fstuff1 Posted September 9, 2018 #1 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Platinum 80 - 174 points Platinum Plus 175 - 699 points Platinum: - Free bag of laundry (great for long cruises and b2b) - Dinner For Two At Cagney's Or Le Bistro With A Bottle Of Wine - Dinner For Two At Moderno Or La Cucina - 30 free internet minutes only real usable benefits of Plus over Platinum: - 30 more free internet minutes - 1 more bottle of water in cabin - 5% more discount on shore excursions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdsted Posted September 9, 2018 #2 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Although I largely agree that the differences aren’t that great between the two, we do like the early boarding offered to P+ and I guess the “captain’s dinner” would appeal to some. I’d like NCL to up the point requirements for P+ and improve the perks, even if that meant we’d be bumped down to Platinum again for a while. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casofilia Posted September 9, 2018 #3 Share Posted September 9, 2018 It is now harder to jump this gap now that the double and triple point situations no longer occur to any extent. So I agree that an increase in "perks" would be in order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hladygirl Posted September 9, 2018 #4 Share Posted September 9, 2018 We are platinum and always get priority boarding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince_g Posted September 9, 2018 #5 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Although I largely agree that the differences aren’t that great between the two, we do like the early boarding offered to P+ and I guess the “captain’s dinner” would appeal to some. I’d like NCL to up the point requirements for P+ and improve the perks, even if that meant we’d be bumped down to Platinum again for a while. Sent from my iPad using Forums Platinum Plus does not board before Platinum. They both have priority boarding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdsted Posted September 9, 2018 #6 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Platinum Plus does not board before Platinum. They both have priority boarding. I stand corrected. So, for us, there are zero benefits at P+ beyond those provided to Platinum. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don't-use-real-name Posted September 9, 2018 #7 Share Posted September 9, 2018 This LINK explains it all: https://www.ncl.com/latitudes-rewards-program The two classes of Platinum with minor tweeks here and there are the same except for: Dining with Officers and Priority Dinner and Entertainment reservations There is one HUGE OCEANIC GAP between P + and the final class Ambassador. NCL is missing the loyalty boat in that large void - no incentive to get to Ambassador class several many many cruise trips beyond and over the horizon and really no hurry to get to the P + class either ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notnewtoit Posted September 9, 2018 #8 Share Posted September 9, 2018 This LINK explains it all: https://www.ncl.com/latitudes-rewards-program The two classes of Platinum with minor tweeks here and there are the same except for: Dining with Officers and Priority Dinner and Entertainment reservations There is one HUGE OCEANIC GAP between P + and the final class Ambassador. NCL is missing the loyalty boat in that large void - no incentive to get to Ambassador class several many many cruise trips beyond and over the horizon and really no hurry to get to the P + class either ! Agree entirely, Platinum has a lot going for it but after that it's pretty non-linear and we too are in no real hurry to try for the next tier... more likely to go sample some other lines actually, especially with MSC tier-matching. NCL has some work to do here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted September 9, 2018 #9 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Totally agree that the P+ benefits don't really recognize the most frequent cruisers. Other cruise lines do a much better job. wrt to the OP's question, there is no real benefits to rush to P+. Even the dinner,,,, is a dinner with a ship's officer. On a recent cruise, the best the ship could scrape up was the photo shop manager to host the dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phissy Posted September 9, 2018 #10 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Totally agree that the P+ benefits don't really recognize the most frequent cruisers. Other cruise lines do a much better job. wrt to the OP's question, there is no real benefits to rush to P+. Even the dinner,,,, is a dinner with a ship's officer. On a recent cruise, the best the ship could scrape up was the photo shop manager to host the dinner. The dinner with ship's officer is not a real perk for Plat Plus. Held in one of the MDR. It used to be in one of the specialty restaurants. Our recent cruise on Bliss, our officer was Asst Casino Manager and everyone around us were Bronze. We were the only ones at table that were Plat Plus. Did not feel like a perk or that they acknowledge any status. They also held the dinner during the Latitudes Party that included Gold, Plat and Plat Plus. I guess others decided party was better than the dinner. (they were right). No priority for disembarkation either. Had over 1 hour line to get off ship in Seattle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac4YYZ Posted September 10, 2018 #11 Share Posted September 10, 2018 I found the free laundry to be a nice perk but the industrial equipment they use is rough on clothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashtree Posted September 10, 2018 #12 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Hi Notnewtoit, can you tell me what msc tier matching is, if it means what I think it sounds interesting, thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casofilia Posted September 10, 2018 #13 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Hi Notnewtoit, can you tell me what msc tier matching is, if it means what I think it sounds interesting, thank you. Check it out at:- https://www.msccruisesusa.com/en-us/MSC-Voyagers-Club/Loyalty-Match-Program.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
300dtc Posted September 10, 2018 #14 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Happy to be Platinum, don't really care about dinner with an officer. I agree they should boost the Platinum plus perks to entice people to get to that level. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanishguy1970 Posted September 10, 2018 #15 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Happy to be Platinum, don't really care about dinner with an officer. I agree they should boost the Platinum plus perks to entice people to get to that level. Sent from my iPad using Forums I agree. I am Platinum plus and quite frankly whoever thought about the changes to the latitude program did not give any thought to better perks. For instance, I am i no rush to get to Ambassador, you basically get a one time deal cruise but then have the same perks as Platinum plus, what is the big deal on that? I say, go on your cruise, enjoy and forget the latitudes status because quite frankly aside from the free dinners and laundry the perks are not that great, compared to other cruise lines..:(:rolleyes::eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrieBajan54 Posted September 10, 2018 #16 Share Posted September 10, 2018 I am Platinum Plus and only do long cruises. No incentive to get to Ambassador. A 7 day cruise benefit is of no value to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don't-use-real-name Posted September 10, 2018 #17 Share Posted September 10, 2018 I am Platinum Plus and only do long cruises. No incentive to get to Ambassador. A 7 day cruise benefit is of no value to me. From your base level 175 Rewards points to 700 - Gee just think - 75 - 7 day cruises and you are there ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnIreland Posted September 10, 2018 #18 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Hi Notnewtoit, can you tell me what msc tier matching is, if it means what I think it sounds interesting, thank you. They will make anyone who is Platinum top tier (Black) on their loyalty program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLadyBlue Posted September 10, 2018 #19 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Thanks for the link to the MSC status match. Will have a look at what cruises they’re offering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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