jmele999 Posted February 26, 2014 #51 Share Posted February 26, 2014 This offer appears too good to be true considering that you can get a Spa Suite on Getaway this summer for $1699 pp. While thinking about why NCL might be running this promotion, I came up with the following 4 scenarios. 1) NCL will increase the price of the balconies and above to cover the cost of the UDP/UBP. 2) NCL is having a hard time selling the breakaway and Getaway. 3) NCL wants to get people excited about the "suite life" considering that Escape and Bliss have double the number of suites as the breakaway class ships. 4) The real cost of the UBP/UDP to NCL is minimal and they are willing to offer those incentives for free. Which one do you think is correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peg013 Posted February 26, 2014 #52 Share Posted February 26, 2014 This offer appears too good to be true considering that you can get a Spa Suite on Getaway this summer for $1699 pp. While thinking about why NCL might be running this promotion, I came up with the following 4 scenarios. 1) NCL will increase the price of the balconies and above to cover the cost of the UDP/UBP. 2) NCL is having a hard time selling the breakaway and Getaway. 3) NCL wants to get people excited about the "suite life" considering that Escape and Bliss have double the number of suites as the breakaway class ships. 4) The real cost of the UBP/UDP to NCL is minimal and they are willing to offer those incentives for free. Which one do you think is correct? All of the above! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psac Posted February 26, 2014 #53 Share Posted February 26, 2014 (edited) For our BA cruise in mid-June, our S5 cabin we booked three weeks ago went down $300 last week, but we didn't call for potential upgrade/OBC yet because we wanted to see how things shook out (another few hundred we'd consider the S6 or S7). However, my wife said it went back up $200 today (so net $100 less than booking). Maybe in prep for this promotion? (Those numbers are total for two, not pp.) Edited February 26, 2014 by psac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psac Posted February 26, 2014 #54 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Sounds like a great deal in theory. However I personally would steer clear of sailing BA or GA in the 2nd and 3rd quarter. With all those 'free' UDP the specialty restaurants could be packed. If I want elbow to elbow, slow and chaotic service I can eat in the MDR for no extra charge. I could be wrong (and I hope not), but I don't think a 12 day promotion will completely book up those restaurants. Most people who have already booked don't monitor every new promotion or sites like CC. Only a small percentage of people will book during this time. It certainly will make them more popular, without a doubt, but how much more will be the question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmele999 Posted February 26, 2014 #55 Share Posted February 26, 2014 For our BA cruise in mid-June, our S5 cabin we booked three weeks ago went down $300 last week, but we didn't call for potential upgrage/OBC yet because we wanted to see how things shook out (another few hundred we'd consider the S6 or S7). However, my wife said it went back up $200 today (so net $100 less than booking). Maybe in prep for this promotion? I just checked prices for the Spa suites that I was talking about and the price increased by $500 per person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiMimi69 Posted February 26, 2014 #56 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Book any balcony on Breakaway/Getaway Get Ultimate Dining package for FREE for the 1st and 2nd guest Man! I just purchased the UDP for myself last week. I hope they'll credit me!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canbonbon Posted February 26, 2014 #57 Share Posted February 26, 2014 For my April cruise, all mid ship mini suites (MA and MB) are now Guarantee Stateroom (GTY) category. Till last night, there were plenty to choose from on all the decks. So looks like they are getting ready for something starting tomorrow on their website too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiMimi69 Posted February 26, 2014 #58 Share Posted February 26, 2014 For my April cruise, all mid ship mini suites (MA and MB) are now Guarantee Stateroom (GTY) category. Till last night, there were plenty to choose from on all the decks. So looks like they are getting ready for something starting tomorrow on their website too. I canceled my free upgrade to an MB. Anything big enough for 4 pax is on deck 9 right above the waterfront (balcony view are lifeboats :eek:). I don't want to take a chance on noise or any unwelcomed surprises. I guess that is why there are so many available. No one wants to be directly above public spaces. I went back up to my B2 on deck 12...:p I figure, for nothing other than a bigger bathroom, it's not worth the potential aggrevation that could result from this upgrade and ruin my much needed vacation. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCA6ft5 Posted February 26, 2014 #59 Share Posted February 26, 2014 This promotion applies to all new bookings booked between Feb 27 - March 10 for sailings during the 2nd and 3rd Quarter of 2014 on the Breakaway and Getaway only. "Sailings during 2nd & 3rd quarters"... Now does this mean sailings that begin in the 2nd quarter (April 1, 2014 or later)? Or would it include the March 29-April 5, 2014 sailing of the Getaway (March 30-April 6 Breakaway) that technically sail "during" the 2nd quarter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpecorari Posted February 26, 2014 #60 Share Posted February 26, 2014 This is something for me to really think about. I booked this cruise more than 9 months out so I'd be getting double points....however, I'm already Platinum so I have to decide if it really matters if I cancel and rebook. I also need to find out if I'll lose my OBC and if so, how much of it I'll lose? I also need to find out if the price of my cabin will go up and if so, how much? After I talk to my PCC I'll have a better idea of what I'm going to do. Harriet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
js Posted February 27, 2014 #61 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Lets all report back tomorrow. Im calling my TA when they open. Also wonder now if I have six in a cabin in my Haven and I get the UBP for free first and second passengers will the rest of my crew need to purchase. Will let you all know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackjia199637 Posted February 27, 2014 Author #62 Share Posted February 27, 2014 UPDATE: I went over the the the docs NCL sent out to TAs. It appears that orignally this were meant for all sailings since march, the only reason it didnt happen was due to no UBP during march due to spring break and they pushed it back. There is a chance however,(i think), that once this deal went live tomorrow, we can book cruises before the april and get UDP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulsurf Posted February 27, 2014 #63 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Booked a Haven Courtyard Penthouse last week for $ 3227 with a $ 575 OBC for Sept 6th on The Getaway....now on NCL site it is $ 3627.....they are just marketing and moving numbers around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackjia199637 Posted February 27, 2014 Author #64 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Booked a Haven Courtyard Penthouse last week for $ 3227 with a $ 575 OBC for Sept 6th on The Getaway....now on NCL site it is $ 3627.....they are just marketing and moving numbers around Still worth it consider that two UBP cost close to $1000 and two UDP cost over $240 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peg013 Posted February 27, 2014 #65 Share Posted February 27, 2014 "Sailings during 2nd & 3rd quarters"... Now does this mean sailings that begin in the 2nd quarter (April 1, 2014 or later)? Or would it include the March 29-April 5, 2014 sailing of the Getaway (March 30-April 6 Breakaway) that technically sail "during" the 2nd quarter? Getaway 4/19/14 thru 9/27/14 Breakaway 4/20/14 - 4/27/14 and 5/4/14 thru 9/28/14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peg013 Posted February 27, 2014 #66 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Lets all report back tomorrow. Im calling my TA when they open. Also wonder now if I have six in a cabin in my Haven and I get the UBP for free first and second passengers will the rest of my crew need to purchase. Will let you all know. All will get UBP free (which is more valuable IMHO) ...it's the UDP that only the first two get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miataman19 Posted February 27, 2014 #67 Share Posted February 27, 2014 (edited) OK, just checked the NCL site and my cabin (Haven Spa Suite ) did NOT go up in price :eek:. The only thing I don't see is the $300 OBC. Edited February 27, 2014 by miataman19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasinoCruzGirl Posted February 27, 2014 #68 Share Posted February 27, 2014 (edited) The offer is good for March and April? And the UBP isn't available then because of spring break? What am I missing Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Edited February 27, 2014 by GeriC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonyte Posted February 27, 2014 #69 Share Posted February 27, 2014 The offer is good for March and April? And the UBP isn't available then because of spring break? What am I missing You are missing a post (#65) just three posts above yours. The offer period starts in late April so spring break blackout for UBP is already over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackjia199637 Posted February 27, 2014 Author #70 Share Posted February 27, 2014 (edited) OK, just checked the NCL site and my cabin (Haven Spa Suite ) did NOT go up in price :eek:. The only thing I don't see is the $300 OBC. WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR???????!!!!Q! GET Those packages:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: Edited February 27, 2014 by jackjia199637 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollwd2 Posted February 27, 2014 #71 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Ok, I just called for my May 17th sailing and they said I would have to cancel and rebook it in order to get it which of course doesn't work. Anyone have any luck with adding this with less than 90 days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notthatpaulyd Posted February 27, 2014 #72 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Ok, I just called for my May 17th sailing and they said I would have to cancel and rebook it in order to get it which of course doesn't work. Anyone have any luck with adding this with less than 90 days? Are you past final payment? Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpecorari Posted February 27, 2014 #73 Share Posted February 27, 2014 (edited) This is something for me to really think about. I booked this cruise more than 9 months out so I'd be getting double points....however, I'm already Platinum so I have to decide if it really matters if I cancel and rebook. I also need to find out if I'll lose my OBC and if so, how much of it I'll lose? I also need to find out if the price of my cabin will go up and if so, how much? After I talk to my PCC I'll have a better idea of what I'm going to do. Harriet Okay, I just got off the phone with NCL. For me, it does not pay to change my reservation. I'm in an Aft Mini Suite. I would lose my $270.00 OBC. I would lose my double points for booking 9 months out. The price of the Aft Mini Suite did not go up at all. Losing all of the above for the UDP does not pay for us due to the above as well as the fact that we're both Platinum and will both get a voucher for a specialty restaurant for two. CAS also always gives me a voucher for a specialty restaurant for 2. Also, when I ask CAS will give me another specialty restaurant for 2 during the cruise. That already gives me 4 nights out of 7 in a specialty restaurant. I'm okay with my reservation as is. Harriet Edited February 27, 2014 by hpecorari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustangdrew Posted February 27, 2014 #74 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Just emailed my ta about the June sailing on the getaway. He said There is a catch to everything. I would have to rebook and lose 140 of the 190 onboard credit. Also said the price went up 50 per person so I would be paying like 243 dollars more. Most of the regular restaurants in my mind are excellent and besides, you can still order more if you want something else. So why pay at a speciality. Just the Brazilian one I will pay because I like it a lot. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psac Posted February 27, 2014 #75 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Are you past final payment? Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app What is the penalty if it's before final payment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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