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Glad to hear that it went so well. Did you email it in or send it by mail? I emailed mine in on Saturday and got a reply that they received it and I would hear something within 1 business day. Still nothing. I know that it is only a day and a half.

I used email. I heard back from the early on the morning of the 2nd day requesting I resubmit the form with the confirmation#. I resubmitted late on day 2 and had the OBC by middle of 3rd day.

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Have to say redeeming the Shareholder OBC was one of the smoothest transactions I've had with NCL. Even with a mistake by me(forget res# on the request for) I had the OBC added to my account within 72 hours. Also after reading conflicting reports I was able to get the $100 OBC even though I am traveling solo in a studio. Well done NCL

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There's an separate waiting area for platinum and above. Just go upstairs, don't get a group number, and walk through the waiting area, by the restrooms. Show whoever is guarding that area your key card. They'll call you after the Haven, special needs, and weddings, before starting general boarding. Last Escape cruise (We don't get Vibe passes), we were getting dinner reservations outside Le Bistro before the Vibe line even started.

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If you're Platinum, there's no need for a boarding group number. As long as you get there before boarding begins, you should have no problem getting a Vibe pass. However, it's best to hang out close to where the boarding will begin, because when they announce that "boarding will begin soon" hoards of "bording group" passengers will descend upon the embarkation area. If you're in the Platinum lounge, facing the ship, boarding will begin on the right side of the room (near the restrooms)

Thanks. So from what I gathered checkin doesn't really matter. They will board Haven, passengers needing assistance and then Platinum & Platinum+. I just need to pay attention to the announcements. I'm usually there early. Have never been higher than group 5 but after lucking into a Vibe Pass last year its a must get going forward

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I'm not really concerned about the actual checkin. More concerned with the boarding group. I need to get that Vibe Pass for the week. Lol

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Will be sailing out of Port Miami again but this will be my first cruise as platinum. Was wondering if any can explain how checkin would work as a Platinum member. My understanding is that there will a be a dedicated checkin area and that Platinum members are given the boarding group after Haven guests. Can anyone confirm this and possibly walk me through the process.

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Indicated on room key that you pick up when checking in before you board the ship

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Thanks everyone. Seems like it's not worth the time if its the same perks & no type of discount.

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Will be sailing on the Escape next week and might be interested in doing an onboard booking. I have 2 questions to see if it worth spending time there.

1. I have 2 Future cruise certificates from previous sailings. Will I be able to able one to a booking that I do with the future cruise desk?

2. Do they offer any additional perks or discounts when you do a future cruise booking? I'm looking to book a Getaway cruise in 2018 so would the offer the same perks as the current offers or would you get anything additional?

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Yes

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All things being equal I would take the studio. Access to lounge is great. Love the snacks they put out in the morning and at night. I actually ended up with an Upgrade to balcony from my studio on my last cruise(Breakaway) and regretted it. Made me realize I would never pay for a balcony. Don't think I used it 2x the entire week.

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I am not a newbie to this site, but I am to booking and cruising with NCL. We are in the process of booking an interior room for next summer out of Southampton for a Norwegian Fjord cruise. I was also wondering how any price drops worked. So it sounds like if the price of our cruise drops, I can either ask for an upgrade to a higher category(Ov or higher depending on the price drop) or could I also get OBC for the difference??

They do not always offer an OBC and if they do it's only a partial amount.

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They also had an awesome piano player most nights who did a show similar to Howl at Moon. Sing along songs, requests, some adult humor etc

Don't like the craft beers but my buddy does. Think he was able to order almost every beer they offered. Think there was 3 or 4 over the price limit. Thing he didn't like was not being able to order the 5 or 6 beer samplings. He felt it was a waste if you didn't like a beer. Bartenders had attitude of pour it out and order something else.

How long does it take for Cruise Next certificate to show up in MYNCL Account? Purchased 2 when I was on the Escape on the Jan 14th sailing but don't see them listed in my profile.

When would the last day be for upgrading a cabin? Am I able to check when we are checking in at Port or does it have to be done before then.?

Same cabin and I'm an early person. 7th cruise and I've honestly never noticed much of a difference in the lines bit being as it's my 1st time being gold I gotta take advantage. Lol

I'm a gold latitudes member travelling with a friend who is on his first cruise. When we check in am I able to go on the Gold/Platinum check in line or do we have to use the regular 1st time cruiser line.

I cashed my Amex rewards for Amex gift cards and used to pay my cruise through the NCL website

Were you able to stream music with the unlimited plan? I usually purchase the data plan so because of limits I haven't tried to stream. Was thinking of buying unlimited this time if I would be able to stream.

The Uptown Grill on Breakaway was a my favorite lunch spot until they turned it into a made to order burger shop/chopped salad bar. But while they had long waits there in October and didn't offer anything other then those 2 options at least they didn't charge. Can see that move as a precursor to switching MV type surcharge area.

Have done it the last 2 years from the Epic. Self disembarkation is a must. It will cost you more but I would grab a cab or car service. Shuttles often loop around picking up passengers until the shuttle fills.

OBC has been tougher to get lately. Last couple of cruises for me they only offered cabin upgrades and refused an OBC.

Unless you're planning on eating at same time each night I wouldn't worry. As long as you're not trying to dine at peak time wait is usually very short. Even at peak times usually not very long. They give you a buzzer and will page you when table is ready

Just wondering what type of live music they've been playing here. And is the band there every night? I know on Breakaway Fat Cats would have karaoke and other events if the band wasn't playing.