NATCA memberrs can now book Hurtigruten Cruises interline rates by calling our office at 800 766-2911. Who Qualifies? NATCA members, spouses plus parents and in-laws of NATCA members and anyone sharing the cabin. Plus on select sailings you can book extra cabins for extended family & friends. To see what sailing dates are open and the interline rates you can search … [Read more...]
Holland America Line Adds New Beverage Package Options
Holland America Line has introduced a new Elite Beverage Package for guests that features premium beverage selections. With this new package, guests may now also enjoy libations from Master Mixologist Dale DeGroff’s collection of unique, classic cocktails, such as The Ritz Cocktail, The Hemingway Daiquiri and Midnight Sun, his latest masterpiece created to celebrate Holland … [Read more...]
A guide to cruise ship gratuity charges
Several cruise lines have recently raised their gratuities and at the same time others have lowered them or rolled them into the price of the cruise. So who is charging for what and how much? The listings below offer a look at the amounts major lines are currently are charging to passenger bills in automatic gratuities. In addition to a flat-fee, per-day charge for … [Read more...]
Norwegian Cruise Lines Adjusts Their Daily Service Charges
Norwegian Cruise Line is making a nominal adjustment to its daily service charges, effective April 1, 2017. Norwegian’s discretionary daily service charges make it easy for guests to provide gratuities to key onboard staff who provide superior guest service during the cruise, including their room steward, restaurant servers and behind-the-scenes support staff. The new rates … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean to start charging for room service
Royal Caribbean has made a policy change in its room service offerings, where it will charge guests a fee of $7.95 per order of room service from the All Day Menu and the American Section of the breakfast menu. Continental breakfast options will remain complimentary, so guests can still take advantage of room service without additional fees in the morning. The $7.95 fee will … [Read more...]