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Don't do two spec rooms a day very often though---or the old joke about 'getting on as passengers and getting off as cargo' will be literal instead of figurative ;)

Since PLATINUM points are earned PER PERSON, rewards should be distributed PER PERSON. This is a chintzy move. It is listed as a platinum perk. I earned it.

I agree, but since this is the first report of this, and I'm not seeing others reporting the same, I'm reserving judgement and hope it was just a mistake made by one person onboard, this one time. Fingers crossed ;)

I think I've read here that you now only get one certificate per stateroom rather than one per person. But I don't know that for sure.

 

--Michael

I saw one post saying that (a couple weeks ago)..but have not heard anyone confirming and several have said they got one per platinum member. I suspect there would have been an uproar here on the board if it were true ;)

approximately:

2,592,000 seconds-that's

43200 minutes-that's

720 hours-that's

30 days

but then, who's counting ;)

I want to thank EVERYONE, especially those who have sailed recently :)

I think when we board we'll make reservations for sometime in the first couple days and then again for day 9 :)

Saw a post on a different board that one of the changes FDR has instituted is the Le Bistro Perk is now, 1 dinner for two per cabin instead of a dinner for 2 per Platinum person. Anyone know if this is accurate or not?

Not a big deal, just wondering since we sail in a few weeks. Thanks

While we 'budget' for our cruises, I don't think my budgets will ever be so restrictive that I'll need to worry too much about 18% spec dining room tips, $7.95 room svc (etc) being budget busters. Should it reach that point, I guess I'll have to look at other options :)

That's taking "chair hogging" to a whole 'nother level!

Naw, I'd be willing to set up chairs on the roof ;)

I will not remove or reduce the DSC at all, and I have no problem with the increase in the amt of the DSC that happened a while back...that said I will make 'some' adjustments to other things

When we eat in the Spec Dining rooms we normally tip a bit more than 18%, so I will probably go the 18% (no problem) and still tip some additionally (but not as much as before)

I'm not especially happy with the room serv charge. We normally use RS for morning coffee/pastries/juice in the mornings while we sit on the balcony & just let our mojo start flowing. We've normally tipped $1 to $3 per delivery.

But now, I might have to change out of my jammies earlier in the morning, head to Blue Lagoon or buffet and get a tray of stuff to bring back to the cabin (still lovin' that balcony ;) ). To me, the proposed charge is excessive...but my thoughts on that could change depending on how annoyed I get by making that morning run LOL

I'm not giving up on cruising at all...(in fact in a couple yrs, wife will join me in retirement and we expect to do MORE)

But we also RV and I get confused, why the constant cheap shots at camping???? Heck, if I could bring my RV on board & park it pool side, I'd be in heaven (or is it haven?) ;)

May 7 for me as well this year! (several of us seem to have commented on this thread)

This is our 6th AK cruise and 3rd in May...so it works for me :)

It's been a long time since I've 'researched' cruise pay, but when I did it was just about nonexistent for those who we usually come in contact with (and many of the behind the scenes folks who support those people). And I doubt that has changed much ;)

These folks rely heavily on the DSC for their income. I hope those who want to hurt the line by removing the DSC (and are actually hurting only those low paid employees) find that Karma can be an unkind lady

Having never had less than good service (usually excellent to superior) on a ship, this thread has me thinking "Baby bird mentality" Cheep Cheap Cheep

I had thought it could be difficult...didn't realize it had reached this point though Swedish! We sail in a few weeks so now I guess I'll start working on LeBistro (plat perk) shortly after we board & 'hope'...sort of hate to do that-I've always liked to see the MDR menu and decide each day if it's a good day for specialty dining or if we like the mdr menu :(

Oh, BTW-'Hi'

Has anyone considered the possibility of not being able to get reservations in the specialty restaurants due to the dramatic increase in the number of cruisers who booked with the UDP included in their fare ?

 

It happened to us on the Getaway before this recent promotion. We were unable to get into the Le Bistro with our platinum perk because it was booked solid for the entire cruise the first day.

I'm getting the feeling that in the past, many didn't tip in the spec rooms

You know what they say about having big shoes....

Yep-'BIG FEET' ;)

We won't be changing our DSC payment at all (IMO-that is penalizing the staff & not hurting management that made this change)...but we've always tipped additional at the spec room and probably won't anymore. This is less than what we normally add, so it'll save $for me ;)

.....by eating in the specialty restaurants you are not eating somewhere else, .

;) speak for yourself ;)

Have you heard that cruising is best enjoyed by 'newly weds and nearly deads'?

OK so I know NCL has some firm restrictions on the age when children can begin cruising. A child must be at least 6 months old and accompanied by an adult (the adult part makes sense).

 

But let's head out to the other end of the age spectrum. Does NCL or other cruise lines have any restrictions for seniors. I know you must be in good health and in some cases might be asked for a statement from a physician that a person is fit to travel, but at what age might a cruise line decline a booking because of advanced age?

This really is the damnedest thing I've heard of in a while

...I wish someone from NCL could interject the reasoning :(

My last couple NCL cruises...I think our steward lived in our closet. I swear, every time I would even go into the bathroom, when I walked back into the living area-THE CABIN HAD BEEN CLEANED AND THE BED MADE UP AGAIN ;)

Thank you for all the info you have provided. My wife was just diagnosed recently with Celiac, so we've been checking 'just how it'll all work out'. You've totally set our mind at ease for our cruise coming up in Nov (on the Dawn). I've sent the access desk an email, so I think we're all set :) . Again, my thanks, to not only you, but to the others who have responded!

DH & I were on the Sky in May, I sent the email about 6 weeks prior to our trip. The g/f items were excellent. I had 2 meals pre-ordered that were not where they were supposed to be. Both times, NCL fixed the problem, but I had to wait for a little over 30 minutes for my meal to arrive to the area that dh & I were eating. They also served my husband his regular meal before receiving mine, so it was quite awkward for him to have a hot meal but not me. Just an FYI. They have a good set-up but the set-up failed me on 2 meals within the short time on board.

jmo-120 yrs is too old to sail NCL ;)

so I have a lot of cruises left to do :)

Maybe wifey thought you needed your own cabin...INSIDE ON DECK 4 ;)

So my DW received a personally addressed Haven guest envelope through the mail last night that she was thrilled about. Fancy envelope, gold Haven sticker, and a "welcome aboard Haven guest, here's what you can expect".

 

I kind of felt left out while she sat there are read out all the fun things she was going to do. Where's mine ? :(

 

Apparently nobody at NCL loves me, I think I may cry :p

Uhhhh... Crab Cakes Benedict?

And there ya are! :)

Been a while since I've eaten Bfast in Cagneys, but once upon a time they had Fruit de Mer (which I preferred over the EggsB). But it's all good