Removing one Person from Drink Package?

[bjlaac]

On 7/27/2023 at 2:33 PM, MacGuffin3 said:

"Illegally?"  NCL promotes unlimited beverages, that's their marketing choice.  Obviously there are asterisk's involved, but ultimately it should be about keeping the customer happy.  If I had to pay for something I wasn't using I wouldn't be happy.  IF they don't make an effort to solve problems, they shouldn't be surprised when people try to solve them themselves, one way or another.

One of the reasons we rarely sail on NCL these days is their prices are higher than other options we have living in the northeast.  But your argument about being forced to pay for something you can't use or that NCL should make the customer happy is too narrowly focused.  We never use the "free" airfare, but rest assured part of our fare has that cost built into it.  I have no kids that qualify for free passage (when its offered) but again that cost is factored into my fare.  I'm sure the list goes on.

 

The whole cruise experience is made up of choices you make, some included for free and some for an additional fee and we are free to make our own specific choices that make up our individual vacations.  Unfortunately, too many people cheat making rules like the drink plan seem unfair.

 

Now I'm no NCL fan and think they nickle and dime every chance they get.  I have three cruise next certificates that I'm struggling to find a use for given their product and cost.  So I'm not surprised many folks think they should make accommodations on a case by case basis or that some of their policies are unfair.  Its the same argument about booking early and then complaining the price is hundreds of dollars less after the final payment date passes. 

 

The rules are there plain to see and if you can't use something that costs extra, just cancel it.  Try to get them to waive their rule if you must, but after cruising for over 40 years, I can honestly tell you, they rarely do.

Edited July 29, 2023 by bjlaac

[uneamie]

On 7/29/2023 at 7:56 AM, bjlaac said:

One of the reasons we rarely sail on NCL these days is their prices are higher than other options we have living in the northeast.  But your argument about being forced to pay for something you can't use or that NCL should make the customer happy is too narrowly focused.  We never use the "free" airfare, but rest assured part of our fare has that cost built into it.  I have no kids that qualify for free passage (when its offered) but again that cost is factored into my fare.  I'm sure the list goes on.

 

The whole cruise experience is made up of choices you make, some included for free and some for an additional fee and we are free to make our own specific choices that make up our individual vacations.  Unfortunately, too many people cheat making rules like the drink plan seem unfair.

 

Now I'm no NCL fan and think they nickle and dime every chance they get.  I have three cruise next certificates that I'm struggling to find a use for given their product and cost.  So I'm not surprised many folks think they should make accommodations on a case by case basis or that some of their policies are unfair.  Its the same argument about booking early and then complaining the price is hundreds of dollars less after the final payment date passes. 

 

The rules are there plain to see and if you can't use something that costs extra, just cancel it.  Try to get them to waive their rule if you must, but after cruising for over 40 years, I can honestly tell you, they rarely do.

Which is why I will not be adding the beverage package if only one out of 3 of us would use it. I will pay for my drinks individually and save a lot of money that way. 

Edited August 2, 2023 by uneamie

[BirdTravels]

On 7/27/2023 at 12:55 PM, MacGuffin3 said:

The whole point of the thread is she isn't allowed to decline the package despite a medical condition. If she is forced to pay for drinks, she ahould use them one way or another.
But thanks for riding in here and virtue signaling. I'm sure NCL will be happy to offer you a PR job.

 

On 7/27/2023 at 1:04 PM, MacGuffin3 said:

Obviously, that's not what were debating.  The issue is if somebody should be forced to pay for it if they won't be using it because of a medical issue that has arisen since booking.

 

She isn't being "forced" to do anything. The party can decline the package. Plain and simple. Don't make NCL the villain here. Hubby's drinking will define whether there is a cost benefit to keeping the package, and she just have sodas and mocktails. 

Edited August 2, 2023 by BirdTravels

[dbrown84]

If you're a previous NCL casino customer, or play at a land based casino with a partnership with NCL (like Caesars), book your cruise thru the casino department.  First, you may qualify for a discount on the cruise, but the better benefit is getting the casino drink card, which doesn't come with any pre-paid gratuities.  Now, you can only get drinks at the casino bar and only while the casino is open.  Bottled waters, specialty coffee, and energy drinks are included, unlike the standard FAS drink package.  I know a lot of people don't like being limited to just the one bar.  I'm just putting this out there as another option