Bonnie1222 Posted March 31, 2023 #1 Share Posted March 31, 2023 We have an upcoming trip on the Escape and it will be DH's birthday. The Birthday package description is very basic and has not photos. Has anyone purchased the package? What did you think? If you have pictures that would be fabulous. Thanks for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiseny4life Posted March 31, 2023 #2 Share Posted March 31, 2023 The description of the birthday and anniversary package are similar. Here's what we received with the anniversary package back in September on Getaway. We also received a coupon for a special event cake that we could take to any restaurant. Apparently I didn't take a photo of it in September or last week (birthday). We did not order the birthday package for me last week...I should say, my husband did not order it. He just noted it was my birthday so we received a coupon for the cake. It's actually quite good - strawberry filled vanilla cake with yummy whipped cream surrounding it. I'm not a fan of a lot of frostings, so just normal whipped cream makes me happy! We did not find the anniversary package to be worth $45. As you can see in those photos above, we received a "Happy Anniversary" sign, one streamer, and a cardboard bell. I am guessing the birthday package is similar, but maybe different colors, and I'd assume, says "birthday." 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ziggyuk Posted March 31, 2023 #3 Share Posted March 31, 2023 If you don't do the package, let NCL, your PCC or your TA know it's your birthday while onboard and they will note it on your reservation, you will get a cake voucher to take to the restaurant at no cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted March 31, 2023 #4 Share Posted March 31, 2023 1 hour ago, Bonnie1222 said: We have an upcoming trip on the Escape and it will be DH's birthday. The Birthday package description is very basic and has not photos. Has anyone purchased the package? What did you think? If you have pictures that would be fabulous. Thanks for the help. It is the "easy button". You will get a "Happy Birthday" banner, some streamers and a cake. Your stateroom steward will set it up for you. No effort on your part. And is not "bad" for the price. We decorate on almost every cruise (and we cruise 6ish times a year). I stop at the Dollar store the week before cruise and pick up some seasonal or occasional decorations (for $1.25 each now) and a roll of scotch tape. It is a lot more effort on my part and takes up a little luggage space (trying not to get glitter over everything). At the end of the cruise, we carefully take down all of the decorations and leave them in a pile for our room steward to keep for themselves or trash. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie1222 Posted March 31, 2023 Author #5 Share Posted March 31, 2023 1 hour ago, ziggyuk said: If you don't do the package, let NCL, your PCC or your TA know it's your birthday while onboard and they will note it on your reservation, you will get a cake voucher to take to the restaurant at no cost. Our TA already noted it on the reservation so that is taken care of, maybe I will just leeave it at that. Plus I liek @BirdTravels idea of packing my own. I am platinum with Disney and I have a big folder full of magnets but I know NCL doesn't like that - but I can pick up a birthday banner and some magnetic hooks and rock and roll 😉 Curios, can the coupon be used at ay restaurant? We actually loved the buffet and O'Sheehans on our first NCL cruise (this is #2) and plan on eating there most nights. We do have 1 Specialty dining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ziggyuk Posted March 31, 2023 #6 Share Posted March 31, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Bonnie1222 said: Our TA already noted it on the reservation so that is taken care of, maybe I will just leeave it at that. Plus I liek @BirdTravels idea of packing my own. I am platinum with Disney and I have a big folder full of magnets but I know NCL doesn't like that - but I can pick up a birthday banner and some magnetic hooks and rock and roll 😉 Curios, can the coupon be used at ay restaurant? We actually loved the buffet and O'Sheehans on our first NCL cruise (this is #2) and plan on eating there most nights. We do have 1 Specialty dining. You should have a voucher in your room on the first day, if they forget, show the maitre d the print of your reservation and tell them what day you will be celebrating. You can use it in any restaurant, the waiters will gather around to sing happy birthday, we used ours in the MDR. Edited March 31, 2023 by ziggyuk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmoopie17 Posted March 31, 2023 #7 Share Posted March 31, 2023 Just don't wear your birthday suit in the MDR...people will make judgments. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KasperGutman Posted March 31, 2023 #8 Share Posted March 31, 2023 ... a spanking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YVRteacher Posted March 31, 2023 #9 Share Posted March 31, 2023 Just to clarify, you will receive a coupon for a small cake whether or not you purchase the birthday package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted March 31, 2023 #10 Share Posted March 31, 2023 1 hour ago, Bonnie1222 said: Our TA already noted it on the reservation so that is taken care of, maybe I will just leeave it at that. Plus I like @BirdTravels idea of packing my own. I am platinum with Disney and I have a big folder full of magnets but I know NCL doesn't like that - but I can pick up a birthday banner and some magnetic hooks and rock and roll 😉 Magnets and door decorations are fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YVRteacher Posted March 31, 2023 #11 Share Posted March 31, 2023 Someone did this two weeks ago on the Bliss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YVRteacher Posted March 31, 2023 #12 Share Posted March 31, 2023 Ok, I found my photos of last year’s birthday on board NCL. Here are the cabin decorations, put up by the deck supervisor and the housekeeping supervisor (NOT the cabin attendant.) Here is the free cake Here is the special cake from our amazing butler (Naveen) and beloved concierge (Armando) Our butler asked what he could do to make the day special. I asked for one white cupcake with white icing The room attendant made a towel cake! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie1222 Posted April 1, 2023 Author #13 Share Posted April 1, 2023 4 hours ago, YVRteacher said: Ok, I found my photos of last year’s birthday on board NCL. Here are the cabin decorations, put up by the deck supervisor and the housekeeping supervisor (NOT the cabin attendant.) Here is the free cake Here is the special cake from our amazing butler (Naveen) and beloved concierge (Armando) Our butler asked what he could do to make the day special. I asked for one white cupcake with white icing The room attendant made a towel cake! Thanks for the pictures! Looks like they spoiled you. But with a fabulous name like your I don't blame them. I don't see my name very often! 😉 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie1222 Posted April 1, 2023 Author #14 Share Posted April 1, 2023 5 hours ago, BirdTravels said: Magnets and door decorations are fine. Good to know - I have plenty although they may not like all the Mickey Mouse stuff LOL. I thought they were taboo for NCL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YVRteacher Posted April 1, 2023 #15 Share Posted April 1, 2023 Just don’t put up an upside down pineapple! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirstyman1 Posted April 17, 2023 #16 Share Posted April 17, 2023 Kasper Gutman, yes but it's an upcharge! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearthosesteeldrumsplayin Posted April 18, 2023 #17 Share Posted April 18, 2023 I LOVE that towel birthday cake! How cute! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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