teamflames Posted July 14, 2018 #1 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Hi all, Are you able to apply for status match after your first cruise? We gain platinum status on ncl one day before our first ever msc cruise so would need to wait until after the cruise to apply with the higher status. Thanks Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank808 Posted July 14, 2018 #2 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Hi all,Are you able to apply for status match after your first cruise? We gain platinum status on ncl one day before our first ever msc cruise so would need to wait until after the cruise to apply with the higher status. Thanks Sent from my iPad using Forums That would be possible. Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janny444 Posted July 14, 2018 #3 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Hi...not too sure. When we cruised with MSC and asked for status match to be included a few months later they told me that it had to be applied within so many weeks of booking so we missed out. They may have changed the rules now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrearl Posted July 14, 2018 #4 Share Posted July 14, 2018 I did status match before my first cruise I used my Hilton stay You should join the Voyager club first . This has to be done at ahead of the cruise Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamflames Posted July 14, 2018 Author #5 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Ok a real mixture of results. Reading the terms it appears it needs to be done before first cruise which is a shame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GORDONCHICK Posted July 18, 2018 #6 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Ok a real mixture of results. Reading the terms it appears it needs to be done before first cruise which is a shame So go ahead and match your NCL gold now. It's better than nothing and starting at the bottom with MSC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireEMT978 Posted July 18, 2018 #7 Share Posted July 18, 2018 I believe that from the way it is worded, that you can do a "Status Match" at any time. But, you can ONLY do a status match ONCE! So, MAKE SURE you are going to match it to the program/status you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamflames Posted July 19, 2018 Author #8 Share Posted July 19, 2018 So go ahead and match your NCL gold now. It's better than nothing and starting at the bottom with MSC. I am happy to if need be, trying to see if I can squeeze a cruise in between to get us to platinum beforehand Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamflames Posted July 19, 2018 Author #9 Share Posted July 19, 2018 I believe that from the way it is worded, that you can do a "Status Match" at any time. But, you can ONLY do a status match ONCE! So, MAKE SURE you are going to match it to the program/status you want. Ok I will reread and take a look, might try and contact msc and see what they say Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo's Rule Posted July 20, 2018 #10 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Hi all,Are you able to apply for status match after your first cruise? We gain platinum status on ncl one day before our first ever msc cruise so would need to wait until after the cruise to apply with the higher status. Thanks Sent from my iPad using Forums Are you saying you gain platinum status on NCL the day before your cruise with MSC? I take it you'll be finishing one cruise and taking another the next day or two. Does NCL not automatically state you're the next level if the level will be gained while on the cruise? At any rate, MSC's site states that you must apply for a status match no later than 7 days before your cruise [with MSC]. It will take 4-7 days for them to process your claim. Once you apply for the status match you can't request another one. Hope that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamflames Posted July 20, 2018 Author #11 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Are you saying you gain platinum status on NCL the day before your cruise with MSC? I take it you'll be finishing one cruise and taking another the next day or two. Does NCL not automatically state you're the next level if the level will be gained while on the cruise? At any rate' date=' MSC's site states that you must apply for a status match no later than 7 days before your cruise [with MSC']. It will take 4-7 days for them to process your claim. Once you apply for the status match you can't request another one. Hope that helps. Hi there, Yes exactly, take an MSc cruise the day after our ncl cruise (where we attain the platinum status) ends. Unfortunately you only gain the status at the completion of the cruise! I agree that retreading the terms and conditions of MSc it must be done before your first cruise. Unless I can squeeze in another cruise I might have to contact MSc and see if they will help. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skier52 Posted July 20, 2018 #12 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Hi all,Are you able to apply for status match after your first cruise? We gain platinum status on ncl one day before our first ever msc cruise so would need to wait until after the cruise to apply with the higher status. Thanks Sent from my iPad using Forums Are you saying you gain platinum status on NCL the day before your cruise with MSC? I take it you'll be finishing one cruise and taking another the next day or two. Does NCL not automatically state you're the next level if the level will be gained while on the cruise? At any rate' date=' [b']MSC's site states that you must apply for a status match no later than 7 days before your cruise[/b] [with MSC]. It will take 4-7 days for them to process your claim. Once you apply for the status match you can't request another one. Hope that helps. Hi there, Yes exactly, take an MSc cruise the day after our ncl cruise (where we attain the platinum status) ends. Unfortunately you only gain the status at the completion of the cruise! I agree that retreading the terms and conditions of MSc it must be done before your first cruise. Unless I can squeeze in another cruise I might have to contact MSc and see if they will help. I think you must be reading different T&Cs to me, Mine say you can join if you have sailed before Passengers who have sailed at least once on an MSC cruise and subscribe on board will receive confirmation that their subscription has been successful via email at the end of the cruise (approximately 10 days after the cruise is completed). The email will contain their Club identification number and an electronic version of the MSC Voyagers Club card. Regulations regarding recovery of points for previous cruises are set out in clause 3.1 of the present terms and conditions So it may be worth holding off until you have the new level in NCL then apply for the Status MatchHave you checked what level NCL platinum gets? according to my information it equates to Black which is probably worth waiting to get. hope this is of use to you Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamflames Posted July 20, 2018 Author #13 Share Posted July 20, 2018 I think you must be reading different T&Cs to me, Mine say you can join if you have sailed before So it may be worth holding off until you have the new level in NCL then apply for the Status Match Have you checked what level NCL platinum gets? according to my information it equates to Black which is probably worth waiting to get. hope this is of use to you Pete Hi Pete, This is in big red bold on their website: In order to qualify for the Status Match program, you must apply no later than 7 days before your cruise start date. We ask that you allow up to 4 - 7 business days for your status match request to be completed. So must apply before cruise, sounds definitive. I will call them I think to clarify. Yes Platinum equates to black which is worthwhile while I think ncl gold is actually 2 levels below black Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank808 Posted July 20, 2018 #14 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Status match 7 days before to get the reciprocal status on that cruise from MSC. You cant status match 3 days before cruise and expect to have the status match done is what i believe that means. Does not preculde you from doing a status match after cruising with MSC. Hi Pete,This is in big red bold on their website: In order to qualify for the Status Match program, you must apply no later than 7 days before your cruise start date. We ask that you allow up to 4 - 7 business days for your status match request to be completed. So must apply before cruise, sounds definitive. I will call them I think to clarify. Yes Platinum equates to black which is worthwhile while I think ncl gold is actually 2 levels below black Sent from my iPad using Forums Sent from my SM-T217S using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamflames Posted July 20, 2018 Author #15 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Status match 7 days before to get the reciprocal status on that cruise from MSC. You cant status match 3 days before cruise and expect to have the status match done is what i believe that means. Does not preculde you from doing a status match after cruising with MSC. Sent from my SM-T217S using Tapatalk Oh ok, well that makes it worthwhile holding off for one cruise then. Will still talk to them and see if they might agree to it beforehand Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolman204 Posted August 14, 2018 #16 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Oh ok, well that makes it worthwhile holding off for one cruise then. Will still talk to them and see if they might agree to it beforehand Sent from my iPad using Forums Hi, I am in same position - not NCL Platinum before we would like to take the Seaside in Sept. Were you able to get a definitive answer from MSC on ability to status match after taking first cruise? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamflames Posted August 14, 2018 Author #17 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Hi, I am in same position - not NCL Platinum before we would like to take the Seaside in Sept. Were you able to get a definitive answer from MSC on ability to status match after taking first cruise? Thank you! Actually I haven`t spoken with them because I realised we got double points on our last cruise and we have an upcoming cruise which will take us to Platinum so will have time to apply for the status match before the cruise. Sorry I can`t help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolman204 Posted August 14, 2018 #18 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Actually I haven`t spoken with them because I realised we got double points on our last cruise and we have an upcoming cruise which will take us to Platinum so will have time to apply for the status match before the cruise. Sorry I can`t help That's okay - thank you for the quick reply. Hope each cruise is great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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