K_e_short Posted August 17, 2019 #1 Share Posted August 17, 2019 Did an Alaskan cruise earlier this summer and planning another cruise in 2021. As I look at the free offers, 20% for latitude members, free airfare, upgrades, etc.... I wish they gave the pop package as an offer (with the passenger paying the 20% gratuities). I do not drink a lot of alcohol, if any. If I buy two pop packages it will cost $178.82. If I get the "free" drink package I'm paying $371.14 in fees for two people. Would be nice for NCL to acknowledge that not everyone drinks (and maybe even go so far as to mention that certain people can't drink - medical conditions, AA, etc). Before I make final payment I'm going to call NCL to make some changes to my booking and will ask at that time but I doubt they will say yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nola26 Posted August 17, 2019 #2 Share Posted August 17, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, K_e_short said: Did an Alaskan cruise earlier this summer and planning another cruise in 2021. As I look at the free offers, 20% for latitude members, free airfare, upgrades, etc.... I wish they gave the pop package as an offer (with the passenger paying the 20% gratuities). I do not drink a lot of alcohol, if any. If I buy two pop packages it will cost $178.82. If I get the "free" drink package I'm paying $371.14 in fees for two people. Would be nice for NCL to acknowledge that not everyone drinks (and maybe even go so far as to mention that certain people can't drink - medical conditions, AA, etc). Before I make final payment I'm going to call NCL to make some changes to my booking and will ask at that time but I doubt they will say yes. I just tried, no is the answer. Edited August 17, 2019 by Nola26 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 17, 2019 #3 Share Posted August 17, 2019 NCL’s free Beverage Package allows you to order all of the soda package along with virgin drinks (strawberry daiquiri less alcohol). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YVRBassElectric Posted August 17, 2019 #4 Share Posted August 17, 2019 I don't drink alcohol but I like the Free at Sea beverage package, some bartenders make amazing non-alcoholic drinks that are way more interesting that pop - I can try lots and don't feel obligated to drink what I'm not enjoying 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Wheels Only Posted August 17, 2019 #5 Share Posted August 17, 2019 Don't take the promo. Use the savings to buy the soda program. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K_e_short Posted August 18, 2019 Author #6 Share Posted August 18, 2019 8 hours ago, Nola26 said: I just tried, no is the answer. That sucks.. Glad I'm not the only one who thinks this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K_e_short Posted August 18, 2019 Author #7 Share Posted August 18, 2019 8 hours ago, Two Wheels Only said: Don't take the promo. Use the savings to buy the soda program. Currently I have the Wifi and Shore Excursion. There really is no savings as you don't get money back from only taking 1 promo (or no promos depending on your room category). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdie And Sue Posted August 18, 2019 #8 Share Posted August 18, 2019 The SDP and the $50 per port excursion credit are both worth more in most instances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nola26 Posted August 18, 2019 #9 Share Posted August 18, 2019 1 hour ago, K_e_short said: Currently I have the Wifi and Shore Excursion. There really is no savings as you don't get money back from only taking 1 promo (or no promos depending on your room category). I personally really like the ShoreX perk, real money back. If the Wifi is important to you that's a great choice as well, it isn't something I want onboard, I like to disconnect. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bets1 Posted August 18, 2019 #10 Share Posted August 18, 2019 I always wished cruise lines would offer a specialty coffee package. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmexicoNita Posted August 18, 2019 #11 Share Posted August 18, 2019 15 hours ago, Two Wheels Only said: Don't take the promo. Use the savings to buy the soda program. That was my thought as well. I wish they offered a lot of things they do not, but I realize they have to make choices and as long as one can use the alcohol part to buy non alcoholic drinks they are pretty much covered. I think a lot of people who only drink soda wish they carried more brands of soda, but they don't. I do understand the frustration though. Of course a lot of us wish specialty coffee was included and could care less about the Wi-Fi Someday maybe they will change the perks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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