rok233 Posted August 9, 2016 #1 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Does anyone know long is the UBP (open bar) promotion on for? The NCL website states the FREE AT SEA promotion has only 5 days left. Will they still offer the UBP or is that promotion finished this week too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lupush Posted August 9, 2016 #2 Share Posted August 9, 2016 They've been extending it regularly for the last 6 months. I doubt it will go away in 5 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinHarvey Posted August 9, 2016 #3 Share Posted August 9, 2016 (edited) While I don't know the answer to your question specifically, I don't think they'll stop a drink promotion, in some form, maybe ever. They've raised the price of the package so high, the masses will never buy it now. It's obvious their marketing department is moving toward an all inclusive experience, for those who want it. Edited August 9, 2016 by CruisinHarvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rok233 Posted August 9, 2016 Author #4 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Thanks for the replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie2pies Posted August 9, 2016 #5 Share Posted August 9, 2016 This will go on FOREVER! They have you paying for your drinks now. Unless you are a drunk, it doesn't pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandoMan13 Posted August 9, 2016 #6 Share Posted August 9, 2016 This will go on FOREVER! They have you paying for your drinks now. Unless you are a drunk, it doesn't pay. Really? lol So anyone who drinks the 18% gratuity charge a day worth of drinks is a drunk? At the prices they charge, its very easy to have 2-3 drinks a day and exceed the charges you pay when you get UBP as a "free perk" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSUmom Posted August 9, 2016 #7 Share Posted August 9, 2016 This will go on FOREVER! They have you paying for your drinks now. Unless you are a drunk, it doesn't pay. I guess I am a drunk:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cincychad Posted August 9, 2016 #8 Share Posted August 9, 2016 I've been watching this for most of the year and it hasn't gone away. I believe it has been running non-stop for almost two years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting_Cruiser Posted August 9, 2016 #9 Share Posted August 9, 2016 This will go on FOREVER! They have you paying for your drinks now. Unless you are a drunk, it doesn't pay. Huh? Are you actually saying that if someone drinks two drinks a day while on vacation they're a drunk?? :confused::confused::confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovetotravel1977 Posted August 9, 2016 #10 Share Posted August 9, 2016 I guess I am a drunk:D Ditto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rok233 Posted August 9, 2016 Author #11 Share Posted August 9, 2016 This will go on FOREVER! They have you paying for your drinks now. Unless you are a drunk, it doesn't pay. Idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sha32 Posted August 9, 2016 #12 Share Posted August 9, 2016 (edited) I guess I am a drunk:D Yep me too, [emoji38] Edited August 9, 2016 by sha32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loopyloo33 Posted August 9, 2016 #13 Share Posted August 9, 2016 (edited) I had the UBP included on my cruise at Easter 2015 Plus I am also a drunk... Edited August 9, 2016 by loopyloo33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonyte Posted August 9, 2016 #14 Share Posted August 9, 2016 They've been extending it regularly for the last 6 months. I doubt it will go away in 5 days. UBP has been offered pretty much non-stop as a promo since late 2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinMaterial Posted August 9, 2016 #15 Share Posted August 9, 2016 It's the promo that never ends!! :eek: Bring back the arcade promo! :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawnino Posted August 9, 2016 #16 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Huh? Are you actually saying that if someone drinks two drinks a day while on vacation they're a drunk?? :confused::confused::confused: I think the idea is that the alcohol cost to NCL is less than the 18% Convenience Fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerman2 Posted August 9, 2016 #17 Share Posted August 9, 2016 This will go on FOREVER! They have you paying for your drinks now. Unless you are a drunk, it doesn't pay. You don't have to be a drunk to take advantage of the UBP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Até Posted August 9, 2016 #18 Share Posted August 9, 2016 If you believe the individual prices NCL asks for drinks are real world then the UBP is usually of value for even light drinkers. NCL probably has most people covered between cruise fare increases and the 18% gratuity. The UBP now seems a marketing ploy luring in those that want to drink large quantities of relatively cheap alcohol. I have found it was less expensive pre-UBP when I ordered a bar setup for the room and payed corkage on a few bottles of wine, that way at least I drank what I liked. With the UBP I tend to drink more than usual to make the package "worth it" and they no longer cover the drinks I prefer. I'm ready for the promo to end, hopefully cruise fares and drink prices would then be reduced. Unfortunately, I feel that is unlikely to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbryan5 Posted August 9, 2016 #19 Share Posted August 9, 2016 This will go on FOREVER! They have you paying for your drinks now. Unless you are a drunk, it doesn't pay. What a stupid thing to say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbt43 Posted August 10, 2016 #20 Share Posted August 10, 2016 It will probably last forever. Its norwegian's answer to never having a promo promo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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