logan25 Posted January 27, 2017 #101 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Tacky. Looks like the printed invitations have gone out the door. Well, on the plus side, they've gone "green". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KeithJenner Posted January 27, 2017 #102 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Is there even a main on the Cagneys menu which is under $20? Nothing says "we value your business" like giving you a free chicken dinner. I'm not sure of exactly where we are with the menus in Cagneys, but from the latest ones I have, these would be the options: 16oz Prime Rib Lamb Chops Pork Chops 16oz Ribeye 12oz New York Strip Filet Mignon (5oz or 8oz) 10oz Porterhouse From my reading of the details, you would pay the extra on dishes over $20, which would include: Veal Chop ($5) 32oz Prime Rib ($5) Surf and Turf ($5) - Not sure if this cost is the same now there is no Lobster Bone in Ribeye ($1) 32oz Porterhouse ($5) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logan25 Posted January 27, 2017 #103 Share Posted January 27, 2017 (edited) I do believe the solo cruisers will benefit the most. Rather than one voucher, my stateroom will receive two (dinners for two). Gotta like that! And I actually like the discount for shore excursions, for those few occasions when I book with NCL. I am firmly in the Platinum Plus tier. Certainly not going to sweat trying to earn Ambassador, maybe 10 years from now. Edited January 27, 2017 by logan25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
300dtc Posted January 27, 2017 #104 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Question about #1. We have a Haven cruise booked for 2018. We booked in April of 2016, so technically we should get 3 points per night. Is the no extra point for booking 9 months out based on your booking date or cruise date? This may affect our cruise next month as well. We should get 3 points per night for that one (Haven, 9-months in advance). I will be curious to see how this plays out. I called and asked about the double points for the 9 month out scenario..they said the nine months out automatically gets the extra points and if somehow it doesn't show up to call after our cruise. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sissaaaaaa Posted January 27, 2017 #105 Share Posted January 27, 2017 I called and asked about the double points for the 9 month out scenario..they said the nine months out automatically gets the extra points and if somehow it doesn't show up to call after our cruise. Sent from my iPad using Forums I'm not so sure I would believe that. The call center is notorious for giving out incorrect information. Unless you can find it online in the new terms and conditions, I suspect it's probably gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCruiser82 Posted January 27, 2017 #106 Share Posted January 27, 2017 (edited) I've read that platinum solo cruisers have had luck with splitting their 'dinner for 2' across two sittings by having a quiet word with the Maitre d'. If this continues under the new system, 2x2 dinners could leave me with the possibility of 4 speciality dinners on my upcoming solo cruise! #winning I'll find out in three weeks :) Sent from my iPhone using Forums Edited January 27, 2017 by QCruiser82 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Até Posted January 27, 2017 #107 Share Posted January 27, 2017 The lower tiers seem to have done well. The only change I think I would like is the priority embarkation @ platinum. Depending on how it's done it may be a good way to secure Vibe passes without getting to check-in at 9:30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnIreland Posted January 27, 2017 #108 Share Posted January 27, 2017 I'm not so sure I would believe that. The call center is notorious for giving out incorrect information. Unless you can find it online in the new terms and conditions, I suspect it's probably gone. This line would make me agree. No need to protect anyone if points are not dropping for the 9 months thing. Unless you are joining our two new tiers, your current Latitudes Rewards status will not be affected; the current tier level of all of members we will honored in the updated program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KeithJenner Posted January 27, 2017 #109 Share Posted January 27, 2017 I'm not so sure I would believe that. The call center is notorious for giving out incorrect information. Unless you can find it online in the new terms and conditions, I suspect it's probably gone. I agree with this. We will have to wait and see. And, as I said earlier, I haven't seen anything that says they won't recalculate the points you have already earned. At least we should have that one confirmed in the next week or so, when they update our NCL accounts. If existing points get recalculated then we know that future cruises won't get the extra points. If they don't then we will still have to wait until someone actually cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logan25 Posted January 27, 2017 #110 Share Posted January 27, 2017 (edited) I've read that platinum solo cruisers have had luck with splitting their 'dinner for 2' across two sittings by having a quiet word with the Maitre d'. If this continues under the new system, 2x2 dinners could leave me with the possibility of 4 speciality dinners on my upcoming solo cruise! Sent from my iPhone using Forums I have read about splitting on CruiseCritic and have tried a couple of times. Always unsuccessfully. My husband will be excited Moderno was added back and he can now redeem at Cagney's. Win/win from his perspective. We never have extra platinums in our cabin. Edited January 27, 2017 by logan25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnIreland Posted January 27, 2017 #111 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Overall I am happy with this. Just loosing one bottle of wine but will swap that for Cagneys and 30 minutes of internet. No 9 month bookings ,so will be most of the way to Platinum +. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callmebetty Posted January 27, 2017 #112 Share Posted January 27, 2017 I called to check on something else and asked the CAS rep if my fears were confirmed. After this upcoming cruise, we will not be platinum as we had planned, instead we will fall 4 points shy by this new system. I explained I was disappointed and he said he was very surprised when he checked his email this morning and saw the new system...whether he was telling the truth or not, I don't know. He did laugh when I told him it was sad that a bottle of water is a perk. We were this close...story of my life lol. At least it seems like those that are just barely over the platinum lower level get to stay platinum. If they had chosen to roll this out 3 months from now, we would have been ok too. "you are joining our two new tiers, your current Latitudes Rewards status will not be affected; the current tier level of all of members we will honored in the updated program." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hernando52 Posted January 27, 2017 #113 Share Posted January 27, 2017 So not happy with the new point structure for tiers below Platinum. Happy for Platinum folks who now have some incentives to work toward more perks...BUT...we were planning on being Platinum for our June Europe cruise, as we'll have 79 points after our March cruise (current Platinum=76 points)...They've changed it to 80 points now. If they don't grandfather things, like extra points for booking out more than 9 months, it'll put us even father back.... It doesn't make a whole lot of difference perk wise, but it steams me that they changed the lower point structures so that we will miss the step up by one lousy point......of course, if they had given us credit for a 1985 7 day cruise we took it would be a moot point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KeithJenner Posted January 27, 2017 #114 Share Posted January 27, 2017 He did laugh when I told him it was sad that a bottle of water is a perk. Water is actually offered as a perk fairly often. In fact, as I type this in a hotel room, there are two bottles of complementary water on the table next to me which I get as a status perk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KeithJenner Posted January 27, 2017 #115 Share Posted January 27, 2017 I only really have one complaint with this new structure. I was hoping they would get rid of the strawberries, as they can be a pain to get rid of. I think our son will have something to say about the loss of the chocolates. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
300dtc Posted January 27, 2017 #116 Share Posted January 27, 2017 I'm not so sure I would believe that. The call center is notorious for giving out incorrect information. Unless you can find it online in the new terms and conditions, I suspect it's probably gone. Well, I'll hope for the best..I'll find out after our trip in 23 days..[emoji1317] Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momandherson Posted January 27, 2017 #117 Share Posted January 27, 2017 I feel everyone's pain....looks like I'm missing Platinum by 2 days, or one point, whichever way you look at it. I'm cruising on Feb 5th (2 days after the new program kicks in) which will give me 79 points total. On the old program, I'd be Platinum with 79 and grandfathered into that level...now I'll be one point shy. Ugh!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briji04 Posted January 27, 2017 #118 Share Posted January 27, 2017 (edited) I found this: https://www.ncl.com/latitudes-rewards-program-enhancements Seems easier to follow in this format Edited January 27, 2017 by Briji04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted January 27, 2017 #119 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Interesting, we're at 78 points and Platinum....I wonder if we'll stay there or get dropped down to Gold... You will remain platinum https://www.ncl.com/latitudes-rewards-program-enhancements Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnaPalomita Posted January 27, 2017 #120 Share Posted January 27, 2017 While on board go and see the Cruise Next staff and explain that you had booked under the system that would have moved you to Gold after the cruise and that you should therefore be "grandfathered". The new level boundaries should not be used for pre-existing bookings when they are to the passengers disadvantage. We will definitely try. Husband called about an hour ago and said we're keeping the double points for Sunday but we are staying at silver. I'll post again if we get lucky and they move us to gold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYcruzzer Posted January 27, 2017 #121 Share Posted January 27, 2017 It could be fake. If it is for real I wonder about the "Dinner With Officers" Does the perk include a dinner in a Specialty Restaurant or a main dining room, I would suspect the latter. Could be in Garden Cafe for all we know [emoji16] Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDougOut Posted January 27, 2017 Author #122 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Book fast! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising...our happy place Posted January 27, 2017 #123 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Effective February 3, 2017 Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScallyBag Posted January 27, 2017 #124 Share Posted January 27, 2017 (edited) It's now official, starting Feb 3rd: https://www.ncl.com/uk/en/latitudes-rewards-program-enhancements?cid=cid=EM_MKT_NA_TRA_EML_NA_EML_LOYMISC_TALAT012717_NA_NA Al. Edited January 27, 2017 by ScallyBag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trobrah Posted January 27, 2017 #125 Share Posted January 27, 2017 MY PCC just confirmed February 3 as well Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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