fstuff1 Posted August 14, 2019 #1 Share Posted August 14, 2019 (edited) Jewel (8/2019) The towel ad was left on your bed. (re-live NCL memories by buying one of their towels...) im assuming every room got this in their cabin. on my side of the floor, every room got the ads on their cabin sign so i assume every cabin on the ship got it. First it was Tanzanite, and now they're pushing Zultanite. I think Zultanite mean "Sucker born every minute." This is on top of all the spa, photo and free cheap booze art auction ads in your Daily. Edited August 14, 2019 by fstuff1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassyshar Posted August 14, 2019 #2 Share Posted August 14, 2019 These are the new door decorations that are allowed. LOL 6 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 14, 2019 #3 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Ads are fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare All-ready2cruise Posted August 14, 2019 #4 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Not sure if you know it but... "no thanks" goes a long way to indicating you don't want something. I love to see what's new and what offers are available but it sure doesn't mean I'm going to purchase anything. Some times, we just need to understand that this is a marketing ploy which some ppl will take advantage of. Nothing wrong with it's presentation at all. If you don't like it, ignore it! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stick93 Posted August 14, 2019 #5 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Seems like there is too much paper waste - I really just ignore it all so I never notice it. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mking8288 Posted August 14, 2019 #6 Share Posted August 14, 2019 The carbon footprint for those color toner used & printed paper stock ... more eco-friendly than plastic straws, I trust. They are either recycling them and or burning them as onboard trash, right ? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstuff1 Posted August 14, 2019 Author #7 Share Posted August 14, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, All-ready2cruise said: Not sure if you know it but... "no thanks" goes a long way to indicating you don't want something. I love to see what's new and what offers are available but it sure doesn't mean I'm going to purchase anything. Some times, we just need to understand that this is a marketing ploy which some ppl will take advantage of. Nothing wrong with it's presentation at all. If you don't like it, ignore it! my point is the ads are getting more and more intrusive. 1st it was an upsell blurb in the Daily. then it was an upsell insert in the Daily. then it was multiple upsell inserts in the Daily. now it's upsell inserts on your cabin sign. What's next? so you're ok when ncl decides to put poster sized ads on the ceiling above your bed? hm.. might be good for the husband's sex life: Wife have a headache? visit the spa and get acupuncture Edited August 14, 2019 by fstuff1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wetcoast Posted August 14, 2019 #8 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Wow, look at that safety hazard on you door. Hope you were ok 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexddd Posted August 14, 2019 #9 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Heck, last time on Gem we had the cruisenext telemarketer call the room to sell certs. Did they have a do not call registry that I forgot to sign up for? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare All-ready2cruise Posted August 14, 2019 #10 Share Posted August 14, 2019 6 hours ago, fstuff1 said: my point is the ads are getting more and more intrusive. 1st it was an upsell blurb in the Daily. then it was an upsell insert in the Daily. then it was multiple upsell inserts in the Daily. now it's upsell inserts on your cabin sign. What's next? so you're ok when ncl decides to put poster sized ads on the ceiling above your bed? hm.. might be good for the husband's sex life: Wife have a headache? visit the spa and get acupuncture I can also ignore ignorant ppl. 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shof515 Posted August 14, 2019 #11 Share Posted August 14, 2019 15 minutes ago, dexddd said: Heck, last time on Gem we had the cruisenext telemarketer call the room to sell certs. Did they have a do not call registry that I forgot to sign up for? on my previous cruise, i was wondering why the phone voicemail light was on. it was due to that phone call Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaShark Posted August 14, 2019 #12 Share Posted August 14, 2019 10 hours ago, fstuff1 said: my point is the ads are getting more and more intrusive. 1st it was an upsell blurb in the Daily. then it was an upsell insert in the Daily. then it was multiple upsell inserts in the Daily. now it's upsell inserts on your cabin sign. What's next? Um...getting people to post the inserts on a public forum so that you can advertise to people who aren't even on the ship?? That is, of course, assuming that you could find someone gullible enough to do so . . . 😶 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstuff1 Posted August 14, 2019 Author #13 Share Posted August 14, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, All-ready2cruise said: I can also ignore ignorant ppl. 🤣 right back at you Edited August 14, 2019 by fstuff1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda the Book Lover Posted August 14, 2019 #14 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Ads are everywhere even when you are online. Read them or ignore them they will be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstuff1 Posted August 14, 2019 Author #15 Share Posted August 14, 2019 2 hours ago, Linda the Book Lover said: Ads are everywhere even when you are online. Read them or ignore them they will be there. try 'adblock plus' to block most online ads. works great in chrome and IE. https://adblockplus.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaiderDuck Posted August 14, 2019 #16 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Paper ads slipped under the door or in the daily program don't bother me. The Round File (aka garbage can) is always available. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyB17 Posted August 14, 2019 #17 Share Posted August 14, 2019 This isn't a flame thing, it's genuine curiosity. It's clear that you have multiple issues with NCL, but you're still choosing to sail with them. I'm just wondering why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pc_load_letter Posted August 14, 2019 #18 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Not an ad related complaint but was bummed when my wife told me that NCL contacted us regarding upgrading our drink package. We take Carnival mostly and with their package, bottled water is included. Evidently with NCL it is a $250 per person upgrade for "top shelf" spirits, coffee and bottled water. We took NCL to Alaska last year and don't recall if it was the case then but still bummed. No worries, reusable vacuum water bottles work just as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyDawg Posted August 14, 2019 #19 Share Posted August 14, 2019 17 hours ago, fstuff1 said: Jewel (8/2019) The towel ad was left on your bed. (re-live NCL memories by buying one of their towels...) im assuming every room got this in their cabin. on my side of the floor, every room got the ads on their cabin sign so i assume every cabin on the ship got it. First it was Tanzanite, and now they're pushing Zultanite. I think Zultanite mean "Sucker born every minute." This is on top of all the spa, photo and free cheap booze art auction ads in your Daily. If you think this is bad, I won't tell you about the plans underway to turn Norwegian ships in timeshares. 🤯 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipper305 Posted August 14, 2019 #20 Share Posted August 14, 2019 (edited) Sounds like you had a great time! Talking to management face to face is the best way to express your concerns, but that’s kinda scary for some. Much easier to go to the internet. Edited August 14, 2019 by Skipper305 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstuff1 Posted August 14, 2019 Author #21 Share Posted August 14, 2019 48 minutes ago, TonyB17 said: This isn't a flame thing, it's genuine curiosity. It's clear that you have multiple issues with NCL, but you're still choosing to sail with them. I'm just wondering why? my land casino gives me free ncl cruises. and since ncl reps read this forum, im voicing my concerns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstuff1 Posted August 14, 2019 Author #22 Share Posted August 14, 2019 (edited) 36 minutes ago, DirtyDawg said: If you think this is bad, I won't tell you about the plans underway to turn Norwegian ships in timeshares. 🤯 lol.. surprised they dont have a timeshare dept. want a free bottled water? come listen to our 3hr sales pitch at Bliss lounge for a deal of a lifetime. we just need to run a credit check first... Edited August 14, 2019 by fstuff1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstuff1 Posted August 14, 2019 Author #23 Share Posted August 14, 2019 5 minutes ago, Skipper305 said: I wish I could cruise with someone that spends their cruise on the internet complaining about their cruise. Sounds like such a good time! Strawman is strong in this one. who said anything about me still being on the cruise?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyDawg Posted August 14, 2019 #24 Share Posted August 14, 2019 1 minute ago, fstuff1 said: lol.. surprised they dont have a timeshare dept. want a free bottled water? come listen to our 3hr sales pitch at Bliss lounge for a deal of a lifetime. The wholesale cost on all those fashion watches would be less than the bottled water. You know how Frank loves to penny pinch. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRZR58 Posted August 14, 2019 #25 Share Posted August 14, 2019 3 hours ago, fstuff1 said: try 'adblock plus' to block most online ads. works great in chrome and IE. https://adblockplus.org/ Use UBlock Origin instead. Smaller, faster works just as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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