Has anyone else found that drink packages are over the top since post Covid. NCL gives you the "free at sea" premium drink package when booking which actually costs $305.00 to cover gratuity for two people, no problem there. The up graded drink package is $2318.40, not including gratuity for two. My large balcony stateroom total for the cruise was $1,236 per person. This is my 4th NCL cruise and probable my last as cruising use to be about the one price covers most things to do which was the reason for a cruise vacation vs land vacation. . Now the price doesn't cover anything even when its" free"
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Originally posted by:
shipper50
I got a couple years on your dad even though I am guessed by most younger. As for you, I got a bowling ball your age.
If I make it, I will make a point to post my trip. I must say the people on this site are much nicer than that other site CC.
Fair enough! You referred to Eurodam cruisers as "old" so I could only imagine that came from someone young! That's a good bowling ball then! Look forward to hearing from you. Enjoy!
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np my dad is 70 and mom 69. I heard similar chatter about hcl and princess but they enjoyed themselves. From what I heard the non Caribbean cruises are generally older folks as it less of a party atmosphere and they have more seasoned cruisers that have done caribbean - been there done that. My folks refuse to go on a cruise with me. I'm 34 well past the party stage but they still won't go lol. I'm sure you'll have a great time.
FWIW every cruise I have sailed I meet great people of all ages and backgrounds. Everyone is there to enjoy themselves and it's always a positive experience
I got a couple years on your dad even though I am guessed by most younger. As for you, I got a bowling ball your age.
If I make it, I will make a point to post my trip. I must say the people on this site are much nicer than that other site CC.
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shipper50
Will do, If you don't mind me asking since I am taking the same trip how old your parents are? I keep hearing the Eurodam is for old people and this is my bucket trip for my birthday, I just don't want to be the only oldgoat on board.
np my dad is 70 and mom 69. I heard similar chatter about hcl and princess but they enjoyed themselves. From what I heard the non Caribbean cruises are generally older folks as it less of a party atmosphere and they have more seasoned cruisers that have done caribbean - been there done that. My folks refuse to go on a cruise with me. I'm 34 well past the party stage but they still won't go lol. I'm sure you'll have a great time.
FWIW every cruise I have sailed I meet great people of all ages and backgrounds. Everyone is there to enjoy themselves and it's always a positive experience
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No1dan2001
Glad (but sad all the same) to hear I'm not the only one. My folks took HAL out of Seattle for an Alaska cruise and loved it, hope you have a great time!
Please be sure to report your solo experience. I'd like to see what it's like on other lines!
Will do, If you don't mind me asking since I am taking the same trip how old your parents are? I keep hearing the Eurodam is for old people and this is my bucket trip for my birthday, I just don't want to be the only oldgoat on board.
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shipper50
Not cruising with NCL, but my balcony for one with HIA on HAL Eurdam and not air or room before, is $3108.
Glad (but sad all the same) to hear I'm not the only one. My folks took HAL out of Seattle for an Alaska cruise and loved it, hope you have a great time!
Please be sure to report your solo experience. I'd like to see what it's like on other lines!
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No1dan2001
I agree. I'm in for over 2k for a studio on the Prima with Vibe. Not including internet or specialty dining or excursions. I love to cruise so I'm telling myself it's about the general increase in living, but I'm REALLY hoping NCL will make the cost justifiable. Add in the flights and the pre embarkation hotel and transport to and from I'm well over 3k. I spent
Not cruising with NCL, but my balcony for one with HIA on HAL Eurdam and not air or room before, is $3108.
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So true!
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Hmm, it didn't take the whole message. I saw the premium plus drink package on the website for something like $1200, but that was the retail, not the upgrade. Reach out to NCL via chat and they can upgrade you for something like 260ish per person. Good luck!
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I agree. I'm in for over 2k for a studio on the Prima with Vibe. Not including internet or specialty dining or excursions. I love to cruise so I'm telling myself it's about the general increase in living, but I'm REALLY hoping NCL will make the cost justifiable. Add in the flights and the pre embarkation hotel and transport to and from I'm well over 3k. I spent
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Prices and quality everywhere is currently in flux and not for the better. All industries are experiencing this and not just the cruise industry.
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