rodndonna Posted July 3, 2023 #1 Share Posted July 3, 2023 I read on a blog (points guy) that a perk of booking on board with NCL for a future cruise is a complimentary upgrade. I can't find reference to that as being a perk anywhere so assuming that is not the case (or may be an offer at times which varies) Is there any benefit to actually doing a booking while on-board as opposed to just purchasing CruiseNext certificates that you can use later? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketMan275 Posted July 3, 2023 #2 Share Posted July 3, 2023 I believe that upgrade is within the category, ie, from one balcony to a slightly better balcony. You're not going to get an upgrade from an ocean view to a balcony for example. Of course, you can get the upgrade and still buy CruiseNext. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julig22 Posted July 3, 2023 #3 Share Posted July 3, 2023 Yes, it is an upgrade within a category. So obstructed OV to picture window or a better balcony. I don't know if there is anything available for above balcony. Rarely there might be an additional incentive for booking onboard. There were a couple of months last summer when there was an additional 10% discount but that was when ships weren't anywhere near capacity. And I've seen a few reports of OBC in the past. There have also been times when an onboard offer is advertised but it's really no different than the current offers - for example, TripleUp for CruiseNext was advertised as an onboard offer when it first appeared last December. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodndonna Posted July 3, 2023 Author #4 Share Posted July 3, 2023 14 minutes ago, julig22 said: Yes, it is an upgrade within a category. So obstructed OV to picture window or a better balcony. I don't know if there is anything available for above balcony. Rarely there might be an additional incentive for booking onboard. There were a couple of months last summer when there was an additional 10% discount but that was when ships weren't anywhere near capacity. And I've seen a few reports of OBC in the past. There have also been times when an onboard offer is advertised but it's really no different than the current offers - for example, TripleUp for CruiseNext was advertised as an onboard offer when it first appeared last December. Thanks! Sounds kind of hit and miss, but it would appear the only "true" benefit would be the upgrade within a category - but still "better than a kick in the head" as they say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reeinaz Posted July 3, 2023 #5 Share Posted July 3, 2023 I think it's usually a 1 category upgrade but sometimes it's a 2 category upgrade. So if you know what sailing you want to book, it doesn't hurt to book while onboard. It could be a savings of several hundred dollars. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middleager Posted July 3, 2023 #6 Share Posted July 3, 2023 When we were on the Jade in South Africa cruise in Jan. this year, the offer was we can use two CN certs, and get upgrade within the category. So we booked an inside, and was upgraded to the best (middle, high floor) inside. I had one CN cert, and bought two more. They applied the one I had, and said the new two I bought will show up in my account when I finish the cruise, and one of those will be applied -- that didn't happen. I had to make some phone calls to NCL, at first they denied there was such offer (apply two CN certs to inside) but I persisted and they eventually applied a second CN cert. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodndonna Posted July 3, 2023 Author #7 Share Posted July 3, 2023 12 minutes ago, Middleager said: When we were on the Jade in South Africa cruise in Jan. this year, the offer was we can use two CN certs, and get upgrade within the category. So we booked an inside, and was upgraded to the best (middle, high floor) inside. I had one CN cert, and bought two more. They applied the one I had, and said the new two I bought will show up in my account when I finish the cruise, and one of those will be applied -- that didn't happen. I had to make some phone calls to NCL, at first they denied there was such offer (apply two CN certs to inside) but I persisted and they eventually applied a second CN cert. Thanks. Our NCL cruise is in January 2024 so I guess "wave" season so hoping for the extra CN certificates as well. New to NCL .. could still apply also a "cruiseFirst" certificate as well as the 2 CruiseNext's ? Still struggling to understand NCL certificate program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middleager Posted July 3, 2023 #8 Share Posted July 3, 2023 2 minutes ago, rodndonna said: Thanks. Our NCL cruise is in January 2024 so I guess "wave" season so hoping for the extra CN certificates as well. New to NCL .. could still apply also a "cruiseFirst" certificate as well as the 2 CruiseNext's ? Still struggling to understand NCL certificate program. NCL want to sell you CN certs while you are onboard. CFs are sold when you are not on a cruise. They sometimes allow double certs, often meaning combination of two CN or two CF, or one CN and one CF. It doesn't mean one CF plus two CNs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodndonna Posted July 3, 2023 Author #9 Share Posted July 3, 2023 1 minute ago, Middleager said: NCL want to sell you CN certs while you are onboard. CFs are sold when you are not on a cruise. They sometimes allow double certs, often meaning combination of two CN or two CF, or one CN and one CF. It doesn't mean one CF plus two CNs. Can I ever use a CN and a CF towards the same cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julig22 Posted July 3, 2023 #10 Share Posted July 3, 2023 4 minutes ago, rodndonna said: Can I ever use a CN and a CF towards the same cruise? No. Not unless they change the rules 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middleager Posted July 3, 2023 #11 Share Posted July 3, 2023 (edited) 6 minutes ago, rodndonna said: Can I ever use a CN and a CF towards the same cruise? I just answered it: "or one CN and one CF" if they allow applying two certs. I've done that before. Edited July 3, 2023 by Middleager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodndonna Posted July 3, 2023 Author #12 Share Posted July 3, 2023 Just now, Middleager said: I just answered it: "or one CN and one CF" if they allow applying two certs. I meant under a no-promo condition. It appears the answer is no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middleager Posted July 3, 2023 #13 Share Posted July 3, 2023 1 minute ago, rodndonna said: I meant under a no-promo condition. It appears the answer is no. If there is no promo, there is no promo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodndonna Posted July 3, 2023 Author #14 Share Posted July 3, 2023 1 minute ago, Middleager said: If there is no promo, there is no promo. To be more clear ..I was confused on what the difference is between CN and CF... other than where you buy them. Regardless, it appears they are mutually exclusive . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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