wcook Posted March 3, 2023 #1 Share Posted March 3, 2023 From the earnings call: “With our full fleet back to the high seas, we significantly ramped up occupancy levels, carrying nearly 1.7 million guests; welcomed our newest ship, Norwegian Prima, to our world-class fleet, reached several critical financial inflection points, maintained our industry-leading pricing” “We then shifted our focus to relaunching our operations while providing our discerning guests the same unparalleled vacation experience they expect from our leading brands. We also took this unique opportunity to raise the bar on pricing for the long term” 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LoungerOnBalcony55 Posted March 3, 2023 #2 Share Posted March 3, 2023 Lol...Frank Del Fee-o has said this same thing so many times. The same last minute fire sales will still be available... 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Peachypooh Posted March 3, 2023 #3 Share Posted March 3, 2023 He should take a holiday cruise in a regular cabin (non-Haven) on the Getaway and see how proud he is of his product..... 15 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbcallender Posted March 3, 2023 #4 Share Posted March 3, 2023 "raise the bar on pricing"? What does that mean? Raise prices and lower deliverables? 10 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LoungerOnBalcony55 Posted March 3, 2023 #5 Share Posted March 3, 2023 Frankie just wishes he was still only running a luxury cruise line. His contempt for non-suite pax is palpable. He's so gross. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biffire Posted March 4, 2023 #6 Share Posted March 4, 2023 I have a feeling that as long as we all keep plunking our money down and accepting less for our money, he will continue. Since they have done the "free" at sea with the beverage package and free specialty dining, We have not tried the other lines. Then we earned platinum status, and got 2 more specialty dinners. If they ever drop the free at sea deals, I think they would lose a lot of customers. I understand the "free at sea is not really free, but we do enjoy the beverages and specialty dining perks. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishin' musician Posted March 4, 2023 #7 Share Posted March 4, 2023 Kevin Sheehan brought NCL from what was the lowest regarded cruise line to one that after his magic fared favorably with other mainstream lines. Leave Frank with the luxury brands and get Sheehan back at the helm of NCL. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatHaven Posted March 4, 2023 #8 Share Posted March 4, 2023 15 hours ago, Biffire said: as long as we all keep plunking our money down and accepting less for our money Don't the following equate to "more for our money?" 15 hours ago, Biffire said: Since they have done the "free" at sea with the beverage package and free specialty dining 15 hours ago, Biffire said: Then we earned platinum status, and got 2 more specialty dinners. They have for me. When we first sailed a person had to take out a second mortgage to add on unlimited drinks and specialty dining. Back then we sailed inside and didn't get any of those without paying extra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joken35 Posted March 6, 2023 #9 Share Posted March 6, 2023 On 3/3/2023 at 9:42 PM, fishin' musician said: Kevin Sheehan brought NCL from what was the lowest regarded cruise line to one that after his magic fared favorably with other mainstream lines. Leave Frank with the luxury brands and get Sheehan back at the helm of NCL. I agree 100%. Unfortunately, Kevin Sheehan has ventured out on his own .We are stuck with Del, Rio and his service reduction plan.Pay more get less. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray4Fun Posted March 7, 2023 #10 Share Posted March 7, 2023 On 3/5/2023 at 10:22 PM, Joken35 said: I agree 100%. Unfortunately, Kevin Sheehan has ventured out on his own .We are stuck with Del, Rio and his service reduction plan.Pay more get less. No one is truly "stuck". Plenty of other vendors who travel to the same locations. I understand what you mean. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYcruzzer Posted March 7, 2023 #11 Share Posted March 7, 2023 On 3/3/2023 at 12:02 PM, jbcallender said: "raise the bar on pricing"? What does that mean? Raise prices and lower deliverables? NCL can raise the bar on pricing all they want. I'm Saphire with 32 cruises. All out of NYC. Just booked a May cruise on MSC out of Brooklyn O/V room with drink package and unlimited WIFI for the two of us. No additional service fee on drink package. Total fare $1695.00 "all in" for the two of us. Then in October "free casino" cruise on Carnival Venezia out of NYC. Their Costa by Carnival ship. Both now cruising year round out of NY. Going to take a year off NCL and see what happens in 2025... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joken35 Posted March 7, 2023 #12 Share Posted March 7, 2023 We are Saphire on NCL and. Diamond. on MSC. I think we get more for buck on MSC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYcruzzer Posted March 7, 2023 #13 Share Posted March 7, 2023 17 minutes ago, Joken35 said: We are Saphire on NCL and. Diamond. on MSC. I think we get more for buck on MSC MSC gave us a loyalty match of Gold to my NCL Saphire . Getting the 5% discount on my May cruise was worth the 5 minutes effort to apply for their loyalty program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DwayneG Posted March 7, 2023 #14 Share Posted March 7, 2023 It looks like Mr. Del Rio IS "leading the industry" after all...I see on the Royal board that they also have reduced steward to once a day on top of recent DSC increase. I guess other lines will follow soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare luv2kroooz Posted March 7, 2023 #15 Share Posted March 7, 2023 (edited) ....and "leading the industry" with recurring, last minute itinerary changes in the name of green initiatives, unforeseen circumstances and port congestion. Here's one for next week's sailing on Norwegian Joy. They eliminate Roartan and make a 6 am arrival in Cozumel. https://www.cruisehive.com/norwegian-cruise-line-makes-another-itinerary-change/95803 Edited March 7, 2023 by luv2kroooz 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joken35 Posted March 9, 2023 #16 Share Posted March 9, 2023 On 3/7/2023 at 1:01 PM, Ray4Fun said: No one is truly "stuck". Plenty of other vendors who travel to the same locations. I understand what you mean. Stuck in the sense that Del Rio is the CEO you cannot change that. we use different cruise lines depending on itinerary and cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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