FranknBeans Posted January 26, 2017 #1 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Was told on POA last week that changes are coming in the next month or two. Cruise Next Consultant could not elaborate. I sure hope they do away with the useless atlas book of which I sold in garage sale for $1 a pc.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shof515 Posted January 26, 2017 #2 Share Posted January 26, 2017 i wonder if it is like carnival where they cut back alot of perks..hmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armwinder Posted January 26, 2017 #3 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Was told on POA last week that changes are coming in the next month or two.Cruise Next Consultant could not elaborate. I sure hope they do away with the useless atlas book of which I sold in garage sale for $1 a pc.:cool: We have some of those. I spoke with the Hotel Director on our cruise last September and he told us that there were changes coming in the next few months. He also said we who have over 300 points should not worry, whatever that means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perkydebrajean Posted January 26, 2017 #4 Share Posted January 26, 2017 I'm 1 point away from Platinum. I'm hoping I'll still be 1 point away after their changes! Sent from my SM-G930P using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BostonGal35 Posted January 26, 2017 #5 Share Posted January 26, 2017 we are both recently Platinum. i hope we dont get downgraded. just in case, i already secured Black status on MSC thru their loyalty match. honestly, their caribbean cruises on the Divina look awesome, and you can get suites for much cheaper as well as alot of other perks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biker@sea Posted January 26, 2017 #6 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Maybe they will reinstate the 8 piece box of chocolates . :roll eyes: . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrumpyNor Posted January 26, 2017 #7 Share Posted January 26, 2017 (edited) We have some of those. I spoke with the Hotel Director on our cruise last September and he told us that there were changes coming in the next few months. He also said we who have over 300 points should not worry, whatever that means. I believe that the biggest change will be adding another ladder to the Latitude program (probably for those of us who have over 300 points, according to what your HD told you), and that the existing program for the bronce/silver/gold/platiunum status will not change much apart from that addition. But only time will tell... Edited January 26, 2017 by TrumpyNor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise pup Posted January 26, 2017 #8 Share Posted January 26, 2017 we are both recently Platinum. i hope we dont get downgraded.just in case, i already secured Black status on MSC thru their loyalty match. honestly, their caribbean cruises on the Divina look awesome, and you can get suites for much cheaper as well as alot of other perks. MSC Divina was the worst cruise I took in over 90. It is a beautiful ship but food and service are horrible. The ones who rave about it were mostly in the Yacht Club which is like NCL's Haven. Even with the perks it isn't worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwwfla Posted January 26, 2017 #9 Share Posted January 26, 2017 MSC Divina was the worst cruise I took in over 90. It is a beautiful ship but food and service are horrible. The ones who rave about it were mostly in the Yacht Club which is like NCL's Haven. Even with the perks it isn't worth it. I think you need to give Divina another try. Most people don't stay in YC and the reviews for food and service have been fantastic. We recently got off a NYE cruise fully booked and had great service and food. This was our 4 th Divina cruise and except for all the kids on this Holiday cruise, everything was smooth. Now back to the NCL forum... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted January 26, 2017 #10 Share Posted January 26, 2017 They have been saying this for two or three years. I'll believe it when I see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armwinder Posted January 27, 2017 #11 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Maybe they will reinstate the 8 piece box of chocolates . :roll eyes: . Last cruise we did not even get any chocolates, it was an over site and not worth complaining about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hladygirl Posted January 27, 2017 #12 Share Posted January 27, 2017 I am hoping if they change the latitudes point levels that those of us who are already platinum will be grandfathered in and continue our platinum perks. That would seem fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armwinder Posted January 27, 2017 #13 Share Posted January 27, 2017 I am hoping if they change the latitudes point levels that those of us who are already platinum will be grandfathered in and continue our platinum perks. That would seem fair. Yes I agree, that would be fair. Possibly add another tier for really loyal customers. Who knows, its not a big deal to be platinum as there are so many now. Used to take us about 15 cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mabones Posted January 27, 2017 #14 Share Posted January 27, 2017 I hear that they may have multiple Platinum Tiers. The more you cruise the more you get. There shouldn't be any downgrades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hladygirl Posted January 27, 2017 #15 Share Posted January 27, 2017 I hear that they may have multiple Platinum Tiers. The more you cruise the more you get. There shouldn't be any downgrades. I hope so. I would hate to give up the specialty dining, priority embarsion and laundry benefit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casofilia Posted January 27, 2017 #16 Share Posted January 27, 2017 I wonder if they are going to do away with the multiple point situation. We did a 42 night cruise; Rome to Singapore; and paid 12 months in advance. Had it been our first cruise (it wasn't by a long chalk) that would have made us Platinum next time!! It is far too easy to get to Platinum and that is why there are now so many at that level. Put in another level with really good rewards for real NCL returning cruisers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logan25 Posted January 27, 2017 #17 Share Posted January 27, 2017 (edited) I'm all for additional "platinum" tiers with extra rewards. Sitting at more than 250 points. But if it's something lame like another invitation to a cocktail party or being recognized onboard as the most travelled...I'll not be impressed. Edited January 27, 2017 by logan25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triptolemus Posted January 27, 2017 #18 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Put in another level with really good rewards for real NCL returning cruisers. I see this crap all the time and I'm annoyed by it. What is a "real" NCL returning customer? You don't think that a customer who gets to platinum in 4 cruises by booking 7-day suites 9 months out is a "real" customer that NCL would want rewarded in their loyalty program? Why are some people perturbed about early booking suite guests achieving platinum so easily? Why is this loyalty any different then a cruiser who gets to platinum after 11 x 7 days in an inside? Are these cruisers more "real" than the fast-track suite guest? :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerry1.10 Posted January 27, 2017 #19 Share Posted January 27, 2017 They have been saying this for two or three years. I'll believe it when I see it. 1000% agreed. My thoughts exactly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casofilia Posted January 27, 2017 #20 Share Posted January 27, 2017 I see this crap all the time and I'm annoyed by it. What is a "real" NCL returning customer? Someone who has shown real loyalty to the NCL brand by some form of repeated patronage of NCL; just like the people you have quoted. You don't think that a customer who gets to platinum in 4 cruises by booking 7-day suites 9 months out is a "real" customer that NCL would want rewarded in their loyalty program? Yes I do!! Why are some people perturbed about early booking suite guests achieving platinum so easily? Why is this loyalty any different then a cruiser who gets to platinum after 11 x 7 days in an inside? It isn't. Are these cruisers more "real" than the fast-track suite guest? :rolleyes: My comment was addressed at those who by doing one long cruise and paying well in advance have advanced to Platinum. They have shown no loyalty to NCL unlike the people who you have quoted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mscdivina2016 Posted January 27, 2017 #21 Share Posted January 27, 2017 I wonder if they are going to do away with the multiple point situation. We did a 42 night cruise; Rome to Singapore; and paid 12 months in advance. Had it been our first cruise (it wasn't by a long chalk) that would have made us Platinum next time!! It is far too easy to get to Platinum and that is why there are now so many at that level. Put in another level with really good rewards for real NCL returning cruisers. Hey Mike!:) How about free Platinum laundry perk for long cruises.Not just 1 bag. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casofilia Posted January 27, 2017 #22 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Hey Mike!:)How about free Platinum laundry perk for long cruises.Not just 1 bag. Steve Hello Steve On the 42 night Rome-Singapore we had one each (Pauline and I) per week; we actually used about 1 per week most weeks. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino Comp Chick Posted January 27, 2017 #23 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Hey Mike!:) How about free Platinum laundry perk for long cruises.Not just 1 bag. Steve I have always gotten 2 bags per person on 14 day cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexddd Posted January 27, 2017 #24 Share Posted January 27, 2017 we are both recently Platinum. i hope we dont get downgraded.just in case, i already secured Black status on MSC thru their loyalty match. honestly, their caribbean cruises on the Divina look awesome, and you can get suites for much cheaper as well as alot of other perks. And hence while we are sailing MSC this summer and not NCL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexddd Posted January 27, 2017 #25 Share Posted January 27, 2017 MSC Divina was the worst cruise I took in over 90. It is a beautiful ship but food and service are horrible. The ones who rave about it were mostly in the Yacht Club which is like NCL's Haven. Even with the perks it isn't worth it. We shall see. There is Nikki over on the MSC boards writing live review now in non YC room IIRC. Nothing negative from her that really seemed to show up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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