msanford88 Posted March 14, 2017 #1 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Hello all! I am a first time cruiser and I am getting excited to go on the Escape in April! My question is, can I change my specialty dining package to the gratuity package? I have already paid for my cruise but I am just wondering if I can switch those so I can get the ease and better budget my cruise so I can relax more. Any and all help will be appreciated! Thanks, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triptolemus Posted March 14, 2017 #2 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Probably not. If you're beyond final payment date, you cannot switch to a new promotional offering without encountering the cancellation penalty. Doing so is considered a cancel and rebook. You may be able to switch to another promo that was offered at the time you booked. Call 'em up and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got Tequila? Posted March 14, 2017 #3 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Hello all! I am a first time cruiser and I am getting excited to go on the Escape in April! My question is, can I change my specialty dining package to the gratuity package? I have already paid for my cruise but I am just wondering if I can switch those so I can get the ease and better budget my cruise so I can relax more. Any and all help will be appreciated! Thanks, Mark You can switch the promotional options up to 24 hours before the cruise. It would be to an another option that was available at the time you booked. Call Norwegian if you booked directly by phone or on their website, if you used an outside agency you would need to go back through them to make any adjustments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix1181 Posted March 14, 2017 #4 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Hello all! I am a first time cruiser and I am getting excited to go on the Escape in April! My question is, can I change my specialty dining package to the gratuity package? I have already paid for my cruise but I am just wondering if I can switch those so I can get the ease and better budget my cruise so I can relax more. Any and all help will be appreciated! Thanks, Mark If you can't change & are concerned with budgeting, there's still time to pre-pay the DSC. My TA always takes care of it for us but I believe it can be done online. I'm sure others here can give you more information on how it's done......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdsgu Posted March 14, 2017 #5 Share Posted March 14, 2017 You absolutely can pay the DSC through your online NCL account, whether you booked through Norwegian or through a TA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacsmom Posted March 14, 2017 #6 Share Posted March 14, 2017 You sure can, up to 24 hours before the ship sails. I just changed mine for February and she told me even if paid in full it can be changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susique Posted March 14, 2017 #7 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Can I ask where you see that the gratuities is now a perk? I do not see that on the NCL website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingAPor Posted March 14, 2017 #8 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Free Service Charge may just be offered for certain ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted March 14, 2017 #9 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Free Service Charge may just be offered for certain ships. Not currently offered on any ships. The OP may have had that option at the time of their booking. As far as I know, it has only been offered a couple of times for short periods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jancl57 Posted March 14, 2017 #10 Share Posted March 14, 2017 I received the free pre-paid gratuities and UBP when I booked my June Boston/Bermuda cruise. I was originally in an inside cabin and switched to an OV. I chose the pre-paid gratuities as my 2nd perk. That was the last day it was offered. I believe I made the change in November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrugler Posted March 14, 2017 #11 Share Posted March 14, 2017 I enjoy reading CC, but it sure gets confusing with so many different answers. Please, call NCL and ask. If the answer is yes, then do it. But above all, enjoy your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanger727 Posted March 14, 2017 #12 Share Posted March 14, 2017 When you book you agreed to pay $X for your cruise with the choice of certain promos. Before final payment you can keep those terms and switch between the promos available at the time you booked, no problem. If you want terms of a new booking, say 3rd and 4th weren't available free when you booked but they are now, you can change to that but you'll be re-priced. After final payment, where you are, you can't get any terms of a new booking without canceling and facing penalties. But you can switch among the promos offered when you booked up until a few days before sailing. So yes, as long as pre-paid gratuities were available when you booked, you can switch to them prior to sailing. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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