Do all Haven guests booked in same room enjoy all the perks under this new promo?

[takeadip]

Hi,

Fooling around with pricing here and wondered if we put (4) adults in a Two Bedroom Haven Villa do we all get the 5 perks...so (2) would sail free and we would just split the cost 4 ways? has anyone done this? it seems to good to be true...

 

Im figuring there has to be a catch...

 

Best,

Mark

[Diane123boys]

Hi,

Fooling around with pricing here and wondered if we put (4) adults in a Two Bedroom Haven Villa do we all get the 5 perks...so (2) would sail free and we would just split the cost 4 ways? has anyone done this? it seems to good to be true...

 

Im figuring there has to be a catch...

 

Best,

Mark

 

If you are all in the same cabin the just the first 2 get the perks.. sorry

[takeadip]

Hi,

Fooling around with pricing here and wondered if we put (4) adults in a Two Bedroom Haven Villa do we all get the 5 perks...so (2) would sail free and we would just split the cost 4 ways? has anyone done this? it seems to good to be true...

 

Im figuring there has to be a catch...

 

Best,

Mark

 

the cruise is 3/5/17 BA out of NYC...its total is $7200 so split 4 ways is $1800 per person with 4 promos its a crazy good price..it breaks down to $257 per person per day...with food drink internet shore ex...wow..and i could prob get an upsell for an additional $500 pp for first 2 people to DOS...now this is getting crazy..

 

does anyone else see this as a value way to cruise at the highest level? or will we still feel cramped?

 

im getting very excited..

[Cruzncutie]

Hi,

 

Fooling around with pricing here and wondered if we put (4) adults in a Two Bedroom Haven Villa do we all get the 5 perks...so (2) would sail free and we would just split the cost 4 ways? has anyone done this? it seems to good to be true...

 

 

 

Im figuring there has to be a catch...

 

 

 

Best,

 

Mark

 

 

I'll break this down as best as I can without confusing you or myself lol. Third and fourth sail free, so yes, the cabin fee split four ways is a pretty good price. The drink package only applies to the first two guests listed on the reservation. Same with the dining and free gratuities. The 250 internet minutes can be used by everyone in the suite. The two bedroom suite is actually more attractive to me than the DOS on the BA. It has two bathrooms and albeit a small one, a second bedroom. The DOS only has one bedroom and one bathroom. With four people, I'd chose the two bedroom suite. I turned down a free upgrade to the DOS for this very reason. Now, if you don't mind sharing one bathroom between four people and the other two sleeping in the main living area, then go for the DOS.

 

 

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[Cruzncutie]

When Haven was a bit less expensive we would book two separate suites. Last two cruises were in the two bedroom suite on the Epic and the DOS on the Escape. We only book when third and fourth sail free because it saves us money [emoji4]. Escape is the only ship that has a DOS with an actual second bedroom and another bathroom. Also, Haven guests do not pay the 18% gratuity that is added onto the promo UBP and SDP.

 

 

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[bobsfamily]

I'll break this down as best as I can without confusing you or myself lol. Third and fourth sail free, so yes, the cabin fee split four ways is a pretty good price. The drink package only applies to the first two guests listed on the reservation. Same with the dining and free gratuities. The 250 internet minutes can be used by everyone in the suite. The two bedroom suite is actually more attractive to me than the DOS on the BA. It has two bathrooms and albeit a small one, a second bedroom. The DOS only has one bedroom and one bathroom. With four people, I'd chose the two bedroom suite. I turned down a free upgrade to the DOS for this very reason. Now, if you don't mind sharing one bathroom between four people and the other two sleeping in the main living area, then go for the DOS.

 

I thought Haven cabins (at the least the "top tier" - like the 2 bedroom) that all guests have access to the drink package, etc.

 

I will be traveling on a NCL ship soon (free casino cruise) and am looking at the 2 bedroom to take 2 adult "kids" with us.... I thought the people I have to call (casino) said it was anyone in the cabin of "age" for the drinks package.

 

On Celebrity the top 2 (or is it 3?) suite categories get unlimited drinks for all in the cabin and also access to a club that offers drinks all day (no charge).

 

Does the bar in the Haven charge for haven guests?

[Gregor4500]

If you're going with 2 couples put one from each on the drink package. For when your not all together.

[NLH Arizona]

I will be traveling on a NCL ship soon (free casino cruise) and am looking at the 2 bedroom to take 2 adult "kids" with us.... I thought the people I have to call (casino) said it was anyone in the cabin of "age" for the drinks package.

 

Do you think they might have been talking about the CAS drink card for everyone in the suite?

[Samstress]

I'm not sure if this applies to your sailing but...

We are in a Haven suite & the perks such as UDP & UBP apply only to the first 2 guests (at least in our case it does). And the other two guests (there are 4 of us) are required to purchase the UBP (roughly $1800) and we will purchase the other UDP (roughly $280). So it does add up.

We will just split the extra UBP & UDP costs between the four of us.

Cheers,

Sandy

[Cruzncutie]

I'm not sure if this applies to your sailing but...

 

We are in a Haven suite & the perks such as UDP & UBP apply only to the first 2 guests (at least in our case it does). And the other two guests (there are 4 of us) are required to purchase the UBP (roughly $1800) and we will purchase the other UDP (roughly $280). So it does add up.

 

We will just split the extra UBP & UDP costs between the four of us.

 

Cheers,

 

Sandy

 

 

We are in the Haven this October and again in August 2017. The other two passengers were not required to purchase the UBP and SDP.

 

 

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[Orleanscruiser]

Hi,

Fooling around with pricing here and wondered if we put (4) adults in a Two Bedroom Haven Villa do we all get the 5 perks...so (2) would sail free and we would just split the cost 4 ways? has anyone done this? it seems to good to be true...

 

Im figuring there has to be a catch...

 

Best,

Mark

 

Frm NCL website

 

Terms & Conditions

 

 

Booking Window: August 15, 2016 - September 18, 2016 11:59 pm EST

Applicable Sailings: 3 nights or longer sailings

Studios & Insides: Pick 1 Offer

Oceanviews, Balconies & Mini-Suites: Pick 2 Offers

Suites & Haven: Automatically gets Specialty Dining Package, Ultimate Beverage Package, Free Stateroom Service Charge, 250 Minutes of Free Internet and *Extra Guests Sail Free (on select sailings).

 

 

Offer is not applicable to categories IX, OX, BX & MX.

 

Norwegian Sky and Pride of America sailings are not eligible for this offer. Pride of America in Hawaii offer listed lower on this page.

 

Free at Sea choice(s) must be selected at least 48 hours prior to sailing and cannot be changed on board. Bookings made within 48 hours to departure can choose promotion at time of booking.

Offer is for new individual FIT reservations and new speculative groups delegates.

Qualifying new individual FIT reservations can be moved into an existing speculative group and count towards tour conductor credits.

Offer is not valid for affinity groups or tour operators and cannot be held as group block.

Offer is capacity controlled and can be withdrawn at any time.

Singles paying 200% of voyage fare qualify.

Guest cannot substitute or customize this offer. All guests in stateroom must choose same offer.

Government taxes, port expenses & fees, and discretionary on board service charges are additional.

Cancellation Fees also apply based on the booking/sailing date; therefore, Norwegian Cruise Line strongly recommends the purchase of travel protection on all bookings.

Not applicable to chartered dates and group types: CMI OP EVENT, CMI OP LG EVENT, INCREG & INCLARGE

This is a cruise only offer. This promotion is not applicable on the land portion of cruise-tours or bundles.

No components included in this offer have any monetary value, are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Offer and combinability with other promotional offers is subject to change at any time per Norwegian Cruise Line's discretion. Other restrictions may apply.

Applicable to NCL MIAMI, NCL INTL, AUSTRALIA, NCL BRAZIL, and NCL ASIA. Not applicable to CE and UK offices.

 

Unlimited Beverages: (Excluded on Hawaii Cruises)

Applicable to guests 1-2 on the reservation.

Guest must be at least 21 years of age at time of sailing to qualify for the Ultimate Beverage Package. Guests under 21 will receive the soda package.

Variety of spirits and cocktails, wines by the glass and bottled or draft beer up to $15 USD. Includes fountain soda and juice, and non-alcoholic beer.

A 20% discount will be given on bottles of wine (champagne and sparkling included) purchased on board.

Does not apply to the Ice Bars.

Does not include room service, package sales, bottled water, ship specific promotions or beer buckets, designated super premium brands (subject to change), bottled wine, mini bar purchases, fresh squeezed juices, Lavazza coffee beverages, wine dispenser, energy drinks or vending machines.

Guest who receive the Soda Package may obtain fountain soda at any bar, lounge or restaurant throughout the duration of the cruise.

Guest's check may reflect applicable VAT and/or taxes for certain ports or itineraries.

Guest is responsible for 18% gratuities & service charges on the retail value of the Ultimate Beverage Package and/or Soda Package prior to cruise, except when booking a Haven or Suite.

18% gratuities & service charges on the retail value of the Ultimate Beverage Package and/or Soda Package are included when booking through the Australia office.

Retail value of Ultimate Beverage Package is $79 USD per person per day. Package price is subject to change.

Retail value of the Adult Soda Package is $7.50 USD per person per day. Package price is subject to change.

When booking a Haven or Suite category, gratuities related to beverage and soda packages are included.

 

 

Specialty Dining Package:

 

Sail Length Number Of Dining Package Meals Retail Value

3-9 Nights 3 $69 USD per person

10+ Nights 4 $84 USD per person

 

Package prices are subject to change.

Guest is responsible for 18% gratuities & service charges on the retail value of the Specialty Dining Package prior to cruise.

18% gratuities & service charges on the retail value of the Specialty Dining Package are included when booking through the Australia office.

Applicable to guests 1-2 on the reservation.

Food Republic, The Bake Shop, Ice Cream Bar, Gelato, specialty items in the Asian restaurant, Special Occasion/Holiday menus (New Year's, Christmas, etc.), Jazz Brunch, Wine Lovers and Murder Mystery lunches, and beverages are not included as part of the Specialty Dining Packages.

You may choose to dine in the following venues as part of your Specialty Dining Package for the corresponding upcharges: The Supper Club ($15 USD), For the Record ($15 USD), Ocean Blue ($15 USD), Bayamo ($15 USD), Cirque Dreams and Illusionarium ($10 USD regular seats/$15 USD premium seats/$35 USD VIP seating on Breakaway), Sushi Bar ($7 USD), Pincho Tapas Bar ($7 USD), and Raw Bar ($7 USD).

Specialty Dining Packages include one main course per person at Cagney's and Le Bistro restaurants. Additional main courses will be charged at the a la carte price listed on the menu.

There is no minimum or maximum to the number of meals that can be redeemed in a day, however each meal is counted towards the package.

 

Internet Package:

250 minutes per stateroom.

Internet package is per stateroom. One login per stateroom.

On Breakaway, stateroom receives an internet package of 250 minutes or 1000 MB of data.

Internet package includes activation fee.

 

Free Pre-Paid Service Charges:

Pre-Paid Service Charges are applicable to the 1st and 2nd guest in the stateroom 3 years of age and up.

Applicable to guests 1-2 on reservation.

Offer not applicable to guests 3-8.[/B] Guests are responsible for onboard gratuities applicable to all other shipboard purchases.

 

*Extra Guests Sail Free Promotion:

Offer is for new individual FIT reservations, qualifying new individual FIT reservations can be moved into an existing speculative group and count towards tour conductor credits.

Offer is not combinable with existing group block rates and cannot be held as group block.

Offer valid for guests 3-4 sharing a stateroom with guests 1-2 paying full fare[/B].

Offer only valid on select sailings.

3 & 4 guests sail free dates are subject to change at any time without notice.

No deposit is required for qualifying 3 & 4 guests.

If there are guests 5 - 8 in a reservation, those guests will be required to pay prevailing fares.

Government taxes, port expenses & fees, and discretionary on board service charges are additional.

Cancellation fees also apply based on the booking/sailing date; therefore, Norwegian Cruise Line strongly recommends the purchase of travel protection on all bookings.

Not applicable to chartered dates and group types: CMI OP EVENT, CMI OP LG EVENT, INCREG & INCLARGE

This is a cruise only offer. This promotion is not applicable on the land portion of cruisetours or bundles.

Offer and combinability with other promotional offers is subject to change at any time per Norwegian Cruise Line's discretion. Other restrictions may apply.

Applicable to NCL MIAMI, NCL INTL, AUSTRALIA, NCL ASIA and NCL BRAZIL . Not applicable to CE and UK offices.

[Diane123boys]

I thought Haven cabins (at the least the "top tier" - like the 2 bedroom) that all guests have access to the drink package, etc.

 

I will be traveling on a NCL ship soon (free casino cruise) and am looking at the 2 bedroom to take 2 adult "kids" with us.... I thought the people I have to call (casino) said it was anyone in the cabin of "age" for the drinks package.

 

On Celebrity the top 2 (or is it 3?) suite categories get unlimited drinks for all in the cabin and also access to a club that offers drinks all day (no charge).

 

Does the bar in the Haven charge for haven guests?

 

 

No as I stated at the very beginning only 2 in a cabin qualify for the free gratuities, WiFi, Drink package , dinning package etc. The ONLY thing in the Haven and suites that is not charged for anyone is the service charge on the UBP, SDP or whatever its called currently (the 18%)

 

 

and YES if you do NOT have the UBP then you will be charged

Edited August 16, 2016 by Diane123boys

[Samstress]

We are in the Haven this October and again in August 2017. The other two passengers were not required to purchase the UBP and SDP.

 

 

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Beverage Packages← Back to Overview

The Ultimate Beverage Package (ages 21 & older)Starting from $79.00 USDper person per day

Beverage Package

ITEM #: UBP

 

Enjoy a wide selection of soft drinks, beers, spirits, cocktails, wines by the glass and bottled or draft beer up to and including $15 USD during your entire cruise.

 

Prepaid @ $79.00 USD per person per day x Cruise Days plus 18% gratuity and beverage service charge.

 

Beverage packages must be purchased for all guests staying within the same stateroom, additional stateroom, adjoining stateroom or travel with.

 

Individuals under the age of 21 will be required to purchase the Soda Program

 

Restrictions apply. Please read the Ultimate Beverage Package Terms & Conditions. Not available for sailings of 2 days or less.

*Effective for Norwegian Sky sailings booked on or after 4/22/15: FREE Ultimate Beverage Package for sailings on or after 1/1/16. See full Terms & Conditions.

An 18% gratuity and beverage service charge will be added at checkout.

 

We didn't need to purchase the UDP but we did need to purchase the UBP.

We did it in advance this time...last time we did it after boarding.

[Cruzncutie]

 

 

 

Beverage Packages← Back to Overview

 

The Ultimate Beverage Package (ages 21 & older)Starting from $79.00 USDper person per day

 

Beverage Package

 

ITEM #: UBP

 

 

 

Enjoy a wide selection of soft drinks, beers, spirits, cocktails, wines by the glass and bottled or draft beer up to and including $15 USD during your entire cruise.

 

 

 

Prepaid @ $79.00 USD per person per day x Cruise Days plus 18% gratuity and beverage service charge.

 

 

 

Beverage packages must be purchased for all guests staying within the same stateroom, additional stateroom, adjoining stateroom or travel with.

 

 

 

Individuals under the age of 21 will be required to purchase the Soda Program

 

 

 

Restrictions apply. Please read the Ultimate Beverage Package Terms & Conditions. Not available for sailings of 2 days or less.

 

*Effective for Norwegian Sky sailings booked on or after 4/22/15: FREE Ultimate Beverage Package for sailings on or after 1/1/16. See full Terms & Conditions.

 

An 18% gratuity and beverage service charge will be added at checkout.

 

 

 

We didn't need to purchase the UDP but we did need to purchase the UBP.

 

We did it in advance this time...last time we did it after boarding.

 

 

Those T&C are for passengers that actually purchase the UBP. This does not apply to the UBP when given as a perk. There is nothing on either of my invoices that indicates a charge for the UBP. Passengers 3 & 4 are only being charged for port fees and taxes.

 

 

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[djmess]

Exactly what some others said. When the First 2 receive the packages as a perk, it is not required for the others in cabin to purchase said perks.

 

I also agree with someone that said put 1 of each couple as the 1st and 2nd passengers.

 

Then each couple will have 1 person with beverage/dining/daily service charge and the other half of the couples can just purchase as they go, or purchase the packages if they choose. Also each couple would have 1 person getting the daily service charge paid and one person that would be charged.

 

So by doing it that way, it makes in all equal in my view

[Diane123boys]

Those T&C are for passengers that actually purchase the UBP. This does not apply to the UBP when given as a perk. There is nothing on either of my invoices that indicates a charge for the UBP. Passengers 3 & 4 are only being charged for port fees and taxes.

 

 

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DO your invoices specifically say that all of them have it? or could it have been a time prior to it being just 1 &2 pass gets the perk.. on my vacation summery it does state that just 2 of us out of the 5 have the perks, the additional ones I needed to but it COULD have been because they werent on the first booking> I added my kids at a later date

[Annmeat]

the cruise is 3/5/17 BA out of NYC...its total is $7200 so split 4 ways is $1800 per person with 4 promos its a crazy good price..it breaks down to $257 per person per day...with food drink internet shore ex...wow..and i could prob get an upsell for an additional $500 pp for first 2 people to DOS...now this is getting crazy..

 

does anyone else see this as a value way to cruise at the highest level? or will we still feel cramped?

 

im getting very excited..

 

Can you get an H6 instead? Huge balcony, living room bed fits two....

 

Anyway, the second bedroom on H4 is tiny, little storage, small bathroom. No way would I pay 1800 bucks / person for a week in there- and with the tiny balcony in H4- nope. If one of the gang sleeps in the living room area, there is zero privacy for those in the master.

 

Remember only the first 2 get the "freebies" , and the excursion credit as well as wifi are per cabin.

 

I seriously would not be comfortable in the H4 if you are two couples. If it is 4 girlfriends or parents with adult kids- ok. This is just ME- we have done H4 on the jewel class and they are laid out better than the H4 on the Away class.

 

Others have had no problem sharing it for 2 couples . Some have mentioned switching the master bedroom midweek....

 

I think of the H 4 as a suite for parents and kids.

[Annmeat]

Those T&C are for passengers that actually purchase the UBP. This does not apply to the UBP when given as a perk. There is nothing on either of my invoices that indicates a charge for the UBP. Passengers 3 & 4 are only being charged for port fees and taxes.

 

 

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No, no. ONLY PARTIALLY TRUE!

HAVEN guests are NOT charged the 18% . When the guests are non - Haven, the 18% IS charged and will be seen on the invoice.The 18% is absolutely charged for non- Haven guests ( unless it was booked before this policy was in place, quite a while ago)

Edited August 17, 2016 by Annmeat

[Cruzncutie]

No, no. ONLY PARTIALLY TRUE!

HAVEN guests are NOT charged the 18% . When the guests are non - Haven, the 18% IS charged and will be seen on the invoice.The 18% is absolutely charged for non- Haven guests ( unless it was booked before this policy was in place, quite a while ago)

 

 

I stated in an earlier post that Haven guest who received the UBP/SDP perk do NOT pay the additional 18% in gratuities. Not sure which part of my statement you quoted was not accurate

 

 

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[Annmeat]

Those T&C are for passengers that actually purchase the UBP. This does not apply to the UBP when given as a perk. There is nothing on either of my invoices that indicates a charge for the UBP. Passengers 3 & 4 are only being charged for port fees and taxes.

 

 

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This is only for Haven bookings. Haven guests are NOT charged the 18% . When the guwpests are non - Haven, the 18% is charged.

[Annmeat]

Those T&C are for passengers that actually purchase the UBP. This does not apply to the UBP when given as a perk. There is nothing on either of my invoices that indicates a charge for the UBP. Passengers 3 & 4 are only being charged for port fees and taxes.

 

 

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I was replying to this. It doesn't specify Haven. Sorry if I misread it.:):):)

[Cruzncutie]

DO your invoices specifically say that all of them have it? or could it have been a time prior to it being just 1 &2 pass gets the perk.. on my vacation summery it does state that just 2 of us out of the 5 have the perks, the additional ones I needed to but it COULD have been because they werent on the first booking> I added my kids at a later date

 

 

Sorry if I didn't make it clear before. The only people on both my upcoming cruises that will receive the UBP/SDP promo perks will be pax 1 & 2. My amenities confirmation is clear about that. None of the additional pax will receive those perks. They can purchase them separately, but it is not a requirement.

 

 

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[Cruzncutie]

I was replying to this. It doesn't specify Haven. Sorry if I misread it.:):):)

 

 

Ha! No worries [emoji2]. The response you quoted was my reply to someone who disputed when I told them that the entire cabin does not need to purchase the UBP when it's offered as a perk. Can you imagine the uproar in this forum if that were the case [emoji33].

 

 

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[Diane123boys]

I seem to remember a bit ago that NCL tried that (all needed to purchase UBP if over 21 ) cant remember when but its in the back of my mind,, and yes! there was an uproar,, but then again I may be remembering incorrectly! I am sailing in 5 days so my mind is totaly overwhelmed making sure I have packed what I need not to even mention my husband and 3 boys!!! go figure they all have a VERY lackadaisical attitude to this all!!

[Cruzncutie]

When bought separately (not apart of a promo) then yes, everyone in the cabin needs to buy the UBP even if only one pax wants it. I understand the policy, but it sucks!

 

Lol no, we must not forget the spouse and the offspring. I'm sure you'll have a great time [emoji2]

 

 

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