Only a quesiton. No flames please.

[terri1020]

My family traveled on the Dawn in June 2008 and encountered some problems with NCL. After a few letter exchanges they sent a letter with $150 each off my dh and my next cruise. They said it should be taken between the date of issue and May 2009.

 

Here is the question:

My dh booked a cruise for October 2009 due to work schedule. Do you think it is worth the .42 to write a letter asking IF the credit can be used at that time? Any experience or suggestions would be most welcome.

 

Thanks, Terri

[terrymtex01]

IMHO, you have nothing to lose by doing it. Well.. maybe .42, but that is a small gamble to possibly make 300.00.

[jz's folks]

or..save the .42 make a phone call see where that gets you. Sometimes that's all it takes. Good luck!! I'd certanily try it!! :)

[OceanDreaming2]

If they say no (and I doubt they will), you could try booking another cruise within their specified time span and then transferring the booking to a cruise in October. :confused::confused:

[mpk218]

Call NCL in Miami , you will have better luck talking to a person . I belieeve they will alow it.

[terri1020]

Since I have absolutely nothing to lose, I'm going to take mpk218's advice and phone NCL in Miami today. I get out of work at 1pm and will call when I get home. I'll keep you all posted. Thanks for responding!

 

Terri

[terrymtex01]

Isn't it a shame that people have to ask not to be flamed for asking a simple question.

[mpk218]

Isn't it a shame that people have to ask not to be flamed for asking a simple question.

 

 

I agree terry , but ya know it is the holiday season :eek:

Can we have a no flame week ??

 

mpk

[terri1020]

When I had the original problem on the June NCL Dawn cruise, I posted asking if anyone knew a policy and they just went nuts. Thanks to you nice people for sparing me that! :D

 

Terri

[mrose1120]

with the subject of the thread, i was amazed at the question.....people would flame for that question????

[Bookish Angel]

Also, document the time and date of your call and to whom you speak.

 

Good luck - it doesn't seem like it should be a problem.

[terri1020]

People flame for ANY and EVERY reason on these boards. You have to ignore them and read responses from the nice people who ONLY answer your question. It got so bad that they removed the thread! All I asked was if anyone knew NCL's policy on a certain subject. It was like all of the crazies came out from hiding!

Terri

[travelntreats]

My family traveled on the Dawn in June 2008 and encountered some problems with NCL. After a few letter exchanges they sent a letter with $150 each off my dh and my next cruise. They said it should be taken between the date of issue and May 2009.

 

Here is the question:

My dh booked a cruise for October 2009 due to work schedule. Do you think it is worth the .42 to write a letter asking IF the credit can be used at that time? Any experience or suggestions would be most welcome.

 

Thanks, Terri

I would call.... good chance they will allow it to be extended if you explain why you need a little more time and are ready to book the cruise right then w/ deposit. But if they do not, you really can't be upset because the timeline was stated in the certificate.

[terri1020]

I never said I'd be upset if they don't honor it, I just wanted to know if anyone had an opinion or experience with such a credit. I am already booked on the cruise for October, so booking with the person on the phone is not an issue. We'll be cruising either way, so if they honor it, great; if not, I'll be disappointed but it won't change anything.

[terrymtex01]

Be sure and let us know how it works out. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you.

[Urban trekker]

"Can we have a no flame week"

 

What no logs on the fire for a week.

 

Cheers

 

Dennis

[terri1020]

I phoned NCL. Boris told me that I had to go through my ta. I have an email into him and will keep my fingers crossed. On a fourteen day cruise, $300 in additional credit would be nice!

[garycarla]

Isn't it a shame that people have to ask not to be flamed for asking a simple question.

 

 

You have got a lot of nerve coming on here and insulting me and my mother, you low down Carnival loving swabbie!

 

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Okay - just a joke. Really.

[npb1894]

My mom had a similar credit that needed to be used by July 2007, she didnt' travel on NCL until April 2008. She booked and then remembered this expired credit, so she called and they gave her the credit as an onboard credit, with no problems whatsoever!!!! She was thrilled, needless to say, since she didn't expect it.

Hope this works out for you too!!

[bluesea777]

"Can we have a no flame week"

 

What no logs on the fire for a week.

 

Cheers

 

Dennis

 

Yeppers, no flame here - too hot to burn logs here!! :D

[CruisnGram]

My family traveled on the Dawn in June 2008 and encountered some problems with NCL. After a few letter exchanges they sent a letter with $150 each off my dh and my next cruise. They said it should be taken between the date of issue and May 2009.

 

Here is the question:

My dh booked a cruise for October 2009 due to work schedule. Do you think it is worth the .42 to write a letter asking IF the credit can be used at that time? Any experience or suggestions would be most welcome.

 

Thanks, Terri

 

Are you still looking to surprise your DH with a short cruise in January or February? If you do that, you could use the certificate then couldn't you? I know you were looking for a cruise for under a $1000 for the two of you and $300 off would really make that possible. And it would be before the May expiration date.

 

CG

[terri1020]

cg,

 

Work schedules have changed so a January/February cruise is out of the question at this time.

 

Thanks to everyone who made suggestions. I did call NCL who referred me to my TA. I got in contact with him and he is looking into it. He is a wonderful TA and if it can be done, it will be done. I'll let you know. He should get some answers later on today.

 

Terri

[CruisnGram]

cg,

 

Work schedules have changed so a January/February cruise is out of the question at this time.

 

Thanks to everyone who made suggestions. I did call NCL who referred me to my TA. I got in contact with him and he is looking into it. He is a wonderful TA and if it can be done, it will be done. I'll let you know. He should get some answers later on today.

 

Terri

 

Ah,okay. Good luck then if getting it transferrred.

 

CG

[terri1020]

My ta got back to me. NCL honored the $300 credit and it has been applied. Thanks to all of you who encouraged me to contact NCL/ta. It was worth the phone calls!

 

Terri:)

[beachchick]

My ta got back to me. NCL honored the $300 credit and it has been applied. Thanks to all of you who encouraged me to contact NCL/ta. It was worth the phone calls!

 

Terri:)

 

Fantastic! I was going to post earlier, but everyone else basically said the same thing: Give it your best try. Pat yourself on the back for following through and then smile as you think about how much fun you'll have with that extra $300.

 

Way to go!:D

 

beachchick