrade." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KeithJenner Posted January 10, 2022 #140 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Benefits are now showing on the app for me. Nothing amazing. There is a one time cabin upgrade for Diamond and early restaurant and show reservations for platinum and above. Meals seem to be the same (no change to the restaurants even). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrumpyNor Posted January 10, 2022 #141 Share Posted January 10, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, don't-use-real-name said: I am still seeing the old web site page data - nothing has changed - YET ! Perhaps the carpet has been rolled out across the pond and the UK CC members are seeing the new levels ? Deleted - posted wrong info.... Sorry! Edited January 10, 2022 by TrumpyNor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KeithJenner Posted January 10, 2022 #142 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Sapphire and Diamond perks: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy&Grumpy Posted January 10, 2022 #143 Share Posted January 10, 2022 2 hours ago, don't-use-real-name said: I am still seeing the old web site page data - nothing has changed - YET ! Perhaps the carpet has been rolled out across the pond and the UK CC members are seeing the new levels ? As Wendy&Grumpy has noted: There is an announcement coming today at 11:30. It'll be posted in the Latitudes group on the other big site, and I'm assuming others, maybe even this one? 11:30 am Eastern (Miami) NCL Time ? With that 25 point reduction in Platinum + (the new Sapphire) there may be some lucky guests getting a bonus bump up to that Sapphire level from base Platinum ? Sorry, yes, EST. 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rscales2 Posted January 10, 2022 #144 Share Posted January 10, 2022 What is Sail and Sustain Mixlogy Experience on Diamond and Ambassador. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oteixeira Posted January 10, 2022 #145 Share Posted January 10, 2022 I think looking closely that Platinum loses the dinner with the officer perk (that I know many people don't care about). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drb247 Posted January 10, 2022 #146 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Dinner with officers wasn't a Platinum perk to begin with... it started at Platinum Plus. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viajera7 Posted January 10, 2022 #147 Share Posted January 10, 2022 I’m glad that I’m now Sapphire and I can enjoy the extra benefits during my next cruise in February. The one that I like is the pre-booking of shore excursions with discounts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcakes122 Posted January 10, 2022 #148 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Here's a direct link to benefits: https://www.ncl.com/latitudes-rewards-program#tier_benefits 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
workingmom200112 Posted January 10, 2022 #149 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Looks like the free internet minutes are gone. Replaced with a discount on the package. Which is a pro for someone who gets the internet package but a con for people like me that don't. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kjquilts Posted January 10, 2022 #150 Share Posted January 10, 2022 (edited) 15 minutes ago, workingmom200112 said: Looks like the free internet minutes are gone. Replaced with a discount on the package. Which is a pro for someone who gets the internet package but a con for people like me that don't. edited to add this was true when I made my post .... showed on my NCL latitude tier benefit listing The free internet minutes now gone ..... Looks like free internet minutes changed ...... we were Platinum Plus (now Sapphire) and have 250 free internet minutes in addition to the 60 minute free internet perk on our May 2022 cruise. New perk schedule shows 30 minutes free for Platinum, Sapphire and Diamond and 100 minutes free for Ambassador. Edited January 10, 2022 by kjquilts change in latitude benefits from original post 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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