woopuppy Posted November 18, 2017 #1 Share Posted November 18, 2017 I am currently booked in a mid ship balcony room. When I booked I got free room gratuities except for the Haven or Suites. I got the email to upgrade to the different suites. If I choose to bid will I be charged the gratuities for upgrading to the suite? I know you don't lose your previous perks but since it states on that perk except for the Haven or Suites I am assuming I would be charged. Any help on this would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaja Posted November 18, 2017 #2 Share Posted November 18, 2017 (edited) I am currently booked in a mid ship balcony room. When I booked I got free room gratuities except for the Haven or Suites. I got the email to upgrade to the different suites. If I choose to bid will I be charged the gratuities for upgrading to the suite? I know you don't lose your previous perks but since it states on that perk except for the Haven or Suites I am assuming I would be charged. Any help on this would be appreciated. In October I had a balcony booked.and had prepaid gratuities ..bid/ upgraded to suite -- I was not charged for any additional gratuities..either ahead or onboard....(as an aside..we kept all original perks) Edited November 18, 2017 by jaja Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woopuppy Posted November 18, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted November 18, 2017 In October I had a balcony booked.and had prepaid gratuities ..bid/ upgraded to suite -- I was not charged for any additional gratuities..either ahead or onboard....(as an aside..we kept all original perks) I didn't know if it would be the same when ours was a perk. Thanks for your response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaja Posted November 18, 2017 #4 Share Posted November 18, 2017 I didn't know if it would be the same when ours was a perk. Thanks for your response. A note/clarification ...I prepaid the grats myself for the balcony....it was not a perk...BUT..as I said all of my perks stayed the same.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don't-use-real-name Posted November 18, 2017 #5 Share Posted November 18, 2017 I am currently booked in a mid ship balcony room. When I booked I got free room gratuities except for the Haven or Suites. I got the email to upgrade to the different suites. If I choose to bid will I be charged the gratuities for upgrading to the suite? I know you don't lose your previous perks but since it states on that perk except for the Haven or Suites I am assuming I would be charged. Any help on this would be appreciated. If you prepaid gratuities (DSC) *** that stays with you no matter what cabin you are in. When you change cabins you lose the perks and promos that go with the original booking and assume the new perks and promos of the new booking (cabin). If the gratuities were complimentary with the original booking that may not be retained carried over to the new booking ! Previous gratuities complimentary on the UBP - you would lose that even though the suites and havens have the UBP as part of the booking. *** Care must be taken here - PREPAID DSC (Daily Service Charge) sometimes referred to as prepaid Gratuities is different from the gratuity charged on packages such as the UBP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woopuppy Posted November 18, 2017 Author #6 Share Posted November 18, 2017 If you prepaid gratuities (DSC) *** that stays with you no matter what cabin you are in. When you change cabins you lose the perks and promos that go with the original booking and assume the new perks and promos of the new booking (cabin). If the gratuities were complimentary with the original booking that may not be retained carried over to the new booking ! Previous gratuities complimentary on the UBP - you would lose that even though the suites and havens have the UBP as part of the booking. *** Care must be taken here - PREPAID DSC (Daily Service Charge) sometimes referred to as prepaid Gratuities is different from the gratuity charged on packages such as the UBP. This is not a new booking. This is with the upgrade bidding after final payment. I did make 2 phone calls to NCL and found my answer. Yes the perk follows me and I will not be charged the gratuities. I am bidding on the cabin not booking the cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garycarla Posted November 18, 2017 #7 Share Posted November 18, 2017 A note/clarification ...I prepaid the grats myself for the balcony....it was not a perk...BUT..as I said all of my perks stayed the same.. In reality, bookeeping wise, you basically prepaid part of your final bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaja Posted November 18, 2017 #8 Share Posted November 18, 2017 In reality, bookeeping wise, you basically prepaid part of your final bill. yes---BUT when I upgraded...my final bill..did not change as far as gratuities went...I only paid the grats for a balcony...and never was charged or paid for the more expensive grats on a suite...and I wanted to make sure the OP knew that is what happened to me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaelR Posted November 18, 2017 #9 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Gratuity prices don’t vary from cabin type to cabin type. They are the same. You won’t have to pay any additional monies except the money you bid, if accepted. If all else fails, call your cruise consultant at NCL. They’ll sort it all out for you. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garycarla Posted November 18, 2017 #10 Share Posted November 18, 2017 yes---BUT when I upgraded...my final bill..did not change as far as gratuities went...I only paid the grats for a balcony...and never was charged or paid for the more expensive grats on a suite...and I wanted to make sure the OP knew that is what happened to me... YEA! I think it all depends on how they do they bookkeeping and if they catch it. Great for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaja Posted November 18, 2017 #11 Share Posted November 18, 2017 YEA! I think it all depends on how they do they bookkeeping and if they catch it. Great for you. Yes...Gary..as you know...with all the other "problems" with my cabin/cruise...I was happy with the bookkeeping with grats..:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goin-away Posted November 19, 2017 #12 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Gratuity prices don’t vary from cabin type to cabin type. They are the same. You won’t have to pay any additional monies except the money you bid, if accepted. If all else fails, call your cruise consultant at NCL. They’ll sort it all out for you. Sent from my iPhone using Forums - For sailings on or after April 1, 2017:All service charges PAID ONBOARD, regardless of booking date will be charged the NEW price of: • $16.99 USD per person per day The Haven and Suites; $13.99 USD per person per day for Mini-Suites and below. The suites do have a higher DSC. But if you are already prepaid and move up you are all set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaelR Posted November 19, 2017 #13 Share Posted November 19, 2017 The suites do have a higher DSC. But if you are already prepaid and move up you are all set. Bloop! Never read the fine print...ha! Just always went with what I was told. Thanks for the info! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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