Major Changes to NCL Beverage Policy
#46
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I have cruised NCL and the old adage is you get what you pay for. FYI the last all inclusive cruise I went on had people from all walks of life, teachers, accountants, retirees, etc. Not just the upper 20%
#47
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NCL does have the 3BR garden villas as part of small havens, and havens can be booked by small groups
but regent explorer regent suite actually seems more interesting and unique (costs more)
there are many on FT who spend way above what the average travel spend is by others in their same income/worth level
seabourn club can earn up to 3 points per day (since 2012?)
but regent explorer regent suite actually seems more interesting and unique (costs more)
there are many on FT who spend way above what the average travel spend is by others in their same income/worth level
seabourn club can earn up to 3 points per day (since 2012?)
Last edited by Kagehitokiri; Jul 17, 2016 at 4:44 pm
#48
Join Date: Feb 2002
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Major Changes to NCL Beverage Policy
This is not only another way for NCL to gouge its customers by pushing them towards their beverage package, it is also a serious health concern to me. I don't drink tap water at home, or when I travel--I only drink bottled water. Why would I now want to drink from a ship's filtration system that could risk the spread of a virus or other infection if it malfunctions or if it were to be breached, either intentionally or accidentally.
I am extremely disappointed in NCL's new policy and have emailed them that my already booked October 2016 will be my last with NCL unless they retract their policy or offer guests the opportunity to purchase a case of bottled water on board at the same prices we pay at home ($4-$5 per case).
If this is a serious security concern for them, they should welcome the suggestion to offer that guests can purchase their cases of bottled water on board. However, if it is a way for NCL to gouge their customers, they will hold fast to their decision.
You should all send emails to NCL, tweet to your friends, family, and spread the word about your disappointment with this new policy, whether you drink water, soda or any other bottled beverage.
I am extremely disappointed in NCL's new policy and have emailed them that my already booked October 2016 will be my last with NCL unless they retract their policy or offer guests the opportunity to purchase a case of bottled water on board at the same prices we pay at home ($4-$5 per case).
If this is a serious security concern for them, they should welcome the suggestion to offer that guests can purchase their cases of bottled water on board. However, if it is a way for NCL to gouge their customers, they will hold fast to their decision.
You should all send emails to NCL, tweet to your friends, family, and spread the word about your disappointment with this new policy, whether you drink water, soda or any other bottled beverage.
#50
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LOL. This from someone that is a Seabourn Diamond? GLad to know you travel with the upper 20% also. If you are a Diamond you have way more cruises with them then I do.
I have cruised NCL and the old adage is you get what you pay for. FYI the last all inclusive cruise I went on had people from all walks of life, teachers, accountants, retirees, etc. Not just the upper 20%
I have cruised NCL and the old adage is you get what you pay for. FYI the last all inclusive cruise I went on had people from all walks of life, teachers, accountants, retirees, etc. Not just the upper 20%
The NCL water story is beyond belief.
Anyway, I figure 80% of people buying the NCL product have no interest in the smaller ships. And there is nothing about exclusive about the all inclusive lines, regardless what Mrs. Rodriguez advertises.
#51
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NCL isn't horrible if you have the beverage package, specialty dining, and VIP status. But I'd rather be on a line where all those things are a given.
The water policy is a major annoyance. I almost always come back on the ship from port with a bottle of water (or two) in my bag and will find it annoying to have to toss them (or gulp them down) before reboarding.
#54
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I've got idea! Please don't let tell security about beverage into checked bags or carryon. You must have keep locks your bags and no one ever open the bag. You can put juices, soda, water into checked bags or carryon bag. Either way if you want to placed them into checked bag and you have keep locked the bags.
#55
Join Date: Feb 2006
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I've got idea! Please don't let tell security about beverage into checked bags or carryon. You must have keep locks your bags and no one ever open the bag. You can put juices, soda, water into checked bags or carryon bag. Either way if you want to placed them into checked bag and you have keep locked the bags.
#56
Join Date: Dec 2014
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Ummmm.......has anyone considered drinking plain old tap water? Bottled water is more expensive, more wasteful, and 98% of the time, no more healthful. Why waste money and create more trash with bottle water?
Yes, they're trying to make more money from passengers without increasing their fares, but why is anyone surprised? A lot of people want rock-bottom fares, but then are surprised when the company chooses to sell supplementary items in order to make more money? It's really kind of "pay me now, or pay me later"
Yes, they're trying to make more money from passengers without increasing their fares, but why is anyone surprised? A lot of people want rock-bottom fares, but then are surprised when the company chooses to sell supplementary items in order to make more money? It's really kind of "pay me now, or pay me later"
#57
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Ummmm.......has anyone considered drinking plain old tap water? Bottled water is more expensive, more wasteful, and 98% of the time, no more healthful. Why waste money and create more trash with bottle water?
Yes, they're trying to make more money from passengers without increasing their fares, but why is anyone surprised? A lot of people want rock-bottom fares, but then are surprised when the company chooses to sell supplementary items in order to make more money? It's really kind of "pay me now, or pay me later"
Yes, they're trying to make more money from passengers without increasing their fares, but why is anyone surprised? A lot of people want rock-bottom fares, but then are surprised when the company chooses to sell supplementary items in order to make more money? It's really kind of "pay me now, or pay me later"
#58
Join Date: Jul 2009
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I also drink about a gallon a day. We have an RO filter at home (we're on a well) but when I'm on a cruise - I just drink the tap water. Haven't died yet - what I do for a week probably won't kill me.
I don't like big ships so it's unlikely I'd ever be looking at NCL anyway, but if they changed the rules on me (if anyone did) right before a trip I had booked under different rules, I'd be pissed too!
I don't like big ships so it's unlikely I'd ever be looking at NCL anyway, but if they changed the rules on me (if anyone did) right before a trip I had booked under different rules, I'd be pissed too!
#59
Join Date: Dec 2014
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Why do you presume bottled water is better? Multiple studies have shown that many commercially available bottled waters are more contaminated with microbes (and minerals) than local tap water. Are you sure the bottled water you're drinking is "healthier" than the local tap water, on the ship or at home?
#60
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Maybe NCL customers need to invest in CamelBak products. Slip on one of their water carriers under your shirt and when going through security do your best Marty Feldman imitation from Young Frankenstein. "Hump? What hump?"