Bern Posted January 3, 2006 #1 Share Posted January 3, 2006 We are sailing on the Dawn Jan 22nd. This is our first time sailing as a Latitude Member. Can anyone tell me what the benefits are? I was told that a member can board the ship an hour earlier than non members. How do you go about doing this and can it be done in NYC? Also, I read that you can get discounts in the bars and gift shop. Which bars give the discounts? I would appreciate any information I can get. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
immargaret Posted January 3, 2006 #2 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Norwegian Cruise Line is pleased to offer past guests of NCL the following benefits: • Members-only savings and discounts. • Latitudes onboard liaison, the Port & Cruise Consultant, to answer your questions at sea. • Onboard booking discounts and credits - see your Port & Cruise Consultant. • Special check-in at select ports. • Complimentary subscription to Latitudes, a quarterly magazine. • Members-only cocktail reception hosted by the Captain. • Special discounts at the Internet Café. • A Latitudes membership card, your passport to future cruise savings and onboard recognition. • Members of NCL's Latitudes Club are also entitled to Polo Club past-guest benefits when sailing on Orient Lines' Marco Polo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUZIN TOM Posted January 3, 2006 #3 Share Posted January 3, 2006 For all purchases in the store, including jewelery, latitude members get a 10% discount.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaldosPepper Posted January 3, 2006 #4 Share Posted January 3, 2006 For all purchases in the store, including jewelery, latitude members get a 10% discount.:) WHAT? :eek: Since when? What ship were you sailing when you enjoyed this???????? Wow! This is great news if it applies to every ship. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenie Posted January 3, 2006 #5 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Kewl. That means I'll only hafta pay $9.90 for that tube o' toothpaste in the ship's store! :D (Couldn't resist ...!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserssandr Posted January 3, 2006 #6 Share Posted January 3, 2006 As a latitudes member you also get a 10% discount at certain bars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janineandmike Posted January 3, 2006 #7 Share Posted January 3, 2006 • Special check-in at select ports. does anyone know if there is special check in for Latitudes members at NYC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjbdtz Posted January 3, 2006 #8 Share Posted January 3, 2006 WHAT? :eek: Since when? What ship were you sailing when you enjoyed this????????Wow! This is great news if it applies to every ship. :D I'd like to hear confirmation of this too. I spent thousands in the jewellery store on my last cruise..... and didn't get a Latitudes discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margaritagal Posted January 3, 2006 #9 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Kewl. That means I'll only hafta pay $9.90 for that tube o' toothpaste in the ship's store! :D (Couldn't resist ...!) And only $18 for that teeny, tiny little bottle of hair spray!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medic1330 Posted January 3, 2006 #10 Share Posted January 3, 2006 The spa also gave discounts for appointments on port days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medic1330 Posted January 3, 2006 #11 Share Posted January 3, 2006 On days the ship was in port, the spa gave Latitudes members a discount as well (I am almost positive it was 10%) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinMatt Posted January 4, 2006 #12 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Norwegian Cruise Line is pleased to offer past guests of NCL the following benefits: • Members-only savings and discounts. • Latitudes onboard liaison, the Port & Cruise Consultant, to answer your questions at sea. • Onboard booking discounts and credits - see your Port & Cruise Consultant. • Special check-in at select ports. • Complimentary subscription to Latitudes, a quarterly magazine. • Members-only cocktail reception hosted by the Captain. • Special discounts at the Internet Café. • A Latitudes membership card, your passport to future cruise savings and onboard recognition. • Members of NCL's Latitudes Club are also entitled to Polo Club past-guest benefits when sailing on Orient Lines' Marco Polo. I thought they also gave out pins? I think I have one somewhere in a junk drawer.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVMarc Posted January 4, 2006 #13 Share Posted January 4, 2006 You also get a lattitudes cocktail party... and a meet n greet prize party in the middle of the cruise.... Have fun marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCutie Posted January 4, 2006 #14 Share Posted January 4, 2006 janineandmike~ Since there are so many Latitude members, the line is still long but if you get there early, you really shouldn't have trouble. You could always book a suite :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POOHISME2 Posted January 4, 2006 #15 Share Posted January 4, 2006 We are sailing on the Dawn Jan 22nd. This is our first time sailing as a Latitude Member. Can anyone tell me what the benefits are? I was told that a member can board the ship an hour earlier than non members. How do you go about doing this and can it be done in NYC? Also, I read that you can get discounts in the bars and gift shop. Which bars give the discounts? I would appreciate any information I can get.Thanks I really see no great benefit so far of being a Latitudes member. Yes you can use early embarkation in NYC. Just head upstairs and wait with all the other Latitudes members sailing. The line there is usually just as long as the regular line. We did receive a drink discount on every cruise but only in a certain bar. On the Dawn..They place a blue DOT sticker on your card so when you go to this bar they know your a member and give you the discount. Makes NO sense, since your room card says LATITUDES on it?? We did receive a discount on certain merchandise on the Crown, but NOT liquor or cigarettes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryfrei Posted January 4, 2006 #16 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Well, there may be a line for the Latitudes too, but that line still goes ahead of the non-Latitudes line, so there is an advantage to using it. We were very happy with the early boarding in NYC twice!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUZIN TOM Posted January 4, 2006 #17 Share Posted January 4, 2006 My wife got a diamond ring on our last Cruise with Star. Columbian jeweleries. Ring was $995.00. She received 10% off. Also on all watches purchased 10% off. One other was the liquor 10% off. There are some advantages...........:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DroopySails Posted January 4, 2006 #18 Share Posted January 4, 2006 I really see no great benefit so far of being a Latitudes member. Other than the check-in--we've had better luck than you, because for us the Latitudes lines have always been MUCH shorter--I tend to agree with you. Having a drink discount at the (usually) most inconveniently located bar is not a big deal. The cocktail party on our sailings has been so big you don't get a chance to talk with the captain or senior officers (once it was even in the Stardust Lounge! A cocktail performance!). And the Latitudes cruise prices are generally what you'd find on the big web travel sites. However, previous threads on this board have discussed the new Latitudes multi-level program in which benefits increase as you take more cruises. If I recall correctly, no one yet knows what these benefits will be, but it's a good idea for NCL to add layers of benefits to recognize its most loyal customers. I understand that many other lines already do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoreguy Posted January 4, 2006 #19 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Not official but this is what I have pulled together from various sources including members here. Two ways to get addition perks - buy in with the onboard bonus program or as reported on Seatrader from remarks by NCL's CEO Gold 9+ and Platinum 14+ NCL cruises GOLD& PLATINUM Perks Advanced Booking Opps on Future Cruises Special Lat Fares on Future NCL Cruises Priority Check-in On-board Latitudes Member Services Latitudes Members ONLY Reception Luggage Transfers (select locations) Priority Status on Cabin Request & Upgrades Special Welcome Aboard Amenity Priority Disembarkation PLATINUM only Perks Priority Restaurant Reserve Priority Tender Tickets Reception with Senior Staff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MILEMRKR63 Posted January 4, 2006 #20 Share Posted January 4, 2006 I sailed the NCL Dawn on 12/10/05, first NCL cruise. I was in a suite and I checked in with the regular guests (unaware of special suite check in area). I was told by the check-in agent I was in the wrong area but I stayed where I was. I just wanted to get the cruise started. I arrived at pier at 12 and was in my suite by 1225. I was amazed how painless the check in was. In my suite upon arrival, I had a letter for a gift for being a Lattitudes member. I thought this was a mistake since it was my first sailing so I did not get the gift, although the Butler and Concierge urged me to do so. I was treated like a king the whole cruise and I can't believe I hadn't tried Freestyle cruiseing before. It worked so well for me. I can't wait to sail the Dawn again. I LOVED the ship!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JERSYGRL111 Posted January 7, 2006 #21 Share Posted January 7, 2006 I Booked The Nyc To Eastern Caribbean For May 20, 2006...just Wondering If I Should Consider Becoming A Latitudes Member, Will I Get Discounts Etc... On This Cruise? Or Special Incentives..etc...?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disney_leonard Posted January 7, 2006 #22 Share Posted January 7, 2006 WHAT? :eek: Since when? What ship were you sailing when you enjoyed this????????Wow! This is great news if it applies to every ship. :D Just returned from the Dec. 27 cruise on the Star. The 10% discount was offered in the shop for the first two days ONLY and not on all items (clocks, crystal were among the exceptions). They offered a $10 discount in the spa on port days on procedures costing $99 or more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilandguy Posted January 10, 2006 #23 Share Posted January 10, 2006 we saved $100 over our friends in the next cabin for being members Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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