Couple's FAQ
Couple's Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a Norwegian Cruise Line honeymoon gift registry?
- How does this honeymoon registry work?
- Why should we use this Norwegian Cruise Line honeymoon registry?
- When will we receive gift funds from this Norwegian Cruise Line honeymoon registry?
- How much does it cost to use the wedding registry and wedding website?
- What does the service & handling fee cover?
- How do we notify our guests about our Norwegian Cruise Line registry and wedding website?
- What is a Wedding Website?
- What if some of my wedding guests aren't that computer friendly?
- How will I know how much to ask for?
- How am I notified of a purchase from my Norwegian Cruise Line gift registry?
- When will my registry be active? When will my honeymoon registry close?
- Can I use this honeymoon gift registry if I am not from the US?
- Who manages this honeymoon registry site? Are you a secure company?
- How do I make changes?
What is a Norwegian Cruise Line honeymoon gift registry?
This Norwegian Cruise Line honeymoon registry allows you to register components of your honeymoon or destination wedding online. Instead of receiving a crock pot, you could receive a beverage package, Cruise Fare Contribution, or a romantic dinner at a Specialty Restaurant as wedding gifts!Back to Top
How does this honeymoon registry work?
- Take a few minutes to sign up and Register your honeymoon plans with our registry service, for free. You just select items and activities you'd like to experience on your honeymoon. Start Here
- Reveal your registry to friends and family, who then purchase gifts for your celebration!
- Receive your gifts. Details Here
- Enjoy your gifts and Remember your honeymoon forever!
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Why should we use this Norwegian Cruise Line honeymoon registry?
This registry provides a full service honeymoon registry for couples who expect a higher standard for their wedding. We provide live customer service through our toll free number to help you, your friends and your family who need assistance (just in case they are not computer savvy or just want to talk to a real person!).- We are the only registry that offers the option to have gifts delivered to your ship.
- You can withdraw your cruise fare contributions anytime, as many times as you like, with no extra fees!
- We are bonded and insured and PCI compliant to ensure your friends and families money and information are secure.
- You can book travel through us, or use one of your travel agent.
- Have the honeymoon cruise of your dreams, all presented in a fun and tasteful design to your wedding guests.
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When will we receive gift funds from this Norwegian Cruise Line honeymoon registry?
Receiving all the wonderful gifts your friends and family purchase for your Norwegian Cruise is simple.Gift funds for your items purchased will be automatically transferred to your ship as an Onboard Credit. This will show as a credit to your stateroom account for use during your cruise and may be used for purchasing most items that can be charged to your stateroom. Please note the actual amount of your onboard credit may not be visible the first day of the cruise. It may take a few days to show on your stateroom account.
Your Norwegian Cruise booking number, ship and sailing date are required before any gift fund transfers are made to your onboard account. You will receive an email each time a gift item is purchased. Please note this gift item purchase does not constitute that the item has been automatically ordered. All gift items from your registry will be an Onboard Credit that is to be used to reserve and pay for onboard activities, dining reservations, spa reservations and shore excursions. Reservations and payments are required to be completed onboard. It is suggested you make all your reservations and appointments early on during your cruise. Please note that space may be limited for certain activities.
All gift funds must be used while onboard, are non-refundable and non transferable. Gift items can be purchased up to four (4) days prior to your sailing date. Unused gift funds can be used to settle other onboard charges from your cruise, even if that item was not registered for.
For "Norwegian Cruise Fare Contributions", gift monies will be transferred to you by check or ACH transfer according to your payment preference.
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How much does it cost to use the wedding registry and wedding website?
We charge a small service & handling fee to maintain a professional full service registry for you, your friends and family. This is the only fee charged. There are no hidden fees or "bait and switch" as there is on other registry sites. For sites that charge a "one time fee" our fees will usually come in less than what you are paying for a "cheap" registry where you're really just asking for money. Your friends and family can know they are actually buying real gifts for you that we will help organize on your Norwegian Cruise and not just donating to an impersonal honeymoon fund.NCL's registry provide a spam free - ad free registry experience for your friends & family, a wedding website for you all with the highest level of security, encryption and insurance and adds a 7% handling fee to each gift on checkout. Our team is here to answer calls toll free, process checks and credit card transactions of your guests that need help and are not as tech savvy. We never sell your friends & family's emails or information we choose to put our fees upfront so that we can provide the best service and protection available online. Unfortunately anyone using a credit card will be charged the 2.65% fee that the credit card processing charges to run their card securely - we make no profit from this fee and every commerce site has a credit card processing fee.
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What does the service & handling fee cover?
The service charge includes your account management, unlimited fund transfers, coordination with NCL; your wedding web site, order processing, gift announcements, email wizard, merchant account fees (that we are charged) and toll free live customer service to assist your friends and family purchasing gifts for you. We ensure that your guest's transactions are processed at the highest rate of security with SSL encryption, and they are protected by a $3,000,000.00 insurance policy against identity theft and fraud.Store registries have additional costs such as shipping, taxes and gift-wrap charges. The service fee this registry charges is often considerably less than these charges imposed on your guests. The honeymoon registry saves your guests time and its convenient, they can purchase you a gift from their home or office. And, there is no hassle or embarrassment of returning or exchanging unwanted gifts for you!
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How do we notify our guests about our Norwegian Cruise Line registry and wedding website?
We provide:- Downloadable announcements to print
- An email announcement wizard
- A wedding website
- A full online photo album
- A wedding blog
- A share tool, to post your registry on Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites
Make sure your family knows how special this is to you, by using any or all of these helpful methods.
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What is a Wedding Website?
Approximately 80% of today's wedding couples create a wedding website to share stories of how they met, their engagement, details for the wedding day, travel arrangements, etc.Learn more about your free wedding website tool here: Wedding Website
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What if some of my wedding guests aren't that computer friendly?
No problem! Our customer service representatives are happy to help and will take orders for your wedding registry over the phone. It is part of the outstanding customer service we offer and what makes us the premiere honeymoon registry. Our toll free phone number is found on every page of the honeymoon registry site 1-877-699-5884.Back to Top
How will I know how much to ask for?
When setting up your Norwegian Cruise Line honeymoon registry, we provide a suggested gift amount for each item. However, you are free to ask for whatever you would like. We recommend using varied denominations to accommodate all your guests and family. All prices vary by location, availability, and are subject to change without notice. You can break down the amounts any way you choose.For example, if an item is going to cost you $200.00, you may ask for '2 gifts of $100.00' or '4 gifts of $50.00'.
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How am I notified of a purchase from my Norwegian Cruise Line gift registry?
You will receive an email notice to view your 'Gift Announcement', filled out by the gift giver. Guests can also choose to print out this customized gift announcement, with a personal message and photo of their gift, to hand deliver to you. You can log into your account at anytime and go to 'view gifts' to review gift details, givers and announcements. Guest can also post their gift announcement on your honeymoon registry under the 'Well Wishes' section.You can then compose a hand written thank you card, right through your account.
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When will my registry be active? When will my honeymoon registry close?
Guests can view and begin purchasing gifts immediately after creating your NCL registry. Your honeymoon gift registry will remain active until you decide to delete it.Back to Top
Can I use this honeymoon gift registry if I am not from the US?
Yes, absolutely! All amounts will be listed in US Dollars. Your gift money will be sent directly to your cruise ship for you to use on board, except for trip contributions which will be sent to you directly via Pay Pal.Back to Top
Who manages this honeymoon registry site? Are you a secure company?
Honeymoon Wishes provides all the support and software for the honeymoon registry program. They provide excellent live customer service, they are Bonded and Insured and have been helping couples have their dream honeymoon since 2003.Back to Top
How do I make changes?
To make changes or learn how to manage your registry click here: How Does It WorkBack to Top