Smitheroo Posted March 13, 2023 #1 Share Posted March 13, 2023 I understand these can be applied towards your "fare" but I dont know how NCL defines "fare" Does it include tax and port charges as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallux Posted March 13, 2023 #2 Share Posted March 13, 2023 #5 on this page says "grand total".. https://www.ncl.com/terms/cruisefirst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casofilia Posted March 13, 2023 #3 Share Posted March 13, 2023 As the certificate will not do much to decrease the "fare" whether it is the lower or total figure I wouldn't]t worry about it at all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKCruiser007 Posted March 13, 2023 #4 Share Posted March 13, 2023 The normal CruiseFirst certificate is worth $300 toward your cruise fare. Sometimes, $500 certificates are available. These are applied to the total cabin fare. If you have a fare of less than $500 for the two people in a cabin, together, you could still buy the $300 CruiseFirst certificate even if they are offering the $500 ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted March 13, 2023 #5 Share Posted March 13, 2023 3 hours ago, Smitheroo said: I understand these can be applied towards your "fare" but I dont know how NCL defines "fare" Does it include tax and port charges as well? So,,, you can use one certificate for $300 on a new reservation for a cruise of 6 days or more. Is your cruise fare really less than $300? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbrown84 Posted March 13, 2023 #6 Share Posted March 13, 2023 9 hours ago, Smitheroo said: I understand these can be applied towards your "fare" but I dont know how NCL defines "fare" Does it include tax and port charges as well? yes, it includes all charges. Tax, insurance, port charges, even pre-paid DSC if you add it at booking, I've even bought OBC to make sure I get the full value if my total owed is less than the value of the cert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitheroo Posted March 13, 2023 Author #7 Share Posted March 13, 2023 1 hour ago, dbrown84 said: yes, it includes all charges. Tax, insurance, port charges, even pre-paid DSC if you add it at booking, I've even bought OBC to make sure I get the full value if my total owed is less than the value of the cert that's great, clears up my confusion. Thank you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitheroo Posted March 13, 2023 Author #8 Share Posted March 13, 2023 (edited) 10 hours ago, hallux said: #5 on this page says "grand total".. https://www.ncl.com/terms/cruisefirst thank you, I missed that. Does what I have in bold print mean you cant use CruiseFirst certificates except when you book directly with NCL? No online website or independent travel agent? 2. CruiseFirst certificates expire 3 years after purchase date and become null and void at expiration. Limit one CruiseFirst certificate that may be used per reservation. No black-out dates will apply. Reservations are subject to availability. CruiseFirst certificates are not combinable with CruiseNext, chartered sailings, barter cruises, employee discounts, friends and family pricing, Sailaway (categories: IX, OX, BX, MX), interline and travel agent rates. Edited March 13, 2023 by Smitheroo wanted to add Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitheroo Posted March 13, 2023 Author #9 Share Posted March 13, 2023 10 hours ago, casofilia said: As the certificate will not do much to decrease the "fare" whether it is the lower or total figure I wouldn't]t worry about it at all. Maybe if you are booking expensive cruises that is true but they do make a difference with less expensive staterooms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitheroo Posted March 13, 2023 Author #10 Share Posted March 13, 2023 8 hours ago, BirdTravels said: Is your cruise fare really less than $300? I asked this question before I saw the answer to my question about how NCL defines "fare". It is the "grand total" in which case it is very easy to use up a $300 CruiseFirst certificate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallux Posted March 13, 2023 #11 Share Posted March 13, 2023 29 minutes ago, Smitheroo said: thank you, I missed that. Does what I have in bold print mean you cant use CruiseFirst certificates except when you book directly with NCL? No online website or independent travel agent? Actually, that's probably referring to special rates that TA's get for their own travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare terry&mike Posted March 13, 2023 #12 Share Posted March 13, 2023 29 minutes ago, hallux said: Actually, that's probably referring to special rates that TA's get for their own travel. Yes, that is what it is referring to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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