I'm a new poster, would appreciate any feedback. Sure seems a bit high for a free cruise? any thoughts please.

We called to book today, and were told that the cost would be $990. Went to receive it, spoke to one of the reps there from NCL. My hubby rec'd a Passport for a free NCL cruise from our local casino. I paid $890 for two people on my Alaska cruise on the Sun last year. The NCF and taxes vary from itinerary to itinerary. For example, a friend of mine used a Caesars one for the Dawn Canada cruise, and saved a lot (because those fares are never discounted). These certificates are most valuable for popular itineraries that usually sell out. So you may not be saving as much as you think. So what you're getting with that certificate is a room for taxes + NCF, which is a good deal, but far from free.Īlso be aware that you might be able to purchase the exact same room (without the certificate) for about $50-100 per person more when they dump rooms between the 14-55 day period before the cruise. You will never see a fare for less than NCF + taxes.

NCF is also a baseline for the bottom possible fare they will charge the general public. NCF was originally invented to screw travel agents out of commission, but it also morphed to become a legal way to charge people for 'free' cruises. You are actually paying taxes and a discounted fare, known in the cruise industry as NCF (non-commissioned fare). 'Taxes and fees' aren't what you think they are.

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