Ask4Jay Posted March 26, 2012 #1 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Norwegian iConcierge is available. Downloaded my copy from the App Store and installed it on my iPod. The only thing I was able to do is enter the departure date for the Countdown. The various headings are: Account Review Bars & Lounges Cruise Countdown (up to 999 days) Cruise Rewards Dining Languages (English in my case) Messages Onboard Services Onboard Shopping Ports & Tours Register Spa What's going on? When I tried to register, I was greeted by: "Welcome to the Norwegian iConcierge Register Feature. Once onboard, proceed to your stateroom to Register your mobile device. WiFi network connection information is presented on your interactive TV's Register page along with your individual Registration code. Once registered, you will be able to access all Norwegian iConcierge services such as shore excursion, restaurants, shopping and more!" Entering April 11 was all I was able to do. Anything else prompted the "Welcome" screen to pop up. So I'll have to curb my enthusiasm and wait until I have boarded. via iPod touch and Tapatalk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
computerworks Posted March 26, 2012 #2 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Also in the Android space, available on Google Play Not really functional off-ship, but it's a way-cool start. Thanks, NCL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
computerworks Posted March 26, 2012 #3 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Best info from each of the features: "There is no charge to connect to the ship's WiFi network to use Norwegian iConcierge services." The app has the Freestyle Dailies online....yippee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
computerworks Posted March 26, 2012 #4 Share Posted March 26, 2012 And...(sadly) it is right now---> for Epic Only Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeysgal Posted March 26, 2012 #5 Share Posted March 26, 2012 And...(sadly) it is right now---> for Epic Only Oh darn! I was getting excited and then read this....:( Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victress2007 Posted March 26, 2012 #6 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Interesting. I was wondering this morning if the rash of credit card information theft was related to people using apps of various types. These apps can save your cc information and are much less secure. I use my android tablet all the time, but not for banking or shopping. That I do from my computer. I'll have to check this out! Vic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
computerworks Posted March 26, 2012 #7 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Interesting. I was wondering this morning ... I would advise to never save that type of data on a handheld device that could easily be lost or stolen (physically). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
criscruise Posted March 26, 2012 #8 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I was on Epic last week and used this new app. The wifi is a very limited availbilty only for the specifics of this app. It is not used for any other app or features on your phone. The message section is only to send messages to your cabin TV and receive messages from NCL. It does not communicate between any other phones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HppyCamper Posted March 26, 2012 #9 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I was on Epic last week and used this new app. The wifi is a very limited availbilty only for the specifics of this app. It is not used for any other app or features on your phone. The message section is only to send messages to your cabin TV and receive messages from NCL. It does not communicate between any other phones. The app is advertised to let you communicate with others who have the app on their phones. ????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallis7219 Posted March 26, 2012 #10 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Hi Ok I dont want to sound a bit thick, but I have tried searching for the NCL iConcierge on the App store from my I phone, and it just comes back with No matches. Any Ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ask4Jay Posted March 26, 2012 Author #11 Share Posted March 26, 2012 @wallis7219 - That's weird. I searched on my iPod just now. By the time I had entered iconci, it popped up as the first suggestion. Hope the attached screen dump is clear enough. J. via iPod touch and Tapatalk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverdome Posted March 26, 2012 #12 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Anyone know how to leave Wi-Fi on yet turn off the cellular connection on an Android phone? Considering taking my iPad since it doesn't have an active cellular contract but would prefer my Android phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Dance Mom Posted March 26, 2012 #13 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Can anyone tell me if this is only available to the Apple app store in the US. Have tried to search in the Canadian app store for Norwegian iconceirge and it came up NO MATCH. If you search NCL the only appt that comes up is SHIP MATE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryAnn261 Posted March 26, 2012 #14 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Has anyone tried this app on a Kindle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathhduh Posted March 26, 2012 #15 Share Posted March 26, 2012 And...(sadly) it is right now---> for Epic Only learned this after getting very excited about the app and had already downloaded it! bummer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOWTYD Posted March 26, 2012 #16 Share Posted March 26, 2012 learned this after getting very excited about the app and had already downloaded it! bummer! That is a bummer. Not everyone wants to sail the Epic . :( I hope they expand it to other ships ( besides new ones) It looks pretty cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbrandon Posted March 26, 2012 #17 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I used the app on the Epic last week too. Was very disappointed that you could not use it to communicate like they had originally advertised. Couldn't find enough other reason to carry my phone on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radzer0 Posted March 26, 2012 #18 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I heard from someone i know that works on a NCL ship there is a memo around saying fleetwide by christmas. Now if thats the final ship getting it before than and one at a time before. Who knows... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjbdtz Posted March 26, 2012 #19 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Hi Ok I dont want to sound a bit thick, but I have tried searching for the NCL iConcierge on the App store from my I phone, and it just comes back with No matches. Any Ideas? It's US only. :( I just had to create a new US account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOWTYD Posted March 27, 2012 #20 Share Posted March 27, 2012 I heard from someone i know that works on a NCL ship there is a memo around saying fleetwide by christmas. Now if thats the final ship getting it before than and one at a time before. Who knows... We are sailing the beginning of December. This could be cutting it close! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
criscruise Posted March 27, 2012 #21 Share Posted March 27, 2012 I used the app on the Epic last week too. Was very disappointed that you could not use it to communicate like they had originally advertised. Couldn't find enough other reason to carry my phone on the ship. I completely agree. I didn't really find it very interactive. There seems to be so much they could do with this. They did say that they will send us an emailed survey. I hope so. The app is advertised to let you communicate with others who have the app on their phones. ????? I know. That's what I thought, too. All I can say is, it didn't have it last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HppyCamper Posted March 27, 2012 #22 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Anyone know how to leave Wi-Fi on yet turn off the cellular connection on an Android phone? Considering taking my iPad since it doesn't have an active cellular contract but would prefer my Android phone. Put the phone in airplane mode which turns the cellular radio off and leave the wifi on. You should be able to access from your "settings." There is also an app that puts little "switches" on your screen to make all of this easy to do. I have mine on my first screen left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbrandon Posted March 27, 2012 #23 Share Posted March 27, 2012 There was a survey about the app on the TV in the room. When we got the info about the app on the ship they told us we'd get a $20 onboard credit for completing the survey but we only got $5 credit for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteCruiser Posted March 27, 2012 #24 Share Posted March 27, 2012 There was a survey about the app on the TV in the room. When we got the info about the app on the ship they told us we'd get a $20 onboard credit for completing the survey but we only got $5 credit for it. Maybe they only liked a quarter of your answers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sizzlechest Posted March 27, 2012 #25 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Put the phone in airplane mode which turns the cellular radio off and leave the wifi on. You should be able to access from your "settings." Airplane mode overrides wifi settings and turns it off regardless of your wifi setting. There should be a setting to turn off the cellular network by itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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