Does CuriseNext credit cover Tips or Internet package?

[hallux]

36 minutes ago, BirdTravels said:

So, yes, there is a gratuity that could be covered

Can non-refundable OBC now be used to cover the DSC?  I thought the rebate for the CND purchase was non-refundable OBC (and this is even indicated in the CruiseNext T&C's linked on the page in my first reply in this thread), which that category (previously) could not be used to pay for the DSC.

[Russiamomm]

2 hours ago, hallux said:

Can non-refundable OBC now be used to cover the DSC?  I thought the rebate for the CND purchase was non-refundable OBC (and this is even indicated in the CruiseNext T&C's linked on the page in my first reply in this thread), which that category (previously) could not be used to pay for the DSC.

Please read the entire thread.  Non-refundable OBC cannot be used for the DSC.  But that’s irrelevant.  The “OBC” CAN be used to offset the cost of the CNs.  You buy two.  They charge your account $500.  You get $250 in OBC.  Net cost is $250.  And you get $500 towards deposits on future cruises.  Period.  There’s no reason to look any further.  You still have to pay the DSC.  

 

I completely agree that the way they sell these is snake oil.  The repeated questions that come upon this site about this conforms it.  They are trying to get you to buy other stuff onboard.  You don’t need to.  You get the benefit by the offset in the cost of the CNs.

 

 

[hallux]

14 minutes ago, Russiamomm said:

Please read the entire thread.

I did, and have been participating.  Please read what I quoted.  The person I quoted seemed to indicate different from what you and I believe to be the case.

[Russiamomm]

2 minutes ago, hallux said:

I did, and have been participating.  Please read what I quoted.  The person I quoted seemed to indicate different from what you and I believe to be the case.

Sorry.  Hadn’t read the context of what you quoted.  We’re in agreement.  NCL needs to stop this marketing ploy.  It’s deceiving. 

[Grecianchic]

On 1/31/2023 at 4:14 PM, MNcruisingcouple said:

 

On our Encore sailing in January, the Cruise Next Manager did a great job of explaining this.  He actually said forget the idea of OBC, just look at as half price for the Cruise Next certs.

 

I wss there for that. He did a pretty good job. I went and spoke to him at the desk as well. I didn't book on board next because my husband is new to cruising and I might have him try rcl next haha. I always sail ncl because of the thermal spas 😏

[MoCruiseFan]

On 2/1/2023 at 6:31 PM, BirdTravels said:

Incorrect.

 

The OP is asking about using their Cruise Next OBC to cover their Daily Service Charges. So, yes, there is a gratuity that could be covered and so could the internet package. The correct answer is that the cruise next OBC actually offsets the cost of the certificates, so there is no OBC left to apply to anything. 

"wonder if I can buy those cruiseNext credit to pay tips ".   She asked about TIPS not DSC and whether the CN can be used to pay them.   Seh never mentioned OBC at all.  Either way the CN is not 'used' to pay anything specifically.  It is used as a DEPOSIT on a future cruise.  I guess you did not read my post

"I fail to see any obfuscation of any sort.  It is a really simple concept. You buy 2 CN at $250 each for a total of $500 and they apply a $250 OBC credit to your account.  At the end of the cruise all of the purchases you have made are added up and netted against all of the credits you have to get to your final bill amount.  Nothing hard about it at all."

[MoCruiseFan]

 

On 2/1/2023 at 7:08 PM, PATRLR said:

Agreed it reeks of snake oil.  I've said it elsewhere, it's so unnecessary.  These things should sell themselves. 

I assume same CN Manager as we had in November.  I agree he was good and I heard him say exactly what you say above.  Problem wasn't him, it was his staff.  See below.

Just because it's clear in your mind doesn't mean NCL doesn't obfuscate it.  For example, right on the front page of the Cruise Next brochure they hand out, in big bold letters: "Receive up to $1000 today!".  As you know, to get that $1000, you have to give them $2000.  That's obfuscation. 

And then there is the flat out lies.  I tried to hand in my form to purchase 2 CNs and the snake oil sales droid responded that I could get two more for free.  I cut the droid off before I could hear how that was going to be explained, but, I have no doubt there would be a lot of obfuscation to hide the lies.

Your inability to comprehend what is being offered does not in any manner indicate obfuscation on the part of the other party.  I guess you get upset as a well when your local grocer offers an item at 2 for 1 since you have to buy one of the underlying item in order to get one free.  Some people are just never happy unless they have a reason to complain!

[DorothyB]

I used to get confused also.  Now I just remember that if I buy two, I owe $500 less the $250 credit so that my ending cost is just $250.  I don't have to figure out how to "spend" the $250 credit as it just reduces the $500 cost.

[RocketMan275]

On 1/31/2023 at 11:50 AM, MagnoliaBlossom said:

I do wish NCL would stop with the intention obfuscation of the facts regarding the “OBC” with CN purchases.  It really reeks of snake oil.

I agree and that's why I won' t buy CN.

If it smells fishy, it's probably spoiled.

[RocketMan275]

25 minutes ago, MoCruiseFan said:

 

Your inability to comprehend what is being offered does not in any manner indicate obfuscation on the part of the other party.  I guess you get upset as a well when your local grocer offers an item at 2 for 1 since you have to buy one of the underlying item in order to get one free.  Some people are just never happy unless they have a reason to complain!

No grocery store enforces the 2 for 1.  You can always get one for half off.

[julig22]

56 minutes ago, RocketMan275 said:

No grocery store enforces the 2 for 1.  You can always get one for half off.

Don't know where you shop but that would be a big NO most of the time in my experience. First item rings up at full price. If there is a 2nd item, it's free.

If you want to buy 1 cruise next certificate, it's $150, not half off.

59 minutes ago, RocketMan275 said:

I agree and that's why I won' t buy CN.

If it smells fishy, it's probably spoiled.

Might smell fishy but it's still good for saving money on future cruises. Saving $250 on a cruise (use 2) isn't something I'm gonna pass on because I don't like someone's marketing campaign.

Edited February 4, 2023 by julig22

[RocketMan275]

41 minutes ago, julig22 said:

Don't know where you shop but that would be a big NO most of the time in my experience. First item rings up at full price. If there is a 2nd item, it's free.

If you want to buy 1 cruise next certificate, it's $150, not half off.

Might smell fishy but it's still good for saving money on future cruises. Saving $250 on a cruise (use 2) isn't something I'm gonna pass on because I don't like someone's marketing campaign.

That's the way it works in every grocery store I've ever been in and I've checked groceries in several places.   And, no, if someone has to be duplicious to sell their product, CN, then I'm not buying.

[ChiefMateJRK]

On 1/29/2023 at 11:20 PM, julig22 said:

CruiseNext can only be used for deposits on cruise fare.

 

On 1/31/2023 at 10:09 AM, julig22 said:

Cruise next can ONLY be used as a deposit toward cruise fare.

 

On 1/31/2023 at 10:40 AM, MagnoliaBlossom said:

$250 deposit on a new booking.  Nothing else. Zip, zero, zilch, nada - just a deposit.

 

Help me out here folks.  You both stated that a $250 CN can ONLY be used for a deposit on a new booking.  I have a cruise booked this Summer, so I already paid the $250 minimum deposit.  I just bought two CN's on the Sky last week.  This is the first time I have bought any (asleep at the wheel).  In consideration of the current offer (ending in two days) can I:

 

a) apply both to my existing reservation and reduce my final payment by $500

b) apply only one to my existing reservation and reduce my final payment by $250

c) apply none to my existing reservation since it is not "new"

 

I will add that the payment page for this existing reservation currently lists both of my new CNs as available to apply.  Thanks.

[julig22]

18 minutes ago, ChiefMateJRK said:

 

 

 

Help me out here folks.  You both stated that a $250 CN can ONLY be used for a deposit on a new booking.  I have a cruise booked this Summer, so I already paid the $250 minimum deposit.  I just bought two CN's on the Sky last week.  This is the first time I have bought any (asleep at the wheel).  In consideration of the current offer (ending in two days) can I:

 

a) apply both to my existing reservation and reduce my final payment by $500

b) apply only one to my existing reservation and reduce my final payment by $250

c) apply none to my existing reservation since it is not "new"

 

I will add that the payment page for this existing reservation currently lists both of my new CNs as available to apply.  Thanks.

I never said new.  Any payment made prior to final booking is considered a deposit, as it if fully refundable (US bookings).  You should be able to add 2 if your booking meets the criteria.

Note, from past experience, you might have to make 2 "payments".  I think they've fixed that issue but just in case.

[ChiefMateJRK]

56 minutes ago, julig22 said:

I never said new.  Any payment made prior to final booking is considered a deposit, as it if fully refundable (US bookings).  You should be able to add 2 if your booking meets the criteria.

Note, from past experience, you might have to make 2 "payments".  I think they've fixed that issue but just in case.

Thanks.  I suspected it might be semantics but wanted to clarify.  I believe that I have until Monday Feb 6 to try it out.

 

ETA: am I correct in understanding that if I apply them now and cancel before final payment, the CruiseNext certs return to my account?

Edited February 4, 2023 by ChiefMateJRK

[PATRLR]

4 hours ago, MoCruiseFan said:

 

Your inability to comprehend what is being offered does not in any manner indicate obfuscation on the part of the other party. 

 

With one sentence you pretty much wave away the definition of the word obfuscate. 🙄  Someone not comprehending written words is as much an indication of obfuscation as anything.

 

When NCL writes in big bold letters:  

 

"Receive up to $1000 today!"

 

How exactly should one "comprehend" that statement.  Most reasonable people would comprehend that to mean they are going to get $1000, today.  

 

The fact that you @MoCruiseFancomprehend that statement differently from the majority does not mean it is not obfuscation.   Good for you that you read that statement and comprehend it differently, that doesn't mean NCL isn't obfuscating the whole process.  They are, whether you like to admit it or not.

[PATRLR]

4 hours ago, RocketMan275 said:

No grocery store enforces the 2 for 1.  You can always get one for half off.

3 hours ago, julig22 said:

Don't know where you shop but that would be a big NO most of the time in my experience. First item rings up at full price. If there is a 2nd item, it's free.

  

Actually, this is dependent on the state you are in.  I'm pretty sure in CT, for example, 2 for 1 means you can buy 1 for 50% off.  I have shopped in other states (out west, maybe Utah?) where you had to buy both to get the deal.

 

Edited February 4, 2023 by PATRLR

[laudergayle]

2 hours ago, ChiefMateJRK said:

 

 

 

Help me out here folks.  You both stated that a $250 CN can ONLY be used for a deposit on a new booking.  I have a cruise booked this Summer, so I already paid the $250 minimum deposit.  I just bought two CN's on the Sky last week.  This is the first time I have bought any (asleep at the wheel).  In consideration of the current offer (ending in two days) can I:

 

a) apply both to my existing reservation and reduce my final payment by $500

b) apply only one to my existing reservation and reduce my final payment by $250

c) apply none to my existing reservation since it is not "new"

 

I will add that the payment page for this existing reservation currently lists both of my new CNs as available to apply.  Thanks.

You can use 2) $250 CN on an existing reservation as long as it is 120 days away and a balcony above.  
 

if not a balcony or doesn’t meet the 120 days away, but does meet the 180 days (6months) or more you can use only 1)$250 CN.  
 

must be applied by Feb 6th.

 

Systemically, you can apply 2 but they will reject one and I think you may risk the value of the rejected one (not exactly sure on that)..so be careful.

 

here are the terms:

DOUBLEUP OFFER! FROM CRUISENEXT 
Booking Period: Jan 13 - Feb 6, 2023 11:59pm EST 
Offer Details: Reserve a Balcony Stateroom or higher on any voyage booked at least 4 months in advance with TWO CruiseNext, CruiseNext Haven or CruiseNext Lite deposits 

Offer valid for travel 2023 and beyond: 
Guests must book at least 6 months in advance of travel for any departure in 2023 and beyond Terms and Conditions Offers only apply to NEW bookings. Offer is based on price category, excluding casino reservations.
 

Edited February 4, 2023 by laudergayle

[ChiefMateJRK]

1 minute ago, laudergayle said:

You can use 2) $250 CN on an existing reservation as long as it is 120 days away and a balcony above.  
 

if not a balcony or doesn’t meet the 120 days away, then you can use only 1)$250 CN.  
 

must be applied by Feb 6th.

 

Systemically, you can apply 2 but they will reject one and I think you may risk the value of the rejected one (not exactly sure on that)..so be careful.

 

here are the terms:

DOUBLEUP OFFER! FROM CRUISENEXT 
Booking Period: Jan 13 - Feb 6, 2023 11:59pm EST 
Offer Details: Reserve a Balcony Stateroom or higher on any voyage booked at least 4 months in advance with TWO CruiseNext, CruiseNext Haven or CruiseNext Lite deposits 

Offer valid for travel 2023 and beyond: 
Guests must book at least 6 months in advance of travel for any departure in 2023 and beyond Terms and Conditions Offers only apply to NEW bookings. Offer is based on price category, excluding casino reservations.
 

Thanks.  I just dove in after my earlier posts.  Inside cabin.  Prior to 120 day final payment.  I applied one, got the confirmation and within an hour an updated invoice showing the $250 payment and equal reduction to final payment due.  Wash, rinse and repeat with the second one (i.e. I then did the same with the second CN cert).  It seems to have worked just fine despite the terms suggesting that it needs to be a balcony or higher to apply two certs.  Is this the first time NCL has published confusing/misleading/inaccurate information on their website???  🤣 (I also am less than six months out and it was an existing booking)

 

Anyhow, I have another cruise prior to that and will likely buy a couple more CN certs.  Having now learned the process, it is certainly worthwhile for me.  It took about ten minutes to buy them (yes, I did have to cut off the lady making the sales pitch) and another ten to apply them.  That's certainly worth the effort for the $250 savings.

[laudergayle]

5 minutes ago, ChiefMateJRK said:

cert).  It seems to have worked just fine despite the terms suggesting that it needs to be a balcony or higher to apply two certs

Two certs to same reservation…so you should be good on that.

 

6 minutes ago, ChiefMateJRK said:

That's certainly worth the effort for the $250 savings.

BINGO…until NCL gets really cheap (gets..haha) and Changes the ability to apply to existing.  Good for you!! We sail tomorrow on the Epic…yay!

[julig22]

15 minutes ago, laudergayle said:

You can use 2) $250 CN on an existing reservation as long as it is 120 days away and a balcony above.  
 

if not a balcony or doesn’t meet the 120 days away, but does meet the 180 days (6months) or more you can use only 1)$250 CN.  
 

must be applied by Feb 6th.

 

Systemically, you can apply 2 but they will reject one and I think you may risk the value of the rejected one (not exactly sure on that)..so be careful.

 

here are the terms:

DOUBLEUP OFFER! FROM CRUISENEXT 
Booking Period: Jan 13 - Feb 6, 2023 11:59pm EST 
Offer Details: Reserve a Balcony Stateroom or higher on any voyage booked at least 4 months in advance with TWO CruiseNext, CruiseNext Haven or CruiseNext Lite deposits 

Offer valid for travel 2023 and beyond: 
Guests must book at least 6 months in advance of travel for any departure in 2023 and beyond Terms and Conditions Offers only apply to NEW bookings. Offer is based on price category, excluding casino reservations.
 

Currently it's any room.  They have it posted differently, depending on which site you view. CN site says any, promo site says balcony & above.

[laudergayle]

9 minutes ago, julig22 said:

Currently it's any room.  They have it posted differently, depending on which site you view. CN site says any, promo site says balcony & above.

Gotta love NCL.  Thanks!

[MagnoliaBlossom]

This is quite enlightening, inthat in all my years of using CN cents I have never been able to use them for anything other than once during a promo a few years back.  It’s always so delightful when NCL disregards their TCs with random impunity.

 

Having said that I usually book an IN and use WP to upgrade to BA.   At times I receive the perks assigned to the original category, but more often than not I receive the BA perks.  Go figger.

[MagnoliaBlossom]

I have gone to the CruiseNext page that shows current promos such as double up, etc.  and everything I’ve read says new bookings only.   Obviously I not looking in the right place.  Where do you see the offers where CNcan be applied to existing reservations?  TY

[ChiefMateJRK]

1 hour ago, MagnoliaBlossom said:

I have gone to the CruiseNext page that shows current promos such as double up, etc.  and everything I’ve read says new bookings only.   Obviously I not looking in the right place.  Where do you see the offers where CNcan be applied to existing reservations?  TY

I don't believe that there is such a place.  I had just heard that it works, tried it and it worked for me (see my earlier post).