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@N1ftyNick Жыл бұрын
We own NCL stock and it hasn't dropped alot. Its been in the 12-20 range for a while (at 15 now).
@FraserAtSea Жыл бұрын
I really do hope that NCL get through whatever hardship they're currently going through - as the cruise line that kicked off my love of cruising, I'd hate to see it go!
@markt9805 Жыл бұрын
I live in South Florida and Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian all have their central operations in Miami. I know people who work for these cruise lines, and they have all told me that cost cutting and revenue generation is currently the focus of all these lines. It’s no secret all three had to take out loans and incur debt in order to stay afloat during the pandemic. Now it’s time to repay that debt , and reducing costs is taking place on all three. Just look at the new dinner, menus being rolled out on royal Caribbean, it doesn’t take a genius to figure out that this is a cost-cutting measure. I was just on a Princess Cruise and I can tell you that the entertainment, while good was not all big shows, often they were sole performers as opposed to big production shows. The big broadway shows are indeed becoming less popular and more expensive to produce. I don’t think Norwegian is in deep financial trouble, they are trying to restructure their debt, which is the same thing that the carnival corporation has done recently as well. Demand is high and Norwegian ships continue to sail with high percentages of occupancy.
@markt4605 Жыл бұрын
Agreed! The pandemic was brutal. The fact they are still in business after the pandemic is pretty amazing.
@michaelstuermer3915 Жыл бұрын
The problem is that you don't expand when you can't afford to. Stick with the ships you have renovate them if you need to and keep on going until you actually have enough money saved up like the rest of us have to do.
@donwadd9143 Жыл бұрын
Only a fool uses NCL!
@TVHouseHistorian Жыл бұрын
And yet, all the cruise lines continue to roll out GARGANTUAN new ships that cost near a *billion.*
@jennifer21571 Жыл бұрын
I'm so happy that you're reporting cruise news!
@amitraina2 Жыл бұрын
not sure about the NCL stock price being down it up 30 YTD and up 23.8 percent form 6 months ago. Not sure how that is crash in stock price ? Even if you go back a month the stock is up 12.36 percent. I would personally worry about Carnival they way too much debt and have and to sell a bunch of ships.
@dougreandmore Жыл бұрын
stocks are where they have been for the last year or two minus the high of 6 months ago. So I agree with you not really crashing. I am a shareholder and get OBC each sailing.
@terryl6706 Жыл бұрын
The broadway shows are increasingly expensive,the port stops are why we cruise.I just looked at my cruise stocks,NCL is trading at $15.45,I bought it at $11.20,I’m good.
@Love2Cruise Жыл бұрын
Ran into an entertainer crew member fresh off NCL Epic at FCO airport the Saturday after Thanksgiving 2022. At that time, he was already saying that NCL was cutting entertainment spend in a major way. What was worse for him was that the Epic was scheduled to be in NYC by mid-December, but they wouldn't even extend his contract for 2 more weeks so he could get off at NYC. He had to book a last-minute flight from Rome to NYC and check numerous baggage for his equipment. Classy move, NCL. What's next? Raising daily service charges while cutting back service and reduce crew count? Oh wait...
@beesonshort2627 Жыл бұрын
Really enjoy your presentation style. Very professional. Makes it enjoyable to listen along and understand. Thank you.
@crystalBcruisin Жыл бұрын
I hope this isn't the beginning of the end with NCL either. I haven't sailed her yet, but hope to in the future. I'm enjoying and appreciate this new channel. Thanks for keeping up updated with the latest cruise news.
@DsnyMum Жыл бұрын
I seen another blogger post that NCL is also not refunding people’s money that is due to them. If you have a credit, you have to stand in a line and get cash back. This blogger also had to argue over getting his money back for a port stop that was cancelled due to weather. NCL was not auto refunding the taxes and fees. Patrons had to ask for that to be returned to them. Not a good way to run business.
@brianna_lynch Жыл бұрын
This might be an unpopular opinion, but I wish Norwegian would sell old ships instead of cutting entertainment.
@ColdSid Жыл бұрын
I agree carnival and Royal did it idk why Norwegian isn’t
@NukeRose Жыл бұрын
Just found your new channel! Cheers from Toronto, Canada!
@lenvella9541 Жыл бұрын
Its not just NCL, Carnival and their bands and Royal Caribbean also have huge money problems that is why they are all increasing just about everything also far from filling their ships not matter what they say and tell you.
@reececollison5101 Жыл бұрын
Well when you say filling their ships they probably are filling them but having to do heavy discounting at the end to do so, there’s probably loads more of that going on
@lenvella9541 Жыл бұрын
@@reececollison5101 I was on a 7 night/day cruise just 3 weeks ago and the ship waa far from full but I agree with what you are trying to say basically. Maybe some new ships full but I d not believe older ships are anywhere near capacity.
@reececollison5101 Жыл бұрын
@@lenvella9541 I think this is the problem with mega ships. Yeah they’re easy to fill when they’re all the rave but what about when they’re forgotten about and old hat? These mega ships are massively more profitable for cruise lines yes, but ONLY if they fill them!
@Love2Cruise Жыл бұрын
@@reececollison5101 Yeah... I'd seen Royal dropping Oasis's fares to $399 for a week-long cruise out of NY. It's like the A380: they only make economic sense if they are full.
@lenvella9541 Жыл бұрын
@@reececollison5101 Actually I can answer that. Let me just say I have been involved heavily in the maritime industry for more than 50 years and that includes cruise ships. I can state right now, that if I was in the position to be able to buy a cruise ship no matter what size, and I am paying ing off the loan for the ship and I am talking a big loan to a big monthly payments, I can still make a profit even 50% full. And this is without anything from onboard sales. of anything, noting from the casino and spas etc. Just50% full from assigners. A small ship not a luxury ship of say 600 os so passengers if it is 100% full or let me say two passengers to a cabin full I will make just from cruise fares between USD 2 million and YSD 3 million minimum per month and that is without a single sale onboard the ship. Nw people will say that is rubbish, but that was my job so I well know what I am talking about. Talking about eg ships there is no way all the assigners can take advantage of anything that is supposedly free too may people too little room to move or even breath. Monstrosities.
@travelingon7458 Жыл бұрын
I don’t need my cabin cleaned more than once a day. We are fine with that!
@JulieWallis1963 Жыл бұрын
I’m actually gutted that I’m missing out on my _second_ room servicing. I’m taking my adult daughter on her first ever cruise. I wanted her to experience that luxury of walking into a perfect room everytime.
@judypiolunek9808 Жыл бұрын
Love your new channel! Have the Joy booked for October 23, hope nothing changes. The last cruise we had booked on Joy was cancelled. Thanks again for all your hard work in getting out such great information.
@sherry3661 Жыл бұрын
NCL raising the mandatory tip, not happy!
@GeometricMason Жыл бұрын
OK so let me take a less pessimistic look at NCL.... 1) Kinky Boots is, to my knowledge, the only show that has been canceled. It's also the only show that SOME PEOPLE might say is not family friendly. I see conspiracies everywhere and I think they are using the money excuse to get rid of a show they were getting grief over. 2) You talk about the stock like it took a nose-dive. It dropped from $16.25 on Wednesday to $14.43 on Thursday and came back to close at $15.45 on Friday. A five percent drop is not terrible when a company reports less than great quarterly results. Keep in mind it was down to $11 in June. 3) Yes, NCL lost money in 2022. They all did. They sold cruises for dirt cheap to get people onboard (including the one I was on with you on the Bliss in October). Prices are going WAY up. In April of 2022 I was on the Breakaway for five days in a balcony as a solo. In April of this year I'll be on the Getaway for also five days, but this time in a studio... and I am paying 25% more this year than last. 4) Another thing to consider is the ships were sailing at very reduced capacities until they finally removed the covid mandates (vax card and testing) in October. 5) Let's not forget that while they were trying to get people to come back the price of diesel skyrocketed. 6) Putin being an idiot and causing the Baltic season to get canceled didn't help. Let's get back to Kinky Boots and the other entertainment.... One thing I don't get about NCL is they spend all this money to have these "Broadway" shows and then only have them perform a couple evenings per cruise and then they have more than one of these shows onboard at once: For example, on the five-day cruise I was on the Bliss in October with you they have Jersey Boys AND Six. One is enough and have it perform every other night alternating with comedians, magicians, and other less expensive entertainment.
@reececollison5101 Жыл бұрын
They can raise fares all they want but the market will soon see to that. They have a lot of cabins to fill, and filling the ship has never been more crucial!
@azrich2463 Жыл бұрын
Funnily enough I agree with every one of your comments. Normally I make excuses for the odd misstep.
@NickWallAU Жыл бұрын
Agree with the less pessimistic look above. I'd booked my first NCL cruise a couple of months back although had a momentary nervousness after all the "news". That's passed though and I'm not worried at all. In addition to the above from what I can tell all ships still have one major production show, the gratituities don't bother me having booked from Australia where the T&C's say they are included in the upfront price and given they tend to have very port intensive itineraries (which is largely why I booked them on this occasion) the removal of turn-down and potentially slightly lesss entertainment isn't likely to be an issue. If they were in such straits I doub't they'd be investing in refurbing ships, which was mentioned in the same video!
@karenjensen2345 Жыл бұрын
We loved Kinky Boots! And Choir of man, both we saw on our 15 day Panama Canal cruise. We have one more cruise booked with them, but we won’t book anymore until they get their services and shows back up to speed, what a shame, we are Platnium with them
@oldschool1993 Жыл бұрын
Now people can pay for a Carnival cruise and sit in their rooms watching movies or tweeting on their phones the whole time.
@lindastover9541 Жыл бұрын
Just joined this channel. Still love your other channel ❤💕♥
@cruisehols Жыл бұрын
I certainly hope not as we love cruising with NCL but a lot of the issues we are seeing now are long term ones. The line has been making a move to 'upselling' everything on board for some time.
@Love2Cruise Жыл бұрын
Coming back to bite them in the you-know-where. They figured us cruisers will never get wiser to their tricks. Personally, I prefer to pay more for a more inclusive experience rather than pay a cheaper fare then having to pay a al carte onboard.
@uwebeyer3459 Жыл бұрын
Following our recent cruise onboard the Celebrity Beyond and checking the various cruise lines for similar costs, itineraries, excursions etc., Norwegian was far more expensive than the other cruise lines by far. Our last cruise with NCL was at the start of the Covid crisis and the prices at that time were acceptable. Not sure why they have increased their prices so much. We are staying with Celebrity and Princess for now.
@dresadin Жыл бұрын
Interesting. I just booked NCL over the Beyond because I found the opposite. Indeed, it was my mistake, but I booked a cruise on the Beyond and a few days later found the exact same cruise at 1/2 the price I had booked at and paid in full, in each case using the Celebrity website (I am close enough to sailing date that I would lose75% of amounts paid if I cancel). When I called them to see what they would do, all they were willing to do was offer me a one suite class upgrade - something I wasn't really all that interested in. I went through three layers of representatives and got the same response from all of them,. Really turned me off Celebrity, and I cancelled two future cruises I had booked with them. Also taught me to never book a cruise with Celebrity without paying the outrageous cost for a fully refundable fare, which, luckily, I had done for the other two cruises.
@brettparnell8254 Жыл бұрын
I don't think this means NCL is going to disappear anytime soon (as someone who sails NCL). They did not cut onboard entertainment, they cut one show on one ship. That happens in the theater businees, especially as the lines dont own the rights to the shows, millionaires on Broadway do. Turndown service is also unnecessary and time consuming. As for the Joy cancelations, 10% is not that low when you consider that flights are not even on sale for those dates yet.
@Becky6638 Жыл бұрын
According to crew, its more than just the show that's been cut on Escape, its the entertainment department as a whole thats had people cut, including Youth and Cruise Staff.
@brettparnell8254 Жыл бұрын
@Becky House That may be true (I have no way to verify it), but a lot of comments online have said that "NCL has eliminated the Broadway shows", as opposed to "NCL eliminated 'a' Broadway show"
@HF-tj8db Жыл бұрын
You talk about it being poor that NCL only did automatic refunds and a 10% discount when they cancelled... MSC asked ME for £500 extra to rebook the most similar cruise, never mind a discount😂 I know I won't shut up about it but I still can't get over their terrible service! What you said about insurance is SO SO true! I didn't get insurance as they cancelled my cruise not long after I booked it, so my advice to anyone would be to book ASAP! Don't wait, as you can't trust that cruise lines will always be fair. (Also I'm loving the videos on this channel Ben, amazing work 💓)
@KnuckleheadParker Жыл бұрын
Did MSC a long time ago They treated Americans horribly We renamed them MyShittyCruiseline
@lenvella9541 Жыл бұрын
As a senior the 7 night cruise for us in Australia the cost of insurance was more than one fare for us so basinal paying three fares.
@katrinaahern7251 Жыл бұрын
Devastated to hear NCL cruises are in trouble. After watching your previous video I'd have selected them. Back to kn land hols for me j think. Last thing you want after saving hard a holiday is to loose everything.x
@camilo8cheryl Жыл бұрын
After the pandemic, inflation, the Ukraine war, what would you expect?? Good times roll??🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️ we have to adapt to the changing situations everywhere..Cruise is not a necessity..its kind of a luxury..
@rebeccabowman7038 Жыл бұрын
Sad to hear NCL is having problems have a cruise booked for September on the escape . it is our first cruise since 2019 on the bliss
@Keep-on-ok Жыл бұрын
I never knew you had this channel!
@CruisingEngineer Жыл бұрын
Hi Ben. Sadly, NCL is cutting back on service and entertainment so drastically. But, for the company to keep its heads above water, drastic measures are expected.
@karenjensen2345 Жыл бұрын
Yet we don’t have to book with a line that’s cutting services
@KenTravels360 Жыл бұрын
Exactly. How does cutting service help attract customers? We saw an itinerary on Norwegian that is very interesting to us, but hearing all the service cutbacks discourages me from proceeding with the booking.
@CruisingEngineer Жыл бұрын
@@KenTravels360 If someone was new to NCL, they would not know something was missing, but a seasoned cruiser on NCL would be questioning, "what's going on?"
@CruisingEngineer Жыл бұрын
@@karenjensen2345 You are correct. Money talks and money walks.
@KenTravels360 Жыл бұрын
I haven't cruised with them before, but I pay attention to the news. I hope they know what they are doing. Cutting entertainment is unlikely to attract more customers. They are already way more expensive than Royal Caribbean, and now with even less entertainment?!?
@salisburyveronica Жыл бұрын
Just returned from another amazing cruise on Anthem of the Seas ( Royal Caribbean) Voom their new high speed internet is great. Iam a travel writer and blogger too so needed the internet for my work but tried to disconnect from the internet too lol. Wouldn't miss the Broadway shows. I have never been a fan of musicals. I like the newer show. Royal Caribbean Spectra Cabaret in 270 on Anthem is amazing
@limitedtime5471 Жыл бұрын
I was looking at NCL's half off sale yesterday, now i see this. I didn't buy the sale as my schedule isn't clear for cruising yet. The shows are how so many performers earn a living doing what they love. I feel bad it's being cut like that
@valeriebelmonte9556 Жыл бұрын
Ben I had no idea you had another channel ! You’re fantastic!
@mckennared7588 Жыл бұрын
Will be embarking on the encore in feb. So far in the past month they've canceled not only Kinky Boots, but most of the shore excursions ,and the escape room have disappeared from the itinerary as well. They just cancelled our day at the private island, moving us to Nassa, which is awful considering it's a terrible port and now we'll have to either pay for food and drink or remain on the ship. Really disappointed, wondering if I should immediately book something with the leftover cruise next certificates I have before things get worse or demand they allow me to use them as ship credit in light of all the cancellations since I booked this cruise 6 months ago.
@davidl1969 Жыл бұрын
10% future cruise credit from NCL is significantly better than the F-all cruise credit we got when Princess cancelled our Feb 2023 Singapore and Malaysia cruise.
@missyls3248 Жыл бұрын
Wowza! Is this a new channel? This just appeared in my feed!
@AerialAdvantageImages Жыл бұрын
Same 😂
@InsideCruise Жыл бұрын
Welcome! Please make sure you subscribe :-D
@sandrareukauf4511 Жыл бұрын
Norwegian seems shakey lately and not reliable in alot of aspects! Too many negatives!
@cherylstocks7832 Жыл бұрын
So glad to see that you included Disney Cruise Line in cruise news!🎉
@georgepatton6976 Жыл бұрын
NCLH Stock is up almost 30% in the last three months.
@abigailgerlach5443 Жыл бұрын
I was planning an NCL cruise, but the rise in prices, the increase in gratuities, the reduction of service and entertainment means NCL is no longer a good choice for cruising. I will look at other cruises to find my vacation.
@danielintheantipodes6741 Жыл бұрын
To say ‘your services are no longer required’ is really rude! I
@andersonsm02 Жыл бұрын
Sailed on the Encore 1/3 sailing and Kinky Boots was already gone! Only production show for the five nights was Choir of Man which was phenomenal. I've seen this 1/15 announcement in several places, but again it was already gone.
@teddy7684 Жыл бұрын
I just got off the Prima and the boat was nice overall, but it left a lot to be desired. The internet didn't work, app didn't work, theater flooded week before our sailing, so several shows were cancelled including the main show never showed and the upcharges were insane and then we only got to get off at one port due to the weather per captain I mean this was expensive cruise.
@teddy7684 Жыл бұрын
I felt all this on my cruise last week they cancelled the Donna Summer musical due to the theater issues, so they say.
@DDavEE Жыл бұрын
I just did my first NCL cruise back in November and felt like they baited and switched on the hibachi dinner as well as nickel and dimed us on other things. Never experienced anything like that on my previous cruises with Carnival. That has made me hesitant to give NCL another try.
@angelbettio3231 Жыл бұрын
Really
@Ken-lp5zv Жыл бұрын
Eaten at Hibachi NCL dozens of times. There is a menu, you order off the menu, they cook you what you order, then you eat. What switching could occur?
@gwendolynmaccalla663 Жыл бұрын
I just came off of my 3rd. NCL cruise January 16th(2023) I will never cruise with them again! The specialty dining restaurant Cagney's was a joke! More like a 2 star restaurant! Beverage package was a joke as the drinks are soo watered down I stopped ordering them! That was a big waste of money !! NCL will nickle and dime you to ! After cruising 10 times, I am seriously considering never cruising again!
@ecas13 Жыл бұрын
@@gwendolynmaccalla663 Drink isn't strong enough? Ask for a double or a floater; they will give one to you no problem; or just order shot on the side. My guess would also be that you were somewhere like a pool bar where it is busy and they are just mass producing certain drinks. Find a quieter/slower bar (there are plenty on board) and enjoy a less rushed, better quality drink. Also, worst case, they can't water down wine and beer. I have cruised NCL several times and have never felt "nickel and dimed" at least not more than on any other line, but I also read their policies and go into my cruises understanding what is included and what isn't. Also, if you ever have an issue with a meal in any restaurant, politely speak with the Hotel Staff and/or the Maitre d' of the restaurant; they will do everything in their power to correct the issue and make sure you well taken care of for the remainder of your voyage. Just some thoughts, as these are likely to be possible issues with any cruise ship/line. Bon voyage!
@ivanenfinger9331 Жыл бұрын
If you care about the "crew" so much, then you should be completely fine with gratuity going up.
@jackieaudus9829 Жыл бұрын
I’m guessing in person Musters are also cheaper?
@noname-JS Жыл бұрын
They ended Kinky Boots? I'm skeptical of cruising in post-pandemic times
@kathryncashner3294 Жыл бұрын
Norwegian's cost model doesn't suit my sort of cruising...but when you are in financial trouble there are few alternatives other than raising costs and cutting overhead. Many cruise lines are going thru these steps. There are still bargains out there if you shop carefully.
@teddy7684 Жыл бұрын
I most likely will not use this cruise line again.
@salisburyveronica Жыл бұрын
I never cared for NCL anyways so no love loss for me if they are in trouble. Iam a Royal Caribbean girl
@susantam5681 Жыл бұрын
I left a deposit NCL in September & now I’m thinking about not going.
@wonderwoman497 Жыл бұрын
Never cruising carnival again. They canceled my cruise but kept $247 if my cruise insurance I paid for at their suggestion. Everyone who didn’t buy insurance got all their money back. I am out $247. Robbery!
@saini1976 Жыл бұрын
Are you sure the money for the cruise insurance was paid to the cruise line? If it was paid to the insurance company, then it is not the cruise line’s money to give back! Insurance protects you by restoring the monies you have outlayed that are associated with the cruise, like airline tickets, hotels, buses to/from the airport or cruise terminal, as well as reimbursing you for the cost of the cruise that you paid for but didn’t get to take, if you got very sick and had to cancel the cruise with short notice.
@canadiancanadian7620 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the updates. We are boarding NCL SUN on April02,2023 now know what to expect.
@pensacola321 Жыл бұрын
We'll be on that sailing...
@MrSmith1984 Жыл бұрын
Wonder if Carnival, Royal Carribbean or even Disney are interested in buying out NCL. Heck this would represent Royal Carribbean's best shot at competing with Carnival itself.
@lenvella9541 Жыл бұрын
They only two who ae sitting pretty is Disney and NCL with have other than cruise to fall back on.
@reececollison5101 Жыл бұрын
@@lenvella9541do you not mean Disney and MSC?
@lenvella9541 Жыл бұрын
@@reececollison5101 Correct sorry about that Disney and MSC
@TVHouseHistorian Жыл бұрын
After sailing on the Encore back in October, I am a huge fan of Norwegian. Every major cruise line has its own niche in terms of ship design and activities, and Norwegian is no exception. For an Alaska cruise, I could not have asked for a better ship than the Encore (sorry, Princess). Probably wouldn’t do any Caribbean cruises with them, as I think RCL ships are tuned perfectly for that region (love me some Symphony!). Don’t worry, Princess! Because of your Love Boat heritage, you still have me for Mexican Riviera voyages!
@ljacobs357 Жыл бұрын
NCL could have handled these changes better, but other cruise lines have made similar changes. Other cruise lines also have cut back on big production shows, so perhaps the consumer isn’t as interested in that entertainment option any more. Recently went on a Holland America cruise and they didn’t have any. Just as enjoyable.
@iandean1112 Жыл бұрын
That's interesting, because I was on the Encore in Mid-October, and NCL was by FAR the worst experience. The crew were unkind, and so many of them were just out and about with the guests. Thankfully, I've loved every MSC cruise I've been on, so I'll stick with them.
@TVHouseHistorian Жыл бұрын
@@iandean1112 I don’t doubt that. I’m not sure of everyone else’s experience, but I felt the crew were adequately helpful in my situation. Food quality is my biggest concern when cruising, and I felt that all dining venues, with the exception of the MDR, were more than adequate. The menu in the MDR was surprisingly small, the wait time was substantial, and the food quality substandard. That was the only significant unpleasant surprise for me. As for the ship itself, I have to say that for an Alaska cruise, it was perfect. I stayed in a solo cabin, and NCL made that experience fantastic with it being its own neighborhood, as well as having its own dedicated cruise Director for solos. Nevertheless, I don’t doubt for a minute other peoples’ experience. Things have changed substantially in the cruising world, and not necessarily for the better.
@doc2w534 Жыл бұрын
My Encore sailing in Sep-Oct 2022 was fantastic and the ship and service moved it to my favourite vessel. I’ve sailed NCL plenty of times and they were all good but Encore was amazing. Shortly after NCL started cutting entertainment, room steward services, and dining ingredients. I’m on the Disney Fantasy in September this year and then on Norwegian Epic in January 2024 (as Epic was half the cost of Escape for same itinerary). I really don’t know what to expect.
@Ted_K_Have_a_nice_day Жыл бұрын
You look great in that turtleneck shirt. Reminds me of something a fisherman might wear. Makes me hungry for some Chowder!
@aleb5128 Жыл бұрын
Will Disney have both the pirates show and special fireworks for the anniversary??? Two parties 🤩
@mhlovelady Жыл бұрын
I know this was seven mouths ago, but NCL still has problems. We're Sapphire and have two cruises booked through January 2024. After that, we're probably not going to cruise with them again. We will probably go with Celebrity, but they are doing cuts as well, so we'll see. I would not be surprised to see NCL file for bankruptcy within the next year or two, they have taken on too much debt, plus they are having to pay for new ships that have been built. Cutting services is an act of desperation and will eventually lose them many loyal customers. I don't think they really care that the old customers leave, as they are going after the young inexperienced market who don't know what they will be missing. Just my opinion...
@kimp8869 Жыл бұрын
Ben should I be worried? we are taking our first cruise ever in May on Norwegian escape.
@andreaschrum2686 Жыл бұрын
I’m disappointed to hear of all the staff and entertainment cuts, especially with the increased costs. But this is not just NCL. Although, they seem to have bee more drastic with their cuts in service. Not a fan of the in person muster drill, either.
@spencerkirk7448 Жыл бұрын
I’m not keen on cutting services but expect you to pay more and tip more, well it’s all about the service so if it’s slow or worse then my tips will reflect this. If the service is fast and good I’m happy to pay more. I thought Norwegian was ok but not a patch on Royal.
@suebalemans1205 Жыл бұрын
Great show!!
@susankara7520 Жыл бұрын
We just got off Dawn and we had a falling out, end the friendship with our Friends of 25 years over dinner service in the Bistro. We left early to see elements and haven't spoken to them since. We cruise a lot and are quite forgiving, they, not so much. The bar was long lines, dinner service slow, but wr take it in stride. Them. Not so much. Bad vibes going forward for our friendship .😮💨
@barneysarmy1939 Жыл бұрын
Is it true that they are loaning the Norwegian sun to another company for 2024 and might sell it? I have 2025 booked 😬
@MrCoopersLife Жыл бұрын
I own their stocks and yes they're in serious debt. And last qtr they didn't have profit but a loss. Not good in a rate raising recession environment. But I love cruising and the industry. I have faith.
@ronanoliver5615 Жыл бұрын
Perhaps they should answer their most loyal customers genuine concerns and stop nickel n diming people. Your sales dept. lie to repeat customers over and over, there is such choice out there now a days
@lenvella9541 Жыл бұрын
where is the choice they have all put everything up takes things away cut back on staff?
@Keep-on-ok Жыл бұрын
Norwegian will keep your money at the end of the cruise if you don’t ask for it back. They don’t issue credits to your credit card!
@phych Жыл бұрын
I'm REALLY disappointed with the removal of the e-muster. I don't want to be clustered with everyone in the sun waiting for an hour when it took 15 minutes with e-muster.
@karlahart_AK Жыл бұрын
Make sure to buy independent travel insurance that covers you in the event of bankruptcy. Norwegian is making so many desperate moves, it seems a wise idea.
@lynnwinters7600 Жыл бұрын
That's a good point because I 'm booked on NCL Prima April 2024. Any suggestions for travel insurance?
@skeletor9121 Жыл бұрын
@@lynnwinters7600 I’ve used Allianz for travel insurance. Haven’t had to use it yet. 🤞
@InsideCruise Жыл бұрын
It depends where you are located. If you are in the UK we use Stay sure - prf.hn/l/MD1VjGa
@gc4644 Жыл бұрын
Do you think NCL may also lower their costs by purchasing lower grade food for the ship? I've heard many ppl say the quality of the Steaks at Cagneys has dropped alot over the last year.
@richardcornish6818 Жыл бұрын
Yes
@danam3441 Жыл бұрын
Didn't they hire a bunch of attorneys to sue Florida? Yes! I loved them but they lost my business in the process
@wonderwoman497 Жыл бұрын
MSC really takes care of their customers ❤️
@corinnemcleod1804 Жыл бұрын
There food is subpar unless your paying for their extra dining
@mvillari9968 Жыл бұрын
MSC and Costa really nickel and dime you for any little service 😮
@mea3665 Жыл бұрын
55% chance of Bankruptcy for Norwegian
@ecas13 Жыл бұрын
I think the main difference here is that NCL is being transparent about the cuts they are making, while companies like RCCL, Carnival, et al are trying to get away with making these cuts more quietly and hoping that customers don't notice. The cuts to entertainment on NCL, while disappointing, will likely bring their entertainment more in line with other lines (for the time being) until they can return to more pre-COVID solvency. All of these lines are having to take cost-cutting measures to ensure they survive and can return to where they want to be in the future. Or at least they can survive and lower expectations going forward so they can become more profitable once they get out from being so in debt. If you can afford to sit on an investment for a few years, it's a good time to consider buying cruise line shares; plus for many lines, they come with perks! Just saying.
@mea3665 Жыл бұрын
Way to many Cruisers worry about WIFI, disconnect, give it a break. Vacation/ Travel / Trip without Social Media. If you claim vacation and you have to work it's not a vacation
@debrascott8775 Жыл бұрын
Bringing in people who can work from anywhere "digital nomads" would give cruise lines another market segment to entice. Not working on vacation, but working from amazing locations.
@richardcornish6818 Жыл бұрын
I wonder if the NCL CEO, who makes a reported 10 Million a year, will chip in and try to scrap by on a paltry 2 or 3 million?
@richardcornish6818 Жыл бұрын
That should be scrape by......
@santinafichera8903 Жыл бұрын
Haven't seen David is he ok
@erwinchan6077 Жыл бұрын
Hope they replace Kinky Boots with Six. It's a much smaller production but equally good or even better!
@michaelstuermer3915 Жыл бұрын
Are we really supposed to feel sorry for the cruise industry? They are a multi-billion dollar a year market. The majority of their problems are self-inflicted. You can always tell when they start cutting services and staff in order to continue funneling the money to the top.
@paulielundberg4891 Жыл бұрын
Question. I’ve cruise but now have a 2 year old. I’m looking at doing a 3 day Disney cruise out of San Diego California. I have no intention of taking him off the ship in Mexico. Would I be required to have a passport for him?
@InsideCruise Жыл бұрын
If you are a US citizen on closed-loop (Start and end at the same cruse port) cruises you can use a Government Issues birth certificate. help.cbp.gov/s/article/Article-74?language=en_US#:~:text=U.S.%20citizens%20on%20closed%2Dloop,16%20or%20older%2C%20a%20government
@paulielundberg4891 Жыл бұрын
@@InsideCruise thank you for the reply! Love you two.
@WestCoastCultured Жыл бұрын
Im good with cutting the broadway shows. I don’t think a lot of the younger generation care for it. I think keeping the musicians, djs and comedians is very important. NCL should skip the elaborate and unnecessary go kart tracks, dry slides or other tacky gimmicks in the future.
@kpl-CA Жыл бұрын
The "younger generation" are absolutely theater fans, just as much as the "older generation" are. If anything theater and *musical* theater are *FAR* more impactful, accepted, widely enjoyed, referenced, and participated in now over DECADES ago. There are absolutely massive "younger generation" hits; Hamilton, Wicked, Six, KB, Book of Mormon, Evan Hansen, Hadestown, HP&CC... vs Broadway classics like JCS, Cats, Lion King, Phantom, LM, Fiddler, Chicago... Plus there's adaptations that have become hits/cultural references for younger audiences even if they aren't the biggest draws, like Legally Blonde, Heathers, Hairspray... Whatever musicals are syndicated to cruise lines is *not* a measure of their overall cultural impact. Selection of musicals for ships involves a *lot* more beyond simply what's popular.
@stephenedwards9341 Жыл бұрын
Here's a thought. Slash executive pay. And stop with the massive upcharge of such stupid things as go-karts and laser tag. Then you would have more people actually signing up for that shit. Also, how much does it actually cost to put on these shows? People love these shows and the theater is always packed for them. 🙄
@Em_Dee_Aitch Жыл бұрын
What happened to your other page?!
@InsideCruise Жыл бұрын
Cruise with Ben and David is still uploading videos every Sunday!
@ax19653 Жыл бұрын
I'm glad I watched this. I was about to book a cruise to Alaska, and I was deciding between Royal Caribbean and NCL. I think I may go with the Royal option. I do hopethat NCL can work things out, because I loved my cruise to Bermuda on that NCL JOY last summer.
@beea8293 Жыл бұрын
Norwegian is ✅
@Frank-in-PalmSprings Жыл бұрын
Sorry Ben… I am a big fan of B&D, but this is nothing more than clickbait! If you look at the industry, NCL stock goes down when Carnival and Royal Caribbean goes down. NCL goes up when the industry goes up. NCL stock isn’t doing anything that is different from the industry! Likewise, NCL isn’t making personnel moves that many other cruise lines aren’t making (agreed, their memo could have been worded better!). Even Virgin has made some recent entertainment changes. Very disappointing that this video gives your viewers an inaccurate impression.
@InsideCruise Жыл бұрын
It’s not clickbait at all, it’s all factual - nothing has been made up. They have the biggest stock falls this week, made the biggest cuts and increased gratuities far more than any other line.
@nkdgolf Жыл бұрын
@@InsideCruise Increasing gratuities does nothing to assist the lines bottom line.
@Cruisewith Жыл бұрын
@@nkdgolf yes it does when crew wages (especially those of room attendants) have just been reduced by NCL - so this extra charge boosts their wage whist being able to save more money by paying them less.
@bethcoddington4721 Жыл бұрын
Haters gonna hate. I appreciate the more cruise news and could listed to B&D read the phonebook (remember those?).
@Ken-lp5zv Жыл бұрын
NCL will be fine. I own stock in the company and get a $100 credit every time I sail. Ncl stock is tied to all the other cruise stocks. It reached a low of $7 during covid when I bought a 1000 shares. Now has more than double. My carnival stocks are doing even better.... just hang on to these folks.
@robertorojasjr6572 Жыл бұрын
These days all cruise lines are fairly bad But NCL Cruise Line SUCKS. They charge for everything extra, They continuedly cancel stops and change it to sea day for their convenience without any compensation. They hire totally inexperience crew and are nice but totally lost, They pay their crew less money, They keep on raising the gratuity with far less services provided, etc, etc, etc. Their free perk do not make up for all the items on the above list....
@PortsladeBySea Жыл бұрын
The whole cruise industry is going to go through a tough 12-18 months with ever increasing fuel and food prices, plus many potential passengers being under financial pressure and possibly booking fewer, if any, cruises 🫢