Survey: Semi UBP?

[Shawnino]

Was discussing yesterday's survey thread with a colleague and he said he got a survey awhile back about a scaled down UBP that wasn't very "U". Basically it would prepay 2-3 drinks/day at $8 (or so... $7? $9?) a throw.

 

Anybody else get this?

 

This would interest me. I'm not sure I see the benefit from NCL's side, but from my side more options are always better and right now aside from the wine program (if they still do that) it's a la carte only for people who don't binge enough to make UBP a savings.

[garycarla]

I am thinking that was just a survey and they went with the full UBP. Adding another level would surely add some confusion.

[All-ready2cruise]

I think there's already enough choices: 1 UBP 2 Corks & Caps 3 Viva Vino 4 Soft drink pkg. (2 levels) and 4 BYOW + corkage fee

 

Not sure how practical or cost effective it would be to have a mini UBP pkg.

[Starry Eyes]

I can imagine a market for some type of beverage coupon/card. If people could buy a coupon system good for, say, 15 drinks for $X, it might make a nice gift or way for some people to budget, even if the actual $ savings were not too great.

[triptolemus]

I can imagine a market for some type of beverage coupon/card. If people could buy a coupon system good for, say, 15 drinks for $X, it might make a nice gift or way for some people to budget, even if the actual $ savings were not too great.

 

They already have that. You'll find it under Gifts & More - it's called On-Board Credit Certificates.

[Starry Eyes]

They already have that. You'll find it under Gifts & More - it's called On-Board Credit Certificates.

 

Yes, that is an option. More options might lead to more sales.

[FF Woman]

I would buy a mini drink package. I enjoy a drink or two a day and if there was a 15 drink card or some other kind of mini drink package that would appeal to me.

[Shawnino]

I would buy a mini drink package. I enjoy a drink or two a day and if there was a 15 drink card or some other kind of mini drink package that would appeal to me.

 

Exactly. UBP has its market, but for those people who want to drink in moderation, what you suggest would be useful.

[Planmaam]

I'd buy a drink card option, 15 or 20 drinks for a price. If I wanted to go to a martini or wine tasting one day, I could save that day's drinks for another day. As opposed to a set number a day, that is. I see it as more flexible.

 

I'd also buy a specialty coffee card. Are you listening NCL?

[silkhair1]

Our family would totally find a card that sold 15-20 drinks on it useful. The packages that are out there are not for us since we just don't drink much, but would drink more if we bought a card. I remember when they had the smoothie cards. Those were a hit with our family!!!!!

[FF Woman]

I'd buy a drink card option' date=' 15 or 20 drinks for a price. If I wanted to go to a martini or wine tasting one day, I could save that day's drinks for another day. As opposed to a set number a day, that is. I see it as more flexible.

 

I'd also buy a specialty coffee card. Are you listening NCL?

 

I really wish NCL had a coffee card. It just seems odd that with all the other packages they sell that they haven't come up with one for coffee. We did one cruise on Carnival and weren't that impressed overall but I sure did like having their coffee card.

[Mercury]

 

I'd also buy a specialty coffee card. Are you listening NCL?

 

I so agree with this!!

[Shawnino]

+1 to the coffee/smoothie cards.

As it is, I'll be passing the UBP.

[perkydebrajean]

I'd buy a drink card option' date=' 15 or 20 drinks for a price. If I wanted to go to a martini or wine tasting one day, I could save that day's drinks for another day. As opposed to a set number a day, that is. I see it as more flexible.

 

I'd also buy a specialty coffee card. Are you listening NCL?

 

We'd definitely do a specialty coffee card if they had one!