LakeWobegon Posted December 28, 2016 #26 Share Posted December 28, 2016 50 free photos?! Blimey!! Normally the photos are really expensive. I always will pick the UBP, I had it recently and loved it so much. I've written about the package here if you fancy looking at lots of photos of my favourite drinks http://cruisingisntjustforoldpeople.co.uk/2016/09/10/ncls-unlimited-beverage-package/ :-) Sent from my iPhone using Forums Ha! I know. It looks like 30 photos costs $250! I would never pay that. So I told the family we may have to buy a nice little photo album to put them in. And also, make sure we get photos taken! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleteace Posted December 28, 2016 #27 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Ha! I know. It looks like 30 photos costs $250! I would never pay that. So I told the family we may have to buy a nice little photo album to put them in. And also, make sure we get photos taken! Yes! Take photos at every opportunity sometimes the more casual random ones are the best :) They'll take photos of you as you get on and at most ports so you'll have plenty of choice! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denatravels Posted December 28, 2016 #28 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Where would I look to see if they will increase it to pick two. I'm on the Epic Feb 4th. It would have to be before final payment; but for the future, it's right on the website for the free at sea promo: it says how many picks for each stateroom. And they haven't done pick 2 for studios in 13 months, but it's worth knowing they sometimes do! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyfani Posted December 28, 2016 #29 Share Posted December 28, 2016 We are taking the kids this year so we did the free guests (which I feel is a little bit of false advertising) and the gratuities. Those seem to be the best deals for us. DH doesn't drink and I usually only spend about $100 on drinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seatbelt_Bag_LOVE Posted December 28, 2016 #30 Share Posted December 28, 2016 We always pick the beverage package. This time we got two, so we picked the UBP & 4 night specialty dining. We were lucky and booked before dining was changed to 3 nights. Can't wait!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Wheels Only Posted December 28, 2016 #31 Share Posted December 28, 2016 We are taking the kids this year so we did the free guests (which I feel is a little bit of false advertising) and the gratuities. How is it false advertising? The free guests only pay taxes, port fees, and DSC (if old enough). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warm Breezes Posted December 28, 2016 #32 Share Posted December 28, 2016 We originally took the internet and SDP (4) but after thinking about it some more dropped the internet and took the UBP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyfani Posted December 29, 2016 #33 Share Posted December 29, 2016 How is it false advertising? The free guests only pay taxes, port fees, and DSC (if old enough). $190 in taxes and another $100 in gratuities. I am not really complaining but still $600 more then if it were just DH and I going so not what I would consider free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bklynfinest77 Posted December 29, 2016 Author #34 Share Posted December 29, 2016 $190 in taxes and another $100 in gratuities. I am not really complaining but still $600 more then if it were just DH and I going so not what I would consider free. Wow didn't realize it was that much we was think on upgrading our room.and invited another couple with us cause of the 2 free .. but our sail didn't have the option and after hearing this gald we didn't have the option Sent from my SM-G930T using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nlg44 Posted December 29, 2016 #35 Share Posted December 29, 2016 (edited) My husband and I chose the UBP & gratuities for our 3 day cruise in March on the Epic. My parents decided to cruise with us but gratuities weren't a choice anymore so they did UBP & 250 min internet. Edited December 29, 2016 by nlg44 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momof3cruisers Posted December 29, 2016 #36 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Wow didn't realize it was that much we was think on upgrading our room.and invited another couple with us cause of the 2 free .. but our sail didn't have the option and after hearing this gald we didn't have the option Sent from my SM-G930T using Forums mobile app Some of that depends on your ports. For three adults in a mini suite, it was a heck of a deal, but we only have one port. We picked UBP and free third/fourth person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb Nahoumi Posted December 29, 2016 #37 Share Posted December 29, 2016 I booked over Thanksgiving weekend so we took advantage of the choice of free gratuities. We also took the 250 minute internet package. Don We chose the same things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
300dtc Posted December 29, 2016 #38 Share Posted December 29, 2016 We chose UBP and the 250 minutes of internet.. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitterman Posted December 29, 2016 #39 Share Posted December 29, 2016 SDP and prepaid Gratuities for our June cruise to Canada. Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathy884 Posted December 30, 2016 #40 Share Posted December 30, 2016 I'm not a drinker (alcohol or pepsi products) and DS (21) is getting unlimited internet in another cabin. I can use his if I need to get online. That means I selected gratuities and three specialty meals for our Free at Sea promotion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPCVcruiser Posted December 30, 2016 #41 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Drink package, internet, shore excursion and dining package,,, we booked a H4 Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipperanne Posted February 20, 2017 #42 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Ha! I know. It looks like 30 photos costs $250! I would never pay that. So I told the family we may have to buy a nice little photo album to put them in. And also, make sure we get photos taken! It will probably be difficult to have that many photos. We bought the 36 photo pkg once for a ten day cruise. We had to get everything and then duplicates of a few. And my daughter is very photogenic. She will always be in front of a camera!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyinpa Posted February 22, 2017 #43 Share Posted February 22, 2017 just a general note here. i began looking at other cruise lines and none but one had anything close to the free perks NCL has. it's all buy what you want, nothing is free and no the pricing wasnt cheaper than NCL to compensate for nothing free so pricewise NCL has most everyone beat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess1963 Posted February 22, 2017 #44 Share Posted February 22, 2017 I went with the dining package because I do not drink alcoholic beverages and not enough soda to outweigh the cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imalismom Posted February 22, 2017 #45 Share Posted February 22, 2017 The UBP was not offered when I booked, which I am very glad about, since I do not drink.These are the four we got for our cruise next month (SF): (1) 200 obc (2) 50 per port for excursions (3) 10 days of UDP (4) Gratuities paid for 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayness Posted February 22, 2017 #46 Share Posted February 22, 2017 UBP and SDP for all except the Jade TA for next year. I picked UBP and excursions for this cruise since it is a port intensive cruise. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess1963 Posted February 22, 2017 #47 Share Posted February 22, 2017 I only got 1 because I am in a studio cabin. I chose the specialty dining because I do not drink alcoholic beverages and not much soda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clskinsfan Posted February 22, 2017 #48 Share Posted February 22, 2017 I booked my first NCL cruise on Escape a few weeks ago. I chose the UBP and 3rd and 4th guest free promo's. I really wanted the Dining package. But it was much cheaper to get my son on board for free. So we will just pay out of pocket if we want to do a specialty restaurant one night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdsgu Posted February 22, 2017 #49 Share Posted February 22, 2017 UBP and SDP (and the TA threw in $200 OBC and dinner at Le Bistro). Would definitely have chosen the 3rd and 4th guests free in place of the SDP, but, alas, that wasn't a choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Lomas Posted February 22, 2017 #50 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Best deal for us was the 3rd and 4th in the cabin sail for free. We got it on a New Year's cruise for this coming December on the Dawn. It is no longer offered on that cruise however. It seems that the only times our family can travel, March Break, summer, Christmas, the 3rd and 4th free offer never applies. We were over the moon to have the chance at that offer. If NCL would offer that deal on some March sailings, we would very likely switch over to them from RCCL, but as long as they keep offering other "deals" that are of no overall value to us, we will remain with our RCCL bookings. Come on NCL, add some March 3rd and 4th for free deals out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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